Job Summary Dalhousie University School of Social Work’s faculty, students, and alumni share a common objective: to embrace a critical, anti-oppressive and decolonizing approach to social work practice that includes an emphasis on social policy, qualified values, theoretical perspectives, and practice methods.

Reporting to the Director, School of Social Work, the MSW Espi-kina’matnewey wjit ta’n teli apoqnmwemk (L’nuey) Elder will provide cultural teachings within the MSW L’nuey program.

They will work closely with the Dalhousie School of Social Work faculty and staff, the L’nuey Advisory Committee, as well as the Mi’kmaq Nation and its various communities to integrate and align programming.

Key Responsibilities Provide Mi’kmaw cultural teachings and integrate Mi’kmaw ways of being, knowing, doing, relating, and becoming throughout the MSW L’nuey program using Indigegogy principles.

Deliver culturally grounded instruction, including teaching or co-teaching courses, to support student learning and professional development.

Mentor, guide, and support students in their growth as Mi’kmaw and Indigenous social work practitioners, contributing to student assessment and evaluation processes.





Lead and support ceremonies, circles, land-based learning opportunities, cultural activities, and intensive program gatherings and camps.

Build and sustain relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Mi’kmaq communities, organizations, community partners, and university stakeholders to strengthen program connections and community engagement.

Provide cultural guidance to faculty and staff while contributing to the ongoing development, review, and cultural integrity of the MSW L’nuey program.

Note Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

In keeping with the principles of reconciliation and with Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq) .

Note: To be considered, you must self-identify as an Indigenous Person of Turtle Island.

Applicants may be asked to provide additional documentation during the search process to validate self-identification.

📌 MSW Espi-kina'matnewey wjit ta'n teli apoqnmwemk (L'nuey) Elder (Designated Position)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality