(1 year contract with apossibilityof extension)

Location:Taykwa Tagamou Nation
Reports to: Health Director

About the Role
Taykwa Tagamou Nationis seeking an Elder Culture Worker to support community wellness throughcultural teachings, mentorship, and traditional healing approaches. This rolehelps reconnect youth and families with land-based knowledge, strengthenscultural identity and language use, and supports trauma-informed, culturallysafe programming within the Pathfinders initiative. Working closely withElders, staff, educators, and families, the position provides guidance rootedin Cree/Omushkego and regional Indigenous ways of knowing.

Responsibilities

Share cultural teachings, seasonal practices, and traditionalprotocols

Lead or support land-based learning, traditional skills workshops,and cultural activities

Provide one-on-one and group mentorship using traditionalapproaches

Facilitate or co-facilitate sharing circles that support wellnessand resilience

Promote the use and revitalization of Cree, Oji-Cree, or related languages

Participate in community events and help strengthen connectionsbetween Elders and youth

Support culturally responsive programming within schools andcommunity services

Maintain basic documentation and submit activity summaries asrequired

Qualifications

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent





Lived experience as a cultural facilitator, traditional helper, orknowledge keeper

Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous teachings, ceremonies, andprotocols

Experience providing mentorship, cultural guidance, or communitysupport

Strong communication and listening skills, including the abilityto facilitate sharing circles

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Proficient in Cree, Oji-Cree, or related language (is an asset)

Post-secondary education or training in Indigenous wellness,education, social services, or cultural programming (is an asset)

First Aid/CPR or Wilderness First Aid training (is an asset)

Experience working in school, health, or community-basedIndigenous programs (is an asset)

Experience working with First Nation communities (is an asset)

Taykwa Tagamou Nation offers a competitivecompensation package subject to qualifications and experience; group medicalinsurance: extended health,dental, life, AD&Dand; Pension Plan perks.

November 18, 2026

A complete work description is available upon request. Preference andPriority will be given to Taykwa Tagamou Nation Applicants. We wish to thankall applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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