Coordinate SAIT’s Indigenous events and engagement activities with Treaty 7 and Métis partners, emphasizing cultural safety, logistics, and collaboration.
The Indigenous Cultural and Events Coordinator contributes to decolonization and Indigenization through culturally respectful programming at SAIT. Reporting to the Director of Indigenous Engagement, this position supports institutional events, cultural sessions, ceremonies, and community connections. It works closely with Corporate Services, Communications, Marketing, Natoysopoyiis, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Cultural Advisors, and Indigenous organizations. The coordinator helps ensure diverse teachings and practices are represented, while recognizing that cultural authorities retain responsibility for sharing teachings and leading ceremonies. Administrative work includes participation tracking, expense reconciliation, budget oversight, and arranging honorariums.
Key Responsibilities: Support Indigenous Graduation, Pow Wow, orientation,



and event series
Coordinate bookings, supplies, schedules, and culturally appropriate promotion
Maintain relationships with cultural practitioners and internal partners
Guide staff and students on appropriate cultural protocols
Reconcile expenses and administer programming budgets
Requirements: Degree or diploma in social sciences, education, or related studies
Positive relationships with Indigenous communities and cultures
Experience building respectful relationships with Elders and Knowledge Keepers
Ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines
Professionalism, transparency, confidentiality, and teamwork
Apply event coordination, financial administration, and cultural protocol knowledge to support reconciliation-focused programming across SAIT.

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📌 Indigenous Engagement Events Coordinator SAIT (Alberta)
🏢 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
📍 Alberta