Cultural Program Lead

Cultural Program Lead

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our child well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.

We are recruiting for a Cultural Program Lead. This is a full-time position.

Position Summary

The Cultural Program Lead will oversee the program support staff and the development and delivery of cultural programming and services for children, youth and families. This is accomplished using a holistic approach and includes a ceremony for each developmental stage, language recovery and access to elders to support issues and challenges faced.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Recruits and maintains a roster of indigenous elders, traditional advisors, knowledge keepers and healers to provide culturally appropriate services.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and facilitates cultural events, workshops, life skills sessions, language classes, activities, teachings, ceremonies, and land-based programs.
• Conducts research, produces reports and recommends policies and programs for the development of cultural programs.
• Reviews and recommends best methods to identify change for improving the quality of services.
• Develops and oversees the implementation of promotion and advertisement of programs and activities in collaboration with Nigig’s communications department.
• Documents the life of the program(s), including challenges and successes.
• Provides oversight to all programming-related functions.
• Ensures that programs are rooted in Algonquin culture, evidence-based, and responsive to the unique strengths and challenges of the community.
• Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes family and child prevention and wellness needs with respect to programming initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for partnership and collaboration with external agencies and Algonquin Anishinaabeg communities.
• Attends appropriate meetings.

• 5+ years of recognition and work experience in your community.
• Recognized as a knowledge keeper by a First Nation, within AoPFN would be ideal.
• Experience with program development and implementation.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory capacity or demonstrated leadership capability.
• A minimum of a class G driver’s licence, access to a dependable vehicle and the ability to obtain passenger insurance.
• Enjoy working directly with children and youth.
• Knowledge of Nigig’s interest in children and Algonquin culture.
• Working knowledge of Nigig’s administrative structure.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills with experience in the application of software, internet and email.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to maintain tact, discretion and high-level confidentiality.
• Vulnerable sector screening
• Current CPR and First Aid (or willing to obtain.)

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment benefits and pension plan
• Paid sick, vacation and special day leave
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays

Nigig promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons who identify as indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation; then to, b) the qualified indigenous person; then to, c) the qualified non-indigenous candidate.