Shkaabewis GChitwaa Kwe at Sagamok Anishnawbek – Sagamok, Ontario
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JOB SUMMARY:
Sagamok Anishnawbek Education Anishinaabe Aadziwin is seeking to two (2) individuals to fill the positions of G’Chitwaa Kwe / Shkaabewis. They are a key resource in providing cultural support to programming and will be responsible for working directly and indirectly with the Traditional Knowledge Keepers, Land-Based Resource Teacher, Anishinaabemowin Speakers and the Visiting Elders to help provide Anishinaabe Aadziwin programming to the students, families, staff and community.
Shkaabewis / G’Chitwaa Kwe will function within Sagamok Anishnawbek Education system and contribute to the accomplishment of the strategic priorities to integrate Anishinaabe Aadziwin.
POSITION DUTIES:
- Assist Traditional Knowledge Keepers to facilitate a range of traditional ceremonies and teachings for student programming, staff training programming about cultural teachings, ceremonies, practices and ensuring protocols are understood and met.
- Assist Land-based Resource teacher in delivering land-based programming.
- Support culture camps, events and activities.
- Teach and mentor students to learn about their cultural identity.
- Ensure traditional medicines are gathered, prepared, identified and stored.
- Lodge and ceremony preparations: cutting wood and hauling trees, building and maintaining Sacred Fire, collecting Grandfathers,
- Traditional hunting and fishing
- Maintain a calendar of cultural activities and ceremonies and manage all documentation and statistics for the submission of regular monthly reports to Traditional Knowledge Keeper
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Be a good role model and mentor, knowledge and understanding of the Seven Grandfather Teachings
- Respect for confidentiality involving students, families and fellow employees.
- Flexibility in working program hours including evening and weekends.
- Will often be working in outdoor settings, either within Sagamok First Nation or beyond.
- Work in a variety of environmental and weather conditions and at various times of day or night, depending upon the programming requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
An equivalent combination of education and experience in Anishinaabe Aadziwin.
- Knowledge of Anishinaabe Aadziwin teachings, ceremonies, practices and protocols – local knowledge is an asset
- Minimum 2 years experience working with child, youth and family programming in First Nations communities and/or organizations
- A College diploma in Indigenous studies or a similar field of study an asset
- Knowledge of Sagamok Education Policy and/or demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new policies quickly.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Provide an acceptable Canadian Police Information Centre Check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).
- Class G Ontario Driver’s Licence and have access to a vehicle
- First Aid & CPR certified
- $1M automobile insurance coverage
- Certified Chainsaw Operator
- Ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin is a definite asset
- Well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to form effective working relationships
- Excellent Time management and organizational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge in using computer systems and applications including Microsoft Office and the ability to adapt to new systems
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
By: Until filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.