Youth Mentorship Coach - Summer Student in Sagamok, Ontario at Sagamok Anishnawbek

• Assist with developing curriculum and programming that promotes connection to the land.
• Incorporate land-based practices, protocols and the relationship that promote identity and culture.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrate respectful behaviour, cultural pride, and personal integrity in all interactions.
• Inspire youth through consistent mentorship, embodying the value of traditions of the community while promoting positive identity development and responsible decision making.
• Deliver program cultural and educational curriculum as required ensuring content is relevant, age appropriate and aligned with the program goals.
• Travel and supervise the youth to land-based programming sites along the North Shore.
• Provide on-going support and encouragement to the youth that will support their ongoing learning in their culture, language and tradition.
• Engage with Knowledge keepers and Elders.
• Assist the needs of youth and, where necessary, develop land-based activities and resources to support student success.
• Coordinate and collaborate with various Sagamok Departments that will support youth in education and career development.
• Assist with recruitment and selection of students participating in the Youth Mentorship Summer Program for each intake group for July and August 2025.
• Participate in the various culture events and activities.
• Complete wrap up reports and perform other administrative duties and tasks.
• Maintain attendance, activities, complete reports, assist with scheduling, coordinate logistics and ensure proper documentation is submitted in a timely fashion.

• Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check that is valid within 6 months.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Sagamok Anishnawbek policies.

• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle for on-the-job use.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference for Post-Secondary Student who is returning in Post-Secondary Institution this Fall 2025 /2026.
• Must be willing to research and creative activities that are based on Sagamok Documents: The Community Story, What was Never Told & 10 years Action Plan.
• Must have some knowledge of Land Based and Cultural activities.