• JOB CLOSING DATE: March 24, 2023 5:00 pm

SUMMARY:

The Culture & Language Resource is responsible for providing direct and indirect Cultural and Language services to Kiizhik Education Corporation. The Culture & Language Resource will develop, support and advise on cultural practices for the schools to facilitate the preservation and promotion of Anishinaabe traditions to enhance positive and strong cultural identity.

DUTIES:

  • Sharing knowledge with and direction to staff, students, and parents/caregivers regarding cultural values, beliefs, traditions and perspectives on individual, family and community life.
  • Work to ensure and improve Anishinaabe student success through Cultural teachings
  • Planning and implementation of the Anishinaabe language and culture program delivery to JK-High school.
  • Assist in the development of Anishinaabe language and culture curriculum and resources.
  • Lead morning prayer and smudge to the whole school
  • Ensure the schools consistently provides culturally appropriate services
  • Share culture practices with staff, students, and parents/caregivers
  • Co-develop and implement training plan on cultural practices in collaboration with the staff
  • Share cultural practices with staff, teaching and traditions that workers can implement in day-to-day work
  • Provide cultural teachings and ceremonies
  • Open and close and attend all meetings and gatherings an ensure that our meetings follow traditional protocol
  • Establish linkage with community traditional helpers
  • Support the needs of all students
  • Implement/support Anishinaabe language and culture in the classroom
  • Supervision schedule (bus& recess)

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Fluency in the Anishinaabe language.
  • A thorough knowledge of Anishinaabe traditions and culture.
  • Bachelor of Arts/Science or a Bachelor of Education is considered an asset.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references by Friday, March 17, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BY E-MAIL, IN PERSON, OR FAX TO:

Bimose Tribal Council Inc.
Attention: Human Resources Manager
598 Lakeview Drive

Kenora, ON P9N 3P7
Telephone: (807) 548-4912 | Fax: (807) 548-5917 | E-mail:
[email protected]


Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.



How to Apply

  • Fill out the form below to submit your cover letter and resumé (preferred method).
  • Fax your resumé and cover letter to 807.468.3908.
  • Drop a paper copy of your cover letter and resumé to the following address:
    Bimose Tribal Council Inc.
    Attention: Human Resources
    598 Lakeview Drive
    Kenora, ON P9N 3P7

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