Indigenous Cultural Outreach Worker 2023 - Ottawa, Canada - Minwaashin Lodge

Minwaashin Lodge

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Minwaashin Lodge
Indigenous Women's Support Centre

2323 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4J8

**_Job Posting
- **
Indigenous Cultural Outreach Worker

(Relying on Provisions of Article of the Ontario Human Rights Code)

Position reports to:
Shelter Director, Oshki Kizis Lodge

Location:
Oshki Kizis Lodge

Start Date:
Immediately

Hours of Work: 35 hrs/week

Work Conditions:
Located in a shelter setting; medium - high risk environment

Salary:
To commence with experience

Summary:

The Indigenous Cultural Outreach Worker is responsible for assisting with development and

implementation of program delivery. A respect for all teaching of all Aboriginal Nations is

required for this position, regardless of personal teachings. A further requirement of this position

is to work towards empowering all clients to seek out and respect their own teachings (regardless

of their Nation, gender, religion, or sexual preference).

Responsibilities:

Planning, preparation of cultural program
Purchase program supplies within budget guidelines
Liaise and communicate with Princeton (Cornerstone) staff and residents about program
Keep and compile statistics
Promotion of the Culture Program
Set up, takedown and cleanup of program room
Coordination of workshop topics and presenters
Administrative and financial duties as required

Qualifications

Understanding of Traditional culture and practices**
Has a good understanding of cultural competency; with the ability to be culturally sensitive

and appropriate

Has excellent oral and written communication
Has the ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact with workers from a variety

of agencies

Has the ability to work independently with a strong sense of focus, taskoriented,

nonjudgmental, open personal qualities, and a clear sense of boundaries

Has the ability to work independently with mínimal day to day supervision
Functional knowledge of the Indigenous and nonAboriginal service system of Ottawa
Has a strong sense of confidentiality and respect involving both clients and fellow employees
Commitment to feminist practice and working in close collaboration with team members,

Elders and grandmothers.

Requirements:

Some evening and weekend work required**
Computer skills and literacy
Criminal reference check required
First Nations; Inuit or Metis descent preferred
Current First Aid and CPR

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, a complete resume with 3 references to Kate Holden-Human

Resources - Minwaashin Lodge, St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4J8 or

Closing Date:
Open until filled

**_contact only those being considered for an interview._