Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

The Indigenous Healing and Wellness Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the healing and wellness needs of the Indigenous community are addressed by implementing the Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy at the local level in order to reduce family violence through crisis intervention and through the delivery of educational / prevention workshops and culture-based programming. Confidential client services, education and support to individuals, families and the community, and promotion of healthy lifestyles and healthy relationship choices are part of the service deliverables.

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Alternative Secondary School Program Support Worker is responsible for assisting with the coordination, delivery and administration of the Alternative Secondary School Program(s) (ASSP), which includes the provision of quality educational activities and services to youth. The ASSP Support Worker will work in partnership with the Lakehead District School Board and other stakeholders, and will utilize a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach that promotes youth engagement and learning of urban Indigenous students, which ultimately supports their efforts in achieving their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

The Cultural Resource Coordinator will coordinate and support all aspects of cultural knowledge transfer and planning within the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre. The Cultural Resource Coordinator will provide traditional teachings and ceremonies and also coordinate access to Elders and Traditional people to meet the needs of the Friendship Centre community, with children, youth and families as the primary audience. The Cultural Resource Coordinator will work to promote cultural awareness, safety and competency within Friendship Centre communities at large while promoting healing and reconciliation.