Cultural Coordinator

? Coordinates the planning for cultural knowledge and activities

? Promotes and supports traditional Wasauksing First Nation cultural teachings

and practices for families, community, and staff

? Provides support to families and children involved within the child welfare

system with a wholistic and cultural approach to Plans of Care, Safety Plans,

agreements, and other matters pertaining to family planning

? Assists in singing, drumming, and dance groups within all family programs.

? Assists in creating and maintaining an environment of safety and wellness in the

Social Programming and Wellness programming areas

? Works with children, youth and families to provide cultural teachings and assists

in the development and implementation of cultural components to the

programs

? Supports the development of a cultural safety model for grieving and the

ceremonial healing process and reintroduces the traditional ways of knowing

and doing

? Engages in collaborative community partnerships to promote traditional

healing, cultural teachings and practice

? Liaise with Elders, traditional resources, and administration to ensure correct

protocol is practiced at Wasauksing-hosted events

? Provides supportive and trusting relationships with community members

? Participates in team meetings, program meetings, and training

? Works with local partners and non-Indigenous community service organizations and institutions to promote cultural competency, safety, and cultural sustainability

? Works with partners and other government agencies to support the development and implementation of a culturally based work plan that best supports programs and services for Wasauksing children, youth and families

? Maintains an accurate program and appropriate record and information system to ensure that confidentiality is maintained

? Prepares annual program reports and provides accurate data on programs when needed

? Ensures that all pertinent registration requirements and documentation are complete