24/25 Land Language Culture Coordinator - Twin Lakes Community School

Northern Lights School Division No.113 is a provincial school system serving a predominantly Indigenous school population throughout an area encompassing the entire northern half of Saskatchewan. The schools are very diverse ranging from 10 to over 500 students per school, and catering to Cree, Dene, Métis, French, and English cultures and languages.

NLSD provides a full range of pre-kindergarten to Grade Twelve programs to more than 4300 students in 21 schools. We have offices located in the beautiful communities of La Ronge and Beauval, both approximately 400 kilometers north of Saskatoon.

The division is progressively piloting programs unique to Canada, staying on the cutting edge of technology, and integrating the varied cultural aspects of the communities into the classrooms.

The mission of the NLSD Board of Education is: In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, NLSD students will feel a sense of belonging where they can flourish academically in safe, inclusive, and welcoming schools that promote pride, language, and culture in a healthy way. The Land Language Culture Coordinator will strive to promote learning and connection through land, Indigenous language, culture, and traditional knowledge.

Location:  Twin Lakes Community School

Start Date: August 26, 2024

FTE: Full-Time

Term of Employment: Continuing

Salary and Benefits:  According to education and experience.

Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication and organization skills.
• Speaking Cree, Dene or Michif would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work with all school staff, children, youth, caregivers, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members in a positive manner.
• Experience in working with First Nations schools and communities.
• First-hand experience facilitating land-based learning.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

The successful candidate will:

• Support school and community by sharing, supporting, and promoting land-based knowledge.
• Work with the principal, teachers, parents, Elders, and community members as a team in implementing and coordinating all aspects of language and land-based education.
• Assist in developing a positive, caring, and supportive culture and climate which closely aligns to the teachings of our Elders and implement the TRC’s Calls to Action by prioritizing and revitalizing Indigenous languages and culture.
• Identify and establish partnerships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community agencies to develop and coordinate opportunities for staff and students to partake in Land Language and Cultural activities.

For more information on the school and community, please contact the Superintendent of Education, Jackie Durocher, at 306-288-2310, or the Principal, Ronelda McCallum, at 306-235-4240, or visit our website at nlsd113.ca.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted.

We welcome diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.