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Hiring Unit: Office of First Nation and Inuit Education (OFNIE)
Course Number-Section and Title: EDEA 242 760 Cultural Skills 1
Course Description
Development of Indigenous skills and knowledge in art, music, handicrafts and other areas both modern and traditional. Topics will vary and be chosen from a range identified by instructors and students.
Posting Dates: July 14 - 28, 2026
Application Deadline: July 28, 2024
CL Credits: 3
Number of Class Hours: 39
Number of Positions Available: 1
Term: Fall 2026
Contract Dates: August 17 - October 8, 2026
Course Dates: August 31 - September 25, 2026
Schedule: 3 nights: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6:00- 9:15
Location: Kahnawake
Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):
Education
Experience
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Expert knowledge of course content as outlined in the course description.
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Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP) and the curriculum of the partnering school board with whom this course is being giving in collaboration.
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Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation
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Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Experience as a teacher, administrator, or consultant in the partnering school system for which this course is being delivered.
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Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system
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Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers.
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Previous successful experience teaching similar courses in Indigenous communities.
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Experience developing curriculum, instructional approaches and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
Other
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Adherence to evolving program requirements concerning course content and program-developed competencies; course content and references must reflect the most current advances in the field.
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The course instructor is expected to demonstrate capacity and willingness to modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered.
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Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approximately two weeks in advance; online format).
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Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts, for example through prior teaching, community engagement, or relevant academic or professional work.
Additional Information:
Effective dates of appointment are August 17 - October 8, 2026. Course instruction dates are August 31 - September 25, 2026.
This course will be offered in Kahnawake in-person.
You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement; https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/fi les/hr/mcliu_collective_agreement_-_fi nal_version_for_printing_0.pd f
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English Language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions you may have.
Bureau de l’éducation des Premières Nations et des Inuits (BEPI)
Compétences culturelles 1
EDEA 242 760
Kahnawake
3 soirs : lundi, mardi et jeudi, de 18 h à 21 h 15
2026-07-28
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
