POSITION SUMMARY
The Storytelling On-the-Land Coordinator (SOLC) is responsible for the overall coordination, delivery and facilitation of the Táakw Hít storytelling initiative. This role combines project management, community engagement, facilitation and reporting to ensure that ‘Táakw Hít: A Storytelling Initiative’ is culturally grounded, trauma-informed, Elder-led, and supports individuals and families in stabilizing, reconnecting, and rebuilding their lives through culturally grounded, land-based, and relational approaches.
The SOLC facilitates healing by helping individuals establish relationality, reciprocity, cultural connection, and belonging. The Táakw Hít project will measure success not only by what is delivered but by the strength of relationships restored, the safety of the spaces created, and the continuity of cultural knowledge across generations. This program is designed to ensure that dignity, healing and community leadership are honored through respectful evaluation, transparent communication and survivor-centred accountability.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Duties
- Elder, Survivor, and Community Engagement
- Facilitation & Program Delivery for Seven Storytelling Sessions
- Event organizing: Two Celebrations
- Cultural Integrity & Survivor-Centered Practice
- Documentation, Reporting & Communication
Program Delivery:
- Delivery of 7-8 storytelling gatherings between June 2026 and March 2027
- Community engagement in the planning of story topics and delivery
- Audio and video documentation of the process and the stories to add to our oral history archives
- Support of Elder participation during land-based cultural activities
- Strengthened connections between Elders and Youth
- Consistent and increased participation over time: increasing number of Elders, Residential School Survivors, and Intergenerational Survivors participating
- Document Citizen feedback on cultural safety, respect, and relevance, as well as participant reflections on learning, connection, and well-being
- Evidence of intergenerational participation and relationship-building
- Stories of change shared voluntarily through reflection circles or conversations
- Diversity of stories, teachings, and land-based practices shared
- Participant-reported increases in cultural knowledge, confidence, and sense of belonging
- Community engagement and ownership of project.
- Establish a strong cultural foundation by sharing stories that ground participants in identity, territory, and collective belonging. Ground process and content in traditional knowledge.
- Create roster of storytellers.
- Deliver Elder-led Storytelling
- Support Elder and Youth Participation
- Reinforce learning on the land
- Ensure Accountability to community and funder
EDUCATION
- Post‑secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Justice Studies, Social Work, Criminology, Human Services, Community Development, or a related field
- OR
- An equivalent combination of education, lived experience, and community-based training, particularly within Indigenous communities and justice contexts.
- EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
- Experience coordinating cultural, outdoor, and/or community-based events and programs.
- Knowledge of local Indigenous culture, language, traditions, harvesting practices, and seasonal cycles.
- Experience working with Elders, youth, and families in a community setting.
- Strong understanding of land-based safety, event planning, and outdoor risk management.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally grounded approaches to community wellness.
- Experience with budgeting, reporting, and administrative tasks.
- Ability to plan and operate programs in remote, outdoor, and variable weather conditions.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Cultural humility, respect, and commitment to Indigenous knowledge systems.
- Leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Organizational and time‑management skills with attention to detail.
- Adaptability and resourcefulness in dynamic outdoor environments.
- Strong relationship‑building abilities with community members and external partners.
- Ability to coordinate land-based activities that support grounding, responsibility, and cultural connection.
- Ability to document activities, participation, observations, and follow-up clearly and confidentially.
- Basic administrative and technical skills, including use of email, digital files, reporting templates, and internal communication systems.
COMPETENCIES
POSITIONS SUPERVISED
Seasonal or program-specific staff, such as:
- Cultural Assistants
- Youth Volunteers
TRAINING REQUIRED
Employees are expected to participate in various types of training, including, but not limited to:
- Lateral Kindness
- Trauma Informed Care
- Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention
- TRTFN Foundational Knowledge (Constitution, leadership structure, decision-making processes, CDC Oath)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and multi‑day on‑the‑land events.
- Must adhere to all community policies, cultural protocols, and safety requirements.
- Ability to travel within community territory and remote areas as required.
- Must maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed in both office and outdoor/land‑based environments.
- Exposure to varying weather conditions, remote terrain, wildlife, and physically demanding activities.
- Regular interaction with Elders, youth, community partners, and the general public.
Pay: $35.00-$37.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
