Elder

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
Thunder Bay

WHO WE ARE:

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Dibenjikewin Onaakonikewin (“KIDO”) is the KI FamilyLaw and its Maamao Dibenjikewin Kanawaabajikewin (“MDK”) service model carries out child and familyservices, but KIDO is much broader than mainstream services. It is specific to KI Nation and is animportant exercise of Miinikozowin (inherent power) by KI and aims to restore kayaash egwa miinaahchaako kikinohamaakewinan (traditional and spiritual teachings of KI).

VISION STATEMENT:

To reach a goal of a healthy self, healthy dibenjikewin (family), and a healthy community. Our ancestors held everything sacred and thanked Kishe-Manido (Creator) for all that had been given, including the foundation to guide a strong community composed of healthy dibenjikewinan(families) who are raising awaashishag (children) and/or oshkaadizag (youth) grounded in their cultureand language.

Position Summary

The Elder positions will be filled by respected and trusted community members, who are wise and can use their traditional knowledge to help KIDO staff. Elders will meet regularly with frontline staff to educate them on traditional and cultural knowledge relative to KI and converse in the language to help staff learn. Position is full time with benefits

Duties & Responsibilities

  • To receive training on KIDO and its MDK Service Model.
  • Must maintain confidentiality of workplace information and events, and sign an Oath of Confidentiality form.
  • Meet with staff one-on-one to listen and provide support as needed.
  • To meet and converse with staff to assist them learn Anishininiimowin.
  • To meet with staff and educate them on traditional and cultural knowledge relative to KI.
  • To perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by KIDO Director.

Qualifications

  • Exceptional ability to show love and compassion and treat people equally and with fairness.
  • Demonstrated patience, humility, respect, consistency, discretion and maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of KI’s distinct culture, traditions, values and principles.
  • Understand that KIDO is based on language and kayaash egwa mina ahchaako kikinohamaakewin (traditional and spiritual teachings) revitalization.
  • Demonstrated understanding that KIDO is based on love, compassion, healing and reconciliation.
  • Demonstrated understanding that KIDO is part of the inherent right of KI.
  • Must have a thorough understanding of the whole scope of KIDO.
  • Ability to communicate/understand KI language, Anishininiimowin.
  • Ability to travel (KI, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay).
  • Must submit clean Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector Checks.

Applying for this Position

We encourage you to use the online application form below to apply for this position - however, other options unique to our locations may be listed below (if applicable) for your convenience.

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Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug

  1. Use the "Apply Now" button to fill out an online application.
  2. Call the KIDO KI office at 1-807-537-0037
  3. Visit the KI KIDO office in person at 1017 Nuhmaykoos Road, Big Trout Lake, ON, P0V 1G0

Thunder Bay

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