Cultural Engagement Coordinator; Fort Chipewyan, AB

Reports to: Community Education and Engagement Supervisor

The Cultural Engagement Coordinator supports ATC’s Child & Family Services by leading culturally grounded prevention initiatives that strengthen cultural identity, family wellness, and community connection for children, youth, families, and caregivers. Reporting to the Community Education & Engagement Supervisor, the Coordinator develops and coordinates Family Trees, Cultural Plans, cultural teachings, ceremonies, land-based learning, and traditional healing opportunities that reconnect Members to their family, Nation, language, culture, and traditions.

Working collaboratively with Member Nations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Child & Family Services teams, and community partners, the incumbent integrates Cree and Dene cultures into Child and Family Services programs and services. The role connects children, youth, and families to teachings, ceremonies, language, and land-based learning while serving as a resource to Child and Family Services employees, supporting practices aligned with First Nations values and traditions.

This position has a primary service focus within Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) and is based in Fort Chipewyan
, with services and cultural supports guided by Nation traditions, protocols, priorities, and the needs of Members and families.

The incumbent is expected to uphold the safety, dignity, and best interests of children and youth while demonstrating professionalism, cultural respect, sound judgment, and a commitment to culturally responsive service delivery.

Create and maintain Family Trees for children in care that promote family reunification, preserve family relationships, cultural heritage, and community ties.

Advise and oversee individualized Cultural Plans for all children in care, Prevention 1:1 participants, Post Majority Support Services participants, and caregivers, ensuring cultural priorities are reflected in service planning.

Facilitate access to Elders, Knowledge Keepers, ceremonies, land-based learning, language, traditional healing, and other cultural opportunities based on individual and family needs.

Receive and action referrals from Child & Family Services to arrange culturally appropriate services, activities, and supports for children, youth, and families.

Provide cultural guidance to Child & Family Services employees on local protocols, traditions, language, ceremonies, and culturally appropriate practices.

Design, deliver, and review culturally grounded workshops, cultural activities, support groups, and community initiatives in collaboration with Member Nations and community partners.

Encourage participation in cultural activities that promote identity, belonging, healing, and connection to local Nations’ traditions and community.

Complete and maintain documentation, program statistics, outcome measures, Family Trees, Cultural Plans, referrals, and reports in accordance with organizational requirements.

Assist with the coordination of cultural resources, program spaces, and community events through the support of the Community Team Case Aide.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support organizational objectives.

Diploma or degree in Indigenous Studies, Human Services, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Education, Community Services, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum two (2) years of experience delivering cultural programming, prevention services, or community-based supports for First Nations children, youth, families, or communities.

Knowledge of Cree and Dene languages, cultures, traditions, ceremonies, protocols, language, and land-based practices, with the ability to incorporate them into programs and services.

Experience preparing Cultural Plans, Family Trees, or other culturally grounded resources that support children, youth, families, and caregivers.

Ability to build respectful working relationships with Member Nations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, caregivers, community partners, and external service providers.

Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.

Understanding of trauma-informed, strengths based, family centered, and culturally responsive approaches to service delivery.

Strong facilitation, communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.

Excellent organizational, time management, including…