Cultural Advisor

• Use your knowledge and understanding of Cultural Advisor skills in representing our community's members
• Receive a competitive hourly wage of $43.22-$48.79
• Don't miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is a strong, vibrant, and progressive Indigenous community that is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from the heart of Toronto. Located nearby to the rural community of Port Perry, MSIFN has the benefits of small-town living while having close proximity to urban areas. As part of the Anishinabek Nation and signatories to the Williams Treaties and other pre-confederation treaties, MSIFN is extremely proud of our Indigenous culture and long history of protecting our Aboriginal and Treaty rights.

As owners of the Great Blue Heron Casino and creators of the Noozhoo Nokiiyan Economic Development Limited Partnership, MSIFN has an entrepreneurial spirit and expectation for excellence. We encourage team members to be professional, flexible, dynamic, team players, who have a self-starting attitude and respect for all employees in the workplace. While working within clear lines of authority, MSIFN requires someone who can bring out the best in those who surround them.

We are a busy First Nation, with many capital projects and opportunities ahead. The community and workplace are led by an elected Council of 5 (a Chief and four Councillors) and a Senior Management Team led by the First Nation Manager and including Managers from Operations, Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Health and Social Services. We value the hard work of our entire workforce and support them with a culture of collaboration and respect.

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DUTIES:

The Cultural Advisor provides guidance upon request to ensure that programs, policies, and community initiatives reflect and uphold the traditions, values, and teachings of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN). This role supports cultural integrity across service delivery and community engagement, offering advice on cultural protocols and fostering collaboration internally and externally.

The Cultural Advisor champions cultural priorities within the organization, promotes language revitalization, and strengthens cultural competency among staff and service providers. By mentoring community members and supporting cultural education, this position plays a key role in preserving and advancing Michi Saagig traditions for current and future generations.

This role advises leadership on cultural protocols, acting as a trusted and impartial liaison between MSIFN Council, Staff, Community, and Knowledge Keepers and external partners, advocating MSIFN cultural priorities.

• Provide cultural guidance to staff, committees, and program teams, ensuring that initiatives, policies, and services reflect MSIFN traditions, values, and teachings.
• Advise on cultural protocols and best practices for events, ceremonies, and gatherings, guaranteeing respectful adherence to Michi Saagig practices and spiritual considerations.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate cultural programs and community gatherings, including seasonal ceremonies, Pow-Wows, workshops, and other cultural learning opportunities that promote language revitalization, identity, and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
• Integrate cultural elements into health, social, and wellness programs, collaborating with service providers to create holistic approaches rooted in Michi Saagig traditions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and cultural organizations to foster collaboration, support access to traditional knowledge, and strengthen cultural capacity across MSIFN
• Coordinate access to traditional healers and cultural resources, ensuring the community receives culturally appropriate support and guidance.
• At the request of Chief & Council or with Manager approval, represent MSIFN in cultural forums and collaborative projects, advocating for cultural priorities and strengthening partnerships with other First Nations and external stakeholders.
• Mentor community members, providing guidance and support to develop cultural leadership skills and deepen understanding of Michi Saagig traditions.
• Provide oversight and direction in the training and professional development of the…