Language Nest Elder

- Provides natural, immersive Indigenous language transmission and cultural teachings to young children. Key roles include primary language speaker, cultural mentor and traditional knowledge keeper.

• Language Immersion
  - Speak the Denesuline language exclusively or primarily while interacting, playing and caring for infants and young children.
• Cultural Guidance
  - Share traditional values, customary child-rearing practises, stories, and songs to ground the children in their heritage.
• Mentorship
  - Support co-teachers, language apprentices, and trainees by modeling fluent speech and correct pronunciation.
• Safe Environment
  - Help maintain a warm, gentle, and nurturing space alongside support staff and early childhood educators.

• Language Fluency
  - Fluent or conversational speaker of the Denesuline Language.
• Cultural Knowledge
  - Deep roots in the Cold Lake First Nations community and respect for protocols and ways of teaching.
• Clearances
  - Ability to pass standard background checks such as Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check.

• Office environment. Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am – 2:00pm.
• Working hours can vary and may require a flexible schedule depending on type of assignment or work plan task.
• Evening and weekend work may be required to attend meetings, events, and community engagement sessions.