Land and Language Connector, Pelly Crossing

Hiring preference will be provided to those who identify as Yukon First Nation or Indigenous.

The First Nation School Board (FNSB) was established in February 2022. Our main office is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, on the territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. FNSB serves and works in partnership with Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Liard First Nation, Ross River Dena Council, Champagne and Aishihik First Nation, White River First Nation, Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Selkirk First Nation, Carcross/Tagish First Nation, and Kluane First Nation for the schools and Learners on their territories.

Our approach to instruction, programming, and operations promotes reconciliation by being grounding in Yukon First Nations values of student-centered, strengths-based, and community-led. Board-run schools are for all Yukon students.

The Land and Language Connector plays an important role in connecting students, staff, and the school community to the land, language, and culture of the Selkirk First Nation. Working collaboratively with school staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Selkirk First Nation, and community members, this position supports the integration of Northern Tutchone language, land-based learning, and culturally responsive practices throughout the school.

Located on the Traditional Territory of the Selkirk First Nation, Eliza Van Bibber School recognizes the honour and responsibility of learning the history and understanding the cultural values of the Selkirk First Nation and the Northern Tutchone people, who have lived in this region since time immemorial. The Land and Language Connector helps create meaningful learning experiences that honour the history, knowledge, values, and traditions of the Selkirk First Nation while fostering students' sense of identity, belonging, and connection to the land.

Through relationship-building, curriculum support, and on-the-land programming, the position contributes to student success and well-being while strengthening partnerships between the school and community.

Are you motivated to work on a team developing a public school system grounded in reconciliation?

We seek applicants with experience building strong and trusting relationships with partners while providing strategic advice and guidance. Comfort in the unknown and a desire to create new processes, will support you to be successful in this role.

The successful Connector is comfortable using computers, phones, and common workplace technology, or demonstrates a willingness and ability to learn these tools, including email, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office applications, to communicate, collaborate, maintain records, and support program delivery.

• competitive salaries, rewarding work-life balance, professional and personal development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits packages.

We thank all who apply and will be in contact only with those we wish to consider further.

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