Mi’kmaq Cultural Elder Social Work

Mi’kmaq cultural teachings lead this part-time Elder position with Dalhousie University, primarily remote within Nova Scotia with occasional campus presence. Support graduate social work students.

Reporting to the Director, School of Social Work, the MSW L’nuey Elder provides cultural teachings throughout the two-year MSW L’nuey program. The position works with faculty, staff, the L’nuey Advisory Committee, Mi’kmaq Nation communities, and partners to align programming. Candidates need social work or related graduate education, Indigenous student experience, and traditional knowledge.

• Provide Mi’kmaw cultural teachings throughout the MSW L’nuey program
• Teach or co-teach courses supporting student learning
• Mentor students developing Indigenous social work practice
• Lead ceremonies, circles, camps, and land-based learning
• Build relationships with Mi’kmaq communities and university stakeholders

• Graduate degree in social work or related discipline
• Experience working with Mi’kmaq or Indigenous students
• Knowledge of Mi’kmaq ceremonies, practices, and teachings
• Leadership applying circle pedagogy and traditional knowledge
• Ability to travel provincially and work weekends

Bring Mi’kmaq teachings, circle pedagogy, mentoring, and community relationships to Dalhousie’s graduate social work program.