Summer Student Placement

Sagamok Anishnawbek

11h

About The Position

The Youth Mentorship Coach will guide and engage youth in cultural activities that promote reconnection to the land and revitalization of traditional practices. This role includes developing and delivering culturally based programs, working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and fostering cultural awareness and competency.

Requirements

Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check that is valid within 6 months.
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Sagamok Anishnawbek policies.
Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
Must be willing to research and creative activities that are based on Sagamok Documents: The Community Story, What was Never Told & 10 years Action Plan.
Must have some knowledge of Land Based and Cultural activities.

Nice To Haves

Preference for Post-Secondary Student who is returning in Post-Secondary Institution this Fall 2025 /2026.
Preference will be given to students who qualify for the ISET Subsidy Program

Responsibilities

Assist with developing curriculum and programming that promotes connection to the land.
Incorporate land-based practices, protocols and the relationship that promote identity and culture.
Serve as a positive role model, demonstrate respectful behaviour, cultural pride, and personal integrity in all interactions.
Inspire youth through consistent mentorship, embodying the value of traditions of the community while promoting positive identity development and responsible decision making.
Deliver program cultural and educational curriculum as required ensuring content is relevant, age appropriate and aligned with the program goals.
Travel and supervise the youth to land-based programming sites along the North Shore.
Provide on-going support and encouragement to the youth that will support their ongoing learning in their culture, language and tradition.
Engage with Knowledge keepers and Elders.
Assist the needs of youth and, where necessary, develop land-based activities and resources to support student success.
Coordinate and collaborate with various Sagamok Departments that will support youth in education and career development.
Assist with recruitment and selection of students participating in the Youth Mentorship Summer Program for each intake group for July and August 2025.
Participate in the various culture events and activities.
Complete wrap up reports and perform other administrative duties and tasks.
Maintain attendance, activities, complete reports, assist with scheduling, coordinate logistics and ensure proper documentation is submitted in a timely fashion.