SUMMARY

Indian Residential School Research Community Coordinator (Contract Position), Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to oversee a unique multi-faceted Research Project relating to Indian Residential Schools.

JOB DUTIES:

Create a work plan and scopes of work that addresses:

• Interviewing former student of Residential Schools and includes support for emotional, spiritual, and mental health.
• Assist Project Manager with Researching the Archives and Records: Provincial and National archives; Archives of the United Church of Canada and the Roman Catholic Church and other archival records branches relating to the former residential schools.
• Audio Recording and transcribing.
• Co-ordination of community Elders and ceremonies related to the project.
• Coordinating community engagement sessions with various Residential school investigation teams.
• Support access for Residential School survivors and their families to their records in a safe, respectful and trauma informed manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Humanities History, Anthropology, or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain positive professional boundaries without imposing personal judgements and expectations on community members.
• Knowledge of the history of the residential school system and impact on our community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interviewing knowledge for statements of survivors.
• Must be fluent in Cree.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• High level of integrity and work ethic
• Clean criminal record check.
• Valid Drivers License.