Cultural Program Coordinator, Gladue Pathways

• Assist participants and families in accessing community-based services, cultural resources, and support programs.
• Coordinate and accompany participants to appointments, cultural activities, and community events, as required.
• Contribute cultural perspectives to multidisciplinary case planning and support crisis intervention when necessary.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and community consultations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional and cultural development.
• Adhere to MKO policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.
• MKO is political advocacy organization that works to represent the leadership and member First Nations. All staff at MKO may be given other duties as assigned that enable MKO to fulfill the mandate and responsibility to its member communities.

• Extensive knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, teachings, ceremonies, and community protocols.
• Experience providing cultural teachings, mentorship, and facilitating ceremonies and land-based programming.
• Experience working with individuals, families, and communities within multidisciplinary and community-based environments.
• Knowledge of Gladue principles, restorative justice, trauma-informed practice, and the impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, and systemic discrimination.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to build respectful and trusting relationships.
• Must be able to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong computer literacy skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to be flexible and travel as required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to communicate in Cree, Dene and/or Anisininew languages is considered an asset.
• Possess valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Candidates are required to provide a current Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Self-Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Self-Check.

is dependent on qualifications and experience

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position applying for and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (include a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Preference will be given to qualified First Nation applicants; applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their resume or cover letter.

No phone calls will be accepted.

Incorporated in 1981 as the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO).

MKO is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that provides a collective voice on issues of inherent, Treaty, Indigenous, and human rights for citizens of the 26 sovereign First Nations we represent.

The MKO First Nations are signatory to Treaties 4, 5, 6, and 10.

Please visit our website at mkonation.com