Traditional Knowledge Keeper - 26/27 School Year Jobs in La Loche, SK
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Traditional Knowledge Keeper - 26/27 School Year
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Traditional Knowledge Keeper - 26/27 School Year
About the role
JobID: 744
Position Type: School Based Support - Cultural/Elder - Knowledge Keeper
Date Posted: 3/23/2026
Location: La Loche - Dene High School
Northern Lights School Division No.113 is a provincial school system serving a predominantly Indigenous school population throughout an area encompassing the entire northern half of Saskatchewan. The schools are very diverse ranging from 10 to over 500 students per school, and catering to Cree, Dene, Métis, French, and English cultures and languages.
NLSD provides a full range of pre-kindergarten to Grade Twelve programs to more than 4300 students in 21 schools. We have offices located in the beautiful communities of La Ronge and Beauval, both approximately 400 kilometers north of Saskatoon.
The division is progressively piloting programs unique to Canada, staying on the cutting edge of technology, and integrating the varied cultural aspects of the communities into the classrooms.
The mission of the NLSD Board of Education is: In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, NLSD students will feel a sense of belonging where they can flourish academically in safe, inclusive, and welcoming schools that promote pride, language, and culture in a healthy way. The Elder/Knowledge Keeper will assist staff, students, parents, and the community in learning and connection through land, Indigenous language, culture, and traditional knowledge.
FTE: Full-Time
Term of Employment:<Continuing, Temporary (add end date), Permanent>
Salary and Benefits:$26.99 - $31.57/hour - According to education and experience.
Qualifications and Responsibilities:
- Helping to foster an atmosphere and environment of pride, respect, and trust.
- Assisting with the preservation of traditional knowledge and oral tradition.
- Assisting classroom teachers with First Nations and Metis knowledge, language, and traditional skills.
- Teaching traditional and cultural skills such as trapping, fishing, beading, storytelling, and smudging.
- Teaching cultural life skills to promote mastery, generosity, independence, and belonging.
- Meeting with at-risk youths.
- Assisting with parent support groups.
For more information on the school and community, please contact the Superintendent of Education, <superintendent's name and division or sub-office phone>, or the Principal, <principal's name and school phone>*,*or visit our website at nlsd113.ca.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted.
We welcome diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.