Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Dibenjikewin Onaakonikewin (“KIDO” KI Family Law) are looking for a Anishininiimowin-English Translator / Multimedia Producer in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (“KI”), Sioux Lookout, or Thunder Bay, ON! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
WHO WE ARE: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Dibenjikewin Onaakonikewin (“KIDO”) is the KI Family Law and its Maamao Dibenjikewin Kanawaabajikewin (“MDK”) service model carries out child and family services, but KIDO is much broader than mainstream services. It is specific to KI Nation and is an important exercise of Miinikozowin (inherent power) by KI and aims to restore kayaash egwa miina ahchaako kikinohamaakewinan (traditional and spiritual teachings of KI).
VISION STATEMENT: To reach a goal of a healthy self, healthy dibenjikewin (family), and a healthy community. Our ancestors held everything sacred and thanked Kishe-Manido (Creator) for all that had been given, including the foundation to guide a strong community composed of healthy dibenjikewinan (families) who are raising awaashishag (children) and/or oshkaadizag (youth) grounded in their culture and language.
Employer Name: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Dibenjikewin Onaakonikewin (“KIDO” KI Family Law)
City: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (“KI”), Sioux Lookout, or Thunder Bay
Province: ON
Application Deadline: December 6th, 2024
Email: hr@kido209.ca
Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: TBD
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:
- Advanced fluency and vocabulary in the Anishininiimowin language, with a passion for its revitalization and retention.
- Excellent communication skills in both Anishininiimowin and English. Ability to write Anishininiimowin in Roman orthography and/or syllabics preferred. Comfortable and confident with public speaking.
- Experience as an Anishininiimowin-English oral translator. Specialized education and/or training for this work would be an asset.
- Related experience and training in public relations, marketing, community radio broadcasting, and/or multimedia production would also be an asset.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug’s distinct history, culture, traditions, and values, and of contemporary life in the community. Commitment to the KIDO vision, mission, and principles.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with KI members and other KIDO stakeholders, for interviewing, and for working collaboratively with other Ayamowin staff and as part of cross-functional KIDO teams.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs.
- Audio editing, social media, and photography/videography skills would be assets.
- A valid Ontario driver’s licence would be an asset.
- A Criminal Record Check, with a Vulnerable Sector Check, is required.
HEALTH & SAFETY
All employees are required to carry out their duties in a manner that does not adversely affect their own health and safety and that of others by reporting all potential hazards, and all incidents and injuries, as well as by co-operating with any measures introduced in the workplace to improve health and safety.
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting: To apply for this Translator / Multimedia Producer position, please send a cover letter and your resume to:
KIDO Director of Services
Box 214, 1017 Nuhmaykoos Road Big Trout Lake, ON POV 1G0
Fax number: 1-807-537-0044
Email: hr@kido209.ca
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