Wele’g (Living Well) Coordinator

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Wele’g (Living Well) Coordinator of the Native Council of PEI (NCPEI) will provide education to Indigenous youth and adults to assist in recognizing warning signs for broad relationship aggression related to family dynamics, intimate partner relationships, and poor mental health.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate group workshops or activities across PEI with an emphasis on building a stronger community of Indigenous women and girls, supporting 2SLGBTQIA+, youth and family violence prevention and intervention, fostering healthy relationships, parenting focused workshops, personal and community empowerment.
• Actively reach out to members of the Indigenous community with the goal of increasing program participation and engagement.
• Work with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to incorporate appropriate cultural teachings into events and activities.
• Research, with an Indigenous specific and culturally appropriate lens, best practices and activities related to sexual exploitation prevention.
• Represent NCPEI on committees, working groups, boards, advisory groups, etc. as required.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community partner organizations and government entities.
• Work with established community partner organizations.
• Provide detailed activity reports after each event and committee meetings as well as monthly and annual reporting.

As per section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act: Preference will be given to persons of Indigenous ancestry.

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