Job Posting: Cultural Coordinator
Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre (SSSC)
Location: Beausejour, Manitoba (37 acres of wooded parkland retreat Centre beside the Brokenhead River)
Position Type: 0.8 FTE (Permanent)
Start Date: November 2025
Salary: $52,000 per year, plus MERCs and benefits
About Us
The Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre (SSSC) is a place of spirit, connection, and culture. Guided by the wisdom of Indigenous Elders, we foster teachings of respect, healing, and wholeness among all peoples and with all of creation.
Our Centre provides theological and cross-cultural training, rooted in the principle that “The Earth is Our Faculty.” We are deeply committed to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, and the Calls to the Church of the United Church of Canada.
Through land-based learning, ceremonies, and community connections, SSSC is a leader in Indigenous approaches to healing, education, and leadership development.
The Role: Cultural Coordinator
The Cultural Coordinator will create a welcoming, collaborative, and culturally grounded environment that supports healing, community engagement, and cultural revitalization. This role involves planning and delivering cultural and land-based programming, building strong partnerships with Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and supporting cultural initiatives both at the Centre and in surrounding communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain positive relationships with Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver cultural and land-based programs and events.
- Facilitate talking, teaching, and healing circles, with a focus on supporting families.
- Participate in ceremonies and assist with medicine harvesting in a good way.
- Promote Indigenous languages, cultural projects, and artistic initiatives.
- Collaborate with community groups, schools, churches, and social agencies.
- Provide guidance in the development of cultural protocols and agreements.
- Support public and community events (e.g., Hope and Healing in the Circle).
- Care for ceremonial tools, resources, and spaces with respect.
- Maintain records of cultural and ceremonial requests and activities.
- Assist with promotional outreach, such as conference booths and community engagement.
- Work with the Hospitality Manager to coordinate group cultural/ceremonial requests.
Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of Indigenous cultural history, teachings, storytelling, and ceremony.
- Passion for sharing traditional ways of knowing, being, and doing.
- Respect for Indigenous cultures, Christian traditions, and other spiritualities.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Teams (or willingness to learn).
- Current Police Criminal Record Check & Child Abuse Registry Check (within 3 months).
Additional Information
- Reports to the Keeper of the Circle.
- Collaborates with the Cultural Committee, Hospitality Manager, and Office Admin.
- 12 business days per year supported for personal ceremony and self-healing.
How to Apply
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Please submit your cover letter and resume by October 31, 2025 to:
Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre
Email: connect@sandysaulteaux.ca
Phone: (204) 268-3913
Website: Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre – The Earth is our Faculty
We encourage applications from Indigenous candidates and those with experience working in Indigenous cultural and spiritual contexts.