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Career Opportunities
Job Posting: Land-Based Educator Support for Children and Youth
Location: Wíilíideh Gathering Site (Outside of Yellowknife)
Full time Casual: May 22nd - June 14th, 2023
Outline of the Position: This position is driven by land-based learning, relationship building and collaborative support with the Dechinta Godzèa Children and Youth Program. The Dechinta Godzèa program is shaped by Dene worldviews and Dene land-based perspectives. This position will require you to support our children and youth land-based educators in delivering land-based learning, cultural practices and language revitalization for three weeks. This position requires travel to the Wíilíideh Gathering Site outside of Yellowknife, a flexible work schedule, and extensive time on the land.
Role Mandate: To work collaboratively with land based educators, children and youth, and the Dechinta team in learning together and sharing northern Indigenous land-based and cultural teachings. This role will provide support to our children and youth land-based educators in creating a learning environment that embodies traditional teachings and efforts to transmit knowledge and revitalize northern Indigenous culture.
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Submit Resume to admin@dechinta.ca
Job Posting: Summer Students
Outline of the Position: Dechinta is hiring for a number of student positions over the summer. Positions include opportunities for in person work with Dechinta staff on the land, as well as remote work on research and knowledge mobilization projects.Please send resume to admin@dechinta.ca by May 5th, and include your areas of interest and if you are a highschool, undergraduate or graduate student.
Submit Resume to admin@dechinta.ca

Volunteer Opportunities
From online collaborations or office work, to making camp and setting nets, we are looking for volunteers to help with Dechinta programming. Fill out the form to get in touch with us about volunteering or email us at admin@dechinta.ca

Collaborate or Partner With Us
We are always interested in new partnership or collaboration opportunities.
If you or members of your community would like to work with Dechinta, please contact us at admin@dechinta.ca
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