IFN Family Well Being Policy and Program Advisor

Established in 1994, the Independent First Nations are twelve (12) diverse and distinct communities comprised of three original peoples: the Anishinawbek, the Onkwehonwe and the Inninuwug in Ontario. Politically, the Independent First Nations (IFN) communities asserted their independence from existing Political Territorial Organizations (PTO’s) and affirmed their right to be self-determining, self governing First Nations that represent their community’s interests at the local, regional, national level based on Indigenous and treaty rights. Collectively, the combined population of the IFN communities is over 30,000 members. We are unique politically, economically, socially, culturally, and geographically with territories spanning across Ontario in the East, South, West, and North.

Under the direction of the IFN Executive Administrative Committee and the oversight of the IFN Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, the IFN Family Well Being Policy and Project Advisor position will support IFN Social Team, and the IFN Leadership on the ongoing design, implementation, delivery and monitoring of the Family Well Being Program for First Nations.

Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Knowledge

Relevant post secondary education, i.e., preferably in social work, sociology, health sciences, or data management

Experience in the field of work to be undertaken.

Knowledge of First Nation traditions, cultures, and values; understand the history and relationship between First Nations and the Crown.

Experience with the First Nation Family Well Being programming and policies

Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal.

Capacity to work effectively independently and as a member of a team to complete assigned tasks and projects.

Experience with project management, data collection and analysis.

Knowledge of Treaty relationships and actions taken by Independent First Nation (IFN) communities.

Knowledge of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the articles of the United Nations Declaration on Aboriginal Peoples, the Royal Proclamation, the Indian Act, the Doctrine of Discovery and the fiduciary responsibilities of the Crown(s).

Knowledge of First Nations government political relationships.

Knowledge of Family Well Being programming currently in place on First Nations.

Office Location: Satellite Office

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume totalling no more than five (5) pages to:

Mail: Independent First Nation

Diane Maracle, IFN Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

PO Box 1634,

Akwesasne, ON

K6H 5N6

Email: [email protected]

Fax: (905) 765-2224

Full Job Description: Available upon request

The IFN is an inclusive employer and offers accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request.

We appreciate all applications for this position, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.