Land and Language Connector, Watson Lake

Hiring preference will be provided to those who identify as Yukon First Nation or Indigenous.

The First Nation School Board (FNSB) was established in February 2022. Our main office is located in Whitehorse Yukon on the territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Taan Kwächän Council. FNSB serves and works in partnership withVuntut Gwitchin First Nation Liard First Nation Ross River Dena Council Champagne and Aishihik First Nation White River First Nation Taan Kwächän Council Kwanlin Dün First Nation Selkirk First Nation Carcross/Tagish First Nation and Kluane First Nationfor the schools and Learners on their territories.

Our approach to instruction programming and operations promotes reconciliation by being grounding in Yukon First Nations values of student-centered strengths-based and community-led. Board-run schools are forallYukon students.

For more information on the First Nation School Board please visit Land and Language Connector plays an important role in connecting students staff and the school community to the land language and culture of the Liard First Nation. Working collaboratively with school staff Elders Knowledge Keepers Liard First Nation and community members this position supports the integration of Kaska language land-based learning and culturally responsive practices throughout the school.

The Land and Language Connector helps create meaningful learning experiences that honour the history knowledge values and traditions within Dene Kéh while fostering students sense of identity belonging and connection to the land. Through relationship-building curriculum support and on-the-land programming the position contributes to student success and well-being while strengthening partnerships between the school and community.

To chat further about the role reach out to Tricia!
Tricia Johnson-Drapeau Land & Language Lead

Are you motivated to work on a team developing a public school system grounded in reconciliation

We seek applicants with experience buildingstrong and trusting relationships with partners while providing strategic advice and guidance. Comfort in the unknown and a desire to create new processes will support you to be successful in this role.

The successful Connector is comfortable using computers phones and common workplace technology or demonstrates a willingness and ability to learn these tools including email Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office applications to communicate collaborate maintain records and support program delivery.

FNSB offers competitive salaries rewarding work-life balance professional and personal development opportunities and comprehensive benefits packages.

Job Description: chat further about the application process please contact Rodney!
Rodney Hatcher Human Resources Consultant

We thank all who apply and will be in contact only with those we wish to consider further.

Shäwníthän Máhsincho Gunałchîsh Gùnèłchīsh Sógásénlá Màhsichoo Mähsicho Tsinįįchoh

Closing:August 14 2026 at Midnight Local Time

Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 75000 - 120000