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Summer Student Placement

CompanySagamok Anishnawbek
LocationCanada
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support cultural and land-based programming through grounds maintenance, gardening, and assisting with community events. Provide general assistance to staff, Elders, and educators while supporting daycare and language learning activities.
Internship Type
summer students
Company Size
125
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Sagamok First Nation is located on the north shore of Lake Huron. It is a beautiful community whose name means 'two points joining'. Sagamok's culture and language is Anishinabek and is made up of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Pottawatomi tribes. Also known as the Three Fires Peoples, the community members of Sagamok number well over 2800. A little over 50% of the membership lives on reserve, with the remainder living in urban locations. Sagamok is a place of rich stories, legends and history that derive from time immemorial. Once the summer camps of the original peoples who came down from Biscotasing, it is now the permanent home to many of those descendents. Sagamok is an ancestor based village that is known for its diversity, prosperity and growth. Make sure that you visit all that it has to offer in wonderful teachings and sacred worldview!
About the Role

SUMMER STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITY

Anishinaabe Aadziwin Helper - Education (Jun-Aug / 12 weeks)

Salary Range: $22.00 per hour




JOB SUMMARY:


Sagamok Anishnawbek Education Anishinaabe Aadziwin is seeking a Summer Student Helper (Shkaabewis / G’Chitwaa Kwe) to support cultural and land-based programming. This role provides general assistance to staff, Elders, and educators while gaining hands-on experience in Anishinaabe Aadziwin, language learning, and community programming.


 

POSITION DUTIES:


  • Assist with general grounds maintenance, including cleaning, painting, and upkeep of outdoor spaces (e.g., arbour areas). 
  • Support land-based activities such as gardening, harvesting traditional medicines, and maintaining outdoor learning areas. 
  • Participate in Anishinaabemowin language classes and cultural learning opportunities. 
  • Provide program support to Waaseyaankaan Teg. 
  • Assist with planning and organizing activities alongside the Land-Based Resource Teacher,  Anishinaabemowin Manager, Traditional Knowledge Teacher and Helpers and daycare staff. 
  • Help set up and support cultural event, camps, community activities (pow wow) and workshops. 
  • Provide assistance with daycare programming, including land-based learning activities for children.
  • Offer general support to staff, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers as needed.
  • Compile and organize inventory of Anishinaabemowin and cultural resources


 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:


  • Demonstrate respect, reliability, and a willingness to learn. 
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism. 
  • Flexible to assist with occasional community events or activities.

 

  

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Interest in learning about Anishinaabe Aadziwin, culture, and language. 
  • Experience working with children or in community programs is an asset. 
  • Willingness to participate in outdoor and land-based activities. 
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to work as part of a team and follow direction. 
  • Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions. 
  • First Aid/CPR is an asset.
  • Ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin is a definite asset. 
  • Well developed verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Working knowledge in using computer systems and applications including Microsoft Office, and the ability to adapt to new systems 



Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Combination of indoor and outdoor work. 
  • Hands-on tasks and active participation in programming.

 


Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resumé, 


 

 


Sagamok Anishnawbek Fulltime Students (must be returning to school fulltime this Fall)

 

Preference will be given to students who qualify for the ISET Subsidy Program

 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Skills
Grounds MaintenanceLand-Based ProgrammingAnishinaabemowin LanguageCultural ProgrammingEvent PlanningChildcare SupportInventory ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsTeamwork
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