The Strategic Advisor, Language & Culture, will guide the program’s vision and activities, working to ensure that ʔakanuxunik’ culture and language thrive for future generations. The Advisor will collaborate with external stakeholders to ensure that ʔakanuxunik culture is not negatively impacted by development, and that all activities throughout Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation and across ʔakanuxunik’ ʔamakʔis remain sensitive to ʔakanuxunik’ history, culture, and language.
This position ensures that all Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it departments are grounded in ʔakanuxunik’ values, protocols, and identity, helping to build a strong foundation of cultural integrity across the Nation. The Strategic Advisor also plays a key role in supporting good governance by embedding cultural knowledge and language into governance practices, documents, and leadership communications. This includes working with Council and departments to maintain cultural alignment in governance priorities, decision-making, and community engagement.
Application Process:
Please send your resume and cover letter by November 5th, 2025, at 12:30pm (MST) to:
Email: hr@tobaccoplains.org
or mail to: Human Resources, Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation, PO Box 76, Grasmere BC V0B 1R0
