Description
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Description
What you’ll do
- Works collaboratively with the Curatorial team to review and update catalogue records for objects with Indigenous heritage and recommend appropriate storage methods, handling practices, and uses
- Makes Indigenous heritage available through publishing finished catalogue records on the digital collections database
- Assume a key role in the program of repatriation of objects of cultural patrimony and sacred items
- In collaboration with other employees, provides an Indigenous lens to the development of exhibitions, where applicable
- Research and writing of text panels and labels related to Indigenous history and culture
- Engaging with Elders and other stakeholders to present the history of Indigenous peoples in Dufferin County from an Indigenous perspective
- Using the permanent exhibition, work with the program department to create a tour script that addresses Indigenous history in Dufferin
- Facilitates active engagement with Indigenous communities and organizations to assess needs and opportunities for partnership and collaboration.
- Develops and maintains meaningful, trust-based and ongoing relationships with Indigenous organizations and communities.
- Maintains visibility and availability among Indigenous communities
- Assists in the development and implementation of internal capacity building in support of Truth and Reconciliation
- Assists the Museum Manager to identify any possible funding and grant opportunities for further projects involving Indigenous heritage and culture
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll bring
- Certificate or diploma in Reconciliation Studies, Indigenous Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Aboriginal Canada Relations, Indigenous Perspectives Designation, or related field
- At least 3 years of experience engaging and building relationships with Indigenous communities, Indigenous organizations, and First Nations.
- Project coordination experience, including planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people, including people with lived and living experience.
- Experience in document preparation, research and project reporting
- Ability to engage in active processes that aim to identify and eliminate anti-Indigenous racism and colonial practices and structures and work in partnership to help change systems, organizational structures, policies, practices and attitudes
- Demonstrated understanding of the complexities involved in cultural heritage collections and exhibitions
- Experience writing for a public audience
- Ability to conduct research using primary and secondary sources
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of the history of Indigenous Peoples in Ontario
- Valid Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required
- Valid clear criminal record check including the vulnerable sector screening is required
Salary & Benefits
What we can offer YOU!
- A competitive hourly wage ranging between $40.88 – $47.83 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid);
- Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan
- Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Contact
Email: hr@dufferincounty.ca
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