Description
Anishinaabemowin Immersion Camp Educators
Program Dates and Locations:
- Nipigon Area: July 7-11, 2025
- Geraldton Area: July 14-18, 2025
The Superior-Greenstone District School Board, Superior North Catholic District School Board, and Anishinaabemowin Boodawe Committee invite community members with a passion for supporting the children of tomorrow to participate in this year's Summer Anishinaabemowin Immersion Camp.
This unique opportunity involves working with children aged 5-9, sharing your language, culture, traditions, and experiences in an immersive setting. We encourage all those with a love for children and a desire to support their learning journey to step forward and be part of this impactful initiative.
For more information, please contact Shy-Anne Bartlett, Manager of Indigenous Education, at sbartlett@sgdsb.on.ca.
Opportunities Available
- Fluent Anishinaabemowin Speakers
- We are seeking 5 fluent speakers for each location.
Requirements and Responsibilities:
- Self-identify as Anishinaabe and be fluent in Anishinaabemowin.
- Work with small groups of children (up to 5 students at a time, supported by an immersion facilitator) to support language acquisition.
- Facilitate sessions based on personal strengths and skills, such as music, beading, cooking, storytelling, or sports.
Volunteers
- We welcome individuals interested in volunteering for this program.
- Volunteer Requirements and Expectations:
- Sign a Declaration of Offence and/or provide a volunteer criminal background check.
- Current employees of SGDSB are encouraged to volunteer.
- Assist with supporting students, fluent language speakers, and Elders while learning Anishinaabemowin.
- Parents are welcome to volunteer.
Note: If there are high numbers of volunteers, a schedule will be created to ensure programming is effective and inclusive.
We thank all potential volunteers for offering their time freely.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should apply through Apply to Education (ATE) or send a resume or letter of interest to:
Shy-Anne Bartlett, Manager of Indigenous Education
Email: sbartlett@sgdsb.on.ca
Phone: 807-727-7238
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an inspiring program that supports the next generation in learning and celebrating Anishinaabemowin!
Superior-Greenstone District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We provide reasonable accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with the Disabilities Act. Please contact People and Culture at dnault@sgdsb.on.ca so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Following the interview process all applications will be destroyed.
