Ojibiikaan Indigenous Board of Directors Member - Volunteer, PT

Ojibiikaan Indigenous Cultural Network (OICN): Our mandate is to strengthen Indigenous roots in Toronto, the GTA and surrounding First Nations communities through knowledge exchange and land-based Indigenous agroecology and Indigenous food sovereignty projects.

Ojiibikens (Little Roots) is an Early Years program developed, designed, and delivered by Ojibiikaan Indigenous Cultural Network (OICN) an Indigenous led not-for-profit in Toronto started in 2018.  The staff of the Ojiibikens program deliver virtual and mobile cultural and land-based activities for Indigenous children ages 0-6 yrs and their families in Toronto. This program is funded through the City of Toronto by the Government of Ontario Journey Together strategy for reconciliation. 

Qualifications preferred 

• Prior board experience
• knowledge of policy and procedure development
• CPA experience and or highly knowledgeable in accounting, bookkeeping and budgets
• fundraising, membership recruitment
• well versed in Toronto’s Indigenous not for profit community and agencies
• Indigenous community member with knowledge & understanding for the historical, cultural and social significance of our connection to the land.
• Apply to join a committed, diverse and talented team, drawn from a wide variety of personal and professional backgrounds and Indigenous traditions!

This position requires some local travel and some evening and weekend hours to attend meetings, special events and fulfill other board responsibilities. 

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references (previous boards and volunteer work, character and Elder) via email to info@ojibiikaan.com  

Subject Line:  Applicant – Indigenous Board Member - Volunteer, Part-Time.  Open until filled.

As an organization primarily serving the Indigenous community of Toronto, we encourage applications from qualified First Nation, Métis and Inuit candidates and all others who are interested in the position. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.