ʔa·knusti Manager – Ktunaxa Nation
ʔa·knusti Manager
FULL-TIMEI PERMANENT
CRANBROOK, BC
SALARY RANGE: $91,338 -$101,347
About the Opportunity
Ktunaxa Nation Council (KNC) is seeking a Pa knusti Manager in Cranbrook, BC. The term Pa knusti can be translated into English to include guarding over, watching out for, and tending to Ktunaxa people, land, plants, animals, water, and fish. It can also refer to being a sentry or watchman and to women relating to the rituals and practices of midwives during childbirth. Pa knusti is a critical component of Ktunaxa life, survival, and responsibilities to Pa knumugtitit, and Pakxamis gapi qapsin (all living things), through Pukinitwitiyata (working with one heart).
Reporting to the Director – Traditional Knowledge and Language, this position will be responsible for development and implementation of the Pa knusti strategy, which will guide annual planning, and evaluation of the Pa knusti team. This includes the need for managing the program budget, writing funding proposals and completing associated reporting. As a part of strategic and annual planning there must be a balance between the engagement, mentoring, and learning from Ktunaxa Elders and Knowledge Holders and western methodologies. A large part of the work for ?a knusti will come from the Lands & Resources sector, but will also include all other sectors and the four Ktunaxa First Nations. The incumbent will work with a team to ensure on-the-ground protection and stewardship of Ktunaxa resources, including fish, wildlife, and archaeology, applying policy and procedures established by KNC, as well as applying Ktunaxa world view and methods.
