New Job Posting! Indigenous Knowledge Researcher

Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated is a not-for-profit organization created by the Mi’gmaq First  Nations in New Brunswick. Its objectives include promoting and supporting: the recognition,  affirmation, exercise, and implementation of the Aboriginal and Treaty rights; the right of self determination; political, cultural, economic, educational, and social development; justice and  equity; wider respect and understanding; and general awareness of its member communities and  their Mi’gmaq laws, rights, values, traditions, customs and practices.  

Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn is seeking a person to work as an Indigenous Knowledge Researchers for  the Mi’gmaq communities within New Brunswick. The position includes, but is not limited to, the  following key job functions and responsibilities:  

Key Responsibilities  

• Desktop and community-based research on Mi’gmaq Indigenous Knowledge, Land  Use and Occupancy, including:  

• Conducting research and interviews with elders and other land users;  • Knowledge translation (especially cultural knowledge translation); and  • Coordinating community cultural values sessions and additional community sessions; • Undertake Transcription, coding and verification for multiple projects; 

• Undertaking research projects and preparing reports in relation to subject matters  under negotiation with the federal and provincial Crown; 

• Presentation of research findings and technical details, interest papers, etc. at  community meetings, negotiations’ tables, Chiefs and Councils and other Mi’gmaq  community members; 

• Prepare research reports from literature reviews which supports the various research  projects through Archival Research and Historical Document Research; 

• Prepare interim and final reports; 

• To provide support to Chiefs and Negotiators on Indigenous Knowledge and Research  matters; 

• Working with the Director and other Research Officers and Researchers; • Coordinate individual interviews with knowledge holders; 

• Collaboration with the GIS Coordination Team; 

• Collaboration with other staff, consultants and advisors as required; 

• Report to and take direction from the Chiefs through the MTI Executive, legal counsel,  and Executive Director on a weekly basis and whenever else required;

• Ensure that policies and procedures, including the Indigenous Knowledge Study Guide  are followed; and  

• Other matters as may be directed by the organization.  

Educational Qualifications/Minimum Requirements 

• Experience in and knowledge of conducting community-based research; • Experience in Research and Research Methods; 

• A bachelor’s degree at a minimum; 

• Specialized training or certification in Indigenous history; and 

• Ideal applicants will have a combination of life experience as well as research  experience.  

Knowledge and experience  

• Sound understanding of research methodologies.  

• Proficient in MS Office and Google Drive. 

• Attention to detail and excellent written, verbal and communication skills.  • Time Management and Organization skills. 

• Minimal understanding of OCAP. 

Candidates’ knowledge of the Mi’gmaq language, culture and the Mi’gmaq First Nation  communities of New Brunswick will be given the highest consideration. In addition, Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated may give preferential consideration to candidates who are members of  one of the Mi’gmaq First Nation communities of New Brunswick.  

SALARY:

The position is dependent on confirmation of funding. Salary will be based on  experience.  

Please send your application to Robyn Augustine at robynaugustine@migmawel.org  Applications must be received by 5PM on Friday, March 28, 2025 

We thank all those who apply however, only those selected for further consideration will  be contacted. Candidates are responsible for the timely receipt of applications. 

Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated 

40 Micmac Road Phone: 506.627.4696  Eel Ground, NB E1V 4B1 Fax: 506.627.4605