Location: Secwepemc Territory (Chase, BC)

Are you passionate about Indigenous food sovereignty, decolonial practices, and community-driven research? Join the Lakes Secwepemc Foodland Conservation Society in enacting Secwepemc laws and oral histories (Stseptekwle) to protect, conserve, and regenerate Secwepemc biocultural heritage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document Secwepemc oral histories.

• Engage Elders, knowledge holders, and subsistence harvesters to ground research in community wisdom.

• Develop ethical research practices rooted in Secwepemc traditions.

• Mobilize knowledge through membership drives and advocacy.

• Analyze and share findings through reports, articles, and presentations.

• Develop frameworks that challenge colonial systems and uplift Indigenous governance.

Focus Areas:

• Indigenous Law and Governance

• Biocultural Heritage

• Food Sovereignty

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant fields such as Indigenous law or environmental resource management.

• Experience in decolonizing research and oral history methods.

• Secwepemc or Indigenous identity preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-driven work supporting Secwepemc culture and sustainability.

• Flexible work environment blending remote work and on-site community engagement.

• Competitive salary: $76,560/year + travel reimbursements.

How to Apply:

Email your cover letter, CV, and writing samples (PDF) to dawn.morrison@wgifs.org. Use the subject line: “Coyote Brings the Food Home – Enacting Secwepemc Food Sovereignty.” Applications are reviewed as received.

Join us in bringing Secwepemc knowledge to the forefront of food sovereignty and environmental governance!