Director of Reclamation and Healing
| Posting start date: June 26, 2026 |
Posting end date: August 07, 2026 |
| Location: Thunder Bay |
Position type: Full Time |
The Director of Reclamation and Healing oversees the operations of the department, with a focus on supporting Indian Residential School (IRS) survivors, their families, and those affected by intergenerational trauma. The role ensures that programs and services are culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and responsive to the needs of First Nation communities. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, budget management, and the development and implementation of departmental priorities to help advance the organization’s vision and strategic plan. This includes ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of programs and services that align with the goals of First Nation communities. The Director leads initiatives that promote cultural reclamation, language revitalization, and holistic healing approaches, including land-based and community-led practices. The role also involves close collaboration with Senior Management, the Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Council, NAN First Nations, Tribal Councils, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, survivors, and external partners to ensure that programs reflect community priorities and amplify survivor voices.
This role contributes to the overall accountability and effectiveness of NAN by supporting healing initiatives that honour the experiences and resilience of survivors and their families.
Application preference will be given to Individuals who self-identify as Indigenous people with the required combination of education and experience and familiarity and/or experience working, serving, or living in one or more of the First Nation communities served by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN).
NAN is committed to providing accommodations, on request throughout the interview and employment process, and if accommodation is required, we will work with the applicants to meet their needs.
Applications (resume and cover letter) and inquiries for all positions may be directed to:
Jill Harju, Recruitment and Training Coordinator
Nishnawbe Aski Nation
200 Syndicate Avenue South
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C9
Phone: (807) 473-1020
Fax: (807) 623-7730
Email: jharju@nan.ca
Applicants and candidates are accountable for ensuring that information submitted throughout the recruitment and selection process is accurate and true to the best of their knowledge at the time of submission.