Land and Language Connector, Ross River

Hiring preference will be provided to those who identify as Yukon First Nation or Indigenous.

The First Nation School Board (FNSB) was established in February 2022. Our main office is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, on the territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. FNSB serves and works in partnership with Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Liard First Nation, Ross River Dena Council, Champagne and Aishihik First Nation, White River First Nation, Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Selkirk First Nation, Carcross/Tagish First Nation, and Kluane First Nation for the schools and Learners on their territories.

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The Land and Language Connector plays an important role in connecting students, staff, and the school community to the land, language, and culture of the Ross River Dena Council. Working collaboratively with school staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, the Ross River Dena Council, and community members, this position supports the integration of Kaska language, land-based learning, and culturally responsive practices throughout the school.

Located on the Territory of the Ross River Dena Council, Ross River School recognizes the deep history and enduring connection of the Kaska Dena to their traditional lands. Kaska Dena people have lived across more than 240,000 square kilometres of southeast Yukon, southern Northwest Territories, and northwestern British Columbia for tens of thousands of years, long before the existence of provincial and territorial borders. Situated in Tu Łī́dlini (Ross River), near the confluence of the Ross and Pelly rivers, the Land and Language Connector helps create meaningful learning experiences that honour the history, knowledge, values, and traditions within Dene K’éh while fostering students' sense of identity, belonging, and connection to the land. Through relationship-building, curriculum support, and on-the-land programming, the position contributes to student success and well-being while strengthening partnerships between the school and community.

To chat further about the role, reach out to Tricia!
Tricia Johnson-Drapeau, Land & Language Lead, [email protected]

Are you motivated to work on a team developing a public school system grounded in reconciliation?

We seek applicants with experience building strong and trusting relationships with partners while providing strategic advice and guidance. Comfort in the unknown and a desire to create new processes, will support you to be successful in this role.

The successful Connector is comfortable using computers, phones, and common workplace technology, or demonstrates a willingness and ability to learn these tools, including email, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office applications, to communicate, collaborate, maintain records, and support program delivery.

FNSB offers competitive salaries, rewarding work-life balance, professional and personal development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits packages.

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To chat further about the application process, please contact Rodney!
Rodney Hatcher, Human Resources Consultant, [email protected]

We thank all who apply and will be in contact only with those we wish to consider further.

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Closing: August 14, 2026 at Midnight Local Time