The government authority in Kingston, Ontario seeks a vendor to provide elder helper programming services supporting Indigenous offenders within federal institutions. The primary goal is to facilitate traditional healing and contemporary treatment interventions by assisting elders and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper traditional protocols are observed when offenders and staff approach elders, maintaining an adequate supply of ceremonial materials, coordinating and supervising offenders during ceremonies, and performing ceremonies in the absence of elders with their agreement. The vendor will conduct group discussions and teachings concerning the use of ceremonial objects, assist staff in preparing reports, and provide technical support for case management and parole processes. Counseling services are to be offered when elders are unavailable, and scheduling of ceremonies along with written notifications to relevant parties is required. Documentation of offender contacts and activities must be produced for the project authority, and participation in staff meetings is expected.

Additionally, the vendor will deliver cultural awareness sessions to case management teams and institutional staff, promoting a culturally safe environment through traditional teachings and healing practices.