Curriculum Facilitator - Healing of the Canoe – Wisdom Keepers program - Happy Camp

Position Overview

The Karuk Tribe, through the Karuk Tribe Housing Authority (KTHA), invites applications for a CURRICULUM FACILITATOR for the Healing of the Canoe – Wisdom Keepers Program serving Native youth in grades 4 to 8. The facilitator will lead curriculum delivery in Happy Camp and coordinate with the Cultural Practitioner to complete all sessions. The Kahtíshraam Wellness Center team will provide guidance, materials, and support.

Program Description

Healing of the Canoe – Wisdom Keepers is a cultural wellness program that supports Native youth in building life skills, resilience, and a strong sense of identity. Inspired by the Pacific Northwest Canoe Journey, the program promotes healthy choices and cultural pride through Karuk dances, values, and traditions.

The program includes 14 sessions scheduled with school staff. The Curriculum Facilitator and Cultural Practitioner will work together to create a safe, engaging learning environment. All materials are provided through grant funding. The project rate is $4,000, paid in one lump sum at completion or in two installments after required paperwork is submitted.

Responses must be RECEIVED by 5pm, FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026: 

Sara Spence, Executive Director

‍Karuk Tribe Housing Authority
635 Jacobs Way, PO Box 1159,
Happy Camp, CA 96039

‍Emails may be sent to: sspence@karuk.us 

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