Cultural & Spiritual Ceremonial Support Services

The contract seeks qualified providers to deliver Indigenous cultural teachings, spiritual ceremonies, and group-based support services to incarcerated individuals within correctional facilities in British Columbia. The work involves facilitating authentic and respectful cultural practices rooted in Indigenous traditions, ensuring these activities are conducted in a safe, inclusive, and spiritually meaningful manner. Providers are responsible for directly supervising participants during all ceremonies and group sessions, maintaining order and safety, and offering interim counseling when participants require emotional or psychological support in the moment. This role demands deep cultural competence, lived experience or formal training in Indigenous spiritual protocols, and the ability to build trust with individuals in a correctional environment. This subcontract is issued by the Correctional Service of Canada under the Government of Canada and is classified under NAICS code 624190 for other social assistance services. The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for July 29, 2026. All activities must occur within correctional institutions located in British Columbia, and the provider must be prepared to work within existing institutional protocols while honoring the sovereignty and integrity of Indigenous practices. The position requires sensitivity to the unique needs of incarcerated populations and a commitment to cultural preservation and healing as part of rehabilitation efforts.