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Elder Services for Indigenous Offenders in Ontario Region (CSC)

Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Ontario Region, is awarding a contract for Elder services to support Indigenous offenders: - Purpose: Provide spiritual and cultural guidance, teachings, counseling, and ceremonial services to Indigenous offenders - Scope of Services: - Group and individual counseling - Conducting spiritual ceremonies - Assisting offenders on healing paths - Advising staff and management on Indigenous spirituality - Participating in case management and regional/national meetings - Key Requirements: - Recognized Elder or Cultural Advisor status - Minimum five years of relevant experience - Familiarity with traditional medicine protocols - Valid RELIABILITY STATUS security clearance - Contract Value: Approximately $154,541.70 CAD - Duration: 11 months - Place of Performance: Ontario Region, with contracting office in Kingston, Ontario - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a specialized service procurement

Description

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is seeking to award a contract for Elder services in the Ontario Region to provide Indigenous offenders with traditional cultural teachings, guidance, counseling, and ceremonial services. The Elder will conduct spiritual services, assist offenders on healing paths, provide advice to staff and management on Indigenous spirituality, participate in case management, and attend regional and national meetings. The contract duration is 11 months, with a total estimated cost of approximately $154,541.70 CAD (excluding GST/HST). Interested suppliers must submit a statement of capabilities by April 24, 2026.

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