Opportunity
CanadaBuys #21301-27-5398556
Elder Services for Indigenous Offenders at Correctional Service of Canada
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
21301-27-5398556
NAICS
624190
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is seeking to contract Elder Services to support the healing and cultural development of Indigenous offenders at federal correctional facilities in Quebec. - Government Buyer: - Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), a federal agency of the Government of Canada - Services Requested: - Indigenous Elder or Cultural Advisor services - Ceremonial and spiritual services, counseling, teachings, guidance, and traditional ceremonies - Advice to staff and management on Indigenous spirituality - Participation in case conferences and reporting on offender progress - Attendance at regional and national meetings - Locations: - Primary: Joliette Institution, Joliette, Quebec - Additional: Correctional Learning and Development Centre, Laval, Quebec - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be recognized as Elders within their Indigenous community - Minimum five years of experience delivering spiritual and cultural services to Indigenous people - Familiarity with traditional medicines and spiritual protocols - Security requirements: valid Reliability Status, restrictions on removal of protected information/assets - No OEMs or specific vendors are named, as this is a service-based procurement - No products or part numbers are involved; this is a professional services contract
Description
This is an advanced contract award notice for Elder Services at the Correctional Service of Canada. The contract aims to provide Indigenous Elder services to support Indigenous offenders' traditional healing and cultural development. The Elder will provide ceremonial and spiritual services, advice and guidance on Indigenous spirituality, participate in case conferences, and attend regional and national meetings. The work locations include Joliette Institution and the Correctional Learning and Development Centre in Quebec. The contract duration is 10 months, from June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.