The City of Prince Rupert and our partners at Kxeen Community Services Society (formerly Prince Rupert Aboriginal Community Services Society) are looking for three ‘at-large’ committee members to sit on our Indigenous Relations Committee (name subject to change based on committee input). Recognizing that this particular work requires both emotional and cultural labour, and that consideration of this labour should be valued, each participant will be provided a $50 stipend per meeting.
The Committee will meet once a month, and some of its main objectives, based on community input, are noted below:
- To identify barriers and opportunities to improve City services for indigenous residents and make relevant policy recommendations to City Council;
- To improve the City’s understanding of local indigenous priorities and issues;
- To collaborate with the City on a project that celebrates indigenous culture and identity to be determined by the Committee and approved by Council
At large committee members will serve alongside community organization representatives, with invites sent out already to local groups, with the following criteria developed to guide City Council’s selection for members.
- Ts’msyen representation (note that this does not prevent people from other nations from applying)
- Cultural/traditional knowledge
- Interest and connection to community
- Youth/Elder representation
If this is something that interests you or someone you know, please submit a letter of interest by February 23rd at 4:30 pm. Please include a written description of your skills and life experiences that would make you an appropriate committee member, including your band membership and/or tribal affiliation(s).
To apply, please provide your application to Veronika Stewart, Manager of Communications, Engagement and Social Development at veronika.stewart@princerupert.ca, and for additional information call (250) 627 0976.
For additional information on how this committee came about, roundtable consultation results, and more, head to: princerupert.ca/indigenousrelations