Call for Nominations for the Survivors Circle

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation will be accepting nominations between December 13, 2024, and February 17, 2025, for the Survivors Circle.

BACKGROUND

The Survivors Circle is comprised of sixteen members, each serving a two-year term. Members of the Circle should be prepared to work in a spirit of collaboration with the staff of NCTR, the University, the Governing Circle, and other partners of NCTR.

Duties

The Survivors Circle will provide advice and guidance to the NCTR and the Governing Circle on a range of topics including, but not limited to:

• To attend monthly meeting and at times in-person meeting during their term in Survivor circle
• Respectful care of the documents and statements collected by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC)
• Survivor perspectives on personal privacy and access to records
• Commemorative initiatives as they relate to the Centre’s activities.

Members of the Circle may also be called upon to make speaking visits to schools, universities, and other organizations in addition to occasionally acting as a representative of the Centre.

Nominations

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis organizations, groups, communities, and individuals may nominate individuals to the Survivors Circle. Survivors may also nominate themselves. For organizations submitting nominations, nominators should confirm the individual is willing and able to accept nomination to the Committee prior to submitting names to the Nominating Committee for review.

Each nomination should consist of:

• A brief biography or resume of the individual.
• A brief statement on why the individual nominated would make a good addition to the Circle.
• For Survivors nominating themselves, a short bio and explanation of why you wish to be considered.
• One or more letters of support

Selection Process

Nominations will be reviewed by the NCTR’s Governing Circle. The Governing Circle will have sole discretion to appoint the members of the Survivors Circle and  culture, language, gender, and geographic location will be a consideration in their selection.

Term

Members will be appointed for a duration of two years with the potential to renew this appointment.

Submission of Names

Please send nomination submissions that are open from December 13, 2024, to closing on February 17, 2025.

Nominations sent to attention:

Cecilia Baker, Governance Secretary
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Chancellors Hall – 177 Dysart Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2

Nomination packages can also be faxed to (204) 474-7533 or emailed to: Cecilia.baker@umanitoba.ca  (cc; Nancy.ross@umanitoba.ca ).

All submissions will be treated with the utmost of confidence.