Call for Nominations to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Survivors Circle

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation will be accepting nominations until January 30, 2026, for the Survivors Circle.

The Survivors Circle member will represent First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Survivors and intergenerational Survivors, and must self-identify.

BACKGROUND

Constitution

The Survivors Circle will be comprised of sixteen First Nations, Métis and Inuit members, each serving a two-year term. Members of the Circle should be prepared to work together with staff of the NCTR, the University of Manitoba, the Governing Circle, and other partners of the 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:

• 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 acting as a representative of the Centre on occasion.

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 Nomination Committee. The Governing Circle will have sole discretion to appoint the members of the Survivors Circle and will try to balance cultures, languages, gender, and geographic representation 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 before January 30, 2026.

Nominations sent to attention:

Nancy Ross, Governance Coordinator
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: Nancy.ross@umanitoba.ca

All submissions will be treated with the utmost of confidence.