IRSSS Seeking Community Leaders to Join Our Board

Updates
Written By Kirsten Whitney

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is inviting Expressions of Interest from motivated First Nation Intergenerational, including 2SLGBTQIA+, representatives to serve on its Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates with professional experience in one or more of the following areas (or related fields that would benefit the Board): 

  • Finance 

  • Business (including AABA business) 

  • Governance 

  • Legal 

  • Health and/or Counselling 

  • Youth engagement 

  • Fundraising 

  • Non-profit leadership 

  • Banking and/or investments 

Previous board experience is considered an asset. 

Desired Qualities and Experience 

In addition to professional expertise, candidates should demonstrate: 

  • Strong personal and professional integrity 

  • Independent, thoughtful judgment 

  • Policy or decision-making experience (business, finance, and/or government) 

  • Willingness to commit the time required to fulfill board of directors’ duties (minimum of 5 hybrid meetings per year) 

  • Understanding of Indigenous issues, culture, and politics 

  • Experience working with First Nations communities 

Residential School Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors are strongly encouraged to apply. Lived experience is recognized as an important form of knowledge and leadership. 

How to Apply 

To express interest your interest in this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter to: BODinterest@irsss.ca

Deadline for submissions:

Monday, March 16, 2026  

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Kirsten Whitney
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