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BOARD VACANCY FOUR (4) POSITIONS – NELSON HOUSE MEDICINE LODGE
Employer: NELSON HOUSE MEDICINE LODGE
Position: FOUR (4) BOARD MEMBER POSITIONS
Deadline: 12:00 PM Friday, October 17th
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: MONTHLY HONORARIA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nelson House Medicine Lodge Inc. is seeking applicants to fill four (4) board appointments, each running from three – five years.  This is a volunteer position that requires commitment. The NHML Board of Directors is a policy driven entity which has two significant functions; the development and oversight of policies and procedures; and secondly, provides direction to the Executive Director.

The positions of Chair, Co-Chair, and Elder are elected internally by the Board of Directors. Board members will sit one of four Sub-Committees based on their expertise. The sub-committees meet monthly in the following areas:

1. Governance
2. Finance & Audit
3. Community Relations
4. Health & Safety

NCN Representatives (3)

To be eligible to sit as a Director, a person shall:

1. be at least 18 years of age;
2. be a member of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation;
3. be a resident living /working in the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation community;
4. have not been convicted of an indictable offence; and,
5. has abstained from the use of alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs for six months prior to appointment to the Board and continues abstinence while serving on the Board.

KTC/MKO Representative (1)

This role ensures that the perspectives, values, and priorities of Northern and remote Indigenous communities—specifically those within the Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO)—are reflected in the governance and strategic direction of the Nelson House Medicine Lodge.

Cultural Values and Qualities

We are seeking board members who embody and uphold the sacred values that guide Indigenous ways of being, knowing, and healing. These qualities are especially meaningful for those walking the path of recovery, and we honour the strength it takes to live by them:

• Wisdom (Kakítiwinitamowin): Shares teachings and life experiences with humility, clarity, and a heart open to learning and growth.
• Respect (Kistithihcikiwin): Honours all people, cultures, and the land; nurtures respectful relationships rooted in mutual care and understanding.
• Love (Sākihitowin): Offers compassion and unconditional care, especially for those on their healing journey from addictions and trauma.
• Truth (Tapwéwin): Speaks with honesty and integrity, grounded in traditional knowledge and lived experience.
• Humility (Tapāhtithimowin): Leads with gentleness and openness, recognizing the gifts and wisdom in others, and the importance of community in healing.
• Courage (Sókitéhéwin): Stands up for what is right, even in the face of adversity; supports others through challenges with courage and kindness.
• Honesty (Tapwíwihk isi): Encourages transparency and accountability in all aspects of governance, fostering trust and safety for those in recovery and beyond.

Candidates for this position must be knowledgeable of the Treatment Centre’s processes, service delivery, confidentiality, conflict resolution, and funding advocacy. Must role model a healthy, clean and sober lifestyle, and be willing and able to share their knowledge, skills and expertise to benefit the organization. These positions come with modest honoraria and will entail occasional travel.

The Nelson House Medicine Lodge Board is part of the NCN Governance Model.