Policy Appendix F: Truth and Reconciliation Committee
The Truth and Reconciliation Committee is established as a standing committee of the Board, with responsibilities for work as detailed below:
- Purpose
- Seek ways to enhance or improve Indigenous education across the Division.
- Explore and support opportunities and practices to facilitate reconciliation within the school community.
- Build strong relationships with Indigenous community groups and members to advance work on the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.
- Powers and Duties
- Review and assess Divisional strategies with Administration for improving Indigenous student success.
- Advance the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action through engagement of stakeholders.
- Review Aboriginal Achievement Award criteria and select recipients.
- Membership
- Minimum three (3) trustees
- Superintendent and/or designate(s)
- Meetings
- Minimum of three (3) meetings annually (Tentatively October, January-February, April).