OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle Call for Representative in Region 1, 2, 5 and 7

The OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle invites OPSEU/SEFPO members who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Metis or Inuit) to apply for a position on the OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle to fill vacancies in Regions 1, 2, 5 and 7.

The role of the regional representative on the Indigenous Circle is to create and maintain networks within the region, to develop and promote programs, to encourage First Nation (Status or Non Status), Métis and Inuit members to participate in union activities and to increase the awareness and understanding of Indigenous issues throughout the OPSEU/SEFPO membership.

Selection Process

The Member Equity Unit will ensure an anonymous selection process.

The Indigenous Circle will select a new representative from Regions 1, 2, 5, and 7 based on the following considerations:

• previous activist experience;
• willingness to share cultural knowledge to the Indigenous Circle and OPSEU/SEFPO; and
• openness to learning various Indigenous cultural activities.

To be considered, please complete the questionaire below by 5pm on Friday, June 7, 2024.  Alternatively, you can download and complete this Word document and email it to the Member Equity Unit at [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday June 7, 2024.

If you have any difficulty reading the application, please contact the Member Equity Unit at [email protected]

Full name *

Local number (if you know it)

Home address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Personal phone number *

Work phone number *

Your personal (non-work) email address *

Place of employment *

Job title *

Union position (if applicable)

Who are you? Describe the traditions and culture you are from, if known

How have you been involved in your community, union etc.? *

What strengths (personal, social, cultural) can you bring to the Indigenous Circle? *

Why do you want to be a representative on the Indigenous Circle? *

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