The OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle invites OPSEU/SEFPO members who self-identify as Indigenous to apply for a position on the OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle to fill a vacancy in Regions 4, 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.
Application process
Interested applicants shall submit a statement of interest that outlines:
- Who are you? Describe the traditions or culture you are from, (if known).
- How have you been involved in your community, union etc.?
- What strengths (personal, social, cultural) do you bring to the Indigenous Circle?
- Why do you want to be a Representative on the Indigenous Circle?
Selection process
The Equity Unit will ensure an anonymous selection process.
The Indigenous Circle will select new representatives from Regions 4, 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.
Please forward completed statement of interest to the Equity Unit (e-mail to [email protected] or fax to 416-448-7419) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday December 17, 2021.
If you have any difficulty reading the application, please contact [email protected]