Opening/Closing Date: January 20, 2026 to March 4, 2026
Description
Real Property and Capital Plan Working Group
The National Indigenous Council is seeking volunteers to serve on this committee who will play an essential role in supporting the ministry of the Indigenous church.
Mandate: The Real Property and Capital Plan Working Group receives and reviews applications for real property renovations from the Indigenous communities of faith with nationally owned properties. The members of the Working Group recognize and hold that this work is a ministry of stewardship. The contributions of volunteers build up the Body of Christ. In this caring for the Body, we care for our communities and for each other. We hold dear the Seven Sacred Teachings of love, wisdom, honesty, respect, courage, humility, and truth.
Skills: We are looking for people with knowledge of Indigenous contexts such as land areas, band relationship, and winter road access and transportation. Important areas of knowledge include building and construction, costs, labour, electrical, maintenance, plumbing, contracts, contracting, and project management.
Membership: The working group is made up of seven members, including one member of the National Indigenous Council.
Vacancies: One to two vacancies.
Expectations and Term
- Online meetings: Monthly, by videoconference
- In-person meetings: Once each year, to be held in different locations
- Expectations between meetings: Minimum 1–2 hours per month discerning requests. Reviewing budgets, quotas, and insurance information pertaining to the faith community
- Additional appointment possibilities or expectations: None
- Appointment term: Immediate upon recommendation of the National Indigenous Elders Council, with confirmation of a three-year term to be approved by the National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering (summer 2026); possibility of a second three-year term
For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please see the complete description, below.
To Express Interest
To apply for this vacancy, please express interest or nominate someone.
All submissions will be acknowledged by e-mail. If you do not receive acknowledgement, please contact Member Engagement. Incomplete or late submissions cannot be considered.
For further information or assistance in expressing interest or nominating someone, please contact:
Member Engagement
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-3781
E-mail:
Downloads
- NIC Real Property and Capital Plan working group.pdf (263.02 KB) (PDF)