Promote and support urban Indigenous participation on critical governance and advisory boards.

City of St. John’s Municipal Reconciliation Liaison contributes to advisory bodies

The City of St. John’s Municipal Reconciliation Liaison serves on several municipal committees and working groups. In this advisory capacity, the Liaison brings forward the perspectives and priorities of urban Indigenous community members, ensuring that their participation reflects the broader community. The Municipal Reconciliation Liaison currently serves on the following committees and working groups:

• Anti-Racism Working Group
• Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Local Immigration Partnership Committee
• Arts and Culture Committee
• Healthy City Advisory Committee

ArtsNL launches dedicated Indigenous Creation Grant

In June 2024, ArtsNL implemented a new Creation (Indigenous Arts) Grant Program – a funding stream exclusively for Indigenous artists, artistic groups, and culture carriers in NL. The program supports creation, development, exhibition, and transfer of knowledge related to Indigenous art forms. ArtsNL continues to maintain its Indigenous Advisory Circle, whose members advise on programming and policy, and help design better supports for Indigenous artists.

For organizations seeking Indigenous participants to serve on advisory committees:

• Allocate appropriate resources to ensure the full and equal participation of volunteer Indigenous advisors. This includes appropriate honorariums that recognize the value of their contributions.
• Provide inclusion and support for Indigenous individuals in advisory positions. See Call for Change 27 for more detail.