Amelia Douglas Metis Institute Society

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13401 - 108 Ave, #300Surrey, British Columbia V3T 5T3Canada Canada

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https://ameliadouglasinstitute.ca

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Director (Volunteer), Amelia Douglas Institute for Métis Culture & Language Board

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Are you passionate about connecting Métis people throughout the province with their culture, heritage, and Michif languages? Does supporting the centre of Métis culture and language resources and programming in British Columbia excite you? The Amelia Douglas Institute (ADI) celebrates and uplifts Métis culture in British Columbia through educational exhibitions, programs, and research. We are seeking a volunteer to join our Board of Directors with experience in fundraising and non-profit governance . The ADI is a registered charitable organization working to establish itself in governance and financing to be sustainable alongside and outside the support of the Métis Nation BC . The ADI’s showroom and exhibition space opened to the public in January 2024 and is located at #300 13401 108 Ave Surrey BC. Our digital spac e contains language resources, exhibition records, and artist collectives and can be found at https://ameliadouglasinstitute.ca/ Board Member Responsibilities and Commitments As a member of the ADI board , you would be responsible for the following: Uphold the ADI’s mission, vision and mandate ( detailed on our website ) Providing strategic planning, oversight and guidance to support the ADI’s growth and long-term operational success. Act honestly and in good faith in the best interests of the ADI and uphold the ADI’s bylaws. Attending and participate in virtual Board Meetings (frequency roughly monthly ) and Annual General Meetings. At this time, all board meetings will be held virtually and travel will not be required. Board Member Eligibility If you wish to put your name forward to our nominating committee, please take note of the following eligibility requirements : The ADI shall endeavor to ensure the composition of Directors will reflect a broad range of experiences, expertise , and shall, where practicable , be representative of all MNBC regions. Directors must possess knowledge of Métis culture, history, material arts, and/or Michif languages. E xperience within the museum, culture, heritage, charitable sector, marketing, education or other relevant sectors is an asset. Prior board experience is an asset. Submit an expression of interest If you’d like to contribute to this exciting opportunity to advance Métis cultural knowledge and awareness in British Columbia by volunteering your leadership, knowledge and expertise , please forward an application which must include the following: A cover letter expressing why the applicant would be a good fit A resume or curriculum vitae that outlines the applicant’s relevant employment, volunteer, lived and/or academic experience. Please submit your application to Tom Long at tlong @mnbc.ca by May 30 th , 202 5 . Successful applicants will be appointed in accordance with ADI’s bylaws and notified in mid- June . *Please note this is a volunteer position; the ADI’s Board of Directors are not compensated Maarsii for your interest!

Date Posted: May 19, 2025

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The Amelia Douglas Institute (ADI) celebrates and uplifts Métis culture in British Columbia through educational exhibitions, programs, and research. The Institute connects Métis people throughout the province with their culture, heritage, and Michif languages through virtual and in-person resources and initiatives and educates the public about Métis people and culture.

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The Amelia Douglas Institute (ADI) for Métis Culture and Language serves as British Columbia’s only Métis culture, language, and heritage institute. ADI’s mandate is to strengthen Métis cultural identity and belonging by offering a diverse array of virtual and in-person initiatives that highlight Métis language, traditions, research and artistic expression.

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