BOARD VACANCY FOUR (4) POSITIONS – NELSON HOUSE MEDICINE LODGE
Employer: NELSON HOUSE MEDICINE LODGE
Position: FOUR (4) BOARD MEMBER POSITIONS
Deadline: UNTIL FILLED
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: HONORARIUMS
Ref #: NCN 2026-
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Nelson House Medicine Lodge Inc. is seeking applicants to fill four (4) board appointments, each running from three - five years. The NHML Board of Directors is a policy driven entity which has two significant functions: the development/oversight of policies and procedures for the agency and secondly, providing direction to the Executive Director.
Board Officer Positions
Following the election of Directors, the Board elects officers from among its members to serve in the following leadership roles:
· Chair – Provides leadership to the Board and serves as its primary representative.
· Vice-Chair – Supports the Chair and assumes leadership responsibilities when required.
· KTC/MKO Representative – Acts as a liaison with the Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), advocating for the interests and wellness needs of the communities served by Nelson House Medicine Lodge within the regional network.
· Sub-Committees-Audit & Finance, Governance, and Nominating Committee
All officer positions are elected by the Board from among its sitting Directors in accordance with the organization's bylaws and governance policies.
Candidates for this position must be knowledgeable of the NHML’s processes, service delivery, confidentiality, conflict resolution, funding advocacy.
Must role model a healthy and sober lifestyle and be willing and able to share their knowledge, skills and expertise to benefit the organization.
These positions come with modest honoraria and will entail occasional travel.
The Nelson House Medicine Lodge Board is part of the NCN Governance Model.