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Working for Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation for Boarding School Survivors and Descendants

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Now Accepting Applications for Board of Directors

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Board of Directors

We are now accepting applications for the Board of Directors of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition. This is an important opportunity to shape the future of our organization and advance our mission of truth, justice, and healing for Native American communities affected by the legacy of Indian boarding schools.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates with a deep commitment to Native American communities and expertise in the following areas:

  • Indian boarding school experience;
  • Fundraising and development experience;
  • Previous board governance experience;
  • Financial and/or accounting expertise;
  • Tribal council experience;
  • Native/indigenous organizations, board, or other leadership positions;
  • Human rights, legal and/or justice background.

We are especially eager to hear from boarding school Survivors who are willing to share their experiences and talents to further our mission. Survivors' voices are critical to our work, and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about making an impact.

Board Member Selection Criteria:

  • Enrolled Tribal Member (verification required)
  • Strongly Preferred: Survivor/Attendee of an Indian Boarding School before 1970 (as defined by the DOI/NABS)
  • Additional skills and attributes that would be valuable to the Board:
    • Knowledge of policy to advocate on NABS Bills
    • Knowledge and capacity for NABS fundraising
    • Descendant of Survivors
    • Experience in the Mental Health profession
    • Expertise relevant to board oversight, such as legal, finance, research, and education
    • Experience in public speaking

Board members are expected to fully participate in quarterly board meetings, annual retreat, working
committees and are required to participate in NABS’ annual meeting.

Please submit your application via email to Tom Kinley at [email protected] by 5 PM EST on Friday, November 22, 2024. Please include "Board of Directors" in the subject line.

 

Application Deadline: November 22, 2024

 

About Us 

NABS was founded in 2012 to lead the movement for truth, justice and healing for Indigenous peoples  impacted by U.S. Indian boarding schools. We are Indigenous led with 100% of the Board of Directors and Officers being Native American and Alaska Native. Visit http:/www.boardingschoolhealing.org for more information about us, our strategic action plans, community impact, and resources. 

 

NABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a work environment free of all forms of  discrimination, harassment, and violence. All employment and contracting decisions are based on merit,  competence, performance, and organization needs. NABS prioritizes work to empower and include people from Indigenous communities who have been impacted by U.S. Indian Boarding School policies. We are proud of our collaborative and wellness-focused culture where all people feel safe to bring their whole selves.Â