Indigenous Technical Advisory Group

The City of Saskatoon is committed to building respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples (encompassing First Nation, Métis, and Inuit within Canada). In support of this commitment, the City of Saskatoon seeks Indigenous peoples with specialized knowledge to join the Indigenous Technical Advisory Group (ITAG).

The mandate of the group is to provide First Nations & Métis worldviews to lead the City of Saskatoon to improve the quality of life for future generations. ITAG was first formed in 2019 with the intent to advise City staff on processes and procedures within systems of the City of Saskatoon. Since 2019, ITAG has guided multiple projects, policy changes and integration of Indigenous Knowledges within the City of Saskatoon.

Role of ITAG Members

ITAG roles vary according to the needs of the group but generally:

• membership commitment is for 2-year terms;
• members will be offered a $150 stipend for each meeting they actively participate in;
• members meet at least quarterly, in person, for four-hour durations with the possibility of a yearly day long planning session;
• ITAG has two Group members who act as co-chairs with support provided by City of Saskatoon staff;
• the Group makes decisions only when an Elder is present; and
• members work with City staff to ensure that group work and recommendations are in keeping with the ITAG mission and goals.

Membership Criteria

The Group's membership is made up of Indigenous individuals with representation from distinct and diverse Indigenous peoples. This helps ensure that the Group provides a broad and inclusive perspective reflective of the unique rights and priorities of Indigenous peoples in Saskatoon.

Members of ITAG should:

• be an Indigenous person who resides in Saskatoon;
• understand the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) Calls to Action, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit Calls for Justice;
• have substantial experience and knowledge regarding the unique interests, perspectives, and circumstances of Indigenous people of Saskatoon;
• demonstrate ability to work effectively on a council, group, or board; and
• be knowledgeable in their own Indigenous ways of knowing, traditions, culture, etc.

ITAG's guiding principles

manācihitowin  |  wāhkotowin  |  manatisiwin  |  wîcihitowin  |  mīyo pimatisiwin ​

pīmācihisowin  |  kanaweyimikosiwin  |  peyatik  |  peyatikimowin  |  tapahteyitamowin

Questions

If you have questions about the group or the appointment process, please contact Mandy Fehr at ITAG@saskatoon.ca or 306-975-3290.