About the Role
Board Recruitment Opportunity
Aboriginal Counselling Services Association of Alberta (ACSA) is seeking dedicated Indigenous community members to join our Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to help guide an organization with over 30 years of service to Indigenous families and communities.
What We're Looking For
We seek passionate Indigenous community members with diverse skills and experience to join our Board. Ideal candidates will:
Bring professional expertise in mental health, Indigenous services, finance, law, or organizational leadership
Understand impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma
Commit to quarterly meetings and occasional events
Share our commitment to Indigenous families and communities
Strategic Priorities:
Ensuring programs respond to current family needs
Increasing staff development opportunities
Ensuring organizational sustainability
Fostering collaborative Board-Executive Director relationships
Requirements
Board Responsibilities:
The ACSA Board meets quarterly (aligned with the changing of seasons) to:
Provide governance oversight and strategic direction
Support organizational goals and sustainability
Join a passionate team with diverse professional backgrounds
Uphold ACSA's vision, mission, and values
Support our Executive Director
Help ensure the sustainability and growth of our programs
About Us
About ACSA
Established in 1992, ACSA provides culturally responsive services addressing family violence and supporting resiliency and wellness. Our approach honours the mind, body, spirit, and emotions of each person we serve. As a registered charity operating under section 9 of the Companies Act, ACSA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Our Vision
Healthy, strong, and vital Aboriginal families and communities honouring the mind, body, spirit, and emotions.
Our Mission
To provide safe new pathways to healing and wellness that will strengthen Aboriginal families and communities.