Indigenous Advisory Circle

The Indigenous Advisory Circle (IAC) provides community-informed advice and perspectives to the Calgary Police Service (CPS), informed by lives experiences, knowledge and community connections. The IAC helps the CPS better understand Indigenous community concerns, priorities, barriers, opportunities and lived experiences, while supporting relationship-building and the implementation of the CPS Indigenous Roadmap.

The IAC serves in an advisory capacity. The Indigenous Relations Team co-ordinates and supports the work of the IAC under the oversight of the Staff Sergeant, Community Services Section. Advice and recommendations provided through the Circle are shared through appropriate CPS leadership and decision-making processes.

Members of the Indigenous Advisory Circle:

• Serve a two-year term beginning on the date of appointment.
• Meet quarterly (four times per year).
• Participate in one annual community gathering.
• Additional meetings may be scheduled when needed.
• Meetings are approximately three hours in length and may be held virtually, in person, or through a combination of formats.

Applicants must:

• Identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have connections to Indigenous communities in Calgary and/or the Treaty 7 region.
• Have an interest in strengthening relationships between the CPS and Indigenous communities.
• Be able to share community perspectives respectfully and constructively.
• Be able to commit to meetings and participation requirements.
• Bring diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of youth, adults, Elders, community leaders and other voices that may not always be represented.
• Successfully complete any required onboarding, volunteer, confidentiality, privacy, and security-clearance requirements.

Indigenous Advisory Circle members participate as Calgary Police Service volunteers and are required to complete the applicable volunteer screening and onboarding requirements if selected.

Interested in becoming a member of the Indigenous Advisory Circle? Complete and submit the following form:

Submit completed form to:

IndigenousRelationsTeam@calgarypolice.ca

Applications will be reviewed using the approved selection process.

Applicants may be contacted if additional information or clarification is required during the application review.

Applying to the Indigenous Advisory Circle does not guarantee selection.

Applicants who are selected will be required to complete the CPS volunteer screening and onboarding requirements before joining the Circle.

To learn more about the Indigenous Advisory Circle, check out the Indigenous Advisory Circle Recruitment and Information Package.