The National Indigenous Advocacy Committee (NIAC) is a national advocacy body within CASA, composed of Indigenous students from across Turtle Island. This group represents Indigenous students’ advocacy interests within CASA and believes that access to post-secondary education is an inherent treaty right, guaranteed under the Numbered Treaties (1871-1921).
NIAC’s mission is to ensure Indigenous students are being given opportunities to enter and succeed in post-secondary, as well as to advocate for increased action to meet the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 calls to action.
The National Indigenous Advocacy Committee shall serve as a forum for Indigenous students. The National Indigenous Advocacy Committee will be a direct form of contact between Indigenous students, the Membership and the Board of Directors on matters of importance to the organization
Who is on this committee:
- The National Indigenous Advocacy Committee shall be populated by Indigenous Students from CASA Membership. Indigenous Students may join the National Indigenous Advocacy Committee at any time throughout the year by contacting the Co-Chairs of the National Indigenous Advocacy Committee.
- The National Indigenous Advocacy Committee shall consist of:
- Two Co-Chairs selected by consensus from the delegates of the National Indigenous Advocacy Committee,
- Indigenous student representatives put forward by individual Members, with one (1) voting delegate per Member,
- A member of the Board (non-voting),
- Executive Director or designate (non-voting).