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 membership will be comprised of Indigenous delegates from CASA Member Associations. Member Associations are expected to recruit NIAC delegates before CASA’s Policy & Strategy conference.
- The National Indigenous Advocacy Committee shall consist of:
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A Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary, selected by consensus;
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One voting delegate from each member association;
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Executive Director or a designate (non-voting).
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Updated at CASA's 2026 Annual General Meeting