Job Description

MIKAAMING MINO PIMATIZIWIN HEALING LODGE INC.

Board Member Representative - Northern Manitoba


Sagkeeng First Nation - Fort Alexander, MB


Mikaaming Mino Pimatiziwin Healing Lodge Inc (MMPHL) is a family addictions treatment facility


located in Sagkeeng, Manitoba. We offer a seven-week traditional and holistic treatment


program in a residential setting for First Nation & Inuit families struggling to overcome drug and


alcohol addictions. MMPHL is currently looking for a Board Member to act in a governance role


for the organization, representing Northern Manitoba.


General Duties:

The Board of Directors are responsible for overseeing the work of MMPHL and for carrying out


the policies and directives of the Corporation as determined by the Corporation's membership at


any general or special meeting. The Board governs through policy approval, monitoring,


reviewing, and decision making. All Board Directors will act in good faith, ethically and honestly


with the best interests of the Corporation. Directors will demonstrate the Seven Grandfather


Teachings in their conduct.


Qualifications:


A person committed to the mission of the Organization shall:


• be at least 18 years of age;
• must be a registered Band member located in Northern Manitoba;
• not be a Chief or Council Member of a First Nation;
• demonstrate a commitment to a healthy lifestyle and long-term wellness within their

community;


• strong foundation of values based in wellness and supporting healing for people who

use substances;


• must be able to provide clear Criminal Records Checks and Child Abuse Registry

Check;


• willing to commit to a minimum three-year term;
• have the ability to actively participate in Board deliberations; and
• not be of undischarged bankruptcy.

•Qualified candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check and child abuse •

•registry check. •

Interest can be submitted directly to:


Attention: Executive Director


Mikaaming Mino Pimatiziwin Healing Lodge Inc


P.O. Box 84


Fort Alexander, MB R0E 0P0


Fax: 204.367.2324


Email: director@familytreatment.ca


Deadline for submissions: February 21, 2025 @ 4:30 pm



MMPHL is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work and governance


environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences


and across levels of power.