The role of Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. Board Members is to advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, to assist with the leadership and general promotion of Anishinaabemowin-Teg, Inc. so as to support the organization’s mission and needs. Board members are responsible to the Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. President and the members of Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc.

Board Members serve a three-year term. The Executive roles of President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary and four board members are elected every three years.

The Board of Directors meets January through December on a quarterly basis on a Saturday or Sunday at specified rotating locations in Ontario. Meetings typically last four to six hours, but may involve overnight workshop-type meetings.

Committees of the board may perform their committee work via email or on Zoom and meet occasionally before or after regular board meetings, pending their respective work agenda.

Board members are generally asked to attend no more than two special events or meetings per year, as they are determined.

• Organizational leadership and advisement
• Organization of the board of directors, officers, and committees
• Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures
• Financial management, including adoption and oversight of the annual budget
• Oversight of program planning and evaluation, including Annual Language Conference
• Personnel evaluation and staff development
• Review of organizational and programmatic reports, including any workshops sponsored by ATEG
• Promotion of the organization
• Fundraising and outreach

Members of the board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience.

• Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events.
• Participate on standing committees of the board, and serve on other committees 
• Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. mission, objectives, and programs.
• Help communicate and promote Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. mission and programs to the community.
• Become familiar with Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.
• Understand the policies and procedures of Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc.
• Be a member in good standing of Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. and an active membership booster, recruiting additional members who share the goals of the Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. organization.
• Complete other assignments as requested by the President or the Board of Directors.
• Application Procedure

This year, on March 28th, 2026, there will be an election of all executive positions and three board positions.

Submit letter of interest, biography and resume. Provide a statement of what specialized skills you can bring to the Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. Board of Directors and what you intend to do for Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. If you have letters of recommendation or community service awards, you may submit these documents for consideration.

Board Members whose terms have expired may run again by submitting a letter of intent that includes a list of what they have accomplished for Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. while on the Board of Directors, and an updated biography and resume. If you have letters of recommendation or community service awards, you may submit these documents for consideration.

The applications and documents submitted will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will ensure that all submissions are complete and then come up with a slate of candidates.

The applications and documents submitted will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will ensure that all submissions are complete and then come up with a slate of candidates.

The slate of candidates will be presented to the general membership at the Annual General Meeting during the March Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. Conference.

All applicants must indicate acceptance of the Nomination to the Board. Those individuals who cannot be in attendance must provide a written proxy acceptance of the nomination.

All approved nominees are to provide a speech at the Annual General Meeting indicating what they can bring to the Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. Board. Those who are returning candidates must also speak about what they have accomplished while on the Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. Board.

Ballots will be provided to current Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. members (must provide proof of current paid membership) and then the slate of candidates can be voted on.

Once the ballots are counted and new Board of Directors are named, the ballots will be destroyed.

In years when there are open positions, application documents can be submitted by email to anishinaabemowinteg@gmail.com