National Indigenous Advisory Committee: Record of Meeting: January 8, 2018
Record of Meeting January 8, 2018
William Head Institution
Correctional Service Canada
The National Aboriginal Advisory Committee (NAAC) provides advice and recommendations to the Commissioner on the provision of correctional services to Indigenous offenders.
- Role Statement
In attendance:
NAAC Members:
Lloyd Haarala, Elder, NAAC member
Ted Norris, NAAC member
Christine Lillian George, NAAC member
Roy Louis, NAAC member
Martha Greig, NAAC member
CSC Staff:
Don Head, Commissioner, CSC
Anne Kelly, Senior Deputy Commissioner, NHQ, CSC
Marty Maltby, Director, Operations, Aboriginal Initiatives Directorate, NHQ, CSC
Terry Bishop, Deputy Warden, William Head Institution, Pacific Region
Jennifer Luchtenberg, Project Officer, Aboriginal Initiatives Directorate, NHQ, CSC
Wayne Seward, Aboriginal Liaison Officer, William Head Institution, Pacific Region
Regrets:
Fred Campiou, NAAC member
Muriel Stanley Venne, NAAC member
William Charlie, NAAC member
Erin Corston, NAAC member
Rhoda Innuksuk, NAAC member
Monday January 8, 2018
Orientation to Pathways Initiative
The NAAC members were provided with an overview of Pathways – they met with inmates who were participating in the Pathways initiative at the site, as well as Elders and staff to better understand the purpose and goals of Pathways. The inmates interacted with the NAAC members, and gave insight into their positive experience with the Pathways initiative. The Elder working in Pathways explained to the NAAC members about the various ceremonies and work that is done with inmates involved with Pathways at William Head Institution. Additionally, the NAAC members were provided with an orientation to additional areas within the institution where offenders work on their healing including:
- Hobby Shop
- Wood Shop
- Indigenous grounds
- Salmon House
Attendance at the 2017 James A. Murphy CAC Award of Excellence
The NAAC members attended the 2017 James A. Murphy Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Award of Excellence ceremony. NAAC members were provided with an overview of the role of the CAC members and attended the presentation of the award to the 2017 recipient.
Honouring Ceremony for Commissioner Don Head
The NAAC members engaged in an honouring ceremony to recognize both the retirement of Commissioner Head, as well as the significant work the NAAC has done in addressing the needs of the Indigenous offender population during the time that the Commissioner has chaired the committee.
Approved by:
Original signed by
Anne Kelly
Interim Commissioner
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