Aboriginal Initiatives

Working Together

National Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Working Group on Corrections
Action Committee

Terms of Reference

1. Mandate:

Implementing the annual Action Plan of the CSC National Aboriginal Strategy on HIV/AIDS.

2. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review the existing programs and services inside CSC and with Aboriginal community partners.
• Consult broadly with all stakeholders, as to need, culture, and potential partnerships.
• Reports back to the National Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Working Group on Corrections.
• Identify gaps in services, barriers, successful models, affective programs, potential initiatives and resources.
• Analyze and prioritize the Action Plan initiatives that are achievable within the fiscal year.
• Establish Sub-committees as needed to undertake specific tasks and activities.
• Provide direction to CSC.
• Make recommendations regarding budget allocations.

3. Communication:

Communicate and Network with all stakeholders, Aboriginal Leaderships, and CSC Provincial and Territorial Corrections, the work of the Strategy, the findings of consultations, successful initiatives and opportunities for participation and collaboration.

4. Decision-Making:

By consensus

5. Membership:

Todd Armstrong
Tom Howe
Albert McLeod
Laverne Monette
Darrell Phillips
Patti Tait
Art Zoccole

Ad Hoc Members:

• Elder from the Host Community
• Regional Representative
• Commitment to have representation from First Nation, Métis, Inuit and Non-Status
• Membership from APHA
• One permanent Elder

6. Meetings:

A commitment to attend the Annual Roundtables with the National Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Working Group on Corrections, and two Action Committee Meetings. Sub-committee participation may require additional commitment.