
Candidates for Co-Chair East and West
The duties of the co-chairs will be as follows:
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Represent and speak on behalf of the IMSAC.
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Call meetings, chair, and plan the agenda for council meetings.
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Oversee all IMSAC events and committees.
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Act as a support to other council roles as needed.
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Has co-signing authority on all financial transactions with the Director of Finance.
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Responsible for overseeing the association bylaws and governance.
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Coordinator initiatives across the country
Candidates for Director of Finance
The duties of the Director of Finance are as follows:
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Has co-signing authority on all financial transactions with the Co-Chairs.
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Maintains accounting records and provides quarterly budget reports.
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Pursues external funding opportunities and sponsorship from partners.
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Facilitates reimbursements and keeps record of all expenditures.
Candidates for Director of Community Engagement
The duties of the Director of Community Engagement are as follows:
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Supports students looking at their journey of healing, connecting students with cultural supports, finding workshops, including working with external community agencies to bring in workshops and events
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Collaborates on community events with other organizations.
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Manages networking opportunities and the mentorship program.
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Responsible for recruitment of incoming Indigenous medical students, residents, and doctors for membership and mentorship.
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Works with university-specific Indigenous medical student associations.
Candidates for Director of Communications
The duties of the Director of Communications are as follows:
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Manages the public profile and social media of the association including the IMSAC website.
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Takes minutes at all council meets and distribution of minutes after meetings.
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Responsible for guiding internal and external communication for IMSAC.
Candidates for Director of Advocacy and Representation
The duties of the Director of Advocacy and Representation are as follows:
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Directs advocacy activities of the association including reports, events, or initiatives.
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Consults Indigenous medical students regarding advocacy and representation needs.
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Advocates for association members’ needs to external organizations.
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Oversees research initiatives and programs.
Candidates for Director of Student Affairs
The duties of the Director of Student Affairs are as follows:
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Coordinates wellness events and resources.
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Oversees IMSAC wellness initiatives.
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Supports Indigeneous medical students regarding the access of emotional, mental, and spiritual resources locally and nationally.
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Promotes and advocates for the well-being of Indigenous medical students on a national level.
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Coordinates Elder supports and cultural events.
Candidates for Regional Directors: Western, Ontario, Atlantic, and Quebec (4)
The duties of the Regional Directors are as follows:
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Represents their respective regions and chairs all regional meetings of their constituents. Regional designations are as follows: Western, Ontario, Atlantic, and Quebec*.
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Act as a liaison between the association and other regional/provincial organizations.
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Support other portfolios of the Leadership Circle as needed.