Mackenzie Region Aboriginal Circle of Services
Background
The Mackenzie Region Aboriginal Interagency Committee (MRAIC) is an informal information sharing network that is hosted by Seniors & Community Social Services (SCSS), Northwest Alberta since 2007. There are two primary elements to the interagency, the monthly meeting and the email network platform (NWAboriginalServices@gov.ab.ca ). Members are invited to attend meetings when they are available, as well as sign up to receive email correspondence that helps share program, event and referral information. We work to keep the information relevant to the catchment areas, and are able to share information with other AICs, with email networks in Grande Prairie, High Level, High Prairie and Peace River.
Meetings
MRAIC meets once per month, from September through June on the first Tuesday and are open for anyone to take part; membership is inclusive, flexible and diverse. It is not required that everyone attends every meeting. Below is a listing of the meetings that will be held during the upcoming year. All meetings are normally held at The Village Makenzie Resource Network, 10905 100 Avenue, from 10:30 am -1:00 pm, currently we meet via zoom.
Format
MRAIC promotes a collaborative and holistic approach while engaging in solutions-based dialogue that embraces culture and history, and strives to enhance individual and community work towards the best possible outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities. Our informal format provides an open avenue for agency representatives, community members to network with one another and share ideas, resources and programming information. On occasion other subcommittees may be formed if need arises. Attendance is open to anyone and we do not require that everyone attends every meeting.
If you have anything that you would like added to the meeting’s agenda so it appears in the minutes, or if you would like to do a short presentation about your programs and services at a meeting, please contact Wendy Goulet nwaic@outlook.com
Co-chairs Amanda Dachuk & Wanda Beland
Mackenzie Region AIC Terms of Reference – Updated February 2025 doc