About the National Council for Reconciliation
The National Council for Reconciliation will be an independent, Indigenous-led, non-political, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to advance reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada.
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About the National Council for Reconciliation
The National Council for Reconciliation Act came into force on July 2, 2024. The Council, incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act on March 3, 2025, and is governed by a board of directors.
The Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Métis National Council, and the Native Women's Association of Canada may each nominate a candidate to the board of directors. These 4 positions will remain open until filled by a selected nominee from each organization.
Implementation of the Calls to Action Relating to the National Council for Reconciliation
For more information about the background of the National Council for Reconciliation and the government's obligation as per the National Council for Reconciliation Act, please see National Council for Reconciliation.