Traditional Peoples Advisory Committee (TPAC)

The Traditional Peoples Advisory Committee (TPAC) consists of Traditional Aboriginal faculty and staff at The University of Manitoba who spend much of their time addressing Traditional protocol issues on campus, including the use of Elders for cultural activities on-campus.
We are willing to share our cultures with the university community, and the growth in demand for Elders is very encouraging. TPAC was
created:

• to ensure that these Traditional Teachers of our cultures and worldviews are treated in an appropriate manner (i.e. Elders need to be approached, included, and thanked in a certain way)

• to liaise, protect and advocate for our Elders as well as the University community in matters such as protocols, liabilities, and ‘ownership’ of Traditional Aboriginal knowledge.

• List of TPAC Members
   
• Elders
  Elders figure prominently in our communities. Aboriginal peoples value Elders significantly and address them with the utmost respect. There are First Nations, Metis and Inuit Elders. Each has his or her own respective role to play. Beliefs, thoughts and teachings vary between Elders, Nations and Aboriginal Groups.
• Looking to request an Elder be part of an event or presentation? Please use our new online form.
  
  
  • PROTOCOL INFORMATION: Elder Protocol Webpage 
    (print copy--pdf)
  • FORM:  Elder (print copy--pdf)
  • FORM:  Reimbursement for Aboriginal
    Traditional Performers  (print copy--pdf)
• Process for Reimbursement   (print copy--pdf)
• Smudging/Pipe Ceremony (print copy--pdf)
• Smudging/Pipe Ceremony Notification Sign (pdf) (word document)
• Feasts
• Tobacco