Indigenous Task Force
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Indigenous Task Force (ITF) was officially launched on June 9, 2016, in Snuneymuxw territory (Nanaimo, British Columbia) during the 2016 RAIC Festival of Architecture. The core purpose of the ITF is to foster and promote Indigenous design and architecture in Canada in rural, Métis, and Northern communities, First Nations and urban spaces, and to advocate with and on behalf of Indigenous communities.
| Members | Term of Office |
|---|---|
| Eladia Smoke, FRAIC Co-Chair | December 31, 2027 |
| Sim’oogit Ksi-Baxhlkw | Dr. Patrick R. Stewart, FRAIC (Nisga’a), FRAIC, Co-Chair | Ends June 30, 2026 |
Truth and Reconciliation Task Force
The RAIC Truth and Reconciliation Task Force (TRTF), formed in 2020 to complement the Indigenous Task Force, guides the RAIC in advancing reconciliation. Its work includes reviewing the TRC Final Report, identifying relevant Calls to Action and Calls for Justice, and aligning efforts with the RAIC’s mission—such as adopting UNDRIP.
| Members | Term of Office |
|---|---|
| Aiden Callison, MRAIC | Ends December 31, 2027 |
| Jennifer Cutbill, FRAIC (Co-Chair) | Ends December 31, 2026 |
| Marie-Louise Gidaro, FRAIC | Ends December 31, 2027 |
| Jennifer Kinnunen, MRAIC | Ends December 31, 2027 |
| Sim’oogit Ksi-Baxhlkw | Dr. Patrick R. Stewart, FRAIC (Nisga’a), FRAIC | Ends December 31, 2027 |
| Darian McKinney, MRAIC (Co-Chair) | Ends December 31, 2026 |