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Seeking volunteers to join the Equity Advisory Committee
Tue, 21 Jul, 2026
We believe that listening to and learning from students, families and community is essential to understanding what is important as we take proactive steps to promote belonging and equity for all.
Edmonton Public Schools is seeking volunteers to join the Equity Advisory Committee for a two-year term starting in October 2026. We encourage parents, guardians, community members and former students to express their interest in joining this committee.
We are looking to fill up to 10 new volunteer positions. Review the information below and submit your expression of interest by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18.
What’s involved?
The Equity Advisory Committee provides advice to help support Priority Two of the Division's Strategic Plan:
Advance anti-racism, Truth and Reconciliation, and inclusion to support student learning
- Goal 1: Take individual and collective action to address systemic barriers to students’ academic success.
- Goal 2: Recognize and celebrate every student on their learning journey.
This work is grounded in the Division’s Cornerstone Values of accountability, collaboration, equity and integrity and reflects direction set out in the following Board Policies:
- Board policy HAAB.BP Anti-racism and Equity
- Board policy HAA.BP First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education
The committee's work may include sharing members' experiences and perspectives, exploring ways to reduce barriers within school communities, and discussing opportunities to create more equitable and inclusive learning environments.
Learn more about the Division Strategic Plan 2026–30.
Membership and selection
We are looking to fill up to 10 new volunteer positions. Division staff will chair, facilitate and support the committee. The meetings are also attended by senior Division leadership.
The Division uses an anonymous process to review submissions and select committee members who reflect a range of perspectives from across school communities. Candidates who identify as part of an equity-deserving group or have relevant lived experience will receive additional consideration.
An equity-deserving group includes communities that have historically experienced significant systemic barriers on the basis of their identity. For the purpose of this committee, this could include barriers based on ethnicity, gender, nationality, race, sexual orientation, etc.
Time commitment
Members will commit to a two-year term starting in October 2026 and can expect to attend three meetings each year.
Apply
Please complete and submit your expression of interest by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18. Late submissions will not be considered.
More information
Contact equityadvisorycommittee@epsb.ca or 780-429-8115.
