The newly formed National Research Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is looking for people to fill their governing circle.
The centre has put out a call for nominations and invites Aboriginal groups and individuals to submit names for consideration.
The aim of the centre is to keep a collection of all documents from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for future reference.
Centre director Ry Moran says the governing circle will ensure First Nations, Métis and Inuit residential school survivors have a say in how the centre operates.
“In addition to that, the majority of the members on the governing circle must be Aboriginal because it is important to ensure they are well represented,” he says.
Moran also says they want a diverse representation of different cultures and regions.
“We hope as well that we have a good diversity of culture because there are many different perspectives that are important in the consideration of how the national research centre can and should function.”
Although the centre is not open yet, Moran says he feels setting up the governing body is a necessary step towards its completion.
He says they are currently in the process of putting the records together and wants to ensure everyone is aware of the centre.
“Ultimately, the success of this centre is going to be realized by the amount of people who access the materials and explore the collection that we have.”
The National Research Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is expected to open in June 2015.