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The governing documents of the NBWSR Advisory Council, available for download. These define how the Council operates, what advisors agree to, and the standards of conduct we hold ourselves to.

Advisory Council Charter

Defines the purpose, role, composition, and limits of the NBWSR Advisory Council as a non-governing advisory body.

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Advisory Council Member Agreement

The voluntary appointment agreement an advisor accepts on joining — advisory status, term, confidentiality, IP, and public identification.

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Conflict of Interest Declaration & Annual Disclosure

How NBWSR identifies and manages actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest, renewed annually.

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Media, Biography & Public Profile Release

Grants NBWSR permission to use approved name, biography, image, and professional information — with granular, withdrawable consent.

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Code of Conduct & Ethics Policy

The standards of integrity, safety, respect, and stewardship expected of everyone acting on behalf of NBWSR.

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Looking to serve? Invited advisors review and accept each of these documents during a secure onboarding process before appointment.

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Help shape national standards for wilderness self-reliance education. We welcome respected practitioners, educators, and researchers from across Canada.

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