Advisory Council
A multidisciplinary body of respected practitioners, educators, and researchers who provide strategic guidance and review our standards.
Meet the Council →Governance
Governed transparently. Guided by expertise.
NBWSR is building a credible national framework for wilderness self-reliance education. Strong governance — a clear separation of advice and authority, transparent standards, and an ethics-first culture — is how we earn the trust of learners, partners, and the public.
Why governance matters
Success is achieved when prospective students, partners, sponsors, insurers, government agencies, and educational institutions can look at NBWSR and conclude: this organization is serious, professional, safety-conscious, and guided by experienced people.
Board of Directors
Responsible for governance, financial oversight, organizational leadership, and legal accountability.
View the Board →Standards Development
A transparent, evidence-based process for developing credible national certification standards.
See the process →Transparency & Ethics
Our code of conduct, conflict-of-interest policy, and governance documents — open for review.
Review our policies →Organizational Documents
Download our Advisory Council charter, member agreement, and governance policies.
Document library →Become an Advisor
Help shape national standards for wilderness self-reliance education. We welcome respected practitioners, educators, and researchers from across Canada.
Apply to join the Advisory Council