Honoraria Policy for Elders and Indigenous Knowledge Holders

Policy Summary

The Honoraria Policy for Elders and Indigenous Knowledge Holders provides guidance for acknowledging the valuable contributions of Elders and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who support teaching, learning, student success, research, and community engagement at Nipissing University. It outlines honorarium rates, approval requirements, and culturally respectful practices for engaging with Indigenous knowledge and expertise. 

In this policy, you will find: 

• Policy Statement
• Reason for Policy 
• Guidelines
• Appendix A – Service Type and Honorarium 
• Appendix B – Honorarium Request for Elders and Indigenous Knowledge Holders
• Appendix C – Elder/Knowledge Holder Cultural Guidelines