For the 杏吧原创 University Community to request an Indigenous Knowledge Carrier and/or Elder, our team asks that you fill out the below form a minimum of six (6) weeks prior to your event or gathering. This lead time is required to allow the Indigenous Knowledge Carrier and/or Elder to be added to the 杏吧原创 pay system and to ensure that the honorarium can be processed and paid on the day of the engagement.
Once the form is submitted, our team will review it, and the request will be forwarded to Elders and Knowledge Carrier who have expressed an interest in receiving such requests. If you do not receive a response within 10 days, this means no one is available to accommodate your request. Interested Elders or Knowledge Carriers will follow up directly with you or your team through the contact information provided. This process is intended to ensure that Elders or Knowledge Carriers have full autonomy over who has access to their contact information. If you do not receive a response, this means no one is available to accommodate your request.
Below are some examples of events where it would be deemed appropriate to invite an Elder and/or Knowledge Carrier:
- Supporting Indigenous student success
- Supporting teaching and learning with Indigenous knowledge
- Supporting research and graduate students
The Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement Compensation Guide
| Opening Prayer/Remarks | Half Day Rate: $450.00 (honorarium) |
| Closing Prayer/Remarks | Half Day Rate: $450.00 (honorarium) |
| Request to share teachings with a class (3 hours) | Full Day Rate: $850.00 (honorarium) |
| Request to be a Panelist | Full Day Rate: $850.00 (honorarium) |
| Request as a speaker/lecturer/facilitator | Elders and Knowledge Carriers have their own speaker fees, so please inquire with them about their individual rates. This will mean they need to be paid as an independent contractor. |
Supporting Elders and Knowledge Carriers During Their Visit
| Transportation | Travel support: Includes any Uber/ ride share transportation, Taxi鈥檚, or payment for mileage + parking) |
| Food/Drinks | Please ensure they are offered water, tea, coffee, and food during their visit. Ask in advance if they have any favourite drinks/ snacks they would prefer. |
| Small gift of appreciation | $25.00- $50.00 (estimation). Prioritize Indigenous-made gifts. Consider practical household items such as teas, blankets, tea towels, handmade crafts, jams, etc. When unsure, ask the invited Elder/ Knowledge Carrier what would be most appreciated or useful.
You can find a list of Indigenous Vendors on our website. |
Please note: Cultural protocols vary by Nation, community, and individual Elder or Knowledge Carrier, including protocols for offering medicines such as tobacco or sweetgrass. Elders and Knowledge Carriers may choose whether to accept an offering. Individuals making a request are responsible for learning and following relevant protocols by consulting Indigenous-led, community, or other appropriate sources of guidance. When you are unsure what these protocols are, you are encouraged to ask