The Institute for the Study of Spirit (ISS) is a national, Indigenous and women-led registered charity dedicated to advancing the evolution of humanity and the healing of Mother Earth. Rooted in Indigenous spiritual wisdom and guided by ceremony, ISS brings people across worldviews together in the service of healing, unity, and peacemaking. Through spiritual training, ceremonial gatherings, and intergenerational knowledge transmission, the Institute is building the conditions for a new mind for a new earth, one grounded in relationship, responsibility, and reverence for all life.  

Headquartered at Six Nations of the Grand River, ISS works with communities across Canada and engages a growing network of spiritual leadership internationally. ISS emerged in 2025, building on the legacy and stewarded funds of the Carold Institute, which has supported social change initiatives across Canada for over three decades.  

The Opportunity 

ISS is seeking mission-aligned individuals to join its Board of Directors. Immediate priority: Treasurer (or strong financial governance expertise) 

We are looking for individuals who bring both technical excellence and relational intelligence, with experience in one or more of the following areas: 

• Financial management / accounting (CPA preferred) 

• Fundraising and capital strategy 

• Communications and strategic positioning 

• Canadian law (charitable and/or Indigenous rights) 

• Governance within charitable or non-profit organizations 

  
  

Board Role and Governance 

Board members serve as stewards of the organization’s purpose, providing fiduciary oversight, contributing to strategic direction, and supporting the long-term sustainability of ISS through active engagement and ambassadorship. 

• Term: 3 years (maximum 2 consecutive terms) 

• Time commitment: 5 hours/month 

• Meetings: Monthly (virtual, 2 hours) and three in-person gatherings annually (aligned with ceremony) 

• Compensation: Volunteer role (travel and meeting expenses reimbursed) 

You will join a governance environment grounded in relational accountability, supported by clear structures, timely materials, and a committed board working toward a globally relevant Indigenous-led movement for healing and transformation. 

Who We Encourage to Apply 

ISS is committed to governance that reflects the communities and knowledge systems it serves. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous candidates, as well as individuals with diverse lived and professional experience aligned with the mission. 

If interested, please submit the following to hello@instituteforthestudyofspirit.earth 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

• LinkedIn profile (if available) 

• A brief statement of interest