Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation

Government-wide approach to affirmation of Aboriginal affiliation

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is introducing a three-point approach:

Effective January 1, 2010, all departments and agencies under the Public Service Employment Act are required to use an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF) for advertised and non-advertised, internal and external appointment processes targeted to Aboriginal peoples.

The PSC encourages departments and agencies to include in the Statement of Merit Criteria requirements or competencies that are linked to the job as essential or asset qualifications, such as knowledge of an Aboriginal language, culture, values or customs, if they are relevant.

The PSC provides information, tools and guidelines to organizations and candidates to ensure consistency in implementation and understanding of this approach.

• Fact Sheet on Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation
• Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF) (RTF - 2.83 Mb)
• Selection and Appointment Policy
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Procedures for Filing a Complaint
• Reference Document for Completing the AAAF