2026 - 2027 Folklorama

Board and Committees Interest

Are you interested in joining the Folklorama Board

and/or Committees for the 2026 - 2027 term?

If you have a passion for embracing and celebrating cultures from around the world, and the time, skills, and commitment to sit on a year-round Board and/or Committee, we encourage you to put your name forward for consideration!

Board applications are due by Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon). Committee applications are due in early April 2026, date TBD.

After the application deadline has passed, all qualified applicants will be contacted for the next phase of the nomination process, at the discretion of the Nominating Committee.

Applicants must be 18+ years of age in order to apply.

Please note: You will be required to provide a resume/CV and (if applicable) a verification letter from your Folklorama organization/group membership to indicate that you are a member in good standing. Verification letters are not required for Individual Members. If you are not a current member of Folklorama, you will be provided with information on how to obtain a membership, as applicants must be members to be considered. Folklorama's Executive Assistant will contact all applicants after receiving their applications to provide further details.

By filling out this form, applicants agree that all the information provided is, to the best of their knowledge, true and accurate.

Folklorama's Board of Directors will begin their 2026 - 2027 terms immediately following the 2025 Annual General Meeting, taking place in March 2026 (date TBD). Committee members will be selected by Board Chairs in late April 2026. All Board and Committee terms will run until the 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will take place in March 2027.

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Note: Must be a resident of Manitoba (MB) to apply.

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Please indicate your area(s) of interest (can select both options):

Board of Directors

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Please indicate which Committees you are interested in serving:

Please indicate the type of membership you currently hold with Folklorama:

Organization Member	Performing Member
Individual Member	Not a current Folklorama Member

Why are you interested in serving as a Folklorama Board or Committee member?

What skills would you bring to the Folklorama Board or Committees?

Please describe your current or previous involvement with Folklorama, including years of service where possible (IE: Committee work, Pavilion involvement, etc.)

Please indicate if you require any special accommodations during the interview process. Folklorama is an inclusive organization that strives to embrace all abilities and qualities. Any declarations are for information and accommodation purposes only. Otherwise, please leave this question blank.

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Please note: You will be required to electronically sign this application form before submitting.

Finance & Audit Committee	Governance Committee
Licensing Committee	Nominating Committee
Review Committee (former Board members only)	Steering Committee