Governance
Code of Conduct
The Historic Saugeen Métis (HSM) is committed to conducting its work in a manner that reflects respect, honesty and responsibility towards the community and those it engages with.
the HSM community has long relied on trust, accountability and mutual respect to maintain cohesion and resolve differences. HSM carries these vales forward by expecting conduct that is thoughtful, fair and mindful of the responsibilities associated with representing the community.
HSM maintains a Code of Conduct to support a respectful and professional environment. This includes acting with integrity, communicating openly and respectfully, exercising sound judgment, and avoiding behaviour that could undermine trust in the organization or its governance.
All individuals acting for, or on behalf of HSM, are expected to uphold these standards in both internal interactions and external engagements.
Through these shared expectations, HSM seeks to foster a culture of respect, accountability and continuity that supports effective governance today and into the future.
Conflict of Interest
The Historic Saugeen Métis (HSM) is committed to conducting its affairs with integrity, fairness and respect for the trust placed in it by the community.
HSM recognizes that its work is grounded in relationships among families, community members, leadership, staff and external partners. With this comes a responsibility to ensure that decisions are made in the best interests of the community and are free from improper influence, whether real or perceived.
HSM maintains a Conflict of Interest Policy to support transparent and accountable decision-making. This policy establishes expectations for identifying, disclosing, and maintaining potential conflicts of interest in a manner that protects the integrity of the organization and its governance processes.
All individuals acting on behalf of HSM are expected to act honestly, disclose potential conflicts when they arise, and participate in decision-making processes that are fair, consistent and respectful of community trust.
Through these commitments, HSM seeks to ensure that its decisions are guided by responsibility to the community, continuity across generations and confidence in its governance practices.
Research Policy Statement
The Historic Saugeen Métis (HSM) recognizes the importance of research in documenting history, informing understanding, and shaping public dialogue. At the same time, research involving HSM community carries responsibilities that extend beyond academic or institutional interest.
HSM is committed to the respectful, ethical, and accurate treatment of HSM history, knowledge and lived experience. Research that involves, references, or affects the HSM community should be conducted in a manner that recognizes HSM rights, values, community knowledge alongside academic inquiry, and reflects principles of informed engagement and consent.
HSM expects research involving the community to be approached with transparency, accountability, and respect for the people and families whose histories and experiences are being examined. This includes consideration of how research questions are framed, how information is gathered and interpreted, and how finding are presented or shared publicly.
HSM maintains a Research Policy to guide its internal review and engagement practices. This policy supports responsible research relationships, helps protect community integrity, and ensures that research involving the community is approached in a way that is fair, balanced and respectful of HSM perspectives.
For more information regarding research engagement with Historic Saugeen Métis, please contact us through our Contact page.