Common use of Leave for Traditional Ceremonies Clause in Contracts

Leave for Traditional Ceremonies. Upon written notice to the appropriate Program Coordinator, a Sessional Academic Staff Member may be granted leave with pay for the purpose of participating in Traditional First Nations ceremonies. A University policy on this will be developed in consultation with First Nations Elders and academic staff members. The Sessional Academic Staff Member shall make every attempt to give the longest possible notice, and shall actively cooperate in arrangements for the uninterrupted continuation of the work of the academic unit.

Leave for Traditional Ceremonies. Upon written notice to the appropriate Program CoordinatorDepartment Head, a Sessional Academic Staff Member may be granted leave with pay for the purpose of participating in Traditional First Nations ceremonies. A University policy on this will be developed in consultation with First Nations Elders and academic staff members. The Sessional Academic Staff Member shall make every attempt to give the longest possible notice, and shall actively cooperate in arrangements for the uninterrupted continuation of the work of the academic unit.