About the Role
Intergenerational Advisory Committee members provide independent, community-anchored guidance to support the integrity, relevance, and accountability of the project.
This is a non-governing advisory role with meaningful influence over curriculum development, engagement strategies, and final deliverables. Members bring lived experience, cultural knowledge, and/or professional insight to inform decision-making by the project leadership team.
Advisory members will be appointed for the period January 2026 – September 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Advisory Committee members will:
Provide Community Guidance & Cultural Oversight
- Offer perspective on cultural relevance, tone, and messaging
- Flag risks, gaps, or opportunities related to community engagement
- Ensure alignment with Black cultural, social, and wellness values
Review Curriculum and Project Materials
- Review drafts of the culturally adapted cannabis responsible-use guide
- Review workshop materials and creative audio concepts
- Provide feedback grounded in lived experience, cultural knowledge, or professional insight
Support Community Engagement Strategy
- Advise on outreach approaches, partnerships, and recruitment pathways
- Validate that workshop formats are culturally safe, accessible, and appropriate
Contribute to Evaluation and Reflection
- Offer feedback on workshop implementation and participant experience
- Help interpret community insights gathered throughout the project
- Inform final project deliverables and recommendations
Time Commitment
December 2025 – September 2026
Estimated 9–10 hours total, including:
- 3 advisory meetings (virtual or in-person)
- Light document review between meetings
- Optional attendance at select community workshops
Anticipated Meeting Timeline
- January 2026 – Orientation & Curriculum Review
- March 2026 – Mid-Point Check-In & Workshop Findings
- September 2026 – Final Review of Curriculum & Audio Outputs
Honorarium
- $300 per meeting × 3 meetings = $900 per member
- Honoraria will be issued following each meeting
Requirements
We are seeking 3 individuals across generations who are deeply grounded in community realities and committed to culturally responsive health education.
In recommending members, we will consider:
Demonstrated connection to Black communities in Ontario
Commitment to harm reduction, community wellness, and culturally grounded approaches
Lived experience and/or professional experience relevant to cannabis, health, culture, education, or community organizing
Ability to engage respectfully across generations and perspectives
We are intentionally building an intergenerational committee, including:
Youth (18–29)
Adults (30–54)
Elders (55+)
Backgrounds may include (but are not limited to):
Community health or public health
Harm/risk reduction and substance use education
Hip Hop culture, arts, and creative practice
Education, facilitation, or curriculum development
Community leadership or grassroots organizing
Lived experience with cannabis use, regulation, or health impacts
Full Role Description/Information
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About the Company
The Institute for Sustainable Health & Social Impact (ISHSI), in collaboration with Hip Hop Healing and funded by the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) Social Impact Fund, is seeking 3 members to serve on the Intergenerational Advisory Committee (IAC) for the Clear Minds, High Notes project.
These paid advisory roles offer an opportunity to shape a research-grade, culturally congruent cannabis harm reduction initiative designed for Black communities across Ontario. Advisory members will play a central role in ensuring the project remains ethical, culturally responsive, intergenerational, and grounded in lived experience throughout its 12-month lifecycle.
About the Project
Clear Minds, High Notes is a 12-month, culturally responsive cannabis education and harm reduction initiative running from October 2025 to September 2026.
The project blends:
- Community-based research
- Harm/risk reduction and responsible-use education
- Hip Hop culture, storytelling, and creative audio production
Key outputs include:
- A Culturally Adapted Lower-Risk Cannabis Use & Harm Reduction Guide
- Community workshops across Ontario
- Creative audio pieces developed in collaboration with artists and community members
The initiative is led by ISHSI, whose mission is to advance equitable and sustainable systems across Land, Water, Air, Body, and Society, ensuring human and ecological well-being through knowledge, culture, and policy.