The 2017 AYARA Committee members are:
- Sharon Smith-Baxter
Wasaya Airways - Georgette O'Nabigon
Matawa First Nations Management - Ann Magiskan
City of Thunder Bay - Aboriginal Liaison Unit - Karen Waite
Community Member - Dr. Amy Farrell-Morneau
Lakehead Public Schools - Janine Landry
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board - Ashley Nurmela
City of Thunder Bay - Aboriginal Liaison Unit - Bob Simon
Thunder Bay Police Service - Anna Chief
Office of Aboriginal Initiatives - Lakehead University