MISSION, VISION & VALUES
Vision Statement
The Gwich’in are a culturally vibrant and independent Nation that is environmentally responsible and socially, economically and politically self-reliant.
Mission Statement
We protect and advance our interests through quality work, collaborative approaches and good governance in order to improve the lives and preserve the culture and language of the Gwich’in.
Values
Principles
Our Elders play a crucial role as teachers. They are the keepers of our knowledge, history, language, protocol and culture.
Our Youth are the future of our Nation. We must listen and hear their perspectives and provide opportunities for them to learn, understand and develop into our future leaders.
Our way of life is based on a unique and special economic and spiritual relationship between each other and the land, air and water.
The preservation and respect for the land are essential to the well-being and subsistence lifestyle of our people and our culture.
Our family history and linkages to our relatives in the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Alaska is important to our identity.
We all have a role to play in revitalizing our culture and language.
Cross-cultural understanding and awareness between Gwich’in and non-Gwich’in, is essential in building a new relationship based on respect, reconciliation and cooperation.
Operating Philosophy
Adaptability: We are able and willing to quickly adapt to a changing environment, if required.
Collaboration: We will treat everyone with respect and share our resources, expertise, time, perspectives and energy.
Leadership: We will listen, inspire, support and empower each other.
Performance: We shall set and publish clear ambitious goals, expect excellence and regularly report on our progress and financial performance.
Transparency: We will conduct our business in an open manner, we will plan appropriately and report on all aspects of our operations regularly while responding fully to questions from participants on a timely basis.
Trust: We will be trustworthy, always act with integrity and keep our word.
The Gwich’in are a culturally vibrant and independent Nation that is environmentally responsible and socially, economically and politically self-reliant.
Mission Statement
We protect and advance our interests through quality work, collaborative approaches and good governance in order to improve the lives and preserve the culture and language of the Gwich’in.
Values
- YIINJINIHŁETR’ICHIL’EH (Respect)
- CHIGWIJUU'EE TR’IGWINDAII (Honesty)
- NAKHWIGWANDAK (Our Stories)
- YIINJITR’ICHIL’EH (Honour)
- TR’EEDLAA (Laughter)
- ZHUH GHAT T’IGWIDICH’UU (Kindness)
- NIHK’ATR’INAATII (Sharing & Caring)
Principles
Our Elders play a crucial role as teachers. They are the keepers of our knowledge, history, language, protocol and culture.
Our Youth are the future of our Nation. We must listen and hear their perspectives and provide opportunities for them to learn, understand and develop into our future leaders.
Our way of life is based on a unique and special economic and spiritual relationship between each other and the land, air and water.
The preservation and respect for the land are essential to the well-being and subsistence lifestyle of our people and our culture.
Our family history and linkages to our relatives in the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Alaska is important to our identity.
We all have a role to play in revitalizing our culture and language.
Cross-cultural understanding and awareness between Gwich’in and non-Gwich’in, is essential in building a new relationship based on respect, reconciliation and cooperation.
Operating Philosophy
Adaptability: We are able and willing to quickly adapt to a changing environment, if required.
Collaboration: We will treat everyone with respect and share our resources, expertise, time, perspectives and energy.
Leadership: We will listen, inspire, support and empower each other.
Performance: We shall set and publish clear ambitious goals, expect excellence and regularly report on our progress and financial performance.
Transparency: We will conduct our business in an open manner, we will plan appropriately and report on all aspects of our operations regularly while responding fully to questions from participants on a timely basis.
Trust: We will be trustworthy, always act with integrity and keep our word.