Who We Are

Mission Statement

Provide reconciliation-based public education, policy guidance, research, advocacy, and support to promote the safety and wellbeing of First Nations children, young people, families, communities and Nations. 
 

Vision Statement

Supporting First Nations children, young people, families, communities, and Nation so that First Nations children can grow up safely with their families, get a good education, be healthy, and feel proud of who they are.
 

Core Values

• Love, courage, respect, honesty, transparency, and integrity in our work and relationships.
• Recognizing the sacredness of children and the rights of Indigenous children, youth, and families pursuant to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
• Embracing evidence-informed approaches and measuring progress against outcomes.
• Intergenerational substantive equality and respect for distinct First Nations cultures, languages, contexts, and aspirations.
• Honouring caring peoples and organizations who work respectfully with First Nations children, young people, families, communities, and Nations.
• Ensuring all people, including children, can meaningfully participate in reconciliation. 
• Being independent and non-partisan.