Our Mission
To nurture a self-determined, thriving Chiniki First Nation by enhancing cultural resurgence, community well-being and sustainable prosperity. Guided by our ancestral teachings and commitment to future generations.
Our Vision
A resilient and sovereign Chiniki Nation where our culture, language and traditions flourish; our people are empowered through education, economic opportunity and wellness; and our lands remain honored and stewarded for all generations to come.
Our Values
Wisdom
Guided by the teachings of our ancestors, we honour traditional knowledge, cultural continuity and the strength found in story, ceremony and land.
Resilience
Rooted in our land and identity, we adapt, thrive and move forward together - protecting what is sacred and building what is needed.
Integrity
We lead with honesty, transparency and accountability - upholding the trust placed in us by our community and future generations.
Community
We care for one another through connection, inclusion and support - recognizing that our strength lies in unity across generations.
“The land is not inherited from our ancestors, it is borrowed from our children.”
— STONEY NAKODA ELDERS’ TEACHING