Vision & Values

Government

Vision Statement

“Sayt-K’il’im-Goot: one heart, one path, one nation.” NLG is committed to ensuring its programs, services, and day-to-day operations reflect this vision.

In the spirit of Sayt-K’il’im-Goot, the Nisg̱a’a Nation is a place where:

  • our Ayuuk, language, and culture are the foundation of our identity;
  • learning is a way of life;
  • we strive for sustainable prosperity and self-reliance;
  • we inspire trust and understanding through effective communication; and
  • our governance and services evolve to meet our people’s needs.

Organizational Values

The Nisg̱a’a Constitution provides that the Nisg̱a’a Nation expects the public service of the Nisg̱a’a Nation and each Nisg̱a’a Village to be administered in accordance with the following values and principles:

  • a high standard of ethics;
  • efficient and effective use of resources;
  • impartial and equitable provision of services;
  • responsiveness to public needs; and
  • provision of timely, accessible, and accurate information.