CHIEF & COUNCIL

We model respect as it is a foundational teaching we learn from an early age and is a foundation for all other values

We share information appropriately and freely to ensure our community feels valued and informed

We ensure community members feel heard and that their input is considered appropriately in decision making

We value difference of opinion, diversity and, when necessary, can agree to disagree

We make decisions for benefit of the whole community

We are honest about issues and challenges

We are committed to making the right decisions, even when no one is watching

We are authentic – acting the same in the boardroom as in community

We are accountable to our community

We uphold honesty as a foundation of building and maintaining trust within our community

We act in an honest and straightforward manner in all relationships

We demonstrate an ability to have difficult conversations while at the same time safeguarding relationships

We accurately evaluate our capacity and view asking for help as a sign of strength

Each other as a Council Team to ensure good governance

Tsartlip First Nation community members to whom we are accountable

Staff (Administrator) to whom we provide good direction and adequate support

Wsáneć Nations and neighbours who wish to work with us for a common good

Partners and organizations who are interested in mutually beneficial initiatives

We prioritize the work undertaken by the Nation by balancing the needs of the community with the Nation’s resources to deliver

We support and foster work/life balance among our team and staff

We take time for culture, people, and family