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Our Mission

Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada’s mission is to support student success by recruiting and developing committed educators in partnership with First Nations.

Our Vision

Every child has access to high-quality education in their community.

Our Values

Humility, respect, collaboration, integrity, and learning represent our desire for collaboration and partnership with First Nations and educators.

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Humility

We aspire to recognize our own limitations, and we appreciate that our efforts complement the work of First Nations, peer organizations, and many others in a movement towards equity in First Nations education.

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Respect

We recognize and value First Nations autonomy and educator diversity, and we treat everyone with kindness and consideration.

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Collaboration

We are committed to working with educators, First Nations, and related groups to build programs that are informed by communities and focused on students.

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Integrity

We strive to build authentic relationships based on trust and openness.

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Learning

We constantly seek to improve by listening, self-reflecting, and finding opportunities for individual and organizational growth.