Our Mission
Teach For Canada–Gakinaamaage’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.
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.
We recognize and value First Nations autonomy and educator diversity, and we treat everyone with kindness and consideration.
We are committed to working with educators, First Nations, and related groups to build programs that are informed by communities and focused on students.
We strive to build authentic relationships based on trust and openness.
We constantly seek to improve by listening, self-reflecting, and finding opportunities for individual and organizational growth.