Our Values
Honoring our values in Generosity, Wisdom, and Respect, we at First Peoples Fund lead with Integrity, Strength, and Fortitude, while embracing Humility to uplift the Indigenous Arts Ecology.
OUR VALUES
Generosity
We give our time, resources, knowledge, appreciation and support to those in our family (artists, culture bearers, partners, staff, board and volunteers) without expectation of reciprocity, but with the knowledge that sharing will benefit all of us.
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Wisdom
We acknowledge that wisdom comes from lived experiences and is found in the combination of knowledge and personal or collective stories. We commit to using this wisdom to inform our decisions.
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Respect
We honor those on whose shoulders we stand and recognize the past work of others. We believe we need to listen, be patient and value similarities and differences to build authentic relationships.
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Integrity
We value transparency and accountability in our work and relationships. We trust each other to act according to our values and hold each other accountable for our actions.
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Strength
We position ourselves to have and use our resources to uphold our values. Organizational, financial and collective strength are all important to inform and support our work.
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Fortitude
We have the courage, resilience, commitment and resource management (self-care) to continue our work and uphold our mission amid challenges and difficult contexts.
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Humility
We are open to feedback and learning and have a genuine desire to use our influence to lift up the work of others.
