Vision & Purpose
Kocihta is a national registered charity and one of only six organizations in Canada focused solely on closing the Indigenous education and employment gap. We walk alongside Indigenous youth to help them reach their full career potential.
OUR VISION
Indigenous Peoples thriving in meaningful careers.
OUR PURPOSE
Kocihta builds bridges to career opportunities for Indigenous peoples across Canada through learning, partnerships and systems innovations for social and economic prosperity.
Empowering Indigenous Peoples
To Reach Their Career Potential
Belief Statements
Our belief statements express the fundamental convictions that guide Kocihta's work. They reflect what we know to be true about people, communities, and the conditions that enable Indigenous Peoples to thrive. These beliefs shape our decisions, inform our strategies, and inspire our commitment to creating lasting change.
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First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples deserve equitable access to meaningful opportunities, innovative resources, and career pathways, including employment and entrepreneurship, that support full and self-determined participation in the economy.
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Indigenous youth deserve sustained investment, culturally relevant and tailored supports, and meaningful opportunities to explore, pursue, and succeed in careers that reflect their strengths, aspirations, and potential.
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The capacity, gifts, and strengths of Indigenous Peoples flourish when barriers are removed and people have equitable access to wraparound supports and meaningful opportunities, including people with disabilities and differing abilities.
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Lasting change is achieved through relationships and alliances grounded in trust, reciprocity, and reconciliation that create more inclusive and equitable systems.
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Kocihta is strongest when working alongside Indigenous Works and Luminary as the Three Sisters. Each organization has a distinct purpose and unique contribution, and together we create greater impact.
Our Values
Our values define how we work, make decisions, and build relationships with Indigenous Peoples, communities, partners, donors, and one another.
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Respect for People – We value the inherent dignity, diverse strengths and potential of Indigenous Peoples and are committed to creating inclusive opportunities for all, including youth and people with disabilities.
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Integrity and Accountability – We are honest and transparent, honour our commitments, take responsibility for our decisions and actions, and demonstrate responsible stewardship.
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Partnership – We build relationships based on trust, reciprocity, shared purpose, and mutual accountability to advance Indigenous employment, career pathways, and economic prosperity.