Mandate
To document, preserve and promote Gwich'in culture, language, traditional knowledge, and values.
Guiding principles
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Our Elders play a crucial role as teachers. They are the source of traditional knowledge, history, language and culture
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The preservation and respect for the land are essential to the well-being of our people and our culture.
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Our family history is important to our identity as Gwich'in.
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All Gwich'in have a role to play in keeping the culture alive.
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Cross cultural understanding and awareness between Gwich'in and non-Gwich'in is essential in building a new respect and understanding in today's global community.