The Whapmagoostui First Nation (“WFN”) is dedicated to promoting Eeyou culture, values and traditions in carrying out its objects. The objects of the WFN are to act as the local government on Category IA land, provide services and programs to members and residents, administer its land, buildings and assets and ensure the welfare of its members through good management, transparency and accountability. The WFN seeks to achieve economic and social prosperity for its people by fostering a way of life that reflects the Whapmagoostui Eeyou culture, values and traditions.

 

Employees of the WFN contribute to this mission by ensuring the highest quality of services and programs for members. Accomplishing this mission requires that the WFN work collaboratively with other entities and organizations for the benefit of the people. The WFN adheres to the principles of good governance which employees, councillors, consultants and committee members must keep in mind whenever performing their duties or interacting with members, the public or other entities and organizations. These principles, which ensure that the WFN acts fairly and honestly in all its dealings with others, are

(a) Fairness

Ensuring there is adequate information and consistency in decision-making by complying with the criteria and processes established by policy.

(b) Openness

Ensuring there is adequate access to laws, minutes, resolutions, reports and information developed by the WFN so that WFN members and employees can contribute to decisions, priorities and the goals of the WFN.

(c)      Transparency

Ensuring there is adequate information available to members and employees about financial issues and decision-making.

(d)      Efficiency

Ensure that WFN funds are used to promote, maintain and provide community services, relying on qualified and capable employees and consultants.

(e)      Responsibility

Ensuring that funds are used solely for the purposes for which they were received by implementing effective, efficient and accountable management of WFN resources.

(f)      Accountability

Ensuring that employees are responsive to members’ concerns and report to the WFN on how they have addressed these.

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The WFN serves its community and in doing so will comply with its Citizen Charter. In providing services and programs to the community, the WFN will ensure that the decisions and actions taken under these policies reflect the Eeyou values of

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(a)      Souchayimuwin (Courage)

(b)      Taabwaaoushiiwin (Honesty)

(c)      Dibtaiimuwiin (Humility)

(d)      Souwaayiichiichaawiin (Compassion)

(e)      Chishtaiimiiduuwiin (Respect)

(f)       Naanawwiikaaduuwiin (Sharing)

(g)      Kaachaataawaaiitaamuwiin (Wisdom)