ABOUT US
Vision
Inspiring Leaders. Building Community.
Mission
Provide diverse learning experiences that will inspire leadership and contribute to a vibrant, prosperous, community-minded Niagara.
Commitment Statement
Leadership Niagara commits to empowering our participants to become advocates for a positive change in our community, by encouraging them to engage in service projects, volunteer work, leadership opportunities, and other activities that aid in creating a stronger Niagara.
Land Acknowledgement
Leadership Niagara acknowledges the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous peoples.
OUR VALUES
Engagement
Community involvement, that creates an inclusive environment for our partners that builds and strengthens relationships.
Creativity
Embracing innovative and imaginative approaches with passion and desire, that creates transformative and impactful ideas.
Collaboration
Working together in a respectful and purposeful way, to achieve a common goal.
Authenticity
Sincerity and honesty, displayed in a non-judgmental and values-based to actions and activities.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
POSITIONING
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Relationships are central to the collective community approach taken by Leadership Niagara. Selecting the right organizations to work with; collaborate with; and learn from will position LN to thrive in advancing the concepts of community leadership.
POSSIBILITIES
A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Explore areas of opportunity to create a long-term sustainable funding model.
PROGRAMMING
COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Providing experiential learning opportunities to develop the skills and acumen needed to be an active and engaged community leader within Niagara.
PEOPLE
A FOCUS ON ENGAGING PEOPLE
Engaging a diverse group of community minded individuals to volunteer, learn and collaborate for the betterment of the Niagara region.