About our
Underpinning our approach and who we are as a community and a university, our purpose, pledge and principles will guide our decision-making in the coming decades.
- Our purpose gives us a sense of identity. It describes our direction, what we want to be known for and the impact we want to have.
- Our pledge is a non-negotiable commitment to supporting and honouring Indigenous rights. It is fundamental to what we stand for and a critical starting place for any work that upholds equity and justice.
- Our principles reflect our identity and character, guiding how we function as an organization.
Our
purpose
Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact.
Our
pledge
We pledge to hold ourselves accountable to ʔetalnəw̓əl̓ | ÁTOL,NEUEL by respecting the rights of one another, being in right relationship with all things, and by upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Our
principles
Operating with excellence
We will pursue excellence in the way we teach, research, engage with the community and operate.