Code of Ethics
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In order for The Indigenous Network (TIN) to be a member in good standing with the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres, The Indigenous Network shall subscribe and be accountable to the following principles:
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- TIN is a community directed organization whose aims and objectives are consistent with those of the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC).
- TIN, first and foremost, respects and honours all Indigenous beliefs and customs, and acts and speaks with the pride and dignity that Indigenous heritage demands.
- TIN is committed to information-sharing, referrals, recreation and social activities, cultural reinforcement, community development and all other activities which ensure that Indigenous people are afforded a better quality of life through Indigenous self-determination.
- TIN promotes unity among all Indigenous people without regard to the legal distinction which may be drawn between Status, Non-Status, Metis, First Nations, or Inuit people.
- TIN ensures its programming, services, and information are accessible to all Indigenous people.
- TIN supports and strives to achieve the stated aims and objectives of the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres.
- TIN is tolerant of diversity, forthright in expressing its views on particular issues and respectful of the opinions of other Friendship Centres and Indigenous groups even though they may disagree.
- TIN will bring any grievances, comments or complaints relating to the Ontario Federation of Friendship Centre to the attention of the OFIFC Board of Directors. Similarly, any grievance, comment or criticism that the OFIFC has relating to The Indigenous Network will be brought to the attention of TIN’s Board of Directors.
- TIN will endeavour to work in a cooperative manner with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations and groups towards creating a humane society.
- TIN offers equal opportunity for participation, tolerance towards differences, and has respect for all living things.
- TIN’s members and representatives must honour and respect the commitments of The Indigenous Network to the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres.