Vision and Values
A Shared Vision
Our project offers the opportunity to proactively unify behind a shared vision, develop plans to work collectively towards achieving it, and ultimately ensure that our region is strong and vibrant both now and into the future.
We appreciate that our vision cannot and will not be achieved by a single sector or a single initiative. What is needed is a holistic approach which encourages a variety of sectors to work collaboratively on a range of initiatives that will address the root issues needed to ensure the best quality-of-life for our region.
Foundations of a Healthy Community
Our Vision
Created by 54 community leaders representing a variety of sectors, the vision for Headwaters Communities in Action holds our dream for a strong community built upon the spirit of collaboration.
“Our communities will speak with one voice as we establish an integrated mechanism for social, economic and environmental planning in a way that respects historic continuity, maintains and protects the natural environment, coordinates and promotes services and establishes a sense of community for the residents of the Headwaters region, so that we can enhance and celebrate the prosperity, health and well-being of the diverse citizens of our communities.”
Our Values
These values reflect how we want to work with one another and our various community partners in fulfilling our strategic focuses and realizing our vision.
- Inclusion and Accessibility – We recognize the intrinsic value of all people and are committed to engaging all citizens in building the region’s social prosperity
- Multi-Sector Collaboration – We recognize that collaborating across various sectors in new ways is key to addressing complex community issues
- Sustainability – We are committed to building upon existing community strengths and designing sustainable initiatives
- Innovation – We will model and nurture creativity and innovation throughout the Headwaters Region
- Effectiveness – We will monitor our progress, continuously learn and apply and share our learnings to ensure we are maximizing our resources
