About Us

Vision

The establishment and operation of a research institute for the purpose of promoting more vibrant, caring and sustainable communities through research, dialogue, analysis and reflection dedicated to the practice of holistic community development.

Focus

Regional development
Indigenous communities

Principles

Collaborative community-university partnerships
Builds community capacity to conduct its own research
Holistic - Economic, social, cultural and legal/political
Inclusionary and participatory
Strengths-based
Sustainable
Process is as important as outcomes