Core Competencies: Ensure rural communities have culturally-appropriate access to resources by prioritizing community-identified needs and advocating on behalf of these communities with public and private-sector partners.
Increased Investment: Strengthen the economies of rural communities through increased capital investment that supports small businesses and community development.
Indigenous Communities: Collaborate with grassroots and Indigenous-led organizations that provide infrastructure, housing, lending and other essential services in Indigenous communities.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Grow inclusive practices by improving organizational awareness, positioning, and approaches, which embrace Indigenous knowledge and are mindful of historical contexts, to better serve internal stakeholders and external partners and communities.
Capacity Building and Innovation: Strengthen RCAC’s operations by exploring innovative strategies, improving internal infrastructure, and promoting staff development so that RCAC can continue to build the capacity of organizations.
Outcome Measurement: Transition RCAC measurement to an outcome-based model that effectively articulates the narrative of our work, increases learning opportunities to refine our programmatic approach and expands the metrics we can share with diverse funding sources.
