Values

The following values guide the work that we do:

Financial Responsibility
The work we do is undertaken with strong financial oversight using a lens of long-term sustainability. We provide clarity and transparency to members and donors on how their financial contributions are being used to achieve TLC’s mission.

Build Indigenous Relations
We acknowledge Indigenous people’ rights and stewardship of the lands in our province and endeavour to respect this in all our activities. TLC embraces the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings and strives to incorporate the relevant recommendations into our work.

Accountability
The Board of Directors is fully accountable to TLC members and donors for the performance of the organization.

Transparency
We aim to operate honestly and openly so that the public, members and donors can see what we are doing to fulfill our mission and how we are going about things to meet our goals.

Inclusiveness
The inclusion of diverse partners and community members in developing ideas is integral to the programs we deliver to fulfill our mission. We believe that each person or group brings forth a unique perspective that should be valued.

Collaboration
Our relationship-based approach is centered on working with individuals, governments and land trusts with mutual interests in conservation. TLC brings forward its’ interests while being open to the ideas of others by engaging and listening to learn and understand their interests.

Respect
We respect the aspirations of local communities and work with local governments, Indigenous peoples, land trusts, businesses, conservation and outdoor recreation groups, and citizens. We seek to find conservation and stewardship solutions that incorporate the local viewpoint and that meet the needs of nature and people.

Integrity
We strive for excellence and professionalism in all facets of our organization. We honour our commitments and remain true to our mission. We ensure confidentiality concerning land transactions and donor relations.

Principles

The following rules, based on our values, govern our actions:

  1. Honouring and recognizing the wishes of members and donors.
  2. Engaging and informing members and donors of TLC activities and plans.
  3. Fulfilling program planning in line with organizational capacity.