Principles of IKL Advocacy

Our advocacy is informed by the following principles:

• We value the lived experience of Indigenous peoples that we work with.
• We believe in nurturing Indigenous champions and talents.
• We work for the rights of all Indigenous peoples, with a specific focus on Indigenous women, young women, and girls in diversity.
• We use intersectional feminist analysis – always questioning whether a policy or program have a different effect on Indigenous women and girls?
• We promote the leadership of Indigenous peoples, Indigenous women, young women, and girls.
• We value diversity and work to eliminate racism and all forms of prejudice.
• We support reconciliation.
• We collaborate with others to create regional and international change.
• We value an independent, non-partisan voice.