Guiding Principles
Seven Goals for the Economic Future of KCFN
KCFN believes that a healthy and prosperous future requires our Nations and its citizens to pursue economic development opportunities both on and off KCFN Lands and that such economic development will foster a safer, stronger, healthier community, and more financially secure, self-reliant and sustainable Nations.
Community Health & Wellbeing
Support projects that address and improve community health and wellbeing
Education, Training & Mentorship
Provide education and support for KCFN citizens who are learning new skills, building capacity on the job, and developing leadership and management skills
Culture
Encourage projects that restore and celebrate KCFN culture and heritage while integrating language and culture into all aspects of economic development
Business Retention & Development
Improve performance of existing businesses, including KCFN citizen-owned businesses and support citizen entrepreneurship
Employment
Create more jobs for KCFN citizens across seasons
Partner, Promote & Welcome
Raise the profile of KCFN through cooperation and collaboration with regional community economic development partners
Self-sufficiency
Facilitate projects that improve the self-sufficiency of Houpsitas and KCFN