Founding
Principles

OUR VISION

“Empowering people and amplifying Indigenous resilience.”

Art credit: Hannah Cruickshank

OUR PURPOSE

  • To be the preferred employer for Indigenous Peoples seeking rewarding careers that positively impact communities.
  • To disrupt the status quo by developing resilient solutions built on a foundation of shared learning that captures community perspective.
  • To develop through shared learning, building capacity for both our clients and our own organization to better address future challenges and opportunities.

Indigenous Shared Success Approach

We build success on a foundation of trusted relationships, shared learning, and capacity development both with our clients and within our own organization.

Our working environment fosters a culture where our organizational and personal successes amplify the successes of our clients.

“As we continue our journey of SOAR’s Indigenous Shared Success approach, we stand at an intersection of reconciliation and empowerment, committed to forging a path that honors wisdom and supports sovereignty of Indigenous communities. This approach is not just a component of our operations; it is a heartbeat of our vision, a testament to our dedication to sustainable growth rooted in respectful consideration of Indigenous ways of knowing and collaboration. By embracing the strength of our staff, their dedication to our vision and the promise of our future, we aim to create a legacy of shared prosperity and enduring partnerships. Together, we will redefine success, ensuring it is inclusive, equitable, and reflective of an enriched understanding of Indigenous knowledge and leadership.”
– Ryan Dunbar, President, SOAR Professional Services