Our Mission & Vision

Vision:

Commonly-owned resources managed for the benefit of all result in sustainable, vibrant communities and economies.

Mission:

To engage citizens in the reality, the richness and the responsibility of the North.

Values:

The Institute of the North approaches its work committed to strong values of:

• Responsibility and commitment
• Courage in leadership
• Collaboration and the convening of dialogue

Scope:

The Institute of the North is able to accomplish its mission by approaching it at different levels:

• Individual – Providing opportunities for Alaskans to engage in their civic responsibilities
• Community - Exploring and advocating for local control in decision-making and local responsibility for community and economic development
• State – Researching and educating Alaskans about key legislation, resource development and governance issues
• Nation – Bringing policy makers and administrators together to leverage Alaska’s strategic location
• Arctic – Highlighting Alaska’s role in the Arctic and developing Arctic infrastructure and systems
• Global – Providing a model for sustainable development and learning from others

Principles:

Core principles shape how we engage with critical issues on each of these levels. The Institute’s principled framework rests on the following:

•     Diversity, not division
•     Responsible development
•     Non-partisanship

Governor Hickel strongly believed in the power of an idea to change the world. The Institute of the North is inspired by his approach and is committed to a robust and thriving future for Alaskans, the Arctic and the world.