Vision and Mission Statement
Vision
The Network is an established, self-sustaining, permanently funded and widely known referral and education resource composed of
predominately Native practitioners, who build collaborative capacity through bridging Native and non-Native practices and cultures.
Mission
Network members serve in multiple capacities to address, environmental, natural resource and public/trust lands issues, and other
issues in the future, where American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and federal agencies are primary parties, in order
to foster healing and create sustainable relationships that yield high quality resolution of ongoing and/or potential conflicts
between Native and non-Native people and improve the quality of outcomes for all involved.
The primary objectives of the Network are:
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Encourage collaborative dispute resolution and agreement seeking processes when appropriate in matters involving American Indians,
Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and federal agencies or interests.
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Broaden the diversity of the field of collaborative dispute resolution by establishing a network and information exchange for
American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, and other practitioners who work with Native peoples.
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Foster a deeper understanding of underlying principles and practices of conflict resolution and share skills and expertise among
Native and non-Native conflict resolution practitioners.
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Improve the ability of all parties to engage effectively in collaborative conflict resolution processes.
By:
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Providing an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and information between Native and non-Native practitioners working with Native
communities.
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Fostering cross-training and skill enhancement opportunities (including mentoring and teaming) for Network members and others
working with Native communities.
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Operating as a centralized information sharing, education, and referral service for Network members and those seeking member
services.