Our mission is to serve the People through strong, democratic, transparent and accountable leadership in order to deliver effective and efficient programs and services with compassion while respecting our culture, language and tradition.

The Ditidaht Nation walks with pride and comfort between the traditional and modern worlds.  We have restored health, life styles, language, spirituality, traditions and strong cultural identities that reflect Ditidaht values and beliefs.   As a Nation, we stand as one and are strong, harmonic, spirited and culturally rich.   We are a traditional and independents nation governed by the people for the people.

The Ditidaht community is progressive, self-sufficient and economically sustainable with strong natural resources.   Our forests are bountiful, our resources plentiful and we take pleasure in an abundance of fish, clean air and water.

We watch with pride as people come together to take part in cultural events.  Our People hold strong family values; each of us have self-respect and respect for others.  We find joy in our children playing freely and in traditional and modern education and technology and we are confident choosing the life path that best suits us.  We are role models for other First Nations.

• Honesty
• Open Communication
• Accountability

• Being Respectful
• Focus on Family

• Awareness & Sensitivity to:

-     Culture

-     Heritage

-     Tradition

-     Ancestry

• A Learning Culture

-     Education

-     Knowledge

-     Wisdom

To restore the culture, wellness, respect, pride and economic stability of individuals, families, our community and our people as a whole.