Table 6
Comparison of Core Values and Core Themes
Core ValuesCore Themes
Selalexw: Our strength comes from the old people. From them we receive our teachings and knowledge and the advice we need for our daily lives.Commit to student success
Schtengexwen: We are responsible to protect our territory. This means that we take care of our land and the water and everything that is on it and in itAccess to higher education opportunities at all levels for tribal communities
Wxlemichosen: Our culture is our language. We should strengthen and maintain our languageAdvance place-based community education and outreach
Lengesot: We take care of ourselves, watch out for ourselves and love and take care of one anotherEngage indigenous knowledge
Xaalh: life balance/sacred 

Note: Core values and core themes from NWIC Year One Self-Evaluation Report (NWIC, 2018c).

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