The Mission
of BBNA is to promote self determination of Tribes
of the Bristol Bay region, and the betterment, well-being, culture
and interests of the Native People of the Bristol Bay Region.
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Statement
of Principles
BBNA
is dedicated to the principle of Native
self-determination. Its primary purposes are:
- To
respond to the needs and priorities of the 30 recognized
tribal councils of the region as those councils determine them
to be.
- To
encourage support and foster each council's ability to do
those things they can and want to do for themselves in
exercising self governance.
- To
foster personal responsibility and self-sufficiency
among our Native People.
BBNA
is an advocate for the Native
People of Bristol Bay. As such it will:
- Represent
and be an advocate for the interest of
the Native People of Bristol Bay and of the Tribal Councils
and organizations of the region as authorized by those councils.
- Areas
of advocacy and representations include Tribal Affairs,
government, education, social, economic, and cultural well being.
- Use
all social, educational, political and legal means to protect
the
subsistence, economics, lifestyle and culture of the Native
People of Bristol Bay.
- Enhance
and promote the self-respect, pride and well-being of
the Native People of Bristol Bay.
BBNA
is a community and social service agency dedicated
to serving the Native People of Bristol Bay. As such it will:
- Actively
develop, support and implement Tribal, Federal and
State policies designed to create a sound socio-economic
base in our villages consistent with each village's needs and plans.
- Deliver
services to the people of Bristol Bay in a manner as
sensitive to their needs, life ways and humanity.
- Deliver
services to the people of Bristol Bay in a manner
as efficiently and effectively as possible.
- Maximize
the beneficial effects of the services provided and
maximize
Tribal and agency resources used to provide those services.
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