C. Community Engagement

  1. Develop an inclusive, welcoming organizational culture that respects diversity
  2. Seek to engage people who are representative of the community in which the land trust works and foster opportunities to connect them with the land
  3. Develop an understanding of the land trust’s community, and communicate the land trust’s work, services and impact in a manner that resonates with and engages that community
  4. Build, maintain and enhance relationships with community leaders and other groups interacting with the land trust community
    • a) When applicable, engage with local Indigenous communities to discuss how traditional knowledge and practices can inform the land trust’s programs and activities.