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Our Vision
Better Futures for Peoples and Communities
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Our Mission
To strengthen the Canadian college and institute system to meet Canada’s – and the world’s – biggest challenges.
The values that CICan promotes in all that we do and support are foundational to our Roadmap:
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Reconciliation
CICan worked in co-creation with our members to establish seven principles for Indigenous education to improve the participation, engagement and recognition of Indigenous communities in Canada’s colleges and institutes.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
CICan is a signatory of the Government of Canada 50-30 Challenge. Colleges and institutes are playing a critical role in Canada’s progress in this area.
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Sustainable Development
CICan is a signatory of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Colleges and institutes are playing a critical role in Canada’s progress towards these goals.