WHO WE ARE
Governance
The RAD Network is guided by Indigenous values, perspectives, and lived experience through our Leadership Circle and supported by our growing staff team. The Leadership Circle provides guidance and accountability on the Network’s vision, strategic direction, and priorities, while the staff team lead the development and implementation of strategy, advance our priorities, and manage our work baskets.
Ash Basket Network Model
Inspired by teachings shared with us by Wolastoqiyik Knowledge Carrier Terry Young, the RAD Network employs an “ash basket” network model. Like an ash basket, a network depends on its many strands, woven together to create a strong and flexible container with a purpose to carry something forward. The RAD Network is supported through collective, braided (or woven) contributions from Network Partners and relationships rooted in reciprocity. These woven contributions enable us to advance the goals of RAD Network and advance work through our staff team, with collaborators and partners, under the guidance of our Indigenous Leadership Circle. We are advancing Reciprocity Dialogues within our circles to ground our work in reciprocity, integrity and care.
