About Us
Our Vision
Our Vision of People First is of a movement of people who want all citizens to live equally in the community.
Our Goals
The main goals of People First of Canada are to:
- Promote equality for all people who have been labelled
- Speak for ourselves and make our own decisions
- Educate the community about our movement and our issues
Our Mission
People First exists to:
- Support people who have been labelled to speak for themselves and to help each other, and
- Help make sure that what people who have been labelled have to say is heard.
Our Roles
Some of the things that People First does:
- Protect the voice of the people,
- Act on what people say,
- Identify issues about which people can speak, and
- Bring people together so they can help each other.
People First of Canada also:
- Supports members helping each other,
- Creates opportunities and events for people to speak up and be heard,
- Provides encouragement and models for action, and
- Develops information about issues and action.
People First of Canada must be an organization directed and controlled by people who have been labelled.
Board of Directors >>
Visions and Goals >>
How did People First get Started in Canada? >>
The Growth of People First of Canada >>
The National People First Project >> |