Vision: FNIGC is the premier Indigenous model for research and data contributing directly to the well-being of First Nations people.
Mission: "The First Nations Information Governance Centre, under the guidance of its member organizations; will build capacity and provide credible and relevant information on First Nations using the highest standards of data research practices, while respecting the rights of First Nations self determination for research and information management and in true compliance with the First Nations principles of Ownership, Control, Access and Possession (OCAP™)."
The Vision and Mission Statements of the FNIGC provides important insight to the Centre with respect to its mandate, its accountability to First Nations, its commitment to capacity development and growth and to uphold the First Nations Principles of OCAP.