Developing an Indigenous Guardian Program Accord

It can be helpful to develop a set of principles to guide how Guardians work together and to identify shared expectations of one another. Guardians may choose to agree on shared principles in the form of a team charter or formal accord. When an accord is created together and regularly referenced, it can become a powerful tool to keep your Guardian team working together respectfully, collaboratively, and with shared purpose. Review the following worksheet to learn what goes into an accord, how to create an accord, and tips for putting the accord into action.