Mission

WABUN FOUNDATION MISSION: Transforming lives through wilderness experiences. VISION: Wabun Foundation seeks to: ● Continue the longstanding Camp Wabun tradition of experiential and structured learning by paddling the waterways of Northern Canada by canoe and fostering the self-discovery inherent in such travel. ● Cultivate respect for and stewardship of the Earth’s natural resources. ● Honor and promote travel in traditional ways through the historic territories of the Teme-Augama Anishnabai people. ● Empower confidence, resilience, perseverance, teamwork, and leadership. ● Provide opportunities to leave the distractions of technology behind and educate about the benefits derived from the rewards of hard work, peer fellowship, and incredible beauty. ● Create meaningful, lasting relationships and connections across generations and diverse communities. ● Be steadfast in our commitment to inclusive programming. ● Make wilderness experiences more accessible through scholarship, financial support, and expanded opportunities. We VALUE ● Educational programming which fosters a deep connection between humans and nature. ● Stewardship and sustainability demonstrated through low-impact wilderness practices, land acknowledgement, and respect for the environment. ● Preserving our relationships within and among caring communities through advancing empathy, trust, patience, and good will. ● Sharing these values through promoting inclusion and access to wilderness for all people.