Mission and Values

Our Mission

NARIX’ mission is to foster the development and growth of values based, in-person, local rope communities across North America by empowering individuals to self organize and providing resources and mutual aid networks to overcome barriers to community development.

Our Values

These are the values that underlie the space we aim to build, the culture we aim to foster, and all of the decisions that we make.

Integrity

We believe in working to embody our values in all aspects of life. We strive to do what is right, not what is easy.

Equity

We want to create a space where people can meet as equals. We proactively work to see power balances and address them where we can.

Accountability

We all make mistakes. We believe in taking responsibility for our behavior and being aware of the impacts of our choices. We strive to ask for help, to be open to hearing feedback, and to be transparent in our attempt to be better.

Accessibility

We recognize the many ways that rope communities and education can be inaccessible. NARIX will work to make it possible to participate for individuals who desire to do so.

Inclusion

We work to create an environment where each individual feels welcome and empowered. We seek to honor the experience of all students and hold space for people to show up as their authentic selves.

Compassion

We work to approach people we interact with in a way that validates and acknowledges their individual experiences. We desire to navigate situations in a way that leaves everyone feeling seen, heard, and cared for, regardless of the outcome.