ABOUT SNO
MISSION STATEMENT
To preserve and protect the Big Sky community by advancing sustainability and environmental initiatives that inspire action and foster resilience.
We are a collaborative sustainability resource hub dedicated to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through environmental initiatives & community action. We work closely with local businesses, community stakeholders & donors to develop solutions and resources that increase the health & longevity of Big Sky.
Our efforts are centered on improving energy efficiency, reducing waste, expanding low-impact transportation options & restoring local ecosystems.
WHAT WE DO
WHY WE EXIST
Big Sky SNO was established when a small group seeking to achieve real sustainability measures realized that change required collective support from the community. Over several months of conversations, and outreach with key stakeholders, we identified essential sustainability needs and priorities.
Today a board of directors and expert committees of over 40 members lead the organization, focusing on specific areas outlined in the CAP and exploring ways to create a resilient community.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
As we strive towards responsible stewardship of this beautiful land we call home, we first must acknowledge and honor the Indigenous peoples who preserved, protected, and stewarded this land for thousands of years before us. Montana is the ancestral homeland of many Indigenous Nations, Tribes, Bands, and Confederacies. We ask the spiritual ancestors to forgive our intrusion on this land and, with respect, we humbly ask for their guidance.
We honor Indigenous peoples’ invaluable contributions to our area’s history, culture, and landscape. We aim to return to and follow the path they set before us. We must care for and protect this land as it cares for and protects us. We recognize that we live, work, and recreate on the ancestral homelands of Indigenous peoples. We acknowledge the injustice of the past and direct our action to help create a better future.
In our work and our lives, we are committed to upholding and honoring the way of the original people of this land so that we may be good stewards for generations to come. To do this, we reflect on the long history of the people who came before us; long before the vision of Big Sky was realized by Chet Huntley in 1973. We honor them with our actions towards supporting this land and ALL of its people. We pay respect to Elders of the past, present, and future, and to all people who have stewarded this land and water for generations. With our deepest gratitude, we thank you.
To learn more about the American Indian Tribes in Montana, go to Indian Nations (visitmt.com).
Also find ways to support Indigenous communities at Hopa Mountain or MSU American Indian Council.
FUNDING PARTNERS
The work we do is made possible by our partners’ investments and our shared vision for a sustainable Big Sky community. We will continue to work diligently to attract more partners and expand opportunities for sustainability.
If you are interested in partnering with Big Sky SNO or want to get involved in projects, please contact us for more details!
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