Seventh Generation Rising

At Seventh Generation Rising, our core values are the guiding principles that shape our vision, mission, and daily actions. These values ensure that our work remains rooted in Indigenous traditions, cultural healing, and environmental stewardship while fostering a strong commitment to our present-day community and the next seven generations.

Respect
We honor and cherish our communities, lands, and traditional lifeways. We ground our work in a deep respect for Indigenous knowledge and cultural practices that are based on sacred relationships with all our relations. We foster inclusivity and are dedicated to creating a dignified space that uplifts every individual and community.

Integrity
Our actions embody the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability. Our mission guides all of our decisions and ensures that we operate with integrity, fairness, and responsibility towards Mother Earth and the communities we serve.

Responsibility
We take full responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable to the impacts our decisions have on present and future generations. We honor the ecosystem that we share and steward, always striving for sustainability and our long-term collective wellness.

Health and Safety
We are committed to the well-being and safety of all our relations. As part of this commitment, we do everything in our capacity to create a safe space, ensuring that all community members can thrive in a supportive environment.

Peacemaking and Restorative Justice
We believe in healing and reconciliation. Through dispute resolution processes, such as Indigenous peacemaking and restorative justice, we foster accountability and collective healing, supporting efforts that rebuild relationships and strengthen communities through compassion, dialogue and shared responsibility.

Cultural and Environmental Stewardship
Our work is grounded in traditional ecological knowledge and cherished ancestral wisdom. Our teachings inspire us to collectively protect the land, water and natural systems we rely on. We recognize that we are equal to all our relations, being no more or no less important. We aim to restore and steward ecosystems in ways that reflect respect for Mother Earth and responsibility to the next seven generations.

Collaboration
We uplift the power of authentic partnerships and collaborations that are rooted in respect and compatible goals. Our efforts actively engage Indigenous communities, local partners, and organizations. Collaboration strengthens our ability to exist within contemporary society and make lasting change that is grounded in traditional core values.

Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and inclusive spaces for all individuals, particularly those from historically marginalized and underserved communities. Our work ensures that everyone has the ability to connect with their cultural heritage, access traditional healing modalities and contribute to the stewardship of the land.

Healing and Wellness
We recognize the interconnection among cultural practices, community well-being, and environmental health. Our initiatives center on reclaiming traditional lifeways, supporting holistic healing and providing access to spaces that nurture the mind, body, heart and spirit.

These core values represent our collective commitment to building a future where Indigenous culture, community, and the environment are revitalized, protected, and nurtured for the next seven generations.