We must consider how present-day decisions will shape the conditions future generations are born into.
The Seventh Generation Philosophy is the reason why we keep cultural practices, languages, and ceremonies alive. Therefore, our thinking is directed towards sustainability.
Oren Lyons Quote:
“Haudenosaunee leaders are guided by the idea that when they sit in council, they must not think only of themselves, their families, or even their immediate communities. Instead, they must consider the well-being of those who will come after them.” – Oren Lyons (Onondaga)
