our values

• Ancestral Integrity & Connection – Honoring the wisdom, traditions, and practices of our ancestors.

• Intergenerational Knowledge – Learning across generations and connecting the voices of elders & youth.

• Relational Connection & Interdependence – Deepening relationships with people, land, and all living beings.

• Repair & Restoration – Healing historical and ecological harm through intentional action.

• Simultaneity – Embracing complexity, multiple truths, and coexisting realities.

• Non-linearity & Cyclical Time – Honoring natural rhythms, seasons, and non-linear ways of being.

• Beginner’s Mindset & Curiosity – Staying open to learning, unlearning, and transformation.

• Myth, Folklore & Oral Tradition – Preserving and sharing stories as vessels of wisdom.

• Decolonization & Belonging – Dismantling oppressive systems while fostering inclusivity and connection.

• Stewardship & Reciprocity – Caring for land, people, and resources with responsibility and gratitude.