Guiding Principles

Guided by our ancestors, elders, and our lived experiences, we recognize the following main guiding principles:

THE LAND IS SACRED - IT SUSTAINS US

Given to us by the Creator, we are stewards of the land and have responsibilities to protect Askiy and all that it holds; to live in reciprocity.

WE MUST WORK TOGETHER AS NAYHENAWAY INNINEWUK

Originally one people, we unite to gain strength in protecting our shared homelands.

WE HONOR OUR ANCESTORS AND ELDERS AND RECOGNIZE OUR YOUTH AS THE FUTURE

Our young people must be prepared and empowered to protect Kitaskeenan.

WE ARE GUIDED BY OUR BELIEFS, VALUE SYSTEMS AND TRADITIONAL LAWS

These are the original laws of this land that guide our responsibilities to it.

WE RECOGNIZE OUR ORIGINAL HISTORIES AND CREE LANGUAGE AS CENTRAL TO OUR IDENTITIES

Our youth must learn who they are and where they come from.

WE NEED TO BE / LIVE ON THE LAND TO KNOW IT

Our presence and interactions on the land help us build relationship to Askiy and be its guardian.

WE HEAL WHEN WE CONNECT BACK TO THE LAND

Going back to the land helps us connect with our ancestors and heal from colonization.