Longhouse Philosophy

Diversity

We recognize that as Aboriginals, we are many people. We celebrate the diversity of our ways as a source of strength within our nations. Thus in diversity we find unity.

Respect

We recognize that nothing is barred from consideration as long as it does not intrude into the lives of others. From our unity arises our respect for Mother Earth, upon which we all depend, our respect for the ways and opinion of others, even if we do not share those ways or opinions.
In respecting others, we respect ourselves; our capacity to appreciate each other as we are, and our resolve not to see our ways compromised.

Gratitude

From our unity arises our responsibility to our present generation and generations yet unborn and our gratitude to the generations that have come before us.

Understanding

We will rely on example and persuasion rather than authority and force when change is considered. We are determined to explore the limits of our understanding.