The 7 Generations Principle

The 7 Generations Principle encourages individuals and communities to consider the impact of their actions on the next seven generations—roughly 140 to 200 years into the future. Originating from Indigenous philosophies, it emphasizes making decisions that ensure sustainability, health, and well-being not just for today, but well into the future. This perspective promotes long-term thinking, responsible stewardship of resources, and ethical decision-making, recognizing that current choices ripple across generations and shape the world future generations will inherit.