COMPASS MAGAZINE VANCOUVER ISLAND | ISSUE 45 | JUNE + JULY 2023 | LEGACY

Legacy – what a great topic! Legacy contributions from generations past continue to pave the road to better understanding and strong foundations. Whether you are the one creating the foundation for futures generations or you are the generation who has the privilege of receiving legacy, individuals continue to make efforts to ensure the future will have the best possible chance for success! First Nation’s culture guides what is taken today must be replenished to last 7 generations forward. So let’s say you take a clam off the beach, you must ensure that there will be enough clams to replace the one you took for seven generations from now. That could be a tree, a deer, fish and more – it’s a great rule of thumb to look at legacy through the lens of sustainability. So consider leaving small or big legacy for your children, family members or your community to show them the strong foundations of care so they can bring it forward to build their own legacy! Gilakas’la, Emote, Marsii ~