Our North Star is the
Great Law of Peace
When the Haudenosaunee Confederacy was forged over 800 years ago, The Great Law of Peace was adopted as their decision making guide. Five warring nations literally ‘buried the hatchet’ under an eastern white pine tree. The People placed an Eagle at the top of the tree, as Eagle flies so high that he, that she, can see changes coming a long way off and alert the People in time to consult with one another and decide how to take appropriate action. Ensuring the People's survival.
What might be possible, that's not possible now, if we adopt this long view? If we begin making decisions worthy of our ancestors' sacrifices. If we design systems to protect the health of future generations.
Let's begin now . . .
Learning Together for a Change . . .
Welcome to 7th Generation Labs
We are honored you here
We are an intergenerational learning community that shares Old Ways and listens for New Ways to move towards peace within ourselves and with all our relations
And that celebrates any progress in that direction
however big, however small
We are a non-profit.
Our fiscal sponsor is Inquiring Systems, Inc. EIN is 94-2524840
At 7th Generation Labs we know you want to live within a community where all voices are heard, respected and honored . . .
We believe your voice …
your contributions are too valuable to be lost in the chaos.
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Are you looking for the best places and ways to share your gifts and talents?
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Eager to meet people who support your growth and development?
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Does your community need help transforming conflict into creative solutions and momentum?
Our experiential gatherings offer the gift of slow medicine for kindred spirits.
Providing an oasis for inspiration, rejuvenation, self-reflection and joy as we make wise choices for our shared future.
The Learning Way Lodge will be opening early this year!
We'll be sharing practical wisdoms for nurturing peaceful co-existence.
Learn ways to deepen your understanding of who you are and how you learn. Learn how to strengthen relationships, distribute power, cultivate unity amongst diversity, stimulate fresh thinking and enhance decision-making.
These practices are designed to help people in neighborhoods like yours share community leadership. Making it easier to create a foundation strong enough to meet the ongoing challenges of our current and future circumstances.
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Coming in 2026 . . Stay Tuned!
In the Wake of Our Ancestors
is a cultural education and canoe-building initiative led by Tony Cladusbid, a Swinomish Tribal member and experienced boat builder. This project will center Indigenous teachings—specifically the 10 Rules of the Canoe—as a framework for leadership, mentorship, and cross-cultural learning.
By building a replica of a traditional canoe from start to finish, using strip plank methodology with old growth timber, we will engage both settler allies and Indigenous youth in hands-on learning that honors ancestral knowledge while cultivating present-day relationships rooted in respect, responsibility, and reciprocity.
Around the world we are witnessing a longing to truly understand who we are as individuals and as a people. How to resolve differences that appear to be irreconcilable.
This story is as old as history. Yet prophecy suggests that at this moment in time, we can create a new story. A story where we choose to utilize the gift that makes us unique among all beings – our ability to evolve consciously. We are equipped to learn new ways of being, doing and learning so that peaceful co-existence becomes a way of life.
Today's young people are the 7th Generation Rising. As elders, we feel called to be of service to their brilliance, energy and dedication.
The window of opportunity to heal people and the planet is closing.
Let it be said we chose to do our part.
What different generations say
about their experiences with us
Devin Miller
"The Diversity Leadership Conference is a bunch of young people, who are in the same boat as me, using our knowledge together to make the world a better place for teens."
Jamie Petit
"7th Generation helped me get past my comfort zones to work toward my passion. They introduced me to mentors who helped me learn how to run a meeting smoothly and how to create goals and enlist volunteer help. They created a safe place for me to learn skills from community members as well as make more connections within my community."
QuinXing Webber
“7th Generation gave me opportunities and hope that I couldn't imagine possible in high school. Incredible mentors guided me and many others through creating projects, problem solving, reaching out to our community, and teamwork. Every meeting I would come in motivated to share my ideas and see how they could be improved and applied to the real world. I was always respected and encouraged and this created a unique community of loving and understanding while we worked toward the common goal of helping our commonwealth. it was one of my most beloved and impactful high school experiences.”
Gabi Perez
“I’ve come to realize how important your support has been to me – beginning in my teen years. As an adult, I have begun to untangle and confidently establish my worldview, who I am, and the importance of connectedness between people, the planet, and the traditional ecological knowledge that grounds us. You have my gratitude for sharing these wisdoms.”
Mindy Webber
"My daughter participated in the Youth Voice Initiative and that opportunity turned out to be a gift. For one of the few times during high school, her organizational and leadership abilities were both recognized and nurtured. I am beyond grateful that she was given this chance, and received support and guidance. To say that this Initiative was life changing would be accurate.
Thank you for making a difference in the life of my daughter, as well as for the others who participated."
DuAnne Redus
"As a weekly community radio host, I believe young people need to be heard. Brilliant ideas and often overlooked needs are invisible without a forum for discussion. Youth voice adds useful dimensions for community planning and thriving. What a gift to listen and learn in each encounter. 7th Generation gave our community the opportunity to have these conversations."
Sarah Beardmore
"I love the precious wisdom you share. The energy is so grounding, practical, gentle and loving. I would come off of stressful and angsty work calls, and just feel myself uplifted. I was always transformed into higher order thinking, eagle sightedness of the big picture and a sense of equanimity."
Odette Bovenberg
"Your gatherings have been some of the best learnings I have had in my life. Many elements directly come to life in my everyday living. I love the generous, warm, rich sharing. I even ended up joining the 7th Generation team!"
Jamie Hornbuckle
"The gathering has put springs on my shoes to launch me into a fresh chapter - one that was a long time coming and very welcome. I felt completely held and seen. You made us all feel heard and had constructive feedback. I loved the questions and the seeking tools you gave us."
A Gift from the Indigenous:
the Rights of all Beings
as shared by Grandmother Tu Moonwalker, Apache medicine woman
The Rights of All Beings make up a holistic, interconnected system that describes the inborn, inalienable rights of all. These rights represent the lessons we humans must learn and practice in order to live in harmony with the rest of Existence. They are the key to sustained survival. They are a source of profound joy, as well. A similar wisdom emerged about the unique responsibilities we have as humans. These responsibilities include giving other beings the right to be. When people do not, they are held accountable. These responsibilities encourage health within ourselves, other beings, and for the planet.
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ROCKS LIKE RAIN An Ancient Parable for our Time
from The Walking People by Paula Underwood
BUT THE WORLD CHANGED . . .
And the Earth cracked and broke apart as if it were not one whole
And the People cried out in anguish at too much change
And could not run for falling
And some were crushed by rocks falling down
And none could anywhere stand . . .
AND THEN
The Mountain People made a great rush to the safety of Ocean . . .
But those coming down from the Mountains to fill up the new sand gave a great cry
And cried DANGER
And cried RUN AWAY FROM OCEAN
And cried OCEAN COMING LIKE A GREAT WALL . . .
IT CAME LIKE A CRUSHING ROLLING DEATH And fell upon the First Among us
So that those high enough on the Earth Mountain To escape this Water Mountain watched in horror
AS ALL BELOW THEM WASHED AWAY . . .
IN AN INSTANT
ALL OUR WISDOM WASHED AWAY AND THE PEOPLE
STOOD NAKED AGAINST THIS CHANGE
from The Walking People by Paula Underwood, Keeper of a 10,000 year old oral history
What may we learn from their lived experiences?
