What is the 7 Affirmations for 7 Generations?
The 7 Affirmations for 7 Generations brand was created to provide a guide for companies, locals, and tourists on how to incorporate the philosophy of sustainable tourism into their operations, day to day life, and travel. The guidelines were inspired by the philosophy around the Seven Generations Principles. These Indigenous values and practices have ensured the sustainability of natural resources for hundreds of years and will continue for generations to come. We want to instill these philosophies into our community and operations now in order to preserve the future of our destinations.
Share with your community that your company/organization has take the 7 Affirmations Pledge on your social channels. Be sure to tag @thompson_okanagan.
Why is it Important?
Tourism is important to the Thompson Okanagan's economy and community. We want to continue to encourage visitors and locals to explore the region while being mindful of the risk of over tourism.
The 7 Affirmations Pledge members are a community of individuals and businesses dedicated to sharing the Thompson Okanagan with the world today while ensuring we can continue to share it tomorrow and for generations to come.
What You can do to Help
Along with conducting your life and business in a sustainable way, we need help in spreading the word about the 7 Affirmations Pledge. By sharing a post on your social channels or on other platforms to show your involvement with the camping and a brief explanation on what it is can go a long way. Below you will find some copy samples and an image portal you are welcome to use.
Examples of Copy
What we do today will impact tomorrow.
By singing the 7 Affirmations for 7 Generations Regional Pledge we have committed to living, exploring, and working in a sustainable and mindful way.
We have committed to playing our part in preserving the Thompson Okanagan region through the signature of the 7 Affirmations Pledge, which upholds us to conducting our operations with the seven Affirmations at top of mind.
Leave no trace while exploring
By singing the 7 Affirmations Pledge you are committing to exploring and living in a sustainable way while using the 7 affirmations to guide you.
Protect today so that there is a tomorrow.
The seven affirmations highlighted in the 7 Affirmation Pledge are inspired by the philosophy around the Seven Generations Principles, engrained in North American Indigenous communities. For generations, these affirmations have been the guide in the preservation of land and communities and will continue to be for many generations to come.
Sustainable tourism encompasses the idea of providing meaningful experiences to visitors, all while leaving a destination better off then it was before.
We are all proud of the place we live in and are excited to be able to explore new places. In order to ensure these destinations thrive for generations to come, we need to be mindful of our actions. Through the guidance of the 7 Affirmations Pledge, we have committed to living, travelling, and running a business in a sustainable and mindful way.
By signing the 7 Affirmations Pledge our business has committed to conducting our operations in a sustainable way. The Seven Affirmations principles highlight key areas in which to be mindful of in order to positively impact a community. We will do our part in upholding those principles and making the community and our business a better and more sustainable place.
