Petition for the Establishment of the Seventh Generation Government

A New Federal Political Party for 2029 Committed to Indigenous Sovereignty, Food Security, and Long-Term Governance

We, the undersigned, call for the establishment of the Seventh Generation Government (7GG) — a new federal political party preparing for the 2029 Canadian federal election.

This movement is rooted in long-term thinking, food sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and responsible governance, guided by the principle that decisions made today must honour the wellbeing of generations yet to come.

This is a revised edition of the original petition, reflecting deeper clarity, respect, and accountability.

Introduction

Canada is facing overlapping crises — food insecurity, housing shortages, environmental degradation, and a growing disconnect between government decisions and the people most affected by them.

The Seventh Generation Government proposes a measured, grounded, and future-oriented approach to federal governance — one that respects Indigenous sovereignty, strengthens local resilience, and restores public trust through transparency and restraint.

This party does not seek power for its own sake.

It seeks structural reform, long-view policy, and responsible leadership.

A Note on Indigenous Sovereignty and Autonomy

The Seventh Generation Government does not seek to govern Indigenous Nations, represent them, or bring them into federal systems.

Indigenous Nations are already sovereign, with their own laws, governance structures, and responsibilities to their lands and peoples.

This movement calls on the Canadian federal system to change its approach — to act with restraint, respect, and accountability when Indigenous lands, waters, food systems, and jurisdictions are affected.

Participation is by choice, not expectation.

Partnership is nation-to-nation, not hierarchical.

Sovereignty is recognized, not negotiated.

Core Principles

1. Recognition of Indigenous Sovereignty

We affirm the inherent and pre-existing rights of Indigenous Nations to self-determination, self-governance, and land stewardship, independent of federal or provincial approval.

2. Elder Advisory Council

An Elder Advisory Council will serve as a guiding body — offering wisdom, ethical grounding, and long-term perspective — without exercising political control or authority.

3. Collaborative Governance (Defined)

Collaboration means coordination without interference.

Federal decision-making must occur with Indigenous consent where jurisdiction applies, while respecting each Nation’s right to act independently.

4. Sustainability and Balance

Policy must prioritize:

Environmental protection
Cultural continuity
Economic resilience
Intergenerational responsibility

5. The Four Pillars of Governance

Water

Recognizing water as a sacred and shared responsibility, protected above short-term economic interests.

Land

Respecting land as a living system, supporting co-management only where invited, and ending extractive decision-making without consent.

Culture

Honouring cultural knowledge, languages, and practices as essential to national wellbeing — not symbolic assets.

Economics

Advancing economic models that prioritize community stability, food systems, and local capacity over corporate dependency.

6. Food Sovereignty

(Core Focus)

Food sovereignty means the right of Indigenous Nations and local communities to define their own food systems, protect their lands and waters, and sustain themselves according to their cultural, ecological, and economic realities — without federal interference or dependency.

Food security is national security.

Food sovereignty is resilience.

7. Affordable Housing

Supporting housing solutions that are locally designed, culturally appropriate, and community-led — not imposed through one-size-fits-all federal programs.

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8. Healthcare Access

Ensuring equitable healthcare access across Canada, including recognition of traditional healing practices alongside conventional medicine.

9. Education Initiatives

Promoting education systems that reflect Indigenous knowledge, languages, and histories, while strengthening civic literacy and critical thinking for all Canadians.

10. Social Justice and Equity

Addressing systemic inequality through practical reform, accountability, and policies that reduce dependency rather than expand bureaucracy.

11. Crisis Response and Resilience

Developing clear, coordinated emergency response frameworks that prioritize vulnerable and remote communities — with local leadership at the centre.

A Call for Youth Leadership

We invite youth aged 18 and over to help shape a renewed vision of governance — one that is ethically grounded, culturally respectful, and future-focused.

This movement values discipline, responsibility, and long-term thinking — not performative politics.

A Call for Unity

Canada’s strength lies in its diversity, its lands, and its peoples.

By respecting sovereignty, supporting local food systems, and committing to intergenerational responsibility, we can build a country that is stable, resilient, and worthy of future generations.

Closing Statement

Globally, there are over 370 million Indigenous peoples, representing more than 5,000 distinct Nations.

When governance respects sovereignty and long-term thinking, meaningful change becomes possible.

This movement invites support, not submission.

Solidarity, not symbolism.

Action, not rhetoric.

Call to Action

We call on Canadians to support the establishment of the Seventh Generation Government by signing this petition.

To complete the official Elections Canada declaration form, please contact:

📧 7GGcanada@gmail.com

Your support helps build a governance model rooted in food sovereignty, restraint, and responsibility — for this generation and the next seven.