7 FUTURE GENERATIONS
7 TRADITIONAL LAWS

The 7 Gen name embodies the essence of the event and what it strives to be. It is inspired by the philosophy of considering the impact of our actions on 7 future generations, and by the 7 traditional laws of the Kwantlen First Nation: health, happiness, generations, generosity, humbleness, forgiveness, and understanding.

7 Gen Logo

7 Gen Logo Design

A Collaboration by
Noah Atkins and Phyllis Atkins
Spring Salmon Studio

“Noah’s Thunderbird is a Coast Salish design with a contemporary use of colour that is inspired by his love of nature, hiking, skateboarding and fashion.

Thunderbird symbol represents power, protection and strength. A mythical being with bright and colourful feathers that claps its wings to make thunder and shoots lightning out of its eyes. Thunderbird lives in the clouds and brings truth to the land.

Noah wanted the Thunderbird’s ear to resemble a dorsal fin. Known as the killer whale, but real name is orca. They travel in pods, love deeply, play with joy and mourn their dead ~ they are the most like humans. The Mother teaches its young how to hunt and orcas put family first and members work together as one. This also resembles the skateboarding community ~ they work together, support one another and lift each other up!”

hay ce:p q̓ə səy̓em̓

q̓ʷɑt̓ic̓ɑ | Phyllis Atkins
Ncwaʕ | Noah Atkins

Board of Directors

  • Jay Balmer

    Strategic leader and event producer, Slam City Jam, Vancouver resident, skater

  • Brenda Knights

    Indigenous Capacity Builder, CEO BC Indigenous Housing Society, member of Kwantlen First Nation

  • Renee Renee

    Master of Ceremonies, Emcee, Actor, Artist and All-around entertainer, Board of SUPA Society, skater

  • Kevin Harris

    Owner of Ultimate Distro, Powell rider, Bones Brigade Member, Canada’s first pro skater

  • Deborah Baker

    Dir. of Community Programs at VanCity Community Foundation, 16 years Squamish Nation Council

  • Vanessa Mountain

    Aboriginal Procurement Specialist, member of N’quatqua Band of the St’at’imc Nation

  • Caroline Phelps

    Artist, Artist Coordinator, Skwachays Lodge Manager, from Nuu Chah Nulth; Sto:Lo and Hawaiian Descent

  • Dennis Leon

    7 Gen 2022 Co-host, Organizer, Cultural Advisor and Keeper of Songs, Kwantlen First Nation

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia

7 Gen is supported by a grant from the B.C. Fairs, Festivals, and Events Fund, as a registered not-for-profit organization. Events play a critical role in restoring community confidence, boosting visitation, and stimulating the local economy.