Our grandmothers and grandfathers take the responsibility of passing on the traditional knowledge and wisdom to future generations.  It is in this way that our language, our spirit and our way of life continue to guide generations of Mi’kmag people.  The youth have the strength to help the elders realize their dreams and visions of the future.  The mothers help the creator bring life to the world, and it is their love and caring that help babies survive in their early years.  Just as a baby needs his/her mother, we need the mother earth to ensure our survival because she provides us with food, medicine, clothes, shelter, tools and all the necessities of life.  Without our families we would not be here today.