Values of the Ancestors
Reminders from the Artemis mission patch of Canadian astronaut, Jeremy Hansen
Thank you, Henry Guimond, Dave Courchene II, and Jeremy Hansen for this poignant reminder about the values of our ancestors, which are still so important today: Respect (the buffalo), Love (the eagle), Courage (the bear), Honesty (Sasquatch), Wisdom (the beaver), Humility (the wolf), and Truth (the turtle.)
Learn more on the Canadian Space Agency’s post, “Jeremy Hansen’s mission patch: recognizing Indigenous Peoples.” The included 5 minute video by the same name provides a powerful, media-rich summary.
Also check out the CBC article from March 2026, “Manitoba Anishinaabe artist designs patch for Canadian astronaut ahead of Artemis II launch.”