The Musqueam nation’s values and teaching are based on their traditional cultural principles. This includes the importance of kinship and defining relationships between individuals. The value of extended families is important to the Musqueam nation as traditionally extended families would live together. One principle taught to children is the power dynamics within each family, as one head of families was selected to represent the family if conflict arose. Storytelling is another key part of how the Musqueam nation teaches its youth.