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To cherish knowledge is to know WISDOM;
To know LOVE is to know peace;
To honour all of the Creationis to have RESPECT;
BRAVERY is to face the foe with integrity;
HONESTY also means “righteousness”, be honest first with yourself – in word and action;
HUMILITY is to know yourself as a sacred part of the Creation,
TRUTH is to know all of these things.
Illustration by Aura and Chief Lady Bird
7 Sacred Teachings Explained
7 Sacred Teachings Explained
Turtle - Truth: To know truth is to know and understand all of the original laws as given by the Creator and to remain faithful to them. To live in truth is to be obedient to the teachings of the Creator.
Eagle - Love: True love is knowing the Creator. Love given to the Great Spirit is shown through caring for oneself, and it is understood that, if one can not love oneself, it is impossible to love anything else.
Buffalo - Respect: Respect involves being considerate of others including nature and animals. In Indigenous culture, it is also very important to respect others, particularly Elders.
Bear - Courage: Courage requires the mental and moral strength to overcome fears that prevent us from living our true spirit as human beings. It is a great challenge.
Sabe - Honesty: It is important to follow and keep the laws of the Creator and to tell the truth to each other. The highest honour that could be bestowed upon an individual is saying: "There walks an honest man. He can be trusted."
Beaver - Wisdom: People demonstrate wisdom when they apply the talents they have for the benefit of others. Wisdom is revealed when everyone works together. A community is entirely dependent on gifts given to each member by the Creator and how these gifts are used.
Wolf - Humility: Recognizing and acknowledging that there is a higher power than man (the Creator) is to be truly humble. By expressing submission to the Creator, through the acceptance that all beings are equal, is to capture the spirit of humility.
Teachings by Month
Teachings by Month
September - Eagle (Love)
October - Buffalo (Respect)
November - Bear (Courage)
December - Sabe (Honesty)
January - Turtle(Truth)
February - Wolf (Humility)
March - Beaver (Wisdom)
April - The Earth
May - MMIWG2S Day, May 5 & Bear Witness Day, May 10
June - Indigenous History Month (National Indigenous Day, June 21)
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