Seven Sacred Teachings

NIBWAAKAAWIN Wisdom: To learn from life experiences and teachers in our lives including elders and children

ZAAGIDWIN Love: To be at peace with yourself and able to express love to your family, friends and community through your actions and words

MANAADJITOWAAWIN Respect: To accept everyone as they are without judgement. Respect for The Creator’s work and including yourself.
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AAKODEWIN Courage or Bravery: To do the things that are difficult but need to be done or said, even in the most difficult of times.

GWEKOWAADIZIWIN Honesty: To say and act in an honest way, with no hidden agenda. To be honest in every action and provide good feelings in your heart

DIBAADENDIZOWIN Humility: To be modest by not showing off or bragging of one’s own importance. To know that you are equal to everyone else, no better or no less.

DEBWEWIN Truth: To know and believe in the Seven Grandfather teachings and to live by them.

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