First Philosophy
TO THE WOMEN
The cycle of life for the woman is the baby, girl, woman, and
grandmother. These are the four directions of life. She has been
given by natural laws, the ability to reproduce life. The most sacred
of all things is life. Therefore, all men should treat her with
dignity and respect. Never was it our way to harm her mentally or
physically. Indian men were never abusers. We always treated our
women with respect and understanding. So from now on:
I will treat women in a sacred manner. The Creator gave women the
responsibility for bringing new life into the world. Life is sacred,
so I will look upon the women in a sacred manner.
In our traditional ways, the woman is the foundation of the
family. I will work with her to create a home atmosphere of respect,
security and harmony.
I will refrain from any form of emotional or physical abuse. If I
have these feelings, I will talk to the Creator for guidance.
I will treat all women as if they were my own female relatives.
This is my vow.
Second Philosophy
TO THE CHILDREN
As an eagle prepares its young to leave the nest will all the skills and
knowledge it needs to participate in life, in the same manner so will I
guide my children. I will use the culture to prepare them for life.
The most important thing I can give to my children is my time. I
will spend time with them in order to learn from them and to listen to them.
I will teach my children to pray, as well as the importance of respect.
We are the caretakers of the children for the Creator. They are
His children, not ours.
I am proud of our own Native language. I will learn it if I can
and help my children to learn it.
In today's world it is easy for the children to go astray, so I
will work to provide positive alternatives for them. I will teach them
the culture. I will encourage education. I will encourage sports.
I will encourage them to talk to the Elders for guidance; but mostly, I
will seek to be a role model myself.
I make this commitment to my children so they will have courage and
find guidance through traditional ways.
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