Third Philosophy
TO THE FAMILY
The creator gave to us the family, which is the place where all
teachings are handed down from the grandparent, to the parent, and to
the child. The children's behavior is a mirror of the parents
behavior. Knowing this, I realize the importance for each Indian man
to build a strong and balanced family. By doing this, I will break the
cycle of hurt and ensure the positive and mental health of the children,
even the children yet to be born. So from now on:
I will dedicate my priorities to rebuilding my family
I must never give up and leave my family only to the mother.
I am accountable to restore the strength of my family. To do
this, I will nurture our family's spiritual, cultural, and social
health. I will demonstrate trust, respect, honor and discipline; but
mostly I will be consistent in whatever I do with them.
I will see that the grandparents and community Elders play a
significant role in the education of my children.
I realize that the male and female together are fundamental to our
family life. I will listen to my mates council for our family's
benefit, as well as for the benefit of my Indian Nation.
Fourth Philosophy
TO THE COMMUNITY
The Indian community provides many things for the family. The most
important is the sense of belonging; that is, to belong to "the people",
and to have a place to go. Our Indian communities need to be restored
to health so the future generation will be guaranteed a place to go for
culture, language and Indian socializing. In the community, the honor
of one is the honor of all and the pain of one is the pain of all. I
will work to strengthen recovery in all parts of my community. As an
Indian man:
I will give back to my community by donating my time and talents
when I am able.
I will cultivate friendships with other Indian men for mutual
support and strength.
I will consider the effects of our decisions on behalf of the next
seven generations; in this way, our children and grandchildren will
inherit healthy communities.
I will care about those in my community so that the mind changers,
alcohol and drugs, will vanish, and our communities will forever be free
of violence.
If each of us can do all these things, then others will follow;
ours will be a proud community.
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