SEVEN SACRED TEACHINGS /
SEVEN GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS
Tanya Talaga is an Anishnaabe Kwe author, journalist, and storyteller, her mother’s family is from the traditional territory of the Fort William First Nation. Talaga is also the bestselling author of two award winning books; Seven Fallen Feathers and All Our Relations: Finding The Path Forward.
Talaga shares with us the teachings of the Seven Grandfathers and reflects on how the Teachings can help get through the day during these strange and unprecedented times.
Sacred Teachings
7 Grandfather Teachings - Tanya Talaga
7 Grandfather Teachings - Tanya Talaga
Love Teaching - Jeanette Corbiere Lavell
Because We Must Teaching - Susan Aglukark
Leadership in Times of Crisis Teaching – Dorothy Wynne
Dabaadendiziwin, Humility
Humility is to know yourself as a sacred part of Creation. You are equal to others, but you are not better.
Aakode'ewin, Courage/Bravery
To face a foe with integrity. To do what is right even when the consequences are unpleasant.
Minaadendamowin, Respect
Have respect for all that is. All of Creation should be treated with respect. You must give respect if you wish to be respected.
Zaagi'idiwin, Love
To know love is to know peace. Love must be unconditional. When people are weak they need love the most.
Gwayakwaadiziwin, Honesty
Always be honest in word and action. Be honest first with yourself, and you will more easily be able to be honest with others.
Debwewin, Truth
Speak the truth.
Do not deceive yourself or others.
Nibwaakaawin, Wisdom
To cherish knowledge is to know wisdom. Wisdom is given by the Creator to be used for the good of the people.