Eagle
Love
Zaagi’idiwin
To know peace and hold one another with kindness.
What guides us
The Seven Grandfather Teachings
Anishinaabe teachings that shape how we gather, learn, and care for one another.
Seven teachings
Ways of living in good relation
Love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth guide the work of the Centre.
Buffalo
Respect
Minaadendamowin
To honour all of creation and every relation.
Bear
Courage
Aakode’ewin
To face life and do what is right with a brave heart.
Sabe
Honesty
Gwayakwaadiziwin
To be true to who you are, in spirit and action.
Beaver
Wisdom
Nibwaakaawin
To use your gifts for the good of all.
Wolf
Humility
Dabaadendiziwin
To know you are a sacred part of creation, no more and no less.
Turtle
Truth
Debwewin
To live all seven teachings with integrity.
