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Our Ancestral Teachings
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yiq̓ aɬɛt
(Accountability)
- Take what you can use and learn from every experience and criticism.
- Expect more of yourself than you do of others.
- Take responsibility for, and fix, your mistakes to make yourself a better person.
qwɛqwaystowɬ
Communication
- Always be careful of your words because they can be like weapons and can never be erased.
- Consultation must be meaningful, significant, and inclusive.
- Respect the teachings of others, even when you do not agree.
- Listen and learn first and speak last.
ƛasəm qwayigən
Discipline
- Be an asset to your family and your people in the best way you know how through hard work.
- Every day brings a new lesson and an opportunity to make things better.
- Be self-sufficient; do not rely on others to take care of you.
- Make your mind and body strong so that you can overcome obstacles.
θaθxwɩn
Fairness
- Don’t choose favourites among your children or your people. Ensure that they are treated equally.
- Be transparent in your deeds; people need to witness how things work.
- Holding on to grudges and anger only comes back to hurt you later.
gənaxwuθ
Honesty
- Be true to yourself and others.
- Don’t participate in gossip because you do not know if it is true.
- Intellect should never overshadow wisdom and common sense.
pit qwayɛgəns
Humility
- Never praise yourself; if you are truly great, others will do that for you.
- Judge yourself first and learn from your mistakes.
- Have compassion for the plight of others; you have not lived their experience.
- Do not make fun of other people or similar bad things might happen to someone you love.
tiyhɛgən mɛtəm
Integrity
- Be a living example of the change you want to see in others.
- Trust is earned; make sure you are worthy of it.
- You have only one reputation; it should honour your Ancestors.
tiystəm
Respect
- Your everyday life should reflect your traditional teachings.
- Teach your children to behave appropriately toward other people and in public so they will carry your values.
- Honour our ancestors and our connection to the territory in all of our work.
- Keep our children at the forefront of our planning and decision-making in order to ensure a sustainable future.
ʔaʔaθəm
Sharing
- Interdependence and cooperation are what give us the strength to achieve great things together. When we share, we are not wasteful.
χaχgiyanən
Spirituality
- Remember where you come from and that all things in Tla’amin territory have a soul and a purpose for being here.
- Strive for balance with your surroundings.