| How
to Treat the Earth Sacred Instructions from the Creator |
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| How to Treat the Earth with Respect | Sacred Instructions From the Creator | |
| Personal Conduct and Observations | ||
| Think
Before Speaking Chief Luther Standing Bear |
When
it Comes Time to Die Chief Aupumut |
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| Language of the
Whites Black Hawk |
One Way to Worship Red Jacket |
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| The Earth and the Great Spirit | ||
| Protect
the Forests Chief Edward Moody |
When
the Earth is Sick Chief Seattle |
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| Treat the Earth Well Ancient Indian Proverb |
Voice of the Great Spirit Zitkala-Sa |
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| Grand Council
of American Indians |
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| Assimilation of Indians | What is a Warrior? | |
How
to
Treat the Earth with Respect
Wintu Woman (19th Century)
Wintu Woman (19th Century)
"When we Indians kill meat, we eat it all up. When we dig roots, we dig little holes. When we build houses, we make little holes. When we burn grass for grasshoppers, we don't ruin things. We shake down acorns and pine nuts, we don't chop down the trees, we only use dead wood."
"But the White people plow up the ground, pull down the trees, kill everything.........the White people pay no attention. How can the spirit of the Earth like the White man? ......everywhere the White man has touched it, it is sore."
Sacred
Instructions Given by the Creator to Native People at the Time of
Creation
Treat the Earth and all that dwell
thereon with respect.
Remain close to the Great
Spirit.
Show great respect for your
fellow beings
Work together for the benefit
of all mankind.
Give assistance and kindness
wherever needed.
Do what you know what to be
right.
Look after the well being of
mind and body.
Dedicate a share of your
efforts to the greater good.
Be truthful and honest at all
times.
Take full responsibility for
your actions.
