Pauline Tangiora,
Maori Elder of the Rongomaiwahine Tribe.
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Themes for Week 4

"The nonviolent approach does not immediately change the heart of the oppressor.  It first does something to the hearts and souls of those committed to it.  It gives them new self-respect; it calls up resources of strength and courage they did not know they had." ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Day 22 ~ February 20 ~ Mission
Day 23 ~ February 21  ~ Prayer
Day 24 ~ February 22 ~ Harmony
Day 25 ~ February 23 ~ Friendliness
Day 26 ~ February 24 ~ Respect
Day 27 ~ February 25 ~ Generosity
Day 28 ~ February 26 ~ Listening
Read about The Elders Organization, a group of peacebuilders who work towards building a world where human dignity, and our relationship with nature, is respected.

Respect towards nature and all living creatures is especially highlighted through the Seven Grandfather Teachings:
  • Humility - Dbaadendiziwin - Find balance within yourself and all living things.
  • Bravery – Aakwa'ode'ewin - Face your fears to allow yourself to live your life.
  • Honesty – Gwekwaadziwin - Do not seek to deceive yourself or others.
  • Wisdom – Nbwaakaawin - Allow yourself to learn and live by your wisdom.
  • Truth – Debwewin - Be true to yourself and all other things.
  • Respect – Mnaadendimowin - Do not be hurtful to yourself or others.
  • Love – Zaagidwin - To know love is to know peace.