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 21st ~ Mission
Day 23 ~ February 22nd  ~ Prayer
Day 24 ~ February 23rd ~ Harmony
Day 25 ~ February 24th ~ Friendliness
Day 26 ~ February 25th ~ Respect
Day 27 ~ February 26th ~ Generosity
Day 28 ~ February 27th ~ 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.