CODE FOR LONG LIFE AND WISDOM

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"Thank Kitche Manitou for all his gifts.

Honour the aged; in honouring them, you honour life and wisdom.

Honour life in all its forms; your own will be sustained.

Honour women; in honouring women, you honour the gift of life and love.

Honour promises; by keeping your word, you will be true.

Honour kindness; by sharing the gifts you will be kind.

Be peaceful; through peace, all will find the Great Peace.

Be courageous; through courage, all will grow in strength.

Be moderate in all things; watch, listen and consider; your deeds will be prudent."

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Source: OJIBWAY HERITAGE - The ceremonies, rituals, songs, dances, prayers and legends of the Ojibway; author: Basil Johnston; Copyright ©1976 by McClelland and Stewart; ISBN 0-7710-4442-9

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* The painting in this posting: "Heavenly Twins Give Gift of Life", 51"x61", © c. 1970s Norval Morrisseau /Private Collection/