About Us
OUR VISION |
The spirit of Indigenous children and families in our community is nurtured to love, laugh, play, and achieve their dreams. Their unique cultural traditions are recognized and valued within a safe, respectful society. |
OUR MISSION |
The Spirit of the Children Society walks in love, honor and respect to learn, share our identity, and heal together
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OUR VALUES |
At the Spirit of the Children Society, we are dedicated to make positive changes with a vision of family health, community well-being, and cultural prosperity. Our values are based on The Seven Sacred Teachings. |
7 SACRED TEACHINGS
At the Spirit of the Children Society, we are dedicated to make positive changes with a vision of family health, community well-being, and cultural prosperity. Our values are based on the Seven Sacred Teachings.
TRUTH
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We trust in the Creator and to know these sacred teachings to be true; we strive to be sincere in our words, actions, and character; we try to walk our talk in all things; being true to self, to our brothers and sisters, and to the Ancestors, who witness our efforts. |
HONESTY
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We are determined to speak the truth; to be honest with self and with others; to be faithful to fact and reality, in our words and our actions; we will recognize who we are and where we come from; striving always to engender truthfulness and trust with each other and everyone we encounter. |
COURAGE
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We strive for the courage to do the right things even in the most difficult times; to teach our children to stand fast with the courage of their convictions; to act with sincerity and passion; to never give in, to never give up, to face life with hearts and spirits that are filled with courage of our ancestors, determined not to be silenced by fear. |
RESPECT
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We understand that we are related to all of Creation; we honour the value of all people and all things with thoughtful consideration and sincere appreciation; we honour our ancestors, our children, our Elders; Mother Earth and Father Sky; we strive to show respectful regard for all things and to teach our children to do the same. |
WISDOM
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We cherish the wisdom of our Elders who guide us, their understanding, patience, and good sense gained through years of struggles and accomplishments; of suffering and joy; to walk always with grace, understanding the difference between positive and negative; inspiring in us a yearning for the richness of Elders’ wisdom. |
HUMILITY
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We acknowledge the inherent value of all humankind and recognize we are not greater nor lesser than another; we accept the sacredness of all life and of our place in the Circle; we take pride in our accomplishments but realize these victories belong to our community; we attempt always to walk with compassion, gentleness and patience. |
LOVETo know love is to know peace |
We collectively yearn for a sense of peace, harmony and belonging, like a baby in its mother’s arms; we recognize this need in all of us, male and female, young and old; to love and be loved, unconditionally; we ask the Creator for assistance with our attempts to create a welcoming environment for all people who come to us for assistance; we acknowledge the beauty of their hearts, their dreams, their lives, and are inspired by the radiance of it. |