On Second Thought: the THINK INDIAN issue

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[think indian]

Returning to Local Tribal Values: Think

Dakota, Live Dakota

By Cynthia Lindquist and Albert Red Bear To Think Dakota, Live Dakota is to understand and to practice the divine laws or values of Dakota people: honesty, respect, courage, humility, generosity, fortitude, and wisdom. These laws or values unite the people with compassion. All are one and the same as everyone practices the same beliefs. Since the values come from Creator they are understood to be “natural law” which is rooted in common sense. Creator gives us these things to use, to take care of, and to pass on to our children and grandchildren.

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