Grandfather Teachings: Respect

Every month we are acknowledging students who exhibit virtues known in Indiginous cultures as the "Grandfather Teachings." We are proud to announce the recipients of the teacher-nominated awards for the September virtue of Respect:

Ryker Kehler (5A), Ally Wapoose (5B), Logan Striaiff (5/6Fr), Taylor Berger (6A), Raya McGillivray (6B), Kenton Foster-Alook (7A), Lovie Whitehead (7B), Josie Kilmer (7C), Hadley Kyuik (7Fr), Ifraz Mohammed (8A), Glan Noh (8B), Celia Gottlob (8C), Cali Heinrichs (8Fr).

Respect is represented by the buffalo. The buffalo gives every part of his being to sustain the human way of living, not because he is of less value, but because he respects the balance and needs of others. To honor all creation is to have respect. Live honorably in teachings and in your actions towards all things. Do not waste and be mindful of the balance of all living things. Share and give away what you do not need. Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Do not be hurtful to yourself or others.