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TEACHINGS OF THE TIPI

TEACHINGS OF THE TIPI. DEVELOPED BY AUDREY GUIBOCHE. TIPI TEACHINGS. The circle of Earth at the base of the TIPI represents the whole of our mother, EARTH. TIPI TEACHINGS. The poles represent the nations of peoples upon this living Earth, Cree, Ojibway, Dakota, Dene, etc.

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TEACHINGS OF THE TIPI

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  1. TEACHINGS OF THE TIPI DEVELOPED BY AUDREY GUIBOCHE

  2. TIPI TEACHINGS The circle of Earth at the base of the TIPI represents the whole of our mother, EARTH

  3. TIPI TEACHINGS The poles represent the nations of peoples upon this living Earth, Cree, Ojibway, Dakota, Dene, etc. As the points in the circle are infinite, all the Nations of Earth fit in this circle.

  4. TIPI TEACHINGS We have a separate place where each pole stands upon this Earth that shows we have different languages, foods, medicines, governments, etc. but we have a common bond through the Creator. We were made separate (different) but equal upon this Earth. We each have Original Instructions to follow to uphold life on Earth but all paths lead to the Creator. When one Nation of people tries to make all others like itself (to speak their language, follow their path to the Creator) it would be like moving all the poles to one side of the tipi. Could the tipi then stand?

  5. TIPI TEACHINGS OBEDIENCE means accepting guidance and wisdom from outside of ourselves, listening to traditional stories,our parents/ guardians so that we know what is right and wrong.

  6. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS RESPECT means giving honor to our Elders and fellow students, to the strangers that come to visit our community. We must honor the basic rights of all others.

  7. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS HUMILITY means we are not above or below others in the circle of life.

  8. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS HAPPINESS-after the tripod is up, the fourth pole completes your doorway. This fourth pole teaches us happiness.

  9. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS LOVE-if we are to live in harmony, we must accept one another as we are and accept others.

  10. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS FAITH-we must learn to believe and trust others, to believe in a power greater than ourselves.

  11. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS KINSHIP-our family is important to us. This includes our parents, brothers, sisters and extended family: grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

  12. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS CLEANLINESS-means spiritual cleanliness, not personal hygiene. Clean thoughts from a clean mind and this comes from our spirituality.

  13. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS THANKFULNESS: we learn to give thanks; to always be thankful for the Creator's bounty.

  14. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS SHARING-we learn to be part of a family and community by helping with the provisions of food and other basic needs.

  15. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS STRENGTH; not physical strength but spiritual strength. Learn to be patient in times of trouble, not to complain but to endure and show understanding.

  16. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS GOOD CHILD REARING-children are gifts from the Creator. We are responsible for wellbeing, spirituality, emotionally, physically and mentally.

  17. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS HOPE-we must look forward to moving towards good things.

  18. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS ULTIMATE PROTECTION-this is the ultimate responsibility to achieve the balance and well being of the body, mind, emotions and spirit.

  19. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS CONTROL FLAPS-the control flaps on a tipi teach that we are all connected by relationship and that we depend on each other.

  20. TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS TIPI TEACHINGS 14 PINS TO KEEP INTACT AS A FAMILY HIDE: WARMTH, PROTECTION FASTING

  21. HBO thanks the MAKING EDUCATION WORK PROJECT (MEW) for the purchase of the Tipi HELEN BETTY OSBORNE ININIW EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTRE TIPI

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