Wâhkôhtowin | Kinship
Wâhkôhtowin | Kinship
Pride in knowing family tree and lineage.
Building trusting and loving relationships with relatives.
Always respect your siblings.
Honor all elders.
Kinship teachings lead to healthy boundaries.
Takistehitamihk wâhkôhtowin (Kinship needs to be respected).
Nâkatohke kîtisânak (Look after siblings).
Kweyask kanaweyim awâsisak (Look after children).
Takisteyimacik awâsisak ekîmîyikôsiyin (See children as a gift).
Knowledge Keeper Betty Simon of Maskwacis shares her traditional teachings to deepen our understanding of Wâhkôhtowin, reminding us that Cree knowledge is carried and learned throughout our lifetimes. Her hope was that these teachings would be embraced and passed on to future generations.
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