The document outlines the Seven Sacred Teachings of Native American spirituality: Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, and Truth. Each teaching is associated with an animal symbol and brief description. The teachings promote acting with love, respecting all life, having courage to do what is right, being honest and true to one's word, using wisdom and gifts to build peace, humility through thankfulness, and always seeking truth. The document provides references and credits for the interpretation and design.

1. Seven Sacred Teachings

2. LOVE
Eagle- Love
Always act in love. Love the Creator.
Love the Earth. Love yourself, your family
And your fellow human being.

3. Respect
Buffalo-Respect
Respect all life on Mother
Earth, respect Elders and
people of all races. The essence
of respect is to give.

4. Courage
Bear – Courage
Listen to your heart, it takes courage to
do what is right.

5. Honesty
Sabe (Bigfoot) - Honesty
Never lie or gossip, be honest with
yourself and others. Speak from your
heart. Be true to your word.

6. Wisdom
Beaver - Wisdom
Everyone has a special gift, show
wisdom by using your gift to build a
peaceful world.

7. Humilty
Wolf – Humility
Think of others before yourself;
humble yourself to the Great Spirit by
being thankful

8. Truth
Turtle - Truth
Always seek truth, living the truth is
living the Seven Teachings.

9. Reference & Credits:
• Teachings interpreted by Dave Courchene. (Turtle Lodge 2009)
• Graphic Design by Andrea Gutsche (Turtle Lodge 2009)
• Backgrounds Images are owned by various artist presented on Deviant Art.com
• Mi’kmaq Translations provided by Serena Sock
• Compiled together by Melissa Dedam