We believe . . .

 

• That children are a gift from the Creator.

• That our children have a right to live proudly as Aboriginal people in the lands of their ancestors.

• That children have a right to learn their respective Aboriginal language(s) and histories, and adults have a responsibility to pass on the instructions that the Creator gave in the beginning of time as are reflected in our languages, cultural beliefs and cultural practices.

• That each child is part of what makes a community whole.

• That it is essential for children to develop meaningful relationships with Elders, the carriers of knowledge and history.

• That children, under the guidance of Elders, will learn to love learning throughout their life.

• That adults are community role models who are to teach children how to live a good life.

• That children deserve opportunities to gain knowledge and experience of how to live a good life.

• That acquire knowledge by watching, listening and doing, and adults are responsible for encouraging and guiding them in all those activities.

• That children, through being loved, valued and encouraged, will gain the courage, the strength and the wisdom to use the power of a good mind and spirit in all that they do.

• That children have a right to enjoy the opportunities that education offers.

• That children have a right to live in healthy, self-determining communities that are free of violence.