"We must protect the forests for our children, grandchildren and children yet to be born. We must protect the forests for those who can't speak for themselves such as the birds, animals, fish and trees." (Nuxalk Nation)
As our Kindergarten classes are preparing for our annual Pow Wow celebration, we should acknowledge the Native American wisdom of understanding and preserving our finite resources. The Nuxalk Nation, and other Native American tribes, understood what very few modern Americans can comprehend -- that once our forests, lakes, and streams are gone, they are gone forever. It is our responsibility to be the caretakers of this precious planet, Earth, so future generations can share it's wonder and magnificent beauty. As we study the culture of our particular Native American tribe, we will learn of the reverence for Mother Earth and its' creatures held by the aboriginal people of our country.
"Listen to the voice of nature, for it holds treasures for you." (Huron Tribe)
1 comment:
Love the way that you connected a post for the environment to our coming study of Native American tribes. You are so right. I hope one of the messages that our youngsters get from this study is how the First Americans revered the land and its resources. Thanks for the reminder. dayle
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