The contents of this website include a number of Native American philosophies which I have collected over the years (1967-2001) from Elders and Medicine Givers. Some people find the sharing of these philosophies almost sacrilegious in this medium. I do not agree, I believe the words are sacrosanct. As the Hiyupo Yo or Path of Life states...

"Respect the wisdom of the people of council. Once you give an idea to a council or a meeting it no longer belongs to you. It belongs to the people. Respect demands that you listen intently to the ideas of others in council and that you do not insist your idea prevail. Indeed, you should freely support the ideas of others if they are true and good, even if those ideas are quite different from the ones you have contributed. The clash of ideas brings forth the spark of truth."

I believe these philosophies belong to Humanity...

Regards,

Kalumnu