Indigenous Traditions

Creativity

The capacity to bring into existence something new — to imagine what does not yet exist and give it form.

The drive to understand, explore, and question — the restless impulse that propels learning and discovery.

The steadfast commitment to promises, relationships, and principles over time and through difficulty.

The condition of self-determination — the capacity to act, think, and live according to one's own will and conscience.

The readiness to give freely of one's resources, time, or spirit without expectation of return.

The quality of being worthy of respect — living in accordance with a code that values character above convenience.

The practice of welcoming strangers and guests with warmth, protection, and generosity.

The steadfast allegiance to persons, groups, or principles, maintained through adversity and change.

The capacity to endure hardship, adapt to adversity, and recover without losing one's essential character.

The recognition of the inherent dignity and worth of every person, expressed through how we treat them.

The deep respect and awe before what is sacred, mysterious, or greater than the self.