Interview · North Dakota · Alex Decoteau · NDNAEU 2 · NDNAEU 7
Themes: Land & stewardship, Language & revitalization, Education & learning, Spirituality & ceremony, Values & generosity, Culture & continuity, Arts & expression, Economy & livelihoods, Intergenerational learning
Learn About questions
What are the Ojibwa translations for each of these virtues?
What are the basic “teachings” of other beliefs such as Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? Are there commonalities among them? Differences?
Learn From questions
What is my spiritual or religious affiliation? Did our Creator provide us with guidelines on how to behave? What are they?
In what ways does my spirituality or religion help me to live a better life?
What does humility mean to me? Why is it an important virtue to possess?
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The 7 Teachings with Alex Decoteau NDNAEU 2, 7
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