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“As an eagle prepares its young to leave the nest with all the skills and knowledge it needs to participate in life, in the same manner so will I guide my children/grandchildren.I will use the culture to prepare them for life.The most important thing I can give to my children is my time. I will spend time with them in order to learn from them and to listen to them.We are the caretakers of the children for the Creator. They are His/Her children, not ours. I am proud of our own Native language. I will learn it if I can and help my children to learn it.In today's world it is easy for the children to go astray, so I will work to provide positive alternatives for them. I will teach them the culture… I will encourage them to talk to the Elders for guidance; but mostly, I will seek to be a role model myself.I make this commitment to my children/grandchildren so they will have courage and find guidance through our traditional ways.” -Native Red Cloud🪶Maȟpíya Lúta~Hińhan Wakangli @BirdTribesRising