Traditional Values Of Dakota Life

Remember the values of our people.  Put them into practice in the battle against Meth in Indian Country. 

Woc’ekiya: Praying - Finding spirituality by communicating with your higher power, this communication between you and Tunkasila without going through another person or spirit. 

Wa o’hola: Respect - For self, higher power, family, community and all life. 

Wa on’sila: Caring and Compassion - Love, caring and concern for one another in a good way, especially for the family, the old ones, the young ones, the orphans, the one in mourning, the sick ones, and the ones working for the people. 

Wowijke: Honesty and Truth - With yourself, higher power and others with sincerity. 

Wawokiye: Generosity and Caring - Helping without expecting anything in return, giving from the heart. 

Wah’wala: Humility - We have a spirit; we are not better or less than others. 

Woksape: Wisdom - Practice with knowledge comes wisdom.