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Wisdom Card

Our Wisdom cards share words of encouragement, teachings and knowledge that will help you through the challenges you face now and throughout your life.

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A quote by Santee Smith, Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan, Six Nations of the Grand River: Move through life embodying the 3 ideas: Ka'nikonhri:yo - Good Mind, Sken:nen - Peace and Balance, Ka'satstenhsera - Power unity
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A quote by Paulie Hill, Cayuga Nation, Wolf Clan, Six Nations: If you are feeling overwhelmed, then just pick up one of your books and start reading, each page read is an accomplishment and one less to read!
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A quote by Joseph M. Marshall III from the book Keep Going, The Art of Perseverance: The weakest step toward the top of the hill, toward sunrise, toward hope, is stronger than the fiercest storm. Keep going.
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A quote by Leah Hogan, Oneida, Bear Clan: I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
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A quote by Leah Hogan, Oneida, Bear Clan: Your ancestors are always walking with you, offer tobacco and call upon them to guide you. You are the seventh generation they fought and prayed for.
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A quote by Rick Hill, Tuscarora: Education is a gift of time. Time to explore more fully your place in the world. Time to build connections to the ancestors. Time to get ready to face an uncertain future. It is a life-long journey that starts right now.
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A quote by B.B. King, Blues Guitarist and Songwriter: The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.
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A quote by Animiqwoam (Rick) McLean, Anichanaabe, Odawa, Wolf Clan: Once you know your purpose, there will be no stopping you.
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A quote by Rainer Maria Rilke, Poet: If we surrendered to the earth's intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees.
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A quote by Ginny Weasley from Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling: You sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.
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A quote by Tom Porter, Mohawk, Bear Clan, Community and Spiritual Leader: That is not our way, to set yourself apart and talk about who you are and what you've done. You let your life speak for you.
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A quote by Ponca Chief White Eagle: When you are in doubt, be still, and wait; when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage.