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Native American Indian Code of Ethics



I first learned about the Native American Indian Code of Ethics during my Counselling training. It is possibly the oldest cultural codes still in existence today, having survived thousands of years.


Not too dissimilar to Aotearoa New Zealand's own indigenous Māori culture, the Native American culture is highly spiritual and places great emphasis on kinship and extended family relationships, and respect for nature (Mother Earth, Father Sky, Grandfather Sun, and Grandmother Moon) as well as all living and non-living objects.


Imagine how different the world would be if we all would strive to live by this code:

  1. Rise with the sun to pray. Pray alone. Pray often. The Great Spirit will listen if you only speak.

  2. Be tolerant of those who are lost on their path. Ignorance, conceit, anger, jealousy, and greed stem from a lost soul. Pray that they will find guidance.

  3. Search for yourself, by yourself. Do not allow others to make your path for you. It is your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

  4. Treat the guests in your home with much consideration. Serve them the best food, give them the best bed and treat them with respect and honour.

  5. Do not take what is not yours whether from a person, a community, the wilderness, or from a culture. It was not earned nor given. It is not yours.

  6. Respect all things that are placed upon this earth – whether it be people or plants.

  7. Honour other people’s thoughts, wishes, and words. Never interrupt another or mock or rudely mimic them. Allow each person the right to personal expression.

  8. Never speak of others in a bad way. The negative energy that you put out into the universe will multiply when it returns to you.

  9. All persons make mistakes. And all mistakes can be forgiven.

  10. Bad thoughts cause illness of the mind, body, and spirit. Practice optimism.

  11. Nature is not for us, it is a part of us. They are part of your worldly family.

  12. Children are the seeds of our future. Plant love in their hearts and water them with wisdom and life’s lessons. When they are grown, give them space to grow.

  13. Avoid hurting the hearts of others. The poison of your pain will return to you.

  14. Be truthful at all times. Honesty is the test of one’s will within this universe.

  15. Keep yourself balanced. Your Mental self, Spiritual self, Emotional self, and Physical self, all need to be strong, pure, and healthy. Work out the body to strengthen the mind. Grow rich in spirit to cure emotional ails.

  16. Make conscious decisions as to who you will be and how you will react. Be responsible for your own actions.

  17. Respect the privacy and personal space of others. Do not touch the personal property of others, especially sacred and religious objects. This is forbidden.

  18. Be true to yourself first. You cannot nurture and help others if you cannot nurture and help yourself first.

  19. Respect others' religious beliefs. Do not force your belief on others.

  20. Share your good fortune with others. Participate in charity.


 

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