April 21st. 2012

The first thing most of the elders taught was simple. Address the needs
first, the need for shelter, the need for food, the need for health,the
need for clothing, the need for education, the need to contribute and
the need for companionship. Every thing else is a want, not neccesary
for the growth or well being of the person.

Not just the medicine person or chiefs had this responsibility but every
man, woman or child of either acting when they saw a need or bringing to
the attention of the people.

Big Tree 4/21/2012