SEVEN SACRED TSALAGI VALUES
THE 7 GRANFATHERS
CHIEF WILLIAM HOFF – NUDA YONV
WALELU TOWNSHIP TSALAGIYI NVDAGI TRIBE
Tsu yu go di ha
Honesty:
Having truthfulness and integrity and being incorruptible in the face of adversity.
Achieve Tsuyugodiha – Honesty within yourself and recognize who and what you are. When you are Honest with yourself you can be Honest with all others.
Nu tlv quo dv na
Humility:
Characterized by modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit.
Have Nutlvquodvna – Humility before the Great Spirit (Yowa) and recognize that no matter how much you think you know, you actually know very little of the entire Universe.
Du yu go dv
Truth:
Fidelity to an original standard. Reality, actuality, sincerity, and integrity.
Learn Truth, Live Truth, Speak Truth, and Walk with Truth – Duyugodv, each new day.
A ga do hv sdi
Wisdom:
Understanding of what is true, right, or lasting. Good judgement, common sense.
To have Agadohvsdi – Wisdom is to know the difference between Good and Evil, Positive and Negative and to accept the results of your choices and actions.
Gv ge yu i
Love:
An intense affection for or attachment to another person based on personal or familial ties.
Unconditional Gvgeyui – Love is to know that when people are weak, they need your Love the most, that your love is given freely and you cannot put conditions on it or your Love is not True.
Go hi yu hi
Respect:
To feel or show deferential regard or esteem for. Showing consideration or appreciation.
Gohiyuhi – Respect others and their beliefs and respect yourself above all else. If you cannot show respect, you cannot expect it in return.
Tsu li tsv ya sdi
Bravery:
Showing great courage in the face of adversity. Doing what is right against all odds.
To have Tsulitsvyasdi – Bravery is to live with Duyugodv (Truth) in your life.
I wish you To hi ge se sdi – Peace on Earth
