Honesty – speak openly and truthfully always.
Truth – Focus on facts; be prepared to accept information you may not want to hear
Respect – Everyone has value, and should be treated with respect. Being on time, listening and speaking humbly, and respecting personal boundaries are all way in which respect is demonstrated.
Bravery – Take risks; move toward your vision despite fears of unknowns. Have the courage to engage in sensitive or difficult conversations.
Love – Love describes the good life – minobimaadiziwin. It is given and received through life, earth, people, choices and opinions.
Humility – No one person or community is more important than the other; we are all equal. Everyone has a voice, and all contributions have value. We all have gifts as well as limitations.
Wisdom – We constantly learn by listening, hearing and applying what we learn – especially from our elders – in a never ending process.