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You must know who you are. Never forget your culture, your ancestors, your tribe, or where you come from. Learn what was taught by your ancestors. Understand and know the land to know yourself. Your heritage is your birthright, passed down to you by your oldest ancestors. The spirit of life was given to us all by the Dreamtime. This encompasses the past and the future and everything that is, has been or ever will be. You must understand this in order to fully comprehend what it means to our collective future. You must never forget the significance of where you come from and who you are." "We live through the Dreaming. If we don't have enough food, or if we need something, we can go to the Dreaming for help. We can call out to that Dreaming or to our ancestors, even to that mountain over there. Anytime, anyplace. The Dreaming connects you to all you have been or ever will be. Inform your life, learn about the Dreaming to learn about yourself and preserve our world." Aboriginal Elders Note: This portfolio is a work-in-progress. |