The use of chemical prescriptions may be avoided. When counseling an Indian family on health concerns, the validity of Indian medicine should be recognized. Our elders play a very important place in our lives. They are the keepers of our traditions, values, language and history. We must show respect to them at all times.
Elders are our guides to our future.
They are leaders in our community, role models for our children, and play a very important part in their development. They speak with honor and with a great deal of pride. Elders are our teachers. They teach us to be proud and help us to preserve our language. Their expertise is of vital importance to us.