Through this process language and cultural values were transmitted. Elders were the most respected voices in the Cree world. They are considered as teachers,counsellers, bearers of both good and bad news, heads of camps, language and culture experts and much more. They are in tune with the land, accompanied by knowledge and experience provided by the Creator. Through the sharing and passing on of knowledge nations continue to live on.
Elders always have more to offer than asked to give.
They are just waiting for the right song to be played. Many of our youth today are strangers to our language and culture. They are torn between cultural and that of the modern technological distractions. Educationally and spiritually our youth need a sense of balance between the two to secure a sense of self-worth. Unfortunatley those who have not found this balance experience in life and schooling, resort to substance abuse,exhibit disrespect for authority and develope suicidal behaviors.