They were admired by Native people for both their physical strength and their strength of character. In many tribes, Indian culture and Wolf culture parallel each other. It is my experience, that human beings like to look into the eyes of an animal and see a certain 'dumbness' reflected there. When you look into the eyes of a wolf, you're looking at an equal. It is my personal belief that it was this startling realization, in part, that helped fuel the fires of hatred that ignited the wolf holocaust almost a century ago.
Wolves have a language, rules, rituals and rites of passage.
They have concepts, social gatherings and strong family ties. The first step toward healing, is to begin with the truth. Only then, can we come to a place of understanding. In truth, wolves are extremely shy, affectionate and loving creatures. They are also the most persecuted species in our history.