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our moral compass
The Confederation mirrors the Moral Compass Code of Moral and Ethical conduct of KM first and foremost, so please be sure you have read such BEFORE requesting consideration for the KM Spiritual Collective Confederation as confederate representatives must be added to the KM roll AND be in Good Standing with them in order to be an active confederate member representative.
Also, Confederate members Must have the following in place BEFORE seeking membership into the KM Spiritual Collective Confederation:
1. Proof of an official church Ordainment credential.
2. Proof of federal recognition as and for the prospect confederate church.
3. A letter of referral/recommendation from a Confederated church by it's listed representative for consideration to the confederation.
4. 10 or more active church members in Good Standing.
5. A Moral Compass code structure in alignment with KM's Moral Compass Code of moral and ethical conduct.
KM Spiritual Collective Confederation additionally and specifically agree to honor the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings of White Buffalo Calf Woman, also known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings, with integrity. These are shared, valued and practiced by many indigenous peoples. We open our minds and our hearts to Grandfather Universe, Father Sun, Grandmother Moon, Mother Earth and to all of the flyers, swimmers, walkers, crawlers, burrowers and standing ones. Accept the Teachings of Grandfather Rock, the elements, the colours and my Seven Sacred Dimensions. Be open to All Your Relations, so that through them you can walk your journey through life along The Good Red Road.
The Seven Grandfather teachings are as follows:
Honesty comes when you learn to be fearless with yourself. When you speak and act straight from the heart, the Creator will give you love and strength to say and do what is right for you in every moment. Innocence, curiosity and openness will keep you honest. ~ Goyathlay, Geronimo
Look to Wolf – Ma’iingan – for humility. Observe how Ma’iingan does not live for himself but for the pack. Watch him bow his head in the presence of others. He does this out of deference, not fright. Ma’iingan understands what a small part of the whole he plays. His ultimate punishment is to be cast away from his community. Learn this kind of humility. Learn to not be arrogant. Do not think too highly of yourself. Do not want for yourself. Become Ma’iingan. Become humble. ~Tecumthe, Tecumseh
Look to Buffalo – Bashkode-bizhiki – for one who models Respect. And honour him. That Bashkode-bizhiki offers himself to sustain you does not make his life any less than yours. It makes it more. Do not waste. Use all things wisely. Never take more than you need and always give away that which you do not use. And treat others as you would have them treat you, respectfully. Learn respect and learn balance. If you want to live in peace with All Our Relations, you will be able to do so when you treat all creatures alike with respect. Give them all the same kind consideration. Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All Our Relations were made by the same Great Spirit. We are all sisters and brothers, after all. ~ Hinmaton Yalatkit, Chief Joseph
Note: The term “conduct unbecoming a minister” shall be taken to mean any conduct of a moral, financial, or ethical nature that would cause reproach upon the ministry and is further defined in the KM Moral Compass Code of moral ethical conduct, Constitution and By-laws. PLEASE REVIEW BEFORE APPLYING!
Look to Bear – Makwa – to model Courage. To do what is right is not easy. It takes courage. It takes courage to heal that which is not well within you before being reborn. Become healer. Become Makwa. In your life, you will need courage to transform fears that might prevent you from living a good life. Makwa shows you how to face fear and danger. Every struggle, whether won or lost, strengthens us for the next to come. It is not good for people to have an easy life. They become weak and inefficient when they cease to struggle. Some need a series of defeats before developing the strength and courage to win a victory. Victorio
Look to Beaver – Amik – for Wisdom. Amik has formidable teeth. Do you know what will become of Amik if he does not use his gift? His teeth will grow until they are no longer of any use to him. They will hinder him. Amik uses his gift wisely to thrive and so must you. You are not the same as your neighbour. You were created special. You are one of a kind. So is your neighbour. So are the tree and the flower. You need only look to see that it is so. Do not ask questions. Watch and listen. Notice what is going on around you. Observe your life and the lives of others. By watching and listening you can learn everything you need to know. Knowledge can be learned. Wisdom must be lived. Live and learn. ~ Tatanka Yotanka, Sitting Bull
Mother Earth was created on the back of Turtle – Miskwaadesii. Look to Miskwaadesii to understand truth. Truth lies in spirit. Pray, every day. And when you can, pray under a tree, at sunrise if possible. Ask for yourself only when there is no other recourse. And give thanks, always. Give thanks with Tobacco. When you are thankful, good will come to you and to those you love.
~ Deganawideh, The Peacemaker
Love is deep violet and is modeled by Eagle – Migizi. Migizi flies high above the earth and sees all that is true. Migizi is honest. You must understand and live the other six Teachings before you can love. Love is worth working for. Love is worth waiting for. Love is the key to life. There is no short cut to achieving the state of love and you cannot know love unless you are courageous. You cannot know love unless you are honest. Love is based on the wisdom to understand one’s self and the humility to accept weaknesses as well as being proud of one’s strengths. Love has as its very core the other Teachings. This is why it is always taught last. Self-confidence and love strengthen everything inside you. This you can also do, my sister and brother. This is the time to continue your Good Red Road Journey, while still in the body. Tashunke Witko, ~ Crazy Horse
We all walk this Good Earth Road as creatures of the One Creator. The rising and falling of the Sun each day, the seasons, the gifts of food, shelter, love and friendship are there for each of us in the One Circle. If you cannot find the way to be grateful in your heart, the fault lies within you. Tecumthe, Tecumseh
“Warriors live with death at their side, and from the knowledge that death is with them, they draw the courage to face anything. The worst that can happen to us is that we have to die, and since that is already our unalterable fate, we are free; those who have lost everything no longer have anything to fear.”
“Warriors live with death at their side, and from the knowledge that death is with them, they draw the courage to face anything. The worst that can happen to us is that we have to die, and since that is already our unalterable fate, we are free; those who have lost everything no longer have anything to fear.”
A true warrior dares to do the impossible. She dares death and she respects death, both.
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