Reflect on the idea of Genesis. Where do you come from, and what are the teachings of your ancestors that bring meaning to your life today?

Did your elders have special names for you and your siblings and cousins? How did these special names make you feel? Think about how knowing that you were of monumental importance to someone affected how you felt about yourself, and about your family members who loved you. Are there new names of love that you could give to your family members, children, partners, or friends that would make them feel special every day? How might your life change if you heard how special you were today, right now?

What do you think is the difference between living a life in trauma, and living a life informed by trauma? How can we gracefully understand our traumatic pasts and integrate these challenges into a loving present?

Chief Joseph teaches us not only to love ourselves, but to love ourselves fiercely, boldly, and continuously. What might that look like for you right now? How can we teach our children how to love themselves?

Throughout Namwayut, Chief Joseph returns to the theme of magic, and that we can all connect to the magic of our universe through culture, ceremony, language, and love. Why do you think this teaching is so important to him, and to all of us?

What might change in your life if you take to heart the teaching that our well-being depends on connecting with others, sharing others’ stories, understanding others’ gifts?

Chief Joseph has learned that reconciliation has to have an element of spiritual cooperation and commitment so that it’s binding, and so that it invokes the best in all of us. Which part of the Chief's Covenant resonated with you the most, and how do you think you could apply this teaching in your own life?