The Abenaki Circle of Courage Program draws from the writings of acclaimed Native American author Larry Brendtro, who with colleagues, first introduced this holistic model. While we (Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi, St Francis/Sokoki Band) believe in the tenets of belonging, generosity, independence and mastery, these core values have been adapted to accommodate our own beliefs about children.
As we view children from an "at-promise"
Through a model that utilizes our traditional dance and other customs, students learn the differences between tobacco as a sacred herb used for ceremonies versus the social convention of cigarette smoking. Ultimately, there is a profound sense that when a community creates a context in which youth can thrive, they will....
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