Grandfather Teaching: Humility

Elders believe that true understanding of humility only comes after 40 years of age, suggesting that younger individuals have a long journey ahead to truly grasp its meaning. It is a challenging process that requires confronting oneself with honesty.

Being humble involves looking after elders, speaking to them respectfully, and admitting when one has done something wrong, no matter how difficult it may be. Humbleness is presented as a crucial virtue, especially in today's world.

The speaker connects the concept of humility to the ongoing issue of residential school children's unmarked graves. The question is raised whether these children received proper burial rights, a fundamental practice in every culture. It calls for all Canadians to face this difficult and ugly truth.

There is a strong call for humility from the Canadian government and the church regarding their past actions towards First Nations people. The church, with its Ten Commandments, is urged to become humble towards First Nations communities, especially since the truth about their actions, which was once disbelieved, is now undeniable.