Quilt of the Seven Sacred Teachings
![A blue quilt made with seven squares to represent the sacred animals corresponding to the seven sacred teachings.](https://www.communitystories.ca/v2/the-women-of-nistawoyou_les-femmes-de-nistawoyou/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2017/08/Quilt-of-the-7-animals-representing-the-7-sacred-teachings.png)
Date: 2016. Source: Josephine Eric
Marilou Ross is part of the women working group initiative from the Friendship Centre. Josephine Eric challenged her to create a quilt based on the 7 sacred teachings which correspond to a certain creature. Marilou was able to create a beautiful quilt representing both the creatures and the seven sacred teachings with aesthetic qualities.
The Seven Sacred Teachings and the Corresponding Creature
1.Love: the Eagle: to know love is to find peace
2.Truth: the turtle: to know all teachings is to know truth
3.Courage: the bear: face life with integrity
4.Humility: the wolf: to know yourself as a part of creation
5.Honesty: the sabe/raven: facing a situation despite consequences
6.Respect: the Buffalo: to honour all of creation is to know respect
7.Wisdom: the beaver: to cherish knowledge is to find wisdom