Cherokee Traditions

A very wise, and old tradition passed on through many generations concerns the rules of going fishing in all the lands, of all the nations be not to take all you can get, let little ones go out and grow, and do not use a fishing net attached behind your boat to tow. Since Nature knows how to provide for all her people and her critters, you must go hunting far and wide, and of the wild beasts' springtime litters you may take one, perhaps a pig, raise him at home to feed the tribe. Always think small and don't act big and only rarely do imbibe, as white man's water, mixed with fire can rob you of your heart and soul, convert you into a big liar and take away from you your role. If there is one way that we measure all man and beast by (ancient rules) , that word is HONOUR, and a treasure and those who have it are no fools.