10/13/2026
“Show respect to all people, but grovel to none.” — Tecumseh
Today, we pause to reflect, to listen, and to give thanks. We honor the land we stand on and the Indigenous peoples whose history, wisdom, strength, and traditions have taught us so much. Their stories, their voices, and their contributions deserve more than recognition on a single day. They deserve our respect, our gratitude, and our commitment to never stop learning.
We don’t just want to give you your flowers. We want to say thank you. Thank you for the knowledge you’ve shared, the lessons you’ve passed down, and the resilience you continue to show. Respect means more than words. It means acknowledging the past, honoring the present, and doing better for the future.
Miigwech. Ahéhee’. Quana. Wela’lin. Huy ch q’u. Gunalchéesh.
“It does not require many words to speak the truth.” — Chief Joseph
