However, we can honor and use certain teachings, as they are universal to Natives and non-Natives alike. Terms like the Red Road, in a good way, Sacred Hoop, or medicine are shared by many cultures that span thousands of years, with only slight variations and meanings. These terms and words act as a kind of shorthand that we use to sum up something that has a lot of meaning without using a lot of words. It’s okay for us to use these words and terms in reference to the context and teachings of this book. Let’s get into some of these meanings now so we have a reference for the rest of our
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