Beliefs
The College maintains four core Lummi Beliefs:
- Selalexw
- Our strength comes from the old people. From them we receive our teachings and knowledge and the advice we need for our daily lives.
- Schtengexwen
- We are responsible to protect our territory. This means we take care of our land and the water and everything that is on it and in it.
- Xwlemichosen
- Our culture is our language. We should strengthen and maintain our language.
- Lengesot
- We take care of ourselves, watch out for ourselves, and love and take care of each other.
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