Northwest Indian College - Beliefs

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.