Wisdom of Elders
Try to do something for your people- something difficult. Have pity on
your people and love them. If a man is poor, help him. Give him and
his family food; give them whatever they ask for. If there is discord among your people, intercede.
Take your sacred pipe and walk into their midst. Die if necessary in your attempt to bring about reconciliation. Then when order has been restored and they see you lying dead on the ground, still holding in your hand the sacred pipe, the symbol of peace and reconciliation, then assuredly they will know
that you have been a real chief.
Winnebago lesson
