This video features Peterson Zah and Angela Russell. they talk about what qualities are needed in a good leadership. Not just as the Chief, but the whole system.Peterson notes that leaders from decades past led with commitment, dedication, and honesty. Never in it to make money, but a real desire to better the community and leave a lasting legacy for the people.
This is the kind of leader my father was. Always giving one hundred and ten percent and never expecting anything in return.At that time most families grew up with both parents around the supper table. We would rush to eat and hope to catch a glimpse of Dad on the T.V.Sometimes that would be the only glimpse of him we would have for weeks at a time. It always filled us with a sense of pride to know he was out there creating our Government. Little did we know at the time, but he was empowering us with knowledge as well.
Today's leaders don't always lead with these same qualities. They are too busy creating a name for themselves and they forget where they came from.They need to be held accountable for their actions.
the business at hand needs to be to create a stable economic base and grow from there. There is too much poverty in our community which leads to despair which leads to alcohol and drug abuse.
Youth need to have a voice and feel like they're important. If we empower the youth with their cultural identity, their pride in themselves and their abilities can shine through brighter than anything they can ever get from alcohol or drugs. This will prepare them to become leaders of tomorrow with a strong connection to their past.
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