RESPECT – Buffalo / Mashkode-bizhiki / Mestapiknejit

This kit includes a beautiful selection of hand snipped glass mosaic tile, ready for you to place and glue.  Creating a beautiful addition to your home décor, bringing a burst of colour and a unique design.

Suitable for complete beginners with no special tools.

Kit includes:

• 21cm MDF engraved Sabe template
• Selection of hand snipped glass mosaic tiles
• 40ml PVA glue
• 150g Black grout
• Mosaic & grouting instructions
• The 7 Grandfather Teaching Information Card with details about Sabe and the 6 other designs in the series.

Teachings

HONESTY – Sabe / Kitchi-Sabe

Honesty is represented by the mysterious and noble being known as the Sabe—or Kitchi-Sabe in Anishinaabe and Anisininew teachings. Though not as well-known outside Indigenous cultures, the Sabe is a sacred being who walks tall and true, sometimes described as a giant or spirit protector. Its presence teaches us that honesty is not just about telling the truth, but about living it—being genuine, upright, and aligned with our truest selves.

Among many Indigenous Nations, the Sabe is believed to have walked the Earth alongside the People in ancient times. It represents a time when humans lived in balance and harmony with the natural world, guided by a deep sense of who they were. Today, Sabe reminds us that to be honest is to live with integrity—to be who we say we are, to speak what is real, and to act in ways that reflect our deepest values.

Honesty requires courage, humility, and self-awareness. To be honest, we must know ourselves—our strengths, our limits, our responsibilities, and our mistakes. The Sabe encourages us to look inward, not with judgment, but with honesty and compassion. We are not meant to be perfect; we are meant to grow. And growth only happens when we are honest with ourselves.

Walking in honesty also means resisting the urge to be someone we are not. In a world that often pressures us to conform, perform, or hide, the Sabe teaches us to stand tall and be our authentic selves. For Indigenous Peoples—especially those reclaiming culture, language, and identity—this teaching is vital. We honour Sabe when we embrace who we are as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis people, despite systems that have tried to make us forget. To walk tall is to reclaim our rightful place, unapologetically and truthfully.

Honesty must also guide how we relate to others. It means being truthful not only in words, but in actions and intentions. It’s easy to speak kind words, but are our actions aligned with those words? Honesty means doing the right thing even when no one is watching, being trustworthy in our relationships, and owning up when we fall short. In our homes and communities, honesty builds trust—the foundation of all strong relationships.

Importantly, honesty is not harshness. It is possible to speak the truth with love. The Sabe reminds us to be honest, but also respectful and kind in our communication. Honesty is not a weapon—it is a light, showing us the way forward.

Through the Sabe, we are called to be our best selves—not to compare ourselves to others, but to measure ourselves against who we were yesterday. Self-reflection, self-improvement, and self-respect are at the heart of this teaching. We honour Sabe when we take responsibility for our actions and work each day to live a life we can be proud of.

To walk with the Sabe is to walk in dignity. It is to walk upright, with a strong back and an open heart, knowing that honesty will always lead us home—to ourselves, to our people, and to the Creator.