Rituals
(Aims, Pledge, and Slogan)
& Song

Nation Rituals

The 6 Aims of the Algonquin Longhouse Guides Program:

(1) To be clean in body and pure in heart.

(2) To be "Pals Forever" with my dad/son.

(3) To love the sacred circle of my family.

(4) To be attentive while others speak.

(5) To love my neighbor as myself.

(6) To seek and preserve the beauty of the Great Spirit's work in forest, field and stream.

Pledge:

We, father and son, through friendly service to each other, to our family, to our tribe, to our community and country, seek a world pleasing to the eye of the Great Spirit.

Slogan: "Pals Forever!"

Nation Song

"Pals Forever!" (sung to the tune of "Oh My Darling Clementine"):

Pals Forever, Pals Forever,

That’s our slogan, that’s our song.

Boys are stronger, Dads feel younger

When they take the boys along.

Moms are for it, Dads adore it

And the boys all think its fine!

Pals Forever, Pals Forever,

As Indian Guides we'll have good times.

Through the days and through the years,

We will wander side by side.

Pals Forever, Pals Forever,

The Great Spirit is our guide.