Kaehkēnawapahtāēq is our oldest form of knowledge passing from one generation to the next. It means “We learn by observing.” Our  original learning styles, historically and traditionally, come from two sources: ācemwan (verbally/stories) and Kaehkēnawapahtāēq (observing/learning by watching others). Generation after generation a lifetime of knowledge was passed to the children this way. As children grew, they naturally began participating in  these daily living skills that they observed. Not only were daily living skills of wild rice harvesting,  maple sugar processing, bark harvesting for basketry and proper language being acquired; it was equally  important to learn emotional control, self-regulation, and the ability to work through issues and problems  independently, as well as achieving shared community goals while working collectively with others.