Trivia
In a discussion of the words "Nohtsi Naowo" (pronounced, roughly, note-see na-whoa; meaning “God’s rule” or “God’s authority”), "Nohtsi Wek’e" (note-see wek-ay; meaning “God’s way”) and "Nohtsi K’aowo" (note-see ka-whoa), Shawn Maclellan comments: "George explains it this way, “When someone is arguing with you on a matter that you know is true, and won’t listen to what you have to say, the only thing you can say is Nohtsi K’aowo, God is the boss!”"
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