To my First Nations brothers and sisters

[TG123]

I am not Aboriginal, but we were made by the same God so we are brothers and sisters in humanity. My fellow Aboriginal Christians here are also my brothers and sisters in Christ.

I found a YouTube music video that I'd like to share. This is about some of the accomplishments of Aboriginal Canadians, and something I think every person in my country should check out, especially those who still subscribe to the arrogant and false notion that First Nations peoples are somehow worse than other Canadians... or should I say the newcomers. Whether those of us who are non-Aboriginal came as immigrants or whether our ancestors helped drive you from your lands, we are in your country. Often we forget this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ul4KmHlzMc

 

[WoodrowX2]

My wife is Enay (NA-Native American) These are her people.
The Northern Cheyenne, Sister tribe to the Oglala/Lakota this was the the 2011 wacipi in the Black Hills
with the Cheyenne flag song as the opening song

[youtube]eAYoRncVO74[/youtube]

 

[TG123]

Thanks for sharing this, WoodrowX2. I was hoping you would see the thread and reply to it.

Hope you and your wife are doing well, God bless!

 

[Zoness]

I know very little about First Nations / Native Americans and I'd like to change that. Thanks for sharing!

 

[WoodrowX2]

I know very little about First Nations / Native Americans and I'd like to change that. Thanks for sharing!

Sadly for those who choose reservation life it is a very harsh life.

Winter is fast approaching and it will mean certain death for some on Cheyenne River, Standing Rock and Pine Ridge.

But it is a life style full of pride and challenges, it is still a people holding out for a return of the land that was once theirs.

Although the dream often fades we do constantly wish to see the Treaty of Laramie eventually honored and for the "Republic of Lakotah" be recognized.

From A Man I am Proud to call my friend. Much of this was filmed on Pine Ridge and Rosebud. Wanbli lives on Rosebud another friend in the Video "Alan" lives on Crow creek. Feels funny looking at the video and seeing people I know.

Take it away Wanbli:

[youtube]sTxY-A-dMFg[/youtube]

 

[WoodrowX2]

Some of the Heroes of the Hunkpapa, Lakota, Oglala, Nakotah, Makotah and Dakotah often grouped together under the name of Sioux

Tȟatȟáŋka Íyotȟake (Sitting Bull) probably the Most Famous Hunkpapa Lakota Chief

[youtube]rwQFmTwbQpE[/youtube]

 

[WoodrowX2]

One of my Favorite People, The late Russell Means. I am still a member of the Forum he Started and miss him greatly.

[youtube]QVYShOZkZGs[/youtube]

 

[WoodrowX2]

Native American Prayers.

Cherokee Morning Song

[youtube]YhcgX1VHsgk[/youtube]




Lakota Spirit Healing Song

[youtube]NwUxXQlKvHs[/youtube]


Lakota Sundance Ceremony

[youtube]EK4fCv5ekzI[/youtube]

 

[WoodrowX2]

the Sad part of Life on the Rez.

The Children of the Plains, life on Pine Ridge

[youtube]7yl4bD4l_GQ[/youtube]

 

[WoodrowX2]

the hard reality of Rez life. One of the most beautiful places on earth, but the harsh reality of life in the poorest place in the Western Hemisphere. A poverty level below that of Haiti and one of the shortest life expectancies on Earth.

How did this happen to such Beautiful People?

[youtube]Q7i0MT0NoxU[/youtube]

 

[Zoness]

I've bookmarked these videos for viewing later tonight.

It's quite awful how many of these tribes are on the verge of extinction if not extinct and when they do exist, its in absolute squalor. What would you say are the primary factors causing such suffering?

Side note: This site's functionality in modern browsers seems to be breaking. I can't multiquote anymore on top of my problem quoting single posts.

 

[WoodrowX2]

I've bookmarked these videos for viewing later tonight.

It's quite awful how many of these tribes are on the verge of extinction if not extinct and when they do exist, its in absolute squalor. What would you say are the primary factors causing such suffering?

Side note: This site's functionality in modern browsers seems to be breaking. I can't multiquote anymore on top of my problem quoting single posts.

As the Enay keep getting pushed back onto reservations, the Reservations are often non-productive land. But sadly it seems almost always Gold, uranium or oil are found on them and the result is more broken treaties.

It seems when they want independence it is fought either overtly or covertly.

The Black Hills are Sacred Land to Many Sioux Tribes such as Lakota, Cheyenne, Crow, Dakota and look what we did to one of their sacred sites

It is like they take a step towards self reliance and get slapped in the face. Native Americans were not even granted citizenship until 1924 and did not get the right to vote in all states until 1957.

The unwritten rule is that to prosper they must accept the white man's ways and religion. those that refuse to do so, face the despair of life on the rez. all because they want their freedom.

The injustices at the hands of the wasicu (White government) occurred during the lifetime of those trying to live the Red Road.

I have met some of the survivors of the 2nd Massacre at wounded knee and Leonard Peltier still remains in prison although he was never convicted and was not legally arrested.

 

[TG123]

As the Enay keep getting pushed back onto reservations, the Reservations are often non-productive land. But sadly it seems almost always Gold, uranium or oil are found on them and the result is more broken treaties.

It seems when they want independence it is fought either overtly or covertly.

The Black Hills are Sacred Land to Many Sioux Tribes such as Lakota, Cheyenne, Crow, Dakota and look what we did to one of their sacred sites

It is like they take a step towards self reliance and get slapped in the face. Native Americans were not even granted citizenship until 1924 and did not get the right to vote in all states until 1957.

The unwritten rule is that to prosper they must accept the white man's ways and religion. those that refuse to do so, face the despair of life on the rez. all because they want their freedom.

The injustices at the hands of the wasicu (White government) occurred during the lifetime of those trying to live the Red Road.

I have met some of the survivors of the 2nd Massacre at wounded knee and Leonard Peltier still remains in prison although he was never convicted and was not legally arrested.

Thanks so much for posting all of this, WoodrowX2. I had no idea that the famous mountain with the American presidents carved on it was from a mountain sacred to the First Nations. That is so sickening, although unfortunately not that surprising.

Have you heard of the Oka crisis in Quebec? It was sparked after our government decided to build a golf course on Native burial grounds.

I'm watching Russell Means' speech, it is quite powerful. Which forum did he start that you are on?

Take care,
TG123

 

[TG123]

I just finished watching the speech, thanks so much for sharing. This was definitely a courageous man, of great integrity. That is so cool that you knew him.

The documentary below is about Aboriginal street gangs in Winnipeg, the city where I am from. We have a lot of poverty here, and First Nations peoples face a lot of social problems and in parts of the city like the North End at schools I work at where most of the kids are Aboriginal, sometimes you have 50% of kids in a classroom on the breakfast program, since there is often no food at home. I volunteer at a church based drop-in, where kids come after school and on Saturdays to have a meal and hang out and play. We've worked with some boys who were very close to joining a gang and we were very worried about them but thankfully they got involved in a hockey program and put their energies into that instead. Praise God for this small victory!

The poverty and abuse to a large part drive Native kids in my province into gangs like the Manitoba Warriors, Native Syndicate, Indian Posse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlUcsKSbpNI

 

[Zoness]

As the Enay keep getting pushed back onto reservations, the Reservations are often non-productive land. But sadly it seems almost always Gold, uranium or oil are found on them and the result is more broken treaties.

It seems when they want independence it is fought either overtly or covertly.

The Black Hills are Sacred Land to Many Sioux Tribes such as Lakota, Cheyenne, Crow, Dakota and look what we did to one of their sacred sites



It is like they take a step towards self reliance and get slapped in the face. Native Americans were not even granted citizenship until 1924 and did not get the right to vote in all states until 1957.

The unwritten rule is that to prosper they must accept the white man's ways and religion. those that refuse to do so, face the despair of life on the rez. all because they want their freedom.

The injustices at the hands of the wasicu (White government) occurred during the lifetime of those trying to live the Red Road.

I have met some of the survivors of the 2nd Massacre at wounded knee and Leonard Peltier still remains in prison although he was never convicted and was not legally arrested.

I was always looked at weird when I commented that I didn't much like the Washington Monument, I thought it was weird bordering on worship and a slap in the face to the natives but everyone thought I was just being unpatriotic or something.

Is there any way to turn things around nowadays? I mean, in my state (Illinois) there is just about zero natives left and no reservations that I am aware of, a quick Google search confirms that's the case. Do you think there is a desire to go hold on to the old ways and religions or do you think the tribes will move in another direction? I'm very curious about all of it.

Thanks

 

[WoodrowX2]

Thanks so much for posting all of this, WoodrowX2. I had no idea that the famous mountain with the American presidents carved on it was from a mountain sacred to the First Nations. That is so sickening, although unfortunately not that surprising.

Have you heard of the Oka crisis in Quebec? It was sparked after our government decided to build a golf course on Native burial grounds.

I'm watching Russell Means' speech, it is quite powerful. Which forum did he start that you are on?

Take care,
TG123

Check your Direct Messages. The Name of Russell's Site is Mitakuye Oyasin

I sent you links to the Site and the discussion Forum

 

[WoodrowX2]

I was always looked at weird when I commented that I didn't much like the Washington Monument, I thought it was weird bordering on worship and a slap in the face to the natives but everyone thought I was just being unpatriotic or something.

Is there any way to turn things around nowadays? I mean, in my state (Illinois) there is just about zero natives left and no reservations that I am aware of, a quick Google search confirms that's the case. Do you think there is a desire to go hold on to the old ways and religions or do you think the tribes will move in another direction? I'm very curious about all of it.

Thanks

I see some good coming from AIM and even the push for recognition of the RoL. While there are some radicals the majority are seeking a quiet, peaceful resolution. Most I know do not seek what can not be attained, but simply want the government to honor the Treaty of Laramie.

Recognition of the Enay as people is the first step. Most will assimilate, but do not want forced assimilation.

Shucks even the most radical that want the RoL to secede from the USA are willing to let the Wasicu remain on the RoL if they are willing to assimilate to the Enay culture.

The Enay view of America

 

[Zoness]

The U.S. government is definitely not to be trusted. I'm afraid that the government's rationale now will be "oh well there is so few of them that nobody [but them] will notice if we keep the status quo". They have us in their vice grip and are beholden to none but themselves and a few choice corporations.

Presumably there are other Native American nations that feel the same way the Lakotah feel. I wonder if they are as well organized?

The situation is so unfortunate. As is probably obvious, I am of European ancestry so by virtue of existing I am part of the problem and its not like I can return to countries I have no legal connection to. On a pure ancestry basis I would only be applicable for Scotland, Norway and/or Sweden. So it is what it is. The least people could do is contribute to improving the situation in some meaningful fashion but I wouldn't know how to even go about that, myself.

 

[Gxg (G²)]

As the Enay keep getting pushed back onto reservations, the Reservations are often non-productive land. But sadly it seems almost always Gold, uranium or oil are found on them and the result is more broken treaties.

It seems when they want independence it is fought either overtly or covertly.

The Black Hills are Sacred Land to Many Sioux Tribes such as Lakota, Cheyenne, Crow, Dakota and look what we did to one of their sacred sites

It is like they take a step towards self reliance and get slapped in the face. Native Americans were not even granted citizenship until 1924 and did not get the right to vote in all states until 1957.

The unwritten rule is that to prosper they must accept the white man's ways and religion. those that refuse to do so, face the despair of life on the rez. all because they want their freedom.

The injustices at the hands of the wasicu (White government) occurred during the lifetime of those trying to live the Red Road.

I have met some of the survivors of the 2nd Massacre at wounded knee and Leonard Peltier still remains in prison although he was never convicted and was not legally arrested.

You'd be surprised how many famous American monuments were built on sites the Native Americans consider sacred - but thanks for the info on this one. Sad to see it in action...

 

[Gxg (G²)]

Some of the Heroes of the Hunkpapa, Lakota, Oglala, Nakotah, Makotah and Dakotah often grouped together under the name of Sioux

Tȟatȟáŋka Íyotȟake (Sitting Bull) probably the Most Famous Hunkpapa Lakota Chief

[youtube]rwQFmTwbQpE[/youtube]

Many are not aware of how extensive the history was for Native Americans who were heroes in the Civil War and who did much to make the U.S. what it is today.

For an excellent documentary on the issue:

Indian Warriors - The Untold Story of the Civil War (History Channel) - YouTube

And the history of the Seminoles is truly fascinating when seeing how extensive their resistance was..

Seminole - The Unconquered (How the west was lost) - YouTube