Meditations with Native American Elders - April 10
"Together we can end the Holocaust against the environment." Haida Gwaii - Traditional Circle of Elders
Great Spirit, today, I pray for us to awaken to what we are doing.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Protect Sacred Sites
Take a look-see at http://www.protectsacredsites.org/. The committee is very dedicated in working hard on many sacred sites issues right now, and getting ready to start a huge new project! Theyactively seek people to add to the committee. If you are interested, please contact them directly at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Proud-To-Be-Native-American/post?postID=z0R7yFHUC5B9SBqR9slZte7HBXItxl9dl_h5VSCSIRsokRlWHkErG40VwwoCD2i8erdpZJWWzocjSlsVva_tI8Vb .
Also - this site -
ttp://www.ndnnews.com/http://www.protectsacredsites.org/"Providing news and information about Native American Issues & Causes. "Helping to make a difference for our people in Indian Country, one day at a time. What will you do today to help make a difference?" "Our sacred lands are all that remain keeping us connected to our place on Mother Earth, to our spirituality, our heritage and our lands; what’s left of them. If they take it all away, what will remain except a vague memory of a past so forgotten?"
Also - this site -
ttp://www.ndnnews.com/http://www.protectsacredsites.org/"Providing news and information about Native American Issues & Causes. "Helping to make a difference for our people in Indian Country, one day at a time. What will you do today to help make a difference?" "Our sacred lands are all that remain keeping us connected to our place on Mother Earth, to our spirituality, our heritage and our lands; what’s left of them. If they take it all away, what will remain except a vague memory of a past so forgotten?"
Native American Contributions to the Modern Healing Culture
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Native Americans have contributed many drugs now used in healing our society. The North American and South American Native People brought more than 200 drugs to the modern healing culture.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Man's early medicine was a mixture of fact, folklore and superstition...at times, a little trial and error.Yellow plants were good for jaundice.
Red ones, of course, for the blood.
If leaves looked similar to the liver,they were used to treat liver ailments.
If a plant or a brew smelled bad or tastedworse, it must be good for you!* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The American Indians did not just learn by trail and error. They would watch the animals for knowledge and guidance. If an animal got a rash from a plant, they might observe the animal rolling in another plant for comfort.We will often see this type of behavior in coyotes, wolves or domesticated dogs. If they have an upset stomach, they may chew grass for the chlorophyl.The secret has always been to use what's available.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The Native Americans knew how to set fractures.
They had vast knowledge of anesthetics and antiseptics.
Indians are also active inventors. They developed syringes and the surgical use for rubber and cotton.* * * * * * * * * *
Aspirin, pain killers, muscle relaxant, cure for scurvy, the cure for malaria, and more remedies that are used today, were in fact used by the Indian people many centuries ago and prior to Western Civilization.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
When the early European Settler's first came to the New World, they didn't trust any remedies of the people they thought were savages. They called the Indians heathens and complained that their remedies weren't clean, "you can't use that, it's not right"...and, theIndians were labeled pagans. So, they brought many of their own herbs and plants with them.
Slowly, the settlers found that the healing remedies available in this New World worked as well or better than their own. Not long after, Indian medicine, white man's medicine, and then combinations of both were being used.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The Creator, responsible for the creation of the world and all that is contained within, is honored for the knowledge given, in Native American religious ritual and prayer. Given to the Indians was a broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies.
Herbal medicine utilized plants and plant products from folk medicine traditions for pharmacological use. Many drugs in use today are originally herbal medicines.
Native Americans practiced Holistic healing therapies on the whole person, which included the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects.
Holistic healing is a 24 hour application of mind, body, and emotion . . . the Medicine Man takes those three dimensions and applies them in his practice.* * * * * * * * * *
Native Americans pioneered holistic healing.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The time came when man started using synthesized drugs and derivatives. But, the medical culture was drawn back to what has been there all along; and, what Indian people knew, and still know, and utilize today.* * * * * * * * * *
We used to use roots, barks, berries, and herbs; now, we find we're going back to what it was...the basics.* * * * * * *
Native Americans have contributed many drugs now used in healing our society. The North American and South American Native People brought more than 200 drugs to the modern healing culture.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Man's early medicine was a mixture of fact, folklore and superstition...at times, a little trial and error.Yellow plants were good for jaundice.
Red ones, of course, for the blood.
If leaves looked similar to the liver,they were used to treat liver ailments.
If a plant or a brew smelled bad or tastedworse, it must be good for you!* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The American Indians did not just learn by trail and error. They would watch the animals for knowledge and guidance. If an animal got a rash from a plant, they might observe the animal rolling in another plant for comfort.We will often see this type of behavior in coyotes, wolves or domesticated dogs. If they have an upset stomach, they may chew grass for the chlorophyl.The secret has always been to use what's available.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The Native Americans knew how to set fractures.
They had vast knowledge of anesthetics and antiseptics.
Indians are also active inventors. They developed syringes and the surgical use for rubber and cotton.* * * * * * * * * *
Aspirin, pain killers, muscle relaxant, cure for scurvy, the cure for malaria, and more remedies that are used today, were in fact used by the Indian people many centuries ago and prior to Western Civilization.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
When the early European Settler's first came to the New World, they didn't trust any remedies of the people they thought were savages. They called the Indians heathens and complained that their remedies weren't clean, "you can't use that, it's not right"...and, theIndians were labeled pagans. So, they brought many of their own herbs and plants with them.
Slowly, the settlers found that the healing remedies available in this New World worked as well or better than their own. Not long after, Indian medicine, white man's medicine, and then combinations of both were being used.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The Creator, responsible for the creation of the world and all that is contained within, is honored for the knowledge given, in Native American religious ritual and prayer. Given to the Indians was a broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies.
Herbal medicine utilized plants and plant products from folk medicine traditions for pharmacological use. Many drugs in use today are originally herbal medicines.
Native Americans practiced Holistic healing therapies on the whole person, which included the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects.
Holistic healing is a 24 hour application of mind, body, and emotion . . . the Medicine Man takes those three dimensions and applies them in his practice.* * * * * * * * * *
Native Americans pioneered holistic healing.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The time came when man started using synthesized drugs and derivatives. But, the medical culture was drawn back to what has been there all along; and, what Indian people knew, and still know, and utilize today.* * * * * * * * * *
We used to use roots, barks, berries, and herbs; now, we find we're going back to what it was...the basics.* * * * * * *
The Mounds
TheMOUNDS
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Mounds are unusual earthwork formations that were were made by pre-historic Native Americans.The people that constructed the mounds are known as MOUNDBUILDERS. Although very little is known of the mound building people's way of life, we do know that the three cultures active during the building period were the Adena Culture, the Hopewell Culture, and theMississippian Culture.
There are three basic types of mounds...the Burial mound, the Effigy mound, and the Temple mound.
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Some mounds were built over Two-thousand years before the white Europeans invaded North America. Most were abandoned after the white man had arrived.
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Some mounds are made entirely of stone.Some mounds are made of soil and stones.Other mounds are made only of fine dirt.
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The majority of Effigy mounds are found in the state of Wisconsin; although, some have been found in the states of Ohio and Georgia.
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A Temple mound is usually flat-topped and designed to hold a Temple, the Shaman's house or the Chief's residence.
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Burial mounds contain one or more graves and grave goods.
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One well known site is in Mississippi, near what was once a Choctaw village called Nanihaba.
"Nanih Waiya" is a common flat-topped Temple mound.Its oblong base covers about an acre, and the flat area40 feet above, covers one-fourth of an acre. This moundis surrounded by a 10 foot high, 1.5 mile long circular wall.
Archeological evidence suggests that the Nahih Waiya sitehad been occupied continuously for approximately 2000 yearsprior to the European invasion. The mound itself was builtbetween 1500 and 2000 years ago, likely by the Choctawtribe, and the construction is thought to have taken fromtwo to three generations to complete.
Most sites average from three to six feet highand anywhere from 100 to 600 feet long.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mounds are unusual earthwork formations that were were made by pre-historic Native Americans.The people that constructed the mounds are known as MOUNDBUILDERS. Although very little is known of the mound building people's way of life, we do know that the three cultures active during the building period were the Adena Culture, the Hopewell Culture, and theMississippian Culture.
There are three basic types of mounds...the Burial mound, the Effigy mound, and the Temple mound.
* * * * * *
Some mounds were built over Two-thousand years before the white Europeans invaded North America. Most were abandoned after the white man had arrived.
* * * * * *
Some mounds are made entirely of stone.Some mounds are made of soil and stones.Other mounds are made only of fine dirt.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The majority of Effigy mounds are found in the state of Wisconsin; although, some have been found in the states of Ohio and Georgia.
* * * * * *
A Temple mound is usually flat-topped and designed to hold a Temple, the Shaman's house or the Chief's residence.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Burial mounds contain one or more graves and grave goods.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
One well known site is in Mississippi, near what was once a Choctaw village called Nanihaba.
"Nanih Waiya" is a common flat-topped Temple mound.Its oblong base covers about an acre, and the flat area40 feet above, covers one-fourth of an acre. This moundis surrounded by a 10 foot high, 1.5 mile long circular wall.
Archeological evidence suggests that the Nahih Waiya sitehad been occupied continuously for approximately 2000 yearsprior to the European invasion. The mound itself was builtbetween 1500 and 2000 years ago, likely by the Choctawtribe, and the construction is thought to have taken fromtwo to three generations to complete.
Most sites average from three to six feet highand anywhere from 100 to 600 feet long.
Send smoke
Siyo family.
We have a request for smoke. Linda Weaving Dreams sent an email that her mother is in the hospital with stomach pains. We don't know what's going on at this point, but will update here when we have more information
Wado,
Weighs The Truth
We have a request for smoke. Linda Weaving Dreams sent an email that her mother is in the hospital with stomach pains. We don't know what's going on at this point, but will update here when we have more information
Wado,
Weighs The Truth
Futures for Children
SANTA FE, N.M. - ''Futures for Children: Photographs by Debbie Fleming Caffery and Kim Ashley'' will be exhibited in the New Mexico state Capitol's Governor's Gallery through June 10. The photographers have, since 2003, spent many months documenting through striking photograph, the youth participants in the Futures for Children program. Futures for Children is a national organization partnering with American Indian tribes to instill the values of education and leadership in young people while preserving cultural identities. Futures for Children provides mentoring and training in Hopi, Navajo and New Mexico Pueblo tribal communities to more than 15,000 American Indian students and their families. More than 200 volunteers from these communities work with Futures for Children to deliver and monitor the program in support of the organization's goals of promoting higher education, developing leadership skills in youth and providing access to educational opportunities. The children and young adults in these photographs have all participated in the Futures Friendship program and have established a long-term mentor relationship. Caffery and Ashley depict the beauty and power that is embodied in both the Southwestern landscape and in the potential of these youth. Caffery's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. She has received many awards and her photographs, which have been the subject of numerous publications, are included in a number of prestigious photography collections including the Museum of Modern Art, Smithsonian Institute and the George Eastman House. Ashley's lifelong interest in photography began more than 35 years ago, when he trained as a combat photographer. Specializing in Southwest and outdoor photography, Ashley opened his own studio in Albuquerque in 2005. The exhibition is comprised of more than 40 photographs. Caffery's restrained portraits are printed in subtle black and white, while Ashley worked with color imagery to capture his subjects within the natural landscape. The Governor's Gallery is an outreach of the Museum of Fine Arts, a division of the N.M. Department of Cultural Affairs. The gallery is located on the fourth floor of the state Capitol building. All events are free and open to the public.
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