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3rd Annual Native American Intertribal Cultural Festival
December 2nd-3rd 2017 10am - 7pm RedHawk Ranch 4110 C.R. 579 S. WIMAUMA FL, 33598 813-997-9639...
2017 Thundering Spirit Pow Wow – March 3 – 5, 2017
The People’s Paths
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- Cherokee Legal Archives – concerning the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
- Native American News Links – links to news articles
- Indian Gaming News & Links – list of casinos, regulatory information, news
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— NAIIP General Articles
— Black Mountain / Black Mesa Articles, Land Dispute
- Political & Legal Issues – posts of historical political and legal events
- Literature, Stories, Poems – read posts of stories, legends, and poems
About
This Internet site was created in the hope that all people, no matter what their own culture, may be able to find a bit of information that might be helpful in the understanding of American Indian Culture and other Native Cultures from all over our Mother which is called Earth!
Native People’s Cultures are as diverse as nature, but with good reason! Nature is our teacher and guide for walking the path of life! The Native Cultures teach that it is the human species responsibility to take care of our Mother! Only appreciation is asked, for what she gives us, in return for her care!
Progress is a wonderful thing! If we can keep some of the beliefs from the First People’s Cultures, that are alive and well, incorporated with the technology that leads to progress, it may help all peoples to live in a more harmonious world not only with Nature but with each other as well!
It is time to Celebrate and Appreciate the Diversity in the Human Species as we do in Nature! The rose is beautiful, but how long would its beauty be appreciated if it was the only species of flower we had to enjoy! It does not matter what name the Creator goes by or if you believe in one, many or none at all! The experience of a storm, rainbow, or just the sun rising and setting tells us there is a much Greater Power that speaks to all cultures and this Power that we call Nature survives because of diversity!
Latest Posts
View From The Hogan – Notes from Big Mountain
Ya'a'tee As usual, I am behind schedule getting the next VFH out to you, so in the meantime I thought I would pass on some more words from the resistors. The first is a letter sent to the Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs in 1991. Many of the Elders in the Big...
Chippewa Spearing/Netting Season Witness for Non-Violence Reactivated In Minnesota and Wisconsin
(Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota) April 1997 Witness trainings are being held for the upcoming Chippewa spearing/ netting season around Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. Witnesses have been requested to help out by the Lac du Flambeau and Mille Lacs Bands. A January federal...
Demolition Derby
Cherokee Method for Tanning Hides
Cherokee Culture Notes Edited and Revised: August 27, 2000 Fact Sheet Author Unknown Edited by: Wendell Cochran, Tahlequah, OK Cherokee Method for Tanning Hides Mose Owl described this method. Step 1. Make a lye solution by putting one gallon of hickory ashes in a...
Cherokee Word List D
English to Cherokee ~ Words and Phrases Beginning with "D" Daily - Tsugitsvnvda Dairy - Waga Diganegiedi Damage - Uyotsvhi Damaged - Ayostanvhi Damp - Gadulida Dance - Alasgida Danced - Unalasgisv Dances - Danalasgisgv Dancing - Analasgisgv Danger - Ganiyegi Dangerous...
Cherokee Word List Y-Z
English to Cherokee ~ Words and Phrases Beginning with "Y & Z" Yacht - Tsiyu Yam - Uladvhi Yankee - Unilutsvhi Yard - Sutlilodv Yards - Iyutlilodv Yarn - Uwani asti Yawn - Uhalogesgv Year - Sudetiyvda Yearling - Waga agina Yearly - Nadetiyvhisv Years - Tsudetiyvda...
Chronology of Events in the Cherokee Nation Crisis
Birth of the Cherokee Constitutional Crisis Chronologies, timelines, news stories and press releases about the Cherokee Nation constitutional crisis began with the serving of the search warrant at the tribal complex on Feb. 25, ignoring the action or inaction that led...
Message of Thanks from the LPDC
Leonard Peltier Defense Committee Dear Friends and Supporters: In recent years the case of Leonard Peltier has received increasing worldwide attention. This is largely due to the teamwork and cohesive efforts of the LPDC and their network of strong supporters. For...
Native Americans should be “thrilled”
"To be used as mascots..." Editorial from the People's Voice The following was written in answer to the Greeley Tribunes question; Should Eaton High School change its team mascot because of concerns expressed by American Indians? To all human beings, Those who think...
Bison/Buffalo Information
North American Indian Recipes – Cherokee Favorites
The Alcatraz Proclamation to the Great White Father and his People
1969 Fellow citizens, we are asking you to join with us in our attempt to better the lives of all Indian people. We are on Alcatraz Island to make known to the world that we have a right to use our land for our own benefit. In a proclamation of November 20, 1969, we...
Internet ‘spirituality’ Web Site Scrutinized
"Elders attack 'keystone' web site solicitations." By Karen L. Testerman, Today staff Article originally published by Indian Country Today in March of 1999. NAIIP News Path ~ Friday, March 5, 1999 "Brookie Craig/Schiavi and Joe Chasing Horses" RAPID CITY, S.D. -...
“Cry Of The Earth” General Assembly, United Nations, New York
Prophecy Message Delivered and Submitted 11/22/93 at the "Cry Of The Earth" General Assembly, United Nations, New York Submitted by Martin Gashweseoma Hopi Caretaker of the Sovereign Hopi Nation For The Great Spirit, Massau'u We come here from the Sovereign Hopi...
North American Indian Recipes – Acorn Recipes & Facts!
Popular Articles
Bison/Buffalo Information
North American Indian Recipes – Cherokee Favorites
North American Indian Recipes – Acorn Recipes & Facts!
American Indian Organizations Minnesota
North American Indian Recipes
Lakota Declare War Against “Shamans” & “Plastics”
Cherokee Tear Dress Facts
Lakota Declaration of War
For All Those Who Were Indian in a Former Life
Please visit these important sites that we admire and support!
Veterans of Foreign Wars
United Service Organizations
Fisher House Foundation
FaceTheFactsUSA.org
ThanksUSA.org
DAV Charitable Service Trust
Sherman Indian Museum
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