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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
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Message to Civilization
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. -...
Begaye On Bulldozing of Sundance Site
Statement by the President of the Navajo Nation, Kelsey A. Begaye, on the bulldozing of HPL Sundance Ceremony site by the Hopi Tribe. Window Rock, Navajo Nation (Arizona) - The Hopi governmentís decision to bulldoze the Sundance ceremony site at Big Mountain is...
ICWA Legislative Summary – 1996
Written by David Simmons National Indian Child Welfare Association, Staff Member The Congress began with renewed attacks on the ICWA from House of Representatives members Deborah Pryce (OH-R) and Todd Tiahrt (KS-R). Both introduced stand alone bills, H.R. 3156 and...
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...
The View From The Hogan #XB
Ya'a'tee I've had difficulty getting the time to send out the latest VFH, so I add this addendum. The following is a statement made by Roberta Blackgoat just a few days ago. She would appreciate it if her words were distributed. Uncle Jake RELIGION This land is a...
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...
Cherokee Clothing and Adornment
Cherokee Culture Notes Edited and Revised: August 27, 2000 Fact Sheet Author Unknown Edited by: Wendell Cochran, Tahlequah, OK Cherokee Clothing and Adornment The earliest description of southeastern Indian costumes might apply to the Cherokee was written by Adair (p....
President Kelsey Begaye Pledges To Trample the Rights of Hopi People
According to a September 6, 2001 statement issued by Navajo President Kelsey Begaye, he pledged to the Navajo trespassers on the HPL at an August 25 meeting that he will do everything in his power to support their lawless behavior, trample the rights of Hopi people,...
Federal Court Issues Injuction on Most Minnesota Spring Spearing
Chippewa Spearing/Netting Season (Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota) The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday issued an April 9 federal injunction until June on most Chippewa spear fishing and netting in the 1837 treaty-ceded territory of east-central Minnesota. The...
Navajo Resisters Jeopardize Own Water Supplies
A May 10, 2001 letter circulated on the Internet from Caroline Tohannie, a Navajo residing on the HPL in the Tonalea area, to Marsha Monestersky requested her help in restoring the Tohannie's only water source, a local windmill. Tohannie alleged that the Hopi Rangers...
North American Indian Recipes – Cherokee Favorites
Hopi Stuff “Tree of Life” Into Chipper
"Hopi Tribal staff stuffed the Tree of Life into a woodchipper and haul the other remains away in trailers" Camp Ana Mae, the well-known site of Sun Dances , home to Louise Benally and her children at the foot of Big Mountain, Arizona has been bulldozed by Hopi Tribal...
View From The Hogan XVIII – Notes and comments on Big Mountain
Ya'a'tee I have occasionally received criticisms that these writings of mine are too lengthy. Without wishing to go into a critique of "sound-bite" culture, or a discussion of the difference between being informed and being well informed, I thought I'd offer both a...
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