Manataka - Preserving The Past Today For Tomorrow
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Manataka American Indian Council Volume XII Issue 8 AUGUST 2008
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Manataka - Preserving The Past Today For Tomorrow
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UPCOMING EVENTS
World Drum now at Manataka
While continuing its worldwide journey of peace, the famous spiritual artifact, the World Drum was sent from the Metis First Nation in Canada to Hot Springs (Manataka), Arkansas on July 2. When it entered this country, the United States Customs authorities confiscated the drum.
Even though the Drum is a sacred religious artifact, federal officials were not going to allow the World Drum to continue its journey because it was adorned with European eagle feathers, prayer ties, poems, ceremonial herbs and other religious objects. Government authorities demanded the drum and its contents be forfeited.
Once World Drum Project officials in Norway learned of the situation, hundreds of people worldwide were called into action. Calls went out to members of the Canadian Parliament, the United Nations and the media. Thousands of prayers from people in many countries were offered up. After nearly two weeks of prayer and negotiations with U.S. Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Customs and other federal authorities, the World Drum was rescued and the bundle was returned intact to Canada on July 17.
World Drum Project coordinator and founder,
Morten Wolf Storeide, MD of Åbogen, Norway made the decision to allow the Drum to continue its sacred journey to Manataka. But, before the Drum was sent back across the medicine line to the United States, project coordinators accepted an invitation for the World Drum to receive special recognition during a resounding presentation of its inspiration and beauty and in the halls of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa.
It was a sad story turned into joy when the people prayed and Creator of All Things let their voices be heard.
The World Drum arrived at Manataka on July 24, and within minutes after its arrival ceremonies were conducted at the sacred mountain. On 08-08-08, the Drum will journey to the top of Queen Wilhelmina Mountain near Mena, AR for the Earth Keepers Ceremony. Other public and private events are scheduled throughout the time of its visit. The World Drum will continue its journey to England on August 14.
A Message from Norway:
July 22, 2008
"It is with great joy and gratitude we now can celebrate the release of The World Drum from its captivity by the United State government... The unconditional release is, as far as we know of, historical. Never before have such a object been released unconditionally from the US Department if Fish & Wildlife and the US Department of Homeland Security.
This “victory” and celebration have become possible thanks to: Charlie Fife of Metis Nation – Canada and Amanda Morningstar Moore of Manataka American Indian Council – US, in cooperation with Maureen Angela Blanchard of the US Embassy in Canada together with Annie Prigge of Canada`s Department if Foreign and International Affairs, and others.
Also we would like to thank for all support from both participants around the
world, as well as other people who have contacted us regarding this matter and
who have been ready to take further action if needed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lipan Apache Museum and Cultural Center Needs Equipment
The new Lipan Apache Museum and Cultural Center will have a grand opening ceremony on September 5 at the Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christie, TX -- and they need your help.
Equipment needed:
Two computers with XP software One high speed laser printer
One color printer Copier
Three each four drawer filing cabinets Auto Doc Feed Scanner
6.0 Adobe reader/write software Microsoft Office software
One DVD player One 32” or larger television
One CD Player w/ 6 speakers One Amplifer
We ask that your company or organization send cash contributions and / or needed equipment from the list below directly to the Lipan Apache at:
Financial Contributions Equipment Contributions
Lipan Apache Tribe of
Texas Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas
PO Box 261110
14241
North West Blvd
Suite #
109
Corpus Christi, Texas 78426
Corpus Christi, Texas
78410
361-774-4881
Elders of the Manataka American Indian Council voted unanimously to support the efforts of the Lipan Apache of Texas with an office equipment donation. AHO Medicine Wheel Ministries also stepped forward. Join us in this joyful opportunity. Financial and material contributions to the Lipan Apache are tax deductible.
http://www.lipanapachetribe.com/Meetings/july112008.html
Author Seeks Cradle Board Makers
Richard Janulewicz, author of “Brave Hearts And Their Cradles” seeks to interview cradle board makers for a new book. Contact: nativecrafts@earthlink.net Richard Janulewicz, 16335 NW 134th Court, Platte City, MO 64079 816- 858-5740
Powwow Time - Free Educational Coloring Book
Download Powwow Time - When American Indian People Celebrate coloring book for free. Grades K-4. 21 page coloring book www.RedbirdsVision.org
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THE ONLY
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When you see a new trail, or a footprint that you do not know, follow it to the point of knowing." -Grandmother of Charles Eastman, Santee Sioux
We never gain new knowledge or new experience unless we are willing to take risks. It's good to be curious. Also, it pays to be cautious. Walk in balance. The path of the Warrior is filled with opportunities to seek new knowledge. As we travel down the Red Road, we will run into trails of opportunity. Down each of these trails are experiences from which we will learn. Experience plus action is the beginning of knowledge.
Great Spirit,
help me to make good
choices in choosing only
the trails you would have
me take.
JULY WEBSITE UPDATES
Manataka: The Rationalist Alternative
Hot Springs National Park Service's Tainted Views
We
have spoken before* of the efforts of the current administration of Hot Springs
National Park to erase Indian history and deny the sacred nature of Manataka,
the Place of Peace. This effort is now being called a ‘rationalist’
alternative to the stories told by the Grandfathers.
*National Park Service Hate Campaign
*National Park Disputes the Sacred
*Manataka - Place of Peace or Persecution
So what is rationalism? In its broadest sense, rationalism is any view appealing to reason as a source of knowledge or justification. In more technical terms it is a method or a theory "in which the criterion of the truth is not sensory but intellectual and deductive."
In other words, whatever ‘facts’ are available are examined and through deductive reasoning a ‘truth’ or conclusion is formulated based on that reason. The Parks Service’s most recent argument assembles a variety ‘facts’ then adds them up to a “rationalist alternative” that the facts do not support.
For example, the Park Service proceeds to detail the dates and times of occupation of various First Nations people inhabiting or visiting the hot springs are in historical times. Then somehow they come to the “rationale” conclusion that no Indians used the springs in pre-history because there is no archeological evidence to support such use. If you’re going ‘huh?’, don’t feel bad, so are we.
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ELDER MOMFEATHER SPEAKS Manataka
welcomes our newest (fourth oldest) correspondent. We have
known this fine lady for many years and always felt the world
was blessed to put her where we could witness her beautiful
works. Today, the people sing wherever she goes.
~Editors
I am a children
My spirit is free
allowing me to feel what is real.
It brings reality
to my world letting me to see
things more
clearly, creating a more beautiful
place of
existence with intense awareness.
My spirit never
grows old, experiencing daily
like a child with
new found freedom. The first
taste of honey,
touching the velvety nose of the
horse; climbing
to the top of the highest tree;
hearing the ocean
roar; smelling the delicate
rose pedals;
that’s free spirit. I am the wind that
leaves no shadow
as I sail across the treetops
gathering the
warmth of the sunshine and a friend
of the moon from
dusk till dawn. Creator has
blessed me with a
free spirit and I still dance in the
rain; splash in
the puddles; walk on water; kiss the
stones; talk to
the plants and animals.
Remember me? I am
the spirit of freedom.
I am still a
children………
Read About
Momfeather Erickson
A
champion of Native American ways in Kentucky
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By Waynonaha Two Worlds
Manataka Correspondent
Our gardens need more time to grow and bare fruit. I am thinking of making more
canned things this year if I can manage too. Freeze less can more my intuition
is telling me.
Today
I reach out and touch the sweet Earth I feel her under my feed soft and giving.
She is my Mother my provider of all things I need here to live in peace.
My fingers comb her hair the rich sweet smell of the grasses and plants stay on
my hands. I taste her fruit and the plants she provides for our healing, and
give thanks again to the Creator for my life. Love flows in the veins of her
body with the clear water that nourishes our souls and spirits. There is nothing
on or in this Earth that was not created in Love.
The other day as I watered my lawn and flowers I had a neighbor ask if it was
going to rain as predicted. I said, "no it is not going to rain here on this
land." I told her to look at the spider webs on the ground, that were not there
yesterday. If you see the tent spiders build webs on the grass then there will
be no rain. The spiders would not stay up all night weaving the webs if they
did not know it was going to be clear of rain.
I noticed the golden rod is in bloom....the elders here say that when you
see the first rod in bloom, it's six more weeks till the first frost.... I sure
hope not it has hardly been summer here yet.
No offense intended for any individuals or tribes.
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Moon Dance
by Magdala Rameriz, Maya Priestess
Moon dance have come to an end yet many things are begging…
Beautiful has been the ways of the feminine, for indeed, women is the virtual reality, where all is experience at the same time…for the world of the non time resides in the heart of all beings.
During Moon dance, all the beautiful sisters came into the realization of their own sacredness while the grandmother drum was awakening all around in the circle of fire.
A new creation have been born, a new world came into being for indeed, we have been working for such a long time into creating a better world, and it has been accomplish. The world is a better place now, for you are in her, you, in a personal way, yes, you with all your love in your heart, with all your light as you are, with all the rainbows that you have recognize in your heart, with all your sacredness in motion and stillness.
From the realm of sacredness the beautiful sacred women have created a beautiful new world, and mannnnny things got unfold in front of our eyes, in de deep of the heart. The new (old) world, has been awakening in the many, so beautiful.
Authentic creation is everywhere…! Love is everywhere!
In lakesh
I am you
Tlatzocomate
Magdala
NO Dirty Gold!
Summer
is the time for weddings and graduations! Before you buy that engagement or
wedding ring, or gift of jewelry for your graduate, consider this:
Over 80% of the gold
used in this country is for jewelry. The process of mining causes ecological
disaster. Watch this YouTube video produced by Environmental Working Group &
read on for more information and alternatives to Dirty Gold:
http://www.youtube.com/v/AzGORUDTHgE&hl=en
"Gold mining is one of the dirtiest industries in the world -- it
contaminates drinking water, destroys traditional livelihoods, and displaces
indigenous communities."
No Dirty Gold Campaign:
http://www.nodirtygold.org/retailers.cfm
"Each year in the United States, mines generate an amount of waste
equivalent in weight to nearly nine times the trash produced by all its
cities and towns combined.
A single gold ring leaves in its wake at least 20 tons of mine waste."
Related Article:
Dirty Gold's
By Carol Perez Petersen
Manataka Correspondent
888 Immortal Ones 888
Sovereignty is deep of the river
Flows from the Mother's Teta, the Milky Way
Forgiveness is the Kon Tiki
Forgiveness will shape shift you through the abyss
The Black Hole, the Kalamuhha
What comes your way
Hail the soul of your heart to thy breast
Receive with the left hand and honor the child within
Bow thy head to the earth in fawning honor.
Forgive and relax bow to the Galactic Center within you.
The Hallowed Earth Summer Rainbow Medicine Blanket
I inhale from the core of the earth and exhale to Venus
I inhale from Venus and exhale back to the core of the Earth
Fourth
gateway Mother Earth
Within the Hallowed Earth is a precious Ruby Crystal
During the
Summer let us be of Poise and non-resistance.
Allow the Core of the Earth to be in contact with the Core of Self
in Gratitude with the Morning Star Venus
Come celestial navigator. Be a beacon of light stabilizing
gratitude arising from the core with the Ruby Ray.
What dwell upon you BECOME.
Carol Perez Petersen
rainbowmedicineblanket@yahoo.com
On Cold Winter Nights Snuggle Up with These Great Indian Movies
Solidarity with Katenies!
-- "Canada" has no jurisdiction over
Mohawk land
On July 14, 2008, Mohawk grandmother and activist Katenies has again
been ordered to appear before a judge in the Superior Court of
Cornwall, Ontario. Again, Katenies will refuse to recognize the
authority of the courts and demand that Canadian officials prove
they have jurisdiction over her as an Indigenous woman.
On June 14, 2008, Katenies -- accompanied by Kahentinetha of the
Kahnawake Mohawk Territory - was targeted for arrest by Canadian
Border Services Agency (CBSA) guards on an outstanding warrant for
allegedly "running the border" in 2003, and offenses resulting from
her refusal to appear in court and validate the colonial justice
system.
Katenies has maintained since 2003 that border officials and the
Canadian colonial courts have no jurisdiction over Kanion'ke:haka
people or land. In January 2007, Katenies served court officials
with a "Motion to Dismiss", demanding that they establish
jurisdiction, if any, over Mohawks and their ability to travel
freely between "Canada" and the "United States".
[The Motion to Dismiss is linked here: http://nooneisillegal-montreal.blogspot.com/2007/03/katenies-serves-court-with-jurisdiction.html ]
and summarrized as follows.
During the CBSA attack, Katenies and Kahentinetha - who are both writers and contributors to Mohawk Nation News (MNN) - were treated brutally by border guards. Both were handcuffed and tackled to the ground. Katenies was jailed for three days. Kahentinetha suffered a heart attack and is under the care of her family. [www.mohawknationnews.com ]
[Reports about the CBSA attack, and background information, are
linked at:
http://nooneisillegal-montreal.blogspot.com/2008/06/katenies-cbsa-background.html
]
TEACHING ABOUT AMERICAN INDIANS
Teaching Resources for Educators
Here are resources if you've ever wanted classroom-teaching activities on
American Indians beyond the Thanksgiving holiday or the history of American
Indian Education or best teaching practices addressing American Indian learners.
Resources include books, magazines, articles, bibliographies, maps, etc.
Although often times there is overlap, these resources are organized in four
categories:
Teaching About American Indians
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy for American Indian Learners
Researching American Indian Education
Other Resources
Sand and Stone
A
story tells that two friends were walking through the desert.
During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one
friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got
slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the
sand: "Today my best friend slapped me in the face."
They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one, who had been slapped, got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After the friend recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone: "Today my best friend saved my life."
The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?"
The other friend replied: "When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it."
LEARN TO WRITE YOUR HURTS IN THE SAND, AND TO CARVE THE GIFTS FROM ONES HEART IN STONE
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Biotech
drugs can be very beneficial, but when they are
produced in genetically engineered food crops
grown outdoors, the risk of contaminating the
food supply is too great. The Union of Concerned
Scientists has unveiled a new online slideshow
featuring safer alternatives. The innovative
companies and researchers we profile are
developing needed drugs while keeping them off
the public's dinner plates, using engineered
carrot cells, duckweed plants, fungi, and
greenhouse-grown tobacco. The existence of these
safer alternatives adds credence to our call for
the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban
outdoor pharma food crop production in the new
rules the agency is expected to release this
summer.
