"A man should rely on his own resources; the one who so trains himself is ready for any emergency."
-- Oral Tradition, OMAHA
Man is designed to function independently and to rely on the Creator for his resources. If we build our relationship with the Great Spirit, we are ready when emergencies occur. We need to build a trusting relationship with the Creator. We do this by constantly talking with the Creator. It's good to talk to Him many times a day. Then we will realize, even though we can't see Him, that He is always with us and He is ready to respond to our requests.
God, let me remember to talk to You many times today.
Sometimes it is hard for me to be in a place where I can "constantly" talk with the Creator. Being a working mother & wife as many women are nowadays makes it difficult to take a break from the "Business" of life.
During the Winter months I cannot physically ground & connect with the Great Spirit as I enjoy doing in my gardens during Spring, Summer & Fall. So, it is very important for me to be more conscious of remembering to connect.
It is important to take those breaks; pause, breathe, ground & pray. I find myself needing to do this more often during this stressful time of year and it helps. Connecting with the Great Spirit several times throughout the day keeps me from loosing my temper, or from being frustrated or inpatient with others.
Connecting with the Great Spirit on a regular basis keeps me happy, calm, fulfilled. A better Mother, Wife, Daughter & Friend.
Warmest Blessings ~ Sheilia Canada
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Sharing some wise words...
The following was shared with me today & I felt the need to share these wise words of Charles Bird King Red Jacket (Seneca) with others also.
His whole speech resonated with me such simple truth & is the best way I have seen as of yet, that describes my Spirituality & the legitimacy or right I have to be part of it over what other people may deem "acceptable worship".
In a discourse about Amerindian tolerance for the differences of others, Ronald Wright, in his history,* Stolen Continents, *relates a Seneca Chief'sresponse to the efforts of a White preacher to convert his people toChristianity: (can also be accessed at this URL http://www.danielnpaul.com/HistoryItemsAndCommunityEvents.html
"In a scene reminiscent of the debate between Franciscans and Aztec priests nearly 300 hundred years before, the formidable Red Jacket rose to reply. His answer is one of the best ever given to Christianity's claims. Which mentality, he makes one wonder, is the more primitive: that which believes itself to have a patent on truth or that which pleads for culturaldiversity, for tolerance, for mutual respect?" Wright
Chief Red Jacket's words: "Brother ... listen to what we say. There was a time when our forefathers owned this great island. Their seats extended from the rising to the setting sun. The Great Spirit had made it for the use of Indians. He had created the buffalo, the deer, and other animals for food. He had made the bear and the beaver. Their skins served us for clothing. He had scattered them over the country, and taught us how to take them. He had caused the earth to produce corn for bread....
If we had some disputes about our hunting ground, they were generally settled without the shedding of much blood.
But an evil day came upon us. Your forefathers crossed the great water and landed on this island. Their numbers were small. They found friends and not enemies. They told us they had fled from their own country for fear of wicked men, and had come here to enjoy their religion. They asked for a small seat. We took pity on them, granted their request; and they sat down amongst us.
We gave them corn and meat; they gave us poison in return. The white people, Brother, had now found our country. Tidings were carried back, and more came amongst us. Yet we did not fear them. We took them to be friends. They called us brothers. We believed them, and gave them a larger seat.
At length their numbers had greatly increased. They wanted more land; they wanted our country. Our eyes were opened, and our minds became uneasy. Wars took place. Indians were hired to fight against Indians, and many of our people were destroyed. They also brought liquor amongst us. It was strong and powerful, and has slain thousands.
Brother, our seats were once large and yours were small. You have now become a great people, and we have scarcely a place left to spread our blankets. You have got our country, but are not satisfied; you want to force your religion upon us.
Brother, continue to listen. You say that you are sent to instruct us how to worship the Great Spirit agreeably to his mind, and, if we do not take hold of the religion which you white people teach, we shall be unhappy hereafter.
You say that you are right and we are lost. How do we know this to be true?
We ... only know what you tell us about it. How shall we know when to believe, being so often deceived by the white people?
Brother, you say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit. If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it?... Brother, we do not understand these things. We are told that your religion was given to your forefathers, and has been handed down from father to son.
We also have a religion, which was given to our forefathers, and has been handed down to us, their children. We worship in that way. It teaches us to be thankful for all the favours we receive; to love each other, and to be united. We never quarrel about religion.
Brother, the Great Spirit has made us all, but he has made a great difference between his white and red children. He has given us different complexions and different customs.... Since he has made so great a difference between us in other things, why may we not conclude that he has given us a different religion?... Brother, we do not wish to destroy your religion, or take it from you. We only want to enjoy our own."
His whole speech resonated with me such simple truth & is the best way I have seen as of yet, that describes my Spirituality & the legitimacy or right I have to be part of it over what other people may deem "acceptable worship".
In a discourse about Amerindian tolerance for the differences of others, Ronald Wright, in his history,* Stolen Continents, *relates a Seneca Chief'sresponse to the efforts of a White preacher to convert his people toChristianity: (can also be accessed at this URL http://www.danielnpaul.com/HistoryItemsAndCommunityEvents.html
"In a scene reminiscent of the debate between Franciscans and Aztec priests nearly 300 hundred years before, the formidable Red Jacket rose to reply. His answer is one of the best ever given to Christianity's claims. Which mentality, he makes one wonder, is the more primitive: that which believes itself to have a patent on truth or that which pleads for culturaldiversity, for tolerance, for mutual respect?" Wright
Chief Red Jacket's words: "Brother ... listen to what we say. There was a time when our forefathers owned this great island. Their seats extended from the rising to the setting sun. The Great Spirit had made it for the use of Indians. He had created the buffalo, the deer, and other animals for food. He had made the bear and the beaver. Their skins served us for clothing. He had scattered them over the country, and taught us how to take them. He had caused the earth to produce corn for bread....
If we had some disputes about our hunting ground, they were generally settled without the shedding of much blood.
But an evil day came upon us. Your forefathers crossed the great water and landed on this island. Their numbers were small. They found friends and not enemies. They told us they had fled from their own country for fear of wicked men, and had come here to enjoy their religion. They asked for a small seat. We took pity on them, granted their request; and they sat down amongst us.
We gave them corn and meat; they gave us poison in return. The white people, Brother, had now found our country. Tidings were carried back, and more came amongst us. Yet we did not fear them. We took them to be friends. They called us brothers. We believed them, and gave them a larger seat.
At length their numbers had greatly increased. They wanted more land; they wanted our country. Our eyes were opened, and our minds became uneasy. Wars took place. Indians were hired to fight against Indians, and many of our people were destroyed. They also brought liquor amongst us. It was strong and powerful, and has slain thousands.
Brother, our seats were once large and yours were small. You have now become a great people, and we have scarcely a place left to spread our blankets. You have got our country, but are not satisfied; you want to force your religion upon us.
Brother, continue to listen. You say that you are sent to instruct us how to worship the Great Spirit agreeably to his mind, and, if we do not take hold of the religion which you white people teach, we shall be unhappy hereafter.
You say that you are right and we are lost. How do we know this to be true?
We ... only know what you tell us about it. How shall we know when to believe, being so often deceived by the white people?
Brother, you say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit. If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it?... Brother, we do not understand these things. We are told that your religion was given to your forefathers, and has been handed down from father to son.
We also have a religion, which was given to our forefathers, and has been handed down to us, their children. We worship in that way. It teaches us to be thankful for all the favours we receive; to love each other, and to be united. We never quarrel about religion.
Brother, the Great Spirit has made us all, but he has made a great difference between his white and red children. He has given us different complexions and different customs.... Since he has made so great a difference between us in other things, why may we not conclude that he has given us a different religion?... Brother, we do not wish to destroy your religion, or take it from you. We only want to enjoy our own."
Friday, October 29, 2010
Been Awhile...
Yes, it has been a long time (Over a year.) since I have posted or checked in here. I am going to try to post in here more often. I am not sure anyone is listening, but it will just be a cathartic outlet for myself.
I just returned from a long journey to Topeka for Chris' court date. Then we continued out East to Ava, Missouri to retrieve the last of our belongings that were still in storage there.
It was good to leave that chapter behind. Closing the door on that part of my life felt good. Like I had made the right decision.
Honestly though being in Topeka made me keep wanting to head just a bit North to the Prairie Band Rez. I was looking continually for evidence of my Ancestors & only saw casino billboards.
I didn't stay long in Topeka as we were on a different mission, but I am confident if we ad stayed longer that 12 hours I would of encountered more information/connection. Topeka is not that far from here. (About an 8 hour drive.) So, maybe I can make another visit to the area. The drive through Kansas is so long though. I dread it every time.
I found an interesting website though http://www.wiskigeamatyuk.com/ that I am going to do some more researching on.
Back to work today & looking forward to Halloween with the boys.
I am also looking forward to working some more on my website & group & this blog.
Warmest Blessings,
Sheilia
I just returned from a long journey to Topeka for Chris' court date. Then we continued out East to Ava, Missouri to retrieve the last of our belongings that were still in storage there.
It was good to leave that chapter behind. Closing the door on that part of my life felt good. Like I had made the right decision.
Honestly though being in Topeka made me keep wanting to head just a bit North to the Prairie Band Rez. I was looking continually for evidence of my Ancestors & only saw casino billboards.
I didn't stay long in Topeka as we were on a different mission, but I am confident if we ad stayed longer that 12 hours I would of encountered more information/connection. Topeka is not that far from here. (About an 8 hour drive.) So, maybe I can make another visit to the area. The drive through Kansas is so long though. I dread it every time.
I found an interesting website though http://www.wiskigeamatyuk.com/ that I am going to do some more researching on.
Back to work today & looking forward to Halloween with the boys.
I am also looking forward to working some more on my website & group & this blog.
Warmest Blessings,
Sheilia
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Native Peace Wisdom, Aug 20
August 2009 Lunar Cycle
8/5 (8:55 p.m. EDT) Full Moon
8/13 (2:55 p.m. EDT) Waning Quarter Moon
8/20 (6:02 a.m. EDT) New Moon
8/27 (7:42 a.m. EDT) Waxing Quarter Moon
AUGUST MOON NAMES
ABENAKI TRIBE ~ Temezôwas = Cutter Moon
AGONQUIN TRIBE ~ MICHEENEE KESOS = WHEN INDIAN CORN'S EDIBLE
ANISHNAABE (CHIPPEWA, OJIBWE) TRIBES ~ Miini-giizis = BERRY MOON
NORTHERN ARAPAHO Tribe ~ GEESE SHEDDING THEIR FEATHERS
ASSINIBOINE TRIBE ~ Capasapsaba = Black Cherries Moon
CHEROKEE TRIBE ~ GALOHNI = END OF THE FRUIT OR DRYING UP MOON
EASTERN CHEROKEE TRIBE ~ nvda seluuwa`nûñ`sa = RIPE CORN MOON
EASTERN COMANCHE TRIBE ~ Tahma mua = Summer moon or Ukuiyuba mua = new Fall moon
CREE TRIBE ~ OPUNHOPIZUN = THE MOON YOUNG DUCKS BEGIN TO FLY
CREEK TRIBE ~ BIG RIPENING MOON or MUCH HEAT
HAIDI TRIBE ~ K’íit’aas Kungáay = Cedar bark for hat and baskets
HOPI TRIBE ~ PAAMUYA = Month of Joyful or TAALAPAMUYA = Month of Life at it's Height
INUIT TRIBE ~ Krugyuat tingiviat
KALAPUYA TRIBE ~ Akupiu = end of Summer
KERESAN TRIBE ~ y'aamuni daawaatra
KIOWA TRIBE ~ AIDENGUAK'O P'A = YELLOW LEAVES MOON
KUMEYAAY TRIBE ~ Halanitca
LAKOTA TRIBE ~ Wasutoa Wi = Moon of the ripening.
MOHAWK TRIBE ~ Seskehko:wa = time of freshness
MUSCOKEE (CREEK) TRIBE ~ Hiyo-rakko = Big Harvest
OSAGE TRIBE ~ YELLOW FLOWER MOON
PASSAMAQUODDY TRIBE ~ Apsqe = feather shedding moon
PONCA TRIBE ~ CORN IS IN THE SILK MOON
POTAWATOMI TRIBE ~ e'mnomukkises = month of the middle
SHAWNEE TRIBE ~ Po'kamawi kiishthwa = Plum Moon
CENTRAL SHOSHONI TRIBE ~ Guuteyai-mea' = hot moon
TUMPISA (PANAMINT) SHOSHONE TRIBE ~ woosuwim muattsi = 8th moon
SIOUX TRIBE ~ MOON WHEN THE GEESE SHED THEIR FEATHERS/CHERRIES TURN BLACK
TLINGIT TRIBE ~ Sha-ha-yi = Berries ripe on mountain
WISHRAM TRIBE ~ BLACKBERRY PATCHES MOON
YAQUI TRIBE ~ Awohto - Kau Meecha
YUCHI TRIBE ~ TSENEAGA = Dog Days
ZUNI TRIBE ~ Onan u'la'ukwamme
This Day in Native American History...
1789: Juan de Ugalde is Commanding General of all Spanish forces in Coahuila, Nuevo León, Nuevo Santander, and Texas. He starts a major expedition against the Apache.
1789: An "Act Providing for the Expences Which May Attend Negotiations or Treaties with the Indian Tribes, and the Appointment of Commissioners for Managing the Same" is approved by the United States.
8/20: Birth of the White Buffalo (1994), signaling the return of White Buffalo Woman (manifestation of Star Goddess Wohpe) who gave the sacred peace pipe to the Lakota people. [Lakota rites include smoking the sacred pipe, purification in the sweat lodge, and making a vision quest for wisdom.]
PowWows and Gatherings This Week:
7th Annual Yakama Legends Casino Pow Wow 580 Fort Road Toppenish, WA 08/21/2009 - 08/23/2009
Mawio'mi Whispering Pines Traditional Powwow Hiawatha National Forest Rapid River, MI 08/21/2009 - 08/23/2009
Wis Dells Neesh-la Pow-wow 2009 S3214 Highway 12 Wisconsin Dells, WI 08/21/2009 - 08/23/2009
George Gordon First Nation Pow Wow Punnichy, Sas 08/21/2009 - 08/23/2009
Kanehsatake Powwow 2009 681a Ste Philomene Kanesatake, Quebec 08/21/2009 - 08/23/2009
Kanehsatake Powwow 2009 681a Ste Philomene Kanesatake, Quebec 08/21/2009 - 08/23/2009
iicot Pow-wow of Champions 11524 S. Elwood Ave Jenks, OK 08/21/2009 - 08/23/2009
Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri 1324 US. Hwy 75 Powhattan, KS 08/21/2009 - 08/23/2009
Sauk-Suiattle Pow-Wow Darrington Bluegrass Grounds Hwy 530 darrington, WA 08/21/2009 - 08/23/2009
HONOR THE BUFFALO NATIVE AMERICAN GATHER airport road leitchfield, KY 08/21/2009 - 08/23/2009
Central Navajo Fair Pow Wow Pinon Community Scho, AZ 08/21/2009 - 08/22/2009 CANCELED
Red Lake Nation Fair Celebration 1889 PowWow Drive Red Lake, MN 08/21/2009 - 08/23/2009
24th Annual Central Navajo Fair Pow Wow Pinon Community School Gym Pinon, AZ 08/21/2009 - 08/22/2009
2nd Great Northern Moose Pow-wow 1442 NH Route 16 Dummer, NH 08/22/2009 - 08/23/2009
Seaside Festival and Powwow Route 127 Gloucester, MA 08/22/2009 - 08/23/2009
5th Annual Turtle Island Pow Wow Babe Howard Blvd Millington, TN 08/22/2009 - 08/23/2009
Region of the Moundbuilders Powwow 170 Evertt Park Newark, OH 08/22/2009 - 08/23/2009
7th Annual Region of the Moundbuilders Everett Park, 170 Everett Avenue Newark, OH 08/22/2009 - 08/23/2009
53 Annual O-Sa-Wan Pow-Wow 8791 IL Route 76 Belvidere, IL 08/22/2009 - 08/23/2009
The White Eagle Pow Wow 11407 NW Jester Park Drive Granger, , IA 08/23/2009 - 08/24/2009
For More details on these PowWows check out http://www.powwows.com/calendar/
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