Native American Wisdom

November 13
That people will continue longest in the enjoyment of peace who timely prepare to vindicate
themselves and manifest a determination to protect themselves whenever they are wronged.
Tecumseh (1768-1813)
Shawnee

November 14
Be happy in order to live long. Worry makes you sick.
Hopi teaching
Did you know?
Buffalo skulls were used as a sacred decoration by many Plains tribes during celebrations and
ceremonies such as the Sun Dance

November 15
Hold on to what is good, even if it is a handful of dirt. Hold on to what you believe, even if it is a
tree that stands ny itself. Hold on to what you must do, even if it is a long way from here. Hold
on to life, even if it is easier to let go. Hold on to my hand, even if I have gone away from you.
Pueblo blessing


A Native to know :
Clyde Bellecourt, Ojibway, was born on the White Earth Reservation in Minnesota in 1939. He is
one of the founders of the American Indian Movement and is instrumental in many Native activist
projects to this day.

November 16
As there is no alternative between a falsehood and a lie, they (the American Indian) usually
tell any person, you "lie," as a friendly negative to a reputed truth.
Adair

On this date in Native American history :
November 16, 1990 ; Congress passed the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

November 17
When we go hunting it is not our arrow that kills the moose, however powerful the bow ; it is
nature that kills him.
Bedagi (Big Thunder)
Wabanaki Algonquin late 19th century

(I LightSun, do not agree with the reasoning of the above quote. Take it in a cultural context. I thought
about deleting the entry, after it was brought to my attention. Not any race or culture is supremely wise.
We should not take any words as law of the spirit. Each must make that own determination. Based on
what both the reason & compassion in their inner being tells us. We should also listen to counsel from
friends, to help us In determining what is true and just. I have listened to the council of Romana and
lavender orchid. Or rather read their thoughts, as well as reservations).





On this date in Native American history :
Tlingit filmaker Carol Geddes was born.

lightsun wrote:

November 17
When we go hunting it is not our arrow that kills the moose, however powerful the bow ; it is
nature that kills him.
Bedagi (Big Thunder)
Wabanaki Algonquin late 19th century.

Guns don't kill people . . . society kills people???

Romana wrote, "Guns don't kill people...society kills people???"
I did not get that impression from the quote. I personally am
anti-gun and violence. I am against guns. If I could, I would
outlaw them. But there appears to be certain segments of the
population who love their guns. Back to the quote. I believe he,
(perhaps erroneously) said it was not the arrow, but the natural
biological processes of being hit by an arrow. Then the biological
processes take over, and a being naturally dies from the trauma.
It may appear to be a rationalization on his part, or a very poor
translation. In a sense society is a reflection of the masses. If
negative violent images are continuously reinforced by the media,
then society reinforces the killing, as well as murders.

To both Romana and lavender orchid : I have made an amendment to the original Nov. 17 quote.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqynd9_rcFs&NR=1

thank you, lightsun ...

to Romana: i share your sentiments on heavy weaponry.
since we are far away from making them disappear anytime soon, we should perhaps just remember the old pathways that were shown to man-kind as "having dominion over life", i.e. it was taking a life for trespassing in violation of synchronicity. that needs to be rediscovered... there has been wisdom in this divine order.
and still is.

true peace is so much more than just any temporary truce. all sentient beings are involved.

To my dear friend and muse who inspires me, I treasure your thoughts,
and insights. I accept any words of wisdom you wish to share. I am glad
you and Ramona were on top of this subject, and watchful. I made the
necessary course changes due to your feedback, which is always
appreciated. Thank you my friend. Your friend LightSun, an admirer of you,
and your gentle spirit. LightSun Peaceweaver

November 18
It is our desire that we and you should be as one heart, one mind, and one body, thus
becoming one people, entertaining a mutual love and regard for each other, to be
preserved firm and entire, not only between you and us, but between your children
and our children, to all succeeding generations.
Kanickhungo
Iroquois

November 19
You have spoken words of comfort...as though the Great Spirit was speaking
through you.
Little Beaver


On this date in Native American History :
November 19, 1986 : The American Indian Vietnam Plaque, commemorating the
diligent service of nearly 43,000 Native American Indians who served in the
Vietnam war, was dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery.

November 20
Might I behold thee,
Might I know thee,
Might I consider thee,
O Lord of the universe.
Inca saying
On this date in Native American history :
November 20, 1890 : The stronghold plateau was on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Wovoka had
his Ghost Dance vision in 1889, and the prophecy soon caught on and swept across the West.
The dance was soon outlawed by the United States government, because they thought the
dance would inspire the Sioux to rise up and fight. The people started a journey to Pine Ridge
to learn the prophecy and learn the dance throughout early and mid 1890. By November 20,
over 3,000 people had made the pilgrimage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShhlRkCOBuQ&NR=1

summons 4..

November 21
We bury them from sight forever and plant again the tree.
Dekanawidah
Iroqouois c. 1300


A Native to know :
Dekanawidah, a peaceful prophet, is best known as author of the Great Law of the Iroquois
Confederacy, one of the earliest constitutions in the country, which established a system of
justice and law administered by chiefs of various nations. known for his charisma, intelligence,
and honesty, Dekanawidah brought unity and brotherhood to many of his neighboring nations.

November 22
If the Indian loves, he speaks the truth ; but if he does not, he
is silent.
Tecumseh
Shawnee 1808

Did you know?
Just as little girls today play with miniature doll houses, little
girls of the Plains tribes often plated with miniature versions
of tipis.

November 23
The whole world belongs to Asga Ya Galun Lati, the Great Spirit.
Cherokee adage

November 24
Let me do the right things for my people. Not for the sake of merit, but because of the sacrifice of
my people in this land which belongs to them.
Teton Sioux vision quest prayer
In remembrance :
Of Mohawk Indian Joseph Brant (aka, Captain Brant, Brandt) who crossed over on November 24, 1807.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X5A2NTyBjQ
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wow, this is certainly learning..-..

lavender orchid, I try to go to the web site you provided and the message "Hello, you either have
JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash player." I have to update my phone. Until
I do, I will not be able to access some of your web sites. I'm sorry. I saw you earlier post Kokopelli.
It is nice to see you. I am on three forums. I'm trying to catch up.

November 25
You said you would enlarge the fire...add more fuel to make it brighter.
Canassatego
Onondaga 1742





A Native to know :
Canassatego was chief of the Onondaga Nation, one of the tribes unified as the Five Nations.
The Native Confederacy was greatly admired by many of America's founding fathers, including
Benjamin Franklin, and it was Caassatego who advised the colonists to unite on a Haudenosaunee
model of government. The Constitution of the United States is based on this model.

November 26
While feeling compassion for you in the sweetness of our response, we wonder at the anxieties and cares
which you give yourself...
Gaspesian Chief

On this date in Native American history :
November 26, 1991. The Custer Battlefield National Monument in Montana, the site of
"Custer's Last Stand" was renamed the Little Bighorn Battlefield Monument.

November 27
The Great Spirit knows that I have spoken the truth.
Struck By The Ree
Yankton Sioux 1865
A Native to know :
Hiawatha helped to organize five separate Iroquoian tribes into one confederacy known as the
Five Nations. His courageous work is legendary, and to some, has even reached mythological
proportions. Hiawatha is known today as an intelligent, innovative leader who succeeded in
uniting nations that otherwise would have been at war.