Yes, our life energy must be a gift for our future. Your life, my life, everybody’s life must follow your given path. So pray or meditate. Follow your inner path and learn just how powerful you are and learn that you are a leader for your people, your family, your children, and the Mother Earth.
-Chief Arvol Looking Horse
Sla-hal is tied to the people of this area, pre-Clovis, since time immemorial. The finding of the sla-hal bones with the mastodon bring the past to the present, justifying the oral tradition of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Sla-hal began as a game between the animals and the humans.
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Nancy’s parents are Donald & Janet McCloud, we grew up on the banks of the Nisqually River, my father’s parents are Willie Frank & Angeline Tobin, my mother’s are Mamie McCoy & John Renecker – I have 7 siblings, 6 children and 10 grandchildren. I live in Yelm, WA., by my parents home..
Janet is a Tulalip Tribal Member, Don is a Puyallup Tribal member.
Nancy grew up in the fishing wars on both the Nisqually & Puyallup River – we seen, heard and felt the anger of the sportsmen, game agents and the state government.
Nancy graduated from college at Evergreen College under the direction of Mary Hilliare.
Nancy worked at the Puyallup Tribe off and on for over 30 years – I like Natural resources jobs,. Nancy has been on Tribal Council during the Land Claims Settlement.
Signed the Centennial Accord & Puyallup Tribal Land Claims.
Nancy is very vocal when it comes to telling the truth of the fishing rights, or protecting our natural resources.
Nancy said we were very luck our parents took us around d the United States to visit other nations, participate in their ceremonies and learn different traditions and cultures.
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This is About Mother Earth!
As Keeper of our Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe, I would like to send out support for the efforts of Chief Theresa Spence of the Attawapiskat First Nation, for giving of herself through fasting with prayers for the protection of Mother Earth.
Throughout history, there have been many Voices from different Nations trying to alert us of the prophecies that are now upon us. We are in a time of Great Urgency, especially since the animals have been showing their sacred color white to tell us we need to change the Path we are on.
The war in the Middle East over money, oil and power, in the name of Spirituality, has been affecting us for far too long. A Healing now needs to happen from that lesson. Those lessons now exist in those territories in the lack of animal and plant life, as well as the many orphans and childless parents.
Political decision makers throughout history have made decisions that have affected many People, lands and animal/plant life, the recent decision made to subject Mother Earth and take away any protection she had left, is a decision that affects all humanity.
This effort has to be understood the same light of our Peace work, which is “All Nations, All Faiths, One Prayer”. This effort to protect Mother Earth is all Humanity’s responsibility, not just Aboriginal People. Every human being has had Ancestors in their lineage that understood their umbilical cord to the Earth, understanding the need to always protect and thank her. Therefore, all Humanity has to re-connect to their own Indigenous Roots of their lineage – to heal their connection and responsibility with Mother Earth and become a united voice.
In a Sacred Hoop Life, where there is no ending and no beginning!
Chief Arvol Looking Horse
19th Generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe
Arvol Lookinghorse is a Lakota spiritual leader and 19th generation keeper of the Tradition of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf. (Wakan Chanupa). According to the Wodakota website: “People of the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota Sioux Nation believe the White Buffalo Calf Woman appeared to the tribes hundreds of years ago, bringing instruction in sacred ceremonies of how to live in balance with all life, and leaving behind a sacred bundle containing a sacred pipe of peace. She left prophecies about a time in which she would return again. The 1994 birth of a white buffalo calf is believed to have been the sign that these times were now at hand.” Arvol’s story is woven together with the return of the White Buffalo and the healing of the planet. He has travelled around the world with a message of peace and urging people to honour the earth and all of its inhabitants while promoting dialogue among indigenous people.
With her new album, New Moon Born, poised to burst onto the mainstream music scene, it’s no wonder Jana Mashonee is all smiles these days. The album represents a significant departure from her previous endeavors, taking on a decidedly more upbeat rhythm and blues flavor. “The album is about rebirth and new beginnings; it reflects a phase in my life that has taken on a different shape and direction from anything I’ve done before,” she says. “This music conveys my personal truths and beliefs.” In addition to
Jana also recorded American Indian Christmas, a unique album of ten traditional Christmas carols, each sung in a different Native American tongue. “I thought it would be special to do this album since many people have never heard, let alone heard sung, a Native language,” she says. Recorded with a full orchestra and traditional Native American instruments, this holiday album continues to receive rave reviews from press and fans alike.
At the start of the new millennium, Jana found success with chart-topping club hits like “More Than Life” and her cover of Led Zeppelin’s epic, “Stairway to Heaven,” earning her the honor of being the first Native American female to land on the Billboard dance charts. Her powerful voice, uplifting message, and exotic beauty and style garnered widespread press attention.
Despite her fast-paced career, Jana has still found time to give back by establishing her non-profit organization, Jana’s Kids, in 2002. Through the foundation, she helps Native American youth achieve their dreams. Starting in 2007, Jana’s Kids began awarding the David L. Boyle Family Scholarship to Native students. “I hope to raise more money so that I can fund a full two to four years of schooling for each person receiving a scholarship. That’s my current goal.”
This is indeed an exciting time for Jana with New Moon Born set to take her career to new heights. Despite this, she is decidedly peaceful. “Find the inspiration within yourself first and then you can help others,” she says. “I believe everyone has the responsibility in their lives to influence other people positively.” Jana Mashonee is truly the embodiment of the ancient Lumbee proverb: “She walks in beauty in two worlds.”
http://www.janamashonee.com/
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Denise Bellecourt is the first born child of Vernon and Carol Ann (Holmgren) Bellecourt in Saint Paul Minnesota in July of 1960. Vernon and Carol Ann were the owners and operators of two beauty salons in St. Paul. When Denise was four years old the Bellecourt family, including brothers Marcus and Bret, moved to Denver, Colorado. Denise was raised in Denver until she was 15 years old, when she move d back home with her dad Vernon to the White Earth Reservation in northern Minnesota where her dad is from.
Denise’s dad, Vernon Bellecourt became a major leader in the American Indian Movement in 1968, which caused the breakup of her parents marriage in 1970. Denise became a major helper in her Dad’s home with many responsibilities at a young age. Denise was in charge of helping to raise her brothers and sister. Denise also was totally in charge of keeping her Dad’s children and home when he was gone on his work for AIM. Denise also has two younger siblings, Raven and Blackwolf, from her Dad’s second family with her stepmother Lyna Hart. Denise was brought up in the American Indian Movement from age 10. Denise is an AIM baby who is now a mother of two grown children and two grandsons.
Denise’s son John Clark, was born in 1979. Denise’s son’s father was killed in a tragic car accident in 1979 two months after her son was born. Denise started attending Bemidji State University in 1980 as a single parent. While in college Denise had another child, Adrianne Levy, who was born in 1980. Denise graduated from Bemidji State University in 1986 with a double major in Criminal Justice and Indian Studies. After a brief one year stint at University of North Dakota Law School, Denise quit law school to be home with her young children and work full time.
Denise worked for the White Earth Reservation in many capacities from Receptionist to Adoption Social Worker for nearly 25 years. Denise also worked for Anishinabe Legal Service as a Paralegal after she left employment with the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council. Denise also did a lot of volunteer work her community over the years including Chairwoman of the Local Indian Education Committee where her children and now grandchildren go to school. Denise was instrumental in the coordination of many cultural events and pow-wows in the local school district, at Headstart where she worked as a Multi-Cultural Coordinator with 3 and 4 year olds, and at the Reservation Tribal College where she worked as a Grant Writer for the submission of a grant for a tribal college language program. Denise also was on the White Earth Land Recovery Project Board of Directors where she served in numerous capacities including Chairwoman of the board. Denise also served on the Curriculum Advisory Committee and was the President of the local Parent Teacher Student Organization for the Ogema, White Earth, Waubun School District when her children were attending school there. Denise was the Chairwoman/Coordinator for the White Earth Reservation Annual June Celebration in 2000 and 2001, and was presented an award from the Tribal Council for best celebration ever.
Denise resides on the White Earth Indian Reservation with her husband, Michael Levy. Currently Denise is working on an autobiography of her life, tentatively titled American Indian Movement Daughter regarding her life as a child of AIM leader Vernon Bellecourt. Denise is also working on culturally appropriate books for children.
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Clayson Benally and Jeneda Benally of Blackfire are excited to announce their new musical side project “Sihasin”! A Navajo word that means Hope and Assurance is the basis for the duo’s new sound. Bass and Drums with vocal harmonies giving way to Navajo singing and melody creates a duophonic energy that leaves you with a feeling of Get Up, Stand up, use your voice and DO! Their unique new sound continues the power and energy of resistance for environmental and social injustices.
Biography
Brother and sister originally from Black Mesa on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, were born into the heart of a political land dispute separating them by a fence from traditional homeland and family. They grew up protesting the environmental degradation and inhumane acts of cultural genocide against their traditional way of life.Their musical style encompasses many genres of music including rock, punk, folk, world. Jeneda and Clayson are at home on any stage.
(See-ha-szin)
Dine’ word- to think with hope and assurance. The process of making critical affirmative action of thinking, planning, learning, becoming experienced and confident to adapt.
Brother and sister, Jeneda and Clayson Benally of Blackfire from the Navajo (Dine’) Nation in Northern Arizona have created their own unique brand of music with bass and drums. They grew up protesting the environmental degradation and inhumane acts of cultural genocide against their traditional way of life. Their music reflects hope for equality, healthy and respectful communities and social and environmental justice.
http://sihasin.com/
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