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The only point that I
am trying to make is that a Shaman is not a
Medicine man or woman
and a Medicine man or women are not
Witches, Warlocks or
Shamans, just as a reptile is not a mammal
and a mammal is not a
fish and a fish is not a reptile.
I find nothing wrong
with a reptile, mammal, fish, Shaman, Witch,
Warlock Medicine man
or Medicine woman however, I do object
when everyone starts
to put a mammal in with a reptile or a fish out
on land with a mammal
or Medicine man or woman into a
Celtic circle or a Shaman,
Witch or Warlock into a
Traditional American
native gathering, powwow or paw-paus!
Everything then becomes
polluted and/or confused by these moves.
If you have any comments
to this please leave your notes in
my note pad at the bottom of this page.
Taw-but-ni (Thank-you)
Sachem Walkingfox
Before/After
I am sure that you have noticed I enjoy talking about the time before first contact “A time before
the Europeans came to our country).
Well now is the time for me to start talking about this time called "after first contact, the time after Europeans started to pollute our culture with their culture".
As stated in earlier pages, as a young child growing up in Uncasvillage I spent many of
my first years at the feet of most of our elders,
these elders often spoke of their elders reminiscence of the days lone gone now of the
time before our first contact with Europeans.
All of the elders spoke of their distaste with so many “wannabe Indians,”
These people calling themselves American natives and stating that they are Sharman Medicine
men, this is of course is an oxymoron.
Only after the 70’s and the forming of native casinos have so many non-native people
been showing up claiming to be this non-native person!
No person could ever walk into a traditional American native gathering and claim to be
a Medicine man,
or at least they should not if there is also a plan to be walking out again!
In the first place you will never know who this Traditional American native Medicine person
is unless or until you need one!
Checking the internet you will find hundreds of web sites stating that they are this Sharman
(Medicine man) and for some of your hard earned money they will teach you to also be one!
A Traditional American Native Medicine person would never charge, if they wish to stay
in the graces of Grandfather (Creator)!
If one were to digs a little farther into their web site you will find out that they are
usually not even American native people from Indian country!
Please understand that I mean no disrespect to the religious people over in the old soviet
bloc and the Asia countries that have been practicing their Shamanism for century's now, a religion not to be confused with
our American native Spirituality.
They, the shamans of those countries are more they likely laughing at just how ridicules’
the people in this country are for claiming to be and believing in our phony statements!
I am just stating the fact that a Shaman and a Medicine man are not and never will be
one in the same for many reasons!
1st An American native Medicine person must be appointed by Creator.
2nd An American native Medicine person must have been taught throughout a life
time by a gifted American native elder not like this Eagle person or anyone else that takes gifts.
Please note and except my deepest apologies however, because of many hits from many other
countries
I also included Asia countries!
Although Star Spider Dancing has crossed over
her words of wisdom are as true today as it was
for all of our ancestors.
http://www.ewebtribe.com/NACulture/sacred.htm
What is Shamanism?
The religion of the ancient peoples of northern Europe and Asia, A shaman is one who goes into an altered state
of consciousness at will. While in this altered state, he or she makes a conscious choice to journey to another reality. A
term that comes from a Siberian tribal word for its practitioners: "shaman" (pronounced SHAH-mahn).
Shamanism,
New and Old
An
excellent and special article on this subject, which explains in great detail the meaning/origin of "shaman" and why it is
a serious error to use this term in relation to American Indian medicine people, healers, spiritual leaders. Written by Jack
Forbes, professor emeritus and former chair of Native American Studies at the University of California at Davis, where he
has served since 1969. He is of Powhatan-Renápe, Delaware-Lenápe and other background. In 1960-61 he developed proposals for
Native American Studies programs and for an indigenous university. In l971 the D-Q University came into being as a result
of that proposal
Sorry
that some of her links are down however I for one understand why,
the
ones that are still working are great information sites!
After a very intense gathering ceremony
some
of my Clan Mothers asked me to explain
more about the pipe ceremony.
Usually one would not do so in public however,
after
many questions as to why people are now
doing
so through-out the internet
I decided to write this from my heart.
Because I am trying to please two of my elders
(The Matriarch’s of my people).
Elders please bear with me for a moment!
In Indian country this is about Native American
Pipes.
I have been to almost if not all American Native
People
through-out Indian country during
my 66 years and at no time
(While visiting Traditional Natives)
Would
one ever see a show
and tell pipe ceremony?
NEVER!
1st we should talk about the most
famous pipe
of all, the Hollywood pipe (peace pipe).
This is the pipe we have seen on Television
since
the television first came on line.
After each and every battle in a movie the
white hat would demand this peace pipe!
2nd the Friendship pipe
A pipe used mostly in an Eastern Woodland society
for welcoming someone to their village, or
thanking someone, or just plain being friendly.
Sacred pipe
A pipe used in all Native American Ceremony’s.
Not to be discussed in public only because
the prayers while using this pipe are between
the holder and Grandfather (Creator).
The western Native societies (nations) use
this very Special pipe and the non-natives
have shortened its use
to call it a peace pipe.
Peace pipe, as explained earlier is
a pipe used by Hollywood mostly to make
the movies look better, usually
this made the Indians look foolish.
however, the point in my story was that
no pipe should be disrespected at any
time anywhere and never to be
performed (show and tell) for the public!
We, the children of the Creator can bless NOTHING,
the best that we can do is make ready for our
Creator to come do the blessing.
AHO
The word
squawb (Squaw) is an old American native word that means one that carries our children, or great one.
If I or any
elder called you (A women) a Squaw you should blush with pride!
Now, thanks
to past ridicule from non natives and our American native greed for the non native ways and lack of concern, that word would
bring horror, anger and contempt for me or that elder from you, why? American woodland natives please let us get back to the Creator, our ancestors and the old ways.
A touch of culture
for our youth!
After seeing to the posting of the American
and POW/MIA flags after grand entry at
Chief Wodi- Eagle’s
powwow and just about to get into my prayer
to our missing brothers
& sisters when something caught my eyes.
Outside of the circle
in a wheel chair was a WWII Veteran.
My elders taught me to
walk over to an elder that can no longer dance, Dancing Feather salute that elder and ask for permission to dance the veterans
dance in their place!
My younger brothers &
sisters, before you start any dance, look around the circle, if you see an elder, ask for the permission to dance for that
elder, I am no longer sure just who gets the most out of that dance, my elder or myself.
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Anyone selling or gifting a
pipe anywhere at any time and calling it a Sacred Pipe is an Apple, Wasichu, Wachecho
Shaman. , Coyote,
Trickster, witch or Warlock, anything except an American Native!
I was taught from birth that a sacred pipe ceremony
was 2nd only to a Burial ceremony and should not be done when non American Natives are present? Casino tribal spiritual
leader the one with turkey feathers and Plains Indian regalia should know that it is O K to gift a pipe and I guess the new
Casino Indians can give what they wish to give however, once this pipe is awakened to the creator only a real American Native
is allowed to touch this pipe, a Caucasian person cannot use let alone own an awakened pipe!
I am pleased that the Queen has returned one of our ancestors to Uncas village and Chief Mahomet Weyonomon should have
a real traditional burial and that this Queen should receive a gift however, please let it be a correct gift!
While I
am at it there is only one correct way for a non member
of an American
native nation to find out just who the
Medicine
man of that nation is,
BY
ACCEDENT!
I
am getting so tired of witches, warlocks and Shamanism
attempt
to become Medicine men or women,
not
ever going to happen! |
Aquine
"Respect should be given those indigenous nations who still carry on their ceremonies;
still following the ancient laws of nature with songs and ceremonies." --Oren
R. Lyons, Spokesman, Traditional Circle of Elders Many of our Tribes still have the ceremonies, songs and traditions. Today,
the ceremonies and songs are coming back even stronger. The Elders have a lot of this knowledge. The young people need to
learn these songs and traditions from the Elders. This is the strength of the people. The ancient Wisdom and Knowledge of
ancient Laws are hidden in the ceremonies and songs. We should seek out these songs and ceremonies.
Great Spirit, teach me the songs and ceremonies. Make my eyes open to see. The
circle belongs to the Creator The job of every Sachem is to serve the people.
The job for all of the people is to just get along. Our Creator must be in every circle, if not then the circle will crumble
Because of so many inquiry's as to just what is t
his word AQUINE,
I am placing the answer on my web sites.
Just like the word Aquai this is a Pequot/Mohegan
word used time and time again by my elders, now ancestors.
Aquine is something like an Algonquin word Aquene and means PEACE
or I am a friend I come in peace, while using this word one would have both arms out about heart high and hands palm down,
this was to show everyone you have no weapon!
Because we have no word of good-by we use the same word Aquine
while on our way, this time with left hand starting from the heart palm up straight out heart high.
The Pequot/Mohegan word AQUAI means hello, while meeting someone
in passing a friendly Aquai on your way by.
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"Your power comes from the songs." |
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If you do not know any of the songs, ask an Elder to teach you. Get yourself a drum. When
you sing a song and play the drum, you'll be surprised how your mind, body, and spirit will react. Everything becomes calm
and joyful. Our bodies love the songs. The songs allow us to touch the hand of the Creator. When we sing and touch the Great
Spirit's hand, He gives us power. Songs are another way to pray. | My Grandfather, teach me a song today.
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"For me, the essence of a medicine man's life is to be humble, to have great patience, to be close
to the Earth, to live as simply as possible, and to never stop learning." |
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--Archie Fir Lame Deer, LAKOTA |
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The Medicine people focus on their Being, not their doing. After all, we are human beings not human
doings. The Medicine people are very patient and consciously trying to live a live of humility. Medicine people are servant
leaders. Their main purpose is to serve the needs of others. By this service attitude, they become the leaders people listen
to and the leaders the people want to follow. The Medicine people say everyone is their teacher. Maybe we should try to live
this way ourselves; humble, patient, honoring the Earth and listening to our teachers. |
Grandfather, today,
let me know all people are my teachers and I am the student. |
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