NaTiVe AnD LoViNg It

[DariusD90]

thank you for posting this. I myself am Cherokee and African Amer. so i kind know what its like, but I'm greatful my mom showed me what she knew about our people both Cherokee and African Amer.

[kohjij]

This is my favorite Walela song. I love everything about it. Thanks for posting, and thanks for the lyrics. But the sound quality could be better. It sounds like you recorded it through the microphone?

It's a very nice video. Thanks sister.

[OkanoganLdy]

I'm glad you liked it, sorry about the sound, it is what I recieved when shared with me, I did not record it, lol... :0)

[tatsatu]

This is close to my heart. It is the story of my life. Very beautiful depiction of the heart ache I have. Thank you.

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You, he is a true artist that takes a simple and plain photo of your choice and makes these kinds of creations, I love his work and wish I could have one made of myself...

Peace and Love,

Diana*

[xenonrush]

Lovely video. Only found it because I was looking for the art of Henri Peter which I found on another channel and which is brilliant. Now I've started looking for music by Walela. Thanks for the enlightenment.

[OkanoganLdy]

Glad you enjoyed, Walela is one of my all time favorites, I recommend everyone to buy their music, they are wonderful...

Peace and Love,

Diana*

[earlslilttlegirl]

I am sad to say I have a white name too....This is my favorite, what a line a watered down creation.....thanks Rita....

[OkanoganLdy]

It's okay Rita, as long as we accept the blood that flows through our veins and be proud of our heritage, what ever it may be... Thanks for stopping by my sister, come back again...

Peace and Love,

Diana*

[kaydatzme21]

i love this song

[OkanoganLdy]

Me too, One of many favorites I love, thanks for stopping by and commenting...

Peace,

Diana*

[kaydatzme21]

no problem :D

[OkanoganLdy]

Have a great weekend...

Peace,

Diana*

[OkanoganLdy]

Me too, one of my many favorites...

[irishthankgod]

Beautifull , i love the art work , it is brave and bold too reflect the people , many thanks for the share my friend Cursedbaby21 , fav this one XD Cathy

[OkanoganLdy]

And thank you for stopping by and commenting...

Peace,

Diana*

[Cursedbaby21]

I had already heard this song and recently! Beautiful, really!

[OkanoganLdy]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, come back again...

Peace,

Diana*

[wickedannies]

i think u wrote this song for me, i love it and listen to it everyday

[OkanoganLdy]

It is a song that many of us can relate too, enjoy... :0)

Peace,

Diana*

[dobritaalmasi]

Very nice video!! Beautiful pictures,great song and voice!!I like't! Good work and all my stars******

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You very much, glad you stopped by, come back again...

Peace,

Diana*

[earlslilttlegirl]

i CAN RELATE BEST SONG EVER WRITTEN

[OkanoganLdy]

It is a very good song, glad you liked it, hope to see you again...

Peace,

Diana*

[xxlittleladyluck2009]

excellent video, realy loved it

hugs selina

[OkanoganLdy]

Thanks Selina, glad you came by and commented...

Peace,

Diana*

[twinravens2000]

Nice work!

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You, glad you stopped by and enjoyed your visit...

Peace,

Diana*

[DaJayBella]

Stunning, Beautiful, Awsome I love it..

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You, so happy you enjoyed it...

Peace and Love,

Diana*

[ColorsGlow]

A wonderful beautifully put together video with great and proud music, thank you

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You Betty, glad you enjoyed your stay, please come back again, have a wonderful evening...

Peace,

Diana*

[toragaon]

great great work did you paint these?

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You, no I did not paint these Beautiful pieces of art, they're done by Henri Peter...

[zaaritha]

Very good!

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You... :0)

[mjw0047]

Beautiful song and video. MVTO!

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You, I appreciate your kind comment...

Peace,

Diana*

[witchweb20]

~Beautiful video thanks so much for sharing...i am cherokee indian & PROUD to be...God Bless~

[OkanoganLdy]

Hello, it is an honor always, we are family, related through our heritage... :0)

Peace and happiness are wished you with many blessings...

Hugs

Diana*

[hmngbrd]

This is such a powerful song, I love it!

[OkanoganLdy]

Yes it is and one my favorites also, thank you for stopping by and your comment...

Peace,

Diana*

[davidsquall351]

this is nice

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You David, I am glad you enjoyed it...

Peace,

Diana*

[wolfatnight]

beautiful...

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You very much for yur comment,

Peace,

Diana*

[QueenofalltheGothics]

Wado for posting this

[OkanoganLdy]

W'ay,

Lim'limpt and have a good day...

Peace,

Diana*

[digitalpigg]

Nicely done. Your spirit is abundant.

Peace and respect

Bill

Smiling Buffalo

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You for stopping by and for your kind comment Bill...

Peace,

Diana*

[t24max]

This song tells of my ancestry on my mothers side. The Jesus people did not know that what theye called savages were actualy one of the lost Tribes of Israel.

[OkanoganLdy]

Our Native history has been stripped from all Nations, we must try and save as much of it as possible and help our younger generation to learn and become the teachers of the future, so that we can survive what we all have been through and still go through...

Peace,

Diana*

[ladychoctaw]

I love you my sister! Peace, Love and Light!

[OkanoganLdy]

I love you back my sister, love and light!

[lyn1954o]

thankyou

[OkanoganLdy]

And thank you,

Much Love,

Diana*

[lyn1954o]

this is beautiful diana. i too am blessed to have you as my friend....blessings

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You my sister, I have been away for a long time, and drop in when I can, Happy New Year and hope this finds you doing good...

Peace, Hugs and Loves,

Diana*

[jendhamuni]

Very beautiful!

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You,

Peace...

[greyxwolf]

video walela one my favorite groups thank you for sharing beautiful art......i have no sanity..so much to do before a eternity......

[OkanoganLdy]

You are welcome,

Peace...

[blackgirl182]

cool

[OkanoganLdy]

Cool

[blackgirl182]

it very cool

[OkanoganLdy]

I am happy it is cool, lol...

Peace...

[blackgirl182]

i love this video it grovvy

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You Anne

Peace...

[TheTruePsycho]

i have part indian blood from the plains of argentina

[OkanoganLdy]

What is your nation (tribe)

[ladychoctaw]

My sister, I always have to come back and watch this wonderful video! Love it and you too! Your friend, Oletha

[OkanoganLdy]

I am always happy when you come back to visit, I love and miss you my sister...

Peace,

Diana*

[EnchantinGoddessSoul]

This Is "Beautiful" thankyou kindly for your videos warm blessings upon you always :)

[OkanoganLdy]

And thank you for your friendship, I am surely blessed... :0)

Peace,

Diana*

[AngeLonerOner]

Did you make this video Iss. Ummm, I sure like that very first picture best. Wow.

[OkanoganLdy]

Yes, I did make this video and the 1st picture is nice huh, lol... ;0)

Hugs and Loves to you and the family sis,

Diana*

[ladychoctaw]

I love this video my sister Diana! Love you too!

[OkanoganLdy]

My Sister Oletha, thank you and know that I love you also... I have been so busy, I have many messages to answer, I am sorry for getting behind... :0)

W'ay, Diana*

[arickamarie]

do you know where i can find the lyrics to this song?

[arickamarie]

do you know how or where i can get the lyrics to this song?

[OkanoganLdy]

Music by "Walela" ~ Song: "I have no indian name" - You should be able to buy the CD or Tape at most "Native" merchandise stores that sell our music... Good Luck in your search, :0)

[sunkawakanska]

HI Diana, what great images you have put together with the music,lovely,i feel deep emotion in this one

blessings

alex

[OkanoganLdy]

I'm so sorry Alex, I just found your wonderful comment and responding back to you, I am always happy when you stop by and enjoy my videos, you are always welcome my friend... :0)

W'ay,

Diana*

[arickamarie]

it really is amazing. and i love this video. i watch it every chance i get! i'm wanting to get the cd of walela. do you know if the cd is good?

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You, I am glad you enjoyed my video, I love Walela and thier music, and they have some wonderful CD's... Go to a "Native Store" where you can hear the CD before you buy it, then you will know if you like that particular one... I love all of the music they have made... :0)

Peace,

Diana Shining Star*

[CherokeeRoseMo]

Beautiful video!Thank you for sharing.Very heart felt.

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You for taking the time to view my video, and even more for appreciating it, your return would be nice my friend... :0)

Peace,

Diana Shining Star*

[arickamarie]

its truly amazing that these paintings are as beautiful as they are, while henri peter is color blind.

[OkanoganLdy]

It is amazing how so many artists can create such beauty, when they are even blind... He is truly a wonderful artist, Thank You for stopping by, please come back again my friend... :0)

Peace,

Diana Shining Star*

[ladychoctaw]

This is beautiful and I am Native and Loving It!!

[OkanoganLdy]

W'ay,

And thank you LadyChoctaw, I sense your happy spirit and everyones wonderful comments are the reason I enjoy making videos about our heritage and share with everyone that wishes to hear and see the beauty of our culture, please come back again my sister and friend... I have enjoed your visit... :0)

W'ay,

Diana Shining Star*

[ladychoctaw]

Diana Shining Star*, what a beautiful name. We have to try to have a happy spirit. Your video's are wonderful and I am enjoying them very much. Our culture is beautiful, isn't it? It is good to visit with you my sister and my friend. Take care of u!

[OkanoganLdy]

W'ay and Thank You,

Your words are kind. Yes we all have to work at having our happy sprits, some days being harder than others. Especially the day I lost my best friend and soulmate. But he suffers no more, his spirit is free. I am pleased that you have enjoyed my videos, our culture is very beautiful. The pleasure is mine, I have enjoyed your visit and your wonderful comments, I love your page, thanks for sharing.

Peace my Sister and Friend,

Diana Shining Star*

[ladychoctaw]

Diana, if you ever need someone to talk to or just to listen, my prayers are with you now my sister. I too lost my best friend, I do not know how you feel, I know I felt, so my heart hurts for you my friend. Please take care of yourself! Peace my sister and my friend!!

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You Sister Oletha, Your kindness has touched my heart and I feel I have made a lifetime sister and friendship in you... Hugssssssss :0)

W'ay,

Diana*

[ladychoctaw]

FOREVER AND ALWAYS MY SISTER!

[OkanoganLdy]

FOREVER N ALWAYS MY BEAUTIFUL SISTER

[ladychoctaw]

Forever and always my sister! Native Pride Forever!

[OkanoganLdy]

Forever and always my sister! Native Pride Forever!

[ravensghost]

I always liked this song. Wish they would make more albums. And it is nice to see artist getting back to thier roots...her robbie... etc

[OkanoganLdy]

I can listen to them all day long... It pleases me when I see my people coming home to thier heritage and seeking knowledge... Our elders are still the best teachers... :0)

[ShinningRain68]

i love this video so much. it is so touching and loving and i love your work OkanoganLdy

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You Shinning Rain, I will be working on a 3rd video soon, I hope all of my friends will enjoy it also... :0)

[scorpinatje]

it's nice music to :)

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You, I love this music very much...

Peace,

Diana Shining Star*

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You, I love Walela's music... :0)

[JohnWSurridge]

Nice video Diana. Pilamaya. Tunkasila nici un. John x

[JohnWSurridge]

Nice video Diana. Pilamaya. Tunkasila nici un. John x

[OkanoganLdy]

W'ay John, and thank you my new friend... :0)

Diana Shining Star*

[Kingitchi85]

Thanks for those links they are great,so many things to learn,but I guess I have to really meet a Native American to learn more,is there a legal procedure for students from overseas to come as an exchange student to live in Native American town or smth,like homestay culture exchange program?if yes I am really interested and plz send me links :) thnx alot for the links Ms Shining Star

[OkanoganLdy]

Here are some links to help you learn more of the Native Heritage. I would suggest that if you wish to be an exchange student in a Native American or even possibly a Canadian Native home, you need to get on the internet and check out what is available, I have no ideas of where to begin, I tried to send links and it won't let me do it again, sorry. Type into your browser: Exchange Students in Native American Homes - and you will get links and a lot of history... Good Luck

[crazyhorse1276]

wats with the bro in the begining with nothing on man. nazidakaz,

[OkanoganLdy]

I'm sorry, can you explain the question you (asked) again?

[PrincessValdez]

U.N.I.T.Y. is going to Oklahoma this summer of 2007. Natives from all over the nation will be there with their tribe. Come meet new people, share your culture. Their will be entertainment; food and dances. Their will also be workshops for college and health...Last year UNITY went to Buffalo, NY, and it was fun. Research some more about it. See you there!

[OkanoganLdy]

Hello my friend, and thank you for sharing this information with me... I love to attend any and all functions like this and take my family, It sounds like it will be very stimulating... Much peace, health and happiness are wished you, Be safe in your travels to and from... :0)

Shining Star*

[PrincessValdez]

Visit unityinc. org

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You PrincessValdez, I will check it out and share the site with others I feel will be interested in this kind of function... :0)

Peace,

Diana Shining Star*

[OkanoganLdy]

The song (I have no Indian Name) is done by the fantastic "Walela" and one of my many favorite native singing groups... I am happy you enjoyed the beautiful art by Henri Peter, he is one of the best at what he does and deserves recognition... Have a great week and come back again... :0)

Shining Star*

[tglola]

Okanogant, that is some of the most beautiful Native art work I ever seen, and the song who was that? Chi Migwetch Okanogant!

[bestess]

This is gorgeous. Thank you for posting this.

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You, as long as there are people enjoying it, I will be happy I made it to share, please come back again and have a wonderful weekend... :0)

Shining Star*

[Kingitchi85]

nice clips, just a question, does Native Americans believe that East Asians (Chinese, Japanese, Koreans), Pacific Islanders (Ryukyus, Taiwan-Minanese, Maoris, Fijians, New Guineans etc...) or Aboriginals or Austronesians (Melayus, Indonesians..etc) share the same ancestry way back 10k or more years ago?

[OkanoganLdy]

I am unable to answer for all (nations) tribes what they all believe in as far as where thier ancestry came from.

Shining Star*

[Kingitchi85]

Personally?The point is,it will be cool to share our heritage and long long time ago we might share the same blood,maybe our ancestors were together for a while and some of them left to America a great migration, some stayed in East Asia, or maybe the other way around some came to East Asia and some stayed in America.becoz there is so many similiarities,not only physical looks but the culture etc.I dunno sometimes I just wonder. anyway thnx Shining Star for ur sharing its inspiring

[OkanoganLdy]

And a good point, I agree with you and feel there is so much more to the "Native Heritage" and all other heritages from the entire world around us... You and I may net be here when and if those questions ever get answered, but I believe we may be a lot closer to hearing some facts... Have a great evening and thanks for coming back my friend... :0)

Shining Star*

[CougarsTears]

Aque Ne!

Hello Kin Gitchi 85,

We Are Connected

[OkanoganLdy]

W'ay,

Sorry for not being able to respond until now, My internet was down for awhile... :0)

Peace,

OkanoganLdy*

[Kingitchi85]

多谢(many thanks)，I need to break the barriers that stopped me from not being connected to the world. Need to be in twine (did I used it rite? LOL)with my spirit,saw the article that East Asians might have close blood relations(genetics)with native americans,so that makes us cousins?do u kno the urge to find ur root n try to find relatives like cousins to strengthen ur search of heritage?anyway thnxCougar:)

[OkanoganLdy]

Hi Kingitchi85,

How have you been? I believe what you were trying to say is you (need to be in tune) with your spirit. We all need to stay in tune with our spirits, one anothers spirits and with mother earth. So we may be cousins? I see you have been doing your homework, lol. I hope some of those links I shared with you helped? Our heritage is amazing and travels in many directions. It was good to hear from you again, Have a great week and take care.

Peace,

Shining Star*

[Kingitchi85]

just a minor question, does most Native American tribes believe they share the same ancestry 10k or more centuries ago with East Asians or Pacific Islanders or Pacific Aboriginals? btw those pictures are captivating, maybe you can show a link of site of gallery for these piece?

[NapaLuvsDY]

This is just beautiful. Thank you so much!

May the warm winds of Heaven blow softly on your home and may the Great Spirit bless all who enter here.

Your video has blessed me, and I am grateful! Thankyou

[OkanoganLdy]

I am so happy when my video has brought warmth to ones heart, and I am sorry it took so long to reply, I just found your comment and appreciate very much the time you have taken to write one, May the Great Spirit bring a message and blessing to everyone that see's and enjoys my video...

Peace,

Shining Star*

[y000t000b]

I am Indian in my heart. Both the art and the music move me tremendously. I love the feeling caused by the mix here of both the art and the sound. Thank you so much.

[OkanoganLdy]

Your comments have made my "Native Heart" SMILE :0) with much happiness and joy to know my video is so appreciated, I wish to thank you for visiting, Please come back again my new friend...

Shining Star*

[vampirewithhumansoul]

native americans are truly beautiful inside and out, i love walela especially that song warrier...

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You for such a wonderful comment about my people, The beauty that shows sincerely from the Heart is truly inside and out for all to see... May you always have Peace and Happiness that Shines for the World to See my New Friend... :0)

Shining Star*

[PATTYZELLO]

That is a wonderful video...and it's one of my very favorite songs ever done by Rita Coolidge & Walela.

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You very much for your comment, It is much appreciated. And I agree with you on this song being a favorite, It is one of mine also...

Happy New Year*

:0)

[tbum76]

that first pic is amazing thanxs

[OkanoganLdy]

Your welcome, Happy New Year in 2007... :0)

[tsalagiD1506]

beautifull,, thas 1 of my favorite song by walela

[OkanoganLdy]

Yes, It is one of my favorites also, Glad you liked it and hope you enjoyed the whole video? Thank You for the comment...

Peace,

Shining Star*

[2quik2c]

Check out Brocket99 on youtube, this is just about as cool as the brocket 99 video.

[OkanoganLdy]

Thank You for your comment, I am always happy when others enjoy my creations I make, Peace...

Shining Star*