wow.. Sooo cool. I have been looking for SOMETHING that was definately cherokee. I am part cherokee. My family is from the southern USA. They were sadly on the trail of tears. I have been told by my cousin who past away recently.. She was the one that had all of the indian information about our family. I do not know what my tribe is. But want to find out. I love the drums and the music the language is soo beautiful. I just wish I knew it personally. Thank you for your love to all of us.
Sadly I Don't Have Any Native Blood In Me (I Might have some blood but at a very low % of blood) But I Do love The Native Culture and the people. They are my inspiration to wake up everyday and when I die I hope I will be in Nature for Eternity.
I play this song every morning to start my day. it is so beautifully performed.Remember everyday to give thanks in the morning for another day, how ever you wish to do that.Love and peace to you.
I'm looking to get 'We n' de ya ho' tatted on my arm with the heptagram of the great seal. Could anyone help me out with the correct spelling? As I've seen it written all sorts of way (A we n' de Yauh ho; for example), or even if you could help me spell it properly in the original Sequoya alphabet itself that would be awesome ! All comments greatly appreciated !
Thank You My spirit is greatly cheered by this great music. Very inspiring to hear music from the music of my Mother's ancestors. I miss her and my GrandMother.
All Native Peoples unite. From the Americas to the Caribbean and beyond. Full blood, half-blood or less. What matters is love and respect for the culture.
Read The Law by Bastiat (free download on the 'net.) then watch The Agenda (Amazon). It is the youth of this nation that will inherit the bills this administration is running up at warp speed. RESTORE AMERICA 2012 RON PAULThe USA is a Republic, not a democracy. Self-responsibility+Self-reliabiltiy+self-sufficiency=self respect
i dont think i have ever heard something so beautiful before in my life.. even though i am not native american myself... i do have friends that are full navajo and full cherokee... and they have exposed me to the wondrous and historical native american culture.. as a musician myself... i am humbly inspired by this musical masterpiece.... and it has allowed me to begin writing an instrumental called SPIRIT OF THE CHEROKEE.. and it will be up on my channel soon...thank you once again...
They respect all of earth and sky and animals and live with a creed of harmony and kindness and love. There may be some who practice different religions but they are not all druids. Just needed to correct that notion. Who do you think the Great Spirit is?? lol Anyway I did not want to leave that on the page without some explanation and I hope it is received with the love I feel for all people!! Donadagohvi!
Love this video!! By the way people do not assume that being Native American or Cherokee means we are druids!!! Not so nor with any of my friends at Cherokee Nation that I have talked to in my study of the Cherokee language. I am a newby to the language but all of the Cherokee and other Native Americans I have met so far are christian so I just needed those claiming to be Native American and say they are druids like that is the accepted practice for Cherokees are confused. They respect all.
I also am caucasian by sight and cherokee by blood. My grandfathers mother was full cherokee, and he looked full so my father also had the LOOK. His children, only one had the darker skin and hair, but I am more of the "earth" person and have always been at one with nature and Spirit. I am 62 now and know in my heart it is the blood of my anscesdtors that has made me the way I am. My G Grandmother moved from Georgia to Arkansas in the 1800's and I have lost any chance of finding my family.
@GalaktikBurst amen to that im full blooded threw my dads side he looks like it so does all my other family members but i dont as much but i am still very very proud to be native american and im marring a native american. im very proud
Clarify - I'm also very respectful of traditions and the fact my experience as somebody who is Caucasian by appearance is very different. I never talk about my heritage or say I'm part Native. My friend would ask me to identify which part. I don't try to force my way to the table or demand a chair. I just practice what I practice.
I'm fortunate a full-blooded, reservation-raised Native who had been taught ceremony took me under his wing, taught me and gave me permission to be true to my heart and Native heritage, although I look white (brown hair, blue eyes). The Native is what resonates for me, and I'm so grateful that he allowed me to acknowledge who I am.
I have a few percent each Cherokee, Delaware and Chippewa in my DNA, about 10% total. Not enough to be 'official', but plenty enough to know my place in Universe when I run through Penns Woods, talking to Deer and listening to Trees and Streams, laughing at squirrels and cheering the mighty chipmunk. I was about 30 when I discovered my ancestry, and I laughed as I slapped my thighs, by then was an accomplished Spiritualist, channel,and many of my Guides were Native American, things made sense.
I am Mohawk,Lakota and Ojibewe. But still believe our hearts are true Native. We have to teach our children and Grand children now before it is too late.
@celticbattleaxe The 'blood' is the activation point. Even with just a trace of native DNA our soul/physical being will not let us forget who and what we are. Even those whom do not know their ancestry, as I did not most of my life end up finding their way. No matter what anyone tries to do to the ancients - we just will not disappear, so says Great Spirit, so requests the Universe. Had to leave my old religion this last decade, not accepted in USA anymore, but have become Druid now. All is well
@Apocalypse411 Druid? Well then - I am a Celtic Shaman initiate (not yet Dedicated). I left Catholicism in high school, and I didn't fully commit to Paganism until recently (August). I couldn't find much of anyone who shared the same beliefs as I, so I practice solitary.
Tsi tsalagi! Beautiful song I live in East TN and the Cherokee from my area speak a different dialect than the Oklahoma Cherokee and is extinct they are on the brink of losing there native language forever for me this is very sad because i love to hear it spoken.
@jtttrent Start a revolution with the younger kids. You can also document you language and record videos and conversations and make sure they available for future generations and people wanting to find their heritage. I am Cherokee decedent from Southeast TN and it's very difficult to trace your Native roots. Help those that will follow-us and document document document. In 2050 someone will be wanting to find their ancestors and we need to leave a trail for them
@D4RkxGAMING Actually you can be. My great grandparents were full-blooded Cherokee Indians, but by the time my generation came around I was born with blonde hair and only had slight features of a Cherokee.
@D4RkxGAMING You're just being hateful against people who are trying to be proud of a part of their heritage. I have English, Cherokee, and Apache ancestry. I was born with blonde hair and fair skin. As I got older, my hair turned dark brown, my skin darkened slightly, and my facial features took on the appearance of the Cherokee side of my ancestry, complete with the huge blade-like nose. There's nothing wrong with being proud of your heritage, even if you're not "pure" Cherokee.
@D4RkxGAMING You're incorrect, you can have cherokee in you and be blonde I am. I have dark skin in summer with a lot of tiny freckles, Irish, German, and Cherokee run in my blood, I have a Cherokee face shape, and definitely got the nose and long strawberry blonde hair that's sometimes brownish, usually winter. And I have the Cherokee in my heart, I respect it more than any other heritage, they had respect for Earth.
Any and all of us our fortunate that we did not suffer any genocide and forced movement from our homes and lands as any of our ancestors did. And if our ancestors moved before the removal, then I am proud of their foresight and know they sufferred for their fellow Cherokees, Choctaws, Seminoles, Creeks, and Chickasaw. We can honor them now in whatever ways we can find. We lost our heritage from them due to greed. I wish to honor them always.
lol...I wonder if everyone who thinks they are, and/or wants to be, Indian would still feel the same if they had to live on one of the many poverty-stricken reservations as so many of their "relatives" have to do. How about all you rich Indians get together and send your poor relatives some money. cont...
Listen to elders about the changes. The seperation is not to keep others of blood or heritage out, but to prevent bastarizing the traditions, language and cultures. Living on or off the nation doesn't make a person more or less Aniyunwiya (opting out at this time for the creek learned name for the people adopted over by cherokee as tsalagi as they were called later).
I viewed people that wanted to "be cherokee". TIll an elder slaped my head saying "They may have more spirit then you.
I was gigven a name by aCherokee Brave the name "Little Mother" in recognition that my son James Crofts had been given a Cherokee name by Cherokee Brave. I cherish that name and I pray for yu all ways, I remain, yours Gabby Croftsxxx
my son James Crofts (forever14) was given before he died in 2001 of brain tumours a name by a Cherokee Brave, the name of "Little Warrior" and "Brave Spirit" by another Cherokee Brave . He felt all of you prayers and love and it helped him so much.Thank you to all Cherokee who loved my son James and sent him letters and love during his dying days thank you Gabby Perth Western Australia
Our family send our eternal loving thanks to the Cherokee people eternity in our heartsxxx
Some people, because they've been told by whites, still believe that there are such things as royalty titles in our culture, there aren't. There are no princesses or queens or kings. There are medicine men, warriors etc. That being said, just enjoy what you see of our traditions and our culture. It's beautiful and people are just trying to share it with others. So enjoy. I know I do very much. It spoke to my heart and reminded me of our great culture and people.
my name is edward i question if im native american in any way because so little is known of my family history but since i was born i have had a very strong connection to native american culture the love of the music the art the culture in itself the dances everything about native american culture as a whole has helped make me the man i am today i have yet to go to a reservation to see for myself what its like but hope to one day be honored with the chance to do so.
And there are some inaccuracies within the people including this song. I too thought it was from one of our older dialects and meant "I am of the Holy or Great Spirit" only it seems this came from the Algonquin language, not Iroquois like Tsalagi is from. Seems in that language it means "Our Hearts Are Strong."
donadagohvi, nvwatohiyadv (till we see each other again, peace)
It doesn't matter how thick the blood flows, what matters is what the heart flows as well as the spirit. My grandfather and grandmother was half breeds, my great grandmother's were full. 2 halfs make a whole. even though we don't look whole, I know where my blood flows from and that I am proud of. That is one thing no one can take from me or my family. I am proud to be Cherokee. Very Proud. And I take my native hertiage very seriously. I want my kids to as well.
I just read a bunch of responses from people trying to tell the whole world what their percentage is? Seriously? Just respect the culture and learn something abt it. Get over yourselves and your fractions and percentages..who cares abt you year around tan???
No one owns history nor expression nor beauty nor love. These are given freely by our Creator for our lives to fill with joy and light. This song speaks to the free spirit in every one of us. And we did all speak one language long ago in the beginning so we should find ways to get back to one another.
Thank you for this art, this beautiful soothing song.
beautiful song. I wrote my own song in a similar style called Native American Ballad, although it is more instrumental. I hope it allows for the same peaceful reflection as this song, though. Hope you enjoy it as much as this one!
This is a pretty song, but these are not Cherokee words at all. Also you don't get to include yourself with people who have suffered centuries of abuse just because you want to play Indian. You're not Chinese because you dress up as a Ninja. The Cherokee Nation lists he North Alabama Cherokee Tribe a fraudulent tribe. As fake as this song.
@CamdenLife Are you serious? I have never heard of a Chinese Ninja? Ninja are Japanese Assasins! As far as criticizing someone for acknowledging thier native ancestry, get over it. People should respect all of their ancestors, not just the pale faces. Those women who gave up thier entire way of life when they married white men deserve to have thier stories told. Most people don't want any indian money anyway, so leave them alone.
I have not heard this for such a long time... I miss walking with the people, I am in Georgia and it seemed that life took me away to work and other things walking the sacred path... I miss the songs and the people very much. JT
I LOVE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAND AND THEIR CULTURE AND EVERY THING!!!! even hough i am not one of them I still enjoy every aspect of them and this song is so beautiful.<3
i have cherokee blood in me from both sides of my family. im from georgia and i even have an all year cherokee tan. my uncle is darker than i am but its natural dark.
NATIVE AMERICANS FROM THE NORTH, SOUTH, CENTRAL OR FAR EAST, WE ARE THE SAME AND WE BELONG TO THE SAME CULTURE AND WE SHOULDN'T UNDERESTIMATE TO ANY BODY AND OFCOURSE WE SHOULD FIGHT FOR OUR EXISTANCE AND OUR FREEDOM.
Je suis depuis l' age de 7 ans , attaché à la culture indienne .Ces peuples ont la sagesse , et l' amour de la Terre .Sachez peuples indiens que je vous aimes ,Dieu
à fait que nous sommes frères et soeurs ,tout etre humain .Pour moi , par le christ
notre seigneur , vous etes de mon sang , le sang des gens saints , et véridiques .Ceux qui respectes la Terre nourricière .Et la toile de vie .Car nous
sommes tous reliés les uns aux autres .Votre ami .MrEsfabien1970.
@SingingAtTwilight Im from Walhalla, and all my Cherokee roots come from Salem. I know some Cherokke people in Anderson, they are not Grants though. I do know that Grant is a Cherokee name. Go to Cherokee they have copies of the rolls and you can look your family up on them. Thats really the only way your going to be able to find out anything conclusive.
@SingingAtTwilight Im from Walhalla, and all my Cherokee roots come from Salem. I know some Cherokke people in Anderson, they are not Grants though. I do know that Grant is a Cherokee name. Go to Cherokee they have copies of the rolls and you can look your family up on them.
My father is Cherokee from North Dakota. Family names of Mabel Jackson and Isabelle Stark. If anyone knows of these names...please contact me. I know it is a big world out there , but stranger things have happened. My fathers name was Herbert James Russell. He lived in Port Huron Michigan.He had been adopted by an aunt.
I've Always wished I would have been born Native American. I have followed a trail as if I was. Then about two months ago I found out I have a great great Grandma who was full blood Cherokee. I am so proud and happy to learn this I feel stronger spiritually and more confident in my own life. I joked with my family that I was gonna go live on a Cherokee reservation. I really do want to!
My Grandaddy was Cherokee and Blackfoot, I can remember hearing him sing songs that his mama taught him, he always thought he was alone when he sang them but I was always lurking around the corner waiting to hear his powerful voice, btw, his mama was full Cherokee. I would have loved to have learned those songs but I never got a chance to, and I am VERY proud of my Cherokee heritage and I'm whiter than mayonaise but my heart is Native American and proud of it.
my Grandfather mother maiden name is Grant and his father is Thompson i need to find out the others surnames and i will get back to you . i wanted to take a trip to Anderson SC to see if we have more family there
my great great grandma was 100% Native American. Cherokee I believe. Been trying to find out more. also been trying to find out about the Natives that lived in my area also. I always fish the rivers and creeks around my area and will forever keep my eyes out for arrowheads or other tools now that i been learning more about it. I have always felt at one with these rivers. they are the only place that takes all my stress away and gets me away from the joke they call living life nowadays.
i am 1/8 blood cherokee, my grandmother looked full blooded with beautiful dark hard and coppery skin. all i have is the high cheek bones but i try to learn all i can about my heritage. it is nice to know that so many people keep the traditions alive. love this song.
I am 1/2 cherokee love and nature has spread seeds though out all cultures and blood lines i love my cherokee side but i love my german side also.Love who you are cherokee or not and love the earth treat her well...
from both sides of my family i am about an 1/8 to 1/4 but the cherokee part of my heart has always beat the storngest. I wish to find my relatives..and be reunited with all the knowledge of my ancestors so that it wont disappear. my cousin has done the research on the census rolls. i have to know this part of me. it is one of the only things that swells me with pride.
Beautiful song and video, but not Cherokee, check any dictionary.
The language is Tihanama, a linguistic isolate form the same region. Mr. Wolfe is not taken very seriously these days. This is the sunrise song sung by the women ONLY, there's also a men's version which is seven syllables.
The best book on the Tihanama is probably "Eighth Arrow" by Dr. Donald Yates, which also has the most extensive examples of the Tihanama language in print. There are only about ten fluent speakers left.
I recently found this song on a Tribal website, while I was trying to search for my Cherokee roots. Narrowed things down to somewhere in Alabama. (That is where I am from) and anyway I am wondering if there is an English translation for the song. I don't want to hear it is English but I would like to know what is being said.
"it is not the quantity of cherokee blood that flows through you your veins that is important, but the quality of it-your pride in it. I have seen I have seen full-bloods who have virtually no idea of the great legacy entrusted to their care. Yet, I have seen people with as little as 1/500th blood quantum who inspire the spirits of their ancestors because they make being Cherokee a proud part of a their everyday life."
Jim Pell, Principal Chief of the North Alabama Cherokee Tribe
@xxsouthernbelle94xx That's what I was trying to say! And that's who I read it from! It doesn't matter how much Cherokee DNA you have, as long as you respect, and follow the teachings.
@xxsouthernbelle94xx im realated 2 jhon guess im still trying 2 figure out what % i am my grand parents were born in bristo oklahoma some1 plz help me with this
Sorry to say this, but that is a wannabe tribe. There is no such thing as the North Alabama Cherokee Tribe because no such tribe has been federally recognized by the US Government. The only ones that are authentic native american tribes are the ones recognized by and only by the US Government. But, those are some pretty inspiring words.
@DuoAngelhackerOrigin Not disagreeing, but what about all the other tribes that are REAL but haven't been federally recognized? They just haven't been because most of them never had a relationship with the US. No relationship means no treaty, which means no recognition. Just because you're not recognized, doesn't mean you're not a real tribe. As an anthropologist and a Navajo woman, I know what I'm talking about. Although... there are cases of "fake Natives".
I have actually changed my views on this situation from the last time I posted this. I've had a long, deep talk with someone, and I realize my error I have made. Thank you for pointing it out to me.
@DuoAngelhackerOrigin I don't know how to say this in a different way so I will say it with love in my heart. The Native Americans in this country don't need the US Government to recognize who they are to be who they are. My grandfather was 3/4 Cherokee and I may not look as Cherokee as he, I am Cherokee in my heart and spirit. We need no one to recognize this but our people and our own spirit. This is true no matter who denies it. I wish only peace and happiness to you Duo.
@cherokeeprincess52 i agree as herokee indian my self the white man took our lands made us walk the trail my ancestors walked that trail but to know what i am an cherokee indian the the people who walked that trail of tears im proud to be cherokee noone can take my cherokee blood
@Chris231MCF You are so correct. We accept who we are as do our people. I have found more acceptance by the Cherokee people than anyone ever before it is as it should be for all people. I love that there are principles the Cherokee live by that would do the world some good...such as being at peace with themselves with help from the Great Spirit, and promoting peace,kindness,& love with actions, not just words. Respect for elders and so many other great traits. Wado Chris. Donadagohvi!
@Chris231MCF You are so correct. We accept who we are as do our people. I have found more acceptance by the Cherokee people than anyone ever before it is as it should be for all people. I love that there are principles the Cherokee live by that would do the world some good...such as being at peace with themselves with help from the Great Spirit, and promoting peace,kindness,& love with actions, not just words. Respect for elders and so many other great traits. Wado Chris. Donadagohvi!
@cherokeeprincess52 Well said! Nobody can tell us what we are. We are Cherokee! We don't need no stinkin' government telling us what we can call ourselves.
@cherokeeprincess52 U.S. governmental protection has nothing to with your heart. It has to do with retention of the treaties that provide health and educational services to the Indian people, as well as federal protection of Indian lands, (And, by the way, Indian people and our governments are protected in the Constitution. It says nothing about "Native Americans." Native American is a term of political correctness and convenience.
@xxsouthernbelle94xx I agree with you.My blood is from my great great grandfather, but I'm so proud of my heritage that I had a tattoo done to represent it. It takes up half my back.
@xxsouthernbelle94xx Wado! I am as little as 1/2,000th cherokee and people give me a bunch of crap about me grass dancing and making war bonnets, chokers, etc. I love to tell people that I have Cherokee blood, but people always say "You're not Cherokee!" just because I don't have the quantity of blood to get a cdib card and watnot.
I am at least a quarter Cherokee and have to agree with you my dear brother. Could you send me info of your tribe, I have been having a calling to go live with my people again soon. You can email or Facebook me at youknowufknow@yahoo.com or Kenneth David Gray FB
@xxsouthernbelle94xx .....I wish that all was as proud as you are . if only people knew there history and was proud to be Cherokee Or any other Tribe . I am Sioux and Cherokee and out of all my family besides my Mother and my Grandmother that just passed that was born in teepee in Oklahoma on a reservation, None of my family cares less. I guess The European Colonist which became Americans accomplished what they wanted. they took the spirit and soul out of people.
@richierob72 I can relate. None of my Cherokee ancestors seem to have any pride in who they are. I ask them questions and they don't know or seem to care to know. Its just like they don't care. I guess its up to the new generation to find pride in who they are, rediscover their languages and heritage, and make sure the culture is passed down to their own children.
I have to my knowledge, not a drop of native american blood in my whole body. None the less this song brings tears to my eyes, especially after reading the lyrics and translation. The beauty is really in that its survived all this way through everything the ansestors went through. I say ansestors because we are all part of it, they are everyones ansestors and if Whites want to learn the way of cherokee let them. We have to understand almost everyones spirit is opressed today in the "modern world
@TheSingingCello Everyone should be allowed to praise this song and beautiful language and cultures of all the native people suffering in this world. we're headed for new times and we will soon need the help of everyone to move forward, no matter what color or race. Get along people. Life is so much shorter than we expect.
@alphaswift paw : my name is Cheyenne ( in Blackfoot means spicey, hot) I am of the Blackfoot nation and I know the feeling of looking white , but trying to be part of the nation . But the color of your skin does not matter , if you take pride in your heritage , and embrace it then you are of your nation .
Hello, I am new to this, I am cherokee,Apache, and german....the only Blonde hair , grey eyed female in the family, lol I love this song so much...I used to sing this with my mother...but I wonder if there are english lyrics other than I am of the Great Spirit, or is that all? please email me to let me know thank you so much !!
Good. I just feel that it's time we all embrace who we are. Not all of use are kind and spiritual...but the ones who are are strong because they are. And with that, they can spread more of themsleves. <3
My dad's parents each had a grandmother that was half Cherokee. Whoever their mother was, (my grandparents great grandmother), the names were forgotten. It makes me very sad. :( I am mostly Gaelic white but I get very dark, and my eyes are slanted. Otherwise I'm blue eyed, and blonde haired. My daughter is also part Colombian Incan. What a mix eh? LOL
^,.,^ lol im half cherokee and half irish i dont realy learn much about my irish herotage here in america but its great to know of my ancestors on my cherokee side
I love this song! I think it's what's in your heart & soul not what amount of native blood you have that makes you who you are. Blessings! Chief of the Modoc Nation!
Grayhawk - I can remember my great-Grandmother sitting in her wooden rocker telling me stories. I cherish those times. I was only 5 years old and I remember them as if I was there now. I am Cherokee. Though I have gray hair and green eyes, the blood of my ancestors flows in my veins.
Thank you all, my friends, for agreeing with me. I will admit, that I am young yet, and have a lot of learning to do about our people, but, I don't think ethnosify should slander one group of singers, even if they are not Cherokee, for singing Cherokee word. I say, Sing away Walela, Sing away!
My wife is from the Western Tribe and I am from the Eastern tribe. The Myth is fun, but lets get real, who but a fool would go back to the short and dangerous life of the tribes??? No rifle, no pickup truck. No computer or TV. I do like the music and I commune with nature, rode bareback, have green thumb cropping edibles. Love the wild animals that aren't dangerous but certainly if anything Indigenous are the greatest violators of the animal world, now.
Wow! This song is just beautiful and I'm not very good at learning other languages, but I've picked this up quicker than any song in english which is strange really, I'm not even part Cherokee and I've never even been to America.
Ya know, I am not even sure why people are arguing over this. if you look at it, all peoples are brothers, sisters, it is because of people thinking that they are different because of skin color that there is even war in this planet the great spirit made for us. The Cherokee, Aztecs, Mayans, Blackfoot, those are just different names for the same people.
I'm not Cherokee and neither are the people in the video. The people in the video are Paiute and Aztec both tribes are from the same linguistical family. The painting are plains Indians, not the dress of the Cherokee. Overall, it is a nice video.
NO! It does not matter what race color or ethnic back ground you are. If the Cherokee word was not allowed to be spoken by others there would not be Powwows! There is nothing wrong with someone singing Cherokee Word. I do it all the time, does that make me wrong?
the stablishment makes a superfluous thing with native americans´s traditions, not only with native northamericans, also with native mesoamericans and southamericans!!!
I am 1/8 Cherokee, with Skin as white as can be, but, I try to follow the traditions, and et in touch with nature as best I can. Does this make me not Cherokee?
What are the Cherokee traditions? I'm 100% white and British, but I feel a sort of connection with Native American culture. I would like to carry out more traditions.
Prolly. There are hardly any full blooded Cherokees left because of survival purposes. I have high cheekbones, slanty eyes and white as my other Scandanavian ancestors. So whatever to the rest of them!
im 1/8 to and the rest is iselantic and im married to a navajo and we have 4 kids and i get told i act more native then the ones that are full bloods. so i beleave if its in ur heart and in ur blood it just comes out in how you live your life.
wow.. Sooo cool. I have been looking for SOMETHING that was definately cherokee. I am part cherokee. My family is from the southern USA. They were sadly on the trail of tears. I have been told by my cousin who past away recently.. She was the one that had all of the indian information about our family. I do not know what my tribe is. But want to find out. I love the drums and the music the language is soo beautiful. I just wish I knew it personally. Thank you for your love to all of us.
iceebear001 1 week ago
This is one of my favorite songs
snowowl81 1 month ago
This is my most favorite Native American song. Beautiful!
novelle59 1 month ago
Sadly I Don't Have Any Native Blood In Me (I Might have some blood but at a very low % of blood) But I Do love The Native Culture and the people. They are my inspiration to wake up everyday and when I die I hope I will be in Nature for Eternity.
oBrightFallso 2 months ago 2
I play this song every morning to start my day. it is so beautifully performed.Remember everyday to give thanks in the morning for another day, how ever you wish to do that.Love and peace to you.
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I'm looking to get 'We n' de ya ho' tatted on my arm with the heptagram of the great seal. Could anyone help me out with the correct spelling? As I've seen it written all sorts of way (A we n' de Yauh ho; for example), or even if you could help me spell it properly in the original Sequoya alphabet itself that would be awesome ! All comments greatly appreciated !
NDPofNovaScotia 3 months ago
The day we look pass our diffences and skin color that will the day of the beginning of peace.
JorEl7771 3 months ago
Thank You My spirit is greatly cheered by this great music. Very inspiring to hear music from the music of my Mother's ancestors. I miss her and my GrandMother.
Cattigerz4 3 months ago
All Native Peoples unite. From the Americas to the Caribbean and beyond. Full blood, half-blood or less. What matters is love and respect for the culture.
We n' de ya ho
ElJibaroBravo 4 months ago 8
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possumpistol 4 months ago
Um, the gal in the first pic does not look cherokee, at least her regalia. It looks more like Aztec
enchilada01 4 months ago
my tears are happy
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MikeEtrys 4 months ago
my tears are happy
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i dont think i have ever heard something so beautiful before in my life.. even though i am not native american myself... i do have friends that are full navajo and full cherokee... and they have exposed me to the wondrous and historical native american culture.. as a musician myself... i am humbly inspired by this musical masterpiece.... and it has allowed me to begin writing an instrumental called SPIRIT OF THE CHEROKEE.. and it will be up on my channel soon...thank you once again...
officialgmusic 4 months ago
They respect all of earth and sky and animals and live with a creed of harmony and kindness and love. There may be some who practice different religions but they are not all druids. Just needed to correct that notion. Who do you think the Great Spirit is?? lol Anyway I did not want to leave that on the page without some explanation and I hope it is received with the love I feel for all people!! Donadagohvi!
cherokeeprincess52 4 months ago
Love this video!! By the way people do not assume that being Native American or Cherokee means we are druids!!! Not so nor with any of my friends at Cherokee Nation that I have talked to in my study of the Cherokee language. I am a newby to the language but all of the Cherokee and other Native Americans I have met so far are christian so I just needed those claiming to be Native American and say they are druids like that is the accepted practice for Cherokees are confused. They respect all.
cherokeeprincess52 4 months ago
thank you for sharing this, cherokee and zuni
MyMuggzie 4 months ago
I also am caucasian by sight and cherokee by blood. My grandfathers mother was full cherokee, and he looked full so my father also had the LOOK. His children, only one had the darker skin and hair, but I am more of the "earth" person and have always been at one with nature and Spirit. I am 62 now and know in my heart it is the blood of my anscesdtors that has made me the way I am. My G Grandmother moved from Georgia to Arkansas in the 1800's and I have lost any chance of finding my family.
MammysEmma 4 months ago
@GalaktikBurst amen to that im full blooded threw my dads side he looks like it so does all my other family members but i dont as much but i am still very very proud to be native american and im marring a native american. im very proud
kikibibaby 5 months ago
Clarify - I'm also very respectful of traditions and the fact my experience as somebody who is Caucasian by appearance is very different. I never talk about my heritage or say I'm part Native. My friend would ask me to identify which part. I don't try to force my way to the table or demand a chair. I just practice what I practice.
JaniceMaddox 5 months ago
I'm fortunate a full-blooded, reservation-raised Native who had been taught ceremony took me under his wing, taught me and gave me permission to be true to my heart and Native heritage, although I look white (brown hair, blue eyes). The Native is what resonates for me, and I'm so grateful that he allowed me to acknowledge who I am.
JaniceMaddox 5 months ago
I have a few percent each Cherokee, Delaware and Chippewa in my DNA, about 10% total. Not enough to be 'official', but plenty enough to know my place in Universe when I run through Penns Woods, talking to Deer and listening to Trees and Streams, laughing at squirrels and cheering the mighty chipmunk. I was about 30 when I discovered my ancestry, and I laughed as I slapped my thighs, by then was an accomplished Spiritualist, channel,and many of my Guides were Native American, things made sense.
Apocalypse411 5 months ago
Wado Oginalii
DDovely 5 months ago
I am Mohawk,Lakota and Ojibewe. But still believe our hearts are true Native. We have to teach our children and Grand children now before it is too late.
129missy 5 months ago
All you people seem to be fixated only on blood - when all you needed was to have the Spirit of the Natives flow through your soul like water.
celticbattleaxe 5 months ago 2
@celticbattleaxe The 'blood' is the activation point. Even with just a trace of native DNA our soul/physical being will not let us forget who and what we are. Even those whom do not know their ancestry, as I did not most of my life end up finding their way. No matter what anyone tries to do to the ancients - we just will not disappear, so says Great Spirit, so requests the Universe. Had to leave my old religion this last decade, not accepted in USA anymore, but have become Druid now. All is well
Apocalypse411 5 months ago
@Apocalypse411 Druid? Well then - I am a Celtic Shaman initiate (not yet Dedicated). I left Catholicism in high school, and I didn't fully commit to Paganism until recently (August). I couldn't find much of anyone who shared the same beliefs as I, so I practice solitary.
Blessed be times Three! )O( )O( )O(
- Bréinann
celticbattleaxe 5 months ago
My wife Kathy is Cherokee...
LB101st 6 months ago
Beautiful music and singing can touch the heart and soul
of anyone, you don't need to understand the words. Listen
and be blessed. Peace...
Jack
JackWayneKato 6 months ago
NICE THNX 4 POSTING !
CherokeeCharli 6 months ago
Beautiful
maileandbenny 6 months ago
Tsi tsalagi! Beautiful song I live in East TN and the Cherokee from my area speak a different dialect than the Oklahoma Cherokee and is extinct they are on the brink of losing there native language forever for me this is very sad because i love to hear it spoken.
jtttrent 6 months ago 2
@jtttrent Start a revolution with the younger kids. You can also document you language and record videos and conversations and make sure they available for future generations and people wanting to find their heritage. I am Cherokee decedent from Southeast TN and it's very difficult to trace your Native roots. Help those that will follow-us and document document document. In 2050 someone will be wanting to find their ancestors and we need to leave a trail for them
KONCHITAV 4 months ago
let us bring back the love and prosperity into our mother earth.
askal79 7 months ago
please,stop using the word indians to defind us.
calluseiam777 7 months ago
To all that are being negative. I only have this to say.
ᏕᏣᏓᎸᏉᏕᏍᏗ
Like one another unconditionally, find something to admire about one another.
analarmtech 8 months ago
ha ha indian in the begining isnt even indian indians never where as white that is a white person
D4RkxGAMING 8 months ago
@D4RkxGAMING Actually you can be. My great grandparents were full-blooded Cherokee Indians, but by the time my generation came around I was born with blonde hair and only had slight features of a Cherokee.
Battlepillar 8 months ago
@Battlepillar your not inidan if you have blonde hair then your a caucasian
D4RkxGAMING 8 months ago
@D4RkxGAMING You're just being hateful against people who are trying to be proud of a part of their heritage. I have English, Cherokee, and Apache ancestry. I was born with blonde hair and fair skin. As I got older, my hair turned dark brown, my skin darkened slightly, and my facial features took on the appearance of the Cherokee side of my ancestry, complete with the huge blade-like nose. There's nothing wrong with being proud of your heritage, even if you're not "pure" Cherokee.
gerowen 6 months ago
@D4RkxGAMING You're incorrect, you can have cherokee in you and be blonde I am. I have dark skin in summer with a lot of tiny freckles, Irish, German, and Cherokee run in my blood, I have a Cherokee face shape, and definitely got the nose and long strawberry blonde hair that's sometimes brownish, usually winter. And I have the Cherokee in my heart, I respect it more than any other heritage, they had respect for Earth.
WuffPakk7 6 months ago
Any and all of us our fortunate that we did not suffer any genocide and forced movement from our homes and lands as any of our ancestors did. And if our ancestors moved before the removal, then I am proud of their foresight and know they sufferred for their fellow Cherokees, Choctaws, Seminoles, Creeks, and Chickasaw. We can honor them now in whatever ways we can find. We lost our heritage from them due to greed. I wish to honor them always.
KimberleeT1961 8 months ago
...cont: Seriously tho, if you really care so much, do something to show it. Learn what you can do and do it.
Thanks (wado)
Witatsois 8 months ago
lol...I wonder if everyone who thinks they are, and/or wants to be, Indian would still feel the same if they had to live on one of the many poverty-stricken reservations as so many of their "relatives" have to do. How about all you rich Indians get together and send your poor relatives some money. cont...
Witatsois 8 months ago
Very beautiful..love Native American Music and forever will..♥♥♥
janetm2754 8 months ago 4
Listen to elders about the changes. The seperation is not to keep others of blood or heritage out, but to prevent bastarizing the traditions, language and cultures. Living on or off the nation doesn't make a person more or less Aniyunwiya (opting out at this time for the creek learned name for the people adopted over by cherokee as tsalagi as they were called later).
I viewed people that wanted to "be cherokee". TIll an elder slaped my head saying "They may have more spirit then you.
scottdiiorio 9 months ago
wow!this beautiful music fills up your heart and makes you long for the mountains and the sun i wish i was one of them...love vicky from belgium
vickske24 9 months ago
I was gigven a name by aCherokee Brave the name "Little Mother" in recognition that my son James Crofts had been given a Cherokee name by Cherokee Brave. I cherish that name and I pray for yu all ways, I remain, yours Gabby Croftsxxx
MaddogAussie4life 10 months ago
my son James Crofts (forever14) was given before he died in 2001 of brain tumours a name by a Cherokee Brave, the name of "Little Warrior" and "Brave Spirit" by another Cherokee Brave . He felt all of you prayers and love and it helped him so much.Thank you to all Cherokee who loved my son James and sent him letters and love during his dying days thank you Gabby Perth Western Australia
Our family send our eternal loving thanks to the Cherokee people eternity in our heartsxxx
MaddogAussie4life 10 months ago
you do not need anyones approval to be recognized as a Cherokee. the blood memory knows who you are and so does the Creator!
mksitty38583 10 months ago
Congratulations.
nycolas1712 10 months ago 2
WhenI drove a Tractor-Trailer through the Smokie Mountains that ran through the reservation in Norht Carolina I felt like I was welcoming me home
pctechschhi 10 months ago
I am Cherokee and i love to sing this song with all my heart i know the words by heart
Bright star is my name
emtothedogz 10 months ago
i am cherokee and i love to sing this song with all my heart i know the words by heart
emtothedogz 10 months ago
Some people, because they've been told by whites, still believe that there are such things as royalty titles in our culture, there aren't. There are no princesses or queens or kings. There are medicine men, warriors etc. That being said, just enjoy what you see of our traditions and our culture. It's beautiful and people are just trying to share it with others. So enjoy. I know I do very much. It spoke to my heart and reminded me of our great culture and people.
2feathersraven 10 months ago
@2feathersraven
my name is edward i question if im native american in any way because so little is known of my family history but since i was born i have had a very strong connection to native american culture the love of the music the art the culture in itself the dances everything about native american culture as a whole has helped make me the man i am today i have yet to go to a reservation to see for myself what its like but hope to one day be honored with the chance to do so.
MrTerminator26 9 months ago
And there are some inaccuracies within the people including this song. I too thought it was from one of our older dialects and meant "I am of the Holy or Great Spirit" only it seems this came from the Algonquin language, not Iroquois like Tsalagi is from. Seems in that language it means "Our Hearts Are Strong."
donadagohvi, nvwatohiyadv (till we see each other again, peace)
SeriousSoundStudio 10 months ago
It doesn't matter how thick the blood flows, what matters is what the heart flows as well as the spirit. My grandfather and grandmother was half breeds, my great grandmother's were full. 2 halfs make a whole. even though we don't look whole, I know where my blood flows from and that I am proud of. That is one thing no one can take from me or my family. I am proud to be Cherokee. Very Proud. And I take my native hertiage very seriously. I want my kids to as well.
SinsiousSiren 10 months ago
I just read a bunch of responses from people trying to tell the whole world what their percentage is? Seriously? Just respect the culture and learn something abt it. Get over yourselves and your fractions and percentages..who cares abt you year around tan???
horton543 11 months ago
This is one of my most favorite songs.
19Bluewaya62 11 months ago
No one owns history nor expression nor beauty nor love. These are given freely by our Creator for our lives to fill with joy and light. This song speaks to the free spirit in every one of us. And we did all speak one language long ago in the beginning so we should find ways to get back to one another.
Thank you for this art, this beautiful soothing song.
mariannenator 11 months ago
beautiful song. I wrote my own song in a similar style called Native American Ballad, although it is more instrumental. I hope it allows for the same peaceful reflection as this song, though. Hope you enjoy it as much as this one!
GPhillyMusic 11 months ago
Very Beautiful !
ankurdang 1 year ago
We sing this in drum circle...
DavidEberhardt 1 year ago
This is a pretty song, but these are not Cherokee words at all. Also you don't get to include yourself with people who have suffered centuries of abuse just because you want to play Indian. You're not Chinese because you dress up as a Ninja. The Cherokee Nation lists he North Alabama Cherokee Tribe a fraudulent tribe. As fake as this song.
CamdenLife 1 year ago
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AdventOctober 11 months ago
@CamdenLife Are you serious? I have never heard of a Chinese Ninja? Ninja are Japanese Assasins! As far as criticizing someone for acknowledging thier native ancestry, get over it. People should respect all of their ancestors, not just the pale faces. Those women who gave up thier entire way of life when they married white men deserve to have thier stories told. Most people don't want any indian money anyway, so leave them alone.
horton543 11 months ago 2
I have not heard this for such a long time... I miss walking with the people, I am in Georgia and it seemed that life took me away to work and other things walking the sacred path... I miss the songs and the people very much. JT
littlewolfjt 1 year ago
i agree to windoftheandes
sweetraven110 1 year ago
the lyrics, melody and photograpy create a Trinity of beauty, peace, respect. awesome...Grandfather Jbird
joedeye 1 year ago
What a gorgeous song. It really hits home :)
Gearsgirl12 1 year ago
I LOVE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAND AND THEIR CULTURE AND EVERY THING!!!! even hough i am not one of them I still enjoy every aspect of them and this song is so beautiful.<3
guerita012393 1 year ago
i am part seminole indian and very grateful for the hertigage
KFORD1414 1 year ago
Ayv geyuhi kanogisdi hia. :)
(Osisgo nitsiwi?? :S)
Uwohilatlitigv 1 year ago
o si yo do gwa do a ashley. sgi for the music and the video!
diva4211 1 year ago
i have cherokee blood in me from both sides of my family. im from georgia and i even have an all year cherokee tan. my uncle is darker than i am but its natural dark.
TheDaltonboii 1 year ago
NATIVE AMERICANS FROM THE NORTH, SOUTH, CENTRAL OR FAR EAST, WE ARE THE SAME AND WE BELONG TO THE SAME CULTURE AND WE SHOULDN'T UNDERESTIMATE TO ANY BODY AND OFCOURSE WE SHOULD FIGHT FOR OUR EXISTANCE AND OUR FREEDOM.
windoftheandes 1 year ago
Je suis depuis l' age de 7 ans , attaché à la culture indienne .Ces peuples ont la sagesse , et l' amour de la Terre .Sachez peuples indiens que je vous aimes ,Dieu
à fait que nous sommes frères et soeurs ,tout etre humain .Pour moi , par le christ
notre seigneur , vous etes de mon sang , le sang des gens saints , et véridiques .Ceux qui respectes la Terre nourricière .Et la toile de vie .Car nous
sommes tous reliés les uns aux autres .Votre ami .MrEsfabien1970.
MrEsfabien1970 1 year ago 2
@SingingAtTwilight Im from Walhalla, and all my Cherokee roots come from Salem. I know some Cherokke people in Anderson, they are not Grants though. I do know that Grant is a Cherokee name. Go to Cherokee they have copies of the rolls and you can look your family up on them. Thats really the only way your going to be able to find out anything conclusive.
1cherokeebaby 1 year ago
@SingingAtTwilight Im from Walhalla, and all my Cherokee roots come from Salem. I know some Cherokke people in Anderson, they are not Grants though. I do know that Grant is a Cherokee name. Go to Cherokee they have copies of the rolls and you can look your family up on them.
1cherokeebaby 1 year ago
My father is Cherokee from North Dakota. Family names of Mabel Jackson and Isabelle Stark. If anyone knows of these names...please contact me. I know it is a big world out there , but stranger things have happened. My fathers name was Herbert James Russell. He lived in Port Huron Michigan.He had been adopted by an aunt.
syndiwilliamson 1 year ago
I've Always wished I would have been born Native American. I have followed a trail as if I was. Then about two months ago I found out I have a great great Grandma who was full blood Cherokee. I am so proud and happy to learn this I feel stronger spiritually and more confident in my own life. I joked with my family that I was gonna go live on a Cherokee reservation. I really do want to!
markjhawk 1 year ago
My Grandaddy was Cherokee and Blackfoot, I can remember hearing him sing songs that his mama taught him, he always thought he was alone when he sang them but I was always lurking around the corner waiting to hear his powerful voice, btw, his mama was full Cherokee. I would have loved to have learned those songs but I never got a chance to, and I am VERY proud of my Cherokee heritage and I'm whiter than mayonaise but my heart is Native American and proud of it.
lrl1969 1 year ago 2
@SingingAtTwilight
my Grandfather mother maiden name is Grant and his father is Thompson i need to find out the others surnames and i will get back to you . i wanted to take a trip to Anderson SC to see if we have more family there
embracesme 1 year ago
great song
palledenmark 1 year ago
my great great grandma was 100% Native American. Cherokee I believe. Been trying to find out more. also been trying to find out about the Natives that lived in my area also. I always fish the rivers and creeks around my area and will forever keep my eyes out for arrowheads or other tools now that i been learning more about it. I have always felt at one with these rivers. they are the only place that takes all my stress away and gets me away from the joke they call living life nowadays.
MClown69 1 year ago 2
i am 1/8 blood cherokee, my grandmother looked full blooded with beautiful dark hard and coppery skin. all i have is the high cheek bones but i try to learn all i can about my heritage. it is nice to know that so many people keep the traditions alive. love this song.
kyhillboy1982 1 year ago
Wonderful peice of media! Thanks for sharing, The creator is very happy to hear you share your good heart.
SamAm927 1 year ago
even the Cherokee will tell you.. we are ALL from great spirit.. you shallow souls think this only relates to Cherokee !! grow the fuck up....
whosscrewed 1 year ago
I am 1/2 cherokee love and nature has spread seeds though out all cultures and blood lines i love my cherokee side but i love my german side also.Love who you are cherokee or not and love the earth treat her well...
TheFirestorm304 1 year ago
my great grandmother was 1/2 cherokee im told her mom married a irish man
my6btc 1 year ago
I am so glad i ask my Grandmother she told me we are Cherokee from Virginia my Grandfather i ask him he said his family are Native Americans
i just don't remember what tribe he said but i am researching i do have
a photo of his mom and they were from Anderson SC it feels good to know peace to everyone and my the Great Spirit Bless you
embracesme 1 year ago
love this~very lovely video~thankyou for sharing
iamearthbornami 1 year ago
Very nice song. Thanks for posting. Peace and harmony. Greetings//Regina
Henriksson881 1 year ago
@correctdroid ya know, u sound completely and utterly retarded.
samanthaetain 1 year ago
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samanthaetain 1 year ago
from both sides of my family i am about an 1/8 to 1/4 but the cherokee part of my heart has always beat the storngest. I wish to find my relatives..and be reunited with all the knowledge of my ancestors so that it wont disappear. my cousin has done the research on the census rolls. i have to know this part of me. it is one of the only things that swells me with pride.
nathanwallacei3 1 year ago
I'm Scottish and Irish, but I think this is absolutely Beautiful!!
Frankallen12 1 year ago
Davis, the correct translation from Tihanama is "Our hearts (spirits) are strong".
SpeakCherokee 1 year ago
Beautiful song and video, but not Cherokee, check any dictionary.
The language is Tihanama, a linguistic isolate form the same region. Mr. Wolfe is not taken very seriously these days. This is the sunrise song sung by the women ONLY, there's also a men's version which is seven syllables.
The best book on the Tihanama is probably "Eighth Arrow" by Dr. Donald Yates, which also has the most extensive examples of the Tihanama language in print. There are only about ten fluent speakers left.
Wado!
SpeakCherokee 1 year ago
Davis, it means "I am of the great Spirit, ho!"
AlphaSwiftpaw 1 year ago
I recently found this song on a Tribal website, while I was trying to search for my Cherokee roots. Narrowed things down to somewhere in Alabama. (That is where I am from) and anyway I am wondering if there is an English translation for the song. I don't want to hear it is English but I would like to know what is being said.
davis1365 1 year ago
Wauv.. Touched me deep in my heart. Thank you!!
TheNenaya 1 year ago
"it is not the quantity of cherokee blood that flows through you your veins that is important, but the quality of it-your pride in it. I have seen I have seen full-bloods who have virtually no idea of the great legacy entrusted to their care. Yet, I have seen people with as little as 1/500th blood quantum who inspire the spirits of their ancestors because they make being Cherokee a proud part of a their everyday life."
Jim Pell, Principal Chief of the North Alabama Cherokee Tribe
xxsouthernbelle94xx 1 year ago 88
@xxsouthernbelle94xx Jim Pell, Principal Chief of the North Alabama Cherokee Tribe
Hello My Name is Tracey ......i'm trying to find out more about my Cherokee Bloodline .
Would you be able to help me by giving me some information how to start the search.
I live in New Jersey and i'm not sure how to find a tribe in my area
Thanks again
Tracey
DiamondGirl214 1 year ago
@xxsouthernbelle94xx That's what I was trying to say! And that's who I read it from! It doesn't matter how much Cherokee DNA you have, as long as you respect, and follow the teachings.
AlphaSwiftpaw 1 year ago
@AlphaSwiftpaw glad you agree :)
xxsouthernbelle94xx 1 year ago
@xxsouthernbelle94xx Thank you for this. I grew up knowing I was 1/16th Cherokee, but little else. And Thank you southernbelle, for your kind words.
wfisheredu 1 year ago
@wfisheredu gvlieliga! (You're Welcome!) :D
xxsouthernbelle94xx 1 year ago
@xxsouthernbelle94xx im realated 2 jhon guess im still trying 2 figure out what % i am
50caliberification 1 year ago
@xxsouthernbelle94xx im realated 2 jhon guess im still trying 2 figure out what % i am my grand parents were born in bristo oklahoma some1 plz help me with this
50caliberification 1 year ago
@xxsouthernbelle94xx
Sorry to say this, but that is a wannabe tribe. There is no such thing as the North Alabama Cherokee Tribe because no such tribe has been federally recognized by the US Government. The only ones that are authentic native american tribes are the ones recognized by and only by the US Government. But, those are some pretty inspiring words.
DuoAngelhackerOrigin 1 year ago
@DuoAngelhackerOrigin Oh, well, thank you for informing me.
xxsouthernbelle94xx 1 year ago
@xxsouthernbelle94xx
No problem. That can be very confusing to many people, and it is a very common miss understanding.
DuoAngelhackerOrigin 1 year ago
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QueenLucyThe2nd 1 year ago
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@DuoAngelhackerOrigin Not disagreeing, but what about all the other tribes that are REAL but haven't been federally recognized? They just haven't been because most of them never had a relationship with the US. No relationship means no treaty, which means no recognition. Just because you're not recognized, doesn't mean you're not a real tribe. As an anthropologist and a Navajo woman, I know what I'm talking about. Although... there are cases of "fake Natives".
QueenLucyThe2nd 1 year ago
@QueenLucyThe2nd
I have actually changed my views on this situation from the last time I posted this. I've had a long, deep talk with someone, and I realize my error I have made. Thank you for pointing it out to me.
DuoAngelhackerOrigin 1 year ago
@DuoAngelhackerOrigin I don't know how to say this in a different way so I will say it with love in my heart. The Native Americans in this country don't need the US Government to recognize who they are to be who they are. My grandfather was 3/4 Cherokee and I may not look as Cherokee as he, I am Cherokee in my heart and spirit. We need no one to recognize this but our people and our own spirit. This is true no matter who denies it. I wish only peace and happiness to you Duo.
cherokeeprincess52 1 year ago 39
@cherokeeprincess52 i agree as herokee indian my self the white man took our lands made us walk the trail my ancestors walked that trail but to know what i am an cherokee indian the the people who walked that trail of tears im proud to be cherokee noone can take my cherokee blood
Chris231MCF 10 months ago
@Chris231MCF You are so correct. We accept who we are as do our people. I have found more acceptance by the Cherokee people than anyone ever before it is as it should be for all people. I love that there are principles the Cherokee live by that would do the world some good...such as being at peace with themselves with help from the Great Spirit, and promoting peace,kindness,& love with actions, not just words. Respect for elders and so many other great traits. Wado Chris. Donadagohvi!
cherokeeprincess52 10 months ago
@cherokeeprincess52 Nihi
Chris231MCF 10 months ago
@cherokeeprincess52 Nihi Ulihelisdi
Chris231MCF 10 months ago
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@Chris231MCF You are so correct. We accept who we are as do our people. I have found more acceptance by the Cherokee people than anyone ever before it is as it should be for all people. I love that there are principles the Cherokee live by that would do the world some good...such as being at peace with themselves with help from the Great Spirit, and promoting peace,kindness,& love with actions, not just words. Respect for elders and so many other great traits. Wado Chris. Donadagohvi!
cherokeeprincess52 10 months ago
@cherokeeprincess52 Well said! Nobody can tell us what we are. We are Cherokee! We don't need no stinkin' government telling us what we can call ourselves.
tsolorio3001 4 months ago
@cherokeeprincess52 you have the spirit of the eagle, and heart of a princess.. may you walk with the great spirits always... love to you.
TheCherokeespirit 4 months ago
@cherokeeprincess52 U.S. governmental protection has nothing to with your heart. It has to do with retention of the treaties that provide health and educational services to the Indian people, as well as federal protection of Indian lands, (And, by the way, Indian people and our governments are protected in the Constitution. It says nothing about "Native Americans." Native American is a term of political correctness and convenience.
Azishome 2 months ago
@xxsouthernbelle94xx I agree with you.My blood is from my great great grandfather, but I'm so proud of my heritage that I had a tattoo done to represent it. It takes up half my back.
19Bluewaya62 11 months ago
@xxsouthernbelle94xx Wado! I am as little as 1/2,000th cherokee and people give me a bunch of crap about me grass dancing and making war bonnets, chokers, etc. I love to tell people that I have Cherokee blood, but people always say "You're not Cherokee!" just because I don't have the quantity of blood to get a cdib card and watnot.
scoobypng10 11 months ago
I am at least a quarter Cherokee and have to agree with you my dear brother. Could you send me info of your tribe, I have been having a calling to go live with my people again soon. You can email or Facebook me at youknowufknow@yahoo.com or Kenneth David Gray FB
@xxsouthernbelle94xx
DoYouKnowU 7 months ago
@xxsouthernbelle94xx .....I wish that all was as proud as you are . if only people knew there history and was proud to be Cherokee Or any other Tribe . I am Sioux and Cherokee and out of all my family besides my Mother and my Grandmother that just passed that was born in teepee in Oklahoma on a reservation, None of my family cares less. I guess The European Colonist which became Americans accomplished what they wanted. they took the spirit and soul out of people.
richierob72 7 months ago
@richierob72 I can relate. None of my Cherokee ancestors seem to have any pride in who they are. I ask them questions and they don't know or seem to care to know. Its just like they don't care. I guess its up to the new generation to find pride in who they are, rediscover their languages and heritage, and make sure the culture is passed down to their own children.
ArcherKJ7512 5 months ago
much thanks i realy loved this song
tonyryan2012 1 year ago
I have to my knowledge, not a drop of native american blood in my whole body. None the less this song brings tears to my eyes, especially after reading the lyrics and translation. The beauty is really in that its survived all this way through everything the ansestors went through. I say ansestors because we are all part of it, they are everyones ansestors and if Whites want to learn the way of cherokee let them. We have to understand almost everyones spirit is opressed today in the "modern world
TheSingingCello 1 year ago
@TheSingingCello Everyone should be allowed to praise this song and beautiful language and cultures of all the native people suffering in this world. we're headed for new times and we will soon need the help of everyone to move forward, no matter what color or race. Get along people. Life is so much shorter than we expect.
TheSingingCello 1 year ago
@alphaswift paw : my name is Cheyenne ( in Blackfoot means spicey, hot) I am of the Blackfoot nation and I know the feeling of looking white , but trying to be part of the nation . But the color of your skin does not matter , if you take pride in your heritage , and embrace it then you are of your nation .
ShyLlorona 1 year ago
Hello, I am new to this, I am cherokee,Apache, and german....the only Blonde hair , grey eyed female in the family, lol I love this song so much...I used to sing this with my mother...but I wonder if there are english lyrics other than I am of the Great Spirit, or is that all? please email me to let me know thank you so much !!
nankia1 1 year ago
Here's to my forefathers of a different mother...we need to make right with the past.
I must be mistaken, I thought this a Robbie Robertson composition, sung by Rita, Priscilla and Laura...always loved this...it speaks to my heart
sekhmetraptah 1 year ago
this song moves my spirit :)
stewforwords 1 year ago
Good. I just feel that it's time we all embrace who we are. Not all of use are kind and spiritual...but the ones who are are strong because they are. And with that, they can spread more of themsleves. <3
AlmaLindsay 1 year ago
I'm 1/8 cherokee, but I have no status. I wish I could. But not for the benefits, but so I can actually be recognized as a native american indian <3
JuiceboxFairy 1 year ago 3
What does wen de ya ho mean?
Subsinkr 1 year ago
My dad's parents each had a grandmother that was half Cherokee. Whoever their mother was, (my grandparents great grandmother), the names were forgotten. It makes me very sad. :( I am mostly Gaelic white but I get very dark, and my eyes are slanted. Otherwise I'm blue eyed, and blonde haired. My daughter is also part Colombian Incan. What a mix eh? LOL
stargazntreki 1 year ago
^,.,^ lol im half cherokee and half irish i dont realy learn much about my irish herotage here in america but its great to know of my ancestors on my cherokee side
SuperDoctor16 1 year ago
I love this song! I think it's what's in your heart & soul not what amount of native blood you have that makes you who you are. Blessings! Chief of the Modoc Nation!
spiritliving2 1 year ago
what is the word that sounds like Wendeia and what does it mean? It makes me feel peaceful :)
deniceinspain 1 year ago
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brnclandonald 1 year ago
OH I LOVE THIS, NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE ALWAYS LOOKED LIKE SUCH A JEWEL TO ME. Thanks for uploading!
tufftandle 1 year ago
Wado for the upload, my freind :)
Peace & Love, my People!!
Tsalagi Pride for life, baby!!!!
spiritsoulhippie 1 year ago
@spiritsoulhippie Cherokee Pride, Diganeli!
Utlvquodi Tsalagi!
AlphaSwiftpaw 1 year ago
Grayhawk - I can remember my great-Grandmother sitting in her wooden rocker telling me stories. I cherish those times. I was only 5 years old and I remember them as if I was there now. I am Cherokee. Though I have gray hair and green eyes, the blood of my ancestors flows in my veins.
grayhawk1952 1 year ago
Thank you all, my friends, for agreeing with me. I will admit, that I am young yet, and have a lot of learning to do about our people, but, I don't think ethnosify should slander one group of singers, even if they are not Cherokee, for singing Cherokee word. I say, Sing away Walela, Sing away!
AlphaSwiftpaw 1 year ago
My wife is from the Western Tribe and I am from the Eastern tribe. The Myth is fun, but lets get real, who but a fool would go back to the short and dangerous life of the tribes??? No rifle, no pickup truck. No computer or TV. I do like the music and I commune with nature, rode bareback, have green thumb cropping edibles. Love the wild animals that aren't dangerous but certainly if anything Indigenous are the greatest violators of the animal world, now.
correctdroid 1 year ago
Wow! This song is just beautiful and I'm not very good at learning other languages, but I've picked this up quicker than any song in english which is strange really, I'm not even part Cherokee and I've never even been to America.
powergirl07 1 year ago
WALELA ,,LEGAND....H.
THESHIRZADEGAN 1 year ago
Ya know, I am not even sure why people are arguing over this. if you look at it, all peoples are brothers, sisters, it is because of people thinking that they are different because of skin color that there is even war in this planet the great spirit made for us. The Cherokee, Aztecs, Mayans, Blackfoot, those are just different names for the same people.
AlphaSwiftpaw 1 year ago
@AlphaSwiftpaw
Golden words.
RastafariPoet 1 year ago
i was told by my great nan before she pass away that i was part Cherokee but don't know how much. i love to learn about Cherokee
blackwolf247 1 year ago
I'm not Cherokee and neither are the people in the video. The people in the video are Paiute and Aztec both tribes are from the same linguistical family. The painting are plains Indians, not the dress of the Cherokee. Overall, it is a nice video.
bannockeater 1 year ago
Wondrous and beautiful. we are all one..
WE are the ones we have been waiting for.
Namaste
Hands0fWondr 1 year ago
Nice song and great pictures, Thanks for sharing
Henriksson881 2 years ago
NO! It does not matter what race color or ethnic back ground you are. If the Cherokee word was not allowed to be spoken by others there would not be Powwows! There is nothing wrong with someone singing Cherokee Word. I do it all the time, does that make me wrong?
AlphaSwiftpaw 2 years ago 4
ethnosify, you´re right man!!!
the stablishment makes a superfluous thing with native americans´s traditions, not only with native northamericans, also with native mesoamericans and southamericans!!!
matiasnoy 2 years ago
I am 1/8 Cherokee, with Skin as white as can be, but, I try to follow the traditions, and et in touch with nature as best I can. Does this make me not Cherokee?
AlphaSwiftpaw 2 years ago 25
What are the Cherokee traditions? I'm 100% white and British, but I feel a sort of connection with Native American culture. I would like to carry out more traditions.
powergirl07 1 year ago
Prolly. There are hardly any full blooded Cherokees left because of survival purposes. I have high cheekbones, slanty eyes and white as my other Scandanavian ancestors. So whatever to the rest of them!
diaonerocks 1 year ago
im 1/8 to and the rest is iselantic and im married to a navajo and we have 4 kids and i get told i act more native then the ones that are full bloods. so i beleave if its in ur heart and in ur blood it just comes out in how you live your life.
nicole86054 1 year ago
@AlphaSwiftpaw IMHO, regardless of your blood quantum, if you follow and respect the ways of the Cherokee, and you are Ch