era muy listo,muy noble,muy maquina,me caia muy bien,lo poquito que tube la suerte de conocer de Floyd me gustaba,que en paz descanses amigo,y que con tu gente a la que tanto admirabas ahora estes,un abrazo,a lo mejor no es este sitio para mandar saludos a los espiritus,pero como el que pide perdon y se dirije a comulgar ya para el señor ya ha confesado,pues la intencion ahora en este momento es la misma,se que te llegara,otro abrazo para la raza que aun a dia de hoy los siguen molestando.
Beautiful. A wonderful man doing so much good.Even though his spirit has moved on, may his words continue to reach far and wide.I bow in respect to him.Thankyou
for uplifting sharing this video , very much appreciated.
i agree with floyd westerman as far as the bible is concerned i believe jesus died on the cross for our sins true christians would help take care of nature. their are people that are pure evil they will lie and say they are christian they give christians a bad reputation geneses chapter 1 verse one says god created the heaven and the earth. i am part cherokee if i tell people that they would think im a lier that pisses me off im part cherokee and know it if you roll your eyes at me phuck you
God bless him for speaking his mind! I love the song! Although I have a friend who once told me (supposedly is a "famous quote", I can't attest to the truth in that, but....) "Native American isn't blood. It is what's in the heart". Whichever the truth is, I think it's a beautiful quote. All of us can learn many things from the Native American people. I am not Native American, but have a deep respect for their culture, it speaks to my soul :)
Uncle of wisdom and history, your generation has reminded us of the only important things there are. While the white "common" culture reminds us to forget. We are the true Israel. We are God's chosen. As you have gone so will time. And this generation will not pass away. We love you. Sing to us with the wind.
Part I - Well (having listened to his song); I too claim to be of Cherokee descent. However, my father was from OK and his first tongue was Tsalagi. I am far from fluent, but speak much of my ancestral language myself. I have spent years researching and reviving the ancient pre-Columbian writing system used by the Cherokee (contrary to contemporary teaching).
Part II - I recently became a member of the Cherokees of California as a disenfranchised Cherokee. Both my parents were Cherokee (and Irish). (I also have some Pawnee, but I don't know much about that). So... where was I? I was a child growing up in about a 3rd or 4th gen trail of tears Cherokee refugee family pretending to be white to survive!
I understand what you say,I am mixed,I hear his song and I think,yes,part of me was there,today and in my youth I have fought for rights and against the governments and big bussiness.I also teach my children and in school they contrudict the history too.There is no winning.We can only try to connect.
I think KahkwaMc is right to a certain extent. I agree that 'culture evolves'. It's also leaving native beliefs behind, perhaps to be lost forever.
I like to think, hold on to things that you got and try not to be things you're not. However, if 'rap', 'country', 'rock and roll' is all you got, by all means take it and run with it. There's nothing wrong with with young natives expressing themselves.
I know Floyd, I love Floyd and I agree with almost everything he stands for EXCEPT his comments regarding rap and hip hop. Culture evolves. That's why Floyd has a guitar instead of a hand drum. I know some awesome Native rappers who speak the truth about how it is to grow up as a Native youth. Native rap is not black rap. It is more lyrical and often includes Native influences. Our youth need support and should not be dismissed as "not cultural" because they very much are.
I understand what you say.I think he was refering more to the young people picking up other cultures because they have no elders who can teach them our ways.A lot of young people grow up away from the rez too they have little connection to the culture.
Cool video. I was there but only caught a couple songs of Floyd then. It was cool just to be there for a short time. It was good for the Puyallup Tribe to put on this free concert for the people. Its time for Muckleshoot to host a all-native concert at WHITE RIVER AMPHITHEATER, maybe in concert with Native Rights Rally....Free Peltier message, environment/global warming message!!!
era muy listo,muy noble,muy maquina,me caia muy bien,lo poquito que tube la suerte de conocer de Floyd me gustaba,que en paz descanses amigo,y que con tu gente a la que tanto admirabas ahora estes,un abrazo,a lo mejor no es este sitio para mandar saludos a los espiritus,pero como el que pide perdon y se dirije a comulgar ya para el señor ya ha confesado,pues la intencion ahora en este momento es la misma,se que te llegara,otro abrazo para la raza que aun a dia de hoy los siguen molestando.
wwxasw 1 week ago
Beautiful. A wonderful man doing so much good.Even though his spirit has moved on, may his words continue to reach far and wide.I bow in respect to him.Thankyou
for uplifting sharing this video , very much appreciated.
19HurdyGurdyMan46 8 months ago
Respect and thank you for this video.
captaincrowband 1 year ago
Wisdom in his words
allchevy78 1 year ago
i agree with floyd westerman as far as the bible is concerned i believe jesus died on the cross for our sins true christians would help take care of nature. their are people that are pure evil they will lie and say they are christian they give christians a bad reputation geneses chapter 1 verse one says god created the heaven and the earth. i am part cherokee if i tell people that they would think im a lier that pisses me off im part cherokee and know it if you roll your eyes at me phuck you
FordHaten 1 year ago
Powerful and true words.
darkstormstress22 1 year ago
This is one elder that will always have my complete respect.
YogiTheFatGuy 1 year ago
God bless him for speaking his mind! I love the song! Although I have a friend who once told me (supposedly is a "famous quote", I can't attest to the truth in that, but....) "Native American isn't blood. It is what's in the heart". Whichever the truth is, I think it's a beautiful quote. All of us can learn many things from the Native American people. I am not Native American, but have a deep respect for their culture, it speaks to my soul :)
Szeplelek 1 year ago
great video.
CassetteTapeHeroBand 1 year ago
Thank you for this,... good song, good video, Thank you!
woundedfreedom 2 years ago
It is said, the Greastest men served in the white
house, but, I say the greatest men that ever walked
this land never even saw the white house, much
less lived in it.
Grandfather Red Crow was one of those men.
Ta'Igmu Sutanaji
cougarman43 2 years ago
good one Rob!!
TheGoodz09 2 years ago
Rest in peace Red Crow you will always be remembered
FreeSpiritDog 2 years ago 3
An Elder once asked me a question!
"Do you want to be Right, or do you want to be Free?"..and then He told me that the question ..is the Answer
redroadwalker 2 years ago 4
i miss my dad. I am thankful for these videos. It is good to see him doing what he loved to do.
chenoawesterman 2 years ago 8
@chenoawesterman Your father was a wonderful man. Go with peace my friend.
tamagoMMA 1 year ago
@chenoawesterman
Oh your father is my idol thanx for this new video.
I loved him in dreamkeeper as that pawnee chief in the dawn pony story of dirty belly. ha ha,
Strong words he spoke!!
bless you
mitakuye oyasin
NIGHTWORC 1 year ago
@chenoawesterman
Oh your father is my idol thanx for this new video.
I loved him in dreamkeeper as that pawnee chief in the dawn pony story of dirty belly. ha ha,
Strong words he spoke on this video!!
bless you
mitakuye oyasin
NIGHTWORC 1 year ago
"hip hop and rap" ---- the scourge of bad music. Funny.
sk9utube 3 years ago
RIP
it's a shame he's not around to appreciate underground hip hop like Immortal Technique and Dead Prez.
SubcomandateMarcos 3 years ago
GOD BLESS REDCROW REST IN PEACE
lonewolfheart1978 3 years ago
Estonko, you can see how much Red Crow is loved by reading these heart felt comments vnvhe Osceola.
cougartracks 3 years ago
I keep underestimating Floyd Red Crow Westerman, and I'm always ashamed. He should be studied by Native people of "America" for all time.
Almuric7 3 years ago 4
An angel on earth died this day. May he R.I.P and for ever travel in harmony.
OssieBlonde 3 years ago 9
Uncle of wisdom and history, your generation has reminded us of the only important things there are. While the white "common" culture reminds us to forget. We are the true Israel. We are God's chosen. As you have gone so will time. And this generation will not pass away. We love you. Sing to us with the wind.
Yokoke.
ooNATIVEoo 3 years ago 5
Estonko brother, beautifully said vnvhe Osceola.
cougartracks 3 years ago
Well done!
bugandflea 4 years ago 2
r.i.p grandpa red red crow
RoNnYaZuRe 4 years ago
I thank you from a heart full of love and gratitude
Pilamaye Floyd
walkingbear56 4 years ago
Floyd, you will sing at my cabin in the woods forever.
mosie1944 4 years ago 3
A great man with a lot of wisdom and a great actor...Pray for Floyd to Get Well Soon!
Linda8760 4 years ago
Part I - Well (having listened to his song); I too claim to be of Cherokee descent. However, my father was from OK and his first tongue was Tsalagi. I am far from fluent, but speak much of my ancestral language myself. I have spent years researching and reviving the ancient pre-Columbian writing system used by the Cherokee (contrary to contemporary teaching).
jubchuqun 4 years ago 2
Part II - I recently became a member of the Cherokees of California as a disenfranchised Cherokee. Both my parents were Cherokee (and Irish). (I also have some Pawnee, but I don't know much about that). So... where was I? I was a child growing up in about a 3rd or 4th gen trail of tears Cherokee refugee family pretending to be white to survive!
Dodadagohv'i!
Li Luyi
jubchuqun 4 years ago 2
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chenoawesterman 2 years ago
It's not about race, pal. Indians were the test case. They're coming after you next.
Goodrunningwoman 4 years ago 3
I love this man. When I'm at my cabin in the woods, I play his songs often, and the trees seem to sing along with him.
mosie1944 4 years ago
I love it when the trees join in.
SethPublisher 4 years ago 2
I understand what you say,I am mixed,I hear his song and I think,yes,part of me was there,today and in my youth I have fought for rights and against the governments and big bussiness.I also teach my children and in school they contrudict the history too.There is no winning.We can only try to connect.
ravensghost 4 years ago
A nice song from a great man. I remember him being in some X-Files episodes.
CliveKoopa 4 years ago
I think KahkwaMc is right to a certain extent. I agree that 'culture evolves'. It's also leaving native beliefs behind, perhaps to be lost forever.
I like to think, hold on to things that you got and try not to be things you're not. However, if 'rap', 'country', 'rock and roll' is all you got, by all means take it and run with it. There's nothing wrong with with young natives expressing themselves.
randy4147 4 years ago
I know Floyd, I love Floyd and I agree with almost everything he stands for EXCEPT his comments regarding rap and hip hop. Culture evolves. That's why Floyd has a guitar instead of a hand drum. I know some awesome Native rappers who speak the truth about how it is to grow up as a Native youth. Native rap is not black rap. It is more lyrical and often includes Native influences. Our youth need support and should not be dismissed as "not cultural" because they very much are.
KahkwaMc 4 years ago
kahkwamc,
I understand what you say.I think he was refering more to the young people picking up other cultures because they have no elders who can teach them our ways.A lot of young people grow up away from the rez too they have little connection to the culture.
ravensghost 4 years ago
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chenoawesterman 2 years ago
I wish I could have seen more. Good words from Mr. Westerman, wish I was there.
Markobonv 4 years ago
PROUD CHIP*A*DUCESIOUX
noleznozbest 4 years ago
Cool video. I was there but only caught a couple songs of Floyd then. It was cool just to be there for a short time. It was good for the Puyallup Tribe to put on this free concert for the people. Its time for Muckleshoot to host a all-native concert at WHITE RIVER AMPHITHEATER, maybe in concert with Native Rights Rally....Free Peltier message, environment/global warming message!!!
ljs214 5 years ago