Face of Wisdom: Nellie Red Owl (clip)

[IkyTheBear]

this is my great grandmother! her daughter fermina is my grandmother!

[hueco52]

When we all become "children of the cosmos" accepting their pathethic new-age philosophies then they have you where they have always wanted you. You have now become assimilated but more importantly for them they know that sociologically and politically you will now absolve them and their forefathers of all their sins--so to speak. It is still a cultural "war of attrition" and we are losing because we don't have the spirit of resistance that our ancestors did nor do we have their common sense.

[noutubeusrnames]

I love that where I live interracial couples & children are the norm. But I have to admit that it saddens me to see our cultures (what makes all different & special) are dying. My dad is Mexican & mom is Native American, but while my dad kept his Mexican traditions alive, my mother was adopted and knows nothing about hers & is closed lipped about her roots. So, I can't pass anything down to my son about that part of himself. I think it is very important to keep traditions alive.

[MystSilverDragon]

Sometimes I think the old ways are FAR more reverant

[MystSilverDragon]

many say: *the Great Spirit* is not God.......they are wrong. GOD has spoken to ALL people. The Truth has been given to everyone, inside. Whether they will believe it or not is up to them, There Is only ONE Creator, GREAT Spirit, GREAT Father :) One and the SAME

[MystSilverDragon]

My grandmother one one side was 1/2 Blackfoot........you all should know thier legacy in behavior. My greatest descent is irish/celtic descent, highly opposing...I think what is in the HEART of menkind is what matters as my irish greatgrandmother said in her journals. The past is past, the future is yet to be seen. We write the future from how well we make it to be, regardless of many many dark pasts

[JOSH1669]

hi there im a 16 year old white male from Canada and i would just like to say that i have alot of respect for ALL aboriginal people's and people should stop being racist whether they are white,black,asian,or native

[AlyTennyson]

@JOSH1669 when you talk about the sick evil the whites did to the First People, you are not racist, you are just accurate and thruthful. The whiteass did the crime and so must carry the shame of their might is right megalomania.

NOTE: I am NOT taking the time to talk about every single white human that ever lived. A few black grains of sand will not change the colour of a white beach...get it?

[rjtl10]

This woman was my great grandmother. She was a great woman.

[dontlikenumbers]

She is still great, and her greatness will live on in you.

[naskapi1972]

i just wish our youth weren't wiggers if your born indian stay indian .cause wats wrong being ourself .we fought the world and were still here.dont let are ancester die for nothing stayed indian dont try to be something ur not hoka hey...

[tatumeffbaby]

"Wiggers"? Haha. Okay, anyways let me go ahead and make my point. I'm going to assume by wiggers you mean N.A youth act like "black people". Now the reasons for this aren't nessceraily that they have shame for ttheir culture or don't appreciate it. Its the simple fact that minorities of this country have a lot in common. There for with black people being in the spotlight, that is who they relate too. I mean they can't really relate to white people.. Hope I made that clear.

[hwiseman]

LOL. That's not Black behavior, that's stupid behavior. I'm Black and I'm not like that. BTW, "wigger" refers to White people acting like gangsters and whatnot. Oh, and I'm NATIVE, btw. We should stand up and be proud...in our traditional ways. All that 'igger" behavior won't cut it in corporate, nor traditional.

[ashkmelater]

RunningBear, it's not right of you to say "white people" as a generalization. I am white, my skin is anyways. My father was half Shawnee but he passed on before I even knew him. I believe that it is a good thing that the "white man" is interested in the Native American way. Should have been when Columbus landed, but things happen. I go to sweat lodges, and I hope someday a vision quest. I dont think ones skin color determines beliefs or ways of life, it is up to ones heart and mind

[samthor]

@ashkmelater the problem is that some white ppl are interested in because they think they can make money at it. look at the recent tragedy James Ray created selling a corrupted sweat lodge experience that killed ppl. They misrepresent the culture and prey on innocents. It only takes a few to do damage. Many tribal members find this com-modification of their most sacred beliefs offensive.

[hueco52]

@ashkmelater The worst atrocity that occurred to the Native American people didn't occur during the 19th century, it occured during the 20th century. My elders remember going to the Indian Hospital one day and it being packed with non-natives. Seems it was the year a certain tribe--now corporation--allowed members onto their tribal rolls who were only 1/128 blood. Donald Trump is an ***hole but he once said, "Don't you have to look Indian to be Indian?" I not only say yes, I say HELL yes.

[AlyTennyson]

@ashkmelater says "RunningBear, it's not right of you to say "white people" as a generalization. "

When speaking on a subject of this depth, one can say white people as a generalization. The listener must realize the speaker does not mean every single person, but the general nature of that specific society.

Perhaps there were a few whities to stood up for the First People back in these days, but not many, and NOT enough to change the nature of white culture. I am white too but NOT ego bound.

[vowoyele]

Unfortunately too many people think only of themselves. They can't get past the material aspect of this world. Personal greed has caused a steady decline in the morals of too many of us,red,brown,yellow,white and black.

[vowoyele]

I would venture to guess they didn't pray for fancy houses, cars or diamonds..........

[RunningBearStudios]

The white people are the one who pray for possessions, Native Americans pray for their people and the ones closest to them who are in need. The government prays for us to one day be no more.

[naskapi1972]

hey man to that kola the wasicun .have no culture there the true devil in my eyes.they have proven that the white man comes from there back ancesters .we are gods choosen people (tunkashila) hoka hey kola

[dontlikenumbers]

Not all white people. But so very many. And not just white people, but skins of many. Greed is all around us.

The government prays for many to be no more.

I have been trying to learn the ways of the wild/the ways of wisdom. To listen to the spirits. I am without a tribe.

[tatumeffbaby]

Greed knows no color these days but Green. Everyone is equal in that.

[ew1951]

Good video post. Oddly enough, her voice sounds just like my grandma's did (1898-1971).

[heathey2]

Interesting video and its amazing that you fought for what you believed in. That shows great strength and courage and I hope you are happy and happy now in life.