People, the truth is within yourselves. The spiritual path offered by these so called medicine men are full of suffering and doubt. Even the great Nick Black Elk quit being a medicine man, and converted to Catholicism. I am not saying that Catholocism is the true path, but evidently, Black Elk gave up in his belief of these ceremonies. Question everything you read, most of these books are one sided stories that are embellished by the authors. If you want happiness, you must search for it within.
I'm lakota born and raised in the rosebud indian Rez. Raised traditional. And am well familiar with the story in and out. If you payed attention to the story. The other didn't intend to harm her he was thinking with a dirty mind. And was invited by her to approach he was foolish to proceed with his intentions. The other took a more wise patient and humble approach. If you think like Dave Swallow and our old minded Elders you might learn something. You have to live it to understand.
Why not self-sacrifice like the sundance. this is a very spiritual thing.I don't know about this one.His words must be listened to very closely.Because i don't know if blood sacrifice of the animals is common.This is very interesting as a native american.
It is beautiful and sacred so letskill it? What happened to honor as yours bowls move it on out!Sacred means to preserve and respect not kill and devor! No wonder they are rare- hope they do not kill and eat white buffalo woman!
David,Never mentioned that he carry's the white buffalo calf pipe this was to bless the calf that was born there in farmington, so get it right the truth is right there the singers said it in the sacred song they sung creator have compassion help us something sacred help us this song speaks for all not just what was going on maybe they tricked david an the white calf was a bleached calf think about that his words are a thinker you really don't even know what he really said????? thats true power
I am honored to say that I know David and his family. They are a wonderful family and I cannot wait until I am able to travel to South Dakota to meet them in person! This winter on the Pine Ridge has been a horrible one. The Lakota need help with the basic necessities of life. If you have a few dollars to spare, donate to the friends of the Lakota. If you have clothes or other items to donate, it will be my pleasure to give you names and address of those that need help!
@hoksilla remember you aren't mayans,or incas, you are native american tribes who know all life is sacred.Do you sacrifice white buffalo at the sundance?Never! Think about what it means to be native american.
I've had the honor of meeting David and his family. To meet him and talk to him in person is like touching the wings of the great spirit. I've tried to let my friends and family know what it is to be in his presence. Just being around him, he heals and eases ones suffering. To me, he is like the Dali Lama, Jesus Christ, and Ghandi all wrapped into one being. The greatest experience and honor of doing sweatlodge with David wiil stay with me forever. David is real and his words are truth.
@quicksilverwade yes sir! buddy that's the native america i was told.my 96year old grampa who has sweat his whole life and been to many sundances and has introduced me to some spiritual people who are on another level of consciousness and awareness in a good way/
We will see what happens to the WHite Buffalo that will be born On the Rosebud Reservation in the controlled heard, or In Custer in that massive heard. Its baffling that in these thosands of Buffalo a white On has not come to the Native land? It is alwasy in a small family owned heard or place......... Maybe it is because Tankashula wants her to live to heal the people and Bring the people together in True Mitaukye Oyasin .....I will take that to the tree this summer..... Hoka Hey
Its always ones I do not see around the ceremony or the ones who wander out and drink and solicit money from ignorant whites..or ethnocentric college kids who never do the ceremony in the way it was meant to be done because they want to be militant protesters like thier white counterparts..they dont go to the Holy men and talk they just judge from outside...and sometimes even other Holy men have followers who like to play the game of who is most authentic..
If you have something bad to say go up for four days and nights and think about it then maybe stand in the arbor for four days and think about it maybe someone will take your words serious..some of the young Lakotas i know who talk bad about David cant even do this the cant make it through so they are angry and jealous..all it takes is putting that bottle or joint away and clearing the mind and heart but they dont like that..
I lived with David and knew him for many years alot of his own people are very jealous of him and go around saying bad things..then they put thier hand out and say "can you help me out with a few dollars I know the real way"
Living with David I can name many many of his own people not just his relatives who came and prayed at his place..Many elderly Lakotas.
David Swallow is a true leader. He "talks in circles" because he speaks fluent Lakota and that is how Lakota speak - even English..
Listen again to the difference between "sacrifice" and "giving" - did you hear the white buffalo was struck by lightening?
For the person who says "I heard that David Swallow was getting into trouble" Do you know him?? Maybe he "gets into trouble" because he's one of the few who is willing to speak the truth - whether some like to hear it or not.
nayo i probly know him better than you and down here all he has is white people theres no lakotas go to him just his immediate family because all the people no what he is and that is not a fucking thing so think about that i know who he is i know what he did if you think hes so fucking special andd powerful ask him why he sells the cerenonies to white people he charges them to sweat and sundace makes money off themthink about that
cemazatanka69 who do you pray with the circle is 4 all colors but it seems as if yours aint in there he is special so nayo right back at cha fu you aint on no sacred path if u are cant wait 2 see who taught u must be a Dumb Fuck trying 2 be sacred listen 2 the way u talk this is 2 u only make it big if u want we ready
@cemazatanka69 man you guys live in a very spiritual place,Where i come from you sound legit.I would be hanging with people who think like you.because where i come from everything he is saying is contrary to the ways the people around my area think.And they are the most amazing humans i ever met in my life.
@LakotaRepublic are you a mayan who believes in blood sacrifice of the innocent.Are you like the white man who sacrifice the lamb for your sins.Or are you native american like at the sundance.
That is a most disturbing video. He repeatedly contradicts himself and makes no sense. He has no respect for the Native American spiritual traditions of which he has been entrusted to keep, including the Sacred Pipe. This is very sad for the Native American people and especially the Lakotas who are fighting for their freedom.
You've never met David, have you? You must work for the FBI or CIA, because anyone who knows David personally, knows you're full of shit. You said it yourself; his own people have entrusted him with the sacred pipe and that shows that his people trust him completely; to guard their most sacred artifact. David told me about people like you. Go to sweatlodge with him and see if you feel the same way after you've been blessed by the great spirit. David Swallow is the REAL DEAL.
No... I have never met David... nor am I with the FBI or the CIA. As for my comment regarding the Sacred Pipe... this was a mistake on my part as a result of a misidentification with regard to who was being interviewed in this video. I now know this is David... but had initially thought it was Arvol Looking Horse. As far as who has been entrusted with the Sacred Pipe... ACCORDING to Arvol Looking Horse.... he's the Keeper of the Sacred Pipe. HOWEVER... the truth of that has yet to be seen.
I meant no disrespect to David Swallow... and I said it was a misunderstanding regarding his identification. I am HOWEVER concerned about his comments regarding killing the white buffalo calf. The "sicknesses and everything" of which David speaks are spoken of in the prophecies... and those who have abused the sacred trust of the Sacred Pipe are well aware of this! I would be glad to attend Inipi with David... and have attended Inipi previously with another Lakota.
@OJulienL yes.i agree the sweat is a powerful thing..I would like to see how that worked out for david. The sweat would be an interesting expierience. That's where the pure of heart are strongest.I always thought it was grandfather who makes choices like this.He would take the buffalo if necessary.
Gratefully... he is one of great integrity and followed the true tradition of not profiting off of sacred ceremonies or attempting to make money off of Native spirituality. I am not suggesting that David Swallow does this... HOWEVER... there ARE those who are doing this... including tribal elders... even among the Lakota! They know who they are and what they're doing... although apparently they don't believe their own prophecies or they'd STOP IT! As for being blessed... I already am!
The Lakota have suffered enough and the lies and secrets must ALL come to an end! Without any doubt... much of this is a result of the action on the part of the US government... and I am well aware that their efforts regarding the genocide of First Nations people and the decimation of the Native culture. However... there are those among the Lakota in positions of leadership who are also responsible... and they need to clean up their own mess! You will understand this better in due time. Best ~ O
On second thought... after reading all the comments that have been posted... if it is true that David is charging for sacred ceremonies... I have no interest in attending his sweatlodge. Profiting from sacred ceremonies is no different than what other RELIGIONS have been doing for centuries! These are SPIRITUAL traditions... NOT the business and politics of man-made RELIGION! I would suggest that you study up on the Sacred Buffalo Calf Woman and Black Elk. This is about ALL PEOPLE!!!
@OJulienLA every true native that practices these ways in a good way.Would instantly know whats right.Let your heart as a native consciousness awaken your spiritual awareness.That's a red flag.if he charges
I heard that David Swallow was getting into trouble - possibly being fined - by his tribal council back in the 1980s or early 1990s for selling ceremonies. Maybe he isn't the best choice to give a talk on these matters.
okay you find me a holy man that isnt selling ceremonies!!!! ive been to the sundances that he helps to put on near porcupine! he has never once asked me to buy a single ceremony!
he is a good man, and a good leader! and every year at the sundance there are those who are jellous of him, who try to intimidate him and us! if it isnt someone lying to the feds saying we are an armed camp, its some one sending some drunks in to try to desecrate the sundance!!!!
Dave is from Pine Ridge. I've only ever heard good about him, and he never talks bad about anyone. Unlike some other holy people who do selfish things.
I don't think this guy gets it, in spite of what some say about him. The white buffalo is to be a sign of hope; the white buffalo have been born to non-native people perhaps because of a philosophy such as this man's~~~~I hear him say that he would also kill the white buffalo cow woman, should he have the opportunity, since according to his words "she gave her self, the white buffalo" and he would kill the white buffalo if 'it came to him'~~be aware my people.
I don't think you get it if anything. The white buffalo is being kept and things that sacred are not to be farmed or what have you. The settlers practically wiped out all the herds to starve the Indian people and now for some reason they thing they know how to care for buffalo?
People, the truth is within yourselves. The spiritual path offered by these so called medicine men are full of suffering and doubt. Even the great Nick Black Elk quit being a medicine man, and converted to Catholicism. I am not saying that Catholocism is the true path, but evidently, Black Elk gave up in his belief of these ceremonies. Question everything you read, most of these books are one sided stories that are embellished by the authors. If you want happiness, you must search for it within.
akichita87 8 months ago
I'm lakota born and raised in the rosebud indian Rez. Raised traditional. And am well familiar with the story in and out. If you payed attention to the story. The other didn't intend to harm her he was thinking with a dirty mind. And was invited by her to approach he was foolish to proceed with his intentions. The other took a more wise patient and humble approach. If you think like Dave Swallow and our old minded Elders you might learn something. You have to live it to understand.
sundancechief 10 months ago 3
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GelandnaleG 1 year ago
Join hands with ALL tribes worldwide, anarchists, activists etc. ONE;LOVE
SiouxSyndicate 1 year ago 3
Why not self-sacrifice like the sundance. this is a very spiritual thing.I don't know about this one.His words must be listened to very closely.Because i don't know if blood sacrifice of the animals is common.This is very interesting as a native american.
dad2ujunior 1 year ago
Don't listen to SPLENOROUS shes a hippie pothead
NativeCrimes18 2 years ago
It is beautiful and sacred so letskill it? What happened to honor as yours bowls move it on out!Sacred means to preserve and respect not kill and devor! No wonder they are rare- hope they do not kill and eat white buffalo woman!
SPLENOROUS 2 years ago
Nice video .. Thanks
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Tokarz1302 2 years ago
hello and blessings to the family i miss you guys...april
sissygurle 2 years ago
David,Never mentioned that he carry's the white buffalo calf pipe this was to bless the calf that was born there in farmington, so get it right the truth is right there the singers said it in the sacred song they sung creator have compassion help us something sacred help us this song speaks for all not just what was going on maybe they tricked david an the white calf was a bleached calf think about that his words are a thinker you really don't even know what he really said????? thats true power
Instituteforcultural 2 years ago
@Instituteforcultural I thought that was arvel lookinghorse who looks over the chunupa
dad2ujunior 1 year ago
Where was this filmed, in Farmington, PA?
hwiseman 2 years ago
I am honored to say that I know David and his family. They are a wonderful family and I cannot wait until I am able to travel to South Dakota to meet them in person! This winter on the Pine Ridge has been a horrible one. The Lakota need help with the basic necessities of life. If you have a few dollars to spare, donate to the friends of the Lakota. If you have clothes or other items to donate, it will be my pleasure to give you names and address of those that need help!
vonlady82650 3 years ago
This comment is to the Lakota's out there. Always remember. Remember what happened to the last person who tried to harm the
white Buffalo calf women. He was turned to BONES!!
hoksilla 3 years ago 4
@hoksilla remember you aren't mayans,or incas, you are native american tribes who know all life is sacred.Do you sacrifice white buffalo at the sundance?Never! Think about what it means to be native american.
dad2ujunior 1 year ago 2
I've had the honor of meeting David and his family. To meet him and talk to him in person is like touching the wings of the great spirit. I've tried to let my friends and family know what it is to be in his presence. Just being around him, he heals and eases ones suffering. To me, he is like the Dali Lama, Jesus Christ, and Ghandi all wrapped into one being. The greatest experience and honor of doing sweatlodge with David wiil stay with me forever. David is real and his words are truth.
josefino72 3 years ago
you guys are all new-aged wackos! arvol looking horse is in possession of the canupa not mr. david swallow.
quicksilverwade 3 years ago 2
@quicksilverwade yes sir! buddy that's the native america i was told.my 96year old grampa who has sweat his whole life and been to many sundances and has introduced me to some spiritual people who are on another level of consciousness and awareness in a good way/
dad2ujunior 1 year ago
We will see what happens to the WHite Buffalo that will be born On the Rosebud Reservation in the controlled heard, or In Custer in that massive heard. Its baffling that in these thosands of Buffalo a white On has not come to the Native land? It is alwasy in a small family owned heard or place......... Maybe it is because Tankashula wants her to live to heal the people and Bring the people together in True Mitaukye Oyasin .....I will take that to the tree this summer..... Hoka Hey
redtailhawkoz 3 years ago
Its always ones I do not see around the ceremony or the ones who wander out and drink and solicit money from ignorant whites..or ethnocentric college kids who never do the ceremony in the way it was meant to be done because they want to be militant protesters like thier white counterparts..they dont go to the Holy men and talk they just judge from outside...and sometimes even other Holy men have followers who like to play the game of who is most authentic..
EagleDancer7 3 years ago
If you have something bad to say go up for four days and nights and think about it then maybe stand in the arbor for four days and think about it maybe someone will take your words serious..some of the young Lakotas i know who talk bad about David cant even do this the cant make it through so they are angry and jealous..all it takes is putting that bottle or joint away and clearing the mind and heart but they dont like that..
EagleDancer7 3 years ago
I lived with David and knew him for many years alot of his own people are very jealous of him and go around saying bad things..then they put thier hand out and say "can you help me out with a few dollars I know the real way"
Living with David I can name many many of his own people not just his relatives who came and prayed at his place..Many elderly Lakotas.
EagleDancer7 3 years ago
David Swallow is a true leader. He "talks in circles" because he speaks fluent Lakota and that is how Lakota speak - even English..
Listen again to the difference between "sacrifice" and "giving" - did you hear the white buffalo was struck by lightening?
For the person who says "I heard that David Swallow was getting into trouble" Do you know him?? Maybe he "gets into trouble" because he's one of the few who is willing to speak the truth - whether some like to hear it or not.
fourwinds4444 3 years ago 3
nayo i probly know him better than you and down here all he has is white people theres no lakotas go to him just his immediate family because all the people no what he is and that is not a fucking thing so think about that i know who he is i know what he did if you think hes so fucking special andd powerful ask him why he sells the cerenonies to white people he charges them to sweat and sundace makes money off themthink about that
cemazatanka69 3 years ago
cemazatanka69 who do you pray with the circle is 4 all colors but it seems as if yours aint in there he is special so nayo right back at cha fu you aint on no sacred path if u are cant wait 2 see who taught u must be a Dumb Fuck trying 2 be sacred listen 2 the way u talk this is 2 u only make it big if u want we ready
Instituteforcultural 2 years ago
@cemazatanka69 man you guys live in a very spiritual place,Where i come from you sound legit.I would be hanging with people who think like you.because where i come from everything he is saying is contrary to the ways the people around my area think.And they are the most amazing humans i ever met in my life.
dad2ujunior 1 year ago
I met David a few times on the Ridge. But I dont think this buff should be killed.
LakotaRepublic 3 years ago 4
@LakotaRepublic are you a mayan who believes in blood sacrifice of the innocent.Are you like the white man who sacrifice the lamb for your sins.Or are you native american like at the sundance.
dad2ujunior 1 year ago
That is a most disturbing video. He repeatedly contradicts himself and makes no sense. He has no respect for the Native American spiritual traditions of which he has been entrusted to keep, including the Sacred Pipe. This is very sad for the Native American people and especially the Lakotas who are fighting for their freedom.
OJulienLA 3 years ago
You've never met David, have you? You must work for the FBI or CIA, because anyone who knows David personally, knows you're full of shit. You said it yourself; his own people have entrusted him with the sacred pipe and that shows that his people trust him completely; to guard their most sacred artifact. David told me about people like you. Go to sweatlodge with him and see if you feel the same way after you've been blessed by the great spirit. David Swallow is the REAL DEAL.
josefino72 3 years ago
No... I have never met David... nor am I with the FBI or the CIA. As for my comment regarding the Sacred Pipe... this was a mistake on my part as a result of a misidentification with regard to who was being interviewed in this video. I now know this is David... but had initially thought it was Arvol Looking Horse. As far as who has been entrusted with the Sacred Pipe... ACCORDING to Arvol Looking Horse.... he's the Keeper of the Sacred Pipe. HOWEVER... the truth of that has yet to be seen.
OJulienLA 3 years ago
I meant no disrespect to David Swallow... and I said it was a misunderstanding regarding his identification. I am HOWEVER concerned about his comments regarding killing the white buffalo calf. The "sicknesses and everything" of which David speaks are spoken of in the prophecies... and those who have abused the sacred trust of the Sacred Pipe are well aware of this! I would be glad to attend Inipi with David... and have attended Inipi previously with another Lakota.
OJulienLA 3 years ago
@OJulienL yes.i agree the sweat is a powerful thing..I would like to see how that worked out for david. The sweat would be an interesting expierience. That's where the pure of heart are strongest.I always thought it was grandfather who makes choices like this.He would take the buffalo if necessary.
dad2ujunior 1 year ago
Gratefully... he is one of great integrity and followed the true tradition of not profiting off of sacred ceremonies or attempting to make money off of Native spirituality. I am not suggesting that David Swallow does this... HOWEVER... there ARE those who are doing this... including tribal elders... even among the Lakota! They know who they are and what they're doing... although apparently they don't believe their own prophecies or they'd STOP IT! As for being blessed... I already am!
OJulienLA 3 years ago
The Lakota have suffered enough and the lies and secrets must ALL come to an end! Without any doubt... much of this is a result of the action on the part of the US government... and I am well aware that their efforts regarding the genocide of First Nations people and the decimation of the Native culture. However... there are those among the Lakota in positions of leadership who are also responsible... and they need to clean up their own mess! You will understand this better in due time. Best ~ O
OJulienLA 3 years ago 2
On second thought... after reading all the comments that have been posted... if it is true that David is charging for sacred ceremonies... I have no interest in attending his sweatlodge. Profiting from sacred ceremonies is no different than what other RELIGIONS have been doing for centuries! These are SPIRITUAL traditions... NOT the business and politics of man-made RELIGION! I would suggest that you study up on the Sacred Buffalo Calf Woman and Black Elk. This is about ALL PEOPLE!!!
OJulienLA 3 years ago 3
My brother is one of his sundance elders going back to 1999, he does not charge and can't...go to his medicinw wheel sundance and see for yourself...
redflutesinger 2 years ago 2
@OJulienLA every true native that practices these ways in a good way.Would instantly know whats right.Let your heart as a native consciousness awaken your spiritual awareness.That's a red flag.if he charges
dad2ujunior 1 year ago
he is talking in circles!! And for killing the white buffalo calf? That would be like killing our hope for the future.
canteohitika74 4 years ago 2
its a good song but i dont know about the talk and hes not a headman i live in ridge and i know him he aint nothing but a bullsitter and corruter
cemazatanka69 4 years ago
because you dont know what the hell you're talking about yourself. Who are you to judge anyone anyway. Only tunkasila can judge us.
CH0LaL0LA 3 years ago
I heard that David Swallow was getting into trouble - possibly being fined - by his tribal council back in the 1980s or early 1990s for selling ceremonies. Maybe he isn't the best choice to give a talk on these matters.
spiritlakemassacre 4 years ago
okay you find me a holy man that isnt selling ceremonies!!!! ive been to the sundances that he helps to put on near porcupine! he has never once asked me to buy a single ceremony!
he is a good man, and a good leader! and every year at the sundance there are those who are jellous of him, who try to intimidate him and us! if it isnt someone lying to the feds saying we are an armed camp, its some one sending some drunks in to try to desecrate the sundance!!!!
kickassnikov47 3 years ago
Dave is from Pine Ridge. I've only ever heard good about him, and he never talks bad about anyone. Unlike some other holy people who do selfish things.
HuhaMaza 4 years ago 2
I don't think this guy gets it, in spite of what some say about him. The white buffalo is to be a sign of hope; the white buffalo have been born to non-native people perhaps because of a philosophy such as this man's~~~~I hear him say that he would also kill the white buffalo cow woman, should he have the opportunity, since according to his words "she gave her self, the white buffalo" and he would kill the white buffalo if 'it came to him'~~be aware my people.
pteinyan 4 years ago 2
This white buffalo magic won't happen in the hands of wasicus. The white buffalo must be pure from fat taking hands.
spiritlakemassacre 4 years ago
I don't think you get it if anything. The white buffalo is being kept and things that sacred are not to be farmed or what have you. The settlers practically wiped out all the herds to starve the Indian people and now for some reason they thing they know how to care for buffalo?
indigenouswarrior 4 years ago
I know how you feel for the white squatters could only steal the fat and now they want to steal our culture.
spiritlakemassacre 4 years ago
of course, they want everything for themselves. it is self-evident.
indigenouswarrior 4 years ago
David Swallow from which reservation?
spiritlakemassacre 4 years ago
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The Ridge is just north of Nebraska, look at Gordon or Shadron Nebraska.
tomAmericanHorse 4 years ago