Origins of a Medicine Man Part 3.mov

Over the last few centuries, Indigenous Peoples all over the world have had to struggle to keep their identities alive. Sometraditions, ceremonies and languages have already been lost altogether. Similarly, traditional spirituality the world over hasbeen largely diminished and demeaned by coercion and conversion.

"Origins of a Medicine Man" is the story about one man trying to reverse that trend here in Canada. Dont miss this powerful piece!

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• Cree
• Plains Cree
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• First Nations
• Eastmain
• Cree Nation
• Spirituality
• Native Spirituality
• Traditional Spirituality
• Hunting
• David Blacksmith
• Medicine Man
• Shaman
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• CBC North
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[cksmooth11]

This is so wrong in many ways of you to video tape these ceremonies like this. And to post them is even worst. I am lost for words and am very disgusted at this betrayal of the traditions and spirit world.

[CreeTVCBC]

@cksmooth11 - Hi CK! Thanks for your opinion. FYI, this program was made with the full cooperation of David Blacksmith and the people of Eastmain. While some people think these ceremonies should remain secret, all those invloved in our show are of the opinion that sharing some parts of the ceremony (we didn't actually film the shaking tent, just the preparation), will ultimately ensure that these traditions survive, and thrive. You'll be interested in some of our upcoming spiritual stories!

[Pakess0]

@cksmooth11 As someone who follows these ways, I am somewhat offended that on the behalf of Ceremonies like this, you insinuate that because of the collaboration and airing of this story, that the Spirits will exercise some kind of wrath on all those involved. What example are you setting with these comments? I know David Blacksmith personally, and he is of open mind enough to know that Ceremonies have their avenue in the new media. And what are you doing browsing ceremonies in Youtube anyway?

[baronsame10]

Great men and woman share with the world. I'm touched and happy to see this! We all belong to the creator and we will benefit when great people share so we can all grow in our process of becoming! The spider web expands and we might all learn to understand each others language and culture and become more complete, become brothers and sisters. Sharing is loving; keeping secrets means you don't trust. If great men and women show trust; why should you doubt them?

[Morvarid06]

Media just like all other pathways is a channell where by spirits travel through and back,it's not only one way. Those who need to be communicated with will hear what the spirits want them to hear, and others will not.

Those of you here who are putting this wonderful program down seem to have a one dimentional view of the spirit world, and seem to have missed the message. If you believe in David Blacksmiths teachings then you should trust his decision in allowing it to be recorded. Right?

[RATHAHONNI]

What's with the gold cross? he must be on the fence.

[KYRAN141]

@cksmooth11 FUCK YOU BRO FUCK OFF 

[TheBakigirl]

How do most native indian healers feel about helping other races or nationalities that strongly believe?i am not of indian blood,but would love to find a real medicine man or shman int he states to help me with my health problems.If anyone can think of something,let me know please.Thanks.

[marcellake222]

just saw the videos and i was wondering would a person have to go to meet david blacksmith . please let me know.

[Pakess0]

@cksmooth11 Then your understanding is limited. If someone at the level of David Blacksmith sees it fit to present ceremonies to the new generations, then who are you to challenge his vision? While this video will empower anyone who views it and lets it vibrate within, you would rather such things be kept secret, so that less of our people would discover them. I understand your concern, but ceremonies used to be kept "sacred" because they were outlawed. As of 2010, this is no longer the case.

[cksmooth11]

I found this video on facebook. Its not a matter of me searching for these videos sir its people posting them. Unless everyone who has watched these videos gave mr blacksmith the proper protacol to learn and follow these ways, these "videos" should not be posted and or video taped. These are very sacres things you and mr blacksmith are being very cavalier with. I will no longer comment on this, it is not mine to carry. Good day sir.

[cksmooth11]

There is a reason why these things are kept sacred. I pray nothing happens to you are mr blacksmith for your iresponability. Take care.