Within 24 hours, we had reached our goal and acquired two more full-sized pickups and another trailer to accompany us. The chieftain likewise saw a time of great darkness for his people but also foresaw automobiles, airplanes, and both world wars, restoration of nature after a time of great abuse, after which would come a slow march toward human unity under a sacred tree., While I stood there I saw more than I can tell and understood more than I saw; for I was seeing in a sacred manner the shapes of all things in the spirit, and the shape of all shapes as they must live together like one being, Black Elk said of his vision. Standing Rock Sioux siblings Austin, Mani, and PJ, stand in front of a police-guarded barricade. I've been able to trace my Lakota ancestry back as far as 1800. In late January of 2013, exactly 150 years after the signing of that first treaty, Spotted Eagle and other activists convened tribal representatives from across the continent on the Ihanktonwan reservation. I see a time of seven generations when all the colors of mankind will gather under the sacred tree of life and the whole earth will become one circle again. But as police use of force escalated and news came out of private oil company security contractors using dogs against protesters, more and more people began to reach out to me, expressing a desire to help. "BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE" - Los Angeles Film & Script Festival, Hollywood, CA November 4, 2017 Karin, you might enjoy our contributing online columnist, Vi Waln. They have not only been instrumental in helping to initiate the movement, but also in leading and inspiring it. So that the pristine sky, field and mountains in this photo will still be here for them to enjoy. They have brought jobs, role models and opportunities that simply didn't exist. She felt the pressure of life and experienced a very traumatizing family event. Flathead Lake International Cinemafest 2018, WINNER!!! I needed to witness firsthand what was happening there, and wanted to offer solidarity to those fighting for the right of tribes to exercise agency over their own futures. Copyright 2023. The Indian foresaw war, famine, and sickness for the Lakota and that the "sacred hoop" of their nation would be broken. Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect, Show great respect for your fellow beings, Work together for the benefit of all Mankind, Give assistance and kindness wherever needed, Look after the well being of mind and body, Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good, Take full responsibility for your actions. These people, and those represented in The Red Road Project, are making positive impacts within their communities and for future generations. The Seventh Generation prophecy exists in the oral traditions of many of the indigenous tribes of the US and Canada, including the Mohawk tribe, the Iroquois, the Lakota Sioux, the Oglala Sioux, the Hopi, Ute, Zuni, Apache and Navajo, to only name a few. So maybe the birth of a white buffalo and this group of Lakota millennials can make a difference. These gifts would be used for the Seven Lakota Rites. Paha Sapa [the Black Hills] This was passed on by Chief Joe Chasing Horse, a relative of the great Lakota warrior Crazy Horse. Learn more about cookies by visiting our, Know Before You Go - Heard Museum Updates, Native American Artists Resource Collection, Native American Artists Resource Collection Online Search, 2013-2023 Heard Museum. Gab The US army soldiers opened fire on the Sioux . When he awoke and shared his vision, he felt the dream was a prophecy of a great suffering that would be set upon Native people and it wouldnt be until seven generations later that a sacred duty would be laid upon the people to take a stand for their relatives and the earth again. During college things changed dramatically for Juanita. It represents purity, sacrifice and a sign that prophecy is being fulfilled. Before he found himself featured in Hollywood films, he was working on oil rigs in his hometown of Yakutat, Alaska. The most frequent lesson he doles out is Indian 101 often unexpectedly. Many in the camp believe they are part of psy-ops intentionally trying to disrupt the peace and rest of water protectors, although it is hard to substantiate it. If his starting point was the arrival of the white man in the mid 19th century, the seventh generation is about at hand and there is much reason for hope. Her upbringing has given her a strong desire to help preserve her community and the land in self-sustaining ways. One horse was shot twice with lethal ammunition by an unknown assailant during one protest encounter. Gregg Prescott, M.S. The Seventh Generation Prophecy. We must let them know why and how they should move us to the future, said NLC executive director Georgette Palmer Smith, of the Kiowa Tribe in Oklahoma. Around 4,000 people are spread across roughly one-mile stretches of land on either side of the Cannonball river, which are filled with tipis, tents and a few RVs. For when you are at that center within you and I am in that place within me, we shall be as one.. Expect an audience of 200+ young Indigenous people from every province and territory, a gathering dedicated to empowering the next generation of energy and environmental leaders accelerating our transition to live in a more sustainable way. Former Wallowa County police officer Michelle Bloker joined the caravan from Oregon. Large supplies of firewood are not easy to come by on the Great Plains especially enough to keep a camp of several thousand people warm. He said he heard a voice say, It shall be a relative to them, and who shall see it shall see much more, for from there comes Wisdom; and those who do not see it shall be dark., Black Elk was married a second time when his first wife died baptizing children with her Catholic also and then a third time when she died. Veterans arent the only uniformed servicemen and women whove joined the resistance at Standing Rock. The gunman eventually re-entered his truck and sped away from the group, running over a womans foot in the process. All Rights Reserved. As legend states, long ago, the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Woman came to Earth and gave the Lakota people a Sacred Pipe and a small round stone. I quickly agreed to the opportunity, but requested that we attempt to raise donations for the water protectors, the group of Native Americans representing over 300 different tribes who are encamped near the location where the pipeline is slated to cross the Missouri river. WSD Productions & Native Driven Network presents We need history written by our people, and we, all elders in training, have to teach it. The root cause of many contemporary issues among Native American people The clash of European colonization and the, Indigenous languages around the world are in critical danger of extinction, particularly Native American languages in the United, Despite each individual Native American Nation being very different in terms of beliefs, language and culture, there is, The Indian reservation system was established in the late 1800s by the U.S. government to subdue Indigenous people, By the 1950s, the U.S. government was beginning to realize the financial burden that the reservation system had, Native American people are in a very unique position in the world, considering their history since pre-colonization until. Native children ripped from families were forced into boarding schools and told to forget who they were. Just like the prophecy, dont ignore it, accept it. Mother Earth being truly protected from climate change universally by all colors of mankind. 8. For many decades, Native Americans have been inaccurately represented and were never hired to portray the American Indian. fire and each fire referred to a particular era of time that would come in the future Mary No-Eyes, Medicine Woman, Chippewa From the book Pheonix Rising by Mary Summer Rain. A true basic tribal infrastructure built and in place for the people paved roads, electricity lines, water lines, transportation, health care and which targets tribal members and all ethnicities most in need. His story of the 7th Generation touches many levels of history and the unknown experiences of past generations. A world filled with broken promises, selfishness and separations. . Young native people, especially young Mohawk people, should pay attention to and consider. Jim Warne and his colleagues present the issues and the illustrations of Native American life in past decades and present a view of a positive future through the youth, the 7th Generation As noted by Mr. Warne, I hope there will be a Native American President in our future. Rushmore looks like through a Lakota lens and the history behind Paha Sapa, the Black Hills. 2018, WINNER!!! Upon suffering beyond suffering: The Red Nation shall rise again and it shall be a blessing for a sick world; a world filled with broken promises, selfishness and separations; a world longing for light again. 10. West Europe International Film Festival 2019, WINER!!! This prophecy came from Creator to Crazy Horse and will in fact come true. White Clay is located just outside of the PineRidge Reservation where alcoholism runs at 80% of the people. Chief Joseph was a leader in the Nez Perce war of 1877, in which his tribe and others opposed the US army. YouTube Culture & Diversity Film Festival. Their intent was to march peacefully down a county road to DAPL headquarters, where tribal elders would pray and hold ceremony to bless the sacred sites being disturbed by pipeline construction. When construction began, water protectors made an attempt to occupy the location to protect it. By continuing to use this site, you are giving us your consent to do this. "GRAND JURY AWARD" - California Film Festival, Coronado, CA January 5, 2018 Hopefully, what people learn today will carry through to stronger, safer and sustainable communities tomorrow, she said.
Accept, honor, and apply the prophecy in a positive way in your life. How is it that lawbreakers who include pedophiles, thieves and drug dealers get more health care allowance than we do? Follow us HERE! Society is in an epidemic, pandemic and overall concerning and dangerous time with the virus, politicians blocking legislation, and the basic needs of the people (food, housing, income and health care, among others) being unmet. Despite the best efforts on our public and private universities, Lakota and Dakota students struggled to graduate in Vermillion and Brookings and Spearfish and the other campuses. Amidst the #NoDAPL protests on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, Alayna, a Lakota Language specialist, started the Mn Wihni Nakii Owyawa (Defenders of the Water School) as a way of the children at the camp to continue their education. Why? As an Indigenous American, there was never any question of whether I should travel to Standing Rock or not. "WINNER!!! www.heard.org. Additionally, KILI Radio has committed to broadcasting them. I see a time of seven generations when all the colors of mankind will gather under the sacred Tree of Life and the whole Earth will become one circle again. History, it seemed, was repeating itself, only in a more modern form. According to the Economist as many as 500 American Indians were expected to attend the ceremony which occurred July 28th. Many people say we are now in the seventh generation today. Tears of joy running down Grandpas face as he realizes the beautiful timeless message and prophecy Creator lovingly shared with him in the Lakota language, to then share with the people. Maybe leaders will come out of this group of people that can provide spiritual, economic, and social renewal. We included '7th Generation' in our film festival due to the elders stories, untold history and positive outlook for the future of our nation, our youth, the 7th Generation. ~ Joely Proudfit, Ph.D., Director California Indian Culture & Sovereignty Center; Chair, American Indian Studies, California State University San Marcos; Californias American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival, Current Film Version Completed April 2017, WSD Productions - Post-Production Supervisor. Some of my children are buried there. Actor and former NFL player Jim Warne made careers of playing in front of cameras, but when the Oglala Lakota member stood in the Seminole spotlight recently, he revealed another passion. The "7th generation" principle taught by Native Americans says that in every decision, be it personal, governmental or corporate, we must consider how it will affect our descendents seven generations into the future. Crying for a vision brings the person to a new level of awareness. Only one problem remained: I had to find a way to go. He writes pieces that support the LGBTQ initiatives that he is involved with as a gay, indigenous man. He came from a long line of medicine men and healers. We particularly like some of the new structures at Sinte Gleska on the Rosebud campus. Seven Lakota Rites. We were bringing blankets to the folks who were getting sprayed with water/chemical combo, because it was freezing cold and the cops were literally putting the people at risk of dying; spraying water on people in this weather is trying to kill them. Okeechobee High softball leads Dwyer 5-2 in top of 7th in 7A regional SF. While attempting to disarm the Sioux, a shot was fired and a scuffle ensued. The Messiah honored by the Lakota Sioux is the White Buffalo Calf Woman who brought the Sacred Pipe and established the foundation of their ritual and social life. Last week, Sophia Wilansky, 21, was seriously injured after being hit by a projectile when officers threw less-than-lethal weapons at demonstrators. He co-ownsIn5D Clubwith his beautiful wife, Ali. A world filled with broken promises, selfishness and separations. The present generation of American Indian, college-aged young adults are by their own accord fulfilling the "prophecy of the Seventh Generation." According to this prophecy, after seven generations of living in close contact with Europeans, young tribal descendants who are growing up today will find ways to bring back their culture and language. He translated it from the words of a grandmother who was present when the words were spoken. The seventh generation are activists, teachers, artists, doctors, scientists, community leaders, attorneys, language warriors, spiritual leaders, powwow celebrities, single parents. When she left, she turned into a white buffalo, and promised some day to return. With Jim Warne. The film received the Best Indigenous Film Award at the festival." I am proud to see the insights of our elders shared in 7th Generation. People also gave winter clothes, bulk food, horse feed and tack for the Sioux youth riders who have been active on the front lines of the movement since day one. Tribal gangs and drugs are now becoming even bigger problems. Jack Walker, a tree care specialist from Oregon, cuts firewood to be donated to the water protectors. A mere two weeks later, on December 29, 1890, the US 7th Cavalry Regiment surrounded an encampment of Sioux Indians near Wounded Knee Creek on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The great Lakota Chief Crazy Horse prophesized, Upon suffering beyond suffering, the Red Nation shall rise again, and it shall be a blessing for a sick world. I envision Grandpa receiving the prophecy from Creator in a respectful Lakota spiritual way. My late spouse who I lost to suicide spoke about this so much to me many years ago. Ed, that's a good point. His film "7th Generation," shares our tribal history and prophecy from a Lakota perspective. After presenting the gifts and teachings, the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Woman left the people saying, "There will be four ages . She might lose her arm. This is the first time in history all four have come together.. American Indian art, emphasizing its intersection with broader artistic and cultural themes. On my fifth day there, he informed me that he would be joining the peaceful direct action. Subscribe today 1 year (6 issues) is just $25! document.getElementsByTagName("head")[0].appendChild(s); South Dakota Magazine, Yankton, SD. Historians disagree about how many Natives lived in North America before Christopher Columbus arrived, but estimates from 1.5 million to 112 million average about 37 million. 7th Generation, a Documentary Film: Directed by John L Voth. His presence and insightful comments made the screening even more special and provoked strong emotions and tears among the audience the film was awarded our prized Inspiration Award. A world longing for light again. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who cannot provide for themselves, and above all, the children the future of humanity.. Lakota youth riders of the Horse Nation gallop bareback at Standing Rock. Little Hawk was the nephew of his maternal step-grandfather, Long Face, and a cousin, High Horse. The man behind Dakota Access pipeline, Wecan resist the Dakota pipeline through a powerful tool: divestment, Thewestern idea of private property is flawed. Sitting Bull said, The Warrior for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. Unspoken, another prophecy rests on the lips of those in the room. That story is one of a singular voice made up of many peoples voices, united for an ideal that Native voices have been singing for millennia. True bonding and love among individuals, families, communities, tribes, and all ethnicities under the sacred Tree of Life, One Circle and Colors of Mankind. ~ Marcus Monenerkit, Curator Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ. The 7th Generation is a powerful documentary there are strong lessons to be learned from viewing the 7th Generation. Mother Earth, Father Sun, the animal world and plant world listening in as the prophecy is conveyed from the Great Spirit. When subtracted from the current decade, seven times 25 (the average span of a generation) dates back to the Trail of Tears era. Jeff Ginter, a former Department of Justice investigations officer and Homeland Security air marshall, was at Standing Rock during my time there. These corporate terrorists need to get the point that people are changing, and we arent going to be their sheep for much longer.. Only through education can we counter the ignorance, Warne said. Best Documentary Feature Film", http://hollywoodcff.com/2016_Winners_%28Spring%29.html, "WINNER!!! From that point forward, she has been encouraging Native youth to travel off the reservation to explore opportunities. It is a powerful message for everyone." Perhaps we would all be better off to live by the following indigenous principles? See EXCLUSIVE In5D Videos and Articles on Patreon. Much as cities in the Dakotas are named for local tribes, Wallowa County and my hometown of Joseph are named for the people who had to endure atrocities committed by settlers eager to clear that land. DAPL floodlights point at the Oceti Sakowin camp from dusk until dawn. Sage in the Colorado River: Sage, of Hualapai descent, earned the title of 1st attendant in the 2012 Miss Native American USA pageant. AND PUT ALL WE HAVE TOWARDS THE CHILDREN STARTING TODAY. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. She has been working on passing a land and wildlife preservation bill on the Reservation to further her efforts in bringing self-sustainability to her community. He saw a star rising from the east that would bring wisdom. After pushing into several protectors with his truck while laying on his horn and revving his engine, he pulled out a handgun and began pointing it at people. Nobody ever doubted the wisdom of Black Elk. IMAGE CAPTIONS:Danielle TaSheena in her Bedroom: Danielle works as a Judge for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Phoenix, AZ 85004. I watched one man get carried out after getting sprayed, water on his beard looked frozen, he needed help to lift his legs up over the guardrail to get to the van, it didnt look like he could do it on his own. Smith said she hopes Warnes presentation will inspire adults and youths to heed the seven generations philosophy. Kenneth G. White Jr., MSW, is chief executive officer of Native Health Care Solutions in Flagstaff. Smith said youth at Warnes presentation in Hollywood paid close attention when Native decimation was compared to the genocide of the Holocaust. But I have one grievance, that is because I am not allowed to go back to my old home.. They are on a path of healing from historical trauma and want to inspire change within their communities by strengthening their sacred hoop while breaking the unbalanced cycles. The sacred fire crackling and popping, the sweet smell of cedar in the air. Most people have no clue about Native American history or what is happening today, said Warne, founder and president of Warrior Society Development. As an Indigenous person, no matter what tribe(s) you are from, dont question whether Crazy Horses prophecy will come true. The resolve he saw to protect a sacred space was transformative. Ive been to school, but I never heard about most of this before, said Tigertail, who attended public schools in Clewiston. The seven fires of the prophecy represent key spiritual teachings for North America, and suggest that the different colors and traditions of the human beings can come together on a basis of respect. She was the first from her tribe to win. I have always felt a deep remorse for the atrocities that the indigenous peoples of Turtle Island (the name given to America by indigenous groups) have suffered. Prophecy of Crazy Horse. I pray for hope, healing, and unity among all living things, as prophesized by the great Chief and your blessed messenger Crazy Horse. Caorle International Film Festival 2019, WINNER!!! NSU falls to Florida Southern in conference quarterfinal, Indigenous arts, music festival to be held in Big Cypress, Archaeological site in Fort Lauderdale opens as city park, Tribes energy conference enjoys strong attendance, Q&A: Explorer program reboots after pandemic pause, Tribal Art Project takes first steps at Stranahan House, Spencer Battiest signs with Hard Rock Records. The prophecy said that animals would be born strange and deformed. (function() {var s=document.createElement("script"); s.async=true; The 35th-generation New Mexican makes history as the first Indigenous Cabinet secretary U.S. history. 15. They were calling us, warning us about something. It is believed that among these spaces some people are born with the gift of walking between both of these identities and offering value of both worlds. A documentary that speaks of the trials and tribulations that the Oglala Lakota Nation of South Dakota faced and are still facing to this day. "I expand upon his prophecy and believe the 7th Generation is here to heal our circle (sacred hoop)," Warne explained. Telegram I was so dismissive of all her beliefs to my enduring regret, but I was young and stupid, and she was so hurt by life. IT IS STARTING SOON. In the film Warne says Black Elk's prophecy is that it will take seven generations to heal the "broken" circle that occurred at the Wound Knee massacre of 1890. No one at the camp really wants to think about the possibility of the pipeline crossing the river. that left 300 Lakota men, women and children at the hands of the U.S. Army. This week, over 2,000 veterans will arrive at Standing Rock as part of a support deployment. Toward the end, Black Elk said, however, that he embraced the Catholic faith because his children had to live in this world. He maintained loyalty to what he called the pipe religion.. I think thats how we can change the world by everybody coming together. When she left, she turned into a white buffalo, and promised to someday return. His inspirations as a filmmaker come from his experience in life and his journey for the truth. Her auntie took care of us; she swiftly and strongly guided us back to the van where she was taken to the medics. If its not being taught in school or at home, it needs to be taught here. Its about enlightenment. Because who knows, maybe deep down inside they dont want to be doing that to us. Smith credited SMP videographer and producer John-L Voth for Warnes appearance. "BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM" - Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood, CA April 8, 2016 Two of the worst confrontations took place on the low hill known as Turtle Hill, where the gravesites of two known grandmothers of the tribe lie. All Rights Reserved. He sang my gr fathers death song! In the neighborhood tribal schools, they learn to become nurses, teachers, entrepreneurs and administrators and once they graduate they fill job needs in the local schools and health care facilities.