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Another horse was killed by rubber bullet impact from police during the first Backwater Bridge incident. Its seven-generation time, says Oglala Lakota, Brandon Iron Hawk, speaking to a group of his fellow riders. They are the ones who get forgotten about in these movements, their importance needs to be emphasized. John moved on from NDN in 2016 to pursue film making opportunities in Los Angeles. According to the prophecy of the Seventh Generation of the Onkwehonwe would see the day when birds would fall from the sky, the fish would die in the water, and man would grow ashamed of the way that he had treated his mother and provider, the Earth. After seven generations of this darkness, there would be a reuniting for not only for his people, the Lakota, but for all people on earth. Little did my brother know his veterans experience and Marine Corps training would be called into action that day. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'in5d_com-box-4','ezslot_4',128,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-in5d_com-box-4-0'); Click here for more articles by Gregg Prescott! On my fifth day there, he informed me that he would be joining the peaceful direct action. I salute the light within your eyes where the whole universe dwells. The following is the text message I received from her after a terrified night of watching live feeds on Facebook from my home back in Oregon: .css-cumn2r{height:1em;width:1.5em;margin-right:3px;vertical-align:baseline;fill:#C70000;}My friend was shot with a rubber bullet right next to me. The group was threatened by an angry local owner of a construction company called Four Square Concrete, who flew into a rage at having his drive home impeded by water protectors. "BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM" - Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood, CA April 8, 2016 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. Okeechobee scores 3 in top of 9th to take 8-5 lead vs Dwyer in 7A regional SF. The movement is rooted in a prophesy made by Lakota Medicine Man Black Elk after the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee, S.D. Instagram Were not here in anger, were here in peace and prayer.. I've been able to trace my Lakota ancestry back as far as 1800. While attempting to disarm the Sioux, a shot was fired and a scuffle ensued. "GRAND JURY AWARD" California Film Awards", https://calfilmawards.com/index.php/awards-side/2017-winners, "WINNER!!! I feel that more topics like the message from Jims film should be taught at all levels. We apologize for the inconvenience. The mass animal die-off was predicted in native American prophecy. In his vision, he saw a great tree that symbolized all life on earth. Mohawk Prophecy of the Seventh Generation According to the prophecy of the Seventh Generation, seven generations after contact with the Europeans the Onkwehonwe would see the day when the elm trees would die. What is the outcome of this worldwide situation impacting all the people? "BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE" - Los Angeles Film & Script Festival, Hollywood, CA November 4, 2017 It is a powerful message for everyone." Phoenix, AZ 85004. And I saw that it was holy., Filed Under: Commentary, Mystics Tagged With: beatification, Black Elk, servant of God, In London, A Catholic Comeback, Of Sorts, Prayer Urgency: Russians Ready To Decimate Town, North Carolina Becomes Abortion Destination. Tribalwide presentations reveal 7th Generation Project mission. Each episode would be published on podcast platforms, like Spotify and the Apple Podcast app. Gab Prophecy of Crazy Horse. This seventh generation will take back what little culture and rights remain and amplify positive change for future generations that dont yet exist. During these times one may become doubtful of what the future holds. 5. that left 300 Lakota men, women and children at the hands of the U.S. Army. To the Lakota these represent the four colors of the wind. I envision Grandpa receiving the prophecy from Creator in a respectful Lakota spiritual way. "GRAND JURY AWARD" - California Film Festival, Coronado, CA January 5, 2018 7th Generation: Directed by John L Voth. Jim Warne and 7TH GENERATION are indeed inspiring! ~ Rebecca Hudsmith and Pat Mire, COTBFF Co-Directors. This sum is more than the dead bodies of all the Indians east of the Red River are worth., It is shocking to some people. The Yellow Nation, the Red Nation, the Black Nation, and the White Nation, all came together. Because we opened up everybodys eyes., The Standing Rock protests are a symbolic moment | Neil Young and Daryl Hannah, Dakota Access pipeline: the who, what and why of the Standing Rock protests, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. DAPL floodlights point at the Oceti Sakowin camp from dusk until dawn. Frank Waln, Lakota Hip Hop Artist, on History, Stereotypes & Indigenous Peoples' Day Video Interview: Frank Waln Talks Native History, New Single and Seventh Generation Prophecy. Wallowa County itself, much like the Standing Rock area, is home to one of the most tragic tales in American history and the Indian wars. TikTok With Jim Warne. His story of the 7th Generation touches many levels of history and the unknown experiences of past generations. These corporate terrorists need to get the point that people are changing, and we arent going to be their sheep for much longer.. Paha Sapa [the Black Hills] This was passed on by Chief Joe Chasing Horse, a relative of the great Lakota warrior Crazy Horse. All Rights Reserved. Within 24 hours, we had reached our goal and acquired two more full-sized pickups and another trailer to accompany us. The film treats a very sad and sometimes forgotten piece of history with compassion and respect. Young native people, especially young Mohawk people, should pay attention to and consider. IN THREE YEARS WE WILL SEE THE FIRST GREAT CHANGE. She was a badass warrior. So far, Standing Rock has seen visitors come from as far as Tibet, Japan, and New Zealand to offer support. 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. 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.. And so there is the counter-intuitive element (Black Elk also was known to wear two horns, representing a hunter), but by all accounts he was not only mystically gifted but holy in his own unique and perhaps highly controversial manner. Sitting Bull said, The Warrior for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. I felt a sense of profiling., She believes part of the motivation behind the police mistreatment of water protectors is a perceived threat when there was no intention of violence. Gregg Prescott, M.S. 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Lauderdale, FL 5/29/14, http://seminoletribune.org/tribalwide-presentations-reveal-7th-generation-project-mission/, Indian Country Today Media Network 10/5/15, http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2015/10/05/jim-warne-takes-his-warrior-society-football-camp-six-nations-canada-161958, WINNER!!! It is not appropriate to use water cannons during adverse conditions that will cause harm to the protesters that would be considered inhumane treatment, he said. I am proud to see the insights of our elders shared in 7th Generation. A lot of people are here for the future generations, says Standing Rock tribal member Sunny Iron Cloud. Sitting reverently on Mother Earth in a teepee. Thomas Tonatiuh Lopez Jr. was one. Ed, that's a good point. "HUMANITARIAN AWARD of DISTINCTION" - IndieFest Film Awards, LaJolla, CA February 8, 2017 To my right, high-powered floodlights near the Dakota Access pipeline (DAPL) construction site shone brightly, pointing at the camp all night long. 2018, WINNER!!! All my friends are there. It contains information for the future lives of the Anishinaabe which are still in the process of being fulfilled. ~ Frank H. Tyro, PhD, co-director of FLIC, "Jim is a fellow tribal member who is committed to giving back to his people. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. She felt the pressure of life and experienced a very traumatizing family event. He sang my gr fathers death song! 14. Telegram The Indian foresaw war, famine, and sickness for the Lakota and that the sacred hoop of their nation would be broken. but a deep understanding of Lakota culture and history as well," district . Take heed Native America, and humanity a loving, and spiritual Grandpa already done told us. Tonia Jo is a well known comedian within the Native American communities and often portrays her alter-ego, Auntie Beachress. In that day there will be those among the Lakota who will carry knowledge and understanding of unity among all living things, and the young white ones will come to those of my people and ask for this wisdom. He is a former NFL player and educator and continues to influence our youth. 10. A world filled with broken promises, selfishness and separations. The sacred fire crackling and popping, the sweet smell of cedar in the air. Jamie also happens to be a former oil worker on the North Slope of Alaska. Having Jim attend and do a Q&A was an additional treat! I live on the Pine Ridge rez and have been working with a few awesome organizations; First Peoples Fund, their Rolling Rez Arts Mobil unit taking the business of art to each of nine districts, Lakota Fund, Pine Ridge Area Chamber of Commerce and Oglala Lakota college. They are the only ones who can respond to the need. 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. After seven generations of this darkness, there would be a reuniting for not only for his people, the Lakota, but for all people on earth. Black Elks first wife, Katie, was a convert, and their three children were baptized Catholic despite Black Elks upbringing in pagan religiosity and his own standing as a heyoka who had experienced visions of mythical creatures known in various tribes as thunderbirds.. 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. My late spouse who I lost to suicide spoke about this so much to me many years ago. Frank Waln, a Lakota activist and Hip Hop artist from the Sicangu Sioux Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. Accept, honor, and apply the prophecy in a positive way in your life. Veterans arent the only uniformed servicemen and women whove joined the resistance at Standing Rock. The sounds of Native American drum groups and songs echoed through the crisp air. Lakota leader Crazy Horse spoke of his vision of that prophecy with the following words: .css-cumn2r{height:1em;width:1.5em;margin-right:3px;vertical-align:baseline;fill:#C70000;}Upon suffering beyond suffering, the Red Nation shall rise again and it shall be a blessing for a sick world. As an Indigenous American, there was never any question of whether I should travel to Standing Rock or not. During college things changed dramatically for Juanita. Many people say we are now in the seventh generation today. by Gregg Prescott, M.S. Smith said she hopes Warnes presentation will inspire adults and youths to heed the seven generations philosophy. 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. Instead of mediation and active listening engagement, protectors were met with stout commands and lawful orders. 3. The resolve he saw to protect a sacred space was transformative. Sage in the Colorado River: Sage, of Hualapai descent, earned the title of 1st attendant in the 2012 Miss Native American USA pageant. INDIAN FAIR & MARKET PARKING MAP CLICK HERE, This site uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage and provide a personalized browsing experience. Reading this pleases me very much as I have friends in Lakota country who work very hard to keep the culture and traditions alive and to honor our Elders and youth. Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival Louisiana 2016, American Indian Film Festival, AIFI San Fransisco, AMC Metreon 16 Theatre, 135 4th St. San Francisco, CA, California's American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival, University of Leicester College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities. According to the prophecy of the Seventh Generation of the Onkwehonwe would see the day when birds would fall from the sky, the fish would die in the water, and man would grow ashamed of the way that he had treated his mother and provider, the Earth. In 2011, while in Washington, D.C. to speak before a Senate committee about the use of Indians as sports mascots, Warne met a congressman in the hallway who commented that all Native Americans are getting rich off casinos. When I was just a boy my grandma used to tell me, Grandson, lets walk out into the hills and listen. We used to go out there and listen to the spirits, really listen to what they had to say. The story of Chief Joseph, in particular, is yet another tale of a protector willing to sacrifice everything in the face of insurmountable odds. Alayna and Tonia Jo: These two Lakota women introduce themselves as sisters, even though there is no blood relation. Historically, from the European invasion in 1492 up to todays Indian gaming, facts have been twisted or ignored to suit the non-Native agenda, he said. the time has come, thank you god, hallelujah!!! 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. (LogOut/ 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. There was no religious bias, judgement or colonialist influence, just a straight pure spiritual connection between the great Chief and Creator. Black Elk said it would take seven generations to heal the broken circle of life caused by constant Indian oppression that reached a devastating climax with the massacre. Please like and follow In5D onGab,In5D Telegram,In5D Bitchute, Instagram, TikTok, Rumble, Twitter, and In5D on Facebook!/, See EXCLUSIVE In5D videos and articles on Patreon for a minimal donation! We need to have more teaching. 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. How is it that lawbreakers who include pedophiles, thieves and drug dealers get more health care allowance than we do? Mother Earth, Father Sun, the animal world and plant world listening in as the prophecy is conveyed from the Great Spirit. If its not being taught in school or at home, it needs to be taught here. This is what they were probably talking about. These gifts would be used for the Seven Lakota Rites. Tribal gangs and drugs are now becoming even bigger problems. Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota Nation is a believer in the 7th Generation philosophy. Today, he has a successful career in Hollywood, breaking the cycle of Native Americans being one of the most marginalized minorities in the industry. 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.