Phoenixfire, Women’s Gathering & Star Sisters prepared for ‘the Gathering’ for months to ensure all details would inspire “Hope, Peace, Love, Harmony and Unity.” We thank you for your donations and never-ending support. The “Return of the Buffalo” herd watched us from a distance and we witnessed Grandfather Eagle fly over us to bless us and bring our prayers to the Great Spirit. Our two guest spe
akers, Linda Long-Fox Stump and Bill Bell spoke humble, good words of wisdom and during the Talking Circle men voiced their recognition and honor of the strength of Women. Tricia Depoe-Wilke spoke from the Makah Reservation (The Whale People), Washington. Valdean Brockie Mountain El Assad spoke of the need for an International Memorial Recognizing the Genocide of Indigenous Peoples. (See next article) Catcher Cuts the Rope spoke of Mother Earth Day 2014. Science is now proving and catching up with information that we as Indigenous People have known for thousands of years. Say “No” to the horrors of “gold mining” and other horrific environmental practices leading to the devastation of Mother Earth for future generations. One of our greatest natural resources is our children; and we can teach our children about our traditional ways of knowing and being, stories, buffalo and better practices for the environment as “We are the Keepers of Mother Earth.” Some of our barriers are meth-drugs/alcohol use, disunity and lack of Buffalo diet.” Buffalo have been teaching humans for eons. Our DNA is unique and requires us to recognize our ancient bond with Buffalo; we need to eat Buffalo to gain our strength back as “Buffalo Nations.” We have the resources to make the choice to put Buffalo back in our diets and lands. We recognize coming together as “One” in unity is powerful and we should do it more often for the good of All. Lastly, for a grand finale we honored the “Elders of the Buffalo Nations,” with a giveaway and a special tribute was given to the eldest couple of the Aaniiih Nations, Henry (Prince) & Ruby Brockie.
