I have decided to start a daily posting which will contain Words of Wisdom from Native American Elders. I will be using information that is taken directly from White Bison and the Wellbrieity Movement.

Zeke23 has accepted the responsibilities of this Thread. I am thankful for his oath to keep this Thread alive. Be STRONG in Spirit, Brothers and Sisters.

These are the words of my elders.

I might be a bit late asking this question.Are you a Native American,and if so,what tribe?

Ojibwe! Or...as we are also know as "Anishinabe"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anishinaabe
Here's a streaming link to our local radio station!
http://www.kojb.org/stream2.html

Elder's Meditation of the Day June 20
"But in the Indian Spirit the land is still vested; it will be until other men are able to divine and meet its rhythm. Men must be born and reborn to belong. Their bodies must be formed of the dust of their forefathers' bones."
--Luther Standing Bear, OGLALA SIOUX
It is said when we walk on the Earth, we are walking on our ancestors and our unborn children. This is the relationship Native People have with the Earth. It is this relationship which gives insight into the Earth's rhythm and heartbeat and creates the feeling of belonging. If you feel you belong to something, you'll treat it with respect. If you feel you are above something, you'll treat it with disrespect. Indian Spirituality is tied to the Earth. We belong to the Earth along with all other creatures on the Earth. We must align to this realization.
Great Spirit, today, teach me to respect the Earth Mother.

I would like Sweden to carry on our traditions :(

And they just may...through you!

I spent alot of time with native americans in 07/08 and learned quite a bit about Lakota/Nakota natives. Alot of my friends are native and come from Oglala Sioux, Sisseton , whapton (Sp) Sioux. Rosebud and Pineridge. Sweet thread . I must say i miss pow wows fasting and than sweating.

Elder's Meditation of the Day June 21
"The god that people reject is not the true god, it is a god they have conjured up apart from proper education, and understanding. In such cases, the least Fools Crow will do is to call their assumptions into question, and force them to re-evaluate their position."
--Thomas Mails on Fools Crow, LAKOTA
Inside of every person - man, woman, and child - is the knowledge that there is a Supreme Being. Many of us have been taught that the Creator is a punishing God. We have been taught about feelings of guilt and shame when we do things wrong. We have been taught that God gets angry and disappointed with us. The Elders teach us that the Creator is a loving and forgiving God. He loves us during our good days and He loves us during our bad days. He doesn't know how to do anything but love. If I really want to find out about the true God, I only need to ask in prayer. There is one thing that God cannot do and that is refuse help to one of His children who asks.
My Creator, I ask You to be a part of my life today. Whisper to me Your wisdom. Let me feel Your presence. If I am doubtful and afraid, show me, in terms I can understand, You are real.

You know...Powwows still exist! Check around! It's that time of year again!!!

Elder's Meditation of the Day June 22
"The one who wishes to be a true medicine person must be a person of faith, and they can only work successfully with those who also have faith."
--Fools Crow, LAKOTA
Medicine People are spiritual beings who have made a decision to seek the Red Road. They sacrifice and seek the way of the Creator. After many years of dedication, the Grandfathers teach them about power, and about laws, and about how to use the medicine. The Medicine People develop tremendous faith in their medicine and in the Creator. When we go to the Medicine People, we too must have faith so they can help us. We can only be helped if we want to be helped. Because the Medicine People know how to help - that is only one half of it. The other half is up to us. We must have faith that the medicine has powers to help.
My Creator, faith is belief without evidence. Today, give me the faith. Let me trust that You are running my life. Let me know You are in charge of all things. Let my mind not wonder; let me stand strong on Your path today.

Elder's Meditation of the Day June 23
"He [Wakan Tanka] walks with us along the pathways of Life, and He can do for us what we could never do on our own."
--Fools Crow, LAKOTA
With the Creator in our lives, we are everything. Without the Creator, we are nothing. When the Creator is in our life, suddenly the impossible becomes possible. The extraordinary becomes ordinary. Things we thought could never happen start to happen. Talents we never know we had, start to blossom. Resources appear. Help arrives to give us guidance and direction. We become happy. We have peace of mind and confidence.
Oh Great Spirit, today I want You in my life. The days that I know You are with me are the days that are perfect. Let me be joyful today.