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WALK FOR THE WATER

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:55:42 GMT

Many Horses Foundation Presents

Walk for the Water
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JOIN NATIVE AMERICAN ELDERS AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD
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MAY 30th 2008 - JUNE 10th 2008
WALK FOR THE WATER

WE WALK FOR LIFE, FOR THE WATER AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

May, 2008 WOODSTOCK, GA.

Georgia is not the only state that has suffered in the recent drought. The
concern for water and who has the rights to what water is being fought over
everywhere. The difference in the state of Georgia is that there are
concerned people doing something about it.

The Many Horses Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to
honoring and teaching Native American values and tradition that concern the
earth and the natural world. Located in Woodstock Ga, this organization has
made a bold decision to change this situation by organizing a 10-DAY WALK
FOR THE WATER.

The Walk will start at the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River on May 30,
2008 and end on June 10, 2008 in a traditional Native American Ceremony in
Atlanta, Ga. "Our mission is to increase awareness of our responsibility to
the natural world and to water, which sustains all of life. We will bring
focus to the need for water, water conservation and water purity," said Gary
FourStar, founder of Many Horses Foundation.

Native American Elders from across the nation are coming to support The
Walk. Everyone, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background is asked
to walk. The people will walk for life, for the water and for future
generations.

Dr. Masaru Emoto, best-selling author of "The Hidden Messages In Water," is
planning to come to Atlanta. His photographic studies have illustrated how
water responds to words and thoughts and how we can influence the healing of
the water through our words and songs. At the walk's conclusion, the public
is invited to share an evening with world renowned author Dr. Masaru Emoto
and Native Americans spiritual elders, artists and environmentalists as they
merge ancient teachings and modern science at 7:00 pm, June 10, 2008 at the
World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga. Buy your tickets for June 10th online at
www.walkforthewater.org <http://www.walkforthewater.org/> .

To join the Walk For The Water or for additional information please contact
Debby or Gary FourStar at Many Horses Foundation or debby@manyhorses.org
www.manyhorses.org
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Wed, 14 May 2008 20:05:59 GMT

* Name - Stephanie

* Age - 18

* Are you Native - Proud Ojibway

* If so, what is your affiliation - Anishnabek.

* Your "family ties" are in what areas - Southern Ontario, although my ceremony family is from Northern Ontario.

* Did you grow up on a reservation, homestead, etc. - Nope, urban Indian, who spends a lot of time on the rez.

* Do you practice a form or forms of your native culture - As many as I can. I'm a fancy shawl dancer, as well I participate in ceremonies. Usually about 8 times a year. Sweat Lodges, cooking for fasts, etc.

* Do you speak/understand your native language - I can understand simple phrases and words yes.

* Your interests and/or anything else you'd like to share? I read way too much. I go to an alternative school at the friendship centre in my town, which is primarily native learning based.

Hello

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:04:59 GMT

* Name? Allison-Marie

* Age? 29

* Are you Native? No, I'm Irish.

* If so, what is your affiliation? N/A

* If not, what brings you here? To meet people and to learn.

* Your "family ties" are in what areas? N/A

* Did you grow up on a reservation, homestead, etc.? No

* Do you practice a form or forms of your native culture? No, I don't.

As a practitioner of Earth-based forms of spirituality for many years, for a brief time I wanted to incorporate Native American spiritual practices into my own spiritual journey. However, I realize that Native spirituality being adopted by "New Age-ers" (even though I do not personally identify with the term "new age") and the commercialization of things like sweat lodges and spirit walks have been very problematic, so out of respect I stopped, or actually never really started.

I'm still very interested in learning, perhaps even participating one day if the opportunity arises. I just want to go about it in an appropriate way.

* Do you speak/understand your native language? If so which one(s)? I don't.

* Your interests and/or anything else you'd like to share? Hum... Other interests... I read a lot, and write. I bellydance and I sing. I'm interested in religions, spirituality, and myths and legends. I watch entirely too much PBS... hum... that's about it.

It's nice to be here.

hi everyone

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:59:56 GMT

<lj-cut>im maryjane, 17 yrs old and im ojibway. well, i made a community for native teens, so if your a teen and native you should join that one too. x_X sorry that im whoring my community here. i feel kinda bad now. </lj-cut>

Hi!

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:25:05 GMT

* Name - Nimhat (on LJ)

* Age - 33

* Are you Native - A bit of MS Choctaw.

* If so, what is your affiliation - Mississippi Choctaw requires 1/2, my Grandmother was 1/2. Like I said... A bit.

* Your "family ties" are in what areas - Mississippi, of course.

* Did you grow up on a reservation, homestead, etc. - No, I grew up mostly in FL.

* Do you practice a form or forms of your native culture - Unfortunately not. I don't know very much about it.

* Do you speak/understand your native language - Again, no.

* Your interests and/or anything else you'd like to share? I am pretty random in my interests. I like to learn and be exposed to new things. Most anything will hold my interest for a while.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:26:28 GMT

Aaniin/hello =] I'm new to this community, heres a little bit about myself.

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Name?
My english name is Miriam Achneepineskum, and my native name is Spotted eagle but I prefer to be called either Mace or Mem.

Age?
I'm sixteen, turning seventeen this coming Monday! =]

Are you Native?
Yes, I'm a full blooded Ojicree lady =]

If so, what is your affiliation?
All my family is either Ojibway or Cree, or both, like me.

Your "family ties" are in what areas?
the Northern Ontario bush lol

Did you grew up on a reserve, homestead, etc.?
Yes, I grew up in the rez, but I'm living in the city finishing high school, yeah, it sucks to leave home, where all the people you care about, to a bording home, with a complete stranger.

Do you practice a form or forms of your native culture?
Sometimes, I used to. I'm wasn't into stuff like that as a child, but, I really wish I could've listened and watched my grandparents back then because I would like to learn more about myself.

Do you speak/understand your native language? If so which one(s)?
I lost my language when my momma and I moved to my daddy's reserve, where almost everyone speaks english. But I can only understand, and say simple sentences. But I'm trying really hard to learn it back, my momma's and my aunty's teaching me =]

Your interests and/or anything else you'd like to share?
I have endless interests, I love making friends, music and life. I like things to be real, words, actions, situations and people. I'm definitely an everything kinda person, I really do like everything a little bit. =]

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Everyone have a good weekend =]

Hi everyone!

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:09:33 GMT

    * Name: Natalie

    * Age: 17

    * Are you Native: Half

    * If so, what is your affiliation: My dad is a South American Native...whether partially or fully I don't know but to some extent.

    * If not, what brings you here: N/A

    * Your "family ties" are in what areas: Ecuador

    * Did you grow up on a reservation, homestead, etc.: I grew up in the suburbs.

    * Do you practice a form or forms of your native culture: Nope, I wish I could though. I don't know anything about it, really.

    * Do you speak/understand your native language? If so which one(s): Again no...I'd love to learn Nahuatl, or some Native language though.

    * Your interests and/or anything else you'd like to share: I have a few interests xD including folk metal, reading/writing, and history...I am also half Chinese from my mom's side. I'm here basically because I would love to learn more about Native issues/ways of life/culture, etc. I've always been interested in Native Americans.

Crazy Horse

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:30:28 GMT

John Trudell and Quiltman at Kate Wolf Memorial Festival on Black Oak Ranch (aka Hogfarm) in Laytonville, California

Crazy horse, we hear what you say,
One Earth, one mother.

One does not sell the Earth that people walk apon,we are the land.

How do we sell our mother, how do we sell the star, how do we sell the air.

Too many people standing their ground, standing the wrong ground.

Predators face, he pocessed a race.

Possession, a war that doesn't end.

Children of god feed from children of Earth.

These days people don't care for people, these days are the hardest.

Material frields, material harvest, decoration unchained at binds.

Mirrors gold, the people lose their minds.

Today, is now and then.

Dream smokes touch the clouds, on a day when death didn't die.

Real world time, tricks shadows lie, red, white, perception, deception.

Predator tries civilizing us, but the tribes will not go without return.

Genetic light from the other side, a song from the heart, our hearts to give.

The wild days, the glory days live!.

We are the seventh generation!...

Navajo Nation likely to lose Internet service

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:35:20 GMT

This article is interesting. It involves possible overbilling as well as how some people rely on the Internet. Some people say perhaps too much.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/04/04/navajo.internet.ap/index.html

Hi there.

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:04:22 GMT

Name? Alexa
Age? 17
Are you Native? Partially.
If so, what is your affiliation? Blackfoot. My Grandpa was full blooded.
Your "family ties" are in what areas? I'm not sure where he was born and raised, but he died in Nevada. I'm interested in learning more and I wish I could.
Did you grow up on a reservation, homestead, etc.? No.
Do you practice a form or forms of your native culture?: No, I don't. But I have a very big appreciation for the lifestyle, everything about it captivates me.
Do you speak/understand your native language? If so which one(s)?: No, I don't.
Your interests and/or anything else you'd like to share?: Being only seventeen, I'm still young and I'm still learning, but I've developed an interest in my ancestry since my Dad has. If I didn't, I wouldn't have read a 50+ chaptered novel on some Native American legends. It's something I'd definately like to get to know better.

Hello

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:36:55 GMT

I'm bad at these, so bear with me. Might as well get it over with:

Name? Abriel online.

Age? 29

Are you Native? As far as I know I don't have a drop of Native blood in me. I'm pretty much pure-blooded Irish, fourth generation American.

If not, what brings you here? I want to learn more about Native American culture.

Your "family ties" are in what areas? None far as I know.

Did you grow up on a reservation, homestead, etc.? No.

Do you practice a form or forms of your native culture? No. I wouldn't consider my practices native to anything in any way, shape, or form. I am a Norse Pagan and even though some of my practices are based in Norse spirituality I wouldn't call them "native" to the Norse.

Do you speak/understand your native language? If so which one(s)? Um, English? :)

Your interests and/or anything else you'd like to share? Those will probaly come out by themselves in due time since I inevitably will start yapping about my pets on a whim.

Glad to be here. I'll probaly end up mostly lurking as I'm here mainly to learn. Hope any questions I have don't get too annoying :)

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:04:54 GMT

A Spiritual Message to America from the Nation's Native Elders This message to America is the result of the National Indian council on Aging s year 2000 Conference in Duluth, Minnesota.
More than 1700 elders from 108 tribes across America attended and
contributed to the words in this message. Think about your elders as
you read this. They came together, setting aside tribal and political
differences in order for you and your children to have some words of
wisdom to help you in your lives.

Please pass this on to as many people as you can, both Native and non-Native alike.

These are the words of our Native elders, but the values expressed can
be appreciated by all of humanity. Once you have read it, you are
responsible for it.

These are the elders' hopes and dreams for the world you re-create every day.

A SPIRITUAL MESSAGE TO AMERICA

As we stand before the dawn of a new millennium, we pray for America's
survival, our survival. We pray that we will be given strength by the
Creator to follow the footsteps of our forefathers to share our love,
respect and compassion for one another. There is good in everyone
because the Creator has put a little of Himself in all of us.

We pray for forgiveness for the pain and
suffering we have caused one another. We pray that our children will
not repeat our mistakes We pray that we can respect the diversity of
America; all life is sacred.

Every child born is a precious
gift of our Creator. It is our sacred trust to embrace children from
all walks of life because we are part of the same family. We pray that
children will honor and respect their elders-that is where the wisdom
comes from. This respect will not allow forgotten elders. We are all
equal, with each having our own special gift to contribute.

These values allow our youth to become leaders and workers in our society.

Children, you are our future and our hope for the people. Stand and be courageous.

We pray to learn and use the wisdom of all that has come before us, to
achieve personal successes and to contribute to those of others. Only
when our young ones learn respect for everything can they evolve.

EARTH

We pray for respect and love of Mother Earth because she is the
foundation of human survival and we must keep her pollution-free for
those who will travel after us. Protect her water, air, soil, trees,
forests, plants and animals. Do not just take and waste resources. Make
it a priority to conserve. The land is given to us by the Creator to
care for, not to own. If we take care of the land, the land will take
care of us.

UNITY

We should have respect for each other. We pray for commitment and
responsible behavior in order to help those in need and to give them
support and friendship. Be an example in life that others may follow;
serve people, community and country. We should all strive to be leaders
and contributors. Do not sit back and let others plan and do all the
thinking.

Let us unite together so that we may have the strength to protect our future.

Strength comes from working through trials and tribulations.

HEALTH

Spiritual health is the key to holistic health. We pray to have the
discipline to set healthy examples for our children to follow.
Respecting everyone and everything in the universe starts with
self-respect. Take time to listen and take care of your body and spirit

FAMILY AND YOUTH

Family is important and precious. Always let them know that they are
loved. Let your children and grandchildren know you are always there to
love and support them and that they mean the world to you no matter
what they do or say. Children are of infinite value. Live what you
teach.

Spiritual values, honesty, and integrity start in the home. We pray for the youth.

We must teach the youth to work together and respect all that is living
on our Mother Earth. We need to convey to our younger generations that
the survival of our people lies in spirituality.

PEACE

We pray to learn ways to settle differences peacefully. Teach respect
for each other's ideas. Value honesty on all levels, from children to
parents to community to governments. We will be happy when we create
peace with each other.

found in all things native/we are as one circle

Flute Making Workshop

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:30:49 GMT

Danny Bigay is offering a flute making workshop on Feb. 23rd, in Helen, Ga. It is $100, and from 9am to 4pm, he teaches you how to make a rivercane flute.

Here is his website, so that you can see the exact location and contact info: http://mountainspiritflutes.net/Shows.aspx

And if anyone has $100 that I can borrow, I would be grateful...^_^ (I can barter a 1 1/2 hour massage...I'll bring my table and see if we can find a space for it, or I can offer to make you a drum, bag, moccasins, etc)

Hello

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:28:34 GMT

Name? Nikita
Age? 20
Are you Native? I am only 1/8 or a little more.
If so, what is your affiliation? Cherokee and Blackfoot
Your "family ties" are in what areas? Most of my families are from Eastern part of the United States. I was born and raised in Ohio.
Did you grow up on a reservation, homestead, etc.? No.
Do you practice a form or forms of your native culture?: Since I never really knew of my heritage I never truly was able to embrace it until now with the knowledge of my Native relatives (mainly the Cherokee).
Do you speak/understand your native language? If so which one(s)?: No, but I would love to learn.
Your interests and/or anything else you'd like to share?: I am pretty much open-minded person, with the passion of learning. When I learned that my Cherokee blood on my great-grandmother’s side was that of a Cherokee chief my interest to find out how he came to the Eastern Kentuckian area grew. So, other than that, I am pretty much a book-worm that has a devotion to nature and music.

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:00:55 GMT

Hi. I just joined this community. I am a student at UC Berkeley where I study Mathematics and Computer Science. My family is from Picuris Pueblo (New Mexico), but I grew up (mostly) in Washington DC. I was wondering if anyone has ever heard this song,
http://www.zshare.net/audio/65625647fd4faa/

Does anyone know what is the title of this song or who it is by? I have been searching for so long but havent been able to find anything. When I first heard it, I thought it sounded like Buffy Sainte Marie, but I can't find anything about it online.

The battles continue....

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:51:40 GMT

Descendants of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse break away from US

Just, wow.

X-posted in many places.

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:23:59 GMT

Hello!

I'm not Native myself, (expect for about a nose-bleed of Kiowa blood from a great, great, great, great, great grandmother whose name I know but can only spell phonetically: Nikia Piqua or something like that), but my room-mate, (saishin), Shawn Brigman, is a member of the Spokane tribe and he's put together a tee-shirt design that other Spokanes might be interested in. He's sold a few shirts around our city and I mentioned that it would be a good idea to open a shop online and gather a larger sales base. So, I set the shop up for him and am helping him with the spreading the word part. He's going to eventually incorporate other design ideas pertinent to other Native Americans. Anyway, here's a link to his shop if anyone wants to check it out:

Native Love

Also, I forgot to mention, he's been using whatever money he makes on the tee-shirts, (and now the other products if they'll sell), towards helping other Native Americans such as with youth programs, education, and other things of interest to the Native people.

Sincerely,

~Ami E. Bowen

P.S. My room-mate, mentioned above, also spent a year and a half building a Tuli mat tipi. I made a past post, which includes photos of the finished tipi, to my own journal about it and I just thought that people here would find it interesting as well:

Shawn Brigman's Tuli Mat Tipi Project.

wild Buffalo roaming at sunset in Yellowstone national park

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:11:16 GMT

White Buffalo Calf and Black Buffalo Calf

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:34:51 GMT

statement from Uqualla
Traditional Spiritual Advisor, Wisdom Keeper,
and former Chief of the Havasupai Nation
Grand Canyon, Arizona
November 01, 2007

Greetings,

While in the desert these past days, I was informed of this powerful spiritual event and was told by Spirit that this information would be coming soon. These two buffalo [in Pennsylvania] are from Creator and they are virgin births.

That this has happened on the East Coast is significant and the meaning will be revealed in time. These two sacred four-leggeds were brought by Spirit for the benefit of all mankind. It is highly significant that one is black, one is white, that one is male, one is female. This is the balance of all things. Neither is more than or less than. All are equal. Woman is not more than man and man is not more than woman.

This is the message to all humanity: to come again to a spiritual path. There is no one belief, no one Way being the only Way. We must each come again to our own Way. The spiritual DNA is in all of us and that needs to be re-awakened.

It is not for one Nation or one People or one place. This is for all mankind, worldwide.

It is also time for the indigenous people to resume their birthright as caretakers of this earth. Because of this, the information needs to be released under the advice and counsel of many spiritual leaders of all mankind from around the world.

These are virgin births to a recognized four-legged which are sacred and respected and known to many people. They have come so that we may understand, again, the responsibility given to each and every one of us to begin to live again in this good way.
The way of the First Nations’ People is being spread worldwide. Many prophets are not listened to in their own countries yet their message is accepted elsewhere. Now, the message of understanding is being passed to all Nations.

This is a message of peace for all mankind; for the world.

This is what I was told.

Now, I have shared the message with you. Hongyuo. It is good.

Uqualla
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Statement from Charles Chipps,
Traditional Lakota Spiritual Leader
Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota
November 13, 2007

In the beginning there was Wakan Tanka, the Great Mystery/Creator, and there was Tatanka, Buffalo. Wakan Tanka is the image of man. Tatanka is the image of the people.
The Spirit, the great one, Tunkasila [Grandfather], has come into these two buffalo that have been born at the Woodland Zoo.

This is Sacred Life. A new beginning and I am very happy about these things.These things are real. We, as individuals, must come to an understanding of what this means to us personally. We must, again, begin to understand “Mitakuye Oyasin”, [All My Relations]. We were created as humans to serve each other by helping the Creator. In helping the Creator, we serve the People.

The People are the Tatanka, the Buffalo. The Tatanka, the Buffalo, are the People.
[n.b.: The Lakota People were originally known as the Tatanka Oyate, The Buffalo People.]

These Tatanka are meant to right the wrongs of today’s society. When the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe was brought and the Spirit that brought that sacred prayer Pipe left the People, she rolled four times and became the White Buffalo. This was a new beginning for the People.

The births of these two buffalo are a new beginning. Every day is a new beginning, a chance to start again. Many sacred things are happening across this country, especially on the East Coast. Many ceremonies need to be conducted: Ceremonies of gratitude, Wopila (thank you) Ceremonies, and the Giveaway. As Wakan Tanka has given us these two buffalo, we must give. These sacrifices are good. Give for the People. Give to the People. Tunkasila will help us in that way.

No other could have brought these two. This is unbelievable; therefore it must be from Tunkasila. So, it must be a miracle. These Spirits are not from this world. They are like the Inyan Oyate, the Stone People, and of the Spirit World. They are of the Wakinyan Oyate, the Thunder People, who bring the lightning, the same lightning that strikes the people and turns them into Heyoka, Sacred Clowns. These two are the lightning.

If you take away a man’s coffee, his caffeine, he gets angry. If you take away his alcohol, he gets angry. Man has learned to rely only on the things made by man. These things were not made by the Creator. It is time to again rely on the things given by the Creator. The animal nations get wiser, stronger as they grow older. Humans get weaker.

What are we doing? Or not doing?

We, the indigenous people, never had trouble with other countries. We did not cross the ocean and conquer other indigenous people. We did not bring a new religion and way of life, demanding all must follow that way. In 2007, there is much trouble. The government seems against the People. There are many illnesses. The food is poison, as is the air, the water. Many are sick and dying. These two have come for this.

The White Buffalo Calf C’anunpa was gifted by Spirit for man to use for the People. It is now time to use that C’anunpa. It is time to pray with the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe. It is time to unlock the White Buffalo Calf Pipe.

The C’anunpa, the sacred prayer pipe, was gifted first to the Lakota People. Now, everyone uses it. There are many sacred items that were gifted to each Nation. Now all those things are used by everyone. Now, we must be genuine when we pray with these things. We must be authentic.

Spirituality is a ceremony in and of itself. This is not a religion; it is a way of life. We must be grateful for the truth, the truth of the Creator, not man’s truth. The sun never sleeps, as in the Sundance. So we must dance the Sundance. Make prayer ties. Use only pure cotton, all natural materials. Black, Red, Yellow, White. These are the colors of man. Blue, Green, these are the colors of Earth.

Yet all are red inside, everyone, everything. We are all red inside. This never changes. Stay young in your heart. If we continue to live in this good way, this will be our living prayer.

Tatanka is a living prayer. These two buffalo are a living prayer. That is all I know. We must look at ourselves. Do not be sad when someone dies. They have returned to the Creator and this is a good thing.

We Native People are like a bundle of sticks. Together, that bundle cannot be broken. But, if we stand alone, one stick, we are easily broken. We must stand together, as one: together as one Nation, one People. If we do this, we cannot be broken.

Continue the sweat lodge. Continue the prayers. Come early to Sundance. It is only 4 days out of 365 days. But tomorrow is a new day. Lower the sweat lodges to 45 inches high. Make the sweat lodges wider, as much as 12 feet across. Dig the pit deeper so you can use more stones. Use a bigger dipper to pour more water. Use a bigger bucket to use more water. Use only pure red willow in the C’anunpa.

We are all human.

Hec’etu yelo, I have spoken this. Waste’ yelo, It is good.

Charles Chipps

NightDancers To Perform At Storied New York City Venue

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:43:02 GMT

Contemporary Native American flute music duo NightDancers performs at storied New York City venue Kenny's Castaways on Thursday, December 6th, at 7:00pm. Billed as the Official New York City CD Record Release Party, NightDancers' set will include songs from their debut CD entitled, MONTANA CROSSINGS.

MONTANA CROSSINGS - the debut studio recording from New York City based composer/flautists Gera Clark and John Sarantos is a well-crafted, melodic gem of an album featuring themes of exploration, transformation, interconnection and grace. Recorded at the world-famous AVATAR Studios in NYC by Jim Anderson, with mastering by Fred Kervorkian, CLARK and SARANTOS assembled a team which successfully captured the essence of NightDancers' vision. MONTANA CROSSINGS contains 15 instrumental tracks featuring twenty-five flutes representing eleven flute makers from coast-to-coast. No overdubbing or sound samplers were used on the recording. Montana Crossings/GENRE: Native - New Age – World; FORMAT: Instrumental - Public Radio - Variety – World; MUSIC STYLE: Contemporary Native American Flute; STREET DATE: May 29, 2007.

ABOUT NIGHTDANCERS: New York City based composer/flautists Gera Clark and John Sarantos, known collectively as NightDancers, enjoy sharing instrumental flute music with a unique style that takes listeners on a musical journey... painting sound pictures with original contemporary Native American flute songs - successfully capturing the soothing, mystical and healing qualities which are the heart and soul of Native American flute music. Clark and Sarantos met while attending a Renaissance of the Native American Flute (RNAF) workshop in 2005, which eventually led to jamming together via speakerphones 1,000 miles apart.

NightDancers was formed in 2006. Both Clark and Sarantos also have an extensive background in the business of entertainment. Ms. Clark managed Condon's, The Lido Cafe and MC'd and operated benefit shows from Tramps in New York City. She has been teaching flute in the tradition of her Native American flute mentors, Franc Menusan, John Rainer Jr. and R. Carlos Nakai. Mr. Sarantos has acted in over 35 commercials, 5 feature films and created, produced and starred in 26 episodes of Mr. Moon's Magic Circus for CBS-TV. He has facilitated contemporary Native American flute workshops from coast to coast for over 13 years. For 10 summers he has worked with Ken Light and R. Carlos Nakai at the Renaissance of the Native American Flute workshop in Montana and has also written six songbooks for the native flute.

Introductory post and a hello!

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:35:03 GMT

I just found this community, and hurried to join.

Name? ~ Jenn

Age? ~30ish

Are you Native? ~ yes

If so, what is your affiliation? ~ Cherokee (which is what I was looking up as an interest and this comm came up)

Your "family ties" are in what areas? ~ Most of my famiy is still in Tahlequah...I'm the only one in New York.

Did you grow up on a reservation, homestead, etc.? ~ No. I grew up in Cali, till my mom wanted to go home. Then we were in Oklahoma.

Do you practice a form or forms of your native culture? ~ As I grow older, I feel more connected. I want to more fully embrace things.

Do you speak/understand your native language? If so which one(s)? ~ No. My grandfather wouldn't allow us to speak Cherokee, and always denied that he could.

Your interests and/or anything else you'd like to share? ~ I think I'm a pretty open book. A bit too obsessed with Harry Potter, I'm a little 'bookish', I guess would be the word. I recently moved to New York, and I'm thinking of going back to school.

another question

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:55:14 GMT

sorry but i have another question if anyone has The Red Road album by Arigon Starr can you tell me if the cd comes with the lyrics? i need to know before i buy it, my teacher won't let me just get the lyrics off the internet

Seminoles get class three gambling.

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:39:09 GMT

AND ALL HELL DOES NOT BREAK LOOSE. BUT SOME OPINIONS GIVIN IN THE COMMENTS ARTICLE DO KINDA MAKE ME PUTERBED.(a bit)
Read about it in this article.. Read the comments at the bottom of the article.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-1114gamblecompact,0,4555747.story

Also this Seminole rap ground expressed thier views in song.
Hear it here http://www.myspace.com/seminolestyle

hi i am new, and i need help

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:29:28 GMT

i need help for a research paper for school, i would like to find a song about Native Americans that was made preferably within the last decade

and since i am new:

Name? Stephanie
Age? 24
Are you Native? i have no proof other then that my grandmother says she is a descendant
If so, what is your affiliation? i believe it is Cherokee
If not, what brings you here? school actually brings me here
Your "family ties" are in what areas? Pennsylvania
Did you grow up on a reservation, homestead, etc.? no
Do you practice a form or forms of your native culture? no
Do you speak/understand your native language? If so which one(s)? no
Your interests and/or anything else you'd like to share? i really hope i am actually a descendant but it is too hard at the moment to go through those genealogy sites (money)

Excerpt: How to Heal Toxic Thoughts

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:24:52 GMT

I have permission from Sterling Publishing to share an excerpt from the new psychology/self-help book, How to Heal Toxic Thoughts, by Sandra Ingerman.

The excerpt is called "Words as Seeds" and contains a brief history of the power of words and a visualization exercise for cultivating a verbal garden of love.

The excerpt is available at the URL below or I can provide it in other formats -- PDF or TXT or DOC -- let me know.

http://www.authorviews.com/authors/ingerman3/excerpt.php

With Love,
STEVE O'KEEFE