I have Cherokee and Choctaw ancestry through my father. Above is a photo of my Father's Father holding my nephew Paul. This is a very old picture! Paul has his own baby now! My Grandfather was from Eastern Oklahoma and lived his entire life there. He loved to fish. I remember his arms were scarred up all the time from noodling catfish!
I am just under 1/4 Native American, but in my heart I am fullblood. When I was a child I used to be afraid I was losing my Indian blood everytime I got a cut. My Mom used to think it was funny. I do too, now that I am older, but at the time it was really scary! Now I know you can never lose what is in your heart unless you give it away. My father used to tell me that personal integrity was the most precious gift we owned. No one could ever take that away from you...no matter what.
There was a grave injustice done to our ancestors when the Europeans invaded this land. I am thankful that the Spirit is returning in the Peoples. The ancient wisdom carried in the hearts and blood of our ancestors is too precious to lose. I have enjoyed learning all I can about the old ways and beliefs. The net has some great sites that share the ways and stories.
Interesting site. Large and well organized. Read "Letter To The World" by Grandfather William Commando. There is also a message there by Arvol Looking Horse. Check them both out!
This is the site of an important Oglala Sioux Spiritual Leader, Floyd Hand. Lots of interesting history here. You might want to read about the killing of the Yellowstone buffalo and what you can do to help. There are also links with information about the sacred white buffalo calf (Miracle) that was born a while back.
Cherokee geneology, Celtic Links, Native American History, and Geology
John Francis' most excellent pages. He has great links to all kinds of information and history. Lots of Cherokee Geneology. This is definitely one to bookmark!
Our very own Cowboy.net Native American resource page. All kinds of great links. And remember: "It's a Wild Ride, and that ain't no bull!" Cowboy has lots of goodies on its home page, take a sec to check em out.
The Purpose of this Organization : "To assist and aid children of Native American descent,living on or off the Reservation. By helping to advance their knowledge of Native American Indian culture and history; teaching ecology in order to affect the healing of Mother Earth, providing food, clothing and medical supplies. Whenever and Wherever possible; and other charitable, educational, scientific or religious activities that may be approved from time to time."
This is a pretty neat site by Bobby Sue! Looks like I am a salmon....
This is NA activist Jordon S. Dill's site. Good place to go to explore all kinds of issues. Good updates and info on Leonard Peltier. Lot's of AIM stuff and clippings....lots of info nicely organized.
The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian.
This site is huge! Put together by Paula Giese...there are over 300 pages covering just about any Native topic! Great place to check out!
This gallery is spectacular.....I love Frank Howell's work. You can order limited edition prints from here as well as look at his art.
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