The film is to help the public understand the hardships felt by Indian Country since those times, what really happened in the boarding school era, the historical trauma that tribal members still deal with today, what Mt. Dakota Goodhouse is one of those who sees coincidences between the past and present. In the film Warne says Black Elk's prophecy is that it will take seven generations to heal the "broken" circle that occurred at the Wound Knee massacre of 1890. I weighed obligations, such as bills and work, and considered travelling expenses. No one at the camp really wants to think about the possibility of the pipeline crossing the river. His film "7th Generation," shares our tribal history and prophecy from a Lakota perspective. But as they proved their worth and thanks, obviously, to federal dollars the schools have constructed innovative and inspiring buildings that would be the envy of any college president. 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. Sage in the Colorado River: Sage, of Hualapai descent, earned the title of 1st attendant in the 2012 Miss Native American USA pageant. Final: Okeechobee 8, Dwyer 5 in 9 innings. ~ Marcus Monenerkit, Curator Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ. WE NEED TO STOP OUR OWN DESIRES NOW. Recognition by all that America is Native American land, and that real universal healing starts with this factual recognition and realization under the sacred Tree of Life and One Circle. His uncle is an oil executive, and his brother works for oil companies around the globe, but he also has family members who are farmers in the midwest and have had easements forced across their own land for oil pipelines. She felt the pressure of life and experienced a very traumatizing family event. By continuing to use this site, you are giving us your consent to do this. If its not being taught in school or at home, it needs to be taught here. DAPL floodlights point at the Oceti Sakowin camp from dusk until dawn. (Oceti Sakowin means Seven Council Fires the seven tribes of the Great Sioux Nation.). He felt the star symbolized a great prophet who would come to help with formation of the nations. It is designed for healing and helping to see the way. All Rights Reserved. With all my respect and love to this blessed time and our Grandpa, I prayerfully envision how an Indigenous world will look after Crazy Horses prophecy comes true. by Gregg Prescott, M.S. The film treats a very sad and sometimes forgotten piece of history with compassion and respect. There is a sense of history in the making. The grandchildren (of Seminole Tribe founders) perked up when they heard about our genocide. My own daughter, Mia, a 4.0-grade average student at Stanford University with a full-ride doctorate scholarship to any university in the world, was fired at with rubber bullets while kneeling on the ground praying. He also was said to have encountered spiritual grandfathers who ruled over the six directions (north, south, east, west, above, and below). Yes Creator, I hear you in my mind and heart. IT IS STARTING SOON. Hopefully, what people learn today will carry through to stronger, safer and sustainable communities tomorrow, she said. Prophecy of the Crazy Horse Crazy Horse lived in a Lakota camp in present-day Wyoming with his younger half-brother, Little Hawk, son of Iron Between Horns and Waglula. Some of my children are buried there. "Award of Excellence" & the "Humanitarian Award of Distinction", http://theindiefest.com/humanitarian-award/humanitarian-award-2016-winners/, "WINNER!!! But as police use of force escalated and news came out of private oil company security contractors using dogs against protesters, more and more people began to reach out to me, expressing a desire to help. Instead of mediation and active listening engagement, protectors were met with stout commands and lawful orders. Were the only people with the legal right to health care but what we get is health care that ensures the highest diabetes rates and the lowest life expectancy, Warne said. The film is to help the public understand the hardships felt by Indian Country since those times, what really happened in the boarding school era, the historical trauma that tribal members still deal with today, what Mt. We were informed of the strict camp policy no weapons, drugs, or alcohol and had to submit our trailer to a search. 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. His presence and insightful comments made the screening even more special and provoked strong emotions and tears among the audience the film was awarded our prized Inspiration Award. She might lose her arm. that left 300 Lakota men, women and children at the hands of the U.S. Army. Alayna and Tonia Jo: These two Lakota women introduce themselves as sisters, even though there is no blood relation. When subtracted from the current decade, seven times 25 (the average span of a generation) dates back to the Trail of Tears era. In reality, Crazy Horse, the great Lakota spiritual chief, who lived to be 37 years old and was murdered at Fort Robinson, Nebraska, was Creators chosen messenger to humanity, and unlike day-to-day media hype, this prophecy is timeless, true, and filled with Creators unconditional love, promise, power and grace to you and me. A quiet time. Other great ideas and realities you would like to see come true. 7th Generation covers generations of history, including the perspectives of Jim E Warne (Oglala Lakota) an advocate and educator. Ive watched the videos of people being shot in the face with plastic bullets, struck in the head with riot batons, and the use of untrained police dogs. Lakota Prophecies. Best Documentary Feature Film", http://hollywoodcff.com/2016_Winners_%28Spring%29.html, "WINNER!!! SevenGen 2022: Indigenous Youth Energy Summit is taking place September 8-11, 2022 on Whitecap Dakota Nation, Saskatchewan Canada. A true basic tribal infrastructure built and in place for the people paved roads, electricity lines, water lines, transportation, health care and which targets tribal members and all ethnicities most in need. The massacre at Wounded Knee. He saw a star rising from the east that would bring wisdom. His visual effects can be seen in some of his works. Sicangu Lakota rapper, producer, and engineer Frank Waln celebrates and bears witness to the survival of Indigenous peoples in his compositions. This issue brings a lot of people together for a lot of reasons, Jamie told me, whether its eminent domain, protecting water rights, or just people sick of profit over people. Sitting reverently on Mother Earth in a teepee. The prophecy said that animals would be born strange and deformed, their limbs twisted out of shape. I glanced at my vehicle, already knowing it was hardly suited for the 1,100-mile drive from my home in north-east Oregon, and resigned myself to staying home. Sage speaks to youth focusing on four fundamental principles: traditionalism, spirituality, contemporary issues and education. fire and each fire referred to a particular era of time that would come in the future Mary No-Eyes, Medicine Woman, Chippewa From the book Pheonix Rising by Mary Summer Rain. We were bringing blankets to the folks who were getting sprayed with water/chemical combo, because it was freezing cold and the cops were literally putting the people at risk of dying; spraying water on people in this weather is trying to kill them. We are steady in our promise to never give up on our cultural and spiritual relationship with the land and water we owe everything to. He died in 1950 in South Dakota. Thousands were punished brutally, even to death, for uttering their language. History, it seemed, was repeating itself, only in a more modern form. Nice International Film Festival 2019, WINNER!!! Expect an audience of 200+ young Indigenous people from every province and territory, a gathering dedicated to empowering the next generation of energy and environmental leaders accelerating our transition to live in a more sustainable way. Accept, honor, and apply the prophecy in a positive way in your life. On 7 November, Jamie Stone, Cody Nowland and I began the two-day trip to the Standing Rock Sioux reservation. "BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM" - Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood, CA April 8, 2016 Gab The air would burn the eyes of man. In 2016, she won the most prominent title in Native American pageantry as Miss Indian World. Red, yellow, black, white.I think Black Elk foresaw also the time when the four major races of the people who have come to this land, will at last live in a time of harmony and wisdom. After seven generations of darkness had passed, there would be a reuniting of not only the Lakota but all peoples, he prophesied, creating a Sacred Hoop the world over. Tribal gangs and drugs are now becoming even bigger problems. She quickly fell into depression, anxiety and succumbed to drugs and alcohol. 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. He sang my gr fathers death song! My late spouse who I lost to suicide spoke about this so much to me many years ago. Additionally, KILI Radio has committed to broadcasting them. The sounds of Native American drum groups and songs echoed through the crisp air. In late January of 2013, exactly 150 years after the signing of that first treaty, Spotted Eagle and other activists convened tribal representatives from across the continent on the Ihanktonwan reservation. 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. Black Elk said it would take seven generations to heal the broken circle of life caused by constant Indian oppression that reached a devastating . For the native peoples these births have been a sign to mend the hoop of the nations, to establish brotherhood within the family of man, and return to a spiritual way of life.. 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 wisdom. 4. The movement is rooted in a prophesy made by Lakota Medicine Man Black Elk after the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee, S.D. She is Sicangu Lakota and an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. He co-ownsIn5D Clubwith his beautiful wife, Ali. I've been able to trace my Lakota ancestry back as far as 1800. Posted by Navajo Times | Jan 24, 2022 | Guest Essay |. The Lakota Sioux tell of their Messiah, the White Buffalo Calf Woman, who came to the people in a time of great need. In any case, only 237,000 American Indians were counted in the 1900 U.S. Census. The majority of casinos (in Indian Country) are so tiny that when you know what Tribes are doing well, you know the answer is hardly any. The 35th-generation New Mexican makes history as the first Indigenous Cabinet secretary U.S. history. We were especially delighted that filmmaker Jim Warne was able to attend our festival and the film screening. But I have one grievance, that is because I am not allowed to go back to my old home.. This seventh generation will take back what little culture and rights remain and amplify positive change for future generations that don't yet exist. Huge stone monsters would tear open the face of the Earth. These people, and those represented in The Red Road Project, are making positive impacts within their communities and for future generations. Every morning, during the large prayer ceremonies which take place at the rivers edge, a yellow DAPL helicopter flies low, buzzing the two ceremony locations repeatedly. Among his people and in other various indigenous teachings, being homosexual is coined as being two-spirited, which is rooted from traditional philosophies of gender-defined spaces: a male and female universe, a male and female rain, Father Sky and Mother Earth, etc. I feel that more topics like the message from Jims film should be taught at all levels. Agriculture is extremely important to my tribe not only for sustainability but also for religious purposes. Their intent was to march peacefully down a county road to DAPL headquarters, where tribal elders would pray and hold ceremony to bless the sacred sites being disturbed by pipeline construction. As Indigenous people we matter. 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. One horse was shot twice with lethal ammunition by an unknown assailant during one protest encounter. (LogOut/ These gifts would be used for the Seven Lakota Rites. The chosen one receiving the message a respected and caring Lakota elder, leader, chief and medicine man filled with indigenous wisdom, love, and the Warrior Spirit for the people. She taught them the seven sacred rituals which are still practiced today. A true Native holistic health care system that is designed by Native minds for Native people, which formally recognizes and incorporates medicine men/women and each tribes unique and powerful culture as an integral part of holistic health and healing. Frank Waln, a Lakota activist and Hip Hop artist from the Sicangu Sioux Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. When someone yelled gun, in fear, Larry sprang into action with several others and ran to confront the man and place himself in between harms way and the other water protectors. All Native people knowing and speaking their tribal language with pride and dignity. I am not a man of means. People such as Lakota youth Phillip Wright believe the time Crazy Horse described is now. At the core of this prophecy is the statement, It will take seven generations to heal our sacred hoop. Today we are approaching the seventh generation and Black Elks prophecies both good and bad continue to become reality. The holy man Black Elk spoke of the Seventh Generation of Lakota who would come after him and mend the sacred hoop, the . The present generation of American Indian, college-aged young adults are by their own accord fulfilling the "prophecy of the Seventh Generation." According to this prophecy, after seven generations of living in close contact with Europeans, young tribal descendants who are growing up today will find ways to bring back their culture and language. . Who can tell us what will happen? 3. Instead, non-Natives would be given the role and would paint their faces or dress up in costumes which continued the appropriation of the culture. Culture & Diversity Film Festival. I have friendly feelings for all. A world filled with broken promises, selfishness and separations. Smith credited SMP videographer and producer John-L Voth for Warnes appearance. Only through education can we counter the ignorance, Warne said. Upon suffering beyond suffering: The Red Nation shall rise again and it shall be a blessing for a sick world; a world filled with broken promises, selfishness and separations; a world longing for light again. https://www.patreon.com/in5d, Follow In5D on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, WG1WGA, Patreon, and OnStellar. ~ Frank H. Tyro, PhD, co-director of FLIC, "Jim is a fellow tribal member who is committed to giving back to his people. Real Native history being shared and taught to all colors of mankind based on real truth, not a settler colonialist biased perspective. White Clay, Nebraska sells about 4.5 million cans of beer a year. The greatest power in the universe messaging. The most frequent lesson he doles out is Indian 101 often unexpectedly. Rushmore - Crazy Horse - The future for the 7th Generation, WINNER!!! The movement is rooted in a prophesy made by Lakota Medicine Man Black Elk after the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee, S.D. When construction began, water protectors made an attempt to occupy the location to protect it. About the Summit. is the founder and editor ofIn5DandZentasia. She wears traditional Hualapai make-up on her cheeks and a hand-made dress made by a family member.Ishko: An artist of Jicarilla Apache and Din descent sits in his art studio on the Isleta Pueblo Indian Reservation in New Mexico surrounded by his artwork that represents some of the atrocities inflicted on Native Americans. The prophecy of the Seventh Generation is common to many American Indian nations. 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. Smith said Voth started the dialog while filming Warnes message at NLCs summer conference last year. Cody is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian reservation, which is not far from my home. Among the Lakota, the Crow, the Chippewa and other Native American tribes, the White Buffalo is one of the most sacred symbols. Its my responsibility to never forget and to teach everyone.. After seven generations of darkness had passed, there would be a reuniting of not only the Lakota but all peoples, he prophesied, creating a "Sacred Hoop" the world over. I doubt even Black Elk envisioned blackjack has part of the rebirth of his people. 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. It was one of the most violent encounters of the ongoing resistance. I started to believe in my dreams and in myself again. Today, she works for the Community Wellness program on her reservation and has influenced positive changes in the program and in her community, particularly within the youth.Mataya: She has considered joining the military after high school and said, being in the army would be cool, but being an Indian in the army would be even cooler. Native Americans seem to suffer racism and discrimination in many places; but in the military, they are highly-respected and have a very interesting presence within the U.S. military history.Crisosto: From the Mescalero Apache Tribe in New Mexico, Crisosto is a published poet. Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota Nation is a believer in the 7th Generation philosophy. Jack Walker, from Wallowa County, Oregon, was one of the people who donated.