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I me today the most intresting person I have ever met. I met Mr. Lee Standing Bear Moore, an Historian, Storyteller and Elder, at the Gulpha Gorge in Hot Springs. He told my sister and I several stories about the area and different Indian tribes. It was so nice to meet him and listen to what he had to say. I hope for my children to meet him someday. We then set out to hike Manataka Mtn., which today is known as North Mtn. in Hot Springs. From now on my sister and I will always refer to it as Manataka Mountan. Thank-you Mr. Moore. Mandy Short Hot Springs, Ar.
One thing that indigenous peoples throughout the world have in common is their contact with the 'white' man. (I use this term loosely). These 'white men' (pakeha - in the maori language)that travelled to our lands brought with them many things that was both good and bad for the indigenous peoples. However, I feel it was the pakehas greed (among other things)that was to inevitably reduce the indigenous peoples to mere shells of the former selves. It's inspiring and heartwarming to know that the stories are not forgotten, the language is alive and strong people are leading the way to regain in a huge part, a lost heritage that was intended to be buried. Despite living and enduring the pakeha way of life 'We' are still here fighting for what is rightfully ours and taking it all back.
I JUST STARTED MY JOURNEY, AND IT HAS ALREADY SEEMED LIKE I HAVE A NEW OUT LOOK ON LIFE. I HAVE OPENED MY EYE'S UP TO SEE A DIFFERENT WORLD, AND WHAT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO ME. ALL THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN, CAN ALWAYS BE TAKEN AWAY.
blessings to and your loved ones on the anniversary of the massacre at wounded knee. keep the faith and keep reaching out with your teachings. best wishes for 2012 . martin
I found very interesting documents about mayan culture. Thank you for the work you're doing. loredana
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