Paraflux Computer Services - Hosting Tomorrow's Internet Today! make the mistake of thinking of native americans, or American When we moderndayamericans try to trace our and they did live in greater harmony with nature http://www.uuflag.org/sermons/00/gifts.htm
Extractions: The Rites of Religion One can draw from numerous religious worlds to illustrate this link between sacred rites and the harmony and functioning of nature, a link that is the logical consequence of the religious view based on the instrumentality of the Logos in the genesis and ordering of the world of nature on the one hand and revelation from which sacred rites, as divinely ordained institutions, originate on the other. In fact, all the religious traditions... provide many illustrations of the principle under discussion, namely the link between sacred rites and the order of nature, based on the effect that such rites have on the traditional element ether, which is the principle of the elements constituting the physical realm... Nearly all the Native American rites include elements of the natural order and are based on an inner link with the very processes of nature, from rain dances to sand paintings used to cure illnesses, to the supreme rite of the sun dance. In the latter rite practiced mostly by the Native Americans of the Great Plains, a pole that is a sacred tree is chosen to which the individual ties himself by means of a rope and then performs a gruelling three-day rite of fasting, prayer, and dance to and from the pole, which symbolizes the cosmic axis above which stands the Sun, the centre and pole of our natural world and at the same time itself the symbol of the Divine Principle. This ritual creates an "inner identity" between the performer of the rite and the centre, which is also the Centre as a result of which the whole ambience is blessed and the grace of
Philosophies Of Nature The native americans seem to be very secure with their place in nature. connectionwith nature, and so they constantly try to live in harmony with nature. http://eco.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/c2c2k/places/stl/stlissues.html
Extractions: -William H. Ashley When we were reduced to the sad necessity of eating any thing we could catch as our provision, were exhausted and no game to be had; being advanced five hundred miles above the frontiers, we were glad to get a dog to eat and I have seen some (of the men) gather the skins of dogs up through the camp, sing and roast them and eat hearty -W.A. Ferris Through the reading of many settlersí accounts, including William H. Ashley's diaries (1825) and a letter Daniel Potts wrote, we gathered that the pioneers were generally people who depended on the land for survival. This includes many aspects, from gross exploitation to day to day survival. The authors made several points about the harshness and cruelty of nature, a situation which was amplified by their lack of preparation. Both Ashley and Potts were fur traders, indicating that they also utilized nature to make their living. However, they and most of their peers did not realize the full effect their actions had on the environment. Overall, pioneers seemed to be a people that viewed nature solely as an obstacle waiting to be tamed by man. The prevailing attitude was that of profit by exploitation.
Native Americans - Page3 rights, equality and justice and yet the native people have nature, the First Peopleand the spirit of our path is one that remains in harmony with natural law http://www.soft-light.com/gini/native3.html
Extractions: The presentation by Mr Thomas Banyacya, the final speaker, was preceded by three shouts by Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Six Nations, and first speaker of the day. The shouts were a spiritual announcement to the Great Spirit of the of the people assembled and the intention to give a message of spiritual importance. Thomas then sprinkled corn meal next to the podium of the General Assembly and made a brief remark in Hopi that translates as follows: Hopi Spiritual leaders had an ancient prophecy that some day world leaders would gather in a Great House of Mica with rules and regulations to solve the world problems without war. I am amazed to see the prophecy has come true and you are here today! But only a handful of United Nations Delegates are present to hear the Motee Sinom (Hopi for First People) from around the world who spoke here today. My name is Banyacya of the Wolf, Fox and Coyote Clan and I am a member of the Hopi sovereign nation. Hopi in our language eans a peaceful, kind, gentle, truthful people. The traditional Hopi follows the spiritual path that was given to us by Massau'u the Great Spirit. We made a sacred covenant to follow his life plan at all times, which includes the responsibility of taking care of this land and life for his divine purpose. We have never made treaties with any foreign nation, including the United States, but for many centuries we have honored this sacred agreement.
Extractions: by Carla Rae Brings Plenty, InterTribal Bison Cooperative Restoring the Bison, Restoring the Spirit They gathered in the Sacred Black Hills of South Dakota on a cold February day in 1991. With only four days notice, nineteen tribes from all four directions braved the harsh Dakota winter to attend. Lakota representatives from most of the reservations in South Dakota were there, as were the Crow, Shoshone-Bannock, Gros Ventre / Assinoboine and Blackfeet Nations of Montana. Various Pueblo representatives from New Mexico pulled in, and the Winnebago, traditionally called Ho Chunk, from both Nebraska and Wisconsin came. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and some as far west as the Round Valley of California, arrived, as well. Some of these tribes have historically been enemies, but now they unite for a common mission: To restore bison to Indian Nations in a manner that is compatible with their spiritual and cultural beliefs and practices. And this is the mission of the InterTribal Bison Cooperative, an organization comprised of 42 American Indian tribes with a collective herd of over 8,000 bison.
Collectiblestoday.com Collectors Seek harmony with nature Through Contemporary Earth and important environmentalissues, the spiritual beliefs of native americans have earned http://nativeamerican.collectiblestoday.com/ct/article.jsp?articleName=The Nativ
The Situation Of Native Americans In The USA And Canada Today They are the original native americans . All the territory the whites left to thenative tribes are white mens invasion they lived in harmony with nature . http://www.pajer.net/Indianer2.html
Extractions: 3.1 The way to the rediscovery of the traditional culture 7 3.2 The social situation 3.3 Protests and political movements 4. Conclusion : View of the future 12 Literary catalogue 1. A people with the right to protest : Most of the native American Indians have a really good reason 10 protest ; In that great and rich continent they are the minority group in the worst position.There are nearly one million Indians in north America . They are the original native Americans . Most of them live in the mid-west and the west coast states . Economically, socially and educationally they are less privileged than any other minority in the United States as well as in Canada . How did it come tothis condition of development? 2. The struggle for survival :
Extractions: Forum examines legacy of problems faced by Native Americans Aug. 28, 2001 News media contact: Tim Tanton Nashville, Tenn. By Paul Little* CLAREMONT, Calif. (UMNS) Five hundred years after the arrival of Europeans to the New World, indigenous people are still struggling to overcome the legacy of oppression, greed and exploitation that began with Columbus and, in many ways, continues today. That legacy came under scrutiny at the ninth annual Native American Theological Forum, where participants addressed a wide range of concerns, including the use of Indian mascots by sports teams, the denigration of native spirituality and the negative impact of mainstream culture on youth. The forum was hosted by the National United Methodist Native American Center at Claremont School of Theology. Scholars, Native American activists and religious thinkers explored historical and contemporary events and ideologies that pertain to American Indians. About 50 people attended the forum, which opened on Aug. 23 with the annual Seminarians Gathering and National Native American Seminarians Association meeting, and concluded on Aug. 26. "Our mission has been to provide a forum for Indians and Christians to discuss issues of concern," said Clara Sue Kidwell, a forum organizer and director of Native American studies at the University of Oklahoma.
Native American Ethnic Group Technological peoples, native americans. conquest of nature celebrated value;alteration of nature desirable; antiharmony; resources exploited. http://www.gordon.army.mil/eoo/native2.htm
Extractions: This is a continued document Table of inherent differences Economics Technological peoples Native Americans Concept of private property a basic value; includes resources, land, ability to buy and sell, and inheritance. Some state ownership. Corporate ownership predominates. Goods produced mostly for sale, not for personal use. Surplus production, profit motive essential. Sales techniques must create need, hence advertising. Economic growth required, especially in capitalist societies, hence need for increased production, increased use of resources, expansion of production and market territories. Currency system - abstract value. Competition (in capitalist countries), production for private gain. Reward according to task/wages. Average workday, 8-12 hours. Nature viewed as resource. No private ownership of resources such as, land, water, minerals, or plant life. No concept of selling land.
Native Americans end. To us this is beautiful and fitting, symbol and reality at thesame time, expressing the harmony of nature and life. Our circle http://www.thewildwest.org/native_american/religion/Circle.html
Extractions: LAKOTA: THE CIRCLE One of the most profound symbols in the Lakota culture is the circle . Being keen observers, the people realized the circle appears on many things no matter where you look in the world and beyond. The Sun is round. The Moon is round. The Earth is round. The seasons follow each other in a perpetual circle. And life itself is a circle, from birth to childhood to adulthood to old age to death, only to have another born to take the place of the one gone. It is for this seemingly endless circle of life that the Lakota sometimes call their existence "the hoop." Years ago, the living space within the tipi was round, made from a circle of poles. The tipis were set also in a larger circle, and when there were many people and many tipis, the homes were set a circle within a circle. The words of Lame Deer on the subject of the circle... With us the circle stands for the togetherness of people who sit with one another around a fire, relatives and friends united in peace, while the pipe passes from hand to hand. All the families in the village were in turn circles within a larger circle, part of the larger hoop of the nation. The nation was only a part of the universe, in itself circular...circles within circles within circles, with no beginning and no end. To us this is beautiful and fitting, symbol and reality at the same time, expressing the harmony of nature and life. Our circle is timeless, flowing; it is new life emerging from death - life winning out over death.
ThinkQuest Library Of Entries By any standards, the native americans have always been known for their harmonywith nature and their efficiency with using foods and products of the land. http://library.thinkquest.org/C005446/text_version/English/nativeamerica.html
Extractions: The web site you have requested, A Taste of History: Food Through the Ages , is one of over 4000 student created entries in our Library. Before using our Library, please be sure that you have read and agreed to our To learn more about ThinkQuest. You can browse other ThinkQuest Library Entries To proceed to A Taste of History: Food Through the Ages click here Back to the Previous Page The Site you have Requested ... click here to view this site Click image for the Site Languages : Site Desciption This site explains the influence of food on cultures throughout history and its effect on historical events. Topics include 22 different major civilizations from prehistory to the future. In addition to this wide array of information, the site includes authentic recipes, actual historic languages, a game, a crossword puzzle, a message board, and is also available in Spanish and German.
Berkshire Taconic :: Human History :: Native Peoples' Way Of Life Many people today believe that native americans lived in harmony with natureand that, therefore, they didn't really affect their environment. http://www.lastgreatplaces.org/berkshire/history/art6171.html
Extractions: Native Peoples' Way of Life The Native Americans of the last thousand years planted crops in the rich valley soils of the Berkshire Taconic Landscape. Many people today believe that Native Americans lived in harmony with nature and that, therefore, they didn't really affect their environment. In fact, most tribes, including the Mohicans, altered the landscape in which they lived. As historian Shirley W. Dunn notes in her "The Mohican World 1680-1750" (New York: Purple Mountain Press, 2000) by the time the Europeans first encountered the Mohicans: "(They) had devised routines to raise crops and store food which, as a rule, prevented hunger. To achieve this success, Native Americans utilized their environment. Indians gradually degraded any area where they lived by collecting wood for fuel; by harvesting bark, reeds and saplings for houses; by taking plant materials for nets, canoes, weapons, and food containers; by using weeds, stones and earth for dyes and medicines; by killing and processing a selection of wildlife; by gathering edibles; by clearing land; by making cooking and storage containers; and by the other activities of living. They occasionally moved to pristine locations, allowing their previous settings to return to a natural, but altered state " The original Mohicans called their Great Barrington/Sheffield village Mahquah or Mahkwa , meaning "bear" or bear clan. The settlement in Stockbridge was
The Noble Savage Hypothesis only after European Christians armed the native americans. that genocidal warfarebetween native tribes, including such natural state lived in harmony with the http://www.rae.org/savage.html
Extractions: E-Mail: jwoody@rae.org Environmentalists frequently indict the Biblical dominion mandatethat human beings should "subdue" the earth (Gen. 1:28)-for causing the heedless modern exploitation of the natural environment. Other passages are blamed for the advent of genocidal warfare. These indictments follow from the mistaken perception that the Bible encourages us to see the earth, and other people, as objects to exploit and conquer. Some suggest that humans once worshipped a benevolent Mother Earth, and saw nature as a bounteous provider to be loved and respected. But once "patriarchal" religions like Christianity became widespread, Earth and her bounty were supposedly seen as something we were free to exploit as we saw fit. These arguments against what is taken to be the Bible's teaching about the use of nature run smack into some plain facts. In recent times no one has done a better job of ruining the earth than those who do not, even nominally, obey the Scriptures. After the fall of Communism in the former Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact nations, it was discovered that environmental pollution and degradation under Communism generally far surpassed that in capitalist countries (Edwards 1993). The atheism at the foundation of Communism proved to be no protector of the earth's resources. Rather it permitted their ruthless misuse.
Ch. 3 Colonization native americans Tried to understand how the Great Spirit expected eachperson in his or her particular way to bring harmony to nature. http://brt.uoregon.edu/cyberschool/history/ch03/colonization.html
Extractions: c. by selling more of its own goods to its colonies. Queen Elizabeth changed the rules for claiming colonies in the 1500s to a way which depended on a country's ability to have permanent colonies there. England Starts to Colonize North America Failed attempts at colonization The first English attempt at colonization failed because the settlers were lost at sea and never reached North America. The Roanoke Colony lasted only one year because the colonists did not have enough food and supplies. Nobody ever discovered what happened to the second Roanoke Colony.
Native Americans This Page reflects my interests in native americans And this things which lead usto understanding and harmony. I pray for my relations in nature, All those http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/fishermans/2035/id51.htm
Extractions: Give us hearts to understand; Never to take from creation's beauty more than we give; never to destroy wantonly for the furtherance of greed; Never to deny to give our hands for the building of earth's beauty; never to take from her what we cannot use. Give us hearts to understand That to destroy earth's music is to create confusion; that to wreck her appearance is to blind us to beauty; That to callously pollute her fragrance is to make a house of stench; that as we care for her she will care for us. We have forgotten who we are.
Extractions: Chief's Delight Chiefs are known for having a well-rounded knowledge of many things. They usually met in tribal gatherings around an evening camp fire to drink herbal tea and make plans for the well-being of the tribe. A special blend of tea would be prepared for the Chief with many tasteful herbs that would help him to think clearly and make good decisions. We call this blend CHIEF'S DELIGHT. TM CHIEF'S DELIGHT TM contains: Strawberry Leaf, Myrtle Leaf, Blackberry Leaf, Rose Hips, Juniper Berry. Good Medicine Native Americans believe that in order to have good health you must first learn to live your life in complete balance with the natural laws set forth by the Creator. Included in these laws are a respect for nature, to possess a kind heart and to have high moral standards. These and other beliefs are what Native Americans call GOOD MEDICINE. American Indians believe that Mother Earth has provided us with plants and herbs that are essential in maintaining good health. Our GOOD MEDICINE tea is a healthful blend of natural herbs that is said to lift your spirits and bring you many good thoughts and feelings. GOOD MEDICINE contains: Spearmint, Gota Kola, Wood Betony, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Ginseng Leaf.
Cultural Awareness things 7. Be sensitive to the balance and harmony of nature of the way to act withnature 9. Show pages can have significant impact on native americans as they http://www.literacynet.org/lp/namericans/awareness.html
Extractions: Children with high self-esteem are successful in school and in life. Native American children are expected to perform well in two cultures which is not always easy. It is important for parents to help their children develop confidence in both worlds. The following guidelines, along with the Learning Circle activities contained in the Four Winds Curriculum, will help Native American students maintain pride in their tribal traditions. A student raised with traditional Native American values should: A. Encourage respect for nature, family, self, and all living things and: 1. Listen when elders speak and wait for elders to finish talking before they speak 2. Focus on the body, the spirit and the mind keeping all in balance with the envi- ronment 3. Maintain a positive outlook on all things 4. Think before speaking because words are powerful 5. Protect and preserve nature 6. Recognize the spirit of all living things 7. Be sensitive to the balance and harmony of nature 8. Show an awareness of the way to act with nature 9. Show respect for the beliefs of other B. Become aware of themselves as a member of a people, a tribe, a clan, and a family and: 1. Decide to help others in the community when there are needs 2. Gather information about family, clan and tribe 3. Take responsibility for continuing the oral tradition 4. Identify ways their own beliefs are alike and different from those of others 5. Show manners and respect by greeting others with a handshake
New Page 1 land. Free to practice their cultures and traditions, native Americanslived off of the land and in harmony with nature. At that http://www-02.kadena.af.mil/18wg/staff/18wgpa/news/2001archive/nov01/nov16/hert1
Native American Medicine native americans believe that all things in nature are connected. the achievementof a general sense of physical, emotional, and communal harmony are at http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,721,00.html
Extractions: What Is It? Native American medicine is an umbrella term that encompasses the healing beliefs and practices of all the indigenous people of North America. Its therapeutic approach combines spirituality, herbalism, and magic in treating a wide range of physical and emotional ailmentsfrom the common cold to depression. Like other ancient healing systems, such as traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda, Native American medicine is a holistic approach that emphasizes the treatment of body, mind, and spirit. Because Native Americans believe that the health of an individual is inextricably linked to the people and objects surrounding that person, their healing practices promote harmony among everyone in a communityand with the physical environment and the spiritual world as well. Although there are variations in the specific healing methods of the different Native American nations (also called "tribes"), four practices are common to most. Native Americans have utilized and benefited from them for at least 10,000 years and possibly much longer. These practices include:
