The Thunder Nation and the Eagle
An Native American Legend – Nation Unknown We’ll talk about Thunder-Lightning and the Eagle. They say that Thunder and the Eagle are fast friends. Long ago, Thunder spoke to every wild creature — everything...
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The Seven Sacred Teachings, also known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings
The Seven Sacred Teachings, also known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings, are a set of teachings that have been passed down from generation to generation by First Nations people of North America. These teachings...
The Science Behind Smudging : Here’s What Really Happens When We Burn Sage…
PURIFYING OURSELVES WITH SMOKE CAN LITERALLY ‘CLEAR THE AIR’ If you grew up religious, you probably witnessed the ritualistic use of smoke in ceremony. For me it was frankincense and myrrh being burned during...
The Tradition of the Powwow
The Native American culture is a living, breathing entity. It is a tapestry of tradition and values passed on from generation to generation. One tradition that exemplifies the love of family and community in...
The Wolf and the Dog (Cherokee Legend)
In the beginning, the people say, the Dog was put on the mountain and the Wolf beside the fire. When the winter came the Dog could not stand the cold, so he came down...
The Wolf’s Revenge – A Cherokee Legend
Kana’tï had wolves to hunt for him, because they are good hunters and never fail. He once sent out two wolves at once. One went to the east and did not return. The other...
The Wonderful Bird A Blackfoot Legend
A Blackfoot Legend One day, as Old Man was walking about in the woods, he saw something very queer. A bird was sitting on the limb of a tree making a strange noise, and...
These Two Native Americans Cover A Classic Song. The Results Will Give You Chills!
Inka Gold is a two member Native American music ensemble who perform traditional and contemporary music. They use beautiful hand crafted instruments made from raw materials such as clay and bamboo to create their...
Tiyospaye: The Heritage of Lakota Family
The heritage of Native Americans is rich in community and family bonds. In the Lakota culture, the word tiyospaye encompasses the conviction that family is not only made up of immediate blood relatives, but...
Two-year-old powwow dancer stole the show at National Indigenous Peoples Day
He may not have been the biggest dancer at the powwow, but an Edmonton toddler stole the show when he busted a move to the beat of the drums in front of an adoring...
