Native Americans played a critical role in several world wars, supporting the United States as code takers. Most well known were the 400 or so Native American Marines whose job it was to transmit secret tactical messages. The actual code … Continue reading →
Many healing practices and spiritual ceremonies that are being practiced today by healing practitioners and metaphysical groups have been adopted from traditions that originated from various Native American tribes. History indicates that each tribe would have one or more elders … Continue reading →
One thing I hate about modern times is the inherent focus on anything negative. When it comes to Native Americans, much of the conversation put forward by the national media has focused on either alcohol abuse, or the plight of those living … Continue reading →
Hiking through the savage beauty of the Southwestern desert, one may be lucky enough to come across ancient, cryptic engravings upon the red rock. Petroglyphs, they are called, relics of the Native American shamans and their commune with the supernatural … Continue reading →
Throughout the twentieth century American Indians have been dealt with as though still living in the nineteenth century, as if American Indian societies are resistant to the change and evolution within communities all over the world. Now as we near … Continue reading →