Or time to relearn. We have lost our way, not our ways. We have let others define us with their telling of history, their view of spirituality, their laws and their economy. Our belief systems are not lost. They are covered with ignorance, fear and shame; just dust. It is time to Remove The Dust. This is the expression our ancestors used when it was time to remind ourselves who we are. By removing the dust from our old wampums we could revisit their meanings and most of all, talk about it. We are referred to as an oral society as if that is some how primative. Our voices are the most powerful tool we have. The ability to speak and listen is the power to teach and learn. For all the writing and reading we will ever do, it would teach us nothing if we couldn't discuss it. Technology now allows us to have voices in this new medium. So let's talk. Let's teach. Let's learn.
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Believe What You Like But Know What You Must
People are free to be consumed with contemplating their existence, their origins, the origins of the universe, supreme beings, controllers of destiny or anything else. But solving "the Great Mystery" is neither a requirement of being Ohnkwe Ohnwe nor does it provide a path to righteousness. I maintain that spirituality does not require faith or the leaps that faith requires but rather awareness. If it helps to believe that "God has a plan" and we just must have faith that "He" knows what "He" is doing, then walk that path. My interest is in taking the mystery out of life by pointing to the obvious that is ignored everyday in the midst of fanatical ideology and the sometimes not too subtle influences of promoting beliefs over knowledge. I have said it before: “beliefs are what you are told, knowledge is what you experience”. I support a culture that prepares us to receive knowledge and to live a life with purpose. I am certainly not suggesting there is only one way to do that.
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- FVIR 12/15/11; Tiokasin checks in on the arrest of Kaneratiio for "stealing' Native land back.
- FVIR 11/03/11; Guest host, John Kane talks the OWS movement and the global economy.
- FVIR 8/25/11 John Kane fills in for Tiokasin Ghosthorse for the last show as the guest host. John is joined by Alyse Pierce from Seneca Territory and they discuss current Native issues.
- FVIR 8/18/11; Guest host, John Kane discusses the current conflicts between Native people and New York State and Nashville recording artist, Crystal Shawanda jpoins the show to promote her new single, "Love Enough".
- FVIR 8/11/11; John Kane continues guest hosting duties and brings Dr. Pamela Palmater on to discuss her book, "Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity" and much more.
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- FVIR 6/30/11; Host, Tiokasin Ghosthorse features JohnTrudell addressing the illusions of democracy and introduces guest, John Kane as a guest host for August.
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- "Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity", Pamela Palmater
- "Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery", Stephen Newcomb
- "In the Courts of the Conqueror: The 10 Worst Indian Law Cases Ever Decided", Walter R. Echo-Hawk
- "The American West and the Nazi East", Pete Kakel
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"The best way to prevent abuse of authority is not to give it. The second best way is to take it back." - John Kane
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Exemptions from the cigarette use tax
The applicable New York State use tax, New York City use tax, or combined state and city use taxes are imposed on cigarettes used in the state or within the state and New York City, unless:
— the cigarette tax (imposed pursuant to Tax Law, section 471) has been paid, as evidenced by the presence of the New York State or New York State and New York City joint tax stamp affixed to the package of cigarettes; or
— the cigarettes being used are specifically exempted from the cigarette tax by Tax Law section 471 (governmental use by the United States, New York State, and the United Nations, and use by authorized persons purchasing from a voluntary unincorporated organization of the armed forces of the U.S.); or
— the cigarettes being used are brought into New York State (or into New York State and New York City) on or in the possession of the user, and the number of cigarettes does not exceed 400 (i.e., two cartons or less of standard packages of cigarettes).
— the cigarette tax (imposed pursuant to Tax Law, section 471) has been paid, as evidenced by the presence of the New York State or New York State and New York City joint tax stamp affixed to the package of cigarettes; or
— the cigarettes being used are specifically exempted from the cigarette tax by Tax Law section 471 (governmental use by the United States, New York State, and the United Nations, and use by authorized persons purchasing from a voluntary unincorporated organization of the armed forces of the U.S.); or
— the cigarettes being used are brought into New York State (or into New York State and New York City) on or in the possession of the user, and the number of cigarettes does not exceed 400 (i.e., two cartons or less of standard packages of cigarettes).
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It is not enough to say you are proud to be Native and proud of your culture. By removing the dust from our past, we reveal who we really are. Honor your ancestors by carrying knowledge forward.
From Jack Weatherford's "Indian Givers"
The most consistent theme in the descriptions penned about the New World was amazement at the Indians’ personal liberty, in particular their freedom from rulers and from social classes based on ownership of property. For the first time the French and the British became aware of the possibility of living in social harmony and prosperity without the rule of a king.
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Remove The Dust
We have lost our way, not our ways. We have let others define us with their telling of history, their view of spirituality, their laws and their economy. Our belief systems are not lost. They are covered with ignorance, fear and shame; just dust. It is time to Remove The Dust. This is the expression our ancestors used when it was time to remind ourselves who we are. By removing the dust from our old wampums we could revisit their meanings and most of all, talk about it. We are referred to as an oral society as if that is some how primative. Our voices are the most powerful tools we have. The ability to speak and listen is the power to teach and learn. For all the writing and reading we will ever do, it would teach us nothing if we couldn't discuss it. Technology now allows us to have voices in this new medium. So let's talk. Let's teach. Let's learn.
The First Post on Native Pride
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Quote by Dragging Canoe
"Treaties with the whites may be ok for those who are too old to hunt or fight, as for me, I have my young warriors about me and we will keep our lands."
Bridges Reopen
Bridges blocked again, this time for 5 hours
Obama Speaks Out Three Days After the OPP Attack a Peaceful Demonstration at Tyendinega
"Whenever I see violence perpetrated on people who are peacefully dissenting, and whenever the American people see that, I think they are rightfully troubled. I think it would be wrong for me to be silent about what we've seen over the last few days."
Yeah right! You didn't really think he was talking about us, did you? (see the June 12, 2009 post)
Barack Obama - June 15, 2009
Yeah right! You didn't really think he was talking about us, did you? (see the June 12, 2009 post)
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Canada Considers Moving Border Post
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- US v Lara; Thomas Opinion
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- Jan's Smoke Shop, Inc. Battling the IRS
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- L. Frank Baum's Genocide Editorials
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- No Cayuga Land Into Trust
- Paterson Shows the Depth of his Ignorance
- The Senecas are Ready for a Fight
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Execution of 38 Dakota
The execution order was personally signed by Abraham Lincoln (Click Picture for More Info)
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4 comments:
I think your right, talking about problems is good. When your in a enviroment where people will take the time to listen and not be quick to close there fist and strike. With the new technology we have talking is easy with cell phones, confrence calls, email. But i guess talking is useless when no one will listen, I think we all need to open an ear to here what our neighbors have to say. At the same time make sure they also hear what you have to say.
"Time To Learn" is the expression that all Native Americans, near and far, should take to the mind. Just because we aren't traditional a whole bunch anymore, doesn't mean that we aren't what we were. We should take pride in and acknowledge everything that was created here, on Mother Earth. We may act and dress like the white man but that is just simply a "costume" over our inner being. So lets not hide who we are. Time to learn who we really are. We need to use our weapon, our voices and Native education for the generations to come. And not let our past pass away, but to revive.
One of the most powerful elements of our voice is not what we say with conviction, it is what we ask. The power to question is the power to learn and teach. Distorting the truth is bad. Taking knowledge quietly to the grave is worse. The worst response to a genuine inquiry is: "You wouldn't understand". This response comes from someone with no knowledge or someone who steals it.
Ahh god can I be one of your biggest groupies and start a fan club can I can I can I please
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