Merry Christmas to all the Dakota38+2 riders Nina Wopida for the
sacrifices you made..as it's hard to be away from your families you
are the blessed ones because you are in ceremony spending time with
our ancestors..so much respect and love for each one of you. Christmas
hugs going out to ny misun Seth Eastman!!! - Wakaninajinwin Eastman
Morning prayers and tobacco offered. Here's praying that this ride
will impact the young people in positive ways, for the rest of their
lives. - Vicki Williams Barry
Spirit Braid
in one of the Sanka Wakan's.
So many songs and hours at my altar today.. so many prayers. Ride safety,
oyate! - Kayla
Bluhm
Thank you for adding me to this site. May all involved have a safe
and sacred ride. - Curt Lauret
Blessings for doing a Great Job and sharing, Prayers with Sage and
Sweet grass for all of us, as you make it possible for all of us to be
able share this journey - Mitukuye Oyasin - Janet Nagle
goodmorning to all.....wishing everyone & shunkawakans a blessed
beautiful day for journey you take today! love thots & prayers frm
ft washakie wyo - Maria Menard
Thank you for accepting me. I watch the movies Dakota38 and was deeply
touched as I could feel the healing of this ride. Prayers to the riders
and all of those who are helping this ride happen - .
Vickie Blackeagle Williams
Even AFTER the Ride, you ALL, esp the younger ones, WILL REMAIN in our
thoughts and PRAYERS. The Prayers just DON'T stop with the Ride. We carry
EVERYONE involved in our hearts. You are NOT forgotten......Your Family
just got bigger. Hugs and Blessings - Abby
Peawhisle
It's a rainy morning here, in South Louisiana, but that didn't stop
me from offering tobacco for a safe journey. - Vicki Williams Barry
For
the Memorial riders
I call my fastest horse from the darkness
Horse wild as wolf teeth
Horse patient as stone
Horse who whispers to wind
From the West he comes
Pejuta Sunuka
Medicine Dog
Yah Yahhhhhhhhhhhh
- Nancy Kohn
Raven
The
horse is even holding its head up with pride. Thank all the horses and
riders for this wonderful commemoration. Praying for safety for horses
and riders and support team. - Linda
Daniel OConnell
I would like to say this, it was hard for me to enjoy Christmas Eve
last night. I thought of the Rider's, family, friends. But, I was with
my family, which made me feel better. For some reason, the spirit of why
we have Christmas was in the back of my mind and the 38+2 had to leave
this world. I tear up thinking of this, no matter what time of year, day
etc. This will always be with me, and I will support the Ride as long
as I can. Mitakuye Oyasin. - Alice Erickson
As riders, runners and supporters prepare for the days trek I offer
prayers of strength for all. My daughter is Wakanyubdecewin Mckay &
my grandmother Alice McKay ( Wakanyubedecewin) My grandmother was born
at Morton in 1892. Our trip has made such a big difference in my daughter's
life and mine ..I wished we could have come back once again.. Love, Respect,
Strength, Humility, Prayer - Curtis Mckay
A
Beautiful Prayer, That I have Prayed For The Most Of My Life....
THE
PRAYER OF PEACE...
Lord,
make me an instrument of Thy peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is error, the truth;
Where there is doubt, the faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O
Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled, as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved as to love.
For
it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
MaryLou VandeRiet
We
understood that a Rider was injured at the Hanging Site today. There was.
As far as we know his name is Leonard Spotted Bird. His daughter left
this post for us all:
Lelanda
Kae Roberts Hello My name is Lelanda Spotted Bird Roberts the man who
got hurt is my father. He's doing good pretty sore but he is ok.
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Cedar
Fire, can almost smell it can't you... mmmmm...
Nina Wopida Tanka to your relatives for there fulfillment of
the Wokiksuye ride. - Jodell Crawford
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In 2005, the first year of the ride, there was no advertisement
or announcement, only moccasin telegraph. Yet Dakota riders
showed up from Crow Creek, Sisseton, Spirit Lake, Canada and
Lower Sioux. The group was guided by our spiritual leader and
pipe keeper Arvol Looking Horse as well as Alex White Plume,
Birgil Kills Straight and Gus High Eagle. Their guidance has
carried the movement which continues today. Wopila tanka to
you all!
The 330 mile trek from the Missouri River to the site of America's
largest mass hanging ends this morning but the spirit of the
Dakota 38+2 Wokiksuye Ride will continue on. Prayers made by
the riders and supporters are not just for the moment. Their
energy flows into the universe to connect with all the prayers
made by those of us who can't be there today. I know personally
that strong prayers are said for healing and reconciliation
and we all benefit from the effort of the riders. Creator blesses
us all no matter what color we are, no matter what religion
we are and no matter what tribe we are. We are One with the
One.
Jim and I have been blessed with the opportunity to present
the film in many different communities around the country, even
in Australia. The spirit of the ride fills many with hope for
the future. One of the first questions that is always asked
is "What happened to the Dakota, where did they go"?
When we share the aftermath the reaction is always shock. I
hope someone posts video recordings of the riders as they ride
into Mankato, its so powerful and beautiful. We can say "they
are still here, riding for healing for you"!
Alberta Iron Cloud Miller
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Dustin Baird,
Seth Iron Cloud and Deanna
On
the left is mitoskala Dustin Baird, son of my little sister
Ardis Iron Cloud and the late Raymond Baird. On the right is
mitoskala Richard Milda son of my sister, Deanna Stops Milda
and in the center is takoja Deanna, daughter of Richard and
Tawa Witko. My heart is warmed by all you've done for the people
during this sacred time. Love you all! - Alberta Iron Cloud
Miller
In Mankato
last night awaiting food.
Prayer sent up for all involved on this spiritual journey.
Thank for keep Dakota 38 + 2 memory alive. Let us always remember
why this journey is taken every year. Thank you to the Riders,
Runners & supporters who all helped to keep Honoring our
ancestors memory alive and well. Pidamiya!! Aho!! Safe Journey
back your places of home. Thank you for keep us posted. I will
continue to teach our history to our young native children year
around. They will know what our Dakota ancestors went through.
Thank you again!! - Wakinyan Nape Catka
Prayers coming from Costa Mesa, California for my Family
making this ride in honor of our Relatives and Mike Thompson
(RIP). - Carolyn Reyes
Been keeping up with the riders,runners & their sunka
wakan...posting & sharing they're updates. My thoughts &
prayers are with you, as you brave the cold & harsh weather...much
RESPECT for you all...Wopila for honoring our ancestors
- sabelle AfraidofEnemy
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Round up before
leaving this morning.
Circle
up..relatives - Richard Milda
Heart
is so heavy right now. Mitakuye Oyasin. Pidamiya. - Alice
Erickson
Me too but the ancestors are happy! - Alberta Iron Cloud
Miller
I'm in tears this is so emotional watching them getting ready
for the final ceremonies... Hoka Hey!! Mitakuye Oyasin..
- Gloria Hazell Derby
We
are horse nation oyate. Tomorrow these sacred relatives will
carry the riders into Maka T'o to complete their prayerful journey
in honor of the Dakota warriors who were hung in front of 2000+
spectators. The sunka wakan and their riders will bring prayers
for healing and reconciliation. What ever you may be doing at
10:00 am (CST) and wherever you are take a moment to support
in prayer.- Alberta Iron Cloud Miller
Blessings,prayers and lots of love to all. - ..Althea
Gleason
I will be there in spirit would be for real if i lived closer
- Ásta Björk Waage
I wanted a gathering in sacramento...maybe next yr -
Debbie Snowolf Como
Done
- Sheryl Dowlin
yes - Joan van der Heijde
Will
be done in memory, honor. I am so honored to be part of this
journey for the Riders and everyone. - Alice Erickson
Praying for the people and the sunka wakan ! - Joy Maddox
Dacus
I will be there in spirit this year but there in person next
year. - Sharlene Whiteley McGilvray
Prayers
for 38 +2 & everyone who rode,ran,drove & supporters
all over the world...I will be their in spirit @ 10:00am -
Pauline Sam
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Lou Fuentes, you have done such a wonderful job on the map
these past 16 days, I would never have thought of doing what
you did my friend. It has been so good working with you on here.
Thank you so much. I will be in touch in the new year for our
new project.. Many hugs... - Gloria Hazell Derby
Joy Maddox Dacus, Joy Fox, Janet Roper and 14 others like
this.
Looking forward to working with you next year! The maps were
not my best work but I strove to make them simple, easy to read
and user friendly. I hope I met my goals! - Lou Fuentes
Peter, Frankie,
Seth
To all those in Mankato, who put their hearts into this ride.All
those who were there from the beginning of planing to those
who are there in support of this ride. Thank you!
I so wish I could be there yet I was unable to be.My prayers
are with you and may your new year be blessed with all the love
that each and every person has put forth towards the Dakota
38 + 2 Memorial Ride."In life there is constant change"
be that change! I am. .. - Daniel
Wayne Mayotte
The girls in
Mankato
Here They Come
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Mitoska
David Farmer Grant Farmer made his spiritual journey this past
June. He was the big guy that sang songs in the video. He was
so proud of his people. Although he is no longer with us his
spirit was on the ride this year. There are so many positives
that come from the spiritual ride. I am honored by the compassion
and commitment of the people. Aho. - Jodell Crawford
Shared
a lot already this morning also filled pipe and sent prayers
that way for all involved - Terry
Lamere
Around the
fire
I would like to share some thoughts inspired by my nephew
BillyRay DuMarce. We the people need to keep in mind that they
(riders) need our support all year long. It seems that we forget
about the ride a few weeks or so down the road, and remember
come late fall. These riders are true warriors and we need to
keep them in that honor. When John Hisrednation and I took the
Coats/hats/gloves to Howard SD, I was standing taking pictures
and my hands were freezing I got in the van to warm up, the
riders didn't have that opportunity to do so. I have and always
will have much respect for these honorable people. The interviews
this past Sunday were all awesome. I will do my part. Hecetu!
FEELING THE HEALING! - Kxsw-fm Dakotah-Radio
so
so true - Marion Krott
Hau a reminder from time 2 time is a must! Thank you for
bringing these items too us every gesture of kindness is appreciated
- Iyokpiya Seth Eastman
Hau, " A reminder from time to time" thats cho
seth. youre exactly right. actually youre both right. there
needs a pro active support. - John Hisrednation
This
thought was shared by the riders at a meeting we had at Spirit
Lake. It would be helpful for the riders to keep in touch like
an omniciye. - Alberta Iron Cloud Miller
Thanks
Tom! This group is open all year round and last year we had
quite a lot of posts on here about various Native issues and
Rides, Idle No More, Unity Ride, so updates can be put on here
at any time. - Gloria Hazell Derby
I will do whatever I can, and will not forget ever. -
Alice Erickson
The
Riders will NOT be forgotten. We carry them in our hearts, thoughts,
and Prayers....not only Dec 10-16, but ALL year long. You have
touched our lives in ways that can't be explained. If we can
be of any help during the year, let us know. We are HERE for
YOU. Blessings, Hugs - Abby Peawhisle
as
I watched the Dakota 38+2 movie the other day billyray dumarce
touched me when they had his picture in memory I wanted to give
his family a hug and let them know he touched me even tho he
has passed on! - Rhonda Darkcloudwoman LaMere
I
agree with everyone i have seen the movie a few times and i
love it very moving i think every rider should be remembered
365 days a year and not just few weeks - Ásta
Björk Waage
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At the Hanging
Site - she did it for her Grandfather!
During the 1987 Year of Reconciliation Treaty Symposium,
the late Vine Deloria, Jr. (Lakota), Key Note Speaker, challenged
Dakota and non-Dakota people to create collaborative opportunities
for Dakota and non-Dakota people to mutually learn, heal and
create "new ceremonies" where upon new shared histories
and the building of community can begin. Deloria described this
new place as a place " that when you enter it, you give
up presuppositions, bad feelings, assumptions and simply try
to have a common experience." The annual Memorial Relay
Runs (1986) and the Dakota 38+2 Rides (2005), "Restoration
Ceremonies," as one of the 38+2 riders described, are living
examples of the fulfillment of Deloria's challenge.
Transcending
the Dakota-non-Dakota moral conflicts requires creating new
and commonly shared social realities. The wounds associated
with the 1862 Conflict, never far from the minds of the Dakota
people, are finally being acknowledged by people of good will
on both sides. The annual "Restoration Ceremonies"
are about the work of forgiveness, understanding, reconciliation
and the healing of history's wounds. The joint efforts by all
who have been involved (riders, runners, followers) in these
two ceremonies give hope to all peoples of good will that indeed
the day may yet come when, in the opening words of treaties
signed by both Dakota and whites ". . .peace and friendship
shall be perpetual." This form of relatedness is essential
to the process of community building and the hope for the next
7 generations. .
Warmest
regards to all who have contributed to this year's ceremonies.
Mitakuye
Oyasin -- "We are all related"'
Bruce
and Sheryl - Sheryl Dowlin
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Look at all the young people riding, there is hope for the
future generations through the sacred prayers of our children.
I'm in tears. - Alberta Iron Cloud Miller
There
is
honor in this ride and through the eyes of the young ones, there
is hope and we all can see the leaders of the future! I shed
tears with you! - Joy Maddox Dacus
Tears,
many tears right now. - Alice Erickson
Me
too Alberta! - Gloria Hazell Derby
May
we all heal, learn and grow together - Kali Herbs
It's 6pm in South Africa, which means it's 10am in Mankato,
where the ancestors, riders, horses and supporters have gathered
at the Memorial hanging site to honour the 38+2 Sioux who were
hanged in 1862. Take a moment to remember those who sacrificed
so much - their spirit will live forever ... - Sharlene
Whiteley McGilvray
Reaching
out holding hands in spirit around the world - Lou Fuentes
Deep thoughts from France towards the riders and their families
as they complete this journey of forgiveness and reconciliation,
inspiring us with the strength and beauty of their hearts -
Caroline Hébert
Words are inadequate in trying to explain how this ride has
touched me this year... May all of the souls tethered to this
blue marble spinning in the unknown feel the peace and healing
that these rides are meant for. Wopila tanka for all the dedication
on behalf of all who made this ride what it is. Breath stealing
and beautiful. I am beyond proud to have followed this year's
ride. A picture says a thousand words, but the beauty sharded
in these photographs would easily fill a thousand books with
persevering strength and forgiving love. It is an honor to have
watched your sacrifice unfold. As a descendent of one lost in
this tragedy, I can honeslty say I am feeling the healing that
you ride for.. With eternal thanks and love, a humbly proud
Lakota soul. Today is a good day! Hoka hey! - Sara EagleBoy
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All
gathered around the White Buffalo
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Sheldon Whipp
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Smudging in
Mankato
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You did a great job Terry, and to all the rider I'm so proud
of them all and just reading everydays journey made me want
to get on that horse and ride just have the feeling and listening
to old ones on this journey in spirit....SO PROUD OF YOU ALL!!
- Donna Head
It was an honor to ride for our ancestors, with those who
rode and supported the ride as well!!! May your new year be
filled with health and happiness!! mitakuye oyasin - Marcus
Gregg
Feeling very Thankful and Proud to be NATIVE American! To
be Dakota Sioux!! I want to thank the riders who took that Journey
over these past few weeks...I know it must of been tough...but
I was Praying Hard for everyone!! Pidamya - Juanetta Standfast
Today is the last riding day. I followed you everyday, sending
thankful thoughts to all of you, riders and supporters, for
the great emotions you gave to me. I have to thank Donna Talks
first of all, who made me know the "Dakota 38+2" movie,
which deeply touched my heart and re- enlightened the path I've
lost. I'm joining the ride next year, you gave me the strength
to believe I can do it, because there is always much to learn,
to understand, to heal and to be hopeful for. And, first of
all, to feel being part of a spiritual family that embraces
me with love. I can't even remember when I felt this way last
time. Thank you so much. - Tatiana Deflorian
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The
Runners reach the site
I am honored for sharing the last 16 days with all of you.
Riders, supporters, Facebookers, I'm sad that it has ended,
for this year anyway, but I'm so excited t at I've met all of
you, shared tears, woke up with all of you, shared love, feelings
of pride for the riders, seeing the horses carry them home my
minds eye saw the days of the ancestors, thank you all.....
- Debbie Snowolf Como
As a last
post I have chosen one from a friend
I
had a buffalo tooth it became my most prized possession And
I kept it in my Tobacco bag One day many years ago it disappeared,
or was lost or stolen, I mourned it and up until today there
is never a time when I go to get out some tobacco I still think
about it.. Well after sending up smoke and prayers , I gathered
up my Spiritual items to bring back into the house to be put
away. I cleaned everything off and was just beginning to refill
my tobacco pouch with fresh tobacco when I noticed something
hard inside the pouch. It was like I was hit with a Lightning
bolt, there in my pouch was the Bison tooth that had disappeared
so many years ago. I am still shaking . Wondering what could
this mean? I know the Riders are responsible for this somehow.
Supernatural happenings do happen but why me and what is the
bigger reason, then a light bulb went off in my head, the tooth
does represent the Bison, a message. The Bison are not coming
back the way they were before but the Bison does represent the
Peoples way of life, the Bision was everything to the people,
what if this tooth showed up to tell me that yes the Bison are
coming back, what the Bison coming back represents, the Peoples
way of Life. That is what is coming back, and the Riders and
their ponies are making this possible, each year stronger, and
more hearts are being opened, people are experiencing forgiveness
on a much bigger scale, and understanding is happening.Our People
are holding their heads high, the riders backs are erect. The
Old ones Sitting Bull, His Crazy Horse and so many more have
their feet in two worlds now.
These
riders have brought out the best in themselves and are silently
offering it out to us.A true gesture of Spirit.Where they go
in their lives after today, where ever they stand will be on
Sacred ground. They are all healers now. Healers of the Heart.Tomorrow
the Riders will trot into history, they will have stopped time,
they have proven that they have a hold on time , the past it
no longer has a hold on them or on our People. We are free,
we just need to open our minds and our hearts.I know without
a shadow of doubt that that tooth was not there and had not
been there for years. The people have awakened, their life is
coming back, with all the glory and love it had before it was
all taken away. We just need to believe.So much pride I have
for these genteel people and love. I am holding that tooth and
it will forever have a new meaning for me in my life and others
as I pass this forward. Magic happens when the force of our
intent is filled with love. No power on the face of this Earth
can ever stop it. The people are coming back they are rising
up, the ANCESTORS are watching and helping.The Bison are coming
they are coming.. - Nancy Kohn Raven
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Prayers for healing and reconciliation from western Colorado,
the land that was once the home for the Nunt'z, the Taviwach
and Parianuche bands. May our hearts be opened by the example
of the Dakota people and the 2013 Ride. - Rita Marsh
Merry Christmas to all my family and friends, Blessings to
you all, And special Prayers for all Riders with the Dakota
38+2 and there Horses, your all in my Heart, Sage and Sweet-grass,
Warm hugs to all - Janet Nagle
Remembering my relations from across the deep ocean, remembering
and honoring from Hawai?i! - Pua Case
we send our prayers and deep gratitude for the brave riders
who endured subzero weather day after day who arrive at Mankato
this morning to honor the 38+2. The entire world is watching
and remembering. Bless you wonderful people for keeping this
day alive in the hearts of us all. - John Nelson, Live Peace
Woodstock
This
ride was powerful for all of us who rode and for all who supported
us .. I can't tell u the power of today and this week.. My journey
has been long and my heart calls to new things .. We leave for
our journey back east in the morning with heavy hearts leaving
our family .. Our story is good .. And just a beginning
.. - All DayImages
Unfortunately due to power outages I have been unable to
keep up with the Riders until today.
Sending my Prayers to Riders
Chi-Miigwetch - Lynnee Lone Mueengun
12/25/13_FINAL. 301 miles to date, 2041 views worldwide!
Tomorrow the ride across town is from Land of Memories to Reconciliation
Park. Ceremony at 10:00AM.
It
has been a pleasure and great honor to maintain this common
operating picture for the duration of the ride. Hopefully you
found it somewhat useful and at least interesting and entertaining.
A big shout out to all who provided data and information for
continuous daily updates...especially Keith Nichols and Julie
Carrow. it is my goal to be a participant next year and see
this route in person! Again, blessings to the riders, horses
and support people who made this all possible. See you next
year!
map
link:
http://goo.gl/maps/cprPO
- Lou Fuentes
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