A Dream Comes True

Jim Miller to the group: 'These People called me today, there were two Ceremonies going on back home, called Yuwipi. They said that Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull were riding with us. That means a lot to me.'

Taken from the Dakota 38 movie of the 2008 Ride. Courtesy Smooth Feather Productions

Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride 2014 - Day 1
Lower Brule to Crow Creek (South Dakota)

Some of the riders at Lower Brule today

L to R:
Mason Redwing, Jake Iron Cloud, and Talon Voice

Welcome back guys, good to see you!


New Riders from Chicago. the group Rebelmann Mann
Welcome to you all!



Sharlene all the way from South Africa to be on the Ride, surrounded by Riders, her new friends.

Richard Milda with Andrea Eastman, and Odowan Wicahu Win
Monge Cha


Drum Group after the Ceremonies
A video is here

The Lower Brule Elementary Schood children like up to wave and support the Riders

a short video is here


Richard Milda gets everyone circling up together before the Ride begins

And they are off to the next stop at Crow Creek beside the Missouri River where their relatives were landed in 1863
A short video of the start of the Ride from Rebelmann Mann here

L to R: Sharlene from South Africa, Keith, Josette, and David from Slovenia all heading to the Ride:
and speaking of people from places other than America here are some good wishes

From people around the globe to the Riders.

Toirangi Porima-Waterhouse
near Hamilton, New Zealand ·
Sending many prayers and blessings to the Dakota 38 + 2 riders and runners for there up and coming journey. I know there are alot of people back here who would love to attend this spiritual event this year, hoping within the next few years we'll be able to make it from Aotearoa (New Zealand) to America for the ride. Nga mihi and Kia Kaha, Arohanui, from all supporters here in Aotearoa (New Zealand).

Helena Mazawasicuna
May you all be safe and blessed as U start today.. Please dress warm take care of yourselves and most of all those spiritual horses that carry us on our journeys listen to them .. Your Canadian friends n relatives are sending there prayers and love.. Thinking of our Uncle Gus High Eagle today .. He's watching.. Love u all

Debbie Myran
Aww. . you are all beautiful to be making this empowering and honorable ride. .prayers and much kindness to all of you...so beautiful to read your posts. .due to my health. ..temporary setback. .I am unable to attend the arrival and ceremony. ..I wanted to be there so bad this year too...and put down tobacco. ..where our ancestors were. .but I always think of them in every prayer every day and feel blessed by the ultimate sacrifice they made so we could be free. ..up here in Canada. ...I'm born to Cankaga Oti manitoba ...beautiful hearts you all have. ..thank you. ..

Verna Buffalo
Vanscoy, Canada
My thoughts and prayers to the riders, runners and all those supporting the ride with donations of food along the way; to the Sunka Wakan that will carry the riders....May they be blessed along the way; wopida tanka for your commitment to this beautiful journey in memory of our ancestors; may Wakan Takan bless you all...

Melissa Lane
Love and prayers to all, from an American girl in France, as you make your journey. Prayers for good weather and safe travels. And prayers to our four legged friends who will carry you along the way. Stay safe and warm my friends. Blessings to you, to the support folks along the way and to those who are there in spirit.

Gloria Hazell-Derby
London, England
May you have kind weather, friendly people, plenty of food, warm clothes, peaceful sleep, may your steeds ride easy and may many prayers accompany you on this Wakan Ride. It is my honour to be here to help in even a small way. Mitukuye Owasin

Pamela Rickenbach
We are all thinking and praying for you all on your Sacred Ride from Blue Star Equiculture in Palmer, Ma! We are a work horse rescue and great admirers of your vision and partnership with your horses to heal your hearts and minds and bring about a great restoration of the truth and memory and reconciliation for all!!

Missouri River at dawn today- Thanks Joy!

Patt Iron Cloud
TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY...FIRST SUN..FIRST SHUNKAN WANKAN WALKING UPON THIS MEMORIAL RIDE.. WHAT A GREAT HONOR TO HAVE THE STAFF CARRIERS RIDE AS WELL. PIDAMAYADA, PIDAMAYELO ...LILILILILILILILILILILILILILI !!!

Elif Ahmad
Wishing every rider a safe journey to Mankato and gratitude to all who are helping and feeding the group along the way. Every step is a step of healing and a step towards unity between races. Will do my thing from here for all of you and the horses. Respectfully and with Love - ELIF


Kendra Thomas
Day 1 - prayer and fast
This morning I fast, pray and sacrifice for my brothers Alberta Jim Miller, Matthew Black Eagle Man and Richard Milda who are making their journey... for your healing, for your personal truth and reconciliation - I pray. May your journey be filled with peace, love, joy and healing May you have strength


(see the guys to the left)
Rebelmann Mann

REBELMANN sponsor and partner Hoo-Rag is sending us, and ALL the riders, hoo-rags for neck/face protection! Thanks ?#?HooManiacs?! http://www.hoorag.com

One of the horses on the 2010 Ride


Alice Erickson
Will say prayer for a safe ride, you are in my thoughts daily as you begin the first day of this spiritual journey.



Danielle K Hagen
Thinking of all the riders today and praying for them as they make the journey to Mankato. With you there in spirit. Will check in daily for updates. I may watch Dakota 38+2 in honor of the beginning of the journey.

 

Diane Vitrac-Kessler Prayers and healing lights sent to Jim and all riders for a safe journey. May all benefit from this vision quest, may all find healing and love within themselves. We never met, but we are connected through the heart and love you all!

Jamie Leigh
feeling thankful
Prayers for each and everyone of you I'm so sad I could go this year like I wanted to. I'm gonna be praying for all the horse's,rider's, and supports. That you have a safe journey. I shall see you all in Flandreau when you arrive in a few days. This brings tears to my eyes that you all are doing this makes my heart happy.


Patt Iron Cloud
May Wankan Tankan bless this memorable and sacred ride and all the riders !! Lilililililililililili !! Patt

Danilo Indiano
aho

Carole Butcher
Travel safe.

Marcine Larrison Prayers for the Riders and their ponies.....Be Safe...and Stay Warm...

Kathryn Hamilton Praying for safety, health and warmth ~ love and peace to the riders and the ponies and those who accompany them that we can no longer see with our eyes.

Candace Clark
Prayers for safe journey on our travelers

Dawn Cunningham Beard
There is something about believing in ourselves, there is something about believing in our family, our community, our Nation …in our purpose here today... there is something in feeling full by that belief. That something makes things better. Our prayers for the strength, clarity and calling in of healing to each and everyone this ride touches.

Brittany White-Iceman
im so sad im not going this year. You guys pray hard and stay warm. The love and comfort i felt there was unexplainable it was like all my pain went away for a short time and i could really use that again. Safe travels to you all

Zitka Duta
Like Brittany, I also found healing on the ride last yr. I am unable to travel right now but I plan on catching up on the ride along the way. Will b watching posts so I will kno what route you will be on. Prayers for all.

Tawa Witko
Wishing you all safe journeys today and throughout the ride. Thank you everyone for what you are doing.

Nolan Buffalo-Royal
Anpetu waste Kodas many blessings to all the volunteers, the runners, the riders and may horses they ride on bring blessings to everyone, with all the food donations may wakan tatanka lead the riders on a good journey. Today day is a new day appreciate this life from wakan tatanka. It's a long journey in memory of our ancestors and those we have lots wopida. Mitakuye oyasin

Joy Maddox Dacus
Lower Brule, SD,
Prayers on this first day of the ride. As the Dakota 38. + 2 riders prepare to start, may you be blessed and Creator watch over the horses and their riders.


Nancy Hamilton Britt
Prayers today for all horses, all riders, all supporters...steady on with resolve and vibrancy.

Celeste Long Elk
Blessings to Dakota 38 riders!
Blessings from Restoring the Circle magazine!
We wish you all a safe journey to Mankato.
Love n prayers

Elrae Mazakahomni
Thinking of you all as you make your annual ride. It makes my spirit happy to watch all this healing from afar. My prayers are with you. *Spirit Lake Dakota*

Debbie Snowolf Como
good morning 38 +2 family....so it bigins!!! i light a candle that will burn till its over...may creator guide you all..riders..runners....horses.ppl hauling hay..food prep...those that offer shelter.. i pray that this ride is safe passage for all.....creator plz watch the horses....touch thier hooves.....bless you all!!!

Missy Whiteman
Ho'hou my relatives for riding for all of us and for the healing of the people. We honor and keep you in our hearts and in our prayers.

Pat LaMere
Wishing all my Dakota relatives a safe journey and may the Creator be kind while heading out this morning and through out the ride, thank you for riding in honor of our ancestors, blessings to all.

Jeff Galuza
May your Ancestors smile on you throughout this ride. May you see and feel their freedom and joy for your healing. May we all be in the moment of love and trust. It's all we have.

Maryhelen Paavola
Prayers and smoke up this morning to all riders.