Chief Little Crow's Grave in Flandreau,
SD.
The painting was a gift to my late friend, Janine, who often laid
it on the grave when doing Ceremony. The offerings amd stick are from
Michael, who Walks from the place of Taoya Te Duta killing to Flandreau
where he plants a new staff every year. Michael is the other painting
on the buckskin.
Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride
Supporters Facebook
Group
2020 (Virtual Ride)
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Due to Covid 19 the Ride is not happening this year, so I am making up a virtual Ride from previous year's Ride's photos and comments. Hopefully the Ride will be back
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Day 12
Monday, December 21st
2020
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Prayer of the day Mo Nichols - 2017 I often wonder if the riders experience any joy on this ride... each has their own experience, and the ride is not a celebration in ways many would define as such. I personally, on this end of a screen, find humbled "joy" in knowing that this will lead to "joy" in many lives. For as we heal we open our hearts to allow joy to enter. Prayers up that this day gives
a moment for each one of us to find something that our heart
smiles for. Creator Bless the riders and the four legged with everything they need today. Let them know how thankful we are for their journey. Let all the support staff and volunteers know they are appreciated and needed as well. Please humble us all: allow us to remember where we came from, where we are, and where we are going. We are one! Have a safe day, stay warm, eat
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Joy Maddox - 2017 |
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It is 6 years since one of our Riders, Shelly, passed away while she was leaving the Ride and going home. She was a sparking young woman, who had a smile for everyone, and rode a Mule! The whole Ride was in shock but had to continue the Ride, all the while thinking of her. It was not a good time for anyone. We remember her today. Michelle L. Bausch
Michelle L. Bausch, 38, of Allen, Nebraska passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 21, 2014 in Fairmont, Minnesota while leaving the Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride. To see the full Memorial to her please look on the Memorial page below. |
One of the 2020 sweat shirts on
a Supporter. Thanks Pam Becker
Some of the Supporters of the Ride
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Sharlene has come all the way from South Africa for a number of Rides - This is in 2016 |
Emmett Eastman at Birch Coulee - 2014 |
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Sharlene with Emmett - 2017 |
Chris Mato Nunpa (Cavendar) - 2008 |
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In 2010, Jackie sung for my late
husband Chuck the evening before he passed, it was a mini concert
for him and those of us keeping him company. She gave him an
eagle feather for his journey. He carries that in his hand on
his journey to the next world. I will always be thankful to
her for doing that for him. - Gloria |
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These women were also on the 'Dakota 38' movie, They helped cook and serve the food at one stop over. They designed the tees themselves only knowing the Dakota word 'Wopida'. What a lovely saying they made from it though. All helpers at this stop wore the tees. - 2008 |
And of course, all of you, watching through your screen! You are appreciated by everyone involved. 'Wopida for the Peace' |
This is a photo from the Women's March
that is done in November every other year to remember and honor the
Women who were forced marched from the Lower Sioux to Fort Snelling.
Every mile they stop and plant a marker with one of the women's name
on it. They support the women who endured we here support the men who
were hung. I worked with these women for the first number of years making
their website for them, they were all amazing Winyan. My late husband
Chuck made the Pipe for them to use, the one that had the picture of
one of the 1862 women (Winona) in the stone, been there for millions
of years and there it was showing itself in a Pipe that these Women
would be using to say prayers for this same woman and all of the others.
So beautifully amazing. The lady in white in the front, is Phyllis Redday
Roberts, she is the Pipe carrier for the group. Her son is in our group
and I just found out this week that she is sick in a nursing home. My
prayers go out for her, I hope you will join me.
Gloria - 2020
Smudge & Trusty Steed 12
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Until tomorrow, please stay safe.
Mitakuye Oyasin
