Riders in 2013 at Lower Brule
This photo came from the First day in 2013 riding into Fort Thompson.
Perry Little is carrying the staff. Don't they look fantastic!
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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
on in 2021
Gloria
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Day 3
Saturday, December 12th
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Prayer for the day
Native American brothers and sisters
lets join these awesome warriors who travel in peace, let us
offer tabacco each day in prayer for the peace warriors safe
travels. Great Spirit, guide our warriors safely on their journey,
please protect them from the cold, may their journey be filled
with many blessings.
Josef Marion 2013
Prayer to the Great Spirit
O Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds, and whose breath
gives life to all the world, hear me!
I am small and weak. I need your strength and wisdom.
Let me walk in beauty and make my eyes ever behold the red and
purple sunset.
Make my hands respect the things you have made and my ears sharp
to hear your voice.
Make me wise so that I may understand the things you have taught
my people.
Let me hear the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock.
I need strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight
my greatest enemy – myself.
Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight
eyes.
So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come
to you without shame.
Aho.
Rita Marsh 2018
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Words of the Day
Rosetta Walker 2017
I met Jim and Alberta Iron Cloud Miller on February 20,
2013 at the Heard Museum in Phoenix AZ. The film Dakota
38 + 2 was being shown. My friend had viewed the film
and recommended that I see it. Said it was a part of my
history. My mother Standing Rock Sioux and my father Rosebud
Sioux. I will never forget how this history impacted me.
I support Jim Miller's vision and pray for healing and
reconciliation.
Prayers up for the horses, riders and support crew.
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Kayla Bluhm
2013
Tears of joy and respect, and sadness come as photos and
updates are uploaded. Wopila! Pilamaye for this ride,
celebrate the coming of the oyate. Many songs and prayers
sent to all the riders, coordinators, volunteers, and
offerings of heat, food and space, and of course all others
involved in keeping us updated. My altar is alive with
Spirit and my heart rides with you. These songs are sent
to you, family. Aho Mitakuye Oyasin!
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Tracii Gunz Barse
2014
It's almost time to ride again. I want you all to know
that I will be waiting, singing for all of you as you
ride into Flandreau SD Wakpan Ipaksan, again this year.
See you all on the highway. Ride safe and I love all of
you. My prayers for a good ride and for everyone to be
well prepared. Hau Mitakuye Oyasin
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Kiyukanpi Tiwahe 2013
The wind is blowing strong & cold this night and I
think about the Riders and SunkaWakan of the 38 + 2, I
ask Creator with a humble heart that you all have a warm,
restful & safe night. Each of you remain in my prayers
as you ride the trail of our ancestors. Nina Wopida Tanka
to each of you for helping in the healing of the people.
Pidamayaye, pidamayaye...Hanyetu Was'te
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Hazel McCort 2017
My 3rd year of following this ride on FB from downunder..safe
journey to all riders,horses and support crews..travel
safe everyone my thoughts are with you all..
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Silvie Diet 2017
This is already the third year that I follow the memory
ride. I hope by posting your memory Ride to reach people
in my country as well. So that they learn what a sad tragedy
has happened here. Many people here, do not know the history
of Indigenous People.
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Davey Schrock 2013
Thanks for joining me. Grew up with horses and a love
for heritage as I was born into the Amish culture. But
recently started reading history about what really happened
here and am learning many things. Always have had a special
place in my heart for Natives if this land but now more
than ever before! So much respect for the Natives and
what they wanted to teach the European peace love and
respect for one another and the land all around. My heart
breaks for the things that were done and deceit that took
place!!
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Kathy Rencountre
2014
I cant wait for the ride to start from across the river
Lower Brule. I got to witness the last day of the ride
and I feel so honored to be a Dakota. My aunt Stella
P.S. Flute used to cook and feed all the riders along
the way. She is in the spirit world now and no one can
ever fill her moccasins. She was a great woman with
a very loving cante'. I want to honor her and all those
that were executed.
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Kim Goodfeather 2017
May our Creator watch over each and every rider and horse
and bless them with a safe journey. May our creator watch
over all those who have and who will be helping the ride
and bless them each with good health, peace and happiness.
My heart and my prayers will be with you everyday. Thank
you so much for all of this!
Mitakoye Owasin
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation
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Barbara Huning 2017
Sending much love, prayers, deep gratitude and respect
from where I stand on occupied Dakota ground near Wapasha's
Prairie. We will be with you in spirit and waiting for
you in Mankato. May our collective prayers bring healing
and reconciliation.
We of the Winona Dakota
Unity Alliance are with you.
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Photos from the past
Smudge & Trusty Steed 3
Until tomorrow, please stay safe.
Mitakuye Oyasin
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