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My spirit eyes look for you over the horizon as I sing to you my prayers
WELCOME HOME - Annie Hansen
As the
Riders are going to the Little Feather Center today I thought a photo
of Chuck Derby praying to Tunkashila would be apt, as, had he been there
it is something he would have done at the meal.for
them. - Gloria
Hazell-Derby
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
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The
Riders listen to Perry Bobtail Bear talking in Eastman Hall, Flandreau
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As the Dakota 38+2 memorial ride is under way and I reflect
back on why this event is so important to me today I often find
myself searching for reasoning and understanding with regard
to the Dakota U.S. War….. we “our” generation
continues to feel the impacts of forced removal and oppressive
federal policy “still in place” that restricts our
basic freedom and liberties as Americans….having an accurate
understanding of some of the historical wrongs that were inflicted
upon the Oyate has allowed me to better understand the decisions
and choices my ancestors made leading up to, during and after
the events of 1862…. my families legacy of survival allows
me to be here today!!! Learning my personal connection “family
history” has allowed me to reason and understand rather
than judge….. As Dakota we all have a legacy of survival
to share with one another that celebrates and contributes to
the survival of the Dakota Oyate!!!! Share your family history
it contributes to the historical context of the Dakota Legacy
of Survival!!!! - Oyate Duta Ob'Mani Jackson
prayers
for the riders! and all the supporters feeding and providing
shelter for them and their horses big thank you and prayers
for you all! - Michael Ryan Smith
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Drumming in
Flandreau
Jim's
voice has been used to touch so many lives, as he has so bravely
shared his truth. May the healing rivers flow into his mouth,
freeing him to continue to speak his truth. May the doctors
be lead by creator's hand. "SOUND IS THE FORCE OF CREATION,
THE TRUE WHOLE, BECOMES THE VOICE OF THE GREAT COSMIC, ONENESS
AND THEREFORE THE OPTIMAL WAY TO REACH THIS FINAL STATE OF HEALING"
- Annie Hansen
BLESSINGS this day to Jim Miller, his family, and his friends~Blessings
to all who support the DREAM~Speedy Recovery! Love,Support,
and continuing faith. - Pamela Kay Leverenz
*Candle and Sage* Blessings on the riders and Creator's wing
to shelter Jim, His hand to guide the surgeons. - Cinnamon
Moon
Hihanni was'te friends and family trusting you are all well
and safe, prayers still going towards the riders and everyone
taking part and healing prayers towards Alberta and Jim for
his surgery loads of love - Leanna Nativegirl Williams
Tonight I spent some great quality time with my brothers
and elders. Many of us post beautiful pictures here so that
everyone can enjoy them. But tonight I was able to receive something
far more valuable. Something you cannot receive via a photo
on facebook. I spent time with my brothers and elders listening
to them describe how THEY feel about the ride, what happened
to their culture and way of life, what happened to the 38+2
that were hung, and what it means to them today. Many times
the white man thinks HE knows but nothing could be farther from
the truth. I listened closely as they helped this poor white
man start to understand. My brothers and elders are wise, strong,
intelligent, insightful and patient warriors. It will take my
lifetime to understand and yet I cannot help but think that
there will be so much more to learn and understand when I leave
this land for the sky.
Wopida
my brothers, sisters and elders for helping me.
- Keith
Nichols
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Mason Red Wing
and Talon Voice visit with Santa in the Royal River Casino at
Flandreau
Brandon Shepherd meets Santa!
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Riders going
to Little Crow's Grave in Flandreau
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Little
Crow's Grave in Flandreau
Very emotional. As the riders made prayers at the grave of
Little Crow n departed for Pipestone,Minnesota where they will
meet at Little Feather center for a meal n share time with the
people in this community. - Josette Peltier
Going to one of the most sacred places in the known universe
today...prayers to those having a hard time. Aho - Richard
Milda
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Peace on Earth
Photo Donna Patterson
Youngest Rider
with Richard Milder
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Pidamayaye' for having an open heart and an open mind!!:)
And for all you do!!:) Prayers for my Dakotah Ancestors!!
- Zella F Utley
Sending prayers as the riders are resting and words cannot
express the gratitude and respect that I have for this ride. My
spirit is with each one. There is such honor in this ride. As
they start their day tomorrow, I put tobacco on the ground as
smoke from the sage rises . All my relation's - Joy Maddox
Dacus
Leaving
Flandreau
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Young Riders
with Richard Milda
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Today was a day of rest. But for Mike Powers and myself it
was anything but that. We got up early this morning and started
to head to Morton. We stopped at Pipesone, said hello to Alice,
Checkout the pasture at Russel, dropped hay off at Vesta, dropped
food off at Morton, visited Southwest Minnesota State University,
got materials to fix my trailer lights, returned to Flandreau,
talked with team leaders, picked up a friend from work, put
food way from evening dinner and now working on posts. Glad
today was an easy one, LOL. - Keith Nichols
I'm proud of you guys you are all in my prayers love you
- Elizabeth Jorges
OK! 1001 hits on our map! Some of us can carry the message
on horseback .... some of us have to settle for the internet...
but together ... WE'RE GETTING THE WORD OUT!!! From Hawaii to
the British Isles, from Canada to Mexico!!! Thanks to everyone
who has helped me by sharing!!!! - Lou Fuentes
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Alice Erickson,
Monica Jones and Carol Derby prepare food for the Riders in
the Little Feather Center Pipestone today
NOTICES
for Morton
Meals: all meals on Dec 20, 21, 22 and 23rd and breakfast on
the 24th will be served in the Lower Sioux REC Center....
Fri, dec 20th: dinner - - Dakota Wicohan
Sat dec 21st: breakfast - - Dakota Women'sSociety
dinner - - Thompson Family
Sun dec 22nd: breakfast - O'Keefe family
dinner, Columbus Tiwahe
Mon Dec 23rd: breakfast - - Lower Sioux Health Department
dinner - - Lower Sioux Community
Tuesday, dec 24th: breakfast - -Cindi Wittwer
dinner - - Upper Sioux Community in Courtland
Sandee Geshick
and Mankato
By Dakota Wicohan
The
Dakota 38+ 2 Ride.. .
Meals for Dec 25th 6pm and Dec 26th at 1pm will be at the United
Methodist Chruch at 325 Sherman Street in Mankato.
If you are staying at the Best Western the front desk clerks
will provide maps and directions.
Please bring a dish to share with the riders and supports. Pidamaya
ye -
Oyate Duta Ob'Mani Jackson
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G'MORNING TO ALL DAKOTA 38 + 2 RIDERS N HORSES, ALL PPL INVOLVED.
MANY BLESSINGS COMING YOUR WAY FOR A SAFE & WARM RIDE. SHARE
YOUR SMILES, MAYBE SOME PPL HAVE A HEAVY HEART TODAY, A WARM
HANDSHAKE, EVEN IF YOU JUST SEEN THEM YESTERDAY, TODAY IS A
NEW DAY TO SHARE. PIDAMIYA - Zitka Duta Maza Waste
ANNIN MY NAME IS GIIWEDINOOKWE AND I LOVE TO RIDE FOR MOTHER
EARTH!!!! I'M GOING ON THE BIGFOOT RUN IN A FEW DAYS AND HAVE
ALSO RIDEN FOR THE PIPELINES IN WI,MN ND,SD AND MORE TO COME
LOVE THIS LIFE AND FIGHTING HARD FOR IT !!!! - Lorna Hanes
Sunka wakan wicasta kin Anpetu waste uha omani... Horse riders
have a good ride today. - ..Edward. B. Mazawasicuna
Reading all these comments makes me want to hop the next
plane from Heathrow to help. What an amazing team of people
and horses. - Jacqui Norman
I bow down to all of you in humility and gratitude. Please
forgive me as a white person, I am so sorry for any part I or
my ancestors may have done to contribute to the hardships your
people have had to endure. Words are small but my heart is full
of love to all of you. - Patti Bollinger
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The horses in their home
for the night in Pipestone
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