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Protection of Ceremony: Cheyenne Seek to Change Freedom of Religion Act Subject: Fw: A update from Rosebud and the Sicangu Lakota tribe. Hau
Kolas.... Hello to all. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the "proclamation and decree" issued by Arvol Looking Horse concerning the "protection of the pipe and the allowing of non-natives into Lakota ceremonies." After 4 hours of meeting and counsel, it was unamamisouly voted and decided by ALL in attendance, "that the Lower Brule, Sicangu and Rosebud Reservation tribes would NOT endorse or support the decree issued by Arvol Looking Horse...." And that " all PEOPLE (oyasin hipi oyate) no matter of color of skin would be allowed to support and participate in the wicipi wakan (sacred ceremonies) held by these leaders upon the Rosebud Reservation, as long as a person was to come with a good heart and respect for our sacred ways...." It was said that if "Arvol and the people who support this decree wanted this decree, they should keep it at Green Grass and on the Standing Rock Reservation..." It was also introduced that a group of these elders and leaders would/should make a journey to Green Grass and ask to see and to pray with the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe, as there is serious concern about the rumors that the pipe was SOLD in 1987....and is no longer in the pocession of Arvol Looking Horse. This is a GREAT THING AND A GREAT DAY for our people! It has been said by the old ones that in order for the healing of the sacred hoop to happen, INDIAN (RED) people must first COME TOGETHER in unity and solidarity, as a people. This was a great step towards that prophecy. I was contacted by Duane Hollow Horn Bear and told to continue on the path which Tunkasila has set forth before me. I was to continue my part in the Sundance in Delaware, and that the tiyospeye taku Sicangu (family of Rosebud) were in support of this ceremony. The rumors that AIM and the Grey Eagle Society would attempt to disrupt and stop sundances attended by non-natives, and would confiscate eagle feathers, pipes and other sacred items from non-natives, was REBUKED! There were members of the American Indian Movement present at this meeting and their support was announced too. Tome Robideaux, who is the leader of the "tokila okolakiciye akicita" (Fox Warrior Society), announced that dog soldiers would be available to any and all ceremonial leaders upon the Rosebud if needed for security and support! This is a GREAT DAY !! HOKA HEY !!! To all, I personally thank you (wopila) for your support through emails and phone calls. I am humbled by you. Time after time I heard from folks around the country who said to me "if this is the way that it is....I will respect this decree and honor it...." My heart is Full !!! Thank you for your willingness! The American Horse and Black Bear tiyospeye's from Pine Ridge, SD sent a letter of announcement to Indian Country Today last week which read basically that "they would NOT support this decree on Pine Ridge and in their own wicipis...." Our Ogllala relatives stand strong in this too. WOPILA !!!! It is the belief of many that this decree was subversive in its nature and pressured from "other" influences.... I myself know nothing about this.... I do know that my heart is full and happy to see the unity of our people through this very difficult situation! So until we see one another again....HOKA HEY !! GET READY !! THE TIME IS NOW TO PRAY AND DANCE! Oyate Music has a new telephone number... NEW NUMBER: 505-907-4305 I apologize for anyone trying to get a hold of me who has encountered difficulties.... Pilamiya yelo kolas !! Mitakuye
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