This Weeks Message from Indian Country
Montana Schools Embrace Traditional Sports
In 1999, Montana became the first state in theUnion to legislate that traditional Native American knowledge, historyand culture, including sports, should be taught in public. Every aspectof these new Native classes is thoroughly researched and traditionalelders must approve the authenticity of the curriculum.
At a recent traditional gamesworkshop, educators were amazed at the enthusiasm the children showedfor the new sports and how well they behaved and paid attention to whatthey were being taught. Traditional People are raised to value balanceand order in every thing, yet they are strong competitors and give theirall to the effort. Our games are taken very seriously and often wereplayed to settle disputes that could have been fought on thebattlefield.
I recently attended a meeting wheremostly white people participated. Several women there were rude, loudand tried to dominate the whole meeting. This would not have beentolerated in Traditional society. I suspect Native Americans thought upthe concept of the "Talking Feather" to deal with people such as these.
We are standing atthe crossroads of time. A terrible situation has erupted in the MidEast. Bible scholars have long spoken of Armageddon or the End of theWorld. Traditional People speak about entering a New World or New Agewhere thinking and behavior become balanced as it was in olden times. Ican't think of a better time to bring back this ancient wisdom to ourchildren who will live in whatever world is left to them. I urge alleducators who read this to consider taking this simple step forward.<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Saponi Nation MournsLossOn a sadder note, Diana Lynn Trullinger, Saponi Nation Tribal Councilmember and officer of Willow Springs Missouri stepped into the Light onJuly 4th, 2006. She was 49 years old. Diana enjoyed making baskets,sewing, cooking, riding four wheelers and checking the family buffaloherd. She made and gave hundreds of stocking caps to the Western Siouxtribes for their long cold winters and helped with Indian presentationsat local schools. She loved her extended family more than anything andwanted to see the Saponi Nation Federally acknowledged as sovereign. Shewas the Tribal Secretary since 1999. Diana will be missed by all whoknew her. You can contact the Saponi Nation Office athttp://www.saponi.us.Their office is located at 207 East Main, WestPlains Mo. Phone: 417-255-2876
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Writer: Susan B
In 1999, Montana became the first state in theUnion to legislate that traditional Native American knowledge, historyand culture, including sports, should be taught in public. Every aspectof these new Native classes is thoroughly researched and traditionalelders must approve the authenticity of the curriculum.
At a recent traditional gamesworkshop, educators were amazed at the enthusiasm the children showedfor the new sports and how well they behaved and paid attention to whatthey were being taught. Traditional People are raised to value balanceand order in every thing, yet they are strong competitors and give theirall to the effort. Our games are taken very seriously and often wereplayed to settle disputes that could have been fought on thebattlefield.
I recently attended a meeting wheremostly white people participated. Several women there were rude, loudand tried to dominate the whole meeting. This would not have beentolerated in Traditional society. I suspect Native Americans thought upthe concept of the "Talking Feather" to deal with people such as these.
We are standing atthe crossroads of time. A terrible situation has erupted in the MidEast. Bible scholars have long spoken of Armageddon or the End of theWorld. Traditional People speak about entering a New World or New Agewhere thinking and behavior become balanced as it was in olden times. Ican't think of a better time to bring back this ancient wisdom to ourchildren who will live in whatever world is left to them. I urge alleducators who read this to consider taking this simple step forward.<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Saponi Nation MournsLossOn a sadder note, Diana Lynn Trullinger, Saponi Nation Tribal Councilmember and officer of Willow Springs Missouri stepped into the Light onJuly 4th, 2006. She was 49 years old. Diana enjoyed making baskets,sewing, cooking, riding four wheelers and checking the family buffaloherd. She made and gave hundreds of stocking caps to the Western Siouxtribes for their long cold winters and helped with Indian presentationsat local schools. She loved her extended family more than anything andwanted to see the Saponi Nation Federally acknowledged as sovereign. Shewas the Tribal Secretary since 1999. Diana will be missed by all whoknew her. You can contact the Saponi Nation Office athttp://www.saponi.us.Their office is located at 207 East Main, WestPlains Mo. Phone: 417-255-2876
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Writer: Susan B
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