No, We Are Not “All” Indigenous by Matt Remle

”Stating we are all “Indigenous” absolutely works to eradicate the very real lives histories and realities that Indigenous populations have and continue to face.

So again, no, not everyone is Indigenous, we’re all children of Unci Maka absolutely, just not all Indigenous.

These frameworks in the ways in which settler colonialism manifest itself historically to today are absolutely crucial to understand for social movements, allies (whatever that means), and for peoples whom are truly seeking liberation.”

… by Wakíƞyaƞ Waánataƞ (Matt Remle- Lakota)

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In 2014, the cities of Seattle and Minneapolis launched a nationwide movement of cities, towns, counties and States passing Indigenous Peoples’ Day resolutions to replace the federal holiday, Columbus Day.

Prior to 2014, only the city of Berkeley had passed an Indigenous Peoples’ Day resolution having done so in 1992 on the 500 year anniversary of the Columbus voyage.

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Great Sioux Nation Calls on President Obama to ‘Stop the Coming Attack on our Native People!’

Obama, stop the violence & protect Native people! This has gone too far! #NODAPL #standwithstandingrock

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Dear President Obama, We write to demand that you take action to avoid a humanitarian crisis: Protect our Native people! As Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, you are about to preside over a human rights disaster on the scale of Selma.

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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman’s Statement at U.S. Court of Appeals Injunction Hearing

Chairman Dave Archambault II of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe:
“Millions of people across the country and world, more than 300 federally-recognized tribes, members of Congress and dozens of city governments across the country stand with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline. We stand together in peaceful prayer and solidarity because this pipeline threatens the lives of the more than 17 million people who rely on the Missouri River for their water. This pipeline has already destroyed the burial places of our Lakota and Dakota ancestors. If construction continues, our people stand to lose even more of our sacred places and cultural objects.

The Obama administration and all federal agencies have a trust responsibility to uphold the treaty rights of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the pipeline without consulting with our tribe. The approval of this pipeline by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a violation of our treaty rights and we will not stop fighting until our lands, people, water and sacred places are permanently protected.”

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On October 5, 2016, Chairman Dave Archambault II of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe read the following statement after a court hearing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit regarding the Tribe’s request for an injunction to halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline during the appeal process. A ruling wasn’t issued, keeping the temporary halt to construction in place until the court decides.

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Supporting the Battle Against the Dakota Access Pipeline: How You Can Support by Linda Black Elk

Let’s all give a helping hand.

❤ #standwithStandingRock ❤

#noDAPL #waterislife

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I have received a number of questions regarding the best sites for donating to #NoDAPL efforts to stop the Dakota Access pipeline on the Standing Rock Nation.  I have compiled a list of trusted sites where you can donate to the effort to support the #NoDAPL fight.

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Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe demands answers from North Dakota state leadership after attack on peaceful protesters

They released pit bulls on peaceful UNARMED protectors WITH CHILDREN. ~ President Obama the world is watching!! Potus do something!!
~ Na NEOBOROŽENE zaščitnike Zemlje z OTROCI so spustili pit bule.
#noDAPL #standwithStandingRock #doDakotaAccessPipeline

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In response to Saturday’s peaceful protest that turned violent when security workers for DAPL unleashed pepper spray and vicious attack dogs on a crowd of water defenders. I demand answers from North Dakota’s governor and law enforcement. The State of North Dakota is quick to erect military barricades and try to portray us as savages when our water defenders merely park their cars along the side of road, but where were all the police when dozens of innocent and peaceful Tribal members, including many from my tribe, were intentionally shot with pepper spray and ravaged by vicious dogs at the hands of DAPL’s mercenaries?

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Background on the Dakota Access Pipeline

❤ stand with Standing Rock ❤
#NoDAPL

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The Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation is home to Dakota and Lakota people of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Since time immemorial, they have lived and governed a vast territory throughout North and South Dakota, and parts of Montana, Wyoming, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. Currently, the Tribe is located in central North and South Dakota.

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Our name is sacred energy

A name. A vibration.

We are vibrational beings and our name is also a vibration.

Numerology studies vibrations. That doesn’t tell you much, right? (smiles)

When we ask ourselves ‘’who am I’’, we usually don’t thing about our name. Yet, all the information we could use, is there.

So, let’s talk about this for a second. It’s important to never lose sight of who we are. Always be you. If you feel lost, or maybe dislocated, stuck in something, alone, abandoned, tired or even ill, take a moment to reflect your past. The pain was there to teach you something. Did you learn?

Our name is our signature. It tells who we are. We are not brave, because our name says so – our name describes the courage, because it is our trade.

Our name is the very definition of us – to the Universe.

They say we chose our parents before we were born. Spiritual numerology goes even further – we chose our name, so its vibration could support us.

When we change the name, we add a vibration. We never erase the name, given to us at birth. So, if you were thinking, ‘’I am shy, I will change my name and this way I will solve that problem’’ – think again. When we are shy, and change our name to the equivalent of ‘Superman’, what we do is, we say to the Universe; ˝I became strong as the Superman. Hit me.˝ Oh, and it will. The vibration of your new name will call upon situations you are not ready for.

Many times, I witness, ladies changing last name with marriage, actually balancing their energy. In my experience (and I have been professionally at this for over 10 years) is that those marriages that balance the energy of the Missis, last long time and are happy ones. Those that actually destroy the balance of bride’s name don’t bring true happiness. Even when considering changing your name (not by getting married) it is wise to calculate it first. The power of the name is not to be taken lightly.

Balance.

It’s all about the balance.

Now, can your Life, can You be in balance if you try to be something other than you?

Can you breathe, if you are not you? When a certain person influences you to be something you are not, is that good for you? And, please keep in mind, we are also influenced when we would like to be as cool as someone, and we act as our role model, yet we are not that way our selves.

Anything BUT who we are, brings misbalance. What to do when you feel you don’t know you? There are so many tools available, not just numerology; there is astrology, Tarot, Jotis, etc etc

If you don’t feel that inner peace, please, do something about it. It’s up to you, and You alone. You know why? Because YOU matter. Each and every soul on this beautiful Mother Earth matters.

Your name is sacred energy. It’s your sacred energy. Be proud of your name, regardless of your ethnic background. The power of the name has no label. Your family name (more commonly called surname or last name) is legacy of your ancestors. Respect it.

If you live in a community that, let’s say, does not welcome Mexican people, and your last name is something like ‘’Sanchez’’, please be proud of who you are. You know, people that are racist or nationalist say more about themselves than they do about you. However, it is who you are, and be proud of it. There will be people that will love you for it.

Stand with dignity. It is for your fathers & your father’s fathers you do so. And for your own children. 

Now, let’s talk about living up to your name.

It is Native American tradition to receive four names. The first comes at birth, the second during the childhood, the third on becoming an adult, and the last as an elder. Each name is given before the corresponding time of life, so people have the opportunity to live up to their names. By age five of six, a child will grasp that concept, so everyone from elders down to young children seek to live up to their names, and in that way our entire society strives to live up to its name.

(taken from: Where white man fear to tread, by Russell Means – pilamayaye Wanbli Ohitika)

So, you see, there are many traditions and a lot of ancient wisdom to be discovered, yet there is only one you. So, be you, for you are unique.

How can you raise your vibration? How can you do good for all humankind, for our beautiful planet, our Mother Earth? By complaining, by being a victim, by being ashamed of you or by seeking flaws instead of encouraging your strength? I don’t think so – do you?

Believe in you.  I do.

So, what’s your name again?

Report: South Dakota turns Native children into money

If there is any way you can help Lakota children to remain in LAKOTA foster homes, please help. Any donation or support helps. What is described in this article needs to stop! They are CHILDREN, not money making machines! South Dakota’s foster care system receives $79,000 per Native child per year. They violate federal law by seizing Indian children from their families for the purpose of enriching their state coffers.

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A new report has shed light on how South Dakota violates federal law by seizing Indian children from their families for the purpose of enriching their state coffers.

Investigative news outlet Truthout reported yesterday that South Dakota has claimed 100% of its foster children as ‘special needs’ for the past ten years in order to reel in extra money.

More than half of children in SD’s foster care system are Native American, while they comprise 15% of the child population. Only about ten percent of these children are placed in Native homes, where the majority are placed in sometimes abusive group care facilities or non-Native homes frequently in violation of Indian Child Welfare Act.

Lakota People’s Law Project has found that South Dakota’s foster care system receives $79,000 per Native child per year.

While LPLP first exposed South Dakota’s inhumane manipulation of the foster care system, the report by Truthout shows…

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