Welcome To Native American World
Welcome to Native American World.
We have had a long-standing admiration and appreciation for the culture and history of the First Nations peoples and so this site was created as a hub for Native Americans and those with an interest in their culture and way of life to communicate, share resources and ideas, and to talk about anything Native American.
If you are a Native American or have an interest in all things Native American, please help us to get this web site underway by joining in and posting. With your assistance, we can make this the best Native American web site on the Internet.
If you are interested, the picture to the left is an original drawing by a well-known North Carolina artist, Jeff Burton. Prints of this picture (framed or unframed) will be available in the near future.
August 26, 2009 
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Where Did The White Man Go Wrong?
I don’t know if this “joke” is based on fact, but if it isn’t it certainly could be!
Indian Chief Two Eagles was asked by a white U.S. Government official, “You have observed the white man for 90 years. You’ve seen his wars and his technological advances. You’ve seen his progress, and the damage he’s done.”
The Chief nodded in agreement.
The official continued, “Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?”
The Chief stared at the government official for over a minute and then calmly replied, “When white man find land, Indians running it, no taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water. Women did all the work, Medicine man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing; all night having sex.”
Then the chief leaned back and smiled, “Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that.”
November 13, 2009 Written by: admin Posted in: Miscellaneous No Comments
Respecting the Knowledge Native Americans Have Given Us
Historians know that Native Americans made use of a large number of medicinal herbs to care for the health of their people. Of course, in today’s world, very often we are told that “Herbs are not safe,” and “You don’t know what you’re doing by using herbs.”
The fact that humans have used herbs as a way to heal for thousands of years is seemingly disregarded by the powers that be.
Of course, this post in no way is to be taken as medical advice; you should consult with a qualfied medical practitioner before using herb-based medicine, in nearly all instances. Unfamiliar plants can kill you; that part of the warning which today’s society tends to put out is true enough. However, in the right hands, with the right knowledge, herbal medicine can also increase the quality of your life and your health by quite a lot. Read the rest of this post »
November 1, 2009 Written by: Charis Tags: knowledge, wisdom Posted in: Herbs & Plants, Sioux No Comments
Wisdom from an Indian Elder
It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing.
It doesn’t interest me how old you are.
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive.
It doesn’t interest me what planets are squaring your moon.
I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow,
if you have been opened by life’s betrayals or have become shriveled
and closed from fear of further pain!
I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it or fade it or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own;
if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes
without cautioning us to be careful, be realistic, or to remember the limitations of being human.
It doesn’t interest me if the story you’re telling me is true.
I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself;
if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul.
I want to know if you can be faithful and therefore be trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see beauty even when it is not pretty every day,
and if you can source your life from God’s presence. Read the rest of this post »
October 14, 2009 Written by: tipsy daizy Tags: wisdom Posted in: Miscellaneous One Comment
Apache Tears
In the 1870’s on a mountain overlooking what is now Superior, Arizona, about 75 Apaches and the US Cavalry squared off against each other in battle. Facing defeat and rather than be defeated, the outnumbered Apache warriors rode their horses off the mountain to their deaths.
The families of the warriors cried when they learned of the tragedy. Legend has it that their tears turned into stone upon hitting the ground. Today these beautiful translucent stones are known as Apache Tears.
This is the legend as I understand it. If anyone has any more detail then please feel free to let me know so I can add it.
September 15, 2009 Written by: admin Tags: myths & legends Posted in: Apache, Legends No Comments
Seminole 5th Annual 2009 Indian Day Celebration
The Seminole 5th Annual 2009 Indian Day Celebration will take place September 25-26 at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village (5716 Seminole Way – Hollywood – FL 33314) located next to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
The gates open at 10AM. The schedule starts at 10AM and runs to 8PM.
Features Include:
- Traditional Native American Arts, Food & Entertainment.
- Deep Water Alligator Wrestling.
- Snake Show by Otter John.
- Three Feathers dance Troupe.
- Black Hawk Blues band.
- Authentic Arts & Crafts vendors.
- Wildlife Shows.
- Traditional Seminole Food.
- Storytelling.
- Flute Music.
- Raffle.
- Kids’ Activities.
- Native Comedian Vaughn EagleBear.
Adults $12 (2 Day Pass $20)
Seniors & Children $10
Children 6 & Under Free
Seminole Tribal Members Free
More Information: JosephJones@semtribe.com (954-797-5551 or 954-797-5466)
September 7, 2009 Written by: admin Tags: Florida Posted in: Events 2009, Seminole No Comments
Dennis Charlie Navajo Pot
I bought this pot when I was in Chimayo, New Mexico, a couple of years back. It’s by Navajo artist Dennis Charlie. I don’t know a great deal about Dennis so I would be grateful if anyone could tell me a little more about him.
The name of the gallery I got it from escapes me at the moment (it was on the left hand side of the road from Chimayo that heads out to the Rancho De Chimayo) but it carried quite a few examples of his work ranging in size from just a few inches high to about 18 inches. This one is actually 8 inches high and about 7 inches in diameter.
Dennis’ work is not cheap (at least the gallery prices weren’t cheap - I hope he gets a good percentage of what they charge!) but the quality, detail and care that goes into his artwork is quite extraordinary and well worth the price.
September 7, 2009 Written by: admin Tags: art, pots Posted in: Arts & Crafts, Navajo 3 Comments
Warriors Of The Rainbow
There was an old lady, from the Cree tribe, named Eyes of Fire, who prophesied that one day, because of the white mans’ or Yo-ne-gis’ greed, there would come a time, when the fish would die in the streams, the birds would fall from the air, the waters would be blackened, and the trees would no longer be, mankind as we would know it, would all but cease to exist.
There would come a time when the keepers of the legend, stories, culture rituals, and myths, and all the Ancient Tribal Customs would be needed to restore us to health. They would be mankind’s key to survival, they were the Warriors of the Rainbow.
There would come a day of awakening when all the peoples of all the tribes would form a new world of justice, peace, freedom and recognition of the Great Spirit. The warriors of the rainbow would spread these messages and teach all peoples of the Earth or Elohi. They would teach them how to live the way of the Great Spirit. They would tell them of how the world today has turned away from the Great Spirit and that is why our Earth is sick.
The Warriors of the Rainbow would show the peoples that the Great Spirit is full of love and understanding, and teach them how to make the Earth beautiful again. These warriors would give the people principles or rules to follow to make their path right with the world. These principles would be those of the ancient tribes. The warriors of the rainbow would teach the people of the ancient practices of unity, love and understanding. They would teach of harmony among people in all four comers of the Earth. Read the rest of this post »
August 31, 2009 Written by: admin Tags: myths & legends, rainbow, warriors Posted in: Cree, Legends 2 Comments
Just Saying Hello
I just wanted to say that I look forward to seeing more from this site. Thank you.
August 31, 2009 Written by: Charis Posted in: Miscellaneous No Comments
Native American Proverbs
I have a quotes web site which also covers well known proverbs around the world. I am particularly interested in expanding my collection of Native American proverbs and sayings, or correctly identifying the tribe of origin for some of the ones I already have. If anyone could help I would be very grateful. My existing list is below:
A danger foreseen is half-avoided.
~ Cheyenne Proverb.
A good chief gives, he does not take.
~ Mohawk Proverb.
A good man does not take what belongs to someone else.
~ Pueblo Proverb.
A good soldier is a poor scout.
~ Cheyenne Proverb.
A hungry stomach makes a short prayer.
~ Paiute Proverb.
A man must make his own arrows.
~ Winnebago Proverb.
A people without a history is like the wind over buffalo grass.
~ Lakota Proverb. Read the rest of this post »
August 31, 2009 Written by: admin Tags: proverbs, sayings Posted in: Miscellaneous 5 Comments