Native American
gifting
Welcome Oklahoma
City Oklahoma
To one of our
postings about gifting.
Native American gift
protocol
6/22/11
Just wondering my
new friend.
With all of the
tribes (Nations), throughout Oklahoma, why our sites over on the East coast of
Indian country?
Not to worry, as I
stated, you are welcome.
I have no knowledge
about the ceremonies or the culture of the people in your state however, this
is our ancestors ways and you came to visit our site.
The correct way to
gift an American Native is from your left hand to their left hand.
If the gift is
words, then from your mouth with your left hand to the left shoulder of that
person, which you should know is the closest to the heart.
If the gift is too
big, then your left hand to your heart, straight out pointing at the gift or
gifts.
It is very easy to
spot a real Traditional Native American.
They are the ones
constantly giving something away.
If you choose to
gift a true American Native, and you do not want that person giving it away, do
not give it to them.
As a young native a
wise old native told me , " Once you give something to me, it is mine, you
cannot tell me what to do with it".
"Once I give
something to you it is yours, never ask if I want it back, now you go do the
same".
If at any time an
American Native is thought to have a religion, this would be it.
We believe that
everything on Mother Earth is a free gift from Creator to all creatures, so if
it is a free gift from Creator to all creatures, then it was predestined to be
given away.
If Creator wishes
you to have it, then it will be coming back.
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