I
Walkingfox
write this page to keep my grandfathers wisdom
alive in the hearts and minds of his people!
Walkingfox
write this page to keep my grandfathers wisdom
alive in the hearts and minds of his people!
While going through
my teaching blogs
and
websites please keep in mind that I am now retired.
and
websites please keep in mind that I am now retired.
I have never, and
will never, look for a profit from any of my work,
Creator is watching me also!
Creator is watching me also!
My teaching websites
and blogs are just that,
Teaching.
Teaching.
My work comes from
the many years of teaching
by my elders now ancestor
while
growing up at their gatherings.
by my elders now ancestor
while
growing up at their gatherings.
If for any reason,
someone is in need of a personal appearance
it is true that because I am retired and need help,
I hope that you understand that
ONLY
the cost of expenses is necessary
and
can be worked out with
my webmaster.
it is true that because I am retired and need help,
I hope that you understand that
ONLY
the cost of expenses is necessary
and
can be worked out with
my webmaster.
A very old elder
( now ancestor)
in my Grandfather tribe once told me that
( now ancestor)
in my Grandfather tribe once told me that
" The only dumb
question is the question that you think of,
but are afraid to ask!"
but are afraid to ask!"
Why do I put this
information on the net?
Many of my tribal
clan mothers asked me
" Why put all of my ancestors teachings on my free blogs
because people are stealing as their own knowledge”?
" Why put all of my ancestors teachings on my free blogs
because people are stealing as their own knowledge”?
For years now while
seeing Indians, wannabe Indians, and others around Indian country
using the teachings from our elders now ancestors
as their words of wisdom,
it would hurt me and interfere with my praying.
However, a few days ago in the supreme wisdom of Grandfather ( Creator)
while deep in prayer, the words came to me,
” my son,
where do you think all of your ancestors received their teaching”?
using the teachings from our elders now ancestors
as their words of wisdom,
it would hurt me and interfere with my praying.
However, a few days ago in the supreme wisdom of Grandfather ( Creator)
while deep in prayer, the words came to me,
” my son,
where do you think all of your ancestors received their teaching”?
” This knowledge
that I have freely given to you through your elders
was meant to be freely given
and shared by all,
so all can use it for the good of my creations”.
was meant to be freely given
and shared by all,
so all can use it for the good of my creations”.
Native American
teaching websites.
Although I no longer
have control over my Tripod websites
some are still open for your readings.
some are still open for your readings.
I no longer have an
EarthLink account
only because I needed Wi-Fi and they did not offer it,
they had a great site builder.
only because I needed Wi-Fi and they did not offer it,
they had a great site builder.
Tripod had a great
web builder
however, their newest one in a joke
(Junk).
Centurylink bought out our Embarq and quickly dropped the website.
however, their newest one in a joke
(Junk).
Centurylink bought out our Embarq and quickly dropped the website.
I now have and Google and WordPress and very pleased with both.
Pow~Wow Etiquette
Vocabulary and
Titles:
Dance circle.
If this area is
blessed by Creator before the dance it must remain pure throughout the
Ceremony.
There is a single
entrance to the circle always facing East, you should not enter the area unless
invited, and this is the only entrance that should be used to enter.
This invisible
boundary should not be broken at anytime by any one.
Regalia – attire
worn by dancers – NOT a costume.
The development of a
dancer’s regalia is a very personal process. Often items have taken years to
create or may be gifts and have deep meaning.
Master of Ceremonies
(MC) officiates over
Ceremony proceedings.
Guide to the events
– pay attention to his or her announcements.
The Drum – Is the
heartbeat of Mother Earth.
The drum acts as an
agent to bring harmony and balance to participants and to spectators.
The drum acts as an
intercessor to the spiritual realm, Ancestors/Creator.
Grand Entry –
opening processional of officials and dancers.
Head
Veteran/Gatekeeper.
This person runs the
circle to the rules of the tribal nation and Creator as set up before the start
of this gathering!
If the circle is
Creator blessed, it will never be an Arena!
Arena is a European
word used in their Carnivals and in their circus and Rodeos, never as a circle!
Head Man Dancer –
lead man dancer.
He will begin and
guide the other dancers through the dance.
Head Woman Dancer –
lead dancer.
She will begin and
also be a guide the other dancers through the dance.
Intertribal Dance –
social dance;
Open to visitors to
come join the dancers in celebration.
Bring your own
seating
Chairs and benches
around the arena is reserved for dancers,
seats with blankets
or other personal items are taken!
Items left at seats
are not to be touched! They are a part of the Regalia.
This is a gathering
of family there should be no need to guard belongings from each other.
Please dress
appropriately.
This is as a church
please dress accordingly halter tops
and short shorts are
not appropriate for this celebration.
Pictures
Pictures may be
taken with the permission of the dancers.
However, never
during dedication dances as in the Grand entry,
Honor songs,
Veterans Songs, Flag Songs, and Prayers.
These special songs
will be announced by the MC.
NO drugs or alcohol
permitted at any time for any reason.
Supervise your
children so that all may enjoy the event without distraction
Animals some
gatherings do not allow them and so should
not be brought to
the event please ask beforehand.
Do not litter!
Respect our ways.
Do not touch a
dancer’s regalia.
These items are made
with great care and are often gifts to the dancers from
friends and family.
They have deep significance and should be respected.
If something falls,
leave it.
Inform the
individual that they have dropped something, and they will go through the
proper procedures to retrieve it.
If invited to dance,
please do.
If not invited do
not go.
It is disrespectful
to decline, do not worry about not knowing
how, the person who
invited you will teach you, remember, you are dancing with Creator so it is
good.
Listen to the MC
always for guidance.
He or she will let
you know when you need to stand and when you may sit after honor songs.
They will also
announce intertribal dances and other invitations for our guests to
participate.
Always remember to
have a good time with our people. Taw~but~ni.
Name Sachem
Walkingfox
Location Turtlehill
Uncasvillage, Connecticut and central Florida United States
Work Simi-Retired a
Pequot/Mohegan Clan leader.
As the only,
Traditional Native American Elder Sachem that grew up from diaper to cane, with
elders from all around the Eastern Woodland American Native tribes, I speak to
you because of their teachings.
Website
www.sachem-uncas.com/
www.sachem-uncas.com/
Traditional Native
American Elder speaker.
Recent conference
talks times from 1960 through 2011.
Schools from
kindergartens through collages around Indian country.
Speaking at
Paw-paus, Pow-wows, Gatherings, and social events with people interested in
face to face honest talks about all questions black, white, red or yellow.
Remember, the only
dumb question is the one that you are shy about asking!
Words of Wisdom.
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I agree with what
Lakota John (from the Cheyenne people?) is trying to do for the good of Mother
Earth and her people, I believe that if a person has a calling from Creator to
help people get back to thinking about their roots and their ancestral way of life,
as long as that chosen person is invited to teach, then teach they should!
If and when we do go
to teach we must first remember to pray for Creators help to teach only what
creator want us to teach, we must also keep in mind in what area of Mother
Earth we are standing while we teach, in other words, if we are at another
tribe or country we must study their culture before teaching to make sure that
the teaching is helpful to that particular tribe or country!
The teacher should
also be clear as to getting back to ancestors way of life from the heart, not
to a physical way of life?
Aquine ( Go in Peace
John).
Native American Ten
Commandments
From Creator and
Father Sky the Great Spirit
1-In all that you
do, open your heart, give constant thanks and remain close to the Great Spirit
each new day.
2- Earth is our
mother, care for Her and all that dwell on her with respect, honor all your
relations. Take from the Earth what is needed and nothing more.
3. All life is
sacred, treat all beings with respect, speak the truth but only for the good in
others.
4. Work together for
the benefit of all Mankind, look after the well-being of mind and body,
especially respect yourself.
5. Give assistance
and kindness wherever needed. Do what needs to be done for the good of all,
give assistance and kindness wherever needed
6. Do what you know
to be right. (But be careful not to fall into self-righteousness)
7. Look after the
well being of mind and body.
8. Dedicate a share
of your efforts to the greater good, enjoy life's journey but leave no tracks.
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9. Follow the
rhythms of the nature, rise and retire with the sun.
10.Take full
responsibility for your actions, be truthful and honest at all times.
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ALTERNATIVE FUEL
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