__._,_.___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 mankinds' 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
this "Ancient Being" (the Great Spirit), is full of love and
understanding, and teach them how to make the "Earth or Elohi"
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.
Like the Ancient Tribes, they would teach the peoples how to pray to
the Great Spirit with love that flows like the beautiful mountain
stream, and flows along the path to the ocean of life. Once again,
they would be able to feel joy in solitude and in councils. They
would be free of petty jealousies and love all mankind as their
brothers, regardless of color, race or religion. They would feel
happiness enter their hearts, and become as one with the entire human
race. Their hearts would be pure and radiate warmth, understanding
and respect for all mankind, Nature, and the Great Spirit. They would
once again fill their minds, hearts, souls, and deeds with the purest
of thoughts. They would seek the beauty of the Master of Life - the
Great Spirit! They would find strength and beauty in prayer and the
solitudes of life.
Their children would once again be able to run free and enjoy the
treasures of Nature and Mother Earth. Free from the fears of toxins
and destruction, wrought by the Yo-ne-gi and his practices of greed.
The rivers would again run clear, the forests be abundant and
beautiful, the animals and birds would be replenished. The powers of
the plants and animals would again be respected and conservation of
all that is beautiful would become a way of life.
The poor, sick and needy would be cared for by their brothers and
sisters of the Earth. These practices would again become a part of
their daily lives.
The leaders of the people would be chosen in the old way - not by
their political party, or who could speak the loudest, boast the
most, or by name calling or mud slinging, but by those whose actions
spoke the loudest. Those who demonstrated their love, wisdom, and
courage and those who showed that they could and did work for the
good of all, would be chosen as the leaders or Chiefs. They would be
chosen by their "quality" and not the amount of money they had
obtained. Like the thoughtful and devoted "Ancient Chiefs", they
would understand the people with love, and see that their young were
educated with the love and wisdom of their surroundings. They would
show them that miracles can be accomplished to heal this world of its
ills, and restore it to health and beauty.
The tasks of these "Warriors of the Rainbow" are many and great.
There will be terrifying mountains of ignorance to conquer and they
shall find prejudice and hatred. They must be dedicated, unwavering
in their strength, and strong of heart. They will find willing hearts
and minds that will follow them on this road of returning "Mother
Earth" to beauty and plenty - once more.
The day will come, it is not far away. The day that we shall see how
we owe our very existence to the people of all tribes that have
maintained their culture and heritage. Those that have kept the
rituals, stories, legends, and myths alive. It will be with this
knowledge, the knowledge that they have preserved, that we shall once
again return to "harmony" with Nature, Mother Earth, and mankind. It
will be with this knowledge that we shall find our "Key to our
Survival".
This is the story of the "Warriors of the Rainbow" and this is my
reason for protecting the culture, heritage, and knowledge of my
ancestors. I know that the day "Eyes of Fire" spoke of - will come! I
want my children and grandchildren to be prepared to accept this
task.The task of being one of the........"Warriors of the Rainbow". .
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"Indian blood is like gold, no matter how thinly spun it shines just as bright."
"Only if we stand together as one people can we hope to overcome all the injustices suffered by our people. We have to learn to agree to disagree, and stand as one people regardless of our personal differences."
Strong Heart Woman
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