Thursday, January 12, 2006
View from the Red Road
View from the Red Road
MiNi “My Life” Water
Sacred MiNi
The Nakota (misnomer “Sioux”) word “Mi Ni” or “water” in english translates literally into “My Life”, with “Ni” meaning “Life.” It is an ancient word – millions of years old, although this understanding of human existence dispels western “history” theories and misconceptions of “time” based largely upon “christian religious occurrence.”
Within the four language groups of the Nakota Nation (the Nakota, DaNakota, Dakota, and Lakota) the sound and letter “n” in the word MiNi does not change to MiDi for the Dakota language speakers, nor MiLi in the Lakota language. Just as the change does not occur in the ancient and sacred word “Canunpa” (misnomer “pipe” or “peace pipe”). This language sound similarity implies the most ancient and sacred aspects of the word. It also signifies the reverence with which the people had for this most sacred, precious, and needed Life Form for human existence.
(See www.canunpa.org for more info on this subject)
Today, MiNi is contaminated by greedy corporate and government policies and misguided ideas, based upon ignorance. The health and well being of individuals and communities is sacrificed for the corporate bottom line. Farmers and ranchers employ toxic chemicals and fertilizers in order to squeeze out the maximum profits – creating cancer and disease in their wake.
Mainstream americans have become numb and ignorant to this fact, ignoring it completely as they struggle through their stressful lives in the “Wal-Mart-era” of cheap, slave-type labor where they do not question the nefarious actions of the genocidal companies controlling their political leaders and society as a whole.
The two-legged must return to their old ways when water was held precious and sacred.
The Importance and Truth of Pure Language
The Nakota have a very beautiful language. It is very pleasant to hear a person speaking this language. Many words are very significant and explain their true meaning and the meaning of life. It is not a conglomerate of other languages - not a confused, “bastardization” such as is the case with the “english” language.
Sunka Wakan (“Mysterious Dog”; horse) is another significant word in the Nakota language. Tens of millions of years ago, the “Dog on the Prairie” was small with three toes and roamed the plains in herds. Millions of years later, the “Dog” mysteriously grew taller and needed only two toes. Later (today) Sunka Wakan is tall and has one “hoof”. The importance of the word Sunka Wakan is that it reveals factual evidence that the Nakota are indigenous and were always from Great Turtle Island (not from Asia; bering strait theory lie).
The language and word Sunka Wakan also serve as proof that the “horse” has always been here. “Historians” and government officials attempting to conceal facts and condemn the existence of Indigenous Nations claim (it is believed to be a from of denial , being ashamed of what their forefathers wrought) the Red People came from somewhere else, although recent DNA testing has proven the unique bloodline of Indigenous Red Nations and its total contrast to “Asian” or “Siberian” blood. This dysfunction is known as the “musical chairs syndrome”. They also tried to say the “Spanish” brought the horse to “america”. These “historians”, however, can never quite explain why the Nakota and other Indigenous Red Nations are of the world’s best horseback riders, the best horse trainers, and the world’s greatest “light cavalry” – it is surely not because the Spanish recently brought the horse!
The word Wakan Yeja means “Sacred Little One”. This is the word for “baby” or infant under seven winters old. To the Nakota, the newborn are sacred (not sinners at birth as some christian faiths believe) and special. Their first language is what we all have had as first language – crying!
Before columbus, Indigenous Red Nations and Peoples were without “greed”, without “murder”, without “god.” The only way to describe this dysfunctional phenomenon is through the grouping of words describing a questionable action. The word Wasin Icuna or “Takes the Fat” is used to describe greedy, white men. An example of how this translates into “greed” is as follows. If you are a Nakota and you are sharing some meat with a friend, you always give that person the best part or portion – this is the Indigenous way. On a nice piece of Ptehcaka “Buffalo” meat, a good part would have a nice section of “fat” on it. Again, the Nakota would give the piece with the fat to their friend in a sharing, generous manner – which is all the Nakota knew!
The language of the Nakota throws out all the lies taught in America’s schools and can free the minds of the suffering children – if the truth is allowed into the minds of the adults who teach them, care for them, and are responsible for their well-being.
(See www.1851treaty.com for more information about the Nakota Indigenous Red Nation)
The Canunpa, as referenced above, is made out of wood and from a small piece of the Ihe Duta “Sacred Red Stone” of the Ihanktunwan DaNakota Homelands, the area which is today known as “Pipestone, Minnesota.” Ihe Duta is in very limited supply and found only in this one single place in all of Unci Maka “Grand Mother Earth.”
Ihe Duta is in danger of extinction by greed and mining by the u.s. government and a few of its citizenry. It is against Nakota Law, for example, to use a constructed Canunpa just to hang over a mantle or other type of “display” purpose, or to make “jewelry” or other “trinkets” out of the special and Sacred Red Rock. This rare stone was gifted to the Nakota People and is solely for the purpose of constructing the sacred Canunpa only.
The Canunpa directs Seven Sacred Canunpa Ceremonies (sometimes referred to as the Seven Sacred Rites). The Canunpa is only to be cared for by a very few qualified caretakers, who are selected by their communities and who must conduct each of the seven sacred ceremonies within their communities throughout the year – a most difficult, time consuming, and dedicated duty. The Canunpa ceremonies come directly from a dream vision of a Nakota person many millions of years ago. The ceremonies were received and are conducted in order to maintain balance and happiness within Indigenous communities through a series of “thanksgiving /appreciation” exercises.
As with MiNi, the Canunpa must be protected and the two-legged must learn to love once again so that out children and grand children can grow healthy and strong. We owe them that much.
(A petition calling for such measures appears at the following website address: http://www.petitiononline.com/wakan/petition.html)
MiNi “My Life” Water
Sacred MiNi
The Nakota (misnomer “Sioux”) word “Mi Ni” or “water” in english translates literally into “My Life”, with “Ni” meaning “Life.” It is an ancient word – millions of years old, although this understanding of human existence dispels western “history” theories and misconceptions of “time” based largely upon “christian religious occurrence.”
Within the four language groups of the Nakota Nation (the Nakota, DaNakota, Dakota, and Lakota) the sound and letter “n” in the word MiNi does not change to MiDi for the Dakota language speakers, nor MiLi in the Lakota language. Just as the change does not occur in the ancient and sacred word “Canunpa” (misnomer “pipe” or “peace pipe”). This language sound similarity implies the most ancient and sacred aspects of the word. It also signifies the reverence with which the people had for this most sacred, precious, and needed Life Form for human existence.
(See www.canunpa.org for more info on this subject)
Today, MiNi is contaminated by greedy corporate and government policies and misguided ideas, based upon ignorance. The health and well being of individuals and communities is sacrificed for the corporate bottom line. Farmers and ranchers employ toxic chemicals and fertilizers in order to squeeze out the maximum profits – creating cancer and disease in their wake.
Mainstream americans have become numb and ignorant to this fact, ignoring it completely as they struggle through their stressful lives in the “Wal-Mart-era” of cheap, slave-type labor where they do not question the nefarious actions of the genocidal companies controlling their political leaders and society as a whole.
The two-legged must return to their old ways when water was held precious and sacred.
The Importance and Truth of Pure Language
The Nakota have a very beautiful language. It is very pleasant to hear a person speaking this language. Many words are very significant and explain their true meaning and the meaning of life. It is not a conglomerate of other languages - not a confused, “bastardization” such as is the case with the “english” language.
Sunka Wakan (“Mysterious Dog”; horse) is another significant word in the Nakota language. Tens of millions of years ago, the “Dog on the Prairie” was small with three toes and roamed the plains in herds. Millions of years later, the “Dog” mysteriously grew taller and needed only two toes. Later (today) Sunka Wakan is tall and has one “hoof”. The importance of the word Sunka Wakan is that it reveals factual evidence that the Nakota are indigenous and were always from Great Turtle Island (not from Asia; bering strait theory lie).
The language and word Sunka Wakan also serve as proof that the “horse” has always been here. “Historians” and government officials attempting to conceal facts and condemn the existence of Indigenous Nations claim (it is believed to be a from of denial , being ashamed of what their forefathers wrought) the Red People came from somewhere else, although recent DNA testing has proven the unique bloodline of Indigenous Red Nations and its total contrast to “Asian” or “Siberian” blood. This dysfunction is known as the “musical chairs syndrome”. They also tried to say the “Spanish” brought the horse to “america”. These “historians”, however, can never quite explain why the Nakota and other Indigenous Red Nations are of the world’s best horseback riders, the best horse trainers, and the world’s greatest “light cavalry” – it is surely not because the Spanish recently brought the horse!
The word Wakan Yeja means “Sacred Little One”. This is the word for “baby” or infant under seven winters old. To the Nakota, the newborn are sacred (not sinners at birth as some christian faiths believe) and special. Their first language is what we all have had as first language – crying!
Before columbus, Indigenous Red Nations and Peoples were without “greed”, without “murder”, without “god.” The only way to describe this dysfunctional phenomenon is through the grouping of words describing a questionable action. The word Wasin Icuna or “Takes the Fat” is used to describe greedy, white men. An example of how this translates into “greed” is as follows. If you are a Nakota and you are sharing some meat with a friend, you always give that person the best part or portion – this is the Indigenous way. On a nice piece of Ptehcaka “Buffalo” meat, a good part would have a nice section of “fat” on it. Again, the Nakota would give the piece with the fat to their friend in a sharing, generous manner – which is all the Nakota knew!
The language of the Nakota throws out all the lies taught in America’s schools and can free the minds of the suffering children – if the truth is allowed into the minds of the adults who teach them, care for them, and are responsible for their well-being.
(See www.1851treaty.com for more information about the Nakota Indigenous Red Nation)
The Canunpa, as referenced above, is made out of wood and from a small piece of the Ihe Duta “Sacred Red Stone” of the Ihanktunwan DaNakota Homelands, the area which is today known as “Pipestone, Minnesota.” Ihe Duta is in very limited supply and found only in this one single place in all of Unci Maka “Grand Mother Earth.”
Ihe Duta is in danger of extinction by greed and mining by the u.s. government and a few of its citizenry. It is against Nakota Law, for example, to use a constructed Canunpa just to hang over a mantle or other type of “display” purpose, or to make “jewelry” or other “trinkets” out of the special and Sacred Red Rock. This rare stone was gifted to the Nakota People and is solely for the purpose of constructing the sacred Canunpa only.
The Canunpa directs Seven Sacred Canunpa Ceremonies (sometimes referred to as the Seven Sacred Rites). The Canunpa is only to be cared for by a very few qualified caretakers, who are selected by their communities and who must conduct each of the seven sacred ceremonies within their communities throughout the year – a most difficult, time consuming, and dedicated duty. The Canunpa ceremonies come directly from a dream vision of a Nakota person many millions of years ago. The ceremonies were received and are conducted in order to maintain balance and happiness within Indigenous communities through a series of “thanksgiving /appreciation” exercises.
As with MiNi, the Canunpa must be protected and the two-legged must learn to love once again so that out children and grand children can grow healthy and strong. We owe them that much.
(A petition calling for such measures appears at the following website address: http://www.petitiononline.com/wakan/petition.html)
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