Wednesday, June 21, 2006
View from the Red Road
View from the Red Road
Protect The Prairie
While driving west from Rosebud along “Hiway 18” across the Pine Ridge Reservation, it is noticed the vast amounts of land that could easily afford the opportunity to reintroduce the “Ptehcaka” or “Buffalo” into an immense “Buffalo Commons.”
Toll and monitoring ‘checkpoint’ stations at roads entering the reservation would create employment and protection for the Lakota. The nationhood project would employ hundreds of Lakota Citizenry who would gladly mend fencing, protect, and harvest the great herds that provide dried food, shelter, and clothing – a booming economy - to the Lakota Peoples.
Also evident along Hiway 18 are the communities of the good ‘friends’ of the Ptehcaka, the sacred “Pis pis'a” (pronounced “peez peez ah”) or “Prairie Dog” villages. Like the Coyote, the Golden Eagle, and the Ptehcaka, the Pis pis'a is misunderstood and is an endangered species on the verge of extinction.
Our relatives and “superiors”, the plants and animals, are in need of assistance of the Nakota people for protection from the Americans who wish to destroy them. The natural prairie grasses of Great Turtle Island (misnomer “western hemisphere”) served the sacred Ptehcaka and the sacred plants were always nourished and enhanced by the presence of the sacred Pis pis'a. It is crucial that these plants and small animals be protected to insure the return of the great Ptehcaka.
The Wahu Topa “Four Legged” Buffalo, Deer, Antelope, Elk, Horse and other hooved animals have for millions and millions of years upon Great Turtle Island eaten the more tasty and nutritious grasses, brush, shrubs and plants that grow near Pis pis'a villages. The churning of the ground aerates and replenishes the lands for the ones who graze.
The Wahu Topa know their identity, they are looked upon as predictors or guides of the conditions of the natural world of changes, whether natural or man-made within the environment. Many Lakota say the Wahu Topa are now observed to be uneasy in their behaviors and actions - a warning to today’s “two-legged”.
The Golden Eagle harvests the Pis pis'a for their nourishment and survival, and the sacred Ground Owls use the abandoned Pis pis’a holes for their home sites. Many Eagles have died as the result of poisoning to animals they eat that are targeted for destruction by “wasin icuna” or “greedy ones”.
The Badger, Coyote, Black Footed Ferret, and Wolf have always depended upon the Pis pis'a supplement to their diet. Most of these four legged are targeted with “bounties” and have been mass-murdered to near-extinction based upon misguided fears and the decisions by the greedy few.
Snakes, rodents, and other creatures also utilized the Pis pis'a tunnels and holes to their benefit and to make homes for their families. But religious teachings condemn snakes as evil and manipulate misinformed humans into fearing or hating such creatures.
Somehow, the Americans thought they could improve the natural world, and they now refuse to admit their tragic mistakes. But the Nakota people must point out and advise them of their mistakes. Currently, there may be plans by government officials and their supporters to poison and annihilate remaining Pis pis'a families in order to provide a few extra inches of grass to cattle – although the cattle and Ptehcaka welcome the sacred little guys.
The importance of all life forms and the circle of life should not be interrupted or altered by dangerous, man-made toxins. The use of toxic chemicals, immunizations, steroids, poisons, and other murderous drugs provide a false sense of ‘control’ or ‘power.’ The numerous wrong decisions of America were, and are, based upon fear and greed – not just a lack of true education.
It is the duty of the Nakota to protect the Prairie Grass and Pis pis'a for the future generations of all life. Urge your family, community, and Nation to protect and reintroduce the sacred Ptehcaka, the sacred plants, and the sacred Pis pis'a.
See the Protect The Prairie Petition at:
http://www.petitiononline.com/PRAIRIE/petition.html
Protect The Prairie
While driving west from Rosebud along “Hiway 18” across the Pine Ridge Reservation, it is noticed the vast amounts of land that could easily afford the opportunity to reintroduce the “Ptehcaka” or “Buffalo” into an immense “Buffalo Commons.”
Toll and monitoring ‘checkpoint’ stations at roads entering the reservation would create employment and protection for the Lakota. The nationhood project would employ hundreds of Lakota Citizenry who would gladly mend fencing, protect, and harvest the great herds that provide dried food, shelter, and clothing – a booming economy - to the Lakota Peoples.
Also evident along Hiway 18 are the communities of the good ‘friends’ of the Ptehcaka, the sacred “Pis pis'a” (pronounced “peez peez ah”) or “Prairie Dog” villages. Like the Coyote, the Golden Eagle, and the Ptehcaka, the Pis pis'a is misunderstood and is an endangered species on the verge of extinction.
Our relatives and “superiors”, the plants and animals, are in need of assistance of the Nakota people for protection from the Americans who wish to destroy them. The natural prairie grasses of Great Turtle Island (misnomer “western hemisphere”) served the sacred Ptehcaka and the sacred plants were always nourished and enhanced by the presence of the sacred Pis pis'a. It is crucial that these plants and small animals be protected to insure the return of the great Ptehcaka.
The Wahu Topa “Four Legged” Buffalo, Deer, Antelope, Elk, Horse and other hooved animals have for millions and millions of years upon Great Turtle Island eaten the more tasty and nutritious grasses, brush, shrubs and plants that grow near Pis pis'a villages. The churning of the ground aerates and replenishes the lands for the ones who graze.
The Wahu Topa know their identity, they are looked upon as predictors or guides of the conditions of the natural world of changes, whether natural or man-made within the environment. Many Lakota say the Wahu Topa are now observed to be uneasy in their behaviors and actions - a warning to today’s “two-legged”.
The Golden Eagle harvests the Pis pis'a for their nourishment and survival, and the sacred Ground Owls use the abandoned Pis pis’a holes for their home sites. Many Eagles have died as the result of poisoning to animals they eat that are targeted for destruction by “wasin icuna” or “greedy ones”.
The Badger, Coyote, Black Footed Ferret, and Wolf have always depended upon the Pis pis'a supplement to their diet. Most of these four legged are targeted with “bounties” and have been mass-murdered to near-extinction based upon misguided fears and the decisions by the greedy few.
Snakes, rodents, and other creatures also utilized the Pis pis'a tunnels and holes to their benefit and to make homes for their families. But religious teachings condemn snakes as evil and manipulate misinformed humans into fearing or hating such creatures.
Somehow, the Americans thought they could improve the natural world, and they now refuse to admit their tragic mistakes. But the Nakota people must point out and advise them of their mistakes. Currently, there may be plans by government officials and their supporters to poison and annihilate remaining Pis pis'a families in order to provide a few extra inches of grass to cattle – although the cattle and Ptehcaka welcome the sacred little guys.
The importance of all life forms and the circle of life should not be interrupted or altered by dangerous, man-made toxins. The use of toxic chemicals, immunizations, steroids, poisons, and other murderous drugs provide a false sense of ‘control’ or ‘power.’ The numerous wrong decisions of America were, and are, based upon fear and greed – not just a lack of true education.
It is the duty of the Nakota to protect the Prairie Grass and Pis pis'a for the future generations of all life. Urge your family, community, and Nation to protect and reintroduce the sacred Ptehcaka, the sacred plants, and the sacred Pis pis'a.
See the Protect The Prairie Petition at:
http://www.petitiononline.com/PRAIRIE/petition.html
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