noelle67
My Creator, today grant me the wisdom to seek Your wisdom. Help me to Walk of the Red Road.
dreamIt seems as though I may have been wrong about George Washington...
Well, it won't be the first time that I've been wrong about something and I'm sure it won't be the last but I do believe this might be the most spectacular time....
I posted a while back about the statue of the tree of peace in the NMAI, where G.W. is centered prominently and the statue is entitled "Allies in War, Partners in Peace".
In my never-ending quest to find out who I am I study the Iroquois. Actually I study everything Indian but since I am Iroquois you can see where my primary interest is centered. I am fortunate to know some members of the nation, who in their infinite patience, answer my questions. I asked another one yesterday... and although it wasn't about George Washington per se (per se) I learned more than I ever could have imagined. More certainly than I ever bargained for. And so today I am left with more questions than answers. I'm starting to see a certain trend here in my life....
Many of you may not know that the American Indian tradition is mostly an oral tradition. Reading is a great thing but it is true- everything you need to know CAN'T be found in a book. Really. As a reading teacher that little revelation certainly rocked my world- and caused me to want to go on and study anthropology for my PhD, specifically ethnography~
(Ethnography)
Ethnography from http://209.161.33.50/dictionary/ethnography
Main Entry: eth·nog·ra·phy
Pronunciation: \eth-ˈnä-grə-fē\Function: nounEtymology: French ethnographie, from ethno- + -graphie -graphyDate:1834
Well, it won't be the first time that I've been wrong about something and I'm sure it won't be the last but I do believe this might be the most spectacular time....
I posted a while back about the statue of the tree of peace in the NMAI, where G.W. is centered prominently and the statue is entitled "Allies in War, Partners in Peace".
In my never-ending quest to find out who I am I study the Iroquois. Actually I study everything Indian but since I am Iroquois you can see where my primary interest is centered. I am fortunate to know some members of the nation, who in their infinite patience, answer my questions. I asked another one yesterday... and although it wasn't about George Washington per se (per se) I learned more than I ever could have imagined. More certainly than I ever bargained for. And so today I am left with more questions than answers. I'm starting to see a certain trend here in my life....
Many of you may not know that the American Indian tradition is mostly an oral tradition. Reading is a great thing but it is true- everything you need to know CAN'T be found in a book. Really. As a reading teacher that little revelation certainly rocked my world- and caused me to want to go on and study anthropology for my PhD, specifically ethnography~
(Ethnography)
Ethnography from http://209.161.33.50/dictionary/ethnography
Main Entry: eth·nog·ra·phy
Pronunciation: \eth-ˈnä-grə-fē\Function: nounEtymology: French ethnographie, from ethno- + -graphie -graphyDate:1834 : the study and systematic recording of human cultures; also : a descriptive work produced from such research
There are worlds, universes, out there that exist and are slowly becoming extinct through genocide- and unless someone documents them they could be lost forever... American Indians are key to the survival of the United States, they have been for years. Their traditions have been handed down for generations, they've survived despite the governments best intentions. Seven generations from now I hope to have made a difference, a good one.
Meanwhile what I found out was that George Washington (in the Sullivan Campaigns) was the one who gave the order to set fire to the Iroquois' villages. It's all about the land you see, it always is...
Indians died, their villages were burned to the ground before winter... you can imagine not having a home, no food, a harsh winter... I know I can. Picture not having many belongings because you don't need them, and what little you had is gone. This was a time before ours, a time when people truly did live off the land. Food actually was stored up for the winter, hunting was a necessity of life. They lost everything and to be sure- there was no Red Cross to go to.
There's more I'm sure and I've just found this out. As I said, again I have more questions than answers. There is one thing that I'm certain of- I've been lied to. Over the years I've developed a sort of anathema for those who lie, especially outright. It's the other kind of truth that leaves me cold and uncertain. DragonMage wrote an excellent post abut telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth... so why then is G.W. in the NMAI? What part of the truth is that?
I clearly have more research to do. Why is G.W. in front of that tree in the NMAI? He's referred to as Chief Townburner- and for good reason. I don't care that this happened 228 years ago. For me it happened yesterday. Why isn't this in any history book I've ever read? Why isn't it part of a school curriculum? If I have my way it will be a part of mine... All this time I thought, well I guess I thought- but I didn't ask... Better late to have asked than never... and I'm thinking now.
Martin Luther King and his wife, Coretta Scott King have inspired me quite a bit over these last few years. I was fortunate to hear Coretta Scott King speak At Buffalo State (State University College at Buffalo) a few years ago. I had my two children with me and we were privileged to sit in the second row. I've never forgotten that day... the Kings have inspired me to have a dream from which I cannot turn back.
I have a dream that one day there will be a place where truth is found and all American Indians are revered for their wisdom and heritage.
I have a dream...
There are worlds, universes, out there that exist and are slowly becoming extinct through genocide- and unless someone documents them they could be lost forever... American Indians are key to the survival of the United States, they have been for years. Their traditions have been handed down for generations, they've survived despite the governments best intentions. Seven generations from now I hope to have made a difference, a good one.
Meanwhile what I found out was that George Washington (in the Sullivan Campaigns) was the one who gave the order to set fire to the Iroquois' villages. It's all about the land you see, it always is...
Indians died, their villages were burned to the ground before winter... you can imagine not having a home, no food, a harsh winter... I know I can. Picture not having many belongings because you don't need them, and what little you had is gone. This was a time before ours, a time when people truly did live off the land. Food actually was stored up for the winter, hunting was a necessity of life. They lost everything and to be sure- there was no Red Cross to go to.
There's more I'm sure and I've just found this out. As I said, again I have more questions than answers. There is one thing that I'm certain of- I've been lied to. Over the years I've developed a sort of anathema for those who lie, especially outright. It's the other kind of truth that leaves me cold and uncertain. DragonMage wrote an excellent post abut telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth... so why then is G.W. in the NMAI? What part of the truth is that?
I clearly have more research to do. Why is G.W. in front of that tree in the NMAI? He's referred to as Chief Townburner- and for good reason. I don't care that this happened 228 years ago. For me it happened yesterday. Why isn't this in any history book I've ever read? Why isn't it part of a school curriculum? If I have my way it will be a part of mine... All this time I thought, well I guess I thought- but I didn't ask... Better late to have asked than never... and I'm thinking now.
Martin Luther King and his wife, Coretta Scott King have inspired me quite a bit over these last few years. I was fortunate to hear Coretta Scott King speak At Buffalo State (State University College at Buffalo) a few years ago. I had my two children with me and we were privileged to sit in the second row. I've never forgotten that day... the Kings have inspired me to have a dream from which I cannot turn back.
I have a dream that one day there will be a place where truth is found and all American Indians are revered for their wisdom and heritage.
I have a dream...
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