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Laboratory research shows dandelion root extract killed more than 90% of colon cancer cells within 48 hours, while leaving healthy cells unharmed. The extract triggered multiple cell-death pathways, even in cancers lacking the tumor-suppressor gene p53. In mice, it also slowed tumor growth without toxicity. Scientists stress that findings are preliminary and human clinical trials are still needed.
DANDELION ROOT
Dandelion root helps with liver health (quadruples bile flow), helps fat metabolism, it's high in potassium, helps digestion, and it's a good coffee substitute. It helps to clear the lymph and blood of toxins as well. Great for acne, hormonal issues, constipation, brain fog, and so much more.
Best form: Tea or Decoction
For Tea: 1-2 tea bags per 8 ounces of boiling water. Can add milk and/or blackstrap molasses to improve taste and add more minerals
For Decoction: Use 4-5 Tablespoons of raw or roasted dandelion root per quart of water. Bring to a boil, and then simmer on low for at least 20 minutes. Strain, and you can drink the liquid. You can also add milk and molasses for taste and minerals if needed. Since this is stronger than tea, start with just 1/4 cup a day, but you can work up to 1-2 cups per day.

Wes Studi is a native American Cherokee actor and Vietnam veteran.
You may have seen him in a few movies such as "Last of the Mohicans" or "Dances with Wolves". Aside from the movies, he is an activist for both Native Americans and wounded combat veterans.
His first language was Cherokee an Iroquoian language and he didn't learn English until he started grade school.
His native language is an endangered language.
In fact, most of the indigenous languages in the Americas are endangered.
More than one thousand separate languages still spoken in the Americas and most of these languages will be extinct by the end of the next century.
Thank you for your service Wes!

"We Indians know about silence. We are not afraid of it. In fact, for us, silence is more powerful than words. Our elders were trained in the ways of silence, and they handed over this knowledge to us. Observe, listen, and then act, they would tell us. That was the manner of living.
With you, it is just the opposite. You learn by talking. You reward the children that talk the most at school. In your parties, you all try to talk at the same time. In your work, you are always having meetings in which everybody interrupts everybody and all talk five, ten or a hundred times. And you call that ‘solving a problem’. When you are in a room and there is silence, you get nervous. You must fill the space with sounds. So you talk compulsorily, even before you know what you are going to say.
White people love to discuss. They don’t even allow the other person to finish a sentence. They always interrupt. For us Indians, this looks like bad manners or even stupidity. If you start talking, I’m not going to interrupt you. I will listen. Maybe I’ll stop listening if I don’t like what you are saying, but I won’t interrupt you.
When you finish speaking, I’ll make up my mind about what you said, but I will not tell you I don’t agree unless it is important. Otherwise, I’ll just keep quiet and I’ll go away. You have told me all I need to know. There is no more to be said. But this is not enough for the majority of white people.
People should regard their words as seeds. They should sow them, and then allow them to grow in silence. Our elders taught us that the earth is always talking to us, but we should keep silent in order to hear her.
There are many voices besides ours. Many voices…”

R. Carlos Nakai is a Native American musician of Navajo-Ute descent, renowned for his mastery of the Native American flute and his contributions to the genres of folk and New Age music. Born in 1946 in Flagstaff, Arizona, Nakai has embarked on a creative and influential journey throughout his musical career.Nakai's musical journey began when he learned to play the Native American flute from his grandfather at a young age. He later pursued studies at Northern Arizona University and the University of Massachusetts, where he developed his musical skills and conducted research on the culture and music of Native Americans.Nakai has recorded numerous solo albums and collaborated with other artists on various music projects. His albums often blend traditional Native American music with New Age elements, creating a unique and inspiring sound.
Beyond his music career, Nakai is also an educator and cultural researcher. He has authored many books and articles on Native American culture, history, and music, contributing to the preservation and transmission of the cultural heritage of his community.
R. Carlos Nakai's life and career are a testament to the diversity and strength of Native American culture in the arts and education. He has illuminated the values and traditions of the Navajo-Ute people and contributed to honoring and preserving the cultural heritage of his community.

Juana Maria was a Native American woman from the Nicoleño tribe, who became known as the “Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island.” After her people were tragically wiped out, she remained the last surviving member of her tribe. From 1835 to 1853, she lived completely alone on San Nicolas Island, located off the coast of Alta California, for 18 years.
In 1853, she was finally discovered and removed from the island. Unfortunately, because she had lived in isolation for so long, she was unable to communicate with others, as no one spoke her language anymore. Her extraordinary life story later inspired the famous 1960 children’s novel Island, whi

Legend of the White Buffalo
Sioux (lakota)
The White Buffalo are sacred to many Native Americans. The Lakota (Sioux) Nation has passed down The Legend of the White Buffalo–a story now approximately 2,000 years old–at many council meetings, sacred ceremonies, and through the tribe’s storytellers. There are several variations, but all are meaningful and tell of the same outcome. Have communication with the Creator through prayer with clear intent for Peace, Harmony, and Balance for all life living in the Earth Mother.
Spirituality among Natives Americans and non-Native Americans has been a strong force for those who believe in the power of the Great Spirit or God.
It matters not what you call the Creator. What matters is that you pray to give thanks for your blessings and trust the guidance given to you from the world of Spirit. Many truths about Spirit are told and handed down from one generation to the next.
The legend of the White Buffalo Calf Woman tells how the People had lost the ability to communicate with the Creator. The Creator sent the sacred White Buffalo Calf Woman to teach the People how to pray with the Pipe. With that Pipe, seven sacred ceremonies were given for the people to abide in order to ensure a future with harmony, peace, and balance.
Legend says that long ago, two young men were out hunting when from out of nowhere came a beautiful maiden dressed in white buckskin. One of the hunters looked upon her and recognizing her as a wakan, or sacred being lowered his eyes. The second hunter approached her with lust in his eyes desiring her for his woman. White Buffalo Calf Woman beckoned the lustful warrior to her, and as he approached a cloud of dust arose around them causing them to be hidden from view. When the dust settled, nothing but a pile of bones lay next to her.
As she walked toward the respectful young hunter, she explained to him that she had merely fulfilled the other man’s desire, allowing him, within that brief moment, to live a lifetime, die and decay. White Buffalo Calf Woman instructed the young man to go back to the People and tell them to prepare for her arrival to teach them of the way to pray. The young hunter obeyed.
When White Buffalo Calf woman arrived with the sacred bundle (the prayer pipe) she taught the People of the seven sacred ways to pray. These prayers are through ceremonies that include the Sweat Lodge for purification; the Naming Ceremony for child naming; the Healing Ceremony to restore health to the body, mind and spirit; the adoption ceremony for making of relatives; the marriage ceremony for uniting male and female; the Vision Quest for communing with the Creator for direction and answers to one’s life; and the Sundance Ceremony to pray for the well-being of all the People.
When the teaching of the sacred ways was complete, White Buffalo Calf Woman told the people she would again return for the sacred bundle that she left with them. Before leaving, she told them that within her were the four ages and that she would look back upon the People in each age, returning at the end of the fourth age, to restore harmony and spirituality to a troubled land. She walked a short distance, she looked back towards the people and sat down. When she arose they were amazed to see she had become a black buffalo. Walking a little further, the buffalo laid down, this time arising as a yellow buffalo. The third time the buffalo walked a little further and this time arose as a red buffalo. Walking a little further it rolled on the ground and rose one last time as a white buffalo calf signaling the fulfillment of the White Buffalo Calf prophecy.
The changing of the four colors of the White Buffalo Calf Woman represents the four colors of man–white, yellow, red and black. These colors also represent the four directions, north, east, south, and west. The sacred bundle that was left to the Lakota people is still with the People in a sacred place on the Cheyenne River Indian reservation in South Dakota. It is kept by a man known as the Keeper of the White Buffalo Calf Pipe, Arvol Looking Horse.
The legend of the White Buffalo Calf Woman remains ever promising in this age of spiritual enlightenment and conscious awareness. In today’s world of confusion and war, many of us are looking for signs of peace.
“With the return of the White Buffalo, it is a sign that prayers are being heard, that the sacred pipe is being honored, and that the promises of prophecy are being fulfilled. White Buffalo signals a time of abundance and plenty.”
Though harsh as the world we live in may be throughout recorded history there have been spiritual leaders teaching peace, hope, and balance (synergy) amongst all life. This was taught by great teachers such as Jesus, Buddha, the Dali Lama’s, and Native American leaders.
Chief Crazy Horse, Chief Seattle, and Chief Red Cloud are a few of the visionary leaders who committed their lives to bring peace, and internal happiness to all who they touched. They were tangible signs of goodwill toward all men, women, and children

Touch The Clouds (Lakota: Maȟpíya Ičáȟtagya or Maȟpíya Íyapat'o) (c. 1838 – September 5, 1905) was a chief of the Minneconjou Teton Lakota (also known as Sioux) known for his bravery and skill in battle, physical strength and diplomacy in counsel. The youngest son of Lone Horn, he was brother to Spotted Elk, Frog, and Roman Nose. There is evidence suggesting that he was a cousin to Crazy Horse.
When Touch The Clouds's Wakpokinyan band split in the mid-1870s, the band traveled to the Cheyenne River Agency. He assumed the leadership of the band in 1875 after the death of his father and retained leadership during the initial period of the Great Sioux War of 1876-77. After the Battle of the Little Bighorn, he took the band north, eventually surrendering at the Spotted Tail Agency, where he enlisted in the Indian Scouts. However, not long after being present at the death of Crazy Horse, Touch the Clouds transferred with his band back to the Cheyenne River Agency.
Touch The Clouds became one of the new leaders of the Minneconjou at the Cheyenne River Agency in 1881, keeping his position until his death on September 5, 1905. Upon his death his son, Amos Charging First, took over as the new chief.
Touch The Clouds. Mniconjou. 1877

Jay Silverheels – The First Native American Star of
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Born on the Si in OntarioMohawk Nation. He excelled in lacrosse and boxing in his youth, and even played professional lacrosse in the United States under the name "Silverheels" — a nickname inspired by his swift running style.
His athleticism eventually brought him to Hollywood, where he began working as a stuntman and extra in westerns. Despite the lack of diverse roles for Native actors, he worked his way up through determination and talent.
🎬 Fame as Tonto in The Lone Ranger
In 1949, Silverheels was cast as Tonto in the television series The Lone Ranger, which ran for 221 episodes until 1957. The role brought him national attention and made him the first Indigenous actor to star in a recurring TV role.
While Tonto was a groundbreaking character at the time, the role was not without controversy. The character often spoke in broken English and reinforced stereotypes, but Silverheels used his fame to bring awareness to the lack of authentic Native representation in Hollywood.
"I’m not ashamed of Tonto. He did what he could with what he had." – Jay Silverheels
Off-screen, Silverheels was an outspoken advocate for Native American actors. In the 1960s, he co-founded the Indian Actors Workshop in Los Angeles to help Indigenous performers gain skills and fight typecasting in film and TV.
He also wrote poetry and remained a proud voice for Indigenous identity throughout his life. His contributions helped pave the way for future Native American actors in an industry that had long ignored or misrepresented them.
Jay Silverheels passed away in 1980 at age 67, but his legacy continues. He is remembered as a trailblazer who broke racial barriers in Hollywood, a role model for Indigenous youth, and a man who never forgot his roots.
"He gave a face and a voice to Native Americans in mainstream media — at a time when no one else would."

A Hidatsa woman named Waheenee, born around 1839, made it her mission to ensure her tribe''s ancient gardening techniques were never forgotten. Between 1907 and 1918, she shared her people''s deep knowledge of agriculture, cooking, and daily life with an ethnographer.
Her incredible wisdom was published in 1917 in a book called "Buffalo Bird Woman''s Garden," creating a permanent record of a fading way of life.
She wasn''t alone in this vital work of preservation.
Around the same time, an ethnologist named Frances Densmore traveled the United States with a wax cylinder phonograph.
Over several decades, she recorded over 2,000 songs from various tribes, preserving their musical heritage for all time.
Meanwhile, in Connecticut, a Mohegan woman named Gladys Tantaquidgeon dedicated her life to documenting traditional medicine and ancient healing practices.
Her detailed work not only preserved Mohegan culture but was instrumental in helping her tribe achieve federal recognition in 1994.
These women understood the importance of their heritage and worked tirelessly to create a bridge for future generations to connect with their past.

Crowfoot stood and watched as the white man spread many one dollar bills on the ground.
This is what the white man trades with; this is his buffalo robe. Just as you trade skins, we trade with these pieces of paper.
When the white chief had laid all his money on the ground and shown how much he would give if the Indians would sign a treaty, Crowfoot took a handful of clay, made a ball out of it and put it on the fire.
It did not crack.
Then he said to the white man, Now put your money on the fire and see if it will last as long as the clay.
The white man said, No….my money will burn because it is made of paper.
With an amused gleam in his eyes the old chief said, Oh, your money is not as good as our land, is it?
The wind will blow it away; the fire will burn it; water will rot it. But nothing will destroy our land.
You don’t make a very good trade.
Then with a smile, Crowfoot picked up a handful of sand from the river bank, handed it to the white man and said, You count the grains of sand in that while I count the money you give for the land.
The white man said, I would not live long enough to count this, but you can count the money in a few minutes.
Very well, said the wise Crowfoot, our land is more valuable than your money. It will last forever.
It will not perish as long as the sun shines and the water flows, and through all the years it will give life to men and animals, and therefore we cannot sell the land.
It was put there by the Great Spirit and we cannot sell it because it does not really belong to us.
You can count your money and burn it with a nod of a buffalo’s head, but only the Great Spirit can count the grains of sand and the blades of grass on these plains.
As a present we will give you anything you can take with you, but we cannot give you the land.
Chief Crowfoot
Blackfoot Confederacy

Hollywood is mourning the loss of legendary actor Graham Greene. His close friend and co-star Gil Birmingham shared a heartbreaking tribute that shows just how much he respected and loved him.
Although they never appeared together in Yellowstone, their bond and collaborations in other projects left a lasting mark.