Native American Respect

Navajos at Window Rock, Arizona. 1890-1900. Photo by C.S. Richmond

RUNNING DEER, Crow native, 1883. Photographer F. Jay Haynes traveled in his own rail car, which served as his studio and sales gallery along the route of the Northern Pacific Railroad. The photo was likely taken on the Crow Reservation southeast of Billings, Montana. Running Deer had a pompadour comb-back at the forehead, which was common among the Crow of the era.

Running Deer’s gaze was firm and steady, a requirement to be captured by early cameras that had slow shutters and used glass-plate negatives. Zooming onto his face, I hoped to present the cleanest and clearest version of the photo to be found on the web. If at a PC, click image to enlarge and clarify. The underfunded Montana Historical Society has 9,000 Haynes negatives, and is gradually posting small numbers of the historically valuable images. Text and digital restoration of photo by Gary Coffrin.

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞, whose real name is Geswanouth Slahoot, was a Canadian actor, poet, and writer of Indigenous descent. He was born on July 24, 1899, belonging to the Tsleil-Waututh (Salish) tribe, in a settlement near North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He became widely known for his acting career, especially in films portraying Indigenous characters.
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Chief Dan George gained further prominence after his role in the classic film "Little Big Man" (1970), where he portrayed a wise, philosophical elder named Old Lodge Skins. This role earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, making him the first Canadian Indigenous person to receive such a nomination.
In addition to his acting career, Chief Dan George was renowned for his writing and poetry, expressing his love and reverence for Indigenous culture. His cultural contributions extended to writing books and essays, helping to spread and preserve the cultural heritage of the Tsleil-Waututh and other Indigenous peoples.
Chief Dan George was also a prominent social activist, advocating for the honoring and protection of Indigenous rights. He worked tirelessly to raise awareness on issues such as Indigenous leadership, environmental conservation, and fair treatment of Indigenous peoples in society.
Beyond his artistic career and social activism, Chief Dan George was also known as a speaker and spiritual leader for the Indigenous community. He often participated in events, workshops, and discussions to share knowledge, inspire others, and encourage confidence and pride within his community.
Chief Dan George also contributed to promoting education and community development among Indigenous peoples. He supported various educational and cultural projects, providing opportunities for younger generations to learn and thrive. He frequently engaged in educational activities and programs to foster understanding and respect for Indigenous culture and history.
To this day, Chief Dan George's legacy lives on through his artistic works, literature, and community activities, continuing to influence and inspire future generations about the importance of cultural diversity and the significance of protecting and respecting the rights of Indigenous communities.
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“The Eagle’s Flight”

They say the Eagle was born not from the earth, but from the wind that carries the breath of the sky.
It does not soar for the sake of flight, but because its wings are made for seeing beyond the horizon.

When clouds gathered, heavy with storms, the Eagle did not seek shelter.
It rose higher, above the storm, where the air was clear and the world below seemed so small.

Its feathers shimmer with the colors of dawn, the light after the rain, and the fire of distant sunsets.
Its eyes, sharp as the mountain peaks, reflect not what is seen, but what is known — the stories of the land, the wisdom of the sky.

The elders say the Eagle carries the strength of the earth and the wisdom of the stars.
Not in its flight, but in the stillness before it soars — in the quiet knowing that everything has its place.
It teaches not with words, but with the grace of its wings.
With every beat, it reminds us that true power is not in the struggle, but in the courage to rise above it.

They call him Káyán — The One Who Soars Without Effort, the one who shows us that strength is not in the fight, but in the ability to rise when it’s time to rise.

He comes when you need to be reminded:
You don’t have to fight to be free.
You don’t have to struggle to be strong.
You just have to remember the sky is yours — and spread your wings.

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“The Sacred Buffalo: Heart of the Land”
In Native cultures, the buffalo is a symbol of abundance, gratitude, and deep connection to the Earth. Every part of the animal was used by Indigenous communities — not out of need alone, but out of respect. It gave life so others could live.
The intricate patterns across its body in this artwork echo the winds of the plains, the flow of rivers, and the flames of spirit. The red symbolizes life and ceremony. The turquoise flows like water and sky, bringing cleansing and renewal. The black grounds the image, representing strength, endurance, and the eternal memory of ancestors.
This buffalo stands not just as an animal, but as an ancestor, a guardian, a teacher. Its presence reminds us of a time when balance between human and nature was not just honored — it was necessary.
In today’s world, the buffalo calls us to remember our roots, to protect what is sacred, and to walk in gratitude for the gifts of the Earth.

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America's art critic Henry Theodore Tuckerman believed the hand to be the mind's own perfect subject. As physical labor show in a man's hands, so does illness, or greediness, or strength. No other part of the body so expresses human behavior. With our hands we work, communicate, love, and express our fear, joy, and grief. These beautifully sensitive symbols of faith, love, and friendship are the hands of time that never stand still. They clasp to us the things we love, the books we read, the seeds we plant, the stitches we sew, and the civilization we build. This marvelously made human hand, directed by the mind's eye, the mind's ear, and the heart's desires, works every waking moment to express its owner's life. The gentle touch, so closely linked with our emotions, can also be the unmistakable expression of strength and honesty. And the most beautiful of all, the praying hands, for surely they are conscious only of God.

A person totally dominated by his emotions is little different from a piece of paper lifted and tossed by the wind. Everything centers around caution - don't do this, don't say that - or an emotional explosion can take place. None of us escapes emotional extremes. We have cried our hearts out and laughed hilariously in all the wrong places. We have known melancholy and ragged nerves. But most of us know how to stabilize our feelings. The unstable times are when someone feels he has a right to blow. Without sadness or happiness we could be deadly indifferent, but to be blown about with every emotion is a waste of human spirit. ~ May the Lord bring you out of all your troubles. Trust your course with Him. ~

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Why Isn’t This Map in the History Books?
Native Tribes of North America Mapped
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The ancestors of living Native Americans arrived in North America about 15 thousand years ago. As a result, a wide diversity of communities, societies, and cultures finally developed on the continent over the millennia.
The population figure for Indigenous peoples in the Americas before the 1492 voyage of Christopher Columbus was 70 million or more.
About 562 tribes inhabited the contiguous U.S. territory. Ten largest North American Indian tribes: Arikara, Cherokee, Iroquois, Pawnee, Sioux, Apache, Eskimo, Comanche, Choctaw, Cree, Ojibwa, Mohawk, Cheyenne, Navajo, Seminole, Hope, Shoshone, Mohican, Shawnee, Mi’kmaq, Paiute, Wampanoag, Ho-Chunk, Chumash, Haida.
Below is the tribal map of Pre-European North America.
The old map below gives a Native American perspective by placing the tribes in full flower ~ the “Glory Days.” It is pre-contact from across the eastern sea or, at least, before that contact seriously affected change. Stretching over 400 years, the time of contact was quite different from tribe to tribe. For instance, the “Glory Days” of the Maya and Aztec came to an end very long before the interior tribes of other areas, with some still resisting almost until the 20th Century.
At one time, numbering in the millions, the native peoples spoke close to 4,000 languages.
The Americas’ European conquest, which began in 1492, ended in a sharp drop in the Native American population through epidemics, hostilities, ethnic cleansing, and slavery.
When the United States was founded, established Native American tribes were viewed as semi-independent nations, as they commonly lived in communities separate from white immigrants.
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"If you don't know the language, you'll only see the surface of the culture...the language is the heart of the culture and you cannot separate it." --Elaine Ramos, TLINGIT-- The Creator gave to every person their own special way to communicate and understand. Indians understand connectedness, balance, harmony, spirituality and the relationship to Mother Earth. The understanding of these things is expressed in the language. The true understanding of culture is expressed in the language. The language is the heart of the people. If we have not learned the language, we need to find a teacher. Great Spirit, help me to learn the culture. Let me pray and sing to You in my language.