Hi, all,

I posted this on the Shamanism board.  Maybe everyone here already knows about this, and knows how to help if they are able; but just in case, I'll post it here, as well.

Bright blessings to you all,

Kay

Right now, in North and South Dakota, traditional Native people are suffering.  Without help, many may die.

Here is a link for a “diary” – a posting on a website called dailykos.  It’s primarily a socio/political website, but because the people there are mostly liberals it occasionally focuses on humanitarian issues.

After the introductory story, you can find links to ways you can give money to help out.

www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/2/3/1296...

Mar 1, 2010 -- 9:08PM, Tenlionz wrote:

Well thank Jesus for white saviors,

We're not supposed to care -- or take action -- just because we're non-Indian? 

I'm surprised.  I didn't think you had such contempt for people based solely on race. 

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Mar 21, 2010 -- 2:41PM, Tenlionz wrote:

...don't put words in my mouth or pretend to read my thoughts and feelings...

Tenlionz, I am not trying to put words in your mouth or read your thoughts/feelings.  I am reading your words.  I can’t read your mind, so your words are all I have to go on. 

Your words seem to condemn people – and in this case, condemn me – because I’m white. 

Your words seem to say that, because I am white, you can know that I had a contemptible reason for my original post on this thread.

Your words are all I have to go on.  Your words seem to say that, because I’m white, I couldn’t have started this thread simply because I cared about people who were suffering and who were asking for help.

Your words seem to say that, because I’m white, you can make all sorts of negative assumptions about my motives. 

I am sorry if you believe all these things about me. 

Do you truly believe that I want to be “an honorary NDN?”  If so, you are wrong.  I recognize some similarities between my own path and the traditions of many Indian Nations, but none of those traditions call to me the way the path of my Celtic ancestors calls me.  I have no desire to be an Indian.  But in the past I have had good relations with this community – not as “an honorary Indian” but as a respectful visitor.  Yona and Wohali were always welcoming to me, and Steve Greywolf became a good friend – I miss him still. 

Do you think any of them would have tolerated it if I ever acted like the people of this community “…need and want your Great White Assistance, as if you are an Elder your self, and we are helpless Children.”? 

I think you know that I don’t act that way.  If I have acted that way, show me where.

I cannot know for sure what was in your mind when you wrote your most recent post here; but it seems to me as though you became angry with me and wrote the cruelest, most insulting things that came into your mind, without stopping to think about whether they were true about me or not.  If I am wrong, then show me where I have earned such insults and contempt.

Kay

this happens every year, they shut off the power every year. It is part of an agreement with the tribal leaders. Hopefully they will be able to get it resolved! Siyo to everyone I have not been here for a very long time, dont know if anyone remembers me.