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The seven sacred ceremonies were given to Native American peoples by White Buffalo Calf Woman. She gave them the chanupah (sacred pipe), the songs, the proper procedures and the meaning for each ceremony. She also gave them a small stone with seven circles on it--one for each ceremony. Willard was taught these ceremonies and prayed with the actual sacred bundle which contains all these revered objects. He lived in the bridge of time between the ancient and the modern. He learned from the elders whose elders had been at the Little Big Horn. He saw much disappointment and the invasion of his homeland by the immigrants from Europe. Like most reservation bound Native Americans he felt abused and disrespected, but his love for the land and his people made him a fighter who never stopped hoping for a better world, a world where people would respect and love Mother Earth, honor and respect each other and work together as a universal family. He knew many people wanted to know the “Indian Way”, the ceremonies, and the philosophy. He felt compelled to teach the good red road of life. He and I were going to make another program to continue his teachings but my friend, my uncle, and my teacher went on to the spirit world. It makes me feel good to hear his teachings, his songs, and his wisdom. Please respect these Native American ways, adhere to his instructions, share in the sacred way, and walk on the good red road in this good way. The circle of life begins with love--we receive this first teaching from our Mother. Next we learn respect--we learn this from our Father. Next we learn discipline--we learn this from our uncles and aunts. Lastly we learn wisdom--we learn this from our elders. Open your heart to this elder, Spotted Buffalo, who walked on the good red road, a’ho-metakya-oyisin!
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