Native American Spirit

The Indian culture such as the great warrior, Crazy Horse, believed in lying their deceased on scaffolds, wrapping them in buffalo blankets. There to be exposed to the elements and delivered over a year or two back to nature. Then to come back as buffalo grass, and eaten by the buffalos, which would be eaten by the Sioux, thus completing the cycle. Versus the Anglo belief of burial in a metal casket preventing breakdowns over a longer time. I got this from Stephen Ambrose book of Custer and Crazy Horse.

This powerful statement resonates deeply within the hearts of Native communities. It is not just a reminder of the immense struggles that Indigenous peoples have endured throughout history, but also a declaration of resilience. Despite centuries of violence, forced relocations, and cultural erasure, the Indigenous spirit has never been broken. The survival of Native peoples today is a testament to the strength, courage, and determination of those who came before us.

The resilience of Native people is often overlooked by mainstream society, but it is through this enduring strength that we continue to thrive. The children of those who survived the genocide, the displacement, and the cultural attempts to silence them, have grown up in a world that tries to forget the painful truths of history. Yet, we remember. We are the keepers of stories, traditions, and languages that should never have been lost. We are the proof that Indigenous peoples were never gone, no matter how hard others tried to erase us.

As we move forward, it is essential to acknowledge our roots and the generations that have come before us. Our fight for our land, rights, and culture is far from over. We will continue to honor the legacy of those who resisted and survived, and with each passing day, we grow stronger. The future belongs to us—Native peoples—who stand firm, rooted in the history that others tried to forget. 🌍💪