Spencer Martin, whose Indian name is Se Olum, has survived virtually every tragedy that can befall a human being. His people, the Methow, were driven from the valley named after them less than three months (July 2, 1872) after the United States government officially granted them the right to it (April 9, 1872). Martin was born to an alcoholic mother and a father he never knew, and was raised to […]
Malidoma Somé: Once upon a time, the West too was indigenous
Malidoma Somé was given his name by his village elders while he was still in his mother’s womb. Malidoma means one who “makes friends with the stranger/enemy.” Thus, Malidoma’s destiny was written before he was born, although he was left to discover the details on his own. When Malidoma was a small boy he was taken from his village by a Jesuit priest and brought to a boarding school more […]
Manuela Aparicio: Honored women passing through a wave of light
Honored Women Passing Through A Wave Of Light Was the theme of a dazzled dream. Where women sang, and women danced moved around in rhythmic step, circled up synchronized. One by one, joined by hands. Standing tall and dancing strong, to the songs of long ago— Stories told, old, old stories that planted seeds on fertile ground. And light that moved in soft, soft waves. The colors changed, as each […]
Manuela Aparicio: Beautiful grandmother
Beautiful grandmother, Beautiful forever keeper of the earth, with a knowing of all that is of yesterday, today and of tomorrow. Beauty you have earned. Your spirit radiates in each of us, as you invite us to partake of your life. Of yesterday, of today and of tomorrow. Beautiful Grandmother, dressed in gowns bestowed upon your body, and your spirit. Your song forever will be sung by your children and […]
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