Native Americans

[nebula]

OK, so not as to hijack another thread, I decided to start a new thread here. This is for our Native Americans on the board and others interested in them.

I'll be back later to offer some Native American Ministry links. I'll also be sharing my experience with Native Americans.

Blessings!

[Guest idied2]

I'm a native american. I was born and raised in the u.s.a. Of course my dads ancestors came from france, england, germany, ireland.

Ga 3:28

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus

In CHRIST JESUS :hug: :hug:

[nebula]

idied2 - Which tribe?

[Guest idied2]

hello nebula

My Mothers Father was white? And her Mother was Dakota blackfoot.

In CHRIST JESUS :hug: :hug:

[nagwalk]

I am Tsimpsian from northwest British Columbia. Moved back home six years ago to help my 'House' My wife is Cowichan from Vancouver Island B.C. Canada.

I graduated from Bible College in 1965 and was ordained in 1968 with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (US Assemblies of God). I pioneered and pastored churches for twenty years.

When this break is over I will go back into full time ministry.

[Guest aka_mary]

Woo Hoo!!!

I am Mi'kmaq originally from Newfoundland, and now reside in the Lower Fraser Valley of British Colombia.

Blessings,

Karen

[nagwalk]

The Captain of the Corps that I attend is from Newfoundland.

[other one]

My grandmothers side of the family is Chickasaw/Choctaw. My wife's father's side of the family is Choctaw/Chickasaw.

We don't know much of my grandmother's family, for she was not too prowd of some of the things they had done (she wouldn't say what), but my wife's great great grandfather (Tandy Walker) was part of most of the signing of treaties between the Chichasaw Nation and the Federal Government durint his adulthood.

Neither of us is involved in the ways or teachings of our ancestors.

[Guest aka_mary]

other one,

that's cool about the treaty signing and stuff. As for not knowing about the things that your grandmother's family done......

The Beothuck indians were the first settler's in Newfoundland. History says they were hunters and gatherers. Peaceful. The Mi'kmaq tribe came to Newfoundland, and they were warrior's. According to history they killed off the Beothuck. The last surviving was a woman named Mary March. The story goes that she was burned at the stake. Not sure by whom. Mi'kmaq or government.

A few years ago I met a guy named Jonathon Maracle. He attended the same church and his ministry team Broken Walls was there. During worship while the native drum was being played something rose up within me. It was intense. I shared with Jonathon at the end of the evening that my heritage is native, but my father shunned it. He said that it was my birthright, and that I should claim it. It is who GOd made me to be.

That started an awesome journey into my people and culture. I travelled back 'home', and met with native leaders. I learned alot about our traditions. I thought they were all into supernatural voodoo. It does exist, but mostly in stories that have been passed down through generations. There is also a large catholic population. That is the ' religion ' of the my people.

My hearts desire now is too learn the language. It has suffered through the years. Alot of the younger native community do not speak their language. It has been reintruduced into alot of the reservation schools.

I am married to a non-native. My children's blood line is thin. I have been teaching them about the Mi'kmaq. It is their heritage as well. They are eager to know everything. And proud of who they are.

Just a side note. There is still a clause in our constitution that places a $ value on a native scalp. I believe it is $30 for a man, and $15 or $20 for a woman or child.

Not sure why it has never been removed.

Blessings,

Karen

[other one]

Just a side note. There is still a clause in our constitution that places a $ value on a native scalp. I believe it is $30 for a man, and $15 or $20 for a woman or child.

Not sure why it has never been removed.

Blessings,

Karen

Not many laws do get changed, but I wouldn't mess with it for they might just raise the $ amounts instead. Not a big lot of wisdom in this world today within the lawmaker groups that I can see.