Special Guest Elders:
Canupa Gluhamani ( Duane Martin, Sr.), Mary Johnson, Nagi White Owl, Star Hill, Gerald Ice, Harvey Arden
http://www.buffalomessengers.org/Wopila_Ceremony.html
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
White & Black Buffalo's New Home
Greetings Relatives,
As in all prayers, thanks must be given to Creator first. So we begin this prayer, acknowledging Creator, giving thanks to Creator. Beginning July 23rd, when we learned the home of the Sacred White & Black buffalo’s is closing, many have prayed for their safety and security. It has always been understood this crisis is in Creators hands, and what will happen will be what should happen. My Relatives, our prayers have been answered.
Many Elders & Spiritual Leaders have visited here, to offer prayers and conduct ceremony. All have said the same thing, they must remain here. This is where they were given to us, and we must do everything we can to insure they do not leave here. This, my Relatives, has happened.
Less the 5 miles from this property, Nemacolin Woodlands, a 3,000 acre resort is the new home for these two Sacred Animals. Mr. Joseph Hardy, his daughter, Maggie Hardy Magerko and manager Mr. Trey Matheu have come together with Buffalo Messengers to provide for these Sacred Animals. The mothers of these Sacred Animals were secured by Mr. Hardy earlier in the spring. There are also several other buffalo on this property. This is an amazing, beautiful opportunity for our People, along with a safe and secure home for the two sacred gifts. All will be welcome to come, at no charge, to visit with these two gifts given to each of us by Creator.
We, the First Nations People, have prayed someone, anyone, would come forward and assist us. We have said we will do the work, all we need is the opportunity. Someone with a good heart, who is willing to not just hear us, but to listen to us. Someone willing to help us with what we need, not tell us what we want. Mr. Hardy is an answer to that prayer. Through his benevolence and generosity, we will be able to provide many things, not only to First Nations People, but also to everyone worldwide, to all our Relatives.
Our culture will be shown respectfully and honorably, to educate those who know so little about us. Here in this place we can begin to do away with the stereotypes and misinformation that surround us. Here we can be sure our culture and spirituality will never be exploited or manipulated for greed. This will reverberate throughout Indian Country. This will reverberate throughout the world.
The staff and volunteers of Buffalo Messengers will work with Nemacolin Woodlands, to ensure everything we do is presented correctly, both culturally and traditionally. Since the birth of these two Sacred Animals, Buffalo Messengers has worked diligently to ensure no one is able to exploit or manipulate these spiritual events. With advice and counsel from respected and recognized Elders and Spiritual Leaders from many of the First Nations, we have always presented this message from Creator with honor and integrity. We will not fail in continuing this responsibility as we move forward with Mr. Hardy.
All funds that have been raised will be used for the benefit of these two Sacred Animals and continuing to pass on the message given to us by Creator. My deepest appreciation is extended to each of you who gave all you could to make sure these two gifts remain here, in a sacred way. Creator showed us today that we are doing the right thing. This morning, (Sept. 11), one of the red tail hawks that had turned white with the white buffalos birth, that lived at the buffalo’s original home, showed itself in the buffalos new home as I sang for them.
In October, as soon as it can be arranged, working with Mr. Trey Matheu and his staff, Buffalo Messengers will assist Nemacolin Woodlands in welcoming these two Sacred Animals to their new home. Elders have been contacted from many Nations, including the Delaware, Absentee Shawnee, Lakota and Onondaga. These visiting Elders will conduct the ceremonies needed, and everyone will be invited to be here. Nemacolin wants to insure everything is done correctly, with respect to our traditions and culture. In this way, Nemacolin will host a thank you ceremony. This is also referred to as a wopila ceremony, a potlatch or give away. Nemacolin understands they are being gifted a great honor in providing for these two Sacred Animals, and understand in this way we say thank you, to Creator, for this blessing. I pray each of you will be able to be here for this event in October and as soon as I can I will let you know the date.
We now have that opportunity we have prayed for, for so long. Now we can present our way of life the right way, with respect for all things. Here our Elders and Leaders can speak with the People, sharing their wisdom. Here the ceremonies can be performed correctly, by those who remember the gifts given to them were given to serve the People, not the person. This is where this country, and the demise of our Nations, began. Here, Creator placed these two gifts. The circle of life has turned, and come back to the beginning. Now we go forward, from the beginning, to correct all that has gone wrong. To show the world who we are. The prophecies say we, the First Nations People of Turtle Island, will lead the world back to a spiritual path. It began with the birth of these two Sacred Animals, the White and the Black Buffalo. This too, is the beginning of our responsibility. We understand life is a circle. We understand every beginning is an ending. Every ending is a beginning. This ends here. This begins here.
Thank you Creator, for the beauty that is this journey of life. Thank you, Creator, for bringing this opportunity, these individuals, this place. Thank you, Creator, for this message, this ending, this beginning.
hawk
As in all prayers, thanks must be given to Creator first. So we begin this prayer, acknowledging Creator, giving thanks to Creator. Beginning July 23rd, when we learned the home of the Sacred White & Black buffalo’s is closing, many have prayed for their safety and security. It has always been understood this crisis is in Creators hands, and what will happen will be what should happen. My Relatives, our prayers have been answered.
Many Elders & Spiritual Leaders have visited here, to offer prayers and conduct ceremony. All have said the same thing, they must remain here. This is where they were given to us, and we must do everything we can to insure they do not leave here. This, my Relatives, has happened.
Less the 5 miles from this property, Nemacolin Woodlands, a 3,000 acre resort is the new home for these two Sacred Animals. Mr. Joseph Hardy, his daughter, Maggie Hardy Magerko and manager Mr. Trey Matheu have come together with Buffalo Messengers to provide for these Sacred Animals. The mothers of these Sacred Animals were secured by Mr. Hardy earlier in the spring. There are also several other buffalo on this property. This is an amazing, beautiful opportunity for our People, along with a safe and secure home for the two sacred gifts. All will be welcome to come, at no charge, to visit with these two gifts given to each of us by Creator.
We, the First Nations People, have prayed someone, anyone, would come forward and assist us. We have said we will do the work, all we need is the opportunity. Someone with a good heart, who is willing to not just hear us, but to listen to us. Someone willing to help us with what we need, not tell us what we want. Mr. Hardy is an answer to that prayer. Through his benevolence and generosity, we will be able to provide many things, not only to First Nations People, but also to everyone worldwide, to all our Relatives.
Our culture will be shown respectfully and honorably, to educate those who know so little about us. Here in this place we can begin to do away with the stereotypes and misinformation that surround us. Here we can be sure our culture and spirituality will never be exploited or manipulated for greed. This will reverberate throughout Indian Country. This will reverberate throughout the world.
The staff and volunteers of Buffalo Messengers will work with Nemacolin Woodlands, to ensure everything we do is presented correctly, both culturally and traditionally. Since the birth of these two Sacred Animals, Buffalo Messengers has worked diligently to ensure no one is able to exploit or manipulate these spiritual events. With advice and counsel from respected and recognized Elders and Spiritual Leaders from many of the First Nations, we have always presented this message from Creator with honor and integrity. We will not fail in continuing this responsibility as we move forward with Mr. Hardy.
All funds that have been raised will be used for the benefit of these two Sacred Animals and continuing to pass on the message given to us by Creator. My deepest appreciation is extended to each of you who gave all you could to make sure these two gifts remain here, in a sacred way. Creator showed us today that we are doing the right thing. This morning, (Sept. 11), one of the red tail hawks that had turned white with the white buffalos birth, that lived at the buffalo’s original home, showed itself in the buffalos new home as I sang for them.
In October, as soon as it can be arranged, working with Mr. Trey Matheu and his staff, Buffalo Messengers will assist Nemacolin Woodlands in welcoming these two Sacred Animals to their new home. Elders have been contacted from many Nations, including the Delaware, Absentee Shawnee, Lakota and Onondaga. These visiting Elders will conduct the ceremonies needed, and everyone will be invited to be here. Nemacolin wants to insure everything is done correctly, with respect to our traditions and culture. In this way, Nemacolin will host a thank you ceremony. This is also referred to as a wopila ceremony, a potlatch or give away. Nemacolin understands they are being gifted a great honor in providing for these two Sacred Animals, and understand in this way we say thank you, to Creator, for this blessing. I pray each of you will be able to be here for this event in October and as soon as I can I will let you know the date.
We now have that opportunity we have prayed for, for so long. Now we can present our way of life the right way, with respect for all things. Here our Elders and Leaders can speak with the People, sharing their wisdom. Here the ceremonies can be performed correctly, by those who remember the gifts given to them were given to serve the People, not the person. This is where this country, and the demise of our Nations, began. Here, Creator placed these two gifts. The circle of life has turned, and come back to the beginning. Now we go forward, from the beginning, to correct all that has gone wrong. To show the world who we are. The prophecies say we, the First Nations People of Turtle Island, will lead the world back to a spiritual path. It began with the birth of these two Sacred Animals, the White and the Black Buffalo. This too, is the beginning of our responsibility. We understand life is a circle. We understand every beginning is an ending. Every ending is a beginning. This ends here. This begins here.
Thank you Creator, for the beauty that is this journey of life. Thank you, Creator, for bringing this opportunity, these individuals, this place. Thank you, Creator, for this message, this ending, this beginning.
hawk
Sunday, August 30, 2009
new WHITE BUFFALO photos
These photos were taken 8/25/09 and they show the white buffalo with a distinctive reddish orange cast to his face and back. His rump is still white. Thank you for these pictures, Raven & Family, who came to visit.
hawk
hawk
Friday, August 28, 2009
White Buffalo - 1st Color Change
greetings Relatives,
As was told to the People, the White Buffalo will change colors. He is going through his first change, from white to red. As of now he has a very distinctive orange cast about his head and shoulders, with his rump still white. As soon as I can get some photos of him I will post them. This is expected, and I have contacted a few of the Elders to let them know. I have been told he will go from red, where he is now, to yellow, then black, then back to white. As was foretold, the prophecy continues to unfold. What is going to be real interesting is if the black begins to change colors!
With all that has been happening, this is simply a little more information for you. Maybe this can help you to process what is happening here is real, and does affect you. In a few more days, Sept. 1, we will know the final outcome. Until then I will continue to move forward, giving to you all I can about what is happening here. Travel safe, my Relatives, along this journey of life. We will talk soon.
hawk
Buffalo Messengers
the measure of success is altruism
As was told to the People, the White Buffalo will change colors. He is going through his first change, from white to red. As of now he has a very distinctive orange cast about his head and shoulders, with his rump still white. As soon as I can get some photos of him I will post them. This is expected, and I have contacted a few of the Elders to let them know. I have been told he will go from red, where he is now, to yellow, then black, then back to white. As was foretold, the prophecy continues to unfold. What is going to be real interesting is if the black begins to change colors!
With all that has been happening, this is simply a little more information for you. Maybe this can help you to process what is happening here is real, and does affect you. In a few more days, Sept. 1, we will know the final outcome. Until then I will continue to move forward, giving to you all I can about what is happening here. Travel safe, my Relatives, along this journey of life. We will talk soon.
hawk
Buffalo Messengers
the measure of success is altruism
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
With respect...
With Respect...
Greetings Relatives,
As has been the responsibility I have tried to honor the best I understand, I have continued to keep you informed of everything that is happening with these two gifts given to all our Relatives. No matter the personal cost to me, I have been here with these two since their births, diligently working to insure they, and the message they bring, are never exploited, manipulated or used for personal gain. I have been involved with First Nation issues and concerns for over twenty years. I have witnessed the beauty and suffered the atrocities. What I have learned did not come from books or movies. My lessons came from respected Elders and Leaders, who were taught by their grandparents, whose grandparents taught them, since before this country was invaded. I am not some new age wannabe. I am not playing "Indian", or pretending to be anything. I am, simply, a person. I was asked, through visions, to fulfill this commitment. Only after careful interpretation of those visions did I move forward with this responsibility. With counsel and advice from Elders and Leaders respected worldwide. Names known and unknown.
Recently another group had a direction, and moved forward with that direction. I commend them for their courage and purpose. They have asked I do not refer to them. I will respect that request. They have since decided not to pursue their direction.
What I do here requires no effort from me. I am irrelevant in all of this. I simply follow the instructions given. I am not now, nor have I ever been, in control. Creator is the boss, and I do what I am told. I have been called every name in the book, and some have been made up just to call me. I don't care. Yes, it hurts. But I still don't care. I am not important. These two gifts, the message they bring, are what is important. Not me.
As I said from the beginning, this is not Nation specific. This is not Native specific. This is for all our Relatives, worldwide. This is not for sale or personal ownership. The prophecies said, it will come from the west, and return to the east. Is this what has happened? Has that from the west, the message of the buffalo, come east? Is this the prophecies, not of one Nation, but all Nations, unfolding? Only you can answer this question.
Review the message given. Read what has been said, only after ceremony. Look again at all that has happened and continues to happen. We cannot deny something is happening. And continues to, as Creator guides us to do what we are being asked. Not what we want to do, the way we want to do it. No individual is manipulating these events. We are simply following them.
I can only pray we come together. That those who influence the world around us join as one, and the beauty that is this message is revealed with honor, respect and integrity. I can only pray we all find the courage to not just hear this message, but to listen to it. I can only pray we learn again to follow Creator, humbly, compassionately. I can only pray we learn again to become servants. With respect...
hawk
Greetings Relatives,
As has been the responsibility I have tried to honor the best I understand, I have continued to keep you informed of everything that is happening with these two gifts given to all our Relatives. No matter the personal cost to me, I have been here with these two since their births, diligently working to insure they, and the message they bring, are never exploited, manipulated or used for personal gain. I have been involved with First Nation issues and concerns for over twenty years. I have witnessed the beauty and suffered the atrocities. What I have learned did not come from books or movies. My lessons came from respected Elders and Leaders, who were taught by their grandparents, whose grandparents taught them, since before this country was invaded. I am not some new age wannabe. I am not playing "Indian", or pretending to be anything. I am, simply, a person. I was asked, through visions, to fulfill this commitment. Only after careful interpretation of those visions did I move forward with this responsibility. With counsel and advice from Elders and Leaders respected worldwide. Names known and unknown.
Recently another group had a direction, and moved forward with that direction. I commend them for their courage and purpose. They have asked I do not refer to them. I will respect that request. They have since decided not to pursue their direction.
What I do here requires no effort from me. I am irrelevant in all of this. I simply follow the instructions given. I am not now, nor have I ever been, in control. Creator is the boss, and I do what I am told. I have been called every name in the book, and some have been made up just to call me. I don't care. Yes, it hurts. But I still don't care. I am not important. These two gifts, the message they bring, are what is important. Not me.
As I said from the beginning, this is not Nation specific. This is not Native specific. This is for all our Relatives, worldwide. This is not for sale or personal ownership. The prophecies said, it will come from the west, and return to the east. Is this what has happened? Has that from the west, the message of the buffalo, come east? Is this the prophecies, not of one Nation, but all Nations, unfolding? Only you can answer this question.
Review the message given. Read what has been said, only after ceremony. Look again at all that has happened and continues to happen. We cannot deny something is happening. And continues to, as Creator guides us to do what we are being asked. Not what we want to do, the way we want to do it. No individual is manipulating these events. We are simply following them.
I can only pray we come together. That those who influence the world around us join as one, and the beauty that is this message is revealed with honor, respect and integrity. I can only pray we all find the courage to not just hear this message, but to listen to it. I can only pray we learn again to follow Creator, humbly, compassionately. I can only pray we learn again to become servants. With respect...
hawk
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Greetings Relatives,
Today, we have the highest bid for the Black and the White Buffalo. Sacred Animals, given to us all, the world over, by Creator. If things stand as they are now, come September 1, according to the laws of today’s dominant society, we will take possession of the White and the Black buffalo. As Traditional People, we understand we wont really own them. They belong to the Creator; were sent by the Creator. At best, we can only be caretakers. The job will be to provide for them. To insure they have what they need, so anyone, at anytime, can come and pray with them. Sounds simple enough, but what a HUGE responsibility.
Never before, have we, individually, had such an opportunity to make such a massive impact. Am I being over dramatic? Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe I am not being dramatic enough. We talk about wanting to do for the People. We hold rallies, pray, subject ourselves to brutal ceremonies. All for our Relatives. Here there is a chance to give so little, but do so much.
To have People actually living the Original Instructions. To have the children witness People living this way. Showing that you can live this way. Not just talking about changing the state of affairs the world over, but actually doing it. People living in prayer, giving of themselves, every day. Our Relatives seeing this happen. Imagine the effect this will have.
You don’t have to leave the house. This isn’t going to take any suffering on your part, or anyone else. No pain, no sacrifice. There are at least 25,000 of us who have visited the Buffalo Messengers website. Multiply that by $5.00 and you get $125,000.000. More than enough to secure the buffalo, do the improvements so they will be safe, feed them, vet bills, transportation. Enough to bring in and care for the Elders to do the ceremonies that will need to be done. So everything is done correctly, traditionally, culturally. No pretending. No making it up as we go. No fake medicine people or plastic shamans. Simply real people doing this the right way. And all you have to do to affect this change for every living thing on this planet, is give $5.00.
We have said we want to control our culture, our spirituality. We have said we know best, and "they" need to keep their hands out of it. Here is our chance. To do things our way, the right way, with the counsel and assistance of Traditional Elders. So those who would use our culture, manipulate our culture, no matter who they are, would never be able to take these two buffalo from us. Never be able to infiltrate and manipulate us to their advantage. We will be in absolute control of this, guided by Creator, and no one can touch us. But, we have to do this together.
I am not trying to alienate anyone with these words. This is for all of us, regardless of race, color or creed. No matter who you are or what you believe; no matter where you are, this is for you. This is your chance to do everything you have been saying you want to do. In this way, we the Relatives on our Mother, the world over, have this chance to effect change, individually yet collectively.
Enough words. We have had 500 years of words. Together, all of us, let us actually, finally, do this. We can make the dreams of Tecumseh, Pontiac, Sitting Bull, Wovoka, Dekanawidah, Mother Teresa, Gandhi, and so many others actually happen. That dream of unity among the People. We can make this happen, together. And all it is going to take is $5.00 from you. Go through the website, http://www.buffalomessengers.org/Fundraiser.html, and donate $5.00 through Pay-Pal. It is safe and secure. Send $5.00 through the mail. The address is:
Buffalo Messengers
3400 National Pike
Farmington, PA 15437
Just $5.00 from you is all this is going to take. There isn’t a lot of time left. I cannot urge you on enough. Now is your chance. Now, right now, you have the opportunity to make that impact you have prayed about, suffered for, given so much for. And all it takes is $5.00. No phone calls. No rallies. No petitions. Only $5.00. So little, to do so much. Copy this and forward it EVERYWHERE. Yes, we can do this. Together.
hawk
Buffalo Messengers
the measure of success is altruism
Today, we have the highest bid for the Black and the White Buffalo. Sacred Animals, given to us all, the world over, by Creator. If things stand as they are now, come September 1, according to the laws of today’s dominant society, we will take possession of the White and the Black buffalo. As Traditional People, we understand we wont really own them. They belong to the Creator; were sent by the Creator. At best, we can only be caretakers. The job will be to provide for them. To insure they have what they need, so anyone, at anytime, can come and pray with them. Sounds simple enough, but what a HUGE responsibility.
Never before, have we, individually, had such an opportunity to make such a massive impact. Am I being over dramatic? Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe I am not being dramatic enough. We talk about wanting to do for the People. We hold rallies, pray, subject ourselves to brutal ceremonies. All for our Relatives. Here there is a chance to give so little, but do so much.
To have People actually living the Original Instructions. To have the children witness People living this way. Showing that you can live this way. Not just talking about changing the state of affairs the world over, but actually doing it. People living in prayer, giving of themselves, every day. Our Relatives seeing this happen. Imagine the effect this will have.
You don’t have to leave the house. This isn’t going to take any suffering on your part, or anyone else. No pain, no sacrifice. There are at least 25,000 of us who have visited the Buffalo Messengers website. Multiply that by $5.00 and you get $125,000.000. More than enough to secure the buffalo, do the improvements so they will be safe, feed them, vet bills, transportation. Enough to bring in and care for the Elders to do the ceremonies that will need to be done. So everything is done correctly, traditionally, culturally. No pretending. No making it up as we go. No fake medicine people or plastic shamans. Simply real people doing this the right way. And all you have to do to affect this change for every living thing on this planet, is give $5.00.
We have said we want to control our culture, our spirituality. We have said we know best, and "they" need to keep their hands out of it. Here is our chance. To do things our way, the right way, with the counsel and assistance of Traditional Elders. So those who would use our culture, manipulate our culture, no matter who they are, would never be able to take these two buffalo from us. Never be able to infiltrate and manipulate us to their advantage. We will be in absolute control of this, guided by Creator, and no one can touch us. But, we have to do this together.
I am not trying to alienate anyone with these words. This is for all of us, regardless of race, color or creed. No matter who you are or what you believe; no matter where you are, this is for you. This is your chance to do everything you have been saying you want to do. In this way, we the Relatives on our Mother, the world over, have this chance to effect change, individually yet collectively.
Enough words. We have had 500 years of words. Together, all of us, let us actually, finally, do this. We can make the dreams of Tecumseh, Pontiac, Sitting Bull, Wovoka, Dekanawidah, Mother Teresa, Gandhi, and so many others actually happen. That dream of unity among the People. We can make this happen, together. And all it is going to take is $5.00 from you. Go through the website, http://www.buffalomessengers.org/Fundraiser.html, and donate $5.00 through Pay-Pal. It is safe and secure. Send $5.00 through the mail. The address is:
Buffalo Messengers
3400 National Pike
Farmington, PA 15437
Just $5.00 from you is all this is going to take. There isn’t a lot of time left. I cannot urge you on enough. Now is your chance. Now, right now, you have the opportunity to make that impact you have prayed about, suffered for, given so much for. And all it takes is $5.00. No phone calls. No rallies. No petitions. Only $5.00. So little, to do so much. Copy this and forward it EVERYWHERE. Yes, we can do this. Together.
hawk
Buffalo Messengers
the measure of success is altruism
Friday, July 3, 2009
greetings relatives,
Obviously, I am not getting the seriousness of this situation across to our Relatives. As I have seen many times, what I say gets interpreted and comes out meaning something else. Never did understand how that worked. Irregardless, let me try again.
I need to thank everyone who has been here, supported this work, supported these two buffalo and everything that has been happening here. I need to thank all those who come to pray here, who volunteer here, who helps us financially here. Without you, we couldn't have gotten this far.
Ok, so you still think these two are just buffalo? Or, your Nation doesn't see the buffalo as sacred, so who cares? Well, both valid points. But, what if they aren't just buffalo? What if they only appear to be buffalo? The chance of a white buffalo is 1 in 10 million. So, that's pretty rare. Completely disregarding the way the white buffalo was born, just the fact that it is a white buffalo is unique. So, the odds of a white buffalo are pretty high. Now, add into this equation a second buffalo, born under the exact same unusual circumstance, from a different female, on the exact same piece of ground, in the same enclosure. And this one is black. One male, one female. One black. One white. The odds are getting higher. Add to that wild animals turning white. Eagles where they haven't been seen before. People being healed on this property from physical ailments. All where the most influential battle on this continent was waged. Calculating those odds is impossible. There isn't a number that big. Literally, you have a better chance of winning the lottery every day for the rest of your life.
Your help is needed. To save this place, and protect these two gifts. Without you, this place and these two, along with every other spiritual thing happening here, will be gone. The white deer was born here. When the owners tried to sell it, move it from this property, it killed itself. What will happen if these two are taken from here?
So, there you go. If my words appear harsh, I do not mean them to. I believe there is no limit to what we can do. For these two. For this place. For each other. They are here for all of us. Not just Native. Every one of us. The choice is now up to each of us, individually. $5.00 from everyone will do the job. Do you have $5.00? Are these two gifts, this place, the message they bring, worth $5.00? Click this link if you answered yes.
http://www.buffalomessengers.org/Fundraiser.html
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