Our ceremonies are about the universe The Silent Revolution of the 7th generation

Indian tradition and modernity Author: Henry Red Cloud Category: Shamanism Issue No. 68 The Lakota are the second-largest Indian tribe in the United States. After over one hundred years of oppression, the people in the reserve now live in great poverty. Henry Red Cloud is a descendant of the legendary Chief Red Cloud, who defeated the US government. Henry founded the first Indian solar companies and maintain the old way of Lakota with the original language, the songs, and ceremonies. He thus combines tradition and modernity and is a Lakota warrior of the 21st century. Tattva Viveka: What is the present situation of the Lakota in America, in the Pine Ridge Reservation? Red Cloud: You could say that we Lakota fighting for 500 years against "terrorists" who invade our country. These terrorists are now so powerful that they simply were able to resettle in concentration camps. Since 1880, my ancestors live mainly in the camps. They are called reserves, but you should look carefully there. I come for example from the concentration camp number 344th Henry Red Cloud with Bill Clinton Henry Red Cloud with Bill Clinton at the "Clinton Global Initiative". In 1868 there was an important contract between Lakota Indians and the US government. It said that the current Indian land should remain Indian country. These contracts were but broken. The Holy Land of the Black Hills, Paha Sapa was taken from us. The government wanted it because of gold. The chiefs of that time, such as Crazy Horse (Tȟašúŋke Witco) and Sitting Bull (Tȟatȟáŋka Iyotake) fought in the Red Clouds War. Here we were concerned with the closure of the Bozeman Trail, a path through Lakota territory, the took the prospectors and militarily secured. At that time, then the first concentration camps / "reserves" were established. They told us we can not speak our language, do not dance, do not make more ceremonies. The Lakota not live near New York, Florida or Los Angeles. They sent us in the Northern Plains, in areas that were very hot, with a lot of sun and wind, there does not grow much. This means it to be a Lakota warrior in the 21st century: to help each other. (...) In 1978 we were officially allowed again, perform ceremonies and to speak our language. Unfortunately, there are many tribes, like the Iroquois, Mohawk, Semiahmoo who have forgotten their language, ceremonies, and dances. They were assimilated into American culture and lost their way. The Lakota were able to preserve their traditions. We share our language, dances, our prayers with all today. Chiefs "Young" Sitting Bull of the Oglalas (not the more famous Hunkpapa same name), Red Cloud, Swift Bear and Spotted Tail in Omaha, Nebraska, on the way to Washington DC to meet with President Ulysses S. Grant to discuss the Black Hills negotiate (Mai 1875). Since 1880, however, there is no proper infrastructure, no economy and no longer work for us. Since 2000 I am trying to figure out how we can change our situation by example build up its own economy. I looked at the situation closely and saw that nothing happens by itself. The government will not help us. On the contrary, they sabotage us and incite the different tribes with rumors against each other. Basically, the government concern, which was the Indians again do together as in the Battle of 1876. At that time, the government defeated by the Lakota, Dakota, Nakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. Since then, we get nothing from the government: If the Indians but kill each other! CEREMONIES WHAT IS SPIRITUALITY FOR YOU? Henry Red Cloud on tour in Germany Events in Dörzbach occasion Red Clouds Germany Tour 2016th Our ceremonies are about the universe, the sun, the sky, the wind, the water, of everything natural. Someone who wants to perform our ceremonies must, live with us for years, not just for a holiday. You have to understand the language and speak. If you speak the language, your mind works differently! My book you have to read and our way of life to know exactly with your heart. Do you read it only with your mind, you're going crazy. We do not allow to make the Lakota sweat lodge when someone has not learned from us. Come to us, learn from us. We give it gladly. ABOUT AUTHOR Henry Red Cloud born in 1960 in the Pine Ridge Reservation of the Lakota, USA. Whole blood and descendant of Lakota Chiefs Red Cloud. Left poverty in the reserve to work as a steelworker. Returned after 16 years. Father of 8 children. Founded in 2006 Lakota Solar Enterprises. 2008 Foundation of the Red Cloud Renewable Energy Training Center. Winner of the Global Energy Awards 2011th Website: www.lakotasolarenterprises.com Here you can order the book: The Silent Revolution of the 7th generation https://www.amazon.com/quiet-revolution-7th-generation-stille/dp/069267716X