I Dont Ever Want The United States Government To Abuse Us Again

On February 9, 2010 Elouise Cobell gives a lecture in the Seminole Tribe of Florida auditorium in Hollywood, FL.

Elouise Cobell walks up, stands right next to me while the food is being blessed. I can feel her arm against mine. At that very moment, in my prayer I’m thanking the Lord that I can be side by side to one of Indian Country’s most badass historical figures. This Native woman, a living legend. Revered in my mind since I first heard her name 15 years ago.

These are her reflections.

She says ‘I began looking at statements that dont look right and asking questions, pushing Congress for an appointment. The case started in the George Bush Sr. administraion, they wouldnt talk. We were happy to deal with the Clinton Administration – nothing.’

‘I continued to stay in the face of the United States government.’ On the day of the filing in the Lincoln Memorial ‘I thought ‘oh my god’ Im suing the United States government. I had goosebumps. I dont think I can. So I called a friend who said ‘If you dont, who will?’

‘It meant a lot to have the support of the tribes and individual indians. There was a unity’. I thought ‘ We will come back to be the powerful people that we were at one time.’

On the day of settlement, Secret Service comes in buzzing around the room then Ken Salazar walks in. He sits directly across from me and asks ‘Who are you that you can shut down the entire United States government?’

‘I dont ever want the United States government to abuse us again’. – Elouise Cobell

A Conversation with Nathan Chasing Horse

A Conversation with Nathan Chasing Horse

2/10/2010 6/9p Eastern

Call-in Number: (646) 595-3155

Medicine man, award-winning actor and motivational speaker, Nathan Chasing Horse is from the Rosebud Nation of South Dakota. He is probably best known for his role as “Smiles-A-Lot” in the epic movie “Dances with Wolves.” He has been in several other productions since then including the film “Dreamkeeper” and the TV miniseries “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.”

Nathan splits his time residing in several major cities in California and Canada.

His ceremonial responsibilities however, take him all over the United States and Canada traveling in what has been affectionately named the “Groovemobile.” Nathan is hard to pin down as he is constantly on the move and is in big demand for his words of wisdom and healing. Mr. Chasing Horse spends a large portion of his time doing outreach.

He is confident that it is possible to keep tradition alive for young people even when faced with the pressures of gangs, drugs and alcohol.

Apart from his dedication to teaching and motivating Native youth, Nathan is an accomplished martial arts student, experienced in rifle handling and archery, horse riding and training, and modern/traditional singing and dancing.

Mr. Chasing Horse cites Sitting Bull, his Grandfather and Father as his personal heroes.

Music Monday

I’d like to share with you just a few of my personal favorite’s. This is the music that keeps me company. Enjoy.

Redcloud ’Battle of Little BigHorn’ is such a powerful fight song!

Shane Yellowbird debuted ‘Its About Time’ Nov 09. Think. I’m. In love with every song on this CD.

Spencer Battiest All songs!! He is the Native Justin Timberlake.

Stevie Salas Guitar God. Pure magic.

Tonemah soulful Bob Seger sound lulls me into a hopeful state of peace and calm.