David White Eagle Merchant's Blog (42)

To All At Warrior Nation:

I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your warm Birthday wishes, and thank you all for being yourselves. It is a pleasure and honor to be here with you all... my family. Thank you again.

Yes, it has indeed been a while since I've been here and such. My apologies, life kind of got me side tracked there including helping out a few people on line and such. I wanted to stop in and wish a very Happy Holidays to all of you and wish you my best. Please stay safe and warm during this season. The best to all of you. Love and Blessings. Wanishi

Some information for all, of course, entitled "Did You Know.."

What is it? Well did you know for example, any of the following were actually occurring even as we speak in this country of ours...

1. On the MassHealth system used nationwide, if you are on disability, elderly or low income in general you may get on this system, and get poor coverage, but if illegally in the country you may apply for it, get it guaranteed and get up to 100% coverage. Makes sense huh ?

2. If you…

He' My Family:
I wanted to sincerely, and from the bottom of my heart thank you all for your kind words and gestures on my birthday. I love you all. Again thank you so much.
Wanishi.

Not many people understand the true meaning of the word "warrior." Now a days when we think of that term, in the day and age we are in, it is severely misconstrued. Now a days a "warrior" is a "soldier." This is not exactly the true essence of what is meant. Though meaning differs from culture to culture and society to society, there is only one true meaning for me. It is the person, male or female, who gives. Yes, the one who gives from the Heart, has no use for materials, who stays behind…

As of today the U.S. Supreme court has taken apart our rights once again. Individual states that had suppression and aversion laws to keep minorities from voting are now the new way. The U.S. Supreme court has ruled in favor of it, and dismantled the "Right To Vote" act as of this day June 25, 2013. What does this mean? If you live in / reside in a state that has suppression laws for minorities to keep the said minorities away from polling booths and having rights to vote, that is what is…

He' All :

I would like to take a moment to inform you all, though I am sure you have heard some of the news about Boston. There were a few explosions that rocked my state of Massachusetts, in Boston, MA today earlier. They are currently undergoing a near to complete lock down in the city, Feds, local and state are involved and on the scene as we speak. They've confirmed that there are at least 6-8 people dead, and over 150 injured, some critically. No one is speculating about who or…

He' All:

In case no one has seen or heard about it yet, there is a Canadian Power company which is proposing a radioactive waste dump at the Great Lakes on the Canadian side, however it will be apportioned in such a manner it will affect the USA and it's residents as well. It has come to my attention not only via petition but by some of my own people in Canada that this proposal will affect animal life, the ecosystem and human life now and for the next 100,000 years as that is how long…

Ronald G. (Little Crow/Konkontu Peauwe) Henries, Sr.

August 31, 1932 to October 26, 2012

Ronald G. (Little Crow/Konkontu Peauwe) Henries, Sr., 80, of Providence, RI was called home Friday, October 26, 2012 after a six-year battle with colorectal cancer. He was at home with his beloved family. The tribal statesman and Algonquin elder, revered for his cultural knowledge, contribution and legendary ceremonial pouches throughout Native America, was husband and soul-mate to his wife…

He' :

Sorry I have not been on much. Too many things are going on. Recently as you all know we lost Russell Means, who was one of my favorite people of all time. I learned so much from that man just watching, reading about him and all. Even more recently we've found out that a friend of our's daughter in the United Kingdom who battles the same disease my two daughters crossed over of, is back in the hospital, with seizures, and now at the Helen House recovering. Though they say she is…

At this time I would like to offer up Prayers to the close family of Russell Means who recently passed at the age of 72 years old. He lost his battle with cancer of the throat. I offer my humblest prayers to Creator to keep and guide our Brother on his Sacred Journey. I offer my prayers to the family of this great man in hopes they will be alright through this time of need. I pray for all my relative. Wanishi. Aho.

Leonard Peltier spoke these words today on Columbus Day, as what he rephrased as "Indigenous Day." I cannot say I blame him.

Wanishi

Greetings my relatives and friends, supporters!

I know I say this same line all the time but in reality you all are

my relatives and I appreciate you. I cannot say that enough. Some

of our people, as well as ourselves have decided to call today

IndigenousDay instead of Columbus Day and it makes me really think

about how…

I would like to take a moment to thank everyone for their sweet and wonderful Birthday wishes. I truly love you all, you are my extended family. I hope this finds you all very well, smiling and laughing. Blessings to you all. Walk in Peace Brothers and Sisters.

Wanishi.

He' :

I do not wish to seem like I think I know it all, this is just what I understand and have been taught over my years, and since I was 18 I heard only this story about the origination of the Pow Wow.

It was told to me by the Algonquin people of Canada that the words Pow Wow come from their language , and is Pe'Wau E' Wau , pronounced Pehhh-wahhh Eeee-Wahhhh. The Council of the Nation that the people who told me this said also that the Pow Wow, or Pe'Wau E'Wau , is originally a…