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July 20, 2017

Lighting the Sacred Fire at Standing Rock:

The Most Important Ceremony of Our Time

Dear Friend,

Shekóli. We want to draw your attention to a powerful new work by West Coast Editor Valerie Taliman in the new June-July 2017 issue of Indian Country magazine. It’s called Oceti Sakowin: Lighting the Sacred Fire at Standing Rock:

“In October 2016, Standing Rock Sioux Chairman David Archchambault II reached out to Arvol Looking Horse to discuss bringing the Oceti Sakowin, the Seven Council Fires, up to Standing Rock to unite the people. The Great Sioux Nation originally was made up of Seven Council Fires, and sharing a common fire always united the tribes. Keeping the peta waken (sacred fire) was important, especially as they traveled. Coals from the previous council fires were carefully preserved and used to rekindle the council fire at the new campsite. Tribal historians said the last time the Oceti Sakowin came together in this place was in the late 1800s, during times of war and great hardship.”

The Seven Council Fires assembled to unite the people in one of the most important ceremonies of our time. The memories, like the fire’s embers, burn brightly still.

“Everything we do, we take it to Yuwipi ceremony, that’s how we get our answers,” said Arvol Looking Horse, 19th Generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe. “We all prayed together and asked that Oceti Sakowin be set up until we could get the DAPL permit denied. Then we put out a call to bring all nations to Standing Rock to protect the Mni Wiconi. We called for our traditional people, the medicine people and horse societies to come help us light the sacred fire.”

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Lighting the Sacred Fire—The lighting of the sacred fire at Standing Rock was the most significant event in a generation, where council fires of the Great Sioux nation, Sundance families and Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe were present to light a ceremonial fire to “send back” all destructive forces. A first-hand account of the people, prayers, horses, runners and medicine brought to create an eternal, shining moment.

On the Move in Indian Country—A celebration of spectacular destinations and reminders of the way the world ought to be, from the waters of Shishalh, the wonders of Antelope canyon, the timelessness of Taos, Pueblo and so much more.

Tree of Lives—Birch bark is the original renewable resource, and its artistic and utilitarian uses have no limit. An exploration of a truly remarkable tree.

Revolutionary Allies—The nation-states of the Haudenosaunee have practiced international diplomacy for centuries. In a truly revolutionary moment, the Oneida Nation cast its lot with rebellious Americans and became the fledgeling United States first allies. A look back at that dramatic story and its retelling in the new Museum of the American Revolution.

Where the Buffalo Call Home—Take a tour of the bucolic grasslands of Fort Belknap with experienced guide Ray Gone as he tracks bison to Snake Butte.

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The Indigenous Traveler—Renowned reporter Jenni Monet looks back on her experiences as a Native woman abroad, and how her travels have helped shaped her perspective as one of the leading chronicler of life and issues in Indian country.

Telling Our Own Story—Native-run museums bring the history and culture of today’s native nations to life with cutting-edge design and inspiration.

Winter Count—Do not miss the second installment of Marty Two Bulls Sr.’s graphic novel treatment of traditional Lakota teachings.

Golf Indian Country—Inspired by stunning landscapes and traditions of harmony with varying environments, Indian country can boast of some of finest golf courses in the world, supported by sophisticated resorts. Our annual guide rounds out this special section.

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Shining Star: A celebrity to watch

NDN A&E: A guide to films, books and performances

Indian Territory: Travel tips for locales with a Native American emphasis

Eat Like an Indian: The best in contemporary Native American dining

Trading Post: Products from key Native entrepreneurs and artisans

Good Works: Positive business developments in Indian country

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Craftwork: Details of hand-crafted objects & how-to's

Good Medicine: Known benefits of certain plants

Every Part of: An exploration of inventive uses of natural objects

There's No Word for It: Native phrases and philosophies

Native Ingenuity: Inventions still in use today

The Pow Wow Trail: Dances, dancers and makers of regalia

Rewriting History: The Native POV to major historical events

Council Fire: A roundtable discussion of major issues by Op Ed writers

Poetry & Prayer: Verbal expressions of the Indian worldview

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Indian Country Magazine

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