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Shoshone-Bannock History in Idaho
PART I OF II: 2008's historic Idaho Democratic Convention, held in Boise, ID, June 12-14, invited Idaho Native American Tribal members from the Shoshone-Bannock/Fort Hall, Shoshone-Paiute/Duck Valley, Nez Perce, and Coeur D'Alene tribal communities to take an active part in the convention activities. On June 12th, the Idaho AFL-CIO hosted a Democratic picnic for convention goers. Mr. Ted Howard, Cultural Resource Director, Duck Valley, spoke to picnic participants about the Shoshone-Paiute-Bannock history in the Boise Valley area. 9:49 minutes.
Part II-Grand Entry, Flag Ceremony and Recessional
All convention tribal members participated in the grand entry at the beginning of the June 13th Idaho Democratic Convention gathering followed by a flag ceremony and presentation by Mr. Lee Juan Tyler, Council Member, Shoshone-Bannock/Fort Hall community. Fort Hall and Duck Valley singers and drummers played songs for the grand entry, flag ceremony and recessional.
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Native American Prophecy
Narrated by the late Floyd RedCrow Westerman 6:36 minutes
7 Generations
Elder Orin Lyons talks about preparing for the next 7 generations. 8:43 minutes
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| R&S->Religion: Significance and care of the eagle feather |
Posted on Saturday, February 09 @ 22:39:40 PST | |
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Source: Oral History as told by Ken Saunders
All Native North American Peoples attach special significance to the eagle, and its feathers.
The eagle flies higher and sees well than any other bird. Its perspective is therefore different from those of us held close to the earth.
Our Creator also has a different perspective of what occurs below in this world of physical things in which human kind resides.
The eagle spends more time in the element of father sky than the other birds and father sky is the element of the spirit.
The eagle is a symbol of truth, power and freedom, as it roams the sky. Its wings represent the balance needed between male and female, each one dependant upon strengths and abilities of the other.
The eagle was given the honor of carrying the prayers of man between the world of earth and the world of spirit where our creator and the grandfathers reside.
Therefore, when one holds the eagle feather, one must speak the truth in as positive a way as one can, for the ear of our creator is that much closer to the feather of the eagle.
We honor the feather of the eagle, with great care, showing it respect, honesty, and truth, at all times.
To be given an eagle feather is the highest honor that can be awarded within aboriginal cultures.
RESTRICTIONS:
A woman who is on her moon-time (menstrual time) must not touch the feather.
It should be hung up within one’s home, not placed in drawers, cupboards , etc.
Under both US and Canadian law, a permit is required from the conservation authorities for one to possess one legally. It must be used for traditional or teaching purposes.
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