Tag Archives: spirituality

Spirit Names

Posted on March 9, 2013 by South Wind

At the moment of your death you will hear a name called out and spiritually you will know to fly swiftly towards the voice which summons you. The name called to you will not be the name you were known … Continue reading →

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Humility – Curbing Violence Against Women

Posted on February 12, 2013 by South Wind

Humility – is it not the greatest of our grandfather teachings? It is impossible to claim to be surrounding oneself with the grandness of any of the other teachings without placing humility in the front, centre and back of all … Continue reading →

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Hero – Are You One?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by South Wind

A white man I have a lot of respect for mentioned to me recently that he doesn’t believe Chief Theresa Spence was really on a liquid fast for 44 days. “Looked too healthy at the end of it,” he snorted. … Continue reading →

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Perpetrators of Hatred

Posted on January 31, 2013 by South Wind

The topic was Idle No More, and suddenly the peace was broken. The voice of a very angry white man cracked from the radio perched in my cluttered kitchen. “If there is one thing I can’t stand,” he growled, “it’s … Continue reading →

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Chief Spence: The Fast is Complete

Posted on January 28, 2013 by South Wind

Chief Spence has ended her fast, the ceremony is complete. But far into the many tomorrows will the benefits of her sacrifice run like painted mustangs on an open range. Our thoughts which bring tears, our tears which bring a … Continue reading →

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Chief Spence: The Fasting Ritual

Posted on January 22, 2013 by South Wind

The men of Millhaven Institution’s (CSC) Native Brotherhood have found a hero, perhaps for the first time in their lives. Chief Theresa Spence has become a mighty source of inspiration into their rehabilitation goals. Her messages to them is that violence only … Continue reading →

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Spirituality

Posted on December 25, 2012 by South Wind

The interfaith group I was part of for a year and a half is still going strong. Christian, Jew, Muslim, Sikh and most other faith groups were represented at our monthly meetings. The faith leaders were all of sweet and gentle … Continue reading →

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