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Oh Shinnah Fast Wolf

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:27:43 +0000

Born in the Land of Many Snows, in the Moon of Frozen Waters, in the Cycle of Strange Storms, Oh Shinnah brings to the world a unique blend of many ancient traditions with modern knowledge. Oh Shinnah's teachers have been Elders of both North and South America. From her father's people she inherits the traditions of the Tineh (the Shishindi, meaning People of the Forest, commonly known as Apache) From her mother's people she inherits the traditions of the Mohawk and the Scots. From her great-grandmother she inherits traditions which may be older then time. Oh Shinnah is an elder of much Wisdom, and a warrior for the People of the Earth Mother, who is guaranteed to change your life. She holds a BA in Music Theory and an MA in Voice from Denver University, a BA in Clinical Psychology and an MA and Phd in Experimental Psychology from the University of Chicago. She has worked under Dr. Carl Meninger at the Stone-Brandel Foundation and with Elmer Greene helped develop Experimental Psychology and the University of Psychology Lab School. She also has an MA in Divinity and is a Certified Minister with the Interfaith School of Divinity in New York City. In the late 1970's she was given permission and accepted a charge in life to speak and sing on behalf of the Earth from her elders, along with Sun Bear, and to bring information on the issues of the earth and its ecology to all people. In addition, Oh Shinnah is an accomplished performer. As a singer and composer she was given the honor of being titled "A Folk Singer's Folk Singer" by musicians and peers like Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie , son of Woody Guthrie. She has performed in numerous clubs, with choirs and with improvisational groups at the time of the development of this technique in Chicago. These include Second City, Cellar Bohiem and the Committee Theater in San Francisco. The first of two awards she received from The Chicago Critics Poetry Awards was presented to her by poet and icon, Robert Frost. Oh Shinnah was the first women to ever receive an award from this esteemed group. Oh Shinnah has also been greatly appreciated for her many achievements as an activist. She has been a delegate to the U.N. Conferences on Human Environment, Spirituality, the Decolonization of Indigenous People, and the World Conference of Spiritual Leaders. At the invitation of Jihan Sadat, she was a guest instructor for nursing professionals in Egypt. The name, Oh Shinnah Fast Wolf, appears on the Wall of Tolerance in Birmingham, Alabama, near the name Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the 1970's she received The Nurses in Transition Humanitarian Award, The Helen Caldecott Humanitarian Award for Women in 2000 and in 2005 she was the recipient of The Noetic Science Institute's Temple Award for Creative Altruism. She founded Four Directions, Inc., and has spoken out about the plight of Native Americans especially the forgotten elders. Currently, Oh Shinnah is the Director and Co-Founder of the Center for Grandfather Coyote, a non-profit and tax exempt organization. Through the Center she is able to teach health professionals from many disciplines and to help the forgotten Native American elder. Despite her many accomplishments, Oh Shinnah prefers to be known as a "confrontation to fixed reality". Her workshops challenge the participants to grow and expand beyond their "knowings" and to see the world in a different way - a way that is not static but dynamic, a way that allows for personal growth.

Message to the Elders

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:09:28 +0000

Four kolas (Lakota -meaning, friends) gather to represent the four directions. Speaking about the present and future generations, earth changes, prophecies and other important issues. Their collective message is directed at the elders and wisdom keepers of the world and is also vital to us all.

Franklin Erachio

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:11:07 +0000

Tseyatoh Bear Clan Elder and Wisdom Keeper, Franklin Erachio shares his insights on several topics relating to living a good and beautiful life.

Angel Staley

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:42:46 +0000

Angel Staley

World Peace & Prayer Day

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:36:25 +0000

World Peace & Prayer Day

Message To The Children

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:23:42 +0000

From the south, honoring trust and innocence, Benjamin Celaruie, also known as Wawecha (which means butterfly in Lakota), opens his heart and shares the universal meaning of the sacred ceremonial staff which he is the keeper of. Recorded at a spiritual gathering at Canyon Calm in South Dakota. Wawecha directs his words to youth everywhere.

David Swallow, Jr.

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:47:04 +0000

Dave Swallow, Jr. was born and raised near Wounded Knee, SD on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and is a member of the Teton Lakota Nation, the band of Crazy Horse. He was taught the ancient Lakota ways by his Grandparents and is recognized by his own people, both on and off the reservation, as a Spiritual Leader and Sundance intercessor. He travels to teach about the sacredness of Mother Earth and to bring about awareness of the situation of his people back on the reservation.

June Iron-Hawk Lew

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:05:22 +0000

June Iron-Hawk Lew speaks about a message she received from Grandmother Moon.

Blue Star Equiculture

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:50:22 +0000

Blue Star Equiculture

Grandma Edna Gordon

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:19:08 +0000

Grandma Edna Gordon Seneca Hawk Elder

Chief Arvol Looking Horse - A message to the youth

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:56:47 +0000

Chief Arvol Looking Horse of the Lakota, Nakota and Dakota people gives a heartfelt message to the youth. First in Lakota and then translated into English. He recorded this message at 2010 World Peace & Prayer Day gathering at Blue Star Equiculture in Palmer, Mass.

Chief Arvol Looking Horse. p3

Tue, 18 May 2010 13:05:46 +0000

Chief Arvol Looking Horse of the Lakota Nation speaks.

Seneca Nation Hawk Elder Edna Gordon

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:04:17 +0000

Seneca Nation Hawk Elder Edna Gordon speaks out.

Chief Arvol Looking Horse

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:55:57 +0000

19th generation keeper of the sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe. Leader of the Lakota, Nakota and Dakota people. Established World Peace & Prayer Day on Summer solstice.

Robert Big Elk - part 1

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:45:50 +0000

Robert Big Elk

Chester Kahn P1

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:17:14 +0000

Chester Kahn is a Dineh aka Navajo artist and elder.

Youth Runners

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:48:02 +0000

Melissa and Jon Elliot speak about the

Litefoot

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:23:10 +0000

Walela

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:31:27 +0000

Walela, the Cherokee word for Hummingbird and the symbol of inspiration for this family of women singers. They are Rita Coolidge, her sister Priscilla Coolidge, and Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield. Interviews and concert footage.

For the Children

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:34:12 +0000

A message to the children from Benjamin Celaruie.Benjamin speaks about the spiritual staff he created to honor Great Spirit and the earthly elements as well as to offer teachings with this beautiful sacred object.

Opening video on WHU homepage

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:00:06 +0000

WHU intro video

Gathering of Eagles

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:04:16 +0000

A four day spiritual gathering in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Contains excerpts of messages and insights of various individuals from around the globe speaking about unity in diversity and related topics. Hosted by the Spiritual Unity of Tribes, a not for profit group promoting unity through education and spiritual gatherings.

Joanne Shenandoah

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:07:08 +0000

A singer/songwriter/performer & composer, Joanne Shenandoah has drawn upon her rich heritage in establishing a reputation as one of America's foremost Native recording artists.

Thunder Beat

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:55:54 +0000

Native American Shamaness Thunder Beat performs one of her original songs against the backdrop of the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona.

Messages of Peace

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:00:14 +0000

A compilation of diverse indivduals sharing their stories, insights and wisdom for all to benefit.