- There was an old lady, from the
"Cree" tribe, named "Eyes of Fire", who prophesied that one day,
because of the white mans' or Yo-ne-gis' greed, there would come a time, when the fish
would die in the streams, the birds would fall from the air, the waters would be
blackened, and the trees would no longer be, mankind as we would know it would all but
cease to exist.
There would come a time when the "keepers of the legend, stories, culture rituals,
and myths, and all the Ancient Tribal Customs" would be needed to restore us to
health.
They would be mankinds’ key to survival,they were the "Warriors of the
Rainbow". There would come a day of awakening when all the peoples of all the tribes
would form a New World of Justice, Peace, Freedom and recognition of the Great Spirit.
The "Warriors of the Rainbow" would spread these messages and teach all peoples
of the Earth or "Elohi". They would teach them how to live the "Way of the
Great Spirit".
They would tell them of how the world today has turned away from the Great Spirit and that
is why our Earth is "Sick".
The "Warriors of the Rainbow" would show the peoples that this "Ancient
Being" (the Great Spirit) is full of love and understanding, and teach them how to
make the "Earth or Elohi" beautiful again.
These Warriors would give the people principles or rules to follow to make their path
right with the world. These principles
would be those of the Ancient Tribes. The
"Warriors of the Rainbow" would teach the people of the ancient practices of
Unity, Love and Understanding. They would teach of Harmony among people in all four comers
of the Earth.
Like the Ancient Tribes, they would teach the peoples how to pray to the Great Spirit with
love that flows like the beautiful mountain stream, and flows along the path to the ocean
of life.
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Once again, they would be able to feel joy in solitude and in councils. They would be free
of petty jealousies and love all mankind as their brothers, regardless of color, race or
religion.
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They would feel happiness enter their hearts, and become as one with the entire human
race. Their hearts would be pure and radiate warmth, understanding and respect for all
mankind, Nature, and the Great Spirit.
They would once again fill their minds, hearts, souls, and deeds with the purest of
thoughts. They would seek the beauty of the Master of Life - the Great Spirit! They would
find strength and beauty in prayer and the solitudes of life.
Their children would once again be able to run free and enjoy the treasures of Nature and
Mother Earth. Free from the fears of toxins and destruction, wrought by the Yo-ne-gi and
his practices of greed. The rivers would again run clear, the forests be abundant and
beautiful, the animals and birds would be replenished. The powers of the plants and
animals would again be respected and conservation of all that is beautiful would become a
way of life.
The poor, sick and needy would be cared for by their brothers and sisters of the Earth.
These practices would again become a part of their daily lives. The leaders of the people
would be chosen in the old way - not by their political party, or who could speak the
loudest, boast the most, or by name calling or mud slinging, but by those whose actions
spoke the loudest.
Those who demonstrated their love, wisdom, and courage and those who showed that they
could and did work for the good of all, would be chosen as the leaders or Chiefs. They
would be chosen by their "quality" and not the amount of money they had
obtained.
Like the thoughtful and devoted "Ancient Chiefs", they would understand the
people with love, and see that their young were educated with the love and wisdom of their
surroundings. They would show them that miracles can be accomplished to heal this world of
its ills, and restore it to health and beauty.
The tasks of these
"Warriors of the Rainbow" are many and great. There will be terrifying mountains
of ignorance to conquer and they shall find prejudice and hatred. They must be dedicated,
unwavering in their strength, and strong of heart.
They will find willing hearts and minds that will follow them on this road of returning
"Mother Earth" to beauty and plenty - once more. The day will come; it is not
far away. The day that we shall see how we owe our very existence to the people of all
tribes that have maintained their culture and heritage.
Those that have kept the rituals, stories, legends, and myths alive. It will be with this
knowledge, the knowledge that they have preserved, that we
shall
once again return to "harmony" with Nature, Mother Earth, and mankind. It will
be with this knowledge that we shall find the.....
"' Key To Our Survival'"
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-From a tale
reported by Alfred L. Kroeber in 1900.
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