Native People

I have a special place in my heart for the Native American people. In the spirit of Naturally Living, I feel that as a culture, the Natives of our country embody living naturally. Recently, NPR did a piece called "For Native Americans, Old Stereotypes Die Hard", which refers to the depiction of Native Americans in society. Native Americans have been made a mockery in social, political and media circles.

Also of note is PBS's series titled "We Shall Remain", which is a must see. Log onto the link and watch all five episodes. The documentary covers the following: After the Mayflower, Tecumseh's Vision, Trail of Tears, Geronimo and Wounded Knee. The treatment of the Native Americans has been nothing short of a holocaust in my opinion. Watching the history of what has occurred would go far to educate our society on the Native people of our country. The importance of education cannot be understated. The knowledge of other cultures allows us to accept those different from our own as well as having understanding, compassion and empathy. The spirit of the American people is strong and able to rise up from any adversity or persecution. Native American people need to be respected and revered for the wonderful contributions they have made. Furthermore, they need to be honored for their spirit and drive to survive.

Here's to Honoring Others!
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