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Grandmother Spider Gets Fire For The People

by Beverly Two Feathers | Tribal History and Lore | 1 comment

Choctaw tradition tells us that when People first came up out of the ground we were sheathed in cocoons.  Our eyes were closed and our limbs were folded tightly to our bodies. It is said that this was true of all People; the Birds, the Animals, the Insects, and the...
Smoke Signals And A Revolution

Smoke Signals And A Revolution

by Beverly Two Feathers | Tribal History and Lore | 0 comments

Last week, I talked of the Sacred Path lesson of Smoke Signals and the message of Intent. Today, I would like to share a little history with you about Smoke Signals and the first revolution in what would become the United States.  Remember that Smoke Signals are an...

Twelve Days Of Christmas: A Native American Version

by Beverly Two Feathers | Tribal History and Lore | 3 comments

I can find no specific tribe associated with this Native American version of The Twelve Days Of Christmas. I did read one account that it possibly could have been written by a Missionary for the Huron as a way for them to remember his Christian teachings in a way they...

Why Owl Has Big Eyes: An Iroquios Tale

by Beverly Two Feathers | Tribal History and Lore | 5 comments

A tale from the Five Tribes who comprised the Iroquois Nation: It is said that long ago the Everything Maker who we call Raweno was busy creating the various animals.  As he worked on Rabbit, the creature said to Raweno; ” I want nice long legs and long ears...

Native American Fry Bread

by Beverly Two Feathers | Tribal History and Lore | 1 comment

I would venture to say that not many people would consider Native American Fry Bread as a totem but I would disagree slightly.  A totem gives medicine or teachings in our lives and Fry Bread, to me, does have a lesson that we can learn from. Many non-natives consider...

The Battle Of Good And Evil

by Beverly Two Feathers | Tribal History and Lore | 3 comments

I was reminded of this tribal story on another blog of mine from a comment left by my friend MiMi. The discussion was about teaching without pointing a finger and giving our children moral lessons through telling stories that they can relate to. Stories from our...
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