A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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We must hunt, trap, and farm properly. When we take the life of an animal, our original instructions tell us that we must do so respectfully. Never use lead shot, which contaminates our land and water. We should hunt, trap, and farm for our sustenance - to feed, clothe, and provide shelter for our families. We should always burn tobacco and use our language to thank the Creator and the animal for the sacrifice it has made. We must never kill the first animal that we see, for it may be the last of its species or it may be needed by some other...
Toxic Substances Scientists from around the world are puzzled by the alarming decline in amphibian populations. Fossil records suggest that frogs and toads have existed on our Mother Earth for at least 150 million years, which indicates that they are very adaptable to change. However, within the last ten years, the world’s frogs and toads have been disappearing, even in protected parks and wildlife reserves. In some cases, a direct cause can be identified, such as the loss of a wetland or alterations in water availability. In other cases, pollu...
Why the Animal Life is in Distress Prominent scientists from around the world are beginning to make conclusions that are very similar to the prophesies of many Native Peoples. Biologists tell us that we are currently involved in a catastrophic loss of plant and animal species. Current estimates are that worldwide, between 18,000 and 73,000 species become extinct every year. Between 50 and 200 species a day will never again be seen on Mother Earth! As our Creation story continues and the twins battle for control over Creation, fewer and fewer...
Animals as Teachers Our oral traditions speak of a time long ago when our people became lost and confused. As our populations grew, we forgot to come together to perform our ceremonies and express our thanks to the Creator and the natural world. For the first time, our people began to experience death, not just among the aged, but among the young, and as a result, our people were overcome with grief. They were not able to get on with their lives because they were always in a state of mourning....
We gather our minds together to send greetings and thanks to all of the Animal life in the world. They have many things to teach us people. We see them near our homes and in the deep forests. We are glad they are still here and we hope that it will always be so. Now our minds are one. Our Original Instructions: Acknowledging the Importance of The Animal Life Respect Your Elders: Turtles: 350 Million Years Old Wolves: 50 Million Years Old Respect for Life - Since Creation Our original...
During the fall months, staff and students at the Akwesasne Freedom School gathered together to send special greetings and thanks to kontírio, the wild animals that provide us with food, clothing and shelter. We see them near our homes, in the forests and along the rivers and we continue to be so happy they are still here and hope that it will always be so. Since August, students in levels 3, 4 and 5 have been working to learn Tsi Kiotáhsawen Tsi Ohontsiá:te (How the earth began) in the Mo...
