Author Archives: Vi Waln

I have a vision of all Lakota people living alcohol and drug free lives

Many do not give a second thought about our health conditions until we fall ill. We take our health for granted, especially when we are young. It is very common for our young people to view themselves as invincible. But in reality we are all only human.   Many of us stumble through our youthContinue reading “I have a vision of all Lakota people living alcohol and drug free lives”

Sincere prayer is not based in fear, it comes from love

“It’s a very intense time, personally and globally.” ~Doreen Virtue~   We are fortunate to be Lakota people. In today’s world there are so many events and people working to distract us from walking peacefully on our spiritual path. There is always something or someone put in front of you as a test.    Continue reading “Sincere prayer is not based in fear, it comes from love”

KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE FOLLOWS IN THE TRACKS OF CONQUEST, SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND COLONIZATION

By Faith Spotted Eagle, Ihanktonwan Grandmother of Brave Heart Society An urgent conversation needs to be held about the parallels between sexual violence, conquest, colonization, environmental racism and the rape of Mother Earth.  All are related. Let’s talk about environmental racism in regard to KXL.  Ben Chavis (civil rights activist in 1994) coined “environmental racism”Continue reading “KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE FOLLOWS IN THE TRACKS OF CONQUEST, SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND COLONIZATION”

School Boards are responsible for the mental health of students

May is designated as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Balanced children are mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually healthy. Schools are places where our children are required to spend a significant amount of time. The overall condition of our young peoples’ mental health is directly affected by their experience at school.   It’s not only theirContinue reading “School Boards are responsible for the mental health of students”

Tribes must be more aggressive to stop tar sands pipeline

I am curious to know why our Tribal Governments are not doing more to stop TransCanada from building the proposed Keystone XL (KXL) pipeline through our treaty lands. There are many Tribes living on or near the corridor where the proposed pipeline will run. It seems to me the Canadian Tribes are more vocal thanContinue reading “Tribes must be more aggressive to stop tar sands pipeline”