The opening article entitled "Founding Principles" by Ghost Wolf, a
supposed holy man, says "I am an American of Indigenous heritage. Like
many Americans, I am a Heinz 57. I am a star child, whose consciousness is
not entirely limited to the Human experience...The teachers and illuminated
beings that share knowledge through the vehicle called Ghost Wolf hold a
universal hope, that in this special time of Birth Changes, that this
knowledge can reach people of all cultures and background, through
exchange," (pp. 4-5). Doesn't this smack of more New Age scam, more
usurpation of Indian traditions?
In the Calendar section, they announce "Great Mystery Purification
Intensives," 4 day ceremonies and retreats of some sort in places like
Payson, Az.; Alberta, Canada; Nambe Pueblo, New Mexico... Sweatlodge is
mentioned. I would guess that there is a price involved, but there is
nothing specific in this issue.
At the end is a membership and subscription form. A one year
membership costs $50.00, and a subscription to the quarterly "journal" is
$45.00. But for a mere $75.00 one can have both! (Sarcastic, in case
anyone doesn't pick up on it...) Supposedly these people need funds to
develop some land they've purchased in Arizona for the "Lodge" and also
need capital to take care of the expenses to pay for "Elders" and
"Illuminated beings" to travel to the land to speak and teach. The whole
thing sounds pretty utopian to me. Has anyone else come across this, or
does anyone know these people? Sounds like another money making endeavor
selling bogus Indian "rituals" it must be stopped.
I remember an article in some New Age magazine that someone showed me with
quotes from elders of various tribes, speaking words of unification and
getting back to the "old ways.". I feel that their words were used for the
purpose of drawing people into this Wolf Lodge thing, to make it sound more
legitimate. Just thought I'd put this out there. If anyone else has any
info on this, I would appreciate them either posting to the list or
sending something privately.
Kim