Our focus for prayer this month are the Children and our Grandmother Earth.
When we speak of the 7th generation, our concern is for what we are
leaving for them. Balance produces health, the 7th generation deserve a
balanced world. We give them a voice so that people can understand that
we have to leave them a clean place to live with clean waters to drink. It
is the only way. It would be good if people would listen, we have been
here a long time, and maybe we know something.
We also want to give a voice to the children who have suffered or are
suffering from child abuse, those that turn to alcohol and drugs. We pray
for the power of the Grandmother to advocate for children in cases of
abuse. Grandmother's are the carriers of the culture and can help by
teaching the children their traditions, values, and lanugage. The young
ones are strong when they know who they are.
Mitakuye oyasi(n),
Dave Chief
Oglala Lakota,
Sun Dancer and Elder
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