"We Are Still Here" --- A Documentary on Today's Young Native Americans

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  • Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
  • What is today's young Native American's life like? What are the challenges they are facing? How the historical traumas influenced their life? This short documentary touches on these topics and tells the story of the three unique young Native Americans from Minnesota.

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  • @thomassmith356
    @thomassmith356 4 года назад +17

    It's sad to think only about 3% of the American population is Native Americans, they're the ones who started it all! They deserve some recognition and respect.

  • @Z4rgabad
    @Z4rgabad 8 лет назад +276

    PRESERVE YOUR CULTURE. God bless the original americans

    • @ToniM10
      @ToniM10 5 лет назад +5

      Great Spirit is.. God..

    • @efremcruz8048
      @efremcruz8048 3 года назад

      @Marj no one has to believe god

    • @dev_mjk1721
      @dev_mjk1721 3 года назад

      @@efremcruz8048 Hey I personaly believe in God but people can express there feelings ok.

  • @redmoontvhd7725
    @redmoontvhd7725 10 лет назад +47

    Native americans are one of gods chosen children.

    • @MicheleDLaw
      @MicheleDLaw 10 лет назад +4

      Agreed.

    • @johnnymcclish1149
      @johnnymcclish1149 3 года назад

      @@MicheleDLaw I think its black people personally

    • @omggiiirl2077
      @omggiiirl2077 Год назад

      There are no chosen people. Stop that. That's exactly what got so many of killed and so many tribes genocided! I'm so DAMNED TIRED of the abrahamic rhetoric and it's damage! Every person is created by the creator and is precious! No one is chosen and more important than another! The white man used that same crap to terrorize indigenous people worldwide and justify thier horrible treatment of others. Stop it!

    • @tippy550storm
      @tippy550storm 3 месяца назад

      N.A. aren't Jews. N.A. are Gentiles.

  • @drillasbarbies
    @drillasbarbies 9 лет назад +546

    The REAL Americans. God bless all Natives.

    • @drillasbarbies
      @drillasbarbies 9 лет назад +22

      Mr. Roberto you fucking idiot. Don't talk if you have no clue what comes out of your mouth. The Native Americans are still suffering today because of American assimilation program! They can barely even keep their culture alive. Hundreds of Millions of Native Americans BEFORE the Europeans came, today there is only 500.000- 1 Million.
      You should be ashamed of yourself! Give the Native Americans back their land !

    • @drillasbarbies
      @drillasbarbies 9 лет назад

      Mr. Roberto idiot, you're a moron.

    • @drillasbarbies
      @drillasbarbies 9 лет назад

      Mr. Roberto fool

    • @mr.roberto1898
      @mr.roberto1898 9 лет назад +2

      DarkShadow64 That's it, four letter words, that's all your vocabulary?!?

    • @mr.roberto1898
      @mr.roberto1898 9 лет назад

      ..but let's strike their only land with Russian nukes, puke!

  • @lorenm7
    @lorenm7 8 лет назад +156

    I couldn't help but cry during the entire video. I hate how "invisible" Native Americans are, still, at this day in age. It is heartbreaking.

    • @agoraabierta752
      @agoraabierta752 6 лет назад +7

      Lori x3 we are never going to become invisible, we' ve been here before through out south, central and north America. Greetings from a native American from Perú.

    • @midwestkatie8068
      @midwestkatie8068 6 лет назад +4

      I live in 'Indian' country in midwest. My son in AZ. I go to Pow-wows. My friend teaches language. They are not so invisible when you are rural near their land. Many areas have events that are open to the public. Go to the events (btw, their clothes are called regalia, and ask to take a pic of some types of ppl in regalia. Might have spiritual meaning. If a dance is called inter- tribal, you can join in.) They are beautiful and really fun.
      Watch out for plastic shamans in the white world. Natives don't sell rituals. They don't mix tribal traditions. Or mix tradition with new age stuff. And just don't appropriate. No Halloween head dresses, okay? With love from a friend to my native sisters and brothers.

    • @ToniM10
      @ToniM10 5 лет назад +3

      Not.. ALL. Natives are. Latinos!!.. Lol.. Bt.. Most Natives have"mixed" w.. other nations nd tribes.. Yet.. Our DNA is EXCLUSIVE 2 the Americas

  • @pasanwickramasinghe4084
    @pasanwickramasinghe4084 5 лет назад +18

    One of the greatest nation on earth. Nature lovers.
    We support native Americans from people of sri lanka 🇱🇰

  • @beepbeep579
    @beepbeep579 8 лет назад +192

    Your culture is not dead. It is in you, just bring it back. I'm from eastern Europe and good people feel your pain. There are people here that send good thought to your great nation and culture. In Europe people are going back to the roots . Culture that was buried is the real thing. What we see around us today is greed culture, this is ending because it has no future. Keep fighting for your history and heritage. Real culture never dies, you can feel it in your soul. I send you love and good thoughts from the other side of the world.

    • @fruitybunny5106
      @fruitybunny5106 7 лет назад

      Ovidiu Litiu Are you a gypsy

    • @fruitybunny5106
      @fruitybunny5106 7 лет назад

      Jake De La Cuesta ok

    • @unclechinsyou8555
      @unclechinsyou8555 5 лет назад +9

      We Are Still Here. The amazing fact that Native Americans had built such great civilizations as Mayan, Inca and Aztec without outside help, and all from the scratch, and all on their own, since they had been cut off from the rest of the world for ten of thousand of years. In other words, they actually are great and proud people. All they need is their beloved father lands back, the lands that their ancestors had lived through thick and thin, endured through hardships and all. Moreover, the hidden mega genocide of indigenous native American population in continents of America 500 yrs ago was around 15 millions, while European population in Europe was around 20 millions. Today, Native population at 15 million, while European population ( in continents of America + Europe) at a staggering 'ONE BILLION'! So, what would it be like today if native Americans have possessed some sort of nuclear weapons to defend themselves? The answer is they would still have their own beloved motherlands, plus their population comparable to that of European population. I've no doubt about that. In my humble opinion, it's about time to decolonize the Colonized lands, and return it to rightful owners Native American people. remember, notorious Slavery as well as Colonialism had long been over, why on earth is this another notorious Colonization still lingering on? Google 'Continents of America is Not a New World/China Daily' for more. blog.chinadaily.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=820652

    • @lanah8678
      @lanah8678 5 лет назад

      ruclips.net/video/-yN6MR4XraY/видео.html
      This song says it all.

    • @jimmieellis2634
      @jimmieellis2634 5 лет назад +2

      @@unclechinsyou8555
      Like you said, 'mega genocide of indigenous native American population in continents of America 500 yrs ago was around 15 millions, while European population in Europe was around 20 millions. Today, Native population at 15 million, while European population ( in continents of America + Europe) at a staggering 'ONE BILLION'! That's world's largest Holocaust indeed.

  • @kris-tkris-t3271
    @kris-tkris-t3271 5 лет назад +2

    Navajo from Florida. Thank u 4 making this documentary. God Bless all natives! Keep strong and continue to strive.

    • @ToniM10
      @ToniM10 5 лет назад +1

      Lipan Apache from TEXAS!

  • @NlHILIST
    @NlHILIST 10 лет назад +17

    I speak from Italy, a corrupt nation. Happy to see you. Love to all Native American Indians and all people with a pure heart.

  • @ronjasolvalravn5672
    @ronjasolvalravn5672 10 лет назад +119

    Hey Out There . . . I am so glad that the Native Folk is still here . . . Our Planet will be total lost without you . . . Love from Danmark

    • @jonashansen7138
      @jonashansen7138 10 лет назад

      Denmark. You are like over 2000 km from USA?

    • @ronjasolvalravn5672
      @ronjasolvalravn5672 10 лет назад +6

      Jonas Hansen hej Jonas . . . Time or distance dont meen enything for me . . . Eternily . . . Spirit . . . Soul . . . Heart . . . Keep that in your heart . . . And dont forget it . . . Love and Peace . . .

    • @jonashansen7138
      @jonashansen7138 10 лет назад +1

      I need this for my exam in english. I need to know the native Americans better, but i don't know where i should start

    • @jonashansen7138
      @jonashansen7138 10 лет назад +1

      Thank you very much

    • @WhiteStarWoman
      @WhiteStarWoman 10 лет назад +3

      Jonas Hansen You're welcome. We're a group of Native American writers and write about both our past and even more important our present and future. We also have programs to take heat to those freezing in our northern reservations and college scholarships as well as health programs and those to restore our women back to their rightful power. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Also we have a youtube channel with videos of some of our stories. Just type in Whisper n Thunder and it should come up.

  • @jerryakamuadams6399
    @jerryakamuadams6399 5 лет назад +7

    Sending Aloha as a Native Hawaiian to my Native American cousins. Us Native are All Still Here, They Never Take Us Away

    • @ih8utbe
      @ih8utbe 13 дней назад

      Sending Aloha to all American Indigenous people also great blessings to their perseverance and strive for continuation of the Culture and Traditions and Languages. 😅😅😅😂❤

  • @mmann-bk2pw
    @mmann-bk2pw 7 лет назад +3

    We are still here and Stronger together than divided.

  • @lovelee193
    @lovelee193 8 лет назад +3

    Very informative. Thanks for sharing!

  • @MonsterGFilms
    @MonsterGFilms 9 лет назад +8

    I'm a full blooded Native American im 16 southwestern Pueblo native. My ancestors came from Anasazi frame Mesa verde. Native Pride !

  • @SmashinAdams
    @SmashinAdams 5 лет назад +9

    It's hard to unhear upspeak once you hear it; Lord, please deliver the youth from CONTINUED ASSIMILATION.

  • @lars526
    @lars526 9 лет назад +52

    I'm from north/central Minnesota, of Gaelic, Scandinavian and German stock, and I support Native American culture.

    • @ToniM10
      @ToniM10 5 лет назад +1

      Hm of the Souix nd the Ojibwe ppl...

    • @romainreuter9604
      @romainreuter9604 4 года назад

      @@ToniM10 Sioux and Ojibwa used to be enemies in Minnesota. Both are big tribes.

  • @ScorpioRob666
    @ScorpioRob666 6 лет назад +6

    Onwards and upwards to all of you 1st nations people. May the Universe bless you and protect you and strengthen you.

  • @TheDragonlady843
    @TheDragonlady843 5 лет назад +4

    Thank God you are still here. Blessings upon all humans.

  • @oziet7900
    @oziet7900 8 лет назад +6

    I'm proud to be Native ❤

  • @slimtimrudipu6956
    @slimtimrudipu6956 11 лет назад +29

    Two thumbs up to the kid that can hunt for his food. Keep up the good work...

  • @MdmirzaAlam6268
    @MdmirzaAlam6268 8 лет назад +69

    Never forget your culture

    • @na-ev2zj
      @na-ev2zj 5 лет назад

      Ok, just...why? It is proven that over time people lose their customs and beliefs, while replacing them whit new ones, culture is fluid it changes every generation, if dire times approach an entire culture can drastically change in a few years, so it doesn't make sense to freeze they culture now, just so you can entertain yourself, like they're a circus show

  • @jaz8634
    @jaz8634 8 лет назад +43

    WE STAND WITH NATIVE PEOPLE...LOVE FROM PAKISTAN

    • @techpriest3515
      @techpriest3515 7 лет назад +4

      Your country is a shit stain on the worlds ass.

    • @blueMJS
      @blueMJS 7 лет назад

      Red Menace lmao too true

    • @kenney0313
      @kenney0313 5 лет назад

      Ja Z Thanks, and know the same is returned. Many of us have never been to the east,especially since the Conquest of the Americas. The People think dark skin is African-American, when the world was dark until the Napoleonic wars. They've slowly committed genocide to create the illusion of inferiority. If properly pronounced Powhatan is Powwow-Dan or Priests of Dan or Danite Priests. The etymology explains why Europe had Hebrew interpreters on every ship. The word Hebrew...
      Hebrew (adj.)
      late Old English, from Old French Ebreu, from Latin Hebraeus, from Greek Hebraios, from Aramaic (Semitic) 'ebhrai, corresponding to Hebrew 'ibhri"an Israelite." Traditionally from an ancestral name Eber, but probably literally "one from the other side," perhaps in reference to the River Euphrates, or perhaps simply signifying "immigrant;" from 'ebher "region on the other or opposite side." The initial H-was restored in English from 16c. As a noun from c. 1200, "the Hebrew language;" late 14c. in reference to persons, originally "a biblical Jew, Israelite."
      They went to great lengths hiding the truth by murder and teaching HIS-STORY in compulsory PUBLIC SCHOOLS/MILITARY INDOCTRINATION CENTERS.
      These creatures have no soul, so they are incapable of dealing in honor. Honor is pure, and there's no Purity in those having Neanderthal and canine DNA mixed with the DNA of man. Tribe Up!!!!! Haya and Hawa are the feminine and masculine names for the great spirit. Now you tell me what the Indians are always chanting in film and tv? Haya Haya or Hawa Hawa, so nice we have to say it twice!!!! Think about the Tribe of Judah or Udah/Utah, where you find Mount Nebo Ann Goshen and all the places Moses/Moshe walked. Aztlan is the Land of Adam, the Americas. Also New Jerusalem/Perusalem. The letter j didn't exist until Europeans added it.

    • @comanchegonzalez667
      @comanchegonzalez667 5 лет назад

      Thank you brother

  • @aliciaalicia2340
    @aliciaalicia2340 6 лет назад +6

    THIS WAS YOUR LAND AND ALWAYS WILL. GOD BLESS YOU MY NATIVE AMERICANS. I LOVE EVERY OF YOUR TRIBE.

  • @LS-ng1sf
    @LS-ng1sf 5 лет назад +6

    Stay true to who you are and be proud ✊
    I am proud of you. I am Hispanic and I love you ❤

  • @tainofury6318
    @tainofury6318 6 лет назад +6

    Keep your culture alive don't let what happen to my Arawakan ancestors happen to you we are relearning language and our culture peace be with you

  • @velindafox4269
    @velindafox4269 10 лет назад +25

    Thanks to everyone who tries to see the world through the eyes of Natives! We are not all drunks or unemployed nor do we get everything for free as alot of people think. I am a 1/2 Northern Cheyenne 1/2 Oglala Lakota sioux a full Native and proud to be who I am. We are still here and living in our own exsistance of racial slurs and hate toward our culture because we are who we are. I do appreciate those who do try to understand what we go through and what our ancestors went through for me to be typing this today. God made me an Native!!!

    • @Isochest
      @Isochest 10 лет назад +2

      I notice a lot of you native people employ others in your own businesses. You are more innovative and do not fear going it alone.

    • @B3gonias
      @B3gonias 10 лет назад +8

      I recently biked across the country which took me through two Indian Reservations. Being from the East, I had no true exposure to what Native life is like. It broke my heart biking through the reservations. I had always thought Natives lived untouched by American culture much like the Amish. I'm ashamed of my ancestors for consciously destroying such a beautiful culture and people. It's inhumane. I wish there were something I could do.

  • @SolarproductsMeeco
    @SolarproductsMeeco 8 лет назад +5

    Thank you for posting this.

  • @zynjnn277
    @zynjnn277 5 лет назад +4

    Hay Yaa'z .... Thank You for this. Live Proud, Live Free, Stay True.

  • @alicetryggvason8621
    @alicetryggvason8621 5 лет назад +6

    God bless you all , Thank you for this fine video. With love love from one in Denmark .

  • @sierracampbell7740
    @sierracampbell7740 10 лет назад +12

    YES THAT CHAPTER IN THIRD GRADE . What a beautiful short film . I 100% agree us as youth should bring the culture back . We are still here .

  • @jazzybean6152
    @jazzybean6152 7 лет назад +43

    I really hope more Native Americans spread their culture to the world and raise awareness like this..especially embracing social media as a tool to do it.

  • @demisemedia
    @demisemedia 10 лет назад +28

    My great grandmother is of Apache decent! She told me when the foreigners were taking over her parents had to burn all Native ties in order to live a free life.. i wish they never did. Native Nation lives in us forever!

    • @jacobpowell2969
      @jacobpowell2969 5 лет назад +1

      That's true

    • @lulagabbardrivera1037
      @lulagabbardrivera1037 5 лет назад +2

      Yes! I have learned of stories of my family fleeing and escaping the trail of tears Settling in the Appalachians in Kentucky....My Great Grandmother is said to Morning star of Either Crow or Cherokee Possibly both...many stories I'm trying to peace together. Blessings love and light Brother

  • @artisticteej
    @artisticteej 6 лет назад +15

    I am Taino from Borikan, now considered as Puerto Rico. My Parents were born there and so was my grandparents and my generation before that. I will always be proud of my Taino Indian Tribe.

    • @angeldav82
      @angeldav82 5 лет назад

      And they say that your tribe is gone but its not true!

  • @adanvivero702
    @adanvivero702 7 лет назад +4

    I wish I was Native American. I would be so damn proud to be. Love your perfect land !

  • @Dynamicsimpson
    @Dynamicsimpson 5 лет назад +6

    Keep your ancient culture a live, teach the young the ways of their ancestors.

  • @scottishqueen10
    @scottishqueen10 10 лет назад +3

    We were once oppressed to. We were almost crushed. An entire nation almost wiped out because of one English king's greed. But we faught back and we kept our cultures and traditions. We held on to what was precious to us and we REFUSED to let it go. And we have recoverd as a nation and now contribute so much to the world. U guys have that same strenth. Love from Scotland. X

  • @my4daughter
    @my4daughter 9 лет назад +3

    Always be proud and keep your culture strong. I think every culture is beautiful.

  • @karensittling2635
    @karensittling2635 5 лет назад +13

    Ive always been in awe of the native American people; their love and respect for nature, their courage and bravery and rich traditions. Please keep all of those ALIVE . Lots of love

  • @cocogecko7570
    @cocogecko7570 8 лет назад +51

    My deepest love to you all beautiful amazing native american. With all my heart, I want to see you all rising to your true self, your culture, your language. I am on board with you all. Wish you joy and abundance :)

  • @mariabelengomezsantos6514
    @mariabelengomezsantos6514 8 лет назад +6

    i'm european woman but i love your culture And i respect you too .Sorry of my english

  • @jaybessette07
    @jaybessette07 8 лет назад +9

    Thank you from a french, irish, one quarter two grandmothers ago on my Mother's side; Algonquian, Iroquois. May the Great Spirit bless all of you Past Present Future; Forever !

  • @TunisiaM
    @TunisiaM 9 лет назад +10

    I am native American and I love my culture

  • @Laura-cv3pu
    @Laura-cv3pu 7 лет назад +5

    I'm from Scotland so do not live in the United States but since I was a little girl, I've educated myself on the plight of the Native People & the atrocities committed against them throughout history, I'm so thankful your culture still exists & I truly hope the old ways come back into today's world, it's a beautiful, sacred culture & no one should change it.

  • @ellenschmid6261
    @ellenschmid6261 5 лет назад +7

    Thank you.For finally some beautiful videos about True Native AMERICANS.They are so beautiful and awesome.

    • @keishasims3192
      @keishasims3192 4 года назад

      Native Americans are considered Asian. They believe they traveled the bridge 60,000 years ago to this land. Very interesting.

  • @mikebunch3443
    @mikebunch3443 5 лет назад +5

    The beautiful people❤it really pisses me off what has happened and continues to happen!

  • @nicantlacanation7252
    @nicantlacanation7252 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks,my lovely brothers n sisters,soon we'll live in love n harmony again, believe it, cause the time is near, PLEASE DONT GIVE UP N STAY STRONG,BLESSING TO ALL NATIVES AMERICANS

  • @chachi4303
    @chachi4303 5 лет назад +6

    It boggles my mind that the true AMERICANS, Who this great land really belongs to... are the ones who struggle the most! God bless @ POWERFUL people.

  • @erikahespinozah5160
    @erikahespinozah5160 6 лет назад +5

    THANK YOU! Everyone cares about Natives! We love you guys! For a healthy USA, Natives must RISE!

  • @Skac01
    @Skac01 9 лет назад +20

    I am happy to see so many young Native Americans nurturing their heritage. Their story is sad, but of course, unsung. I wish our children were like these young people.

  • @cuauhtemocmagana5531
    @cuauhtemocmagana5531 8 лет назад +7

    we have to suport each other and steke togather natives.
    and the best part study work for the benefit of the children and the tribes.
    I am mexican indígen native and I suport all natives of this continent becase we are one family brothers,sisters,uncles,
    cusents and ancestors relatives.
    wend I see someting happen to a native people I feld the pain in my heard.

  • @aeternamvitam9792
    @aeternamvitam9792 6 лет назад +3

    respect to my fellow natives, im Cherokee.

  • @Rainkit
    @Rainkit 8 лет назад +28

    I don't have any native american blood, but, if I have the resources to, I want to help the native community when I grow up.

  • @nigelbase1196
    @nigelbase1196 6 лет назад +3

    God bless you all, may your traditions never die.....big respect from the UK!...

  • @debramoss2267
    @debramoss2267 5 лет назад +4

    Those of us who were oppressed by the 'elite' are now in a place to restore the Sacred ways of our Ancestors, for ourselves, our children and their children. Thank you for sharing this Beauty. We stand in the same Circle, Deep Peace of The Running Wave to you, from the Celtic Peoples.

  • @kennethgambone6127
    @kennethgambone6127 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you for this,its because of you the natives that make me want to live a full life,but I'm okay
    If the God's c
    all me home,thank you

  • @breannanunn2457
    @breannanunn2457 4 года назад +5

    Reading all these comments made my day as a native American I always feel so invisible specially to non natives but reading these comments gives me hope for the future and for my children

  • @happypappy9441
    @happypappy9441 7 лет назад +23

    Why in western culture is it acceptable to force beliefs or destroy people or places? School is mandatory, environmental destruction is accepted, people are jailed unreasonably, billions of animals are killed through a factory-like system, and slave labor is still existent as a result. Why?
    Beautiful video, it opened my eyes up a lot, and I think it was great that the woman's son has the experience of learning his culture!

    • @kentkearney6623
      @kentkearney6623 5 лет назад +4

      Soulsick Europeans trying to fix their emptiness with things instead of awareness of connectivity. Elite players have formed the narrative and continue to this day.

  • @chrisjealous9852
    @chrisjealous9852 8 лет назад +13

    I am Oglala Lakota and All Native Americans Rock !!!

    • @ToniM10
      @ToniM10 5 лет назад +2

      Hau kola! Lakota Oyate!!
      Lipan Apache from Texas!

    • @saucerfull1
      @saucerfull1 4 года назад

      ?

  • @albertknabe3713
    @albertknabe3713 5 лет назад +7

    Tell 'the People' to "Dig...find the old stone road...follow it and reclaim the City on the Mountain."

  • @saralindley9326
    @saralindley9326 6 лет назад +2

    And it makes my heart sing that you are still here.

  • @prestonbennett1809
    @prestonbennett1809 5 лет назад +3

    Happy 4th from the USA. True Spiritual Freedom Now. Teach us the Way of The Land Now. N Be Blessed n honored. Mother Gaia

  • @LYRIKALMASTER
    @LYRIKALMASTER 10 лет назад +15

    I'm British asian and never knew Red Indians are still around. They never tell us this at school or on the news. I am very happy for the native people enjoying their culture. Be proud of who you are and remember, your ancestors fought for you to live today. I think it is a beautiful culture that you have. Embrace it!

  • @ARMYOFTRUWARRIOR
    @ARMYOFTRUWARRIOR 9 лет назад +3

    That's the music from dancing with Wolves after he found buffalo,so good I feel something deep in my heart when I heard that music is just on my blood my roots are awake when I listen to that.

  • @bert6744
    @bert6744 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you for this incredable video! It is not wrong to see more beauty in a rock than a masseratti. Your part of a great solution which is to be proud and educate. Bless you.

  • @explore39
    @explore39 6 лет назад +4

    Please keep practicing ur culture..... God bless u guys.

  • @victorythesweetchannel-lau9931
    @victorythesweetchannel-lau9931 6 лет назад +2

    May Father God bless EACH ONE OF YOU!!! We have ALOT to learn from you! We got it TOTALLY backward!!

  • @susanbrown2909
    @susanbrown2909 6 лет назад +16

    Beautiful ,intelligent people.
    Love from the UK..keep the true Native American culture in your hearts always .

  • @sweetiepie9411
    @sweetiepie9411 8 лет назад +10

    I just started learning more about Native American cultures, it's very interesting, and think it's great that they are continuing to pass down their culture.

  • @selinahavefaith1650
    @selinahavefaith1650 4 года назад +7

    I was so happy to come across this video. I am an 18 year old Australian, who has a major passion and interest in Native American culture for years now. It makes me thoroughly disappointed in the education system for how they portray history, even of my own Indigenous people. The photos of young people stripped of traditional clothing, culture and language and torn from their family brings me to tears. Native American people are so courageous right to the core and it is absolutely inspiring!! It is devastating to me how much of your culture has been lost that may never be recovered because of the assimilation forced upon your people. I intend to teach my children the truth!! As far as I'm concerned, the culture and strength of the Native American people is more beautiful than any tourist attraction America has to offer. There were enough resources here to share but when met with compassion and generosity Native people were treated with disrespect, violence, hatred, greed and taken advantage of. Sending unconditional love, strength and encouragement to all Native people

  • @Amhlair
    @Amhlair 10 лет назад +19

    If you could have done something to protest the oppression then, would you have acted or would you just turn away? Today, the Palestinians (esp in Gaza) are experiencing the exact same oppression and genocide. They are our generation's First Peoples/American Indians. Learn about what they are going through... they are going through it TODAY. Don't turn away.

    • @Amhlair
      @Amhlair 10 лет назад +4

      *****
      Awesome, Brittanie. Have you heard what Nelson Mandela said?
      "We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians."

    • @MuzzaHukka
      @MuzzaHukka 10 лет назад

      Amhlair Why Palestinians?

    • @Amhlair
      @Amhlair 10 лет назад

      MuzzaHukka
      Did you read my first comment above? It's all there.

    • @Southernjuggalo63
      @Southernjuggalo63 10 лет назад

      the palestinians bring it on themselves hurling rockets into israel palestinians also lost the war and lost the land just like my native ancestors its just how war is

    • @Amhlair
      @Amhlair 10 лет назад +1

      jason grier Friendly challenge, brother: take an hour of your life and google what's happening in Gaza from other sources than FoxNews. Just one hour online to see if most of the world is full of shit or more knowledgeable than 90% of Americans. Go ahead, accept the challenge.

  • @patty518
    @patty518 5 лет назад +17

    This video revived my heart's hope for humanity. We need teachers like the elders to guide us toward being servants and caretakers of our great mother and recognizing we are all a great family. Plants animals, humans, oceans, mountains, etc, we are all family!

  • @kellystefanow9004
    @kellystefanow9004 5 лет назад +1

    That’s the best grandmom has someone to talk the language with..❤️... The whole family should learn❤️

  • @mishatomskovich7103
    @mishatomskovich7103 5 лет назад +4

    NAI are the keepers of the planet..

  • @eviannafaye5269
    @eviannafaye5269 7 лет назад +8

    Please do not lose your culture. Right here and now please make your heritage come alive again, let it live within you, young Native Americans, and never let it die...your culture is beautiful and must be preserved for all future generations...

  • @CodAddict324
    @CodAddict324 5 лет назад +4

    I have an opportunity from watching this video to learn and educate myself more of native american history.

  • @tomphillips7537
    @tomphillips7537 9 лет назад +3

    I want to see more of this happening!

  • @mohawk1956
    @mohawk1956 7 лет назад +9

    We fought the White mans wars,1st 2nd,Vietnam,Korea. Our Code Talkers shortened their wars by years.Our people fought because knew the cause was just.And for our efforts Lands,our right to live as individual Nations were taken by the governments.This shall be their "Curse".

  • @manuelpena3151
    @manuelpena3151 6 лет назад +3

    I descend from Mexico's Huichol, and American Nippon Apache Indians , raised as a Mexican American. To my american brothers: always keep the Great Spirit in your make up, your hearts, and within arms-reach of your souls. Christian Americans don't know it but they worship the same Spirit that Jesus described when He says simply: "God is spirit".

  • @Alicelunaoneill
    @Alicelunaoneill 9 лет назад +6

    Such huge respect. Thank you for sharing your very important stories.

  • @theymoron
    @theymoron 10 лет назад +15

    so sad too see what happened to these native americans, as their culture is such a beautiful thing compared to others.

  • @ChidoDeLaSierra
    @ChidoDeLaSierra 11 лет назад +3

    Great short documentary. I'm a native from Mexico, but we share a lot of similarities with our brothers up north.

  • @nativepridenation933
    @nativepridenation933 9 лет назад +11

    we natives are still here NATIVE PRIDE NATION

  • @jerryblizzard9363
    @jerryblizzard9363 6 лет назад +7

    Thank you for sharing this story. I have been financially extremely poor my entire 71 years. I have never required money as I was raised to survive without Society’s words of neediness. I am BIA registered Jicarilla. A mixed blood and have never visited any Rez. I was raised white & beaten severely as an illegally stolen child that was adopted by whites illegally also. They did not desire anyone to know that I am Apache. 13 years combat as USMC Devil Dog taught me much. I have learned we must be thankful. We must stay united. And we all should love one another. The Great Mystery meant for us to suffer and work very hard. That is life! White Society has provided me with much suffering thru 12 near death attempts to kill me. Stay true to Spirit. The Great Mystery has always protected me and punished those aggressors, by itself. I am American Indian! Even whites born here can claim to be Native American and I am not one of them. Do not let them assimilate you into their system. It is corrupt, disrespect able, and deadly to The American Indian.

  • @lulagabbardrivera1037
    @lulagabbardrivera1037 5 лет назад +7

    Beautifully done video! Thank you for sharing. I'm beginning to understand my Ancestors and finding out the stories of my family. My heart was over joyous with love watching. 🙌🙏💜 Blessings, love and light. Needed to hear this.

  • @markdaves8114
    @markdaves8114 6 лет назад +61

    Thanks for sharing, I am COMANCHE NATURE AMERICAN AHO!!!!!

    • @agoraabierta752
      @agoraabierta752 6 лет назад +8

      Greetings from a native American from Perú. Lets make America(South, central and north) Native again.

    • @lilyyroz3046
      @lilyyroz3046 6 лет назад +5

      yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!America belongs to native americans!!!

    • @continentalx
      @continentalx 5 лет назад +1

      @Lee Francis You hide behind the internet cause you are a Russian troll.

  • @TrueScripture
    @TrueScripture 5 лет назад +5

    America needs a native American month that gets recognition nation wide each yr at the very least

    • @Mestizosblancoidesbolivianos
      @Mestizosblancoidesbolivianos 5 лет назад

      Cierto ... but ... AMERICA IS A CONTINENT NOT A COUNTRY 👈

    • @TrueScripture
      @TrueScripture 5 лет назад

      @@Mestizosblancoidesbolivianos lol ok I'm sorry, the United states

    • @johnrunge4848
      @johnrunge4848 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@@TrueScripture In the United States, November is Native American Month.

  • @justindraeger334
    @justindraeger334 9 лет назад +14

    My Father, who is dead now was half white (from Italian immigrants) And half American Indian. He also died of sclerosis of the liver because of alcoholism. He looked like a Native American but most would assume he was a Mexican person. Hey, I look as White as white can be and whenever I tell someone I am 25 percent native I have to state" I really am" because other White folks ruined it for me! Hell, when a White person comes around who truly is of Native descent nobody believes him because so many say it. It kinda sucks. Anyway, God bless my Native brothers and sisters out there. Keep the culture alive and the native spirit alive. I admire and respect my Native ancestors.

    • @thelegendaryblackbeastofaa115
      @thelegendaryblackbeastofaa115 9 лет назад +4

      Justin Draeger I had a few friends in high school who were 1/4 Native and 3/4 white, and I believed them. I think a lot of whites are really telling the truth when they say they've got Native in them; it's about as common as having Irish or German or Russian in you.
      What I roll my eyes at, though, is the people who can totally carried away with it, insisting that they be labeled as "mixed raced" or get benefits from tribes just because they have one grandparent or great-grandparent who's Native. It would be like me calling myself a Russian and expecting the Russian government to treat me like a citizen just because my great-grandma was Russian.

    • @FirstLast-qf1df
      @FirstLast-qf1df 2 года назад

      I was about to say that he likely looked Mexican lol

  • @kcopeland7910
    @kcopeland7910 5 лет назад +1

    This made me teary eyed, I am Cherokee.. I have no real knowledge of my ancestors, or ancestral history. I am so happy that the old ways are finding their way back, and to the young people. They are our future!! Spirit will bless all the young who seek the truth.

  • @peyotechants7506
    @peyotechants7506 7 лет назад +46

    If you your native american like this

    • @IDidntKnow...
      @IDidntKnow... 5 лет назад

      I'm not a native American, but I am a descendant of native Brazilians. 1st generation American-Brazillian, that feels a strong pull to native culture.

    • @Divinteee
      @Divinteee 5 лет назад +2

      Cecilia Charmel no one cares

  • @grinvalskystefan
    @grinvalskystefan 5 лет назад +1

    I cant even breath when I sow.. .it happen to my culture... Im preying so much for all Native Americans!!! Its very important document! Thank you for that.

  • @TheRedFennecFox
    @TheRedFennecFox 10 лет назад +7

    I wish I was Native American. I would carry Native American blood in my veins with pure pride! Long Live the Native Americans!

    • @DerMessiasderSatire
      @DerMessiasderSatire 7 лет назад

      The Red Fennec Fox My grandfather is 50% Native and he's not proud of it

  • @ginnymasterson5882
    @ginnymasterson5882 6 лет назад +5

    I am white, but to me there is nothing more beautiful or heart felt than the Native Americans. I don't know about all tribes but what I have learned from you tube is wonderful. I love all the music and the dances. I would love to learn the language of the Cherokee and others if at all possible. I will continue to learn about Native Americans and maybe I'll learn a few words. Also, I am so sorry how the white man treated you. Love you all, you are blessed.

  • @iamclassicforlife
    @iamclassicforlife 8 лет назад +37

    I'm not Native American (I'm the other kind of Indian, lol), but I do think these cultures are so fascinating! I would love to learn more!

    • @beckiterry9382
      @beckiterry9382 5 лет назад

      Are you ashamed of your ancestry ?

    • @mariasarraff2593
      @mariasarraff2593 5 лет назад +4

      Native Americans are all the natives In the Americas. They expanded thru the whole continent although they were from different tribes.

    • @ToniM10
      @ToniM10 5 лет назад +2

      He's just.. East Indian.. Dnt matter!!!.. Ur still a brother!

    • @marshamoore8385
      @marshamoore8385 4 года назад +1

      @@beckiterry9382 Where the hell did you get your statement? It was a play on word's. And he want's to learn more about our culture. I am an indigenous Native North American. Cherokee and Paiute.

    • @sneezing1957
      @sneezing1957 3 года назад

      real native american were much darker skin they are all mixed. no pure native americans left.

  • @BarbaraGrantUniversityEducated
    @BarbaraGrantUniversityEducated 8 лет назад +15

    Excellent. I hope they continue learning and keeping their culture.

  • @SammieGerick
    @SammieGerick 9 лет назад +3

    This really makes me wish I knew more about my heritage I have 4 different tribes running though my veins but I know very little about them

  • @trishh5524
    @trishh5524 11 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the insight into the Native American Culture, the same happened here in Australia with my Indigenous People....we have lost a lot that we will never get back.

  • @alrightsayyeah
    @alrightsayyeah 9 лет назад +12

    It's so sad that they had their culture, beliefs and in some cases family stripped away from them

  • @tereferekuku87
    @tereferekuku87 9 лет назад +2

    Native Americans thank you for your beautiful culture, traditions and belives. You have a great wisdom and love for nature, You know the true values, You are the hope for the future. Be proud who You are and never give up!!. Cruelty to your ancestors was the biggest crime in worlds history, I will never forget it!!.... I wish we could change the past, I wish USA would give back your land, they have no right to treat you that way!

    • @hr329085
      @hr329085 8 лет назад

      So, what, just displace everyone who currently lives on the land? I grew up where I am, and have many generations here. My 8th great grandfather is buried about an hour away. At that point you're just committing another crime to try and fix the first one.

  • @IndigenousMonk
    @IndigenousMonk 8 лет назад +5

    this is the real life.. the ancestors come through them.

  • @MrTomEdo
    @MrTomEdo 8 лет назад +14

    It is such a shame that colonization brought only pain to your people. I might not be a person to speak, since I'm European but my own culture is in decay too. I'm Silesian, and through history my region belonged to Czech, German or Poland. Nowadays most is Polish and a little part is Czech. The government does not want to register our language nor treat us as an ethnic minority, they just continue the "one culture policy" from the Communist era (which destroyed most of our culture) and ignore our existance even though they stopped doing that to other minorities in the country. Seeing you, recreating your traditions even after so much was loss, gives me hope for my own culture.

    • @jacobpowell2969
      @jacobpowell2969 5 лет назад

      Ur culture is gone

    • @N0rth_Star
      @N0rth_Star 4 года назад

      @@jacobpowell2969 toxic western

    • @N0rth_Star
      @N0rth_Star 4 года назад

      go play with your Alabama trump friends who hate natives black and Spanish (and other culters that arent urs)