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Series
One, Program One: The Sacred Earth*
Introduction
Elder Wisdom Feature: N. Scott Momaday
Barbara Roberts features Pulitzer Prize winning author
and poet, N. Scott Momaday who shares narrative, storytelling
and poetry. The program explores the landscape of Momaday's
childhood in Oklahoma which helped him develop a deep affinity
for Kiowa sacred ground. The program also includes mention
of the Kiowa Gourd Dance society and a reading of the Navajo
Night Chant.
Health and Healing
Judy Bluehorse Skelton discusses indigenous ways of developing
a relationship with the plant world and native herbalists'
lifetime commitment to herbal medicine.
Tribal Rhythms
Nico Wind shares the origin and relevant music segues from
the Kiowa Gourd Dance Society, including the story of a
warrior's encounter with a red wolf. She tells the story
of how the warrior was taught songs and dance and instructed
to use them to honor Kiowa warriors for bravery and deeds
in battle.
Taheebvu Chadi
Song carrier Judy Trejo shares stories of her lineage as
a Northern Paiute and Pitt River Indian, her ability as
a child to heal wild pets, and her relationship with her
great grandmother who was a healer.
Turtle Island Storytellers
Mary Louise Defender Wilson tells the Dakota legend of
the old woman who lives in the sacred earth in an ancient
cave with her dog. At the end of her story, she discusses
the importance of storytelling to younger generations, "that
each generation will carry something from the previous one,
that will make them become more civilized and more high-minded
and able to be kind, gentle and helpful to each other."
* Segment transcripts and participant biographies can be
found on the Wisdom
of the Elders Web site.
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