What happens when Native American life is infused with modern spirituality? A profound understanding of how things are. It has always been my nature to seek wisdom and knowledge of the Creator, and much to my surprise, the deeper I search, the more I find. I have discovered that all paths and ways lead back to the source, and I have found that we are all connected by ancient wisdom. There are many parallels and similarities in all ancient wisdom. There is no necessity for formality or ceremony to be directed to the way we should live. It is simple and must be practiced, as does anything else that we wish to master. This book is based on my experiences and what has worked for me. I make no claims of religious affiliations and do not identify with any sects or groups. Everything in life begins with a thought first. We think about it, and then we take baby steps towards goals, and then it just happens. Our whole world was at least a thought first. When we rein in our thinking, we stop letting our thinking become random thoughts, and we control our thinking. Then we can start controlling our destiny. Thinking makes us aware of the opportunities and the paths that lead our baby steps that we should take subconsciously. So, I have learned that controlling my thinking is what makes it happen. There are many books, teachers, and great wise sages throughout many thousands of years that have analyzed why controlled thinking works. I put it all to the test. I have read about synchronicity, about the laws of attraction, and I put it all to the test. I have studied it, meditated on it, analyzed it, and concluded that it is not as difficult or as complex as some would make it seem. #thinking #spirituality #riches #nativeamerican #abundance Get your book on Amazon today!As a Native American child and raised in the Church, I always took to heart from my teachings to build everything upon a firm foundation.
I stand back and observe, and as I grow older, I can analyze today's events and associate the firm foundation that America built. The settlers came first and took the land to claim to have discovered where we already live. Stolen land is what we hear the elders say. So we started with our first American foundation of thievery. As the new settlers that escaped religious prosecution from their home countries arrived, they set up religious rules. These rules led those who disagreed with the establishers to burn at the stake and killed as savages and witches. We started with our second American foundation as murderers. There were not enough workers to build this country, so we stole people from another land and called them possessions. This practice went on for many years, even after the declaration of so-called freedom. We continue to have unjust and unfair practices as to say that we are less than human and merely a possession. We started with our third American foundation of humans as commodities. We as Americans support the use of guns for more than hunting meat. We have lost control or never had the power of the concept of gun violence. We have forgotten that the west was won by shooting anything that was in the way; how is it any different now. We live by the sword and die by the sword; our fourth American foundation is defensive. Americans have desecrated mother earth, taking more than is needed, not considering her healing. We have tilled our mid-west where nothing grows, and all we needed was to plant a seed. We modified our food source with chemicals and overuse of pesticides. Our water is wormwood. We mass-produce animals and control our natural resources to have game hunting. Now we question why we are on fire with many wildfires. The Creator is no longer going to protect America, and our Mother is fighting back. This foundation is crumbling, and a new foundation is coming. Tyrese Bright Flower Gould Jacinto Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Featuring the new Coloring and Activity book based on the Cohanzick Lenape Village Tales books by Tyrese Gould Jacinto offers imagination of stories that brings the past to life. Learn ancient wisdom that teaches respect and confidence while enjoying a living history of Native culture. Often, we Natives are portrayed as something that is from the past. In fact, we are alive and thriving, and there are many artists out there that are underrepresented or never mentioned in mainstream media. We are aware, and it is evident that we are significantly under-represented in movies, commercials, and television and primarily as a subject of books, and many artists should be acknowledged and encouraged to publish their stories. I have decided to publish this book series for my children and grandchildren so they could have these stories from me in their hearts and to be able to pass this down like any other books that they love. I am incredibly excited that I can join such a small group of talented Native American authors. It took a lot of courage to put my story in print, but I did it. We must encourage others to tell their story and give them access to be able to publish. I wrote these book's “Tale of the Turkeys' Detailed Tale”, “The Creator's Great Soup”, “The Blossoms of Bright Flower”, “The Wishing Doll”, “Whisper Wind Song”, and “Seek the Better Place”. This is just the beginning, like all others. I have many stories in my heart that I would like to publish to share them all with my children and my grandchildren and for future generations as a part of my legacy. It is an honor to be able to share my book and my talents with the world. If we do not share it with you, then you will not remember us. Please encourage the schools and teachers to focus on these books and other Native American authors' stories. Get your book from Amazon today!
The incredible Purépecha Unalachtigo Collie Puppy from the Cohanzick Lenape Village. You will not believe what this Pup has been through, here he is back on the Ranch with his brother and visiting sister, Pipa! Well, I must say it has been a busy week for Vic and me on the ranch! Friday before last, a new adopting mom of one of our puppies met us on the ranch on Friday morning. All went well as she chose the alpha male of the litter. I call him “White Paws.” A few hours later, while at work, we received a call. It’s the frantically crying new mom of White Paws. “While at the rest-stop, an hour and a half up the road, he heard a loud bang and jumped out of her arms. He ran through the nearby construction site and into the local forest. It took us a few hours to retrieve the pups mom and a backup pup and arrive at the location. We searched for hours in the thick woods. No luck, we handed the new mom the new puppy, and we came home. I was confident that we would have found this little guy, only 3 months old, but did not. It was hard to sleep that night. We did notify all the authorities in Marlton, NJ, who were fantastic and supportive. We received a call on Wednesday morning, White Paws was spotted playing in the open field near the woods. The officer attempted to entice him, the pup, with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich; however, White Paws bolted back into the thick forest. We made it up there in record time, with both parents this time. Six hours of searching, in the rain and wind, all through the thick forest, and no luck. It was 5 pm and time to go home. Animal control left a cage with food in hopes of the pup coming back to the area again. We received an email Thursday morning that he was spotted again on the trail on the other side of the creek, so I felt more confident that we would finally get him back. It was 2 am when I received a call. It was the Mount Laurel Police, and they caught “White Paws.” We went up the road, retrieved the pup, and was back home by 5:45 am! After a thorough bath, he was off to the vet. Dr. Bob was amazed at the story. “White Paws” is in excellent condition and has no signs of being lost for a week! What a pup! Oh, I forgot to mention that his post was shared hundreds of times, and he has a new Mom, who insisted on adopting him. She said his new name is Hairy Houdini! It was great to have a visit from Pipa and her mom! She came to see how Houdini was doing. Obviously he is just fine! Lastly, I want to send a special "thank you" to Ptl. Louk from the Marlton Police Department, Officer Santino from the Willingboro Animal Control, and the hundreds of caring folk that shared the post! More to come, I'm sure. A new book by Tyrese Gould Jacinto is available on Amazon.com!
Take a journey with me, Bright Flower, starting at the age of 13 in 1976 through 2020. I know that this book is different from traditional Anthologies. However, I felt that it best represents my expressions. It is not a mistake that my name is Bright Flower, and this book is a compilation of my writings as my flowers' blossoms. I chose the name "The Blossoms of Bright Flower" because it represents my blossoming from the time that I was a child through life today. I decided to create a colorful array of pictures to accompany this Anthology. This creation is in celebration of my Native American heritage, as a part of my expressions, and the illustrator captured each thought with beautiful images with deep hidden meanings by using colors and patterns that enhance the reading and thought experience. January 26, 2020, Bridgeton, New Jersey, USA I share my struggle as a member of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape people, right here in the southern rural area of New Jersey. Within these pages, you will encounter many different feelings and emotions as I acclimated as a member of a lost and forgotten community and people. It is so hard to believe that in my day, we still live with discrimination. It's hard to comprehend that the Native American population did not have the freedom of religion until 1978. Before this act, most American Indian cultural, religious practices were illegal. Even after the legalization of religious liberty, Native Americans were under the scrutiny of providing proof that we also had the right to practice our religion. This Anthology starts with a poem called "A Culture" and ends many years later with experience to close with a poem called "Community. "I genuinely hope that you will enjoy reading this Anthology. You can follow my author page at the following link to receive updates on the release of this book and others to come: Tyrese Gould Jacinto, Author Want More? Check out these other great sites! https://www.nativeadvancement.com/ https://www.theindigenousway.com/ https://www.mynewhomenj.com/ https://www.getcreditformypicedit.com/ https://www.turkeytale.com/ https://www.nativeadvancement.org/index.html https://www.talentsandlights.com/ https://www.saveenergynj.com/ https://www.nativeadvancement.net/ https://www.njbiznet.com/ https://tyresegouldjacinto.blogspot.com/ Find us on Social Media! https://www.facebook.com/PuraUna/?view_public_for=669714220138123 https://www.facebook.com/NativeAdvancement/?view_public_for=114731132051133 https://www.facebook.com/TyreseGouldJacinto/?view_public_for=1867034450259765 https://www.facebook.com/TirelliPierce/?view_public_for=254867844943319 https://www.facebook.com/NAACRedevelopment/?view_public_for=635661773239088 https://www.facebook.com/TurkeyTaleTradingPost/?view_public_for=773377252728982 https://www.pinterest.com/TyreseGouldJacinto/pins/ https://twitter.com/TyGJacinto https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXAXZ-gkXKJMhv5r_GNfIw?view_as=subscriber Download our App: INDIGENOUS To drop us a line: NAAC PO Box 824 Bridgeton, NJ 08302 #Anthology #Nativestories #tyresegouldjacinto #Poems #Nativeamericanbooks #nanticokelennilenape
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This NEW book exhibits a rich history of a Native American creation story which is among the thousands of accounts for the origins of our world. Native Americans have the ability to seek spiritual power in the natural world which allows for a deeper understanding of the connections that all beings have with each other. Native American origin stories are rooted in mystery and legend. Most stories are passed down orally from generation to generation focusing on children. Did you know that all Native American cultures offer many creation legends? Ideas and stories about the beginning of the world are all so different but all lead to the same conclusion that we are all related. "We must teach the children about nature and relationships at an early age in order for them to be able to develop rich and meaningful thinking and decisions". Come along on this fun story written by a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian Tribe, Tyrese Gould Jacinto, that tells about our creation. Native American stories are always told to the children, not only keep history, but it allows them to use their great imagination about subjects that have deep hidden meanings of the way things really are. This story is great for all ages! The main subject of this story is Kishelëmukònk Ahkanshi Kshitay which means The Creators Great Soup in Lenape. With great illustrations to accompany the story, you will be inspired to "contemplate the universe" and how we are related to everything that was created. Please follow my author page to receive updates on the release of this book and others to come.
Coming Soon - New Children’s Book - “The Creators Great Soup” NEW book exhibits a rich history of a Native American creation story which are among the thousands of accounts for the origins of our world. Native Americans have the ability to seek spiritual power in the natural world which allows for a deeper understanding of the connections that all beings have with each other. Native American origin stories are rooted in mystery and legend. Most stories are passed down orally from generation to generation focusing on children. November 2019, Bridgeton, New Jersey, USA. Did you know that all Native American cultures offer many creation legends? Ideas and stories about the beginning of the world are all so different but all lead to the same conclusion that we are all related. “We must teach the children about nature and relationships at an early age in order for them to be able to develop rich and meaningful thinking and decisions”. Come along on this fun story written by a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian Tribe, Tyrese Gould Jacinto, that tells about our creation. Ms. Gould Jacinto is a skilled craftsperson in Lenape arts, especially beadwork and basket weaving. The mother of five children and 2 grandchildren, she is eager to pass on Lenape traditions to future generations. "If we do not persevere, these arts will not continue or be passed down". Native American stories are always told to the children, not only keep history, but it allows them to use their great imagination about subjects that have deep hidden meanings of the way things really are. This story is great for all ages! The main subject of this story is Kishelëmukònk Ahkanshi Kshitay which means The Creators Great Soup in Lenape. With great illustrations to accompany the words, you will be inspired to “contemplate the universe” and how we are related to everything that was created. You can follow my author page at the following link to receive updates on the release of this book and others to come: Check out my Author PageClick the picture! Want More? Check out these other great sites!
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New Book, Tale of the Turkeys’ Detailed Tail, is a book inspired by an actual place. This book was written to bring attention to a little trading post that features handmade Native American art created by myself the author, Tyrese Gould Jacinto.
We have a small ranch and farm in South New Jersey, located just south of Bridgeton. Bridgeton is the home town of the local Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribe. In fact, the home of the trading post, which is named Turkey Tale Trading Post, is just 3 miles away from the Cohansick Tribal Grounds owned and operated by the tribe. We chose to remain in this area because of the rich heritage, green open space and beautiful seasons that we all enjoy. Not only is there wildlife and nature, but the tribal families still reside in abundance in this area. We travel to the local markets, events and towns and always see someone familiar. What a wonderful way to exist. Some from the outside may see crumbling structures, however, we see rich history and culture that is beaming with excitement and joy. Some of the items offered at the trading post are shell pouches, pine needle basketry, leather pouches, gourd art and raw materials to try it for yourself. The farm features animals such as cows, goats, sheep, alpacas, dogs, cats, and birds. A small income is generated by the sale of guinea hens from the spring to late summer. The farm produces about 1000 guineas yearly for sale to local individuals for tick and bug control. Tale of the Turkeys’ Detail Tail is a fun and creative way to promote the local trading post. You can purchase a book from Amazon at the following link: Tale of the Turkeys’ Detailed Tail Please help support the farm and trading post by buying a book today! Want More? Check out these other great sites! https://www.nativeadvancement.com/ https://www.theindigenousway.com/ https://www.mynewhomenj.com/ https://www.getcreditformypicedit.com/ https://www.turkeytale.com/ https://www.nativeadvancement.org/index.html https://www.talentsandlights.com/ https://www.saveenergynj.com/ https://www.nativeadvancement.net/ https://www.njbiznet.com/ https://tyresegouldjacinto.blogspot.com/ Find us on Social Media! https://www.facebook.com/PuraUna/?view_public_for=669714220138123 https://www.facebook.com/NativeAdvancement/?view_public_for=114731132051133 https://www.facebook.com/TyreseGouldJacinto/?view_public_for=1867034450259765 https://www.facebook.com/TirelliPierce/?view_public_for=254867844943319 https://www.facebook.com/NAACRedevelopment/?view_public_for=635661773239088 https://www.facebook.com/TurkeyTaleTradingPost/?view_public_for=773377252728982 https://www.pinterest.com/TyreseGouldJacinto/pins/ https://twitter.com/TyGJacinto https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXAXZ-gkXKJMhv5r_GNfIw?view_as=subscriber Download our App on Apple or Android! Indigenous App To drop us a line: NAAC PO Box 824 Bridgeton, NJ 08302 Tale of the Turkeys' Detailed Tail
It is time for a new way to celebrate in honor of Native American Heritage Month and it would be appropriate to mention Native American artists from around the country and the world.
Often times, we as Natives are portrayed as something that is from the past especially during November, Native American heritage month. When in fact we are alive and thriving and there are many artists that are underrepresented or never mentioned in mainstream media.
In my recent research to find all of the children's books that were written and created by Native Americans, I found that there are very few lists that reflect this underrepresented population. I know there are more books!
It is imperative that we honor the artist of today, in the month of November, instead of highlighting the events of the past. We cannot change the past but we can focus on the future. There are many more artists that are not being supported and do not have the ability to promote their work beyond the mainstream media that focuses on only Native American artist by Native American artist.
I was surprised to see that each list that I found was very short. I added my book to these lists but the lists were sporadic and underrepresented in media. I am aware that there are many Native American groups on social media where people can showcase their work, but it needs to go beyond those small focused groups and books and art must be supported by the schools, daycares and any other outlets that would showcase the Native American artist of today.
We are aware and it is obvious that we are very underrepresented in movies, commercials and television and especially as a subject of books, however, there are many artists that should be acknowledged and encouraged to publish their stories. There are many of us that have the talent to tell stories however, there is no one to push us to publish these stories. I have decided to publish this book for my children and grandchildren so they could have this story from me in their hearts and to be able to pass this down like any other books that they love.
I have found a little over 40 books that were written by Native American authors and I am extremely excited that I can join such a small group of talented authors, but I know that there are many more. It took a lot of courage for me to put my story in print, but I did it. It takes a lot of courage for humble people to publish their stories, but it is important that we encourage each other to tell our story and give each other access to be able to be published.
I wrote “Tale of the Turkeys’ Detailed Tale” and this is just the beginning. Like all others, I have many stories in my heart that I would like to publish so that I can share them all with my children and my grandchildren and for future generations, as a part of my legacy.
Please support Native American artists whether it be purchasing paintings and prints, books, or art, especially during the honorable Native American Heritage Month. It is an honor to be able to share my book and my talents with the world. If we do not share it with you, then you will not remember us.
Please encourage the schools and teachers to focus on the books and stories written by Native American Authors of today and steer away from the stories that were told about us as if we no longer exist today. It is time for a new way to celebrate Native American Heritage Month! We are still here! Thank you and God bless. Tyrese Gould Jacinto
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This year I decided to make something that I have not had in years, hot apple cider! It was a big hit with all the family. There are many ways to make this, and any way you decide, it will always come out great. Here is how I made it with pictures. I will have the entire ingredients and instructions at the end. Leave me a message if you have tried it yourself.
There is no need to measure, my kind of cooking! For 1 gallon of apple cider I use about 10 sticks of cinnamon, two pieces of ginger, one red delicious apple and lots of cloves. Not pictured is a little sugar if the cider is too tart, but always taste it first, it usually does not take more than an 1/8 cup.
Chop the ginger.
Heat the sticks of cinnamon, low heat, then add pieces of ginger.
Slice the apples, 8-10 slices.
Insert cloves into the apple slices.
Add apples to the heated pan.
Pour in the cider.
Heat on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Bring to a boil and let boil for about 1 minute only, turn heat on low and let simmer for about 1/2 hour.
Cider will turn clear and become very aromatic. When you smell the cinnamon, ginger and cloves, it can be served. The longer it sits, the better it will taste.
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Pour over a strainer into your cup and enjoy.
Ingredients:
1 Gallon Apple Cider 1 Red Delicious Apple 10 Cinnamon Sticks 2 Medium Pieces of Ginger Handful of Cloves 1/8 Cup of Sugar (or more to taste) Instructions: Cut Ginger into small round pieces Heat Cinnamon Stick in dry pan on low heat Add the ginger pieces to the pan Cut the apple into 8 - 10 slices Place 4 cloves on each side of the apple slices Add the apple to the pan Add the gallon of Apple Cider to the pan Cover and bring to boil Let boil for 1 minute then reduce the heat to a simmer stirring occasionally Simmer for 1/2 hour or more, the longer the better Stain in the cup Serve hot Please let me know how you like it! A Documentary of the Importance of Elders and Family in Native American Culture - By Kaylin Webster The fact remains that we are still here. Many have attempted to annihilate and assimilate our communities, but little is known by others, and we have managed to be as one. Each community that we represent has multiplied and gained strength through teaching, love and support , from the elderly to the youth.
We are the keepers of the earth as long as the youth continue to carry the seed of their parents and grandparents. As long as we teach the new generations, we will continue. As long as we have children, we will share our stories and knowledge and pass the seed to future generations. We are planting the endless seed and it continues to manifest the talent like this movie that captures a wonderful glimpse of “Our Community”. This is the talented work of Kaylin Webster from the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian Tribe. Kaylin said; “this was a project that I started during my last year of school to present as a final project. I had been living in New York for the past four years and I wanted to go back home and document familial stories as a tool for self-exploration and historical preservation. I learned so much during this time and am still learning. I studied film, and I only care about telling honest and underrepresented stories. My parents are Mark and Elaine Webster. My grandparents are Emily Pearce and Kenneth Loatman, and Irene Cuff and Walter Webster.” We will all be waiting for more! Tyrese “Bright Flower” Gould Jacinto, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian For this footage and more visit our YouTube Channel at The Plight of Our People Please be sure to subscribe for more exciting footage as we obtain it. State Disavows Christie-Era Actions, Settles Tribe’s Landmark Civil Rights SuitsBRIDGETON, N.J., Nov. 15, 2018 – The largest American Indian tribe in New Jersey has secured restoration of its status as a state-recognized tribe, concluding a controversy that drew national attention for its contentious litigation in federal and state courts and significance to tribes throughout the nation. The office of New Jersey’s attorney general Gurbir Grewal has settled the tribe’s civil rights lawsuits, conceding that the state officially recognized the 3,000-member Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation in 1982 and regularly reaffirmed formal recognition over three decades. Attorneys general under former Governor Chris Christie permitted efforts to undermine the tribe’s status in communications with federal and state agencies. The tribe lost access to federal grants to improve members’ health, education, and workforce preparedness, contracts won by highly-rated tribally-owned businesses and the right to label and sell elders’ traditional arts and crafts as American Indian-made. The state will now actively reaffirm its prior recognition in letters to all relevant federal and state agencies. The settlement also provides 2.4 million dollars in financial compensation to enable the tribe to rebuild its cultural and economic development programs. Greg Werkheiser of Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC, legal counsel for the tribe, stated, “If the character of a nation is measured by how its treats its most vulnerable people, then today we have reason to celebrate this restoration of justice, but we all must do much better by our Native brothers and sisters.” The tribe’s lawsuits alleged that the state’s attempts to withdraw recognition were motivated by racial stereotypes attributing to all American Indian tribes a desire to conduct casino gaming, as well as irrational belief that state recognition leads to federal gaming rights. Most American Indian tribes do not conduct any casino gaming and the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape have always prohibited reliance on gaming and other vice for income. The earliest efforts to disavow the tribe coincided with the period of Donald Trump’s ownership of Atlantic City casinos and the industry’s misplaced fear that acknowledging tribes’ continuing existence could lead to competition. The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape sued the attorneys general in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey as well as in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Mercer County, for violations of their federal and state constitutional rights to due process and equal protection. In a 42-page opinion denying the state’s motion to have the case dismissed, District Court Judge Renee Marie Bumb found the tribe’s allegations of impermissible race-discrimination viable. The tribe identified dozens of instances over thirty years in which the state affirmed and celebrated the recognition of three tribes, including in two state statutes where the tribes are specifically named and referred to as “the three New Jersey tribes.” By contrast, the tribe compelled the state to disclose documents revealing that top officials evaluating the tribe’s status ignored the abundant record of prior recognition and instead allowed their consideration to be colored by racial stereotypes. The tribe recently moved for summary judgment in federal court with a 1,000-page filing, and the settlement was inked as a decision was pending. The litigation drew sustained national attention because of its implications for the hundreds of thousands of members of sixty-one other historical American Indian tribes that have received recognition by states but are not on the Bureau of Indian Affairs list of federally recognized tribes. State-only recognition is most prevalent in sixteen states where European settlers first encountered indigenous peoples, but where violence, disease and 20th century government-sanctioned racial discrimination took a heavy toll on Native populations and the ability of the tribes to prove their modern existence. Werkheiser observed, “the outcome of this dispute should put states on notice that even the most vulnerable tribes have constitutional rights to due process and equal treatment when it comes to official acknowledgement of their identify.” Tribal Principal Chief Mark Gould stated, “This fight to restore recognition has been lengthy, costly, and sad. But today New Jersey has reaffirmed that American Indians are not only part of its storied past, but valued partners in a shared future. We are ready to do our part to rebuild our relationship with the state government.”
The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape tribe is represented by attorneys Greg Werkheiser and Eden Burgess of Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC, of Washington, DC, and Frank Corrado of Barry Corrado Grassi & Gillin-Schwartz of Wildwood, New Jersey A Medicine Bag is a traditional Lenape vessel which contains various items such as many kinds of herbs, stones and other items used for healing and remembrance. It is also used to maintain personal harmony with the physical and spiritual realms. Some might have a small medicine bag to start, but as added life experiences and added objects, over the years in time, often will need to replace the bag with a larger one.
As something that holds necessary items, the medicine bag also has some significant meaning of its own. Things that are added would include items related to a spiritual journey like stones, sweet grass, sage, bones items, hair or fur, dried flowers, roots, leaves or feathers, etc. Each of the items has a special significance in the life of the owner of the bag and is usually added during a major event for remembrance. The contents of the bag are considered sacred and good medicine for that person alone. It can be traditional items or anything else important to the one who carries it. When one receives a bag as a gift, the bag may have an item of good will from the giver. There are many styles of medicine bags and no two are alike or have like reasons. There are two very basic ways of constructing the Lenape medicine bag, one made into soft pouches, made of tanned animal hides (usually deerskin) and one made of stiff untanned rawhide. These particular medicine bags are made of soft doe skin and are a special order and each one is different with a personality of its own. Visit our page with additional art here! Please be sure to visit these other great sites! Get your free web page with NJBizNet.com Real Estate and Home Improvement Become a Homeowner Find out how Save Energy New Jersey FREE Secrets of The Indigenous Way On Line Shopping for the Coolest Stuff - Turkey Tale Trading Post Learn How to Make Money Selling your Pictures Let your Talents Shine Bright like a Light Native American Advancement Corp Main Page Up Close and Personal with a Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Native American Commercial and Residential Construction YouTube And download our APP; Google Play or Apple iTunes: Indigenous http://theindigenousway.blogspot.com/ Copyright: 2018, The Indigenous Way Native American Advancement Conn. LLC We adopted Zeus a few months ago. He was the only one of his kind on our little farm. He is the most gentle and sweet alpaca. He is always happy to be around the goats and cows and stays by their sides. We were looking for a female alpaca for a long time and finally found one.
This is the first time they met. I never really thought that love at first sight was true, but after watching them, I know that I am wrong. We are all terrified of ticks and ticks have no boundaries. I was living in the city, my property was adjacent to a small patch of trees, and I contracted lime disease from one bite. After many months of research and being afraid of going in the yard, I was disappointed to find that the only recourse was to have an exterminator spray our yard with cancer causing pesticides. This was in 2008. Although the web was well established, I found no other resolution to this problem by searching the internet. I ran across an ad in the local paper listing guinea hens for sale and how they eat ticks. Focusing my search on guinea hens, I found some information, however, not enough to confirm the claims. I thought, “what the heck, we have enough space to construct a small coop, I’m buying a few hens.” We purchased 6 keets (which are guinea hen babies). They were wild, however, we fed them in the yard for the first few weeks, made a perimeter around the property line with food each day and it worked! Not only did they stay in the yard, but we were bug free in less than two weeks. We had virtually no ticks, less mosquitos, as a matter of fact, we hardly found any bugs in the yard. The guinea hens slept in the trees at night and they were maintenance free. We had them for 3 years! When it was time to replace the hens, since we were down to only 2, we were forced to drive 2 hours to PA! This is when we learned that if we purchase Silkie chickens with the guinea’s, the silkies will lay on the guinea eggs for further hatching's, since guinea hens rarely lay on their eggs long enough to hatch. We tried this too and it worked. A year later, we had nearly 30 birds! Well this caused a little problem. We out-grew our yard. We lived in the city limits and could not raise the birds as we were. We had no second thought, we were moving and that’s the bottom line. After living with lime disease, I knew there was no choice and would just have to sacrifice and move so the birds could have a bigger yard! We moved to the new place, 15 acres, and noticed that this place was loaded with ticks. We could not go outside, not even around the house without finding a tick daily. By this time had over 30 guineas, and in less than two weeks, we were once again bug free. This was in 2015. Last year, we sold nearly 600 guineas! We had people from long distances just to get guineas. We now have over 50 of our own birds, including most of the 10 from the second batch in 2011! We have over 60 silkie chickens and the hatching is around the clock. Now we have a new disease on the rise in New Jersey. One of our customers from the area of exit 6 on the New Jersey turnpike, (near Great Adventure), informed us about a disease his wife contracted that made her allergic to meat for life without a cure! As we encounter more ticks during the summer months, your chances for getting bitten by the allergy-carrying Lone Star tick increases in New Jersey. Alpha-Gal may sound empowering, but the nickname, short for galactose-alpha-1, 3-galactose, is a sugar molecule that might just cause you to become allergic to meat. The sugar molecule is spread from the Lone Star tick bite, named for the Texas-shaped marking on its back. Once bitten by a Lone Star tick, the body's immune system is rewired. From this, your body creates Alpha-Gal antibodies and, from that point on, the body is wired to fight Alpha-Gal sugar molecules. If you develop Alpha-Gal allergy syndrome you will realize your illness after eating meat, which can be difficult to diagnose. Although we did not invent the guinea, we feel honored that we can provide this resource to others that also feel a natural form of pest control is far more valuable that using cancer causing pesticides to control harmful, disease carrying ticks. We have guneas available now! If you need them, just call and leave a message. We can be available nearly 7 days a week for pickup. Call 856-459-5580 or 856-332-3817. Remember, guinea hens are insect eating. They can make an enormous difference to you bug population and your quality of life. As a matter of fact, guineas eat 90% of all bugs. Find out more information on Guinea Hens here! #guineahens #guineafowl #guineasforsale #turkeytaletradingpost #theindigenousway #guineakeets #ticks #nanticoke #lenape #newjersey
Gourd Vessel represents Open Universe and Water Bearer "Aquarius" Pendent and the Planet Nibiru (small Gourd) The Aquarian Age is a return to honoring the Divine Feminine. Women will come to remember their grace, divinity, equality and strength. In the Piscean Age, women were stripped from their feminine, mothering, nurturing existence. This created a lack of equality and balance. Aquarian Age exposes that the Divine One dwells within us and within all things. In the Aquarian Age, we are developing the Self-Awareness System. This is a guidance system will take us through life and onto the right paths. We will be the master of our own self, our psyche, and our body. Using our Awareness System, our creativity explodes. We will have an abundance of energy and will be able to serve others. We will evolve into a new humanity. Aquarius Woven Wire Pendant with Turquoise Vessel and Chakra Beads for Balance "Age of Aquarius" is an astrological term denoting either the current or forthcoming astrological age, depending on the method of calculation. Astrologers maintain that an astrological age is a product of the earth's slow processional rotation and lasts for 2,160 years, on average (26,000-year period of procession / 12 zodiac signs = 2,160 years). The Age of Aquarius is causing a great turmoil in order to make room for the new values of equality, feminism, love, brotherhood, unity, humanity and integrity. Everything with Piscean values is being exposed and taken down. This includes dominant men, governments, corporations, individuals, and even personal relationships. The Aquarian Age points to the direction of our own evolution in consciousness. We are each being asked to make a choice “to be”. We can hold on to the old values or adopt the new presented ones. Our happiness and peace depend on our choice and the change will take place whether we change or not. Gourd of Aquarian Vessel Made like a Woman's Dress with Water Flow and the Planet Nibiru a Feather representing Feminine Grace in the Woven pattern The teachings of consciousness and awakening are available for every person. Aquarius is the water bearer, giving wisdom and grace to suffering humanity. There is no hierarchy, every person has their own internal God (Jesus within) and the inner Spirit to guide them. This is a teaching of individuality, everyone realizes their own particular Being.
The Aquarian Age is also characterized by high technology and widespread access to information and knowledge for the benefit of all, and a drive toward a social, political and equality revolution. The age of greed, exploitation, war, chaos, ignorance, inequality and misery will come to an abrupt end. During the Aquarian Age, divine feminine, grace, divinity, equality and strength prevails. The Piscean age of men, machines and hierarchies dominated however, destruction will come upon the unaware as “travail of a woman in childbirth”. Chief Mark Gould, my Father It was exactly 11:11 am, yesterday, on 11/11 when the speaker announced to bow our heads for a moment of silence. The tent was filled with love, humility, remembrance, calmness and an overwhelming feeling of success and accomplishment. This was an amazing experience, sitting among those who were involved with protecting our freedom and rights as a nation. In fact, this was the humblest and proudest that I have ever witnessed my father, Mark Gould, as he sat in the crowd and was truly a part of this honoring ceremony and was not even expected to speak. As we sat in the tent, I could not help but to notice that ALL of the service people were well poised, gentle, kind, humble and from every culture. Men and women were equal and were only addressed by rank. There were no barriers and everyone was bound by their service to our country. What a beautiful day and a beautiful place to be in. Vice President Joe Biden speaking! My mind was also intently thinking on those in my own family, past a present, that are a part of this wonderful “non-culture”. We have so many in our past that also served and I would like to honor those with a few pictures that I found in my collection. Wilbur "Wilbert" Gould, Jr. , My Grandfather This Veterans Day ceremony in Delaware was to honor all those living and dead that gave their unconditional hearts, minds and bodies to protect us. This was also to honor those that have taken on the torch to end homelessness. The Veterans in our country are suffering a large number of homelessness and have not asked for assistance. This was noticed by the Vice President Joe Biden and the First Lady, Michelle Obama, and in 2010, they made this there mission to end Veterans homelessness. Chief Mark Gould, my Father Jesse J. Gould, "Uncle Dub", Brother to Wilbur Gould, Jr. Wilbur William Gould, "Uncle Bill" with "Nana" Marion Gould Delaware announced yesterday that it was the third state to achieve 100% of housed Veterans. This success was due in large part from the tireless work of Mr. Dave Mosley from the Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans along with the DE Housing Authority and the VA. Our agency, Native American Advancement Corp. (NAAC) was invited because of Mr. Mosley, by Governor Jack Markell, to participate in this ceremony; to honor those in the mission of ending homelessness. We have been asked to do whatever we can in New Jersey to carry this torch and to model their success. NAAC’s mission is community development and the most important part of this is housing! We have made it our mission to aide those in need to become homeowners, including Veterans. We have received funding from BB&T to address this mission and this has led to our partnership with Mr. Mosley in Delaware. Mr. Dave Mosley, Founder and President of the Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans Yesterday was simply amazing. Never in my wildest imagination, would I have thought that would I be in the same space as these great leaders. Since social media is so readily available, I just could not wait to post the pictures of our meeting with our great Vice President, Joe Biden. But in fact, we met several great people, including the Secretary of the United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Mr. Julian Castro. Tyrese, Vice President, Joe Biden and Victor Chief Mark Gould and Vice President, Joe Biden What a day, what an honor! When I describe yesterday, Veterans Day, I can only think of a homemade apple dumpling, made with Sunny Slope Winesap apples, warm out of the oven, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top melting into the cracks and mixing with the hot carmalized, apple syrup! In closing, I can humbly say that it is a pleasure to serve those who served me and I am looking forward to learning from you all. Ty Please be sure to visit these other great sites!
Become a Homeowner – Find out how Save Energy New Jersey FREE Secrets of The Indigenous Way On Line Shopping for the Coolest Stuff - Turkey Tale Trading Post Learn How to Make Money Selling your Pictures Let your Talents Shine Bright like a Light Native American Advancement Corp Main Page Up Close and Personal with a Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape YouTube And download our APP; Google Play or Apple ITunes: Indigenous http://theindigenousway.blogspot.com/ Copyright: 2016, The Indigenous Way Did you know that the Guinea fowl or Guinea Hen is the "original fowl"? These birds originated on the continent of Africa and rank among the oldest of the chicken type of birds. Some birds that inhabited Mongolia may have given rise to the oldest of the true forms which evolved into high-altitude adapted species with the rise of the Tibetan Plateau. While modern Guinea fowl species are from Africa, the helmeted Guinea fowl is now everywhere.
Got Ticks? Well these birds are insect eating. They’re great foragers for bugs but they don't scratch, which is less destructive to your garden than chickens. They can make an enormous difference when it comes to your tick population. Ticks are scarce in the open, grassy areas and you will only find a few in the woods and brush. Guineas are specialists in tick control, and your yard, including kids and the dog will be tick free. Guinea fowl can live and thrive in almost any type of weather environment. Guinea fowl prefer to roost in trees and they only require 7 inches of space per bird for roosting. Any type of shelter would be fairly small and they have to be trained to come into the coop at night if you choose the shelter method. A guinea hen will make a nest and lay her eggs in random, hard-to-find places. Unless you are in the harshest of climates, chances are your guineas are going to adapt to the conditions. Guinea fowl are interesting birds. Guinea fowl are good watchdogs and will let you know if something is amiss, only they won't bite. Guinea fowl can make a great addition to your chickens and are courteous around other animals as well. They will follow your dog and cat which is pretty cool to watch. Guinea fowls only lay eggs from April through August which puts them in high demand for the summer season especially when ticks can nest through the first frost! To purchase your guinea fowls, please send an email to: [email protected] or call 856-459-5580. $10 - $12 each! ………“Many county residents might be surprised to learn that the Leni-Lenape are still active within our area. Tyrese (pronounced Ty-ese with a silent "r" which means "flower" in Seminole) Gould is the manager of the Native Advancement Corp. She also is the daughter of the chief of the tribe that has its epicenter in Bridgeton. This organization has been implementing federal and state grants for over 20 years to improve the lives of the disadvantaged.
In 2009, the corporation was successful in applying for grants from the federal level Department of Energy administered through N.J.'s Department of Community Affairs to weatherize homes for people under a certain income level termed "impoverished” in Cape May County as well as Atlantic County. “When we first heard we would be working in Cape May County, we thought we were going to the highest income area of N.J. but what we've discovered is quite the opposite. I would call Cape May County 'the land of the forgotten' with a huge pocket of poverty - the people are so nice but many are truly poor and these needy people live throughout the county not just in one area,' said Gould. The Native American Advancement Corp. is now serving over 375 homes in the two counties where they are presently active, Cape May County and Atlantic County. The Corporation offers a full menu of insulation, heating replacement and energy efficiency improvements within the guidelines of DOE audits through the approximately 8.5 million dollars they have received from DCA since 2009. Corporation workers are not limited to Native Americans although the corporation itself is the only one in N.J. run by a Native American tribe in this grant program. The corporation also trains the employees who go out on the various jobs under the grants. “We are so happy to be able to help people who are really in need," continued Gould. "My grandmother used to tell me stories that when she was growing up she wasn't allowed to ever admit outside the home that she was Native American, so I feel proud we have this opportunity to do good for others and also teach and employ people who need jobs," continued Gould.”……….. http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/people/seaville/105936-native+american+threads+still+part+county+fabric The results are staggering! The new generation is still faced with the same educational issues and the problem is not the Native Community!
Thanks to the “Learning Style Quiz” taken by so many, we have resulted in the conclusions outlined by countless research. http://www.nativeadvancement.com/what-is-your-learning-style.html The quiz asked 20 questions in reference to data and research gathered by studies dating back to the 1950’s of actual observations, interviews and Native American schools and communities. The quiz is open to all cultural backgrounds and therefore, provides a comparison to the different types of learning results. The more points scored determines the learning style of many Native Americans and is included in years of research. The highest possible score is 200. So far, 70% of test takers are of Native American communities, 20% at least 2 or more grandparents of Native communities and 10% of non-Native communities. Even with this ratio, the total scores for all questions were in the high 180’s. The 10% non-Native results were under 50! The statement below from: The Learning Styles of Native American Students and Implications for Classroom Practice Melanie Price, Michael Kallam, and John Love Southeastern Oklahoma State University http://www.se.edu/nas/files/2013/03/NAS-2009-Proceedings-M-Price.pdf must be addressed further. ”It is apparent that many teachers do not have an understanding of the degree to which culture affects learning. Many teachers are not able to identify the learning style differences and to employ culturally responsive techniques to address the needs of diverse populations. Often teachers view differences in approach to learning as problems inherent in the students. They may be noticed as oppositional and defiant, inattentive, and under-motivated (Kallam, Hoernicke, & Coser, 1994). In order to help students learn, teachers need to adapt their teaching to support a variety of learning styles (St. Charles & Costantino, 2000).” We are still conducting the test and ask that you please participate! http://www.nativeadvancement.com/what-is-your-learning-style.html The Native American Advancement Corporation (NAAC) recognizes the need to provide weatherization assistance to Native Americans by taking into account the States plan of 5% served each grant year.
Management and staff have made a concerted effort to support and encourage service delivery through the established weatherization office within the tribal territory of Cumberland County, New Jersey. Attending the tribes meetings and events have proven to be very beneficial. Phone calls and online materials are okay for dispensing information, but we know they leave something lacking when we really want to develop and sustain a high-quality relationship. The local tribe initially expressed an urgent need for the State to address the lack of weatherization needs being met of their people. NAAC's most astounding need is to expand weatherization services to Native Americans through the successful system of weatherization projects, with an emphasis on serving those living in tribal territories. Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Headquarters gives an assortment of effort to the tribal community and additionally operates their own social administration programs, incorporating culture of social understanding, to expand their abilities in living up to expectations with tribal families and individual Native Americans. Our first undertaking was is to investigate the reasons why services are not arriving at low-income Native Americans in conjunction with service for the general low-income population. Neighborhood CAP agencies get the lion's share of weatherization applications through the low-income LIHEAP program. This system is granted through the State of New Jersey. Not one tribe controls their own LIHEAP program for individuals for their territory and does not get the grants specifically from the State of New Jersey or the U. S. Bureau of Health and Human Services. CAP organizations never see the tribal need nor are able to help applicants; therefore, they don't get numerous tribal referrals for weatherization. There are different obstructions to the administration of this program, including a past filled with broken promises; lost connections as individuals change positions or move; broken trust; the geographic area of the tribes; and mistaken assumptions about effort, to give some examples. The difficulties are as various and differed as the individuals in the tribe. NAAC's part is to encourage dialog among tribe to discuss their needs and open doors, their history, and what's to come. We work to help the tribe comprehend their regular cultural needs and their uniqueness when it comes to weatherization. Nearby organizational projects have generally depended on submission through LIHEAP to disseminate weatherization applications. This outreach is uninvolved. It relies on upon another person to make the move and complete. On the off chance that nobody applies, “no activity is required” seems to be the attitude. Face to face outreach is dynamic. It obliges looking for, connecting, seeking after. Face to face outreach obliges an arrangement. Face to face outreach is a mindset, a method for approaching those in need. It must be incorporated with the project, not included if advantageous. Face to face outreach is not compelling when it is just being added to a program. NAAC is the contact that organizations must depend on to create outreach when focusing on weatherization for Native Americans in this territory. The tribal system of face to face outreach is exceptional. NAAC was established first to focus on servicing just individuals from tribal region as per the New Jersey tribal administration strategy. Be that as it may, NAAC has developed into a full weatherization organization that is presently weatherizing all homes which do not at most times include tribal residents. Initially, NAAC was also chosen to serve on the advisory board for the tribal initiative. The group is composed of representatives from all areas of targeted outreach populations. This was to be a model for representation working closely with the tribes to meet the challenges of fitting the weatherization program into their established outreach. These difficulties have been correspondence issues and they are not particularly Indian issues which has proven to be unsuccessful. For more information about weatherization services, please contact NAAC at 856-455-0600. This quiz is for everyone! Are you aware that there is a huge amount of research and results based on your Native American learning styles? This information is available and we can provide this to you and all we ask is that you answer 21 questions that directly reflect your strengths.
Rate on a scale of 1 - 10 1 if you strongly DISAGREE and 10 if you strongly AGREE Just click the link below to take the quiz! https://www.surveyplanet.com/54dbbfa5e7ad4edc6093cf2f "The First Illegals! Unbelievable is all we can say when we describe this forgotten history fact! "Act of June 2, 1924, Public Law 68-175, 43 STAT 253, which authorized the Secretary of the Interior to issue certificates of citizenship to Indians." Congress Granted Citizenship to All Native Americans Born in the U.S. (1)" "Native Americans have long struggled to retain their culture. Until 1924, Native Americans were not citizens of the United States. Many Native Americans had, and still have, separate nations within the U.S. on designated reservation land. But on June 2, 1924, Congress granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. Yet even after the Indian Citizenship Act, some Native Americans weren't allowed to vote because the right to vote was governed by state law. Until 1957, some states barred Native Americans from voting. At the time of the Indian Citizenship Act, an act called the Dawes Severalty Act shaped U.S. Indian policy. Since 1887, the government had encouraged Native Americans to become more like mainstream America. Hoping to turn Indians into farmers, the federal government gave out tribal lands to individuals in 160-acre parcels. Unclaimed or "surplus" land was sold, and the money was used to establish Indian schools. In them, Native American children learned reading, writing, and social habits of mainstream America. By 1932, the sale of unclaimed land and allotted land resulted in the loss of two-thirds of the 138 million acres Native Americans had held prior to the Act. A 1928 study known as the Meriam Report assessed the problems of Native Americans. The report revealed to the government that its policies had oppressed Native Americans and destroyed their culture and society. The people suffered from poverty, exploitation and discrimination. This study spurred the passage of the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act. This Act returned some of the surplus land to Native Americans and urged tribes to engage in active self-government. The U.S. government invested in the development of health care, education and community structure. Quality of life on Indian lands improved. Today some Native Americans run successful businesses, while others still live in poverty. " (2)
1) http://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/todays-doc/?dod-date=602 2) http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/jazz/jb_jazz_citizens_3.html Are you aware that we are still in company of those who lived through this period? Are you aware that we are still in this process of reorganization? |