Dispatches from Richard Boylan
Invitation to Lakota/Dakota Sundances
From: "Richard J. Boylan, Ph.D."
Subject: Invitation to Lakota/Dakota Sundances
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 11:10:02 -0700
STANDING ELK INVITES ALL OF GOOD HEART TO TWO LAKOTA SUNDANCES
The White Buffalo Calf Woman
The first appearance of the White Buffalo Calf Woman was 16,000 years
ago. Many beleive she appeared in the early 1600's, maybe that was her
last appearance. There is a difference in her first and last. In any
case, my claims are made from the teachings of our ceremonies and are
backed by our tiospaye and the Altar of the Tahca Wicasa.
Author Frances Densmore's "Teton Music" relates the story of the White
Buffalo Calf Woman which is questionable. We have been taught not to
accept anything that does not correspond to the knowledge of the
Altar. Some translations have failed and have altered the sacredness
of the story. Lakota is a very intelligent sacred language and it is
all spirit and heart. English is really many languages mixed in one
and has many negative words that can alter the true translations.
There are many constellations that have been hidden over the
centuries. There are 22 hidden constellations that we know that are
not shared with the general public. Many spirit astologers know of
this, but they are happy and content with the western zodiac and the
basics that have been introduced. The Zodiac is not really precisioned
information.
The largest constellation is: The Constellation of the White Buffalo
Calf Woman. Her presence is that of the Sirius, Orion, Taurus and
Pleiades Constellation and Star Systems. Pleiades is her head and
Sirius is her feet.
The White Buffalo Calf Woman is one of Seven Sisters of Pleiades. The
sisters are White Buffalo Calf Woman, (Wicahpi To Wi) Blue Star Woman,
(Wagmiza Waste Wi), Corn Woman (Lady of Guadalupe), ( Wicahpi Luta
Waste Wi), Red Star Woman, (Keya Waste Wi), Turtle Woman, (Wicahpi Sa
Waste Wi), White Star Woman, and the Divine Mother, Mary. The Seven
Sisters have always been a part of the legends, stories, and myths of
the Indigenous Nations. this is the first time the names of the
Sisters are being shared.
The influences of the White Buffalo Calf Women is in the number seven.
The Seven Rites of the Sacred Pipe was shared with the world by Black
Elk. So the teachings of the Seven Rites of the Canupa are Star
Knowledge presented to the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota nations by the
Pleiadian Sister,White Buffalo Calf Woman.
On of the seven rites of the Canupa is the Sundance.
There are many Medicine people that have been instructed to start
Sundances in their circles. There are many circles now across Turtle
Island that Sundance. So these following Sundance circles are invited
those that share the same dream and vision.
Yankton Sioux Sundance
This messsage is for those relatives who wish to support, pray, sing,
and dance.
The Purification Ceremonies of the Heart begins on June 15, 1999
The Purification Ceremonies of the Mind begins on June 16, 1999
The Purifiction Ceremonies of the Body begins on June 17, 1999
The Purification Ceremonies of the Spirit begins on June 18, 1999
Tree Day begins on June 18, 1999
The Sundance begins at daybreak June 19, 1999
For more information call Galen Drapeau at 605-384-3031
For love donations please call Galen and Paulita at 605-384-3031 or
Standing Elk at 605- 384-5152
We need help preparing the Sundance grounds. We need help gathering
stones, collecting firewood and many other chores. If you are
interested, please bring your own tent and camping gear. There is no
water. It is strictly betweeen you and the elements. The women need to
bring your ceremonial dress or dancing shawls.
Red Buffalo Sundance
This messsage is for those relatives who wish to support, pray, sing,
and dance.
The Purification Ceremonies of the Heart begins on June 26, 1999
The Purification Ceremonies of the Mind begins on June 27, 1999
The Purifiction Ceremonies of the Body begins on June 28, 1999
The Purification Ceremonies of the Spirit begins on June 29, 1999
Tree Day begins on June 29, 1999
The Sundance begins at daybreak June 30, 1999
Red Buffalo's Sundance
Steve Red Buffalo, my Kola was a father, husband, grandfather,
sundance chief and medicine man. He worked with all nations of people,
Black, Red, Yellow and White. Helping people was his gift. There were
many miracles and cures such as cancer, mental and emotional problems,
through his ceremonal ways. The Canupa Wicohan was and is his life
here and beyond.
When he crossed over. he left his beautiful wife Pam, and two young
daughter who miss him terribly.
In his earlier years, Steve worked as a Captain on the Minicoujou
Tribal Police in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. The Spirit asked him to
leave his financial secured job to help pray for the peoples of the
Sacred Directions. He often stated that he knew that he was giving up
a financial situation that could benefit his family, instead he quit
the police force and became a servant to mankind. He surrendered to
his Grandfathers and did the work. He depended on the people to help
him with his family.
He was looking forward to Sundancing again.
Steve was preparing the Sundance arbor and was expecting 80 sundancers
this year. The sundancers said they are continuing with their
committments.
I personally want to ask those of you that can afford the energy, to
help his family with energy, for food, heat, clothing, and help with a
small token for their electrical and utility bills. I will greatly
appreciate this gesture and I know his two small daughters and wife
will be happy.
They did not ask me to do this.
Mitakuye Oyasin
Standing Elk
Please call Pam Red Buffalo and maybe ask how you can help with their
sundance at 605-286- 3843.
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Created: Sat Jun 19 14:36:43 EDT 1999