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Historical References ~ Native Gospel Music
Ministries/Orcanizations ~ Christian Indian Schools
**HISTORICAL REFERENCES
- Philtar (PHILosophy, Theosophy, And Religion)
Division of Religion and Philosopy, St. Martins College
Coordinated by Elliott Shaw with assistance from Ian Favell
- Encyclopedia of Religion "Overview Of World Religions"
- North American Religions "Inuit, Cherokee, Choctaw, Navajo,
Hopi, Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Sioux, Native American Church"**MUSIC
- Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma
- Cherokee National Holiday - Gospel Music CD
- The Lord's Prayer in Cherokee U-gv-wi-yu-hi U-da-do-li-s-ta-nv-i
- Welcome to JOHNNY CURTIS Website "Native Gospel Music Legend Johnny
Curtis (Apache) has made an impact for the Native Christian Music since
the 70's and the anointing of his music has helped thousands of native
and non-native come to know their savior Jesus Christ. Johnny says, "I'm
just a down to earth Pentecostal singer, a humble servant of the Lord".
Curtis was born in 1950 in a little mining town of Superior, Arizona. "
- Broken Walls Ministries "A Christian band led by Jonathan Maracle,
a Mohawk from Tyendinaga Territory, Ontario. Performing a fusion of
aboriginal and contemporary rock styles...**MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS
- New Gatherings ~ Contact: Ray & Elizabeth Levesque
569 Rupert Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V5K 4K6
Phone: 604-215-2519 ~ FAX: 866-831-4411
- Our Daily Frybread Group Type: Teaching/Education
- North America Indian Ministries 'Being a Part
Of What God Is Doing Among Native People...'
Delta, BC, Canada ~ Point Roberts, WA USA
- Christ for Native Youth "CNY" is based in Albuquerque New Mexico,
and is a ministry of North America Indian Ministries.
- 'Youth With A Mission' First Nations Ministry
"Welcome to Nez Perce Country..."
- Windwalkers International "Mary Glazier is the founder
and president of Windwalkers International. A Haida Indian
born in Katchikan, Alaska."
- Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Catholic Mission to the Inuit Nunavut, Canadian Arctic
- American Indian Church (AIUC) "What is the American Indian Church? Originally established to promote respect among native people for their own traditions, the American Indian Church has blossomed into an all-inclusive community. Also known as The Gathering the AIC is both a church and a way of life." Garden Grove, CA
- Kevin Locke "Tokeya Inajin is known throughout the world as the pre-eminent player of the indigenous traditional Northern Plains flute, as well as an inspiring Hoop Dancer, storyteller, educator, and recording artist. Kevin's home in the Wakpala district of the Standing Rock Reservation overlooks the Missouri River near Mobridge, South Dakota. Kevin Locke dedicates his life's work to Baha'i Faith." (Visit the virtual paths to the Baha'i Center and visit the path to The Baha'i Web Ring Index)
- The Bahai's of Whitehorse Yukon Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
- Baha'i Mystic Pass Field "The Mystic Pass Peace Field is a traditional Native American lacrosse field located in Alaska on Denali National Park. On August 9th, 2009 a stone monument will be dedicated here with traditional ceremonies and the playing of an inaugural game. This is being done, not only to please the Creator, but also to commemorate the coming Great Peace about which our ancestors have prophesized." (This is an inter-faith event so all are welcome. E-mail: Mystic Pass)
- Baha'i Studies Review, Volume 6, 1996
Extended Essay: Native Messengers of God in Canada?:
A Test Case for Bahá'í Universalism — Christopher Buck
"I am Dekanawidah and with the Five Nations' Confederate Lords I plant the Tree of the Great Peace…. I name the tree the Tree of the Great Long Leaves. Under the shade of this Tree of the Great Peace we spread the soft white feathery down of the globe thistle as seats for you, Adodarhoh, and your cousin Lords…. Roots have spread out from the Tree of the Great Peace, one to the north, one to the east, one to the south and one to the west. The name of these roots is The Great White Roots and their nature is Peace and Strength…. We place at the top of the Tree of the Long Leaves an Eagle who is able to see afar. If he sees in the distance any evil approaching or any danger threatening he will at once warn the people of the Confederacy."
- Wiconi International ~ Richard Twiss, Rosebud Lakota/Sioux
"we-cho-nee" Lakota/Sioux language meaning "Life"
P.O. Box 5246 Vancouver, WA 98668, Phone: 360-546-1867
"No other people group is so uniquely positioned for
world evangelization as First Nations people are today!"
- Indian Life Ministries ~ ILF Native News ~ Current Issues ~ ILF Radio
"Bringing hope, healing, and honor to Native North America."
"Our Purpose is primarily and exclusively for religious purposes
foremost of which is the production and distribution of Christian
literature and other communicative material for the purpose of
evangelizing and church-planting among North American Indian
People. Spirituality ~*~ Life Stories ~*~ Dan Red Eagle Comics
- American Indian Baptist Fellowship of Texas "You have found the official American Indian Baptist Fellowship of Texas home page. We are a fellowship of Native American believers in the Lord Jesus Christ."
- American Indian Christian Missions "Our History ~ AICM is a non-profit organization that was begun in 1969 by a group of men from California and Arizona who saw a need to take Christ to the Native American people in Arizona. The first work was taking VBS (Vacation Bible School) programs to various locations on the Navajo and Hopi reservations. Land was purchased near Show Low and a summer camp program was started. The boarding school (AICS) began in 1985, adding a grade each year. In 1995 AICM began the Apache Christian Connection ( ACC) on the White Mountain Apache Reservation."
- CHIEF ~ Christian Hope Indian Eskimo Fellowship
Phoenix, Arizona
- Peyote Way ~*~ The Peyote Way Church
- Mana - Ceremonial Earthenware "Mana TM Pottery is the financial arm and secular vehicle of the Peyote Way Church of God, a Peyotist Church that is open to all."
- American Indian Evangelism Association ~ McKinley Indian Mission
"The Purpose of this Mission shall be to spread the Good News
of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the American Indian People."
Toppenish, WA
- First Nations Monday 'Holding Up The People In Prayer' "A First Nations Prayer Network and Internet Resource Ministry" Contact Jeny & Dave Covill, phone: 406-892-1355, Columbia Falls, MT.
- Tribe of Christ Native American Church "The Tribe of Christ Native American Church is a fellowship of Native American followers of Jesus Christ who proclaim that He is Alive in our indigenous cultures and has never ask us to forsake them! A Ministry of Native Americans reaching out to both Native and Non-Native people with the good news of Jesus Christ."
- Eagle's Wings Ministry "A new day for Native Americans"
"Founded by God, but we did the paperwork: Randy Woodley (Keetoowah Cherokee) & Edith Woodley (Eastern Shoshone)"
- Wesleyan First Nations Institute
"Christian Leadership Training for First Nations People"
- The Native American Christian Fellowship at Stanford University
"NACF exists to provide an environment of fellowship and encouragement for Native American Christians and those interested in Christianity. We welcome students and staff and are especially interested in issues that deal with applying Biblical principles in the context of our Native American culture."
- The Presbyterian Church in America
"Mission to the World '2000 Native American Projects'"
- Marquette University ~ Milwaukee, WI
- Marquette University Library "Special Collections & University Archives"
- Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus ~*~ Native Americans Missions
- Missions Among Native Americans Early History
- Jesuit Journeys Magazine
- Remembering a kind friend Spring 1998 Issue
- CPS ~ Council on Spiritual Practices
- Spiritual Traditions & Communities
- Native American Spirituality "The links on this page are provided to help address the many questions we get regarding Native American Spirituality. CSP is not a Native American Church community nor do we have contact information for the NAC."
- The Religious Movements Homepage ~ The University of Viginia
- Native American Spirituality "Native American Spirituality, Group Profile, Beliefs, Native American Groups, Native Americans and Christianity, Links, Bibliography."
- Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
'We promote tolerance towards all faiths.' "We view religious tolerance as a civil rights matter. We believe that everyone should be able to follow their own religious beliefs and practices freely, even though others may view them as false. To be tolerant does not require that we accept other beliefs as true."
- Growing Apples: Abuse At Church-Run, Native Residential Schools In Canada
- Native American Spirituality
- Declarations On Religious Freedom
- Spiritual Topics: Religious tolerance, freedom, activities, etc.
- Suicide Among Canada's Native People
Canadian suicide data, Comparable U.S. data
Why is the Native suicide rate so high?
A talk by National Chief Matthew Coon Come
Christian Indian Schools
St. Labre Indian School "St. Labre is a Native American Catholic school located along the banks of the Tongue River in southeastern Montana which provides educational opportunities to the Northern Cheyenne and Crow people. St. Labre operates four schools with a total enrollment of approximately 700 students. The St. Labre educational experience also places great importance on Native American culture and tradition. Instruction in Native American language and culture is a vital part of the curriculum."
- Red Cloud Indian School: Pine Ridge, South Dakota "Today, Red Cloud Indian School, Inc. educates 600 Lakota daily. It is one of the largest private Native American schools in the country." Facts about the Pine Ridge Reservation. "The Pine Ridge Reservation is the site of "the last great battle of the Indian Wars" according to the United States government. However, it was not the site of a battle, but the locale for the Wounded Knee Massacre. In 1890, approximately 150 (mostly elderly, women and children) were gunned down."
