tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post2059065428589601719..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Native Americans and Fort RobinsonSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-60158539475162404852016-12-13T11:06:41.992-05:002016-12-13T11:06:41.992-05:00As a bred and born Nebraskan who has direct ties t...As a bred and born Nebraskan who has direct ties to Fort Robinson I can tell you indeed while it is just one of the beautiful places along the Black Hills Trail....it is also a sad and somber place....still to this very day haunted by ghosts of its tragic past.<br /> One has only to walk out and open yourself up to the feelings of that area and sit quietly at sun down and you can still almost see the lodges and hear the chanting haunting music of the medicine men far off in the distance....you can If you really try actually feel the presence of Red Cloud, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse as they speak to you from beyond the barrier of normal space and time.<br /> Then and only then can you truly understand what Pah-ha Sappa is all about....the healing place.....the spiritual place......and it's the main reason the area was so fiercely protected and Important to the Nations.<br /> I invite you all to come and experience the soul healing experience that can transform your life and truly put you in touch with mother earth that is yours if you want it in the entire Black Hills region...<br />From The Wildcat Hills of Nebraska through the Black Hills and west to Devils Tower Wyoming.....it is all one country.....one spot.....you will take with you the rest of your life.<br /><br />IronhorseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-41872532535122588592014-08-14T23:23:26.402-04:002014-08-14T23:23:26.402-04:00I began to learn about the plight of the Native Am...I began to learn about the plight of the Native Americans when we were at Lava Beds National Park and more so when we were in Cherokee, NC. Sad times in American history and I can feel your compassion even the rain came down at the right moment. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-15871267582149493112014-08-13T17:02:12.580-04:002014-08-13T17:02:12.580-04:00A very touching reminder of a sad time in our hist...A very touching reminder of a sad time in our history. As a teenager I read "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" and many other books about that period. Some places the memories of the past never leaves.Faye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-16536855977479001052014-08-11T18:36:24.781-04:002014-08-11T18:36:24.781-04:00Your compassion is heartfelt and touches all of us...Your compassion is heartfelt and touches all of us who read your words. Although we cannot change the past, we can make a difference today and for the future by the way that we walk in this world. You, my friend, are walking with peace, courage, understanding, and kindness. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-14450331504548775112014-08-10T16:24:39.705-04:002014-08-10T16:24:39.705-04:00For reasons such as the things you've learned ...For reasons such as the things you've learned and experienced on this trip, I am so grateful for the gift of travel. Yes, I learned these things in American History, but oh my, how travel has brought them to life. This is beautifully written and your compassionate response rings so genuine. My prayer when I walk away from such an emotional experience is to say, "now that I know, don't let me forget!"Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-36255465677413287052014-08-10T13:34:13.514-04:002014-08-10T13:34:13.514-04:00The storm clouds are amazing. I think your sadness...The storm clouds are amazing. I think your sadness comes from the grave injustices by white people towards the Native Americans who were only trying to protect their land and lifestyle. We are such an arrogant people- it's truly sad.Razzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-73008264534897834852014-08-10T08:22:20.820-04:002014-08-10T08:22:20.820-04:00Our family stayed at Fort Robinson last June. It ...Our family stayed at Fort Robinson last June. It was just one fort in a series of others that we camped at in order to experience the sad history of the original dwellers of the area and how they were unfairly treated. Also camping there at the same time were participants of the "500 mile hoop run", an annual event honoring sacred Native American sites in the west. To awaken to the distant sounds of their dawn drum ceremony was haunting and brought to mind the many ghosts left behind.magratihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11690960327649630018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-92009829672443293392014-08-09T08:58:49.640-04:002014-08-09T08:58:49.640-04:00I read "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" m...I read "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" many years ago and although I don't remember much of it, I remember being disturbed by the treatment of the Indians by the early settlers. Very sad. Thanks for the blog - as always, it is very informative.<br /><br />Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-49109957515600228962014-08-08T22:03:50.768-04:002014-08-08T22:03:50.768-04:00traveling the country, hearing the stories, unders...traveling the country, hearing the stories, understanding more in depth truly does bring a very sad time in our history to life, in so many ways. . .<br /><br />the storm clouds pic was really great!Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39434740583365927312014-08-08T18:34:30.316-04:002014-08-08T18:34:30.316-04:00Well written Sherry! Truly an eye opening story o...Well written Sherry! Truly an eye opening story of a dark time in history. Your tribute to Crazy Horse's memory was very touching. You have a special heart.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-78576471645233402782014-08-08T16:28:33.941-04:002014-08-08T16:28:33.941-04:00I am ashamed of the way our ancestors treated the ...I am ashamed of the way our ancestors treated the Native peoples of this land. And I'm touched by your compassion. Thank you for sharing this story so well.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-84982596976547817792014-08-08T13:32:42.285-04:002014-08-08T13:32:42.285-04:00My Mother was very sensitive to the plight of Nati...My Mother was very sensitive to the plight of Native Americans. We learned at an early age, from her, about the injustices they suffered which included the "Trail of Tears". I was struck the same way you are there and at the Crazy Horse Memorial which almost brought me to my knees. Crazy Horse, as far as the scale model is concerned, is to be carved not so much as a lineal likeness but more as a memorial to the spirit of Crazy Horse—to his people. With his left hand thrown out pointing in answer to the derisive questions asked by a white man, “Where are your lands now? He replied, “My lands are where my dead lie buried.”<br /><br />When I was there, at the fort, I was on my way home--not too happy about heading east. The coyotes howled me to sleep at night. One can almost see and hear them at Fort Robinson. Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371157074687319596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-89242903623641349822014-08-08T12:04:10.621-04:002014-08-08T12:04:10.621-04:00The completely quiet prairie and the single Blazin...The completely quiet prairie and the single Blazing Star touched me so deeply. Denying an entire people their basic freedom, not only of movement but of their spiritual practices, is unforgiveable. Like many in my generation, my ancestry includes both Native American and European. I am at the same time the conquered and the conquering. My heart breaks at what should have been a peaceful blending instead of a bloody clashing of cultures. There can be no excuse, no reason, no justification for the things that happened here and all over the country to the native tribes. Thank you for this sad but critical reminder of the importance of honoring their memory, their reverence for this land, and our obligation to be accepting of all cultures to avoid the sins of our past.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-33376610577770628682014-08-08T11:38:12.587-04:002014-08-08T11:38:12.587-04:00Great history! I have always been fascinated by t...Great history! I have always been fascinated by the history of the west, especially as opposed to the old western movies.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-79572893238686920872014-08-08T11:01:50.300-04:002014-08-08T11:01:50.300-04:00The things that were done to the Native Americans ...The things that were done to the Native Americans is appalling. Apparently we haven't learned from our history. owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-2859015750656151272014-08-08T06:55:55.026-04:002014-08-08T06:55:55.026-04:00I have a strong emotional response too. These peop...I have a strong emotional response too. These people were denied so much and fought so valiently only to be marginalized and discriminated against. A dark spot on our nation's history; akin to slavery, but not nearly as spoken of or acknowledged. So sad.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-20080305586024785032014-08-08T01:40:57.301-04:002014-08-08T01:40:57.301-04:00You can see why the Indians liked that part of Neb...You can see why the Indians liked that part of Nebraska, all the way up to the Black Hills...but there were so many terrible things done by the Army and Settlers against the Indians, that's for sure. In my opinion, there are still bad things going on in the Indian Reservations....so much money being poured in yet the people are still living in such poverty without jobs or even a hope for a job. --Dave (GoingRvWay.com)Dave Burdick (GoingRvWay.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10706797381982584920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82455160377858522252014-08-07T23:39:42.408-04:002014-08-07T23:39:42.408-04:00Sad, sad, sad. Beyond sad. Has the Ghost Dance ...Sad, sad, sad. Beyond sad. Has the Ghost Dance resumed? I know at one time the Sun Dance was banned but I think it is being done today.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.com