ICE vs. Arrogance,

Often advocates for stopping the industrial intrusion upon the Earth, our Mother are the grandchildren of the people, whose non-relationship with the Earth, are at the forefront of environmental movements and it was their people whose beliefs and practices led the world here. Typically, from the perspective of those of the darker races, white Americans and Europeans are angry about what their people's value system has done to the Earth, and angrier more at the politicians and business people who continue the tradition. On the surface, it appears good, but within our circles is a shimmering rage, even amongst the healers. Why that is, and how it affects the globe are not of much concern to our white relatives. 

What I've said sounds like a diatribe; it is, but it goes beyond that to point out the depths of denial we endure hearing from this group. At the beginning of any process of undoing, of unlearning are steps ignored by our Euro-Americans. It is a riddle only because of the denial playing with a mindset unable to connect with the people, and entities offended by their traditions of destruction, of taking. In our circles questions arise mulling over these things. Being upset about them, out of earshot, is more of a trained defense mechanism, and therefore not much help encased in silence. The question comes: "How can the two conflicts resolve to become answers?"

 It is a fair question, but it never reaches a fair resolution because the roles established during the Euro conquest are still in place. Unraveled they offend the Earth the way European custom denied the importance of women and flooded the waters with blood. That legacy led us here and political advocacy and spiritual awareness are only good tools, not answers. White Americans and their relatives in Europe, and Australia need to unlearn all they know, believe and practice from the view of conquerors! The rest of us need to do other things...

- Gregory E. Woods 

'Dawn Wolf', Keeper of Stories 

Sirmiq Aattuq Wisdom Keeper
September 22, 2018

Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq (center in white coat) in Søndre Strømfjord, Vestgronland, Greenland sitting with other Elders, in this photo taken by Adam Lyberth. June 24, 2018.