Honoring
the Animal Spirits
Looks at the spiritual meaning and symbolism of several animal species;
from Powersource Native American Art and Education Center.
"Listening
to Native Americans: Making Peace With the Past for the
Future"
John Barry Ryan is Professor of Religious Studies and a member of
the Peace Studies faculty at Manhattan College. His research interests
include liturgical studies and American Indian religions.
Native
American Religions
A detailed essay written by a sociology student on traditional Native
belief systems (Profile -- Beliefs -- Some Native American Groups --
Links to Native American Religion Sites -- Bibliography).
Articles
on Spiritual Heritage
A collection of links to articles on Lakota/Dakota spiritual heritage.
Buffalo
Help Heal the Spirit
A collection of stories and quotes which address the importance of
the Buffalo to the Lakota people.
Native
American Spirituality
A short article written by someone on the Ontario Consultants on
Religious Tolerance which argues for respect towards Natives' and Inuit
belief systems.
Wacipi
PowWow: Community, Family, Spirituality
Excerpt: "The Powwow is an event that
reflects upon many important aspects of Native
American society. Amidst
the beat of the Drum and stunning
regalia, there are other traditions and activities whose purpose is to
communicate and strengthen the ways of the Native American community,
family life and spirituality."
