Aug 1, 20038 min readThe Path of the Native HealerIt was an honor to be invited to the home of the Cherokee medicine man, Keetoowah, great grandson of Ned Christie, the renowned...
Apr 13, 20032 min readSpiritual Perspectives on War and PeaceIn 2001 I had a dream and a vision that I realize, in retrospect, predicted the 9/11 attacks and the continuing crisis. Early that summer...
Jan 1, 200311 min readWitches in White Coats: Native American and Western Medical EthicsAn early version of this essay appeared in News From Indian Country XII:5, Mid-March 1998 I use the word witchcraft as a synonym for what...
Jan 1, 20031 min readSpirit Dance PoemFor the sake of the future and unborn generations To provide a spirit trail for them to follow The old man dances. In a candle lit...
Jan 1, 20031 min readSyowen Spirit Cry PoemThe cry is an obsidian blade That pierces this reality. It cuts open a window Into the dream time. My suffering is unavoidable; I...
Jan 1, 20031 min readTawodi (Hawk) PoemFor Hawk Littlejohn Long Person, I come to pray with you Where life begins at the edge of earth and water You have been flowing since...
Jul 15, 19911 min readIn The Name PoemSwinomish Nation., Winter Season, 1991 In The Name Warrior Jesus would be proud of the People Finally honoring his teachings. Fighting...