The Sacred Purpose of the NewEarth Tanasi Gathering
June 19–21, Summer Solstice 2025 – An Indigenous Perspective An Indigenous Vision of Awakening, Renewal, and Unity With all perspectives welcomed to comment—from Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr. (Híŋhaŋ Wíčasta) and Deloria Tiospaye (Iháŋktȟuŋwaŋ and Chickasaw Nations), to all our beloved relatives of the human family joining us in person or virtually for the NewEarth […]
Building Hope: The TLC Playground and Basketball Court for Wakpala’s Youth
The TLC Funds’ first community project is a TLC Playground and Basketball Court, for the children and young people of the Community of Wakpala, the People of Chief Gall, on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. The Wakpala Spiritual Unity Society will facilitate planning and construction. The story of Tonja Toni’s prior involvement with the community […]
Swiss Foundation for Freedom and Human Rights International Award for Freedom and Human Rights
Swiss Foundation for Freedom and Human Rights International Award for Freedom and Human Rights~Laudatorio, Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr., 11/11, 2000 – Berne, Switzerland There is a well known Dakota teaching story called “The Great Wolf and Little Mouse Sister,” in which a tiny, insignificant mouse feels compassion for a great wolf that has lost his […]
FREEDOM AND HUMAN RIGHTS, AN INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE
Presented by theYear 2000 Recipient of the Swiss Foundation for Freedom and Human Rights, International Award for Freedom and Human Rights Hereditary Chief Phil Lane, Jr., Bern, Switzerland November 11, 2000 My very respected friends and relatives of the Human Family, it is my hope and prayer that you and your loved ones are in the […]
July 9, 1971, Island of the Sun, Lake Titicaca, Fulfilling the Prophecy of the Reunion of the Condor and Eagle
July 9, 1971~Sitting at the Heart of the Island of the Sun, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, sitting with my Beloved Quechua Elder and Spiritual Teacher, Meleton Gallardo, (on my right side) and other Beloved Quechua Brothers. At this Sacred Place, more than 700 years ago, the First Incas, Manco Capac, (Splendid Foundation), and his Beloved Wife […]
We Are Only Here For a Short Time-Remembering and Honoring Tonja Toni Lane.
I give my heartfelt thanksgiving to our Beloved Creator, that I can say at 75 Winters, as my beloved father always told me, “Son we are only here for a short time!” Or like Crow Foot said, “Life is like the breath of a Buffalo on a cold day or a fire fly on a […]
Four World’s Talking and Healing Circle Leader/Facilitator-Online Learning Program
Dear Beloved Friends and Relatives, As always, it is my prayer that you and your beloved ones are finding inner peace and spiritual strength, in every and all conditions. Healing the Hurt: “If You Can Feel it, You Can Heal It” My father always shared with me, ” Son, if you can feel it, you […]
How to Be A Good Parent and Grandparent!
Look into the mirror. What you see, is what is reflected to your beloved “Mitokozapi,” grandchildren. The first thing is to try to be all that you want your grandchildren to be. Reflect all of the attributes of a whole, loving, compassionate, well-balanced human being. When they look at you, let them see respect, integrity, […]
Spiritual Qualities of Leadership-An Indigenous Perspective
1. Spiritually centered – actively in a relationship with the Creator or Higher Power! 2. Morally strong – lives a good moral life, suitable to stand as a role model to younger people, with particular attention to the issues of addictions, relationships, and honesty regarding money. 3. Believes in the People’s capacity to heal and […]
Wopida Tanka-Great Thanksgiving for All
Wopida Tanka, Great Thanksgiving to All! In March of 1972, my father had an unexpected and severe heart attack. I rushed home from San Diego, where I worked at the American Indian Career Center and I wept because I thought for sure my dad had passed on to the “Other Side Camp,” as he always […]