Photo: Frank Waln, Sicangu Lakota
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INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP
REBEL MUSIC
As he calls upon ALL humans to
UNIFY,
his voice and other rebel voices
are reaching the masses:
“We are not protesters,
we are protectors of The Land.
We’ve been doing this for thousands of years.
We are doing this today.
These borders can’t hold us back.”
~ Frank Waln, Lakota, Native American Rapper
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Indigenous youth,
the freedom-fighting generation
of Warriors
of the new millennium
are calling to
The Four Directions
North, South, East and West,
Red, Yellow, Black and White;
Rise up
Speak out
as voices of the voiceless
Become ONE voice
the ultimate defense
not knives and guns
but words, music and the pen
mightier than the sword
ignite and demand change
Fight a high-stakes battle
against
fake democracy
dehumanization
injustice
oppression
of living beings afraid of their governments.
Invest in our children
who hold the future of The Earth
in the palms of their hands.
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In times of Revolution
In times of Dissent,
In times of Resistance
In times of Reform,
We rise up
We risk our lives
for Freedom.
“No one is coming to save us
We must do this ourselves.”
~ Frank Waln
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November 13, 2014, 4:00 p.m. EST
Watch the MTV Premiere Exclusive of REBEL MUSIC
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VIDEO: MTV Rebel Music
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This article is a creative reconstruction compiled from video, references and resources
relating to The Indigenous Movement, MTV’s upcoming exclusive Rebel Music event
and public activities of Frank Wahl (Native American activist, musician).
In respect and support of compassionate Indigenous leadership.
Gerean Pflug/ The Animal Spirits
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References and sources:
http://www.rebelmusic.com/#!music/rebel-music/episode/native-america
Frank Waln on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fwaln?fref=ts
THE ANIMAL SPIRITS 
Love this. The poetry, the music, the message. We are the champions. We are their champions. Peace to all creatures.
I just realized that when I responded to your comment, I added my response as a stand-alone comment and not a reply. Sorry, Peter. Hope you don’t think your comment didn’t matter to me. It did. Read below. ~ Gerean
I would never think my comment or any other mean nothing to you, Gerean. You have in no way given reason for me to think thus—even if the comment would never receive a reply. For one, it may not be required—although it is often, a courtesy I do understand. And for another I know people get busy. Myself, I was away all day yesterday and part of the night, and I don’t do mobile computing. 🙂
Peace.
Peter ~
I am an adopted child. My genetic mother was Cherokee. My genetic brother lived on reservation with the Lakotas from the age of 14. He found me later in life and taught me the lessons and ceremonies of The Four Directions. He taught me that those of us with the blood of the ancients, running through our veins are called to fundamental actions of leadership in unification of The Land and her inhabitants. It is a call to unify for peace worthy of defense. I am in the corner of The Compassionate Indigenous People of all Nations. Human and non-human, WE are . . . The Animal Spirits.
Thank you for reading, experiencing and responding. Thank you for championing. It matters to me.
Blessings!
~ Gerean
From my brief reading and limited comprehension, I like the lessons of these The Four Directions. I realize there is more to gain from their wisdom, but the North is of a peculiar significance, “If someone has the ability to face these [North] winds like the buffalo with its head into the storm, they have learned patience and endurance.” *This is my confliction, where I struggle, with little patience and a no-other-option endurance.* “Generally, this direction stands for hardships and discomfort to people. Therefore, north represents the trials people must ensure and the cleansing they must undergo.” *Of course, my hardships are of no compare to the animals and I mean not to make them such, I live like a pampered king in that regard—but this position does allow one an advantage to fight oppression.*
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Gerean.
Peter ~
All of life faces “The North” during parts of their earthly existence. I see life as divided in quarters: North, South, East, West…Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall….Body, Mind, Heart, Spirit, etc. I also see us as ONE. We collectively experience the quarters. Everyone and everything is connected. The trials, the struggles, the hardships and the discomforts are shared. It may seem that we are pampered Kings and Queens compared to what The Animal Spirits endure, but I am not sure that the emotional pain and agony of the empaths, are any less excruciating than what the physically tortured endure. As ONE, we experience the others and all of life equally, we just don’t always frame it in this thinking. I could go on and on and on …on this subject, but will leave it as a broad statement for now. My two cents.
I very much appreciate your particular responses, because they are consistent catalysts to deeper thought for me. Thanks for your presence.
~ Gerean
Reblogged this on spiritandanimal.wordpress.com.
Thanks for the reblog. The Youth Indigenous Movement worldwide is hitting with a “compassionate fury.” It appears they are prepared to take leadership, not with knives, guns and intimidation, but with words, voice, pen and truth.
Many Blessings!
~ Gerean Pflug/The Animal Spirits
Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
“When injustice becomes law, rebellion is duty!! ” …..
Dr. Rex ~ Thank you again for the reblog and for what you are doing to influence others toward compassionate action/choice. Many Blessings! ~ Gerean Pflug/The Animal Spirits
Thanks so much … thanks for stopping by and the follow. I hope you enjoy your visits to “It Is What It Is”.
Peace and blessings!! __/l\__