There was an old lady, from the "Cree" tribe, named "Eyes of
Fire", who prophesied that one day, because of the white mans' or
Yo-ne-gis' greed, there would come a time, when the fish would die
in the streams, the birds would fall from the air, the waters would
be blackened, and the trees would no longer be, mankind as we would
know it, would all but cease to exist.
There would come a time when the "keepers of the legend, stories,
culture rituals, and myths, and all the Ancient Tribal Customs"
would be needed to restore us to health.
They would be mankinds' key to survival, they were the "Warriors
of the Rainbow".
There would come a day of awakening when all the peoples of
all the tribes would form a New World of Justice, Peace, Freedom
and recognition of the Great Spirit.
The "Warriors of the Rainbow" would spread these messages and
teach all peoples of the Earth or "Elohi". They would teach them
how to live the "Way of the Great Spirit". They would tell them
of how the world today has turned away from the Great Spirit and
that is why our Earth is "Sick". The "Warriors of the Rainbow" would
show the peoples that this "Ancient Being" (the Great Spirit), is
full of love and understanding, and teach them how to make the "Earth
or Elohi" beautiful again. These Warriors would give the
people principles or rules to follow to make their path right with
the world.
These principles would be those of the Ancient Tribes. The
Warriors of the Rainbow would teach the people of the ancient practices
of Unity, Love and Understanding. They would teach of Harmony among
people in all four comers of the Earth. Like the Ancient Tribes,
they would teach the people how to pray to the Great Spirit with
love that flows like the beautiful mountain stream, and flows along
the path to the ocean of life. Once again, they would be
able to feel joy in solitude and in councils. They would be free
of petty jealousies and love all mankind as their brothers, regardless
of color, race or religion. They would feel happiness enter their
hearts, and become as one with the entire human race. Their hearts
would be pure and radiate warmth, understanding and respect for
all mankind, Nature, and the Great Spirit. They would once again
fill their minds, hearts, souls, and deeds with the purest of thoughts.
They would seek the beauty of the Master of Life - the Great Spirit!
They would find strength and beauty in prayer and the solitudes
of life.
Their children would once again be able to run free and enjoy
the treasures of Nature and Mother Earth. Free from the fears of
toxins and destruction, wrought by the Yo-ne-gi and his practices
of greed. The rivers would again run clear, the forests be abundant
and beautiful, the animals and birds would be replenished. The powers
of the plants and animals would again be respected and conservation
of all that is beautiful would become a way of life.
The poor, sick and needy would be cared for by their brothers
and sisters of the Earth. These practices would again become a part
of their daily lives. The leaders of the people would be chosen
in the old way - not by their political party, or who could speak
the loudest, boast the most, or by name calling or mud slinging,
but by those whose actions spoke the loudest. Those who demonstrated
their love, wisdom, and courage and those who showed that they could
and did work for the good of all, would be chosen as the leaders
or Chiefs. They would be chosen by their "quality" and not the amount
of money they had obtained. Like the thoughtful and devoted "Ancient
Chiefs", they would understand the people with love, and see that
their young were educated with the love and wisdom of their surroundings.
They would show them that miracles can be accomplished to heal this
world of its ills, and restore it to health and beauty.
The tasks of these "Warriors of the Rainbow" are many and great.
There will be terrifying mountains of ignorance to conquer and they
shall find prejudice and hatred. They must be dedicated, unwavering
in their strength, and strong of heart. They will find willing hearts
and minds that will follow them on this road of returning "Mother
Earth" to beauty and plenty - once more.
The day will come, it is not far away. The day that we shall
see how we owe our very existence to the people of all tribes that
have maintained their culture and heritage. Those that have kept
the rituals, stories, legends, and myths alive.
It will be with this knowledge, the knowledge that they have
preserved, that we shall once again return to "harmony" with Nature,
Mother Earth, and mankind.
It will be with this knowledge that we shall find our "Key to
our Survival".