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I am Tsalagi. My Grandmother taught me to wildcraft and she practiced Tsalagi Nvowti. We have a rich resource of Native American tradition and knowledge in Oklahoma. I have until now remained in the background as my Grandmother told me many years ago to never sell my knowledge, but to pass it to the children. I am now passing this knowledge to my grandchildren. My path crossed another Tsalagi women who advised me it is now time to share my knowledge. Respect for my Elders came into conflict, until I found the solution. I am making a e-book and teaching a seminar this spring, all profits will be donated to a Native American rehab I once volunteered at in Arizona. My heart finds great peace with this. For many years our people have gone down a path, made for them by others and many left these old teachings in the dust behind them. We have suffered as a people from this. Living as one with Mother Earth has taken the same dusty path. She has become ill and so have we. It is my wish that a renewed respect for what she offers will open eyes as well as hearts. Cherokee wildcrafting changes from one band to another, as well as with one family to another. Along the way I have picked up uses from Oglala Sioux, Navajo and Chemehuevi friends. It is my belief that a return to our old ways provide for a healthier lifestyle. There is no doubt that a close relationship with Mother Earth heals the mind, body and spirit. Below you will find some interesting links to Native Americans in Oklahoma. The first link is my friend and she understands the true meaning of being Tsalagi. She told me, every Tsalagi mother was Nvowti. No statement ever made was closer to the truth. Wado Ulv. Cherokee Medicine Man/ Shaman
No page on Cherokee healing is complete without addressing the above. There is no Tsalagi word for medicine man or shaman. Why is that you ask? Because they do not exist, very simple. Nothing gets my blood boiling more than to hear "I was taught by a Cherokee shaman or medicine man". Across the internet you will see page after page about Cherokee shamans or medicine men. They are all frauds. First off, if they practice Nvowti they do not advertise, they have no need to as they are known by their people. Then it is known by our people about the great study done on our culture in the early years. The payment for those stories induced some to come up with better stories. If any of you want to know the truth contact the Cherokee Nation. Do not rely on those selling modern day snake oil! LINKS Michelle Mays- I met Michelle on line when she joined our foraging group. It has been my great privilege to have found her music. Her song Selu, is dear to my heart. You can check out Michelle's music at MichelleMays.com. This song is Selu. Healing Herbals- This is Pam Ferry's site. Pam has a great knowlege of herbs. Native Recipes- Basket Weaving- About Cherokee.com Native Tech Native American Culture Native Web Chuda's Kitchen Native American Online BACK |
