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Gzhemnido Gokmuskegnon Mamogosnan Spirits of the directions All designed to honor the multiple expressions of who the Creator is and the evidence.

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Page 1: Gzhemnido  Gokmuskegnon  Mamogosnan  Spirits of the directions All designed to honor the multiple expressions of who the Creator is and the evidence.
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Gzhemnido Gokmuskegnon Mamogosnan Spirits of the directionsAll designed to honor the multiple

expressions of who the Creator is and the evidence of the power of Creation

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We had:Families, clans, towns and cities, tribes and

nationsClan ceremoniesSeasonal celebrationsWomen’s ceremonies, men’s ceremoniesCelebrations of birth, marriage, childbirthHealing ceremonies and ritualsBurial rituals and Ghost feasts

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The Potawatomi language was shared with Odawa, Ochibwe: Three Fires Confederacy

We had religious language, diplomatic language, language of the women and language of the men

We had language that children spoke, language that elders used, and language used with other tribes/nations

Miami, Lenape, Shawnee, Wea, tribes of the Illinois Confederacy

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We had language for:Lakes, rivers, mountains, towns, regions; a

language related to our sacred geography

That geographic language was tied to our religious and sacred language

We understood the world to be a sacred place, a gift from Gzhemnido and in our language were constant reminders of those gifts

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Chigwe dodem: Strikes the earth people,Language related to clan ceremoniesRelated to the weatherRelated to the sacred geography of the Thunder Clan responsbilities

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Mko: related to “digging with pawsMko Dodem knew the medicines and properties of the earthMandozhit: “Bear Walker” language of dreams of visionsDuties included hunting for rogue bears, knowing the medicines and foods of the woodsKnowing the bears: Natural scientists

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Earth Sky Cycle Ceremonies Center of the world ceremonies Planting ceremonies Harvest ceremonies Daily offerings to the

sunrise/moon cycle

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Earth Sky Cycle Ceremonies

Center of the world ceremonies

Planting ceremonies

Harvest ceremonies Daily offerings to

the sunrise/moon cycle

Life cycle rituals: Birth, puberty,

marriage, childbirth, healings and Death

Puberty, menses and childbirth ritual locations are secret/sacred

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Kikyago: Young girl, innocence, purity, special ceremonial role, Mnokmek-Spring

Qua: Mature or fecund woman: Nibnek: Spiritual growth, fertility, mother, wife

Nokmis: Grandmother; teacher, healer, keeper of the traditions; Dgagwek mine Bbomgek-Fall and Winter

Gogmuskegnon mine Sukmukwe; the everchanging aspects of the Earth

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Indians are Savages, Redskins, Primitive. Primarily male images “God worship” is to “Great Spirit.” Ceremonies and dances are domain of

the male priests Economics based in male roles: hunting,

fishing, bows/arrows and spears

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Women were passive participants in the culture

There were no women religious or political leaders

Native women were beasts of burden and secondary to economics

High god was male figure “Great Spirit,” nothing to do with the feminine

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Hunters supplied a small percentage of the food, 15-20%

Potawatomi Indian society was agricultural

Farms and gathering lands were owned by women

Most Indian societies were matriarchal, matrilineal, and matri-local

Should be Gatherer-Hunters

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“The United States flag, carried by a dragoon; then one of the principal officers, next the staff baggage carts, then the carriage, which during the whole trip was kept for the use of the Indian chiefs; then one or two chiefs on horseback led a line of 250 or 300 horses ridden by men, women, children singled file, after the manner of savages. On the flanks of the line at equal distance from each other were the dragoons and volunteers, hastening the stragglers, often with severe gestures and bitter words. After this cavalry came a file of 40 baggage wagons filled with luggage and Indians. The sick were lying in them, rudely jolted, under a canvas which, far from protecting them from the dust and heat, only deprived them of air, for they were as if buried under this burning canopy - several died thus.”

Father B. Pettit, September 1838

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ChristianMale High GodMale Creative PowersNature to be feared

and subduedCelibacy is the only

real spiritual pathFormulaic prayers

and rituals

Indian/PotawatomiFemale Creative forceNatural world is the

source of powerSexuality/fertility is a

celebration of lifeSpontaneous prayers

and rituals

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Among the Potawatomi, primarily Jesuits and Benedictines

Conversion of Indians will lead to the Second Coming of Jesus

Colonial settlements to support missions Breakdown traditional society Sacred language is no longer

Podwewadmi mowen but Latin, French or English

God does not hear prayers in Potawatomi

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“Despite the innumerable lamentations, apologies and justifications, there can be no serious denial that the mission system in its economics was built upon forced labor.” Sherbourne F. Cook

“it is the practice to imprison them for a few days and then allow them to breathe a little fresh air . . .after which they are again shut up, and thus continue to be incarcerated until they declare their readiness to renounce the religion of their forefathers.” Captain F. Beechey, 1827

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“it is a strange truth that a man shall generally find more free entertainment and refreshing among these barbarians, than amongst thousands that call themselves Christians." Roger Williams: 1643

“Clearly the Word of God was something these people needed if they were to stop worshiping creation and false gods, and learn to worship the true Creator.” Rev. Craig Lampe, 2005

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Hail Mary, full of grace. Blessed art though among women and blessed is the fruit of they womb, Jesus. Hail Mary, Mother of God pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death,

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8] Juwenitakosig pániteë'djik; KijeMenniton okuwapimauwan. 8] Juwenitakosig pániteë'djik; KijeMenniton okuwapimauwan. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

[9] Juwentakosig tokam pim[i]tisídjig [2] KijeMennito onitchanissan [9] Juwentakosig tokam pim[i]tisídjig [2] KijeMennito onitchanissan kuim[]wak[3]. kuim[]wak[3]. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.God.

[10] Juwenitakosig nênikadjìidjik ikimìnojuwêpisauwat; okumauwìn [10] Juwenitakosig nênikadjìidjik ikimìnojuwêpisauwat; okumauwìn Wakwig okutaiánauwa. Wakwig okutaiánauwa. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.is the kingdom of heaven.

[11] Kijuwenìtakosím, pì metchitejimìkoyég, pitch kakatchiïkoy~eg [11] Kijuwenìtakosím, pì metchitejimìkoyég, pitch kakatchiïkoy~eg mòtch pìnichimìkoyèk Nin otchi. mòtch pìnichimìkoyèk Nin otchi. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

[12] papinêwmòg, ketchi papìn[êa]móg, kitchi mitchê`ch kikutipamákóm [12] papinêwmòg, ketchi papìn[êa]móg, kitchi mitchê`ch kikutipamákóm Wakwíg: nowa iw kitotakowan kanikanikikentakúk keïcha." Wakwíg: nowa iw kitotakowan kanikanikikentakúk keïcha." Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

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Culture/religion/language are tied together, they are inseparable

Must hold the Catholic Church accountable for culture and language loss

Recognize the continuing contributions of Indian people to world culture

Hand down to our children and grandchildren more than we received

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