MY TRIP TO NORTHERN CHEYENNE RESERVATION , PINE RIDGE REZ & WOUNDED KNEE
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Last year, I bought Bisco a pair of black walking shoes because his feet hurt so much....and he told me... Sally,
(he called me Sally because he could not pronounce my name as Shelley )...He said Sally.... these shoes should last me till I die....
and.... they did.......
Last night, somewhere between 10:30 pm and midnight... my dear friend...moved on to the next camp of his ancestors.......( a Cheyenne expression for 'death' )
..July 5th, 2011....... He is now resting in peace...free from pain....free from grief....it was his decision to stop his dialysis.... I was told by his daughter, that at the end... he slept in his black shoes... every night .....
Renee, Bisco and I spent 3 days together...and it was honestly the best, most fascinating days of my entire life....
As a girl, my mom had this plaque on our kitchen wall that said "never judge a man till you walk a mile in his moccasins"..... that day..... I walked in his moccasins....as he took us from place to place...telling stories of his boyhood and the Indian ways..... I have never been so mesmerized or so hungry for information.... as I was those 3 days... I never wanted them to end..... It was pure magic.....
As a young girl.... I found out my great grandmother was full blooded Lakota, which is why I became fascinated with the culture.
I may not make it to your funeral my friend....but I will be with you....in spirit..... flying high over the valley you took me too.. I feel so much safer now...knowing you will be looking over me now.... till we meet again.....my friend.....
This video was made a few years ago and is dedicated to my friend, Chief Bisco Wolf, who I had the honor of spending 3 days with in Ashland, Mt. in 2008. Anyone who is interested in reading a short account about Bisco by author Renee Flood...visit this site...www.soaringeagl...
Bisco is the grandson of Chief Spotted Wolf who fought alongside his friend, Crazy Horse, at the Battle of the Rosebud and the Little Bighorn. My great grandmother was full blooded Lakota, raised on a reservation, and I have always been fascinated with the culture. As a girl, I had a dream of meeting a great chief, and it has come true. Since meeting Bisco over 3 years ago now, we still talk on the phone once a week, and since he is in very bad health now, I made this video of the trip to meet him, in his honor. I was told he was overcome with emotion while viewing this video that I made for him , and since he is not from the 'computer age' I was told he was 'astounded' as to how I got him on a video on the computer :-) Here's to one last brave run, my friend :-)
I´m overcome with emotion and tears come to my eyes as I read the description and then watch this vid you Shelley have made with love for your friend, R.I.P and reunite with his ancestors Bisco. Thank´s to you Shelley I´ve had the opportunity to have a peek into their culture, I´m so glad for that...this is a dream for me who come from a land hundreds of miles away from you.
BEAUTIFUL ! I was in Cheyenne-- about 13 years ago-- loved it out there--! Thx for sharing your amazing work..
Oh Shelley I'm so sorry to hear of your friends passing, your added description was a wonderful tribute , the piece about him sleeping in the black shoes brought a tear to my eye,
You made friends with history Shelley and that's something special :-))
Hi Shelley,
I had forgotten aboutthis video. It is one of the first I saw of yours. Awesome ! --:)Rod
What an AMAZING thing to have such a fascinating family tree & to be so proud of where you've come from. This is a Labour of Love and I'm really happy for you that your dream came true......there's just so much character in the Chief's face and he must've had incredible stories to tell. I can imagine how proud you made him feel by filming all this, giving him something that he didn't even know was possible. Not everyone is as lucky as you to have this amazing heritage Shelley
:-)) Connor
Shelley, What a wonderful tribute to your friend, Bisco.
Beautiful! xx
That was so nice Shelly. Beautiful video of scenes you shot while at the reservation. It's really heart warming what you did for him. I read it and it got me a bit misty eyed thinking of the old ways and what history with Chief Spotted Wolf. That's cool,he was amazed at the technology today? I love the scenery there,it's awesome! Nature at it's most beautiful and nice music to go with it Very majestic my dear! I loved it :))
I am so sorry Shelley.
I am sure he is happy up there! His spirit is free!
Thank you for honoring me with this share.
Thank you. Very touching and sincere. Love and Light. We are all one.
It is sad the way history has treated the people who were here first in this country. You must be proud of your heritage. This was a touching video.
Thanks for sharing NewOrleansWoman.
This is masterpiece! What a beautiful dedication. Chief Wolf is pure royalty by any culture's standards. You did a wonderful job, my friend :)
That's a great video, I think you did a good job honoring your friend!
I know you've been worried about Chief Bisco for a few weeks
but he's now in a much better place...reunited with his ancestors
and free from all the pain he was in. You will always have your
memories Shell of the time you spent with him & Renee and you
know how attached he became to you. I'm sure he knew....that
you were thinking of him right to the end. Don't be sad Shelll....
he is much happier now then ever before. Love you xxx xxx
R.I.P Chief Bisco .....
Beautiful.
Shelley, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Chief Bisco Wolf. I remember watching this video before and it's now a very fitting tribute to a great man. He'll be flying in spirit now. A beautiful video Shelley. Love and Peace. james x
Reading your words, Shelley, and watching this vid, Chief Bisco Wolf must have been a great man. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
May the black shoes carry him safely to the next camp of his ancestors. May his spirit fly with the eagles and bless the land and all people.
*hugs*
~ Kerstin
What a great tribute! I'm sure he and his family will appreciate it for many years to come - and It may even end-up in their family "photo album", whatever futuristic form that may take!
Thanks, too, for sharing your experiences with the world :-)
This is my Grandfather, Chief Bisco SpottedWolf, I thank you for uploading this video and my grandfather and grandmother had raised me. My grandfather is a peace chief of the Northern Cheyenne. When he had past it was difficult on my mother, myself, my sister and all his grandchildren in which he spent his last months with. We miss you and you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry to hear of your friend's passing, Shelley. May he rip...it's so sad. The words you wrote are so touching and the video you made is lovely. My sincere condolences....Frances x
Beautiful black and white horse at 2:50 - I've never seen a horse with pinto and appaloosa marking together on the same horse. Plus it's so pretty how her white rump just fades out into the black of her body, it's like moonlight. Native bred horses are the best ;o) Nice video, I'm glad you had a good visit.
I have supported the Lakota children on their resevation with what little I could afford. My deepest sympathies for you and his close family and friends. He will be missed but not forgotten. :)
this is a beautiful video shelley. im so sorry for ur loss :( its exteemly sad . hugs and much love xxxxxx
Absolutely beautiful tribute. So touching, Shelley. Thank you for sharing. Prayers for you the family.
XOXOXOXOX
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Very sorry to hear this Shelley! My prayers are with his family and friends. Lovely video! :) God Bless. Hugs, Ruth
Wow, how did i miss this video a month ago,, its beautiful,, thank you
a lovely story, thank you.
Hi Shelley, A beautiful tribute video with many great memories for you. The music was just perfect. What a touching story of the shoes, Cheers Billy ;)
thank U!
A nice touching video! Thanks for sharing with me :-)
I lived on the Northern Cheyenne reservation for 6 months..my husband is Northern Cheyenne
Enjoy the Universe Chief! Peace and Love to you, to all your Loved ones and to all those you will meet on your Universal Journey.
Love jP
Thank you very much for sharing your journey, thoughts and memories.
I can see why Bisco was overcome with this very beautiful musicial video. It is truly outstanding.
5 stars and more --:)Rod
I received your channel from lobsterlady's page, much respect to the true Americans who inhabited this land prior to my existance, true hunters and fisherman. People we can learn a great deal from in regards to respect for the earth and what mother earth gives to us all
really good video :)
Shelley i was so touched. So sorry of your friends passing.
He is resting in peace now. I pray you will meet again...
God bless...Vicki
Great Video Shell-...Lee xxx
Oh Shelley dear I feel so bad for him for you and his family and friends. Bisco was such an extraordinary man and full of life and history. I remember you making a vid for him awhile ago and I enjoyed it,showing us pics of him and the reservation. I love this beautiful tribute to him my dear. You make sweet sentimental loving videos and this will last forever in his memory. I read some of his history you have here. Fantastic background. You're port Lakota Indian Shelley? How cool. :)
In my entire life I have never ever thought about my heritage as something to think about,..,as something to talk about,..never !!. I didn't know why..I wouldn't say that I wasn't proud of my family tree, perhaps I just didn't care.But recently, I met some wonderful people, who in their ways, opened my mind - that where one came from, is something to be proud of..Now, I am very proud of who I am, of what I am !!! Shelley & Connor, thank you for waking me up from a deep sleep !!
= taka
Rest in peace for now. All my prayers to your family and friends.
God bless....
This is so wonderful,,,((hugs))
The light we share the light we shine
the gift of shoes; a gift divine
ripples the breaks the skipping of beats; meetings and plans of Wounded Knee; brittle the bone as age takes its' toll; subtle the wind as we release and take flight. Hugs Shelley; you are so beautiful.
It was very best! Words fail me.
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Fantastic video 'Northern Cheyenne Reservation' would love 2 visit here in the not so distant future...
Additional:I have your channel photograph as my background 2 my laptop as it's simply a wonderful pic. : ) luv ya always your pal IONIE
facinating video:)))))))
Awesome!!
Thanks Michael :)
Very good video!
emotional, sad for all American Indians. there is so much to learn from them.
BEAUTIFUL!
I really love background music (:
very nice video.. sad though
Now this is a very nice video.
My Humans father is ¼ Native American from the Black Foot tribe, I guess that makes him about 1/8th, he will like this video.
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Patrick spotted wolf was my great grandfather my grandmas dad
... really interesting...
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