While “seeking” some-thing meaningful from the [Grand Rapids, MI] Riverside Park Pow Wow, hosted by the local tribe The Potawatomi, David was approached by a Natural person (you call us Natives, Indigenous, or Indians – which we laugh at) who ran the traveling store.
“You looking for something specific?” – Chief Fire Owl (CFO)
“I am. Looking for something truly authentic. You know that much of your offering is for the general public. What would a free, Natural person wear?” – David
After some Tribal discussion and affirming exchange, he reached down to grab an overflow tray with items matching my desire.
“Any of these bracelets speak to you?” – CFO
“That’s the one, right there!” – David
Chief Fire Owl offers David a surprised, curious look and gladly wraps up the sacred item.
“Does that mean something to you?” – CFO
“it is the staff of Life. It represents Life’s Design and Goal.” – David
“Wow! You are a seer David. Dohiyi“ – CFO. (Walk on in Peace)
“Ayv, Ale Wado!” – David. (I am, and Thank you)
Chief Fire Owl was a messenger who affirmed both my unspoken, late-life Tribal name, and his leather working talent affirmed several generations of Cipher and culminating purpose as of 2020. I would later come to realize that our exchange that day, might actually affirm 100,000 years of human existence.
the oldest known piece of Art (Africa, ~100,000 years ago)
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