Premières Nations

MY MENTOR AND SPIRITUAL FATHER—SUN BEAR

Introduction from Wind Daughter.

Sun Bear, Gheezis Mokwa, who was born Vincent LaDuke, was a sacred teacher of Ojibwaa/Metis descent and the Founder and Medicine Chief of the Bear Tribe, a multi-racial, educational society. He was a world-renowned lecturer and teacher and the author or coauthor of eight books. He was publisher of the magazine Wildfire and founder of the World Earth Fund. Sun Bear was the founder and Medicine Chief of the Bear Tribe Medicine Society. He was born in 1929 on the White Earth Reservation in Minnesota.

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Dignity of Earth and Sky: A Reflection on Indigenous Resilience

Perched gracefully above the Missouri River near Chamberlain, South Dakota, the “Dignity of Earth and Sky” sculpture stands as a profound tribute to the spirit of the Plains peoples. Created by artist Dale Claude Lamphere, this 50-foot-tall statue portrays an Indigenous woman in traditional Plains attire, receiving a star quilt—a sacred symbol of honor, respect, and connection in Native cultures. Known simply as “Dignity,” this artwork invites us to pause and reflect on the enduring strength and wisdom of Indigenous heritage.

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COUGAR MONTH IN SUN BEAR’S EARTH ASTROLOGY

The Moon of High Winds: A Time of Depth, Healing, and Strength

From February 19 to March 20, we journey through the Moon of the High Winds, under the sign of water, the spirit of the Winter Buffalo, the wisdom of turquoise, the healing touch of plantain, and the silent power of the Cougar.

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