There
would come a time when the Earth would be ravaged of it's resources,
the sea blackened, the streams poisoned, the deer dropping dead in
their tracks.
Just before it was too late, the Indian
would regain his spirit and teach the white man reverence for the
Earth, banding together with him to become Warriors of the Rainbow.
There
was an old lady, from the Cree tribe, named "Eyes of Fire", who
prophesied that one day, because of the white mans' or Yo-ne-gis'
greed, there would come a time, when the fish would die in the streams,
the birds would fall from the air, the waters would be blackened, and
the trees would no longer be, mankind as we would know it would all but
cease to exist.
There
would come a time when the "keepers of the legend, stories, culture
rituals, and myths, and all the Ancient Tribal Customs" would be needed
to restore us to health. They would be mankind's' key to survival,
they were the "Warriors of the Rainbow". There would come a day of
awakening when all the peoples of all the tribes would form a New World
of Justice, Peace, Freedom and recognition of the Great Spirit.
The
"Warriors of the Rainbow" would spread these messages and teach all
peoples of the Earth or "Elohi". They would teach them how to live the
"Way of the Great Spirit".
They would tell them of how the world today has turned away from the Great Spirit and that is why our Earth is "Sick".
The
"Warriors of the Rainbow" would show the peoples that this "Ancient
Being" (the Great Spirit), is full of love and understanding, and teach
them how to make the Earth (Elohi) beautiful again. These Warriors
would give the people principles or rules to follow to make their path
right with the world. These principles would be those of the Ancient
Tribes.
The Warriors of the Rainbow would teach the people of the ancient practices of Unity, Love and Understanding.
They would teach of Harmony among people in all four comers of the Earth.
Like
the Ancient Tribes, they would teach the peoples how to pray to the
Great Spirit with love that flows like the beautiful mountain stream,
and flows along the path to the ocean of life. Once again, they would
be able to feel joy in solitude and in councils. They would be free of
petty jealousies and love all mankind as their brothers, regardless of
color, race or religion. They would feel happiness enter their hearts,
and become as one with the entire human race.
Their hearts
would be pure and radiate warmth, understanding and respect for all
mankind, Nature, and the Great Spirit. They would once again fill their
minds, hearts, souls, and deeds with the purest of thoughts. They
would seek the beauty of the Master of Life - the Great Spirit! They
would find strength and beauty in prayer and the solitudes of life.
Their
children would once again be able to run free and enjoy the treasures
of Nature and Mother Earth. Free from the fears of toxins and
destruction, wrought by the Yo-ne-gi and his practices of greed. The
rivers would again run clear, the forests be abundant and beautiful, the
animals and birds would be replenished. The powers of the plants and
animals would again be respected and conservation of all that is
beautiful would become a way of life.
The poor, sick and
needy would be cared for by their brothers and sisters of the Earth.
These practices would again become a part of their daily lives.
The
leaders of the people would be chosen in the old way - not by their
political party, or who could speak the loudest, boast the most, or by
name calling or mud slinging, but by those whose actions spoke the
loudest. Those who demonstrated their love, wisdom, and courage and
those who showed that they could and did work for the good of all, would
be chosen as the leaders or Chiefs.
They would be chosen
by their "quality" and not the amount of money they had obtained. Like
the thoughtful and devoted "Ancient Chiefs", they would understand the
people with love, and see that their young were educated with the love
and wisdom of their surroundings. They would show them that miracles
can be accomplished to heal this world of its ills, and restore it to
health and beauty.
The tasks of these "Warriors of the
Rainbow" are many and great. There will be terrifying mountains of
ignorance to conquer and they shall find prejudice and hatred. They
must be dedicated, unwavering in their strength, and strong of heart.
They will find willing hearts and minds that will follow them on this
road of returning "Mother Earth" to beauty and plenty - once more.
The
day will come, it is not far away. The day that we shall see how we
owe our very existence to the people of all tribes that have maintained
their culture and heritage.
Those that have kept the rituals, stories, legends, and myths alive.
It
will be with this knowledge, the knowledge that they have preserved,
that we shall once again return to "harmony" with Nature, Mother Earth,
and mankind.
It will be with this knowledge that we shall find our "Key to our Survival".
This
is the story of the "Warriors of the Rainbow" and this is my reason
for protecting the culture, heritage, and knowledge of my ancestors. I
know that the day "Eyes of Fire" spoke of - will come! I want my
children and grandchildren to be prepared to accept this task.
The task of being one of the........ "Warriors of the Rainbow."
Cree Legend
(Found on Facebook on the Giver of Rainbow Diamond Light - Site )
Have a great day
Gunda