AGAINST THE CURRENT | A Short Documentary About the Culture of Indigenous People | BYkids

[@karlbyrne6021]

Watching from Dublin Ireland with great respect. Us Irish never forgot what the choctaw nation donated money to the Irish famine relief fund and saved the lives of thousands of people. People whose descendents live today. Thank you ALL.

[@530MAIDU]

I’m Indigenous Native but looking through the census records I found great great parents were from Ireland 🇮🇪…my paternal great grandfather spoke about them but he only spoke our language. I speak some of my language but not conversationally. I found their information and only one place next to the Sea has a Historical Church with their last name on it. My Federally Recognized Tribe is from N. California and my Tribal branch exists because of a Farmer who hid three sisters in their cellar from the Army back in the 1800’s. Sending you blessings and encouragement. 🙋🏻‍♀️❤️‍🔥🇺🇸

[@jake-qn3tl]

​@@530MAIDUBe careful. Irish people have a habit of shooting down people who have Irish ancestry lol

[@karlbyrne6021]

Hi Shawneya. During the great hunger (an gorta mor) 1 million people starved to death & 1 million had to leave Ireland, most of them crossed the Atlantic on coffin ships. I'm sure your great great grandparents were among the lucky ones to survive the journey. During the covid pandemic a lot of native people struggled & the Irish people donated money to their relief fund, by way of return a favour nearly 200 years old. Us Irish never forgot. Please Google these facts. Peace in these troubling times.

[@pablovasquezloayza]

Magnífico gesto, me gustaría saber la fecha, aún así la difundiré en las redes. Lo bueno no se olvida.

[@Soulgazer999]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joyasdecobre]

"I will not be held back by historical trauma". This was a powerful and inspiring video to watch.

[@Ryan-sl8mw]

That should tell you all you need to know about the validity of the theory of "historical" trauma.

[@benyahudadavidl]

Perhaps some of us are unaware that the only way they can be indigenous is if they were in the Americas before Black people and had invented everything associated with civilization and culture. The idea that the Americas was unpopulated until some Mongolian looking people showed up is a white surpremacist lie. The murals throughout the Americas tell us along with architectural and linguistic evidence that a particular group of Black people called Israelites ie Shemites have been in the Americas so long that the Americas are the true old world. Stop lying on autochthonous beings. You are on a Black planet due to the fact that nonblack people have only been on the planet for six to ten thousand years and are not human according to science and their own history. As an Israelite and an historian who has had the privilege to study history from primary sources available to serious academics I can assure you that I am immune to white surpremacist scholarship. Shalawam 👊🏿🕎⚔️🏹🪶🌽💜

[@SaiMan5793]

​​@@Ryan-sl8mwwhite people are about to have historical trauma. The irony of your ignorance statement is even white experts have said white people who have been abused on in low income white families have historical trauma and it effects them, the memory of their ancestors passes down the trauma to them. Google it. Demon. Her statement means she will do anything to ruse above her circumstances , chances are she wont suceed. Or at least her people wont

[@TingTingalingy]

"historical trauma" shut it. It's whiner baby bs

[@jake-qn3tl]

​@@benyahudadavidlWhat percentage of European ancestry are you? I'll wait

[@Aight7]

That lady, the one who fought in Iraq... What a beautiful soul she is. God bless her...

[@canpfire]

Shooting Star, I'm an elder First Nation chief from western Canada. After watching your video tonight, I see our young people are doing us older generation very proud as First Nation/Native American people. Thank you kindly, I will sleep good tonight.

[@Rachel-j5s]

We are still here standing proud with our cousins, our Aunties, Uncles and ancestors. Thank you for the traditional spirit before there words!

[@ellaxracz]

Powerful documentary..... culture passed from the elders to the youth... keep the flame alight... inspirational...

[@joysharma5705]

Phenomenal young women ; You make us prouder to be Native indeginous ; We alllll must rise up like you and remember our elders n Ansisterss that came b4 us our history our bloodlies n our strengths together not separate; ; 500 nations is a remarkable thing n sagebundle allll together to Educate our youth learn from our elders learn from our history n learn from God n nature n most importantly learn from life everyday good n bad but learn n help n pass it onwards ; So we alllllll become strong n smarter.Godbless my native families.👌👌👌👌👌☝☝☝☝☝🖐🖐🖐❤❤❤💖💖💖💖💖👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Bravo young lady

[@donaldfitzgerald8950]

Sasawakashan! You're a warrior girl, stay focused and continue to bless everyone with your beauty and compassion....keep that heart beat....🦬

[@JJNoire]

Please keep making more films! We need your voice so much on this Earth.

[@lutaska]

What a Movie. One Prayer fpr the World. Thank you very much. Love from Switzerland to all of you.

[@KVF6363]

Kia Ora, nga mihi Shooting Star... hi I am indigenous Maori born & bred in the land of my ancestors, New Zealand Aotearoa. I always feel there is a connection with our people's because of the similar historical trauma caused by the era of colonial invasion & deceit😢. Keep up the traditions of your ancestors and stand as the wahinetoa/strong woman among your peoples. Thank you for sharing your beautiful korero/speak. Tino ataahua, arohanui❤❤❤

[@kaecake9575]

"It is the institution of Indigenous Resistance that unifies us, brown and red, all into one Movement." _Ya'at'eeh shik's_ Culture, Politics, Race to the side we need to stick together. _from Diné Nation_ 🕊️

[@Iam0.]

E nga mihi ana e hoa

[@CherylFuller-om3es]

PLEASE continue raising, growing and spreading your ALOHA. It is what our world needs now.

[@rabidL3M0NS]

I only just now realised that ‘aloha’ is cognate with ‘aroha’ in Māori

[@CarlJohnson-kk4pr]

Unity!!!!🪔📜😃

[@drAgonflysix2]

I am Cherokee & Iroquois, watching this was inspiring as I watched & understood the words you & your people spoke it brought tears to my eyes, tears of happiness & pride I am proud to be native American. girl you did an amazing job with this documentary, your power is in your spirit & voice your a very beautiful & gifted native American women , never forget who you are & where you came from shooting Star; Blessings : Mitakuye Oyasin. pilamaya.

[@tj9577]

Having a wonderfull spirit as you have is a beautiful gift from God ! Thankyou for sharing your great stories that gives us all hope ! God bless you and and your great family !

[@rahimshakur7358]

Our native family, they are a strong people, a great people.

[@Mekhalaification]

Way to represent. Your folk must be so happy with you!

[@ibreak4pie990]

I am Gwich’in Athabascan from Alaska, this young lady has true Spirit. ❤

[@alir1013]

MANY THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED IN CREATING THIS FILM & SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE TRUTH OF OUR PPL!!

[@wizardmack3551]

Well done, girl!! You do your people proud!! Never forget who you are or what your people have endured.

[@DestinyAwaits19]

Indigenous cultures are superstitious and out dated and have no place in the modern capitalist consumerist world.

[@andrewkononenko2504]

Why would they never forget it? These are useless memories.

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

@@andrewkononenko2504 Whoever forgets the past is bound to repeat it. 🦉

[@An_Ka_Li]

Such a beautiful documentary. I hope for many people to see this. My heart goes out to all indigenous people all over the world - Your bravery, resilience, love and rich culture is a blessing to witness, even if it's just trough a screen. Sending love and strenght from Sweden.

[@ebomoreno8119]

17, and A Born Leader.. Stay Strong Young Warrior Woman.

[@savagegtalks5912]

Pump the breaks, pump the breaks. There was only one Joan d'Arc. Don't get it confused. All other females in history aren't even close to compete with her. More people entered America past 40 years, then what done past 3000 years. Little girl here making documentary while more people enter in a day, then what used to come from Europe in a month. Let me put it in a English context for you: more people invade England past 20 years, then what done the past 2500 years. Including both Romans and Viking invasions wasn't a fraction of what comes inn today. Let me put it in African context for you: more Chinese invade Africa in a day, then whites ever manage to do in a year.

[@douglaskampfer2028]

My wife as a Cheyenne and Mohawk started her own journey by becoming a seamstress, she has made quite a little business by her sewing for companies and herself, I made sure that she understood how valuable she was, it's up to the men to encourage their wife's to become the best they can be, by doing it, they will pass it down to the next generation.

[@ArronPigford-xv5fq]

Yes❤

[@nialloneill5097]

I have seen in the UK, coming from a tough, hard-drinking, hard-working, patriarchal society, that many women were downtrodden, then they rebelled, helped by the change in job types, as old industrial heavy manual jobs, were replaced by call centres for telephone and broadband companies. So the women replaced the men in the workplace, even in many managerial roles, and the fire of indignation drove them to wish to be better than men, and top dogs. Neither way was good, and from a spiritual perspective, the woman makes the home and brings higher beauty into the community, but she deserved the respect of the man to encourage and admire her, so she is happy in her work, and not oppressed by any man. Balance must be restored between the sexes for societies to thrive again in the world. The shamanic-like woman spoke with wisdom too; people constantly project their fears and hate at others, and we should all endeavour not to perpetuate this system of scarcity, and set an example that steers others to love their neighbours, which these native women seemed to sense. The evolvement of the spirit can only be actualised by gradually seeing the importance of we, rather than I, and to love your people, and neighbours, and to bring them your warmth in these days of division, and derision, is an honourable way to live, and will lead these people far, when they move over the other side. It is good that the young lady's father instilled these values in her heart. Many traumas need healing, and more are to come, as man turns on man, as the Judgment reaches its climax. Hold to your spiritual values, and these will serve you well in the after life, and future lives on Earth, when it has been cleansed of all evil and dross. Learn to love the Creator, his Laws, your people, the nature beings, and all creatures, and you will live an honourable life. The white man's religion caused untold disservice to natives when he called the nature beings demons, and refused them their culture, which was based upon truth, whereas the Bible has some gems, but little truth. Hopefully, the red man can relearn the spiritual ways, and be a pleasing servant to the Maker of our lives, as it was before the white race devastated Turtle Island. Not all whites are bad, but they brought a mental disease to the Americas, which contaminated all the indigenous peoples, apart from and save.a few, who have been gatekeepers to their holy wisdom. Strength and blessings to all natives, may your future rekindle your past glories.

[@musselchee9560]

Actually, what you suggest may apply to some of the current generation, however, women, like men were once dependent babies then independent children. One would wish that it is during those formative years that strength of character is formed. If not, then the duty is ours to change the status quo of and for all humanity. And if that's what you're suggesting then pass it on.

[@nialloneill5097]

ONE Such correct development at an early age is only possible if either a spirit incarnates who has already reached a high state of maturity, so his parental circumstances and environment cannot poison his mind; or where the parents and those around the child behave in a pure and functional way, a state of being only made possible by the prerequisite conditions of both being pure, and being strong and active by living in the laws of the Creator, for then he attracts the Ray of Love into his heart through a reciprocal reaction. Only then can he live truthfully, without bias. So once a person collects this Love, he instinctively and intuitively knows how to act, for this Ray links him to the spiritual planes, the only place where Truth resides. Since most men severed themselves from this Truth long ago, they have become empty and weak, full of falsehood, and materialistic desires; thus their gaze is solely upon the Earth. And this has led to the dysfunctional systems we see now, where competition is rife, driven by many fears, including those of scarcity, abandonment, rejection, and so on, whereby means of false love ere devised by men to try and compensate for their lack of spirit. The Ray of Love is being increased with uncanny speed now, through a luminous Star, which encircles the Earth, and which will materialise at the right time, I sense maybe 2038. It is this Star that draws power from its original source, at the top of Creation, and which can thereby awaken men very quickly through driving into the many karmic threads, bringing suffering into many places. If men awaken through these painful events, and recognise the right way, they can absorb this Ray by acts of love, the desire to serve their neighbours, and Creator, and so on...then mankind can begin to ascend, and save themselves, for those who do not change, will be lost to the abyss, as this is the only way that others may survive, for there is simply too much darkness now on one hand, and on the other, we are prematurely close to the dissolution pt which comes for all worlds in the regions of materiality. .@@musselchee9560

[@nialloneill5097]

TWO Thus, without the extraneous helps, the Earth would have been destroyed, and all humanity with it, for there would be no place to develop. We need this development to complete our Wheels of Reincarnation, for only them after attaining maturity, can we return to our one true home, in the eternal gardens of Paradise.Out of recent races, the indigenous peoples of Turtle Island were perhaps the most advanced, apart from some of the Germanic peoples. This was in part due to the retention of the landscape and environment as a Temple of God, in all its natural beauty, but also many helps were sent to these peoples from around the time of the Vikings, who did briefly live on Turtle Island, and deepen the understanding of the Great Spirit, and the Great Mystery. Due to these tribes living by spiritual principles, they attracted mature spirits into their midst, which elevated their culture, and brought helps in the form of seers, prophecies, healers, and great warriors.By living in the right way, then yes, a very functional society would arise, where there was no envy, malice and hate, for only good could arise from the best of intentions. All the world will have to be reborn to become like this again, and many events will produce a God-willed society on Earth, including lands that must sink, some will rise, and all the races will be cleansed of impurities, so they can once again draw from worlds above us, where races are pure and strong, and part of the great unfolding called Creation, a work of perfect art, proffered by the Maker of our lives, so e can experience the joy of living in his Laws, and be thankful for life itself. Amen@@musselchee9560

[@carlenaponce9205]

This is a very powerful documentary of your feathering ceremony 🪶 Absolutely needs to be shared at all libraries and schools. Thank you 🙏♥️

[@montereyspike]

Powerful, Beautiful & Resilient! Brave and FEARLESS! Shooting-Star and your community, thank you for sharing your story of strength and survival, against all odds! Be well.

[@Miguel-hd1fj]

We the indigenous from Mexico salute you my people keep thriving

[@dibatas6686]

Respect and love from Türkiye 🇹🇷❤🤝🏻🫂🙏🏻

[@saucytony4609]

Opata 🪶

[@lizzponce]

I will never forget how the lady said, "If someone puts all their pain and hurt because they're hurting, they're not well and they put that pain and hurt on me, now I carry it then I put it on you, it moves, it has a life it moves, it moves among people and that's a sickness but if I take what you threw at me sit with it, pray with it and let it go then it's gone it doesn't keep moving anymore and that's a form of medicine.💙🪶🙏

[@musselchee9560]

The best words I've ever heard or read on this topic. Marisa could write a book. It's already a best seller. 🙏 Good life.

[@keithfaulk1354]

❤

[@fn9108]

Such a beautiful soul

[@keithfaulk1354]

❤️❤️

[@TexasBurningFlower]

@@lizzponce yes! I pray I can help stop the cycle when it comes to me.

[@pictopoezia]

What a beautiful documentary ❤

[@EmilyKresl]

For real, this was better than any big budget documentary I've ever seen.

[@nicholasfici805]

Beautiful. I was very moved. Looking forward to more work by her.

[@Ms.Laterholmes5253]

I lived next to the Pima Reservation in Arizona growing up, and I just have the upmost respect for the natives of this country and I’m sorry for all the horrendous things that have happened and with the government has said they’re going to give and do not, they just gaslight, and it hurts. I feel so comfortable when I am in the Native American environment again just thank you for this documentary and stay strong💜💖❤️🖤💜🩵💚💛. Please keep moving forward. You are an intelligent, positive influence and let’s straighten out the imbalance.

[@TingTingalingy]

WTF they hate you. They want no part of your in their lands.

[@JillofAllTrades2]

Same! I went to CAC at Signal Peak and attended the powwows whenever I could. My first was the O’odham Tash powwow at CG. AHO !

[@halimaalhiane9284]

❤

[@hillaryunderwood2123]

The seamstress is more than a military hero; she is a legend. I would vote for her for President!

[@tekawolf8254]

Thank you for making this video and letting others feel and see what it's like to be Native American in this day and age. The struggles and hardships you go through. Keep making the videos and sharing. ❤❤❤

[@rebeccaelle135]

Powerful. Beautiful. Strong. The culture is emerging again through the new generations; thank you for this journey, Giving of the feathers.Emotional for me. Gratitude. Mitakuye Oyasin.

[@Prima_Al]

I’m Cape Verdean American but my grandmother is Native. Beautiful documentary!

[@codyrose1366]

I pray my little girl can make a impact on the indigenous community of Native Americans in some amazing way just like you are doing. It makes me happy to see such great inspiration she'll have to look up to. Her mom will ALWAYS be number 1. The Native community deserves to strive for so much more. You are a great leader. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@chrystele-fr]

I really hope that this new generation of Native Americans is going to reconnect deeply with their wisdom, cultures, traditional crafts, foods, songs, and regain their power. You are so beautiful and I’m so sorry to see that to this very day you are not treated by the us government and society with the respect and admiration that you deserve. I ‘m so happy to see this young girl wanting to stop the trauma with her. Your force holds in your wisdom, traditions, your relation to Mother Nature and your sense of community. Love from France

[@carriedolha788]

What a fantastic job. Incredibly powerful. Great cinematography as well. My people are from Northern Interior B.C. We held the Potlatch and Bah'lats with our Hereditary Chiefs and System. Misey Cho (Thank-You). So beautiful ❤

[@ottabee]

Wonderfully healing and inspiring documentary. Thank-you so much for everyone involved in making this and for everyone who shared of themselves. I'm thankful the ALL the parts of being Indigenous that were included, especially the Two-Spirit. Everyone's story and sharing is such MEDICINE. I'm also glad the Feather Ceremony was not filmed and kept sacredly private.

[@nialloneill5097]

Agree, a touching and beautiful short film.

[@bernro3333]

This documentary was beyond amazing and powerful, the culture is rich ❤❤

[@Youtube_2user]

How fake do you want it to be? No matter what it's not my values to watch fake people just like the clown who made this documentary...

[@anacarpenter9254]

Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 Tena koutou katoa nui nga aroha o nga iwi kaha e roto nga kainga Indian American. Thanks for the inside story of your tradition home ritual and ceremony. Auspicious Nation.

[@johnrechy1683]

❤ bless

[@vmcelvis]

POV-Persistence of Vision-Power of Voice making your vision come to life. You dance proudly and for good reason. Language and tradition are the linchpins of who we are as NDNs. Proud to say that my Blackfeet tribe have made much progress in those directions. Life was much different when I grew up there in the 50's and 60's for the better. Those same ghosts of alcohol/drugs haunt every Rez and you're putting them at bay with your example. Good Job and Thank You for sharing

[@squallymaelstrom5130]

This is great. Truly beautiful. I love the pride of the grandparents and all of the community. I love seeing the traditions being learned by the next generations. This is powerful.

[@letallGodskidsbefree]

I am native. My grandma and my great uncle went to the white man school. Our lives were changed. We were robbed by the government. #gonativepower

[@pencilpen6563]

Agree! I've have learned in order to keep my tradition and culture alive marrying into one's own people is the best thing to do!!

[@melvira7]

I just found out and I’m 66 so mad feel so robbed but always felt it !

[@CarlJohnson-kk4pr]

We all were.

[@anandazen30]

Idk how I came across this documentary but my utmost respect to the native Americans. These people are the real owners of this land. As a foreigner of 35 years in America, in my view, no other cultural group deserves more respect and recognition. Never met a Native American person, that would be my ultimate goal and preserve the friendship. Much love 🥰🇺🇸very beautiful documentary. Congratulations. I love everything about it. The dance, the clothing, the messages. I hope to see more to it. Hooray for native Americans 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ssyazz]

No one really owns the land, we care for the environment & it's inhabitants. Appreciate your kind words.

[@papotaino1516]

Beautiful documentary of our northern brothers & sisters , blessings & good health .Caribbean Taino

[@rustykiley3577]

So this First Nations woman joined the Army to protect people, whos ancestors, took her ancestors land from them. My prayer goes out to her and hope she heals from PTSD.

[@JoeW-mg8mq]

Don’t let her fool you when nobody’s looking she still sleeps in a buffalo TP and uses bone yard tools

[@zacharywright9860]

Our people have fought in all the wars it's to fight for our land and what belongs to us... is what it's about

[@maydavalle]

So powerful♥️ Thank you ~Shooting Star 💫Daunnette Moniz-Reyome and to all the beautiful Indigenous souls and humble spirits whose lives are so special, true and teach us so much❣️

[@wordsmatter2760]

Do good to be good. This is a pure effort. Here in Chicago we also celebrate our indigenous culture, be it in our dialect if Spanish, our arts, our open celebrations where we see the full spectrum of our culture from times passed till present. As a tribal or often times a loose knit nomadic people we recognize that we represent those who came before us, and all that will be. This is something you cannot change. We are born into this personal state of the cycle of life, a united existence each organically and spiritually linked for all time...Good job

[@katherinecoolidge9827]

Powerful and real! I am a grandmother who is Aniishnaabe enrolled in my tribe and a descendant of cultural trauma. It is a reclaiming of ancient teachings and wisdom for us to not fall for the dividing lines but to take what has been left by the trail of the spiritual path and reclaim ourselves. I am raising my great nephew and niece, 5 and 6 years old, very young because their parents fell to the distortions, lies and substances of who they are not. I pray for their healing. I do not live on the reservation with these children like you said it is hard there but live in the dominant society always as a native american. Proud of the people and will continue to be who I am in this dominant world for we are needed now more than ever..

[@Roger-go6jc]

❤

[@Musicismylove888]

Imm Métis and extremely proud of it. I support this channel 💯%. Much strength and many blessings. Writing my thoughts and feelings down on paper helps me.

[@monayeager3639]

Our tribe did the same thing complete ceremony in front of officials and masked as a observed holiday. Luv the respect you given while making this documentary. Good job

[@JillofAllTrades2]

LOVE IT!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@vladomacar1372]

Respect and greetings for all Native Americans ... As an Orthodox Slav, I do not feel responsible for the crimes that Western civilization has committed against Native Americans since the 15th century and continues to do the same to them today. My people never took part in that. Also we never fought wars of conquest and never had slaves. Like you, we have been suffering the injustice of Western civilization for generations and we are fighting to preserve what is ours, for which our ancestors bled and left their bones in countless battles. You must persevere. You have to endure. The geopolitical balance of power in the world is changing at the moment. The power of the thugs from the West is beginning to weaken. I hope that the day will dawn when you will be free people, on your own land. Greetings from the Serbian part of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

[@kalina_apis]

God bless you brother! Long live Serbian people 🇷🇸🙏

[@ulitimate.traveler]

I loved your video, I am Native Canadian of the Cree Tribe (Nehiyawak) from Central Alberta Canada. Traditional pipe carrier, dancer, knowledge keeper. I am very proud of the many blessings you have been bestowed upon. I thank you for keeping our cultural ways alive. Hiy-Hiy kinana'skomitin, (Thank you)

[@dibatas6686]

Respect and love from Türkiye 🇹🇷❤🤝🏻🫂

[@FrancisCard]

Iam also a cree from Canada and also live in Alberta

[@DawnDavis-lz3rj]

Thank you for sharing your story. Very inspiring!

[@Veronicat-of4nz]

You can see the ancient wisdom, deep spirituality and connection to the world in her eyes. Indians are a very special race of ppl on earth.

[@WisbronFarmore]

Respect to the USA Indigenous people from this Arawakan brother... your documentary is awesome and full of beautiful culture and knowledge....thank you for this awesome work and part 2 is demanded 🙏!! 😊

[@pharaohcaesar]

As an Indigenous Person I appreciate you and your People. It is special feeling to be connected to the land and a great responsibility. My ancestors risked their lives to defend the land and now it is my turn to do the same because without my land I am nothing.

[@valhoundmom]

What beautiful story of success. Thank you for sharing part of your personal journey.

[@beigh6990]

this is beautiful.

[@stuwhiteman3810]

Thank you Daunnette Moniz-Reyome that was absolutely brilliant, great to see you and your family and friends are still celebrating your culture after all you have been through love this. The world is changing, love you guys, keep going and stay strong.

[@victoriapokorny3671]

Thank You Shooting Star for the power within you, your ancestors are very proud, and for the voices of your tribe and the indigenous peoples from around the earth, keep shining bright, much love from Canada❤️❤️

[@radiantjoy5607]

Yes, yes, yes, Daunnette! You and your people are key to helping humanity heal, become one family, and in creating peace upon our earth. You and your people are vital! Essential! There can be no peace without you! You have so much to teach us!

[@imarrywhales]

I grew up in Indian country in California. We didn't have anything either. No dad, little money, wearing hand me downs or whatever, our cars were never new, just new to us. I'm proud of everyone no matter what. I believe in us. We can do this!❤ I grew up watching smoke signals and pow wow highway. I didn't realize until I was an adult that that's just about all the media centered on us that exists. There's a little bit more bc of the internet, thank God. The word really needs to get out there. Tell everyone who will listen. I respect us! Please don't give up on yourself. I haven't.❤I love you!

[@craiggarrett3124]

Your medicine has healed across cultural boundaries, friend. Giving thanks for the collective spirit of those who tread lightly on this earth today to help us and remind us. Peace. 🌠❤️🙏

[@benw-king3380]

Watching this thousands of miles away on the other side of the Atlantic, I am moved and inspired by this film. Why? Cultural details may be different, the things that make us unique; but the one thing that everyone everywhere shares is our humanity.

[@musselchee9560]

Much aroha from me to you, your family and your heritage. Your peoples' recent history is similar to that of my Maori and all other colonised cultures, dead or alive. I too am on a journey of recovery. Our cultures continue unavoidably to deal with "historical trauma". You, your people, and the world are fortunate to have knowledgeable, kind hearted women such as your mentor and relative Marisa, and the veteran Shelby. Through your video Marisa gave me an insight into resilience; a strength we all, in some cases unwittingly possess. Resilience does counter the negatives in our lives. Marisa went even further when she said trauma has a "life" that is passed on down the generations and that it's up to an individual's resilience to end it's transitioning: what important, transformative and great words of wisdom, courage and unshackling; the best I've heard or read. Marisa should write a book. Shelby should write a book. I envy you your mentors. I am reading The Rediscovery of America by Ned Blackhawk which was published this year. As I am reading it my bitterness rises and I am forced to deal with the trauma threatening to boil in my veins. My brain struggles for lateral relief as I read of the unconscionable murders, pillage, destruction, the tearing down of cultural and familial values, their homes, lands, livestock, food sources and the mockery made of their beliefs and customs. Ned does not hold back. He has researched every available resource to highlight the wanton encroachment of eurocentric and european/judaism religious dogma to justify their murderous taking of all the possessions of the original inhabitants of the land later to be named america. I feel for your people. Marisa did now teach me to acknowledge the past but that the past is passable. Keep up your good work young woman. Keep making videos. You have value. There are lots of rez kids, and many others that could do with a mentor of the same age group.

[@denlynncreations9756]

BEAUTIFUL....much needed to hear. I pray to Creator for our younger generations to follow and bring back all traditional ways.

[@karencalderonacupuncture375]

Thank you for your courage in sharing. For giving voice to what many times is not easy to give voice to. This documentary is beautiful. and v touching. It is an honor to receive and to hear your story and your people’s story.

[@petermccracken2247]

WOW !!! A Strong Message Is Delivered In This Video !!! 👍👍👍 Well Made Video. HONEST !! My Compliments To Daunnette For Her Example And Determination To Be A Great Example To The Youth Of All Ages In Her Community And For All Indigenous People !!! Stay Strong Daunnette !!! Never Give Up !! Your Words Bring Awareness To Many !!! Hope To See More Of Her.

[@annmarieschantz9724]

This was a very well put together story, of so many natives that are proud!! Being in America has it's struggles and I truly believe everyone has historical trauma. Thanks for letting us see a small part of what it's like to be a proud native girl!! Your going to go far!❤❤❤

[@danduntz2539]

It has been proven that generational trauma does exist, and it changes our dna.

[@julietomana3937]

Beautiful beyond believe, Peace and Harmony to all beings ❤

[@lacatmusic]

Wonderful film. Thank you for sharing your life and being who you are. Little sister. ❤

[@mosaic-mind]

It's an honor to have a peek into the sacred culture and history. You did NOT have to share this with us, but thank you for choosing to be vulnerable.

[@jasonfirewalker3595]

I also love everything about your people. I wish they were my people. In my heart we are.

[@Sothlice]

You brought blessings in my live with your heartbreaking documentary! Love from Europe and Odin bless all American Native People 🍂

[@JoeDobronski]

Thank you! I'm crying because of the depth of reality and love

[@KristinCerda]

This is the most extraordinary film. Not just the gorgeous sharing - the generous window into such richness - but it’s beautifully made too. There’s great craftsmanship here. ✨🙏🏽✨

[@tscott716]

It’s time to be heard ! I will be fearless! Haundensaunee - Seneca ! Proud member!

[@Autumn.bottom.420]

Thank you so much for keeping our culture alive, & embracing it as it should be! ❤

[@varunpanday2494]

i wish you and your people peace,love , healing and the richness of life.Your phylopsphy of life is beautiful and deep.

[@forseenlight5165]

May love and peace go to all Indian tribes.kai ora, from a maori brother from New Zealand.

[@cindyhorn8397]

I thank you all for this presentation, I feel like you touched on so Much of how our people are coping, Striving to survive. You are such a awesome role model for a young lady.Keep doing what your doing shooting star!

[@magesalmanac6424]

I adore her parents, what a beautiful family ❤️

[@epmcguire9983]

Thanks for telling your story... it helped humble me in my journey. Things are out of balance, and will soon turnaround for our People. Turtle Island will return to us before it is destroyed! Lightfoot.

[@nialloneill5097]

Yes, many changes coming Lightfoot. Prepare we must for many cataclysmic disasters, and great wars; but all now serve the Light, as darkness destroys darkness. These are the karmic releases caused by men's severance from the Holy Will of the Great Mystery, so that some men might come to recognition in time, and change for the good. Once men serve the Creative Will, then they live according to truth, and balance comes, in all matters...but until then, the imbalances show the way back, and expose men's faulty thinking and beliefs. The land of Turtle Island will return to the natives who were its sworn guardians; I know, fr I was there in 3 lives not so long ago, and fought hard against the white violators of peace and harmony. Now, on the outside at least, I a too am white, but my heart is still very red, and oft do I long for the woodlands, the lakes, and prairies of Turtle Island. Strength and blessings to all for the Storms that begin in Sept 2028, for man has never witnessed anything like this before.

[@wrecktanglin5126]

You truly are a shooting star thank you so much for sharing the story of you and your people!

[@guichozuniga7385]

I am Otomi from central Mexico. I grew up in South Carolina and people here tend to say their Great Great Grandparents were mix or full blooded. But these people don't look indigenous at all.. they see us indigenous people and say "You're Mexican huh" then have the nerve to say "You Look Indian!"

[@karunjaal5991]

Thank you for sharing this documentary. It was a privilege to see your people’s way of life in a way that is truly authentic and unfiltered to your people. Thank you for sharing your experiences, struggles, joys, and culture. I feel like my life has been enriched by this!

[@greta-flipsidemancunian4936]

This has blown me away - so powerful - inspirational and so wise on so many levels - made me really think about my practice and how much i have to learn - absolutely incredible

[@SylviaMuller-rx3hf]

Wünsche Euch die Kraft, Euer Leben im Geist der guten Traditionen der indigenen Gemeinschaft zu meistern. Seid stark, haltet durch, lebt durch und mit Euren Traditionen. Das hat auch für uns Europäer Bedeutung. Lasst Euch von keinem unterdrücken, sagt, was Ihr denkt, sprecht Eure Sprachen, achtet Eure Tradition und Überlieferung, lebt im Hier und Heute, glaubt an Euch! Dieses Video zu sehen, hat mich sehr berührt. Sylvia aus Deutschland

[@Moonboyisflying]

I will not be held down by historical trauma. I am on a jorney to heal my own heart and thus healing this living thing that comes down generations this darkness and pain. I gladly take on that task with gratitude for all the healing, beauty and possibilities available. Thank you Daunette for this beautiful and truthful video ❤

[@Moonboyisflying]

..And thank you BYkids ❤

[@jayjosephk1ng]

These humans that she interviewed all have such deep, beautiful hearts & Big Big Love. Incredible human beings, every last one of them. Thank you for this!

[@bettybilly2496]

Beautiful!

[@JillofAllTrades2]

WELL DONE to the producers, directors, t he participants and all those involved in the making of this film and getting the word out there!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@sacredlysimple]

Beautiful job! I'd like to see more of these!

[@RoyalBlueMoonRiviera]

This documentary is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing Danette’s story! Blessings to her and everyone. 🌟✨✨✨🫰🏽🌹

[@RajunCajunTWA]

I was moved by your story. It healed me with understanding. I hope you make more of these moving and inspiring videos to educate and enlighten us about your beautiful culture.

[@TexasBurningFlower]

Thank you. The lady that spoke about breaking the movement of hurtful action, turning to prayer, love and peace…letting it go. Thank you. I have been waiting for this confirmation. Thank you so much sweet soul sisters.

[@Ulaspacetraveller]

Breaking the trauma - the path is through hurt and despair (from the trauma we carry) then to anger which collects you to bring you upright again (but where you have to be watchful as not to lash out and hurt others - not so easy), then healing, love and peace! Trauma is everywhere on the world. Inflicted not only by one type of people. Can also be heavy trauma inflicted by our own tribe/elders. Can come in many different ways. And because trauma is everywhere there is also chaos and destruction - the age of healing however has begun!

[@lynnjohnston8048]

Thank you for serving our country ❤ very enlightening and educational video thank you for sharing.

[@alexbaccaro5029]

I wish your video could be shown in every school in the nation. Thank you for sharing your story and your people’s story. And thank you for sharing your pride and asking so many people to share their pain and pride. What a truly beautiful gift

[@johnpeck5268]

It is alright to take pride in one's identity & express it with your culture's costume. One needn't conform to another or feel ashamed of one's heritage.

[@RenitaB.B.]

To your heavy heart on a special day. Love never dies. You carry your relatives in your heart. Cherish them there. You are the light. Thank you for sharing, especially about the feathers from a veteran. While I watched this video a hawk (Io) called and soared from above.

[@waddatahsaddatay2372]

This made cry! Good tears tho, so proud to see the younger generation with love and passion for our people to keep our way alive