Native Americans : We Shall Remain | LoVina Louie | TEDxCoeurdalene

[@theFORCEismyallie]

We are the ORIGINAL AMERICANS! We were here before Columbus and the Pilgrims and we will still be here long after this country is dead and gone. Without us there is no United States of America. I am proud of my Cherokee blood and I will never forget the sacrifices that my people made for me. I love all of my fellow native brothers and sisters.

[@MAG320]

Ahem. It was called the Western Lands. America (both north & South) was named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

The term for such people is Waisichu. It means Greedy One. It is the driving spirit of capitalism.

[@palomino426]

@@MAG320 long before that this land was referred to as Turtle Island and I challenge you to find out why.

[@juanrisa945]

Yeah, you came first, and you are cool.

[@twoshea749]

@@sharonkaczorowski8690 does waisichu mean Coyote in your language?

[@lonewolfgamingplus379]

Proud as always to be indigenous.. as a Full blooded Navajo apart of the Navajo Tribe of the Four Corners. All of my relatives of the United States and Canada.. I love you all.

[@tsalagianisahoni6716]

Ahehee

[@teresamiles6435]

Hi I'm looking for any info on how to find what tribes I'm from...can you help please

[@alungriffiths8611]

This Welsh Celt loves you too. I have been told I was a native too in a previous life. I have always had an empathy with your ways and culture🙏🙏

[@jameson80]

Aho mitakuye oyasin

[@lyncharley1612]

Thank You for sharing. God Bless from Chinle, Navajo Nation, AZ. USA . .

[@marias21]

Beautiful. I cried watching this. You truly spoke from the heart. I wish you and your people well.

[@juilescieg]

same here.

[@carminerizzo7231]

"misunderstanding all I see " , John + Yoko were working with native Americans , they covered the wounded incident with The FBI in the media , big story with John's assassination , they needed a bigger cover up story , two shooters , the guard Jose + chap I'll boy , MK Ultra , CIA , fbi , in we can go on

[@pattyannedeveau8527]

Same here Maria

[@ellanina801]

Same here

[@YRD666]

Native American tribes have embraced Islamic teachings. They became apostates (Christians) by the Spanish colonizers. Native American tribes have known monotheism. And know God. If you are asked who is your God??...The answer is Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds and all the blessings He has bestowed. There is no God but Him (Allah). And Allah says in the Qur'an Surah Thaha: 14 'Indeed I am Allah, there is no god but Me, so worship Me and pray to remember Me.

[@ilovecheescake]

even though I'm asian and not related to america in any way, this made me cry. the pain the native americans have gone through is always supressed. we as people of this world have to help each other in developing and speaking their voice, not to supress and rule.

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

lim lemtsh incha spus qhest Thank you from my heart I pray for your people.

[@ilovecheescake]

@@Sleepiil_luvs_cats 🤍🤍

[@twalker5419]

I BROKE OUT CRYING WATCHING THIS- AM PEE DEE TRIBE SC/GRAND MOTHER MOON MOTHER EARTH, AND HOW WE SHOULD WAKE UP EVERY MORNING SHOWING MY ANSESTORS I LOVE THEM. SHE CAN SING/LOVE HER VOICE

[@jeffsanchez4774]

I’m of the Pit-River Tribe, I love listening to people of al Tribes who bring words of wisdom to our people

[@زهرهمعلم-ش6ص]

Thank youuuuuuu

[@michelleearl8063]

Amen

[@pattyannedeveau8527]

I agree Brother Jeff. I am always so touched by the story tellers.

[@Mister_Mr_Man]

I weep for what was done to your people your people are connected to this earth in a way no other culture has been I weep because of what was done to such a beautiful innocent race of people its the genocide noone likes to talk about I wish I had native american friends I have watched and read about Native Americans as much as I can and I am so amazed at your peoples resilience I pray that the almighty creator will restore what was stolen one day and I hope your people will someday come to see the truth of our world that with every generation comes more hope slowly but surely ❤️

[@family759]

Wow, when she sung I literally got chills on my body and tears to my eyes

[@melanie.l6282]

yes!!!!!!!!

[@carolinemaja2199]

Thats bc they sing with heart and not mind only.

[@valentinokatic999]

@@carolinemaja2199 this is true 🌟💚🌟

[@debbiemeyer2146]

So did I

[@debbiemeyer2146]

I did also

[@CheeferSutherland]

There is truly no amount of words or apologies that can excuse the complete annihilation of an entire civilization. There is people out there who’re working and doing everything they can to help keep your cultures alive. Never give up hope and never ever let them take away who you are.

[@juanrisa945]

There are no words indeed.

[@ifyousayso03]

they don't want apologies, they need reparation

[@CheeferSutherland]

@@ifyousayso03 And at least acknowledging what happened and apologizing for it is a great start at making reparations happen, as opposed to what’s happening now where they’re just being swept under the rug as if it never even happened at all. Can’t have one without the other but that’s just my opinion.

[@CheeferSutherland]

@domicile ubiquitis Well when considering that those same exact tax payers are currently living on First Nations land and enjoying everything without any thanks, respect/dignity or even a simple acknowledgment for what has happened to them to begin with, then I’d have to say that’s the least that we can do for them honestly. Really it should be the government outright paying for anything/everything that they need to be prosperous but the last thing they want to do is invest into the same people that they tried to exterminate.

[@CheeferSutherland]

@domicile ubiquitis I’m not saying that they don’t have homes on reservations but when was the last time you took a look inside of a reservation? My guess is never because the homes many have in them are little more than shacks that are barely hospitable and the land on those reservations was/is hard to farm which makes it even harder to sustain themselves on top of that. They didn’t get to choose their homes, they were forced into them unlike everyone else.

[@westongale5899]

Thank you so much for sharing this Ted Talk LoVina. I am not a Native American, but I give much honor to your people and value them for who they are. I am with you Native Americans!

[@valentinokatic999]

I am from Croatia but recently i have the urge to visit native American people and give them our support We should all live from our hearts like children do Love everyone and everything Universal love is the solution for everything 🦅🦄🌟🦄🦅

[@joanisbister3155]

thank you for this video, she has a beautiful spirit and aura.

[@jahjah525]

They are the true jews

[@adolfmudau9956]

Wow... I want to know the people they are very serious about life

[@زهرهمعلم-ش6ص]

@@adolfmudau9956 thanks Pro😆😅

[@SleepiiAngelkat]

lim lemtsh Thank you

[@ThePaperPanda]

So glad she was given this opportunity to speak for her people and history!

[@kimberleysancestryfamily2489]

I loved she ended we all bleed red. We all need to rid our hearts of hate for the damage done but to heal together and move forward. I am of other races but also Native. thank you this was a great presentation

[@TheKavebear1]

Happy Native American Heritage Month. Thank you for sharing this.

[@constancewalsh3646]

My European ancestors weep within me. They cannot speak, they cannot ask forgiveness, but I can do it for them. My people are not free until we acknowledge the deeds of ignorance and cruelty of those who came before. Humility and remorse more than money, will bring the tears of truth. I honor you, LoVina Louie. I honor all of my race who have the courage to see the realities of this nation's his-and-herst'ry.

[@IowaStrmChsr]

Thank you my sister. We are all one family. I really enjoyed your video and listening to your passion from your stories. Thank you for your prayer.

[@terischiech]

Thank you for your perseverance. We need our Native Americans in so many ways.

[@juliegorham]

My great great grandmother died on the the trail of tears. Cherokee. Restoration is so necessary. Nature is waiting for us to get it. Thank you so much!

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

Sending you love and light

[@estersromova]

Wonderful... I am from Europe but does not matter. I feel your heart. We are ONE. Blessing you all ❤️

[@claire4238]

You touch my Heart by you and your People. God bless you and your familys with LOVE, Respected, Joy, Happiness, and Respect.

[@thommyers3080]

I'm here to make amends and begun reconciliation for what, most of, my ancestors did to the Indigenous Human Beings from Turtle Island. I'm deeply honored and grateful for being born and growing up on Chinook land.

[@Manda11.11]

I cried my head off... I am very Sorry for your loss and heartache as a nation.... As a mother my spirit and heart would die if my child was stolen. ..

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

lim lemtsh

[@bharathyogaguru]

only one thing remain in me to express... it is gratitude...

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

lim lemtsh incha spus qhest, Thank you from my heart

[@1HorseOpenSlay]

Its really an honor to hear this.I am grateful ☀️

[@bobbiechavez2990]

You speak good, Sister. You sing with strong heart and voice. We cry the same tears.

[@sharpieJ4L]

Words can't describe how I feel right now im full of pikuni pride right now im in tears that video hit hard the fact im standing on this earth is a testament to survival so many stories about how close it came to me not existing how my dad made his life's work to make sure the cycle of that pain wasn't pass to me he made sure my name wasn't stolen I still know of it from the stories told thru my dad and grandma I know the truth of things and nothing will ever take my pride my name my culture from me im thankful to be Indain for this profound connection I have to things

[@KingDez808]

Love hearing our people representing my tribe! NIMIPUU Nation! ❤

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

:) tatsmaywe

[@davidgeldner2167]

Thank you so much. I’m trying to write something in honor of the indigenous, Native American tribes but I need to research a lot first. This is fantastic.

[@buttertoes6304]

as an indigenous person, i appreciate you very much

[@epicnicknameepiclastnickna9634]

I love this so much! We need more of this on social media man!

[@morningstar.eveningstar]

If you watching this leave a comment so youtube algorithm promotes this video more. Everyone needs to hear this message.

[@SleepiiAngelkat]

Thank you Sister :) lim lemtsh

[@morningstar.eveningstar]

​@@SleepiiAngelkat ​ I'm honored by your reply. You are a walking angel on earth helping to shift the consciousness of mankind in the direction of love and understanding. You deserve all the thank yous there are to give. Keep on healing hearts!

[@juanrisa945]

@@SleepiiAngelkat You rock, sis from another race.

[@nancykuehnel1854]

Thank you for this deeply touching presentation. Your voice, your words, your songs, and your video are all beautiful. Again thank you for your peace and love and insightful information.

[@زهرهمعلم-ش6ص]

Good job thanks.

[@michelleearl8063]

I wish I could go home which is the great smoky mountains. I wish I could live with my people again. My family assimilated during the trail of tears

[@shoshannafachima1306]

I am moved to tears May all peoples awaken and see that we are all interconnected and with all living beings,the great spirit,the great mother,all planets and that only love and compassion reign A'Ho🪶🙏🪶

[@ellanina801]

✊💖 I grieve for what has happened and continues to happen, but I have so much hope for the future. I stand with The Rebuilders and all Native People. Much love.

[@ndumievoyi6008]

Thank you sister. We have all been hurt by the injustices of the past. You are truly beautiful inside and out. I feel peace, forgiveness and healing from your voice. You are /were a beautiful nation. God bless you 🙏😭😭😭😭

[@saratonnan]

Beautiful. Thank you. ❤ This video and more like it need to circulate. I've watched several this morning & have noticed a common thread of peace, love, connectedness and a wish for healing. No bitterness, no anger, no hatred, although each would be understandable. After several hundred years we still have a long way to go to understand what the indigenous peoples have to teach us. ☮❤🕊❤

[@mayrarosa1409]

No one should kill another spirit god bless the original ppl of this country natives may they live on

[@margaretjohnston8055]

Thank you for sharing this amazing and inspirational video. I have been blessed to have been reminded of the richness of FN cultures. The road to healing is a long and arduous journey may you find peace and fulfillment of all your dreams for the next 7 generations and beyond. What you are doing is drying the tears of your ancestors and giving new hope to carry them forward. Such beauty and strength in your people.

[@sandraatkins2539]

❤❤❤

[@ZandililLove]

Beautiful.... 💖💖💖

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

She truly has the gift of telling.

[@CaptnRedWolf]

I have 1/4 Mohawk Tribe nationality but I also have a mix of European ancestry as well, but this video spoke to me. It gives me chills when she sings in her native language.

[@fjordsonmooreman9931]

Thank you so much for giving this speech!

[@songyang999]

Thank you for this video. It’s an honor to see it.

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

lim lemtsh

[@thoughfullylost6241]

Every part absolutely amazing much respect

[@stacyvangenderen6925]

I cried while listening to the outpouring of your heart. I feel what you say in a place deep within me. I am not , that I know of, Native American, but I am human just like you an like you said we all bleed the same red blood....I feel the connection with the earth and the air around me and remind myself in this busy world we live in that connection is the most important life sustaining quality that we have. Thank you for the knowledge that you continue to pass on. Thank you for the sense of hope that you speak and life giving energy of your words. The "white" man was wrong in so many ways and I am so sorry for what happened and continues to happen to the generations past and present. It takes people like you to stand up and inspire...not tear down or blame or ridicule. I'm proud of our Native American heritage and I'm so proud and honored that you are making a difference. We all can if we just try.

[@SleepiiAngelkat]

Sending you love and light Sister :)

[@ajachikete6041]

We are always together.

[@carminerizzo7231]

Unconditional Love dispels Fear , native American wisdom

[@ThankGoddesss]

When She sang the first song. I started to cry, as soon as I heard the first note and I could not stop crying. I am so sad that so many human being suffer, because the balance on this world got out of balance.

[@barbarakelly2421]

Thank you for the touching profound wisdom. I could really hear the heart feeling behind the words.

[@ohnicio]

im a descendent of the ojibwe tribe and watching videos like this is helping me feel so much more connected to the part of me ive been denying or saying i wasn't part of, i am learning to accept that i am native American still. blood quantum doesn't matter to my tribe and i have been invited to visit the reservation anytime i like. my people are still here. we will remain here.

[@dianemitchell1717]

I met many wonderful Navaho people on my two experiences with the Sierra Club sites in Utah. One gifted me with a spectacular view of wilderness from a private road in Colorado on my way to Utah. Others shared their stories and humor. I felt blessed to know these people. We need to respect and protect their tribal heritage.

[@Insider_English]

tears of joy and of healing came to me. Thank you 🙏

[@oksanapoberezhnyk2615]

So hearful! Great job you are doing! Beautiful voice!

[@nakitaholm4069]

Beautiful.. Too many tears.. ❤️

[@kathyabeauty]

Grateful for you, your teachings, stories and songs.

[@MyRealEstateDOJO]

Thank you for what your doing!

[@xxy9530]

you made me cry💙thank you for your message

[@yoshiko1036]

Thank you for this inspiring, touching, true and encouraging speech👏💙

[@Najma-n1]

I love it. Always a fan of Native success and spirituality. As a Muslim, it draws me in. Peace And Love.

[@fentgawd]

asalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu - with regards from me, a yoeme native american who practiced islam for 5 years

[@brianadonis3872]

thank you thank you for sharing the culture and experiences of these beautiful people.

[@melanie.l6282]

thanks to the Internet that we can see and hear those bautiful people!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lauracrawford9334]

I have Iroquois INDIAN IN MY BACKGROUND THAT I AM A NATIVE AMERICAN NO MATTER where we originated, we all are Gods children and should love one another in peace and respect. I have Irish,Scottish,English-Welch,German,Iroquois in my back ground and gravitational tendency for my Indian live if nature and to live in harmony with the invirment for a balanced and healthy lifestyle. I agree we have destroyed our beautiful land that God entrusted to be caretakers of our plants & animals. To all people to live in peace. She has a beautiful spirit and compassion for her ancestors for there future as true native Americans.

[@FumesOfTheGods]

Why doesn't this video have more views?!?! Please share this video!!

[@morningstar.eveningstar]

RIGHT!!!!!!

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

Thank you lim lemtsh

[@dearheart760]

Hello LoVina, I just wanted to tell you that I loved your whole video, and I was highly touched by you and your daughter's most precious memory together. It seems to me that the Eagles blessed you both. As a White woman, I just want to apologize for any hurt that my ancestors caused your ancestors. Thank God that Today is a new Day. Though we have done much damage to Earth, We have a chance to change the path we as a planet are on. I pray that we All come out the other side of these times and walk together into a new beautiful future where we can all honor each other, and Mother Earth from the bottom of our hearts. May the sun always shine upon you. Namaste

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

Thankyouu

[@brandondoughty5337]

Im proud of my Cherokee Heritage and all of the tribes who fight hard so that we can have equal opportunity but the fight must go on

[@sarahcusi1437]

Very powerful message and she has a beautiful soul.piercing voice.

[@mobob4146]

thank you for speaking truth to power. someone need to and I hope many more will join you.

[@heatherlightfoot995]

Powerful. Thanks oh for the gift of this message.

[@HouseOfMcLoughlin]

Beautiful 💛Light, Love and Peace to all beings of the universe 🙏💜

[@Cill441]

Tears of both past and future; but in this gift of the present time in finding this Ted talks and our story. My father my mother are proud. 💛🧡

[@MeshelleSeaShelle]

Powerful! Thank you so much.

[@johngarofalo897]

She brought me to tears at the 4th minute

[@sage3601]

Thank you 🙏🏽 you’ve changed the way I see life I met you back in 2014 UNITY conference 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@SleepiiAngelkat]

AWESOME :)

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

ahhhhh sending love and light!!!! lim lemtsh

[@pavatilila3602]

Much LOVE and praying for these great people to get back their power in all possible meanings and lead us to the great connection and living in peace and harmony with the Mother Earth and all the beings! Which means to be in tune with our real selves.

[@armidapacheco121]

You touched my heart. Thank you my grandparents were born in New Mexico they say we have navajo but I'm not shure

[@dont_harsh_my_mellow]

If you’re Hispanic then chances are you might have some type of Indigenous blood. Middle America (Mexico) and South America also had indigenous people. South and Middle America with the most well known (Aztec, Incan, Mayan, etc.). Is possible.

[@thundergrace]

She is beautiful storyteller..give us a good heart..from my people to your people.

[@stephenarmiger8343]

Thank you for speaking. Sorry to see such few viewings. I did share to my Facebook friends. We have the Montana Youth Challenge Academy here in my little town of Dillon Montana. I have been fortunate to have made friends from members of our tribal community through my work as a wildland firefighter, wildland medic, and as a hydrologist. Glad that you have found your voice!

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

lim lemtsh much appreciated :)

[@dianemitchell1717]

I have traveled through your city of Dillion. I was very impressed. We visited your local museum with its Indian art. I am so glad you have set aside cultural differences and found respect for the indigenous people In your area. You are a blessing.

[@stephenarmiger8343]

@@dianemitchell1717 Much credit goes to one of our beloved doctors, Doctor Loge. After taking care of our bodies, he retired and was asked to look at all the artifacts. He worked with members of the Salish and Kootenai tribes. Having myself worked with the tribes, I was so happy. My daughter and grandson visited this summer and I sent them over as well. Underneath everything, we are human beings. All out of Africa. Just different paths.

[@Abbysteel3456]

😢 to touch a soul deeply the words tell the truth the pain is released a new traditional way has been born. Such a beautiful song story feel privileged to see this Ted Talk 😢 ❤

[@lilyannmoran3974]

I love you, and I support you, your families and the rise of your culture once again. The natives are full of magic.

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

lim lemtsh

[@arthurjames8562]

RESPECT .love this video

[@shepherdessofskymeadow]

Her name fits her so well. Such a beautiful and powerful voice 💛

[@joneesemontes7248]

I love to hear her speak. Such a beautiful person.

[@DerJulia]

Cried my eyes out. Thank you so much for this video.

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

lim lemtsh thank you

[@gloriacaceres5403]

Thank-you for being who you are, for bringing us the truth about ,not only your people, but also my people, our people. The video made me cry . I support two organizations of Native American children, Now I Love you and your people more, as well as all the Native American children. I will always honor your people present and gone.

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

lim lemtsh

[@laurieberry4814]

I met a man who was obviously one hundred percent Native American. I was expecting him to say to us, “Go back to your own country.” He didn’t. He turned out to be a man with self respect, humility and he was respectful to everyone. He was really nice to this elderly man who thought that people wanted to poison him. The elderly man seemed to trust the indigenous American man. I am not, but the elderly man trusted me too. I always liked older people for a long time. What we had in common was our emotional maturity. He liked my Dad a whole lot. Indigenous Americans are very tolerant people who accept everyone in America no matter who you are.

[@susunfisher4636]

❤️

[@QakiBoP]

Even when he said go back he is still very respected. And white people need to get the fok out of Americas everywhere.

[@vickidolph1581]

Beautiful message that we all can learn from❤️

[@Nikoletta29]

May God bless you and your people, keep you standing for your rights with strength that only HE can provide 🙏

[@tinamarflynn7723]

so true love an respect always from the uk

[@juanrisa945]

Her story with her daughter is truly beautiful.

[@Sleepiil_luvs_cats]

lim lemtsh

[@lindalowry1513]

I feel your love thank you.

[@BigJim213]

Be blessed my beautiful sister and I thank you for all your beautiful words and prayers for us

[@ansleyjukeboxxjoye884]

Yaaasssss!!!!!

[@robinmitchell9244]

its important to,learn and understand the different kinds of Tribes and their cultures,Its sad that people are not protected in their land,the rain forest should be protected land,we should all learn to respect and love one another and respect each other and our different cultures.

[@gypsylake5164]

Excellent. The People will prevail. Your sacrifice is great it should not have been this way. Your love for this life and land and this life and land have great love for the People it is not possible that great love can be separated for long. Time for homecoming, home is where the heart lives. Good minds and good hearts prepare for the return the coming home for everyone. Thank you .

[@Cybernaut551]

I have some ancestors of Cherokee tribal members and I have empathy for your talk.

[@leij4247]

You have inspired me beyond measure with this presentation and education. Thank you to you and your tribe. God bless you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@captainthunderjrjdharra4364]

Well I don't think I can argue with this woman

[@Itwasntalieitwastrueinmymind]

Absolutely beautiful. So full of hope & strength

[@tinkerbell24ful]

It's so beautiful and touching

[@dixieleevance4703]

Our grandmother’s prayers are still with us………so we must pray for the next seven generations ❤

[@violaineclaessens9644]

What a deeply emotional and heartfelt appeal to a loving understanding of us all. May we as a humanity unite and cooperate in full understanding and reverence for one another regardless where we come from...

[@thelmatrujillo5968]

Thank you for this wonderful video. It touched my heart and made me cry when you played your video and it is very educational.

[@johnhollins8749]

Wow! Such a great speech!