Paiute Native American Shaman Wovoka and the Ghost Dance

The Ghost Dance appeared during a time of desperation for the Native American Indian people. The Ghost Dance started when Paiute shaman Jack Wilson or Wovoka had a vision that if our people would dance and sing we Indians would live again. The Ghost Dance spread throughout the land. In Dec. 1890 the military panicked and massacred innocent Lakota Indian people at Wound Knee while they danced. It is one of the worse incidents in United States history. Judy Trejo - Summit Lake (Tommo Agi) and Walker River (Agi) Paiute and Anita Collins - Shoshone and Walker River Paiute speak about Wovoka. The Round Dance was a traditional Great Basin dance that spread across the land in the form of the Ghost Dance, and is now part of many celebrations. Robbie Robertson sings "Ghost Dance".

[@ROFLpwnedvideos]

A true Native American knows that no one OWNS the land. We simply live with it.

[@Whorlzz]

Yes and no at the same time, only because the land was majorly changed.

[@Ahwahneechee]

Through our dance and through our combined tribal histories we will continue to live on.

[@denise8881m]

Rest in peace, Robbie. Thank you for teaching me about the dance I never learned in school. God bless all the native Indigenous people of the Americas.

[@the_disabled_gamer2832]

Please please people listen up, if you came to this video by whatever means please do NOT vote this video down please, this is rich in REAL American history and culture and does not deserve to be disliked, so if you view this videos through your eyes as whatever or dislike it then please just move on and don't disrespect the content of this video, ty.

[@emilycarrillo5166]

YOU need to SHUT up I'm a paiute

[@isaaclang6221]

@@emilycarrillo5166 I thought Paiutes were humble, be respectful of our history.

[@sandyFL100]

The photographs of the people are very good. The words that stay with me the most are: "you don't stand a chance against my prayers~~you don't stand a chance against my love"~~the genocide of the 1st Americans ~ will always be remembered ~ We are One ~ one cosmic mind ~ one people ~ one love ~ many people know Crow Dog & other organizers of the Ghost Dance~ the spirit never dies ~ God (the Creator) manifests in ways for all to KNOW HIM~Ho

[@arvelbirdcelticfusion]

This video is an excellent production about the history and truth of the Wovoka and the "Circle Dance" that came to known as the "Ghost Dance". I highly recommend everyone to watch and listen. He was a "messiah" just like Jesus, who brought hope to the Jews at a time when they were suffering from extreme oppression like the Natives here in the late 1800's.

[@BillyJoe316]

My grandfather was adopted by a Lakota family when he was very young. Though my family and I do not actually have a Lakota blood lineage, I still feel great connection with Native Americans and their way of life. Thank you for posting this video.

[@videocomicsonline]

Excellent video! As long as we remember them, their cultures won't disappear. Who knows, maybe centuries from now the U.S. as we know it will be gone and the native cultures will prosper once again.

[@nialloneill5097]

2028, everything changes...shit hits fan, before good can enter!

[@sierranative773]

wovoka opened many doors to our people. he brought hope to EVERYONE, where i live is the start of the beginning to become one once again.

[@missikechkechqua1110]

Actually several versions predated the great Ghost Dance. There was a southern version started by the' Shawnee Prophet' Tenskwatawa around 1800 and adopted by some of the Cherokee and Creek as well as the Kickapoo and Maumee. Versions of this ceremony continued through the 19th century with Wovoka's being the last. Wovoka's father Tavito or Tavibo taught the ghost dance as well. We have not given up hope that good times for us will return. For now we survive

[@nialloneill5097]

Changes coming very soon.

[@makezmuzic]

So powerful, so painful. Thank you for posting this.

[@WelderRDT]

The Ghost Dance was brought to Smohalla, a Wanapum Priest living at P'na on the Columbia River. His main lodge was at Coyote Rapids-you can still see the lodge outlines. He carried this religion all the way to the SW, the Plains states, etc-after he returned from the dead. The story can be found in the book "Drummers and Dreamers" by Click Relander-who knew the last of the Wanapum.

[@risaruseartist]

This explains my sadness in hearing the Ghost Dance music (that I remember dancing to in another life.) I think it is needed more than ever in this time era because of the people in power not caring for the land and those in desperate need. My prayers are with you that your people will be able to keep the traditional ways and faith in the Creator (no matter who we call Him.) He is the same for us all. Peace, joy, & prosperity Risa

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[@risaruseartist]

@@beauostoj6295 This is the time that was acknowledged by the Original Star Being people of this Great Mother Earth when the blessed White Buffalo calf was born. That calf represents the coming to the Earth again and awakening to her true purpose and power, in the form of a woman called, Suzanna Maria Emmanuel who is the original Messenger or Channel (AKA: Jesus Christ) to the Sovereign Lord Emmanuel the Great and the Great Mountain of Light, Caeayaron. They have had to step aside for trillions of lifetimes until now when the people need to make a choice to which road they will follow. Will it be the road to love and light, or to remain in the denseness and servitude of the darkness in the abyss that we as a world have been trapped in, until now in the Great Alignment with the Great Aligner and Greatest Arch Angel Caeayaron. Research the over 900 Free videos Suzanna Maria Emmanuel has under her name on KZbin where she is revealing the truth of these times through the Great Sovereign Lord Emmanuel and the Great Caeayaron. Please go to either www.SuzannaMariaEmmanuel-Caeayaron.com or to the same videos on KZbin under Suzanna Maria Emmanuel and see for yourself when your heart opens to what time it is. With so much love and forgiveness for what happened to 'our' people. Risa Ruse

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@@risaruseartist thank tou

[@risaruseartist]

@@beauostoj6295 Heart hugs, and you're welcome! Risa

[@jtalbot34]

This is a great video! I am originally from Kanab, I know Piute, Hopi,and Navajo well! I am pro-Native American and always try to get out education of the "first Americans" to those across this country that don't know anything about these great and proud people! We as "Americans" need to educate the younger generation on the true history of these United States, it seems to me that Native American history is no longer taught in school! That is sad...:(

[@jandapanda031]

When I see videos like this I think less about the death of indiginous people than I do about the death of the Earth herself. These folks followed a way of life that didn't destroy the Earth in the way we do now. I don't want to return to a primitve life. But I think some day we will have no choice. And when we do return, we will need our Native brothers and sisters to teach us how to survive again. I honor you for holding onto your identity, my brothers and sisters!

[@LOVERGEIST777]

I have always read of the Ghost Dance and Wovoka… its story has always crept back into my dreams and imagination. Such rich culture and history that shall be remembered!

[@MistofRain752]

He has begun calling us out from all the nations of our people and we WILL dance together!

[@2boddah]

so right it made me cry tears of joy for our seed has been purifying the devil for years!!!!! I am just learning but I can tell you it worked a long time ago now the whole world is watching us for an example to set... join the truth movement in your area!!!

[@kpoppaen8751]

I'm part Piaute, Sioux and Cherokee (Not full blooded but Wish I was) and this breaks my heart! I had read the book Wounded Knee, the one that had people writing letters in it. I didn't even get out of the introduction and I was already crying! I've got to find that book again!! But for this video, I'm glad I found it as it is informative, some, about the dance!

[@MissHeathen]

"He taught kindness. He said to work together."

[@bethmt406]

This is an excellent presentation and it is a valuble part of American history. Rather than getting stuck in shame or taking pot shots at each other we should learn from it and be able to grow spiritualy.

[@malboshamaqkhalight1715]

Are mother earth misses the connection, the bare feet , the natural knowledge of unwinnable truth the spirits of those who were wronged are not just watching , things will change soon . i am sorry i like you culture the best

[@melaniewillard4795]

Robbie Robertson, that whole album is dedicated to native American culture. It is beautiful.

[@photographybynicolen]

I so want to connect! I learned today, that Native American IS in my bloodline! I've had such a heart/spirit for the land here in Nevada! God Bless you! Shalom!

[@howedelamitri]

i believe that dance is the way to a brighter tomorrow, but it must be a unified dance of all peoples. this is the vision that i had

[@cneal66]

I AM HAPPY TO SAY,I KNOW AND LOVE A PAIUTE INDIAN FROM LAS VEGAS

[@4EsteladelaCruz]

Isn't that amazing, a comment like that: "...nobody's claimed this [land], it's just a bunch of Ndns." This is beautifully told. And necessary to be told, to educate and inform those who do not know the truth. Thank you.

[@Musistics]

8#8 Great Documentary! God Bless The Return Of The Paiute 8#8

[@marybrewer2203]

Father forgive us all. Please heal our land.

[@JericoDeAngelo]

Gorgeous Work !!!! Thank You So Much !!!!! It was short yet VERY POWERFUL !

[@runingblackbear]

that spirit dance is our native ways ( wo vo ka ) was good to do it for our people

[@Ahwahneechee]

Some of my people have seen the movie "Rabbit Proof Fence". We Paiutes can relate to the plight of the Aboriginal people. We noticed the similarities between our peoples.

[@justinbennett9998]

Not just your people. They stole all of our songs... Don't forget your fathers or you'll end up like us.

[@Imawatcher13]

Thank You for sharing this history. Very good video. Peace

[@Roncace]

Take care my red brothers and sisters Don't give up! Keep your dreams, hopes, and teachings alive! Pass them on! I hope we white men can live together in peace and understand you and your cultures better one day. I hope some of the wounds we and our ancestors have made can be healed. Take care!

[@SmashinAdams]

The Watcher - "red"? all of us aren't red. Red is a color, not a race. Much love.

[@sweetlondon6659]

Copper colored!!

[@chetansingh2006]

America needs to heal and may Native Indian tribes get there land back and my friends i chetan singh is with you in India.

[@sagasky]

In truth, we are all brothers

[@sadonano1]

thank you for sharing. so sad that this nation has been built on so much misunderstanding among folks. Peace to my brothers and sisters of all tribes

[@Ahwahneechee]

@appledecca Thank You for the interest and just a reminder to see the Paiute Indian prayer by descendant of Wovoka by the Great Frieda Brown.

[@GespYro]

native spirit and power there in all of us

[@user-ju6bc6pn5x]

I've always loved history i like different coults learning about all of nations!!

[@peopleofthecircle]

@Innkaris i'm a decendent of Huichol, of present day Jalisco, Mexico, and fully agree with you!

[@ententanz0162]

Thank you for the explanation. My loving thoughts for the innocent killed people :(

[@cyndykated1083]

We are experiencing strong earthquakes in California...our Planet is beautiful and mysterious!!

[@andreaedwards1968]

RIP auntie Nita. You are missed and forever loved. ❤

[@sh3lieMa3]

Thanks for the video, we actually watched this in anthro and i'm glad it gave me a better understanding of revitalization movement

[@XXITXISXWHATXITXISXX]

We are all on this journey together. We are all here to learn We are not born knowing how to be as one with Nature What sets us apart is priorities It is the unwise choice of priorities that have landed us all in this fine mess we now find ourselves in And no one Nation or one people is going to get us out of it.We crawled into this hole together and we are going to have to dig our way out together. Its too late now to start blaming each other.We all go forward together or we all perish together

[@DresuPoloca]

Native Americans are true treasure for this land .

[@nightrider836]

This is so sad, I cry in the very centre of my heart for what your people lost. How I wish that the Ghost shirts had worked and there had been no massacre at wounded knee. I pray for vengence and peace for your people and for the love of mother earth who fed and housed you to return.Peace and love forever.

[@nialloneill5097]

Vengeance does not work, but one can call the evil ones to account according to the laws of the Great Spirit, if you so wish.

[@steeflo7]

If I only had a time machine..

[@kasandramullins9890]

@Craig Vann no thanks.

[@tylertaws3274]

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is an imperative document. The United Nations Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has 46 different articles under it. I definitely want to get a copy of it and study it up. It is important to know our rights as a Indigenous people. I know that in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights you have article 25 section 1 which is our right to claim a nationality and you also have the Universal Declaration of Human Rights article 15 section 2 which is, "Nobody shall arbitrary deprived their nationality or be denied the right to change their nationality. It is very important to know the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is definitely very important for us to know. We also have the Universal Declaration of Human Rights article 18 which is our religious freedom and to practice different religions and beliefs as well as worship.

[@BIRDYBOOLA]

The warriors of the Rainbow are of all colours and creeds. They are the spirits of the ancestors and their hearts are sore at the greed and ignorance of Earth's children. Beat your drums warriors, smile at adversity and shine shine shine!

[@qualqui]

Ahwhaneechee, thanks for posting this great vid! besides being entertaining it is educational and a great way for all us native americans to reclaim our native heritage, since the whiteeyes came, many in my country do not seem as proud of the native blood that still flows in their veins. Thanks, keep up the good work!

[@constantinamacheras7990]

There have been many battles fought Many battles lost But the war is not over And in the end The Indians win Never give up Never give up Never give up

[@lafemmefatalle]

Hopefully, someone is recording these sacred songs so we can bring this tradition back. If someone has already done so, I would very much like a copy, if it is okay with the ancestors and those spirit keepers. Mitakuye Oyasin

[@bizhiwlove]

Thank you for this video!

[@FulinYu]

Wow, beautiful. Keep the spirit going.

[@appledecca]

Thank You Ahwahneechee ..I'm writing an essay about the film "Thunderheart" for my degree....SO Needed to chk out the Ghost Dance meaning...Itz great to have you connected to my AmericanA Channel....sweet regards.

[@wuksachitribe8076]

The Great Ghost Dance of 1890 the Paiute peoples came across the mountains to the East because so many peoples had been dying🦠. The Paiute peoples convinced the Wuksachi & many other tribes surrounding to hold a big new dance @ Eshom Valley. The Great Ghost Dance was performed near a water hole in Eshom Creek. The same dance that the dead people dance in Tihpiknits Pahn (Land of the Dead). Six days & nights of dancing & the win-at-un ( messenger) notified the peoples that the white people were coming to kill them. This ended The Great Ghost Dance.

[@peopleofthecircle]

That dry lake east of Fernley has survied since ice age - inspiration to hang on! I'm a Mex of Huichol decent, (they speak a languge of the Uto-aztecan language family, which includes Piaute), and Wavoka strikes a cord with me!

[@geogeo7027]

Everything is a cycle. The Bison are making a comeback, the wolves are once again in the wild and deer in this country are plentiful. It's just a matter of time that this land will be ruled by non-whites again. The white mans era began in 1492 (which led to the fall of the Arabs ruling the world) and is having a run that will soon go the way of the Roman Empire, the Celtic Empire, Egyptian empire, Greek Empire, the British Empire, the Aztec Empire, Mayan Empire, Japanese Empire, Russian Empire, Persian Empire, Prussian Empire..... If we can build an Empire as humans without killing everything/anybody in our path that would be great :0) I'm in !

[@raptorbob1993]

Geo Geo Celtic Empire? Celtic refers to a language group/culture, not a specific group of unified people. It's like lumping all Native American tribes into one people, which isn't true.

[@nunyabizniz7619]

Geo Geo this reminds me of a good song early man walked away as modern man took control their mind's were all the same to concure was their goal , so he built his great empire and he slaughtered his own kind he died a confused man killed him self with his own mind ! were only going to die from our own arrogance, so we might as well take our time!

[@katherinc]

Thanks, I enjoyed this video.

[@hurtzwolf]

Respect!

[@rebeccajohnson546]

I want to say, I am ashamed of my race for what they did to the native American people and the African American people, all I can say is that I'm so very sorry for what they have and still are putting you through, these people were and are demon possessed people who do these horrible things to any people, thank you so much for this video history, I'm sure it's very painful for you to make this video it's very painful for me also when I think about all those people massacred at wounded knee, and across the country, I love you my Native American brothers and sisters

[@hazeeey]

i dont want your apology ..i dont fuck with none of yall it is what it is...fuck you Europeans ..you still benefit from white supremacy

[@minutegongcoughs]

Ok, But to us lot in the UK we have a fascination with Native Americans. Santa Fe, Los Alamos and anywhere else in the US and Canada. Ever since I was a small boy growing up in East London I have made certain I will get to Wounded Knee someday. An antique blanket from the rest of the world sells for thousands. An Indian/Native American blanket will sell for hundreds of thousands.

[@joeyfromcali]

Im tutatulebal Monache band California Wovoka had it right the timing is still here. We are in the 7th generation. So for 7 more we will come back

[@ROFLpwnedvideos]

Again with the witty comebacks. You must be incredibly astute to point out that I'm overweight. Good job! I think your teacher should give you a gold star. Your mommy can hang it on the fridge! She must be so proud.

[@ericcaledonai9700]

We need to look forward while retaining our Culture. We need to flow with overflowing river to swim against it will cause us to drown. Move with the stream to the edge and then make it your own. “The day Europeans will dress as Indigenous and indigenous will cut their hair. This will be when things will happen.” Wavoka

[@babydinas54]

i have Indian in me both Cherokee and Apache my great great grandmother was a full blood native American. I love Native Americans and there culture it fascinates me. i would never treat people like the people did in the video its so wrong.

[@joe80dman]

What has always confounded me is how the Paiutes could have survived the harsh climates of the these regions. Bone chilling winters, and intensely hot summers. How did they do it?

[@andrewsaito8628]

Greetings. Thank you for posting this incredibly important video. It looks like it's an excerpt from a longer film. Do you know the. name of the documentary it is excerpted from, and where I might view it in its entirety? Thank you.

[@TomasMatos1]

Thank you , Let the TRUTH be Known,

[@olizfajn]

Power to First Nations!

[@Wop-a-hoe]

Fifteen years back.. it is Sept. 14, 2022, I always wondered why the Lakota were assumed to be responsible for the Ghost dance. It also bothered me why they never acknowledged our Paiute Brother.. just for a side note. No casualties from Captain Jack’s small army. So the prayer did protect them. I wonder why that is never spoken of.

[@matutum50]

any one know Kenny Binder???? or Bender

[@rbwildfire24]

im paiute native american and i go up to big pine and bishop to the paiute reservation alot

[@spiritshy]

i feel pain in my throat and eyes...so sad...like smoke from a fire

[@ADRIANR2D]

And we Continue resisting after 500 years.

[@drexelspivy]

we are a peace loving people. our way is all about honor and thoughtfulness. the universal law of every tribe is to share everything and promote all life. which is a big reason for our recent terrible history. we didnt lie or cheat or hate. we still to this day dont.

[@christopherjohnson2689]

I thought it started with Wodziwob in 1869, he was a North Paiute Native American. He was the first to do the ghost dance.

[@bob4jjjj]

Shame on our ancestors who did this to such a great nation and to such a people. Long may your memories live and long may the native peoples of America survive and the memories live on. One day you may get your lands back, but not today :-( Live long and preserve your memories through the stories passed from one to another ;D

[@longrange1]

I'm Cherokee/Scot-Irish, my wife is Cherokee/Apache/Scot-Irish. I am not enrolled but my wife and son are in the process now, (their choice). Too busy to hunt now but I can hunt with bow or rifle (and have) or even with a club. I know the stories and how badly my grandfather was treated in a white world. I know the irrational envy and awe that some whites lavish on Indians in their guilt and ignorance and the modern ghost dancers with their own ignorance. I find them both lacking.

[@lilEMOlil]

this makes my heart ack with sadness and pain

[@jasondopirak3956]

My history Professor brought me here

[@JDsgreatz28]

Me too, and its due tomorrow... Explains why I am looking at it for the first time tonight...

[@drexelspivy]

were all entitled to our opinion I respect and thank you for yours. I think you might not have fully understood what I wrote, in any case if we disagree I think thats cool its seems thats what we humans do best.

[@kaxiaz]

How can a person learn the ghost dance? Ayahuasquero from Portugal

[@anumpeshi]

IN THE SPIRIT OF WOVOKA,THE GHOSTDANCERS.

[@sherrilynnnelson703]

💖💜💖🦋💖💜💖

[@wheepingwillow24u17]

I am a descendant of the Cherokee, and want very much to do a collage of the Ghost Dance videos into ONE, would you allow me to upload your video on this to my channel? I will most certainly give you and the other contributors credit for your/their work, if all fits into what Father told me to do years ago. I await your reply and thank you so much for considering it. Have a great day. :)

[@MrDonsullivan]

Wow with the solar eclipse too! Were you up at pyramid? Down by Yerington at the Res store I was told 7,000 were there early.

[@craigdowntown]

My wife is a DIRECT descendant of Wovoka...Her name is Morningstar Wowoka....We cannot find her father...Anyone who can help...PLEASE get in touch! We do not know how or where to start...thank you...

[@straty01]

@iceman775 nicely said, there is no point in withholding this type of information, we are ALL from nature, regardless of race, I suggest you get yourself a copy of Gerald Odonnells RV and RI courses, he uses ancient techniques, getting in touch with nature via our inner self, we can all be on different paths that lead to the same destination

[@flyingbluemonkeys]

yer i'd say that one day things will change maybe not in our life time, but im sure things will. if you dont mind me asking.. how long ago was it you were at school?

[@maxsmiley1]

hello from the year 2022! the message is still getting out…

[@revalfresh]

Doe's anyone watching this video plan on being at the March 08 Pow Wow? We are having a show in Denver on Sat. night the 22nd. We will be playing with Native metal band Bloodline from New Mexico and Native Rock band Coupstick from Denver. We will also be Joined by Native war drummer Jojo Whitecloud for our set. The venue is only 3 miles from the Coliseum. It's all ages!! Send me a message on here if you would like more info. We will also be at the Pow Wow handing out flyers on the 21st.

[@gerardmorlais7870]

😊❤😊

[@audricdecastro5500]

@SharkSlayer353 what are you like 10 years old or something?

[@maskolincek]

i alway thought u r same as me well here is a difference thet i make and i know i didnt notised u did people think it did but that doesent count, i realize we r the same just culture is difference but we r same .Thank you soo soo veliko for your spirit i will carried in my heart with respects responsibly i statr noticet thing in natures thet i didint notised never and i didnt believed it was wel it is something there thet the normal person cant here and see if we dont change and that what i here

[@thuggie1]

powerfull

[@jlp58mjp]

yep

[@asktheanswer424]

yahudish mysticism and native american shamanism have a symbiotic relationship