Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride 2018

Day 10 The photo above is of Dakota, Chief Travelling Hail aka Passing Hail, and Wa-sui-hi-ya-ye-dan. He was a Mdewakanton. He went to Washington DC in 1858 along with other Chiefs such as Little Crow, Wabasha, Medicine Bottle and Big Eagle, to have discussions about the Traverse Des Sioux and MendotaTreaties. He had signed these Treaties on behalf of his Band A while before the outbreak there was discord among the Dakota at the two Agencies, Yellow Medicine and Redwood, some Dakota had taken the White man's ways while others stayed Traditional, those who had adopted the White ways were built houses and given some land to cultivate, plus tools and seeds, and shown how to farm. The Traditionals stayed in their tipi's. There was a lot of bad feelings between the two factions, neither liking how the other was living. So a new Chief Speaker for the Tribe was to be elected, it was between, Little Crow, Big Eagle and Travelling Hail. many of the Dakota did not like Little Crow as they did not like the fact that he sold land that belonged to the Tribe and so he didn't get elected, Travelling Hail did. Big Eagle says, 'Many whites thought that Little Crow was the principal Leader of the Dakota at that time, he was not. Wabasha was the principal Chief.' Travelling Hail was the Speaker for the Tribe. When the fighting began a lot of the Dakota and their white friends were understandably scared, they didn't know if they would be safe with either Whites or Dakotas the word went around that they would all be safe with Travelling Hail, as he didn't want any trouble and that he was a friend to both Dakota and Whites, so people sought him out and stayed with his band. I have heard that in some of the tipi's where white friends were, that trenches were cut in the floor so that the white and mixed bloods could lay there without fear of being shot. The earth that was removed was spread around the base of the tipi as extra protection. Some white friends and mixed bloods were helped to get to the Hazelwood Republic where the farmer Dakota were taught farming. A group of refugees made their way from there to safety with the Missionary Thomas Riggs. John Otherday a Dakota man helped a lot of them to get to safety.

Camp Release. Photo by Adrian John Ebell 1862

Refugees escaping from the War. The Missionary Thomas Riggs is sitting just in front of the woman by the wheel.

Photo also by Adrian John Ebell 1862 Back to the War, the Mdewakanton survivors were moved in the late spring of 1868 to Crow Creek, SD. At that point Travelling Hail was the Leader of the survivors. In 1867 he went to Washington DC yet again, to represent his people, but he was very sick and died the day after he got home in April 25th 1867



Oh Great Mystery, I call to You who have no face, I call to my helpers who live where the Sun goes down. Be with us now, Be with our Memorial Riders as they ride into history-----

----We are in a time where the needs of many are great. There is a need for greater understanding. It is Winter, the North direction. It's is cold. The winds are cold., it is time for a making of prayers to the Tree of Life, the Sacrifices coming. Oh please, soften the ground of our being, and crave out a space within us where your presence can abide. Fill us with your creativity, so that we may be empowered to bear the fruit of the great mission. Let each of our actions bear fruit in accordance with our desires. Endow us with the Wisdom to produce and to share what each being needs to grow and flourish. Untie the tangled threads of destiny that bind us as we release others from the entanglement of past mistakes. Let us not be seduced by that which would divert us from our true Path and purpose, but illuminate the opportunities of the present moment, for you are the Earth, and all that abides in it, the Fruitful Vision., the Birth, the Power And fulfillment as all is gathered and made whole once again. You who live where the Sun comes up, you who look out through our eyes, be with our Memorial riders now and forever. Let us all abide in all hearts as one. Give us the courage to embrace all that is unfamiliar in our daily walk, Help us to balance the Terror in our lives with the Wonder that comes along with it. Wopila for this life, this extrodanary time, Embrace us in your Great Feathers as the Memorial Riders ride into the next seven generations. Oh Great Spirit let us truly have the Knowing that we are at long last One. Hasten the quickenning within our hearts as we all dream the Great dream-----peace and Unity for all----- Nancy Raven Kohn



Vesta

Vesta Face Book Page Vesta City Hall

150 West Front Street

Vesta

Minnesota 56292 The Riders will be staying at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. Lunch by the Living Word Church, the Oyate Club will host the evening meal.

1501 State St, Marshall, MN 56258,

Thank you to the Russell Community, for their hospitality at the Community Center for both dinner last night and breakfast this morning. Thanks to the town for taking care of the horses. The Riders appreciate you all every year.



Today the Ride goes 33 miles from Russell to Vesta. where the the horses will stay at a Vesta Farm Corral and the Riders will stay at the SW Minnisota State University in Marshall, Lunch will be hosted by the Living Word Church at the Church, Riders will have a scheduled stop for this. Dinner will be with the Oyate Club at the Uni...



Prayers and Good wishes from the Supporters Group for today Kate Adams

a forest of healing... thanks Tammy Margaret

beautiful traveling weather.. prayers Penelope Hernandez

Prayer's to all for a safe journey. Ingrid Emitt

safe travels and many blessings and prayers - the horse nations be with you all as well Sherry Stott

I'm looking forward to following this ride on FB this year. I want to wish everyone who is riding this yr a safe run. Love you all Rita Marsh

The weather spirits continue to share sunshine and gentle breezes. Gratitude! Prayers continue... Pua Case

That just brought tears to my eyes all the way from Hawaii Jolene Henry

Sending prayer's from the west Laurene Klammer

Blessings and prayers are with you, A 'ho. Katherine Berger

Prayers, love, strength Gloria Hazell Derby

Great to see Emmett at the Ride, he is such a lovely man, and such an inspiration and role model. Tami Nelson

Tami Nelson Many blessings and prayers for everyone on this journey. Emmitt is amazing, much respect for this elder. Mindy Moody

Emmett, (Eastman) such an inspiration! Keep on keeping on. Linda Marie Duquaine-House

High respects to you Emmett (Eastman) !!! Safe travels Corona Steve

when you quit you get old! Leslie Spillett

Hearts Emmett Susan Anderson

Perfect timing. T Lilly LittleWater

Thank you, my Elder. Eppunni Pharr

Sending love Rebecca Bailey

I love that. Anthony Rogan

Motivation The above green posts are about Emmett Eastman's video Colleen Oldefendt

Prayers Mary Setser

Prayers up for all Alisha Amy

Spirit bumps, beautiful and blessings T Lilly LittleWater

Thank you, Andrea. Zoongwebinesiik Martha Kay

Thinking of you all, and will keep you in my prayers as you make your journey today. Sistah Neuhope

I wonder how many eagles are spotted during the journey? They take our prayers up Autumn Sun

My prayers continue for all the riders and supporters! Kimberly Jo Stuvick Anderson

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING~ VERY WELL DONE.. Janine Karr

Beautiful tribute Michele J Dragas

Hearts Carol Stevens

Hearts Dee Howe

Hearts Eppunni Pharr

Hearts Julie D Mccloskey

Smudging Fawn Roach

Aho safe travels Mo Nichols

Blessings and prayers for a safe journey Minerva Valenzuela

Hello Alyson Stemp

Enjoying the music Valerie Guimaraes

Love you guys! Carol Stevens

Stay safe many prayers to all Linda Marie Duquaine-House

Beautiful Colleen Oldefendt

Awesome. Prayers Rebecca Bailey

Beautiful Sherry Stott

Great news Ember Spotted Elk

Wast'e!! Elona Tyler-Bergstad

Prayers Michele J Dragas

Chi Miigwetch Lou Rebecca Bailey

Hearts





Thanks again Ron! More tomorrow!