Podcast appearances and mentions of John G Neihardt

Ben Jones speaks with Coralie Hughes, the granddaughter of poet John G. Neihardt on the latest edition of History 605.

From The Ley Theatre at Wayne State College, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Music and Art at Wayne State, John G Neihardt, exhibitions at the Blue Cat Gallery, Little Red Hen Theatre productions Also, poetry from Zach Drees, Stephanie Marcellus and Chad Christensen. And, music from Mariachi Negro y Oro, Mark Brewer, Chamber Choir, and Sarah Farr & Angela Miller-Niles.

From The Ley Theatre at Wayne State College, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Music and Art at Wayne State, John G Neihardt, exhibitions at the Blue Cat Gallery, Little Red Hen Theatre productions Also, poetry from Zach Drees, Stephanie Marcellus and Chad Christensen. And, music from Mariachi Negro y Oro, Mark Brewer, Chamber Choir, and Sarah Farr & Angela Miller-Niles.

From The Ley Theatre at Wayne State College, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Music and Art at Wayne State, John G Neihardt, exhibitions at the Blue Cat Gallery, Little Red Hen Theatre productions Also, poetry from Zach Drees, Stephanie Marcellus and Chad Christensen. And, music from Mariachi Negro y Oro, Mark Brewer, Chamber Choir, and Sarah Farr & Angela Miller-Niles.

From The Ley Theatre at Wayne State College, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Music and Art at Wayne State, John G Neihardt, exhibitions at the Blue Cat Gallery, Little Red Hen Theatre productions Also, poetry from Zach Drees, Stephanie Marcellus and Chad Christensen. And, music from Mariachi Negro y Oro, Mark Brewer, Chamber Choir, and Sarah Farr & Angela Miller-Niles.

Show Notes : Image Credit: "Nick Black Elk" by Jake. Music Credit: *Special Thank You to Paul Spring for allowing us to use his song "Itasca" from the album Borderline EP (2014)! Episode 8: Nicholas Black Elk, Lakota Mystic and Servant of God Brief Chronology: 1863 - Black Elk born. 1865 - End of U.S. Civil War. 1866 - Battle of the Hundred Slain / the Fetterman Massacre, in which Black Elk's father is wounded. 1872 - Around this time, at about age 9, Black Elk experiences his great vision. 1876 - Battle of the Little Bighorn; Black Elk, about age 12, kills a soldier. 1877 - Crazy Horse killed. 1886 - 1889 - Travels to Europe with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. 1890 - Sitting Bull killed; Massacre at Wounded Knee on Dec. 29. 1892 - Black Elk marries Katie War Bonnet 1899 - Birth of son Benjamin Black Elk, who will become important for interpreting Nicholas Black Elk's legacy. 1904 - Conversion to Roman Catholicism; he is baptized Dec. 6, the Feast of St. Nicholas. 1906 - Marriage to Anna Brings White, mother to Lucy Looks Twice 1907 - Black Elk begins travelling as a catechist. 1930 - Interviews with John G. Neihardt which will become the basis of Black Elk Speaks, published in 1932. 1936 - Black Elk begins managing Duhamel Indian Pageant. 1945-46 - Interviews with Joseph Epes Brown which will become basis for The Sacred Pipe, published in 1953, after Black Elk has died. 1950 - Death of Nicholas Black Elk on Aug. 17, followed by a vivid display of the northern lights. Summary: In this episode we discuss a modern candidate for sainthood, Nicholas Black Elk (ca. 1863-1950). Black Elk was a Lakota Sioux medicine man whose journey took him from traditional Lakota religion and the Ghost Dance movement to Roman Catholicism. He was probably born in 1863, at a time when his people, the Lakota, still lived independently hunting buffalo on the Northern Great Plains, in what is now the Dakotas and Montana. He relates the story of the first few decades of his life in Black Elk Speaks, a book written by and formed out of a series of conversations with a Nebraskan poet, John G. Neihardt in the early 1930s. Included in the book are his memories of Crazy Horse, the battle of Little Big Horn, meeting Queen Victoria as part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, the Ghost Dance movement, and witnessing the tragic massacre of Lakota civilians at Wounded Knee. And that was only the first part of his long life. Black Elk's life was full of prayer and intense religious questioning. He experienced visions from a young age and eventually became a medicine man. After marrying a Catholic, he eventually converted and became a catechist and missionary, travelling and speaking across the country. At the same time, he passed on Lakota traditions by sharing his life experiences and knowledge with Neihardt (Black Elk Speaks) and anthropologist Joseph Epes Brown (author of The Sacred Pipe), as well as performing traditional dances for tourists. His legacy and claims about his personal religious beliefs remain controversial. Scholars continue to debate whether he continued to believe traditional Lakota religion alongside Christianity, was a sincere orthodox Catholic who rejected the traditional past, and how he reconciled different belief systems and chapters of his life. Two clarifications/corrections to the episode - We checked again on the Two Roads chart and are still unclear on the exact story of its origins, but you can learn more about it in Black Elk: Holy Man of the Oglala by Steltenkamp. Also, the speech by Benjamin Black Ellk and separate comments by Benjamin Black Elk's nephew concerning the practice of Christianity alongside traditional religion were connected in the retelling in our conversation, but would best be understood (and parsed out) by reading/listening to them in context in the sources below, the documentary Walking the Good Red Road and the first chapter of Black Elk Lives. Finally, a disclaimer: this episode covers some controversial episodes in American history as well as a controversial religious thinker. We hope you find this a useful addition to the conversation about Black Elk. Of course we always recommend going back to the sources - ad fontes - and forming your own judgment about this fascinating candidate for sainthood. Link to the Documentary: Walking the Good Red Road (https://vimeo.com/420363725) Sources and Further Reading: • Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux by John G. Neihardt (Lincoln: Univ. of Nebraska Press 1988). • The Sacred Pipe: Black Elk's Account of the Seven Rites of the Oglala Sioux by Joseph Epes Brown (Norman: Univ. of Oklahoma Press, 1953). • Black Elk: Holy Man of the Oglala by Michael F. Steltekamp (Norman: Univ. of Oklahoma Press, 1993) - Written by a Jesuit priest, this book presents extensive material from Black Elk's daughter Lucy Looks Twice and other people who knew him concerning his Catholic faith. • Black Elk Lives: Conversations with the Black Elk Family by Esther Black Elk DeSersa, Olivia Black Elk Poirier, Aaron DeSersa Jr., and Clifton DeSersa; edited by Hilda Neihardt and Lori Utrecht (Lincoln: Univ. of Nebraska Press, 2000) - This book is composed of recollections and anecdotes from descendants of Benjamin Black Elk and contains the speech by Benjamin Black Elk brief referenced in the episode. • Black Elk: The Life of an American Visionary by Joe Jackson (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2016). - A biography that takes a more skeptical stance towards Catholicism and Black Elk's orthodoxy, but provides a very readable and detailed narrative history of Black Elk's full life. • Black Elk's Religion: The Sun Dance and Lakota Catholicism by Clyde Holler ( Syracuse: Syracuse Univ. Press, 1995). • Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown (Holt, Rinehard and Winston, 1971)- This history of the 19th century wars that led to resettlement of many Native American tribes on reservations has chapters that provide useful background on the war for the Black Hills, the Ghost Dance religion, and Wounded Knee massacre.

James Pritchett has been with New River Valley Community Services (NRVCS) since 2006 and has served as the agency's Executive Director since 2017. In our conversation, James shares his thoughts on a wide range of subjects, including: COVID-19, the pros and cons of telehealth, and the importance of collaboration among community agencies in meeting the needs of our most vulnerable citizens. We also discuss the civil unrest that is currently unfolding in the U.S., Appalachian culture, and the importance of finding hope during uncertain times. Resources for this episode: New River Valley Community Services website NRVCS Facebook page NRVCS Twitter account NRVCS YouTube Channel   Books: Let's Go (So We Can Get Back): A Memoir of Recording and Discording with Wilco, Etc. by Jeff Tweedy   Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux by John G. Neihardt

We live in a world of abundance. And yet, a growing number of us struggle with mental health issues like anxiety, depression and PTSD. What if our disconnection from the natural world is part of the problem? To that end, thousands of Westerners are traveling to the Amazon Basin to engage in the healing tradition of ayahuasca.   Sophia Rokhlin is the coauthor of When Plants Dream: Ayahuasca, Amazonian Shamanism and the Global Psychedelic Renaissance. She also serves as the director of the sustainable ayahuasca cultivation program at the Temple of the Way of Light, a traditional plant medicine retreat center in the Peruvian Amazon. On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Sophia joins Ross and Alexsandra to introduce us to the traditions of shamanism and discuss the fundamentals of ayahuasca, and how ayahuasca tourism impacts indigenous communities.   Sophia explains the role of plant medicine in addressing climate change, describing the intelligence of plants and the connection between humans and the natural world elevated by the ayahuasca ceremony. We also weigh in on the spiritual elitism and cultural appropriation surrounding Amazonian shamanism and examine the pros and cons of commoditizing plant medicine. Listen in for Sophia’s insight on the permaculture idea of edge realms and learn how combining our rational, pragmatic mindset with an enchanted indigenous perspective can lead to a kinder, more empathetic way of being.   Key Takeaways   [4:40] How Sophia defines shamanism Lifestyle of people who communicate with invisible Mediators between environment and human ecology   [8:06] The fundamentals of ayahuasca and ayahuasca tourism Psychoactive concoction of two plants from Amazon Basin Used by indigenous communities for range of purposes Growing number travel to connect with healing methods Many leave with sense of connection to natural world   [12:26] The permaculture concept of edge realms New species develop in place where two ecosystems meet Territories of confrontation and awkwardness Similar to overlap of rational West + animist perspectives   [14:16] How Sophia thinks about overcoming our cultural aversion to psychedelics Potential to commodify gaining interest of traditional investors Science as ally in articulating healing properties   [19:23] The role of plants like ayahuasca in addressing climate change Plants evolve to manipulate world around, chemical SOS to global North Capitalism always looking for new material to add to global marketplace   [29:05] How Sophia compares the 1960’s to what is happening now Promise of money in new industry washes away stigma Discord and unrest foster new wave of cognitive liberty   [33:39] How ayahuasca tourism impacts indigenous communities Already integrated in global marketplace, not frozen in time First time celebrated and compensated for wisdom   [44:28] Sophia’s insight around experience-based spirituality Mysticism implies direct relationship to divine (not mediated by clergy) Awaken to idea of living connection with natural world   [51:02] How ayahuasca interacts with different faith traditions Brings people closer to archetypes, values celebrated in their culture Plants speak through symbols we already know   [54:12] The ordeal aspect of plant medicine Forces us to look within and do hard work Fear privatization will lead to loss of ceremony   [58:39] Sophia’s advice on choosing an ayahuasca center Not legal in US (DMT = Schedule 1 substance) Ask questions re: facilitator’s training   Connect with Ross & Alexsandra   Nori Nori on Facebook  Nori on Twitter Nori on Medium Nori on YouTube Nori on GitHub Nori on Patreon Nori Newsletter Email podcast@nori.com  Nori White Paper Subscribe on iTunes Carbon Removal Newsroom   Resources   When Plants Dream: Ayahuasca, Amazonian Shamanism and the Global Psychedelic Renaissance by Daniel Pinchbeck and Sophia Rokhlin Sophia’s Website Sophia on Instagram Graham Hancock: The War on Consciousness Shane Mauss Head Talks Tour Temple of the Way of Light Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt Abbie Hoffman Wendell Berry

Rosie remembers the work of poet John G. Neihardt, born on this day in Illinois in 1881. Though a poet, he will forever be known for sharing the stories of Native Americans who were displaced by the migration of Europeans across this country and especially across Nebraska. His most famous work was of his conversations with a Lakota Sioux medicine man in the book "Black Elk Speaks".

For more than four decades, Ana Forrest (@forrestyoga) has been bringing her particular brand of Fierce Medicine to the Yoga world. An internationally-recognized pioneer in Yoga and emotional healing, Ana created Forrest Yoga while working through healing from her own life’s trauma and experience. Jose Calarco, her co-director of Forrest Yoga, also comes from a long history with Shamanism and healing – just in a different sphere – that of music and the performing arts. Forrest Yoga is renowned as a powerfully physical, internally-focused practice that emphasizes how to carry a transformative experience off the mat and into daily life.   In this episode, you’ll hear from Ana and Jose on:  [09.55] Walking through the fear and trauma. Ana and Jose discuss their approach to overcoming fear and self-doubt by using their energy and experience to deepen their wisdom, quieten their minds and make courageous choices.   [20.26] The principles and purpose of Forrest Yoga. Jose explains that their mission is to heal themselves, heal the planet and heal the people. Their unique method encourages intense self-inquiry and is informed by the wisdom of Native American and Australian Aboriginal cultures.       [26.04] Ceremonies and sacred song. The couple describe their classes as spiritual gatherings, full of atmosphere and adventure, and focused on strengthening the connection between body and spirit.   [33.35] Conscious eating. Jose and Ana actively promote the benefits of a plant-based diet and encourage others to consider veganism as a healthy, ethical and compassionate way of life.   [43.30] The power of the arts. Students of Forrest Yoga are invited to sing, play instruments and take part in storytelling in order to stimulate their creativity and engage in a sublime spiritual experience.      Announcements:  Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.  Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram  Check out https://yogaeastaustin.com/benjamin/ to learn more about Benjamin Sears’ 20 hour training immersion from February 7-9th. Make sure to use code “HENRYWINS” on checkout to receive 15% off.  Veronica Lombo and I are going on a tour through Europe beginning in January. You can check out all the details at https://henrywins.com/events/   Links from this episode:  Grab a copy of Ana and Jose’s recommended books:  Fierce Medicine: Breakthrough Practices to Heal the Body and Ignite the Spirit by Ana Forrest  Initiation by Elisabeth Haich Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz  Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk Lost Paradise festival Benjamin Sears previous appearance Dharma Talk Episode 17   Get in touch with Ana & Jose: Follow @forrestyoga & @josecalarco on Instagram Visit https://www.forrestyoga.com Check out Forrest Yoga & Jose Calarco on Facebook Subscribe to Forrest Yoga & Jose Calarco on Youtube Listen to Jose Calarco’s album Cornucopia and single Love on iTunes and Spotify   Support the Podcast: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate   Credits: Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic) Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

Philosopher, writer, humanitarian, spiritual leader and my personal mentor Bruce Garrison points out the many layers that inform our identities and beliefs, how to discover our unconscious biases, navigate dialogue with people of other political, social, faith, and personal preferences, and overcome the status quo. We cover a range of belief systems from West and East, touch on Ecological Theology, important contributions from forgotten female leaders in history, Dualism versus Non-Dualism, how to question and think critically, and what it’s like leading a diverse board with members spanning 24+ religious persuasions.  Follow Alyson Twitter, IG and @simplexitypodcast www.embrwave.com/stoner www.ritual.com/stoner www.skillshare.com/stoner Find more on Bruce: www.dwellingplaceindy.org Reading List for Simplexity Christianity: A New Kind of Christian: A tale of two friends on a spiritual journey The Story We Find Ourselves In: Further adventures of a new kind of Christian The Last Word and the Word After That: A tale of faith, doubt, and a new kind of Christianity— by Brian McLaren Eastern: Autobiography of a Yogi — by Parahamsa Yogananda Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism — by Chogyam Trungpa Divine and Transcendent: Emerging Heart: Global spirituality and the sacred — by Beverly Lanzetta Nondualism: The Naked Now: Learning to see as the mystics see — by Richard Rohr Ken Wilber: Up From Eden: A transpersonal view of human evolution The Atman Project:A transpersonal view of human development — by Ken Wilber Ecology: Spiritual Ecology: The cry of the earth — edited by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee The Sacred Universe: Earth, spirituality, and religion in the twenty-first century — by Thomas Berry Indigenous Spirituality: Black Elk Speaks — as told by John G. Neihardt The Wisdom of the Native Americans — edited by Kent Nerburn Mysticism: The Mystic Heart: Discovering a universal spirituality in the world’s religions — by Wayne Teasdale The Mist-Filled Path: Celtic wisdom for exiles, wanderers, and seekers — by Frank MacEowan Hindu/Buddhist: Bhagavad Gita: The beloved Lord’s secret love song — by Graham M. Schweig Tao Te Ching — translated by Stephen Mitchell (best English translation) Chakras: Wheels of Life: A user’s guide to the chakra system — by Anodea Judith Ancient Classics: The Cloud of Unknowing — Author unknown Revelations of Divine Love — by Julian of Norwich Interior Castle — by Teresa of Avila Dark Night of the Soul — John of the Cross The Mountain of Silence: A search for Orthodox spirituality — by Kyriacos C. Markides Poetry: New and Selected Poems, Volumes 1 and 2 — by Mary Oliver Rilke’s Book of Hours: Love poems to God — Rainer Maria Rilk Quote from Sapiens that Alyson paraphrased: “Culture tends to argue that it forbids only that which is unnatural. But from a biological perspective, nothing is unnatural. Whatever is possible is by definition also natural. A truly unnatural behaviour, one that goes against the laws of nature, simply cannot exist, so it would need no prohibition.” -Yuval Noah Harari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to the Baha’i Blogcast with me your host, Rainn Wilson. In this series of podcasts I interview members of the Baha’i Faith and friends from all over the world about their hearts, and minds, and souls, their spiritual journeys, what they’re interested in, and what makes them tick. In this episode I interview Kevin Locke, which in Lakota is "Tokaheya Inajin" meaning “First to Rise”. Both Lakota and Anishnabe, Kevin is a Native American Baha'i who is a world famous visionary Hoop Dancer, preeminent player of the Indigenous Northern Plains flute, traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist and educator with nearly 40 years of performing to over hundreds of thousands of people in over 90 countries. Living in Standing Rock, USA, Kevin talks to me about Lakota culture, some of their traditional prophecies and the power of women in their society. He tells me how he became a Baha'i, explains the power of engaging in the arts and connecting to the creator, and how the revelation of Baha'u'llah touches all the peoples of the earth, no matter what cultural background they come from, and how important it is for us learn from each other and about our collective heritage and so many other fascinating things. At the end of the conversation, Kevin shares a beautiful song on the flute called 'The Eagle's Flight'. To find out more about Kevin Locke and some of the things we covered in the podcast, check out the following links: * You can find out more about Kevin Locke from his website: KevinLocke.com * In the interview, Kevin recommends the book 'Black Elk Speaks' by John G. Neihardt, which you can get here: http://amzn.to/2hAEoMU * Kevin mentions the 1992 'Tribute by the Universal House of Justice to Baha'u'llah on the Centenary of His Passing', which you find here: http://www.bahai.org/documents/the-universal-house-of-justice/tribute-universal-house-justice You can find out more about this episode here: Be sure to ‘subscribe’ to the Baha’i Blogcast for more weekly episodes on: *iTunes: itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/bahai…son/id1127132519 *Soundcloud: @user-545312385 You can also stream the Blogcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/79COyQTbVGXHcT3Y5VL52n If you would like to find out more about the Baha'i Faith visit BAHAI.ORG, and for more great Baha'i-inspired content check out BAHAIBLOG.NET. Thanks for listening! -Rainn Wilson

Black Elk jutustab on hingeminev, silmaringi avardav ja tänapäevalgi võimsana mõjuv lugu lakota teadmamehe Nicholas Black Elki elust ja nägemustest ning tema siuu hõimu traagilisest saatusest Vana Lääne kangelaslikel lõpukümnenditel. Black Elki sõnum on lihtne: maailm on üks, oma tähtis roll on selles nii loomadel, lindudel kui ka inimestel. Tema sõnum on aktuaalne ka tänapäeval. Tegu on ühe kõige tuntuma ja autentsema indiaani kultuuri tekstiga, raamatust on kujunenud põlisameerika kultuuri ja religiooni klassika. (John G. Neihardt. Black Elk jutustab.)

What is the historical importance of yearning in literature? We explore the notion of yearning in the works of Nebraska authors Loren Eiseley, Willa Cather, and John G. Neihardt.