What are the native americans striving for today? There is an ancient prophecy that has been passed down from generation to generation, and is the same for different tribes, clear across the land. We are coming into a new era, and in this era, we must understand that the new era is a time when people (the ones that survive) will again understand that we cannot keep raping Mother Earth. So what are they striving for? Not just understanding, but they strive to teach all those that they can teach. Teaching is now the most important thing in Shamanism, and for the indian. People know this very deep, too. I've had two new students contact ME asking for me to teach them. That is new...I've never had more than one at a time seeking me. (It becomes difficult to teach more than one at a time, though I will do so.)

"Attach great importance to the indigenous population of America. For these souls may be likened unto the ancient inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula, who, prior to the Mission of Muhammad, were like unto savages. When the light of Muhammad shone forth in their midst, however, they became so radiant as to illumine the world. Likewise, these Indians, should they be educated and guided, there can be no doubt that they will become so illumined as to enlighten the whole world." Abdu'l-Baha

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I have to say that I don't agree with this. The fact is that many hundreds of years ago, the native Americans had a strong culture, a powerful and peace loving religion, written languages, many such as the Cherokees had democratic governments...in other words, they were more civilized than many europeans at the time that they first contacted the American Indians. So "savages" in no way applies, and is generally used by those who don't understand the old culture or who have been given information that isn't true. (Of course, this last can be said of many cultures.)