Since the beginning, Native Peoples lived a life of being in harmony with all that surrounds us.

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When we arrived in Japan in 1988, we were not prepared for the overwhelming support shown to us.

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Most importantly, the meaning of spirituality lays the seeds for our destiny and the path we must follow.

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And Americans realized that native people are still here, that they have a moral standing, a legal standing.

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Even the people who come our way look upon us in amazement, that we run only for the healing of Mother Earth.

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It also called upon traditional people in the Four Directions to strengthen the healing ceremonies and asked people to heed the warnings of Mother Earth.

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In 1978, the tradition of running from village to village with a message was revived. that first run was from Davis to Los Angeles, a distance of 500 miles.

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To be selected was an honor, and in respect of the family member chosen to run, families held feasts and gave away prized beaver coats, quilled tobacco bags and buffalo hides.

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