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Dedicated to
THE BEAR TRIBE
This photo by Danny
Lehman purchased from www.corbis.com
Sun Bear had a Vision. A Vision of all Tribes, Nations, Peoples, returning to
harmonious relationship with All Our Relations. The Sun Bear Medicine Wheel was
given to him to bring this Vision to fruition, into physical reality.
The Sun Bear books have helped many people. Through them and the Bear
Tribe which he founded he hoped to spread the use of the Medicine Wheel
around the Earth. To a great extent he succeded.
The following is quoted from The Bear Tribe Medicine Society flyers for the
Medicine Wheel Gatherings:
"Medicine Wheels of stone, constructed by the original Native inhabitants,
once spread across the Americas. These wheels were the ceremonial centers of
earth people; powerful vortexes for both giving and receiving earth energy. On the
psycho-spiritual level, Medicine Wheels provide a complex map of the human
psyche, a way to deeply connect with yourself and with others. Earth Peoples used
the Medicine Wheel to understand and celebrate change in their own lives and in
the cycles of the earth. What these ancient ones knew and practiced is knowledge
sorely needed by modern men and women."
"Modern Medicine Wheel Gatherings began in 1981 near Mt. Rainier, Washington,
the result of the vision of Sun Bear, Shaman, Teacher and Founder of the Bear Tribe.
Since then, over 60,000 people have attended more than 72 gatherings in the United
States, Canada and Europe. These Gatherings have provided participants with a
ceremonial center to their lives and an important sense of family and community."
Sun Bear crossed over in 1992. His Medicine and position in the Bear Tribe
were passed to Wabun Wind. Due to many factors, including health and family
responsibilities (this is not official information, but what I believe from bits and
pieces) Wabun Wind was unable to continue.
After much prayer and soul searching Wind Daughter accepted the Medicine
and the position as Medicine Chief of the Bear Tribe in 1996. I have personally
been to several Earth Dances and Medicine Wheel Gatherings since she has been
Chief. My respect and love for her keep growing. She sincerely has the good and
needs of the people uppermost in her heart and mind. She is a great teacher, a
fantastic ceremonialist, and never fails to transport the circle to "other" places.
Wind Daughter honored as the new
Chief with
Sun Bear's Medicine Bundle in June 1996.
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Here are some photographs taken at the New York Medicine Wheel Gathering
that I attended in June of 1998. At each Gathering Sun Bear's vision is re-enacted.
The Medicine Wheel pages were started just a couple months later.
Bear Heart dances the Buffalo Skull into place in the center
of the Medicine Wheel Circle. (for Creator)
Honoring Father Sun. Bear Heart sits with Buffalo Skull,
Mother Earth stands in place.
Mudjekeewis, Spirit Keeper of the West,
dances round the Circle to his
position.
This guest is overcome with joy by a gift from Bear Heart.
All the meals
at these Gatherings
are feasts, much appreciated.
Rainbow Eagle sends a voice and drums to begin his workshop
on the
Seventh Fire Peace Shield Teachings.
Everyone enjoyed drumming and singing, joining in with Wind Daughter
(not shown here) who is a very talented drummer, songleader.
Sun Bear Books with Wabun Wind and other co-authors: Medicine
Wheel: Earth Astrology, Dancing With The Wheel, Path of Power,
Black Dawn Bright Day, Living In The Wilderness, Walk In Balance, and others.
The Wind Is My Mother by Bear Heart (with Molly Larkin), 1996
The Universal Peace Shield of Truths: Ancient American Indian Peace
Shield Teachings. by
Rainbow Eagle , 1997
The Sun Bear books are still available from The Bear Tribe, even though some are technically out of print. You can order from their mail order catalog at their Official Website:
The Bear Tribe Medicine Society.
Bear Heart's book is published by Crown Publishers, Inc. a division of Random House - check with your favorite bookseller. Or, contact Bear Heart, P.O. Box 15281, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87174.
Rainbow Eagle's book can be ordered from his Website: www.rainboweagle.com
This is one of the best books I have read in a long time.
Bear Tribe Information Forum Here YOU can post questions, or
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It will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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