Native American

Warning From the Heart of the World

The other night we watched this amazing documentary about a pre-Spanish era Columbian tribe who have a culture completely alien to what we are used to. These amazingly sensitive individuals have a very defined culture that keeps itself away from the craziness of the rest of the world. The people of this tribe call themselves the Elder Brother’s and they call all the rest of us Younger Brother. They lament over our foolishness, greed, speed and our wars, but they also are understanding. This documentary was made in the 80’s but it seems that the Kogi, as they call themselves, are still managing to survive and keep brining their message to the world.

Kevin Annett and Canada’s Genocide

Kevin Annett and Canada’s Genocide

We moved to Canada a couple years ago, and didn't know about much about Canada's history of colonization. I just watched the documentary Unrepentant: Kevin Annett and Canada's Genocide and I cried. The film gives details of torture and murder of children perpetrated by nuns and other Christians ...

Hippies Anonymous

Hippies Anonymous

For some reason, that I am still not quite sure of, I have always felt rather offended when someone called me a hippie or compared me to hippies. I recently realized that I have been in denial and have taken the first step in learning to move out of this way of life--admitting that I am, in truth, a ...