?ditofial and Opinion tPage Along the Robeson Trail by Dr. Stan Knict, Director PSU Native American Resource Center One of am beat xwcti of information about Native American comes from (be writing* of early oclouists Sometime* these writings sfcew a* precisely how Native people qf the day can be understood, by (pptwiag (he essence of the ? iflmtm* that existed between the two col litres Sometimes these writings reveal exactly fee opposite, by showing as how mistaken the nib mists unr in ferir mtnpn??*"??? of Native American culture. Some * early writings actually do both at the same time ?show us how to see. and how nor to see, early Native American A good example of writings which do a bit of both can be found in the document called "Responses of lnthan i to Religious Questions" This record is the result of a formal conversation held in 1644 between representatives of the Massachusetts Colony and certain Native elders led by ooe named Mascoonomet. It takes die form at a series of questions and answers, wife fee colonists doing the "Q: Will you worship the only MseOod, who made heaven and earth, and not bhrnpheme? A: We do desire lo reverence the God of fee English and to speak well of Him, because we see He doth better hi fee English than other gods do to others. Q-. Will you caaae from swearing? A: We know not what swearing is. Q-. Will you refrain from working on the Sabbath, especially within the hounds of Christian towns? A: It is easy to us? we have not much to do any day, and we can well rest on that day. Q. Wii yoa hoaor yoor parents and all your superiors? A: It is our custom to do so ? for inferiors to honor superiors (from Felt's History of Ipswich. Essex and Hamilton-, 1834)." It seems clear from this wort that in some phrases the Native elders and colonists were talking about the same dungs, but that in other phrases they might just as well have been speaking in different universes. Let's look at them one at a lime. In the opener, much is left unstated. Tbe colonists really want to know if tbe Indians will become Christians and behave like Europeans. Masconnomel really says he intends to defer to the English God because he has seen that there are bad consequences for not doing so. For example it was common for early colonists, faced with the epidemic decimalhsi of Native people going on all around them, to say that their (the English) God was protecting them from the diseases, while the Indians were not being spared. Neither group knew at the time that Europeans had developed over long exposure a resistance u> the diseases which Indian people did not have. In the second instance, we see just how far apart the I wo worlds are in reality The cohabits want the Native people not to swear. The Indians live in such close contact with their traditional spirituality that they don't even have a concept of swearing. For lbe?e Algookian-speaking Indians, accustomed to living pm&daziwin, the good and hntancrd spiritual life, there is probably no such thing as swearing in the European sense. In the third instance, the coiomsts want these Native elders not to work on Sundays. This is Tine with Mascoonomet, since as elder men in the traditional community they are accustomed to having younger folks (and for some tasks, women) do most of the bunting, fishing, farming, food and clothing preparation. Whether Mascoonomet means that no one in his community will ever work on Sunday remains unclear, and seems highly unlikely. The last question probably seemed obvious to Masconnomet. Of course they agree to honor their parents, and anyone they feel is superior in social rank to them. But the colonists undoubtedly also mean to say 'will you do what we tell you to' when they speak of "superiors." When cultures previously alien to each other come into close contact, it is frequently the case that people seem to talk by each other as much or more than they actually talk with each other. This often results in perceptions of "the other" which may have some truth to them, but which often miss the most important cultural realities. For more information, visit the Native American Resource Center in Old Main Building, on the campus of Pembroke Stale University. Million Man March speaks to accepting responsibility by R.D. Lock tear I taped mod ofC-SP AN s coverage oTUh MUlioa Mm March Viewing the tape* later. I was glad I did The invitation list to the march was loan all Mack men, but very narrow ?onh black men Asm Indian man. I did aAot give the march a great deal oAomum while it was being planned While I have made vacation plans for iuas IV%. I data t need to decide what her I was going to march in Washington. DC on October 16. A1W3 Tht march program featured scores of celebrities and ipeahtrv The choice sfanaj qitaltinwoaclcartvdesigned M illustrate the breath of effort and support in the Mack communitv that method in the mass of peaceftilbua humanity on the Washington Mall Lows Fanakhan issued the call Bsoauss h ssasa good idea, not because Sf ths una. black men responded Out) 3 percent of the Million Man March participant! according to a Washunpou Post poll, inarched as a , .rimsofsupportforLouuFanakhan At the end of the day in his ow a way Fanakhan acknowledged that reality to HTML You came mi at the call at Louis rarrakhea. but sou gathered heaeal thecaiiof Oad u?o the program! decided, iflhadbrnabiackasm. I would best wiMatf lo be at the macb aad that im author would hastwaaied me 10 base beau there loo. Ms mother was a ' their Kytee *?R different Mama got it from tor mother. Grandma Kaniuc Responsibility was a ooaoapt dear to boti somes cseu though their ohotoaeaad expeneacesexpreeeed it taoootraeuag ways ^Grwndina JFamuc ^tosed to okm Smother While I didn i atoms rstand whs she said it. I eedameod she owaat the bca was aot mbbm rcvixxiMhi!it\ foe her rher^ During the carts IVTUs Mama had ? tag oa Mr car that exprcaaod her tuiJhC fof She bclio fxi pivc^* toould wort Gtrts has ing babies on a* Maybe?sK^idS^mrSIdiml since u would pt her oa her high laaatoShar^ajMilawtayaaisaoipIr ofherstvlclrom over 2Uvcars ago A voung man m\ age commented to the gathering with pndc that he had two wasaman Mama responded "Abov can get babies It takes a man 10 support them ' Most of us knew he wasn t supporting his children and he shut up Responsibilitv Beginning the transition in the Million Man March program. Ishmacl Muhammad stated. We move into what we came her for. that is direction, and to understand what it lakes to assume responsibilitv " Bab Law . a radio Lalk show host on WLIB/AM in New York, emcced the responsibtlu> section of the program He began. "This is a historical!) significant day We are here across ideological lines We arc here across theological lines We are here because wc have made a commitment to seek a common ground Thisdav will be meaningful based on what it is we take home We come to a section of the program that deals with our own significant responsibilities Listen carefully as we lalk about how it is we have determined to assume a larger share of the responsibilitv for improving the qualm ol life in the black community and we will do it ourselves "This is not a protest march We didn i come here 10 protest or seek peeticT from anyone clsfc.We came to turn to each other, to examine the content of our own characters We came to turn to each other, to put our arms around each other. Find what is in our hearts and in our history that we can use to build a safe, stable black coinmunhx in this country *' Responsibility During my youth, when bootleggers were the social center for too mam oi my old friends and classmates. I don i remember fathers taking an open, public stand for their children I don t remember ever hearing in the 1960s and 1970s about 50 to 100 men in Robeson County standing on the road in front of a bootlegger on a Saturday night, giving meaningful testimony to their belief that where we were going was wrong Today drugs arc a new challenge Do you know of 50 or 100 men in the |9iitK and 1990s in Robeson County standing on the road in front of a drug dealer s business or home in an eloquent statement of silence'' The men of Robeson County need to take greater responsibility for our vouth Will we? I.Pediatric Pointers h Dr. Jorepk T. Bttt ^ PmtHmtricim, with Jt+emm Hemttk Cmt \ Last issue we discussed infectious diseases and how they spread, and this issue we will talk about how to prevent the spraadof these diseases Remember germs can be spread through the air. by direct skin contact or by infest ion through foods or liquids One of the most important ways of presenting the spread of germs is withi good handwashing This iseqmciallv true for farms that cause vomiting or diarrhea Rinsing your hands vigorously with plain wmar probabtv works aa well as using soap and water Hand washing is especially important after using the toilet, rhangipg dtart" and Wowmg or wiping the nose after a coM. Always wpervtae young children when they use the rest room or wash their hands Clean contaminated areas with rtiiiBforlanlt Pinnte'i itf d*ap*r changiag area. cnbs. strollers, play equtpmcM w ill help Itnut the spread of intestinal germs at home aad la daycares Wipe off objects that have touched by children with colds, cold vwncscan remma infectious for up to with natal tccreuoa* Exposure 10 tobacco smoke increases the frequency and sevent\ of colds, coughs, croup, car infections. and asthma Discourage sour child from kissing pels on the mouth Pets (especially puppies) can transmit worms, germs thai cause bloods diarrhea and other things Cookall meat thorough!\. especially poultry and ground beef llndcr-cooked poultry is a common cause of diarrhea Undercooked ground beef can spreada serious diarrheal infection caused by the E Coli bacteria After preparing meat for cooking, carefully wash your hands and anything that has come in contact with raw meat Do not place cooked meat on the same platter from which uncooked meat was removed keep >our children's immuai/aoom up-to-date This is one of the most important precautions you can lake to protect your child against serious infections The recently introduced H1B vaccine, lor example has eliminated over Wv of eases of severe meningitis caused by the H Influcn/a bactcna That is all on preventing the spread of infcctiou* diseases Take care and we will talk again soon! The Carolina Indian Voice A message from Yvonne Maria Leow A spiritual wind is Mowing across North Carolina with the "Voice of Troth The acripture says "All who have an ear. let them hear " The Holy Spirit comes in a Gush of Wind and its Voice is saying to ALL people. "Let peace reign in your hearts. Love thy neighbor We can be members of any Political Party and refuse to accept its UNFAIR. POLITICAL STRATEGIES which are NOT FAVORABLE FOR ALL PEOPLE The Scripture says. "Be Ye More Than A Conqueror." And "When Two Cannot Agree. They Cannot Walk Together. " There is power in prayer "A Blessed new Chapter in the Book of Life." A New Vision is presently appearing upon the Horizon It is a Colorful Scenery. Yet, many eyes cannot see its iroe beauty The Holy Created Rainbow beautifies the sky. I. As when people of all shades unite together in a peaceful, harmonious nature: 2. As various colors of flowers around our location are gathered together making a beautiful bouquet. True Christians are as roses blooming in the garden of LOVE. (Almighty God is Love.) Then, the earth is beautified with love and peace, and the Christ Spirit guides the people on the "Road of Happiness." Political Party Members: Democrats. Republicans, and those who arc not affiliated with any political party: Please let us hold hands together, thus, increasing our mind power in Christian Faith, and live according to the Holy Word: "Love they neighbor as thyself." The Honorable Frances McArthur Cummings. NC House of Representatives for Robeson. Hoke, and Scotland Counties-District 87. has closed the doors against "Racial Barriers and 111 Feelings toward another." Frances M Cummings has the welcome sign to the entrance to the road to happiness where peace reigns supreme in the hearts of all w ho walk on the Road to Happiness Guns, knives, and sticks cannot win a battle of war. Prayer is a Christian s gun The body can be injured or killed, but no person can kill the Christ Spirit which dwells within you Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 *'Let us walk honestly as in the day " Romans 13:113 "And let every soul be subject unto The Higher Power, for there is no power but of Almighty God." The powers that be are ordained of Almighty God. Romans 13:1. My friends, please encourage your family and friends to be with us on the ' Road to Happiness'' and sing, "Glory Be To Almighty God." Hallelujah! Political Party Members: Democrats and Republicans: Please let us hold our hands together, increase our mind power in Christian Faith: and live according to the Holy Word-Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself." Kindly pass this message on to your family and friends Yvonne Mario Leow Reader says there is hope for HIV patients Hope: (Greek definition) to be intensely expectant to be confidently looking forward to something you expect to happen I corinthuns 13:13 "And now abideth faith, hope. charity (or love that brings about all of these" that puts hope in some powerful It is one of the three most powerful elements in the universe It is one of the three eternal and living substances that runs the entire kingdom of God Hope is the blue print Faith is the material. First you have to have the hope, then faith goes into action. Hope is the inner image faith becomes the substance of Being HI V positive 1 would like for you to realize there is hope People arc living longer, more productive lives. Even though there is no cure completely, as of yet- it looks ven promising in the near future As we have overcome other diseases in the past, we shall also overcome this IF you have ever used IV drugs or had more than one sexual partner, be tested. If you have any questions or need assistance in transportation or in obtaining medicines if you have tested positive, you can reach Brenda Hunt at the Tuscarora Tnbe at 521 -1861 or me at 628-6821. All information is confidential. Peace be with you! To all I say. "Don't forsiake your future because of present circumstances." Brenda Jones Volunteer for Tuscarora Tribe Re-Elect MILTON R. HUNT Mayor Town of Pembroke For Continued Growth and Dedicated Leadership TUESDAY, NOVUM HER 7, 1995 Your vote ?nd tupport will be ipprecutt-d Building Permit. If you're in the market for a new home, why not begin nailing down your mortgage loan right now. Simply circle the appn>priate aaswers and add up the score. 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