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The Peacemaker: Protecting the future with a thousand-year-old teaching - by PATRICK S. WOLFE

By James B. Beard aka Noodin
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Reprinted with permission from the author ~ PATRICK S. WOLFE The Peacemaker: Protecting the future with a thousand-year-old teaching [1] PATRICK S. WOLFE Toby Ord, an Australian philosopher of Ethics at Oxford University, “has systemically ranked existential risks.” Most dangerous, he believes, is A.I., to which he assigns “a one-in-ten chance of ending human potential or life in the next hundred years…. To nuclear technology, he assigns a one-in-a thousand chance, and to all risks combined a one-in-six chance.” Based on his belief in “our responsibility to the most poor and vulnerable,” he maintains that “safeguarding humanity’s future is the defining challenge of our time.” This conclusion springs from his realization “that the people of the future may be even more powerless to protect themselves from the risks we impose.” [2] This recognition echoes the teaching of the Peacemaker from almost a thousand years ago. “We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from ou...
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Noodin and Nish Nung on Moccasin Tracks Radio

By James B. Beard aka Noodin
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Noodin & Nish Nung on Medicine Tracks Radio     EPISODE DESCRIPTION We called out to the traditional territory of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibway to catch up with Noodin (James Beard) and his mentor Nish Nung (Brian Matrious) who gift us with this conversation of stories and a beautiful indigenous perspective. Brian talks about the teachings his Grandfather gave him while "Walking The Traditional Life".  All during the conversation eagles gathered on the snow covered lake and flew above which made a beautiful image in our minds eye! Music Credits: CD, Alive Inside The Tank with Mysteries of the Night; To The Stars, My Love Is Here and CD Keepers Of Secrets with Steven Rushingwind, Rushingwind Track from High Spirits Flutes and Crow Suncloud, Poems on the Edge Of Time , we hear Eldership, self-released find more info about Noodin and NishNung at: www.northeastcultural.com northeastcultural.blogspot.com Moccasin Tracks is heard weekly on community and student rad...
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M’naa den d’mowin (respect

By James B. Beard aka Noodin
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M’naa den d’mowin (respect). Respect everyone, all humans and all things created. Regard each with esteem and consideration. Allow others to believe in their own reality. One of the Seven Gifts of the Seven Grandfathers according to the stories of the Anishinaabe people. Wisdom, Respect, Honesty, Humility, Love, Bravery, Truth ~ Mashkode bizhiki~ Totem Animal ~ [buffalo] Buffalo carries himself with a quiet authority, teaching respect through his actions rather than words. He reminds us that all life is deserving of honor — the Creator, the self, the people, and every being who shares this world. From Buffalo we learn that respect is not a single act, but a way of walking. WALKING SPIRIT IN A NATIVE WAY by James B Beard Buy this at stores her e! Please share this article
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Remembering my good friend, Doug's travels

By James B. Beard aka Noodin
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It is believed in the indigenous culture that guides me! When one passes in this world, they begin a four-day journey to travel on into the next realm of their being. That person walks during the night and rests during the daytime. The night is daytime in Spirit world. Friends and family will light a fire to last for the four days of the persons walk. It is to help Guide and support the person as they travel.   Recently a friend of mine began his walk into Spirit world. He did not follow traditional ways yet was very Spiritual. In his time, he was a Episcopal Priest and a Jun-gist disciple.    In my way a four-day fire is kept to help guide one who has begun their walk. I chose to do that for him. The second night of the fire something interesting happened. Most people probably would not have noticed. At 1:30am I set two logs down to burn low and long so I could take a nap. Then I set my alarm for 4:00am, figuring I would resupply the fire with more wood then....
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Zoon gide’iwin (bravery)

By James B. Beard aka Noodin
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Zoon gide’iwin (bravery).  Bravery to do things even in the most difficult times. Be ready to defend what you believe and what is right. Always stand up for the people. One of the Seven Gifts of the Seven Grandfathers according to the stories of the Anishinaabe people. Wisdom, Respect, Honesty, Humility, Love, Bravery, Truth ~Mukwa~ Totem Animal ~ [bear] Bear stands as a guardian of family and community, moving with quiet strength and unwavering purpose. He carries the medicines of healing and teaches us to protect what is right, to nurture what is fragile, and to defend the well‑being of the people. In his presence, we learn courage rooted in compassion, and responsibility grounded in love. WALKING SPIRIT IN A NATIVE WAY by James B Beard Buy this at stores her e! Please share this article
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Think! Help prepare for seven generations to come. Help heal seven generations that have passed.

By James B. Beard aka Noodin
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    As we witness the degradation of values in our country  we forfeit the richness in heritage   that make our country great  and  deny those that are indigenous their basic rights of existence !! Walking Spirit in a Native Way James Beard is a speaker on topics such as traditional living and natural spirit teachings. His topics address many concerns to do with wellness and balance in...
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Wisdom of the Wind Interview with James B Beard, author of Walking Spirit in a Native Way by Hannah Thomas

By James B. Beard aka Noodin
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An interview with Story Teller James B. Beard. Author of "Walking Sirit in a Native Way ~ White Mocs on the Red Road" Truly unique and insightful! Through the voice of James, also known as Noodin, the author shares his transformative thirty year spiritual journey under the guidance of an elder from the Ojibwe Nation.   Hear his story in his own words  James Beard aka Noodin                Cultural Storyteller, Educator, Speaker,                Author ...
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