Bound by Spirit, United for Peace: The Global Treaty to End War
In the sheltering embrace of the Great Spirit, Beloved friends, and relatives, we are reminded that each being is a sacred thread in life's vast and intricate web. Woven by Wakan Tanka, our Creator, this web binds us all—humans, animals, plants, waters, winds, and all of Mother Earth—into a single, shared destiny.
Every thought, every word, and every action bears the power to either strengthen or weaken this sacred web. And so, it is upon each of us, as relatives and as keepers of peace, to choose the path of unity and healing, the Red Road, the Straight Path, given to us by our Creator.
The Great Spirit calls upon us to look beyond ourselves, shed all that divides us, and embrace a vision of unity and harmony. The path laid before us is one of compassion, wisdom, and reverence, guiding us to create a world free from hatred, fear, and violence.
We are called to restore balance with each other and Mother Earth, nurturing and protecting her as she has nurtured us since immemorial. Our Creator has entrusted us with this mission: to walk as one family, bound not only by the blood that flows through our veins but by the sacred spirit that flows through all life.
As our collective vision for peace and unity grows, so does the need for an unprecedented, unified action to heal our world and restore Mother Earth. This is a spiritual calling and a profound transformation of our global family. This shift compels all nation-states of Mother Earth to unite under a single, sacred commitment. This unified action, in which each of us plays a crucial role, will lead to a Binding International Treaty to End War, a treaty forged by our Human Family in the fires of love and understanding under the watchful gaze of Wakan Tanka, the Great Mystery.
In this treaty, we see the fulfillment of a sacred promise to end the cycles of bloodshed that have long stained our shared history. By escalating current crises and the strength of our collective will, we will reach a point where every nation-state on Mother Earth will be forced to lay down its arms and commit to this Treaty to End War. The consequences of not committing to this treaty are dire, as it will perpetuate the bloodshed and suffering we seek to end. This is not a treaty of mere words; it is a binding agreement upheld by the unity of the global family. If any nation should seek to rise in war against another, all other nations, bound by this sacred commitment, will stand together to prevent such an act of division from fracturing our family again.
Let us imagine this future—a world where leaders, elders, and peoples of every land walk in peace, where disputes are resolved not by bloodshed but by consultation. In this vision, our leaders do not reign but serve, guided by the people's voices and our ancestors' wisdom. Borders become lines to be crossed with compassion, and our Human Family thrives in knowing there is no "other," only relatives. This is not a distant dream but a reality within our reach.
In such a world, the peace we have long yearned for is not a distant dream but a living, breathing reality. We walk the Red Road, upheld by Wakan Tanka, the Creator and the Great Mystery. And as we move forward in unity, Mother Earth herself will feel the healing of our collective actions. Her forests will grow green and strong, her rivers will run pure, and her creatures will live harmoniously. In honoring her, we leave a legacy of respect, peace, and unity for all future generations.
As one Human Family, let us seal this vision in our hearts and minds. Let us embody it in every thought, word, and action, for this is our sacred duty. May Wakan Tanka, the Great Spirit, guide us in this journey so that we may walk in balance and honor, united in peace, on the path toward a future where Mother Earth and all her children live in harmony, thriving together in sacred unity. Our unity is our strength, and it is what will lead us to this peaceful future.
Shunkmanu He Me Yedo! Chanupa Sapa He Me Yedo!
Hinhan Wicasa/Delora Tiospaye, Ihanktonwan, and Chickasaw Nations
