No power on Mother Earth can withstand the sacred spirit of justice and unity, for these forces are woven into the fabric of creation by the hand of the Creator, the Great Spirit, Wakan Tanka. Every wall built by prejudice, disunity, and oppression will crumble like snow melting under the warmth of the sun.
These forces carry the sacred laws that guide the hoop of life, and under their triumphant strokes, humanity will not yield in fear but rise in recognition of their truth. Hearts will open like blossoms in spring, and minds will awaken to the ancient wisdom of our interconnectedness. Where desolation and strife once reigned, these sacred tramplings will bring renewal, restoring balance, abundance, and harmony to Mother Earth.
Two Sacred Staffs rise as eternal symbols of rightful leadership and spiritual authority. When carried by those who walk the Red Road with integrity, they cast a shadow of transformation, guiding leaders to align with the Creator's will. These Staffs hold unlimited spiritual power to reach the farthest corners of Mother Earth, their light cutting through darkness as sure and steady as the sacred sun's first rays.
The first Sacred Staff, Wóksape—Wisdom—is the deep knowing that flows from understanding the sacred hoop of life. The clarity of vision recognizes every being, from the smallest blade of grass to the vastness of the stars, as part of the same sacred circle. This wisdom is not of human making; it is the eternal truth whispered by the winds, sung by the waters, and carried in the stories of our ancestors.
The second Sacred Staff, Woiyáke—Justice—is the unyielding command to restore balance and harmony wherever it has been broken. Justice is the sacred wind that keeps the hoop of life spinning, ensuring that reciprocity and respect flow through all relationships. It is the shield for the vulnerable, the strength for the weary, and the force that shatters the barriers of oppression, breaking even the mightiest walls of division.
In this fast-fading world, where life is as fleeting as the morning mist, it is not the accumulation of wealth or power that endures but the legacy of those who walk in harmony with the Creator’s will. Fortunate are those whose lives are guided by the Sacred Staffs, leaving a name written in the hearts of the Human Family, a name remembered for their service to unity, justice, and the restoration of Mother Earth.
Today, the message to leaders and nations rings out like the drumbeat calling all to gather: establish universal peace and take bold, unified action to heal Mother Earth. This is not a dream reserved for the distant future; it is the sacred duty of those who seek greatness, for the freedom and well-being of all peoples are bound to this task. Only through the unity of the Human Family and the justice that balances the sacred hoop can we fulfill the Creator’s promise of harmony and prosperity for all.
Let us rise together as one sacred circle, carrying the Sacred Staffs of Wisdom and Justice. With courage in our hearts and the songs of our ancestors in our spirits, let us unite humanity and restore Mother Earth. This is the path to true peace, the fulfillment of the Creator’s vision, where all nations walk as one, honoring the sacred laws of creation and living under the boundless light of Wakan Tanka's love and guidance.
Shunkmanu He Me Yedo! Chanupa Sapa He Me Yedo!
Hinhan Wicasa/Deloria Tiospaye, Ihanktonwan, and Chickasaw Nations
