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In this post you will find:

1) The latest update (given on 5/16/22) from the leaders of the Niskithe Prayer Camp (see directly below); and

2) Historical information on the sanctuary (aka The Fish Farm, which has little to do with fish). This sanctuary is home to purification ceremonies, natural environment, and social/spiritual support. (see accompanying article). 

UPDATE

Statement: Our Next Steps | 5.16.22

Fourteen days ago under the cover of darkness, we raised seven tipis on Snell Hill and established the Niskithe Prayer Camp. With those lodges we stated unequivocally that we will not tolerate erasure in our city government, and we will not accept exclusion from conversations that impact our sacred ceremonial sites. With our camp, we declared we are still here, we are strong, we will remain.

In the two weeks since, we have held many ceremonies, praying for our community, for our Mother Earth, and for hearts to open. We engaged in near constant education, as we shared who we are, how we pray, and why we rise. We shared our story with hundreds of visitors at camp, and thousands more through social and news media. We advocated to city leaders for our ceremonial sites, for the land, and for our religious freedom. We shared our stories of ancestral resistance with the Bishop of the Lincoln Catholic Diocese. We gathered around rocks, fires, and drums. We sang. We endured terrific storms, near freezing temperatures, and blistering heat. We grieved and we laughed. We were given a glimpse into a more connected way of living. We listened to each other’s stories of heartache and rebirth and experienced profound moments of enduring kinship. In all things, we were Spirit led....

For more please see: https://www.niskitheprayercamp.com/