Naatookyookaasii
(Two Medicine)
In the Blackfeet’s creation, they tell stories of how their people began to suffer and die long ago. Seeing their suffering, the creator, Istapatipeop returned to the tribe and led them into the land of mountains and rolling hills and gave them the gift of communication with the creator and other spirits. This land includes what is now known as the Badger – Two Medicine and is of great importance of spiritual and resourceful power to the Blackfeet people because it is there that the spirits remain and where the Blackfeet can go to be alone near creator sun, Napi Natuse while still standing on mother earth, Sukametope, so that their prayers can be heard.
Two Powers
"Two Medicine Lodges
Along the shore of a sacred lake, two medicines lodges had been built.
Ceremonies were held, chants were sung, and prayers were made.
Old Man, through his spirit helpers, answered the prayers."
Content sourced from Native Audio,
"Two Medicine - The Full Blackfeet Story," published November 23, 2022.
Healing on the Land
"Happiness and Prosperity
Wind Spirit brought forth the rain.
The grass grew thick and green.
Waters and streams were replenished.
The buffalo returned.
Happiness and prosperity dwelt within the land of the Blackfeet."
Content sourced from Native Audio,
"Two Medicine - The Full Blackfeet Story," published November 23, 2022.
Returning to the Land
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