This is a video for the Atakapa-Ishak traditional legend and dancer, known as: “The Red-Tailed Hawk” (The Messenger). There are also videos in this channel for: "The Atakapa-Ishuk People"and over 320 more North & South-American Tribes & First Nations, Elders, Chiefs, Leaders, Historical Events & Peoples.. with over 640 videos (and counting).
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Atakapa-Ishuk Tradition
“It is believed, that the red-tailed hawk is a messenger sent from the Creator, that flies between Heaven and Earth. When the Creator wishes to send messages to people, he gives those messages to the red-tailed hawk, who then carries it to the world below, where we live. In Native American History, many birds were viewed as having symbolisms. Often times, a dancer depicting the red-tailed hawk opens ceremonies. As the messenger of the Creator, it is believed, that nothing can happen, until the Creator sends his presence among us, his messenger. When we are assembled at the dance ground, the dancer who represents the messenger appears and dances among us. He is a sort of an “Indian Angel.” However, he is Native American, not a white angel,
no white wings or, halo as Europeans have.”
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