I go to South Dakota for ceremonies when I have the time. And when you learn what the Indian peoples have gone through to hold onto their culture and traditions... wow, it's an amazing story.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
My family is Native American, and I was raised with Native American ceremonies.
Indians are marvelous storytellers. In some ways, that oral tradition is stronger than the written tradition.
Indian weddings are elaborate. As a culture, we like to celebrate everything... Our weddings go on for sometimes a week, 10 days.
I was very fortunate that all my holidays I'd spend with my grandfather, experiencing a much more traditional way of life and listening to these wonderful stories, which I now feel are such an important part of Indian thinking.
I was raised by the Indian community, and those families are still very close to us. We used to go to each others' houses one Sunday a month, so we got to know everyone well. Also, we love Indian food and can't get enough of it.
I am Indian, and I'm proud of it. Indian life is mythologically rich and powerful.
I don't want to participate in traditional Indian religious ceremonies - dance in a sun dance or pray in a sweat lodge or go on a vision quest with the help of a medicine man. The power of these ceremonies has an appeal, but I'm content with what little religion I already have.
I have great respect for Oklahoma's tribal members, and I celebrate their traditions and culture.
I had a huge Indian wedding, and I did it for my wife, and I did it for my white friends.
I live in a neighborhood where there's a lot of West Indian culture, so it's nice.