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Yellow Bird: The spirit of the ancient Rainy River
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
"Rainy River, the northernmost river in Minnesota, is one of my favorite places. It's one of the best fishing spots you will find anywhere; wilderness begins at its banks and it's an ancient river traveled by Native people for thousands of years.
In ancient times, the Native people used the river as a thoroughfare, moving up and down the river as if it were a four-lane highway. Not only did Rainy River provide food and water, but also it had a spiritual significant to them.
As the ceremony began Saturday and the sound of the water drums echoed through the pine, the river must have heard the sounds and remembered that familiar song from many years ago. Perhaps my instant like of the river comes from the spirit of that ancient river. Perhaps She recognizes Her children."
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COLUMNIST DORREEN YELLOW BIRD: Close encounters with spirits and sturgeon on Rainy River
(The Grand Forks Herald 10/21)
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