Dennis Banks
Dennis Banks
Dennis Banks, a Native American leader, teacher, lecturer, activist and author, is an Anishinaabe born on Leech Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota. Banks is also known as Nowa Cumig. His name in the Ojibwe language means "In the Center of the Universe." He has been a longtime leader of the American Indian Movement, which he co-founded in 1968 with Native Americans in Minneapolis...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionReligious Leader
Date of Birth12 April 1937
CountryUnited States of America
At the first gathering of the Elders' Circle in 1976, a statement was issued concerning the unique balance between Humankind and our Mother Earth.
In 1990 we ran across Europe through 13 countries and covering 7,130 miles.
Then a strong bond develops as they ride together, pray together, eat meals together, and gather in the evening remembering the day's run.
Rather than point fingers at corporations, we came to the conclusion that we should strengthen our own ceremonies, strengthen what we do.
When the run is over, there will be a closing ceremony and the runners will return to the many distant lands from which they came.
The fact that these teachers are willing to share their time is important, and we are very grateful.
For 27 years, it meant only one thing. And we carry a message about the life on this planet and the quality of it is sacred. Very simple, but sometimes complex.
When we arrived in Japan in 1988, we were not prepared for the overwhelming support shown to us.
Many young Japanese were hearing for the first time the words of Native people from the West.
In 1967 the last Unity Caravan was held.
It is an understanding with the Great Spirit or Creator that we will follow these ways.
This strikes to the foundation of who we are. There is deep deep pain.
In 1990 we ran across Europe through 13 countries and covering 7,130 miles.
To be selected was an honor, and in respect of the family member chosen to run, families held feasts and gave away prized beaver coats, quilled tobacco bags and buffalo hides.