"we-cho-nee" Lakota/Sioux language meaning "Life"
We carry a hope and a vision that the possibility exists to experience a better life in our broken world. We seek to live and walk among all people in a good way by following the ways of Jesus-- affirming, respecting and embracing the God-given cultural realities of Native American and Indigenous people, not rejecting or demonizing their cultural ways.
The thief comes only to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10
These words of Jesus, the Waymaker are the source of our confidence and hope; our source of abundant life, wisdom and understanding of the spirit world! His words do not bring religion, legalism, shame, oppression or paternalism, though sadly, Christianity often does. Our prayer is that people will find life in abundance for their spirit, soul and body!
As First Nations or Native American people we know what it means to suffer the loss of land, dignity, self-respect, life and a way of living. Though this has sadly become the normal every day reality for so many of our people, our aim is help create a better future for Native people.
Our desire is to serve Native people; to walk together in discovering genuine freedom and to experience spiritual power to overcome the influences of darkness that oppress our lands and communities. This evil is seen in alcohol and drug abuse, the wickedness of incest, poverty, despair and the horrors of suicide. There are dark and evil spirits that are stealing, killing and destroying our people every day. In addition, there are oppressive and unjust economic and political systems that continue to prolong dependency and control.
On this website you will find resources to educate and inspire you to walk among Native American and Indigenous people in a way that reflects the life of Jesus in a culturally relevant and contextual way.
At the "Learning Resources" page you can read descriptions of excellent books, DVDs, Music CDs, VBS curriculum, children's books and study guides to assist you in better understanding the "good way."
Pilamaya yelo - thank you!
Richard & Katherine Twiss, Rosebud Lakota/Sioux
President & Vice-president, Wiconi International
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