Chief Littlechild from the Cree Tribe - placed the headdress on the Pope's head - to the applaud of the thousands who gathered. The Great Spirit sees it all.
Pope Francisco visited one site - a boarding school - where indigenous children were forced to speak English, beaten and tortured, and so many horrible atrocities - were committed.
These boarding schools were created to brainwash the indigenous - who were considered savages.
The acts committed by these whites, many members of the Catholic church, were despicable - and cry to heaven for justice to this day.
These horrible atrocities continued from 1800 until 1997 - many still bear the scars - this intergenerational trauma was not addressed early on.
Today - after years of deep trauma - it has destroyed the lives of many indigenous people. More like Post-traumatic stress - that we all know about - each case is different - and time to heal - with love and nurturing attains some positive results.
While many accepted the Pope's apology.
The Pope chose to address his apology in Spanish, which was translated into English.
The atrocities, more the harm is done to children - boys and girls - cries to heaven for justice.
One may assume that the Pope said the words - genuinely.
Many accepted his apology - as human beings, we need closure - given the situation - the transgressions took place decades ago.
The healing must have a beginning - a start - and with hope - we can, as human beings - begin this journey - uplift one another - with the indigenous in the cockpit.
Pope Francis and Chief Littlechild represented the Cree Tribe. Some 350,000 Cree living in Canada - other Cree in Montana, the United States - Kudos to Chief Littlechild.
Pope Francis fully understands this process of apology and healing. He may soon use his Papal authority - to create a particular document on this subject - the indigenous people and the many atrocities committed - not only in Canada, the United States, Australia, Rwanda, and many other nations - all over the world.
Pope Francis speaks truth to power - those with something to say to him - should not feel bashful.
Tell him your heart-felt feelings - tell him you are a warrior - woman or man - warrior to warrior - you can smoke the peace pipe.
As time goes on - the Pope has spoken of measures to address the atrocities - and help given to the victims - of the many atrocities.
However, there is more to the harm done - the stigma left - the nightmares that follow - and it takes time to heal - and the Great Spirit sees it all.
This is one of many monuments to remember the children. Right now, many graves have been found. The unmarked graves of thousands of children and youth. This work is not easy - pains takingly - those that do this work - do God's work - the Great Spirit sees it all.
Pope Francis was a Jesuit priest - he knew more - from reading the archives - about the indigenous people.
The Jesuits were in Canada and played a crucial role in converting thousands of indigenous people.
Indigenous children are unique - those who live with the indigenous know that indigenous children matter.
The indigenous children were treated with kindness - in their villages.
From early on, the indigenous children - learn about Mother Earth.
The children are told to offer prayers after every hunt kill - for good - thank the Great Spirit - for the food they eat and the air they breathe.
Thank the Great Spirit - by turning towards the east, west, south, and north.
The Earth was created for the indigenous people - the Earth they lived on - Turtle Island.
For over 23,000 years - the indigenous tribes of Canada have lived - most of the time treated with disdain - the time has come to right the wrong - the indigenous in the cockpit.
The Jesuits learned a lot from the First People - the indigenous people of Canada.
Many of the indigenous Canadian tribes - traded in pelts, fur, carvings, artifacts, and more.
To this day - one-of-a-kind artifacts can be found in Museums in Europe, England - elsewhere.
I have seen these incredible works of art - and know what I speak of.
Even today, when the indigenous dress - they stand tall and represent. When they dance - they praise the Great Spirit.
Each body movement is so graceful.
The dancers all make a statement - and just as there is harmony in nature - the dancing, the singing, the colorful headdress, the colorful feathers, the colorful beads, and patterns - say and mean a lot.
Indigenous people love nature - the deep forests - the river and the rapids, the sky, and the clouds - all speak to them.
The animals they hunt - the birds that they revere - the crow that brings them messages - the trees that speak to them when the wind blows.
The waterfall - the snow - the bear, the moose, the caribou, the deer, the squirrel, the otters, the mink and its fine pelts - so many creatures - that the indigenous revere - not so the Christain more those that are greedy.
A Cree Warrior circa 1832. The Cree Tribe numbers 350,000, the largest tribe among the other tribes in Canada. The Cree are also found in Montana - in the United States.
Pope Francis in his wheelchair - he made it safe.
Pope Francis - when he was a Jesuit priest - spoke his mind - and the Provincial of the Jesuits in South America - took this as some arrogance.
That Provincial was instrumental in the making of this Pope, who is very humble but at the same time - he speaks his mind.
To punish Francis, the Provincial sent the young Jesuit to the villagers - where he went and learned a lot about the indigenous people.
He rode a motorbike - he went where most could not venture.
His work and travels - gave him deep insight into the indigenous.
Now you know why Pope Francis is close to the indigenous.
This knowledge of the indigenous is essential to understanding Pope Francis's deep feelings for the indigenous.
The present Pope lost a lung - and suffered a lot.
Pope Francis endured a lot - and became a warrior.
Much like any warrior held high and respected by the indigenous people - and tribes - the world over.
I have an affinity with Pope Francis - I, too, studied well under the Jesuits.
I have traveled a lot - all over the world.
Being humble, one can overcome any adversity - there was a time I hunted - and well versed with a gun.
When I was two years old - I was afflicted by poliomyelitis - at sixteen, I was a good boxer.
The horses love me, and I love horses - no saddle for me - bear back is my forte.
The indigenous gathered in unity.
This visit will go down in history as a legacy and meeting of the spirits of a Jesuit who learned early to love the indigenous.
The indigenous are fine-tuned to the Great Spirit - the indigenous know that they cannot heal from all that was evil.
The authorities can make a difference - more in Canada.
Canada - has apologized to the indigenous - the Canadians stole all the land - millions of acres.
The Catholic Church must make restitution.
There must be a ceremony - where the Pope may sit and listen to the chants and feel the Great Spirit.
This time will come - and until that time comes - the healing cannot begin in earnest.
Blood must be shed - unknown to many, the Pope will agree - Francis means Freedom.
Our heart must be in the right place - then only can each one of us take others to a better place. Aho.
The Cree tribe is the largest tribe - among the First Nations - numbering 350,000:
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/cree-tribe/
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