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A Tiyospaye is an extended family, Indigenous People united by choice rather than by ... Tiyospaye governence is akin to, although somewhat different from, ...
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Sunkmanitu tanka Isnala Najin Tiyospaye

Naca: Sunkmanitu tanka Isnala Najin (a.k.a. Charlie "Wolf" Smoke)

Sunkmanitu tanka (Wolf) is the leader and spokesperson for this Tiyospaye.

A Tiyospaye is an extended family, Indigenous People united by choice rather than by blood or colonial delineation.

Membership can be determined by heredity, though is not neccesarily restricted to such lineage. Tiyospaye governence is akin to, although somewhat different from, Clanship systems. The Tiyospaye is the legal governing body for various sovereign Indigenous Nations, in both domestic and national issues.

The Sunkmanitu tanka Isnala Najin Tiyospaye is a totally independant entity. Blood lineage of the original members consists of Lakota, Nakota, Mohawk, and Cree heritage. This Tiyospaye however, is completely autonomous; although, governence is of Titonwan Lakota social precepts. Along with the Lakota structure though, this Tiyospaye refers to Kuswenta (the Two Row Wampum Belt) as how to relate to non-Indigenous peoples/governments. We further refer to the Ayonwatha (Hiawatha) Belt as how to relate to other Indigenous peoples/territories/governments.

In the spirit of Tasunke Witko, and in direct accordance to the teaching of the Two Row Wampum, we recognize that this land, commonly refered to as "the Americas" (Turtle Island) was given to the Red Race by the Great Creator. (The Red Race being the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island.) Out of respect for all things, as we have been instructed by Pte San Win, we show respect and compassion for all non-Indigenous peoples who may travel to our land. In return though, we demand such respect from them all, in turn! We do not seek to dictate or interfere in their destiny, and we expect them to live likewise.

In direct accordance to the Divine teachings of Pte San Win, and the Ayonwatha Belt, we recognize as equals and relatives, all Indigenous People on Turtle Island. We actively seek to envelope our people with true Peace, and we furthermore actively seek to join our Tiyospaye with all Indigenous communities in true Peace and fellowship. We acknowledge the truth and meaning of the ancient Lakota story explaining the common roots, and prophesized uniting of the Red Race, the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island.