Paganistan: Notes from the Secret Commonwealth
In Which One Midwest Man-in-Black Confers, Converses & Otherwise Hob-Nobs with his Fellow Hob-Men (& -Women) Concerning the Sundry Ways of the Famed but Ill-Starred Tribe of Witches.
The Thunder Before the Storm
A cultural giant has died.
His name was Nigonwewáywedun: the “Thunder Before the Storm.” Also called Clyde Bellecourt, for most of his 87 years he fought unstintingly for Indigenous rights and cultural revival.
All pagans should salute this kinsman, and recognize his passing. His work was our work; his struggle was our struggle.
We should also learn from his wisdom. Our ancestors, too, were once Indigenous. Our work, like his, must perforce be that of cultural revival.
Nigonwewaywedun will be buried today with Traditional ceremonies.
Hail and farewell, Nigonwewaywedun, kinsman.
Reborn to the people.
Nigonwewaywedun (Clyde Bellecourt)
1936-2022
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