"Each tribe has their own Creation story, their own remembering of the way life began. They are all correct. Any one tribe is not large enough to hold all that Creator is. However, each tribe is like the piece of a puzzle. Fit them together, and you have Creator in all of his perfection.”

White Earth, Cheyenne Medicine Woman

There are 562 federally recognized tribal governments in the United States of America (Bureau of Indian Affairs, 2009). The members of these tribes live within the boundaries of the 66 million acres of land “held in trust” by the United States for American Indians, Indian tribes, Alaskan and Hawaiian Natives. There are many more Native Americans who belong to state recognized tribes, as well as those who have been continuously denied official recognition.

For the past 500 years Native Americans have witnessed their traditional ways of life become steadily eroded or destroyed. As the centuries passed and as war, disease, and official U.S. policies almost succeeded in exterminating the Native American populations, their way of life — a way of life in which a connection to Creator was primary and respect for Mother Earth was paramount — suffered immeasurably.

Sacred Healing Circle is committed to aiding these Native American communities in their healing process. We believe that these Nations must find unity in the beauty of their faith and traditions, as well as an understanding of their suffering, before true healing can occur.

Native American Horse Conservation Program

No animal has been more important to mankind throughout the history of this world than the horse. The horse originated in North America and spread throughout the world over millions of years. It is a true Native American treasure.

Native American people have had a special relationship with the horse for many centuries. The traditional view is that the horse became extinct in the Americas during the Ice Age, and it was reintroduced to the Americas upon the arrival of the Spanish. It was then quickly adopted by Native American people and became a central part of the lifestyles of many tribes across the Americas. However, many tribes contend in their oral history that the horse was always in the Americas. Acheologists have discovered cave paintings, petroglyphs, and other carvings of horses, as well as pieces of horse bone and horse DNA in caves, mounds, and other man-occupied sites throughout the Americas. Many of these artistic renderings and animal remains pre-date Columbus’s arrival to the Americas. 

Due to government extermination policies as part of the conquest of the Native American people, and the destruction or reduction of habitat, the Native American horse is near extinction. The wild Native American horse possesses unique DNA characteristics and can be traced now to only a few herds located in isolated parts of the United States. Sacred Healing Circle supports efforts to preserve this sacred animal, as we believe that it is a vital part of helping Native Americans return to all that they are. Aho, Mitakuye Oyasin.

American History - Tribal Elementary School Curriculum

Sacred Healing Circle is currently in the research phase of this program. Using federal archives, tribal records and interviews, a more accurate history of each tribe's contribution to our country will be compiled. We believe that this is critical to reinforcing positive self-esteem and ancestral pride in Native American children. The targeted grades will be first, third and fifth. Each tribe will be able to introduce curriculum tailored to the specific history of their tribe, and the tribes that surround them.

Domestic Violence Program

Domestic violence is an epidemic that knows no boundaries. It crosses all racial, cultural and economic lines. However, due to the particular significance of the family and community within Native America, the issue of domestic violence is one that requires immediate attention. Sacred Healing Circle is currently in the research phase of developing an effective anti-domestic violence program that is specifically tailored to meeting the spiritual and emotional needs of Native American families. Our research will include the following: an evaluation of current domestic violence statistics and programs, an evaluation of the current resources available to Native Americans in this area, and in-person interviews with victims who have yet to seek help.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Alcohol and drug abuse has ravaged Native American communities. Alcohol and drug use not only deteriorate the physical body, it breaks an individual's connection to Creator. These substances were introduced by settlers and traders and are in no way endemic to Native America. Sacred Healing Circle will dedicate a large portion of its resources to eradicating this disease from Native American communities.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Program

Sacred Healing Circle writes, distributes and teaches courses to Native Americans on small business and entrepreneurship. We believe strongly in the need to rebuild Native American communities. These sovereign nations once traded with other peoples as far away as South America and the Arctic Circle. Sustainable and independent business is a strong part of Native American culture and history. Accordingly, the best resources they have are their own people. In training and supporting such people, we believe that there can be a return to their successful history as entrepreneurs, artists, stewards of natural resources and traders.