Meet The BridgeKeepers
Each BridgeKeeper has accomplished something of merit that we feel is inspirational, impactful and worth sharing. You will find a growing list of writers, musicians, leaders, teachers, pioneers, actionists, and many other special contributors. We plan to feature at least one new BridgeKeeper every month.
Our first BridgeKeeper to be featured was none other than my good friend, mentor, and the incredibly talented writer, Harvey Arden. Our second BridgeKeeper, Chief Arvol Looking Horse, is a spiritual leader of the Lakota people, and has dedicated his life to sharing the messages of World Peace and Unity. Our third BridgeKeeper is Bob Lemmons, who rose from slavery to become a very successful rancher, landowner and one of the more remarkable Mustangers and Black Cowboys from early Texas. Our most recent addition is Edna Gordon, a Seneca Hawk Elder, who shared her wisdom through stories, writing, and her poetry.
Our first BridgeKeeper to be featured was none other than my good friend, mentor, and the incredibly talented writer, Harvey Arden. Our second BridgeKeeper, Chief Arvol Looking Horse, is a spiritual leader of the Lakota people, and has dedicated his life to sharing the messages of World Peace and Unity. Our third BridgeKeeper is Bob Lemmons, who rose from slavery to become a very successful rancher, landowner and one of the more remarkable Mustangers and Black Cowboys from early Texas. Our most recent addition is Edna Gordon, a Seneca Hawk Elder, who shared her wisdom through stories, writing, and her poetry.
HARVEY ARDEN
Many knew Harvey Arden as the world famous author and National Geographic writer of 23 years. Later in his career, Harvey worked primarily on projects with Indigenous Elders from all around the world, including extensive time working with Native American Indians. Harvey wrote and edited nearly a dozen books, created a few screenplays, and recorded a handful of spoken word musical projects. Each one is worth reading or hearing, and I hope you will take the opportunity to check them out some day. |
CHIEF ARVOL LOOKING HORSE
Arvol was born on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota in 1954. He was raised by his grandparents, who taught him the spiritual ways of the Lakota. When he was 12, he became the 19th generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe. He has made it his mission to "work for change and let the world know how beautiful our way of life is, so the seventh generation can have a better future." I invite you to explore more about Arvol and the important messages and work he is a part of. |
BOB LEMMONS
Robert "Bob" Lemmons was born a slave in Lockhart, TX (Caldwell County) in 1847. He became one of the most notorious cowboys of early Texas, and made an unprecedented rise in traditional social and economic status - from a slave to a rancher and landowner. Bob was one of the greatest mustangers of all time. He became a legend in his day by perfecting his unique method of catching wild mustang horses - by himself and his horse. Bob lived a very storied life and left behind a treasure trove of stories. There were many Black Cowboys that left their mark on history, and Bob was no exception. I hope you enjoy learning more about him and his life. |
EDNA GORDON
Edna "Grandma" Gordon, was an Elder of the Hawk (Henhawk) Clan of the Seneca Nation, which is one of the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. She lived on the Cattaraugus Territory, just south of Buffalo, NY. Edna was a strong woman, and loved to write stories, poetry, and share her messages with the world. We will be continuing to share her words and messages, and the wonderful videos from interviews and gatherings she hosted. |
Our first two BridgeKeepers, Harvey Arden and Chief Arvol Looking Horse, worked together on a handful of projects. Harvey edited and complied Arvol's book, White Buffalo Teachings, which was released on June 21st, 2001 - to commemorate World Peace And Prayer Day. The book tells the story of the White Buffalo Woman and the knowledge she brought to the Lakota people. It is also an in-depth look into the life, thoughts, and deeply moving words of Chief Arvol Looking Horse. Worth checking out!
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2020 World Peace & Prayer Day - a message from Chief Arvol Looking Horse
June 21st, 2020 marked the 25th anniversary of World Peace and Prayer Day. We are all encouraged to come together in prayer on this date every year - people of all faith, all backgrounds - to pray for a Great Healing. To pray for Forgiveness and Peace. Many will gathered around Sacred Sites all over the World on June 21st, as Chief Arvol Looking Horse has done for the past 25 years, encouraging us all to Unite in Prayer!