Old Joe Medicine Crow.
I heard those specific words right as I woke up. I sat straight up because the voice that said them was as real as the room.
I rarely have these dreams where the words are so crystal clear, but when I do, I totally pay attention to them.
They have a meaning even though it is not always immediately obvious why.
Old Joe Medicine Crow. I rather expected to find a band by that name with some one hit wonder song with superb lyrics.
▶︎ Instead, I found the last war chief of the Crow Nation.
One only gets to own the ancient and prestigious title of war chief when they are the bravest, the strongest in their tribe. This hallowed title is reserved for those able to prove themselves in combat and accomplishing the four achievements the Crow people believed were the most difficult things a warrior could accomplish.
▶︎ Let's just say, I didn't see that coming.
At the time of my dream, he had just turned 100. Old Joe. He lived another two years to the age of 102.
▶︎ Somehow, I knew that he was extra special. And, he was.
Most people stop at his being a war chief. But, it wasn't his military prowess and bravery that captured my attention.
In extensive research, I found that he was both equally revered among the Native Americans as he was reviled.
Why? Because he was willing to collaborate with the enemy, those who had driven tribes away from their homelands.
Historicially, the Crow Nation was noted for their work in building communities and in education. He saw that the settlers had additional ideas in the same vein. When his critics saw him integrating some of the White Man's ideas into Crow communities, they came at him hard.
▶︎ His reply? "Take from the best and discard the rest."
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