PARTICIPATE
Attitude
“The Sacred Ceremonies do not belong to Indians alone, they can be done by all who have the right attitude and who are honest and sincere about their beliefs in Great spirit.”
Ceremonial Chief Frank Fools Crow, Teton Sioux 1890-1989
The person (dancer, helper or visitor) who does not follow the disciplinary rules, whether outside or inside the circle, is invited to leave the place. The dancers, firemen, watermen, helpers and visitors must always respect each other, otherwise they are asked to leave the place. The council is free to regulate the behavior of the dancers, firemen, watermen, helpers and visitors.
Whether there was disrespect in the dancer’s behavior, the council would have the final word deciding whether or not to allow this person to remain in the circle.
It is important that everyone respects each other. No abuse of any kind will be tolerated.
We have no intention of sanctioning anyone, we believe that this is a space for understanding and learning. We feel the responsibility to take care of the whole community that participates in the Moon Dance in case of delicate situations. If we have to make resolutions, all of them are made with love and respect for the best of the moon dance family.