Native American Spirituality

The North Coast Range Native Americans were very spiritual people even in prehistoric times. Each time they picked a plant or dug a root they gave thanks to their creator. The acorns and other plants were very spiritual to the prehistoric Indians throughout California. They prayed each time they went to gather acorns or seeds or nuts and berries. The Pomo people believed that stawberries were their most spiritual foods. They are found at Bishop's Ranch where I have taught and lectured for over ten years.

The shamans were the intermediaries between the people and their creator. People discussed their issues with the shamans and the shamans gave them various healing herbs as well as counseling. The shamans in the Coastal Native tribes were mostly women who were over 50 years old. They became a shaman by being able to heal people with their language as well as with herbology.

They also change the weather and have a control on bringing rain and fertility to the earth. They bring good feelings to their tribe and are good orators as well. They heal people's mental and relationship problems. They can also draw rock art in higher mountain tops in order to communicate with their Creator.

Shamans are highly regarded to their tribe and can be spirits in the night. They know how to find their wat through various trails in their regional area.