When you have a spiritual foundation, you look at poverty differently then.

Since the beginning, Native Peoples lived a life of being in harmony with all that surrounds us

And Americans realized that native people are still here, that they have a moral standing, a legal standing.

To be selected was an honor, and in respect of the family member chosen to run, families held feasts and gave away prized beaver coats, quilled tobacco bags and buffalo hides.

It also called upon traditional people in the Four Directions to strengthen the healing ceremonies and asked people to heed the warnings of Mother Earth.

The Canadian run can be no different, at least in terms of actual running.

When you have a spiritual foundation, you look at poverty differently then.