Oswald White Fredericks - The History of the Hopi From Their Origins In Lemuria

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2009 Kaih Khrist King

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Custodians of the Ancient Way
Naomi and White Bear

Custodians of the Ancient Way
Naomi and White Bear

Prior to my first trip to Sedona, Arizona in 1990, a friend suggested that, if possible, I meet with White Bear, the Hopi Elder who was the source for much of the information in the Book of The Hopi which was published in 1969.

At the time I was deeply involved in the Native American spiritual path and learning all I could about the teachings of the ancestors of this land. I was forewarned that his wife, Naomi, served as a guardian that very few were able to pass and actually speak with White Bear.

A few weeks before the trip, I phoned and Naomi answered and in her very direct manner, I was pummeled with a score of questions as to who I was, what I wanted, etc. In mid-conversation there was a switch. She softened and said she liked my southern accent and she trusted me and would be happy to have me visit.

The visit took place but most of it was with Naomi a delightful Elder that I instantly bonded with. She gave me some insights and history about what they had had to deal with over the years; both from their own people and curious white folks. I began to understand her caution and reservation as she spilled out various betrayals they had experienced.

Before I left, she handed me an unpublished manuscript which she had personally typed for White Bear. It was his story of the history of the Hopi from their origins in Lemuria. I was taken aback. I was a virtual stranger to her. I suggested two or three other people who were writers or publishers that could actually bring it to print but she insisted that I take it. Finally I did with a sense of guardianship. A few years later White Bear and Naomi both passed on and the manuscript sat on my bookshelf. Realizing the value of the information and the possibility that I might have the only copy, I made a few additional copies and sent them to trusted friends to keep.

Then in the autumn of 2008, the manuscript became restless. Apparently the time had arrived for it to come out. Consequently, I had it typed into a Word document and, following Guidance, sent it to my friend Kaih Khrist King. She, White Bear and Naomi were good friends and Kaih was actually much closer to the Bears than I was.

Kaih knows Im fine with changing the script or having her edit/rewrite it if she feels it necessary to make it read better. My only criterion for its publication is that a portion of any profits go to benefit the Traditional Hopi.

Kaih took on the task and completed the journey that brought White Bears stories and the Hopi history to print.

Michael Lightweaver

Mountain Light Sanctuary

Asheville, North Carolina

www.mtnlightsanctuary.com

Custodians of the Ancient Way
White Bear and Naomi

Naomi and White Bear in the front room of their Sedona, Arizona home. Behind them are many museum quality art pieces made by the Hopi Nation.

I met Oswald White Bear Fredericks through a Cherokee medicine woman. She had befriended me years before, when we met at Mt. Shasta, California. Clara was a master storyteller and many of her tales were about a remarkable Hopi man who lived in Sedona, Arizona.

I visited Sedona in 1988 where I received an invitation to meet White Bear at his home. He lived in a simple mobile home on White Bear Lane. Simple on the outside but inside lived an art galley par excellence.

Bears art pieces encompassed the walls surrounded by many museum-quality classics. Tables and bookshelves were covered with ancient sacred statuary, beautiful handmade baskets, ceremonial garments and moccasins from Hopi dances. Eagle and hawk feathers nested at the feet of White Bears handcrafted kachina dolls. I was deeply impressed with their home its beauty and balance.

At our first meeting, White Bear and his Caucasian wife, Naomi, were friendly but reserved. They gave me the opportunity to examine White Bears creations and their very impressive art collection. Then, they dismissed me as one might tell a child it was bedtime.

Over time, we met at restaurants in Sedona. They were amazing to watch. Regal to be sure, local celebrities, absolutely totally enjoying the spotlight that followed them everywhere. They charmed everyone in sight! For example, White Bear loved chicken gravy and the waiter always brought him an extra bowl of it. But Naomi Eats like a bird as White Bear put it. Hearing his comment she would answer, A vulture. To which their audience laughed until tears streaked their faces.

This was their public persona, but in their home (and in private) they were a very serious pair. During that time I was a journalist for Challenge magazine. White Bear and Naomi allowed me to interview them for a feature article in the periodical. Our friendship blossomed, and mutual trust brought an intimate relationship that we all enjoyed for many years. The magazine closed its doors in 1990, and White Bear and Naomi have passed on. But the memories of our times together live in my heart as a cherished treasure.

I have written a number of books that recount some of my experiences with these very wise and knowledgeable Elders. Due to my personal association with White Bear and Naomi, I was given the manuscript that has become this book.

The original manuscript was taken from a taped interview delivered by White Bear and typed by Naomi. The manuscript was completed in 1990 when White Bear was 85 years of age. It has been a rare privilege to be called upon to open for you the mysteries of history according to the Hopi perspective at least according to One Hopi Elder.

My task has been to reformat and edit the material for clarity and grammar. However, I did not change the storyline or the information. I have no idea if the Hopi words are spelled correctly; I simply followed what was on Naomis typewritten pages.

While working with the script I remembered the charming sing-song sound of White Bears voice as he spoke. His first language was Hopi and he was quite eloquent in the English language. However, for readability I was required to change some of the sentence structure while also attempting to keep White Bears style and charm.

I feel fortunate to have been a participant in this project and it is crystal clear to me that this is White Bears book about him and by him. It has been my privilege to make it readable; personalizing it with a few recollections of my times with him and the stories he told me over the years.