A Sacred Path, Held with Open Hands
Mitákuye Oyás'iŋ Chapter is non-dogmatic in its philosophy. We do not demand a particular name for the divine, nor a singular understanding of creation. What we do hold — with reverence and conviction — is that the sacred is real, that each person's relationship to it deserves protection, and that how we walk matters deeply.
An Open Path to the Divine
We believe that all beings of creation carry an inherent right to pursue a relationship with what they know as their Divine Creator — whether they call that God, Creator, Higher Power, the Great Mystery, or the Laws of Physics. No single name owns the sacred.
Do Only Good
Our single guiding rule is simple and absolute: do only good. This principle is not a doctrine but a living commitment — a daily practice of acting with care, honesty, and reverence toward all living things.
Righteous Intention
Every ceremony, teaching, and gathering is entered with righteous intention. We hold that the manner in which we come to the sacred — the quality of our attention and the purity of our purpose — is inseparable from the practice itself.
Protection & Preservation
We believe these practices carry a responsibility: to protect and preserve indigenous spiritual teachings for present and future generations, honoring the cultures and peoples from whom this wisdom flows.
"Whether you use the words God, Creator, Higher Power, or the Laws of Physics — we believe that as beings of creation you have an inherent right to pursue a relationship with what you define and align with as your Divine Creator, in the ways you see best fit."— Bear That Paces Back and Forth
Grounded in Living Tradition
While our philosophy is non-dogmatic, our practice and approach branch from traditional teachings in the ways of different Native American tribes and cultures. The church holds a sacred space for traditional and indigenous teachings centered around spiritual wellness to further the enrichment of its members.
Lakota Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Nation
The church's foundational authority and ceremonial standing trace directly to the Lakota Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Nation — a lineage that grounds our practices in one of the great spiritual traditions of the North American continent.
Ancient Mesoamerican Heritage
Among our church leadership, one carries direct ancestral heritage rooted in Aztec tradition — bringing the depth of ancient Mesoamerican spiritual knowledge and sacred relationship with the land into our community's teaching.
Training with Medicine Men
Another of our leaders has trained alongside medicine men in South America, deepening the breadth of traditional indigenous wisdom represented in our ceremonial and spiritual practice.