Okinawa, Japan - October 11-15, 2006

Okinawa is a small island (actually it has a main island and many small islands), located in the most southern part of Japan. Some people may know the name, because Okinawa was governed by the U.S. from 1945 after World War II until May 15, 1972. During World War II, Okinawa suffered a lot. About 300,000 people (including soldiers and non-combatants) were killed on this small island. Some non-combatants were forced to kill themselves by the Japanese army.

Once Ryukyu (former name of Okinawa) was an independent Kingdom. But in the 1870's Japan took power. Now Okinawa is some kind of melting pot. It combines traditional culture, Japanese culture, American culture (you can find A&W Root Beer only here in Japan), and Chinese culture. Okinawa has been influenced by China also, and is very close to China. That's one of the most important reasons why the U.S. military is still here. In this sense, Okinawa is a sort of crossroad.

Okinawa is surrounded by a beautiful ocean, and we have natural wild forests too, but it is being polluted and built up day by day. We want many people to come and visit our sacred sites (including sacred groves, springs, beautiful sea, caves, energy spots), and feel their spirits. We are sure Okinawa will be a very important place for the development of World Peace.

We welcome you all to our beautiful island, and we hope you will have splendid experiences in Okinawa. Thank you.

Schedule October 11-15, 2006 - Sacred Run in Okinawa, Japan October 11 - Opening benefit concert October 12-15 - Run (all over the island, in a figure 8, or symbol of infinity) October 15 - Closing party.

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The Great Anishinabe Canoe Race 2006 - July 17-23, 2006
Yamamoto Cup, Federal Dam, MN, Leech Lake, Chippewa Reservation, July 17-21, 2006. Camp Director Dennis Banks. Canoe-making, Drum-making, Hand Drum, Floor Drum, Beginning Ojibwa, Talking Circles, Day Break Ceremony, Sweat Lodge. July 22 and 23, 2006 - Canoe Race. More info by Red Hot Promotions
The Great Anishinabe Canoe Race is held in conjunction with the 16th Annual Int'l Youth & Elders Cultural Gathering, Internation Prayer Vigil for the Earth, Gathering of the Sacred Pipes Sundance , Sacred Pipestone Quarries, Pipestone, MN, July 7-16, 2006 (www.aimovement.org - click on "Special Events Calendar")

EVENTS FROM SACRED RUN 2006

The whole 2006 website - saved for memories

Reflections from the Road - Daily reports and photos from all 10 weeks.

12-hour / 24-hour Run - April 15, 2006

Choctaw Pow-wow, Philadelphia, Mississippi - March 31-April 2, 2006

LaFourche Parish, Louisiana - March 24 - 27, 2006

Albuquerque, New Mexico - February 20-27, 2006

San Francisco Benefit Concert - February 10, 2006

...AND HERE'S SOME REAL OLD ONES:

Pics of the Geneva Convention of 1974
and the 1978 Longest Walk
Black & white photos by The Farm photo crew, thanks to Mark Madrid