Coyote s Mistake
Once in the plains of northern Montana, there was a Blackfoot tribe, who lived separated from nature,
they had lost their way. A great river separated their world in two, and only a divine spirit could get
the 2 sides to come together once again. In this village there lived a widow named Koko. She was a
kind spirit and had given birth to a girl, who she named, little fawn, or Awinita. Koko had a kind heart,
she cared for all things, she wanted to pass these values to her child so she would grow up to be just as
humble and compassionate. One day as Koko went out of her hut when she saw the warriors of the
camp gathering by the entrance to the camp, so, Koko went over to investigate. Coyote, a known
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She has done nothing wrong, she is no threat to you! Dyani plead. Coyote continued, ignoring Dyani
Awinita, to prove yourself to us, you must walk through the fog that rises when the moonlight reaches
its peak,do you accept? Awinita steps out from the shadows of her mother for the first time, and walks
up to coyote. I do she whispers, turns and walks toward the river. The water then started gurgling and
rippling as the moonlight hit its surface. A silver glow forms and cascades through the forest,
consuming Awinita in its depths. Seconds turn to minutes as the gathered hold their breath, all looking
for a single movement. Then suddenly a shape emerges from the fog s grasp, and just as quickly as it
appeared, it disappeared. Leaving only a trace of its existence. Standing where Awinita had stood, a
silver fox had taken her place. Only a mother knows her child, no matter what shape or form they
take. Only Dyani ran to the fox s side to greet her daughter s spirit. All the other animals bowed their
heads, showing respect to the spirit. Coyote Silverfox beckoned. Let us make peace. As my mothers
have taught me, i will respect all life, no matter how big or how small. All life matters, worth is not
dependent on size or . Let us all be humble and we will be at peace once
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