An early wake up - 10 AM and we found Don’s Mom (Lid as she prefers to be called) and Dad (Don) were also visitors for the night. We were lucky that they had so much room. I had a shower in the morning and we told stories. We all went for a little walk - the sun was shining and it was a beautiful day with clear blue skies and the temperature around 50 F. While walking I picked up the local newspaper where I noted that Mr. John Fraser was going to be talking at Malsapina University on Wednesday night - on sustainability - well I have some unfinished business with him as I explained to Lid. She gave me an interesting metaphor after she heard me talk for a bit. She referred to me as a gnat. Sort of swarming trying to get peoples attention. I suggested that I was hoping that I was a mirror, `shining light in dark places. We joked about the differences and she felt, I think, that she had offended me with the analogy - I assured her that I was not offended, and in fact it may be a good lesson to be aware of . There is a difference between the two, and one is definitely more pleasant than the other. I must admit, when I look at most of my behaviour, I am much more of a gnat, than a mirror. A good lesson to have had. You never know when you are going to get a lesson or teaching, and this was a good one.

We had to leave about one even though the sun was out and Terry Lynn, Brandon and I were sunning on the trampoline. Terry Lynn had to get back as Brandon was going for his first over night, and I had to be at the car rental between one and two. I picked up the car and then took the ferry over to Gabriola to prepare myself for the evening. There was another ceremony tonight further up island, and I thought it would give me more time to spend with Pat and Crow Dog. Terry Lynn and I discussed how I performed the video function of the previous night and we agreed that to-day I would just keep my mouth shut. . It is very difficult to be both in the ceremony, and desire to capture it and not offend any one. I am certain that some were offended, but I did the best I could.

I got a bit lost on the way to Comox where the Yuwipi was to take place, and this night I did not have any work to do, but also I missed the sweat that happened before the ceremony since I arrived almost at starting time. Pat and I had a little chance to chat and establish a meeting time for the morrow. . I received permission to video again from Crow Dog, but there were no Chiefs attending this ceremony. While there were a number of spiritual elders there, the local bands, and I think there were two - did not honour the occasion at all. They do not participate. I get the feeling that some deep political stuff is happening here. White Cloud and Crow Dog are trying to bring the Indian Nation peoples together, and some do not want to come together. This is an assumption only. We have not discussed the issue, although it almost came up in the first night sweat. I had mentioned that I was aware of certain factions that did not participate in the sweat so during prayer, I suggested that we invite those choosing to boycott the ceremony into the Yuwipi. In the sweat, in his quiet way White Cloud, without referring directly to my comment - suggested that some things are decisions of Chiefs and nothing more. In blunt talk he told me to shut up and do not mix in where you do not belong. I smile at how gently White Cloud is and how he uses tactful suggestions to convey deeper meanings.

Crow Dog opened this evenings ceremony with a short prologue on World Peace and World Citizenship. It was obvious that White Cloud had been talking with him. His clarity on the issue was excellent even if he had almost no time to contemplate the ideas of our programs. He just intuitively went with it. I also participated in the healing aspect of the ceremony and it was quite an experience. I will not describe the ceremony as I believe it is to remain sacred to those that experience it. I may ask for permission to take this idea further, but for now suffice it to say it is an experience like you have never known.

. There was one part in the ceremony where Crow Dog was talking on various issues, and I blurted out - "talk to us about the medicine wheel" - Well, I should have known that that was a mistake - and Crow Dog picked up on it and did truly work it into his presentation. But as I was videoing, I caught the eye of White Cloud, and he, let me know in his inimitable fashion, I had made a mistake. Just a slight movement of his hand crossing his lips - and I knew I should have zippered my lips. Pat and I joked about this mistake later, and I think I am forgiven, but I know I did wrong.

This evenings ceremony was over by one. I met some interesting people that participated: Phil Carson, who mentioned he may have some films of interest, and Harold with the huge bear claws (wampum) and Sherry who reminded me of a friend in Volgagrad Russia - Elena. She thought I was just putting her on. After cleaning up the hall I went to sleep over at Mary’s and Pat’s apartment arriving by 2 AM. When we arrived, Mary offered me some sweetgrass and mentioned that she was pleased with the manner I used in shooting the ceremonies. She had some concerns, but I had balanced my physical presence with the ceremony sufficiently that she was OK with it. I told her that I appreciated her comments as I did have that concern.