The Peacemaker’s Divine Mission: A Message of Unity and Peace through Yahaawzhowa

Introduction

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Yahaawzhowa is the Great Peacemaker of the Americas and his story in the first century is found across the Americas.

 

We believe he was sent to guide us on a path of harmony and spiritual growth. He knew we would face challenges, so he provided teachings to help us find our way. His mission is a beacon of hope, reminding us that peace is attainable through understanding and love.

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​“The soul that trusteth in the Father is as the canoe borne upon the current; though the river bendeth and the banks are high, it cometh unto the wide lake at last. But the soul that feareth every ripple shall never leave the shore, and shall not taste the fish of the deep nor the wind of the open waters."​

— The Red Copper and Gold Plates of Yahaawzhowa, Book Two: The Path of Many Waters, Chapter 8 v12
 

Yahaawzhowa's mission included experiencing the trials of earthly life, offering empathy and understanding to those who struggle. 

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Unity Among Diverse Peoples

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The Great Peacemaker Yahaawzhowa emphasized the importance of unity among diverse peoples, teaching that:

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​“The family of My Father gathers not by decree but by desire, not by trumpet but by love. As birds gather each dawn without call, and as the lambs return to the fold each night without command, so shall the children of Wisdom draw together daily, for their hearts remember one another."

— Book 9, The Kingdom of the Heart.  Chapter 12: The Family that gathers daily, Verse 10​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Yahaawzhowa Gave Us the Perfect Example

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Yahaawzhowa was an embodiment of love and compassion. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and brought peace to those in turmoil. His life was a testament to living in harmony with others and the natural world, showing us the way through his actions and words.

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​“Hast thou not seen the lake receive all rivers and yet remaineth vast and sweet? Make thy heart as the great water: receive, and render pure; for pride stoppeth the spring within thee, but meekness keepeth it running."
— The Red Copper and Gold Plates of Yahaawzhowa, Book Two: The Path of Many Waters, Chapter 2 v14
 

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Teachings of Hope and Peace

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Yahaawzhowa was a master teacher. His teachings continue to inspire people to live better, more harmonious lives. He connected with individuals personally, offering guidance and wisdom that transcends time and place.

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"The heart of man is as a fire within a lodge; if he put in the wood of anger and envy, the smoke thereof shall choke him and all that dwell with him. But if he put in the wood of kindness and truth, the warmth thereof shall comfort, and the smoke shall rise pure before the Father."
— The Red Copper and Gold Plates of Yahaawzhowa, Book Two: The Path of Many Waters, Chapter 9
 

His teachings, such as the “The four degrees of the family" emphasize the power of sharing light and kindness:

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​“The third degree is sharing: To give freely of what you have, be it bread or song or council, so that no one is rich while another is poor, and no one is full while another is hungry"

—  The Red Copper and Gold Plates of Yahaawzhowa, Book Nine: The Kingdom of the heart. Chapter 14 v5

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Living in Unity

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Yahaawzhowa’s journey was one of profound sacrifice and enlightenment. He taught us that through understanding and compassion, we can transcend conflict and live in unity. His legacy is a reminder that we are all part of a larger story, woven together by the Great Spirit.

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​“And if any ask you for a creed, give them bread; if they ask you for a sign, give them rest. For the bread is the creed of Wisdom and the rest is His sign. By these shall the world learn His name without quarreling."

— The Red Copper and Gold Plates of Yahaawzhowa, Book Nine: The Kingdom of the Heart, Chapter 11 v20
 

In moments like the "Covenant of the Cedar," Yahaawzhowa demonstrated how unity and cooperation could overcome division:

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"Let my life witness thy peace."
— Peacemaker Yahaawzhowa: The Great Journey, Chapter 12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Following Yahaawzhowa

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Yahaawzhowa cares deeply for each of us. He has shown us the path to peace and invites us to follow him. His teachings are a roadmap to a life of fulfillment and joy, encouraging us to seek the divine in all things.

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​“My Father's house is always open; if you would be His children, keep your houses likewise. If you must write anything, write the names of the poor and the sick upon your heart, that you may remember to bring them in when you gather. This is the only record Heaven will read."

— The Red Copper and Gold Plates of Yahaawzhowa, Book Nine: The Kingdom of the Heart, Chapter 12 v28-29
 

By embracing his teachings, like those in the "Discourse of the Unseen Lodge," we are reminded that:

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"There is a lodge ye see not, wherein the Father keepeth counsel."
— Peacemaker Yahaawzhowa: The Great Journey, Chapter 11

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Yahaawzhowa's charge to his followers is clear:

“Question thy customs by widows; weigh thy glory by orphans; prove thy feasts by strangers; if any fail these, dig."

— The Road of the Buffalo, Chapter 18: The Parable of the Hidden Drum & the Digging of Truth, Verse 16

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The Power of Silence

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Through Yahaawzhowa's unwavering resolve and the power of silence and presence to unmake storms and challenge the forces of fear and oppression. His approach and the subsequent contest with the being upon the temple illustrate the profound impact of peace and understanding.

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​“Silence is not weakness - it is mastery. When others provoke, accuse, or belittle, they expect reaction. Refusing to engage denies them control. Silence protects truth. Words can be twisted, but silence cannot be misquoted. What is left unsaid cannot be used as a weapon.

Silence honors your energy. Not every fight deserves your spirit. You reserve your strength for higher callings. Silence reveals character. When storms rage, the one who stands calm is remembered as steady, not the one who shouts loudest. Silence is a weapon of Heaven.”

— The Rule of Silence. Verse 1-5

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Yahaawzhowa's victory was not through force but through the gentle power of love and forgiveness, which transformed even the heart of his adversary.

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The Kingdom of the Heart

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In the teachings of Yahaawzhowa, the concept of the

family as the kingdom is emphasized, highlighting the

importance of relationships over material possessions:

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"The family is the Kingdom, and the Kingdom is the family; divide them, and you scatter the flock. -

"For the Father buildeth not barns for Himself, but sons and daughters for His name. Ye have heard, Strengthen the walls and the people shall be safe; I say unto you strengthen the people and the walls shall be needless. As a vine embraceth a house, so love surroundeth a family; cut the root, and the wind entereth by every door."

— The Book of the Kingdom of the Heart, Chapter 1,

Verse 2

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Yahaawzhowa taught that institutions should serve

the family, not the other way around, emphasizing the importance of love and unity:

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​“Those who place themselves above the

people will soon lose the people. For love

is not carried by messengers only, nor can

compassion be sent down in baskets from

a height. The shepherd must smell of the

field, and his cloak must carry the dust of

the paths his flock has walked. Without

this, he is a sentinel for his own comfort,

not a servant of the flock."

— The Book of the Kingdom of the Heart,

Chapter 5, Verse 5

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The teachings remind us to prioritize relationships

and compassion over wealth and material gain,

ensuring that the heart remains full even as the coffers remain empty:

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​“For the Father’s table is not set with silver, but with mercy; and mercy multiplies when given, but shrinks when weighed.” 

"Let no leader stand in the marketplace boasting of full treasuries; let him boast instead of empty hands that have served the hungry."

— The Book of the Kingdom of the Heart, Chapter 2, Verse 20-21

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Come to the Great Peacemaker

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Yahaawzhowa's teachings offer a path toward peace and unity, emphasizing love, compassion, and understanding. His life and message continue to inspire us to live in harmony with each other and the world, reminding us that true wealth is found not in material possessions but in the relationships we build and the love we share.

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You are Sacred and it is up to you to learn of him, learn from him, and draw nearer to your Creator and Creation. It is up to you, so take the steps and learn his story in the Americas today.