Even the people who come our way look upon us in amazement, that we run only for the healing of Mother Earth

To be selected was an honor, and in respect of the family member chosen to run, families held feasts and gave away prized beaver coats, quilled tobacco bags and buffalo hides.

In 1978, the tradition of running from village to village with a message was revived. that first run was from Davis to Los Angeles, a distance of 500 miles

The Canadian run can be no different, at least in terms of actual running.