Sa-go-ye-wat-ha

The story of Sa-go-ye-wat-ha was very interesting to me in the sense that he was not willing to accept that the religion of the white man was the best religion for his people. He points out that just like his religion, the religion of the white people is passed down from generation to generation. However, he recognizes that the white man has a book in which the religion is recorded and from which the religion is taught. He states, "If it was meant for us as well as for you [to have a book], why hasn't the great Spirit given it to us?". This quote shows the true differences between what Sa-go-ye-wat-ha believes, and what the white man is telling them they should believe. The white man's religion is based on a book and what someone has told them to believe. The tribe believes what The Great Spirit wants them to. In other words, they believe in fate. If they were meant to be blessed with a prosperous hunt, that is what they would receive. While the white man would believe that if they wanted a prosperous hunt, they would need to act accordingly.