Pit River People

An Organization of Madesi Band Pit River Indian Descendants

Fighting for Traditional and Civil Rights

The Story of Two Wolves

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy.

"It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego." He continued,

A struggle was going on within the Pit River Tribe.  Elmore family members had control of the Madesi Band, Council and Tribe because family members have been elected into Band Council positions, or hired consultants who are 'on their payroll' so to speak.

This had to change.  Black wolves must not be in power.  Bands elected people who will now work for all the Members, protect all the Members, respect the rights of all the Members and respect the laws and customs of our Tribe.

Black wolves tried to disenroll anyone who opposed them and used threats, lies, deceit and rumors to gain power for their own benefit and the benefit of their own families, not the Tribe.

There comes a time within a wolf pack when the members get sick and tired of a 'bully' wolf, a wolf who is greedy and takes only for themselves.  Members banish or dispose of them.  The pack returns to peace so they can protect each other, care for their young and live in harmony.

We must continue to elect, employ and support people with a strong 'white wolf' Spirit...