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Welcome. My name is Greg Vizzi. I'm a cultural naturalist of European descent and co-author of The Original People. Please join the email list for information about upcoming book events and my free periodic newsletter. Topics will cover the natural world, indigenous wisdom, and how we can balance our needs in a harmonious relationship with each other and our planet. This is a journey worth taking!

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I collaborated with Chief Quiet Thunder Gilbert over a ten year period to produce a book about the Lenni-Lenape people. This book, written in the Chief's own words, comes directly from the oral history of his people. This worldview is a roadmap.

Chief Quiet Thunder describing his medicine bag at a school jamboree

From the introduction by Chief Quiet Thunder:

“I am fortunate to know many of the traditional ways of the Lenni-Lenape. The name Lenni-Lenape means “Original People.” For many years I have talked to groups in schools, churches, parks and other public settings. I decided I wanted to get down in writing the stories and history that I’ve shared verbally over the years.  If I can also help people gain a better understanding of the native people of North America, then this book will exceed my goals.

Mother Earth is the giver of life and the protector of the spirit after life, for all people, not just the Indian people. We have a sacred obligation to protect the Earth and to learn to live in harmony with the earth. I developed my beliefs through time spent in the wild, talking to elders, and maintaining the traditional ways.

This book combines an oral history of my people, their way of life, and spirituality. It also contains some of my personal life story and beliefs as a Native American in the modern world. In my presentations. I try to pass on ideas that meant something to my family and my ancestors, ideas that still have significance today.”

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