The Giant

The American Indian Movement Grand Governing Council recently honored Shep for his unwavering support of oppressed peoples and struggles, along with his lifelong dedication to creating awareness and generous charitable giving to the worlds most vulnerable peoples – from those suffering from the genocide in Darfur to the indigenous struggle for dignity by the Zapatistas in Chiapas. We honored Shep in our traditional ways and presented him and Amanda with a drum and pipe in a traditional ceremony.

Our deepest respect and thanks to our brother Shep, our sister Amanda, as well as the entire OBEY - SNO family.

We thought it would be nice to share a few images of this very special ceremony. Please be respectful with any comments in that this was a very sacred moment shared between us all. Any questions can be sent directly via PM.

All photos copyrighted by our friend and brother in the struggle Ernesto Yerena.

Now that is just simply wonderful. It is wonderful to Shep and Co. doing good for and with people.

what a memorable event...that drum is solid

I'm pretty sure it's hollow.

Wow, what a great honor!

Much respect to Shep, the guy keeps on giving.

Does he every do anything for himself?

kingburdy wrote:Much respect to Shep, the guy keeps on giving.

Does he every do anything for himself?

the more you give the more you get....

ideabolo wrote:

kingburdy wrote:Much respect to Shep, the guy keeps on giving.

Does he every do anything for himself?

the more you give the more you get....

word.

The most amazing studio time EVER.

Super cool. Got any close ups of the peace pipe? Looks like Red Catlinite.

The pipe is made from the sacred pipestone or red catlinite found here in SW Minnesota, quarried in Pipestone, MN and carved especially for Shep. Hand carved buffalo pipe bowl, also choke cherry drumstick with elk hide and buffalo hair.

Thanks A.I.M.! Man, that's really special. What an honor for Shep.