The Native American Church

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf charity
gptkbp:advocatesFor religious freedom
gptkbp:affiliation various_Native_American_tribes
gptkbp:associated_with spiritual healing
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:the_U.S._government
other indigenous religions
gptkbp:branch gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:celebrates sacred_ceremonies
gptkbp:challenges federal drug laws
gptkbp:community_role social support
gptkbp:cultural_significance Native_American_spirituality
gptkbp:doctrine Christianity_and_Native_American_beliefs
gptkbp:emphasizes community service
personal experience of the divine
gptkbp:founded 1890
gptkbp:founder gptkb:David_Wilson
gptkbp:has_a local congregations
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on mental health
community well-being
intergenerational knowledge sharing
spiritual resilience
gptkbp:has_a_history_of persecution
gptkbp:has_a_role_in cultural identity
cultural revitalization
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Oklahoma
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Native American Church
gptkbp:includes the significance of dreams
the importance of nature
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Native_American_rights_movements
gptkbp:is_characterized_by communal gatherings
ritualistic use of music
gptkbp:is_featured_in peyotism
gptkbp:is_involved_in youth programs
community outreach programs
environmental advocacy
legal cases regarding peyote use
interfaith_dialogue
gptkbp:is_known_for its emphasis on storytelling
its inclusive practices
its unique blend of traditions
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:the_American_Indian_Movement
the_larger_Native_American_religious_landscape
gptkbp:is_recognized_for various state governments
its contributions to social justice
its role in promoting peace.
gptkbp:is_supported_by various advocacy groups
gptkbp:legal_representation protected_under_the_American_Indian_Religious_Freedom_Act
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:membership tens of thousands
gptkbp:notableFigures gptkb:Franklin_K._Lane
gptkbp:offers spiritual guidance
gptkbp:primaryMission sacred use of peyote
gptkbp:promotes cultural preservation
gptkbp:sacraments prayer
gptkbp:traditions peyote ceremonies
gptkbp:uses sacred songs