A short story about Brenda Leask, Bigfoot witness featured on Finding Bigfoot Alaska episode
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Josh Brown, Anthropology Major (Physical) from Sacramento CA, and CEO of "Skye Highland Outfitters".BRENDA LEASK - THE UNINTENTIONAL SAINT FOR ALL SASQUATCH AND SASQUATCH LOVERS
Sometimes, just sometimes a person comes along out of nowhere and positions themselves as a leader either through compassion, austerity, determination, or single-minded devotion. I feel that Brenda Leask of the Tlingit Tribe, in a single moment caught on the "Town Hall meeting" part of the Alaska episode of Finding Bigfoot, showed all of us these qualities through her story and through her mantra,
"When you see it, when you hear it, you leave it alone.....don't bother it. You respect it......Say a prayer"
Brenda's encounter happened while hunting with some family members on Prince of Wales Island. While scouting for deer on a knoll, she and her cousin happened to notice a Sasquatch standing beside a tree whose height was in excess of 8-10 feet. They both quietly watched the Sasquatch slowly go behind a tree to hide from them. A simple sighting as it were amongst thousands like it, yet Brenda's encounter unlocked a deeper feeling and emotion that she conveyed in words that I believe speak to all of us. As a Tlingit, her tribal history is intertwined with "The Hairy Man", of whom legend says that they followed to Island to settle. Her deep tribal perspective mixed with her personal emotions concerning her encounter made her stand out completely during that episode.
As the pace of Bigfoot research and investigation picks up thanks to scientific participation, portable media , shows like "Finding Bigfoot", and blogs such as this, I believe it is only a matter of time before we come to a positive conclusion concerning proof of Bigfoot. Out of all the stellar, flamboyant, and determined star researchers of this field, I think that somehow it is only right that Brenda takes a leading role, if only as a "spiritual" leader who implants Native philosophy and regard as a standard we should all carry as we continue this quest.
Brenda's brief moment on "Finding Bigfoot", and her incredible words will resonate with me eternally as I delve deeper, and deeper into the search for Bigfoot, as I hope it will with all of you who read this.....
"Respect it......Say a prayer"
Much can be learned from talking with the locals with regard to flora and fauna. And in North America the locals are native peoples having been on this continent much longer than Eurooeans.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post.I've been talking to an American Native YouTube friend about Bigfoot to get the Natives' perspective.
ReplyDeleteHe was most helpful and shed a light on the subject I never knew existed.
It also changed how I search...it changed my entire outlook on Bigfoot.
I wish First Nations/Native Americans were more open to sharing this with more 'whites'.
I'm basing this on what my friend told me.It wasn't a racial thing,it was cultural.
We are so far removed from Native culture that most non Natives wouldn't understand.
It is a blessing to have a sighting of the Forest people.
ReplyDeleteIts funny....I think Brenda sorta' addressed something that no one bothers to even think about for the most part. We all should have a deep-founded respect for this creature that should be upfront. Maybe if approached in this manner, it might show itself a little more ;-)
ReplyDeletegreat post Shawn, makes me think there is something worth watching on FB!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary. This was Kilt Makers piece :) He's a great writer and will be my co-host on Bigfoot Evidence Radio beginning Jan. 2012. That's if the world doesn't come to and end first :)
ReplyDeleteMany people show the creature a deep found respect upfront. They understand the history and take a great deal from the fact these creatures speak an indian dialect, taught the art of basket weaving and use tools. The problem is that once they do these things they immediately stop speaking about it and do what they can to protect the creature.
ReplyDeleteMany people have relationships with Bigfoot or Sasquatch and they know this is not something to talk about. There are many people living in remote areas where the terrain is still harsh and rugged. They can bring someone directly to a den if they wanted- they dont because of the time a grizzly charged them and their gun jammed and the bear was scared away by a Sasquatch throwing a boulder.
The dumbest thing about Bigfoot research has always been hammering witnesses about what they say they saw but not hammering and questioning people who say they saw nothing.
I love this post Josh. As usual, you bring a unique perspective to the field that is refreshing and full of insight. I watched this episode and agree with you 100%. I'm going to get a t shirt with a pic of the big guy with the words "Respect it..Say a prayer under it. Thanks again Josh.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness someone sane. It's about time a little bit of the feminin touch got into this. The whole thing is so friggin masculin it's sort of disgusting. The whole discovering and capturing and protecting thing just sort of stinks to me. I'd rather they stay undiscovered and mysterious. I don't want one tagged, and if they get discovered there's going to be poachers all over trying to get them. Men suck.
ReplyDeleteThere better not be tags! Plain and simple "first degree murder"!!!
ReplyDeleteAmen Dave Amen!
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