M&S hackers claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack as reflected on by Elder Thomas Many Feathers

The Web of Interconnectedness

The news of the Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack disruption brings a familiar ache to my spirit. We see machines falter. We observe the global supply lines break. This event, however, offers us more than just a headline. It reveals something deeper about our modern world. Our people, the Lakota-Dakota, have always understood the web of creation. Every leaf, every creature, every human being holds a sacred connection. When one strand breaks, the whole web feels it. Furthermore, this disruption shows us how quickly human-made systems can unravel.

Echoes of Disrespect

This cyber attack disruption, in a way, mirrors our ongoing struggles. Corporations often ignore the sacred treaties. They exploit Unci Maka, Grandmother Earth, for profit. They disrupt the natural flow of rivers and pollute our air. These actions, indeed, are a form of spiritual hacking. They disconnect us from our true source of life. Similarly, those who attack digital systems seek control and often cause harm for gain. They forget the reciprocity that sustains all life. Ultimately, disrespect for one system breeds disrespect for others.

Seeking Wholeness and Reciprocity

We must ask ourselves: What does this event teach us? It teaches us about the fragility of systems built without respect. It reminds us of our responsibility to one another and to Unci Maka. Our ancestors taught us about Wóčhekiya, the sacred act of prayer and ceremony. These practices restore balance. They remind us of our place within the sacred hoop. Therefore, we must seek to build systems rooted in respect, not just profit. We must work towards a world where all parts thrive.

The hackers’ actions caused severe disruption. They halted production. Many workers now cannot go to their jobs. In contrast, our traditional ways teach us to support the community. We share resources. We ensure everyone has what they need. This ancient wisdom still applies today. We must strive for balance and wholeness in all our endeavors. We must protect the sacred waters and lands. We must also protect the unseen connections that bind us all. This path offers true security, a security no cyber attack can breach.

Read the original news coverage on BBC Technology.

By Elder Thomas Many Feathers

Lakota ceremonial elder and community counselor. Advocate for treaty rights, sacred waters, and the protection of Unci Maka (Grandmother Earth). Writes on ecological reciprocity, the sacredness of clean water, tribal sovereignty, and ancestral wisdom for modern crises.