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. !iifi eh it Miiefe mnmmm by W. D. "Wb" L?cktear ^ the gocxTof the peopS. WeEulun't seen the boys down at the store git Urn upset since Mr. Pierce was ailled The . ioa't take too kiiidiy to the Jones (A.Bruce) man on the LRDA hoard calling them abunch of bosses ? Now, lance knew a man 1 farmed -Jbr who looked tike and ol mule I am !joifowaon?]inmMMutm?aNM^, call him one. At least not where he .could hear me. 1 sort of figured the , Jones man wam't all that bright, but now I'm beginning to wonder what kind of Governor we not up there in Raleigh letting his headman on Indian business call the people a bunch of I had a woman to stop me the other day and my, "Wiz, you need to leave them people alone at the LRDA, or they 're going to cut out your taters ' Well, I had just come from the LRDA ? where I got some chicken backs and something called egg rolls, whatever that is. But if it comes down to being mSX rife w ?uld una ?V? dT? llfaout I've been studying that we all need to get together and find das old cooal the Jones man is wanting to put ail of us in I don't know where it a at. or how big it is, but we need to find ir and get rid of it. Knowing them LRDA cwote . it Is Drobabix hid ->oih<rwhcfr so the people won tknow. about They seem to want e\ e r y t h utg e I s<r hid Irani the people So I reckon they ve got this corral hid as well But the boys down at the store have got them a different notion Instead of helping me find this corral like 1 asked them, they're wanting to ^cmm* andjbuild one Jjf thetr oww shut them up to keep tbem from a * - --- - - ->* ?- f|?i III..,. nMB^MKMai mt pcopic. nODKOl is, I don't believe mere 's enough tobwireinourcMity tohoidsaineof Anyways, the boys are thinking that this h?es boas, and that there county commissioner boas, along with the used car boas, and the hots from Fayetteville. need to be rounded up and put in this corral they're wanting ill cad y i ? b It til Mid be - (iiUiM tTUfiiXtV tiled ^^^Ncvidft> 1 whMfdAtyilvowid ou^rr^h^i oetbe rtusconafj coddimthMnwof then taters ??wt rtmff bucks I ?p* from the LRDA to feed them One of the boys at the store aid he'd like to w? them shipped somewhere op North to one of them C factors. But 01* Wtz uleadi to dowetlMfcanalfoeylesuafohM to put us in, MiasConnee. Whttlflad it, rn sura let youkaow to von cat pet the word out to the moote Meantime. I we ail seed to be keeping ae eye oe Miss Cvndiiiand ^>*a delegate Mm Wendy. Locd know* that"don't waat to turn on my TV set and see this "Unsolved Kfysteries" a healing for them. Yeotr. there are some mighty mean bosses out then and the people need to be a bit more serious about thaee things As for Oi' Wiz, he's gonan keep his eyes peeled and his beck to | the wall. Ya'll need to the same thing. r WHAT- REBIRTH OF THE TRADITIONAL SPIRITUAL GATHERINGS 1 WHERE- NORTH CAROLINA INDIAN CULTURAL CENTER, PEMBROKE. N.C. WHEN - FATHER S DAY WEEKEND JUNE 16, 17, 18. 19th ' WHY- T O PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THE PRINCIPALS OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONAL LIFE. WHO SPONSORED BY THE INTERTRIBAL COUNCIL OF ELDERS OF NORTH CAROLINA !'* A tribute to the Great Spirit, father of all the Indian Nations is being planned for the weekend of Father's day June 16, 17.18. & 19 Z It will open Thursday (evening - afternoon) with the lighting of the j Ceremonial Fire by Lumbee fire j keeper Many Skins. No special time s since all activities taking place during 2 the weekend will be on "Indian ?J Tine". "Indian Time" is defined ?as sleep when you are tired, wake ? when you are rested, eat when you are ! hungry; dance when inspired by the ; Spirit or you are looking for the "; blessing of the Spirit; Pray when you ? need too and socialize, barter, and learn as much as you can as your time allows. ? - ? > Speaking of bartering, it is the ? Indian way - you have what 1 need. 1 have what you want, we swap. Cost should not be a factor because the ? ; primary reason for the baiter is want or need. These will be nothing for ? sale If you have a need, we are sure ;! that you will be satisfied with any barter that you agree on There will be food available day and night for the Z people at the Cultural Center ; Participants will trade help in the - promotion, care, and education of the - "Gathering" fortheir meals Visitor ; should bring a Non-perishable food 3 item in exchange for a meal ticket fx 1 each item. We hope to have a clothing i exchange organized. Bring in your , outgrown school and winter clothes "5 and warm jackets (all sizes) in good ? condition and exchange for items that -twill fit next year. There will be n designated areas for tribal elders. 3 chiera, artists, craftspersoas.etc.at the t gathering site. The separation is only -i intended only to show the differences i and similarities of the various tribes ts. *1 \r? representee witn regards to tradttion. crafts, ait. education, etc. Each family in theigroup will have space for a blanks or table to display their trade items. Camping will be free and primitive camping is preferred. Lodges of any style will be giVen first preference in the inner circle of lodges. Tribal members camping behind the tribal elder or chiefs lodge will locate their site in a pie shape that will be marked off. There will be a area designated for modern campers, trailers, motofhomes, etc.. however no hook ups will be provided. It is the vision of the organizers of this gathering to form an INTER TRIBAL COUNCIL OF ELDERS to promote at least four of these gatherings in t he four sacred directions of North Carolina. The four proposed sites are: NORTH - DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IN THE HALIWA-SAPON1 HOMELAND: EAST - DURING THE SPRING MONTHS IN THE WACCAMAW SlOUAN HOMELAND: SOUTH - DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS IN THE LUMBEE CHERAW HOMELAND; WEST - DURING THE FALL MONTHS IN THE CHEROKEE HOMELAND. We need at least two < 2) elders from each tribe who belie ve that the traditional ways of our people must survive. To accomplish this we must educate the young, the middle aged. and elderly people in the traditional ways of the NATIVE PEOPLE. It is not the intent of the INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF ELDERS to change anyone's religious beliefs but to reinforce the respect for the Spirit beliefs, respect for the environment, respect for all animals, and harmony in all that you do. Any elder or qualified Indian educator (Traditional) wishing to be a Crt of this, group is needed and all Ip will be surely appreciated. The group will have no dues, and no costs, however, we will have the satisfaction ofkno wing that we have done our best to bring the knowledge of the traditional ways to someone who truly wanted to learn. We envision an elder sitting under an arbor talking of the old ways to people of all ages and these people getting inspired and wanting to leam more Weareboping that the wisdom of the elders will be spread to all NATIVE PEOPLES in this manner, so that we can eliminate the pollution of the environment, crime in our neighborhoods, and the needless slaughter of man and animal. If your child or you wish to learn dancing, drumming, singing, arts. I - - AM ii m m jk Mi... ^ namS t8? ? Jail demonstrations throughout ate ay and night during the gatherings. Theae demonstrations will be unscheduled and will probably be conducted upon request. It is acceptable to trade for a lessoo although it is not required. By earlier), we mean the following: (!)a person thai has the support of their tribe in planning one of these gatherings; (2) a person who will make a commitment to help other members i in their endeavors; and (3) a person I who understands that it is the education of others not material gain that is important. The INTER-TRIBAL I COUNCIL OF ELDERS will be committed to helping each community represented in sponsoring a program Aid and support for all NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE regardless of band, group, tribe or nation that comes in peace with a strong sense of direction for our future as a people is the goal we strive to achieve. We will not tolerate the vices that destroy the inalienable right of every person to enjoy their life in spiritual friendship and peace. ALCOHOL. DRUGS. OR ATTITUDES will not be allowed anywhere on foe grounds and this includes campers. This GATHERING is a tribute to the GREAT SPIRIT, therefore we will and encourage all who attend to always be oo their best behavior while the spint is near We know that the spirit will be present and will give many blessings. Let us pledge to be ready to accept all of the blessings that will be delivered with a clear heart. We really want the INTER TRIBAL COUNCIL OF ELDERS to work and it will with, the help, support and representation of all of the NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES IN NORTH CAROLINA. A peaceful and loving attitude with be a key to success. Faeh member of the INTER TRIBAL COUNCIL OF ELDERS will have an equal voice around the circle and all decisions must have the support of all members. In this manner we will speak as one voice or group. This may sound idealistic but it is not, it will not be easy but with a commitment to our young and all our people it will work. For further information: CallRay Spotted Turtle or Painted Turtle at (910) 521-4178 Wild Tuikey at (910) 521-3002 or you may contact the Carolina Indian Voice - % Wild Turkey. P.O. Box 1078, Pembroke. N.C. 28372 (910)521-2826 \ ft- Llrj | 0JSS <f / / ( 7 /O '?-? 4t JPJl paragraphs, 1 win sharcwufa yo<""y prfio?>?^a\MrhMficn ui vnc mcnny First, i wm struck by the bond between the member* of the cowtwee. Hot wm a coaamJnes whose delsgafei were chosen by the iharch communities of Robeson County. M^scsnt counoes, andother ofRobw^olSS^thS EJrea?, of purpose and direction 1 found it quite feserasting tosit back and observe already developed Here was a group of people with varying backgrounds (economically, educationally, professionally, politically and relietouslyidwiwoit like a fine tuned engine. I don't mean to imply that all these defeases always agree on all the issues, out they do show a mutual respect for each other's opinion This mutual respect leads to some itteresting dfecusakms about the issues being discussed. Second. I was struck by their the people Tie delegates an also concerned about controls to ensure that the people of the tribe have the power to tanova any elected officials ftwndtobe unffi ft* office^ the completed Conctttuhon. rhird, I would encourage all who L.? n*a ? m J? 4LI. 1M ? , . . 1. ,, | oivc Mi tiuertst in nils import an? proceae to ettend then meetings, becauae they an open to iotenned patties I personalty feel that this document should be impoitant to all Limiboe Choiiw people Aleopteeee ei>end any community meetings that ere established to diacuas the Constitution All Lumbee-Cheraw people should have e chance to comment 00 the Cumtltuthat and the community meetings provide this opportunity In closing, I would Hke to thank the delegates for their efforts. Rebirth of the Traditional Spiritual GATHERINGS A Tribute to the Great Spirit, Father of all Indian Nations (AH day and all night Thursday; Friday, Saturday, Sunday until avaning) June 16, 17, 18, 19, 1994 North Carolina Indian Cultural Center There will be dancing, drumming, singing, storytelling and demonstrations occurring day and night. No schedule of events.All time Is "Indian time." ?NO VENDORS (SELLERS) Traders (Bartering Only) - -iNOMamission *No Prizes *No Competition L Anyone can barter for any item displayed. Anyone wishing to trade Native made crafts etc. bring Blanket and set up FREE. CAMPING IS FREE. Lodges of any style have preference at the site. Primitive camping p/rqferred. NO HOOKUPS Separate area for trailers, motorhomes Ik V .1 k Drutm, 4mtcaft, tlngtx nurftd Ono Itom of non-portshablo food wM antMa on# moalttekat. ALL food and cloth** gathorod will bo donatad to Tho Robeson County Church and Community Cantor. In pmt Oy TIQe V. MA Prepr?i. ?mmtM CmmI W DSm m* Om CmIm Mm Vatca i? u !! I! li jl Ist ? ii fi Say you read it in the Carolina Indian.Voice ? I RTB Construction /3=Z! , t , ' . / , / . ! , yII. i Own Your Own Home For as Little as j $35.00 Sq. Ft. Call (910) 521-1541
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