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'Elders and Traditionalist ^ Corner ^ On The Pow Wow Circuit' I ? ThefoOowiaglitt^apcom^powwowsisaot tatsadidfobca complete lux Anyone having information abom upcoming pow awiws not Hated it encouraged to tend them to: v, i id Turkey, P.O. Box 1975. Pembroke. NC28372 or fox to (910) 521 1975. * April 9. Mm University Pow-Wow, Dana Che vis (919) 613 1942 * April 7-9 Raleigh, NC Pow-Wow. (419) 789-0689. <919)257 1720 MprB 15-17 Haliwa-Sapom Pow-Wow, Hoi Hater. NC (919)586 ? April 29-5/1 HmTMlwm.PA(4IO) 788-0699 or (919)257-1720 *>i a, J >a ar hlWia.wB 1 * a 1 *my MWIOI lil6 Pi mil Vc AJTICTk <LM nSSOtltUIOfl. SCCOimj annual Anaarii*am 1 ?i t\ i mn Fstf?i,?l i4 P<-vaa, w t a, ") iA | c A aj Cairnnth Oi???. liKjlm#! rCMIV31 3TK3 ? " OW. iOUI CmP jCVvllin ^'rCCl. Charlotte. NC Call Aaaoctarion 704-331-4818 * May 7- Hoke County Schools Indian Education Pow Wow South Hoke Elementary School Gym. Info: (910) 875-4106 ?May I 3-1 5 Lumber Cheraw Spring Pow Wow. Robeson County Fairgrounds, Lumberton. NC For info. (910) 521-8602 ? May 21-22 Richmond Community College (919) 582-7071 ?May 2l-23TuacaromNation Pow Wow. Tribal Grounds. Maxion. NC Info.. 919-844-3352 * May 28. Upper Mnttaponi Spring Festival. Sharon School. King William, VA. info 804-769-2408. ?June 3.43th 2ND Annual NAIA/Loretta Lynn Pow-Wow Waveriy. Tennessee, American Indian Vendors/Traders & Dancers Welcomed. For more info call Native American Indian Aaso. Georgia Mqpie at 615-726-0906 ?June 4-5, Machapunga Tuscarora Indian Tribal Associaition First Annual Native American Pow Wow. Morafoc Park on the Roanoke River. Hwy 711 S Business. Williemston. NC. Info.: 910 793-6117*10-975-1473 trier 6 p m * June 16. 17. 18. ft 19. Rebirth of the Traditionel Spiritual Gatherings, a Tribute to the Great Spirit. Father of all Indian nations. North Carolina Indian Cultural Center. Call Spotted Turtle (910) 521-4178. PaintedTurtle(9l0)52l-0020 or Wild Turkey (919) 521 2826. * June 24-25 Allenlown. PA. Pow-Wow (410)788-0689 ?July 15.16.17-Charlotte Native American Festival. First Union Atrium and Plaza 301 South Tryon St Charlotte. NC Info 704-588 5870 ? July 15-17 Howard County. MD (410) 788-0689. (919) 257 1720 ?July 24, Cherokee of Hoke County end Max ton. NC Tuscaroras, Intertribal Feerival. at RocfcAsh near Davis Bridge. NC. Contact Chief or Mrs. Edgar Bryant. (910) 875-0222 ?July 30-31. Tnird Annual Pow Wow and Festival, Rising Water and Failing Water Showpiace. Richmond. VA 804-769-1018.804 443-4221 ? July 29-31 Virjpma Beach. (410) VH-0699or (919) 257-1720 * Aaaum 26<88>4Wumore Amencdh lodian Center Pow-Wow (410)675-3535 ? September 15-17 Guilford Native American Association (919)273-8686 ? September 9-10. Cobarie Pow Wow. Clinton. NC. Contact 910 64-6909 ?September 23-24, Native American Festival. Durham Technical Community College, 1637 Lawson Street, Durham. NC. Call (919) 598-9188 or (919) 479-8000 \ ?Sept. 30-Oct I. Indian Trail Pow WowMndwt Trail. NC. Call Mctroiina Association 704-331-4818. Kingston Sanderson. 704 821-6361 ?October 7-8, Cumberland County Native American 13th Annual Pow Wow. Memorial Indoor Arena. Fsyetteville. NC 910-483-8442. ?October 14-15-Wacamaw-Stouan Pow Wow. Bohon, NC. For info: (919) 655-8778 ? October 14,15.16. 13Tb Annuel NAIA Pow-Wow k Fall Feebvai Nashville. Tennessee for mote info, call 615-726-0806 American Indian Vendors/Traders k Dancers Welcomed. 211 Union St. Stahhnan Bldg Suite 932 Nashville. TN 37201-1505 ?October 2 l-22-Mehemn Indian Tribe Pow Wow. Wiaton. NC ? November 7-13 Great American Indian Expo (410) 788-0689 ? November 21-27 Native American Pow-Wow. Baltimore. MD (4101675-3535 ky W. D. "Wit" UCUmt With all theae aaoet meehaga aoiag on. 01 Wiz am't been able to Rod out much about what theae LRDA boya are up toBot, I do know they've *peml about S2.000 00 i* the* fancy place. Now, yon take Mr. Brant Clifton Mglili *kel I iimKertj-ui il NA III] lUai I UfTlOcniMI p*lj,K. i rVll&.A Coonee He gave than LAx)A boya a frontpage for free, and probably wud rjs?srjjs,.-j!s heap of Money. That juet goea to -* - m? r> ?*- .. iftoxfc, miu v onncc, 'nn lonininics the beat thiaga m life are free. But, OlWur mr aagoyed that interview whhMr Baa iacobt. He's one of their epoketmea at At LADA ?o Mr. Baa en Km I n nil atata a art ? ** - - - - uioai govrrnRieoi, mik* i onner ( ourae,01Wir knew that ftom A* act ao. bttf Be pood to haar the LADA boya agreeing web Wiz, eveaifitwae A that Lumbert on paper Now. I did pack me unanaaor that AaM LRDA boya are pAag aalghty ? ln^. *'**'.!. .**!! "Ml re wMUIHK. MBIK CHIC UK] IftCj WWi afraid lat a luanbea frAal 0 owttll be bmm worried ahoM than Meaaalwhitaa over there la Lteabanoa If they do what 01 Wia You juet never kaow about sttuaooae tike that, Miee Coiatie. A* far Wta. kt'i more worried about tUe bueiaeie of calling our church deiecame a bunch of radicals There'? aome mighty mad people aboutthiiaeini r effing huikaue.Mim Coaoee Come, I've never believed that it cmmTto gitting atong with folkt. Miee Comae. But, they tell me our Good Maeterwes considered araduai bythf *herlme! la hmday end tunc oa ttua earth. I teckoa, Miee Coaaae. that them LRPA boys are pretty notch like imee iWieeee were back thea. Oae dung ie fcr an, you don't hear much about Pharieeee today but the amae of that radical who walked our earth eoam 2,000 yuan ago ie kaowa to have toppled evil aad corrupt eatphee. It b aaaam Baa we called ?kNMr^rHteii| trial! aad with that radical Baa ? buach of flariaeee. Mtae Coonee. Aad If I wae oaaoJfcemLKIMboy*. I 'dbenugbry Native Intelligence: A column by Jack D. Forbes la Chrapas ?nMy litewai today employ "White Guards", ph vale "police" (daigs) to help steal wad from Nauvs Americans Indus way hues anas of food had have been tdkCD tlic Nsiivc i copic with the connivanoa ofcorm judges, governors, and federal officials For this reason, the indigenous ex g<uu/rrs of the EZLN (Zapista Army of Natioaal Uhenaioe) be?e phaaaag secretly 10 yean ago. "During these 10 wan mom than 130.000 of our indigenous fallows have died of curable diseases" due to oppress ton aad poverty. "We an prepared to loee another 130.000 if it is necessary" hi order to overcome the preeant situation of fraud, says an At the tuns of the armed action hatiaSMloB January 1 the EZLN issued a "Decimation from the 1 Forest" which was in Ihctadedaraiion of war final the corrupt gangs of duaves which hove bean oppressing Mexicans far a long time. "We are the product of300 years of struggle " they said. They announced that in hbetased rrvt they would "suspend the seeking of our national resources." Fuadaai antsOy. the indigenous people are seen as theas most capable of lendmg the struggle to liberate Mexico, because they understand most profoundly what is wrong. The communique' of January 6 announced that "From the fint day of The communique' of January 6 announced that" From the first day of January... our Zapatista troops unbared a series of political-military actions whose deepest obiectiw is to bring to the awareness of the people of Mexico sod the worid the miserable conditions in which millions of Mexicans live and die. especially us, the indigenous people. With theee actions we initiate the awareness also of our decision to fight for our most elementary rights by mflMof the oui v road 1eft u us by atnmgla." foreign involvement m the EZLN or amy alliance with Catholic leiiglOUS authorities "lie command and elements of loop of the EZLN me for the amst part indigeanue peoplc of CJuagaa^represeatiag the most Me x i co,,, but also, as ie seen, the most worthy." The rommumqne' celled for a ceeae fire aed negotiations Many rumors circulated through the Mexican press dtm^Jamimy and February about what the EZLN really wants, aacomnwnuque' of January II the "Secret Revolutionary Indigenous Committee" (CCR1) of the EZLN denied that they were supporting any particular piety or presidential candidate and stated thc IzLN seeks justice, liberty, and that then will be democracy...." On the 13th of Januwy the CCR1 wrote President Bill Clinton that the Mexican Army was using economic and military aid from the USA to maaaacre dm indiaenous Chiaoanecos "We ask if the United Stxtesian Congress and the people of the United States of North America approved of this military and economic aid to combat narcotics trafficking or to ???"*?* indigenous Americans in the Mexican southeast." The EZLN aaks that Clinton and others not sod their lands with "our blood" by being tne Mexican southeast " TWeZLN asks that Clinton and others not soil their lands with "our blood" by being accomplices of the Mexican government. On February 1 theCCRI responded to a letter of support received from an indigenous coalition of Guerrero (people of the indigenous Amuzgos, Mixtecs, Nahuatis and Hapanecs). They emphasized their struggle for dignity and far all Mexicans In an BZLN to resort to am wmdieabolirioo of the ejido system (ofprotectmg communal lands, Article 27 aa it ia known) by the Salinas government But the EZLN aeeka not simply the restoration of Article 27 but also the restoration of lands lost over many years. The EZLN also wants "autonomy...like that of the Daaqaet or the Catalans [ in Spain]". This sounds like the same demand fcr sovereignty and the return of lands crnreat among many North Americans First Nations The Maya and other First Nations peoplf of Mexico are extremely concerned about NAFTA and its potential for destroying the com economy and for accelerating the assault on their remaining lands. What can we do? Wecan write letters to Bill Clinton and to President Carlos Salinas de Gortari, Palacio Nacional, 060607 Mexico DF, Mexico. We can get into Cm communication with an indigenous coordinating group in Chiapas (COLPUMAUat52-%7-80055). But we should also demand that NAFTA be suspended until the international Convention on Social, Cultural and Economic Rights and the new Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples are incorporated into NAFTA with enforcement provisions. The EZLN members have chosen into NAFTA with enforcement provisions The EZLN members have chosen to risk their lives far all ofthe oppressed of Mexico, but in a very real sense these Maya warriors are fighting for all indigenous peoples everywhere. (Professor Jack D. Forbes, Powhatan-Delaware, is the author of Columbus and Other Cannibals, AfricanT mid Native Americans and % other Books.) I \\ Sonny's Home Improvements Minor carpentry work, painting, air conditioning, refrigeration repair, washer, dryer repair S21-2947 J SobuonTrinttng "Bridal Service requests the pleasure of your company to view the latest st^es of "The Carlson Craft "Wedding ?Im" featuring "Wedding AidUoUom and Announcements In beautiful thermography on a variety of fine papers. Also featured are napkins, thank you notes, To6tMormal<flTcaUe^fPtasa9mihrahe.!MC2I)72 (910) 521-0620 [Traditionally Speaking M WHAT a HAPPENING WITH THE ELDEMS COUNCIL? it has bM awhile ance I la* ducuaacd the HI DE MS COUNCIL ui due cohaa ao hen aoae. I an aonewhat dMeppottted that ao oae .. . fry. j group ot individuals. It is through our-; eldtn that our oral history has always been preserved, therefore it is imperative that we get moving with. regards to this important project What car these persons offer our' NATIVE AMERICAN community ' They can share their wisdom gamed ? from many years of surviving in due' society with middle aged and young Slie alike They can pass along the history of the tribes located in the' Robeson county area. They can teach both middle aged and young people crafts and other skills that could very: well be lost if action is not taken to; preserve them. They can share their - spirituality with us and help us realize that we do not need (hugs, alcohol and - other negative substances and items, to lead productive and happy lives.' The elders can offer each ether support, - friendship, and the opportunity to relive the good times from the past. What is needed to make this dream a reality? First, we need to make the; elders aware that this ELDERS COUNCIL already exists and that their participation is needed for it to be a success We also need a building or space donated for this purpose - temporarily, because we hope to get funding forthisenterprisefromagrant or contributions from the community at large or both. We envision this space as a gathering place for individuals of all ages to share with each other. It will also afford the opportunity for young people to be counselled by these elders with regards to the problems that they are feeing in this world today. What can you do to help? Encourage all elders that you know to . consider being a part of this important function. Help us find a building or space to make this a reality. Offer ? your special talents to make this project > successful. *! What Next? Contact the Carolina Indian Voice with your suggestions and to pledge your support of this ELDERS COUNCIL. Locm 'EEssiki 'kv (Painted Turtle) t The Way I See It by Dr. Dm Chi vert, PtmUmI hl.MuA A - - - * -- - - *?-?--?- ? * r > f M iviiiTt ABcniii xmiijup rum wr The India* Mafia Ten yean ago, we had an Indian mafia within NCAI and NIEA You could not go to a meeting without the Sioux mafia, as we called them, tunning the whole show. The late John Rouillard. Lionel Bordeaux, Leroy Clifford, Gerald Gipp, Dave Gipp, Jim Hena, and a few othen made up this mafia Many of my Lakota friends disliked their tactics as much as I did. I thought it was for self promotion an muchas anything else, they were in business for a few years and then faded away. Ironically, they left a vacuum at NIEA, which as ever since been filled with incompetents and self promoters. I tried to get Lionel, in feet, to come back and run for the NIEA Board in 1985, but he would not. "I have to protect what I have at home," he told me over the phooe. While I was at the NC Dis-Unity Conference week before last. I learned we have our own Indian mafia. They are either mafia or dictators, I'm not sure which. All I know is they are trying to suppress the desires of the people to have a tribal constitution . Why they are trying to suppress it is not clear tome. One of the mafia members has alleged to have said that nothing or no one could make him back down. What is to be backed down from is not clear Another mafia member has said that he will be a millionaire within 12 months of the time the federal recognition is appro ved. Idon'tthink . the people want gambling, but some of the mafia clearly wants it. That is the way the New York and other Italian/Sicilian mafia families have made their money gambling, drugs, and prostitution. I wonder if our churches really want that in Robeson and Scotland Counties What I see happening now is not leadership. It is greedysnip. I wrote the first plan for federal recognition in 1977, at the request of the late Judge Brantley Blue and W.J. Strickland. I did not specifically spell out the need for a constitution, but it was mentioned. In the 1988 plan I wrote for the Recognition Committee ofLRDA, 1 did specifically call for the development of a constitution. It took another five years for action to start on it, but it has started. 1 wonder if the reason it took so V , long is that the Indian mafia did no? warn to get the people involved. But: wait, folks. Th>s is a democracy; at: - least that u >.uat I fought and almost died for in Viet Nam. It is always messy in a democracy. But I would rather live, in the messiest democracy than to* live in a communist or fascist country, even if the trains are always ? on time. *1 I read the draft constitution while I was in Fayetteville, and it is fine. I' made some comments to the pretty lady who gave it to me, and she said they would take them into consideration. It is clearly a wonderful document. It comes from the people, and should be voted by them into life. The Indian mafia should not, and will not, have the ability to deny the right of self-government to the people Remember what happened to the KKK when they tried some of their foolishness at Max ton I don't know who the Indian mafia members are repotting to. But it is apparently someone in Lumberton I say to heck with foe' mafia approach. If they are going to* act like petty dictators, we can vote them out of office. Isn't democracy wonderful? 1 11 iPhprmpcigt If!***?J Cut the fat, and the math jlll lb cat the dak of heart dteeooe and cancer we're ?M l ; to cat the fit la oar diet to leea Out 30 .1M I ; 'saTeaea the auet dlHgeat of Ubel-readen get jlT l-: aukkBed trytag to figaie pcrceatagn of calorie* ! froaifalla aaa looAIo herrt^qafck-ar^-eaay ?lw|> flat add toaraer the gnaw of carbohydrate* Till t ?ad oroteia Noted oa the labeL Next multiply the .Tlall : [ ^Si^hS^lnte contejb^b^er nambet f| II : | na na ?r?1-? | j| ||; < j 1(tm Vlmmtcy |f j|:
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