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i Pane 2-CaroHna Indian Voice-Thumdaw August H, 19M Editorial and Opinion Page The Truth Black Elk Speaks Annual Indian ^cKeithan Jones sings Di..„i, cii, Ci^aVc" imnlnrf>c flip InHinn nf « •_ ^ ^ mW Black Elk Speaks is an epic ston of the winning of the west as experienced by the Native American. The sioiy is told by Black Elk, an Oglala Medicine man ^^'ho witnessed the battle of Little Big Horn and the massacre at Wounded Knee Black Elk speaks of the attempt of the United Slates to systematically exterminate the Indian from the plains and southwest territories through military' campaigns and starvation. ' Hear me. not for myself but for my people", says Black Elk to the Creator in hopeful prayer for the survival of his people. Thedramaticadaplationof,iohn Ncihardl's masterpiece by Christopher Sergei to stage is so . movingthal anyonccjinnot remain untouched by bible preaching Colonel Chivinglon's determination to see every Navajo dead in accordance with God's will. Every Native American who has wondered or questioned their history and identity w’ill leave ' Black Elks Speaks' with a new sense of self worth but not without h;i\ ing learned the cost of surv iv al. The verv nature of ‘"Black Elks Speaks" implores the Indian of today to not forget the past, lest we lose connection with our ancestral spirits. Our ancient parents, including Black Elk. Henry Berry. Crazy Horse. Red Cloud, have long since shed their physical forms and are now in “the real world, the world of the spirit, the world beside this one. Their spirits call to the red heart and say... ” the Hoop that once held our lives is broken, the children do not know their language and tradition, we must leach them". See Custer's last stand and witness the desperate Lakotas forsake their old ways of fighting to defeat the Seventh Calvary'. See yourself as a Native American for the first time again (hrough eyes of sorrow', pain. loss, hopelessness, andfinally anilation. Weguaranlce a journey that will enhance your child's self-esteem and leave you as parents with a greater understanding of w'ho you are. “Black Elk Speaks" is Indian Education in its purest form. Long regarded as the bible of the Native American “Black Elk Speaks" is not just an intense dramatic portrayal of the Indian wars, it is an experience you and your children should not miss. Heritage Gala Planned The Trianglc Native American Society will sponsor the Eleventh Annual Indian Heritage Gala on August 24 I'))() The public is iin iicd to attend This c\ enl w ill be held on Saturday evening at the Norili R.ileigh Hilton. The Hilton is located off 1 iiiersliitc 40 Raleigh 440 Beltline (Exit Number 10 of the 440 bcltl inc-.141 Wake Forest Road). The Gala is an opportunity for American Indians and non-Indians to come together to support and raise funds for the Mark Ulmer Native American Scholarship Fund Each year two scholarships are awarded to American Indian students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program leading toa bachelor's degree from one of the state's colleges and universities. Individuals, groups, and orgaiii/alions wishing to participate in this most important program c:m do so by being a Gala Awards banquet planned for area youth Pembroke Housing Authority in conjunction w iih the University of North Carolina at Pembroke will be sponsoring an awards banquet forthc youth that attended the five week Youth Sports Program (YSP). The banquet will be held at UNC-Pembrokc An.xiliarv Gvmon August 19%. at 11 .^0 a.m. This is a federal funded grant that provides programmed and structured activities, and culture enriched programs. These programs are designed to target the yout hsproblcmsand offer Uicm alternative ways to deal with their problems. The “YSP" hastiirgeted 12^ vouth within the Pembroke Housing Development in order to reduce the number of youths between the ages of 8-17 from using alcohol, illegal drugs, and entering the juvenile system of Robeson County It is very important for future funding that the public is aware of such programs. We would greatly appreciate your help ifyour media would do feature story or article on the program al the aw ards banquet. The youth are excited and we feel that this is a great way to conclude an excellent program. Thank you. and if you have any questionsy ou may contact. Milchel “Bosco" Locklear. drug elimination coordinator, at 910- 521-1010 New students should register at Prospect Any sliiacnt who h, I has moved into Prospect School District for thisschoolycarshouldcomcby the school and register before the first day of school Parents are encouraged locomc by and register their child. CaroTma Indian Voice is published cvery'Thursday by First American Publications 104 Normal St. • College Plaza Post Office Box 1075 Pembroke. North Carolina 28372 Phone(910)521-2826 Fax (910) 521-1975 Connee Bravbov. Editor Subscriptions One Year In NC $20 Out Of State $25 Second Class Postage Paid at Pembroke, NC % I am holding a hand, a hand whose grip has brought me through the toughest vralers. the rockiest roads, and the deepest valleys This hand has lead me through the darkest path's, and kept me through the lightest hours. AndalthoughI may lose sight of this faithful hand 1 know it w'ill never leave me. This hand has been hard when 1 needed a rock to build my foundation. This hand has been soft when I needed a pillow' to rest mv weary head. It has been a key for every door I 've needed to open. It has given me love. Happiness, glory, and pride but most importanilv. it gav e me life. This hand that I'm holding will alwavsbc there and I'll always need it. This hand is no other than the hand of mv mother By: Natasha /.. Hunt, 13 8th grade student at Magnolia School WE'VE GOT JOB TRAINING DOWN TOA SCIENCE. FALL QUARTER REGISTRATION Thursday, August 22 Application must be on file prior to registration. Phone: 738-7101 IPBESON J.X.COMMUNITY COLLEGE roai u-iKOB . _ Lumberton, North Carolina 28359 An Equal Opportunity Institution. Accredited by the Southern Association ol Coiieges and Schoois to award the Associate Degree in Applied Science and Associate Degree in Arts. MARK YOUR CALENDAR Fall Quarter Registration Thursday, August 22 • 8:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. • n:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. RCC Student Center • Builr' .ig 13 Application must be on file prior to registrai, ,7 • Financial aid available For more information: 738-7101 ipBESON iX.COMMUNITY COLLEGE Post Office Box 1420 • Lumberton. North Carolina 28359 An Equal Opportunity Institution Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree in Applied Science and Associate Degree in Arts. sponsor Sponsor levels receive Gakitickctsandspecial recognition in the Heritage Galti program. General admission to the Gahi is $25 per person. Gala sponsor opportunities arc as follows: Platinum level $1,000 Gold level $500 Silver $250 Bronze $100 The primary goal ofUicTrianglc Native American Society is to increase public awareness of the cultural and economic contributions made by North Carolina's Native American citizens. The Society seeks to sensitize the general public to cxislingnecdsofNalivc Americans with emphjisis on education and eiiiploymcm. the praises of Rep. Frances Cummings For more information, contact Gwen Locklear (919) 779-5916 or Darlene Jacobs (919) 779-5044. Photo, print, and television opportunities will be available WANTED! People who love doing good deeds! Help an American Indian busi ness. Send a $5 gift to: Account# 2035510, Lumbee Bank, Pem broke, NC 28372. Dear Editor- ! am not nearlv the most educated person in this county (Robeson) or District 87 Neither am 1 the most outspoken person about mv relationship with Almightv God. Howev cr. I c«n stiy that 1 have been blessed to have a good brain for business and the abiliiv to work hard to lake care of mv family and myself 1 do rccogni/.c people who arc educated and represent people asour leaders w ilh compassion and selflessness. Stale Rcprcscnlalivc Frances McArthur Cummings has one of the most compassionate hearts that 1 know. She will help anybody without regard to class, socio economic conditions. nice, politicly parly affiliaiioii. or church membership 1 know first hand because she helped me tremendously when ! needed her assistance When I called on Rep. Cummings, she didii 1 ask any quest ions relative to race, finance, political party, or religion. The questions she asked helped her and me to gel my problems solved. Frances hasgonc bey ond the second mile for me and my friends and acquaintances. In fact, there k never been a request that ^ unanswered. Editor. Ijusi wanted to tell ih people that Rep. Cummings is fii of goodness, love, honesty’, andsl is a wonderful person, anil consider her a friend of the people She is M'ise and the best membcr{ the NC House of Represcniaii\t that Robeson County has ever hi Rep. Cummings doesn’t ^ whether Robeson, Hoke. Scotland Counties citizens Democrats, Republicans, Independents, or w'hai church attend. She is satisfied know! that she did something wortlwl) for tire human race and Robes County and District 87. I hope that people will usetk ow n mind and intelligence mtikiiig political decisions;.... go to the polls on Novembet 1996 and “Shade the Oval", “Pull the Lever" beside Frasi, M. Cummings' name. Shen continue to do an outstanding and make us proud to be from great county and District 87, Thank you. Editor. McKeUhan Jones Rowland iLumbee tMemorlal ^afdents Xhocated in the cMoss !^ech Community-flvi miles from ‘Pembroke and Xhumbefton A Service of Revels Funeral Home (910) 521-4Z98 TO. Dox 1058 Tembrok*.'JIC (910) 521-2084 -800-854-0871 Painful Migraines Do Not Ha You From Enjoying I In times past, I could not enjoy life (most impoitsn my children) due to severe migraine headaches. Now, thanks to regular adjustments by Dr. Hinson, migraines seldom come, and when they do, tlie oes not get out of control. Drug-free chiropractic ca' allows me to live a full life again.'' Carolyn F M:Ed.. Ed. D., Lecturer,A* I free chiropractic era?uata°to see'if ^00^0^° 3. your migraines will respond to gentle chirop^ Chiropractic Center op Pembroki I I Irkrt-iXT C'I'f Dr. Sherwood Hinson Is 521-7800 ' manipulation safely and
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