CONTENTS:
1. FALL GATHERING WE CUT
THE LENGTH OF THIS SMOKE SIGNAL
2. WOMEN'S COUNCIL
TO REDUCE READING TIME....
3. MEETING NOTICES
4. THE DRUM
WE WILL SEND TWICE A MONTH....
5. CHIEF WOABLEZA
6. WEB SITE ADDITIONS OVER 33 ADDITIONS TO THE WEBSITE!!
6. WEB SITE ADDITIONS OVER 33 ADDITIONS TO THE WEBSITE!!
7. WEDDINGS
8. PRAYER BASKET
9. UNSUBSCRIBE
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
FALL GATHERING
MANATAKA!
October 24 - 26, 2003
Gulpha Gorge Campground (Hwy 70B)
Hot Springs, Arkansas
MANATAKA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
11:30 a.m., SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
11:30 a.m., SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
GULPHA GORGE CAMPGROUNDS
STORYTIME!
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE
YOU ARE INVITED!
WOMEN'S COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Saturday, November 1, - 11:30 a.m.Desoto Park - Hwy 7 North at Hwy 70B (Gulpha Gorge Road)In inclement weather the meeting is at the Quality Inn, 1125 East Grand Ave.SEND YOUR EMAIL VOTE NOW FOR ONE CANDIDATE FOR EACH OFFICE:Vice Chair - Judy FilmorePatti Burdette-WhitfieldSecretary - Jody FrenchMonterey Hulsey-SirakTreasurer - Pat Yellow Hawk CarterWRITE "BALLOT" IN THE SUBJECT LINE PLEASE!
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NOTICE 1
CHIEF WOABLEZA
Robert Woableza LaBatte, is out of the hospital but not out of the woods.
Read UPDATES
Please offer your prayers for him. Send cards and gifts to:
Robert Woableza LaBattePost Office Box 1421Rapid City, SD 57702
WEB SITE
OCTOBER ADDITIONS33 NEW STORIES & FEATURES!NEW SECTION! ELDERSThe Entire Book! - Old Indian DaysTRADING POSTNative Living Skills - TrackingSEPTEMBER ADDITIONSCHILDREN'S STORIESDANCEFEATURE STORIESHISTORYLEGENDSMEDICINE LODGEMEMBERSHIPTRADING POSTWARRIOR SOCIETYWOMEN'S COUNCILCHECK THESE FEATURES AND MORE at http://www.manataka.org
Do you have a story to tell or an article you would like to see appear on our website?
If so, please send it today.
NATIONAL HOLIDAY FOR NATIVE AMERICANS
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NOTICE 2WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTSManataka members Joseph Quiet Wolf Whitfield and Patti Blue Star Speaks Burdette will be married under the canopy of the Manataka lodge during the upcoming Fall Gathering at Manataka at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, October 25 at the Gulpha Gorge National Park Campground. Ceremonies will be performed by Hervie Waca Hucha Chism and attended by the Elders and Honored Guests of Manataka. The couple will form a processional that will enter the sacred fire circle where the Rite of the Seven Steps will be performed. The public is welcome to attend.
NOTICE 3DUES PLEASE
IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE A GIFT OF YOUR DUES IN 2003, PLEASE DO SO NOW.
PAY BY CHECK OR CREDIT CARD
IT'S QUICK, EASY AND SECURE
or send to: MAIC, PO Box 476, Hot Springs, AR 71902-0476
PRAYER BASKET
Charlie Irons is critically ill. He is of the Mohawk Nation and of the Bear Clan. He served both in World War II and in the Korea Conflict. He attend several powwows before his health started to fail him. He always was a honor guard at all these pow wows. He is a member of the North America Iroquois Veteran Association and is Vice President of the Preservation of Native American Culture. Please pray and perform ceremonies for this wonderful man.Terrie Belvin, niece of MAIC member Helen RedWing Wagner is recovering for illnessRobert Woableza LaBatte, Manataka member recovering from serious injury
Olive Borst, mother of members Sheri Burnett and Miesha Larkins is recovering from surgeryBeau Pilgrim, seriously injured during high school football game is recovering well!Deana Moody, fire at home.
NOTICE 4
LEARN TO SPEAK CHEROKEE... EASY
Learn the Tsalagi language the easy way... The See, Say, Write method works!
Cassette Tape and 211 page Book are designed to have you speaking Cherokee quickly and easily.
Reserve your set of Chief Jim Gray Wolf Henson’s Cherokee language tapes and book today!
Learn the Tsalagi language the easy way... The See, Say, Write method works!
Cassette Tape and 211 page Book are designed to have you speaking Cherokee quickly and easily.
Reserve your set of Chief Jim Gray Wolf Henson’s Cherokee language tapes and book today!
Send $40. Check/money order to MAIC, PO Box 476, Hot Springs, AR 71902-0476
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Manataka American Indian Council
PO Box 476
Hot Springs Reservation, AR 71902-0476
501-627-0555
manataka@myexcel.com