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NOTICE NCN CITIZENS AND FAMILY: COVID-19 VIRUS AND CANCELLATION OF APRIL COUNCIL MEETING
Because of the rapid spread of the Covid-19 virus within our general tribal area (i.e. Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas,) and the dangers it poses to our tribal members, tribal leaders have announced that the April 11, 2020 Tribal Council meeting has been cancelled. At this time, it is anticipated that the May 9 meeting will be held as usual and that tribal affairs for both April and May will be conducted then. However, that may change due to the fluid nature of the virus outbreak. If such change does become necessary, we will advise you by email messages and postings on this Facebook page. We urge each of you to diligently comply with all the mandates, guidelines and suggestions that have been publicized to inhibit the spread of this virus. Prayers to Creator to keep all of us healthy and safe. NORTHERN CHEROKEE NATION
COUNCIL MEETING -03/14/2020 Chief Grey Elk opened the meeting by swearing in Daniel White Crow as the interim Speaker of the Council. Chief Grey Elk then explained the new council appointment by the new amendment to our Constitution, which the Tribal Elders drafted and voted into our constitution. Amendment to Install a New Tribal Council every 2 years. Every 2 years on the first full moon of the year in January, called the Cold Moon, “Nv-da ka-na-wo-ga”, the sitting Tribal Council will be dissolved. The Chief of the Nation, the Speaker of the Council, and the Head Elder will then appoint an interim Speaker of the Council. These four people will then nominate a minimum of six prospective Council members. These six candidates will be chosen from a list of tribal citizens who fill out the tribal council member application form. It will be the responsibility of the Council of Elders to vet and confirm these nominees. These six new council members will then by majority vote confirm the interim speaker as permanent Speaker for a two-year term. All these appointees, including the interim speaker, will be subject to a formal swearing in ceremony at the next regular Tribal Council meeting. With a unanimous vote of the Council, the initially appointed Interim Speaker can be rejected in which case the Chief, outgoing Speaker and Head Elder will then appoint a replacement to again be voted on by the Tribal Council. The Speaker can be confirmed by majority vote of the Council. The Chief, Speaker and Head Elder may nominate one or more additional Council members at any time. Such nominees will be subject to the confirmation process described above. Chief Grey Elk then gave an opening prayer. December 2019 minutes were read by Tribal Secretary Buffalo Sister. First motion to approve was given by Hawk Arrow, second by Gentle Rain. Minutes were approved by council. Announcement by Buffalo Sister that meeting minutes are now being posted on our webpage. Speaker White Crow proposed that we say the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag at the monthly council meetings. First motion to approve was given by Buffalo Sister, second by Gentle Rain. Council approved. Chief Grey Elk gave a lesson on how to find your ancestry. Chief Grey Elk welcomed our visitors, Danny Wicentowski from the Riverfront Times out of St. Louis, Missouri and Lane Cunningham, a citizen of the Northern Cherokee Nation, from Minnesota. Deputy Chief Tawney Eagle talked on don’t give up researching your ancestry. It could take you many years to research everything. Chief Grey Elk announced he is looking to swear in the New Council and Speaker of the Council in April. Buffalo Sister shared an announcement from Gentle Rain. Gentle Rain and Mabel had raffle on silver coins and raised $50.00 to go towards our flagpole project. White Crow is finding the information to get a New Missouri Flag. We already have the Northern Cherokee Nation, the United States, and the POW/MIA flags. Tony Running Wolf announced that Pow Wow planning has started and is asking for donations towards food and new awnings for our people. Please contact Tony Running Wolf for information on the awnings. Tony Running Wolf also announced that the Cub and Boy Scouts from Odessa will be here for Pow Wow. Chief Grey Elk is working on getting our drum for Pow Wow. Also trying to get Flint Nappers to come do demonstrations at the Pow Wow. Chief Grey Elk gave many thanks to the Pierson and Zeigler families for their work on finishing up the garage. Busy Red Bird gave many thanks to all those that attended the meeting today. Meeting ended by motion from Gentle Rain, Buffalo Sister second and council approved. Lee Night Hawk was the winner of the door prize this month. White Crow gave the closing prayer and a potluck luncheon was shared by all. |
FEBRUARY 2020 MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF
Osiyo Northern Cherokee Tribal Citizens, Much has transpired since we last talked. Rather than repeat what is in past letters to you, I will report on the progress we have made recently. First, let's start in the back. We have more electric pedestals for RV parking. We now have a permanent mound and fire ring for the sacred fire. Ceremonies are held here by Firekeeper Lee Night Hawk Ramthun. Something that probably isn't noticed that much, but is a real biggy is the grounds. They now stay mowed. The Nation has been gifted two Hustler "Raptor" Zero turn mowers. Now we no longer have to pay $300.00 every two weeks to have the grounds mowed. The pow wow kitchen has been re-plumbed with flex pipe and outside shutoff and drain, so I don't have to fix broken pipes every year at pow wow time. Our building has undergone extensive renovations. Bill Hawk Arrow donated a huge bookcase for the library. Hawk Arrow also trenched around the building to keep out heavy rains from seeping into office. Dennis Ruckman donated labor and materials for soffit, facia, gutters, and a new glass door for the council room. The office has been upgraded by new office furniture, 3 new computers, and too many small things to mention. Wado Billy Boyce, Tony Running Wolf, Daniel White Crow, Jody Mertzke, and many other tribal citizens for all the hard work and donations. Wado to Randy Pierson and James Zeigler for all the drywall work in the addition. Many wados to Busy Red Bird and Buffalo Sister for modernizing the office and keeping it running smoothly. Wado to Gentle Rain for all of her speaking engagements teaching education and Northern Cherokee Nation history with various groups and schools in the area. So much work goes into keeping a tribal nation viable. It would be hard to thank all of you, but you know who you are and the help you have provided. As your Chief, I have observed a lot of change in the Indian world in the last fifty years or so. I remember when there were small native groups everywhere. Some very active. Some very secretive. I can think of thirty or forty small groups that are all gone now. Surviving in the Indian world is tough. Without infusions of federal money most federalize tribes would not exist now. Without this free money, your Northern Cherokee Nation is still here and going strong. This is driving a couple of federally recognized tribes crazy. No matter, our old legends say we were here when time began and we will be here when time ends. Until then support your tribe. Enjoy your tribe. Be a part of your nation. We are part of Mother Earth forever DaNaDaGoHVI Principle Chief Kenn Grey Elk |
CHEROKEE PRAYER FOR ALL OUR RELATIONS
Living Prayer to CREATOR
To the rooted nation that provides sustenance for our body and gives us healing herbs for all of
our sickness, physical, mental and emotional, we thank you.
To the animal nation that feeds us from your own flesh and offers your loyal companionship to
us in this walk of life, we thank you.
To all our relations, the 4 legged, the air dwellers, the multi-legged, slithers, water dwellers, and
rock nations that each has given wisdom in their own method, we thank you.
To our human relations that have shared our path on the journey of Earthly life, we thank you.
To the Spirit nation that guides us unseen and mostly unheard through the ups and downs of this
life, we thank you.
To the Seven Directions for guidance and wisdom, we thank you.
You are all my relations, my relatives, without whom we would not and could not live. We are in
this circle of life together, existing together, dependent on each other, and each contributing to
our destiny. None is more important than the other. Each nation has evolved from the other and
yet each dependent upon the one above and the one below. All of us are a part of the Great
Circle.
But most importantly, thank you to our Creator, who is responsible for all,
Wa doh, Do na da go hvi
Deputy Chief Starr Tawny Eagle
Living Prayer to CREATOR
To the rooted nation that provides sustenance for our body and gives us healing herbs for all of
our sickness, physical, mental and emotional, we thank you.
To the animal nation that feeds us from your own flesh and offers your loyal companionship to
us in this walk of life, we thank you.
To all our relations, the 4 legged, the air dwellers, the multi-legged, slithers, water dwellers, and
rock nations that each has given wisdom in their own method, we thank you.
To our human relations that have shared our path on the journey of Earthly life, we thank you.
To the Spirit nation that guides us unseen and mostly unheard through the ups and downs of this
life, we thank you.
To the Seven Directions for guidance and wisdom, we thank you.
You are all my relations, my relatives, without whom we would not and could not live. We are in
this circle of life together, existing together, dependent on each other, and each contributing to
our destiny. None is more important than the other. Each nation has evolved from the other and
yet each dependent upon the one above and the one below. All of us are a part of the Great
Circle.
But most importantly, thank you to our Creator, who is responsible for all,
Wa doh, Do na da go hvi
Deputy Chief Starr Tawny Eagle
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Help us keep our tribal membership files current and accurate! Please update your email addresses and mailing address so that we may be able to reach you with updates and tribal progress.
Send your current email address to
northerncherokeenation@gmail.com with your name and email address.
Wado, Tribal Office
POW WOW AND CULTURAL GATHERING
SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2020
FUNDRAISING AUCTION - Saturday Morning, September 19
The planning committee for the 2020 Pow Wow and Cultural Gathering announced dates for the annual
gathering....scheduled for September 18, 19, and 20 at the Tribal Complex and campground located in Clinton, Missouri. The committee welcomes vendors to participate with a booth at the annual gathering (vendor form attached below) and for those wishing to advertise in the souvenir printed program booklet,
(a form is also attached below) with rates and deadlines.
AUCTION
Back by popular demand, the planning committee has announced that a fundraising auction will be held on Saturday morning
during the POW WOW. Details to be announced closer to the event. For those wishing to donate items to the auction,
contact Twila Campbell at 314-574-4993 or Keith Dobbs at 707-972-0145.
Link to Vendor Form Link to Program
gathering....scheduled for September 18, 19, and 20 at the Tribal Complex and campground located in Clinton, Missouri. The committee welcomes vendors to participate with a booth at the annual gathering (vendor form attached below) and for those wishing to advertise in the souvenir printed program booklet,
(a form is also attached below) with rates and deadlines.
AUCTION
Back by popular demand, the planning committee has announced that a fundraising auction will be held on Saturday morning
during the POW WOW. Details to be announced closer to the event. For those wishing to donate items to the auction,
contact Twila Campbell at 314-574-4993 or Keith Dobbs at 707-972-0145.
Link to Vendor Form Link to Program
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Northern Cherokee Nation's special ceremony during the recent Pow Wow.
A MESSAGE FROM THE TRIBAL COMPLEX
Osda Sunalei! Greetings Northern Cherokee Family!
We are here at the Tribal Complex working on yearend paper work and doing office inventory of supplies that are needed to start the new year.
Our ink for printers is very low and that is our major item needed at this time. We have other items, paper, envelopes, stamps, file folders, and office supplies that are also on our list. We do get our office supplies through Staples. If you find it in your heart to help with these purchases, you can make a donation through our pay-pal button on our website, northerncherokeenation.com or mail your welcomed check to
Northern Cherokee Nation
P. O. Box 413
Cuba, Missouri 65453
We also accept Staples gift cards. Any questions please feel free to call anytime at 660-885-7779.
If no answer, please please leave a message with name and phone number.
We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Remember this is your tribe, we do not received state or federal funding, we are a 501c3 not for profit. We depend on your help.
Wado
Yanasa Ulv
Buffalo Sister
Busy Red Bird
We are here at the Tribal Complex working on yearend paper work and doing office inventory of supplies that are needed to start the new year.
Our ink for printers is very low and that is our major item needed at this time. We have other items, paper, envelopes, stamps, file folders, and office supplies that are also on our list. We do get our office supplies through Staples. If you find it in your heart to help with these purchases, you can make a donation through our pay-pal button on our website, northerncherokeenation.com or mail your welcomed check to
Northern Cherokee Nation
P. O. Box 413
Cuba, Missouri 65453
We also accept Staples gift cards. Any questions please feel free to call anytime at 660-885-7779.
If no answer, please please leave a message with name and phone number.
We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Remember this is your tribe, we do not received state or federal funding, we are a 501c3 not for profit. We depend on your help.
Wado
Yanasa Ulv
Buffalo Sister
Busy Red Bird
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Our web page has a complete listing meeting dates and times. There is also a Facebook note with the schedule, Also we continually post on our Facebook page.
When all else fails, call the tribal headquarters in Clinton 660-885-7779 Monday thru Fridays. Please remember Buffalo Sister is an UNPAID volunteer so she may not be there every day. Leave a message and return phone # and she will call you back.
When all else fails, call the tribal headquarters in Clinton 660-885-7779 Monday thru Fridays. Please remember Buffalo Sister is an UNPAID volunteer so she may not be there every day. Leave a message and return phone # and she will call you back.
BE PROUD TO SUPPORT YOUR NORTHERN CHEROKEE NATION!
The Northern Cherokee Nation always appreciates your support.
If you'd like to become a supporter, PayPal is available for your convenience to make
your generous tax-deductible donations to the Northern Cherokee Nation.
Remember, the Northern Cherokee Nation is a 501c3.
This is a secure and easy way to donate and help your tribe.
The Northern Cherokee Nation always appreciates your support.
If you'd like to become a supporter, PayPal is available for your convenience to make
your generous tax-deductible donations to the Northern Cherokee Nation.
Remember, the Northern Cherokee Nation is a 501c3.
This is a secure and easy way to donate and help your tribe.
ONLY AFTER ALL THE TREES ARE CUT,
AFTER ALL THE GAME IS KILLED,
ONLY AFTER ALL THE STREAMS ARE POISONED,
ONLY THEN WILL WHITE MEN REALIZE THEY CAN'T EAT MONEY.
AFTER ALL THE GAME IS KILLED,
ONLY AFTER ALL THE STREAMS ARE POISONED,
ONLY THEN WILL WHITE MEN REALIZE THEY CAN'T EAT MONEY.
REMEMBERING OUR PAST
PRESERVING OUR CULTURE
PLANNING OUR DESTINY
PRESERVING OUR CULTURE
PLANNING OUR DESTINY
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