Northern Cherokee Nation's Council Meeting Minutes -- August 8, 2020
Meeting called to order—Speaker White Crow
Pledge of Alliance—Speaker White Crow
Prayer—Speaker White Crow
Roll Call of council by Buffalo Sister
Fast Knife---Here
Gentle Rain—Here
Hawk Arrow—Here
White Crow—Here
Buffalo Sister—Here
Grandmother Rose—Here
Wandering Wolf—Here
Standing Rock—Here
Deputy Chief Tawny Eagle—Here
Chief Grey Elk---Here
Announcements--
September Council meeting to be held Sept. 12, 2020 at 10:30 am.
This will be a camp out weekend if any wants to join. There will be chili made by Buffalo Sister for the dinner after the meeting. Please bring dishes to go along with this meal to share with everyone. Classes will be held after the meeting. Fireworks display on Saturday evening.
The consent agenda was passed.
Hawk Arrow brought up that we need to fill the fuel tank up for the winter months. All donations are welcome.
White Crow welcomed guests Cindy Mountjoy and David Kagrice to our meeting.
Reminder to all to please sign in at the door when you come in for meeting.
Chief Grey Elk announced a good time was had by all at Hawk Arrow’s place for 4th of July.
Gentle Rain announce the ongoing raffle for a knife donated by White Crow. Drawing to be held at the September meeting.
Chief Grey Elk announced that the billboard sign rental has been paid. We will be renegotiating a new fee.
Wandering Wolf looking into possible grants for the nation.
White Crow talked more on the Native Prairie Group and how they might help our Nation. There will be a ceremony on August 24, 2020. They are doing non-GMO products and helping to take care of Mother Earth.
Motion to close the meeting by Grandmother Rose, second by Wandering Wolf. Council approved. Meeting adjourned at 11:35am.
Door prize was won by Eagle Looks Down.
Potluck dinner shared by all. Classes held after the meeting.
Pledge of Alliance—Speaker White Crow
Prayer—Speaker White Crow
Roll Call of council by Buffalo Sister
Fast Knife---Here
Gentle Rain—Here
Hawk Arrow—Here
White Crow—Here
Buffalo Sister—Here
Grandmother Rose—Here
Wandering Wolf—Here
Standing Rock—Here
Deputy Chief Tawny Eagle—Here
Chief Grey Elk---Here
Announcements--
September Council meeting to be held Sept. 12, 2020 at 10:30 am.
This will be a camp out weekend if any wants to join. There will be chili made by Buffalo Sister for the dinner after the meeting. Please bring dishes to go along with this meal to share with everyone. Classes will be held after the meeting. Fireworks display on Saturday evening.
The consent agenda was passed.
Hawk Arrow brought up that we need to fill the fuel tank up for the winter months. All donations are welcome.
White Crow welcomed guests Cindy Mountjoy and David Kagrice to our meeting.
Reminder to all to please sign in at the door when you come in for meeting.
Chief Grey Elk announced a good time was had by all at Hawk Arrow’s place for 4th of July.
Gentle Rain announce the ongoing raffle for a knife donated by White Crow. Drawing to be held at the September meeting.
Chief Grey Elk announced that the billboard sign rental has been paid. We will be renegotiating a new fee.
Wandering Wolf looking into possible grants for the nation.
White Crow talked more on the Native Prairie Group and how they might help our Nation. There will be a ceremony on August 24, 2020. They are doing non-GMO products and helping to take care of Mother Earth.
Motion to close the meeting by Grandmother Rose, second by Wandering Wolf. Council approved. Meeting adjourned at 11:35am.
Door prize was won by Eagle Looks Down.
Potluck dinner shared by all. Classes held after the meeting.
ANNUAL GATHERING AND POW WOW SCHEDULED
FOR JUNE 25-27, 2021
Dates for the Annual Gathering and Pow Wow have been announced for June 25-27, 2021 at the Tribal Complex in Clinton, Missouri. Please continue to check back here on our website and on our Facebook page for further details as they become available.
Here are the links to the Vendor Form and Souvenir Program.
Vendor Information PowWow Program Booklets
https://www.facebook.com/NorthernCherokeeNation/posts/2436324929835522
Here are the links to the Vendor Form and Souvenir Program.
Vendor Information PowWow Program Booklets
https://www.facebook.com/NorthernCherokeeNation/posts/2436324929835522
Photo Highlights from the Northern Cherokee Nation's July Council Meeting (Minutes to come)
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PHOTO CREDIT: Donna Calm Spirit Stone, tribal citizen
THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES FROM THE TRIBE
The Tribal Complex needs some office supplies such as printer ink, paper, envelopes, stamps, file folders, and other office supplies. These items are generally purchased at Staples. If you can support in the purchase of these supplies, you can make a donation through our pay-pal button on our website, northerncherokeenation.com or mail your welcomed check(s) 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. Remember this is your tribe, we do not receive state or federal funding, we are a 501c3 not for profit. We depend on your help.
To keep the tribal membership files current and accurate, please update your email addresses, mailing address, marriages, name changes, and family deaths. Send updates to northerncherokeenation@gmail.com or call the tribal office.
One of our largest fundraisers during the years is the annual auction that is conducted during the pow wow. If you have items to donate, or can collect items to be auctioned, please start gathering those now for the June 2021 auction. We especially appreciate items that may have Native American influence/connection, or would generate a high sales price. For questions, contact Twila Campbell at 314-574-4993, twilac03@gmail.com, or Keith Dobbs at 707-972-0145, ktdobbs@msn.com.
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SCHEDULES, DATE CHANGES, CALENDAR: Our webpage has a complete listing meeting dates and times. Our Facebook page also shares the schedule of our events and activities. When all else fails, call the tribal headquarters in Clinton at 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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Keith "Buffalo Healer" Dobbs
ktdobbs@msn.com
Keith "Buffalo Healer" Dobbs
ktdobbs@msn.com