Northern Cherokee Nation -- June 13, 2020 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes
June 13, 2020 Council Meeting
Meeting called to order by Speaker of Council White Crow
White Crow lead the pledge of allegiance to the United States Flag
White Crow gave the opening prayer.
Roll call of current council
Fast Knife----Here
Gentle Rain—Here
Hawk Arrow—Here
White Crow---Here
Buffalo Sister---Here
Grandmother Rose---Here
Chief Grey Elk then swore in Daniel White Crow as Speaker of Council until March of 2021.
Speaker of Council then swore in the following council members to serve until March of 2021.
Fast Knife, Gentle Rain, Hawk Arrow, Buffalo Sister, Grandmother Rose, Wandering Wolf, and Billy Boyce.
Chief Grey Elk announced there will be a small cookout at Hawk Arrow’s place the fourth of July and all are welcome.
The calendar of events has some changes on it due to the virus. Next council meeting is July 11, 2020, camping out is open this weekend, classes to be held, family time, possible fireworks. September Pow Wow has been rescheduled until June of 2021. There will be a council meeting held September 12, 2020, with camping out available and a chili potluck dinner. Chili being made by Buffalo Sister.
The vote on the exact dates of Pow Wow in June of 2021 has been tabled to the July 11, 2020 council meeting.
Hawk Arrow stated that the lawyers are still working on the case. With the virus, everything has been put on hold in the court system.
Calm Spirit announced that the website has been paid by her for the next year! Wado for your contribution Calm Spirit!
Wandering Wolf is organizing a fundraising of a self defense class. All monies will be donated to the Northern Cherokee Nation. Please see Wandering Wolf if you are interested.
Busy Red Bird gave the financial report. The insurance for the property is paid for the next year. Donations are down some. The best news is that the loan on the place is now down below $20,000.00 We are almost there!
Running Wolf announced that the 4 flags poles will be set today. He asked for volunteers to help and help they did! Many thanks to Billy Boyce for the donation of equipment and concrete to get this accomplished.
Buffalo Sister announce that there will be classes and teachings on how to make your regalia on a budget. These classes will be held after council meetings for those that are interested.
Buffalo Sister also announced that we are currently sold out of Northern Cherokee Nation flags. We are requesting donations for the purchase of more.
Chief Grey Elk stated that the Book of Legends is almost complete.
Gentle Rain is holding a raffle for a knife donated by White Crow. Tickets are $5.00 each. The drawing will be held at the September meeting. You do not need to be present to win.
Speaker White Crow called for motion to adjourn.
Gentle Rain—first motion
Wandering Wolf—second motion
Council Approved
White Crow gave the closing prayer. Potluck dinner shared by all.
Meeting called to order by Speaker of Council White Crow
White Crow lead the pledge of allegiance to the United States Flag
White Crow gave the opening prayer.
Roll call of current council
Fast Knife----Here
Gentle Rain—Here
Hawk Arrow—Here
White Crow---Here
Buffalo Sister---Here
Grandmother Rose---Here
Chief Grey Elk then swore in Daniel White Crow as Speaker of Council until March of 2021.
Speaker of Council then swore in the following council members to serve until March of 2021.
Fast Knife, Gentle Rain, Hawk Arrow, Buffalo Sister, Grandmother Rose, Wandering Wolf, and Billy Boyce.
Chief Grey Elk announced there will be a small cookout at Hawk Arrow’s place the fourth of July and all are welcome.
The calendar of events has some changes on it due to the virus. Next council meeting is July 11, 2020, camping out is open this weekend, classes to be held, family time, possible fireworks. September Pow Wow has been rescheduled until June of 2021. There will be a council meeting held September 12, 2020, with camping out available and a chili potluck dinner. Chili being made by Buffalo Sister.
The vote on the exact dates of Pow Wow in June of 2021 has been tabled to the July 11, 2020 council meeting.
Hawk Arrow stated that the lawyers are still working on the case. With the virus, everything has been put on hold in the court system.
Calm Spirit announced that the website has been paid by her for the next year! Wado for your contribution Calm Spirit!
Wandering Wolf is organizing a fundraising of a self defense class. All monies will be donated to the Northern Cherokee Nation. Please see Wandering Wolf if you are interested.
Busy Red Bird gave the financial report. The insurance for the property is paid for the next year. Donations are down some. The best news is that the loan on the place is now down below $20,000.00 We are almost there!
Running Wolf announced that the 4 flags poles will be set today. He asked for volunteers to help and help they did! Many thanks to Billy Boyce for the donation of equipment and concrete to get this accomplished.
Buffalo Sister announce that there will be classes and teachings on how to make your regalia on a budget. These classes will be held after council meetings for those that are interested.
Buffalo Sister also announced that we are currently sold out of Northern Cherokee Nation flags. We are requesting donations for the purchase of more.
Chief Grey Elk stated that the Book of Legends is almost complete.
Gentle Rain is holding a raffle for a knife donated by White Crow. Tickets are $5.00 each. The drawing will be held at the September meeting. You do not need to be present to win.
Speaker White Crow called for motion to adjourn.
Gentle Rain—first motion
Wandering Wolf—second motion
Council Approved
White Crow gave the closing prayer. Potluck dinner shared by all.
Osiyo Citizens of the Northern Cherokee Nation,
Today was the first council meeting of our new year and I want to thank each and every one who made the effort to attend. Many of you like the Chief, Deputy Chief and most of the council drive between 3 1/2 and 5 hours to attend our meetings, they come from all four corners of Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas , Oklahoma. It was great seeing our family. We even had a photographer from the L.A. Times.
My question to you is WHERE WERE THE REST OF THE NORTHERN CHEROKEE CITIZENS? I know that we have close to 10,000 enrolled that live in Missouri alone! We all have lives and families, but what do you consider your NCN family? Are we not important enough to take one Saturday a month and join your tribal family? Do you not want your children to know where they come from? Are you ashamed to let your neighbors and co-workers know your Cherokee? Think about why you joined the Tribe, was it because a family member signed you up? Do you think your going to get something from the white government? Or are you afraid you might have to contribute some time or heaven forbid money to your tribe? Think about this!
We have citizens that live in other states that call, donate and keep in touch. WHAT IS YOUR EXCUSE, Is it because you remember the horror stories from your great grandparents that is was illegal to be an Indian in Missouri, WELL GET OVER IT THIS IS 2019. CHEROKEE UP PEOPLE!
This letter is for all our citizens, not just Missouri. Because you live in another state You are not exempt!
We are a proud people, but it takes EVERYONE EVERYWHERE to make a family!
May Creator keep us all safe.
Busy Red Bird.
Today was the first council meeting of our new year and I want to thank each and every one who made the effort to attend. Many of you like the Chief, Deputy Chief and most of the council drive between 3 1/2 and 5 hours to attend our meetings, they come from all four corners of Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas , Oklahoma. It was great seeing our family. We even had a photographer from the L.A. Times.
My question to you is WHERE WERE THE REST OF THE NORTHERN CHEROKEE CITIZENS? I know that we have close to 10,000 enrolled that live in Missouri alone! We all have lives and families, but what do you consider your NCN family? Are we not important enough to take one Saturday a month and join your tribal family? Do you not want your children to know where they come from? Are you ashamed to let your neighbors and co-workers know your Cherokee? Think about why you joined the Tribe, was it because a family member signed you up? Do you think your going to get something from the white government? Or are you afraid you might have to contribute some time or heaven forbid money to your tribe? Think about this!
We have citizens that live in other states that call, donate and keep in touch. WHAT IS YOUR EXCUSE, Is it because you remember the horror stories from your great grandparents that is was illegal to be an Indian in Missouri, WELL GET OVER IT THIS IS 2019. CHEROKEE UP PEOPLE!
This letter is for all our citizens, not just Missouri. Because you live in another state You are not exempt!
We are a proud people, but it takes EVERYONE EVERYWHERE to make a family!
May Creator keep us all safe.
Busy Red Bird.
April 2018
Swearing in of council members.
November 2017
Great council meeting.
Beautiful wedding of Buffalo Sister and Bobby.
Beautiful wedding of Buffalo Sister and Bobby.
December, 2016
Wow what a great time we had today. A great and productive council meeting, awesome food and delicious deserts. Our tribal family continues to grow and become more involved. Your Chief is so happy with the cooperation and willingness to get involved. MERRY CHRISTMAS, AND A HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR!!! SEE you all next year, February 14th.
Wow what a great time we had today. A great and productive council meeting, awesome food and delicious deserts. Our tribal family continues to grow and become more involved. Your Chief is so happy with the cooperation and willingness to get involved. MERRY CHRISTMAS, AND A HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR!!! SEE you all next year, February 14th.
Photo Highlights from the Northern Cherokee Nation's
July 3, 2016 Council Meeting
The Northern Cherokee Nation continues to work for the people...it's citizens.
Pictured above are photos taken during the May council meeting of the Nation.
The meetings are open to citizens, family members and interested community members.
Pictured above are photos taken during the May council meeting of the Nation.
The meetings are open to citizens, family members and interested community members.
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Highlights from the Northern Cherokee Nation's
Council Meeting
February 14, 2015
By Tribal Citizen Donna Calm Spirit Stone
At the Northern Cherokee Nation's December council meeting, Sherri Runion was adopted
into citizenship with the nation.
We are proud of Sherri and her active participation with the nation.
Welcome, Sherri!
into citizenship with the nation.
We are proud of Sherri and her active participation with the nation.
Welcome, Sherri!
Photos from the Northern Cherokee Nation
Council Meeting on June 14
Council Meeting on June 14
