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.
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.
December 2019 Council Meeting Minutes
Northern Cherokee Nation
Council Meeting December 14, 2019
Meeting called to order by Chief Grey Elk.
Chief Grey Elk gave the opening prayer.
November minutes read by Tribal Secretary and approved by Council.
Chief Grey Elk is looking into the possibility of a split rail fence around the front of the property.
Many Wados given to Tony Running Wolf, Billy Boyce, and White Crow for getting the project started on the permanent flag poles out front. We have the Nation Flag. A brand-new POW Flag and US Flag donated by Buffalo Sister. We are still looking for a new Missouri Flag and solar lights to shine on the flags.
Busy Red Bird announced we are down to $22,653.96 on land payment. We are almost there!
Big wados to Tony Running Wolf, Tina Two Horses, Randy Eagle Looks Down, Teresa Grandmother Rose and any whom we may have missed for all their hard work on grounds mowing and upkeep for the year.
Big wados to James and Randy Eagle Looks Down for their work on finishing walls in our garage and big cleaning!
Bill Hawk Arrow announced that the court case for minority status has been filed. Judge must be assigned and approved by both parties. There is a motion to reinstate status until this case is decided.
Chief Grey Elk gave a year end report on all the accomplishments of 2019.
Rita Gentle Rain had a program for special needs children talking about our history and culture.
Daniel White Crow read the legend of An Indian Christmas.
There was a raffle drawing held for the Silver Coin donated by Rita Gentle Rain, Chief Grey Elk was first winner, He said draw again! Daniel White Crow was second winner, He said draw again! Final Winner was Cindy Little Bear. The coin raffle brought in $207.00 for the Nation.
White Crow announced he is still working on security doors for front of building.
White Crow won the door prize.
White Crow gave the closing prayer.
Potluck dinner was shared by all.
Side note-Teresa Cedar Breeze and Mark Fast Knife were absent.
Reminder: Next Tribal Council Meeting, Open to All!
March 14, 2020
10:30 am with potluck dinner to follow
Address of meeting:
Northern Cherokee Nation
578 E Highway 7
Clinton, Missouri 64735
660-885-7779
Council Meeting December 14, 2019
Meeting called to order by Chief Grey Elk.
Chief Grey Elk gave the opening prayer.
November minutes read by Tribal Secretary and approved by Council.
Chief Grey Elk is looking into the possibility of a split rail fence around the front of the property.
Many Wados given to Tony Running Wolf, Billy Boyce, and White Crow for getting the project started on the permanent flag poles out front. We have the Nation Flag. A brand-new POW Flag and US Flag donated by Buffalo Sister. We are still looking for a new Missouri Flag and solar lights to shine on the flags.
Busy Red Bird announced we are down to $22,653.96 on land payment. We are almost there!
Big wados to Tony Running Wolf, Tina Two Horses, Randy Eagle Looks Down, Teresa Grandmother Rose and any whom we may have missed for all their hard work on grounds mowing and upkeep for the year.
Big wados to James and Randy Eagle Looks Down for their work on finishing walls in our garage and big cleaning!
Bill Hawk Arrow announced that the court case for minority status has been filed. Judge must be assigned and approved by both parties. There is a motion to reinstate status until this case is decided.
Chief Grey Elk gave a year end report on all the accomplishments of 2019.
Rita Gentle Rain had a program for special needs children talking about our history and culture.
Daniel White Crow read the legend of An Indian Christmas.
There was a raffle drawing held for the Silver Coin donated by Rita Gentle Rain, Chief Grey Elk was first winner, He said draw again! Daniel White Crow was second winner, He said draw again! Final Winner was Cindy Little Bear. The coin raffle brought in $207.00 for the Nation.
White Crow announced he is still working on security doors for front of building.
White Crow won the door prize.
White Crow gave the closing prayer.
Potluck dinner was shared by all.
Side note-Teresa Cedar Breeze and Mark Fast Knife were absent.
Reminder: Next Tribal Council Meeting, Open to All!
March 14, 2020
10:30 am with potluck dinner to follow
Address of meeting:
Northern Cherokee Nation
578 E Highway 7
Clinton, Missouri 64735
660-885-7779