POW WOW / CULTURAL GATHERING TIME
A Hot Success, June 17-19
* A Letter from the Chief *
Another POW WOW! I’m so tired I must go back to work to rest up. I am sure many others feel the same way, after three-plus days of 100-degree heat and Missouri humidity. But on the plus side, no rain!
We also had other events in the area and of course it was Father’s Day and still a good POWWOW. It helps a lot when you have the best Drum in the Midwest. HOST DRUM: WHISKEY CREEK
MC; Carrie Smith
HEAD GOURD DANCER: Jim Binkley
HEAD MAN DANCER: Jason Thigpen
HEAD LADY DANCER,
Ianuquan Lone White Eagle
Thanks to Joe Woodall, Roscoe, and the rest of the drum.
Equa Wado, to Twila Hawkins and everybody who donated to our auction. We had some great items from our vendors. Wado to Mike Wandering Wolf, Tina Two Horses, and everyone else who worked and stood out in the hot sun to make our auction a success.
Many Wados to Guner and Hunter Cornelison for their nonstop hard work. First class young men from a first-class family.
Before I continue, I would like to thank my Deputy Chief for all his hard work long before the powwow in getting our grounds ready. White Crow spent many long hours on ground preparations. (Remember the rain last year).
Wado to our Marshall, Tony Running Wolf and all your deputies for making sure we were all safe.
If I thanked 40 or 50 Tribal Citizens, I would still miss a few, so Wado a Hundred times over. Oh, just one more thing. Our Kitchen Staff, first my wife, Mrs. Chief (or Busy Red Bird) Jane Buffalo Sister, Cindy Little Bear and a special thanks to Michelle Mockingbird for helping to get the fry bread ready Saturday morning (while Buffalo Sister was working with the Chief) you were a life saver! Tons of thanks to all our awesome vendors and of course, you the audience, who braved the heat and made this another success
Until next year, Wado to all!
Kenn Grey Elk
Chief NCN
We also had other events in the area and of course it was Father’s Day and still a good POWWOW. It helps a lot when you have the best Drum in the Midwest. HOST DRUM: WHISKEY CREEK
MC; Carrie Smith
HEAD GOURD DANCER: Jim Binkley
HEAD MAN DANCER: Jason Thigpen
HEAD LADY DANCER,
Ianuquan Lone White Eagle
Thanks to Joe Woodall, Roscoe, and the rest of the drum.
Equa Wado, to Twila Hawkins and everybody who donated to our auction. We had some great items from our vendors. Wado to Mike Wandering Wolf, Tina Two Horses, and everyone else who worked and stood out in the hot sun to make our auction a success.
Many Wados to Guner and Hunter Cornelison for their nonstop hard work. First class young men from a first-class family.
Before I continue, I would like to thank my Deputy Chief for all his hard work long before the powwow in getting our grounds ready. White Crow spent many long hours on ground preparations. (Remember the rain last year).
Wado to our Marshall, Tony Running Wolf and all your deputies for making sure we were all safe.
If I thanked 40 or 50 Tribal Citizens, I would still miss a few, so Wado a Hundred times over. Oh, just one more thing. Our Kitchen Staff, first my wife, Mrs. Chief (or Busy Red Bird) Jane Buffalo Sister, Cindy Little Bear and a special thanks to Michelle Mockingbird for helping to get the fry bread ready Saturday morning (while Buffalo Sister was working with the Chief) you were a life saver! Tons of thanks to all our awesome vendors and of course, you the audience, who braved the heat and made this another success
Until next year, Wado to all!
Kenn Grey Elk
Chief NCN
NORTHERN CHEROKEE NATION
PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE
APRIL 9TH TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING
One of the highlights from the April 9th Tribal Council meeting was the official swearing in of Daniel White Crow as Deputy Chief and Speaker of the Council. Special "wado" to tribal citizen Donna Calm Spirit for capturing the ceremony with photos and also capturing tribal citizens at the monthly meeting. Scroll through the photos and enjoy these First Americans. Another highlight of the meeting were the continuing plans for the Pow Wow. Minutes from the meeting will be coming soon.
CONGRATULATIONS -- DEPUTY CHIEF DANIEL WHITE CROW
The Northern Cherokee Nation congratulates Daniel White Crow
as the Deputy Chief for the Nation. We wish you only the best in your
leadership and love for the First Americans.
Christmas Party at the Tribal Nation on December 11, 2021
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Several tribal citizens recently gathered at the Northern Cherokee Nation's headquarters to tackle the task of installing a new garage door. Many Wados to Daniel White Crow and Tony Running Wolf for donating all the materials, labor, and time for this project. With the new door, there will be no more drafts and foaming great stuff, also known as insulation, in all the cracks around the old door. A special appreciation from the Chief, Busy Red Bird, and Buffalo Sister who spend the most time at the tribal headquarters.
Tribal citizens are shown in tribal regalia at a recent gathering. If you are interested in learning more about the regalia, call the Tribal Headquarters at 660-885-7779 Monday thru Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Northern Cherokee Nation
Capsule Moment During Tribal Council Meeting October 10, 2020
"Our younger generation honoring our veterans and flag"
Flag Poles Added to Tribal Grounds
During the weekend of June 13, when a large group of tribal citizens were gathered for the Tribal Council meeting, new flag poles were placed on the tribal grounds. Busy Red Bird said, "After eight years, I finally get my flag poles."
A special wado to Tony Running Wolf, Billy Boyce, and others who helped make the installation possible.
Be sure and check back soon to see the minutes from the June 13 council meeting.
A special wado to Tony Running Wolf, Billy Boyce, and others who helped make the installation possible.
Be sure and check back soon to see the minutes from the June 13 council meeting.
A MEMORIAL HOLIDAY WEEKEND ADVENTURE
FROM ONE OF OUR CITIZENS
Osiyo From The White Trash Six Star Resort
Is was a wonderful and productive Memorial Holiday!
We started Friday off with framing my soon-to-be sunroom. Followed by a fun time of snake shooting plus lessons in sweat ethics and stories and lies a plenty. All of this topped of by a dinner of 1/3 to 1/2 pound jumbo burgers, fries, and fresh fruit. A good night's rest was welcomed. Rain, wind, thunder and a light show serenaded us to sleep.
Saturday was relaxing, sunny, and more snake hunting.
Folks came from Tulsa, Osceola, and Clinton to work on tribal business. The main attraction of more food, a potluck. The menu included friend chicken, taters and pan gravy, glazed carrots, beverages, Rolaids and plenty of "anti-covid" hugs and kisses and laughs. All these activities were followed by a conference call with our awesome Chief Grey Elk. Some folks left for home in the evening to finish up chores after a busy afternoon filled with more laughs and lies. It was a good and much needed tribal family time. There is nothing like it!
Sunday brought more discussion about the 2021 rescheduling of our POW WOW and events to come. Our country-living experiences for Sunday included a dock burning, more snake hunting, chicken feeding, wasp spraying, barbequing, a dog and cat petting, food, and more food.
My thanks to all who came and participated in this tribal work weekend. It was truly a blessing to see you all.
After all the gifts of food and more food, I'm planning a spectator sporting event of sceptic tank pumping. All are invited. Special thanks to Deputy Chief Starr Tawny Eagle for the new "Gold Standard" gift of toilet paper, and more food!
Also, I thank Tony Running Wolf and his lovely wife Michelle for hours of backbreaking labor and a storm door for the kitchen, steaks, and more food. Thanks and love to Jane Buffalo Sister for food and that sinful cake, plus unafraid hugs.
Thanks to the talkative, side-splitting prankster Randy Pierson and our precious shy Teresa for salads and baked beans (more food) and hugs. Thank you all for the polling and input and meaningful discussion, and to Chief Grey Elk for listening.
Lies, stories, jokes and help are much appreciated. I love you all.
You will get my bill for this exciting country living experience. Payment due by the 15th of the month.
Wado from Rita Gentle Rain and the Ozark White Trash Adventure Experience.
PS. All payments and donations go to support the Northern Cherokee Nation.
FROM ONE OF OUR CITIZENS
Osiyo From The White Trash Six Star Resort
Is was a wonderful and productive Memorial Holiday!
We started Friday off with framing my soon-to-be sunroom. Followed by a fun time of snake shooting plus lessons in sweat ethics and stories and lies a plenty. All of this topped of by a dinner of 1/3 to 1/2 pound jumbo burgers, fries, and fresh fruit. A good night's rest was welcomed. Rain, wind, thunder and a light show serenaded us to sleep.
Saturday was relaxing, sunny, and more snake hunting.
Folks came from Tulsa, Osceola, and Clinton to work on tribal business. The main attraction of more food, a potluck. The menu included friend chicken, taters and pan gravy, glazed carrots, beverages, Rolaids and plenty of "anti-covid" hugs and kisses and laughs. All these activities were followed by a conference call with our awesome Chief Grey Elk. Some folks left for home in the evening to finish up chores after a busy afternoon filled with more laughs and lies. It was a good and much needed tribal family time. There is nothing like it!
Sunday brought more discussion about the 2021 rescheduling of our POW WOW and events to come. Our country-living experiences for Sunday included a dock burning, more snake hunting, chicken feeding, wasp spraying, barbequing, a dog and cat petting, food, and more food.
My thanks to all who came and participated in this tribal work weekend. It was truly a blessing to see you all.
After all the gifts of food and more food, I'm planning a spectator sporting event of sceptic tank pumping. All are invited. Special thanks to Deputy Chief Starr Tawny Eagle for the new "Gold Standard" gift of toilet paper, and more food!
Also, I thank Tony Running Wolf and his lovely wife Michelle for hours of backbreaking labor and a storm door for the kitchen, steaks, and more food. Thanks and love to Jane Buffalo Sister for food and that sinful cake, plus unafraid hugs.
Thanks to the talkative, side-splitting prankster Randy Pierson and our precious shy Teresa for salads and baked beans (more food) and hugs. Thank you all for the polling and input and meaningful discussion, and to Chief Grey Elk for listening.
Lies, stories, jokes and help are much appreciated. I love you all.
You will get my bill for this exciting country living experience. Payment due by the 15th of the month.
Wado from Rita Gentle Rain and the Ozark White Trash Adventure Experience.
PS. All payments and donations go to support the Northern Cherokee Nation.
Christmas Party, December 2019
In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as "National American Indian Heritage Month." Since that time, Native Americans have used this commemorative month as a platform to share our culture, traditions, music, crafts, food, dance and ways of life.
This year, we ask that you express our impressive history of being strong warriors…survivors…leaders…hunters and gatherers with your community, friends and neighbors.
We may all look differently but we share the same pride, love, and respect for our brothers and sisters. Let’s build bridges of understanding and friendship across the nation.
We are Northern Cherokee!
This year, we ask that you express our impressive history of being strong warriors…survivors…leaders…hunters and gatherers with your community, friends and neighbors.
We may all look differently but we share the same pride, love, and respect for our brothers and sisters. Let’s build bridges of understanding and friendship across the nation.
We are Northern Cherokee!
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Chief Grey Elk, Larry Roberts from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Council Member Ed Beesley pose for a photograph during BIA meetings in Louisiana.
Karlee Little Hawk Neisen
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