February 2020
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---improvements
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 under went 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
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---improvements
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 under went 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
TWO IMPORTANT NOTICES
1) As you know we are trying very hard to update and make our files more current. We are finding that many of the email addresses on file are out of date, invalid, unable to deliver and just can not be found. Once again, please update your email addresses so that we may be able to reach you with updates and tribal progress. Please send your current email address to
northerncherokeenation@gmail.com with your name and email address.
Wado, Tribal Office
2) The next Tribal Council Meeting will be March 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tribal Office in Clinton.
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
Webmaster
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