Council Minutes

Northern Cherokee Nation
June 10, 2023
Council Meeting

The Council Meeting opened by Chief Grey Elk.
Prayer and pledge held by Chief Grey Elk.
Tony Running Wolf was sworn in as Tribal Marshall with no term limits.

Roll Call led by Buffalo Sister
Speaker of council Fast Knife--------------Here
Standing Rock---------------------------------Here
Grandmother Rose--------------------------Here
Secretary of council Buffalo Sister-------Here
Hawk Arrow----------------------------------Absent
Big Standing Bear---------------------------Here

Chief Grey Elk announced that the rendezvous people will be coming to our powwow in September. Sac &White River band and the Western Cherokee will be attending the powwow.

Busy Red Bird announced that Hawk in Flight donated t-shirts with NCN on them to sell and all proceeds go to the Nation.

Tribal Marshall Tony Running Wolf announced that the installation of new lights for the grounds has started. Parking out front of building will be changed so that only handicapped, elders and council can park right in front. There will be 2 van accessible spots.

Chief Grey Elk announced that Twila is still going to do the auction. Need donations for that. All proceeds to go to the Nation.

Jo Ann from the Red Cross brought in Susie Carpenter, a coworker with the Red Cross. They will be doing a blood drive on Saturday of the powwow from 10am to 2pm.

Kevin Olson gifted Chief Grey Elk with a big piece of obsidian.
The consent agenda was approved by all present council.

Sister Warrior Watcher Connie Beesley donated the door prize and then turned around and won it! Buffalo Warrior Eddie Beesley gave the closing prayer.

Northern Cherokee Nation
May 13, 2023, Council Meeting
Chief Grey Elk called the meeting to order.
Pledge and prayer led by Chief Grey Elk.

Roll call:
Fast Knife------------------Here
Standing Rock------------Absent
Grandmother Rose-----Here
Buffalo Sister-------------Here
Hawk Arrow--------------Absent
Big Standing Bear-------Here
Deputy Chief Wandering Wolf----Here
Chief Grey Elk------------Here

A few of the citizens and Chief Grey Elk attending the Sac & White River Band Gathering and witnessed the swearing in of their new Chief Stefani Jeffers.
Chief Grey Elk and a few NCN citizens went to the Pomme De Terre Rendezvous. The group will be coming to our powwow in September.

The hunt is on for vendors for our powwow.
Chief Grey Elk announced that plans are being made to get a webcam set up for council meetings. Hawk Arrow has donated the start up and Fast Knife is working on getting it set up.

Tribal Marshall Tony Running Wolf announced the working on the electrical at drum stand will happen at the June meeting.

There was no consent agenda for the month of April, due to crossing over of Tribal Secretary Buffalo Sister’s brother. All votes in June will cover April and May.

Next meeting is June 10, 2023.

Old Glory Days parade is July 1, 2023. Come on and join us to show our native pride.

Tribal Elder Eddie Buffalo Warrior gave the closing prayer.