Manataka American Indian Council
WHAT IS MAIC?
Manataka American Indian Council
MAIC is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt,
cultural, educational and religious organization founded to promote
cultural, social, welfare and economic advancement of American
Indians and all people. MAIC is a membership
organization with a twelve-member Elder Council, Women's
Council, Warrior Society and Medicine Lodge.
The Longhouse at
Hot
Springs Reservation was our first home and one of the most unique
tourist attractions in Arkansas constructed by the
love of over 100 volunteers. The Longhouse closed in August 2000 and
plans are underway to construct a larger, more beautiful center for
our members and guests. (See Manataka
American Indian Village & Turtle Island).
MAIC has many projects and events, but our primary function is to be the 'Keepers of Manataka' - we keep the spirit and traditions of the sacred Manataka alive and growing.
WHO ARE MAIC MEMBERS?
MAIC
members claim ancestry from many tribes across the country.
Apache, Blackfoot, Caddo, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Crow, Inuit,
Lakota/Dakota, Oneida, Osage, and many other nations comprise our
volunteer and database rolls. Members are both full-blood and mixed.
Many are White, Black, Asian and Hispanic. All races and cultural
backgrounds are welcome.
WHAT
DOES MAIC DO?
MAIC
strives to develop and promote cultural and economic enterprises. We foster the
preservation of American Indian culture, increase employment, training and
education opportunities for members and local communities. We assist our
members and others outside the circle in many ways. Since 1998, MAIC
presented programs to over 375,000 people. Current and future projects
include:
Grave Preservation and Repatriation
Honoring our ancestors teaching
respect
Manataka Smoke Signal Newsletter
Distributed to members
and sponsors
Teaching Circles
Classes on ancient
American Indian ways
Manataka American Indian Village
Cultural Center and Museum
American Indian Education Task Force
Teaching in public schools
David
Quiet Wind Furr, Chairman
Lee Standing Bear Moore,
Secretary/Treasurer
Rick
Wind Call-er Porea, Events/Education Elder
Becky Flaming Owl Moore, Women's Council
Patti Blue Star Burdette, Ceremonial Elder
Gayle Texas Wind Sexauer, Public Relations Elder
Robert Wobleza LaBlatt, Spiritual Elder
|
David Quiet Wind Furr |
2007 -2008 Elder Council |
Lee Standing Bear Mooore |
|
Rick Wind Call-er Porea |
|
Becky Flaming Owl Moore |
|
Patti Blue Star Burdette |
|
Robert Gray Hawk Coke |
Robert Woableza Labatte
