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UPCOMING EVENTS - 2009
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November 1, 2009
2-4 p.m
The Fourth Candle
Faulkner County Library, Seminar Room Two, 1900
Tyler, Conway, Arkansas
The Fourth Candle is a free world religion
study group focused on the unity of religion, will be held from 2-4 p.m.
starting Sunday, November 1, and ending Sunday, December 13 at the Faulkner
County Library, Seminar Room Two, 1900 Tyler, in Conway.
The study group is a follow-up to a
library-sponsored program, “Beyond Our Differences,” that was held in May of
this year. The curriculum and format of the Fourth Candle originated with
members of the Baha'i Faith in New York City after 9/11/2001, and is intended to
help individuals who are interested in exploring the “principle of the unity of
religion.”
This study group is open to members of all faiths, and will focus on excerpts
from the Holy Writings of Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism,
Zoroastrianism, Islam, the Baha’i Faith and other religions.
Lisa Armstrong, M.Ed
of North Little Rock and Jean Wright of Conway will co-facilitate the
group. Ms. Armstrong has been part of interfaith programs in the Central
Arkansas area for more than twenty years, including World Religion Day at
Hendrix College, a long-term interfaith program sponsored by the former National
Conference of Christians and Jews; presented an interfaith panel for the Global
Missions Board of the Arkansas United Methodists, for the University of Arkansas
at Little Rock, Unity in the Community, and more. She is an English instructor
at Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Jean Wright
is a retired trainer of the visually impaired. Although originally from Pine
Bluff, Arkansas, Ms. Wright has been a speaker at World Religion Day observances
and has lived and worked in Ghana, Africa, as well as in other parts of the
United States.
Lisa Armstrong
501-425-5377 (cell)
lisarm@ardemgaz.com
November 1 - 30, 2009
Native American Month
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Vonore, TN
Go and explore the museum and visit the gift shop afterwards.
Sequoyah Museum 423 884 6246
P.O. Box 69 576 Hwy 360, Vonore, TN 37885
seqmus@tds.net
http://www.sequoyahmuseum.org
November 8, 2009
November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009
Canandaigua Treaty Commemoration
The annual commemoration of the 1794 Canandaigua Treaty takes place on November
11 at 2 p.m. on the front lawn of the Ontario County Court House on Main Street
in Canandaigua, New York.
The Canandaigua Treaty—signed in 1794 between
the Six Nations (Iroquois) and the United States—is the foundation of the
Iroquois sovereignty. This yearly commemoration is a time of rededication
of this agreement which was made to secure perpetual peace and friendship
between the Iroquois nations and the United States.
The treaty defined the lands/reservations of the Iroquois nations. It also
defined the relationship: each party would handle their own internal problems
and never disturb nor prevent “free use and enjoyment” of their said lands. The
commemoration of this treaty helps to ensure that the “chain of friendship” and
agreements between our nations remain vibrant and in good, current working
order.
This event is free and open to the public.
Please join us for a time of Peace and Friendship to commemorate this very
important Treaty between the people of the United States of America and the
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people.
SCHEDULE
10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Native American Arts & Craft Sale
1:30 p.m., Parade from W. Gibson St. to Main St. Courthouse
2:00 p.m., Commemoration Ceremony. Front lawn of the Ontario County Court House,
Main Street, Canandaigua, NY
4:30 p.m., Potluck Dinner (bring a dish to share)
6:00 p.m., Keynote Speakers, Auditorium
7 – 8:30 p.m., Iroquois Social Dancing, Gym
November 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
American
Indian Heritage Month
Celebrate American Indian
Heritage Month
“Pride in Our Heritage
with Gratitude to Our Elders”
To
commemorate American Indian Heritage Month, Little Rock Central High School
National Historic Site welcomes Tasha Warrior, the former Indian Princess of the
Native American Coalition of Arkansas for a special program titled “Know Your
Roots, Know Yourself” on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Historic
Site Visitor Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Warrior
will present a fun, educational and interactive program called “Know Your Roots,
Know Yourself” geared toward elementary, middle, and high school students.
Warrior, who belongs to the Creek and Shawnee tribes, has been Fancy Shawl
Dancing since she was 12 years old. “I began dancing when my grandfather passed
away many years ago. Dancing is my way to honor him and continue the tradition
in my family,” said Warrior. “I want to encourage young people to learn their
family history and be empowered to represent who they truly are.”
Warrior’s program “Know Your Roots, Know Yourself” will demonstrate and engage
students in her Fancy Shawl Dance and discuss her role as a modern day Native
American woman. She will also speak to the students about the importance of
knowing and understanding our shared history, present, and future.
Little Rock Central High
School National Historic Site is located at 2120 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive,
diagonally across the street from Central High School. The visitor center is
open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Admission is free. For
more information call (501) 374-1957 or email
chsc_visitor_center@nps.gov
November 14, 2009
28th ANNUAL NORTHWEST INTER-TRIBAL GATHERING & ELDERS DINNER
Redwood Acres in
Eureka, CA.
The Northern
California Indian Development Council is pleased to host the 28th annual Elders
Dinner to be held from starting at noon on November 14, 2009 at Redwood Acres in
Eureka, CA. The event also features an Inter-Tribal Gathering with California
Tribal dances performances throughout the day. There is no charge for entrance
to the Gathering. The dinner is free to all Elders (Age 55 & Over).
Representatives from
the Tolowa Yurok, Hoopa, Karuk, Aztec and Miwok Tribes will perform Tribal
dances. A Ceremony honoring all Elders in attendance has a traditional give
away to those over 60 years of age. Native communities have long respected the
gift of Elders and enjoy this time to show them how much they are appreciated.
Community support is
being sought this year to ensure the success of this gathering. Volunteers are
needed to help serve and prepare approximately 1500 meals and to provide
assistance in set up, hosting and clean up before and after the Gathering. We
are looking to collaborate with existing groups/clubs. Working with
pre-established groups better enables proper communication and fun for all.
Individuals are always welcome! For more information, to donate or volunteer,
please contact Lou Moerner lou@ncidc.org
(707) 445-8451 ext. 27, or visit www.ncidc.org
November 19 - 22, 2009
National Indigenous Festival of
Jayuya
40th National Indigenous Festival of Jayuya
Public Plaza of Jayuya, Boriken (Puerto Rico)
Sponsored by The United
Confederation of Taino People
http://www.uctp.org
November 21, 2009
American Indian History Month Festival
Dothan Civic Center 126 North Saint Andrews St. Dothan, AL
This is an inside event. Doors open at 4:30pm. Please arrive early for gourd
dancing. Admission is $10.00 (spectators). ALL dancers enter FREE. Children 5 &
under enter FREE.
Head Man: Richard Greybull (Dakota),
Head Lady: Ellen Rasco (Echota Cherokee), Head Gourd Dancer: Wilson Spottedbird
(Kiowa Nation, Black Leggings Society), MC: Harold "Doc" Comby (Mississippi Band
of Choctaw), Arena Director: Jeff Whaley (Cherokee Tribe of N.E. Alabama),
Northern Drum: Medicine Tail (Poarch Creek), Southern Drum: Whitehorse Singers
(Echota Cherokee), Guest Drum: Midnite Riders (Alabama Coushatta). Security will
be handled by the Dothan Police Department. Activities include gourd dancing,
Grand Entry, exhibition dancing, stomp dancing and historical exhibits (no
vending). Two competitive dance divisions (men's fancy & women's fancy shawl
$200 first place and $100 second place each division). Surprise contest for
category with the most dancers present & luck of the draw for everyone. Special
guest appearances by Muscogee Creek Nation Oklahoma Stomp Dancers (Saundra,
Speedy & Little Hawk), Ms. Indian Alabama and Marcia Johnston of Buffalo Woman
Flute Music.
Host hotel is the LaQuinta Inn &
Suites of Dothan. Festival Rate is $49.95 per night. Includes two queen beds or
one king and a deluxe continental breakfast. Reservations are available at
334-793-9090. Please make sure to ask for the Festival Rate. We are only able to
offer this rate due to the number of rooms already booked for the event.
Thank you & we look forward to
seeing you there!
Sonya Smith
334-794-7007
126 North Saint Andrews Street, Dothan, AL 36301
aifestival@hotmail.com
November 21, 2009
Thunderbird
American Indian Auction
American Indian Community House 11 Broadway 2nd Fl NYC, NY
Top quality
Silver, turquoise, bead and leather work, pottery, regalia collected during the
year for auction at The American Indian Community House: Silent Auction 6pm,
Live Auction 7pm-10pm
Thunderbird
American Indian Dancers
P.O.Box 521 College Station
New York, New York 10030
212 598 0100
thunderbirdvendors@gmal.com
www.necartz.com
November 23 - 24, 2009
2009 Water,
Innovation, Technology & Sustainability (WITS) Conference
Manaus, State of
Amazonas, Brazil
Organized
by:
Co-Chairs, Dr. Raul Gouvea and Dr.
Sul Kassicieh, the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Conference Benefits
Attendance
at the 2009 WITS Conference provides a number of opportunities
for its participants, including: opportunity to present your
research/company technology & innovation to professionals from
around the world, professional growth and development,
networking with researchers and professionals from around the
world. Opportunity to learn about the latest trends in water
technology/innovation and sustainable strategies related to the
conference topics. In addition, your paper/presentation
will be peer-reviewed by member of the WITS Advisory Committee.
Accepted paper/presentations will be published in the conference
proceedings. Selected papers will be published in the Special Issues of the International Journal of Social Ecology
and Sustainable Development.
November 24 - 26, 2009
Toronto,
Canada
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216-1581-H Hillside Ave., Victoria BC
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313-207
Bank Street, Ottawa
Ontario K2P 2N2
Tel:
1-888-445-3046
Fax 1-866-636-7022
November 28, 2009
NORTHWEST INTER-TRIBAL GATHERING AND
Elders Dinner
Redwood
Acres Fairgrounds, Eureka, CA
About 5,000 people came to the
event last year. The Northern California Indian Development Council
organized the event, said Operations Director Andre Cramblit of NCIDC.
Many meals are free of charge for the community elders -- 700 meals were
given away last year out of 1,500 served. Celebrating Native
American Heritage Month to honor local veterans and to have a salmon and
turkey dinner in the spirit of Thanksgiving.
NCIDC has been handing out are
emergency kits to help residents during fires or power outages, he said.
As the honored elders enter the
dining hall, they are given different colored ribbons depending on their
age. Intertribal dances are demonstrated, including a hoop dancer, a
Tolowa honoring dance and a brush dance. The local tribes of Hupa,
Yurok, Karuk and Tolowa were represented at the event, as were the Aztec
and Miwok tribes.
December 5, 2009
Saturday,
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Redbird’s
2009 Blanket, Toy and School Supplies Drive
Simi Valley Library,
Community Center
2969 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Native American Music, Food All Day, Great People and a Great
Cause. Songs by the Northern Traditional Drum. Blue Star.
Food provided with the generous support of Don Brown.
Potluck Style Feed – Contributions Welcome
How It Works: New blankets and soft toys – new, lightweight
hand or machine washable blankets are sent to the Porcupine District of South
Dakota, and individuals in other locations as funding for shipping permits. New
hard or boxed toys – distributed locally to Pukuu, United American Indian
Involvement, Walking Shield, and other local agencies/families.
New school supplies – donated to
Walking Shield at their Glendora donation location for distribution to
reservation schoolchildren.
Hosted by
Redbird
A 501(c)(3) non profit association
www.RedbirdsVision.org
P.O. Box 702, Simi Valley, CA 93062
(805) 217-0364 email: redbirds_vision@hotmail.com
December
12, 2009
From 7 am to 8 pm.
Thirteen Hours of Drumming
- The Heart beat
of the Mother
Main Street, Peabody Park, Little Rock, Arkansas
Come and
celebrate life in Unity!
Let’s
change the world ….. together!
You are invited to bring your
drums, rattles, and flutes. Please bring your own chair or
blanket, food and beverage. Speakers presentation will
begin after 12 pm…
mariomagdala@yahoo.com
The time has come where all
human beings comes together,
Time has come to listen to
the Great Mother’s heart for she is calling…
In every beat she is saying
“I love you”
Through love we become one
for unity is possible…
For It is love what unites…
In every beat Mama is saying
I recognize you in me,
can you recognize me in you?
Sacredness of life is here as
a way of living,
Yes, the time has come for
all human
beings to encounter peace
within and
without the self, The time is
Now.
For there is only one nature,
one heart beat,
the beat of the mother,
the sacred heart beat of all
life forms.
This is our Mother, we all
are making the sacred dance
with her, in her and for her
.
Now is the time for human
beings to
listen to her heart beat,
listen to her song….
This is a special invitation
for you to come and celebrate life
as it was meant to be since
the beginning of time
There will be speakers
representing many Nations
great leaders of peace and
unity,
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Join us for our Conscious New Year's Eve
Celebration
2 Conscious Reggae Bands
Thurday, December 31
Camp Rockmont, near Asheville, NC
$25/person
$50 w/dorm bed plus New Year’s Day Brunch
(Private motel rooms available at $44/night.
Non-alcoholic & children under 12 free.)
New Year’s Eve Schedule
7:30-9:30pm One Love Fire Circle
10pm-12am Chalwa
Midnight! Fireworks & Pot Luck
12-2am Satta Lions
2am-until Beachfront Drumming Circle
Pre-registration recommended as
space is limited!
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Stay Over for New Year's Peacemakers'
Weekend
Friday thru Sunday
January 1-3, 2010
Grey Eagle Lodge at Camp
Rockmont
Bring in 2010 with 2 days of One
Love Reasonings.
Subjects include:
Creating Loving Unions
Finding Your Mission in Life
Staying Awake in a Sleeping World
Creating Visionary Work & Events
The Loneliness of the Peacemaker
Hopi & Mayan Wisdom & Prophecies
Plus! Evening storytelling and
video presentations from our books.
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New Year's Weekend Details
January 1-3
(3 days & 2 nights)
$75/person program fee
$135 inc. fee & all 6 meals
$165 inc. fee, dorm bed, meals
(Male & female dorms plus 6
organic vegetarian meals. Private motels rooms
are available at $44/night.)
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Julia & Robert Roskind
P.O. Box 2142
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-4610 FAX: (828) 295-6901
www.rastaheart.com
roskind@boone.net
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