Powwows and Events Near Spudmama to Which She Might Go if Her Car is Running

SDSU Powwow Saturday, February 28 through Sunday, March 1, 2009 South Dakota State University Frost Arena Brookings, SD http://studentorgs.sdstate.org/NativeAmerican/Pow%20Wow.htm

*** Former Cherokee Nation Chief Wilma Mankiller Dies *** By ROCHELLE HINES and MURRAY EVANS, Associated Press Writers Rochelle Hines And Murray Evans, Associated Press Writers – Tue Apr 6, 2:58 pm ET OKLAHOMA CITY – Former Cherokee Nation Chief Wilma Mankiller, one of the nation's most visible American Indian leaders and one of the few women to lead a major tribe, died Tuesday after suffering from cancer and other health problems. She was 64. .....As the first female chief of the Cherokees, from 1985 to 1995, Mankiller led the tribe in tripling its enrollment, doubling employment and building new health centers and children's programs. "We feel overwhelmed and lost when we realize she has left us, but we should reflect on what legacy she leaves us," current Cherokee Chief Chad Smith said. "We are better people and a stronger tribal nation because her example of Cherokee leadership, statesmanship, humility, grace, determination and decisiveness." ...Continual struggles with her health appeared not to deter her. A 1979 car accident nearly claimed her life and resulted in 17 operations. She developed the muscular disorder myasthenia gravis and had a kidney transplant in 1990. Mankiller used some hospital stays to work on her autobiography with Michael Wallis, which came out in 1993. In "Mankiller: A Chief and Her People," she said she wanted to be remembered not just for being the tribe's first female chief but for emphasizing that Cherokee values can help solve contemporary problems. ..."We have lost an inspirational leader and a great American, someone who was truly a legend in her own time," Gov. Brad Henry said. "As a leader and a person, Chief Wilma Mankiller continually defied the odds and overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to better her tribe, her state and her nation."... (Thankyou Wunnestu!)

-- Second Annual New Native Nation Gathering at Pipestone National Monument, Minnesota-- May 6th, 2009 ( entrance pass is $5.00 per private, noncommercial vehicle, good for 7 days. includes entrance to the visitor center, viewing a film , and access to the trails) http://www.nps.gov/history/NR/travel/pipestone/pnm.htm

-- SouthernHubby's New Web Site -- United North American Sportsmen Foundation http://www.unasf.com/index.php

Roasting Ears of Corn celebration and powwow at the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown, PA August http://lenape.org/ - Thank you Fishguy!

Bezhiig Maiingan's Photos of 17th Annual Homecoming Odawa Pow wow Harbor Springs, MI

Photos of Sandy's Journey to Sacred Sites: Pipestone National Monument, The Black Hills, Custer State Park (Battle of the Little Bighorn), and Wounded Knee

Photos of Sandy, Sandi and Spudmama's trip to Pipestone National Monument in Pipestone, Minnesota

Brownbear's Photos from the Modesto Junior College and Red Nations Powwow at Modesto, CA

Weary's Photos from the Ossahatchee Powwow at Hamilton, GA

Gun Chick's Photos from the Thunderbird Casino 20th Anniversary Celebration & Pow Wow Norman, OK
		-To the jokester at the Norman, Oklahoma powwow who asked a light-skinned little boy if he was "a real white boy" - you were speaking to a child of Native American descent. Maybe it's time to put stereotypes away so the community doesn't sicken from them anymore?

Cindian's Photos from the 31st Annual Mohican Powwow put on by the Stockbridge Munsee Band in Bowler, Wisconsin

Sandy's Photos from the 10th Annual Rapid River Traditional Anishnabeg Pow Wow Rapid River, Michigan

Congratulations to ScarlettO'Sara for ranking 87th in the world in Yahoo's Jewel Quest II Tournament! 0n April 30, 2007

Congratulations to Cindian for the 2007 Indian Educator Honorable Mention Award at the Wisconsin Indian Education Organization Conference ! Honerable Mention is the top award for Native American educators without federally-recognized tribal enrollment.

"Dec. 13, 2007 - Renowned musician, activist, and elder, Floyd Red Crow Westerman passed on to the spirit world at 5:00 a.m. PST this morning at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles after an extended illness and complications from Leukemia as reported today by the Native American Times and News From Indian Country. Floyd Red Crow Westerman participated and performed in the First Annual Native American Music Awards in 1998, was the recipient of NAMA's Living Legend Award in 2002, and was recently awarded Best Country Recording for his recording, "A Tribute To Johnny Cash" at the Ninth Annual Native American Music Awards in October 2006. ... In 1969, he signed his first recording contract and released his first album, the highly acclaimed, "Custer Died for Your Sins" which captured the Indian movement's pathos and ethos during its formative years. In 1970 he released his second recording, "Indian Country". As a member of the American Indian Movement, and spokesman for the International Indian Treaty Council, he traveled around the world to improve social conditions for indigenous peoples. In 1982, he reflected those sentiments in his third recording, "This Land Is Your Mother." ... In 2002 he was awarded the NAMA Living Legend Award at the Fifth Annual Native American Music Awards with Keith Secola accepting on his behalf. In 2006, he was won Best Country Recording at the Native American Music Awards for his last full length recording, "A Tribute To Johnny Cash" released by Henhouse Studios. During his music career and before his entrance into many films and television shows, he played and collaborated with a number of notable musicians, including; Willie Nelson, Kris Kristopherson, Buffy St. Marie, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelsonm Jackson Browne, Harry Belafonte, and Sting. Westerman's film and television appearances include the role of the Shaman for Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's "The Doors" and a Ten Bears in "Dances With Wolves" His television roles have included playing Uncle Ray on "Walker, Texas Ranger", One Who Waits, on "Northern Exposure" and multiple appearances as Albert Hosteen on the "X-Files". Westerman has received numerous other awards including; a Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition, the Award for Generosity by the Americans for Indian Opportunity, Cultural Ambassador by the International Treaty Council, Lifetime Achievement from the City of Los Angeles and the Integrity Award from the Multi-Cultural Motion Picture Association. ..." Quoted From: The Native American Music Awards & Association (Thanks Sandy!)

…”Adam Beach joins the cast of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Detective "Chester Lake", an SVU detective from Brooklyn, for the show's upcoming ninth season. The role will mark Beach's return to television since his appearances on "JAG" and "Third Watch" as he has been busy with a successful film career. Beach's character, Chester Lake, was first introduced to the series in its eighth season when he joined forces with Det. Odafin Tutola (Ice-T) to track down a rapist who had struck in Brooklyn and Manhattan. “… - (Thanks Cindian!)

These are photos of some of the items stolen from Darrell Goodwill's sister and brother-in-law (Melinda and Rick Whitecloud) when they came to the Gathering of Nations powwow in Albuquerque in April. If you have any information, please email the GON web site. website@gatheringofnations.com - (Thanks Cindian!) from: Gathering of Nations

Photos of Stolen Regalia

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