December 2012 - Suscol Intertribal Council
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December 2012 - Suscol Intertribal Council
VOLUME 20 ISSUE 4 WINTER 2012 SUSCOL INTERTRIBAL COUNCIL POBOX 5386, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 94581 707.256.3561 e-mail: [email protected] suscolcouncil.org Special prayers to Joe Smith Lakota elder Pow-wow consultant to almost every Pow- wow in Northern n Central California. He wqlked over after a brief illness last fall. A couple of beautiful memorials were held in his honor. A wonderful mentor to so many families and Indian education programs and Pow-wow committees Grandpa Joe walk in beauty and peace. Suscol hosted aWinter Solstice this year was other worldly! We had honor of being invited to be Sky holders! 13 sky holders came together to carry an- cient ceremony linked to Jaguar Prince of the Maya Lenca house of Jaguar who was in Aorteora ( New Zealand) w/Maoris n opposite end of the hemisphere! So 14 of us stayed by fire all night long out w/sky as the roof! 6 folks including Rosa stayed up all night outside yes in the pouring rain. the rest of us participated in sunset ceremony drummed sung through most of the night then awoke before sunrise yes rain still ham- mering down and greeted the new dawn! We created a line of energy for the new sun to follow. This new period of Knowledge has begun! This golden age will unfold in creativ- ity n remembering! Russell Means Nov 10, 1939-Oct 22,2012 . Russell was an incredible leader for Native Americans an icon of this decade. He was an Oglala Sioux , author, actor, activist for the rights of Native Americans and liber- tarian Political activist. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Suscol Inter-Tribal Council is continue development of twenty acre land base in Chiles -Pope Valley into a Native American Healing & Cultural Center. This center is to preserve traditions, language, ceremonies to strengthen Native American community in Napa County and neighboring counties in Northern California. This is an incubator project to test a combination of traditional and contemporary farming, sustainable, off grid solar housing, passive water use and to train youth in these proc- esses. Also to further protection of Native American sacred sites and traditions. Suscol Council is dedicated to preserving human rights for indigenous people by linking with other non-JRYHUQPHQWDORUJDQL]DWLRQV1*2·6DURXQGWKHZRUOG Through our PEI program we are offering Sewing classes, Beading classes, a Drum Group, Talking circle and other various craft classes. Please contact our office if you would like more information or are interested in joining a group. Phone 707-256-3561 Email: [email protected] Dream Catchers An ancient Chippewa tradition The dream net has been made For many generations Where spirit dreams have played. Hung above the cradle board, Or in the lodge up high, The dream net catches bad dreams, While good dreams slip on by. Bad dreams become entangled Among the sinew thread. Good dreams slip through the center hole, While you dream upon your bed. This is an ancient legend, Since dreams will never cease, Hang this dream net above your bed, Dream on, and be at peace. Tom Tilton, Choctaw teaches beading class on wed eves 7 Pm³8Pm . Here he helps Jasmine a new pat- tern. April Jackson, Pomo is teaching how to construct dream catchers to a new group. She teaches sewing and crafts on Thursday afternoon 3 PM³5 Pm Both classes have openings starting Jan 2013! Sponsored by Suscol Intertribal Council with funding from the Napa County Mental Health Division's Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention December 2012 New Years Eve Powwow 6pm to midnight American Indian Alliance of Santa Clara Valley 5038 Hyland Avenue, San Jose, Calif. 95127 email: to aia@ americanindianalliance.org 1Suscol Intertribal Council Save the Date for 2013 20th Annual Pow-wow Honoring Teachers, Inspiration for the Next Generation August 3rd & 4th, 2013 17th Annual Art Auction & Dinner November 16th, 2013 All Pow-wows are Drug and Alcohol Free. Continue to walk the RED ROAD of RE- COVERY and giving back to the community! ´,QGLDQ7LPHµ Radio Show Every Tuesday Evening 8:00 p.m. KKUP 91.5 FM ´1DWLYH&LUFOH5DGLRµ.3)$ Wednesday 2:00pm KPFA 94.1 FM 1,000 Butterflies! Suscol Council is seeking donations from individuals and families to fund WKHFRQVWUXFWLRQRI³6XVNRO+RXVH´ -LP%LJ%HDUXVHWRUHPLQGXV³7KHVN\LVWKHURRIWKHHDUWKLVWKHIORRUDQGWKHILUHLVWKHKHDUW:LWKDOOWKHVHWKLQJVwe SUD\³ The building permits are in place and if 870 more people donate $1,000 we will have funds to complete construction of Native American Healing & Cultural Center. Donate TODAY! Thanks to Mary Mammet, Bruce Streblow, Barbara Kummer, Monica Smith-Braun, Tanya Agharzarian, Hilario Mata, Summer Rosa Charlie Thanks to Suscol Council Advisory Donations by paypal gladly accepted Board ~April Jackson, Upper Lake Pomo ~Coleen McCloud, Kashia Pomo, For more information please call (707) 256-3561 or email us at [email protected] ~Leigh Jordan, CA Archaeological Inventory, ~Parry Mead, Mead Foundation ~Ronald Lincoln, Round Valley Pomo, Alcatraz Sunrise Nov 2012 ~16th Annual Art Auction Oct 20, 2012~ well we had a great evening ! thanks for all supporters Esp. Cooks Thea n Bruce, Sarah Scot cheese platter expert caterer! plus dessert bar Barbara Clifton-Zarate! Mimi Formosa did an incredible butterfly décor! wowzer into the next dimensions! Albert Tenaya on the flute Sonoma Dave on the drum! we sold all the art thanks soooo much to everyone! Volunteers Summer Sinan, Rosa Noble, Valerie Casale Assists from Tom Mc Mahon, Veronica Raphael, Kia, Richard Diwald, Shirley, Charlotte 'RHPHURIFRXUVH0DPDPLD« On Native Ground Youth Reports is a monthly entertain- ment series that is broadcast on First Nations Experience (FNX). Each episode brings you news and entertainment from communities throughout Indian Country. The series is hosted by Native youth studio anchors, Daniel Herrera (Miwok Nation) and Bela Longee (Assiniboine Sioux/Mandan Nation). More information, photos, links and to watch on line, visit the URL below: http://www.visionmaker.org/on_native_ground SUSCOL COUNCIL BOARD Mark Your 2013 Calendars!! Tom Tilton² CHAIR Tom McMahon² VICE CHAIR 20th Annual Pow-wow August 3rd & 4th, 2013 ´+RQRULQJ7HDFKHUVµ7KH,QVSLUDWLRQIRUWKH1H[W Bruce Streblow² TREASURER Generation Monica Smith² Braun ² SECRETARY 17th Annual Art Auction & Dinner Nov 16, 2013 Charlie Toledo² DIRECTOR Yountville Community Hall MEMBERS AT LARGE Hilario Mata² Property Committee Robert Craig-Budget Return Requested SUSCOL INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL PO BOX: 5386 NAPA, CA 94581 Phone #707.256.3561 E-mail : [email protected] Visit Website: SUSCOLCOUNCIL.ORG NEWSLETTER PRODUCTION Pictures & content Summer Sinan Charlie Toledo NON PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID NAPA, CA 94559 PERMIT NUMBER 174