Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)

Gathering of Condolence, Strength and Peace at the Headwaters of the Mississippi River June 18-23, 2012

“The Elder Tekaroniaken Jake Swamp passed on to the spirit world on October 2010. To honor his dream we are planning to gather Indigenous leaders, women, youth, and elders from Abya Yala, the Americas, in June 2012. This Continental Gathering will take place on the banks of the Mississippi River so people can receive condolence, strength, and inner peace to reaffirm their right to walk the same way as our ancestors once did. We know that the time for change has come.”

All Drums and Pipes are welcome

 Camping and limited hotel rooms available (see lodging info below)

 Transportation can be provided from the airport in Bemidji MN (see contact info)

 Transportation can be provided to and from the Mississippi Headwater

 Camping available (with access to showers), firewood will be available.

 Hotel rooms available in the Bemidji MN area for those wishing to make their own arrangements. Bemidji is located approximately 14 miles from the Cass Lake area.

 Meals will be provided at the Leech Lake Pow Wow grounds

 Security will be provided in the camping area

June 18th - Welcoming and host Anishinaabe Nation’s welcome ceremony in the evening.

June 19th - Nation discussions on the past and discussion on how the ceremony will go.

June 20th - Ceremony at the Mississippi Headwaters will be at 9:00 a.m.

June 21st - Meetings for men women and youth for future planning

June 22nd - Planning and Commitment Day

June 23rd - Closing day

Every day will begin with sunrise ceremonies and the nights will end with socials.

Contact Info:

Kahontineh Swamp Jorge Garcia Vicky Downey 505-629-6046

kahontineh.swamp@ambe.ca cesoss2004@gmail.com

(w) 613-932-8360 505-459-4949 (c) 315-842-1178 (h) 518-358-9680

Sarah Headbird-Lodging Coordinator Greg Chester-Lodging info

218-255-5334 218-335-6501

migiziequay@gmail.com 218-209-1010

gchester42@gmail.com

Website: http://www.rise2012.com

 

Reader Comments(0)