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PRESS RELEASE as of July 1st, 2010 On August 17th, 18th and 19th in Washington DC at the Lincoln Memorial there will be a Native American Mixed-Bloods March to bring attention to the facts concerning the discrimination that is being conjured up by the Grand Council of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, by the BIA and the United States Government. Those of us that are of Mixed-Blood ancestry are looked upon as being Non-Native American when many of us have more Native American Blood flowing through our veins than those that sit in judgment of us. There are many mixed-bloods that have been disenfranchised by the Federal Recognized Tribal Councils with permission given to them by the United States Government, who should never have been kicked off the American Indian Roll’s in the first place. That also goes for the Cherokee Freedmen as well; these are the descendants of the African slaves that played a very important role in our culture during the 1700’ and 1800’s as they aided their respective tribes sometimes with their very lives. Many of the Cherokee Freedmen of today are Cherokee by Blood who possess more Cherokee Blood than that of the Thin Blood White Cherokee that kicked them off the membership rolls of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. This should never have happened, but the way that I view it is that it was the greed for money that brought this about and it was for political gain. We are not pointing the finger at the citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, nor the citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, but we are pointing to the Councils of these two Federal Recognized Tribes that have done this. We only want to be known for whom we actually are, our skin may be different in color, some of us are light skinned and some are darker skinned but we are still Native Americans. We want to practice our Religion as the Great Creator guides us to, but we are not allowed to do so because of regulations against our practices. We once used the feathers of the Mighty Eagle in our ceremonies but we are no longer permitted to do this. We are not wanting to take the life of the Great Eagle to do these ceremonies because taking a life should only be done for food, we only would like to use the feathers that have been taken by the government who keeps them in a repository only to be given out to very few to use as such. When the white man came to America they came to have “Freedom of Religion” but yet the white man took away that freedom from ALL Native Americans. Now why would a people leave a country for religious freedom to come to another country and impose the same regulations that these Pilgrims were running from onto the first inhabitants in their new country. The white man took our lands, took away our Religious Freedom and has tried to take away our identity, but yet we fight on to regain what has been stripped from us. We honor Mother Earth but the white man does not respect the land; do you remember the television commercials that showed Iron Eyes Cody with tears in his eyes over the trash in the rivers and along the highways of America? Native Americans believe that Mother Earth should be as clean as it was when our ancestors trod over this land. The skies are polluted, the air is stagnant, the land is trashed but yet we go on our merry way not paying attention to it and saying let the next person take care of it I’m too busy, sooner or later there will be nothing left for us to take care of if we do not wakeup to the reality of what is taking place. We are expecting over one million people of the Native American community to join with us in this endeavor. We will have many well known performers and guest speakers at this gathering. Won’t you also join with us during these three days as Native America speaks out!! The following Countries and U.S. States are rallying in support of this historic cause: Canada, UK, Russia, Austria, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Greece, Norway, Bulgaria, Republic of South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, India, Sri Lanka. The States are NY, MN, WA, OR, GA, FL and MO. We are being contacted daily with more and more asking to support this cause.
Wado (Thanks), Events Coordinator: Kermit Manis Indian Creek Band Chickamauga Cherokee Inc. peacefuleagle@embarqmail.com Events Coordinator No_Moccasins_Woman@yahoo.com SCHEDULE of EVENTS: AUGUST 17-18-19 Blessings of the Grounds With drums Principal Chief James Billy Chance of the Indian Creek Band Chickamauga, Creek & Cherokee: speaker Terry Nichols, Green Dot for Earth: speaker With drums Thunder With The Hands Drum Group, members of the United Cherokee of Ohio, Preservation Society: performer For CD’s email: yona51@hotmail.com Bella, performer who sings Native R&B Omun, performer who sings Native Rap Terry Lee Whetstone, performer who plays Native American Flute http://www.terrywhetstone.com/music.htm Bruce Palait, performer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vzeV1btJ1k Jay Winter Nightwolf is a Native American elder (Tsalagi or Cherokee) and he is the host and producer of the radio show is called "Nightwolf" -The American Indians Truth, the Most Dangerous Show On Radio- in Washington, DC. Dena Edelblute, flutist http://www.facebook.com/people/Dena-Edelblute/1106137419 Russell Strong Bow is a Native American mix blood of Cherokee/Oneida and Shawnee ancestry. Was raised traditional Cherokee. He is also a traditional straight dancer or bustle dancer. He will be speaking and honoring us with his dancing. http://www.facebook.com/people/Russell-Strong-Bow-Cooper/783654339
Violet Naytowhow is a woodland Cree singer/songwriter http://www.myspace.com/violetnaytowhow
Ed Koban is a seasoned guitarist from the Toronto/Buffalo area. EdKo, as he is sometimes known as, is of Native American decent (Mohawk). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwgnH09CZ4g http://www.myspace.com/edko11 Chickamauga Singers/Drum Group, who played the Healing Drum in 8000 drums, will be with us in D.C. Stone Bear - "Nuh yaw Yoh nah" United Cherokee Nation Michael Bucher Native American artist, CD Bitter Tears, wise words in his music ‘Don't Forget About Me’, ‘On Sacred Ground’, ‘You are Not Alone’. Michael dedicates himself to work for Native Americans and the discrimination and horrific incidents in Native American Culture. We honor this famed Crusader and his appearance at the Native Blood Drive in Washington D.C., August 18. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvZsj3zdDO4 http://www.michaelbucher.com/album.html
Joseph Strider - Joseph's heritage is as much a part of who he is as his music. He is a staunch supporter of Indigenous issues, volunteering his time and musical talents to assist in the effort to educate society on the atrocities committed against the People of the First Nations throughout history and today. He accomplishes this through increasing awareness of the plight of his ancestors and their descendants. http://www.michaelbucher.com ht http://www.michaelbucher.com/tp://josephstrider.com
Chase White Eagle Pledged to fight White Man's injustice to Indians, his oppression, persecution, discrimination and malfeasance in the handling of Indian Affairs. No area in North America is too remote when trouble impends for Indians. Jack "Mato" (bear) Cardinal [CREE] lectures on native tribes, their language and history to schools, colleges, and organizations and also is an actor. His knowledge is broad, learned from his own research and the education of his Cree grandfather.
Rena Dennison - Mrs. Dennison, of Dover, Ohio, has had a lifelong association with Native American culture. A commercial artist, she has in recent years found her talents used in the field of education, working with schools, universities and the general public in presenting programs on Native American arts and culture. Dancing Elk, Head Sachem of the Revitalized Nation of Notoweega, will be with us in Washington.
Charlie Wayne Watson - Charlie is of Choctaw descent. In the past five years, he has produced and released eight Native American flute CDs. Each CD is over an hour long, with all original compositions. Recently, his first five CDs were added into the International Native American Flute Association's Archives at Kent State University. Charlie has the following CD's available online at: www.cdbaby.com/groups/flutes CD#1: Voices in the Wind and CD#2: Sacred Journey http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cww5
Fire Keepers, Sacred Fire Ministries -Springfield, MO Troy is Pottawatomie Native American, his wife is Chickamauga Cherokee Native American. We are deeply honored to have Fire Keepers, Sacred Fire Ministries with us. Troy Johanson and his group will join us in D.C. on both August 17-18 with Native Music, lessons and more. We inform and educate Churches and the public about the many different facets of Native American Art, Cultures, and Spiritual practices and beliefs.
Wisconsin Clan Chief Tim ‘Dancing Red Hawk’ Rev. Tim “Dancing Red Hawk” McIntosh - Gigage Tawodi Galisgidahu State Clan Chief of Wisconsin and acting State Clan Chief of Illinois and Minnesota.
Louisiana Clan Chief Doug Two Horses Marine and Viet Nam combat Veteran. I am looking forward to do whatever is needed to move forward with "The Gathering". Chief Doug "Two Horses" Phillips
From the East North Carolina Clan, Robert Sun Hawkhttp://robertsunhawk.com
Richard Lee Armstrong, Ojibwa Music Man. Richard is an enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoINblo3ilE
Commissioner Fred Nordhorn, Abenake Tribe. Fred and the groups will be doing the opening Ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial on August 17-18-19.
Charlie Wayne Watson Charlie is of Choctaw descent. In the past five years, he has produced and released eight Native American flute CDs. Each CD is over an hour long, with all original compositions. Recently, his first five CDs were added into the International Native American Flute Association's Archives at Kent State University. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cww3 Tino De La Luz Thundereagle of the California Clan is the leader and host of the Northern California Beegum Lodge. Beegum is in the Coastal Range Mountains, West of Red Bluff near the town of Platina, off of Highway 36. They hold family Lodge bi-monthly with their Clan family in Northern California. Chief Three Feathers, WASHINGTON D.C. TerryLee Whetstone - Award Winning Cherokee Artist TerryLee Whetstone, American Indian Flute Performer and Recording Artist, Multi-media Artist, Poet and Teacher. http://www.myspace.com/terryleewhetstone Roderick Greengrass, Eagle and Condor Banner: http://www.myspace.com/ndnpromoter Canadian Tribes, Traditional Dancers Razi Caprice, Native Hip Hop singer Spiritwalker Woods, Talk T.V. host and speaker New England Channel 13, Drum of the People Woodland Drum Group Grandmother White Paw Bruce Palait who is well known as a Native performer and actor in Ontario http://www.myspace.com/brucepalait BearClaw who is a well known Native American Flutist www.myspace.com/bearclaw77 We are awaiting the response from many, who cannot be announced here, for security reasons. Speakers, Tribal Family’s and Performers are being added daily, as the word of this Event reaches the four corners of the globe.
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