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13th Annual International Youth & Elders Cultural Gathering
-=> The Healing Journey <=-
Gathering of the Sacred Pipes Sundance
Pipestone Quarries - Pipestone MN - August 14-17, 2003
Schedule of Events
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Fri & Sat, August 8-9: Camp days
Sunday August 10: Sunrise ceremony & Tobacco Offering-
Sun Dance Chief Lawrence Henry...........6:00 am
Breakfast................................7:00 am-8:30 am
Opening Ceremony.........................8:45 am
Welcome:
Clyde Bellecourt, Director-Peacemaker Center
Lawrence Henry, Sitting Eagle-Sun Dance Chief
Dennis Banks, National Field Coordinator-AIM
Darrel Tinklenberg, Mayor-Pipestone MN
Jim LaRock, Superintendent-Pipestone National
Monument
Sun Dance Rules & Responsibilities.......9:30 am-12:30 pm
Clyde Bellecourt, Lawrence Henry & all Sun Dance
participants
Lunch...................................12:30 pm-1:45 pm
***TALKING CIRCLES WILL BEGIN - YOUTH WILL BE SEATED ON ALL PANELS***
Talking Circle #1 - Clyde Bellecourt, Terry Nelson,
Lawrence Henry & Eddie Benton-Benai......2:00 pm
YOUTH, OUR ELDERS OF TOMORROW--TRADITIONAL WARRIOR SOCIETIES,
Roles & Responsibilities-This workshop will present the men
and women roles in traditional warrior societies and code of
conduct, etc.
Welcome Picnic & Entertainment...........3:00 pm
Leon Carney's "Prarie Farm Mesquito Mixer
242 - 61st Street, Chandler, MN
507-879-3164
Monday, August 11: Sunrise Ceremony and Tobacco Offering-Sun Dance Chief
Lawrence Henry...........................6:00 am
Breakfast................................7:00 am-8:30 am
Opening Ceremony
Sun Dance Chief Lawrence Henry...........8:45 am
Morning Circle Gathering, Youth and Elders and
all Sun Dance participants...............9:00 am-12:30 pm
Lunch....................................12:30 pm-1:45 pm
Talking Circle #2 - Eddie Benton Benai, Chante Pierce,
Lawrence Henry and Chief Terry Nelson....2:00 pm
RED ROAD TO SOBRIETY
This workshop will present the role of spirituality in
achieving sobriety. Elders, spiritual leaders, and Sun
Dancers will share their testimonies.
Talking Circle #3 - Indian Health Experts & Indian
Health Organizations.....................3:00 pm
HEALTH WELLNESS
This workshop will discuss health issues such as Diabetes,
Aids, etc., affecting the Indian communities and what can
be done for prevention.
Talking Circle #4
Leatha & Vernon Foster...................4:00 pm
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
This workshop will address the issue of alcohol and drug
use during pregnancy, and testimonies from care givers
of FAS children.
Tuesday, August 12: Sunrise Ceremony and Tobacco Offering
Sun Dance Chief, Lawrence Henry..........6:00 am
Breakfast................................7:00 am-8:30 am
Morning Circle Gathering-Youth & Elders
"We Are All Related".....................9:00 am-12:30 pm
Lunch...................................12:30 pm-1:45 pm
Talking Circle #5 - Civil & Human Rights Leaders
and Educators............................2:00 pm
UNDOING RACISM
Talking Circle #6 - Dick Byron, Chuck Derby &
Dennis Banks.............................3:30 pm
QUARRYING, CARVING, SYMBOLISM & MEANING OF THE SACRED PIPE
Wednesday, August 13 Sunrise Ceremony and Tobacco Offering
Sun Dance Chief, Lawrence Henry..........6:00 am
Breakfast................................7:00 am-8:30 am
Talking Circle #7 - Anishinabe, Dakota & Lakota Drums
SACRED DRUMS & SONGS-LITTLE BOY WATER DRUM & SUN DANCE DRUM
***END OF TALKING CIRCLES***
Lunch...................................12:30 pm-1:45 pm
CEREMONY FOR THREE MAIDENS...............3:00 pm
Sun Dance Chief Lawrence Henry & Spiritual Advisor
Eddie Benton Benai
SUN DANCE TREE CEREMONY & FEAST..........4:00 PM
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GATHERING OF THE SACRED PIPES SUN DANCE..........................August 14-17
"Ogitchidaw Teachings"................................Evening of August 15-16
Lawrence Henry, Terry Nelson, Eddie Benton Benai,
Clyde Bellecourt and Three Fires Society Ogitchidaw
Spiritual Renewal & Healing Day................................. August 16
Feast & Giveaway at conclusion of Sun Dance......................August 17
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MONDAY AND TUESDAY, AUGUST 18-19 - Breakdown of entire area and cleanup
Two meals a day will be provided, you are requested to bring your own dish and
cup and eating utensils. Out of respect for Mother Earth, NO PLASTIC OR STYROFOAM
PRODUCTS, PLEASE!
Sponsored by Elaine M. Stately Peacemaker Center
Co-Sponsored by Three Fires Society
FOR MORE INFO: Clyde Bellecourt, 612.724.3129 or 612.251.5836
Eddie Benton Benai, 715.634.2545
Leon Carney, 507.879.3164
In Canada: Terry Nelson, 204.427.2961 or 204.427.2312
Luke Arquette, 204.669.3184
HOTELS AND MOTELS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA:
Flandreau, SD - Royal River Casino Hotel - 800-833-8666
Pipestone, MN - Arrow Hotel - 507-825-5331
Super 8 Motel - 507-825-4217
Days Inn (Calumet) - 507-825-5871
Sioux Falls, SD - 40 miles from Sun Dance grounds
Marshall, SD - 40 miles from Sun Dance grounds
All contributions will be helpful and greatly appreciated. Monetary contributions
are tax deductible and can be made payable to: Elaine M. Stately Peacemaker
Center/Sun Dance Fund, 2300 Cedar Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Visit our website at www.aimovement.org
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