The annual gathering and Culture Camp will be held October 18-21, 2023.
More information coming soon!
Update: Unfortunately, we will not be able to hold our Annual Gathering on the land outside of Troup, Texas.
Culture Camp and the Annual Gathering will be held at an alternative site to be announced at a later date.
There was much discussion on the preparation for this years gathering. It discussed taking a trip to the Bowles monument and having ceremony there in honor and respect of our ancestor on Thursday or Friday of the gathering.
Meals were discussed. As Lunch is our main meal during gathering as that is when most people are there at same time we will be having sandwiches again for lunch on Wednesday and Thursday, Friday will be a community participation meal of Chili and frybread, Saturday will be the big feast of buffalo stew, brisket, jambalaya, among other things. We will need the people to participate and bring sides, desserts, breakfast food and such. The thing we will need most is gallon jugs of water. We will be continuing what we started last year as far as reducing waste, and will be asking everyone to bring there own dishes. The wash station will be updated to make a bit more user friendly.
It has been requested that we have more games for the children so we will be working on that and have already gotten a few suggestions. A motion was made by Deputy Chief Jennifer Forest acting as proxy for Northern District Chief Deanna Priddy to just make it a standing order that the non-profit pay for the port-a-potties every year for gathering. This was discussed, seconded by Treaty District Chief Christina Dudley and all were in favor. Was also in the discussion that we make one of them a handicap accessible one which can also double as a family toilet for those with small children. Will go with best priced.
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