The Spring Friendship gathering (THE planting of the corn fe
Principle Chief Man Gray Eagle (in blue) and Head Shaman Dakota Eagle Spirit (holding the Staff of the Nation)
Principle Chief Man Gray Eagle (in blue) and Head Shaman Dakota Eagle Spirit (holding the Staff of the Nation)
Principle Chief Man Gray Eagle (in blue) and Head Shaman Dakota Eagle Spirit (holding the Staff of the Nation)
- The Staff of the Nation was handed over to Principle Chief Man Gray Eagle during the evening ceremonies as he was awarded a Certificate in which he was officially pronounced Principle Chief Man Gray Eagle on May 13th 2023.
Beloved Woman of the Nation holding her youngest great granddaughter
Principle Chief Man Gray Eagle (in blue) and Head Shaman Dakota Eagle Spirit (holding the Staff of the Nation)
Principle Chief Man Gray Eagle (in blue) and Head Shaman Dakota Eagle Spirit (holding the Staff of the Nation)
Mother Moon Spirit was appointed Beloved Woman of the Nation by Principle Chief Man Many Trees in September of 2022. Beloved Woman of The Nation is a lifelong council position per Article #26 section of the Nations Bylaws.
Wild Pretty Bird and Black Wolf Standing
Principle Chief Man Gray Eagle (in blue) and Head Shaman Dakota Eagle Spirit (holding the Staff of the Nation)
EDIT: Head warrior of the Nation Horse (in red) with daughters and wife checking out the Trade Blanket
Wild Pretty Bird is the Head of The Women's Council. After a brief break she was re-appointed as such by Principle Chief Man Gray Eagle. Head of the Women's Council is a lifelong position. Welcome back Wild Pretty Bird!
EDIT: Head warrior of the Nation Horse (in red) with daughters and wife checking out the Trade Blanket
EDIT: Head warrior of the Nation Horse (in red) with daughters and wife checking out the Trade Blanket
EDIT: Head warrior of the Nation Horse (in red) with daughters and wife checking out the Trade Blanket
Horse is the current Head Warrior of The Nation. He was appointed as Head Warrior by Principle Chief Man Gray Eagle and he is a member of the Long Hair Clan.
Head Warrior of the Nation is comparable to the Sheriff. He is in charge of security and making sure things run smoothly. He has charge of all Clan Head Warriors and their warriors. This position has a 7 year term.
Clan Chief of the Florida Wolf Clan Grey Eagle
EDIT: Head warrior of the Nation Horse (in red) with daughters and wife checking out the Trade Blanket
Clan Chief of the Florida Wolf Clan Grey Eagle
Chief Grey Eagle camped with us at the Gathering campground. He's also a computer whiz and I really appreciate him!
Clan Chief's are elected every five years.
Veterans Flags for the Flag Ceremony.
EDIT: Head warrior of the Nation Horse (in red) with daughters and wife checking out the Trade Blanket
Clan Chief of the Florida Wolf Clan Grey Eagle
They will be marched around the Sacred Circle during the Ceremony by veterans and / or family members of Veterans.
This Ceremony was led by Mike Beall of Iowa.
HAWK MOTHER CHIEF OF THE VIRGINIA WOLF CLAN
HAWK MOTHER CHIEF OF THE VIRGINIA WOLF CLAN
HAWK MOTHER CHIEF OF THE VIRGINIA WOLF CLAN
HAWK MOTHER IS CLAN CHIEF OF THE VIRGINIA WOLF CLAN. HERE SHE IS PERFORMING A HEALING DANCE.
HAWK MOTHER CHIEF OF THE VIRGINIA WOLF CLAN
HAWK MOTHER CHIEF OF THE VIRGINIA WOLF CLAN
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