September 30 & October 1
On The Mall in Washington, D.C.
(next to the Washington Monument)
AND AT
The Mellon Auditorium
-In conjunction with-
*** ONE MIND, ONE VOICE, ONE HEART, ONE PRAYER ***
1994 Prayer Vigil for Future Generations
Sunrise, October 1 - Noon, October 2
NEW INFORMATION:
VENDORS: CONTACT NATIVE YOUTH ALLIANCE (202) 234-8631
FOR BOOTH SPACES IN MELLON AUDITORIUM
CAMPING INFORMATION: GREENBELT CAMPING STATE PARK
GREENBELT, MD (5 miles N. of DC)
301-344-3944 (mention From The
Circle)
There is some space but NO FACILITIES (no restrooms,
hook-ups, etc) and Tayac's Territory.
Call: 301-932-0808
POW WOW GRAND ENTRY: FRIDAY, SEPT 30 7PM
>From The Circle is collaborating with Native American Youth
Alliance of Washington, D.C. and other organizations to create a
living prayer for the healing of ourselves, our community, and our
relationship with Mother Earth. Activities begin with Grand Entry
for "Healing Global Wounds Pow Wow" on Friday evening, Sept. 30.
On Sat., Oct. 1, we start with a Sunrise Pipe Ceremony on the Mall
followed by continuous prayer for the next 30 hours. As part of
the vigil, we will hold a special ceremony, "Bless The Eagle-Prayers
Around Congress", on Sat., Oct. 1 at 10 AM. Everyone is invited to
create this Sacred Hoop.
Guests of the Pow Wow and Vigil:
Arvol Looking Horse Carole Anne Looking Horse
Grace Smith Tommy Porter
Thomas Banyacya Burton Pretty-On-Top
Joe Chasing Horse Roberta Black Goat
Harry Byrd Corbin Harney
Sequoyah Trueblood Mazatl Galindo
Elijah Harper William Commanda
Tom Little Bear Phil Lane, Jr.
Leon Shenandoah Nathan Chasing Horse
Partial Schedule:
Fri. Sept. 30 - 7 PM Grand Entry, Pow Wow
Sat. Oct. 1 & Sun. Oct. 2 Sunrise Ceremonies & Prayer Vigil
Sat. Oct. 1 - 11 AM Bless The Eagle-Hands Around Congress
Sat. Oct. 1 - 1-7 PM Pow Wow
Sun. Oct. 2 - 9 AM Planting of the Tree of Peace
As we mark symbols along the path to the next decade, the next
century, the next millenium, we are called on to mark yet another
turning point: to prepare for the period of the Seventh
Generation. In Native American culture this is a time of healing,
when the dreams of the people are returning, when health and
happiness for all people can be restored. It is a time of
forgiveness and renewal. One Mind, One Voice, One Heart, One
Prayer is a vigil that brings Native elders and diverse spiritual
leaders together so that all people can share in this forgiveness
and renewal, and participate in the creation of One World.
We are asking all our friends and neighbors to be part of these
events and to tell others about them. It is in our hearts that
elders and youth from all walks of life participate in Saturday's
"Bless The Eagle" ceremony.
We need (1) prayers, (2) presence, and (3) financial support.
Please keep the events and their intention, to be One People in
Prayer, in your prayers and thoughts. If possible, plan to come to
Washington, D.C. Finally we ask for whatever financial support you
can provide.
Funds are needed for:
*Air Fares for Traditionalists & Holy People $450/person
or donate coupons to Suzanne, University Travel,
Berkeley CA (Ph: 1-800-654-1130)
*Tree of Peace (White Pine - Mohawk Tradition) $200
*Transportation of Teepees & poles from NC $1500
*Food for our Guests, prepared by Juanita Neconie's
Native Group $1000
*Transportation (van rental) in D.C. for Guests $600
*Communication Services $2500
*Air Fare for 2 Drum Circles $4500
*Lodging - does anyone have links for donated
hotel rooms (block of 30-40 rooms) in downtown
Washington, D.C.?
We appreciate whatever you can afford. Donations will
be used for specific items if indicated. Please make
checks out to 'From The Circle' and place our non-profit
number - 94-3133148 - on your check.
From The Circle, 56 Joaquin Miller Ct., Oakland CA 94611
For more information:
Alpha Institute, CO 303-343-4114
Wittenberg Center, NY 914-679-9764
Sacred Life Assoc., WA 206-432-5412
New Futures, MD 301-468-9431
Native Youth Alliance, D.C. 202-234-8631
North American Coalition
on Religion & Ecology, D.C. 202-462-2591
International Computer Users
Group, D.C. 202-269-3347
From the Circle, CA 510-531-7527
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"When we walk upon Mother Earth, we always plant our feet carefully
because we know the faces of our future generations are looking
up at us from beneath the ground. We never forget them."
-Oren Lyons, Onondaga Nation
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Michele Lord + Alpha Institute + Tel: 303-343-4114
+ P.O. Box 110998
milo@scicom.alphacdc.com + Aurora CO 80042 + Fax: 303-360-9118
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