I'm passing this request along in the hope that many can respond to our
incarcerated Brothers.
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To whom it may concern:
I am writing to tell you a little about our circle and to request your
assistance where that is possible. Presently I am the Vice Chairman of
the "Native American Spiritual Cultural Council" at the Indiana State
Prison. There are 38 men in this institution who are striving to follow
the Red Path. As you can well imagine, the path is hard to follow in a
Maximum Security Prison.
We, the brothers, represent different nations such as Lakota Sioux,
Blackfoot, Cherokee, Creek, Arapahoe, Aztec, Apache, Iroquois, etc.
We are trying to learn the culture of our people, and gain some
knowledge from all the nations that reprents or group. If it is within
your power, we request that you consider helping us learn more about
our traditional ways. We are in need of Native American material such
as books on beadwork, cultural books on history and religion of the
many different tribes. All material may be new or used.
We, the inmates at the Indiana State Prison, feel that in helping us meet
our needs would be a blessing from the creator, and it would help us
become a more self-sufficient people. Our traditions teach us that we are
a people that share with those who are less fortunate. It is in this spirit
that I write this letter in hope that you may find it in your heart to help
us in any way that you can.
All incoming material to the "Native American Spiritual Cultural
Council" must be routed through the Chaplain's Office to meet security
regulations. If you are in a position to help us with a donation of Native
American books, pleased send them addressed to the institutional
Chaplain's Office in care of:
Native American Spiritual Cultural Council
C/O Chaplain's Office
Indiana State Prison
P.O. Box 41
Michigan City, IN 46361
Thank you for whatever assistance you might be able to offer us. We
askk the Creator to protect you along your way. We look forward to
hearing from you soon. Your help would be very gratefully appreciated,
and it would be a blessing to our group.
Respectfully Yours,
Enrique Thunder Eagle #3146