Archive for April, 2009

Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc of the Twin Cities area

Apr 30th, 2009 Posted in GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS | no comment »

Hello to All My Relatives,

As a supporter of Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc of the Twin Cities area, I am forwarding this information on the 5th Annual Chalchiutlique Environmental Summit & Cultural Celebration, May 29 -31, 2009. I participated in last years celebration and had the privilege of dancing in Ceremonia Chalchiutlique with the danzantes to honor all water.

This is an awesome conference and beautiful Mexica ceremony. Please forward to all your contacts. Tlazocamati! Thank you!

Sincerely,

Renee Sans Souci
Shonge Xube Wau
Manitou Ishti Duhmoo Quay
(Sacred Horse Woman)
Omaha Nation

Check out my blog: http://sacredhorsewoman.blogspot.com

“The dances are prayers.”

–Pop Chalee, TAOS PUEBLO

When we dance to the drum we pray to the Creator and attract the heartbeat of the earth. We never dance without reason; every dance has a purpose. We dance for rain; we dance for healing; we dance for seasons; we dance for joy; we dance for our children; we dance for the people; we dance for courage. The drum plays to the beat of the heart, to the beat of the Earth. The drum connects us to the Earth while we dance our prayers.

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Rebuilding our Inipi on May 6th.

Apr 26th, 2009 Posted in ANNOUNCEMENTS | no comment »

We could use 2 dump trucks of class 5 dirt. To build up around the Inipi. If you know where we can get some dirt as a donation. Please let us know asap.

Thank You, Jim Anderson cultural person for the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community. 651-452-4141

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May is American Indian Month

Apr 26th, 2009 Posted in WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MMDC | no comment »

The Mendota Community would like to welcome you to our office for the following:

May 6^th at 6:00 pm– Inipi Lodge Teachings, we will build a Inipi lodge, have a Inipi, and a potluck.
May 13^th at 6:00 pm – Dakota Creation Stories, with some elders, TBA, and Jim Anderson.
May 20^th at 6:00 pm – Movie – Stop the ReRoute.
May 27^th at 6:30 pm – Culture night – Sundance and Ceremonies, with Jim Anderson.

Please bring a dish to pass to each event if you can.

We will be combining these events with our language class that meet every Wednesday night from 6:00 – 8:30.

For more information please call the office 651-452-4141 ask for Sharon or Curt.

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Are you feeling nostalgic?

Apr 25th, 2009 Posted in MUSIC / CONCERTS | no comment »

http://bitsandpieces.us/2009/03/31/music-jukebox/

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Wasna

Apr 25th, 2009 Posted in HEALTH & NUTRITION | no comment »

http://www.buffalowasna.com/

What is Wasna?

Usually made with dried meat and crushed berries. There are two varieties of wasna: buffalo wasna is made with dried buffalo meat, and cornmeal wasna is made with cornmeal as a substitute to dried meat.

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Happy Birthday’s

Apr 23rd, 2009 Posted in ANNOUNCEMENTS | no comment »

Happy Birthday to Joe Lennartson 4/23

Happy Birthday to Leena LeClaire 4/28

Happy Birthday to Russell LaClaire 4/29

Happy Birthday to John Martineau 4/30

Happy Birthday to all of you from the Mendota Community.

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The Rev. Gary C. ‘Sungi’ Cavender Dec. 23, 1939 – April 17, 2009

Apr 20th, 2009 Posted in OBITUARIES | no comment »

GRANITE FALLS — The Rev. Gary Clyde “Sungi’’ Cavender, 69, of Granite Falls died Friday at home.

The service will be 1 p.m. today at the Upper Sioux Multi-Purpose Building, rural Granite Falls. Burial will be Doncaster Cemetery.

An all-night wake continues until the time of service today. Wing-Bain Funeral Home of Granite Falls is handling arrangements.

Sungi (Red Fox) Gary Clyde Cavender was born Dec., 23, 1939.

The son of Verna Cavender-Ross, he was raised by William and Eliza Cavender of Granite Falls. He entered the Navy in 1961 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1965 as a crypto-radio operator, serving three tours of duty in Vietnam where he operated near the China border with long range reconnaissance patrols. He left the military due to injuries.

He lived in Minneapolis where he met his wife, Irene. They were foster parents to several Indian children. He attended the University of Minnesota where he received a degree in geriatric psychology and where he taught for several years. He attended United Theological Seminary and earned a degree in comparative spiritualities and religion. He served as an Episcopal priest in Minneapolis, Prairie Island, Morton, Shakopee and Omaha, Neb. They returned to Granite Falls three years ago.

He is survived by his wife; children: Robin (and Ward) Emery of Minneapolis, Chris (and Amy) Oak Grove of Granite Falls, Isaac Cavender of Granite Falls, and Steve Smith of Minneapolis; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and siblings: Carolynn Schommer, Tom (and Maureen) Ross, Richard (and Stephanie) Ross, Elroy (and Jill) Ross, James (and Nikkie) Ross, Joe Sam (and Kristi) Ross, Diana Cavender, Marlys (and James) Fluto, Candy (and Chuck) Hamilton, Carol Blackhawk and Geri Standing Bear.

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Gombold, Clarice J. (Nordin)

Apr 19th, 2009 Posted in OBITUARIES | no comment »

Gombold, (Nordin) Clarice J. Loving wife and mother Age 73 Died peacefully at home on April 14, 2009 following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Survived by loving husband Gerald(Jerry) with whom she shared 53 wonderful years of marriage; daughters June(Robert), Ann, Joy(Robert) & Therese(Clint); 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; her mother Marie; sisters Donna, Bonnie, Roxanne & Connie; brother Wayne; many nieces, nephews, cousins & dear friends. Preceded in death by her father Theodore A. Nordin; brother Theodore Nordin; grandson Gerald J. Stanley. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10 AM at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 398 Superior St. Visitation 6-8 PM Monday at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W. 7th St. Private Burial. Monetary gifts will be donated to charity per Clarice’s request. 651-224-2341

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