Monthly Archives: April 2009
Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc of the Twin Cities area
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. |
Rebuilding our Inipi on May 6th.
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
May is American Indian Month
The Mendota Community would like to welcome you to our office for the following:
May 6th at 6:00 pm– Inipi Lodge Teachings, we will build a Inipi lodge, have a Inipi, and a potluck.
May 13th at 6:00 pm – Dakota Creation Stories, with some elders, TBA, and Jim Anderson.
May 20th at 6:00 pm – Movie – Stop the ReRoute.
May 27th 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.
Are you feeling nostalgic?
Wasna
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.
