In the early morning of Monday, January 11, 2010, the Wyandotte Nation lost a dear friend and historian of our nation, Mr. Charles Aubrey Buser.  Although not a Wyandotte by birth, his heart was purely Wyandotte.  Aubrey was a valued mentor to the Wyandotte Nation and to hundreds of people across North America.  He researched our history and freely shared his life’s work with anyone who had a question that needed an answer.  He will be sincerely missed.

In 1997, Aubrey was the Wyandotte Nation’s Pow Wow Honoree.  The Pow Wow book of that year gave a wonderful account of his life.  He was always a true gentleman in every sense of the word.  His love for his family was unshakable.  His love for his adopted people was equally as strong.  The Wyandotte Nation extends its heartfelt gratitude and its sincere sympathy to his wife, Pat, and to each of his family members.  He will forever be on the “Wyandot Path.”

Click here for the 1997 Pow Wow Honoree article on Mr. Buser

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Ted Nesvold 2009 AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors Recipient

Ted Nesvold was selected as a recipient of the 2009 AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors. AARP National President-Elect W. Lee Hammond made the presentation during an evening reception/program that was held Tuesday, November 17th at the Will Rogers Theatre in Oklahoma City. Honorees were selected after a state-wide nomination process for their contribution to their tribe and/or the State of Oklahoma. Approximately 50 people were honored. Congratulants Ted!

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Culture Days Successful And Important to Wyandotte Nation

The Culture Committee is happy to report that the 2009 Culture Days celebration preceding the Pow Wow was a success.  Over 50 tribal members participated in two days of activities studying history, language and visiting with each other.  Special guests from the Wyandot of Anderdon Nation and the Wyandot Nation of Kansas joined in the program as well as Wyandotte Nation members from as far away as Arizona, Louisiana and Wyoming. 

Pictured left is Sheri Clemons, Wyandotte Nation Tribal Heritage Dept. Director
and Marty Curtin La Benne, Wyandot of Anderdon Nation.

Dr. Bruce Pearson and Dr. Craig Kopris were there to teach our traditional language which included a skit and making it all the more fun!  Impressive and important handouts prepared by Lloyd Divine, committee chairman, including Huron and Wyandot Mythology by C. M. Barbeau, were distributed to participants both in hard copy and CD form.  Our new “Preserving the future of our past…The Wyandotte Nation” brochure was distributed.  Committee member Kim Garcia taught loom beading, and Second Chief Billy Friend taught about our nation’s government. 

Ideas for the next Culture Days on September 9, 10 & 11, 2010, are being developed now and include having evening classes from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday (9/9 and 9/10) so those who work during the day can participate to a greater extent; more craft activity including flute making and playing; more history handouts so individual libraries can continue to be built; more interactive language work including skits; a native plant class; more communication with members announcing Culture Days 2010.  Your ideas are welcome – please send them to Sherri Clemons at the tribal center.  Please contact Sherri to request one of the new brochures.

Culture Days offers a unique opportunity to learn about our heritage.  This kind of free, educational program is not commonly available – it is special, just like all Wyandotte (Wendat) people – so take advantage of it next year!  Everyone is invited and welcome!

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