Gathering Schedule – 2016
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Morning:
8:30 Check In – Bearskin Health Center Gym
9:00 Opening Ceremony: Welcome and Introductions – Culture Committee
9:30 Keepers of the Council Fire – Lloyd Divine
10:15 Break
10:30 “Keys to the Wyandotte Language” – Dr. John Steckley
11:30 Lunch – Title VI Building
Afternoon:
12:30 Traditional Dress – Marilyn Young
1:00 Medicine Book – Dave Culver
1:30 Arts – Session 1
Chokers – Deryl Wright
Beading – Kim Garcia
Dress Pattern – Marilyn Young
Finger Weaving Demo – Loretta Combes
Following Demo one on one sessions
Medicine Book – Dave Culver
Basket Weaving *** 3 hour class***
Unfinished Projects – Bring any unfinished projects from previous Gatherings to work on
3:00 Arts – Session 2
Chokers – Deryl Wright
Beading – Kim Garcia
Dress Pattern – Marilyn Young
Finger Weaving Demo – Loretta Combes
Following Demo one on one sessions
Medicine Book – Dave Culver
Unfinished Projects – Bring any unfinished projects from previous Gatherings to work on
Evening:
4:45 Free time until dinner
5:15 Dinner – Community Center BBQ Catered by Billy Sims
6:00 Games – Lacrosse, etc
6:00 Storytelling
***When registering for Arts/Crafts take note the basket weaving class is offered once each day and is a 3 hour class.
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Gathering Schedule – 2016
Thursday, September 8, 2016 – EARLY START TIME
Morning:
8:00 Check In – Bearskin Health Center Gym
8:30 Welcome and Housekeeping Details
8:45AM “A Journey into Our Past” – Guided tour by Lloyd Divine and others (field trip)
(Snacks provided)
11:30 Lunch – Title VI Building
Afternoon:
12:30 Unfinished Projects – Bring any unfinished projects from previous Gatherings to work on: Shawls Baskets Finger weaving Beading
1:30 “Keys to the Wyandotte Language” – Dr. John Steckley
2:30 Arts – Session 1
Chokers – Deryl Wright
Beading – Kim Garcia
Dress Pattern – Marilyn Young
Finger Weaving Demo – Loretta Combes
Following Demo one on one sessions
Medicine Book – Dave Culver
Basket Weaving *** This is a 3 hour class***
Unfinished Projects – Bring any unfinished projects from previous Gatherings to work on
4:15 Arts – Session 2
Chokers – Deryl Wright
Beading – Kim Garcia
Dress Pattern – Marilyn Young
Finger Weaving Demo – Loretta Combes
Following Demo one on one sessions
Medicine Book – Dave Culver
Unfinished Projects – Bring any unfinished projects from previous Gatherings to work on
Evening:
5:45 Free time until dinner
6:00 Dinner – Title VI Building: Beef & hominy, Fry bread, Green beans & new potatoes, Pumpkin Bars
6:30 Social Time
***When registering for Arts/Crafts take note the basket weaving class is offered once each day and is a 3 hour class.
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Gathering Schedule – 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
Morning:
8:00 Blessing of the Pow-Wow Grounds – Chief Billy Friend
After move to Bearskin Health Center Gym
8:45 “Keys to the Wyandotte Language” – Dr. John Steckley
9:45 Preservation Person Presentation
10:00 Break/Transition to Cultural Center
10:15 Cultural Center Grand Opening – Chief Billy Friend
11:30 Lunch – Title VI Building
Afternoon:
12:30 Social Dancing – Community Center – Shawn King
1:30 – 3:15 Arts Finish Projects – Community Center
Evening:
TBA Pow-Wow
HEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE