Thoroughly enjoyed the Standing Bear Pow Wow. Last year the really good dancers didn't seem to be there, but this year they were there in droves - it was great.
I'm going to the Native Freedman of the Five Civilized Tribes Pow Wow next weekend. I won't be camping even though it is well over an hours drive, because I will be traveling with some friends and they will be coming home Friday night and going back on Saturday.
The Freedman are trying to get this Pow Wow built up and we're all glad to go and participate and hopefully it will become a yearly event.
Here's my thoughts on Freedman getting tribal status and benefits.
Many years ago, when the escapee slaves and Freeman negros migrated south and lived with tribes of the Southeast - Creek/Seminole/Cherokee and others, they intermarried and had biracial children.
I believe the decendents of these children should be given membership status. If they qualify for a CDIB, then they should qualify for a tribal card.
I don't believe that decendents of these children who cannot qualify for a CDIB should get a tribal card.
There are many native's that because their grandparents didn't want to be assimilated and put on roles, etc., that are denied membership because of their grandparents choices. Its unforturnate...but that's they way it is.
I'll now get down from my soapbox.
Its a gorgeous cool day here in Okie-homa. Still warm enough to sleep with the windows open. I do not look forward to closing them and turning on the heater.
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