| Porcupine quills are often dyed and used as decorations on shirts, dresses and moccasins. They were also sewn on parflechs and leggings. Strung together in a wide variety of patterns, with colorful beads on a thick thread, they make beautifully unique earrings and hair ornaments. |
".......But if the vision was true and mighty, as I know, it is true and mighty yet; for such things are of the spirit, and it is in the darkness of their eyes that men get lost."
Black Elk, Oglala Lakota Medicine Man
Donated school supplies, jackets, and coats of all colors and sizes (including men's, women's, and children's) are driven west by our volunteers. This year we will be delivering supplies to the people of the Rosebud, Crow Creek, Cheyenne River, and Standing Rock Reservations in South Dakota. We are paying particular attention to the clothing needs of babies and children to 12 years of age. For school, the children need back packs, paper, pens, pencils, binders, rulers, scissors, glue, crayons - anything a child would need to begin the school year. For adults, we are looking for coats and jackets only this year, not general clothing as in years past.
The Council is setting up collection points in the four directions around Dayton. Locations and times for drop-off of donations will be shown here as they are developed. Following is the schedule we have so far:
August 4 - August 6, 2007 - Community of Christ Church, 860 Grange Hall Road, Beavercreek, OH. August 4th will be our kick-off day for the Drive. That day, there will be free entertainment, and food will be available for purchase if desired. We will be accepting donations at this location on August 5th and 6th as well.
August 27 - August 31, 2007 - Sunwatch Indian Village/Archeological Park,
off I-75 at 2301 W. River Road, Dayton. NOTE: Because of time constraints, limited personnel, and storage space, SunWatch will be unable to accept donations at their location on dates other than those specified above. Only school supplies can be accepted at this location. No clothing, please.
You are welcome to contact the Council at TMVCNA89@aol.com for information regarding drop-off locations, or if you have questions about the Drive. We need volunteers to help sort and pack supplies and to load the trucks. If you'd like to volunteer, contact Guy Jones at TMVCNA89@aol.com .
NOTE: Please make your donations by August 31st, to allow us time to pack the supplies and load the trucks before we depart for the reservations on September 2, 2007. Every donation is deeply appreciated.
Clothing
drive 2005 was a great success. Want to get involved? Contact the Council TMVCNA89@aol.com
Clothing & School Supply Drive 2004 Photo Gallery!
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