Thanks to those who are coming, and especially those who are helping as volunteers. The weather forecast is improving! Please remember your chairs, and carpool if you can. Blessings, Barbara Atkinson
WELCOME TO THE FIRST PEOPLES FESTIVAL!!
Sponsored by Arrows 4 American Indians (Arrows 501c3)
Schedule of Events (all times approximate)
- Opening Remarks by Chief Gentlemoon Chuck DeMund – 12:15
- Welcome by Cynthia Greb, president of the Arrows board of directors – 12:25
- Brief History of Arrows by Ruth Anne Tickel-Logan, president emeritus of Arrows – 12:35
- Drumming and Singing by Itchy Dog Singers – 12:45
- Music by Brother Sun Band, formerly Jim Beer Family Band – 1:30-2:15
- More Drumming and Singing by Itchy Dog Singers – 2:30
- Friendship Dance (Everyone is welcome to participate in this traditional circle dance) – 3:15
- Closing by Cynthia Greb, Ruth Anne Tickel-Logan, and Arrows – 3:50
Presentations
Corn grinding and native games and crafts led by Bluejay Michalski, in the Children’s Area near the playground by the back corner of the garden, or downstairs in the “Red Barn” (larger building)
Beading demonstration by Ellen DeMund, in the vending area
Videos in the “Red Barn” including:
- Videos about the Lenape Nation
- Videos featuring Ramapough Lunaape Chief Vincent Mann
- Video about the sacredness of water and the water blessing song
- Wisdom of the elders from the Lenape, Lakota, Ramapough Lunaape, Hopi, Siletz, Anishnaabekwe, Ojibway, and Pitka Point nations
- Education about missing and murdered indigenous women
- Songs of the Lakota and the Cherokee
- Prophecies, Legends, and Prayers
Vendors and Tables (alphabetical order)
- Arrows 501 (c)(3)
- Arrows Raffle table
- Arrows drive for New Socks and Shoes for the Lakota
- BCHIP – Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership – info about quit smoking programs, advanced care planning, vaccines, etc.
- Circle of Miracles – spiritual programs and Sunday morning services
- Vincent Cruz, Kichwa of Ecuador – native crafts
- Department of Environmental Protection of Bucks County
- Ellen DeMund and Goose, Lenape – native crafts and beading
- Alison Findley, Rosebud Lakota – beads
- The Kitchen Witch, Lisa Rambow, Ukrainian/Polish/German-American – herbal products and readings
- The Peace Center – Working to prevent violence, promote peaceful conflict resolution, and foster inclusive communities. Specializes in bullying prevention.
- Planned Parenthood Rainbow Room – support for the LGBTQIA community
- Carrie Reeder, Lenape – crafts
- Open Being School of Self-Healing, Ria Swift, Scotch Irish and Italian-American – readings/healing work
- Pam Zwerger, Scandinavian-American – rocks and crystals, baskets and woven items
Food
- Andale Latino Grille – Three-Sisters Chili, Tacos (meat and vegetarian), Chipotle Chicken, Three-Sisters Salad, Rice and Beans
- Drinks and Desserts – Boy Scout Troop #168 of Fallsington
Please, remember to stop at the Arrows Raffle table near the entrance to make a silent bid or to participate in the 50/50 drawing!
Special thanks to:
- Chief Gentlemoon Chuck DeMund
- Andale Latino Grill of Feasterville/Levittown
- Boy Scout Troop #168 of Fallsington
- David C. Tickel
- Pebble Hill Interfaith Church, a Peace Site
- Cardamom and Curry
- Maha Rishi Singh Khalsa
- Giant of Fairless Hills
- Panera Bread of Levittown
- Piazza Bakery of Levittown
- All our wonderful volunteers, vendors, and musicians!
Wanishi! (Thank you, in the Lenape language.)
For more information, please write us at arrows4americanindians@gmail.com or cynthiagreb@gmail.com.
