2017 Girls’ Fall Longhouse

Day Time Event Responsible/ Comment

FridayNov. 10

3:00 -8:00pm Setup Camp All Tribes3:00 – 3:30pm Setup Big NSD Tepee 8:00 - 10:00pm Movie Night All tribes

11:15pm Lights Out All TribesSaturdayNov. 11

8:30– 9:00am Chiefs Meeting(Each Tribe must be represented)

All Chiefs

9:00–9:30am Opening Ceremony (Bring 4 Logs per tribe for Sacred Fire)

All Tribes

9:30-10:00am Set-Up Zip Line 10:00-11:00am BB guns & Archery 11:00-12:00pm Lunch2:00 – 4:00pm Water Slide 3:45-4:15 pm 3-Legged Race4:15-4:45pm Tug-of-War

4:45 – 5:15pm Egg Toss5:30 – 6:30pm Nation Chief Campsite

Review5:30 – 6:45pm Dinner6:45 – 7:30 pm Skit Contest6:45 – 7:45pm Setup Luminaries8:00pm Line up for Sacred Fire

Walk(Don’t Forget Tribal Tiki Torches)

All Tribes

8:15pm Begin Sacred Silent Walk(The Key Word is “Silent”)

All Tribes

8:30 – 9:15pm Sacred Fire / Acorn Ceremony Bring your acorns for the Sacred Fire

Federation Council

Immediately After Pictures with Fed Council(~15 min.)

Federation Council

9:15 – 9:45pm Cleanup Luminaries

11:15pm Lights Out All Tribes

SundayNov. 12

9:00-9:30am Pack-up Big NSD Tepee9:00-9:30am Tear Down 9:00-9:30 Clean Campground9:30 – 10:00am Raffle Drawing

Award CeremonyAllNations

10:00–10:15am Closing Ceremony All Tribes

10:15 – Open Camp / Canoe / Hike / Pack / Depart

Have Fun / Drive Safe / Thanks!

Sacred Fire & Respect for the Great Spirit: Each tribe should deliver at least 4 nice, big, juicy logs to the Opening Ceremony for the Sacred Fire). During the Sacred Fire, as well as the Opening & Closing ceremony, everyone should remember to wear their vests and be respectful when someone has the Talking Stick. During the Firewalk all Big Braves and Princesses are to observe silence and reflect on their time together. Please, no flashlights, only torches

Reminders:

~Sunset is at 5:37PM

~ Dress in layers – temps can fluctuate this time of year.

~ Bring your vests and your new Native Sons and Daughters headbands.

~ Bring chairs to Sacred Fire

~ Don’t forget your Tiki Torches for the Sacred Fire Walk.

~ If you want electric power for your campsite, bring an RV plug converter.

~ Put your campfires out completely – cold to the touch – 18 inches deep.

~ Leave your campsite better than you found it. Reinforce respect for forest, field and stream with your Braves.

Your Iroquois, Shoshone and Sioux Nation Chiefs,

Tomahawk and Red Bear