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A New Tradition
As we move forward into another New Year, 2011, we'd like to start a new tradition and give acknowledgment, recognition and congratulations to people for various accomplishments in our community. We reach out to a very diverse population in R.E.D., and we'd like to highlight some of the many gifts, talents and work performed in our little "village" of people. This article includes seven groups/individuals that we are placing in the "recognition spotlight" this season. Please take a few minutes to read about them! (Please go to "read more")
Winter Storytelling Reflections (click here for content)
Winter Solstice, December 21, 2010
Interfaith Solsltice Gathering
An evening of prayer,
inspiration, music &
blessings for peace from
the diverse faith
traditions.
Featuring:
Dan Wahpepah, Whistling Elk
Drum
Rabbi David Zaslow, Havurah
Shir Hadash
Father John Goddard, Trinity
Doors open at 7 PM at the Havurah,
Episcopal Church
so come early, mingle and get warmed
Reverend Kelley Springer, Love
up after the Labyrinth (from 5-6 PM)
Wisdom-Power Paths to
at Trinity Episcopal. Join us for
Longhouse Grand Opening and Powwow, December 3-4, 2010
In honor of the important regional inter-tribal events detailed below, R.E.D. will not host our monthly Social this coming weekend as many folks in our community will be traveling to Eugene to attend this special grand opening and powwow. All are welcome!
Thanks,
Red Earth Descendants
News from Lane Community College
November 18, 2010 – 4:15 p.m.
Longhouse grand opening and powwow at LCC main campus Dec. 3-4
Longhouse Grand Opening and Powwow, December 3-4, 2010
In honor of the important regional inter-tribal events detailed below, R.E.D. will not host our monthly Social this coming weekend as many folks in our community will be traveling to Eugene to attend this special grand opening and powwow. All are welcome!
News from Lane Community College:
Longhouse grand opening and powwow at LCC main campus Dec. 3-4
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
WebSpirit Community with Community Alliance hosts an annual FREE Vegetarian Thanksgiving Potluck at Culture Works in Ashland.
Gather between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to hear music, help set up and social time. Opening prayer and meal will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by community clean-up at 4 p.m..
Native Storytelling Conference
You are once again invited to attend our 5th Annual Storytelling Conference, December 18, 2010, Noon to 9 p.m., with a community feast at 5 p.m.. Location: Pioneer Hall on Winburn Way in Ashland (across the street from Lithia Park). We look forward to hosting another day of indigenous storytelling and sharing of traditions. Our featured guest will be Esther Stutzman, esteemed storyteller of the Kalapuya People of Southern Oregon. Please watch for more details in the coming month!
R.E.D. Updates, Fall, 2010
Greetings R.E.D. Community. . .our activities and energies are ebbing into the quiet of the year as we move through the seasons, from the fall harvest and now into the cold, winter months. During this time, natural cycles slow us down and allow that time for rest, introspection, time with our families and our more intellectual/mental work (click on "read more").
Native Storytelling Conference
You are invited to join us for our 5th Annual Native Storytelling Conference! This year we are happy to host the Conference in the heart of downtown Ashland, at Pioneer Hall. Our featured Storyteller will be Esther Stutzman, esteemed Kalapuya traditional storyteller from the Kalapuya Tribe of our Southern Oregon region. We are honored to host Esther once again, as she brings stories and traditions of the local, regional people.
R.E.D. Crafting Meeting
R.E.D. will host a Crafting Meeting to get together and craft, meet, talk about upcoming fall/winter business. Come join us! Bring crafting materials if you'd like--either personal or for the community giveaways.