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Apache SunriseCeremony, Part IV ...12

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Cover: Crown Dancers at the White Mountain Apache Reservation, AZ; this spread: preparing for the Painting Ceremony, the final part of our series on the Apache Sunrise Ceremony; photographs by John Jernigan.

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MIAMI>Miami Nation Pow WowMiami Nation Dance Grounds2319 W Newman RdDancing, crafts, food and fun for all!Friday and Saturday, June 6-7 miamination.com>Peoria Pow Wow60610 E 90 RdA festival of Native American culture and dance.Weekend of June 20-22 www.peoriatribe.com>>

OKLAHOMA CITY>Sovreignty SymposiumA forum for sharing ideas on legal issues facing Indian Country. Sponsored by the OK Supreme Court.Skirvin HotelWednesday and Thursday, June 4-5 www.thesovereigntysymposium.com>Red Earth FestivalOklahoma’s premier Native gathering.Remington Park RacetrackThursday thru Saturday, June 5-7 www.redearth.org>>

OKMULGEE>Creek Nation FestivalA weekend of activities celebrating Muscogee life. Thursday thru Sunday, June 26-29 Visit the website for a complete list of events. creekfestival.com

PARK HILL>Diligwa, 300 Years in the Making ExhibitCherokee Heritage Center, 21192 S Keeler Drive Learn how new and old technology make this reconstructed pre-contact Cherokee town possible. www.cherokeeheritage.org>>

PERKINS>Iowa Tribal Pow WowDancing, food and fun!Bah-Kho-Je Powwow Grounds405-714-2168, 405-614-5428www.iowanation.org>>

SHAWNEE>Jim Thorpe Native American GamesTraditional and modern competitions with athletes from across the country at venues in the Shawnee area. Week of June 8-14jimthorpegames.com, 405-208-9253>>

SPIRO>Summer Solstice Walks at Spiro Mounds18154 First Street, June 20-21One mile of easy walking for about 2 hours. www.okhistory.org>>

SULPHUR>Chikashshaat Hoochokoshkomo Camp (Chickasaws are Playing)Chickasaw Cultural Center, 867 Cooper Memorial DrTuesday thru Thursday, June 3-5 chickasaw.net, 580-622-7140

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TONKAWA>Tonkawa Tribal Pow Wow Tonkawa Tribal Pow Wow Grounds Annual tribal celebration featuring dancing, contests, crafts, artwork and food.Weekend of June 27-29 http://www.tonkawatribe.com>>

CODY, WY>Plains Indian Museum Pow WowRobbie Pow Wow Garden, 720 Sheridan Avenue Weekend of June 21-22centerofthewest.org>>

COUNCIL GROVE, KS>Washunga Days Pow WowKaw Mission State Historic SiteFriday and Saturday, June 20-21www.facebook.com/WashungaDays2012>>

PALM SPRINGS, CA>ATALM National ConferenceConference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries & Museums Monday thru Thursday, June 9-12Sustaining Heritage Network Post ConferenceThursday-Saturday, June 12-15www.atalm.org

June 2, 1924 All American Indians are granted US citizenship

WASHINGTON, DC>Choctaw Days at NMAINational Museum of the American Indian

Friday and Saturday, June 27-28 www.choctawnation.com/news-room/events/choctaw-days-at-the-smithsonian >>

RADIO>Chickasaw Community RadioKCNP 89.5 FM>Indians For IndiansSaturdays at 10 am on KACO 98.5 FM>Kiowa VoicesSundays at 12 noon on KACO 98.5 FMMusic and more from the Kiowa and area tribes.>Seminole Nation Weekly Radio ShowLive on Tuesdays, 11 am on KWSH 1260 AM>>

WWW>Mvskoke Trail of Tears Virtual Tourwww.muscogeenation-nsn.gov/Pages/Tourism/virttot.html >Research Your Indian AncestryOklahoma Historical Society websitewww.okhistory.org/research/dawes>Eye on NDN-Country with dg smalling Saturdays, 9 am on www.thespyfm.com Conversations with Native leaders.>Tribal Scene RadioFridays, 8 am live on www.kbga.org Conversations with host Jodi Rave.

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INDIAN GAMING 2014>San Diego, CA>Along with the businessof the National Indian Gaming Association’s annual meeting, a few social gatherings are available to attendees. An opening reception on the USS Midway (top right) kicked off the conference and a performance by hoop dancers from the Pueblo of Pojoaque opened the trade show (bottom right). [See more of Indian Gaming 2014 on page 20.] > >DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL>Saturday, June 14, OKC Museum of Art>The deadCENTER Film Festival will present an evening of Native film. LaDonna Harris: Indian 101 (5:30 pm) explores the struggles that led her to become a voice for Native people. Following this will be the Native American Film Panel (6:45 pm). Sterlin Harjo’s This May Be the Last Time (8:30 pm) is the story of the disappearance of his grandfather in 1962.

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NA'II'EES APACHE SUNRISE CEREMONY

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> On Sunday, the

Painting Ceremony

takes place. The

Ga’an come back

and dance again,

bringing more of

their blessings.

>All photographs by

John Jernigan

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>There is more

dancing by family

members as Cierra

and her helper look

on from within her

prayer tipi, next to

buckets of ‘paint.’

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John Jernigan

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> The ‘paint’ is a

mixture of cornmeal

and clay. A grass

brush is used as the

Ga’an cover her

from head to toe,

spraying not only

Cierra, but everyone

near her as well.

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>Cierra is painted.

The ceremony has

invested her with the

power of White

Painted Woman

and people seek her

healing touch. She

is a valued member

of the community.

>We again thank

Cierra’s family and

Mr. Bert Hinton

for allowing us

to document this

occasion. This is the

Final Part of our story.

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The annual meeting, conference and trade show of the National Indian Gaming Association is the premier indian gaming industry event of the year. Tribal leaders, gaming and facilities vendors, craftspeople and celebrities gather for three days of commerce, culture and education. Among the many honors presented, IGT and NIGA presented the American Indian College Fund with a $25,000 check that will be awarded via the International Game Technology Tribal Scholarship Program to deserving American Indian students pursuing higher education at tribal colleges and mainstream institutions across the country.>

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NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. (left) speaks at the opening ceremony of the Trade Show and Marketplace, the highlight of the event. “This tradeshow encompasses so much of our lives, and a strong part of that is showcasing our culture,” said Chairman Stevens. “We are here to teach, learn and develop our communities to be our very best. Our cultural heritage, our ancient songs and our dances accomplish that and more, as our ways of life are integral to the success to our future generations.”Other dignitaries at the ceremony included former US Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Cheyenne) and actor Adam Beach (Salteaux).

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