Meli is the great-granddaughter of Ezekiel Buffington, who settled in Arkansas from the Trail of Tears. Guests are always eligible for the door prize awarded that night. The Shakey Hollow Ceremonial Ground, near Conroe, TX, site of dances the last Saturday of each month, starting with a potluck dinner, continues this year. The Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation near Livingston, TX has monthly pow wows. 3 Box 640, Livingston, TX 77351.
Admission is free at the family friendly, alcohol free event.
This opportunity for the entire community to commemorate the Trail of Tears and introduce newcomers to Cherokee and Native culture begins with the Traditional Moccasin Walk through the beautiful wooded area. Activities continue with Cherokee storytellers, games to amuse all ages, fine arts and crafts, Native music, raffles and craft demonstrations, delicious food and much more. Highlights include guest appearances by Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma Principal Chief Chad Smith and Deputy Chief Hastings Shade. We invite interested readers to contact us to offer support. If those interested cannot attend, call Judith to work remotely on this project.