The Shawl Society, planner of the Cherokee Women's Gathering, is going to a basket weaving class in Tahlequah, OK, Friday, May 14, 1999. The group welcomes women and men of all tribes to share crafts, skills and camaraderie. The Native American Coalition is planning the first Native American Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2000. New members are welcome to the group, which also is exploring a scholarship program, trail rides and parades. The Native American Health Coalition, which works to improve the health of Native peoples, plans a needs assessment survey for the Houston area.
Visitors are most welcome.
The Shakey Hollow Ceremonial Ground, near Conroe, TX, hosts dances the last Saturday each month. The Alabama Coushatta Reservation hosts activities at the Livingston, TX Reservation. Look forward to benefit pow wows on May 1 and May 22. July - Dr. Dorothy Lippert, Curator of Native American Artifacts and Displays at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, will speak on the gathering of sacred artifacts and the stories and controversy surrounding it. August - Alan Taylor, author and CCS member, will discuss educating Native American youth and his latest collaboration with John Campbell on a new book.