Lumbee Spring Pow-wow, May 6-8 - Page 3

lumbee_warrior · 04-20-2005, 05:21 PM

i'm def gonna be at this one. it's my hometown powwow and i'm not gonna miss it. everyone come out. the powwow committee has been working really hard on this and finally after so many long awaited years it's gonna be back at the nc indian cultural center.

i remember when it was held here back when i was a youngster and there would be a full house of people from all over. hopefully it'll be just like old times. ivypi i feel your pain cause i'm in finals too. i talked one of my professors into moving one of my exams cause of the powwow. hope to see everyone there.

taani · 04-20-2005, 05:32 PM

Okay I noticed @ two powwows now "Tobacco Free" and "S.W.A.T." (Saponi Warriors Against Tobacco). Do ppl understand what the meaning of tobacco is for us and what is was used for? (sarcasticly speaking) I don't get it. If you mean cigarettes and cigars...then say cigarettes and cigars. Saying "tobacco free" isn't right.

ndneyez · 04-21-2005, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jibby™

Hey girl .. if I fly to DC, can you give me a lift to this here powwow? (that is of course if you are still going) email me ..

Uh oh! I gotta go to this one....lol It's looking good but I'm not 100% sure yet. Haven't seen you in awhile Jibby! Since what? Toronto? If I make it we'll have to hang out for old times sake!...lol Hopefully I'll make it...wish me luck!

Lumbee Pride · 04-22-2005, 11:50 AM

Hi Taani,

Thanks for your input in reference to Tobacco Free Pow-wows/ Events. You are correct about the relationship between tobacco and our families -- We honor the healing and traditional purposes of tobacco, but we do not honor commercial use. During the pow-wow our Lumbee Teen Tobacco Advocates will demonstrate the topical healing purposes of tobacco among our people. Tours will be offered for students & adults all 3 days.
I recognize your concern and understand that the use of "Tobacco Free" means just that. I am funded by a grant that requires me as a coordinator to use the phrase "Tobacco Free".
Signage will be placed around the drum arbor to allow the use of TRADITIONAL TOBACCO but prohibit commerical use.
The truth is I can't stop anyone from smoking or chewing but it would be nice to honor the request of our young people....

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I hope to see you all at the pow-wow.

For more information on Lumbee Tobacco Cessation:
http://www.lumbeetribe.com/tobacco/index.htm

NC Tobacco Grant:
www.realityunfiltered.com

Aboriginal Tobacco Site:
http://www.ayn.ca/quit/en/home.asp

wannabeUrNo1Snag · 04-22-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by taani

Okay I noticed @ two powwows now "Tobacco Free" and "S.W.A.T." (Saponi Warriors Against Tobacco). Do ppl understand what the meaning of tobacco is for us and what is was used for? (sarcasticly speaking) I don't get it. If you mean cigarettes and cigars...then say cigarettes and cigars. Saying "tobacco free" isn't right.

when i saw "tobacco free"..i automatically understood the cigarette/chewing/cigar type...i think most people get it...kudos to u guys for promoting a healthy lifestyle...

taani · 04-22-2005, 05:21 PM

Hey Lumbee Pride,

I completely understand the term 'tobacco free'. I knew it meant commercial but it just sounds funny at a native event. I just hope others understand the term as well.

I also understand, now, that you needed to use certain words to honor the grant received. :)

Unfortunately, we will be unable to attend the event as it is too far, for now, to go. Hope everyone has a great time.

Smokin' Ace · 04-22-2005, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jibby™

Hey girl .. if I fly to DC, can you give me a lift to this here powwow? (that is of course if you are still going) email me ..

So you coming down or not sis??

YAY!!!! Can't wait....

It is gonna be a blast!!!!

Ivypi · 04-23-2005, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lumbee_warrior

i'm def gonna be at this one. it's my hometown powwow and i'm not gonna miss it. everyone come out. the powwow committee has been working really hard on this and finally after so many long awaited years it's gonna be back at the nc indian cultural center.

i remember when it was held here back when i was a youngster and there would be a full house of people from all over. hopefully it'll be just like old times. ivypi i feel your pain cause i'm in finals too. i talked one of my professors into moving one of my exams cause of the powwow. hope to see everyone there.

I'm working on it..but i can't seem to get a flight that leaves late enough on friday and gets me there before grand entry on saturday....good gracious..if only i didn't need this exam to graduate...hahah

**Miss_Nish** · 04-23-2005, 11:02 PM

I'm lookin' forward to another pow wow down south!!... We've already made our reservations... sooo the family is coming down to NC again.

Keeewwwlll... a SWITCH dance!! If I can find someone to switch with.. I'm gonna dance Men's Grass.. LOL and my sis would be awesome at Men's tradish!!!!

I hope I can get some new dresses done by then for my sissy and myself.

buckskin pantyhose · 04-25-2005, 11:50 AM

Jibbz comin down to LUMBEE??? that could only mean 1 thang.....who'd u snag girl!?!??! :P jks....

I hope we can make it down there....it might be best for you to fly down to NC just cuz i'm not 100% yet....if i do go, i prolly wont head out till friday evening.....let me know if you plan on goin!

ndneyez · 04-26-2005, 02:38 AM

Well, I'm in for this pow-wow. Gonna make the drive down there this time. I flew to Hollister but decided against flying this time around. I wanna take my time getting back instead of having to pack up and hurry to the airport. Besides if I take my Hummer I'm less likely to get stuck in the mud again!...lol I figure I take precautions this time...lol Hope to see everyone there and get to talk more with all of the friendly people I met in Hollister. Have a safe trip everyone!

**.::.~Shy1~.::.** · 04-26-2005, 04:11 AM

well I think I may actually make this one....I have other reasons for goin to NC at this time but if I can get some time to go....I will definitely be there.....
It will be my first time goin to a powwow in pembroke....so I'm hopin to have fun.....

Smokin' Ace · 04-28-2005, 08:17 PM

All of youz guyz need to come down - it will be a blast that lasts.....

The MC will be kicking - dancing off the hook - drums jamming - and you know the food will be good.

04-20-2005, 05:21 PM	#41 (permalink)
lumbee_warrior Native Hunk Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 112	i'll be there i'm def gonna be at this one. it's my hometown powwow and i'm not gonna miss it. everyone come out. the powwow committee has been working really hard on this and finally after so many long awaited years it's gonna be back at the nc indian cultural center. i remember when it was held here back when i was a youngster and there would be a full house of people from all over. hopefully it'll be just like old times. ivypi i feel your pain cause i'm in finals too. i talked one of my professors into moving one of my exams cause of the powwow. hope to see everyone there. __________________ "Love is like the wind, better felt than heard." ~ compliments of the Lumbee Warrior "She walks in beauty in two worlds." ~ Lumbee Proverb

04-20-2005, 05:32 PM	#42 (permalink)
taani UNBELIEVEABLE! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 323	I don't understand Okay I noticed @ two powwows now "Tobacco Free" and "S.W.A.T." (Saponi Warriors Against Tobacco). Do ppl understand what the meaning of tobacco is for us and what is was used for? (sarcasticly speaking) I don't get it. If you mean cigarettes and cigars...then say cigarettes and cigars. Saying "tobacco free" isn't right.

04-22-2005, 11:50 AM	#44 (permalink)
Lumbee Pride ~~ Just Me ~~ Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Fayetteville, NC .... and so on:) Posts: 110	Tobacco Free Event Hi Taani, Thanks for your input in reference to Tobacco Free Pow-wows/ Events. You are correct about the relationship between tobacco and our families -- We honor the healing and traditional purposes of tobacco, but we do not honor commercial use. During the pow-wow our Lumbee Teen Tobacco Advocates will demonstrate the topical healing purposes of tobacco among our people. Tours will be offered for students & adults all 3 days. I recognize your concern and understand that the use of "Tobacco Free" means just that. I am funded by a grant that requires me as a coordinator to use the phrase "Tobacco Free". Signage will be placed around the drum arbor to allow the use of TRADITIONAL TOBACCO but prohibit commerical use. The truth is I can't stop anyone from smoking or chewing but it would be nice to honor the request of our young people.... Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I hope to see you all at the pow-wow. For more information on Lumbee Tobacco Cessation: http://www.lumbeetribe.com/tobacco/index.htm NC Tobacco Grant: www.realityunfiltered.com Aboriginal Tobacco Site: http://www.ayn.ca/quit/en/home.asp __________________ Eye7 Consulting

04-22-2005, 05:21 PM	#46 (permalink)
taani UNBELIEVEABLE! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 323	automatically Hey Lumbee Pride, I completely understand the term 'tobacco free'. I knew it meant commercial but it just sounds funny at a native event. I just hope others understand the term as well. I also understand, now, that you needed to use certain words to honor the grant received. :) Unfortunately, we will be unable to attend the event as it is too far, for now, to go. Hope everyone has a great time.

04-23-2005, 11:02 PM	#49 (permalink)
Miss_Nish PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Anishnabe Akii Posts: 1,024	I'm lookin' forward to another pow wow down south!!... We've already made our reservations... sooo the family is coming down to NC again. Keeewwwlll... a SWITCH dance!! If I can find someone to switch with.. I'm gonna dance Men's Grass.. LOL and my sis would be awesome at Men's tradish!!!! I hope I can get some new dresses done by then for my sissy and myself. __________________ ~* Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you're up to *~

04-25-2005, 11:50 AM	#50 (permalink)
buckskin pantyhose Bux Back At'cha! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: middle of it all Posts: 975	Jibbz comin down to LUMBEE??? that could only mean 1 thang.....who'd u snag girl!?!??! :P jks.... I hope we can make it down there....it might be best for you to fly down to NC just cuz i'm not 100% yet....if i do go, i prolly wont head out till friday evening.....let me know if you plan on goin! __________________ *BE EASY*

04-26-2005, 02:38 AM	#51 (permalink)
ndneyez Teen Dancer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ojib territory Posts: 266	Well, I'm in for this pow-wow. Gonna make the drive down there this time. I flew to Hollister but decided against flying this time around. I wanna take my time getting back instead of having to pack up and hurry to the airport. Besides if I take my Hummer I'm less likely to get stuck in the mud again!...lol I figure I take precautions this time...lol Hope to see everyone there and get to talk more with all of the friendly people I met in Hollister. Have a safe trip everyone!

04-26-2005, 04:11 AM	#52 (permalink)
.::.~Shy1~.::. ...I'm NOT REEALLY Shy... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 1,769	well I think I may actually make this one....I have other reasons for goin to NC at this time but if I can get some time to go....I will definitely be there..... It will be my first time goin to a powwow in pembroke....so I'm hopin to have fun..... __________________ .....Certain Things Catch Your Eyes...Pursue Only Those That Capture Your Heart.....

04-28-2005, 08:17 PM	#53 (permalink)
Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,114	All of youz guyz need to come down - it will be a blast that lasts..... The MC will be kicking - dancing off the hook - drums jamming - and you know the food will be good. __________________ Everything is gonna be alright! Be blessed - got love??? This b me..... www.myspace.com/akayo

04-30-2005, 07:29 PM	#54 (permalink)
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