CHICKASAW COMMUNITY COUNCIL of CENTRAL TEXAS
An Incorporated 501c3 Texas Non-Profit and a Community Council Recognized by the Chickasaw Nation
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NEWEST COUNCIL MEMBER
JASON ALVIN LAXTON, JR.
Son of Jaxton Christie and Little Brother of Zachary Boldt
Arrived Wednesday, Nov 5, 2008 at 8:36pm
He weighed in at 8 pounds, 1 Ounce and 20 inches long
All four of the Laxton Family are doing great. Pray that little Jason will grow up to be a proud Chickasaw Warrior and serve his fellow peoples in a way that is pleasing to the Creator
AUSTIN POWWOW
JASON ALVIN LAXTON, JR.
Son of Jaxton Christie and Little Brother of Zachary Boldt
Arrived Wednesday, Nov 5, 2008 at 8:36pm
He weighed in at 8 pounds, 1 Ounce and 20 inches long
All four of the Laxton Family are doing great. Pray that little Jason will grow up to be a proud Chickasaw Warrior and serve his fellow peoples in a way that is pleasing to the Creator
AUSTIN POWWOW
For those of you who did not make it to the Austin Powwow on Nov 1st, you missed the best and greatness pan-Indian event of the year. So mark those new calendars you are getting for the first Saturday of November, 2009 so you don't miss it next year. It takes hundreds of volunteers to make it happen. There are normally about 40-45 thousand folks who make it to the Burger Center in Sunset Valley City each year and to see it all come off is a real testament to all the volunteers who hit the ground running Friday morning set up the electrical lines, marking off the parking lot for the 50 Vendors selling Native American items and the 10 Food Vendors, the Storytelling Tent. Others started the week by presenting educational programs in the local public schools and still others put together the reception for the head staff, special guests and dancers at the reception Friday night. Some workers stayed at the Burger Center all night and were hard at work early the next morning as vendors set up their booths and the crowds starting coming. The dancing started at 10am and lasted until a little after 10pm. And while the dancers were all great, the Tiny Tots stole the show again. The photos you see below are of Cheyene and Chayton Hoskins the daughter and son of David and Elena Hoskins, Chayton's warrior look and our own Alberto Velozquez who is just getting started at dancing. Cheyene does fancy shawl dancing and Chayton dances with his father. These young folks are our future and to see them getting connected with their culture at such a young age warms the hearts of every Native American. I heard a numbefr of people talk about the wonderful food they got at our friends Orvie and Glenda Longhorn's food stand. Others participated in the wonderful day of lectures on Friday at the Mexican American Culture Center put on by the Indigenous Culture Institute. All of the lectures were wonderful and informative. And the last event was held at the Bob Bulluck Museum on Sunday afternoon with much dancing and public information on Powwows. So, I want to encourage all of our members plan for next year and to take advantage of all the other events coming up this month - which is Native American Heritage Month.
Other Upcoming Events
November 8, 2008. Ft Sam Houston Powwow held at Ft Sam Houston,San Antonio, TX. It will be at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center Bldg 320 Wilson Road. For more information call 210-736-3702
November 15, 2008. Annual St. Mary’s University Powwow, St Mary’s University, San Antonio Texas. (210) 736-3702 November 21, 2008. Native American Veteran's Dance, VA Medical Center, Waco, Texas (512) 389-6546 or (512) 554-3182
Check the Meeting Information Page for Information on upcoming Meetings
Injunuity Wins Award
Injununity, an Ada-based, Native American rock band was named 2008 Debut
Group of the Year at the 10th annual Native American Music Awards. The Lead for the band is Brad Clonch, whose flute music is what you heard on this website. The band is made up of Chickasaws and Choctaws and are a real credit to our young people. They entertained us at the last Listening Conference.
Donations
Please Note that all donations given to us since December 10, 2007 can be tax deductible, subject to the Internal Revenue Service rules on limits of tax deductible gifts to charities. So if you want to help see our goals and objectives achieved, we welcome your donations. It is your donations that enable us to function. Any amount will be greatly appreciated and can be sent to our office at 10509 Mourning Dove Drive, Austin, Texas 78750.
Please Note that all donations given to us since December 10, 2007 can be tax deductible, subject to the Internal Revenue Service rules on limits of tax deductible gifts to charities. So if you want to help see our goals and objectives achieved, we welcome your donations. It is your donations that enable us to function. Any amount will be greatly appreciated and can be sent to our office at 10509 Mourning Dove Drive, Austin, Texas 78750.
Song: "Homelands" from Finding Windsong by Brad Clonch
Drum Making
Charles Holland is available to help you build your own Indian drum. If you want to make a drum. Complete the attached form and send it to Charles or bring it to the next meeting. The costs associated with making a drum depends on the size and material used to make the drum. Costs are indicated on the form.
Drum Making Form
