Native American NewsLetter, From NativeAmericanStuff.net

O'Siyo Honorable Chiefs, Elders, Members and Friends

We are planning another Gathering at your new Tribal land. A special thank you to your tribal secretary Laughing Eyes for her donation to the tribe for the funds to make the down payment and make this dream come true. We are truly blessed to have someone with so much compassion for our cause. "Thank You Denise". Now we need all members to participate in bringing this part of our future together. All we ask is one weekend a month to get together and share with your brothers and sisters and show your pride in the tribe. Just bring what you can to share. I know this is a hard time for some, but your time doesn't cost anything and could make a big difference in someone else's life. Go to the events page for the directions to the land http://www.theunitedcherokeepeople.com/Events.htm

We got a lot of work done over the last week end, thanks to our Elders and members that showed up to work. Thank you Strong Grizzly Bear, Little Walking Bear, Rolling Thunder, Tall Tree, Healing Star, Praying Spirit, Grey Owl, Gentle Bear and Mr. Robert Cox.

We got a shallow well installed and we have water on the lower land. That in it self was a big task. So now when anyone goes to camp out they will have water. Power is coming in the next week or two as funds come in to pay the Power Company their part and setting a temporary power pole.

There will be another gathering on September 18th. 19th. and 20th. for another awakening of the land to the Spirits of our past and bring them on to the future with our Tribe. The Land is in Millwood Georgia on Forks Road. It is called lot # 10, Satilla Bluff, right on the banks of the Satilla River. We are also looking for a Name for our land, your suggestions would be appreciated.

http://www.theunitedcherokeepeople.com/Events.htm

We are the Cherokee People and The Creator has given us a path to follow. We will become strong and prosperous as long as we don't get diverted from that path.

I hope to see everyone that can make it to the land. This will be a great weekend for our People. Everyone can chose their own camp sites and help in the clearing of their own site. We will be drilling another well also and cutting a new path down to the river, so everyone can enjoy a fresh dip, or go fishing if they want. Chief Grey Owl has set our Sacred Fire pit and Circle and blessed it. We will be blessing all the property on Saturday the 19th.

Remember All are welcome, so bring your tent bring your Tee Pee bring your camper, but most of all bring your yard tools, like chain saws. shovels, rakes, weed eaters and nippers. We can use all the help we can get to make this land your home. Remember this is Tribal land and that means it is for all members to use any time.

Here is a List of Items Needed Right Now for The Tribal Land Development.

Everyone knows someone that knows someone that has the items we need. And they also know who would be glad to donate the items for our cause. The answer is always no if you don't ask. So don't be afraid to ask, we all need to work together to make this Tribal Land something that all of us can be proud of. Then when you want to get away it will be there for you. Remember this is Tribal Land, and not for anyone alone.

1. Temporary power pole
2. Storage building of some sort (used OK)
3. Bush hog work
4. DOT sand or gravel
5. Bulldozer work
6. Two well pumps and pressure tanks
7. Man power to clear under brush and burn debris.
8. Lumber of any kind but mostly pressure treated.
9. Concrete mix in the bag.
10. Last but not the least. Monetary Donations.

I hope every member of The United Cherokee People and their friends will be able to come to this week end of Worship and fellowship. This is going to be a great place for our people to get back to the old ways and learn who they are and what we are all about. Remember this is Tribal land and no one person will benefit more than the other. It is for all the people to use at anytime. We are planning around 4 acres of land for planting of the three sisters. If you work the garden you will benefit from the crop when it comes in. Everyone is welcome to plant what ever they like, only the crop will be shared with all who participate in the planting and keeping it clear of weeds. http://www.theunitedcherokeepeople.com/Events.htm

This is what we have been working for at least 10 years to see come to our people. I hope everyone takes advantage of this opportunity and participate in it.

Your Principal Chief The United Cherokee People

Chief Marvin "Walking Bear" Tucker

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- President Barack Obama aggressively campaigned in New Mexico hoping to capture the votes of Native Americans.

Obama picked up endorsements from the Navajo Nation, the All Indian Pueblo Council and Mescalero Apache Tribe. Now he is making good on his promises to work for them.

Tribal leaders from all over New Mexico will soon make their way to the White House.

Obama just announced a plan to host representatives of all 564 federally recognized tribes.

Some of the issues that are of concern to New Mexico tribal leaders include access to health care, roads, infrastructure and jobs.

The Tribal Nations Conference will take place on Nov. 5.

"I think this is the day every tribal leader has been waiting for," said Zuni Governor Norman Cooeyate

The Pueblo Governors will meet before they fly to Washington to come up with common needs. However each tribal leader has a list of concerns unique to their people.

In a statement released by the White House, Obama said, "This conference will serve as part of an ongoing and important process that I value, and further strengthen the nation to nation relationship."