Ceremonies and Dance Committee News Archive
Migisi Ceremonies Team Receives Honor Distinction
Ran May 4, 2005 through July 4, 2005
The Migisi Opawgan ceremonies team took honors in all three ceremonies at the 2005 Section Conclave held at Silver Trails Scout Reservation the weekend of April 29-May 1. The team of Chris Corbin, Ryan Lang, Chris Szybisty, and Jamie White received honors for the pre-ordeal and brotherhood ceremonies. The lodge vigil ceremony team, led by Chris Szybisty, also recieved an honor rating for the vigil ceremony. Migisi was the only lodge to compete in all three ceremonies. They received an overall score of 291 points out of a possible 300. Congratulations to these four outstanding arrowmen! Also, a thank you to all members of Migisi Opawgan who served as judges for the ceremonies.
Submitted by: Chris Szybisty on May 4, 2005. Runs May 4, 2005 through July 4, 2005
Powwow time! June 18-20, 2004
Ran June 11, 2004 through June 21, 2004
Riverbank Traditional Powwow
June 18-20, 2004.
Louis Adado Riverfront Park
Lansing, MI
Grand Entries: Sat: 1 & 7 PM. Sun: Noon
Public Invited - Free admission.
More info: Http://www.geocities.com/riverbankpowwow
Submitted by: Jay Whitmer on June 14, 2004. Runs June 11, 2004 through June 21, 2004
Congratulations are in order
Ran May 2, 2004 through June 2, 2004
This weekend proved to be quite a successful Section Conclave for the dancers and ceremonialists of Migisi Opawgan. Contemporary Traditional Dancers Dan Swan, also the Lowanue Kuwe chapter chief, Tyler Coleman and John Suarez were awarded honor status. Old Style Dancer and lodge dance and ceremonies committee chairman Matt Toenniges was also awarded honor status.
Certificates were awarded to the Mahican Pre-Ordeal team of Lodge Chief Jamie White, Extended Elangomat Chairman Chris Corbin, Lodge Treasurer Ryan Lang and Alex Leach. Congratulations, Native American Enthusiasts.
To find out how to become a member of your chapter’s ceremony or dance team, contact your chapter chief.
Submitted by: Ethan on May 2, 2004. Runs May 2, 2004 through June 2, 2004
Brotherhood ceremony
Ran February 5, 2004 through February 14, 2004
I am looking for a ceremonies team to volunteer for the brotherhood ceremony at the Lincoln Pilgrimage. If I don;t have a whle team come forward, I will be looking for individual volunteers, along with what part you can perform.
Submitted by: Jay Whitmer on February 5, 2004. Runs February 5, 2004 through February 14, 2004
