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Native American Powwow brought back to Moorpark, CaliforniaReleased on = September 11, 2005, 1:09 pm Press Release Author = Corina Roberts / Redbird Industry = Non Profit Press Release Summary = Native American Intertribal Gathering to be held June 16, 17 and 18, 2006 Press Release Body = Press Release September 2005 For Immediate Release Powwow Returns to Moorpark, California After an absence of eight years, the Children of Many Colors Native American
Intertribal Powwow will return to Moorpark College Hosted by Redbird, a Native American non profit organization founded in 1994 in Simi Valley, California, the Children of Many Colors Powwow is the signature event for which Redbird has become known. Powwows are Native American gatherings which the public is welcome and invited to
attend. They include traditional and contemporary styles of song and dance,
indigenous foods, crafts and artwork, story telling and educational displays.The 2006 powwow will include exhibition dances by native Hawaiians, Coastal and
Alaskan tribes, and the Chumash, who were the principle inhabitants of Ventura (Please see following two pages for additional details on Redbird, Submitted by: Submitted by Corina Roberts, Founder History The theme for Redbird’s powwow was inspired by the words of Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper
of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga (Iroquois) nation. During a speech at Claremont
College in 1995, Lyons stated “Every woman is a mother, and every man an uncle, to
every child, no matter what color they are.” Those words resounded with Corina Native people have managed to a large degree to maintain their individual tribal
cultures despite hundreds of years of oppression and intermarriage with other ethnic
groups. Lyons, speaking to a group of Indian and non-Indian people, expressed his
concern and opinion that we are all responsible for the education and fate of the
generations to come, regardless of what nationality or religious background our Moorpark College was home to the 1996 and 1997 gatherings. The first two powwows, in
1994 and 1995, were held at Peters’ Arabian Ranch, but the event quickly outgrew the
property and was moved to Moorpark College. After the untimely death of several
Board Members, the event was “put to sleep” for seven years. There was even talk The decision was made to seek other locations shortly after the 2004 powwow, but it seemed unlikely that there would still be room at the college, with the recent expansion of the athletic fields. Roberts was overjoyed to learn from Dave Leyba of Moorpark College that there was indeed still room, and that the college welcomed Redbird back. Powwow Returns to Moorpark, California Goals One of Redbird’s main objectives is the creation of Redbird Ranch, an elder and transitional housing facility for Native American elders and their care giving families as they near their end of life phase. Redbird Ranch will provide a culturally sensitive and appropriate setting for these families during this difficult period. It will be a place where modern and traditional healing ways can co-exist in a
comfortable, familiar atmosphere, and where elders can approach the final stage of
life with peace and dignity. The American Indian community is among the least well
represented in the field of health programs and housing. Redbird Ranch will provide
a model for urban Indian housing and healthcare. The group is currently seeking Support To support these projects, Redbird recently joined eScrip, an electronic service
which allows merchants to contribute to non profit groups on behalf of their
patrons. By registering store loyalty cards and ATM cards with eScrip, individuals
can contribute to Redbird every time they shop with an eScrip merchant, such as
Vons, Macy’s, Aamco Transmission, Claim Jumper and many others. The contribution is Further Information To learn more about Redbird and/or make a contribution, log on to Or write, email or call: Redbird Web Site = http://www.RedbirdsVision.org Contact Details = Redbird
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