Four Directions NEWS

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June 2015 Events

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Community Tidbits

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Traditional Recipes

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June 2015 Daughters Of The Earth

Taken from favim.com

The temperatures are finally where they should be sometimes. School is out for most of our students and fun vacations begin. June is also the time to honor our dads, single dads and grandpas on Father’s Day. Make a feast for him.

For many Native Americans, it’s also a continuation of the spiritual journeys we chose, for prayers for the peoplc and committments to our Creator. Be strong.

it’s also time to learn about traditional foods that are a big part of our Native culture.

Lee Bostrom, Daughterss Of The Earth member shares her “make on your own” recipes for any event. (See Page 5)

It’s also vacation time for this Editor, but I will be back in August, in time for our Native American Community Picnic.

Have a safe and wonderful simmer!

Jacob Davis Patrick Yawakie, JrBirthdaysDarlene Boyle

FM EventsVA Health Benefits and Stand-DownCommunity PicnicRed River Valley Veterans Concert Band Artist in Residence: Cannupa Hanska Luger

Recovery Coach TrainingsWhat is a Dad?June Pow-Wows

Make Your Own Recipes

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Four Directions News

Editor: Mary John, Spirit Lake Nation

Co-Editor: Jennifer Thireson, Three Affiliated Tribes

Disclaimer: THESE TERMS MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE YOUR LAST VISIT TO THIS NEWSLETTER. Daughters Of The Earth publishes Four Directions News monthly. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these pages. Some graphics are used from the internet. We accept no responsibility for any errors.

Summer is almost here!

NDN Buzz

Congratulations! First American Indian Masters of Public Health Specialization

Mom, Darlene Boyle pushes Healthy Choices for Kids

Natalie Lafromboise 11years old, and my daughter Stephanie Boyle 11years old, both both ran in the Fargo Marathon 5k. Stephanie has been running in the Fargo Marathon Events since she was 7 years old. I am proud of the both of these girls too!

As a mother I wanted to make sure exercise and healthy choices were a part of my children's lifestyle. I think I've done my job so far! :)

Christine and I at the Fargo Marathon. My Daughter Christine is 14 years old and ran her first half marathon with me. I was proud of Christine and her commitment for the half marathon. Christine has been running with me since she was 8 years old, and has ran numerous 5k's including Fargo Marathon events, and is a weekly runner with a running group.

Dr. Grandbois said, “What a pleasure & an honor to be able to recognize the very 1st American Indian Graduate Student from NDSU's American Indian Master of Public Health Specialization!! Jacob Davis will do many wonderful things to help end the health disparities & inequities that continue to confront so many Native Americans. The fact that we are both members of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa tribe warms my heart”. Jacob J. Davis graduated with his Master’s degree on May 16, 2015

Jacob J. Davis with his faculty advisor Dr. Donna Grandbois

Jacob J. Davis with his faculty advisor Dr. Donna Grandbois

Dr. Grandbois said, “What a pleasure & an honor to be able to recognize the very 1st American Indian Graduate Student from NDSU's American Indian Master of Public Health Specialization!! Jacob Davis will do many wonderful things to help end the health disparities & inequities that continue to confront so many Native Americans. The fact that we are both members of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa tribe warms my heart”. Jacob J. Davis graduated with his Master’s degree on May 16, 2015

NDN Buzz

Nola Lopez June 4

Travis Fox June 5

Jana McDonald June 6

June Wittliff June 7

LaDonna Brave Bull June 8

Jackie Yankton June 10

Hannabah Blue June 13

Mary John June 14

Joni Foote June 15

Willard YellowBird June 18

Sheridan Strangerhorse June 24

Christy Goulet June 29

We have an announcement – our son Patrick and his wife Regina have a beautiful new baby boy. His name is Patrick Jr. and he was born on Monday, May 25, 2015 at 9:03 p.m. mst in Ronan, Montana. Mel and I are happy, proud first time grandparents. Life is good!

Melvin and MaDonna YawakieCongratulations!

June 2-3, 2015NORTH DAKOTA CLASS “A” BOYS STATE GOLF The top high school golfers in the state head to Fargo’s Edgewood course.701.845.3953www.ndhsaa.com

June 3-6, 2015HAPPY HARRY’S RIBFESTAward winning BBQ ribs, chicken, corn on the cob, a petting zoo, carnival rides and music entertainment at the FARGODOME. 701.241.9100www.fargoribfest.com

June 9, 2015RIVERARTSA family-friendly festival featuring a free concert, rides, games and activities at Memorial Park in Moorhead.218.299.5340www.ci.moorhead.mn.us

June 14, 2015STREETS ALIVEA physical activity festival where walkers, bikers, and any form of human-powered movement bring downtown Fargo-Moorhead alive.701.356.3132www.fmstreetsalive.org

June 18, 2015WEST FARGO CRUISE NIGHTClassic cars & bikes cruise Sheyenne Street in West Fargo.701.433.5300www.topperscarclub.com

June 21-July 31, 201522nd NATIONAL JURIED WATERMEDIA EXHIBITION A national-level, juried competition at the Hjemkomst Center to promote the interest, display and education in watermedia. www.redriverws.org

June 23, 2015RIVERARTSA family-friendly festival featuring a free concert, rides, games and activities at Memorial Park in Moorhead.218.299.5340www.ci.moorhead.mn.us

June 26-27, 2015SCANDINAVIAN HJEMKOMST & MIDWEST VIKING FESTIVAL Authentic Scandinavian event featuring dancing, entertainment, food, Viking-Age crafts, demonstrations, seminars, and other activities at the Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County. 218.299.5452www.hcscconline.org

June 28-29, 2015ROGER MARIS GOLF TOURNAMENT Celebrities play at the annual charity golf tournament and auction.701.364.1961www.rogermarisgolf.com

VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH AND BENEFITS

& STAND DOWN The Fargo & Black Hills VA HCS are honored to be partnering with the STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBAL NATION in providing education, enrollment, health & benefit information to ALL VETERANS. This 2 day event will include a STAND DOWN for homeless veterans to receive clothing items which they may be in need of.

Who: ALL VETERANS who have served inthe US Armed Forces. Family members, widows, survivors of veterans.

When/Where: June 10 9 am to 12 pm (Cannonball Community Center)

June 10 1 pm to 4 pm (Porcupine Community Center) June 11 8 am to 2 pm (AJ Agard Building Ft. Yates) * Suicide Prevention Education JUNE 11- 9:30 – 10:30 am or 1-2 pm

THIS EVENT WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Enrollment into VA Healthcare

• My Health e Vet Enrollment

• OEF/OIF/OND - Returning Veterans Education

• Health Promotion and Disease

• Prevention Education

• Prosthetics Education

• Women’s Healthcare Education

• VOC Rehab Program

• Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Education

• VA Chaplaincy

• Homeless Services Education

• Home Based Primary Care Education (HBPC)

• Assistance completing claims for VA disability

benefits

• Widow and Survivor Benefits and Education

• Bismarck VET CENTER

• National Cemetery Information

• VA Home Loan

• BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK AVAILABLE Tribal

Diabetes Program

• VA IDENTIFICATION CARD PHOTOS

For more information please contact:

Standing Rock Sioux Tribal VSO- Manaja Hill : 701-854-8527

Fargo VA American Indian Outreach Coord. - Harold Lindsay: 701-239-3700 x.3562

Black Hills VA Healthcare Contact: Bill Fahrenbruck: 605-720-7305

Please bring a copy of your DD214, any related medical records, dependent information & identification.

June 2015 Events

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21st Annual Community Picnic

The Fargo Police Department will host the 21st Annual Community Picnic on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in Island Park from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come out to this free event to meet local law enforcement and other agencies throughout the community while having fun with animals from the Red River Valley Zoo, pony rides, and inflatable games, courtesy of Games Galore.

Free caricatures will also be available, sponsored by Xcel Energy.

The Fraternal Order of Police will be serving hotdogs, brats and burgers, all proceeds benefit the local lodge. Free chips, courtesy of Old Dutch, and free treats, courtesy of Cass Clay, will be available while supplies last. Free parking will be available at the Island Park parking ramp during the event. For information on how to participate in this event, call (701) 461-7872.

The Red River Valley Veterans Concert Band

The Red River Valley Veterans Concert Band will be performing an outdoor concert on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the South parking lot of the Fargo VA. The concert will be held outside of the Regional Office building weather permitting. We hope you can all attend and would be very appreciative if you would share the attached poster with Veterans and staff. The concert is free and open to anyone who enjoys great music. Refreshments will be provided! Hope to see you there!

Artist in Residence: Cannupa

Hanska Luger at Plains Art Museum

Visual artist and ceramist Cannupa Hanska was born on the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota with Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Lakota, Austrian and Norwegian heritage. Monday – Friday, June 1 – 5 • 10 AM – 5 PM Clay Instruments Cannupa Hanska Luger will demonstrate and explain the process of making functional ceramic wind instruments. Participants will be able to make their own instruments during the workshop. All materials and tools are provided, projects will be fired after the workshop. Open to all levels, high school and above.

Free for Native artists, $170 for members, $200 for non-members

Register: Phone: 701.232.3821 Fax: 701.293.108

The Ultimate 2D/3D Frenzy Sampler M-Th, June 22-25, 9 AM - 3 PM, Ages 9+ Enjoy all kinds of art materials, from drawing, painting and printmaking to working in clay.

Mom called my grandpa Daddy, so did all my little friends and relatives salled their fathers’ daddy too. I lived with my grandparents and I never knew my real father until later in life.

When I was six years old, my mother married a white man and I was told to call this stranger Dad. We moved to a foreign land away from the safety of my grandparents. He didn’t have any kids so we were a ready made family.

Those early days were filled with learned affectionate as we grew to call him our Dad. He made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for us at night, listened to us, walked with us and took us to movies and fun places. Dad worked as a furniture deliver man and he took my sister and I on his out of town trips. We drank pop and ate potato chips heartily. We were happy. Dad was a quiet man with a sense of humor and a sense of duty. Later a little sister and little brother joined the bunch and the fmaily was complete.

Then, Mom passed away, and Dad became a Mom too. He cooked every meal, waited with us at he bus stop and was always dependable. I remember he’d come to our school functions and sit in the back of the room quietly. As we grew older, Dad encouraged us to finish school and be independent. My sister and I graduated at the same time on the same day. I don’t know how he did it, but he was at at our grad ceremonies both held at different locations. He helped us find an apartment when we turned 18 and had jobs.

As more years went by, Dad became a Grandpa. He was the best. He was chief babysitter and helped raise all his grandchildren. He never ever separated us in any way as a family. We all loved him.

There are so many facets to Dad, some were funny, others serious. He was our white dad in a family of NDNS.

Dad became sick and was in the VA Hospital. He had cancer. He needed to go to a nursing home for special care as he lived alone. He didn’t want to be in a home, so we decided to care for him ourselves. He moved to our apartment and one of the bedrooms became a hospital room. I took care of Dad at night., My sister came at 8 am in the morning and took over until 2 pm, then the younger siblings took over until the evening. We became nurses. We learned how to operate the oxygen tank, feed him intravenously, give his medication and Dad was humorous as always. I remember Dad’s last shopping trip, he bought new slippers, a cap, winter gloves and wore them in his hospital bed. We laughed at his little joke.

It was in November and Dad wasn’t going to prepare the Thanksgiving meal or be at any other family gatherings he was the main Chef at. We were in disbelief. Instead we had an early Thanksgiving at the hospital with all family members. Dad was happy.The hours went by as all the family including the grandkids took turns sitting with Dad.

The time went too fast. At the end, Dad was unconsious, given the Last Rights while we prayed and whispered our love in his ear. We cried out when he took his last breath. Now we reminise about the good times. Many years have passed and we miss still Dad always. ~Anonymous~

June Pow-WowsMinnesota White Earth Pow Wow Date: June 12, 2015 - June 14, 2015 Location: White Earth Pow Wow grounds Contact Information: Dennis 218-261-1812 or White Earth Res. Office 800-950-3248

June 19 - June 21, 2015 Lake Vermilion Traditional Pow Wow - Traditional Location: Tower , MN. Lake Vermilion Pow Wow grounds Directions: From the Cities Continue onto I-35 N about 109 miles Take exit 237 to merge onto MN-33 N toward Cloquet/Iron Range about 20 miles Take the JCT US 53 ramp From Duluth: Merge onto US-53 N about 47 miles Go thru Virginia north 4 miles Right Exit onto MN-169 N toward Ely about 18 miles Turn left onto Co Rd 77/Angus Rd – (2nd Left at intersection) about 2 miles Turn right onto Co Rd 104-Lake Vermilion Reservation Rd about another 3 miles Continue past Casino Entrance Take the 2nd right past the casino –Farm Pt Rd South (you’ll see four bigger bldgs-Wellness Ctr, Social Center, Old gym and Headstart-Log building) Behind the Vermilion Social Center & Vermilion Headstart is the Lake Vermilion Pow Wow grounds right on the lakeshore

Info: Muriel Deegan 218-750-7772 Tracey 218-780-1478 -Email- MC(s): George Strong & Terry Goodsky AD(s): Thomas Helgerson Host Drum(s): Lake Vermilion Singers & Burntside Lake Singers Additional Info: June 19th, Friday-warm ups June 20th, Saturday- Grand Entry 1 & 7 pm Feast 5 pm June 21st, Sunday-Grand Entry 1 pm June 19 - June 21, 2015 12th Annual Waa Wiye Gaa Maag* - Traditional Location: S-Lake, MN. Pow Wow Grounds

South Dakota June 26 - June 28, 2015 22nd Annual FRC Indian Day Celebration* - Contest Location: Pickstown, SD. Fort Randall Casino Info: 605-487-7871 ext. 473 -Email- -Website- Info: Gary 218-760-7955 or LaVonne 218-308-3680

Wisconsin June 20 - June 21, 2015 Strawberry Moon Powwow - Traditional Location: Crandon, WI. Mole Lake Info: Tina Van Zile 715-478-7605 -Email- MC(s): Joey Awonohopay AD(s): Rick Van Zile Host Drum(s): Pipestone

Canada June 12 - June 14, 2015 Spirit of the Peace 10th Annual Competition Pow wow Uniting our Fires - Contest Location: Taylor, British Columbia. District ice centre Info: Connie Greyeyes 2507931468 -Email- Contest Info: We are pleased to share our dates for the 10th Annual Spirit of the Peace Competition Pow wow “Uniting Our Fires” June 12, 13 & 14 2015 at the District Ice Centre in Taylor, British Columbia Competition Categories are: Junior Girls & Boys Teens Girls & Boys Adults Men & Women Golden Age Men & Women Prizes Drum Contest Prizes Specials Vendors Please Contact Marlene Greyeyes @ 250-785-0612 Ect 245 For other information please contact Connie Greyeyes @ 250-793-1468

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Make Your Own Wojapi Wojapi is a traditional berry soup enjoyed by the Lakota. Before European contact, Wojapi was made with dried chokecherry patties. Dried/powdered timpsila (prairie turnip) was used as a thickener. These days, Wojapi is made from a variety of berries either fresh, frozen, dried or canned. Most people use cornstarch as a thickener nowadays.

Make Your Own Wasna

Wasna is a traditional energy food that was used when fresh meat was not available. It was also used "on the road" when Lakota were hunting or moving camp as it is dense and filling but also light, portable and requires no cooking. Traditional Wasna was made by combining dried, pounded bison meat with dried chokecherry patties. Tallow held the mixture together. I have made dried, pounded meat the traditional way and the whole process takes about a month. Give it a try if you'd like, or save yourself a lot of time by finely shredding beef or bison jerky in a food processor.

Make Your Own Wahanpi

Wahanpi is a traditional soup, still very popular in Lakota Country today. In years past, Wahanpi would have been made with bison meat, prairie turnips and blo (wild potatoes). Today it is made from bison/beef, potatoes and other vegetables. If using bison, decrease cooking time. Bison has less fat than beef and if overcooked, it can get very tough.

Fry Bread Recipe

5 pound bag of frozen berries-(cherries, cranberries, blueberries or

mixed berries)2 cups of sugar or to taste 8 cups water4 T. cornstarch dissolved in cold water

Put the frozen berries in a stock pot with water and simmer uncovered until softened (about 1 hour). Mash the berries with a potato masher or immersion blender. Add the dissolved cornstarch slowly, stirring, until well incorporated. Wojapi can be enjoyed warm or cold. A favorite way to eat Wojapi in Lakota country is with fry bread.

2 c. shredded beef or bison jerky1 c. chopped tart berries (chokecherries tart (sour) cherries or

cranberries work best)6 T. beef tallow or vegetable shortening

Shred the jerky and berries in a food processor. Mix in the tallow or

shortening and stir until well incorporated. Form the mixture into

patties and dry in a dehydrator or refrigerate and eat within 3 days.

6 c. beef broth 3 medium potatoespeeled and cubed3 medium carrotscut in 1/2" slices1 T. Worcestershire saucesalt and pepper to taste

Add the cooked meat to the broth in a stock pot. Add carrots,

potatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer over low heat for 45

minutes. If using bison, add the meat to the pot in the last 15

minutes of cooking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt1 ½ cups warm waterOil for frying

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well, add warm water and stir until dough begins to ball up. On a lightly floured surface knead the dough but don’t overwork it. Heat oil to 350 degrees in a frying pan. Pat or roll out baseball size pieces of dough and fry for about 3 minutes. You can sprinkle powdered

Reference: http://www.squidoo.com/lakota-traditional-foods

Traditional Lakota Foods