RUN TO THE ROGUE/TRIBAL COUNCIL TIMESHEETS
Gerald Ben - 8/25/00-10/1/00
An Amazing Day to Remember
by Teresa Simmons
Each year, the Run to the Rogue is a little different than in
preceding years, putting its own mark on history. This year was
even more so, in a
wonderful, spiritual
way. Not more
intense, but different
in the knowledge we
would gain, the
emotions we would
feel, the imprint left
on our memory.
We
arrived
Saturday morning
after the runners
had reached their
destination at the Illinois River, well ahead of their estimated arrival
time. We were delighted to walk the commemorative last mile with
the group and I was able to snap a few shots of what is always a
deeply moving and emotional experience.
We held a short ceremony following the arrival of the eagle
staff, where people could share their innermost feelings about the
run. In blistering heat, we all stood sharing the thoughts, joy, sorrow,
pride, pain, and healing this event brings.
Then for many of us, the entire day was devoted to laughter,
visiting, watching the children play in the Illinois River, exploring
the area, picking up rocks and contemplating the events that have
taken place over the last 150 years. For the kids, it was a
wonderland of turtles, itty-bitty fish, lizards, snakes, shinny pebbles,
and general delight in the freedom of the water, the land, the warm
breeze, and all those things that children experience to the utmost.
For others, there was devotion to the people through their
labor - those who spent all day cooking the food, those who set
up the tables and cleaned up after us, those who made certain
everything was safe and that the many needs were met. If I tried
to name everyone, I would certainly leave someone out. But rest
assured, we know who you were. Your efforts did not go unnoticed
and they were much appreciated.
After the evening meal, which was more like a feast, the night
sky revealed itself with an amazing display of stars, including the
Milky Way bridging the heavens from one mountain to another.
I couldn’t help but think to myself that we were under the
same sky, in the same spot, looking at the same stars, laughing
and playing and sharing the wonder of life in much the same way
that the tribal ancestors did years ago. It brought a sense of awe
to my soul.
Around 10 p.m., the feather dancers began. Several children
danced that night. Many of them were the same children who had
played to the point of exhaustion most of the day, and yet there
they were dancing close to midnight, honoring an ancient tradition.
As long as I live, that day will bring me joy. It was an amazing
day. It was a day to remember.
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Special TC land mtg.,
gaming
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Indirect training
Packet, tribal business
Packets
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Special TC, Gaming
Board
Charitable fund
Packets
Financial workshop
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Reggie Butler - 8/24/00-10/4/00
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Mtg. with Grand Ronde,
Gaming
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reading
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Financial workshop
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Gaming packet
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Interviews
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Housing, packets