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A Conference
Cheyenne, Arapaho, Mennonite:
Journey from Darlington
March 30-April 2, 2006,
Frisco Conference Center, Clinton, Oklahoma
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| Thursday, 3/30 |
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| 5:30-7:00 |
Registration |
| 7:00-8:30 |
Opening session. Lawrence Hart and John Sharp, co-chair Raylene Hinz-Penner, address "Finding Sacred Ground" Reunion Celebration: The Sacred Ground of Marriage |
| Friday, 3/31 |
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Field trip to site of the Washita Massacre-Battle |
| 12:30 |
Sack lunches prepared by Friends of the Cheyenne Library |
| 1:30-2:20 |
Concurrent sessions #1 |
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Coffee |
| 2:40-3:30 |
Concurrent sessions #2 |
| 3:40-4:30 |
Concurrent sessions #3 |
| 5:00 |
Dinner prepared by Western Oklahoma Christian School |
| 7:00-8:30 |
Keynote address by Dr.
Donald Fixico, "Dynamics of Indian Leadership," Gaeddert buffalo head sculpture presentation |
| 9:00 |
Potential options for students |
| Saturday, 4/1 |
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| 8:00 |
Continental breakfast |
| 9:00 |
Return to the Earth panel |
| 11:00 |
Dedication of Return to the Earth
burial ground |
| 12:30-1:30 |
Lunch |
| 1:30-2:20 |
Concurrent sessions #4 |
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Coffee |
| 2:40-3:30 |
Concurrent sessions #5 |
| 3:40-4:30 |
Concurrent sessions #6 |
| 5:00 |
Dinner |
| 7:00-8:30 |
Legacy panel of grandchildren of Cheyenne leaders,
Plains Indian Dancing Demonstrators |
| Sunday, 4/2 |
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| 9:00 |
Worship and concluding session, Cheyenne
Cultural Center |
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| Conference Home Page |
| Keynote Speaker |
Registration fees are $100 per person ($50 for students), includes lunches and dinners. |
| Other Presenters |
Lodging in local hotels will be available. Listing and contact information to follow. |
| Concurrent Sessions |
| News Article |
| Cheyenne Arapaho Mennonite Bibliography |
| Link to the Frisco Center website |
| Link to the Clinton, Oklahoma, website |
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Maggie Leonard
first Native American baptized by General Conference Mennonite
Missionaries
Mission
Statement:
"God calls us to preserve our heritage, to interpret our faith stories,
and to proclaim God's work among us."
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