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 Over the years, Indian people of many different tribes have moved into the metropolitan area of Washington, D.C. With them they brought their ancestral traditions. Always they looked for companionship with other people of similar history and interests.
In 1966, Indians living in the Washington area decided to form a group that would fill the need for a central organization representing as many tribes as possible. They formally organized in August 1966 as the American Indian Society of Washington, D.C. (AIS), a non-profit organization with a constitution and elected officers. The young group of less than 20 original members has grown to nearly 300 members from over 50 different tribal groups ranging from Maine to California and from Alaska to Florida. Some of these memberships are family memberships, so the actual number of people that are members is much larger. Business meetings are held monthly, and a monthly newsletter keeps everyone up-to-date on Society activities.
Current Events
AIS Monthly Newsletter
May 9 – Mother’s Day Dance, Lincoln Park Community Center, 1-5 pm, 5:30-6:30 pm potluck dinner (please bring a dish),
There will be a 3 on 3 basketball tournament in the morning – contact senecapaint@aol.com for start time/info.
MOTHER’S DAY DANCE
MAY 9, 2009 ~ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
All Dancers and Singers are invited.
For information contact: Pete Neconie at echo-hawk@hotmail.com .
LOCATION:
LINCOLN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
357 FREDERICK AVE.
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Directions: I-270N, Take Exit 6-A and drive East on West Montgomery Avenue, Turn left on South Washington Street, go two blocks turn right on East Middle Lane, East Middle Lane turns into N Horners Lane, turn left onto Frederick Avenue, Lincoln Park is on left hand side.
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Please contact Steve Hill at the email address below for the start time senecapaint@hotmail.com
HEAD STAFF
Master of Ceremonies: Jay Hill, Seneca/Ojibway
Head Man: Aron Headgepath, Haliwa-Saponi
Head Lady: Shawndae Sharp, Kiowa/Karuk
Arena Director: John Hoffman, Cheyenne Arapahoe/Laguna
Color Guard: VEVITA
Invited Drums: Blackbear
**Special Announcement:
What’s this day for? To honor all mothers for all the hard work they do to raise and provide for their families, as all mothers are the keepers of life.
AGENDA
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Grand Entry
Flag Song
Prayer
Veterans Song
Special for all Mothers
Round Dance
Inter-Tribals
Dance Concludes
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Pot Luck Dinner
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Thank you for making this year’s American Indian Inaugural Ball a great success.!
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AIIB 'Community Appreciation Pot Luck Thank You Dinner"
Sunday, January 18, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. (Rockville Park)
- Elders Talking Circle, Monday, January 19, 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Gourd Dance, Monday, January 19, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ladonna Harris to be honored during the gourd dance by Comanche Tribe for her lifetime achievements.
- American Indian Inaugural Powwow, Monday, January 19, 6:00 pm - 12:00 pm
AIIB Sponsors Dinner, Tuesday, January 20, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
SOLD OUT
American Indian Inaugural Ball , Tuesday, January 20, 8:00 pm - 2:00 am
SOLD OUT
AIIB Brunch, Wednesday, January 21, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
SOLD OUT
All events were held at the Hyatt Regency at Reagan National Airport
Entertainment for the American Indian Inaugural Ball
AIS Membership Information
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National Musuem of the American Indian
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