American Indian Activities (AIA)

Chairman:   Nick Wertman

Adviser:   Mike Williams

• Committee Functions

  In our committee, we honor our Native American forefathers by weaving their culture into the culture of Witauchsoman Lodge 44. Specifically, we are responsible for:

  All Ceremonies performed by the Lodge

  Creating and maintaining Native dancers

  Learning and playing our dance/ceremony drums

  So, when you attended a ceremony, saw a dance or heard the drum..well..that was our committee at work! But to do this takes a lot of work and a lot of fun. Here are our duties:

  – Conduct all Ceremonies and dances

  – Train our ceremonialists so they are effective

  – Take care of all our regalia and equipment

  – Make regalia, gear and props for our teams

  – Maintain our ceremonial circles at Trexler and Minsi

  – Approve all summer camp call-out scripts and help as needed

  – Do ceremonies for special occasions (Cub cross-overs, Eagle COH,…)

  – Research traditions and assure validity to costuming

  – Research, train and perform authentic Native dances

  – Maintain Lodge 44 drums and teepee

  – Promote interest in Native American culture

  – Go to local PowWows and other Indian events

  And..we have fun doing it! Our heritage is a key part of all Order of the Arrow principles, and we get to live the legend.

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