Jan. 2012

 Nause-Waiwash announces the

20th Annual Festival!

Chief Sewell Winterhawk Fitzhugh has made the announcement that this years Festival (September 15th & 16th, 2012) will be held in the town of Vienna Maryland. "This will keep the festival close to our original settlements. The town of Vienna has been very gracious with what they have offered to the tribe. I feel it will benefit all ..."  says Chief Winterhawk.

The site offers ample space for more dancers, vendors and special events that will give a greater variety to the Festival. Vienna holds the Annual Shad festival in the springtime. They invite the Nause-Waiwash to set up displays and discuss their culture with the public.

The Nause-Waiwash wants to thank all the visitors, dancers, workers and vendors for their participation in our previous festivals. At the present time, we are making preparations and finalizing dates (9/15/2011 & 9/16/2012 at Vienna, MD) and other details for this year's festival.  Keep watching this website and we will make the details available ASAP! 

Festival background / info:

"Many people dance for healing -- to revive the spirit. It helps us rejuvenate ourselves." Chief Winterhawk
The cedar pole in the middle of the arena is sacred, he said. It represents the never-ending life cycle -- no end and no beginning -- which is also represented in the Nause-Waiwash's colors and travel directions.
Yellow (east) represents the female, green (south) stands for growth into adulthood, red (west) means maturity into parenthood and white (north) is grandparenthood and wisdom, Chief Winterhawk said.
There are about 300 persons enrolled in the Nause-Waiwash tribe, and another 500 non-enrolled use the tribal office.
"Many years ago, I asked my people why do we want to do this," he said.
He said his people gave three reasons: to educate the public and hold onto their culture, raise the self-esteem of their people and raise money for their tribal office and longhouse, a Methodist meeting hall built circa 1870.

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Nause-Waiwash holds tribal elections

Elections were held Friday evening August 13, 2010 and Saturday August 14, 2010 in Cambridge, MD.  The Council members are: Vice Chairperson - Ms. Mary Hughes; Treasurer and Secretary - Ms. Donna Abbott; Council members - Mr. Lee Hughes, Mrs. Kathy Fitzhugh, Mr. Windsor Meyer, Mr. Bill Turner; Youth Advisor - Katie Lipsius 

Nause-Waiwash Non-Profit status

The Nause-Waiwash proudly published reconciled accounting / bookkeeping information as well as State and Federal forms showing current non-profit 501(c)(3) status in a recent mailing to the tribe.

 Nause-Waiwash Newsletter

Newsletter Writer / Editor / Publisher - Donna Abbott - has announced that we will offer the newletter by email to save trees - and postage - in order to better serve the readers and the tribe.  There are a few details to be worked out yet, but we should be offering the newsletter by email soon.  Thanks to Donna for her hard work, providing interesting stories, and tribal news!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS   

The following is a calendar of upcoming events in the surrounding area. For times and other details, please call the tribal office at 410-376-3889.

2012

APRIL ?, 2012 Heritage Day/ Longhouse cleanup

MAY ?, 2012 Caroline County Paddle Fest- Denton, Md.

MAY ?, 2012 – Pocomoke , Md.

JUNE ?, 2012 Nanticoke River Jamboree - Vienna, Md.

SEPT. 15-16, 2012 Nause Waiwash, Vienna, Md.

OCT. ?, 2012 Accohannock – Marion Station, Md.

NOV. ?, 2012 - Chincoteague, Va.

*Dates are subject to change - waiting for updates.

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  INDIAN NATIONS WARRIORS AND VETERANS HONOR-COLOR GUARD

   The Indian Nations Honor Guard has released the 2011 schedule of events they will be participating in. The Honor Guard travels to at least three states, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. 

INDIAN NATIONS WARRIORS AND VETERANS COLOR GUARD

EST.2003

            COMMANDER                                                                               ASSISTANT COMMANDER

                Barry McClaskey                                                                                                          Glen Canaday

SECRETARY/TREASURER

Dale McClaskey

Calendar of Events

MARCH 12, 2011  Lawilowan American Festival.

Dancers with regalia admitted free.

APRIL 2-3, 2011    State College.  Pa.

MAY 14-15, 2011  Horsenet – Mt. Airey, Md.

MAY 28-29, 2011  Upper Mattaponi- King William, Va.

JUNE 4-5, 2011     Hunlock, Pa.

JUNE 18-19, 2011 Forksville, Pa.

JUNE 24-25, 2011  Core Creek, Yadley, Pa

AUGUST 6-7, 2011 AIITCO, Prince Frederick, Md.

SEPT. 3-5, 2011 Shartlesville, Pa.

SEPT. 24-25, 2011 Chickahominy, Va.

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(When the Indian Nations Honor Guard releases the 2012 schedule of events it will be updated here.)

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