AN INVITATION TO ALL TRIBES

WHAT - a call to all tribes to send representatives to Washington to perform traditional prayers for the Country and to ask that America honor her commitments, treaties, policies, and promises to all of its indigenous peoples.

WHEN –     November 2- 7^th  10am – 5pm Daily

WHERE –    The National Ellipse, Washington, DC

WHO/WHY - 564 + Federally Recognized Tribes and Native Leaders have been invited to perform their prayers, customs &  ceremonies - along with and led by Cheyenne & Arapaho Traditional Leaders in honor of all Sovereign peoples - for American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month.

Many Administrations, Presidents, and Congresses have made and kept many

commitments and promises to the Sovereign peoples of this great country.

Some of those promises have yet to be fulfilled!     As it is our way and that of our peoples,

we call on all citizens to show respect to this President and this Congress during American

Indian &Alaska Native Heritage Month.   We ask you to join us and other Sovereign leaders

on the Ellipse as we make prayers for this great land and as we assemble in peace for our

Fathers and Ancestors.  We will gather to pray each day for the country, its leaders and its

people and we will give thanks, and ask all to  pray for prosperity and the fulfillment of the

pledges that America has made to its peoples.

Additional Events    Thursday, November 4IHS American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month

    Opening Ceremony  9:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

                  The Great Hall - Hubert H. Humphrey Building

    200 Independence Avenue S.W.