Ioway Tribal Leaders Officially Present Gifts to People of Iowa in Governor's Office
An Ioway Story of Giving and Thanks
Des Moines, IA, November 22, 2007 --(PR.com)-- In January 1821, troops stationed in Council Bluffs, Iowa were seriously ill and their medical supplies exhausted. A young trader named David Meriwether volunteered to go to Cantonment Martin, a military post in Kansas, to obtain medical supplies and other provisions.
Along the way Meriwether encountered Ioway leader White Cloud and a party of tribal members. White Cloud agreed to lead Meriwether on the 270-mile march in deep snow through Otoe Indian territory. When Meriwether admired White Cloud's cleverly constructed snow shoes, the Ioway provided a set to him.
Continuing a long tradition of goodwill, tribal leaders and elders of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma officially presented gifts to the people of the state of Iowa in Governor Chet Culver’s office on Friday, October 12, 2007.
The Governor’s General Council, James Larew, accepted the gifts on behalf of the people of the State of Iowa.
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chair Christie Modlin and Vice-Chair Linda Big Soldier delivered to Larew a framed-portrait of Ioway Chief No-Heart-of-Fear, and a hand-decorated red woolen broadcloth blanket honoring their Ioway ancestors, created by four Tribal Elder women including Mae Sine, with traditional Ioway ribbon-work and distinctive floral pattern.
An Iowa Nation of Oklahoma flag was also presented by Big Soldier. “We hope this flag will one day fly on the State Capitol grounds,” she said, her voice cracking with emotion.
Over 75 Ioway Tribal Members gathered in the Governor’s Office at the State Capitol to witness the historic presentation.
Nearly 200 Ioway attended the Des Moines premiere of the new documentary “Lost Nation: The Ioway” at the State Historical Society, and other events in connection with “Native Ioway History Week-2007”, as proclaimed by the governor.
The Ioway tribe were early inhabitants of what is now known as the state of Iowa. They once claimed the land between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, from Pipestone, Minnesota, to St. Louis, Missouri. All Native Americans were removed from the territory and later the state was named Iowa.
The tribal gifts represent a new dialogue between the Ioway people and the people of Iowa.
Photo Description: Ioway tribal leaders, elders, and members pose with General Counsel James Larew in Governor Culver's office with gifts presented by the Ioway. Left to right - Mae Sine,Tribal Elder; Linda BigSoldier,Vice-Chair; Christie Modlin, Chair; Joyce BigSoldier, Tribal Elder; Shayla Miller, Tribal Princess; and Randy Miller-Tribal Member. Copyright 2007 Fourth Wall Films.
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Along the way Meriwether encountered Ioway leader White Cloud and a party of tribal members. White Cloud agreed to lead Meriwether on the 270-mile march in deep snow through Otoe Indian territory. When Meriwether admired White Cloud's cleverly constructed snow shoes, the Ioway provided a set to him.
Continuing a long tradition of goodwill, tribal leaders and elders of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma officially presented gifts to the people of the state of Iowa in Governor Chet Culver’s office on Friday, October 12, 2007.
The Governor’s General Council, James Larew, accepted the gifts on behalf of the people of the State of Iowa.
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chair Christie Modlin and Vice-Chair Linda Big Soldier delivered to Larew a framed-portrait of Ioway Chief No-Heart-of-Fear, and a hand-decorated red woolen broadcloth blanket honoring their Ioway ancestors, created by four Tribal Elder women including Mae Sine, with traditional Ioway ribbon-work and distinctive floral pattern.
An Iowa Nation of Oklahoma flag was also presented by Big Soldier. “We hope this flag will one day fly on the State Capitol grounds,” she said, her voice cracking with emotion.
Over 75 Ioway Tribal Members gathered in the Governor’s Office at the State Capitol to witness the historic presentation.
Nearly 200 Ioway attended the Des Moines premiere of the new documentary “Lost Nation: The Ioway” at the State Historical Society, and other events in connection with “Native Ioway History Week-2007”, as proclaimed by the governor.
The Ioway tribe were early inhabitants of what is now known as the state of Iowa. They once claimed the land between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, from Pipestone, Minnesota, to St. Louis, Missouri. All Native Americans were removed from the territory and later the state was named Iowa.
The tribal gifts represent a new dialogue between the Ioway people and the people of Iowa.
Photo Description: Ioway tribal leaders, elders, and members pose with General Counsel James Larew in Governor Culver's office with gifts presented by the Ioway. Left to right - Mae Sine,Tribal Elder; Linda BigSoldier,Vice-Chair; Christie Modlin, Chair; Joyce BigSoldier, Tribal Elder; Shayla Miller, Tribal Princess; and Randy Miller-Tribal Member. Copyright 2007 Fourth Wall Films.
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