The American Indian
by Raymond Dunton — Wings of Freedom Ministries
November has become the designated month "for recognizing and celebrating the intertribal cultures and to educate the public about the heritage, history, art, and traditions of the American Indian and Alaska Native people." This Presidential proclamation has its roots dating back to the early 1900's and its creation was influenced by such individuals as Dr. Arthur C. Parker (Seneca), Rev. Sherman Coolidge (Arapaho), Rev. Philip B. Gordon (Ojibwa), Carlos Montezuma (Yavapai) and Red Fox James (Blackfeet). Since that time, there has been an understanding by both Church and State that a hearty co-operation was needed by Natives and non-Natives in order to recapture the Father God's heart: "...if the world be against us, let us not be dismayed, let us not be discouraged, let us look up and ahead, and fight on for freedom..."
Today the American Indians and Alaska Natives are experiencing a Cultural Renaissance. "The tide has turned." "A prominent symbol of rebirth, the National Museum of the American Indian
opened in Washington, D.C., in 2004, taking an integral place among the pantheons on the National Mall." "Native Americans have never been more hopeful about their cultural future. That hope is grounded in a newly developed and profound sense of worthiness of who they are." – Museum Director, W. Richard West, Jr. (Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma)
We are so grateful for your partnership with us, as we strive to fulfill our Abba-Father's heart in making disciples and setting captives free! Your financial and prayer support are making it possible for us to remain faithful in serving throughout Indian Country.
WINGS of Freedom is committed to serving the Host People of North America in their Quest for Dignity. Our purpose is to communicate the truth in a culturally relevant way so that Native Americans will embrace their God-given identity in order to understand and fulfill their God-ordained purpose.
The following list is a few of the ministry opportunities we'll be involved in during the month of November.
| Date | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2 | FCCN "The Naz on the Rez" | Durango, CO |
| Nov. 6 | Southern Ute Community Action Program Board Meeting | Ignacio, CO |
| Nov. 6 | Wilma Pearl Mankiller, (Former Cherokee Chief), Fort Lewis College, | Durango, CO |
| Nov. 7-10 | Discipleship Counseling Training | Bismarck, ND |
| Nov. 11 | Veteran's Day Parade | Durango, CO |
| Nov. 13 | Navajo Ministries Board Meeting | Farmington, NM |
| Nov. 14 | Miller Middle School | Durango, CO |
| Nov. 17 | Pagosa Springs Kinship Group | Pagosa Springs, CO |
| Nov. 22 | Southern Ute Veteran's Day Pow Wow | Ignacio, CO |
| Nov. 27 | "Happy Thanksgiving Day!" | Everywhere! |
"The greatest moments of Native history may lie ahead of us if a great spiritual renewal and awakening should take place. The Native American has been a sleeping giant. He is awakening. The original Americans could become the evangelists who will help win America for Christ! Remember these forgotten people!" – Dr. Billy Graham
Serving the Risen Warrior,
Raymond & Tuggy
