INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD DAYS

Theme:
"Traditional Lakota Wacipi"
College Credit Available

Host Drums:
Porcupine Singers
Owl Bonnet Singers

TRADITIONAL PRIZES FOR CONTEST WINNERS
MISS BROTHERHOOD PRINCESS CONTEST - open to all young ladies
FREE ADMISSION FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

Severt Young Bear, Jr. - President
Cedric Young Bear - Head Committee, Frank Andrews - Special Advisor
Mark Hutsenpiller- Coordinator

International Committee - Tom House, Chairman

To receive more information about International Brotherhood Days contact :
International:
Mark Hutsenpiller
1780 Winfield Road #A
Winfield WZ 25213
Telephone- (304)-755-2550

Local: Cedric Young Bear
PO Box 31
Porcupine SD 57772
Telephone: (605) 455-2995

"..... and we talked about the Indians and non-Indians that are singing and dancing. And we talked about holding a mirror for each other. Lot the non-Indians hold a mirror for us, so that we, the 'Lakota', can re-identify ourselves, and put ourselves back in order. Then we, the Indians, hold a mirror for the non-Indians, so they can have honor and respect, understanding the singing and dancing."
- Chief Sever Young Bear July 24, 1988

"Quite a few of our older cultural traditions are being lost or misunderstood. Al Brotherhood Days, we " to educate younger people of all cultures about the time honored Lakota ways."
- Chief Calvin Jumping Bull

"The original purpose of Brotherhood Days was to exert a kind of cultural damage control, that is, to preserve the Lakota beliefs and customs in a time when they are changing dramatically. This quest for ongoing cultural authenticity is still the driving motive behind this event."
- Dr. B.D. Theisz

"Brotherhood Days is a community gathering where Lakota elders leach freely the old ways, and it is their gift to us to give us the real facts, not something out of their imagination. It is genuinely heart, warming to share over a cup of coffee. No ego trips here."
- Thom Meyers, Buffalo Chips

"International Brotherhood Days is a great way to participate in the Lakota way of life."
- Jim and Maureen Johnston Painted Dreams

"International Brotherhood Days is creatively organized to foment intercultural exchange and learning in a most efficient and pleasurable manner. The week-long gathering takes place in a beautiful location typical of the dramatic American plains topography, where buffalo herds roamed and tipi camps stood. The setting itself is conducive to a most rewarding and memorable experience. The participants from widely diverse backgrounds interact with Lakota and non-Indian specialists who bring life-long preparation to this unique, educational event."
- Benson Lanford

"I remember attending a dance in 1993 at International Brotherhood near Porcupine, S.D. Anyone who has been there cannot fail to be impressed by the many tipis raised on a ridge line. Their view is particularly spectacular at sunset when the details of painted canvas SUCCHMB to the approaching darkness and only the vaguest outline of the smoke flaps and tipi poles linger on. At that dusky moment, owl-light can jettison your imagination a hundred years back in time. The silhouettes are ageless, and so are the people their vision represents."
- William K. Powers

"Brotherhood Days is a must to really learn the Traditional ways. To be right there with the Lakota People and experience, first hand, their Humor, respect and way of life."
- Steve Eagles

Thank you for your interest in International Brotherhood Days. If you have ever attended a Pow- Wow, large or small, you have seen one of the most popular features of Native American culture. But we offer you something different, something you can experience nowhere else - an opportunity to learn about traditional Lakota (Western Sioux) ways by living them. We invite you to become for a time a member of Brotherhood Community. The Twelfth Annual International Brotherhood Days will be held July 9-16, 2000 at our site near Porcupine, South Dakota, on the beautiful and historic Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

International Brotherhood Days provides a forum through which experts in Lakota culture can pass on their knowledge to interested Indian people as well as non-Indians. We hope that an appreciation for traditional values will balance the competitive and sometimes mercenary spirit prevalent at some pow-wows. Past workshop speakers have included Egan Artichoker (Ceremonies), Cecelia Fire Thunder and Myrna Young Bear (Current Issues), Rosalie Little Thunder (Lakota Language), Calvin Jumping Bull (History of the Grass Dance), Matt and Nellie Two Bulls (Omaha Songs), Emil Her Many Horses (HUNKAPI - The Making of Relatives) and Dr. R.D. Theisz (Lakota Mythology). Our theme for this year will be "Lakota Traditions ". Many interesting topics are expected to be covered and college credit will be available.

A bonus will be an opportunity for you to talk with people for whom the Red Road is not a matter for study, but a way of life. Those who wish may share in the rich ceremonial life of the Lakota and help them preserve their living culture. Each day will start with a Water of Life Ceremony. Several namings, adoptions and memorials, so much a part of community gatherings such as this one, are also expected. We will have a Charging-the-Hill warrior ceremony and a victory dance for veterans and their families, as well as other family ceremonies. There will be a trade fair Saturday and Sunday mornings, where all may sell or swap. There will also be a traditional road run and Mountain Man activities. International Brotherhood Days is an educational opportunity, but it's also good food and good times! Local families will sponsor several camp meals, so bring your plates, your bowls and your appetites for some fine traditional food! And bring your moccasins and drumsticks! The pow-wow will start Thursday evening and end sometime Monday. All are welcome to sing and dance. Host drums will include the Porcupine Singers as well as others. Craft articles, blankets and tanned hides could be among the traditional prizes for our dance contests. Saturday night we will hold the annual Miss Brotherhood Princess competition, which is open to all young ladies who attend. The three age groups are Tiny Tots, Junior Miss and Miss Brotherhood.

Your registration fee will cover admission to all events. Admission is free to local residents. (To obtain College Credit you will pay an additional fee directly to Oglala Lakota College).

Primitive camping is available on the site. We will provide water, sanitary facilities and trash removal. Bring warm clothing and sleeping gear - even in July the temperature can drop to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide full meal service to participants. Several camp feeds will be prepared by the committee and local families, at no charge. In past years there have been concession stands that sold short-order type menus. Many of us have found it less expensive to prepare our own meals. Stores are available in nearby towns, and a large supermarket/variety store and gas stations are located in Pine Ridge, about a half-hour drive from Porcupine.

Pine Ridge Reservation is located in the southwest comer of South Dakota, about an hour and a half drive from Rapid City, or six hours from Sioux Falls. Those who travel via airline can rent cars in Rapid City, Pierre, Sioux Falls or Denver (reservations are suggested). Most maps of South Dakota include Porcupine. It is located near the center of the reservation, on the road that runs north from U.S. 18 past Wounded Knee and Sharps Comer, and meets Rt. 44 at Scenic. If you enter Porcupine from the south bear right at the fork; from the north, turn left. Drive about 2.5 miles, then look to your right for tipis set up on a ridge overlooking our site.

The families of Brotherhood Community welcome all as guests, regardless of ethnic background. With the exception of certain ceremonies, activities at International Brotherhood Days are open to all registered participants.

Please consider International Brotherhood Days in your plans for the summer. We think you will find it interesting, worthwhile and Lila oiyokipi ktelo ca iyuha upo! - a good time!