Mother Earth Healing Day

Native American Fellowship of the Peoria Area Dayspring Church(UMC) — Turtle Lodge Community

The Native American Fellowship Turtle Lodge Community in conjunction with the Native American Fellowship Dayspring Church (UMC) would like to invite the public to a Mother Earth Healing Day, which is a very special gathering on Saturday May 1, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., at the church’s 43 acre property at 201 N. Norwood Place in East Peoria (adjacent to East Side Center). Admission is free.

Every year Mother Earth is prayed for, in the traditions of members’ respective tribes. This year the public is invited to a rare opportunity to observe traditional ceremonies and traditions that come from members’ tribal backgrounds. Native American people will tell their story in an attempt to clear up racism, false stereotypes, and cultural exploitation of Native Americans.

This event will be lead by NAF Dayspring Pastor Dan Fire Crow Lybarger, elected NAF Medicine Chief Phyllis Singing Bird Ballard, and NAF Turtle Lodge Community Leader Adam Danner.

Many respected Native Americans from around the country will speak and join us in ceremony, including Lionel Little Eagle Pinn (Micmac), a pipe carrier, author of the book Green Grass Pipe Dancers, and past guardian of Crazy Horses’ pipe bag.

Shawnee storyteller, Fred Neake Shaw; respected Dakota elder and pipe maker, Chuck Derby; and minister and flute player, Gary Billiot, of the Houma nation; will be among the respected presenters.

The Native American Fellowship drum and Native American flute players will share their music. Fry-bread and hand crafted goods will be available. For more information call 309-635-1107 or http://nafdayspring.org/.