"Thank you all, blessed Hearts. It is such a joy to be among you beautiful souls and to serve you for the higest good of all. Joy to your day!"
Donations
Thank you GTF family members for continuing to donate to the Winter Heat fund.
Your generosity makes it possible to provide assistance with electric, propane and cut wood deliveries focusing on elderlies and families with children. You are touching many lives with your kindness!!!!
Groups
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The Prayer Circle
76 members
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Gathering Thunder Library
37 members
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June Run for the Rez
52 members
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Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge
75 members
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2012 Spring Celebration
62 members
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The Car Seat Project
45 members
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Gathering Our Children H…
46 members
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Gathering Warmth
58 members
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The Food Bank
36 members
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GTF Annual 5K Walk for t…
39 members
Gathering Thunder Foundation Bd. & Advisory Circle
Board of Directors
President
Denise Iwaniw - Rockford, MI
Vice President
Linda Grzeszak - Sanibel Island, FL
Treasurer
Sandra Gordon - Decatur, MI
Secretary
Tara Rietberg - Grand Rapids, MI
Outreach Director
Jeanna Billings - Petersburg, IN
Marketing Director
David Fix - Grand Rapids, MI
Tribal Elder Advisory Circle:
Barbara Dull Knife, Oglala, South Dakota
Theresa Two Bulls, South Dakota
Chief Wakinyan Sna Mani, Porcupine, South Dakota
Anthony Wounded Head, Sr., Porcupine, South Dakota
Advisory Circle:
Runa Jones, Denmark, Western European Affiliates
Fred Corbett, - Newburgh, IN, Building & Contractor Services
Elizabeth Cosmos - Lowell, MI - Health and Human Services
Laurie DeDecker - Hastings, MI - Grant Procurement
Nicole Fix - Kentwood, MI -
Peace and Social Welfare
Julie Fortino - Mt. Pleasant, MI
Darlene Frederick - Belmont MI - Charitable Gift Giving & Finance Committee
Carri Griffis - Rodney, MI - Michigan Warehouse Operations
Katherine Lady Hawk Harrison - Sachse TX - SW United States Affiliates
Pamela Hemmes - Gowen, MI - Arts and Artisans
Elyse Iwaniw - Rockford, MI
Susan McFarland - Rockford, MI - Education and Youth Programs
Pamela Sheets - West Olive, MI GTF Photographer
David Sterken - Grand Rapids MI, Health and Human Services, GTF Librarian
Teresa Tibbe - Cedar Springs MI - Volunteer Coordinator
Tammy Tiffany-Kozak - Rockford, MI, - Animal Welfare
Beckie and Jim Widger - Allegan, MI - Prayer Line
Kire Wierda - Youth Council & Finance Committee, Greenville, MI
Blue Thunder Inipi Team
Water Pourer:
Wakinyan To Win
Fire Keepers:
Sue and Gary Renkema
Pamela Sheets
Door Keepers:
Jeannie and Tyler Vos
Kire and Sarah Wierda
Terri and Ian Helgerson
Notes
Making Miracles Come to Life
Photo Collage by Cheryl Colley
One of the very last things that Theresa Two Bulls said to me before heading back to Pine Ridge Reservation was this: "What impresses me most about the people of Gathering Thunder, Denise, is the fact that each and every one of them is a spiritual person. They don't just talk about spirituality, they live a spiritual life. I wish more people were like them. Their sincerity…
ContinueCreated by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Apr 29, 2012 at 11:58am. Last updated by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Apr 29.
Theresa Two Bulls - GTF Gala Keynote Speaker
Gathering Thunder Foundation is proud to welcome
former South Dakota State Senator and Oglala Sioux Tribal…
ContinueCreated by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Mar 28, 2012 at 4:35pm. Last updated by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Mar 28.
GTF and Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow
Gathering Thunder Foundation is honored to help sponsor and support the
2012 "Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow," in Hastings,…
ContinueCreated by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Feb 27, 2012 at 1:11pm. Last updated by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Feb 27.
Blog Posts
The Sacred Inipi "Sweat Lodge"
Our First Nations People have to earn the right to pour the mini wic'oni (water of life) upon the inyan oyate (the stone people) in creating Inikag'a - by going on the vision quest. Then you are put through a ceremony to be painted - to recognize that you have now earned that right to take care of someone's life through purification. They should also be able to understand our sacred language, to be able to understand the messages from the Grandfathers, because they are ancient, they are our spirit ancestors. They walk and teach the values of our culture; in being humble, wise, caring and compassionate. What has happened in the news with the make shift sauna called the sweat lodge is not our ceremonial way of life!
-Chief Arvol Looking Horse
Lakota
Chief Arvol Looking Horse, Paula Looking Horse, Denise Iwaniw
Eagle Butte
Cheyenne River Reservation, SD
December 17, 2011
Posted by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win on September 21, 2011 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment
About Gathering Thunder Foundation
Gathering Thunder Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of Native American culture, customs, spirituality and language. In addition to this endeavor, we strive to help provide funds for food, propane, electricity, wood supplies, education, clothing and hope for our Native American brothers and sisters all across Turtle Island (North America), who are in need.
Thank you, to the members of Gathering Thunder, who continue to help make these tenets a reality, while holding the Light of Hope and Understanding for all to see.
You ARE the change that the world wishes to see!
Hi yay mitakuye oyasin!
Denise Iwaniw, President
Posted by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win on January 17, 2011 at 7:30pm — 4 Comments
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Laura Smith commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Thank you Runa, and everyone who has sent up prayers on my behalf.
I am feeling much better today. Still a little "squeeky", but getting better! :o)"
Lady Hawk commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"prayers for all here.."
Dusty Russell commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Thank you, Runa!"
Sue Renkema commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Thank you Runa, I always read what you have to say as you say things in such a beautiful way.
Wopila for your prayers! Wopila to all who are praying for all posted!"
"Prayers and many blessings to your Uncle Jack Matthews, Sue.
And, also, to your Aunt Jeanne, Amanda. May they find their strenght to tackle the treatment needed to beat this trying ailment to the huighest best of them all.
Prayers and many…"
Dusty Russell commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Hello Brothers & Sisters,
I am asking for prayers for my friend Annie Howard. She is the loving mother of 4 adopted children. Monday she had emergency surgery for a boil, but it now has become a staph infection. …"
David J. Sterken commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Gathering Thunder Library"Western education predisposes us to think of knowledge in terms of factual information, information that can be structured and passed on through books, lectures, and programmed courses. Knowledge is seen as something that can be acquired and…"
Laurie DeDecker commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Gathering Thunder Library"Great passage David, thanks for sharing. It seems to explain why our world is so steeped in separation...to many "I' message out there!
Thanks Barb for all the great books...several are now on my reading list!"
Sandra Gordon commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group June Run for the Rez"Hi Bette - bikes for the children are a very special treat! They should be in working condition if possible. Wopila!"
Sandra Gordon commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge"I won't make it on Saturday but send all my love and will be there in Spirit, it is going to be a special sweat!!!"
David J. Sterken commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge"Drum Making Class July 7th in Hastings MI
Hi all -- I just got the flyer and confirmation for our next drum making class with Neshi on Saturday July 7th. Registration is limited to 8 people so if you are interested I will need a $50…"
Pamela Hemmes commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group June Run for the Rez"Bette, I would think that your bikes would me much appreciated, but I'm sure Teresa or Sandy will speak to that. "
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