"I will take them in on Monday and see for sure if just new tires will do it. Thanks."
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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June Run for the Rez
52 members
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Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge
76 members
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The Prayer Circle
76 members
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Gathering Thunder Library
37 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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Susan McFarland commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge"We missed you! You are right, Jeannie has an amazing spirit. I had a reading with her last week and she also read my cats. Loved every minute. Wonderful insights."
Jane Avi Butler commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge"Ahhhh once again I am sad to have missed! YAHOOOO MARIA! I had a totem reading yesterday with Jeannie! WHAT a gift and treat! She has such a gift with the animals and so much love! THANK YOU JEANNIE!
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Susan McFarland commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge"Wopila to all who participated in last night's inipi. It was a marvelous night under the stars. Maria made it through two rounds, so proud. Peace. "
Suze Elliott commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Sending Prayers to All. Also for Gary to be feeling back to normal this morning."
Crystal commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge"Which parking lot at the high school should I be looking along the tree line for the path? West? South? South East side?"
Crystal commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge"nope, still looking"
"I will miss you all tonight and will have to be there in spirit sunburn headache and heat = not a good combo for me. Hope you all have a wonderful time :)"
Crystal commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge"Hello, I am following the directions from the website on how to get there, but I am lost at finding the path that goes through the woods"
Sue Renkema commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge"Missing you today Sandy!!!I'm sure you'll be with us in spirit. Have a wonderful weekend."
Sue Renkema commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge"Hi Crystal,
No potluck today just that special one in Aug.
BUGSPRAY - bring
So glad you can attend inipi today Crystal, see you there!
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Crystal commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group Blue Thunder Inipi Lodge"Hello all :) I plan on making the journey over to today's Inipi if there is still enough room left.
I'm making my list of what to bring.... I noticed at the end of the list Inipi dates it mentions a pot luck. I assumed this…"
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