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GTF Annual 5K Walk/Run
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Gathering Thunder Foundation Bd. & Advisory Circle
Board of Directors
President
Denise Iwaniw - Rockford, MI
VP/Secretary
Tara Rietberg - Grand Rapids, MI
Treasurer
Kire Wierda, Greenville MI
Outreach Director
Jeanna Billings - Petersburg, IN
Marketing Director
David Fix - Grand Rapids, MI
Volunteer Programs Director
Teresa Tibbe, Cedar Springs MI
Tribal Liaison Director
Laurie DeDecker, Hastings MI
Tribal Elder Advisory Circle:
Barbara Dull Knife, Oglala, South Dakota
Theresa Two Bulls, 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
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
Linda Grzeszak - Sanibel Island, FL - Tribal Historian
Katherine Lady Hawk Harrison - Sachse TX - SW United States Affiliates
Pamela Hemmes - Gowen, MI - Arts and Artisans
Elyse Iwaniw - Rockford, MI
John Linder - Greenville, MI
GTF Head Veteran
Susan McFarland - Rockford, MI - Education and Youth Programs
Alice McKenna, Lakeview, MI - Animal Programms
Pamela Sheets - West Olive, MI GTF Photographer
David Sterken - Grand Rapids MI, Health and Human Services, GTF Librarian
Tammy Tiffany-Kozak - Rockford, MI, - Animal Welfare
Beckie and Jim Widger - Allegan, MI - Prayer Line
Carla Jo Worth -Volunteer Liaison, Big Rapids MI
Blue Thunder Inipi Team
Water Pourer:
Wakinyan To Win
Fire Keepers:
Sue and Gary Renkema
Pamela Sheets
Elijah White
Door Keepers:
Kire and Sarah Wierda
Jeannie and Tyler Vos
Notes
Megwetch, Merci, Wopila and Thank You!!!
Created by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Apr 29, 2013 at 5:51pm. Last updated by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Apr 29.
Oglala Sioux Tribal Councilwoman, Barbara Dull Knife
Gathering Thunder Foundation delighted to once again welcome keynote speaker, Barbara Dull Knife to the annual GTF Gathering on April 26,…
Created by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Apr 20, 2013 at 8:56am. Last updated by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Apr 20.
Douglas Blue Feather to Perform at the 2013 Spring Gathering
Native American Music Awards "Flutist of the Year", Douglas Blue Feather will be performing live at the 2013 Gathering Thunder Foundation Spring Gathering at the Van Andel Public Museum in Grand Rapids on April 26th! Additionally, Douglas will be holding a Native Flute playing workshop at The Coptic Center in Grand Rapids, MI on April 20th…
ContinueCreated by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Jan 29, 2013 at 10:38am. Last updated by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Apr 20.
Wopila from the 2012 Language Summit
Created by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Dec 3, 2012 at 7:15pm. Last updated by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Jan 24.
Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow - Megwech!
Created by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Nov 14, 2012 at 7:41pm. Last updated by Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win Nov 14, 2012.
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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2014 Pet Calendar
This group, headed up by Jeanna Billings, Jeannie Vos, Sue Renkema and Alice McKenna is dedicated to creating a 2014 GTF Calendar featuring our favorite critters, like Gabriel James who is the Group mascot!See More
Jane Avi Butler commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Amen Susan! Well said prayers of healing to all affected by the life "storms"!!!"
Susan McFarland commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Praying for those affected by the "storms" of life. Love, Light and Healing to all."
Runa Jones commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Have added Laura to my prayers. May she receive the necessary treatment to get well. Many blessings to her and the family.
Also, Mark Tietboehl. May he soon regain consciousness. Many blessings sent his way.
And, Teresa's sister, Deb, may she…"
Teresa Tibbe commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"For all affected by the spring storms & tornadoes"
cindy st.clair commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"prayers for all"
Rebecca Widger Hupakiglake Win commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Sending Prayers, Light and Love to ALL who gather here in need and for their families and care givers. Infinite Love and Blessings!"
Suze Elliott commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Prayers, Love and Light to ALL. John & Suze"
Teresa Tibbe commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Praying for all...."
Teresa Tibbe commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"(from Becka Mata)
Please everyone....once again I am asking for prayers, love, light and Reiki for my sister Deb.June 26th she has an appointment to see a kidney specialist. That us when they will talk and decide on which path to wellness to…"
Laura Smith commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Dear Gathering Thunder Family,
I am requesting prayers for Mark Tietboehl who was in a motorcycle accident yesterday. I do not know the particulars,but he is unconscious and seems to have NOT suffered any brain damage. However, he is not…"
Kristyne Lemerand commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"For Laura and all in need this morning,
Breathing Sacred Healing Light and Love into all the spaces and places in need of it now. All healing is possible and done in the breathe of one Holy moment. See the Peace and perfection You are.
We…"
Laurie DeDecker commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Sue, Sending healing thougths and prayers her way."
Sue Renkema commented on Denise Iwaniw Wakinyan To Win's group The Prayer Circle"Requesting Prayer: Laura, our wonderful Children's Program presenter at the gala; was admitted to the hospital over night for severe chest pains........she is home now but will be tested for swollen lymph nodes and blood clot in one lung. So…"
Laurie DeDecker replied to Kristyne Lemerand's discussion prayers for Ellie and all of us in the group The Prayer Circle"Sending a healing prayer fro Ellie and all children in need of healing."
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