Meskwaki Powwow Preserves Culture and Language
The Meskwaki powwow, rooted in the Green Corn Dance, honors history since the early 1900s and serves as a cultural homecoming for tribe members and allies. Leaders warn of language decline as fluent Wakashan speakers reach retirement, stressing the event’s role in keeping ceremonies and identity alive.
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Make your own charcoal from yard sticks and branches
Rich Patterson explains how to produce charcoal at home by heating dry sticks from oaks maples and other trees in a controlled fire. Use small-diameter sticks from your yard light with crumpled newspaper and gradually add larger sticks while keeping away from combustibles.
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Religious and calendar events listing for The Gazette
Calendar items include Seeing is Believing Visio Divina at Prairiewoods in Hiawatha with Rodney Blum and a $10 offering, a $10 lecture Who is Baha u ll ah at Cedar Rapids Baha i Center, and Women in the Bible Eve s Daughters at Prairiewoods with Laura Weber. Also Knowing by Heart book discussion and lam Passages of John and the Heart Chakra Retreat at Prairiewoods with multiple facilitators. costs from $10 to $180 and registration details provided.
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Rodney Blum
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First Ave
Cedar Rapids
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Laura Weber
Roger Housden
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Dana Wimmer
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