Tribe earns recognition

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June 1, 2009

Anonymous The Kokomo Tribune Mon Jun 01, 2009, 08:47 PM EDT

THE ISSUE:The Eel River Tribe’s presidential volunteer service award.

OUR VIEW:Area tribe has participated in many service projects.

Members of the Eel River Tribe of Indiana had every reason to smile over the Memorial Day weekend.

Leading into the weekend, the tribe was honored by President Barack Obama with a presidential volunteer service award for its numerous efforts, including its participation in the worldwide prayer effort, sponsoring powwows and staging a canoe-a-thon for Riley Hospital for Children. Logansport Mayor Mike Fincher recognized that as well when he proclaimed May 23 and 24 as Eel River Heritage Weekend.

The tribe went on to host its second annual powwow at Logansport’s France Park, drawing people from 13 states and Canada while doubling the attendance of the inaugural event in 2008.

A long tradition of Native Americans, the powwow features a variety of activities, including drumming and dancing. Beginning with the Grand Entry, the days were filled with traditional dances, a number of which allowed everyone in attendance to join the circle.

The powwow also provides a way for the tribe’s members to reunite, share stories and make new friends.

The tribe, which participated in the Memorial Day parade, also uses the powwow as a way to honor the sacrifices of America’s military veterans.

– Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, and Kokomo Tribune

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