Section W-2S

Lodges

     

April 20th -
April 22nd 2012
At Delta Utah



 

NACC 

College of Native American Culture and Ceremonies

Please note:  Participants may bring their own materials or purchase items from the NAC Trading Post.  The instructors will not sell materials for the classes.

  1. Basic Outfitting with Integrity.  What is appropriate in your outfit for your style of dance or ceremony. This class is taught from 8:00 to 8:50. Your Instructor is Delbert Reeves
     

  1. Footwear.  Different styles of moccasins will be discussed and how to make them. This class is taught from 11:00 to 11:50 Your Instructor is
     

  1. Leggings, Breechcloths, and Aprons. Discussion on how to make them and what is right for your style of dance or ceremony. This class is taught from 10:00 to 10:50 Your Instructor is Heidi Lambs
     

  1. Ribbon Shirts.  How to make a ribbon shirt and where to get the materials. This class is taught from 8:00 to 8:50 Your Instructor is
  1. Chokers, Breastplates, Bandoliers.  How to make them and where to get the materials.  Discussion on what is right for each of the styles of dance or ceremony. This class is taught from 10:00 to 10:50 Your Instructor is Jerry Harris
     

  1. Headwear. Bonnets, trailers, turbans, and roaches will be demonstrated and taught. This class is taught from 9:00 to 9:50 Your Instructor is Howard Wagstaff
  2. Quiver and Bow Cases.  This class will go through the steps to make a quiver and bow cases for both dance and ceremonial regalia.  The class will cover the different styles that were common on the historic Great Plains and Great Basin. This class is taught from 10:00 to 10:50 Your Instructor is  Phil Clark
  1. POWWOW Etiquette. – This class is for new dancers and spectators to familiarize them with what happens at a POWWOW and what is and is not acceptable while dancing. This class is taught from 9:00 to 9:50 Your Instructor is Sam Palmer
     

  1. Traditional dancing.  Elements of Traditional style dance steps, songs, and outfits. This class is taught from 9:00 to 9:50 Your Instructor is Sam John
  1. Grass Dancing.  Elements of Northern Grass Dance steps songs, and outfits. This class is taught from 11:00 to 11:50 Your Instructor is Matt Ferrin
     

  1. What is a warrior? Native American Warriors and how it pertains to you when dancing or performing ceremonies. This class is taught from 11:00 to 11:50 Your Instructor is Curtis Bennett
     

  1. Team Singing and Drumming. Learn about the drum and the songs that go with it. This class is taught from 9:00 to 9:50 Your Instructor is
     

  1. Beading This class is taught from 8:00 to 8:50, 9:00 to 9:50, and 10:00 to 10:50. You may pick one or all times and one or all beading styles
    1. Lane Beading: This type of beading uses rows of seed beads to make the desired pattern.
    2. Loom Beading: With this type beading a very intricate pattern of  beadwork can be done.
    3. Peyote Beading: This type of beading is done on a round dowel and has a slanting pattern.
    4. Edge Beading: This provides an edge to your project such as shirts, leggings, etc..

** Note: You must purchase you own beading materials. You may purchase them at the Native American Trading Post Your Instructor is


  1. Wood Flutes: Learn about flutes and how to play them. This class will be taught from 8:00 to 8:50 and 9:00 to 9:50 Your Instructor is Howard Shurtleff

     

  1. Brain Tanning. Learn the basics of tanning hides using animal brains. This class will be taught from 11:00 to 11:50 Your Instructor is Carey Beckstead
     

  1. Building A Ceremony Team. How to build and fine tune ceremony teams. This class will be taught from 9:00 to 9:50 Your Instructor is Mike Christensen
     

  1. Ceremony Acting and Memorization. Setting the stage for quality ceremonies and tips on how to memorize the ceremony roles. This class will be taught from 8:00 to 8:50 Your Instructor is Mike Christensen
     

  1. Attending the Brotherhood. * This year all Brotherhood classes, fees, and ceremonies will be handled by the individual lodges.. You need to contact your Lodge Adviser of Chief for details BEFORE the conclave. Answer the question “Are you ready to seal your membership in the Order”? This class will prepare an Ordeal member for Brotherhood. (The ceremony will take place later in the day.)This class will be taught from 10:00 to 10:50 Your Instructor is the lodges