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WHY A PEG-LEG FLAMINGO©
The youth in the 2011 gathering envisioned a symbol overcoming challenges. Someone humorously asked, “What could be more challenging than a flamingo with a
peg leg?”
How could it survive? Flamingos already are a threatened species. They survive by living as a community. They share in the raising of their young. Healthy flamingos with proper nourishment are a wondrous pink, but unhealthy flamingos’ feathers turn pale. In a world out of balance, flamingos often stand on one leg and then fly above it all.
We are like them. If we put drugs and alcohol into our bodies, we become weak. If we stay in an unhealthy group, we become un-healthy. As future leaders, we learn to not give up, to stand and rise above challenges!
We are like them. We are strong, balanced, and connected in community with God. We are threatened, but we will survive! We will work to prevent suicides, disdain drugs and alcohol, deal with bullies, and give mutual support with spiritual nurture to everyone. We are the Peg-leg Flamingos!
©All rights to Peg-leg Flamingos are held by the NAIC of the UMC, 11/30/12
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
-Native American Indian youth in grades 7 through High School who show the natural gifts to be a leader among their peers. (Gifts are not skills, but rather a natural tendency. This program is to enhance skills.)
- We encourage each leader to bring two or more youth. An adult must accompany youth when traveling.
COST
Registration is $100 per person. Lodging, food, & special activities included. A limited number of scholarships are available according to assessed need. Please make checks payable to:
“NAIC-NE Region”
This program receives funding from the
United Methodist NE & NC Jurisdictions.
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WHERE?
We are traveling east this year to the West River which is a tributary of Chesapeake Bay.
Only about one hour from Washington DC, we will have opportunity to learn about the Mother Earth Prayer Walkers and to explore how we make a difference. Youth will return home knowing they are part of a wide network of Native American Youth who serve in their communities and churches.
ACOMMODATIONS
Cabins separated by gender
Bunk beds
Central bathroom and showers
Central dining hall
ACTIVITIES
Worship, Songs, Storytelling, Art
Giant Swing; Low Ropes Course
River Prayer Walks
Talking Circle – each is valued
Problem-solving -- looking within and
moving forward
Understanding historical grief Leadership activities bringing this generation towards a new way to walk upon the earth in community.
REMEMBER TO BRING
Bedding, pillow, 2 towels & wash cloths, toiletries, WALKING shoes (not just flip-flops), rain coat or poncho, jacket, give-away gift(s). It can be cool so bring at least one pair of long pants.
Women: bring a shawl if you have one
Men: bring ribbon shirt if you have one
TRAVEL
If flying to the Baltimore (BWI) airport, our travel agent is Tamra Simmons: tsimmons@ or call 1-800-229-3344 Ext. 3626
Flights must be booked by April 4
If driving, arrive at the West River Camp by 11 am
REGISTRATION BY APRIL 2
Limited to 20 youth, register early!
Send registration with health & consent form with $100 fee to: Ragghi Calentine, 33164 Lighthouse Rd., Selbyville, DE 19975 302-841-2449
PEG-LEG FLAMINGOS ©
SCHEDULE May 3-6
Thursday
11:00 arrive & settle in
12:00 lunch
1:00 Orientation/Get to Know You
2:00 CORE: Facing Fears
3:00 BIG SWING
5:30 supper
6:30 Topic: Water Protection
9:00 Flamingo Nest
10:30 bedtime
Friday
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Water Walk
11:00 CORE: Communication
12:00 lunch
1;00 Low Ropes Course
3:30 Leadership
5:30 Supper
6:30 Suicide Prevention
9:00 Flamingo Nest
Saturday
8am Breakfast
FIELD TRIP to Washington DC
5:30 supper
6:30 TBA
9:00 Flamingo Nest
Sunday
9:00 Worship & Water Walk
12:00 Lunch
Departure
NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
MAY 3-6 2018
West River United Methodist Camp; 5100 Chalk Point Rd
West River Maryland 20778
Sponsored by:
Native American International Caucus of the United Methodist Church,
Northeast & North Central Jurisdictions
Faculty: Ragghi Rain Calentine
Ragghirain@
Rev. Carol Lakota Eastin
lakotaeastin@
Megan Oates
Meggles65@
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LOCATION
Spirit Lake Ministry Center
United Methodist Church
3365 81st Ave NE
Sheyenne, ND 58374
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