June 20 , 2009

ITBC - MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Councilman Wainwright Velarde, Cultural Affairs Office Staff Bryan F. Vigil and Lorene Willis attended the annual InterTribal Bison Cooperative (ITBC) meeting in Minneapolis on June 16 - 17, 2009. Approximately 35 member tribe's representatives plus three chairmans were present to conduct business of the organization.

The issue for Jicarilla was to solidify the transfer of ownership of 37 buffalo that was delivered to Wind River Ranch which was resolved at this meeting. Councilman Velarde intends to investigate whether the Jicarilla Apache will continue as members when ITBC changes over to a federal chartered organization.

CALL FOR DANCERS

The Cultural Affairs Office is looking for traditional dancers and singers to represent the Nation at a number of events. Guidelines are: you must be sober, have a Jicarilla Apache outfit, preferably buckskin, a member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation or first generation descendancy and a willingness to travel.

Transportation will be provided, meals and rooms will be covered. Stipends and pay for services will only be considered if funds are available.

If you have interest in traveling and seeing new places as well as represent the Nation as a Jicarilla Apache, please send your e-mail address to jacc@jicarilla.net. More information will be sent to you.

Osprey Festival, July 11, 2009

Trains & Indians, August 16

Photo Gallery:

 

51st Annual Little Beaver Celebration

 

July 17 - 19, 2009 in north central New Mexico on the beautiful Jicarilla Apache Reservation, Dulce, New Mexico. For map click tipi icon.

Contacts for events:

51st Rodeo & Royalty Try-Outs: Carolena Salazar 575-759-1543 Fax 575-759-1611

36th Pow-wow & Traditional Pageantry: Miranda Harrison 575-759-4325 Fax 575-759-4391

51st Parade: Loudine Wanoskia 575-759-3162 Fax 575-759-3588 cell: 505-330-4282

27th Pony Express Race: Stuart Perea 575-759-3255/3442 Fax 575-759-3457 cell: 505-320-5430

22nd Softball Tournament: Dude Gonzales & Wilbert Callado 505-793-5674/947-3440 Fax: 575-759-3790

K.C.I.E. Outdoor Concert: Lisa Vigil-Gomez 575-759-3681/3023 Fax 575-759-9140

Youth Art Show/Dog Show/Kiddies Parade: Miriam Cachucha & Iona Tafoya 575-759-4305

International Spam Carving Contest: Frances Garibay & Lylon Vigil 575-759-3653