Dzie-hauk tonga and American Indian Affairs
American Indian Affairs (AIA) is a program the the Order of the Arrow uses to honor Native American tribes and Cultures. Order of the Arrow traditions began at Treasure Island Scout Camp in Delaware near the Lenape Tribe. All Lodge youth and adult members have the opportunity to participate in the following American Indian Affairs.
Dzie-Hauk Tonga classifies AIA as Native American Dance and Drum with Ceremonies having a different chairman. Each team is overseen by the youth AIA chairman and their Advisor.
Dance Team
The Dance Team allows for people to learn about the meanings and purpose behind Native Dancing. There is a lot to the program that covers wide varieties of interest, wether that is learning about history and culture, sewing and beadwork, to learning each dance.
The dance styles the Order of the Arrow allows each lodge to teach are Men's Northern Traditional, Southern Straight, Grass, Chicken, Fancy, and Old Time Sioux. The Women's Dances are Fancy Shawl, Jingle Dress, Northern Traditional, and Southern or Lakes Traditional.
Drum Team
The Drum Team allows for people to come together, learn, and honor Native American traditions by engaging in song and cheerful talk between each other. While at the drum everyone is reverent and is always allowed to ask questions and is able to learn songs and their meanings.
There are two different types of styles of Drums, Northern and Southern. Our Lodge practices the Northern style of Drum.
Next Meeting Time
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Nate Waters
American Indian Affairs Chairman
Chris Wagner
American Indian Affairs Adviser
