| HOW TO JOIN
It's really easy!
Send an email to our Nation Chief, Big Mountain (Jim
Driscoll).
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How Do I Know Which Tribe To
Join?
Big Mountain will help you join the right tribe.
The most important factor is what area is convenient for you. We
have members from at least the following suburbs: Arlington Heights,
Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Mt. Prospect, Palatine, Prospect
Heights, etc.
I'm still not sure I want to
join....can you explain more in a few sentences?
Sure, as you can see on the About page,
this program has been around for a long time. The reason is
that the program is really special. It's easy going and it's a
good way for Dads to spend time with their daughters. The time
commitments involve a two hour meeting per month where the Dad's
meet and the kids work on a craft and play. The kids also
introduce themselves and talk briefly (sometimes very briefly!)
about some topic (what they did over the summer or what they were
for Halloween for example).
Also, in just about every month, there is some activity. It
might be bowling, skating, or pizza. We also have three
"campouts" - which are usually an hour or two away in
Wisconsin at various YMCA camps. (If you don't camp, don't
worry. We're usually in decent cabins and they feed
us!)
The idea is to spend some time. From what I've seen, the kids
will remember this their whole lives and the Dad's are very happy
that they found something that works!
Remember, this is an easy going
group. The reason picking a tribe is so easy (just by what is
in your area) is because, for the most part, we're all the
same. There are no levels and competition is only happens when
during bowling or some of the tribal games at camp outs. The
reality is the kids are different ages and it's all for fun!
Feel free to ask the Chief more
questions! -Sand
Painter
What's the Difference Between a
Tribe and Nation. And where does this Algonquin Longhouse fit in??
Easy. The Algonquin Longhouse is a not-for-profit setup to
provide a structure to the system. We sometimes call the
Algonquin Longhouse the "Federation." Inside the
Federation are a bunch of Nations and within the Nations are the
Tribes. This website covers the Prairie Nation and you may
have found it because of a friend or through school. If you
live in the areas listed above, then we're probably a good
fit. Otherwise contact the Algonquin Longhouse (Federation) at
(847) 660-1230 and leave your name and phone number. If you would
prefer to contact us via email, please send a message to: mailto:signup@algonquinlonghouse.org
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How do "Indian
Princesses" and "Indian Guides" fit into this? As "Native
Sons and Daughters"
They don't anymore. Algonquin Longhouse Sons and Daughters is the correct name.
Resources:
Algonquin
Longhouse Flyer
Algonquin Longhouse
Sons and Daughters Flyer
About Page
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