Can We Go Upstairs and put our Dream Catchers in Robert's Room?

The Leaning Teepees gathered at the home of Curious Moon and Restless Star for our monthly meeting. It was planned to be a glorious day, where the dad's could have a planning meeting prior to our regular tribe meeting, and the braves could play outside. Oh, the best laid plans! Instead, the winter weather didn't cooperate with heavy rain all weekend and temperatures in the low 30s. The winter snow storm would hit only about an hour after our meeting end, thus canceling school on Monday. So rather than being outside, the braves did what braves do indoors - made a lot of noise and ran around the house, while the dad's discussed business over the ruckus.


This meeting took the Leaning Teepees over the point level needed to be recognized as an Honor Tribe at the spring Longhouse. We are closing in on the next level necessary for recognition, and need to do a few key events before May to make it a reality. This monthly meeting was especially good, as many braves came ready to earn feathers. Curious Moon earned two feathers by being able to recite everyone Indian Names, AND reciting the 6 YGuide Aims. Likewise, Sly Fox, Cunning Fox and Running Bear also recited everyone names. Little Panther brought three crafts he had made to present to the tribe to earn a feather, and Little Falcon finished off his remaining two craft projects to earn his feather. In all, there was a little of How-How's to go around the room! Well done braves!!!













Our craft project for the month was to create Dream Catchers for our bedrooms. After Cunning Fox and Sly Fox took turns explaining what a Dream Catcher was, off we went in pairs to weave our web, insert beads and feathers along the way in finalizing this authentic Indian craft. While there was confusion along the way, this was a great project for teamwork, and Restless Star has already made a sample for us to use as a guide along the way. Some finished early and even found time for a Thumb War!


Snacks of Oreos and chips capped off a productive meeting and got everyone out of the house before the ruckus began anew! Off we went in the wickedly wet weather to prepare for the snow day ahead!