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My name is Gemma Masiti. I liked the crab hunt the best. The shark was cool. The donuts was fun – Singing Rainbow Fish (Gemma Masitti)

What I like about Native Sons and Daughters What I like about Native Sons and Daughters is that I get to spend time with both my father and my friends. One of my favorite things to do is going on camping trips. The last camping trip I was on I got to set up my fishing rod and go fishing with my dad and my friend. We used hot dog as bait. We could either camp in a tent, cabin, or camper. A few other things we do while we are in Native Sons and Daughters is making pine wood derby cars then racing them, lemonade stand or even a bake sale to raise money for charity. Me and my dad went on a camping trip in April 2019. Me and my dad went on a Friday right after school and then it was about 45 min drive to the Hannah park. At Hannah park there was a beach right close and a lake and also a splash pad. If you like biking or walking on trails Hannah park would be the best place for that. Also there are many playgrounds and a splash pad for smaller kids in the Native Sons and Daughters or for people going to Hannah park. – Shooting Star (Zoe Yates)

I like having meetings at the homes of different tribe meetings. It is a great time for fun and getting to know the other Sahaptin tribe members. At our last meeting most of our tribe was there, and everyone was busy making small teepees and eating yummy snacks. We also had a fun game of “hide and go seek tag.” It is important to work on reciting the Aims for Native Sons and Daughters at our meetings. At the Spring Longhouse most of our tribe members earned a special bear claw necklace for reciting aims. I love being a part of Native Sons and Daughters and spending time with my dad!

Dear Native Sons and Daughters,

Today we went caroling at Taylor Manor Nursing home. It was a fun event. There were many different families from different tribes. We sang lots of carols like Santa’s Coming to Town, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Frosty The Snowman, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Up on the Housetop, and We Wish You A Merry Christmas. My sister was the first to call bingo because she was singing out loud. We brought cookies and peanut butter fudge to share with the residents. I took lots of photos with my camera it was so so so much fun.

Dear Native Sons and Daughters,

We had a fun time at camping. We got two patches, one for costume bowling and one for camping. We rode our bikes, we had fun riding bikes with Daddy. I had fun on the walk. We played Frisbee and we had a good time.

Goodbye

P.S. Thank you

I had a great time at the camping trip. Me and my dad thought it was the best camping trip that we have ever been on. We went swimming in the springs and also had a camp fire. Also we had candy and smores.

Hello, my name is Four Legged Moose "Maddie."  My dad is the Timucuan Longhouse Medicine Man.  His name is Big Horn Moose "Mike".  At the Spring Longhouse's Sacred Fire, he taught me how to sage the families that entered the sacred circle.  He said it cleanses the people as they enter into the sacred circle for the ceremony.  We also watched the "broken arrow" ceremony where dads and daughters decide to move on to the pathfinder program.  They make a promise to love each other and to continue to spend time together.  They also tell each other their favorite memory in the program. Mine is EVERYTHING!  I do not think I will ever "break arrow."  My dad said we have to when I turn 30.  We will see about that!

My Indian name is Target Wolf. I chose my name because I like to shoot bows and arrows. I like Native Sons and Daughters because I like to go camping with my dad. I also like to roast marshmallows and do stuff outdoors like fishing and canoeing. I love earning patches and putting them on my vest. Big How!