Icemen Hockey Game
2018-01-28 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
UPDATE (1/25/2018): Download the waiver that is required for you and your family to go on the ice after the game. Print and complete one copy for each member of your family. See the required fields for adults and kids.
After the game, we will meet in the lobby near the customer service desk and an Icemen member will collect the forms and escort us onto the ice.
If you haven’t already heard, hockey is back in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Icemen is the newest team in the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League). Playing at Veterans Memorial Arena in downtown Jacksonville, you can expect a bigger and better brand of hockey than you’ve ever seen in North Florida.
Native Sons & Daughters of Jacksonville will be showing up in force to see our Icemen take on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on January 28, 2018. Bring your family and friends out for an afternoon of exhilarating hockey action. We’ll be seated in the home team’s attack-twice end zone. After we roust the Swamp Rabbits, we’ve been invited to take a group picture down on the ice.
Cost: $20 per person on CircleBridge
Sponsor: Iron Wolf
Date/Time: January 28, 2018 3:00 PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Arena
Address: 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202

2018 Suzie Q Miller Family Campout
2018-02-09 - 2018-02-11 | Camp Chowenwaw Park, 1517 Ball Road, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043, United States
The Timucuan Longhouse would like to invite all tribes and members (and also moms!) to the 2018 SQM Family Campout, which will be held February 9-11, 2018 Camp Chowenwaw campground (the weekend AFTER Super Bowl).
The campground, located just north of Green Cove Springs on the Black Creek. The venue is outstanding having campsites including a number of cabins. The campgrounds have excellent nature trails and also the Kiwita Nature Center. Chowenwaw has rich history being founded in the 1930s by the Girl Scouts. The camp is currently administered by Clay County.
Once again, the highlight of the campout will be The Fed Feast dinner Saturday evening. As usual, we plan to enjoy some outrageously good BBQ including ribs, brisket, pork loin, and more. Other planned events for Saturday are expected to include archery, critter race, spirited tugs-of-war, and zip lining. After the Feast, we plan to enjoy an amazing pyrotechnics show and perhaps a dance with some great music for the group to enjoy.
If you can’t stay over both nights, try to stay one night, if you can stay overnight, come by and enjoy the activities on Saturday and the Feast.
Suzie Q. Miller was an active Federation mom married to Rodney Miller (Wild Horse) and mother to Page (Little Pony). She was known to be a great lady, wife, and mother who really supported the program and was active in organizing in many events including camp outs. After battling cancer for 5 years, Susie joined the Great Spirit in 2010. While with us, she lived her life to the fullest and made a big impression on many who knew her.
Event Date/Time: February 9-11, 2018
Event Location: Camp Chowenwaw Park
Event Address: 1517 Ball Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Event Location Phone: 904-529-8058
Event Sponsor: Amazing Moon (wampumbearer@nsdjax.org)
Event Registration: CircleBridge $19 Per Person including Tent Camping, add on for Cabins coming soon
Event Schedule: TBD

Private Tumbling Event at Tumblrz
2018-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Tumblrz, 11363 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States
Join us for a morning of tumbling, games, and obstacles at TumblrsJax.com. $5/kid for 2 hours of high energy action. This is a private event for Native Sons and Daughters of Jacksonville.
See the flyer
Date/Time: Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 10AM to Noon
Location: Tumblrz, 11363 San Jose Blvd, Bldg 400, Jacksonville, FL, 32223
Website: https://www.tumblrzjax.com

Monster Jam
2018-02-24 19:00 - 22:00 | TIAA Bank Field, 1 Everbank Field Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
SATURDAY! SATURDAY! SATURDAY!
Join the Mighty Timucuan Federation and watch the BIG IRON PONIES FLY, FLIP, RACE, AND CRUSH. Tickets will be lower bowl to get you close to the action and include the Pit Pass. Come early and meet the drivers and get close to the trucks with Pit Pass (not included).
Event Sponsor: Big Tree
Event Date: February 24, 2018
Event Schedule: Pit Party 2:30pm – 5:30pm, Gate open at 5:00pm, Show time 7:00pm
Event Location: Everbank Field
Event Address: 1 Everbank Field Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Event Price: $30 per person (CircleBridge)
More Info: Monster Jam Site

2018 Sunshine State Pow Wow
2018-03-15 - 2018-03-18 | Forever Florida, 755 N Kenansville Rd, St Cloud, FL, 34773, United States
Mark your calendars NOW!!
The 2018 Sunshine State Pow Wow will take place March 15-18, 2018 at Forever Florida in St. Cloud, FL.

Boys Spring Longhouse
2018-04-13 - 2018-04-15 | Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
UPDATE: Download the flyer to see campsite assignments and agenda.
Spring is upon us and it’s time for Spring Longhouse.
Statewide was a great time. I’ve been in this program for five years and have gone to many longhouse. They take a commitment of a weekend away from other things, kids sports, to do lists, work, etc. but on the drive home Sunday I reflect on the time with my son and it’s so worth it.
The final details of spring longhouse are underway. The campsite enjoys great shade from large oak trees, there are great trails and the beach, and we have a plan to enjoy it all.
Proposed schedule and activities.

Day
Time
Activity

Friday
5:00 pm
Arrive (campsites will be assigned. So please sign up before Friday as we will use Thursday nights roster to assign sites and keep tribes adjacent each other)

Friday
8:30 pm
Movie night “Surfs Up” and s’mores

Saturday
8:30 am
Chiefs meeting

Saturday
9:00 am
Opening ceremony and selling of raffle tickets (this years raffle prizes will be on display at the opening ceremony)

Saturday
9:45 am
Sandcastle competition at beach (1.5 hours)

Saturday
11:15 am
Egg toss on beach

Saturday
11:30 am
Jump in the ocean

Saturday
12:00 pm
Lunch at camp- downtime. rest or explore trails- your call.

Saturday
2:00 pm
Great Canoe Relay (back by popular demand). and Canoe rentals for those who want to explore after the canoe races. There is a large lake adjacent our camp area.

Saturday
3:00 pm
Bike/ trail scavenger hunt, clues and riddles for kids and dads to find and solve.

Saturday
4:30 pm
Critter race sponsored by big red at the Gazebo next to our camping area.

Saturday
5:30 pm
Campsite inspection – Looking for American flag, tribe regalia with name, homemade regalia.

Saturday
6:30 pm
Nation potluck feast. Meat and chicken by nation. Tribe brings side dish. Special thanks to Chief Two Tows ( Girls Nation Chief) for coming to our longhouse and cooking.

Saturday
8:30 pm
Sacred fire and broken arrow ceremony. ( if you are breaking arrow please send me or Fed Chief an email ahead of time so we can be ready.)

Sunday
8:30 am
Closing ceremony, awards, medals, ribbons and raffle.

Sunday
9:30 am
Break down and pack war trailer.

Chief Peterbilt and Crockwater
Date: April 13-15, 2018
Location: Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32233
Cost: $30 per person (CircleBridge)

Jumbo Shrimp Game and Campout
2018-04-28 18:30 - 22:00 | Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
Take me out to the Ball Game! Saturday, April 28, 2018 Our Jumbo Shrimp take the field against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Gates open at 5:30PM. First pitch at 6:35PM. Post-game fireworks are always a blast then you have the option of camping out on the field overnight!
$16 – Reserved ticket, hot dog, drink, Jumbo Shrimp Patch, camping, movie
$10 – Reserved ticket, hot dog, drink
Registration closes Friday, April 20th 5PM.
Parking Map
Sponsor: Red Bear
Location: Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville / Bragan Field
Date: April 28, 2018 (game starts at 6:35pm)
Cost: $16 per person (game and camping) / $10 per person (game only)
Registration: CircleBridge

Girls Spring Longhouse
2018-05-18 - 2018-05-20 | Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
BIG HOW!! Come float away and be ready for some cool, wet fun at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. We will camp near the lake this time and will have a water balloon toss, water balloon launch contest, water slide into the historic Suwannee River, skit contest, a community Fed-sponsored feast, and much more fun!
Sign up for 25 discounted golf carts for the weekend. First come first served and you must be registered for the Longhouse.
Don’t be left out, sign up now to reserve your spot. See you all there.
Chief Red Bear
Check out the raffle prizes!
Event Date/Time: May 18-20, 2018
Event Location: Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park (http://www.musicliveshere.com)
Event Address: 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, Florida 32060
Event Phone: 386-364-1683
Cost: $25 per person on CircleBridge
Agenda: Download

Order of the White Buffalo - QUALIFIED TRIBES ONLY
2018-06-02 10:00 - 20:00 | Summer Waves Water Park, 210 S Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA, 31527, United States
BIG HOW!!
Congratulations on completing another year with the Native Sons and Daughters – Timucuan Longhouse. If your Tribe has qualified for Order of the White Buffalo (see OWB requirements here), we will be celebrating your achievement at Summer Waves Water Park in nearby Jekyll Island, Georgia. We are looking forward to celebrating our OWB-qualified tribes with an exhilarating day full of waterpark fun.
Attractions include:
– Huge Water Slides
– Lazy River
– Splash Pads
– Wave Pool
– Free Larry’s Giant Sub, chips, and a drink
Date: June 2, 2018
Cost: FREE after $6 per-car toll to get on the island
Location: Summer Waves Water Park (Park Map)
Address: 210 S Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Phone: (912) 635-2074
Registration: CircleBridge (for Qualified Tribes Only)

National Longhouse Annual Meeting
2018-06-08 - 2018-06-09 | FL
This year’s National Longhouse meeting will be held at the Unicoi State Park and Lodge, located in Helen Georgia deep in the Chattahoochee National Forest.
June 8 (afternoon) – National Board of Elders meeting
June 9 (all day) – National Council meeting
This is an election year and several new people will be elected to the National Council, including National Chief.

Fed Council Meeting (7:00 PM)
2018-06-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-07-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-08-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Fruit Cove Baptist Church, 501 FL-13, St Johns, FL, 32259, United States
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month at Fruit Cove Baptist Church (map).
Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda will be emailed to council members the day before the meeting.

Chiefs Meeting (8:30 PM)
2018-06-11 20:30 - 21:30, 2018-07-09 20:30 - 21:30, 2018-08-13 20:30 - 21:30, 2018-09-10 20:30 - 21:30 | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States
Chiefs Meeting is held the second Monday of each month at V Pizza – Mandarin located at 12601 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223, immediately following the Fed Council Meeting.
Meeting starts approximately at 8:30 PM. Tribe Chiefs, or a designated replacement, must attend to meet with Nation Chiefs and Federation Council members.

Chief's Roast
2018-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Spirit Bear’s Tipi, 11056 River Creek Dr W, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States
Traditionally, the Timucuan Federation holds its Chief’s Roast annually for the members to Federation Council and Elders. This year, Spirit Bear would like to invite the 2017/2018 tribe chiefs to join the Federation Council at the roast. The roast will be held behind Spirit Bear’s tipi and Chief Peterbuilt and Chief 2 Towed Brown Bear will be grilling some good food. Bring your favorite side dish, beverage, chair, swimsuit, towel, cigars, and so on. If you have a canopy and extra folding table contact Spirit Bear.
This is a Chiefs-only meeting. No braves or princesses. Please RSVP by the 13th, on CircleBridge, so that we can get an idea of how much meat to purchase. See you there.

Ray Potts Summer Bowling #1
2018-06-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Bowlero, 10333 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States
Calling all Tribes!!
It’s time again to join your fellow Timucuan Federation members for our Annual Ray Potts Summer Bowling at Bowl America in Mandarin. After you have run all your errands, cut the lawn, cleaned the pool and bought the groceries, cap off your weekend with a tremendous opportunity to join your princess or brave for two games of scotch doubles bowling. The action kicks off on Father’s Day. Bowling begins at 5:00 pm on the following Sunday afternoons: June 17th, 24th and July 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd. You must be present 3 of the 6 sessions in order to earn the coveted Summer Bowling Patch or compete to win one of the 3 best bowler trophies.
PLEASE make sure you register by 2pm on the day of each event to get the early registration price. This event is a great way to begin to accumulate Coup Points towards the end-of-year OWB Party, getting your tribe 10 coup points per child per week. Mark your calendars now!!!
Registration Links
Week #1: Sun 6/17/2018 5:00 PM (Father’s Day)
Week #2: Sun 6/24/2018 5:00 PM
Week #3: Sun 7/1/2018 5:00 PM
Week #4: Sun 7/8/2018 5:00 PM
Week #5: Sun 7/15/2018 5:00 PM
Week #6: Sun 7/22/2018 5:00 PM

Ray Potts Summer Bowling #2
2018-06-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Bowlero, 10333 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States

2018-2019 Longhouse Dues Open
2018-07-01 | FL
Timucuan Federation Local Longhouse Dues for program year 2018-2019 are open now!!
Register for National Longhouse Dues and Local Longhouse Dues on CircleBridge.

Ray Potts Summer Bowling #3
2018-07-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Bowlero, 10333 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States

Ray Potts Summer Bowling #4
2018-07-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Bowlero, 10333 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States

Ray Potts Summer Bowling #5
2018-07-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Bowlero, 10333 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States

Pathfinders Ichetucknee Tubing
2018-07-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Ichetucknee Springs State Park, 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL, 32038, United States
Calling all Pathfinders, this is Chief Tomahawk and I am ready to kick off the Native Sons and Daughters 2018/2019 year. The heat of the summer is beginning to beat down on us. I cannot think of a better way to beat the heat than floating on Ichetucknee Springs. Bring your bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, bug spray and your tube for this adventure. We will need to be ready to set out on the water at 8:00am in order to complete the entire spring trail.
Pricing:
$6.00 per vehicle with 2-8 occupants.
$4.00 per vehicle with a single occupant.
Directions:
Ichetucknee Springs State Park is located four miles Northwest of Fort White, off State Road 47 and 238. If you are coming from the South, take I-75 North to exit 399. Take US 441 North to the city of High Springs. Take US 27 North to Fort White. Stay on US 27 North approximately 4 miles to the South Park Entrance.
If anyone would like to camp out Friday or Saturday night you may do so. For reservations call one of the toll free numbers listed below:
1-800- 326-3521,
1-866 I-CAMP-FL
1-888- 433-0287.
Campsites: $16.00-$42.00 per night with 8 campers per site
Cabins: $30.00-$160.00 for a two night minimum with 4-6 campers per cabin
Big How,
Chief Tomahawk

Ray Potts Summer Bowling #6
2018-07-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Bowlero, 10333 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States

Suwannee Canoe Trip
2018-07-28 - 2018-07-29 | Suwannee River Canoe Outpost, 2461 95th Dr, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
A trip you won’t soon forget. An intimate group of all Timucuan tribes float and paddle leisurely (can’t stress leisurely enough!) down the scenic Suwannee River stopping many times along the way to swim, rope swing, eat, and have fun. After arriving late afternoon at the Holton Creek River Camp, the FIRST 40 PEOPLE registered set up camp in one of the screened-in enclosures and any others will need to bring their own tent. We’ll all cook out together under a pavilion with a large charcoal grill (charcoal will be provided but food will not). Sunday morning we’ll continue paddling & floating for about 2-3 hours to the take out point at Gibson County Park where you will be transported back to your cars at the Canoe Outpost.
The first 40 people registered get a spot in one of the raised, screened-in enclosures that have electric and ceiling fans. There are clean, air-conditioned bathrooms with showers available at Holton. Usually we have the entire camp to ourselves. Bring your own food and drinks for lunch, dinner, and breakfast Sunday. Bring your own sleeping bag and air mattress and make sure all your stuff is enclosed in dry boxes. It will get wet either from rain or from being in a canoe. You are welcome to make your own arrangements and camp Friday night at Suwannee.
When:
July 28th – 29th, Boats leave at 10:00 AM SHARP!
Where:
Suwannee River Canoe Outpost (Same entrance as the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park)
Cost:

Rent a boat from Canoe Outpost:

$70 to rent a canoe, minimum 2 per canoe at $35.00 each
$20 for the third person in a rented canoe

Bring your own boat:

$20 per person

Price includes canoe, paddles, life jackets, overnight camping, transportation back to Outpost, driver tip, and a patch)

Registration:
CircleBridge

Open House (Timucuan Elementary School)
2018-08-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Timucuan Elementary School, 5429 110th St, Jacksonville, FL, 32244, United States
Native Sons and Daughters is an organization focused on building stronger relationships between parents and children. We are a non-profit organization striving toward lifelong bonds. Unlike most other organizations, we keep both parent and child active together through small group (Tribe) activities and large group (Nation) activities.
Native Sons and Daughters programs are most active during the school year. Each fall we open our doors to the public and host a series of informational open house events where parents can hear about the programs from active members, both parents and children, and get answers for any questions they might have.
We understand time is valuable and lives are busy, so we plan a variety of events to help you enjoy quality time with your child. The more you participate, the more memories you will build. The Native American theme serves as a common level of interest between parent and child not only to learn about that culture but to reinforce family values.
For more information about the Native Sons and Daughters of Jacksonville and the Timucuan Longhouse, please email info@nsdjax.org.
Please join us. Your kids will thank you later.

Informational Night (John Stockton Elementary School)
2018-09-04 18:30 - 19:30 | John Stockton Elementary Sxhool, 4827 Carlisle Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32210, United States
Native Sons and Daughters is an organization focused on building stronger relationships between parents and children. We are a non-profit organization striving toward lifelong bonds. Unlike most other organizations, we keep both parent and child active together through small group (Tribe) activities and large group (Nation) activities.
Native Sons and Daughters programs are most active during the school year. Each fall we open our doors to the public and host a series of informational open house events where parents can hear about the programs from active members, both parents and children, and get answers for any questions they might have.
We understand time is valuable and lives are busy, so we plan a variety of events to help you enjoy quality time with your child. The more you participate, the more memories you will build. The Native American theme serves as a common level of interest between parent and child not only to learn about that culture but to reinforce family values.
For more information about the Native Sons and Daughters of Jacksonville and the Timucuan Longhouse, please email info@nsdjax.org.
Please join us. Your kids will thank you later.
AROUND TOWN
If you aren’t able to come to this informational night, you can also find us around town at one of the following locations:
Finders Keepers children’s consignment sale – Morocco Shrine, August 28 – Sept 1
Open House – John Stockton Elementary School , August 30 @ 6:00 PM
*Informational Night – John Stockton Elementary School , September 04 @ 6:30 PM
Open House – Ortega Elementary School , September 6 @ 6:00 PM
*Informational Night – John Mandarin Presbyterian Church, September 13 @ 6:30 PM
Oakleaf Expo (Fall Festival) – Oakleaf Town Center, September 15 9:00 AM – 4:00PM
Fall Festival – KinderCare Fruit Cove, October 13 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
EXISTING MEMBERS
To volunteer to work at this informational night or any of the other open house/festival events, please sign up on SignUpGenius.
