Native Sons & Daughters of Jacksonville

Sea Oat Planting Service Project
2022-04-02 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Jacksonville Beach (Lifeguard Station), 2 Ocean Front N, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250, United States
Big How!
Join us on April 2nd for a Beaches Service Project. We will be planting Sea Oats to help preserve the dunes. All you need to bring is your tribe and a good attitude. This is an OWB credit event so please register on CircleBridge. We will meet at the Jacksonville Beach lifeguard station, Beach Blvd access at 8 am, see map below. You can call or text me with any question
Great Bear (Chris Alberre).
904.333.1150
Please Register on CircleBridge (so we have an idea of numbers and can give OWB credit)

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting
2022-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month. This month we will be meeting at V Pizza in Mandarin – while observing required social distancing requirements.
Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda will be emailed to council members prior to the meeting.
**NEW FED CHIEF DISCUSSION AND VOTE WILL BE HELD** Federation Council must be in attendance, please Contact Fed Chief if you cannot make this meeting!

All Tribe Chiefs, or a designated replacement are invited to the Fed Council meeting

Boys Spring Longhouse
2022-04-29 - 2022-05-01 | Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
Come join the gathering of tribes at Hanna Park for the 2022 Boys
Spring Longhouse.

We will celebrate the birth of new ﬂora and the coming of
warm months by competing in traditional NSD events on the sands of our great
ocean.

As always, our gathering will be capped off by our Sacred Great Fire which
will include a breaking arrow ceremony for those who are moving swiftly towards
becoming big braves themselves.

Please join us and REGISTER ASAP so that
we may get an accurate headcount.

BigHow! – Soaring Falcon

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting-New Location
2022-05-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Hooters, 8938 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month. This month we will be meeting at Hooters in Mandarin (AYCE Wings) at 8938 San Jose Blvd
Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda will be emailed to council members prior to the meeting.

All Tribe Chiefs, or a designated replacement are invited to the Fed Council meeting

Girls Spring Longhouse
2022-05-13 - 2022-05-15 | Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
BIG HOW!
It’s time again for father and daughter to convene with their tribes to celebrate the coming spring once more with mother earth. This year’s gathering will at Hanna Park May 13 – 15th.
Please join us by registering in advance for the 2022 Girls Spring Longhouse!
There will be food provided to the longhouse on Friday the 13th as well as popcorn and candy for a date-appropriate thriller movie night.
We will have may great games Saturday the 14th on the beach that will test the will of princesses and father braves alike. As the great sun lowers, each tribe will provide food for their own tribes to be judged by tribal council.
As always, our gathering will be capped off by our Great Sacred Fire which will include a breaking arrow ceremony for those princesses that are becoming destiny charged.
Please join us and REGISTER ASAP so that we may get an accurate headcount. Be aware that RV spots must be paid by both father and princess. Remember, we use the money to pay for this longhouse, not future ones.
The theme this year is togetherness as we move past the trials of the past years. We look forward to one of the largest and best longhouses we’ve ever had at this awesome sunny beach venue!
Big How!

Jumbo Shrimp Game and Campout
2022-05-21 18:35 - 2022-05-22 07:30 | Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
Shrimp Game and Campout!!
As we wrap up another year….another summer is upon us…how many do we have left with our kids..
Come out to the ballpark ( and bring mom too!) To cheer on the Jumbo Shrimp and have some fun! Tickets include a food voucher and patch, along with access after the game for camping on the field with a movie to be played on the big screen.
Pack light and be ready for some late night fun with over 400 people on the field it’s an experience you and your child will remember.
Tickets and patches will be picked up by Nation elders and we will hand them out prior to the game.
Get your tribes organized to sign up on CircleBridge by May 8th
$15 for ticket, food voucher, patch and camping

Bring footballs, frisbees and lawn games that can be easily set up and played on the outfield after the game.
If you have any questions please call

Chief's Roast 2022
2022-06-11 16:00 - 19:00 | FL, United States
Details TBA

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting- New Location
2022-06-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Bonefish Grill, 10950 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, 32223
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month. This month we will be meeting at Bonefish Grill in Mandarin – while observing required social distancing requirements.
Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda will be emailed to council members prior to the meeting.

All Tribe Chiefs, or a designated replacement are invited to the Fed Council meeting

Jacksonville Armada (Soccer) (OWB Qualifying event)
2022-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Jangro Stadium, 4455 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, 32207
Join us to cheer on your Jacksonville Armada as they welcome Florida Roots FC to Jangro Stadium.
Please register on CircleBridge so we can reserve space in the bleachers and register on Eventbright for tickets
(First OWB Qualifying event for 2022/2023)

Cost: Free
Sponsor: Running Wombat
Date/Time: June 18, 2022 7:00 PM
Location: Jangro Stadium
Address:4455 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (Episcopal School)

Ray Potts Summer Bowling 2022
2022-06-26 14:00 - 2022-07-03 17:00 | Batts Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32210, United States
Calling all Tribes!!
It’s time again to join your fellow Timucuan Federation members for our Annual Ray Potts Summer Bowling at Batts Family Fun Center on Casset Ave. 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 one hour of bowling, followed by a round of minigolf
Bowling starts at 2 pm June 26th. You must be present 2 of the 4 sessions in order to earn the coveted Summer Bowling Patch, compete to win one of the best bowler trophies and help qualify for OWB.
PLEASE make sure you register by 2pm the Friday before each event to guarantee a lane.
Weekly Online registration is $12
This event is a great way to begin to accumulate Coup Points towards the Tribe of the Year Award, getting your tribe 10 coup points per child per week. Mark your calendars now!!!
Registration Links
Week 1 – 6/26
No BOWLING 7/3 or 7/10
Week 2 – 7/17
Week 3 – 7/24
Week 4 – 7/31

Ray Potts Summer Bowling 2022 - Week 2
2022-07-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Batts Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32210, United States
Calling all Tribes!!
It’s time again to join your fellow Timucuan Federation members for our Annual Ray Potts Summer Bowling at Batts Family Fun Center on Casset Ave. 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 one hour of bowling, followed by a round of minigolf
Bowling starts at 2 pm June 26th. You must be present 2 of the 4 sessions in order to earn the coveted Summer Bowling Patch, compete to win one of the best bowler trophies and help qualify for OWB.
PLEASE make sure you register by 2pm the Friday before each event to guarantee a lane.
Weekly Online registration is $12
This event is a great way to begin to accumulate Coup Points towards the Tribe of the Year Award, getting your tribe 10 coup points per child per week. Mark your calendars now!!!
Registration Links
Week 2 – 7/17
Week 3 – 7/24
Week 4 – 7/31

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting- Rescheduled
2022-07-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Bonefish Grill, 10950 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, 32223

Ray Potts Summer Bowling 2022 - Week 3
2022-07-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Batts Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32210, United States
Calling all Tribes!!
It’s time again to join your fellow Timucuan Federation members for our Annual Ray Potts Summer Bowling at Batts Family Fun Center on Casset Ave. 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 one hour of bowling, followed by a round of minigolf
Bowling starts at 2 pm June 26th. You must be present 2 of the 4 sessions in order to earn the coveted Summer Bowling Patch, compete to win one of the best bowler trophies and help qualify for OWB.
PLEASE make sure you register by 2pm the Friday before each event to guarantee a lane.
Weekly Online registration is $12
This event is a great way to begin to accumulate Coup Points towards the Tribe of the Year Award, getting your tribe 10 coup points per child per week. Mark your calendars now!!!
Registration Links
Week 3 – 7/24
Week 4 – 7/31

Ray Potts Summer Bowling 2022 - Week 4
2022-07-31 14:00 - 17:00 | Batts Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32210, United States
Calling all Tribes!!
It’s time again to join your fellow Timucuan Federation members for our Annual Ray Potts Summer Bowling at Batts Family Fun Center on Casset Ave. 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 one hour of bowling, followed by a round of minigolf
Bowling starts at 2 pm June 26th. You must be present 2 of the 4 sessions in order to earn the coveted Summer Bowling Patch, compete to win one of the best bowler trophies and help qualify for OWB.
PLEASE make sure you register by 2pm the Friday before each event to guarantee a lane.
Weekly Online registration is $12
This event is a great way to begin to accumulate Coup Points towards the Tribe of the Year Award, getting your tribe 10 coup points per child per week. Mark your calendars now!!!
Registration Links
Week 4 – 7/31

Suwannee Canoe Trip
2022-08-06 - 2022-08-07 | Suwannee River Canoe Outpost, 2461 95th Dr, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
Once again, it will soon be time to gather and paddle the beautiful Suwannee River for another fun-filled overnight canoe trip for both boys and girls along with their dads. We will swim, do rope swings, build sand castles, play games and hang out at night. The Federation will provide charcoal to cook on the river camp grills. You bring your own food and drinks. We will spend the night at Holton Creek River Camp that has 5 raised, screened-platforms for 8 people each.. Early registration AND if you’ve never stayed in one before will give you priority. There is also plenty of room to tent camp. It’s a fantastic way to wind down the summer and to kick off a great year of fun and memories. Big How!
Cost: $10/Family online registration through Circle Bridge
Canoe Cost: $60/canoe – reserved and paid for by calling the Outpost at 386-364-4991, (or you can show up and pay with risk there might not be enough canoes)

2023 National and Local Dues are required for this event
This is a coed event and the only canoe trip of the summer!

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting
2022-08-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-09-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-10-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month. This month we will be meeting at V Pizza in Mandarin – while observing required social distancing requirements.
Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda will be emailed to council members prior to the meeting.

All Tribe Chiefs, or a designated replacement are invited to the Fed Council meeting

Jumbo Shrimp Game and Campout - Rescheduled
2022-09-10 18:35 - 2022-09-11 07:30 | Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
Shrimp Game and Campout!!
As we wrap up another year….another summer is upon us…how many do we have left with our kids..
Come out to the ballpark ( and bring mom too!) To cheer on the Jumbo Shrimp and have some fun! Tickets include a food voucher and patch, along with access after the game for camping on the field with a movie to be played on the big screen.
Pack light and be ready for some late night fun with over 400 people on the field it’s an experience you and your child will remember.
Tickets for rescheduled date will be distributed to sign-ups before the game
Bring footballs, frisbees and lawn games that can be easily set up and played on the outfield after the game.
If you have any questions please call

Rocket Launch - Timucuan Recruitment Event
2022-10-01 10:00 - 13:00 | St Johns Golf and Country Club, 205 St Johns Golf Dr,, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Big How
All are invited to the 1st Timucuan Rocket Launch Event
Invite all your friends to join Chief Storm Cloud and your New Recruitment Chief Swimming Elk at St Johns Golf and Country Club Field to launch rockets into the wide blue yonder.
There will be free PIZZA and SNO-CONES and DRINKS for everyone, so invite prospective new members to come out and have fun with us.

Costume Bowling 2022
2022-10-30 14:30 - 17:00 | Batts Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32210, United States
BOO How!

Costume Bowling will be at a new location Batts Family Fun Center on Casset Ave
Bring your tribe for two and a half hours of spooky bowling fun
Prizes for Best Homemade Costume, Funniest Costume, Best Tribe Themed Costume(s) and Best Adults Costume
This event is open to your whole family and friends as well as potential new members. Everyone should wear their Halloween costume. Registration open on CircleBridge.
Please pre-register for lane assignments

Boys Fall Longhouse 2022
2022-11-04 - 2022-11-06 | Suwannee River Rendezvous, 828 NE Primrose Rd,, Mayo, FL, 32066, United States
Don’t miss out on this years Boys Longhouse of 2022
Register on CircleBridge

Big How!
Chief Soaring Falcon

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting - Date Change
2022-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month. This month we will be meeting early on Nov 7th at V Pizza in Mandarin – to discuss Boys Longhouse and plan for Girls Longhouse on 11th
Starting promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda will be emailed to council members prior to the meeting.

All Tribe Chiefs, or a designated replacement are invited to the Fed Council meeting

Girls Fall Longhouse 2022
2022-11-11 - 2022-11-13 | FL
BIG HOW!

The great spirit welcomes us all to new venue right on the Suwannee River, “Suwannee River Rendezvous”, for another great event that brings fathers and daughters closer together. We will be right along the Suwannee River, and they warmly accept RV and tent campers alike. They have a fishing pond, fire rings, boat ramp and tent sites on the river. We will need an accurate count of each tribe’s number of RV’s ASAP so we can get as close together as possible. So please register quickly, and remember to do so as an RV camper if you are staying in an RV. That means two dads and two children in an RV, should be four RV registrations. Camp house rentals may be available, reach out separately with resort to reserve. Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets for the drawing; we will have great prizes again.

On set-up day, Friday November 11th, do not plan to bring anything to cook and don’t bother stopping for food on the way in. We will have hamburgers and hotdogs – with all the fixings. There is no fee to eat but any donation of five dollars or more will be honored with a raffle ticket. We will have a late-night movie, so bring your eyes and your appetite!

Important Longhouse Info:

DATE: November 11 – 13
WHERE Suwannee River Rendezvous – https://www.suwanneeriverrendezvous.com/
THEME: River of Life

War Games:
Individual games for medals:

Egg toss – 9 over/ 8 under – 2 medals
Burlap – three-legged sack race – 9 over/ 8 under – 2 medals
Biggest/ Most Fish – 9 over/ 8 under – 2 – 4 medals (depending on participation and rules described below).

Biggest/ Most Fish Rules – This is an event that you may chose to do, it’s not mandatory by any means. You and your girl fish in your free time at any point during the weekend, but before the closing ceremony Sunday. This is a medal event that requires you to bring a good sturdy stick from home or find one on-site (although I wouldn’t count on finding one there). They have a catch and release pond on site. The fish you catch will be released after you take a picture and send to nation chief’s cell phone. At any point during the weekend, each girl and dad will make their own pole to use. Puma will have all the line, hooks, sinkers and bobbers at their camp site, text or call Sioux Nation Chief for location. There will be four medals, two for each age group, the 1) biggest and the 2) most.

Tribe games:
1) Water Head
2) Scavenger Hunt
3) Big Red’s Critter Race (Snakes are not allowed)
4) Ring the Chief

AGENDA:
Friday
Location: NSD Jax tents basecamp/ Pavilion?
6:30ish – When you arrive, and after you’ve set up your camp site, the food will be cooking. We are cooking free hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixings and sides (feel free to bring a side you want to share with all).
7:30ish – Late night at the Pavilion, once most have arrived, there will be a movie on the big screen.
Saturday
Location – NSD Jax tents basecamp – look for War Trailer and flags
9:30 – Chief’s Meeting
10:00 – Opening Ceremony
10:30 – war games start – stay close, they will all be back-to-back until lunch
LUNCH BREAK AFTER WAR GAMES END
Location: – NSD Jax tents basecamp
1:00 – Scavenger Hunt – pick up your tribes’ sheets (not all tribes’ sheets will be the same)
2 – 2:30 Red’s Critter Race
Location: – the Resort’s “Coop”
3:00 – Pigeon Race event held by resort – your option
4:30 – Chicken Poop Bingo held by resort – your option
Location: – Your Tribe’s Campsite
5:30 – tribe dinner
6:30 – Federation tasting/ campsite judging
Location: – TBD
7:30 – gather for sacred fire walk
8 – 8:30 – sacred fire
Sunday
Location: – NSD Jax tents basecamp – look for War Trailer and flags
9:30 – Chief’s Meeting
10:00 – Raffle Drawing
10:45 – Closing Ceremonies

Clean-Up, Break Down and Head Home After Closing Ceremonies – remember to leave the campsite better than how we found it.

Look forward to seeing everyone out there soon!
Your Sioux Nation Chief, Jarrett “Sunrise Warrior” Mankin

Holiday Skate and Toy Drive
2022-12-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Skate Station, 3461 Kori Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States
Our annual Holiday Skating Party and Toys for Tots drive is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
The event will be held on Sunday, December 4th, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and will be open to family members and friends.
Don’t forget to bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.
Registration open now on CircleBridge

Jags Game 2022
2023-01-08 13:00 - 17:00 | TIAA Bank Field, 1 Everbank Field Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
It’s a new year for the Jaguars and we’re going to give Trevor a Big How! on the last game of the season, Sunday, January 8th (time TBD) as they battle on the gridiron against the Tennessee Titans. The Jags will probably be battling the Titans for the AFC South Title and the winner will make the play-offs. It will be the hottest ticket in town! Registration closes 10/31/22 so we can purchase a block of tickets for us.

13th Annual Suzie Q. Miller Family Campout
2023-01-27 15:00 - 2023-01-29 12:00 | Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
The 13th annual Suzie Q Miller Family Campout will be January 27th — January 29th, 2023 at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
2999 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32227.
So, gather the family together and enjoy some good old fashioned quality family time together under the stars. You can register for tent or RV camping.
Registration OPEN NOW!
(After registering for RV camping please notify Rick Barnett at, wampumbearer@nsdjax.org, of your RV length so you can be assigned the appropriate RV site.)
This campout is in honor of Suzie Q Miller. Suzie was an active Federation mom married to Rodney Miller (Wild Horse) and mother to Page (Little Pony). She was known to be an awesome person, wife, and mother who really supported the program and was active in organizing many events including camp outs. After battling cancer for 5 years, Suzie 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.

Icemen Hockey Game
2023-02-11 18:00 - 21:00 | VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
Join your Native Sons & Daughters of Jacksonville Timucuan Longhouse Community for a night out with the Icemen! All guests will be welcomed to a special pregame reception at 6pm in which we will raffle off the opportunity for 4 lucky guests to spend the 2nd Period in the Fan Penalty Box! After the game, everyone will be welcomed down onto the ice for a group photo!
NOTE: All tickets will also grant you access to the pregame matchup between the University of Florida and Florida State University at 2pm.
Cost: $20 per ticket Register on CircleBridge for link to buy tickets
Date/Time: Feb 11, 6:00PM
Location: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Address: 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202
