Native Sons & Daughters of Jacksonville

Girls Fall Longhouse
2018-10-05 - 2018-10-07 | Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
The Great Spirit has forecasted a lot of fun activities for this year’s Girls’ Fall Longhouse. We will have an enormous scavenger hunt, water balloon toss, and a community picnic.. We expect 150 dads and daughters from 12 tribes to gather for the weekend making many lifelong memories along the banks of the mighty Suwannee! A great time will be had by all!
Price is $30 per person. Register on CircleBridge.
Golf carts available to rent for $35 per day for the first 22 that sign up.
Longhouse Schedule and Campground Maps

Chiefs Meeting (8:30 PM)
2018-10-01 20:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States
NOTE: Meeting rescheduled to occur before Girls Fall Longhouse.
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.

Fed Council Meeting (7:00 PM)
2018-10-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Fruit Cove Baptist Church, 501 FL-13, St Johns, FL, 32259, United States
NOTE: Meeting rescheduled to occur before Girls Fall Longhouse.
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.

Citywide Pow Wow - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2018-09-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Camp Immokalee, 6765 Immokalee Roa, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656, United States
Big How!
Get ready North Florida! Your 2018 Citywide Pow Wow is going to be packed with more fun and action than EVER BEFORE!
You and your braves & princesses might just have to show up early and stay late to even fit in all of the great activities we have planned at this FREE EVENT!
Activities are appropriate for all children aged 4 to 15. Families are encouraged to attend together and bring friends. Our new Timucuan Longhouse smoker will be fired up and turning out barbeque lunches in the concessions area!! This is a great opportunity for families to invite friends out to experience the Native Sons and Daughters programs.
Register on CircleBridge
Food will be available for purchase. You can purchase lunch tickets for a full meal on CircleBridge or buy à la carte at the event. Remember to bring cash for lunch/concessions.

À La Carte Menu

Item
Cost

Hot Dog
$2.00

Pork Sandwich
$2.00

Chips
$1.00

Drink
$1.00

Camp Immokalee Event Schedule

Activity
Time

Canoes
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Zip Lines
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Archery
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

BB Guns
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Crafts
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Fishing
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

1 hour Horse / Trail Rides – $30
7 yrs & up, 220 lb limit
5 Slots 10:30 AM
5 Slots 11:30 AM

Swimming Pool (50 ppl max in pool)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Horse Ring Rides – $15
Kids only – No age restriction
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Jax Cracker Race
2018-09-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Camp Immokalee, 6765 Immokalee Roa, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656, United States
Princesses and Braves… Start your Engines!
The Jax Cracker 500 is back!
With an awesome new venue and the adoption of the official Pinewood Derby car weight, this classic Timucuan favorite is going to start our 2018 program year off with a ROAR!
Build a keepsake racer and a series of lifelong memories together all in one competition event.
Our racers will be facing off this year as the MAIN EVENT of the Citywide Powwow on September 22nd at Camp Immokalee. Please also review the Rules of the Race which have been modified this year to conform to the official Pinewood Derby car weight of 5 ounces. As always, this is a Patch event and trophies will be awarded in two categories: “Fastest Racers” and “Best In Show”
So dads, dust off the saws and chisels, break out the sandpaper and sign up early to get your car kit ordered in plenty of time for the races.

Car kits will be distributed at the August Chiefs’ Meeting and at the September Chiefs’ meeting.
Racers registered by August 12th will have their cars distributed to their Tribe Chiefs at the August Chiefs’ meeting on 8/13/2017.
Racers registered by September 9th will have their cars distributed to their Tribe Chiefs at the September Chiefs’ meeting on 9/10/2017.
We cannot guarantee delivery of car kits after sign-up for the event closes on September 9, 2018.

See you at the Races!
Race Day Schedule

Time
Event

10:00 AM
Check In begins – All nations

1:00 PM
Races begin – Algonquin / Apache

2:00 PM
Races begin – Shoshone / Sioux / Pathfinders

3:00 PM
Final Runs – Federation Champion Race and Trophy Presentation

NOTE #1: Car must be checked in 15 minutes prior to beginning of its Nation’s race
NOTE #2: The race track will be available for practice runs Friday night.
Register on CircleBridge
View/Download the official rules

Informational Night (Mandarin Presbyterian Church)
2018-09-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Mandarin Presbyterian Church, 11844 Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, 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.

Chiefs Meeting (8:30 PM)
2018-09-10 20:30 - 21:30, 2018-08-13 20:30 - 21:30, 2018-07-09 20:30 - 21:30, 2018-06-11 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.

Fed Council Meeting (7:00 PM)
2018-09-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-08-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-07-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-06-11 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.

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

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.

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

Ray Potts Summer Bowling #6
2018-07-22 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

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 #5
2018-07-15 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 #3
2018-07-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Bowlero, 10333 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States

2018-2019 Longhouse Dues Open
2018-07-01 | GA
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 #2
2018-06-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Bowlero, 10333 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States

Ray Potts Summer Bowling #1
2018-06-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Bowlero, 10333 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States

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.

National Longhouse Annual Meeting
2018-06-08 - 2018-06-09 | GA
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.

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)

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

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
