Native Sons & Daughters of Jacksonville

Fed Council Meeting (6:30 PM)
2019-02-11 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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).
**NEW START TIME***
Meeting starts promptly at 6:30 PM. Agenda will be emailed to council members the day before the meeting.

Suzie Q. Miller Family Campout
2019-01-18 15:00 - 2019-01-20 12:00 | Camp Montgomery, 88 SE 75th St, Starke, FL, 32091, United States
The 9th annual Suzie Q Miller Family Campout will be January 18th – January 20th at Camp Montgomery. So gather the family together and enjoy some good old fashioned quality time together under the stars. We will have archery, canoeing, hiking, frisbee golf, fishing and other facilities available to us. On Saturday night join us for a federation feast – meat will be provided by the federation and tribes will provide side dishes. You can register for Tent camping, RVs slips (limited supply) or Cabins (limited supply). There is also an optional signup for a Challenge Course.
Registration and additional details are available on Circle Bridge.
Sign up for side dishes
Sign up for activity assistance
This weekend is convenient for a family campout as it does not conflict with the Super Bowl and is the weekend before MLK Day. See additional detail about Camp Montgomery
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 campouts. 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.

Chiefs Meeting (8:30 PM)
2019-01-14 20:30 - 21:30, 2018-12-10 20:30 - 21:30, 2018-09-10 20:30 - 21:30, 2018-08-13 20:30 - 21:30, 2018-07-09 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)
2019-01-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-12-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-09-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-08-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-07-09 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.

Jacksonville Jaguars Game
2018-12-16 13:00 - 16:00 | TIAA Bank Field, 1 Everbank Field Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
Big How! This is Chief Tomahawk here with another exciting event planned for everyone. Wear your program T-Shirts and get ready to scream and be loud. It is time to come see your Jacksonville Jaguars host the Washington Redskins at TIAA field. We will have a total of 50 tickets for sale, and we will be sitting in sections 415 and 416. Please begin signing up now, so you can be one of the 50 people to represent the Native Sons and Daughters.

DUUUVAL!!!

I hope to see you all there,

Chief Tomahawk

Game: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Washington Redskins
Sponsor: Chief Tomahawk
Date/Time: December 16, 2018 – 1:00 pm kickoff
Location: TIAA Field
Address: 1 Everbank Field Dr, Jacksonville Beach, FL 322022
Cost: $43 per person on CircleBridge

Holiday Ice Skate
2018-12-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex, 3605 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32207, United States
Our annual Holiday Ice Skating Party and Toys for Tots drive is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Our event will be held on Saturday, December 8th, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex, and will be open to family members and friends.
If you’ve never been ice skating before, I encourage you to come discover how much fun you’ve been missing. Beginners and pros alike have a wonderful time on the ice. The rink has plastic skating trainers (walkers), like training wheels for the ice, available for the absolute beginners.
Put on a scarf and gloves, and head out for a fun afternoon ice skating with your family. Don’t forget to bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. The US Marines Corp will be there to collect our toy donations.
Big How!
Iron Wolf
Register for $13 per skater on CircleBridge or $15 per skater at the door (cash only)

Boys Fall Longhouse
2018-11-09 - 2018-11-11 | Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
Cool weather is coming and it will be a great weekend of camping!
This Fall we are going to celebrate our mighty Apache and Algonquin nations and the importance of Fire. Fire was a very important part of everyday life for Native Americans and so this fall we will have some activities to sharpen our fire making skills and reflect on its importance. Our campsite will be in the Bird Sanctuary, a new spot for us that provides an opportunity for each nations tribes to share a great fire, build community and expand our friendships and bonds with our sons.
Some of the activities planned for the weekend include.

Traditional Acorn ceremony for all new members. Saturday evening. Don’t forget your acorns!
Water Balloon Target Launch – Tribe Award
Archery for Points – Individual Award
Traditional Egg Toss – Father & Son Award
Fire Starting Competition – Tribe Award
BB Gun “Target Skills Challenge” – Individual Award
Scavenger Hunt – Tribe Award
Face Paint for Great Fire
Saturday Night – Fed Feast with Meat provided by Federation and Each Tribe brings a side dish

Please sign up for a side dish

Award for Best Side Dishes – Tribe Award

Register on CircleBridge
Native Sons 2018-Fall-Longhouse-Schedule.rev2
View Campground Maps
Raffle tickets will be sold for 2 coolers

$5 for 1 ticket or 5 tickets for $20 available on CircleBridge

Chiefs Meeting (8:30 PM)
2018-11-05 20:30 - 21:30 | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States
Rescheduled due to Boys 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)
2018-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Fruit Cove Baptist Church, 501 FL-13, St Johns, FL, 32259, United States
Rescheduled due to Boys 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.

Costume Bowling
2018-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Bowlero, 10333 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States
Don’t miss Costume Bowling Sunday, October 28th at 5pm at the Bowl America in Mandarin (10333 San Jose Blvd). We will be awarding trophies for Funniest Costume, Scariest Costume, Most Creative Homemade Costume, and Best Pathfinder Costume and a special Trophy (and bragging rights) for the most active tribe. This event is open to your whole family and friends as well as potential new members. Everyone should wear their Halloween costume. Cost $11 per child. Register on CircleBridge.

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 | 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.

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
