Native Sons & Daughters of Jacksonville

Boys Spring Longhouse 2024
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-14 | Suwannee River Rendezvous, 828 NE Primrose Rd,, Mayo, FL, 32066, United States
BIG HOW!
This year, the 2024 Boys Spring Longhouse will be held at Suwannee River Rendezvous in Mayo, FL. on the banks of the beautiful Suwannee River, April 12th – 14th.
We have plenty of activities including, Pigeon Racing, flightless bird poop bingo, The Notorious Egg Toss, The Big Red Critter Race, The World-Famous Sacred Fire, and much much more. Every registered boy will get one registration for entry into the pigeon race on Saturday.

Saturday Night’s meal is included with the longhouse, we will have pulled pork, chicken legs, Mac N Cheese, Baked Beans and Corn. Decorate your campsite for the federation to walk through and judge.

Thank you,
Chris Alberre
Great Bear

Girls Spring Longhouse 2024
2024-04-19 - 2024-04-21 | Suwannee River Rendezvous, 828 NE Primrose Rd,, Mayo, FL, 32066, United States
BIG HOW!
The 2024 Girls Spring Longhouse is heading back to Suwannee River Rendezvous in Mayo, FL on the banks of the beautiful Suwannee River. There’s fishing, pigeon races, flightless bird poop bingo, a pig petting zoo and much more. Every registered girl will get one registration for entry into the pigeon race on Saturday. We will have a fishing contest and there will be the best campsite award for those that tie in with the theme, Pink Harvest Moon. Decorate your campsite and cook the best food for the federation to walk through and judge. The best use of the theme in all areas will win and we will again judge the skits and campsite during the walk around.
On set-up day, Friday April 19th, 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. We will also have a late-night movie, so bring your appetite!

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting
2024-05-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Timucuan Service Project
2024-05-25 11:00 - 15:00 | FL
Service and Recruitment to Qualify for OWB
Register on CB to let Chiefs know who is planning on attending

Details TBA

Ray Potts Summer Bowling 2024
2024-06-16 14:00 - 2024-07-28 16:00 | 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.
We are starting Fathers Day Sun 16th June, @2 PM at Batts Family Fun Center and meeting every Sunday @2 until the end of July
Register for Free Kids Bowling (or pay Batts when you arrive), and register on CircleBridge for OWB credit ( you only need one week to get OWB credit ).
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 bowling outing.
Invite your friends to come and get a recruitment credit for OWB
Registration Links
Batts Kids Bowl Free Registration
CircleBridge Registration

Jacksonville Armada (Soccer) (OWB Qualifying event)
2024-06-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Southern Oak Stadium, Alumni Dr, Jacksonville, 32211
Join us to cheer on your Jacksonville Armada as they welcome the Miami Dutch Lions to Southern Oak Stadium at JU.
Please register on CircleBridge so we can reserve space in the bleachers and buy tickets from the Armada Website
(First OWB Qualifying event for 2024/2025)

Cost: $5 per ticket (see Armada Website)
Sponsor: Running Wombat
Date/Time: June 22, 2024 7:00 PM
Location: Hodges Stadium

Suwannee Canoe Trip
2024-08-02 - 2024-08-04 | Suwannee River Canoe Outpost, 2461 95th Dr, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
It’s that time of the year again to get ready for our ever-popular Summer Canoe Trip! Due to damages from high water levels and storms, we’ll be doing it a little bit different this year. We’ll arrive Friday the 2nd of August at Spirit of Suwannee Music Park to set up camp on the Flip Flop Trail near the Grand Hall, not far from the Canoe Outpost. Sorry, but this will be a tent-only event. We’ll get up early Saturday morning to put in up river from the park and canoe back to SOSMP, enjoying swimming and lunch out on the river. After canoeing, you can relax there at the park and spend the night and return home Sunday morning or feel free to head home Saturday evening.

Either way, you and your little princess or brave will have fun! Don’t forget to call the
Canoe Outpost on SOSMP to pay for your canoe
Cost: $15(1 night), $25 (2 night)
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)

2024-25 National and Local Dues are required for this event – Registration OPENS JULY 3rd

This is a coed event and the only canoe trip of the summer!

Costume Bowling
2024-10-27 | Jax Lanes Bowling Center, 8720 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL, 32216, United States
BOO How!

Costume Bowling Register now!
Bring your tribe for two and a half hours of spooky bowling fun at Jax Lanes Bowling (8720 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville, Florida 32216).
Prizes will be awarded for Best Homemade Costume, Funniest Costume, Best Tribe Themed Costume(s) and Best Adults Costume. The event is open to the whole family and friends, as well as potential new members. Everyone should wear their Halloween costume!
Registration now on CircleBridge (paying at the event may not be available)

Boys Fall Longhouse 2024
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-10 | Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort, 828 NE Primrose Road, Mayo, 32066, United States
It’s just a matter of time and fall will be in the air. Mark your calendar for our Boys’ Fall Longhouse Camp at Suwannee River Rendezvous camping and RV resort and enjoy a unique opportunity for families to come together and strengthen bonds. It’s a chance for kids to experience the wonders of the great outdoors while building lifelong memories with you. We have plenty of activities in the works with a BB Gun Competition, the Notorious Egg Toss, The Big Red Critter Race, The World-Famous Sacred Fire, and much much more!
Registration now open on CircleBridge

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting November
2024-11-11 19:00 - 20:30 | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States

Girls Fall Longhouse 2024
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-17 | Suwannee River Rendezvous, 828 NE Primrose Rd,, Mayo, FL, 32066, United States
BIG HOW!

We’re heading back to Suwannee River Rendezvous in Mayo, FL on the banks of the beautiful Suwannee River for another great event that brings fathers and daughters closer together. There’s fishing, pigeon races, flightless bird poop bingo and much more. We are planning some new awesome war games and will be coming up with a theme for camp site decorating and skits.

On set-up day, Friday November 16th, do not plan to bring anything to cook and don’t bother stopping for food on the way in. We will have hamburgers, chicken breasts and hotdogs – with all the fixings. We hope to have a late-night movie, so bring your appetite!

Holiday Toy Drive
2024-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States
Ho, Ho, Big How!
Our annual Toys for Tots service project has a different look this year. Instead of skating this year, we will be hanging out at V’s Pizza in Mandarin. This isn’t an event you will need to pay anything or register. We are asking only that you come out to drop off a toy for the less fortunate kids on Christmas. You can stick around and watch football with your fellow NSDJax dads or just come and drop a toy off between 1 – 3 PM this Sunday and continue about your day. If you can’t be there physically, but another dad in your tribe is, give them the toy to drop off in your stead. This generous act will also qualify the participating dad and children who donate for the Order of the White Buffalo (OWB) event that is held every spring.
For this reason, make sure we know who the toy if from.

15th Annual Suzie Q. Miller Family Campout
2025-01-24 15:00 - 2025-01-26 12:00 | Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
Gather the whole family for a weekend of quality time at Hanna Park’s wooded campgrounds.
Dinner will be served Friday night and coffee and hot cocoa will be on tap.
On Saturday night join us for a special celebratory fire.
You can register for a tent or RV spot

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.

Heartbreaker Disc Golf Tournament
2025-02-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Powers Park, 3153 Green St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
We are holding our annual Heart Breaker Disc Golf Tournament at the new Powers Park Disc Golf Course.

Afterwards relax with a soda and snack.
Prizes will be awarded to the lowest girls and boys scores (numbers permitting)

This is a Patch event and will count towards OWB and Coup Points for TOTY

Rules and Scorecard – VHB 2025 Scorecard

Monster Jam
2025-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 | TIAA Bank Field, 1 Everbank Field Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
Vroom, VROOOM!! Let’s all come out on a beautiful, Florida Saturday evening and watch the great “iron ponies” perform feats of amazing automotive skill.
Bring the whole family to EverBank Field on March 8 thfor a good ‘ol time.
The Pit Party (separate tickets) starts at 2:30pm and doors open to all at 5:30pm.
The real deal begins at 7pm. There are only 42 seats available for this event, so grab ‘em
early before they get gone!
Event Date: Mar 8, 2025
Event Schedule: Pit Party 2:30pm – 5:30pm, Gate open at 5:00pm, Show time 7:00pm
Event Location: TIAA Bank Field
Event Address: 1 Everbank Field Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202

More Info: Monster Jam Site
Registration extended to 2/28 on CircleBridge

2025 Sunshine State Pow Wow
2025-03-20 - 2025-03-23 | Westgate River Ranch, 3200 River Ranch Blvd, River Ranch, FL, 33867, United States
The 2025 Sunshine Statewide Pow-wow approaches.

More information can be found at on the Statewide website

Boys Spring Longhouse 2025
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13 | Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
Big How,
The Boys Spring Longhouse Camp is just around the corner. The Longhouse is scheduled for April 11- 13th. We will be back at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground.
The Spring Longhouse Camp is a unique opportunity for families to come together and strengthen bonds. It’s a chance for kids to experience the wonders of the great outdoors while building lifelong memories with you. We have plenty of activities including Bow and Arrow Competition, The Notorious Egg Toss, The Big Red Critter Race, The World-Famous Sacred Fire, and much much more.
Registration is now open
Spirit of Suwannee Music Park
April 11-13th
https://www.musicliveshere.com/

If you have any questions or issues, please call my cell. 904-333-1150.
Thank you,
Chris Alberre

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting April
2025-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States

Girls Spring Longhouse 2025
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04 | Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
The Spring Longhouse Camp is one of our biggest events for fathers and daughters to come together and strengthen bonds. It’s a chance for them to experience the wonders of the great outdoors while building lifelong memories with you. We have plenty of activities including BB Gun Target Competition, The Notorious Egg Toss, Big Red’s Critter Race, and the Sacred Fire!
Registration is now open
Spirit of Suwannee Music Park
May 2-4th
https://www.musicliveshere.com/

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting May
2025-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Beruit, 3928 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, 32217, United States
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month. This month we will be meeting at Beruit 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

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting June
2025-06-09 19:00 - 20:30 | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States

Jacksonville Armada (Soccer) (OWB Qualifying event)
2025-06-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Nathaniel Glover Community Field & Stadium, 1830 Kings Rd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32209, United States
Join us to cheer on your Jacksonville Armada as they welcome the NO Jesters to Nathaniel Glover Community Field & Stadium at Edward Waters University.

Please register on CircleBridge so we can reserve space in the bleachers and buy your tickets from the Armada Website
(First OWB Qualifying event for 2025/2026)

Cost: $10 per ticket (see Armada Website)
Sponsor: Running Wombat
Date/Time: June 14, 2025 7:00 PM
Location: Nathaniel Glover Community Field & Stadium at Edward Waters University

Suwannee Canoe Trip 2025
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-27 | Suwannee River Rendezvous, 828 NE Primrose Rd,, Mayo, FL, 32066, United States
It’s that time of the year again to get ready for our ever-popular Summer Canoe Trip!

Due to damages from high water levels and storms, we’ll be doing it a little bit different this year.

We’ll arrive Friday the 25th of July at Suwannee River Rendezvous to set up camp
We’ll get up Saturday morning to catch the shuttle bus to the put in up river from the park and canoe back, enjoying swimming and lunch out on the river.

After canoeing, you can relax there at the park and spend the night and return home Sunday morning.

Either way, you and your little princess or brave will have fun!

For larger families, don’t forget to get an extra canoe if needed – or bring your own. **Each family sign-up covers 1 campsite, 2 patches, and 1 canoe rental.
Small RVs are 28 ft or less.
The Extra Canoe sign-up gets 1 more canoe & 2 more patches.**
Cost:

Tent $115 (includes 2 nights camping and canoe rental)
Small RV $ 135
Large RV $ 155
Extra Canoe Cost $52/canoe (and 2 Patches)

2025-26 National and Local Dues are required for this event – Registration OPENS JULY 7th
This is a coed event and the only canoe trip of the summer!

Big Red Family Campout
2025-08-29 14:00 - 2025-08-31 11:00 | Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
Join us as we welcome the wives and brothers & sisters who don’t usually come out to camping trips and relax under the tranquil skies and trees of the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park.
It’s August 29 – 31. Set up shop on Friday afternoon or evening, bring plenty to drink to stay hydrated, unwind in the shade with a cool beverage, and watch the fireworks Saturday night. (If they are even half as good as last year, they will be AWESOME!)

Joe “Big Red” Woodlief was a member of the NSD Organization for over 20 years. He held several different positions on the Fed council, including Medicine Mean and Fed Chief. His life was cut short by cancer earlier this year, and we honor him in thought, prayers and with this new family campout to remind us of our friend and a life well lived, he is still loved by every member that knew him.

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting September
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Beruit, 3928 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, 32217, United States
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month. This month we will be meeting at Beruit Restaurant 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
