harvest ritual

[depot7254]

would anyone out there know of or know where to find out info for a Native harvest ceremony or ritual? Something for the Lenni Lenape of Iroquois ?

Any info would be great!
Thanks,
Chris

[Michael Galban]

Chris,

Can I ask at the sake of sounding rude why you are looking for this info?

Mike

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[depot7254]

I run a living history program for 7th and 8th graders. We grew a 3 Sisters garden last yr. I followed the discription in "Of Plimouth Plantation". Even though that was Wamponoag, I would like to possibly use something from the Lenape or Iroquois since I am in NY State

[Michael Galban]

Chris,


OK! Now I get it. I hesitate to go into specific Iroquois Harvest Ceremony "doings" - simply because it just isn't something that can be done outside of an Iroquoi community.

Sort of like holding your own Mass or funeral rite w/o an ordained priest.

Tou could however check out this book by a good friend of mine - "Giving Thanks" by Jake Swamp.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Giving-Thanks/Jake-Swamp/e/9781880000540

It is a simple thanksgiving message which is ok for public consumption. It also is the first thing spoken at any gathering of Iroquois people - including Harvest Ceremony.

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"I had a stick of CareFree gum, but it didn't work. I felt pretty good while I was blowing that bubble, but as soon as the gum lost its flavor, I was back to pondering my mortality."
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[Luke MacGillie]

http://www.nysha.org/for_teachers/classroom_resources/curricula/feeding_body_and_soul_haudenosaunee_agriculture_in_the_19th_century_0

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