Releasing of the Buffalo Spirits Ceremony

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Dear Friends of the Buffalo,

Buffalo Field Campaign is honored to share this organizer’s announcement with you of a Releasing of the Buffalo Spirits Ceremony to be held in Gardiner, Montana on Tuesday, April 15, beginning at 12:00 noon (MST). The ceremony will be led by Arvol Looking Horse, 19th Generation Keeper of the White Buffalo Calf Pipe. Buffalo Field Campaign would like to thank Rosalie Little Thunder for making a request for Arvol’s presence, and we extend our gratitude to Arvol and his family for making arrangements to travel to Yellowstone on such short notice. We are honored by your presence and help. After the ceremony, a community meal will be served at the Gardiner Community Center on 206 Main Street.

Below is an outline of needs and support needed to make this event happen in an honorable and respectable way. I am going to send this to a wider audience today to groups and people in the region.

Thank you for your help in honoring wild buffalo.
Darrell Geist
Habitat Coordinator, Buffalo Field Campaign
PO Box 957 West Yellowstone MT 59758
(406) 531-9284 (mobile) or (406) 646-0070 (BFC) z@wildrockies.org

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Releasing of the Buffalo Spirits Ceremony <> Arvol Looking Horse

A Releasing of the Buffalo Spirits Ceremony will be led by Arvol Looking Horse, the 19th Generation Keeper of the White Buffalo Calf Pipe, in Gardiner, Montana on April 15, 2008, at 12:00 noon (MST). The ceremony is open to all, and all are welcome.

Releasing of the Buffalo Spirits Ceremony gathering place and time
GATHERING - Releasing of the Buffalo Spirits Ceremony
WHEN - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 and begin around 12:00 noon (MST).
WHERE - Stephens Creek road and Old Yellowstone Trail, Gardiner, Montana
PROTOCOLS - Protocols need to be developed and shared and announced on what photos, video and all recordings of the ceremony, if any is permitted.
DIRECTIONS - Directions to the gathering and ceremony:
From the Arches landmark, located near the Gardiner, Montana Fee Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, head north past the football field/local school along the Old Yellowstone Trail County Road for 2 1/2 miles to Stephens Creek road, that leads to the bison trap.
* Yellowstone National Park has a closure in effect from near the Fee Entrance to Stephens Creek west of the Old Yellowstone Trail.

Contributions and Donations Needed
DONATIONS - Donations are welcome and will be used to acquire food for a community meal, cover the costs of renting a community center, medical kits, and gas. Contributions are also welcome for lodging and travel for guests of honor.

* First Aid kits are needed for each EMT/medically trained person on standby (3 to 5).

CONTRIBUTIONS - Contributions and donations can be directed to: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?id=1807
Please include in the Gift Information field that you are making a donation for Releasing Ceremony.

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Buffalo Field Campaign
PO Box 957
West Yellowstone MT 59758
phone: (406) 646-0070
fax: (406) 646-0071
email: buffalo@wildrockies.org
http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org
Donations can be made online: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?id=1807