Neusalufta brothers know fun when they see it! The 16th annual was ushered in by a freak snow storm which dumped six to ten inches of snow on participants and closed even the interstate highways. Didn't stop the partying, though! Attending the 16th annual were Neusalufta brothers Chris O, Laurence C, Stan C, David S, Dave G and several others. And of course from our sister chapters were the ever-present Jeff B, Jan H, Justin H, Seth D, and several others [Eluwak], and David C, Joey C and friends [Kiowa], and of course, just about the entire Natisihi chapter. Among those attending the 15th annual were Neusalufta brothers Chris O, Laurence C, Stan C, David P, Lee T, and several others. From our sister chapters were Jeff B, Walter W [Eluwak], David C, Joey C, Chris B, Zach K, Evan P and Bret P (Kiowa). There were also several Natisihi brothers there.  

What's it all about?
CIS (the Carolinas Indian Seminar) is put on at Mitchell Community College in Statesville, NC every year by our brothers at Eswau Huppeday Lodge 560 (Piedmont Council, BSA) in cooperation with American Indian Cultural Association (AICA). It is a family event, not limited to OA members, or to Boy Scouts, so you can bring your friends. Uniforms are not required, although many wear them. Yeah, it cost 25 bucks to attend, but here's what the participants got for their money: Four meals, two crackerbarrels, an event patch, a spot on the floor to sleep, two full-blown powwows with fantastic music provided by a Northern and a Southern drum, top dancers, including NOAC champions as well as American Indian dancers from as far away as Oklahoma, and a full day of classes on just about any subject you might care to hear about. Vendors selling everything from hand-painted feathers to videos also were in attendance.

Here's a partial list of what you missed:

	Essentials: Tomahawk Throwing
	Fun, but not essential: War Bonnet construction, Dream Catcher construction, Hide Tanning, Roach Tying, Capote Construction, Wrapped Quillwork, Basic Fingerweaving, Ribbonwork, Moccasin making, Indian Toys and Games, Indian Foods and more.
	Beadwork: Gourdstitch, Lazy Stitch, Edge, Heddle Loom, Sioux, Crow, Applique and Peyote
	Musical Instruments: Flutes and Hand Drums
	Dance Outfit Construction: Mens Contemporary Traditional, Feather Bustle, Straight Dance, Grass Dance, Southern Ladies Clothing, Ribbonshirt, Jingle Dress, Ladies Shawl, Ladies Old Style Seminole, Plateau Clothing, Traditional Accessories, Mirror Boards and much more.
	Song and Drum: Basic and Advanced Southern Style, Basic and Advanced Northern Style, Women Singers
	Dance Instruction: Basic Dancing, Gourd, Contemporary Crow, Contemporary Traditional, Grass, Straight, Ponca War Dance, Fancy Feather, Old Style and Ladies Dance
	Ceremonies Instruction: Technique tips for the Ceremonialists
	The real essentials: Powwow and Tipi Etiquette, the meaning of Giveaways

But don't feel bad about missing this fantastic event, feel real bad!  'Cause now you have to wait another whole year for it to come around again. Make a resolution now to be there! Just look around... transportation is always available to those who ask.... and the man to ask is your VC of American Indian Affairs