Dallas County Maka Ochante Gathering Sept 8th

Courtesy of Dallas County Iowa:

Dallas County Maka Ochante Gathering

Kuehn Conservation Area, Earlham
Date: 9/18/2012
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Maka Ochante is a Lakota term that translates to “a sense of place”.

Each year the Dallas County Conservation Board will invite the drums, singers, dancers and story tellers of a different First Nation.

This year's gathering will feature the Annisnobi Nation.  The closing presentation for the gathering will be given by Dallas Chief Eagle.

The day will be concluded around a bonfire with Dallas' dance and stories.

If you would like to help support Maka Ochante with your time and or with a tax deductable donation, contact Dallas County Conservation Board at 515-465-3577.

Dallas County Conservation Board
14581 K. Avenue
Perry Iowa 50229
Phone: (515) 465-3577
Email: conversation@co.dallas.ia.us
Website: www.conservation.co.dalls.is.us