Osiyo
(Hello)
I
am Chief Janet
“Morning Star”
Hostetler. When called
upon, I was honored to be
offered the position of
clan chief and proudly
accepted the
responsibilities as the
Clan Chief of the Florida
Clan for the United
Cherokee Nation (UCN).
This is the time for THE
"GATHERING",
for all of us to unite
and come together.
I
have been researching my
family history for years.
My father said there was
Cherokee in the family
(his grandmother was
full-bloodied). Years ago
it was not acceptable to
be Indian; needless to
say his great-grandfather
threw away some papers.
My father was recognized
by local clans, he died
before he became a member
of the United Cherokee
Nation (UCN). I am proud
to be carrying on my
father’s dream to be
recognized.
I
look forward to talking
with all members in
Florida and Alabama.
Please contact me and let
me know about
yourself. I am here
for you, to unite and
work together. Feel free
to call or email and let
me know about yourself
and your dreams for THE
"GATHERING".
Wado
(Thank you)
Chief
Janet “Morning
Star” Hostetler
My
name is Marvin (Walking
Bear) Tucker. I was born
in Albemarle NC 1946. I
am a direct descendant of
Wolfe and Sarah Coon and
Chief Dragging Canoe.
When
I was young I would go to
visit My G-Grand Mother
Kitty Coon Wilson
daughter of Alfred (name
given by White man) and
Sarah Coon. I would
walk with her in the
woods as she gathered
roots and herbs for her
Medications. I didn't
know at that time but as
I got older I did
understand that she was a
Servant of the people as
was her Mother.
My
father taught me to have
respect for my elders and
all mankind and
especially Mother Earth.
But as most of us I had
plans to become the best
soldier in the military
and later becoming a
contractor and I forgot
all about my ancestors
for many years.
In 1996 I became ill with
the cancer and while
laying in the hospital
room, I made a promise to
Creator that if he would
show me the way to beat
this that I would follow
his white path forever.
I
met Chief Silent Bear and
Sage Woman and began to
listen to the ways of our
ancestors, and I realized
that this was what I
wanted to do, I was to
teach our young ones in
the Sacred Land of The
80, the ways Of The
Cherokee people. I built
the first sacred drum for
our group. Then I
set aside sacred
land for our dancing and
calling to the
Spirits.
I
was honored when I was
voted the Assistant
Principal Chief of our
small but powerful group.
I
now follow the path of
The Creator and I think
he has given me the task
of passing His word on to
the world. This was told
to me in a vision.
I
am honored to work with
the visions of the United
Cherokee Nation (UCN) as
an Assistant Clan Chief,
and I won't let you down.
The
path of The United
Cherokee Nation
(UCN) has already
been set by The Creator
and I love being part of
that path.
Wado
to all,
Assistant
Clan Chief, Rev. Marvin (
Walking Bear, ah ee
suh yoh nah) Tucker
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Report
on the Florida Barbeque,
June 08, 2008
We
had a very successful
gathering on
Sunday in Lake
Placid Florida. There
were members and
non-members from all over
the state attending. As
well as several people
that are going to become
members. We
had an honored guest,
Robert "White
Crow" Cornwall and
his wife Cheryl
Cornwall of the
Alapaha River Band of
Cherokee was the first to
arrive. White
Crow and I had an
extended conversation
about out ancestors and
found out that he and I
were distant Cousins from
the Tucker family of
South Carolina. That was
a nice surprise.
Thank
you White Crow.
I
think everyone had a good
time getting to know
their fellow members and
talking about things of
interest to them, even
though the weather was
about 95 degrees. The BBQ
was catered from Smoke
Man Catering and was very
good. Plenty of Ribs,
Chicken and Pulled Pork
for all. Everyone
attending brought a dish
to share with the crowd.
There was everything from
a salad from Rev: Zan
'Butterfly Deer
Woman" to a Cake to
die for from Donna
"Indian Drums"
Stodtko and home made
bread from Barbara West. Rev:
Zan "Butterfly Deer
Woman" led us in
prayer before dinner. We
had about 30 Brothers and
Sisters attend: We were
sorry that our State Clan
Chief and Clan Mother
could not attend.
The
Pictures are on the
Photobucket website.
Chief
Walking Bear
-
Florida
Clan
.
- Chief
Janet "Morning
Star" Hostetler
- 116
SW Larryanns Glen
- Lake
City, FL 32024
- 386-758-2984
- Assistant
Clan Chief Marvin
"Walking Bear"
Tucker
- 104
Lake Huntley Dr.
- Lake
Placid, FL 33852
- 941-544-3677
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