Had our monthly Longhouse meeting last night, this is a monthly meeting of the Nation Officers, Longhouse Chiefs and two representatives of each tribe. The meeting was short and sweet and we have a couple cool activities coming up. This month were having a movie night at the Y and in August we are having a night of free ice skating, this one should be a big hit for both the Dad’s and the daughters. Funny thing happened last night when I entered the meeting room, Steve the Nation Medicine Man asked if he could have a word with me outside, my first thought was “oh no what did I do”. When we got out into the hallway he asks if I would be interested in being the next Nation Property Keeper, the first step in the five year ascension to Nation Chief. Of course I was somewhat flattered that I was asked to join the hierarchy which will lead to being Nation Chief, but at the same time I was concerned about the amount of time, effort and commitment required if I accept the position. No to mention that my good buddy and fellow Creek tribe member had just offered to become the Property Keeper and was told they had others in mind. When I was asked, I mentioned to the Medicine Man that Paul had offered his services and was told that they want to change the way things are done and have any potential Nation Officer serve as Longhouse Chief first. So should I take the offer, there is a considerable amount of public speaking involved, and that’s not my thing but it would be really cool for the girls to have their Daddy be Chief.
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