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Waylon is the director of Spirit of the Rainbow Singers, a northern style Native American Drum that has officiated as head drum at many powwows throughout the country. Waylon teaches northern style singing, drumming, and dancing in classes at Seven Circles. He is also a sundancer and spiritual guide. ========================
Fred has been an ordained Chaplain of Spirituality since 2007 and
is leader of the Sacred Seven Group that is building a medicine
wheel at Seven Circles. He has extensive experience with personal
computers[PCs] including publishing of newsletters and website management. ========================
Linda Lane, Treasurer of Seven Circles Heritage Center. Linda is
an accomplished beader and teaches classes at the Center. She operates
a small business that travels to Pow Wows, known to many as 'The Bead Lady'. ======================== | |||||||
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Butch McCamy Vice President, Seven Circles Council Faith Keeper, Spiritual Helper Elder Member of Spirit of the Rainbow Singers President of Rainbow Dancers Pow Wow Committee Butch operates his own family business in heating and air conditioning. |
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Rebecca Gearhart, PhD. Rebecca is an associate professor of anthropology at Illinois Wesleyan University . The Academic Outreach Committee is made up of academics of a variety of backgrounds, who are engaged in developing the educational workshops and presentations that Seven Circles offers. Rebecca continues to bring students to Seven Circles to participate in the overnight workshops and is committed to helping to create cross-cultural connections between Seven Circles and other communities in the greater Peoria area. |
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Chris Rybak, PhD Counseling & healing support Chris is a counseling professor at Bradley University. He has been facilitating healing support groups at Seven Circles Heritage Center for several years. Indigenous healing practices from American Indian, Asian Indians, and other traditions demonstrate the central, inner strengths that are available to us all. |
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Eliida Lakota Youth programs Eliida is the eldest of the "three Lakota sisters." She is an occupational therapy assistant, specializing in the role of spirituality in behavioral health. She loves the out of doors and is an active environmentalist, especially protecting the Illinois River . She is a maker of lodges (tipis), an artist, and has in her the spirit of creativity. |
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| Rev. Carol Lakota Eastin Clergy Carol, of Lakota and Yakima heritage, has been working to develop Native American community projects in the Central IL area since 1989. She was the founding director of Return to Pimiteoui Pow Wow, Seven Circles Heritage Center, and serves as the Pastor of the Native American Fellowship-Dayspring United Methodist Church , a newly chartered congregation with a multi-cultural mission. Her background in counseling psychology, and her personal history with grief and loss, are a part of her journey which contribute to the Seven Circles Healing Circle and other group activities. Carol holds a Masters of Divinity, Masters of Christian Education, and a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Mostly, she appreciates the lessons she has learned from her parents and family who wove a beautiful blanket of Christian faith, Native Spirituality, and deep respect for the Earth. |
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Adam Medicine Dog Danner Native American Traditional Education Adam focuses on Native American Traditional Education Adam Medicine Dog Danner is the understudy of Phyllis Singing Bird Ballard. Adam is a certified lay speaker and chosen Pipe Carrier. Adam serves Seven Circles Heritage Center with his planning and ideas, and as a spiritual helper. |
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Russ Waldron Bio will be forthcoming. |
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Kim Davis - Newly elected Bio & pic will be forthcoming. |
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Dale Moss - Newly elected Bio & pic will be forthcoming. |
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Sally Wecker - Newly elected Bio & pic will be forthcoming. |
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| In REMEMBERANCE of J.R. LANE
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J.R. LANE J.R. was involved with Native American activities for fifteen plus years. He was a Vietnam veteran and assisted all veterans with their healing. He was very involved with the building and grounds maintenance at Seven Circles. He was also an honored member of the Central Illinois Gourd Dance Society. He is missed!!! |
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