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NOAC 2004 - American Indian Activities Show
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American Indian Activities Show
It was Monday night at NOAC, and Hilton Coliseum was again filled with Arrowmen waiting for the third show of the conference - the American Indian Activities Show. Once again, Arrowmen from different lodges filled the arena with pride and a strong display of lodge spirit and enthusiasm. Chants began as lodges yelled their name. The preshow included a promotion for Philbreak. There was also a promotion for "Buffalo Chips," the conference American Indian trading post that sells items for creating costumes and other American Indian crafts.
The show started with the national anthem in native tongue. Fireworks went off at the end of the anthem. Then, the narrator highlighted the lives of three examples of great American Indian servant leaders. Featured first was Sequoyah, the Cherokee statesman who created a Cherokee alphabet and translated books from English to Cherokee. Featured next was Chief Joseph, a leader of the Nez Perce people of the Wallowa Valley in Oregon. He led his people in their struggle to resist being moved to a reservation. He spent many years striving to improve the living conditions for his people. The final American Indian leader featured in the show was Lieutenant Jack C.Montgomery, who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II.
An important aspect of the American Indian Activities Show is always the dance. To the American Indian, dance is not only a source of entertainment, but is also a celebration of life. Dancers at NOAC competed in the five male dance categories: Old Style Dance, Northern Traditional Dance, Traditional Straight Dance, Grass Dance, and Fancy Dance. The top five dancers in each category were chosen to dance for the show, and the top place finishers were announced. After the awesome display of individual dancing, the winning 2004 Group Dance team was recognized and performed the Quail Dance. It was a spectacular display of dancing.
It is no mere coincidence that Dr. Goodman gave American Indian culture and lore a significant role in the Order of the Arrow. The legend of the Order stands as clear evidence of the founder's desire to cultivate the traits of perseverance, courage and leadership in service in the youth of our nation. The American Indian Activities Show at NOAC was an excellent reminder of our heritage and purpose.
It was Monday night at NOAC, and Hilton Coliseum was again filled with Arrowmen waiting for the third show of the conference - the American Indian Activities Show. Once again, Arrowmen from different lodges filled the arena with pride and a strong display of lodge spirit and enthusiasm. Chants began as lodges yelled their name. The preshow included a promotion for Philbreak. There was also a promotion for "Buffalo Chips," the conference American Indian trading post that sells items for creating costumes and other American Indian crafts.
