This Saturday, December 20th, at Lakewood United Methodist Church (15700 Detroit Ave. from 10:30am-5pm roughly) The Toledo-based American Indian Intertribal Association is holding their annual Cleveland area childrens' party.
Any assistance that you or your group might want to provide in the form of foodstuffs and particularly with your service would be appreciated!
This is the second year for the event being hosted at the Lakewood church. It was formerly held in near-West side churches. There will be a feast and gift sharing for the children. It is historically a fairly large party.
A bit of historical background. In the 1830's the Indian Removal Act forced Native Americans west of the Mississippi River in numerous Trails of Tears.
Around 40 years ago, the government encouraged Native Americans to migrate to the cities, but the program did not always turn out well. These days, there are several thousand Native Americans in the Greater Cleveland area. Many continue to be in distressed circumstances.
The principal areas of need this year would be with food (either prepared, or to be given out to take home) and with serving and plain old roll-up-your-sleeves help.
Chi Migwitch (Thanks!)
