It really must be the end of the school year — today was a day of ceremonies, and the official commencement event is tomorrow midday. I just got back from our Native American honor ceremony.
I’m envious. They get a beautiful blanket in addition to a diploma.
Days of social obligation, that’s what they are. Ceremonies.
Once you’re fully retired and get bored. Take a road trip down to Gallup New Mexico in July/August and check out the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial.
For no other reason than to try the Navajo Fry Bread straight out of the outdoor adobe oven. It is truly some of the best bread you will ever eat.
A lot of different tribes attend so it’s a chance to see a really wide variety of clothing and blankets. And you see so much of the various cultures. It’s really cool. I just looked it up. Only 1300 miles…
@1 John Morales wrote: Days of social obligation, that’s what they are. Ceremonies.
I reply: That is true. However, for some (referring to the tribal honor ceremony) it is also a an important and enjoyable time for all to share and recognize the hard work and accomplishments of students.
shermanj, sure. For some.
Try opting out of one, though, and see how people react.
(I had to do work functions, back when I worked)
Love the blankets. All graduations should incorporate beautiful cultural gifts. Bonus points for being useful, too.
my people’s culture is to wrap those kids in small pox blankets so i’ll skip celebrating it. my ancestors can do an angry little morris dance about it in hell.