The indigenous Studies Foundation
HONOR DAY
A 501c3 non-profit
www.honorday.org
HONOR DAY PROCLAMATION
Whereas: There is no recognized holiday that includes Native American Indian peoples the Honor Day Foundation has, through petitions signed by Native elders, teachers, students, leaders, artists and non-native supporters declared Honor Day annually August 20th,
Whereas: Our mission is to honor the best practices of humankind. To put them into action worldwide to encourage, empower and train at risk youth and all who are interested in leadership training through workshops, projects, curriculum, diversity training, Environmental "Green" workshops, training centers, and a resource web site. We celebrate all those who contribute in a good way, at our annual Honor Day event, August 20th
Whereas: All are welcome to participate in Honor Day and the Great Circle Ceremony. Practiced since the year 2000, people have been gathering in circles. Some are as simple as making a circle with your arms and singing a song others are formed with natural world elements such as plants, rocks, flowers etc. Here their skills gifts and talents may be shared building peace, harmony, and honor through community & relationships
Whereas: We believe that each person is born with a gift to give that powerfully moves forth to serve the world through Honor.
Whereas: We have the opportunity to be the ancient ones for future generations. A gift from the heart of Native America is a legacy of Honor to the children of a world in peril.
Whereas: The elders have identified Honor as the key element needed right now in order to shift human thinking and change the destination of humankind.
It is therefore resolved that:
Best practices from all cultures of the world will be gathered and shared as a resource for all. And we will gather signatures on a petition for a recognized Native American Indian holiday HONOR DAY annually August 20th.
All inquires to:
Silversong Belcourt-Anderson Founder (360) 739-8833 honorday@comcast.net
P.O. Box 28592 Bellingham, WA 98228
Whereas: Our mission is to honor the best practices of humankind. To put them into action worldwide to encourage, empower and train at risk youth and all who are interested in leadership training through workshops, projects, curriculum, diversity training, Environmental "Green" workshops, training centers, and a resource web site. We celebrate all those who contribute in a good way, at our annual Honor Day event, August 20th
Whereas: All are welcome to participate in Honor Day and the Great Circle Ceremony. Practiced since the year 2000, people have been gathering in circles. Some are as simple as making a circle with your arms and singing a song others are formed with natural world elements such as plants, rocks, flowers etc. Here their skills gifts and talents may be shared building peace, harmony, and honor through community & relationships
Whereas: We believe that each person is born with a gift to give that powerfully moves forth to serve the world through Honor.
Whereas: We have the opportunity to be the ancient ones for future generations. A gift from the heart of Native America is a legacy of Honor to the children of a world in peril.
Whereas: The elders have identified Honor as the key element needed right now in order to shift human thinking and change the destination of humankind.
It is therefore resolved that:
Best practices from all cultures of the world will be gathered and shared as a resource for all. And we will gather signatures on a petition for a recognized Native American Indian holiday HONOR DAY annually August 20th.
All inquires to:
Silversong Belcourt-Anderson Founder (360) 739-8833 honorday@comcast.net
P.O. Box 28592 Bellingham, WA 98228