Join the Sicangu Way of Life Project and the Bear Butte International Alliance at the Bear Butte Prayer Gathering
August 1 - 12, 2007
www.bearbutteprayergathering.org

Sicangu Way of Life Project
Email: swlp@wildblue.net

Bear Butte International Alliance
Email: BBIA@MatoPaha.org
www.MatoPaha.org

Bear Butte Prayer Gathering
www.bearbutteprayergathering.org

Logistics and Preparation
August 1 - 12, 2007

After several meetings between organizers from across South Dakota and the Northern Cheyenne tribe, a concerted effort is in progress to make this prayer camp a reality for all tribes who have paid homage to this mountain for centuries past and for those whose spirituality has brought them to this sacred site only recently. At this time we are calling on those who wish to participate and those who wish to support this gathering to assist us with preparation.

The schedule for the week is as follows:

August 1st - 4th Prepare the Camp - Blessing of the Grounds
Those who wish to assist in preparing the campgrounds and setting up the camp are urged to arrive during this time.

August 5th - 11th Prayer Days
Those who wish to participate in prayer and scheduled activities should arrive during these days.

August 12th Take down the Camp.

A more detailed daily schedule will be announced.

There are many ways you can help. We are posting various 'wish' lists along with a budget for this gathering and respectfully request your assistance to help us provide basic services, including first-aid/medical services and at least one evening meal a day. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide this grassroots effort. Any amount of assistance or funding is always appreciated, no amount is too small, it all helps to make a difference!

WATER
Water buffalos (large water tanks on a trailer), water tanks
Large beverage coolers
Bottled water

MEALS
We are asking organizations, programs, community groups, families, and businesses to consider sponsoring or co-sponsoring one or more meals. Donations of water, food and supplies are more than welcome! We are also asking for monetary donations to rent a refrigeration unit, please refer to the budget if you or your group is interested in assisting with this need.

FIRST AID TENT
We are seeking volunteer doctors, nurses, medics, first-response teams, etc. to help ensure basic medical assistance and first aid is available throughout the gathering.
Canopy Tent, Cots, snake bite kits, First-Aid kits, medical supplies, water,
Gatorade, Powerade, electrolyte replenishing fluids, water coolers.

SHADE, LIGHTING AND CAMPING SUPPLIES
Canopy tents are needed, all sizes and shapes.
Flashlights, Batteries, and solar lighting. There is no access to electricity or open fires so we need creative lighting systems and supplies.
Tables, chairs, benches,
Tipi's, poles, tents
Propane, propane cookstoves, coffee pots, pots, cooking utensils, serving dishes.
Cleaning supplies

SIGNAGE
Paint, brushes, plywood, banner and sign making materials, fabric or banner material, and volunteer painters and carpenters.

SECURITY AND COMMUNICATIONS
As horse-mounted security will be provided, we are seeking assistance with horse care needs, including, watering tanks, tack, temporary fencing/corral, horse feed and hay. Radio units, flashlights, batteries

DOCUMENTATION
As a way to document this gathering from the voices of the participants, we encourage daily journaling by all. Take a few minutes to express your experience throughout your stay at Bear Butte. Please consider donating notebooks, journals, and pens.

CHILDREN'S TENT
We would appreciate your help in providing a youth centered area for children of all ages. This can be a place where we can culturally engage and enrich children and young adults through art, music and storytelling. Please consider donating: canopy tent, shading, storytellers, drummers, singers, artists, teachers, grandma?s, art supplies, journals, seating.

BUDGET
A1 Portables (porta-potties) $27.50/day/toilet x 12 x20 $6600
Dumpsters deposit $2000
3 dumpsters(10yrd) x $175 + 4% tax $546.00
Emptying of dumpsters 2 dumpings x 546.00 $1092.00
Landfill charge $38.11 x 3 tons $114.33
Refrigerator truck (24 ft) $150/day x 12 days $1800.
Diesel fuel $3.00 x 40 gals x 4 fills $480
Food and water 12 days x 500+ persons (estimated) $6000
TOTAL $18,632.33
We may not need 3 of the 10-yard size dumpsters but estimated on the higher end, as well with the porta-potties.

DONATIONS
Please contact members of the Working Group to coordinate your generous offer of help and thank you again for any assistance you can provide this grassroots effort.

Monetary donations are tax-deductible and can be made payable to: Sicangu Way of Life Project or the Bear Butte International Alliance

Mail to:
Bear Butte International Alliance
PO Box 4232
Sturgis, SD 57785
Remember to mark your gift to the "Bear Butte Prayer Gathering".

Please visit our website to make an online donation:
www.BearButtePrayerGathering.org

Please arrive and be prepared to be as self sufficient as possible. No open fires.

For Information and to Support this Grassroots Effort with Much-Needed Donations
Please contact Members of the Working Committee:

Tamra Brennan
605-347-2061
Tamra@ProtectSacredSites.org
www.ProtectSacredSites.org

Gilbert Brady
406-477-3175
nochey01@yahoo.com

Marcella Gilbert
605-624-9288
twotails100@hotmail.com

Phillip Gullikson
605-624-9288
arikaria_king@hotmail.com

Jay Red Hawk
605-347-4127
cetanduta@yahoo.com

Anne White Hat
605-347-4127
BBIA@MatoPaha.org
http://www.MatoPaha.org www.MatoPaha.org