Santana Cherokee Winter Campout
The Santana Cherokee had their annual winter campout up in Big Bear this year at the Grey Squirrel Resort. As was the case 2 years running, mother nature did not cooperate with us and provide the winter wonderland that we wanted for our trip. Shorts and some tee-shirts were more the order for daytime activities […]
Indian 500
On January 24th-25th the Longhouse held its annual Indian 500 at The Village of Orange. Tribes held their car shaping meetings throughout the month to prepare for the race. Jeff Peterson and his race committee prepped the track and installed it in the mall earlier that week. Families were able to take their cars during […]
Chumash Winter Campout
In January the Chumash Tribe of the Sequoia Nation made their annual trek up to the mountains of Arrowhead for their winter campout. The Chumash have held their winter campout in Arrowhead for at least the last 10 years. This campout had the largest turnout in recent tribe history, including eight first-year families and the […]
Inca Winter Campout
The Inca tribe of the Indian Princesses had their annual Winter Camp-Out in Green Valley Lake near Big Bear. The weather was great for sledding, with lots of fast run and even a jump. At dinner on Saturday, braves and princesses were recognized for “Most Snow in Face,” “Longest Slide,” “Most Spins,” etc. During the […]
Star Nation- Holiday Trip to Soup Kitchen
Several Indian Princesses and their dads gave up a Saturday morning to help out the homeless and other needy families. We went to the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen in Santa Ana to assist in serving their morning meal. The volunteers also helped sort out, bag and distribute an actual ton of donated groceries from […]
Santana Cherokee Support the Ronald McDonald House of Orange
The Mighty Cherokee Princess Tribe of the Santana Nation supported the Orange County Ronald McDonald House children and their families by bringing new, unwrapped toys and gifts. Our theme for the year is volunteering and we’re teaching the girls, and all of you, That it is always better to give than to receive fulfilling one […]
Santana Nation Hupa Tribe Annual Charity project.
Congratulations to our Santana Nation Hupa. They held their annual kick-off event for their charity drive. The tribe made “no-sew” blankets that they delivered to the Tustin Area Senior Center’s Senior Santa Project. Members of the Police Department and senior center met with members of the Tustin Teens in Action, Orange County Adult Protective Services and […]
Santana Nation Turkey shoot a success!
This years Turkey shoot was a big success! We had 156 shooters from both guides and princesses come out and enjoy the opportunity to try their hand at shooting arrows at colorful turkey targets. Once again the CSUF Titan Archery team did a great job of handling this event in a safe manner. No injuries […]
Annual Turkey Shoot
Save the date! November 15-16 we will be having our annual Turkey shoot. This is sponsored by the Santana Nation and war chiefed by the Cherokee. All Tribes and Nations of the Longhouse are envited to participate. This is a two day event with limited time slots. Dads are welcome to shoot too if they […]
RECRUIT FOR 2015-16
Articles, News, Posts for our Indian Guides / Indian Princess program: With Summer here, it’s not too early to start your tribe’s recruiting. The Longhouse has two new marketing pieces that can assist your effort to bring on new members. See PDF: 2015 Orange Skies Longhouse Recruiting Materials Both the Longhouse Flyers and Arrow […]