TIP Concert Part 2: Turtle Island Project Cowboys & Angels benefit for White Buffalo Calf Woman Society on Rosebud Reservation

Northern MI residents give generously during the Dec. 13, 2008 Cowboys & Angels free benefit concert to help fight American Indian domestic violence, teen suicide

Munising, MI - Northern Michigan residents helped fight American Indian teen suicide and family violence during December 13 third annual free benefit concert in northern MI.

The non-profit Turtle Island Project (TIP) in Munising organized the third annual "Cowboys and Angels" concert that was held to benefit the White Buffalo Calf Woman Society (WBCWS) in Mission, South Dakota the first Native American domestic violence shelter in the world.

The WBCWS battles domestic violence, sexual assault and an alarming increase in teen suicides on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation, the home of the Sicangu Lakota people.

Poverty, depression, a lack of jobs, drugs, alcohol and other social problems are among the reasons behind Rosebud suicides and family violence.

Rev. Dr. Lynn Hubbard performed original songs and seasonal music during the concert on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Falling Rock Cafe and Bookstore at 104 East Munising Ave. in downtown Munising

The WBCWS was founded 30 years ago by a group of courageous Native American women including current executive director Tillie Black Bear.

"The White Buffalo Calf Woman's Society and its domestic violence shelter are vital to address social issues like teen suicide and domestic violence on the Rosebud reservation," said Dr. Hubbard, pastor of the Eden on the Bay Lutheran Church in Munising, MI. "Women and children are treated with dignity."

"The Rosebud Reservation has been described as a Third World Country in America's heartland," Hubbard said. "Social problems on the Rosebud can sometimes seem overwhelming but the answer starts with a person donating money or volunteering their time and praying for the people."

The TIP has organized numerous free benefit concerts in the U.P. and SD for the WBCWS including two by Iron County-based folk groups, White Water and Duo Borealis.

For more info 906-202-0590 - turtleislandproject@charter.net
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Related Information:

White Buffalo Calf Woman Society
Tillie Black Bear, Director
PO Box 227
Mission, SD
57555

605-856-2317
http://www.wbcws.org

Turtle Island Project
Rev. Dr. Lynn Hubbard, Director
137 East Onota Street
Munising, MI. 49862

906-202-0590
http://www.turtleislandproject.org

Turtle Island TV
http://turtleislandtv.blip.tv

Rosebud Tribe official website:
http://www.rosebudsiouxtribe-nsn.gov

Rosebud Reservation video stills by KOTA TV Sioux Falls, SD

Photos in "Sorrow on the Rosebud" graphic by photographer Lara Neel, Argus-Herald Leader newspaper
Kudos to reporter Steve Young, photographer Lara Neel & Argus Leader staff/management.
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Video
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Wikipedia: Muhammed Rumi:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalal_ad-Din_Muhammad_Rumi

Wikipedia Muhammed Rumi art by unknown artist:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Muhammed_Rumi.png
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Wikipedia Dervish
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dervish

Whirling Dervishes or Darveshes, Rumi Fest 2007 by Diaz & Flicker
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Whriling_dervishes,_Rumi_Fest_2007.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7339233@N05

Falling Rock Café & Bookstore
Nancy & Jeff Dwyer, owners
104 East Munising Ave
Munising, MI
49862

http://www.fallingrockcafe.com

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[twindeermother]

Relatives, I love all the four directions, what I don't love, is the impure actions of the Lakota people. As you can sea, I am very angry at this society, claiming to run on my name, where true love lives. Don't soil my name. I love all of God's World. They want to know true love, come on home, to their hearts, where their doors are always open to relatives of all colors. Your devoted servant, White Buffalo Calf Woman your Twin Deer Mother, elder crystal

[twindeermother]

Aho, This was not created for White Buffalo Calf Woman. This society does not follow the laws of love. I am sorry, but I do not support people who refuse to talk with me. I walk with Rainbow Warriors of Prophecy. Don't use my name for your support of this Society because they do not support White Buffalo Calf Woman, NOW HERE. I am not going anywhere. You need me or want to talk with me my doors are always open. Your devoted servant, White Buffalo Calf Woman your Twin Deer Mother, elder crystal