WOODCRAFT COUNCIL PROGRAM
| 1. Open Council with Council Calls
2. Pledge of Allegiance to flag 3. Lighting of the Council Fire 4. Reciting of Laws 5. Roll call and collection of dues 6. Tally report 7. Report of Wampum Chief 8. Ranger Reports |
9. Left-over business
10. For the good of the tribe (complaints, etc.) 11. Claiming of Honors 12. New business 13. Application for membership 14. Announcements and Questions 15. Removal of the Fire 16. Games, challenges, etc. 17. Closing of the Council. |
Council Calls
SIOUX: Yo Heyl Y0 Hey! Meetah Kola Na-hoonpe Om-neechee ayee Nee Chopee!
ENGLISH: My friends, give ear, we are about to hold a council!
INTRODUCTORY SALUTATION TO THE LAWS: Oh, Chief! Four torches are there on our great central fire, and from them reach twelve rays: twelve golden strands of these the laws we hold.
Closing Ceremonies
ENGLISH: My friends, again we have met in council, a meeting of success and happiness. May all future councils be the same. It is now time for us to return to our lodges. May the Great Spirit guide our foot steps here again. My friends, I bid you goodnight. Lo-lo-mi!
| Omaha Tribal Prayer | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Wa-kon-da dhe-dhu | Father, a needy one |
| Wa-pa-dhin a-ton-he | Stands before Thee. |
| Wa-kon-da dhe-dhu | I that sing am he. |
| Wa-pa-dhin a-ton-he. |
