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April Powwow at the Women's Prison
Posted to SDPSG by Marletta Pacheco
South Dakota Women's Prison
3200 East Hwy 34
Pierre, SD 57501
January 29,2003
To Whom It May Concern:
Hello, I'm writing to you on behalf of the women at the SD
Women's Prison in Pierre, SD. My letter is in regards to our 4th
Annual Wacipi which will be held on April 5, 2003, from 1:00-4:00
p.m. All visitors must be here by 12:00 pm to get checked in. We
would like to ask for your assistance in providing the women with a
Wacipi to remember!
We would be very grateful if you could share some of your
time and honor us with your presence. Last year we had many
participants which included a drum group and many dancers. It will
be a blessing if you can attend our Wacipi this year. This would
make our Wacipi a success! We are asking for your participation and
donations, including funding for dancers, singers, and participants
willing to help the women enjoy their culture and heritage. We
would lit to have as many participants as possible.
Each individual that attends will need to have forms filled
out and mailed back as soon as possible. The deadline to have the
forms mailed back here is March 30th 2003. A background check is
done on each person. For those of you who are unable to attend but
would like to contribute to the Wacipi by means of a donation,
please make checks or money orders out to SD Women's Prison Account
in care of Aaron Miller at the above address.
If you have any questions about our requests, or if you
would like to know more about the Wacipi, please feel free to call
the prison and talk with Aaron Miller, Cultural Affairs
Coordinator. Phone (605) 773 -6636 Fax (605) 773-3194
We are praying and hoping to have a good Wacipi this year
with drum groups and dancers. May the Great Spirit Bless you in
your walk of life. Pidamaya, for taking the time to read my letter.
Respectfully yours,
Mary Flying Hawk
President
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