News and Information for Chihene Nde Nation of New Mexico.

TRIBAL AND OCRS NEWS

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Upcoming Events

June 1, 2024 Event at the Mimbres Cultural Heritage Site

Gila Wilderness Centennial

2024 Annual Gathering

 

Calendar of Events

Hover over calendar dates to see high level details of events or scroll below to see the next event

In order to continue these events, we humbly request assistance from the membership. We need volunteers to help out in several areas so that not all of the burden and responsibility lies on just a few folks. We need folks to arrive early to help set of camp, help with setting up teepees, those to lend pickup truck and/or pick up portable toilets, haul trailers of supplies, water runs, and recreational furniture, like benches, portable arbors and canopies, etc. We also need folks to help out with cooking and to bring food and supplies for the common kitchen. All of this is a coordinated effort. We will be asking family representative for coordinating with their respective family members to help out during the next annual gathering.

Notice and Protocols

  1. No photographs, video taping or recording devises!

  2. No Alcohol or controlled substance on ceremonial property!

  3. Our traditions and customs are to stay through the entire Ceremony. Like church, we don't leave mass half way. We are praying for all of us and our preservation efforts. All of our prayers together make a difference.

  4. Although we desire for folks to have a joyous and memorable time, we also need to teach those that are not acclimated to the culture that we don't applaud during ceremonies and each ceremony is considered sacred. These events are not intended to be entertainment in the sense of mere performance. These ceremonies are sacred and we are trying to maintain them for future generations as our ancestors would desire us to continue.

  5. Please don't take offense to elders correcting folks and others on the proper protocol and customs. Our intentions are to teach everyone how to properly observe our ways and traditions.

  6. (Elections Held on Even Years per Constitution) The elections of tribal officers and council results will appear on the Governance Section of this site.


Mescalero Apache Tribal Ceremonial & Rodeo
Jul
4
to Jul 7

Mescalero Apache Tribal Ceremonial & Rodeo

Some CNNNM Membership will be attending the Mescalero Apache Tribal Ceremony & Rodeo

It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to consult Council if you plan to attend, to represent the band in a good way

https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/20101/save-the-date-mescalero-apache-tribal-ceremonial-rodeo/

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Treaty Day Celebration in Santa Fe, NM
Feb
2

Treaty Day Celebration in Santa Fe, NM

First, members are welcome to join us for the commemoration of the 176th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (“Treaty Day”) on February 2, 2024. The commemoration will be held at the New Mexico State Capitol (Roundhouse) in Santa Fe. There will be various events throughout the day.

High Level Agenda:

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am: NM Indian Affairs Department: American Indian Day at the Legislature

  • 12:00 pm (noon) with entertainment by Trio CPR until 1:00pm, Treaty Day Celebration/ Land Grant Consejo Meeting

  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Chihene Nde Nation of NM, Legislative Meet & Greet Hotel Santa Fe (see flyer for Social Hour information) 

Additional Details with Events Agenda can be found here: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Publications/SocialCalendar.htm

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2023 Annual Gathering -
Aug
5
to Aug 6

2023 Annual Gathering -

Support is always welcome

In order to continue these events, we humbly request assistance from the membership. We need volunteers to help out in several areas so that not all of the burden and responsibility lies on just a few folks. We need folks to arrive early to help set of camp, help with setting up teepees, those to lend pickup truck and/or pick up portable toilets, haul trailers of supplies, water runs, and recreational furniture, like benches, portable arbors and canopies, etc. We also need folks to help out with cooking and to bring food and supplies for the common kitchen. All of this is a coordinated effort. We will be asking family representative for coordinating with their respective family members to help out during the next annual gathering.

NOTICE
Gathering Protocols

  1. No photographs, video taping or recording devises!

  2. No Alcohol or controlled substance on ceremonial property!

  3. Our traditions and customs are to stay through the entire Ceremony. Like church, we don't leave mass half way. We are praying for all of us and our preservation efforts. All of our prayers together make a difference.

  4. Although we desire for folks to have a joyous and memorable time, we also need to teach those that are not acclimated to the culture that we don't applaud during ceremonies and each ceremony is considered sacred. These events are not intended to be entertainment in the sense of mere performance. These ceremonies are sacred and we are trying to maintain them for future generations as our ancestors would desire us to continue.

  5. Please don't take offense to elders correcting folks and others on the proper protocol and customs. Our intentions are to teach everyone how to properly observe our ways and traditions.

  6. (Elections Held on Even Years - See Constitution) The elections of tribal officers and council results will appear on the Governance Section of this site.

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Aug
5
to Aug 6

14th Annual Gathering - Silver City

14th Annual Gathering - LULAC Hall, Silver City, NM

The location of the meetings and gatherings will be at the LULAC Hall, located at 100 W. Alice Street, Silver City, NM 88061.

Election Rules and Documents Below!

Gathering Logistics:
Friday, August 5, 2022:

  • 1:00 pm- 8:00 pm- Welcoming of Members and Guest
    Hamburger, Hotdogs and potluck

  • Meet and Greet

  • Social Songs 

Saturday, August 6, 2022:

  • 9:00 am- Continental Breakfast

  • 9:00 am to 10:00 Meet and Greet

  • 10:00 am to 11:00 am- OCRS Meeting

  • 11:00 am to 2:00 pm-Tribal Activity Allotment (CNNNM Tribe Meeting Agenda).

  • Noon:  Potluck

  • 4:00 pm to 6:00 am- Tribal Elections

  • 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm- Potluck- Elections Results and Installation of Officers.

  • 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm- Social-Hours Songs and blessings. Adjournment.

Election Documents

Click Buttons to access the 2022 Election Documents


Sunday, August 7, 2022:

  • For those that are staying over and things to do on your own or as a group, tours to Museums, places of interests (TBA) 

Support is always welcome

In order to continue these events, we humbly request assistance from the membership. We need volunteers to help out in several areas so that not all of the burden and responsibility lies on just a few folks. We need folks to arrive early to help set of camp, help with setting up teepees, those to lend pickup truck and/or pick up portable toilets, haul trailers of supplies, water runs, and recreational furniture, like benches, portable arbors and canopies, etc. We also need folks to help out with cooking and to bring food and supplies for the common kitchen. All of this is a coordinated effort. We will be asking family representative for coordinating with their respective family members to help out during the next annual gathering.

NOTICE
Gathering Protocols

  1. No photographs, video taping or recording devises!

  2. No Alcohol or controlled substance on ceremonial property!

  3. Our traditions and customs are to stay through the entire Ceremony. Like church, we don't leave mass half way. We are praying for all of us and our preservation efforts. All of our prayers together make a difference.

  4. Although we desire for folks to have a joyous and memorable time, we also need to teach those that are not acclimated to the culture that we don't applaud during ceremonies and each ceremony is considered sacred. These events are not intended to be entertainment in the sense of mere performance. These ceremonies are sacred and we are trying to maintain them for future generations as our ancestors would desire us to continue.

  5. Please don't take offense to elders correcting folks and others on the proper protocol and customs. Our intentions are to teach everyone how to properly observe our ways and traditions.

  6. The elections of tribal officers and council results will appear on the Governance Section of this site.

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Feb
19

[TENTATIVE] Tribal and OCRS Meeting

  • 750 Landers Road Anthony, NM, 88021 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meeting to be in Anthony or Las Cruces, NM

12th and 13th Annual Gathering were postponed due to the pandemic!

We will provide updates on upcoming event once this pandemic as been subdued.

In order to continue these events, we humbly request assistance from the membership. We need volunteers to help out in several areas so that not all of the burden and responsibility lies on just a few folks. We need folks to arrive early to help set of camp, help with setting up teepees, those to lend pickup truck and/or pick up portable toilets, haul trailers of supplies, water runs, and recreational furniture, like benches, portable arbors and canopies, etc. We also need folks to help out with cooking and to bring food and supplies for the common kitchen. All of this is a coordinated effort. We will be asking family representative for coordinating with their respective family members to help out during the next annual gathering.

NOTICE
Gathering Protocols

  1. No photographs, video taping or recording devises!

  2. No Alcohol or controlled substance on ceremonial property!

  3. Our traditions and customs are to stay through the entire Ceremony. Like church, we don't leave mass half way. We are praying for all of us and our preservation efforts. All of our prayers together make a difference.

  4. Although we desire for folks to have a joyous and memorable time, we also need to teach those that are not acclimated to the culture that we don't applaud during ceremonies and each ceremony is considered sacred. These events are not intended to be entertainment in the sense of mere performance. These ceremonies are sacred and we are trying to maintain them for future generations as our ancestors would desire us to continue.

  5. Please don't take offense to elders correcting folks and others on the proper protocol and customs. Our intentions are to teach everyone how to properly observe our ways and traditions.

  6. The elections of tribal officers and council results will appear on the Governance Section of this site.

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2021
Mar
27
to Oct 30

2021

COVID-19 UP DATE- 12th Annual Gathering- To be Postponed due to the pandemic!

We will provide updates on upcoming event once this pandemic as been subdued.

In order to continue these events, we humbly request assistance from the membership. We need volunteers to help out in several areas so that not all of the burden and responsibility lies on just a few folks. We need folks to arrive early to help set of camp, help with setting up teepees, those to lend pickup truck and/or pick up portable toilets, haul trailers of supplies, water runs, and recreational furniture, like benches, portable arbors and canopies, etc. We also need folks to help out with cooking and to bring food and supplies for the common kitchen. All of this is a coordinated effort. We will be asking family representative for coordinating with their respective family members to help out during the next annual gathering.

NOTICE
1. No photographs, video taping or recording devises!
2. No Alcohol or controlled substance on ceremonial property!
3. Our traditions and customs are to stay through the entire Ceremony. Like church, we don't leave mass half way. We are praying for all of us and our preservation efforts. All of our prayers together make a difference. 4. Although we desire for folks to have a joyous and memorable time, we also need to teach those that are not acclimated to the culture that we don't applaud during ceremonies and each ceremony is considered sacred. These events are not intended to be entertainment in the sense of mere performance. These ceremonies are sacred and we are trying to maintain them for future generations as our ancestors would desire us to continue. 5. Please don't take offense to elders correcting folks and others on the proper protocol and customs. Our intentions are to teach everyone how to properly observe our ways and traditions.
6. The elections of tribal officers and council results will appear on the Governance Section of this site.

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