Peace and Dignity Journeys 2008/Trail of Tears

Every four years something very important takes place throughout North, Central and South America. I'm not speaking of Leap Year, I'm talking about the Peace and Dignity Journeys. This endeavor began back in 1992 and continues every four years with the cooperation, love and fortitude of many, many people throughout the north and south. This journey is about honoring the People, land and places important to all People of the Americas.

There are different branches or "routes" that will take place but the one that will be "close to home" here in Southern IL, is the Trail of Tears route. Runners will come from NC/TN through KY and into Southern IL on the ferry at Cave In Rock, after spending a couple of nights at Mantle Rock in Marion, KY. The route will follow IL Route #146 through Hardin, Pope , Johnson and Union Counties where the participants will spend a few days in the Anna Jonesboro area at the Two Feathers Sundance encampment. When the Sundance is over the runners will proceed on to MO and continue on to Tahlequah, OK.

As the coordinator for the area from Mantle Rock to Anna-Jonesboro, I hope to get many local people interested in the Peace and Dignity Journeys 2008. I have included a link to the PDJ website for general information (see column to right>>>). Anyone who would like to contact me for more information specifically about the Trail of Tears Route, please leave a comment here or send an email to :
spottedhawk@CherokeeNation.zzn.com