Modoc & Pit River Gathering At Medicine Lake

      Medicine Lake Gathering

of the Modoc and Pit River People

Hosted by the Pit River Tribe

Friday July 22 to Monday July 25

 At Medicine Camp past the picnic area on the shores of Medicine Lake

In Honor of Elders and Protection of Sacred Lands Prayers * Visits to Sacred Sites * History of Modoc and Pit River PeopleDrumming * Stories * Activities for Youth * Sharing of Food

No drugs or alcohol allowed, children must be accompanied by adults

For more information please call: 530.335-1118 or e-mail modoc-nation@hotmail.com
We were invited by Councilman Raymond Alvarez of the Hewisedawi on May 3rd, Sepk'eec'a my brother!

Medicine Lake Gathering 2011

In Honor of Elders and Protection of Sacred Lands

Schedule of Events (subject to change)

Thursday July 21st Setup

FRIDAY JULY 22^nd

Medicine Camp Lighting of the Sacred Fire. Dinner, sharing stories.

SATURDAY JULY 23^th

Medicine Camp Breakfast and prayer. Afternoon: Welcoming of everyonetogether (Pit River, Modoc Elders, Cultural People), prayer. Lunch served, swimming, visiting.Before dinner: Activities for children, beading, hand-games, crafts (ongoing through the Gathering 1 hour after lunch,and at 3pm before dinner). 5:30 dinner.7:00 after dinner: Commemoration of Elders, traditional dances,stories, drumming, singing, sharing, and more into the night.

SUNDAY JULY 24^th

Medicine Camp Early morning: Water Blessing. Breakfast, children’s activities,cultural sharing. After breakfast: Drum and Dance at Schonchin Springs.After lunch: Visit to Sacred Sites. After dinner: Storytelling, drumming, singing, cultural sharing into the night.

MONDAY JULY 25^th

Medicine Camp Breakfast. Ceremony and prayer. Break down camp.

Additional Information

1. All food, drinks and meals are being provided by the Pit River Tribe, our hosts for this event.

2. There is no entrance fee or charge for use of the campground. The USFS has reserved it for our use.

3. The campground is large enough to accommodate as many as wish to come.

4. The campground will accommodate both tents and trailers and has vault toilets.

5. People who wish to drum and sing are welcome to bring hand drums, rattles or other traditional

musical instruments. Everyone is encouraged to participate in drumming, singing and dancing.

Any Modoc drum group is especially encouraged to attend.

6. Driving Directions:

The preferred route from the north (Klamath Falls, etc.) is: Drive Hwy 139 south from the city of

Tulelake for about 20 miles. Cross the railroad overpass (immediately after which is Clear Lake Road

going to your left). Stay on Hwy 139 for approx. another 2.5 miles and turn right onto Co. Rd. 97

(There should be a sign here saying Medicine Lake). Stay on this paved road for about 18.5 miles

until you come to a “T” intersection with a paved road. If winter snow hasn’t knocked it down,

there will be a sign for Medicine Lake. Turn right and continue for about 1.5 miles. Turn left onto

a paved road with a Medicine Lake sign. At the Kiosk and stop sign, turn right to go around the

north shore of the lake. Pass Hemlock and Hogue Campgrounds. The next campground is

Medicine Campground. You’re there!
Thank you, Sepk'eec'a
Greywolf, M'unilki, Modoc Nation