SOMES BAR — "It's time to begin the healing," is
the message for the gathering scheduled for July 22nd at Somes Bar.
The leaders for the children's traditional healing ceremony held at the Karuk
ancestral village of Katimiin (pronounced cut-tim-meen) see the event as a
major first step to reversing the trauma caused when the traditional dance
house burned downed over the 4th of July weekend.
The event is an "invitation to visit the house” and is extended to the
Karuk, the Yurok, the Hupa and all of the dancers, singers and people from
other tribes who cherish Katimiin.
Those interested in visiting the house can do so from 10
a.m. until 5 p.m. A series of presentations will be made at 1 p.m. including
an update on the investigation and future plans to rebuild the site.
A communal meal of traditional foods will follow.
A new website has been set up to give updates and post announcements
concerning the fire, events and news releases.
The address is www.katimiin.karuk.org.
A community board is also set up for those who wish to comment of the fire and
its impact on the greater community. For further information contact: irahiv@yahoo.com.