Newsflash and Events Update

Dear Nation,

I hope this post finds you all in good health and spirits.

First of all, thanks to all Members who participated in the services for Queen Destiny McCloud of the Creole Osceolas.

On Friday, March 30, 2012 at 9:45 am, a special memorial for the Treme series producer David Mills will be held at City Park. All Hall of Fame Members who are fans or have worked on the show are encouraged to participate in a special Mardi Gras Indian tribute. Mr. Mills is an posthumous honoree of the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame.

The First Annual Indian Cha Wa parade scheduled for Sunday, April 1 has been postponed due to the Final 4. The parade will roll on Sunday, April 15th. It will begin at Bayou St. John and Orleans Avenue, proceed up Moss St. to Esplanade, and end at Bullet's on A. P. Tureaud Avenue.

Cherice Harrison-Nelson

Creole Osceola celebrate the life of young Queen Destiny McCloud

Destiny Bria McCloud, a young Queen of the Creole Osceola, has become an ancestor. 

Destiny Bria McCloud entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the age of 18. Beloved daughter of Byron J. and Dana D. McCloud. Granddaughter of Clarence A. & Sandra P. Dalcour, David Smith and the late Elaine M. Smith. Great-granddaughter of Elouise Bienemy and the late Ollie Bienemy. Niece of Clarence A. Dalcour III, Tina McCloud-Harambe and Donya Dalcour-Ralph. Cousin of Devin Smith, Bycha Buxton, Njeri & Osandu Harambe and Taylah and Caiden Dalcour. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also Dept. of the Navy, Community Bank-Coast, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Childrens Hospital, Creole Osceola Mardi Gras Indians, and Keesler Medical Center are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at St. Raymond and St. Leo the Great Catholic Church 2916 Paris Avenue. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Link to obituary and book of condolence

All members of the Mardi Gras Indian Nation are invited to participate in the Indian Red tribute to Queen Destiny at the conclusion of her funeral service. No Indian suits, please.

Love and peace to Big Chief Clarence Dalcour, his family, and the Creole Osceola.

"Peace reigns between cops, Indians"

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Congratulations to everyone on a successful Uptown Super Sunday and St Joseph's 2012!

Queens Rule VIII: I Married a Big Chief! A panel conversation among Mardi Gras Indian wives

Please join us for Queens Rule VIII, the Spring 2012 installment of an ongoing conversation about the arts, roles, and practices of women and girls in the Mardi Gras Indian culture of New Orleans

I MARRIED A BIG CHIEF!
A panel conversation among Mardi Gras Indian wives

with

Mrs. Gaynell Gibson-Sorina
Wife of Flag Boy Adolph Sorina
Black Feather

Mrs. Agnes Harris
Wife of Big Chief James “Yam” Harris
Semolian Warriors

Mrs. Herreast Harrison
Wife of late Big Chief Donald Harrison, Senior
Guardians of the Flame

Mrs. Sabrina Mays-Montana
Wife of Big Chief Darryl Montana
Yellow Pocahontas

Mrs. Joyce Montana
Wife of late Big Chief Allison “Tootie” Montana
Yellow Pocahontas

Moderated by Karen Celestan

Our evening together will conclude with a special Mardi Gras Indian tribute performance

5:00pm until 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 
Anna E. Many Lounge
Caroline Richardson Building
Tulane University
 
There is no charge to participate in the event, but seating is limited. To guarantee seating, please RSVP Karen@mosaicliterary.com by Friday, March 16. You may also join and share the event via our Facebook page.

The Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame is pleased to present Queens Rule VIII in coordination with the Spring 2012 Feminist Documentary class taught by Instructor Betsy Weiss in the Tulane Department of Communication in association with the Tulane Center for Public Service.
 
Caroline Richardson Building is the second building on the Uptown side of Newcomb Place just off Willow Street on the Newcomb College campus of the Uptown New Orleans campus of Tulane University. The Caroline Richardson Building is a 1950s brick and glass building. The Anna E. Many Lounge is on the second floor at the end of the hall. Please do not confuse the Caroline Richardson Building with either of the "Richardson Buildings" that are located on the Tulane campus near St Charles Avenue.