Southern Pine Drum Group

Today, with a heavy heart, we give thanks to Creator for being with us in our time of sorrow. At this time we would like to honor Leona Dixon and her mom, Janie Dixon by saying thank you for sharing Ryan Awah Toklo Abi Bell with our group. We would like to share photos, memories and play one of the Pow-wow song he loved to sing by Yellow Hammer called Otoe Encampment. He was an extraordinary person and he will be greatly missed by us all. He often talk about how greatful and... blessed he was to have his mom and grandma in his life. He loved his family dearly. When he became a part of our family and family group he wanted to know more Chahta culture and Pow-wow. From the very beginning he jumped right in with everything and gave it all he had. It was evident the talent he possessed within himself and many saw his potential as he flourished over the years. He has made so many accomplishments and he always made us proud. He loved traveling with us because before we left for our next destination, everyone we met would be considered family. Ryan always had a positive attitude and outlook towards people and toward life. He never met a person that he didn’t become friends with. That’s just the kind of person he was. He always represented our Choctaw culture with strong Chata pride. It’s never goodbye, just see you later. Rest In Peace to one of creator’s warrior, Ryan Awah Toklo Abi Bell. See more

Veterans Pow Wow!

Well its been a wonderful week drumming and singing for what we dubbed the tribal school tour. Many special thanks to the staff who organized and invited us to ...their school from Red Water, Standing Pine, Bogue Chitto and Conehatta Elementary. Also special thanks to those that took time to come out and dance for the kids. One more day bros and we can relax after that. See you all in Bogue Homa See more

Southern Pines Singers

Mystic Wind Social Dancers

Drumming at CCHS Pow-Wow!