2001 TNNAC East Tennessee Caucus nominees (also available at http://www.tnnac.org/westtnnominees.txt) --- 1. Morning Dove, Trudy Austin address: Morgan County phone: email: TAAustin@Highland.net tribal ancestry: Cherokee verified, Chippewa and Crow, oral family history state or federal recognition: Member of the Overhill Nation of Cherokee Descendants organizational membership/s: * Board Member 3 years, Presently serving as secretary Housing Development Corporation Of Clinch Valley, Not for Profit, Oak Ridge, TN * Humane Society of Morgan County, Not for Profit * Chestnut Ridge Garden Club, co-founder * Community Coalition for Safe Homes, Not for Profit * Who's Who Among Colleges and Universities - 1983 employment: * Retired military (Army) Captain - 1995. Enlisted 1974. * Morgan County Commissioner, elected 1998, 4 year term, Emergency Services Committee * Court advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault victims with Batttered Women Inc, Crossville Tennessee and volunteer group facilitator education: 1983 BA Sociology/Anthropology, Cum Laude, University of Tennessee - Chattanooga 1993 graduate of Combined Arms Staff and Services School (CAS3), 1998 Graduate of Upper Cumberland Master Gardeners course, 2001 Neighborhood Reinvestment training - using the Community Development Block Grant Native American involvement: * Native American Heritage Association * Overhill Nation High Court Member * Running Strong for Amerian Indian Youth (Billy Mills organization) * Native American College Fund contributor What do you feel you can offer the Native American people of Tennessee as an Indian commissioner? If I had to select only one goal as a commissioner,it will be to advocate for the replacement of Andrew Jackson on U.S. currency. When considering that Mr. Jackson is a "native son" of Tennessee, I realize this is no easy task. Displaying him in such a conspicuous/honorable manner, I find insulting to all Native Peoples, especially those involved in the Trail of Tears. Helping the dominant society comprehend this insult is a significant and worthy goal. Supporting and encouraging all Native Americans in Tennessee to study the "Good Red Road" is another priority. comments: Wado --- 2. White Raven Fairall My non-Indian name is Craig Fairall. My true name is White Raven. I live in Morgan county TN. where I pastor three churches. Education: BFA- Broadcasting, University Cincinnati; MDiv-University Dubuque Theological Seminary. Member of the Over-Hill Nation of Cherokee Descendents where I am the Medicine Man. I lived 4 yrs. on reservations with the Dakota People in South and North Dakota. I have an adopted family there and carry a Canupa Wakan, Sacred Pipe. My concerns are health and social issues; preserving the traditions; saving the sacred sights and returning artifacts and remains; State recognition of tribes and Indian organizations in TN. I can be e-mailed at cfairall@nxs.net Wado White Raven Fairall --- 3. Growling Bear Godsey --- 4. Love Heart Johnson --- other delegates: 5. Brave Heart Scott 6. Stone Spirit Bull 7. Mountain Bear Slater 8. Black Horse Neal 9. Sky Hawk Budds 10. White Hawk Thompson 11. Kelly Henley 12. Man Many Trees 13. Bear Claw 14. Morning Song 15. Tall Bear Mayo |