Having just joined the UNC Native American Student Services on Facebook, I thought I'd welcome those of you who may head this way to check out my blog.
In a nutshell, I want very much to make a donation to my alma mater. I began my education on campus in 1946. I met Totem Teddy that year and have had a relationship with the Bear Totem ever since. For those of you with time and patience, my history with Greeley and the totem is pretty much chronicled here.
I'm open to suggestions for the next installation which, I would hope, will be a permanent one. Essentially, I want to build a column of blocks stacked to 13 1/2 feet in height, the same height as the original totem.
I'm not seeking funding, but would love support and physical assistance if and when the university agrees to allow this tradition to continue. Of course, this is a 19th Century art piece attempting to reincarnate in the 21st Century. Maybe no one at UNC really cares about tradition? But, I know three great kids who helped me in 2008 and would hope that we might get this project cooking again without endangering anyone's scholastic standing or getting arrested or something!
Traditions come from the spirit of any group. Will the Native American folks on the UNC campus step up? Solomon Little Owl? Where are you?
Please leave comments here or find me on Facebook.
Does Totem Teddy live?
Michael Sheehan
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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