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Chingachgook College of Ceremonies (CCC) 

19 classes

CCC 35 Basic outfitting with integrity. Find out what is appropriate in your outfit for your style of dance or ceremony.
  36 Building A Ceremony Team. How to build and fine tune ceremony teams.
  37 Ceremony Acting and Memorization. Setting the stage for quality ceremonies and tips on how to memorize the ceremony roles.
  38 Footwear. Different styles will be discussed, and how to make them.
  39 Chokers, breastplates, bandoliers. How to make them and where to get the materials. Discussion on what is right for each of the styles of dance or ceremony.
  40 Ribbon Shirts. How to make a ribbon shirt and where to get the materials.
  41 Leggings, Breechcloths, and Aprons. Discussions on how to make them and what is right for your style of dance or ceremony.
  42 Meaning of the Ordeal. Discussion on what being an Arrowman means through the four characters of the Ordeal Ceremony. This class is for all Arrowmen.     
  43 Staging and Planning the Ordeal Ceremony. How to set up and stage a meaningful Ordeal Ceremony.
  44 Call-Out Ceremonies. Participants will be asked to share what ceremonies their lodges or chapters use.
  45 Attending the Brotherhood ($12 fee). Answer the question “Are you ready to seal your membership in the Order”? This class will prepare an Ordeal member for Brotherhood. (The ceremony will take place later in the day.)
  46 What Is A Warrior? Native American warriors and how it pertains to you when dancing or performing ceremonies. (Taught 9 am Only)
  47 Ceremonial Props. How to make the various props used in the ceremonies.
  48 Quiver and Bow Cases. This class will go through the steps to make a quiver and bow case for both dance and ceremonial regalia. The class will cover the different styles that were common on the historic Great Plains and Great Basin.
  49 Headwear. Bonnets, trailers, turbins and roaches will be demonstrated and taught.
  50 Meaning of the Brotherhood. Discussions on what a Brotherhood member means using the different parts of the ceremony.  
  51 Staging the Brotherhood Ceremony. Setting the stage for an awesome experience.
  52 Meaning of the Vigil. Discussion on what being a Vigil member is.
  53 Staging the Vigil - Setting the stage for a personal experience