Native American Cumberland Plateau PowWow 2021 Highlights
ABOUT: Tour through a 2-day event in minutes, from the wind-blown start to the riveting finish; feel the drums in your soul as you see vivid videos & images of the dances, veteran's honors, crafts & food, amazing people + generations coming together to commemorate their Native American traditions as their celebrate their culture and life.
CREDITS:
Filming & editing by Ann M. Wolf
Event Coordinating by Linda Veal & Carol Cash with family
Host Drum: Wolastokwik
MC: Bert Dallas Cox
Guest Photographers: Pamela Adkins Pry & Terrie VanCuren
KIA/MIA/POW Ceremony: Ann M. Wolf with tech support by Charles J. Byerly
Original works as Ann M. Wolf Gallery & Videos by Ann M. Wolf
Closing instrumental track: "Lovers in the Night" by Lobo Loco
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NOTE: This video is not for sale & may be streamed on a non-profit basis for the purpose of personal enrichment or public education. For more information: https://annmwolf.info/legal-permissions
ORIGINAL CONTENT: All original content of film clips, commentary, and words is protected under copyright © 2021– BMI - All rights reserved.
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Vietnam Veterans Honored at Native American Pow Wow
VIETNAM VETERANS SHARE FROM THEIR WORLD AT POW-WOW: What happens when Native Americans gather to honor, remember, and support those who serve in harm's way? Prepare to shed a tear as you watch deeply moving & authentic accounts of the Nam experience from Veterans at this powerful and healing weekend.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE ADVISED. Due to the serious and slightly graphic details shared by some veterans, parental guidance is advised.
POW WOW ORGANIZER: Chief Jim Wilson, Principal Chief of the Nuluti Equani Ehi tribe, dedicated his 14th Annual Strong Sun Pow Wow at Kernersville, NC (July 7-9, 2017) to Vietnam Veterans who were observing the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.
NOTE FROM ANN M. WOLF: "Every year I prepare something for Vietnam Veterans which I release on Vietnam Veterans Day (March 29th) as a token of my respect and appreciation for service and sacrifice given. Releases from prior years include, "After Vietnam, The Healing" & "Johnny's Poem" as well as Joe Doyle's commentary about PTSD in "Our Time, Our Turn," all of which can be found in the video library here or on YouTube. This year I am sharing some very special footage of Nam Vets & supporters who speak from the soul as part of the 50th Anniversary commemoration of the Vietnam War, something amazing which took place at the Strong Sun Pow Wow, organized by Chief Jim Wilson. The comments are raw and deeply conveyed. It was an honor to be a part of such a powerful, healing experience. I was there as guest presenter, having brought the POW/MIA/KIA ceremony to the Circle during Veteran's Honors, shortly after Grand Entry. I am wishing all of you a memorable and meaningful Vietnam Veteran's Day, today & every day." Ann M. Wolf
ARTIST INFO: Songwriter & Recording Artist, Ann M. Wolf filmed the conversations which took place at this Pow Wow and brought them together in this special commemorative short film. She was present at the event as an invited guest where she honored our POW/MIA/KIAs with a special ceremony.
For more information about Songwriter & Recording Artist go to: https://annmwolf.info/
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Wreaths Across American Event, Lyon's View, Knoxville, TN with Ann M. Wolf
ABOUT: Wreaths Across America Service, packed with purpose, emotion, music, values & vision, held at Lyons View Cemetery, Knoxville, TN; December 17th, 2016. Listen to stirring words from (then, Knox County Mayor) and now Congressman, Tim Burchett.
ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN VIDEO:
MC: Welcome by Chaplain Ann M. Wolf
COLOR GUARD - COLORS: Stephen Holston Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
PLEDGE: Chaplain Ann M. Wolf
WAA INVOCATION: Ann M. Wolf - Author, Songwriter & Recording Artist for God & Country
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Knox County Mayor (now Congressman) TIM BURCHETT
SPECIAL MUSIC: Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School Choir, singing the Armed Forces Theme Songs
LAYING OF SPECIAL WREATHS: SFC USARMY NG TNARNG Kelo D. Whitmire
COLOR GUARD RETURNS: Stephen Holston Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
CONCLUDING REMARKS: Veteran, Air Force, Deb Myers McKay
ADDITIONAL EVENT SUPPORT: Team Burchett, Boy Scouts of America Scouting Units in the Great Smoky Mountain Council, Catholic Academy of Knoxville (CAK) & Skyline Transportation
CREDITS:
SOUND: Deb Myers McKay & John Baker
SOUND ENGINEERING FOR INVOCATION: Sgt. C. J. Byerly
WAA EVENT PLANNER: Lee Johnson
MUSICAL SCORE: By Tracy Collins
www.tracycollinsmusic.com
PHOTOGRAPHS:
By Ann M. Wolf
& Guest photographers:
Edie Rudd Clemons
Pam Mulinix
Lee Johnson
Sherrie Battle McGhee
VIDEO: To Lizzie Burchfield and she did a great job capturing special moments in our WAA Event. Thank you Lizzie!
MC: Ann M. Wolf:
https://annmwolf.info/
WAA Invocation & original content by Ann M. Wolf © 2013 & 2015 - BMI
TO PARTICIPATE IN NEXT YEAR'S EVENT: Contact your local Wreaths Across America Representative
EVENT DESCRIPTION: “In December of every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans join together to honor our veterans by placing a beautiful wreath at grave sites during ceremonies conducted at cemeteries, historic sites & memorials and even held on military and civilian vessels…at which time wreaths are offered to the ocean in memory of those who have perished at sea in service to their country. This effort is sponsored by a very special organization known as “Wreaths Across America.” Ann M. Wolf
DISCLOSURE: Ann M. Wolf created the Invocation & subsequent videos as an independent artist, not as an employee or contractor for the organization "Wreaths Across America." She did so in order to promote the values as taught by WAA & to support Americanism throughout our nation.
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After Vietnam -The Healing, Through Their Eyes with Ann M. Wolf
ABOUT: After a gripping overview of life during the Vietnam War era in American History, (written and narrated by songwriter, author, and Chaplain, Ann M. Wolf), you will hear profound comments from Vietnam Veterans as well as from family members and supporters articulating the challenges which these Veterans faced upon their return from battle, as well as what challenges they are still experiencing today.
Ann's hope and prayer is that this video will help folks understand a little more perhaps, about the struggles as well as the strength of our Vietnam Veterans while offering a hand of friendship & support to the special heroes among them, in their family or community.
"Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran's Day" is every day"...
PTSD & Parental Warning: This Video does contain some graphic depictions of wartime events and conditions; discretion is advised.
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PRODUCER - TRACY COLLINS: http://www.tracycollinsmusic.com/
NOTE: This Video is offered for the purpose of inspiration & education; images & music are either original by Ann M. Wolf or are used by permission, by license, with some images having been obtained from (what the artist believes) are public domain sites. Please advise if any images require additional licenses or permissions. Thank you.
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