Spring 2019 Newsletter A Message from the Chief Greetings Tribe Members! On behalf of the Officers, welcome to another semester at the University of Miami! This year, we have embarked on a coordinated effort to reengage and reinvigorate Iron Arrow’s relationship with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. In addition to attending American Indian Day Photo by J.C. Ridley (IA’02) on the Reservation in September as a symbolic gesture, we have also formalized this effort. In partnership with the Tribe, and with support from University administration, Iron Arrow signed a Memorandum of Understanding between all three parties, reinforcing our partnership for the 2018-2019 OFFICERS Miccosukee Tribe. Adrian Z. Nuñez Son of Chief This semester we have continued these efforts by hosting the Miccosukee Day on Campus, 786.863-0258 offering prospective Miccosukee students and their families the opportunity to tour campus, [email protected] enjoy campus dining, and attend a University of Miami Men’s Basketball game. We hope that this is only the beginning of a stronger connection to the relationship started 93 years ago by Mary K. Balise our founder, Bowman Foster Ashe. Son of Chief 650.995.3024 As the University moves closer to its Centennial Celebration, Iron Arrow will be looked upon [email protected] for its time, talent, and treasure in alignment with our charged responsibilities of upholding the history and traditions of our beloved Alma Mater. We hope our members will remain connected Felipe X. Parodi Medicine Man with the University of Miami. Through lectures, special events, mentorship opportunities, and 305.300.6439 even joining the tribe there is always a way to be involved at The U. [email protected] Remaining connected with the Tribe is equally as important. Join us in welcoming and celebrating our newest members to the highest honor attained at the University of Miami on March 20th and COUNCIL OF ELDERS 21st at our Miller and Gables Tapping Days. Attend our Burgers & Baseball event, co-hosted JOHANN A. ALI with Alumni Engagement, on March 22nd in addition to our Honor Court at that Baseball Game JARET L. DAVIS against North Carolina State. Finally, volunteer for Initiation to support our Tappees as they CHRISTIAN DIEZ become members of the Iron Arrow Honor Society. DAVID McDONALD, Sr. ELIZABETH M. RODRIGUEZ We thank everyone who has come to support, attend, and advocate for the various projects and MICHELLE A. WILLIAMS events we have had this year. We look forward to the remainder of a great semester, and look C. RHEA WARREN forward to seeing what the coming years have in store for Iron Arrow. GO CANES! FACULTY ADVISOR ANN M. HELMERS Yours in the Arrow, Adrian Z. Nuñez SPONSOR 2018-2019 JULIO JOSÉ FRENK Iron Arrow • PO Box 248688 • Coral Gables, FL 33124 • 305.284.IRON • [email protected] • www.ironarrow.com Spring 2019 Newsletter Iron Arrow® Honor Society - Spring 2019 Calendar Spring 2019 Kickoff Business Meeting Spring 2019 Tapping Luncheon Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Thursday, March 21, 2019 8:00 PM 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM Senate Room, Shalala Student Center Shalala Student Center Ballrooms, 3rd Floor 1330 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 1330 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 YOU MUST WEAR YOUR JACKET TO PARTICIPATE! Spring 2019 Recommendations from Non-members Due RSVP by March 15, 2019 to pay $35. After March 15, 2019 - $40 Monday, February 11, 2019 11:59 PM Spring 2019 Drum Ritual Iron Arrow Email - [email protected] Thursday, March 21, 2019 - Friday, March 22, 2019 5:00 PM to 5:00 PM (March 22) Spring 2019 Nominations from Members Due Iron Arrow Mound Monday, February 25, 2019 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 11:59 PM You MUST wear your jacket to interact with new tappees on the mound. Iron Arrow Email - [email protected] NO ONE OTHER THAN IRON ARROW MEMBERS ARE PERMITTED ON THE MOUND DURING THE DRUM RITUAL! NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Spring 2019 Pre-Selections/Mock Selections Meeting Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Spring 2019 Burgers & Baseball BBQ & Honor Court UM vs. NC State 8:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2019 Iron Arrow Room: Shalala Student Center 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - BBQ at Newman Alumni Center co-hosted by UMAA 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor 6:30 PM - Honor Court Coral Gables, FL 33146 7:00 PM - First Pitch Mark Light Field at Alex Rodriguez Park Spring 2019 Selections 6201 San Amaro Drive Saturday, March 2, 2019 Coral Gables, FL 33146 8:00 AM *Line-up 30 minutes prior to kickoff - you MUST wear your jacket and have Iron Arrow Room: Shalala Student Center your own game ticket!! 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor This is a privilege and honor extended to all current Tribe Members and Coral Gables, FL 33146 new Tappees. In accordance with the procedures and protocols of the University of Miami Athletic Department, you MUST wear your jacket in order Spring 2019 MANDATORY Sponsor & Initiation Volunteer Meeting to be allowed on the field. Enter through the Main Entrance no later than30 Monday, March 18, 2019 MINUTES prior to game time with your jacket AND tickets to the game. 8:00 AM Activities Room South: Shalala Student Center DO NOT bring any non-members with you onto the field. This includes 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor children and ANYONE wearing another member's jacket, as they will not be Coral Gables, FL 33146 allowed to go onto the field, and the member may be subject to disciplinary action. Spring 2019 RSMAS Campus Tappings YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD IF YOU ARE NOT WEARING Tuesday, March 19, 2019 YOUR JACKET AND IN POSSESSION OF YOUR TICKET!! 7:00 AM - 12:00 noon RSMAS Campus, Virginia Key Spring 2019 Initiation Spring 2019 Medical Campus Tappings Saturday, March 30, 2019 Wednesday, March 20, 2019 6:00 p.m. - Everglades 7:00 AM - 12:00 noon Medical Campus Mound, Schöninger Research Quad Spring 2019 Initiation Breakfast Miller School of Medicine Sunday, March 31, 2019 10:00 a.m. Spring 2019 Coral Gables Campus Tappings UM Faculty Club Thursday, March 21, 2019 1350 Miller Road 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM Coral Gables, FL 33146 Iron Arrow Mound RSVP by March 22, 2019 to pay $25; after March 22, 2019 - $40 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Spring 2019 Initiation Debrief, Business Meeting & Elections Spring 2019 Tribal Portrait Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Thursday, March 21, 2019 Initiation Debrief 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM Business Meeting starts at 8:00 pm Iron Arrow Mound Iron Arrow Room: Shalala Student Center 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor YOU MUST WEAR YOUR JACKET TO PARTICIPATE! Coral Gables, FL 33146 Spring 2019 Family Day Date & Time TBA Miccosukee Tribal Grounds PLEASE CHECK WWW.IRONARROW.COM FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION!! Iron Arrow • PO Box 248688 • Coral Gables, FL 33124 • 305.284.IRON • [email protected] • www.ironarrow.com Spring 2019 Newsletter Iron Arrow® Honor Society Cultural Exchange (a) | ‘kəlCH(ə)rəl | iksˈCHānj |: The “exchange of ideas, information, art, language and other aspects of culture among nations and their peoples in order to foster mutual understanding” This past year, Iron Arrow embarked on a remarkable mission. After many years of not actively maintaining our Tribal connections, the Officers, led by Chief Owen Berry (Chief, 2017-2018) and built upon by current Chief Adrian Nuñez, officially and actively engaged the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, by first connecting through then-UM student Miccosukee Tribal member Curtis Osceola. Curtis then connected the Officers and the Council of Elders to Miccosukee Tribal Council Secretary, Talbert Cypress. This effort was intended to further deepen the relationship kindled by Council of Elders Members Johann A. Ali and Michelle A. Williams over the last 15 years with Miccosukee Tribal Council Vice Chairman Roy Cypress and former Miccosukee Tribal Medicine Man Joe Cypress. As a result of these efforts, on November 2, 2018, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, represented by Secretary Talbert Cypress, the University of Miami, represented by President Julio Frenk, and Iron Arrow Honor Society, represented by Chief Adiran Nuñez, signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the three entities. The MOU provided the foundation and outline for the future of the relationship between the Miccosukee, Iron Arrow and the University of Miami. It established the mutual understanding and respect between us, and reaffirmed the Miccossukee’s unequivocal endorsement and support for Iron Arrow, it’s rituals and traditions as gifted to it by the Miccosukee’s elders and ancestors in 1926, and the cooperation between the University and the Tribes into the future for mutual benefit and cultural exchange. In keeping with the on-going commitment we made in the Fall of 2017, after the initial internal discussion about cultural appropriation with Miccosukee Tribal Council Vice Chairman Roy Cypress on February 11, 2018, we co-hosted a “Difficult Dialogues” panel discussion with the Department of Multicultural Affairs on November 8, 2018, headed by Iron Arrow member Dr. Renée Dickens Callan with the specific purpose of publicly addressing cultural appropriation concerns, not only as they pertained to Iron Arrow, but in general across Native American cultures within the broader community. The panel was comprised of two Native American UM students Allison Cawthorn and Camila Rodriguez-Rojas, and Miccosukee Tribal Members Curtis Osceola and Houston Cypress. The panel discussion was facilitated by Iron Arrow member, UM Alumnus, and lecturer in the School of Communication, Winston Warrior. The event garnered a great turnout and filled the Activities Rooms of the Shalala Student Center, and resulted in some excellent discussion, dialogue and follow-ups from the attendees and the panelists.