“How good I have felt when the sun has shone on me and warmed me on a cold
day. You are a great sun. Thank you for your care.”
-Modoc Prayer
The run is to honor the struggle of our ancestors who gave of their lives, for ours.
To strengthen our own spirits and return to our sacred places.
This run will cover 75+ miles of traditional Modoc territory from sun up to sun down.
This run is relay style and is designed to bring everyone, of all ages and abilities together
in the old way, the prayerful way of our ancestors.
Friday—October 7th, 2016 Early Afternoon
Indian Wells Campground Loop A
Runners begin to arrive free camping , dinner provided, cultural
sharing Ceremonial Fire will be lit at sundown
Indian Wells Campground is located just southeast of the Lava Beds National Park Visitors Center.
RUN DAY!!!
Saturday—October 8th, 2016 6:30am (sharp)
RUN DAY!!!
> > >Indian Wells Campground—Starting Point< < <
Introduction of Runners, Morning Prayer, Water Blessing & Song
Run begins at Sunrise and continues through the day ending
back at the beginning point with a Celebration Feast (food/water provided)
Sunday—October 9th, 2016 Morning
Indian Wells Campground
Break Camp
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Additional Info Contact: Monica Wilson (YellowOwl) 541-331-7860
Also, check it out on Facebook Page: Modoc Ancestral Run
In honor of this sacred time, we ask that all runners and supporters be alcohol and drug free, that you come with a
good spirit free from any hostility or political agendas. Be prepared to run, pray and help one another
>THIS RUN MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GRASSROOTS EFFORTS
OF THE MODOC AND PIT RIVER PEOPLE<