OKA KAPASSA
RETURN TO COLDWATER
Oka Kapassa, a special Native American gathering is held in Spring Park, Tuscumbia, Alabama to celebrate the culture and traditions of American Indians who once thrived here in north Alabama. The Gathering is a 2 day event, Friday, September 7th and Saturday, September 8th, 2007. Friday is a day set aside for school children and is also open to the general public.

You’ll find the people of Tuscumbia and surrounding cities of Florence, Sheffield, and Muscle Shoals to be a warm and hospitable folk. Creek Indian Chief, Chilly McIntosh, spoke favorably of the people in Colbert County stating "As long as our nation remains upon the earth, we will recollect Tuscumbia.". Return to Coldwater is not just for the reunion of family and friends but also for tourists who come to enjoy the celebration of native culture still very much alive here in the Tennessee Valley.

Many activities are offered such as:
  • Storytelling & Stonecarving
  • Flute Music, Flute Making
  • Hoop Dancer
  • Stickball Games
        Blowgun Demonstrations
  • Flintknapper
  • Basket Making
  • Authentic Indian Foods, Frybread
  • Native American Language Table
  • Mound Builder Pottery
  • Chickasaw Stomp Dancers
  • Bow/Arrow Demonstrations
  • Children's Hands-On Booth



    The Gathering is a wonderful opportunity
    to purchase authentic native artwork
    such as this pine needle basket made by
    Wanda Sylestine, Coushatta.


    We are already in the process of planning the next gathering.
    Please bookmark this page and check back for a schedule of events.

    For More Information Contact:
    Colbert County Tourism
    (256) 383-0783   Toll Free (800) 344-0783
    http://www.colbertcountytourism.org

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