- Texas
Clan
Chief David “Two Feathers” Bustin
| O'siyo
Nigada (Hello all )
I am David
"Two Feathers" Bustin. With the retirement
of Chief Walkingstick, I am proud of my appointment as
the Clan Chief of Texas, I am honored to accept the
position and responsibilities that it holds. As your
new Clan Chief, I will do all that I can to increase
the Texas Clan membership, and to be available to any
member as needed. Most of all I will support The
United Cherokee Nation (UCN) and "The
Gathering".
I was born in Gladewater, Texas and was raised in Marshall,
Texas around my grandmother, grandfather,
sister, and mother. I have lived in many places, but always
returned to Texas. I enjoy beading, feather work,
ventriloquism, jewelry making, and making dream catchers. I
live in the Piney Woods of Northeast Texas with my lovely,
wonderful wife, 2 dogs, 2 ferrets, and a tom cat.
It is told by my family that a young girl of about 4 years
had survived the Trail of Tears and married into my
grandfathers side of the family. She was my great, great,
great grandmother and the link to my Cherokee heritage. Even
though the blood of my family has been mixed many times
since then, my heart tells me who and what I am. I am
Cherokee.
I look forward to speaking to all of the members of the
Texas Clan and learning more about each and every one of
you. Feel free to call or e-mail me and let me know your
thoughts and suggestions for the Texas clan or just to say
hello.
I feel
that between the three of us we have a great team of
leaders for the Texas Clan, and will be able to
promote The UCN in Texas to it's fullest.
Wado
(Thank You)
Clan Chief David “Two Feathers” Bustin
|
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Assistant
Chief Yona
Woni
O’siyo members of The United Cherokee Nation (UCN) and Texas Clan
members
I am the Reverend (Dr.) Alvie “Speaking Bear” Stiefer. I am the
Great-Great Grandson of the Principal Chief of the Western
Cherokee Nation: Chief Dennis Wolfe Bushyhead. His father is
the famous Chief Reverend Jesse Bushyhead Sr. who led
several thousand of our people on the Trail of Tears to
Oklahoma and help establish the Western Cherokee Nation. He
also established the first Cherokee Baptist Church. (Ref.
Chronicle of Oklahoma, Vol. 14, no. 3, Sept., 1936.) My cousin Mark "Deerstalker" Stiefer is the
Clan Chief of West Virginia.
I was born in Dallas, Texas and was raised in North East Texas in
Cherokee County on a farm near the town of Jacksonville. I
spent most of my time in the woods and fishing. I learned
most of my heritage from the feet of my Grandmother Stiefer
and the feet of my mother's father Alvie B. Crabb, who was
also born in Indian Territory Oklahoma in the 1800's.
I spent twenty years in the USAF and five years a Law Enforcement Deputy
where I was injured in the line of duty. I have been around
the world twice. I have been in two conflicts, (Grenada
& Panama) and one war, (Desert Storm). I have walked
close to God since 1978 and I was ordained into His Service
in 1979. I have pastored churches in several parts of this
world while associated with the USAF and after I retired
from the Service, I continued working with churches in
isolated parts of Texas. My education is centered around
Theology and Human Behaviorism. I have a ThB., ThM. And PhD.
in Theology and PFC:D in Family Counseling.
I bring to the Tribe and Nation my role as a Spiritual Leader and my
experience as an administrator to use as needed to
furtherance of The United Cherokee Nation (UCN). I am also a
Historian concerning the history or our people. I was first
called Yona Woni, (Speaking Bear or Bear Who Talks) by the
Chief of the Florida Seminoles, during a Tasalagi/Seminole
Gathering and I have accepted that name as my own.
I currently live in Tomball, TX. (near Houston) where I am semi-retired
and a pastor of a small congregation called Believer's Bible
Fellowship. I continue to do research and write articles on
Theological subjects. I am looking forward to serving the
Tribe here in Texas and the Nation as a whole. I have always
believed in the personal touch whenever dealing with people.
Which means I am always available to help anyway I can for
the Tribe. I will treat the tribe as I do my congregation,
as a family.
I have been married to Judy for twenty-five years. We have two children
and three grandchildren. Also two Boston Terriers. My
hobbies are Hunting, Fishing, Storm Spotting for the
National Weather Service, (NWS), Ham Radio, (KD5NHY) and playing my Fiddle, (I'm not very good). I
am also doing the Genealogy for my family on Ancestry.com
right now.
I believe deeply in "The Gathering" of our people back. It is time to hear and answer the calling of the
Old Ones to resurrect our true heritage. The heritage that
has been suppressed, obstructed, and almost forgotten. If we
do nothing, our children will never know the richness of
their true heritage. It Is Time!
Wado,
Assistant
Clan Chief Yona
Woni
Assistant
Chief Indian Sky
O'siyo,
I was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, March 3, 1953, in what was
formerly known as Indian Territory. Both of my parents
were of Native American ancestry, but it is on my father's
side that the Cherokee heritage comes into play.
My
grandmother was born in 1904 in Indian Territory, and has
told me numerous stories of her rich heritage.
I
am married, and have two sons, Justin and Cole. I
enjoy being outdoors, and love to fish and garden. One
of my passions is paiting, and I think that I was inspired
by Jerome Tiger, an artist in Muskogee who is a wonderful
oil painter.
My
family moved to Texas when I was three, and we have been
here ever since.
Wado,
Assistant
Clan Chief Indian Sky
Texas
Clan
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- Texas
Clan Chief
- David "Two Feathers"
Bustin
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- 802
Parkview Drive
- Atlanta,
Texas 75551
- 903-799-5375
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- Texas
Clan Assistant Chief
- Alvie "Speaking Bear"
Stiefer
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- 1000
Hick Street
# 103
- Tomball,
Texas 77375
- 281-255-2427
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- Texas
Clan Assistant Chief
- Cindy "Indian
Sky" Bruce
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- 774
Stallion Circle
- Angleton,
Texas 77515
- 979-345-3110
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