... As for any questions about Oklahoma or when any of the Indian nations celebrate the day, suggest you contact a guy who calls himself "Ayastigi", he's a Cherokee who lives in Oklahoma and seems most knowledgeable about Indians and their support for the Confederacy.

Ayastigi's email address is [email protected].

... Hope this information helps.

Ron Casteel
State Chairman,
Missouri League of the South

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: Mon, 6 May 2002 18:35:23 EDT
Subject: Re: Confed.Mem.Day in the Indian Nations

In a message dated 5/6/2002 12:53:58 AM Central Daylight Time, 
[email protected] writes:

> Would you know if Oklahoma or 
> any of the Indian Nations have adopted a date to be 
> their official date for Confederate Memorial Day in 
> their Nation or in Oklahoma?

    Thank you for your interests. The governor of the state of Oklahoma won't even meet with us concerning a Confederate Memorial Day.  However, we will continue to pray that the next governor will be a bit more cordial.
    The Cherokee Nation has not set aside a Confederate Memorial Day, but several groups are working towards becoming recognized.  Brig. Gen. Stand Watie, CSA was a Cherokee who provided invaluable service to the Confederacy.  Using his name and his achievements, we hope to be successful in our endeavors.  I'll keep you posted on the situation.