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Forming Formed: 2012

This page last updated:1/1/2013

Misignwa Tribe

Morgantown, West Virginia,

United States

The Misignwa Tribe was establish for people that want to come back to a more natural and less impacting form of living.

The name Misignwa come from an ancient Shawnee creature (or spirit) that protects the creatures of the forest. The Misignwa watches the people that use the forest and makes sure that they are respectful and not wasteful. The Misignwa resembles the creature today that some call Bigfoot or Sasquatch.

The Misignwa Tribe is not affiliated with any Native American tribe but uses the name to pay respect to the culture that was the caretaker of the land for so long. We do not try to convince you to change your lifestyle, only want you to become more aware of the impact you have on your own body and mind, other peoples body and mind, and on the Earth. The choice is yours on how you want to live while at the tribes camp and away from it.

The Misignwa Tribe is not affiliated with any religious or political body but does encourage members to educate others in a spiritual and political way. We refrain from protesting, instead our life at the tribe is our protest and we can educate others on the dangers of living the carefree and unhealthy lifestyle that most of the modern world live.

Anybody is welcomed to stay with the Misignwa Tribe for any length of time but we do have a few simple rules that must be followed while part of the tribe or while at any tribal camp:

1.] Do no harm to other people.

2.] Do not harm other living things.

3.] Do not harm the Earth itself.

4.] Everything that is provided by the Earth is free. Fair payment for labor services, cooking, and crafting is allowed but charging a fee for the resource itself is prohibited.

5.] Any dispute that cannot be resolved with a fair agreement must immediately be brought to the attention of the entire group.

6.] All members or residents must participate in any community projects approved by consensus of the entire group.

Website: www.facebook.com/MisignwaTribeWV

Contact:

Misignwa Tribe of West Virginia

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This page last updated:1/1/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Come stay for a day week or month. Come learn or support. Please review our rules regarding community projects. Exceptions can be made for any reason with consensus of the group. There are several locations that we may be camped at around West Virginia. We will mostly stay around the Morgantown area but from time to time may temporarily stray to other areas. Please email us in advance so that we can provide you with a phone number where we can be contacted regarding the current camp.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 4 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes (Anybody is welcome)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other (We are a resource based community, money has very little place here.) Labor Contribution: Expected (Averybody at the camp must contribute to any community projects such as food and shelter. Exceptions can be made for any reason by consensus of the group.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Rural (This is a camp) Land Owned By: Other Number of Residences: 0	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% (We try to focus on hunter/gatherer techniques but there will probably be some need for gardening and purchasing food.) Share Community Meals: Rarely (Sharing is caring but is not manditory.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (Alcohol is not prohibited but abusing it is. We are not your parents but if you become a distraction or danger to the community you can be evicted.) Tobacco Use: Used Often (take account of others well-being while smoking.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (All beliefs are welcome but we do ask that you explore your spirituality while you are here.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other Educational Style(s): Other (If you bring children their education is your responsibility.)

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