Bear Creek Federation is one of the largest parent-child programs in North Texas. Our programs have been developed to educate children and their parents on the traditions and heritage of the Native American Indian while building strong character, strengthening bonds, and creating lasting memories. We provide tremendous opportunities for dad Read more…
The original Indian Guides and Indian Princess Programs sprang from the efforts of Harold Keltner and Joe Friday in 1927 and guided many generations of fathers and sons and fathers and daughters. In 2001, the previous sponsoring organization began removing the Native American theme (and all such references) from their Read more…
The Aims of the Bear Creek Federation Indian Guides and Indian Princess Programs are based upon the Six Aims of the Ojibway, as related by Joe Friday and Harold Keltner. They are: Purity of Heart (Binideewin) – To be clean in body and pure in heart Friendship (Inawendiwin) – For Read more…
The Bear Creek Federation logo is comprised of a black bear standing over a creek inside a Zuni Zia symbol on a background of blue water, encircled by a red band containing the words ‘Bear Creek Federation”. The logo brings together elements of our geographic region, Native American heritage and Read more…
The Structure of Bear Creek Federation: Federation The Federation is the governing body of the Nations and Tribes. Leaders from each Nation are nominated to represent their Nations at the Federation Longhouse. The Federation is responsible for providing general guidance, standardization of programs, policies and procedures, and ensuring the longevity Read more…