***When i first came to VP I went to a few different rooms trying to
find a place where i enjoyed spending my time. The place that i finally chose
was NAC, not because I happen to be a Native American, but because the
people in there were genuine and friendly. As my wife has stated we have a
great many friends in there now, both old and new. We share joys, sorrows,
laughs and even discuss matters of importance from time to time. There is a
common respect that exists in NAC that I am proud to be a part of. There is
respect for one another, elders and even some mugs, hehehehe. I just hope
that newcomers to the room will continue to observe this respect we show
one another. NAC has given me a lot, including a wife I love so very much.
So sit back, relax and join us in our lives.

***The name Star Dreamer is associated with a name that I was
given many years ago by my Leksi Red Hawk. My family is Lakhota and
Cree. I am fairly new to NAC, only there about 2 months now, and I was
glad to find it. I'm away from my family, living in another part of the country
for now, and in a way finding NAC was like finding a Native home on the
net. Most of the time it feels good there - a warm welcome from friends,
where people feel comfortable and at home, a place where the concerns of
these times can be discussed. Sometimes I get really frustrated in NAC often
people come who have not learned the lessons of respect, for themselves
or others. Respect and truth are both very important. Even dealing with these
people though we must all remember that if we expect to have a respectful
place, as difficult as some of these people are to deal with, we must respect
them for where they are on their path. Some days I worry that people's minds
are consumed with nothing very concrete and then I like to gently try and remind
them who they are, even though it might make them mad. If it sows a seed, then
it has been a good day. I have a lot of fun in NAC too! A good laugh always, and
most of the time it is a place of good balance between fun and deeper things. I
always get hungry because someone is always talking about food! I think more
people would like in depth discussions about teachings and Native American
issues, but often it is hard to establish that kind of talk. It comes sometimes
though, and leaves everyone feeling really good. NAC is like being home with
your cousins and Aunties,,,like being at powwow too! I love all my relations in
NAC and wish them all an easy walk on their path. Mitakuye Oyasin.

***What is NAC like? NAC is like wrapping up in a warm blanket
on a coldDecember night.... NAC is like ice cubes down the back of your
shirt on a hot summer day..... NAC is like one of those dreams where you
suddenly realize your naked.....really though...... NAC is a genuinely good
bunch of people............and they don't mind if your 'pigmentally impaired'

***NAC isn't just another chat room we are kinda like one big
happy family and yes we even have occasional disagreements but we
still all will help each other at the drop of a hat and yes sometimes we give
new comers a hard time but once you are in you are in LOL .Hope
you come see us.

***A Lion in a Native American Chat room? How strange. Yet,
somehow my finding NAC was my Path, my destiny. I had always wanted
to get in touch with my own native heritage, but it was considered "strange"
by friends and family. While going through the most tortuous time of my life,
I crawled into NAC just looking for some relief from my loneliness a refuge
from the torment that the rest of my life had become... I was not sure how I
would be accepted.Wearing one of those ridiculous "Gallery Faces".....I sat
there and listened. I've been to another chat room but this one had a different
atmosphere. People seemed to genuinely like each other. As I sat quietly....
my pathetic AV got the attention of someone called GoldCrow. GoldCrow
gave me my first Lion av...... Since that time, I have never seen GoldCrow
again but others came along teaching me about other rooms, more AVs, and
(gasp!) gestures! But those are just the outward trappings of NAC, the real
heart of this group of people is Tiwahe...Family! Since that first time, I have
become (is it possible?) a NAC regular! These are my friends...my people..
my family.Now my path has taken me around a new bend. I did not come
to NAC looking for love, but it found me there... It is in the midst of these
people, that I found the One True Love of My Life, my Lioness..............
my soon-to-be bride...JingleDancer...my Heather. Love sometimes blooms
in the most unexpected places. For me, that place was NAC. And the
word "Family" has taken on new meaning. There is a deeper power to NAC,
one I do not claim to understand. But somehow, in an atmosphere of respect
and dignity, people of all races,backgrounds, and cultures come together
and connect. It is the essence of true unity and it is a wonder to see.So,Tiwahe-
family...NAC. A place where the lonely can laugh, cry, and even find love.
And what does the future hold for Rogue? Well, I will soon be missing from
the circle that is NAC for a time. You see, my path is leading me over 1900
miles away, where I will finally hold my beloved Heather. Hehe..........don't
expect to see us for a while! We've got a lot of catching up to do! My thanks
and love to Kachine and Dune for the opportunity to share some of my story.
You are an inspiration, guys. Blessings to ya! Oh, and one final thing........
RogueLion loves JingleDancer forever! We are tiwahe! Walk sofly, my people.

***I cannot put into words what NAC means to me. When I first
came there in June 1998, I was in a bad marriage, and I needed friendship.
Friends are not really what I found. I discovered a family I didn't know I had.
In NAC, we are sisters and brothers. Native or not, everyone in there is my
family. They made me laugh when I wanted to cry. I have always had a rough
time "fitting in" within the Native community, because even though I am half
Cherokee, I have light skin and blue eyes. Things like that never matter in NAC.
Anyone who shows respect is accepted there. I met my true love in that room
the man I was intended to be with, and soon RogueLion and I will be married.
We sure weren't the first (or last) couple to meet there. Thank you all for sharing
our happiness.

***GREETINGS FROM IYIYUU!!! It is an honor to contribute
to Kachine and Dune’s site. As all will agree, two great friends. I will start
with some information about myself. I am Cree from James Bay. Now living
in the Mohawk territory of Montreal. I am married to the most wonderful
person I could find. (She even puts up with me…*S*) We have two gorgeous
daughters. And our cat Pud. I help run a magazine which caters to the Crees
of our territory. It comes out every two weeks. We feature news, stories,
legends, poetry and our ever popular classifieds section and anything that will
interest our readers. We also do graphic design for pamphlets, annual reports,
etc. We are also looking to start producing CD ROM’s featuring the spirit
of the iyiyuu (means human in Cree, It’s what we call ourselves.) in them.
WHAT IS N.A.C. TO ME?
N.A.C. is our virtual teepee. We go there to meet friends, to make new
ones. Sometimes we even fight. Which is fine till someone takes an eye out.
In other words: We are family. With all families there are rules to live by.....
Sometimes it seems those rules fall by the wayside. As native people we have
to start reflecting our values within N.A.C. We have to show respect to all.
(even to mugs...... weren’t you one before?) We have to come up with ways
to deal with people that are curious and those who come to disrupt our peace.
We have to show respect to get respect.
WHAT I EXPECT FROM N.A.C.
In two words: World Domination…….. No really. *S* I believe the revolution
will be on-line. It is starting. You’re reading this aren’t you?!? It is the time of
the 7th generation… We ARE the 7th generation. We are capable of making
a change and the internet is just one of the tools which will help us achieve
our goals. Communications are the centre of any society, we are no different.
Where else can you talk to people from all corners of the world at the same
time? For free. We have started, there is no stopping us now. As my friend
always says….. WHO’S WITH ME???

***When I went into NAC, it was on my first computer, my
first time in a chat room. I just sat there and watched and listened (read). I
was totally unsure of what exactly I was supposed to do and what was
expected in this room. As I sat there I realized that this was where I wanted
to spend time. The people were friendly, open and clean. Now anybody that
knows me knows of my sailor mouth but I liked the fact that there was very
little foul language used. It showed a level of respect so very hard to come
by in our 90’s world. So the next day I went back…….and the next day…..
and the day after that. NAC has become like a home to me. I have met a
wonderful and irreplaceable friend that has touched my heart and helped me
keep the pieces of my incredibly twisted mind together (thanks, kachine!!!!!
I am forever in your debt…..until you fall apart!!!!LOL) . One thing that can
defiantely be said for nac is the strength and camaraderie that is shown there.
No matter what, when we need to, all are standing together defending our
virtual teepee and this is the thing that keeps me coming back....... NAC is a
community, full of love, care, respect, and yard turf arguments (corner hogs...
LOL) but we seem to keep coming back together. Come join us sometime.

***I have been coming to Native American Chat for almost 1 year .
I have met a lot of wonderful people there. In the past, the room was full of
people who respected each other and were there to get away from the hard
every day things of real life ...there was a lot of love in the room...everyone
was brothers and sisters...this was a wonderful time...i spent many hours in
Nac...and made many good friends...but today...many are gone...because of
the rude behavior and nasty gestures that are being played. We also have
the people that enjoy destroying people's computers...they seem to find
satisfaction in their actions...i think this is very sick . These people are in my
prayers, they need all the help they can get...I would like to see NAC return
to the days when we all were there for each other...you don't have to be a
Native just be a good person ...come enjoy peace & Happiness with us all...

***I've read what other people said and I agree totally with them.
NAC is like a family! And that's why I for one will fight to keep it that way.
At first I didn't know what I was going to write in this because I didn't want
to just repeat what everyone else said, but lately there has been a trend in
the room towards disrespect and I don't like it at all. Some who come to NAC
bring those pornographic avatars and gestures with them, this is not proper
in a room where children, elders and just any decent person might be offended.
Tonight there were those who argued that Juskwa and I were being bossy,
and were trying to use the "free speech and censorship" argument. Not at all,
I am using the community standards argument, because of the diversity in the
room I think common sense would tell anyone to behave like they would in
front of their children or grandparents. I don't want to spoil anyone's fun.
Anyone who knows me would know that! But if your idea of fun is lowering
yourself into the gutter then go to any other room in vp and leave NAC out
of it. There are plenty of other rooms where perverts are welcome, I don't
think asking for one room where good decent people can meet friends and
have fun is asking for too much. I hope the people who are my friends will
stand up with me and help me to keep NAC the wonderful place it has been.
It really is diverse, not just in age groups, but people from all over the world
come there because it is so comfortable and friendly. Let's speak out to keep
it that way.

(**i hear ya and we're 100% with ya nell...it's time we voice out what people
can and can't do in NAC - it's no wonder NAC's atmosphere has surprised
a lot of people visiting the room and that is owed to the respect each of us
has given to one another...free speech and censorship isn't the question here,
it's whether one respect oneself enough to respect other people... *kachine*)


***TO ALL OUR NAC FRIENDS, IF YOU'D LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE
YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT NAC, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL IT
TO US ALONG WITH YOUR FAVORITE AV***





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