WELCOME TO GARY'S WEBSITE  

It has been established by Gary D. Farmer to keep us all informed about cultural and political events within the Aboriginal communities.    We want to share the news of what is happening where and why.  The website also provides information about Gary's professional activities past, present and future.  Please enjoy the news and the stories.   We encourage your input.

Your feedback and input are very welcome.  Comments or questions for Gary can be sent to: hayetwahs@yahoo.ca

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From:  harvest95546@yahoo.com

in northern California.

This morning I woke up to site three spot fires on the ridge above the creek that wanders near my house.  That really brought home to me how transient our individual human intentions can be.  Fortunately, when I called the sighting in, they already had trucks and hand crews working up there.  It is unlikely that those tiny fires will become anything threatening on this calm morning.  However, Son’s truck is sprinkled lightly with fine grey ash.  He just washed his truck last night, and it is a deep shiny black, so the ash shows—and makes a statement all of its own.

Here in Hoopa, as well as in most of the rest of Northern California, we live surrounded by wild fires.  Whole towns and many other isolated individuals have already been evacuated.  The Yurok and Hoopa reservations have been declared to be in States of Emergency because of hazardous air quality (as a result of the smoke), and the whole state of California has been declared a disaster area.  While each of us may feel our own tribulations are the worst, they are only small pieces of a whole.  We must not forget those that have endured hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, monsoons, flooding, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and devastating drought.  These times are fraught with deep difficulty.  The outlook is sobering.  Good morning, indeed.

I have insulated myself for the last few months, to focus on a little project that I will soon send out into the world to do its work.  My new book is titled, Food Security and Sustainability, For the Times Ahead.  The draft is complete and I am hard at work on the editing, with the assistance of a couple of very talented friends.  I have also started a new publishing company, Bio Diverse Press; which is all set up and ready to spring into action.  Look for my book to be released by November 1, of this year.  It will be available on amazon.com and orderable by your local book store.  I will also have autographed copies available, by snail mail, should anyone be interested.

This, of course, is my intention, fires and smoke provided.  In regards to the fire and smoke, it looks like I am just riding this out, for now.  If we get evacuated, and I find I am unable to work where ever they send us, I will be looking for alternatives.  Hopefully, that is not a scenario in my future, but human intentions are so very transitory in the face of natural disaster, so we shall see.  It is my sincere hope that each of you feel more settled than I.  Unfortunately, some of you live in evacuation zones, so I know that your lives are even more disrupted than mine.  I hope you can find peace in this turbulent time.

For those who are secure, or who are ready for a project in spite of it all, I am looking for some other titles to be published by Bio Diverse Press.  Something as simple as a picture how-to on processing acorn, weaving a basket, making an arrow head, or  growing your own salad in containers would be great. My focus is how-to, in regards to sustainable living, traditional skills, surviving climate change and the down fall of western civilization, as well as encouraging bio-diversity in the yard, garden, pasture, rangeland, forest, farm, etc.  (A book on managing forests for bio-diversity and low fire hazard would be great.)  I can produce paperback books of at least 130 pages, and full color picture books of 24 – 40 pages (or more).  So, if you have an idea, and you have or know someone with related skills, and you or someone you know is a good writer, artist, or photographer—please run your idea past me.  Food Security and Sustainability will be off to the printer in less than a month.  The best place to announce up-coming projects will be in the back of my book.  So if you have an idea and a way to get your share of the work done, please don’t waste any time letting me know.  The idea needs to be focused on the mission—to get information out to the people on how to save the planet and how to survive these trying times.

I wish you all peace, comfort, and abundance!

Harvest

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Canadian Metis Skeleton Athlete and Potential 2014 Olympian Matt Dunn

Check out the website of Matthew Dunn and help create a 'Community' of support for this young man. Matthew is currently in Calgary training. He is a driven, determined athlete in the event of Skeleton. His Website describes this sport and his ambitious goal of making it to the Olympics!   Matt is someone who has set his mind on becoming a world class athlete. As with all Olympic hopefuls, he needs Sponsorship and has made becoming a Sponsor easy and accessible. How and 'how much' is for the business or person to decide. If interested in Sponsoring him,simply review his Website and follow the Sponsor guidelines online! The rewards are immeasurable for everyone. 
http://mattdunn.ca

I've witnessed Matthew push himself physically, mentally and emotionally as he continues to pursue his passion as an athlete. I also know he cannot do it alone which is why I'm forwarding this
information. Perhaps you know of a business or person interested,if so, please forward this email and help create his 'Community' of  support and Sponsors. - Morningstar Mercredi, a proud mother 

GARY FARMER SINGS THE BLUES

GF & THE TROUBLEMAKERS

"A seasoned group of 6 musicians and performers committed to blues and jazz standards of BB King, Etta James, Keb Mo, Dr. John, Ella Fitzgerald, John Lee Hooker, Willie Dixon. The Troublemaker's first CD, "Love Songs and Other Issues", was released in April 07'.  Based
in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, the musicians include, Star Nayae on vocals, Nick Mendoza on guitar and vocals, Daniel Garcia on keyboards, John Longbow on bass, Robert Deane on drums and Gary Farmer on vocals, harmonica and washboard tie.

Gary Farmer and the Troublemakers are currently taking the Native Music Industry by storm with noted performances in the short time they have been together. They have performed at the Native American Music Festival in Toppenish, WA; Santa Fe Indian Market, Santa Fe, NM; Navajo Nation Fair, Window Rock, AZ; Gathering of Nations, Albuquerque, NM; and upcoming at Muscogee Creek Nation Fair in Muscogee, OK. These successful performances have lead to the recording of their CD with reinterpreted blues standards  not often performed by Native American bands.

For this April 2007 recording The Troublemakers are comprised of Gary Farmer on Harmonica and Vocals, Neon Knepalm and Star Nayea on Vocals, Nick Mendoza on Lead Guitar and Vocals, John Longbow on Bass, Jake Fragua on Guitar, Robert Rambo on Guitar, and Mike Winston on Drums.

This latest CD compilation was recorded at Stepbridge Studios in Santa Fe, NM, where such artists as Robbie Robertson, Otis Taylor, and Randy Travis have laid down their tracks.

CD AVAILABLE:

You can purchase the CD at www.myspace.com/garyfarmerandthetroublemakers   OR  e-mail gonzodriverecords@gmail.com

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