CSDIW elects officer
The Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars, State of Arkansas elected officers for 2018-2020. Re-elected was Mary-Reid Warner who has initiated new projects for the state society, and under her leadership membership has grown. The officers were installed by past Governor MarJo Dill.
Under Warner’s administration, all new members of CSDIW who join through proven Native American ancestry are given the distinction of “Native American Heritage Member.” Warner’s objective is to recognize those who have American Indian ancestry, but may not be a member of any tribe.
CSDIW assists and encourages the preservation of records and historic sites associated with native and immigrant American ancestors. Among its activities is the awarding of Native American scholarships, which are awarded to enrolled tribal members who plan to work with a tribe or nation in the field of education or social service and whose career goals involve working with Native Americans. The Arkansas society contributes to Bacone College, the Indian College in Muskogee, Okla., and the Sequoyah National Research Center, UALR, Little Rock.
Members of CSDIW travel from around the state for the meetings held in Little Rock. CSDIW meets with the United States Daughters of 1812 and the Dames of the Court of Honor.
Membership in CSDIW is open to women 16 or older. Eligible candidates must prove lineal descendant of a Native or immigrant American ancestor who participated in any capacity in actual hostilities, one against the other, or in any other activity with each other, during the period May 14, 1607, to 1900. For information regarding activities and membership in CSDIW, call Warner at 922-6598.