New Induction Ceremony

[Mrjeff]

Noone was move vocal then me concerning the re-develement of the ceremony aspect of the OA.  I just watched the national presentation ( you go Emma) concerning the new Ordeal ceremony.  I admittedly changed my mind.  The national Chief and Vice Chief have a great plan to introduce the new material and I think it looks pretty good.  I am personally excited th participate in this endeavor and put my whole support as this transition moves forward.  Sure I'll miss the AIA aspect and will have fond memories but I encourage all members get on board and support the positive changes.

[Eagle94-A1]

From talking to youth and adults who have seen the new ceremony , it is not as good. Folks were promoting the final current ceremony, saying you really don’t want to miss out.

 

[Tron]

I get the whole shift away from anything first nation related/culturally appropriated; it's an unnecessary headache. I don't think it's the biggest issue at hand though, useless lodges and garbage advisors should be the #1 priority to fix. National was supposed to fix the advisor issue this year but decided to just make it easier for adults to join the OA. There really needs to be some sort of max tenure for advisors to get the old rotten blood out of the lodge leadership structure (yes, let us face it, the youth are not leading the lodges).