Welcome to the official website of
The Great Council of Indiana Red Men.
The Great Council of Indiana Red Men.
Home
Events
Photos
Directory
National
Why the name Red Men?
The fraternity was founded in 1765 and was originally known as the Sons of Liberty. These patriots concealed their identities and worked “underground†to help establish freedom and liberty in the earlier colonies. They patterned themselves after the great Iroquois Confederacy and its democratic governing body. Their system of elected representatives to govern tribal councils had been in existence for several centuries.
After the American Revolution, the name was changed to the Society of Red Men. They kept the customs and terminology of the Indians as a basic part of the fraternity. Some of the words and terms may sound strange, but they soon become a familiar part of the language for every member.
What projects and programs do Red Men have across the nation?
Flag Recognition Program – A program to honor those patriotic Americans who display the flag regularly.
Red Men’s Day at Arlington National Cemetery – Annual ceremony to honor our unknown soldiers and all brave Americans who have fallen in battle to protect our freedom.
Red Men’s Week – Week of December 16 designated as National Red Men’s Week, commemorating the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
Faith of our Fathers Chapel – Chapel erected at Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to memorialize the ideals and principles of our founding fathers.
Annual Pilgrimage to Faith of our Fathers Chapel – Annual meeting held the first weekend in May to renew and strengthen our beliefs in the American way of life.
Princess Pocahontas Day – Held annually the 4th Saturday in June at Jamestown Island at the Princess Pocahontas statue to commemorate the life of Princess Pocahontas and her contribution to the English-speaking people, sponsored b the Degree of Pocahontas, Great Council of Virginia.
Red Men – Pocahontas National Charity Program – The National Charity supports Alzheimer’s research and over one million has been given by the organization for this purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a member?
Contact a local tribe or member who will provide you with an application form.
What is there is no tribe in my town?
Contact the National Office, P.O. Box 683, Waco, TX 76703-0683
Is it expensive to join?
No – the initiation fee and annual dues vary with the individual tribe’s laws and the facilities that are offered.
Is the Adoption (initiation) Ceremony difficult or embarrassing to go through?
No – this ceremony symbolizes the precepts of our order. It is done in good taste and is beautiful to behold.
Must I memorize a large amount of unwritten or secret work?
No – you will be required to know the Password and the secret signs of the Order, both which may be learned in only a few minutes.
Will I be required to wear an Indian dress to the meeting?
No – the only time the Indiana Regalia is worn is during the Adoption Degree.
Do you have to be an Indian to belong?
No.
How is the Degree of Pocahontas associated with the Indians?
Only through our customs, terminology, and ritualism – which is patterned after early American Indians.
What are the primary purposes and beliefs of the Order?
The motto, or precepts, of the Order are Freedom, Friendship and Charity.
What do you do at the meetings?
Our meetings are conducted much the same as any organization. Aside from our ritualistic opening and closing, the regular business of the council is conducted conventionally. Various projects are planned and discussed and regular programs are presented. Social affairs are apart from these.
Prominent Americans who have belonged to the Order of Red Men
George Washington, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Thomas Paine, Paul Revere, Theodore Roosevelt, Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt
The fraternity was founded in 1765 and was originally known as the Sons of Liberty. These patriots concealed their identities and worked “underground†to help establish freedom and liberty in the earlier colonies. They patterned themselves after the great Iroquois Confederacy and its democratic governing body. Their system of elected representatives to govern tribal councils had been in existence for several centuries.
After the American Revolution, the name was changed to the Society of Red Men. They kept the customs and terminology of the Indians as a basic part of the fraternity. Some of the words and terms may sound strange, but they soon become a familiar part of the language for every member.
What projects and programs do Red Men have across the nation?
Flag Recognition Program – A program to honor those patriotic Americans who display the flag regularly.
Red Men’s Day at Arlington National Cemetery – Annual ceremony to honor our unknown soldiers and all brave Americans who have fallen in battle to protect our freedom.
Red Men’s Week – Week of December 16 designated as National Red Men’s Week, commemorating the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
Faith of our Fathers Chapel – Chapel erected at Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to memorialize the ideals and principles of our founding fathers.
Annual Pilgrimage to Faith of our Fathers Chapel – Annual meeting held the first weekend in May to renew and strengthen our beliefs in the American way of life.
Princess Pocahontas Day – Held annually the 4th Saturday in June at Jamestown Island at the Princess Pocahontas statue to commemorate the life of Princess Pocahontas and her contribution to the English-speaking people, sponsored b the Degree of Pocahontas, Great Council of Virginia.
Red Men – Pocahontas National Charity Program – The National Charity supports Alzheimer’s research and over one million has been given by the organization for this purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a member?
Contact a local tribe or member who will provide you with an application form.
What is there is no tribe in my town?
Contact the National Office, P.O. Box 683, Waco, TX 76703-0683
Is it expensive to join?
No – the initiation fee and annual dues vary with the individual tribe’s laws and the facilities that are offered.
Is the Adoption (initiation) Ceremony difficult or embarrassing to go through?
No – this ceremony symbolizes the precepts of our order. It is done in good taste and is beautiful to behold.
Must I memorize a large amount of unwritten or secret work?
No – you will be required to know the Password and the secret signs of the Order, both which may be learned in only a few minutes.
Will I be required to wear an Indian dress to the meeting?
No – the only time the Indiana Regalia is worn is during the Adoption Degree.
Do you have to be an Indian to belong?
No.
How is the Degree of Pocahontas associated with the Indians?
Only through our customs, terminology, and ritualism – which is patterned after early American Indians.
What are the primary purposes and beliefs of the Order?
The motto, or precepts, of the Order are Freedom, Friendship and Charity.
What do you do at the meetings?
Our meetings are conducted much the same as any organization. Aside from our ritualistic opening and closing, the regular business of the council is conducted conventionally. Various projects are planned and discussed and regular programs are presented. Social affairs are apart from these.
Prominent Americans who have belonged to the Order of Red Men
George Washington, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Thomas Paine, Paul Revere, Theodore Roosevelt, Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt