Pocahontas Council attempts to make itself relevant

Let's protect our Earth, but only after we take from it all these gems we're wearing!

For years the misplaced Pocahontas council has participated in Laredo's George Washington Birthday Celebration. Nevermind that Pocahontas was from the Jamestown years (1600s) and that George Washington came much later (1770s). In the nonsensical world that is the WBCA, they have managed to blissfully co-exist. In these times of economic uncertainty, the elitism that permeates the entire being of the Pocahontas fandango is especially hard to stomach .

That might be the reason that the Pocahontas Council has apparently decided to make quite a reach in an effort to make itself relevant. According to an article appearing today in our vaunted Laredo Morning Times, it now appears that the council wants to portray itself as being, of all things, suddenly ecologically sensitive. At the same time, the council president is making assertions that they want to connect with the community's youth and instill in them, a love for the Earth. It's ironic to see just how fast they are willing to give up their exclusivity and are now willing to roll up their jewel-encrusted sleeves and be part of the common folk. Anyway, here's an excerpt of the LMT article by Cesar G. Rodriguez:

“The theme is teaching a message to the younger generation that we must take care of earth, (which) has always taken care of us,” said Rosa Santos, board member of the Princess Pocahontas Council. “Mother Earth is calling on her children to call out the others to come out and care for (the) earth, so that we may (continue to) have (a) beautiful planet.”

Princess Pocahontas presides over a pageant that pays homage to the Native American culture, the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association website states. The pageant presents the Native Americans in a mystical and natural setting.

Pocahontas representatives say the council has an interest in sponsoring youth-oriented activities. “It is an organization that allows the community, especially the young generation, to come together and (share) values,” Santos said.