In the early 1900s, Marion Young, a Native American woman, began passing ideals of peace to her descendants. She is credited in part with the foundation of Nanomonestotse, a celebration both of the coming of autumn and of peace. The word "nanomonestotse" means peace in the Cheyanne language, and the preparation takes place on the third Monday in October. The holiday is celebrated with the construction of miniature Native American villages by children, and introspection and reflection from adults. A celebration meal is served on the Friday following these preparations, and the message of the event is to say:
"Peace in our world
Peace in our village
Peace in our home
Peace in our hearts"
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