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VOLUME 18, ISSUE 12 ABTE GBBON GISES HALF THE WINTER MONTH DECEMBER 15, 2012 100-Year Land Ownership for FCP submitted by FCP Education & Culture At one time, the Potawatomi people In this Issue: occupied and controlled approximately 30 million acres in the Great Lakes area. Starting in the early 1800s, Potawatomi lands were ceded to the U.S. Government. Sometime around 1833, after the Treaty of Chicago, most of our people were forcibly removed from the last of their lands east of the Mississippi. Refusing to be removed, some of the Potawatomi fled north and for many years lived on the lands of Northeastern Wisconsin. In the hearts of all Potawatomi, there is a fire that represents our spirit and illu- minates a purpose for our existence. Our Memories of Survival Spirit’s devotion leads us through our pgs. 5 & 6 life’s journey. Our existence fulfills a need for our current surroundings and to keep things in balance. It is this balance that provides the opportunity for all life forms to exist in harmony. This is who we are, and it is told by many. It is why we were made to exist as indigenous people. Around 1890, our leadership, along- side a religious affiliate, felt a need for permanent stability. After many years of hiding in the woods, it was time to find a place we could call our home. Our leaders worked to set up homesteads. In 1903, President of Council Charles Kisheck, Native American Heritage Secretary of Council John Thunder, Month Art Projects Council R.O. Beck, and Reverend Erik Morstad followed their illuminating paths pgs. 8 & 9 that began to establish the reservation, which is currently known as the Forest County Potawatomi Community. Our leader’s spirits then led them through the journey of petitioning the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. They asked for consideration of their (l-r) Charlie "Musko" Tecumseh, Manyan and Mary Wensaut (little claims for proportionate shares of the trib- girl), 1925, Potawatomi Tribe al annuities, interest on trust funds and photo taken by Huron H. Smith; photo courtesy of the FCP Cultural Center, Library Calendar ...... pg. 15 other monies and estate of the and Museum and the Milwaukee Public Museum. Notices ...... pg. 14, 15 “Pottowautomie Nation of Indians” (as spelled in actual document). This is a big part of how our people Confederacy. The Potawatomi moved Personals ...... pg. 15 With the precise purpose of our exis- survived for all these years. “Our people towards Southwestern Michigan. tence, they laid out the facts showing a never gave up; they always respected the 1634 — First encounter with right to recover said claims. Along with spirits and each day gave thanks to the Europeans: the French explorer Jean earlier treaties and laws, they factually Creator,” said FCP elder Billy Daniels Jr. Nicolet visits the Potawatomi near Red demonstrated our claims by the need of So, today, we must continue to follow our Banks (Green Bay, Wis.). their current surroundings. ways by giving thanks to our Creator and 17th and 18th Century — As strong This dedicated effort to keep things in to honor those spirits that have guided us allies of Nouvelle France, the Potawatomi balance took up to 10 years to identify to pave the way for what we have today. A control the fur trade in the Western Great PAID PAID progress. Never giving up, the leadership, celebration is being planned for the 100- Lakes. PRSRT STD PRSRT US POSTAGE WAUPACA, WI WAUPACA, PERMIT PERMIT NO 47 along with the Potawatomi Community, year appropriation of funding that started 1789-1867 — In 43 treaties, the had persevered by keeping faith through the purchasing of land toward what is now Potawatomi were forced by the U.S. prayer and communication. The Creator, known as the Forest County Potawatomi Government to cede all their lands taking care of those things that were Community. between Wisconsin and Ohio. meant to be, removed negativity and Timeline of Potawatomi History In the 1833 Chicago Treaty, the delivered positive new growth. In the beginning, the Neshnabek largest land cession contained five million A hundred years ago on June 30, (original people) settled along the shores acres. 1913, that balance was found by starting a of the great salt water (Atlantic Ocean), 1838 — After the signing of the 1833 new beginning and ensuring opportunity near the mouth of the St. Lawrence River. treaty, most Potawatomi were forcibly for all life forms to exist in harmony. The 1,000 Years Ago — Movement began removed west. This march became known Congressional Act - 38 Stat.77, authorized towards the Great Lakes. as the “Potawatomi Trail of Death”. the U.S. Secretary of Interior to expend 1500s — Near Saulte Ste. Marie, the 1851 — Simon Kahquados, last the sum of $150,000 for the purchase of Neshnabek split into three groups - the known chief of the Wisconsin land to the Potawatomi. The title of land Ojibwe (Keepers of the Faith), the Odawa Potawatomi, is born at Black Earth Village was to be taken in trust by the U.S. (Keepers of the Trade), and the in Kewaunee County. Government for the use and benefit of the Bodewadmi (Keepers of the Fire). This continued on pg. 2... tribe. relationship is known as the Three Fires Page 2 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Community

tions. In order to be selected, there are es or religious organizations with the specific areas of criteria that are consid- exception of programs that benefit the Helping Our Community ered: the organization must understand community. Applications are submitted submitted by FCP Foundation the mission and focus of the FCP at least five months prior to the begin- Foundation, demonstrate the ability to ning of the programs or projects to allow For generations, the Forest County ship by assisting charitable organiza- accomplish a stated proposal, have for proper review. The applications are Potawatomi (FCP) have relied on the tions. To date, the FCP Foundation has strong leadership, provide a Board of accepted by using the online application environment to survive. This reliance on contributed over $30 million to charita- Directors profile, show a history of process, and the applicant must be a Mother Earth instilled the conviction in ble causes in the greater Milwaukee area organization, financial stability, quality 501C (3) non-profit organization. the Potawatomi people of taking only and Forest County. The FCP Foundation of performance, have the ability to lever- The FCP recognize the importance what one needs and giving back what areas of focus for giving are: arts and age other funds and practice harmony of using what one needs and giving one can. The FCP Foundation arises crafts, civic and community, economic with the environment. The foundation away what one can. They have lived by from this conviction. development, education, elderly and vet- does not fund individual or political these words for many generations, even Guided by the Potawatomi heritage, erans, environment, health and human causes/candidates/campaigns, fundrais- as their people struggled with poverty the mission of the FCP Foundation is to services, Native American, and youth ing events, general operating or capital that made life very difficult. The FCP fight poverty, promote economic oppor- development. projects/expenses, groups or organiza- Foundation hopes to continue this legacy tunity, strengthen communities and pro- In 2011, the FCP Foundation award- tions that re-grant the funds to other for years to come. vide an example of responsible citizen- ed grants to over 150 different organiza- organizations or institutions and church-

100-Year Land Ownership Mr. Charles Kisheck, Chief Wisconsin Potawatomi Indians, Wausaukee, WI My Friend: ...continued from pg. 1 People of the Three Fires. The Office has received your letter of October 26, 1913, in which you ask what 1890s — The Rev. Eric Morstad 2003 — The FCP and Sokaogan steps have been taken to purchase lands for you and your people in accordance with assists several strolling Potawatomi fami- Chippewa communities purchase former the Indian Appropriation Act approved June 30, 1913. lies near Wabeno, Wis., homesteads under proposed Crandon mine site ending 20+ On September 22, 1913, Thomas W. Hines was appointed a special commissioner the Indian Homestead Act of 1884. years of controversy. for the purchase of lands for your people, and on September 23 was instructed to pro- 1907 — W.M. Wooster, B.I.A. special 2005 — A four-tribe alliance of the ceed to Carter, Wisconsin, and such other places as might be absolutely necessary, for agent, conducts census and reports 1,972 Potawatomi, Oneida, San Manuel Band of the purpose of investigating and recommending proper lands to be purchased in accor- Wisconsin Potawatomi Indians. Mission Indians and Viejas Band of dance with the provisions of the law mentioned. 1913 — Through the efforts of Southern California build a partnership Commissioner Hines was very carefully advised as to the conditions existing Charles Kishek and Rev. Eric Morstad, venture and open the Residence Inn in among your people residing in Michigan and Wisconsin, and was instructed to visit 11,786 acres of land is purchased using Washington, D.C. the principal groups of Indian located in the said states and obtain from them an treaty monies. 2006 — Expansion of Potawatomi expression of their views and wishes. He was also asked to ascertain their exact condi- 1924 — Native Americans are grant- Carter Casino Hotel complete (formerly tions, in order that he might report what lands would be best suited to their respective ed U.S. citizenship by act of Congress. the Northern Lights Casino), which was needs. Further, it was suggested that he consult with Rev. Erik O. Morstad and with 1930 — Simon Kahquados, said to be the largest construction project ever in the Superintendent of the Carter School to the end that he might be fully informed of the last known chief of the Wisconsin Forest County, and added about 100 jobs. their views before going among your people. Potawatomi, dies at the home of William Doors were opened to the new FCP He will, under his instructions, give immediate attention to such of the Wisconsin Tahwa near Blackwell at the age of 75. Executive Building, which now houses the Potawatomies as are homeless and in urgent need of having lands purchased for them; 1934 — The Indian Reorganization Executive Council and many of the tribe’s and the cases of such of your people have homesteads upon which you are living will Act or Wheeler-Howard Act is signed into departments. be looked into with the view to purchasing lands for them after the homeless members law. 2007 — Museum expansion complete of the tribe shall have been provided for. 1937 — The Potawatomi Tribe is adding a library, additional space for It is thought that, by the time this letter reaches you, you will have been fully reorganized under the Act of 1934 and offices and a larger gift shop area. informed by Mr. Hines in the matter, and it may be that he will call upon you before officially become the Forest County 2008 — USEPA approves Class I re- visiting the other groups. Of this I cannot say positively, as the plan that he is to fol- Potawatomi Community (FCPC). designation through issuing of final low has been left largely to his judgment and discretion. However, should he do so, I 1938 — Ben Ellick becomes first Implementation Plan for re-designation, would be glad to have you tell him fully what is your opinion is best for the various Tribal Chairman. effective May 29, 2008. groups of your people. Of course, he will have to be governed by the provisions in the 1975 — Lois Crowe becomes first Potawatomi Bingo Casino expansion law providing the money for the purchase of the lands, and will not be able to make ever woman to serve as Tribal complete adding 500,000 sq. ft. of enter- any changes of the conditions as therein set out. Chairperson. tainment space, a six-story parking struc- The Office has confidence in your integrity, and hopes that you will act in entire 1976 — Historic Dance Bowl at ture with connecting bridge, two new harmony with Commissioner Hines. I believe also that you will, so far as you know, Devils Lake completed. restaurants, additional slot machines and do what is best to aid him in selecting lands as homes for your people where they can 1981 — Wisconsin Potawatomi table games. be given adequate protection from the evils of the liquor traffic, be provided with receive payment for treaty cession of 2011 — Potawatomi Stone Lake C- school facilities, proper medical attention, and where they may eventually become 1833. Store opens in Crandon, Wis. self-supporting. 1988 — FCP lands granted “reserva- 2012 — Concordia Trust Property Your Friend, tion” status. National Indian Gaming Act Campus, Milwaukee, renovations are C.F. Hauke, Second Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs (N.I.G.A.) passed. underway to place the tribe’s off-reserva- 1990 —15.6 acres of land purchased tion offices in vacant buildings. in Milwaukee’s Menominee Valley. Data Holdings, LLC, groundbreaking 1992 — FCP and State of Wisconsin started to construct a multi-tenant whole- sign gaming compact agreement. sale data center. 1994 — First Potawatomi Nation Potawatomi Bingo Casino broke Gathering in Canada. ground on its hotel, which will be con- Tribal court established on reserva- nected to the casino, generating hundreds tion. of new jobs and millions in additional rev- 1995 — 320 acres of former dairy enue for the area. land purchased in Blackwell for Red Deer *Information through 2005 obtained Ranch operation. from FCP Cultural Center, Library & FCP Health and Wellness Center Museum’s website. opens. Kim Wensaut, tribal member, estab- The old home of FCP tribal mem- lishes first tribal newspaper, Potawatomi ber Louie Spaude, and the original Traveling Times, a bi-monthly newspaper allotment of his great-grandfather, about the events of the Forest County Dan Keshick. It was built in the Potawatomi Community. 1930s through the Wisconsin 1997 — FCP Youth Recreation Public Assistance Act, and was Center opens. Photo courtesy of FCP Education & Culture Director Thomas Boelter. Information 2002 — FCP Tribal Museum official- located east of Wabeno, Wis. provided by Louie Spaude. ly opens with permanent exhibit entitled Spaude resided there until 1957. Community POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Page 3 Potawatomi C-Stores Connected 2nd Annual FCPC Big Buck to Trails submitted by FCP Forestry Contest Results The Forest County Potawatomi Carter store is open 24/7 and offers free submitted by Heather Stricker, FCP Wildlife Resources Program Director (FCP) has appointed a motorized recre- daytime parking. ational trail coordinator to work with Both stores have ethanol-free pre- Congratulations to our first place winner, Chris Daniels, with a 10-point area clubs and trail coordinators to mium and winter blended diesel fuels. buck. The buck weighed in at 149 lbs. (field dressed), with a spread of 16 ¾ improve access to and from tribal busi- Each store has a self-serve smoke shop inches. nesses and housing areas. with low discounted cigarette and tobac- Second place goes to Frank Shepard Sr., with a 9-point buck weighing in at 5 Through cooperation with the Town co prices; coupons are welcome! In 175 lbs., and a spread of 15 /8 inches. of Lincoln, the Forest County Forestry addition to on-site ATMs, patrons can In third place is Edward Alloway with an 8-point buck, weighing 142 lbs., Department and the Forest County satisfy their hunger with specials from with a 14 ¾ inch spread. Board, a new trail segment was estab- the delis, or with grab/go groceries, bev- It was a close race this year, and we look forward to next year. lished, which is currently operable erages and snack items. Congratulations to all successful hunters! Winners can come to the FCP Natural across county and tribal lands in the Signage of these snowmobile and Resources office to claim their prize. Town of Lincoln to connect the new ATV routes will be completed by the Potawatomi Stone Lake Convenience FCP with maintenance provided through Store with the 100 Mile Snow Safari cooperation of the Forest County ATV Trail #9. This route is also open to ATVs Association and the 100 Mile Snow in the summer months with access to Safari. The Carter C-Store can be found and from both the Wolf River and as #70 on the Forest County ATV map Nicolet State Trail corridors. and #83 on the Forest County snowmo- The FCP Community owns two bile map. The Stone Lake C-Store can Shell Gasoline C-Stores that connect to be found as #21 on the Forest County the 100 Mile Snow Safari Trail. The ATV map and #44 on the Forest County Stone Lake C-Store is located three snowmobile map. miles east of Crandon Wis., off Hwy. 8, Forest County provides hundreds of 5326 Fire Keeper Rd., and the Carter C- miles of trails and routes for ATV and Store is located at the South end of the snowmobile users. Please use the fol- trail in Carter, Wis., at 617 Hwy. 8, lowing sites for trail maps and additional across from the Potawatomi Carter information: Casino Hotel. • Forest County ATV Association: The Stone Lake store is open seven www.foreaccounting.com days a week, from 6 a.m., to 10 p.m., • 100 Mile Snow Safari: with 24-hour pay at the pumps available. www.100milesnowsafari.org The Stone Lake store offers free electri- • Forest County Chamber of cal hook ups across the street for Commerce: www.visitforestcounty.com overnight RV/vehicle parking, and Forest County Forestry and Parks: ample free daytime parking as well. The www.forestcountywi.com/forestry

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submitted photo Chris Daniels and his 10-point buck 8000 Potawatomi Trail • PO Box 340 • Crandon, WI 54520 phone: (715) 478-7437 • fax: (715) 478-7438 email: [email protected] • website: www.fcpotawatomi.com Welcome to These FCP EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PTT STAFF Chairman: New Employees HAROLD “GUS” FRANK Managing Editor: WINDA COLLINS Thomas Gerold, Maintenance Rebekah Kostelny, Elderly Vice Chairman: Hire date: 10/23/2012 CNA 3rd Shift AL W. MILHAM Member of the Office Manager: Native American Hire date: 11/13/2012 Journalists Association MICHELLE SPAUDE Maline Enders, Title Change Secretary: ICW Preservation Worker Jeffrey Frye, Stone Lake C-Store LORNA SHAWANO Reporter/Photographer: Change date: 10/29/2012 Food Service Helper ABBEY THOMPSON Hire date: 11/13/2012 Treasurer: Angela Schmidt, ICW RICHARD GOUGE III Graphic Artists: Case Worker Brooks Boyd, Job Title/Transfer AMY KAMPSTRA Hire date: 11/5/2012 Domestic Violence Advocate Council Members: KRYSTAL STATEZNY Contact info: (715) 478-4818 JOHN ALLOWAY Family Service Division Angela.Schmidt@fcpotawatomi- Change date: 11/13/2012 NATE GILPIN JEFFREY KEEBLE JR. nsn.gov Contact info: (715) 478-4894 Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) is a twice-monthly publication of the Forest County [email protected] Potawatomi Nation. Editorials and articles appearing in the PTT are the responsibility of the Brenda Martin, Elderly authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the PTT staff or the FCP Nation. PTT encourages the submission of Letters to the Editor. All letters must include the CNA 1st Shift Phoua Vang Xiong, Elderly signature, address and telephone number of the author. Letters are subject to editing for Hire date: 11/13/2012 CNA grammar, length, malicious and libelous content. The PTT reserves the right to reject any Hire date: 11/20/2012 advertising, materials or letters submitted for publication. The submission of articles, poet- ry, artwork and photos is encouraged. The Editor makes the sole decision of what is pub- lished in the PTT and will not assume any responsibility for unsolicited material nor will the PTT guarantee publication upon submission. PTT will not guarantee publication of materi- als submitted past deadlines posted in the PTT. No part of this publication may be repro- duced without the written consent of the Editor. Page 4 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Community FCP Elder: Billy Daniels Jr. In his own words as told to Abbey Thompson - Part I

I was born in November 1932, here grandfather told us not to use the white at the reservation in Stone Lake. I grew language. We were stuck in between - up here, too. I grew up with my culture in couldn’t use Indian at school and could- an extended family. Language and culture n’t use English at home. was taught to me. Our grandfather lived My father never went to school. My with us. My father and uncle talked uncle, Jim Daniels, went to the boarding Indian every day, so it was the only lan- school in Lac du Flambeau in the 1920s. guage I knew. Every family lived that He didn’t like it; he talked about it. He way on the reservation; it was the way said it was like being in the army. things were. They came after the kids on the We had our little school here called reservation. They didn’t ask the parents Kokomo School that went up to eighth or tell them they were taking them; they grade. We had a white teacher. I only just picked the kids up. They would put knew the Potawatomi language when I them in a car and drive off. They had to went, and learned English at the school. I learn English; you were disciplined for went there for two years, for first and speaking Indian. The kids all wore the second grade. In 1944, we were moved to same kind of clothes and cut their hair the school in Crandon. We had a lot of short. You had to march to eat, march to problems with prejudice there. There your classroom. On weekends, you had to were fights almost every day until they march to church whether you were a got to know us. Christian or not. We had horses and big gardens. The My uncle used to tell me about the government gave us tools (plow, hay bad things about that school. The rake). We always had chickens and hogs. Potawatomi ceremonies and ways were Butchering time was in the spring and forbidden. But he kept his ways. He kept fall. I remember some older people who his language. couldn’t hunt or work in the garden and I quit school in 1952 after I finished This photo of Billy Daniels Jr., was taken earlier this year at a needed food. We would give them food the eighth grade. I didn’t like it so I quit. and they would take home a big pack. I went into the service when I was 16. Winter Stories event sponsored by the FCP Language & Culture Root cellars were dug into the side They said I was too young, but they department. of the hill. They were made of split cedar couldn’t find a birth certificate because I with dirt on top. There was a chimney was born at home. They used one of my from the inside to outside. In the summer brother’s birth certificates - he was two Milwaukee created a job in the Language younger people don’t use it the way the cellar was cool and in the winter it years older than me - and that’s how I got and Culture program and I still work here they’re supposed to. The younger ones was warm. in. today. The job hasn’t changed very much. use their money to buy bad stuff like In spring, the whole family went I finished boot camp and came home I’m teaching the language and the cul- dope. I know of three people who lost berry picking. Mother would can every- for 18 days. I went back for more train- ture. I teach only what I know. I was their new possessions they bought. They thing and we kept it in the root cellar. ing in California. I hurt my knee and taught a whole lot of things like perform- didn’t use it right. They should invest it She would dry meat and pumpkins in the stayed in the hospital for three months. I ing ceremonies, wedding and naming cer- in something else. They should keep the woodstove. We never went hungry; we couldn’t walk. They shipped me to emonies. money from their kids until they’re done had plenty of food. Milwaukee in a hospital plane. I laid I’m in the Big Drum; I do a lot of with college. When I was young, we did- In the summertime, we would go there for a month and a half. I could ceremonies for the Menominee, people in n’t have TVs, computers. When you work fishing. We would eat porcupine. They finally walk and got a medical discharge Wisconsin Rapids, Flambeau, and here at hard, you appreciate things. eat hemlock bark; if you didn’t boil them and they sent me home. When I got back home. I’m a speaker at Big Drum cere- I think this money was something enough (two or three times), it wouldn’t home, I went to work in the woods, cut- monies for those tribes. I sometimes that was given to us for a reason. We take the taste out. We had plenty of rab- ting timber. I used to do seasonal work work with first speakers from have to think about our elders... they’re bits. You hardly see them anymore, and like picking cherries and potatoes until I Hannahville (Mich). I travel a lot. the ones who got us this far. They’re the you don’t see porcupines either. got old enough and started getting jobs There’s a group of Potawatomi com- ones we have to think about. Even after All we needed from the store was with the tribe. ing here from Pokagon, Mich., to learn they pass away, we still have to do things sugar, bread, coffee, tea and maybe salt I went to school for four and a half the language. In October, we worked with for them like the ghost feast. We have to and pepper. We never locked our door. years in Milwaukee as part of a language the Potawatomi from the Prairie Band of use the things they taught us. Some of us My mom would make a big breakfast and project, from 1971 to 75. I finished and Mayeta, Kan., to help them record their Indians stick to what we’re supposed to cover it up on the table, and leave the got a job in Milwaukee with the “WE language. I’m also working with a group do. That’s what gets us through every door unlocked. Later, someone would Indians Program”. I was working with and we’re writing a Potawatomi diction- day. come eat, cover the food up and leave. schools - I would have something for stu- ary - they say it will take about five years I used to work for some white farm- We trusted people. Now we can’t trust dents to do like beadwork or anything on to finish. Jim Thunder is doing the tradi- ers. On Sundays, they went to church. our own kind. Indian culture. tional writing for it. My program is doing They asked if I wanted to go to church, I When I was a teenager we hunted In 1979, I got a job with the State in the revised writing so children can learn. said, “NO, I have my own religion.” The deer. I dreamt of hunting and in the their CESA (Cooperative Educational Learning English wasn’t too hard. farmer had beer in his basement. After dream I would see a deer. I would point Service Agency) program. I was stationed “Learning Indian is harder,” I tell the kids they came back from church they would at the deer and pull the trigger. The shell in Eau Claire. There were two of us and in my classes. In second and third grade, drink that beer. Mamogosnan is watching wouldn’t go off... I dreamt that four we divided the state; I worked in the they have to learn 30 words a week. In us every day. After we leave this earth we times. I asked my dad and he said that I western part. I would go visit schools Potawatomi, they learn maybe four words go to another place. shouldn’t hunt deer anymore. It happened where Indian kids attended and draw up a if they had class every day. That’s the I don’t like to see our younger ones to me again - I dreamt that I was walking program to help keep the Indian kids in hard part - my students already know and our people go toward Christianity. and a big deer was standing there with school. Then, I would take the plans to English, and it makes it harder for them It’s not the way of their Potawatomi his head on the other side of the tree. I Madison and the state would send some- to learn Indian. ancestors. We have to use our ceremonies aimed at it, waiting for it to turn around. one to the school to put in a program for We don’t just teach language. We because that’s who we are. They used to He finally did, and his head wasn’t a the Indian children based on what I sent. teach the culture, and whatever goes with tell me that a lot of our people are going deer’s - it was beautiful black-haired When my job fizzled out in 1982, I the language. the other way. I was told if you go that lady. I remembered my father told me not moved back home. I was jobless for a My father was a lodge person. He way and leave this earth, you go where to hunt. I remembered what he said, so I week and then I started work for the tribe wrote down a lot about the medicines. you’re not supposed to go. You’re a lost just quit hunting after that. at the TRAILS program. My first job That’s where the medicines come from, soul... your spirit just hangs around the When we spoke our language at with the tribe was a state job. I had to the medicine lodge. I still use some of the earth. Those are the ghosts you see; they school, the teacher told us, “Don’t use write my budget and send it to Madison. medicines for colds and different kinds of don’t get to go where the Indians go. that here; you use what we teach you They would send the money to the tribe. cuts. (Look for “Billy Daniels Jr., Part II” (English).” So, we learned English, and I worked as an alcohol counselor for All this new money and the “per in the January 1 issue of the Potawatomi when we used it at home, our father and two years. In 1989, a lady from cap” can be a good thing, but our Traveling Times.) Culture POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Page 5

ernment agents, teachers, matrons and tion” process - was a top priority. Memories of Survival: LDF strict disciplinarians often had military Traditional ways were practiced in backgrounds. “secret” back home on reservation lands. Boarding School Upon arrival, their hair was cut Many traditions were recorded in writ- short and they were issued simple cotton ing, from oral storytelling, but Native by Abbey Thompson uniforms. Students slept in dorms lined languages came dangerously close to with simple beds. Mornings were spent being lost. 47 just north of downtown Lac du Throughout history, conquerors cleaning and doing chores. (Primary stu- With the help of elders and a few Flambeau, it’s hard to imagine this struc- learned the best way to create a new dents spent more hours each day in fluent language speakers, there has been ture was once part of a thriving school culture in their own image is to start school-related activities). After the noon a great effort since the 1990s to preserve with buildings and grounds stretching with the assimilation of young children. meal came school lessons until 4:30 p.m. Native languages. The FCP Language for acres. The building and few nearby The United States government used this Dinner followed and military drill exer- and Culture Department is working on a structures are the only visual reminder of method in the late 1800s when it was cises occupied the hours before bedtime. Potawatomi language dictionary, and so that era in history. still struggling with its mission to end There were very few exceptions to this is the Menominee tribe. The same is At age five, tribal children were Native tribes’ control of their own lands. routine. happening on other reservations in the taken from their homes, and from the Beginning in the late 1800s, U.S. and Students were allowed more play United States and Canada. Middle-aged only lifestyle and language they knew, Canadian authorities took Native chil- time on weekends, and an occasional people and elders are fluent, and and separated from their families for dren from their homes and attempted to assembly or library time. Mass and younger children are using their native most of the year. Parents attempting to educate, and sometimes beat, their iden- church activities were always a part of language more often. hide their children were disallowed their tity out of them as part of a new plan to Sundays. The language gap created by the government solve the “Indian problem”. Students boarding school era closes as time pass- food or “Kill the Indian in him, and save the man...” The first federally-sanctioned caught speak- es. Billy Daniels Jr., FCP language money - US Army Capt. Richard Pratt, founder boarding school was opened in 1892 - ing their lan- teacher and elder, said, “As long as we rations, or of the Carlisle Boarding School the Carlisle Industrial Training School guage were keep speaking our first language, we threatened at (Pennsylvania), 1892. in Pennsylvania. By 1920, there were severely pun- will improve as a tribe. If we lose our gunpoint. nearly 500 Indian boarding schools in ished. The language, we lose our identity and sov- Students came from the Potawatomi, the United States; 25 were off-reserva- boarding school effectively created a ereignty.” Red Cliff, Mole Lake, Menominee and tion schools. More than 100,000 chil- generation of people who no longer Although there is disagreement in Bad River tribes of northern Wisconsin. dren were forced to attend. spoke their first language. Native communities about how to A government boarding school was Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Language approach the past, most agree that the constructed in Lac du Flambeau on the schools operated with small budgets. Physical hardship was merely the first step is documentation. It is crucial peninsula between Long Interlachen, Students did hard labor to raise money backdrop to the assault on Native cul- that this history be shared. Pokegama and Flambeau Lake in 1895. for staff salaries and some were leased ture. Eliminating Native languages - continued on pg. 6... What happened there during the time it during the summers to work as house- considered an obstacle to the “accultura- operated (1895-1932) was not only a keepers. In addition to supplying reflection of a systematic attack on tribal income, the hard labor prepared children culture and language across the United to take their place in outside society - on States, it had profound effects on fami- the bottom rung of the social ladder. lies and the communities of students Literally imprisoned in the school, chil- who attended, that are still visible today. dren experienced a devastating array of The school opened in 1895 as a pre- abuses. vocational industrial school for grades Rigid Atmosphere one through six. Driving past the refur- The atmosphere at the school bished building on the side of Highway resembled military life. The staff of gov-

Male students in uniform.

(above) The boy’s dorm building; the last of three remaining original structures. The structural integrity and architecture remained intact over the past 117 years. Since the school closed, the building has (above) From Long Interlachen Lake; in its heyday the Boarding served many functions including a School had many buildings with a variety of functions. The school BIA office building, a homeless also had fields where crops were farmed. shelter, and alternative high school before sitting vacant. The building is being renovated and upon com- (left) Two female students in “proper” classroom attire. pletion will serve as a regional museum, educational facility and All photos courtesy of LDF Historic Preservation Office. cultural center. Page 6 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Culture

Michigan, Dewey Mulray, Margaret Memories of Survival Nedeau, Edward Ottawa, James Pamaska, William Pamaska, Helen ...continued from pg. 5 Pemma, Henry Pemma, Mack Pemma, Peter Pemma, Fred Pemma, Isaiah Consequences Seen Today could set into motion events beginning As a result of the strict conditions at with viewing the past abuse as human Petanaquot, Wellington Petanaquot, the boarding schools - in the years since rights violations perpetrated by outside Annie Shawano, Bill Shawano, Gilbert their closing - abuse became entrenched forces, instead of being an issue of indi- Shegonee, Wilbert She-kone-nee, Dan in Native communities as many victims vidual failings and community dysfunc- Shepard, Nelson C. Shepard, Nelson C. became abusers. Substance abuse, sui- tion. Sheppo, Emeline L. Sheppo, Daniel H. cide and hopelessness have dealt repeat- For descendants of former students, Sheppo, Emiline Sheperd, Amos ed blows to the traditional social struc- overcoming the silence and the stigma of Shopwadig, John Shuckto, Dan Smith, ture of Native communities. abuse could lead to personal break- John Smith, Henry Smith, Fred Spoon, Traditionally, women generally held throughs. Tribes are fighting back John Sunko, William Tecumseh, Jesse high status and domestic violence was against the theft of their language, cul- Thomas, Percy Thunder, Ira Thunder, non-existent. Today, such abuses have ture, and of their livelihood. George Tuckwab, Gus Tuckwab, Mary Tuckwab, Millie Quatosa, Pearl Wabbe, reached epidemic proportions. This is a list of students compiled Willie Wabbe, Sam Wabbe, John Alcoholism in Native communities is from the archives of the Lac du Wabiness, Jim Wabiness, Charles currently six times higher than the Flambeau Boarding School. The names Walker, John Waubegay, Scott national average. Researchers have are spelled as they were recorded in the Waubegay, Louis Waubanom, Evelyn established links between these figures original documents (1895-1932). We Wewasson, Leo Wewasson, Louisa and the legacy of boarding schools. apologize if any students were not listed. There are some positive conse- Potawatomi students were from the Wewasson, Isabel Whitefish, Josephine quences attributed to the LDF Boarding towns of Stone Lake, Blackwell, Carter, Whitefish, Maggie Whitefish, Martha School. Some families sent their chil- Soperton, Mole Lake, Crandon, Wabeno, Whitefish, Paddy Whitefish, Stella dren to the school knowing that they McCord, Bark River (Mich.), Townsend Whitefish, Charlie Williams, David would be fed, clothed, receive medical and Laona: Williams, Eva Williams, Alice Young, Unidentified student, circa care and a basic education. Some of the Albert Alloway, Charles Alloway, Rebecca Young, Reuben Young. 1910. students continued with their education Emma Alloway, Huffman Alloway, Jack at universities and became professionals. Alloway, Mabel Alloway, Jane (Ida) Others learned trades, and most did learn Barney, Bill Barney, William Ben, how to exist in mainstream society. Genevive Bills, Josephine Bills, Nellie Survival, in all forms, became second Bills, Vivian Bills, Louis Bills, Albert nature. Cook, Billie Cook, Emma Cook, Jesse Healing Cook, John Cook, Mary Cook, Leo Efforts by the Lac du Flambeau Crawford, Louis Crawford, James Tribal Historic Preservation Office, with Daniels, Mikkelby Daniels, Mary the ultimate goal of transforming the Daubon, James Dobon, Cecelia DeHart, remaining boys dormitory building into Myrtle DeHart, Ben Ellick, Joe Ellick, a museum, archival storage and tradi- Charlie Fox, Grace George, Joseph tional education facility, draw comments George, Joseph Jack, Charles Jacobson, from community members ranging from Ernest C. Jacobson, Ethel Jacobson, positive to negative. Tribal elders who John Jacobson, Virginia Jacobson, Silver were interviewed about the old school Joe, Madeline Johnson, Paul Johnson, were supportive of preserving the dorm Joseph Johnson, Lillian Kelty, Mabel as a symbol of survival through a harsh Keshick, Jim Keshick, Dora Keshick, era. John Kinne, James Kinne, Mabel Kinne, While this project is broad in its Mary Kinne, Thomas Kitchdume, scope, its success could be critical to the Evelyn Mann, Mary Mann, Jack healing of generations of descendants of Manomin, Herbert Meshigaud, Stephen students who attended the school. It Meshigaud, Isaac Meshigaud, Thelma The main school building, circa 1900.

Older male students and an un-named teacher. Most of the staff, including teachers, disciplinarians, doctors and matrons, were also Female students in exercise uniforms. Older students were expect- housed on the school campus. Students resided at the school for ed to assist the staff with keeping younger students “in order”. most of the year. Culture POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Page 7 Understanding Native American Heritage Day submitted by Ernest L. Stevens Jr., National Indian Gaming Association Chairman

This day provides us the opportunity The full story of our heritage that we Native and non-Native, to make this day a LaDonna Harris (1931-) - LaDonna to share history as we know it as given to cherish so much is found within our day of heritage for us all. Harris, Comanche, Okla., has worked for us not by the pages in history, but through Native communities, and I challenge us all About Native American Heritage decades on behalf of Indian tribes, civil the voices of our grandparents, elders and to bring that rich heritage to America. The Day rights, and world peace. ancestors. concept of community was always sacred In 2008, President George W. Bush Maria TallChief (1925-) - Born Created in 2009 by our friends in for Native Americans because the needs of signed into law legislation introduced by Elizabeth Marie Tall Chief to an Osage Congress, the United States recognizes the the community outweighed the needs of Congressman Joe Baca, to designate the Nation father, she became an eventually day after Thanksgiving, as Native the individual. It was common to do things Friday after Thanksgiving as Native well-known ballerina. American Heritage Day. with others in mind, whether it was food, American Heritage Day. The Native Ben Nighthorse Campbell (1933-) - This is a day that provides the appre- labor or knowledge. American Heritage Day Bill was supported The only American Indian in Congress, ciation of the contributions, culture and The influence and ingenuity of Indian by the National Indian Gaming Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell is also a unique commonalities that we share as Country encompassed many areas: mathe- Association (NIGA) and 184 federally rec- Northern Cheyenne chief. Native people of this Nation. Native matics, agriculture, government, architec- ognized tribes as a day to pay tribute to Ira Hayes (1923-1955) - Ira Hayes, a American Heritage Day provides us the ture, guerilla warfare and much more. Native Americans for their many contribu- Pima, was a noted World War II hero. opportunity to share history as we know it These are strengths that we have shared tions to the United States. To learn more Although he had a normal childhood on as given to us not by the pages in history, with our European settlers since they have about Native American Heritage Day and his reservation, his life changed dramati- but a more accurate depiction found right- arrived, and throughout the establishment Native American Heritage Month, go to cally when war broke out and he joined the ly in the voices of our grandparents, elders of this country, our contributions have con- http://www.aianheritagemonth.org Marine Corps. On Feb. 23, 1945, to signal and ancestors. tinued. American Indians have provided Notables: the end of control, Hayes and five other's Today, there are 566 federally recog- sustenance, shelter, knowledge and our James E. Billie (1944-) - Under the raised the U.S. flag atop Mount Auribuchi nized tribes and still many that are fighting lives to this country and that must never be leadership of Chairman James E. Billie, on the island of Iwo Jima. for their rightful place in American society. forgotten. the Seminole Tribe opened the first high- Red Cloud (1822-1909) - Perhaps This is only a handful in comparison to the We must never shy away from the stakes bingo hall in Florida. This was fol- one of the most capable warriors from the multitudes that once thrived in this land opportunity to be educators on the realities lowed by a series of court battles leading Oglala Lakota (Sioux) tribesmen ever before a United States of America. of our Peoples and our contributions to to a final decision by the United States faced by the U.S. military, Makhpiya Luta, Millions of lives were lost in what fol- this society, which continue to transform Supreme Court on Oct. 5, 1981. The court his Sioux name, led his people in what is lowed, and we must always remember the world. Our Creation Stories and our ruled in favor of the Seminoles affirming known as Red Cloud’s War. what tribal nations gave up throughout the understanding of Emergence share a their right to operate their bingo hall. Crazy Horse (1840-1877) - With a formation of America. unique commonality; and that is we rise Jim Thorpe (1888-1953) - American name in his tribe, Lakota: Thasuka Witko, This is a time for us as individuals to above and confront the challenges that lie athlete, born near Prague, Okla. Thorpe that literally means “His-Horse-is-Crazy”, share with our loved ones the stories that in front of us. was probably the greatest all-round male this Native American was actually born were given to us and share them with our This gives me hope that we will con- athlete the United States has ever pro- with the name: Cha-O-Ha meaning in younger generations so that our stories tinue to utilize our historical strengths and duced. Lakotan, “In the Wilderness”, and he was may never be lost. This gives us a chance our perseverance to keep America moving Wilma Mankiller (1945-2010) - As often called Curly due to his hair. to connect our children with our culture forward! the powerful, visionary first woman and what makes our families so strong. We are proud nations, and Indian Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, This full story is not found on television, a country is appreciative all of our work that Wilma Mankiller was responsible for download or a search online. we have done with all communities, 139,000 people and a $69 million budget. What’s New at the Library? submitted by Samantha Smith, FCP Tribal Librarian

How We Saw the World by C.J. Taylor

Lay-up and Longshots by Joseph Bruchac

Circle of Wonder: A Native American Christmas Story by N. Scott Momaday

A Coyote Solstice Tale by Thomas King

The Great Ball Game: A Muskogee Story by Joseph Bruchac

Chief Sarah: Sarah Winnemucca’s Right for Indian Rights by Dorothy N. Morrison

Fire Along the Sky: A Novel of America by Robert Moss

Older Than America, DVD

Black Cloud: The Will of a Warrior, DVD Page 8 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Culture Native American Youth Use Art to Express “What My Heritage Means to Me” by PTT Staff

In honor of November as American 2013, at the PTT office located at 8000 their Native Heritage means to them. newspaper and on display, they will feel Indian Heritage Month, the Potawatomi Potawatomi Trail, Crandon, Wis. Normal A special thanks to all the FCP the pride of their culture and heritage. Traveling Times (PTT) asked all Native business hours are Monday - Thursday departments for helping get the word out This will encourage our youth to contin- American youth in grades K-12 to create from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., but please call to the youth: to Lois Hoppe, Crandon ue to use their talents to enrich our cul- projects that expressed, “What my her- ahead for holiday office closure: (715) Elementary School art teacher; Mark ture and traditions. itage means to me.” 478-7437. Mackowski, Crandon High School art Congratulations to all the very tal- A total of 19 Native American stu- A reception with refreshments to teacher; Native American coordinators ented Native American youth that we dents submitted artwork that consisted of honor participants and their families will and tutors at all schools; Crandon and have right here in arm’s reach. Thank different mediums ranging from pencil, be held on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at 4 Wabeno Indian Education Boards; and to you for sharing your talent with us. It’s acrylic paints, marker, beadwork, wood p.m., at the PTT office. the parents of the students, area class- been a pleasure to our eyes to see such and pottery. The PTT would like to thank all the room teachers, area school support staff talented and beautiful work. Migwetch! Submitted works are part of a her- students for participating and creating and family members for encouragement. itage display from Dec. 5, 2012 - Jan. 3, pieces of art that give a meaning of what Once the youth see their work in the

Isabella Daniels, age 9, Forest County Potawatomi Title of project: “Isabella’s Awesome Potawatomi Village” Tana VanZile, age 10, What does your heritage mean to you?: “My heritage makes me who I am.” Sokaogon Chippewa Community Title of project: “Fancy Dancer” Why did you create this project?: “Because I like to dance at pow wows. What does your heritage mean to you?: My heritage means a lot to me because it teaches me about dancing.”

Zatrina McGeshick, age 13, Sokaogon Chippewa Albe Thunder, age 10, Menominee Indian Tribe Title of project: “Beaded Necklace” Title of project: “Spirit of the Wolf” What does your heritage mean to you?: What does your heritage mean to you?: “I created this project to share my heritage. I “It means a lot to me. It’s a lot of fun because grew up seeing my aunt bead, and it seemed you can learn how to draw.” very fun and interesting to me. I decided to try it, and I liked it. Then at school, we start- Grace Alloway, age 10, Forest County Potawatomi ed doing beadwork, and I explained to Mr. Title of project: “Journey of my Heart” Mackowski that I already did (these) things, What does your heritage mean to you?: “It helps so he advanced me into making this wonder- me learn more about myself.” ful necklace.” Culture POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Page 9

Aaleyah Alloway, age 10, Forest County Potawatomi Isaiah Alloway, age 10, Forest County Potawatomi Title of project: “Hand of my Heart” Title of project: “Eagle Eye” Why did you create this project?: “My uncle, Why did you create this project?: Tim Alloway, died and he made me a picture of a “Because my Uncle Tim loves eagles.” Jennifer Daniels, age 11, beaver.” Forest County Potawatomi Kaylee McGeshick Title of project: “Horse of the Whisper (with help from Mko Daniels), of the Wind” age 15, Sokaogon Chippewa What does your heritage mean to Title of project: you?: “My heritage is a really fun life “Beaded Key Chain” that I had when I was a baby. I met new people that are really friendly.”

Miranda DeVerney, age 11, Forest County Potawatomi Title of project: “Nature” What does your heritage mean to you?: “Everything, and the reason why I created my project is that now everyone can see how talented us kids are.”

Mko Daniels, age 17, Forest County Potawatomi Title of project: “Lazy Stitch Beaded Moccasins” What does your heritage mean to you?: “My heritage is everything – it identifies who I am and gives me many life teachings.”

Navada Peterson, age 10, Sokaogon Chippewa Title of project: “Life Imprint” What does your heritage mean to you?: Keanu Yazzie, age 9, Dine (Navajo) “I am proud to be Native American, and I want Title of project: “Ma’iitsoh (wolf)” to learn more about my clan and my culture.” Why did you create this project?: “To support the wolf culture of the Navajo (hunters should be respected). What does your heritage mean to you?: “Heritage is cultural traditions that I learn from my parents, grandparents and family. It is who I am.”

Nellie Soldier, age 10, Sokaogon Chippewa Kaitlyn McGeshick, age 11, Title of project: “Life Flight” Forest County Potawatomi Why did you create this project?: Title of project: “Earth and Sky” “My picture is an eagle, and I’m eagle clan. What does your heritage mean to you?: What does your heritage mean to you?: “The project is a pot, and it represents my clan.” “My heritage makes me and my family proud.” continued on page 16 Page 10 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012, 2012 Departments

ties and opinions. Promote independ- tion. Be affectionate when your children Children and Abuse ence, allow for privacy and respect their are physically or emotionally hurt. submitted by FCP Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program feelings. Believe in them. Children need to learn that domestic Provide Emotional Security violence is wrong and learn non-violent Domestic violence affects children, ful lessons about the use of violence in Provide healthy food, safe shelter methods of resolving conflicts. They even if they’re just witnesses. Children interpersonal relationships to dominate and appropriate clothing. Teach personal must hear it re-affirmed that domestic who are exposed to violence in the home others and might even be encouraged in hygiene and nutrition. Monitor safety. violence is wrong. They have to see are denied their right to a safe and stable doing so. Maintain a family routine. alternative role models in order to grow home environment. They need trusted • Research shows that 80 to 90 per- Provide Discipline up with a positive idea of the future. adults to turn to for help and comfort cent of children living in homes where Be consistent; ensure that rules are Children who are exposed to vio- and services that will help them cope there is domestic violence are aware of appropriate to age and development of lence in the home need to know that with their experiences. Far more must be the violence. the child. Be clear about limits and things can change and that violence in done to protect these children and to pre- • A child’s exposure to the father expectations. Use discipline to give the home can end. They need hope for vent domestic violence from happening abusing the mother is the strongest risk instruction, not to punish. the future. in the first place. fact for transmitting violent behavior Give Time Violence has no place in a child’s Infants and small children who are from one generation to the next. Participate in your children’s lives, life. We are here to help - Forest County exposed to violence in the home experi- • Male children who witness the in their activities, school, sports, special Potawatomi Domestic Violence/Sexual ence so much added emotional stress abuse of mothers by fathers are more events, celebrations and friends. Include Assault Program that it can harm the development of their likely to become men who batter in your children in your activities. For questions, concerns, or just brains and impair cognitive and sensory adulthood than those male children from Encourage and Support someone to talk to, call (715) 478-7201 growth. Behavior changes can include homes free of violence. Encourage children to follow their (24-hour hotline), or call or text (715) excessive irritability, sleep problems, • Studies show that child abuse interests. Let children disagree with you. 889-4428. emotional distress, fear of being alone, occurs in 30-60 percent of family vio- Recognize improvement. Teach new SERVICES ARE FREE AND immature behavior, and problems with lence cases that involve families with skills. Let them make mistakes. CONFIDENTIAL. toilet training and language develop- children. Give Affection ment. • Each year, an estimated 3 to 10 Express verbal and physical affec- Some studies suggest social devel- million children witness assaults against opment is also damaged. Some children a parent by an intimate partner. lose the ability to feel empathy for oth- Nurturing children from abusive ers. Many studies have noted that chil- homes can bring healing to their lives. In The Whole Tooth: What is an dren from violent homes exhibit signs of giving love and care to children, it is more aggressive behavior, such as bully- important for a parent to reflect these ing, and are up to three times more like- essentials: Oral Piercing? ly to be involved in fighting. Trust and Respect submitted by FCP Health & Wellness Center Dental Department Children who grow up with vio- Acknowledge children’s right to Body piercing is a popular form of mouthwash after every meal and brush lence in the home learn early and power- have their own feelings, friends, activi- self-expression. Oral piercings or tongue the jewelry the same as you would your splitting may look cool, but they can be teeth. The dental professionals at FCP Holidays a Time for Reflection dangerous to your health. That’s because Health and Wellness (HWC) suggest your mouth contains millions of bacte- removing the jewelry to protect your and Thanksgiving ria, and infection and swelling often teeth every time you eat or sleep. occur with mouth piercings. For Try to avoid clicking the jewelry submitted by FCP Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program instance, your mouth and tongue could against teeth and avoid stress on the CRANDON, Wis. - Families across Violence Program. “Our clients have swell so much that you close off your piercing. Be gentle and aware of the Forest County will soon gather to cele- been through so much,” said Johnson. airway or you could possibly choke if jewelry’s movement when talking and brate Christmas. Families affected by “We want Christmas to be a peaceful part of the jewelry breaks off in your chewing. Check the tightness of your domestic violence face difficult chal- day and a time to take stock of how far mouth. Fractured teeth are a common jewelry periodically (with clean hands). lenges, but hopefully will take it as an our clients have come and mark hope for problem for people with an oral pierc- This can help prevent you from swal- opportunity to reflect and be thankful for better tomorrows.” ing. People chip teeth on the piercing lowing or choking if the jewelry the support they have received and for There have been recent local and while eating, sleeping, talking or by becomes dislodged. the possibilities of new beginnings. statewide efforts to ensure domestic vio- chewing on the jewelry. It is possible for Oral piercing and tongue jewelry “The holidays for those who are lence shelters can offer meals this holi- the fracture to go deep place athletes at risk survivors of domestic violence or sexual day and year-round. For example, into your tooth, which for serious medical assault is a day of mixed emotions,” said WCADV recently partnered with may require a root and dental conse- Lynn Johnson, Program Manager. DECA, a student organization that pre- canal or extraction. We quences. Athletes are Victims and children we serve would pares emerging leaders and entrepre- have seen so many more likely than surely choose safe living and celebrating neurs in marketing, finance, hospitality cracks and fractures in most people to this holiday in peace over disharmony in and management, to collect over 1,700 teeth caused by click- develop infections the home. Victims and survivors appre- food items that have been distributed to ing, tapping or rubbing because of the ciate the support they have received shelters around the state. the jewelry on them increased blood flow from our program and the opportunity to “Domestic violence has been at the that it has gotten its and breathing rate spend time in harmony with others. forefront of our state’s attention this own name – “the involved in vigorous The Forest County Potawatomi month,” said Patti Seger, executive wrecking ball fracture”. exercise, as well as (FCP) Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault director of WCADV. “As we gather with Oral piercing could also lead to more the increased chance of bleeding from a Program offers support and advocacy our families, there is much to remember. serious infections, like hepatitis or endo- contact injury. Damage to teeth by along with other assistance to families We should be thankful for the survivors carditis. tongue jewelry is another danger intensi- who are survivors of domestic violence of domestic violence or sexual assault Here is some advice for those who fied by participating in contact sports. or sexual assault. who have had the courage and strength already have an oral piercing. Mixing tongue jewelry and a mouth- The Wisconsin Coalition Against to create better lives for themselves and It takes three to four weeks for an guard is a particularly bad combination. Domestic Violence (WCADV), which is their children, thereby ultimately creat- oral piercing to heal. Unless complica- The jewelry may interfere with the the statewide voice for victims of ing stronger communities in our state. tions occur, you will be able to remove mouthguard and cause increased salivary domestic violence, estimates that We should also be thankful for the over the jewelry for short periods of time flow and gagging or inhibit breathing or approximately 500 children in 70 domestic abuse victim service without the hole closing. The piercer speech. Remove the tongue jewelry - not Wisconsin will celebrate the holidays at providers that work every day to protect will place a larger, starter “barbell” in the mouthguard - for a safer and better a domestic violence shelter. In all cases, victims and make Wisconsin a safer your tongue to give it enough room to athletic performance. the children are accompanying their par- place.” heal when your tongue swells. If you Don’t pierce on a whim. The pierc- ent who is a victim of domestic vio- The FCP Domestic Abuse/Sexual decide to keep the piercing, after the ing will be an added responsibility to lence. Violence Program knows its life-chang- swelling goes down, get a smaller bar- your life, requiring constant attention Johnson hopes this holiday season ing and life-saving work is only possible bell which will be less likely to get in and upkeep. Talk to your HWC dentist will be a positive one for the clients of with the help of the community. the way of your teeth and more difficult for more information. the FCP Domestic Abuse/Sexual for you to chew on. Use an antiseptic Departments POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Page 11 Tribal Employment Skills Program Helps FCP Gaming Facilities Fill Positions submitted by FCP Economic Support

Three full-time positions in FCP nomic support worker. After successful gaming facilities may be filled with help completion of the three-month training from the Tribal Employment Skills with Gaming, they could potentially Program. obtain employment in these positions. These positions are: Compliance Some of these jobs would be in Officer (entry level), Surveillance Carter and some would be in Operator, and Internal Investigator Milwaukee. Interested tribal members I/Background Investigator (Internal/ are asked to call the FCP Economic Background Investigations Support office for information at (715) Departments). 478-7206. Interested tribal members who are These opportunities could assist able to obtain a temporary gaming tribal members in obtaining employment license would be placed in the Tribal with the tribe. The assigned Economic Employment Skills program for up to Support worker identifies any barriers three months. and provides job training in the career “The first requirement would be field of interest. The program encour- that individuals would complete an ages applicants to develop workforce application, attend an assessment skills by engaging in work-related activ- appointment and complete necessary ities. paperwork with FCP Economic Support,” said Christie Schmidt, eco- Page 12 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Departments/Education Nutrition: Why? And Try! submitted by Lisa Miller, R.D., FCP Health & Wellness Center Nutrition is such an important part does not mean over-indulging; dark of health. That is why it is important to chocolate is still high in fat and calories. continue to learn about nutrition and try TRY: If you are currently not eating things that will improve your health. any chocolate, try 10g of dark chocolate Each month, the Traveling Times will (approximately 1 tablespoon). If you are highlight a nutrition topic, talk about currently eating too much chocolate, try why it is important and provide a few 10g of dark chocolate (approximately 1 ideas to try. Since we are headed into the tablespoon). If you trying to reduce your holidays where there may be (again) an blood pressure, try 10g of dark choco- abundance of treats, try this… chocolate. late or about 1 tablespoon of unsweet- WHY would a dietitian recommend ened cocoa powder (added to milk or chocolate for people to include in their water for a rich hot cocoa) each day. diet? In addition to its taste and satisfy- If you need some tips on getting ing qualities, there are many health ben- started or have questions regarding efits to dark chocolate. Some benefits amounts of chocolate, fat or sugar con- include flavonoids and antioxidants that tent, call Lisa Miller, RD, at (715) 478- protect our cells from damage. It can 4320. help reduced the risk for heart disease, Links: http://www.everydayhealth. lower risk of stroke, and may help lower com/diet-and-nutrition-pictures/deli- blood pressure. The darker the choco- cious-reasons-to-eat-dark-chocolate. late, the better. Eat less-processed aspx#/slide-1 chocolate that contains at least 70 per- http://www.livestrong.com/arti- cent cocoa (or cacao). Watch out for cle/493552-does-hot-cocoa-lower-high- added sugar and unhealthy fats. A blood-pressure/ healthy daily dose of dark chocolate

Wabeno Jr/Sr High School 2012 – 13 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Highest Honors 4.00 GPA Seniors: Brielle Bodoh, Alyssa Mangold, Hali Nygard, Kacy Piontek, Stephanie Prasser, Megan Tarlton, Miranda Tarlton Juniors: Savannah Hennessy-Luther, Christy Mattern, Miranda Vogel Sophomores: Suzannah Diamond, Holly Spaude Freshmen: Ryan Brauer, Alexis Christianson, Alissa Gill, Courtney Schaefer 8th Grade: Lindsey Dinkelman 7th Grade: Emma Barfknecht, Hannah Christianson, Tyler Harris

High Honors 3.50 – 3.99 GPA Seniors: Lydia Bath, Annie Champine, Nicholas Chickey, Haley Christianson, Cody Delfosse, Tanner Exferd, Stone Koenig, Joseph Kroll, Breanna McLaughlin, Frederick Mermuys, Jeremy Norris, Brandon Oberleitner, Alisa Piontek, Tyler Piontek, Kayla Ponton, Robert Rocole, Ty Saunders, Brandon Sefcik, Andrew Shepard, Amanda Stefanski, Gloriann Waube Juniors: Andrew Boor, Jared Demmith, Samantha Exferd, Delphine Frank, Mesa Geiter, Alexis Harris, Jordan Higgins, John Klementz V, Tokio Kobayashi, Jacob Pakulski, Australiana Peterson, Hunter St. Peter, Melissa Waube Sophomores: Austin Andrews, Zachary Burki, Justin Cassidy, Cecelia Harrison, Autumn Huettl, Jacob Kroll, John Mangold Freshmen: Abigail Ashbeck, Kaitlyn Ashbeck, Teagen Bodoh, Tanesha Burba- Pospichal, Nacie Calarco, Claire Carpenter, Brian Connor Jr., Zachary Dinkelman, Mandi Jameson, Presley Keeble, Maxwell Milkie, Samantha Vogel, Alex Webb 8th Grade: Hope Barfknecht, Rachel Calarco, Cooper Chrisman, Dylan Garrison, Michael Gilpin, Jasmine Hanson, Ashlyn Hooper, Lake Koenig, Olivia Kralovetz, Brandon Moravec, Allisen Novak, Margaret Warrner 7th Grade: Kassidy Ashbeck, Courtney Brooks, Caitlin Cassidy, Margaret Chickey, Ellena Donaldson, Dylan Houts, Hailee Powers

Honor Roll 3.00 – 3.49 GPA Seniors: Lei Vaughna Aaron, Lamadeline Costanza, Keith Fryar, Stacy Roy, Jonathon Smits Juniors: Paula Doyle, Ryan LaFond, Lukas Tallier, Danielle Vanden Heuvel Sophomores: Austin Bauer, Abby Borchardt, Jamison Fricke, Danette Huettl, Anton Kerscher, Samantha Lake, Kyle Merschdorf, Desiree Meyer, Trentyn Meyers, Kurt Pence, Levi Stoffregen, Jenna Valek, Toni Valek, Orville Wamego Freshmen: Devon Ewald, Noah Exferd, Tressa Lange, Hannah Lytle, Ian McKenna, Blake Roberts, Jordan Schuhart, Audra Tarlton 8th Grade: Allison Bartels, Samantha Bath, Sheila Deverney, Rae-Jean Frank, Tyler Holiday, Spencer Huettl, Donnie Renard, Casey Riebe, Jenna Skarlupka, Kelly Spaude 7th Grade: Brenden Dorner, Tanner Dorner, Hannah Eernisse, Evan Eggert, Michael Kerscher, Mckenzy Mischo, William Rabe News From the Nations POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Page 13 FCP Tribal Member Honored by Free Monthly Business Milwaukee Business Journal submitted by Kelly Skindzelewski, PBC Relations Director Counseling Jeff Crawford, attorney submitted by Forest County Economic Development Partnership general for Forest County CRANDON, Wis. - Forest County planning, marketing, sales and business Potawatomi, was honored by Economic Development Partnership management, analyzing financial state- the Milwaukee Business (FCEDP) and Green Bay-Small ments and developing personnel poli- Journal as a Top Corporate Business Development Center offer a cies. If you have already received coun- Counsel winner. He was one free business counseling service every seling or are operating a business that of only 11 Milwaukee-area month in Crandon, Wis., for people was supported by counseling in the past attorneys saluted for making wanting to start a business, expand a and wish to touch base on your progress, a difference within their business or improve their business oper- you are also encouraged to set an organizations, the legal pro- ations. Business counselor Chuck Brys appointment. fession and in their commu- will be available by appointment to meet To set up a counseling session or nities. The new event recog- with you at no charge for confidential for more information, please call nizes the important work business counseling on Thursday, FCEDP at (715) 784-6069 or send an corporate attorneys do in (l-r) FCP Attorney Jeff Crawford and December 13 at the Forest County email to director@forestcountywibusi- making southeast Wisconsin Milwaukee Business Journal Editor Mark Kass Courthouse in Crandon. Typical coun- ness.com. The monthly service is limited firms successful. seling sessions may focus on business to four sessions, so sign up early to Crawford accepted the recognition and legal department staff were part of during a special lunch and spoke briefly the large audience that celebrated in about the important work he has done Crawford’s selection as being one of the for the tribe. FCP Executive Council best corporate counselors for a private members, Milwaukee casino leadership organization. Business Planning Guide Developed by FCEDP submitted by Forest County Economic Development Partnership Forest County—The Business wading through the many steps to launch revolving loan fund with support provid- is intended to help stimulate job creation Assistance Center at Forest County a new business,” stated FCEDP ed by CoVantage Credit Union and and asset development in Forest County. Economic Development Partnership Executive Director Jim Schuessler. “We Laona State Bank. The planning guides The fund will help provide gap financing (FCEDP) has prepared a new resource are working toward making FCEDP’s will initially be available at any Forest and accompany financing through local for people seeking to start a new busi- Business Assistance Center a one-stop County office for these financial institu- lenders. This fund is expected to become ness. “Planning Your New Business: A shop for people seeking to start a busi- tions as well as at the FCEDP Business available by the end of the year. Guide to Getting Started” is now avail- ness, take over an existing business or Assistance Center at 116 South Lake able. for current owners to expand their cur- Avenue in Crandon, Wis. An electronic “One of our Executive Committee rent business and this is another step copy of the guide can be found on the members, Cara Kulhanek, inspired the toward that goal,” added FCEDP FCEDP web site, www.forestcounty idea of creating a guide to answer many Treasurer Thad Yeager. WIbus- iness.com. of the questions encountered by anyone FCEDP will be launching a new The FCEDP Revolving Loan Fund DNR Secretary Stepp’s Statement on Confirmation GLIFWC Order Allowing Night Hunting of Deer in Ceded Territory submitted by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources You may have heard about potential asserted in federal court in the 1989 species; honoring self-regulation for are in place at this time, and we will do shining – or night hunting of deer – by “deer trial” when they argued that gathering forest products on State lands; so. In the meantime, I ask that all of us – tribal members in the Ceded Territory State’s provision for night hunting coy- agreeing to alternative monitoring of tribal members, governmental agencies, (roughly the northern third of otes should allow them to hunt deer at walleye harvest to save creel clerk and the public – work together to man- Wisconsin). I want to give you an night. After a week-long trial, the court expenses; youth hunt mentoring; age court-affirmed hunting and gathering overview from the State’s perspective. concluded that deer shining was much improving mapping of the Ceded rights in a safe and legal manner. DNR does not approve of this more dangerous to public safety than the Territory in Wisconsin; and responsive Statement from Department of action and does not believe it is within nighttime hunting of predators like coy- and flexible state park hunting opportu- Natural Resources Secretary Cathy the authority of the Great Lakes Indian otes, and so Judge Barbara Crabb reject- nities mechanism – all of which have Stepp on the November 28th federal Fish and Wildlife Commission ed the tribes’ challenge to the State’s operated almost exclusively for the court conference concerning Chippewa (GLIFWC). Working in conjunction with deer shining law. We believe that the tribes’ benefit. I’m proud of that record, Tribal night hunting of deer: the Wisconsin Department of Justice, the State’s legalization of night hunting of and I believe our actions of the past give “This afternoon, Judge Barbara State filed suit on Nov. 28, seeking a wolves, another predator species, us strong credibility in addressing this Crabb of the Western District Federal federal court order requiring the tribes to changes nothing in this respect. issue. Court ruled that the State may enforce comply with the court’s prohibition on Importantly, even if it were legal for I contacted GLFWC Executive state shining laws against any Chippewa deer shining, and confirming the State’s the tribes to hunt deer at night – which Administrator Jim Zorn and the Tribal tribal member hunting deer at night right to enforce the State shining law we believe it is not – we believe Chairs, and respectfully asked the tribes within the Ceded Territory (roughly the against tribal hunters in the Ceded GLIFWC acted with too little notice and to refrain from implementing night deer northern third of the state) until the pre- Territory, roughly the northern third of too little consultation with the State. We hunting. And I asked that tribal members liminary injunction hearing scheduled the state. have not been able to discuss many safe- not go out shining until the federal court for Dec. 12, and further order of the Why? We have concerns about the ty aspects. And we need time to be sure rules on our motion. court. Chippewa tribal members have short amount of time to notify the pub- that people using public lands with no I assured Administrator Zorn of our been prohibited from night hunting/shin- lic, the circumvention of court oversight expectation of night deer hunting are continuing commitment to the court- ing deer since 1990 in line with a 1989 and past rulings on night hunting for aware of any such changes. The approved process for negotiating federal court decision. deer, and public safety. GLIFWC order would have night hunt- changes to our past agreements on regu- “The State is pleased that shining We understand that the tribes con- ing of deer start Nov. 26. latory matters. I let him know we are will be prohibited until such time as we tend they should be allowed to hunt deer DNR has diligently and in good hopeful this does not put the tribes and can adequately address these issues at night because a recently adopted state faith implemented numerous enhanced State with odds with each other. within the appropriate court setting. We law permits the night hunting of wolves. tribal resource harvesting opportunities, But I also informed him that it is will continue to try to work with the We believe that this is essentially the including updating and increasing har- DNR’s job to honor court decisions and tribes to resolve this issue.” same argument the tribes unsuccessfully vest limits for tribal harvest of a host of directives, and to enforce the laws that Page 14 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Notices

CULTURE EVENTS OPPORTUNITIES SERVICES OFFERED

Neshnabemwen - The Potawatomi American Indian Heritage Month Eagle’s Wing Foster Care Resource Room — New Location language has endured through the pas- Artwork Display Recruitment: Take a Child Under Your Now located in the Family Resource sage of time. At one time, it is said that In honor of November as Native Wing Center (Old Tribal Hall), the room has we all spoke the same language. Later American Heritage Month, PTT invited FCP is in need for Native American four computers that are open to the com- on, we started speaking different lan- Native American area youth (grades K- foster homes to keep FCP children in their munity. These computers are equipped guages and forming tribes based on who 12) to creatively share what their her- community and connected to their tradi- with the following software to assist in was able to understand each other. itage means to them. Submissions will tions, language and culture. Protecting our improving your job skills, completing or The Bodewadmi, Ojibwe and be on display starting Dec. 5, 2012, at children is priority, preserving our families updating your résumé, brushing up on Odawa were all one tribe and spoke the the PTT office at 8000 Potawatomi is tradition. Stop in at the FCP Indian computer and typing skills, and for com- same language. As the differences in the Trail, Crandon, WI 54520 (regular Child Welfare department in the Family pleting correspondence: language grew, they each formed a sepa- hours*: Mon. - Thurs.: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Services building (5415 Everybody’s • Turbo Typing - interactive, fun prac- rate entity. However, they maintained a A reception with refreshments to honor Road, Crandon). Call (715) 478-4812. tice available to increase your hand/eye close bond and formed the “Council of participants and their families will be Flea & Craft Market: Nashville coordination and typing speed. the Three Fires” to deal with any issues held at the PTT office on Jan. 3, 2013, Town Hall (HWY 55/Cty Rd. B, • Quick Skills - hands-on, self-paced that might affect them. The Three Fires at 4 p.m. For more information (and Crandon, Wis.) to learn and enhance your computer skills signified the alliance between the three, holiday hours*) call 715-478-7437. Every Wednesday features a variety of of Microsoft programs such as Word, while their individual fires proclaimed Balancing Your Life & Diabetes / items, such as: antiques, jewelry, hand- PowerPoint, Excel and Access. their own identity. SPARKS - crocheted items, handmade soaps, oils, • WinWay Résumé Deluxe - it’s easy Beginning learners on Monday By appointment • Diabetes Education baked goods, wood crafts. Vendors wel- to develop a résumé with more than evenings: 5 - 7 p.m. - FCP Cultural Room, Health & Wellness Center come; call Linda Radtke, (715) 484-7271, 14,000 ready-to-use templates, more than Center, Library and Museum: (715) Diabetes Education: for more information and hours. 100,000 job-winning phrases and more 478-7478. Monitoring, making healthy changes, than 350 different design themes. When psychosocial, complications, sick day and complete, the auditor will evaluate your EDUCATION travel, planning for pregnancy, hypo- SERVICES OFFERED résumé. glycemia, medications, diabetes in gener- • WisCareers Website - career explo- Crandon Indian Education al, insulin and goal setting. Employment Skills Program ration guide and opportunities on comput- Committee - FCP Economic Support has an er programs. Complete a variety of assess- Monthly meetings are normally Sparks Weight Management Physical Activity & Nutrition employment skills program for tribal ments based on interests, work values, held the first Wednesday of each month Program: Education: members with resources/tools to help career skills and workplace skills; help at 5 p.m. at Health & Wellness Center. them overcome employment barriers. We S - Support (weekly participation coordinate your work values into an excit- Contact these committee members with are here to coach and encourage individu- encouraged); P - Program; A - Get Active, ing career; check out a variety of technical questions or concerns: als to recognize their skills and to find Stay Active; R - Reap the Rewards: Feel schools and colleges; use a guided pro- occupations related to those skills and Margaret Konaha - Chairperson Better, Be Healthier; K - Know the Basics gram to set up your portfolio. (715) 478-7347 (work) interests. of Good Nutrition; S - Stay Focused on The FCP Economic Support staff is Hazel George - Member Being Healthy also available to assist with any of these (715) 478-5612 (home) Please call Theresa Marvin, RN, computer programs. For additional assis- Shari Alloway - Member CDE, at (715) 478-4383, Lisa Miller, RD, tance, please contact us at (715) 478-7206, (715) 478-7224 (work) CD, at (715) 478-4320, or Cathy Chitko at 7292, or 7295. Brenda Cornell - Secretary (715) 478-4367. (715) 478-4308 (work) Guadalupe Cisneros - Member HEALTH Tribal Employment Skills Program (715) 478-7478 (work) The tribal employment skills program is administered by the Economic Support Myra VanZile - Home School Crandon AA - Thursday Night Big Department and is for tribal members living in Forest County and/or surrounding Coordinator Book Study, lower level Crandon Library (715) 478-6175 (home) 7 - 9 p.m. Contact: Paulette at (715) 902- areas for accessibility to job sites. (715) 478-3723, Crandon School 0672. The tribal employment skills program offers a benefit to tribal members to pro- [email protected] AA Meetings - Lost Marbles vide a fresh perspective to tribal businesses through a work experience. This work Wabeno Indian Education Saturdays at 9 a.m., Wabeno Fire experience can help the tribal community by showing your talents and interests to Committee - Meetings are held every Dept. Contact Donald at (715) 889-6709 tribal businesses. It is an opportunity to make an impression and explore area of trib- second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. or Ryan at (715) 850-1265 for more infor- al government before entering into full-time employment. at Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel. mation. If you are unsure about the work experience, we can work to address concerns Wellbriety - 12 Step Meeting you may have regarding the work experience and/or employment. Held every Monday at 6 p.m. in the This program also offers the following services: lower level of the FCP Cultural Center, • Career Assessment - guide on what area would be best for you based on your Library & Museum. ANYONE who is in interest and skills. EVENTS recovery and searching for a sober way of • Academic Success Center - basic computer, math or writing assistance to living is more than welcome to attend! If achieve your high school equiv lency diploma and/or brush up on general academic you have any questions, contact Brooks Family Night - areas to prepare for secondary education/employment. Boyd at (715) 889-4902 or FCP Health & FCP Language and Culture presents a • Resumé writing guide - resume templates, websites to help in designing Wellness Center Behaviorial Health at family night within the third week of each resume, paper and cover letter examples. (715) 478-4332. month. Watch for flyers or call (715) 478- • Quick Skills - hands-on training to learn and enhance your computer skills in 4430 or 7376. Women’s Healing Talking Circle - Microsoft Programs such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Access. Thursdays at 6 p.m., lower level of Get Fit & Stay Active - • Job Seeking Skills - tips on applying for employment, addressing some barri- FCP tribal members, their immediate the FCP Cultural Center, Library & ers. families and FCP employees can use Museum. Contact Peggy at (715) 478- • Mock Interviews - practice run for interview. recreation and fitness equipment at We 4335 or (715) 889-9041 or Deb at (715) Care in Carter, Wis., Monday-Friday, noon 478-4933 or (239) 834-8854. • Also advantages/incentives after work experience placement. - 8 p.m.* Do You Feel Like No One Please stop in and check it out. If you have any questions or interest in the pro- Employees of the FCP Rec Center Understands You? You’re not alone! Let gram, please call Rick Alloway at (715) 478-7262 or Christie Schmidt at (715) 478- will staff both rooms. Contact Brian your voice be heard! Let someone share 7206. Tupper at (715) 478-7420 with questions. your pain! If you are thinking of commit- *Hours subject to change depending ting suicide or know someone who is, on scheduled Rec Center activities. please get help! Help is only one touch or FCP Tribal Member Diabetics: a phone call away. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Diabetes Luncheon - Crisis Line: 1 (888) 299-1188 Christmas Party Topic: (Serving Forest, Vilas & Oneida counties: The N.E.W. Directions & CHOICES Programs will be Date/Time: Dec. 18, 2012, noon 24 hours a day/7 days a week) taking community youth ages 12 - 17 to Rouman Cinema’s Location: Potawatomi Carter Casino Kids in Need: 1 (800) 622-9120 Hotel The Get-2-Gether Peer Support New Year’s Eve Party on Monday, Dec. 31. Event includes dance, RSVP required: Theresa Marvin, RN, Drop-In Center: (715) 369-3871 movies, pizza, refreshments, door prizes and party favors. CDE, (715) 478-4383, or Cathy Chitko, : 1 (800) 621-4000 Run-Away Hotline You must reserve a spot, so contact Ahshoni Daniels at (715) 478-4316. (715) 478-4367. 1 (800) 273-TALK; TTY: 1 (800) 799- 4TTY or visit suicidehotlines.com. Calendar/Personals POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Page 15

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C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h • WIC - HWC: Dec. 11, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Diabetic Luncheon - PCCH: Dec. 18, noon - 1 p.m. (see notice on pg. 14) • Carter We Care Facility Staffing: Mondays – Theresa Marvin, Lisa Miller Tuesdays - Leah Littleton Wednesdays – Jodie Harris, Cathy Chitko Thursdays – Yvonne Robles Kids and Community on the Move F C P F a m i l y R e s o u r c e C e n t e r One-on-One Individualized Health Program • Healthy Relationships: Mondays, Dec. 10, 17, 24, 1 - 3 p.m. Grant Funding Provided by the Aspirus Health Foundation • Play Shoppe: Tuesdays, Dec. 11, 18, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Life Skills Group: Wednesdays, Dec. 12, 19, 26, 1-3 p.m., Zumba offered on Dec. 19. Today through June 30, 2013 • Positive Indian Parenting: Thursdays, Dec. 13, 20, 27, 10 a.m. - noon Call (715) 478-4837 for details on programs. OPEN registration for Nurturing Fathers! Contact Registered Dietitian Lisa Miller at 715-478-4320, FCP Health and Wellness Center, or 715-478-4339 for an appointment. Start today! N . E . W . D i r e c t i o n s / C H O I C E S P r o g r a m Why set a goal? The benefits of goal making include: • Group I Youngsters: Tuesdays, Dec. 11, 18, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Group II - Youth: Wednesdays, Dec. 12, 19, 26, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. http://www.timethoughts.com/goalsetting/WhySetGoals.htm • Group III - Teens: Thursdays, Nov. Dec. 13, 20, 27, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Goals can provide motivation, persistence and desire. All events are at the FCP Family Resource Center unless otherwise specified. Youth needing a ride, • Goals can help you establish priorities. please call Judy Poler at (715) 478-4941 or (715) 889-0723; or Joe Chaney at (715) 478- • Goals can provide a roadmap to take you from where you are to where you want to be. 4839. For more information, call Ahshoni Daniels at (715) 478-4316 or (715) 889-3333. The program involves: R e c r e a t i o n D e p a r t m e n t 1. Drop in or make an appointment with the dietitian. Call (715) 478-7420 for info on open gym hours or events. 2. Set a goal for improving nutrition, increasing physical activity and/or achieving a healthy weight. 3. Receive education related to your goal. December 2012 FCP Elder Menu* 4. Achieve your goal and receive and incentive to continue to live a healthier life. Monday, Dec. 17 Monday, Dec. 24 Chicken Wings, Boiled Parslied No Lunch Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Tuesday, Dec. 25 Peaches, Blueberry Muffin No Lunch Tuesday, Dec. 18 Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Wednesday, Dec. 26 • • • PERSONALS • • • Corn, Tossed Salad, Cupcake Chef Salad, Cottage Cheese, Crackers, Ice Cream Wednesday, Dec. 19 Egg Salad on Croissant, Baked Chips, Thursday, Dec. 27 Happy Belated 1st Birthday to Carrot & Celery Sticks w/Dip, Pork Roast, Baked Potato, Corn, our lil girl on Nov. 29, 2012. Jello® w/Fruit Cocktail Asparagus, Apricots, Ice Cream Friday, Dec. 28 Momma - Thursday, Dec. 20 my lil princess; Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Beef Vegetable Soup, Green Beans, Carrots, Apple Pie Cheese Sandwich, Cranberry Juice, Pears Dadda - Friday, Dec. 21 my suga lips; Boiled Dinner, Dinner Roll, *Menus subject to change. Milk, Mandarin Oranges juice or coffee with every meal. Big Brother Maurice - my beautiful baby girl; Come Join the Zumba® Party! Lil Brother Jay Thunder - my baby Now being offered during Life Skills Group (Wednesdays, Dec. 19 at 1-3 p.m.) at the Family Resource Center Alisa Marie Johnson-Williams

Are you looking for an But don’t let the party- Happy Birthday, uncle. Happy 1st B-day, aerobic workout that is sim- like atmosphere of Zumba® my lil punktress. ple to learn? Do you want to fool you! The dance moves Love, Baby Jay, burn 500-1,000 calories with- are fun, but you use almost Alisa & Maurice Love, Uncle William in one hour? Then Zumba® every muscle of your body as & Uncle Cliffie might be worth a try! you shimmy, shake and Happy Belated Birthday Zumba®, a Latin-inspired stomp your way fit! to my baby bro HAPPY B-DAY PORKCHOP, dance-fitness program, cov- So come on over, and ers a range of dance styles: give it a try – hope to see on 12/8/12. LOVE, GRANDPA AL mambo, cumbia, merengue, you here! Love, your sister cha-cha and, sometimes, Call Kerry for more Happy Birthday to my babe belly dancing and hiphop! information: (715) 478-4837. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Mouse/Mike on December 12th! December 15th Happy belated birthday to to our whole, Love, your babe Shannon. Jackie Crawford! We love you and Entire family. Happy 8th Birthday Happy Birthday Chad! Love, (Gary) Pork appreciate all you do for us. to my son/brother, From the Waymans & family Love, Nikki, Kendra, Logan Wamego, on Happy belated birthday to Skylar & Robert December 25th. Aimee Anwash! Happy 1st Birthday Happy 1st Birthday, Sister. Love, Mom, Mike, Love you lots, Nikki, Kendra, to my granddaughter. Skylar and Robert Love, Shaunde & baby Gary Cheyenne and Philly Love, Gramma Theresa Page 16 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • December 15, 2012 Winter Safety

“What My Heritage Means to Me” continued from page 9

Carlie Quade, age 15, Sokaogon Chippewa Community Why did you create this project?: “I used some of the colors of the medicine wheel.”

COLORING CONTEST

The FCP Child Care Program is conducting a coloring Sylindria Thunder, age 12, Menominee Indian Tribe contest for FCP Daycare Providers Title of project: “White Buffalo ” and FCP Foster Care Homes. What does your heritage mean to you?: “My heritage is a special loving thing. My heritage means everything The coloring contest runs from Dec. to me.” 3 until Dec. 14. Please turn in your child’s coloring sheets by Dec. 14.

Judging will take place on Dec. 17, for first, second and third places in three age categories: 0 – 3, 4 – 8 and 9 – 12 years.

Angel DeVerney, age 15, Forest County Potawatomi Contest winners and their art will Title of project: “Kch dno no kwe (Strong Wind Lady)” Zandrea McGeshick, age 10, appear in the Jan. 1, issue of Why did you create this project?: “I’ve created this Sokaogon Chippewa the Potawatomi Traveling Times. bracelet for my regalia for pow wows. Title of project: “Why I Give A Hoot” What does your heritage mean to you?: My heritage What does your heritage mean to you?: For more information, contact mean a lot to me knowing my background and my lan- “It lets me know where my families came Una Ross at (715) 478-4964. guage.” from.”