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® TRAVELING TIMES Volume 25, Issue 4 • minké gizes Blueberry Picking Moon • August 15, 2019 Wiigwaasi jiimaan Launched

(l-r) Council Member Brooks Boyd, Jorge Cisneros Sr., Ira Frank, Wayne Valliere, Lawrence Mann Sr. and son Lawrence Jr. by Val Niehaus beginning and the near completion of was great for my spirit to be a part of the ‘community’ Wiigwaasi jiimaan. Every July 24, 2019, was a day of history- this birch bark canoe in the March 1 and building of this. I want to thank Wayne hand that has touched this has imprint- in-the-making as the Wiigwaasi jiimaan the July 1, 2019 issues. These articles and all the people who helped in building ed themselves on this canoe and that is (birch bark canoe) was able to float away explained the processes that were used to this beautiful piece of work – it really is something special.” in the waters of Devil’s Lake on the Forest create it. They also expressed the ded- something to be proud of.” Chi migwetth to Valliere for coming County Potawatomi (FCP) reservation. ication that Wayne Valliere, Ira Frank, Once the blessing was finished and to the FCP community to teach this art It was a perfect picturesque Northwoods Lawrence Mann Jr., and many commu- Chairman Daniels had spoken, it was and to guide those involved in the con- morning – truly fitting for this special nity members shared as they worked to time for Frank and Mann to hop in and struction through the building and final occasion. finish this piece of cultural history for paddle off in the waters of Devil’s Lake. dedication of this cultural treasure. It is Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) the Anishnaabe people – here and in the Not only is this lake on the FCP reserva- beyond appreciated, and all involved will previously shared two stories about the surrounding area. tion, it also has great cultural significance look forward to future endeavors under The morning started with Valliere, to the Potawatomi people. It was import- his guidance. Mann, Frank and two other apprentices ant for this canoe to have her first voyage More photos on page 2... giving prayers and blessings before this here. canoe set off in the water on its maiden After Frank and Mann returned, it

PAID voyage – prayers to look over it, protect was then anyone’s turn to hop in and PRSRT STD PRSRT US POSTAGE PERMIT NO. 317 PERMIT

FOND DU LAC, WI FOND DU LAC, it, and to keep those safe who travel with- paddle off onto the waters. Summer in its walls. Day Camp youth were present for this FCP Chairman Ned Daniels Jr. and amazing day. A few young boys and girls his son Justin made certain they were were able to try out the canoe, which present for this momentous occasion. brought smiles to faces and made memo- Daniels said, “You know, right when I ries for them all. A whole family of about wake up in the morning, I am on-the-go six even climbed in, and as Valliere said, with meetings, phone calls, everything “That right there is how our people trav- – but this right here was not only im- eled. Just think... seeing that canoe filled portant to me, but important for my son like that. It looks like a family going off to be a part of, too. So I wanted to make to berry pick. It’s great to see.” sure to be here over everything else. It’s Seeing the Wiigwaasi jiimaan from the great seeing all of you here because this beginning of its construction in January day will go down in history, and you 2019 through the finishing touches, and will always remember this for as long as then finally watching it glide across the you live. I was able to participate in the water on Devil’s Lake on this day, was a building of this, and we all had a great historical and emotional sight to see. For time just laughing and telling stories. the people who helped build it, this was The night I came to help with the pitch, a spiritual process as well as a gratifying Mann and Frank are the first to I honestly didn’t want it to end. It really experience. As Valliere said, “This is the paddle out into the water. 2 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 15, 2019 Community

Jeanette M. Towns

Jeanette M. Towns, 69, of Escanaba, Mich., passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Parkside Village by Hillcrest in Green Bay, Wis. Jeanette was born in Escanaba on April 4, 1950, the daughter of Carl and Viola Gerdeen. At the age of 7, she was lovingly adopted by Keith and Leona Towns. She was a life-long resident of the area until she moved to Green Bay for health reasons and to be close to her daughter and grandchildren. She graduated from Gladstone High School and attended cosmetology and nursing school. Jeanette loved to cook, sew and go for joy rides. She enjoyed going to the casino to gamble and dance. Her greatest joy was spending time with her daughter, Jen- Message From FCP Veterans Post 1 nifer, and her grand babies. She cherished playing with them and watching them grow. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 5 Among survivors is her daughter: Jennifer Gerdeen; grandchildren: Wesley p.m. We consider it an honor and a privilege to be of service Gerdeen, Beau Phillips, and baby Phillips arriving in August; Jeanette’s long-time to the Potawatomi community. Membership in FCP Veterans companion: Gary Christenson; siblings: Carol Coyle, Keith Gerdeen and Bob Gerdeen; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Post 1 is open to all veterans and spouses of Potawatomi She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Kevin, Lorraine and tribal members. Please join us! Carl. Visitation was held July 25 followed by services officiated by Major Alex Norton at Crawford Funeral Home, Escanaba. Burial immediately followed at Gardens of Deadline for the September 1, 2019 issue of the Rest Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting crawfordfuneralhomes.net. Traveling Times is Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

Wiigwaasi jiimaan photos...

Daniels is very proud to have his son, Mann and Valliere enjoy Mann and Daniels with their boys, Lawrence Jr. and Justin, Justin, be a part of this amazing day. the morning water. paddling off on Devil's Lake.

Jorge Cisneros Sr., Mariya Tuckwab, Stetson and Fletcher Tuckwab, Jayden Tuck- Geronimo Shepard and Preston VanZile try out the Wiigwaasi jiimaan. wab and Brooks Boyd give an example of the canoe occupied with a small family. Community August 15, 2019 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 3 Quarterly General Council Meeting by Winda Collins

The most recent General Council take a close look at the canoe. He said, Meeting took place Aug. 10, 2019, at “Make sure you touch it… it’s part of our the FCP Rec Center. On-hand this day history now, so when you touch it, you to distribute information to and answer become part of that.” questions from tribal members were Fam- A delicious buffet meal provided by ily Services, Planning, Education, and Dewing’s Catering began at noon while Enrollment. tribal members continued to arrive and On display was the recently built and register. Quorum was made, and once launched canoe. There was also a well- this was announced by the Chairman made video of the launch playing on with a heartfelt thank you, Veterans Post the television screens. As the Rec Center I posted the flags and staff while Fire began to fill, there was much visiting and Nation sang an honor song and then a laughter going on. Chairman Daniels welcome song. Shortly after, the meeting made his rounds through the crowd. got underway. The next General Council At one table, he was overheard telling Meeting is scheduled for Nov. 9, 2019. the youth sitting there to make sure to

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(l-r): Laurence Kenmille of Salish & Kootenai Tribe, Kootenai Tribe Chairman (l-r): Kootenai Tribe Chairman Gary Aitken Jr., Senator Jon Tester of Gary Aitken Jr., Ranking Member Indigenous Peoples Subcommittee Rep. Montana, Laurence Kenmille of Salish & Kootenai Tribe, Audrey Hill Paul Cook, FCP Vice Chairwoman Brenda Shopodock, FCP elder and of Indian Defense League, FCP Vice Chairwoman Brenda Shopodock, spiritual leader Phil Shopodock, Audrey Hill of Indian Defense League FCP elder and spiritual leader Phil Shopodock

(l-r): Kootenai Tribe Attorney General William Barquin, Kootenai Tribe (l-r): FCP elder and spiritual leader Phil Shopodock, FCP Vice Chairwoman Chairman Gary Aitken Jr., Audrey Hill of Indian Defense League, Brenda Shopodock, Wasauksing First Nation Chief Warren Tabobondung Jan Burning of Six Nations of the Grand River, Robert Odawi Porter of Capitol Hill Policy Group, Six Nations of the Grand River Chief Ava Hill, Laurence Kenmille of Salish & Kootenai Tribe Gathering August 15, 2019 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 5 Potawatomi Gathering 2019 by Val Niehaus Hosted by Wasauksing First Nation of Once the two-day language confer- cultural workshops. Many repeated them- day the Potawatomi Gathering Powwow Island, , this year’s ence wrapped up, it was then time to selves as the day before but a few new began. The powwow grounds of Wasauk- Potawatomi Gathering kicked off on July start engaging in the cultural workshops ones were added: quillwork, storytelling, sing First Nation are breathtaking and left 30, and ended on Aug. 4. that many look forward to. It’s also a time skirt-making, and there was even a maple many in awe. This area is beautiful with “The Potawatomi Gathering is an for relaxing, meeting up with old friends, sugar bush walk. This day also included its high rock bluffs overlooking the waters annual event hosted each summer by or meeting new ones. a film screening: “Sounding Thunder” and woods surrounding the area. You can one of the nine recognized bands of the Thursday, Aug. 1, started with the and a tribal governance table meeting tell why the people there love this area Potawatomi located in the United States sacred fire lighting and water ceremony, that FCP Executive Council Vice Chair- and have called it home for thousands of and Canada. The Gathering was founded followed later by many just pulling into woman Brenda Shopodock and Secretary years. There is a cliff that many members in 1994 through the vision of Wasauksing town for the weekend and registering. James A. Crawford attended. Both were hold dear where they jump off into the Elder Stewart King and other tribal leaders Workshops this day included tulip bags, present at the Gathering, and sitting in lake below. An FCP tribal member even from the Potawatomi communities. The appliqué ribbonwork, baby moccasin- on this meeting enable them to discuss relayed a story to some of us about his Gathering is an opportunity for members making, bias beadwork and genealogy. future Gatherings and certain issues per- first experience in jumping off this cliff from all over North America to join togeth- Later in the day there was also a fish-fry taining to Potawatomi nations. As always, the last time the Gathering was held here. er to celebrate their Potawatomi heritage, demonstration and memorial feast. it’s great having all Potawatomi nations And, well, let’s just say… he gave a few culture, resiliency and survival as a nation. This day was a busy one for the youth come together as one to discuss import- young men a show when the water decid- The Gathering features an annual language attending as they had their own con- ant issues that affect not only their tribes ed to strip him of his swim trunks. What conference, youth conference, cultural and ference that included a mural-making personally, but as a whole nation. a great story to share of the memories and craft workshops, sporting events, tribal project, digital networking/app-making, Later in the evening was another big laughter associated with that Gathering. meetings and powwow.” Source: https:// an indigenous meme decolonization dis- moment for the FCP tribe as one of the The powwow went well, and the FCP potawatomi.ca/#About cussion, community activism, an intense young ladies was competing for this year’s Post I Veterans represented with their The week started off with the open- game of Lacrosse and canoeing/language new Potawatomi Princess. This is an eagle staff and flags during grand entry. ing of the language conference. This is a activity. Very busy! honor that many young woman hope for FCP members young and old all got out highlight to many people There was a Potawatomi golf tourna- in showcasing themselves and who they to enjoy their time. The food and craft as it provides opportunities and resources ment and continuation of cultural work- are in life – a strong Potawatomi wom- vendors were amazing with so many to keep their Native language flowing shops that evening. The biggest and most an who loves their tribe and heritage. lining the area with their goodies and through history. As the elders say, “Our exciting part of this day was the Island Waleli Frank was able to make the FCP exceptional artwork. To finish the day, the language is who we are.” Queen Boat Cruise in Parry Sound. This proud in competing against four other passing of the ashes onto the next host Jim Thunder is a huge influence was a non-stop, three-hour tour around young ladies. All had to give an inter- was done, along with the closing ceremo- here at home in the Forest County the island which pointed out significant view, answer the question, “What does ny and powwow giveaway. Potawatomi (FCP) community and is landmarks and beautiful scenic sites for culture means to you?”and show a talent. Overall, this Gathering went as highly sought after when it comes to cruisers to photograph. This specific Frank pulled out all the stops, did great planned with no big hiccups… it was a speaking the Potawatomi language. As cruise even had the Wasauksing Council- in all categories, and came out at second busy, fun-filled week with many old and one of the last estimated seven fluent or Vincent Chechock doing commentary runner up! This made all who were there new friends meeting up to talk about speakers, the younger generation come to on all the sacred spots that hold great im- supporting her very proud. She replied their families, culture, tribes, and life in speak with him in Bodwéwadmi. They portance to his people around the island. with a smile and said, “I was happy for general. Chi Migwetth to the Wasauksing also gain knowledge about the history Very cool experience! Many of the FCP this experience and I know what to do Fist Nation for hosting this year. It was of the language and all that goes with it. elders enjoyed the relaxation time with next year!” What a great accomplishment a great time had by all! Many are already This year, Thunder received a great honor one another on the cruise. After a long to have in for future endeavors. The new looking forward to next year with the in receiving a plaque on behalf of the day, it was time to turn in for rest until 2019 Potawatomi Princess title was given host being Hannahville Indian Commu- Potawatomi Nations in recognition of his the next morning. to Kateri Phillips from Citizen Band nity in Upper Michigan! dedication in preserving the Bodwéwad- Friday, August 2, 2019, brought more Potawatomi. mi language – an honor for Thunder to events starting with sunrise ceremony and Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, was the day receive and keep close. carrying into the continuation of more many were waiting for as this was the

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submitted by Lisa Engelhardt 8 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 15, 2019 Departments Making Connections Through Summer Fun submitted by Rebecca Jennings, FCP Education photos by Summer Day Camp Staff Members The 2019 FCP Summer Day Camp various physical activities, language and brought in Laona firefighters with their concluded with a special field trip to Log- a check-in time. This gave the campers equipment for the campers to try on. ger’s Landing in Rothschild, Wis. This an opportunity to burn off some energy Our fieldtrips included a trek to Wild- final trip was a great way to end a very before heading out to departmental activ- wood Wildlife Park, swimming at the Bi- successful summer with FCPC youth ities including hiking, Ozobots, origami, erman Family Aquatic Center in Merrill, ages 7-12. Eight different departments reading and math games, “Will it Float?,” Camp 5 in Laona, Rouman Cinema to offered meaningful and fun activities to nutrition, making snacks, and an obstacle see “Toy Story 4,” and Logger’s Landing. the campers within the six-week time course, just to name a few. We also got With our warm summer weather, we also span. They were: Community Health, to join in the Land & Natural Resources enjoyed a number of days with an ice Education, Emergency Management, Community Open House with activities, cream treat to help cool down. Family Services, Language, Library, food and a bounce house. Education Department staff ap- Natural Resources, and Recreation. Over Camp afternoons brought the choice preciates all of those who participated the course of the program, 82 different of recreational games or art. Kickball, – campers and employees – that made children attended, with daily attendance dodgeball, and Capture the Flag were this program full of fun, learning, and ranging from 29 to 55. The average daily enjoyed. For those with an artistic bent, relationship-building. Also, thank you to attendance was 48 students, which was there were painting, drawing and mold- the families for allowing their children to awesome! ing of clay. FCP Emergency Management take part. Stay cool and enjoy the remain- This year, we began the day with provided fire extinguisher training and ing days of summer! Departments August 15, 2019 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 9 A Taste of FILM submitted by Holly Daniels

Every Tuesday, the Life Skills group on, students from the Life Skills group spends the morning with the FILM grew more comfortable in their positions Program to get a small taste of the various and took advantage of their full creative aspects of filmmaking. On July 16, the freedom. The group displayed natural group was able to gain firsthand experi- talent in each area, especially in acting ence in producing a complete scene. The and directing. youth rotated through all the different All the footage will be put together roles, each getting a chance to act, direct, and edited by SYE worker Jaiden De- and operate a camera, boom microphone, schinny and will be showcased at the lighting, and the clapper. With the guid- FCP’s Third Annual FILM Festival on ance from the FILM and Media teams, Sept. 28. All are invited to the auditori- as well as the SYE workers, the group um in the fall to witness the Life Skills was able to produce multiple versions group’s first taste of FILM. of the same scene. As the morning went

Rising Sun Daycare News Submitted by Mary Fatla The month of July was very busy. play on the playground. Miss Connie With the fourth falling on a Thursday prepared a very nice picnic lunch for us, and working a half day on Wednesday, it and we all had a great time! was a short week. Even so, we were able During the month of July, we took to take a trip to the movies. There were advantage of a reading-and-snack pro- 32 children for Toy Story 4, and we were gram offered by Crandon School. Once so proud of their fantastic behavior! The a week, Amy Marvin from the summer cinema manager even commented on reading program came to read to the how well-behaved the children were for children and offered them a snack. Each such a large group. Since the children child had a chance to pick out a book made the movies such a great experience, from her assortment to take home. we were able to attend another movie on Thanks to Amy for including us in her July 22 - the new Lion King. And again, busy schedule to read to the children. It’s the children put their best foot forward. always fun to have other readers come Rising Sun staff is so proud! and read. On Tuesday, July 30, we loaded the Hats off to the FCP Transit Bus for children on the school buses and went to taking us to the Rhinelander cinema and Cardinal Park to play a little kickball with being so accommodating to Rising Sun the children and let the younger children Daycare! 10 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 15, 2019 Departments

Summer Youth Forestry Department Acquires New Equipment Employment 2019 submitted by Forestry Department According to Fire-Fuels/Community • Is currently being used on Trump continued Forest Manager Jimmy Gumm, Land & Lake Road project which is roughly 2 ½ Natural Resources Forestry Department miles of road construction and clearing. acquired a new piece of equipment: a • Besides working on all the govern- new 2018 John Deere 1110 G Double ment projects currently on Forestry’s Bunk Forwarder. Below are the details list of work (Trump Lake Road project, pertaining to this new equipment: Carter C-Store clearing project, new • Motor is EPA Final Tier 4 which playground site clearings, Rec Center is highest clean burning diesel offered clearings, etc.), the new forwarder will reducing air pollution from heavy equip- also be used to start clearing multiple lots ment. for tribal members’ new home construc- • Replaced Fabtech single bunk tion sites. forwarder with close to 18,000 hours on Overall, the new, cleaner burning, machine. more efficient forwarder will greatly • New machine will allow Forestry increase Forestry’s ability to complete Department to complete projects in a projects for the tribal government and more-timely manner, efficiently giving tribal members. them the ability to haul over twice the amount of wood out per load and reduc- ing downtime for repairs.

Language: Compliance: Alexizanna Stevens Petewonkwet Daniels

Natural Resources: Natural Resources: Elias Saddler, Galen Daniels Curtis Mallory, Renn Marvin •••NOTICE••• THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS SEPT. 9, 2019. REGISTRATION FOR THE 2019-20 GTE GA NES SCHOOL YEAR IS TAKING PLACE NOW! CONTACT PEGGY, MIKE OR JOY AT (715) 478-7347 FOR AN APPLICATION.

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HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED CHOICES Program • Wellbriety - 12-step meeting, Mondays Tribal Employment Skill Program - • Youth 9 - 11: Mondays (19, 26) at 6:30 p.m., FCP Museum lower level. Walk- available to adult tribal members who can be • Youth 12 - 17: Tuesdays (20, 27) ing in a good way...a sober way. ALL ARE placed on a paid work experience opportunity • Youth 6 - 8: Wednesdays (21, 28) WELCOME! If you have any questions, call in various tribal departments for up to six • CHOICES will be collaborating with the 13-year-old Day Camp on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, FCP Behavioral Health at (715) 478-4332 or months. This allows tribal members to test Thursdays. Isaiah Phillips at (715) 889-4945. drive different areas to find a good fit. The Youth will be picked up from home starting at 10 a.m., and will be dropped off afterwards. • Kwe Kenomagewen - Women’s support, staff can assist with: Call (715) 478-4839 for more information. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. @ Old Tribal Hall. Call • Obtaining, reinstating, determining what (715) 478-4332 with questions. is needed to obtain the driver’s license • Hour of Power - Big Book, NA Book • Work-related expenses Family Resource Center or Wellbriety Book, Thursdays, 2 - 3 p.m. @ • Résumé development/résumé critiquing • Healthy Relationships Class: Mondays (19, 26) 1 - 3 p.m. Old Tribal Hall. Call (715) 478-4332 with • Mock interviews and tips • Moral Reconation Therapy Class: Tuesdays (20, 27), 10 a.m. - noon questions. • Job-seeking skills/soft skills • Positive Indian Parenting Class (PIP): Thursdays (22, 29), 10:30 a.m. - noon • Employment guidance/advocacy Do You Feel Like No One Understands • Open registration Fatherhood is Sacred & Motherhood is Sacred parenting class: 12-week • Fidelity bonding available You? You’re not alone! Let your voice be heard! curriculum; two-hour duration, one-on-one sessions. Work Study Program - for students that Let someone share your pain! If you are think- • Open registration Nurturing Fathers parenting class: 13-week curriculum; two-hour dura- are in their senior year. Students can be on a ing of committing suicide or know someone tion, one-on-one sessions. work experience but must have good standings who is, please get help! Crisis Line: (888) • Stay tuned for updates on Play Shoppe! in all their school classes. We work with the 299-1188 (Serving Forest, Vilas & Oneida Child care available; please RSVP if needed. Call (715) 478-4837 with questions about any FCP Education Department to set this up. counties: 24 hours a day/7 days a week); Kids programs. Badgercare - a state/federally-funded in Need: (800) 622-9120; The Get-2-Gether program that provides health coverage for Peer Support Drop-In Center: (715) 369- Community Health individuals living on the reservation or within 3871; Run-Away Hotline: (800) 621-4000; 8/21 - Diabetes Luncheon (8-Plex Apartments): 12 - 1:30 p.m. Forest County, tribal children and affiliat- (800) 273-TALK; TTY: (800) 799-4TTY or ed-tribal members. 8/29 - Taste Test Day (HWC Lobby): 1 - 3 p.m. visit suicidehotlines.com. Foodshare - a state/federally-funded Smoking Cessation Incentive Program - program that provides an EBT food card to Open to FCP tribal members and indi- eligible individuals living on the reservation viduals eligible for Alternative Care Program. or individuals that have tribal children living Services include: appointments with nurses in Forest County. The program has eligibility and CHRs to determine a quit plan, kit filled requirements that also considers shelter/hous- with items that aid in the quitting process, ing expenses. educational materials and products, plus a Foodshare Employment & Training Pro- reward upon completion of third smoking gram (FSET) - individuals that are eligible for cessation appointment. Foodshare would be eligible for this program To learn more about the program or to which can assist with gas voucher, job training schedule an appointment, contact Sara Cleere- costs and other expenses relative to the goals man, R.N., at (715) 478-4889. that are set for securing employment. SPARKS Weight Mgmt. Program - Temporary Assistance for Needy Fam- By appointment. S - Support; P - Program; ilies (TANF) - this work program is funded A - Get Active, Stay Active; R - Reap the Re- through the Administration for Children and wards: feel better, be healthier; K - Know the Families with an income limit of 125 percent basics of good nutrition; S - Stay focused on of federal poverty level for individuals living being healthy. Please call Lisa Miller, RD, CD, on the reservation or individuals living in at (715) 478-4320. Forest County that have FCP tribal children. Diabetes Education Program - Individuals get a cash payment each month By appointment. Including blood glu- providing that they completed their work cose monitoring, making healthy changes, activities each month. psychosocial, complications, sick day and General Assistance (GA) - this work pro- travel, planning for pregnancy, hypoglycemia, gram is funded through the Bureau of Indian medications, diabetes in general, insulin and Affairs and is available for federally-recognized goal setting. Please call Anne Chrisman, RN, tribal members living on the reservation. at (715) 478-4383, or Cathy Chitko at (715) Eligible individuals will get a cash payment 478-4367. each month providing that they are complying with the work plan developed with their case worker. CULTURE Native Employment Works (NEW) Language Classes - Program - this work program is funded Please call (715) 478-4173 with questions through the Administration for Children and regarding times/locations of language classes. Families for individuals living on the reserva- tion or within the service area. The paid work placement opportunity is for three months at 24-35 hour per week and we have limited slots available based on funding. Resource Rooms - located at the old tribal hall and at the Family Services Building. Each area has computers that individuals can utilize to complete their resumé, type corre- spondence, work on the self-paced Microsoft Computer Training Program, apply for jobs, or apply online for healthcare coverage programs. FCP Economic Support staff is available to provide services. If you want more infor- mation on any of these programs, please stop by the Family Services Building or call (715) 478-4433. 14 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 15, 2019 In the News Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Unveils New Hotel Tower submitted by Jay Saunders, PHC Public Relations Specialist MILWAUKEE (Aug. 8, 2019) – provide views of downtown Milwaukee Potawatomi Hotel & Casino (PHC) and Lake Michigan. Every new room also is proud to unveil its latest expansion includes spacious bathrooms fitted with project with the grand opening of a new fixtures by Kohler, remote control sheers/ hotel tower. blinds and an energy-efficient, state-of- The new guest rooms and amenities, the-art thermostat system. including a ballroom, meeting space, and Rooms and suites are just the begin- the all-new Ember Salon & Spa are part ning of new amenities now available of the property’s $80 million, 180,000 sq. to guests. The second tower boasts two feet project to further improve the guest amazing new meeting and multi-use experience and enhance a true jewel in spaces: The Legacy Ballroom is 12,000 the Menomonee Valley. sq. feet of space that can hold up to three “We are thrilled to showcase this new events at once and can accommodate hotel tower and provide new amenities more than 600 guests, and The Board- to our wonderful guests and the Mil- room on the top floor which provides waukee community,” said PHC CEO unique opportunities for meetings while and General Manager Rodney Ferguson. overlooking downtown Milwaukee. “It’s because of them, along with our Potawatomi is also proud to introduce hard-working team members, that we Ember Salon & Spa, the first-of-its-kind have become Wisconsin’s premier enter- in the Menomonee Valley. Ember features tainment destination.” ways for every guest to enjoy a little pam- The new tower adds 119 rooms and pering, including a salon, barbershop, expansion also created 50 new jobs. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is Wisconsin’s suites to the property, which brings the pedicures and manicures, and massage “We’ve been fortunate to work with so premier entertainment destination, offer- total number of guest rooms to 500 – rooms for singles or couples. many great partners in the community to ing guests the best in gaming, dining and making it the second-largest hotel in This new tower, which matches the make this new hotel tower happen,” Fer- entertainment. The property features six Milwaukee. The new accommodations 19-floor hotel which opened in 2014, guson said. “And this beautiful addition award-winning restaurants, the intimate include the 19th floor Chairman’s Suite, is nearly two years in the making. Since to our property would not be possible 500-seat Northern Lights Theater and featuring 1,600 sq. feet of luxury-living breaking ground in December 2017, without the vision and leadership of the more than 60,000 sq. feet of event space. A space which includes a gas fireplace, bil- hundreds of people worked to make this Forest County Potawatomi, which has 500-room, 19-story hotel, the second largest liards table and butler’s pantry. project successful, including Gilbane played a huge role in the renaissance of hotel in Milwaukee, opened in 2014 with a It’s one of 59 suites in the tower in Building Company, Greenfire Manage- Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley.” second tower unveiled in 2019. To discover addition to 60 standard guest rooms, ment Services, Cuningham Group and About Potawatomi Hotel & Casino more visit www.paysbig.com. each featuring floor-to-ceiling windows to Zimmerman Architectural Studios. The Set in the heart of Milwaukee,

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Submits Application to Develop Waukegan Casino in the Heart of Potawatomi Treaty Lands submitted by Ryan Amundson, PHC Public Relations Manager

MILWAUKEE (Aug. 5, 2019) - Little Fort and later changed to Wauke- to bring that same level of success to license under the legislation. Potential Potawatomi Hotel & Casino (PHC) gan, the Potawatomi word for “trading Waukegan.” developers had to submit their propos- submitted an application to develop a post.” A minority-owned enterprise, PHC als to the city of Waukegan by Monday, commercial casino in the city of Waukeg- The Potawatomi reestablished their has experience not only building a suc- August 5. an, an area rich with tribal history and in presence in Milwaukee nearly 30 years cessful business, but also a highly-skilled City of Waukegan staff will review the the heart of Potawatomi treaty lands. ago where their forbearers had been minority workforce. Through its business proposals and the finalists, chosen by the “The city of Waukegan is in search of largely removed during the 19th Century. practices, PHC has been recognized as a Waukegan City Council, will be forward- a qualified developer to bring a first-class Having reclaimed its proud tradition of leader in environmentally-sound eco- ed on to the Illinois Gaming Board by entertainment experience with their new economic leadership in Milwaukee, PHC nomic revitalization efforts. the end of October. casino. Having successfully operated in is ready to embark on a similar mis- The Waukegan Potawatomi Casino About Potawatomi Hotel & Casino this gaming market for several decades, sion in Waukegan – also in the heart of would be licensed by the Illinois Gaming Set in the heart of Milwaukee, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is a natural Potawatomi treaty lands. Board and operated subject to the state Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is Wis- fit to develop this project and create the “For nearly 30 years, Potawatomi and local laws of Illinois. consin’s premier entertainment destina- entertainment destination that Waukegan Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee has been Illinois Gaming Expansion Back- tion, offering guests the best in gaming, is seeking,” said Potawatomi Hotel & Ca- offering visitors from across the country a ground dining and entertainment. The property sino CEO and General Manager Rodney first-class entertainment experience. Our In July 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. features six award-winning restaurants, Ferguson. property attracts more than six million Pritzker signed a gambling package into the intimate 500-seat Northern Lights Waukegan is one of the oldest com- visitors annually, making it one of the law that expands the number of casinos Theater and more than 60,000 sq. feet of munities in Illinois and Potawatomi is largest entertainment destinations in the licenses available in Illinois. The new event space. A 381-room, 19-story hotel part of that long history. Potawatomi Midwest. With a history of expansion law added casino licenses for Waukegan, opened in August 2014, with another ho- were living and conducting commerce and continual reinvestment, we don’t take Rockford, Danville, Williamson County, tel tower opening August 8. To discover when the French and early settlers came our success for granted,” said Ferguson. and the south suburbs of Chicago. The more visit www.paysbig.com. to the Waukegan area. It was first named “We are excited about the opportunity city of Chicago was also granted a casino In the News August 15, 2019 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 15

Native Leaders Advocate for Jay Treaty Border Crossing Rights submitted Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 2019) nition of tribal government credentials investigated First Nation Border Crossing indigenous peoples is respected.” - Indigenous leaders representing the at the border, training of CBP personnel Issues that culminated in the issuance of a Ava Hill stated: “We are very pleased Jay Treaty Border Alliance recently met on Indian law and treaties, and establish- Minister’s Special Representative Report. with the formation of the Tribal Alliance with representatives of the United States ment of a DHS working group on Indian As revealed during the recent Summit in which brings tribes and First Nations government in Washington, D.C., to ad- border-crossing issues. Niagara Falls, this Report has served as a together to jointly work on the border- vocate for pending legislation to protect The JTBA’s DC “fly-in” follows a major catalyst for action by the Canadian crossing challenges that we continue to the treaty rights of Native people to enter meeting in May in which Native leaders government led by Customs and Border face. It is through our collaboration and and work in the United States. H.R. representing tribal nations from Alaska to Services Canada. See MSR Report at: combined strength that we will develop 2496, sponsored by Representative Derek Maine convened at Niagara Falls to meet www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/15066227190 strategies and continue to advocate with Kilmer of Washington State, would mod- with United States and Canadian border 17/1506622893512. government officials in both Washington ernize the definition of “Indian” under officials to discuss challenges facing their Indigenous peoples who live on or and Ottawa.” Section 289 of the Immigration and people in crossing the international bor- near the border and who cross it for Future Events: The Alliance antici- Nationality Act to recognize tribal gov- der. The third summit of the Northern political, social, cultural, and commercial pates the need for an additional “fly-in” ernment determinations of Indian status. Tribal Border Alliance drew participation reasons have continued to be frustrated in to Washington, D.C., in the Fall of 2019 Current law states that border crossing from almost 70 tribal leaders representing their border-crossing efforts. for purposes of advocating for enactment rights apply only for an Indian with 50 19 Indian nations and tribes. For the first This has been an historic challenge of U.S. of H.R.2496. It also anticipates percent or more “blood of the American time, the Summit held sessions in three that has since escalated following the convening in Ottawa following the Ca- Indian race” which the Alliance consid- countries: the Seneca Nation, the United expansion of state security measures fol- nadian national elections for purposes of ers archaic, racist, and a denial of the States, and Canada. lowing the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Regard- advocating for reciprocal border-crossing inherent authority of tribal governments The Jay Treaty Border Alliance was less, the inherent rights of Native peoples legislation from the Canadian govern- to determine citizenship and membership founded and co-chaired by the Kootenai living along - and in some cases - on both ment. status. Tribe of Idaho and the Saint Regis Mo- sides of the border dictate the need for Additional Information: Please Alliance representatives were led by hawk Tribe in 2017 to provide an oppor- intensified advocacy to protect inherent contact Robert Odawi Porter, represen- JTBA co-chairs: Kootenai Tribe of Idaho tunity for leaders of Indigenous nations Indigenous rights on both sides of the tative of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, at Chairman Gary Aitken Jr. and Saint Re- and tribes located on or near the United border. [email protected] or Kayla gis Mohawk Tribe Chief Eric Thompson. States/Canada border to discuss border Gary Aitken, Jr., Chairman of the Gebeck, representative of the Saint Regis Other leaders attending included: Forest crossing and related issues. (The Alliance Kootenai Tribe of ldaho, stated: “The Mohawk Tribe, at Kavla.Gebeck@hklaw. County Potawatomi Vice Chairwoman was originally the Northern Tribal Border Third Summit continues to build on the com. Brenda Shopodock, Six Nations of the Alliance but changed its name to reflect strengths of our prior efforts, with partic- Border Summit Attendees: Grand River Chief Ava Hill, La pee Ken- participation of First Nations in Canada.) ipation of Native leaders from across Tur- Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, NTBA Co- mille of the Salish & Kootenai Tribe, and Historically, Native peoples living tle Island and significant dialogue with Chair, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, NTBA Audrey Hill of the Indian Defense League along the current border faced no inter- our partners in the United States and Co-Chair, Cayuga Nation, Central of America. ference prior to the establishment of the Canadian governments. We have devel- Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes The leaders were able to meet with border. This state of affairs continued fol- oped engagement strategies for advocacy of Alaska, Forest County Potawatomi, Idaho Senator and Chairman of the lowing the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, in both Washington and Ottawa in the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim and Navigation of 1795 between Great coming months to pursue recognition Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Mohawk Risch, and staff for Senators Jon Tester of Britain and the United States, e.g. the of our inherent and treaty-recognized Council of Kahnawake, Mohawks of the Montana and Tina Smith of Minnesota. “Jay Treaty”, which provided in Article III border-crossing rights.” Bay of Quinte, Oneida Nation of the They also met with staff for Rep. Deb that - It is agreed, that it shall at all times Chief Eric Thompson, Saint Regis Thames, Salish & Kootenai Tribes, Six Haaland, Vice Chairman of the House be free to His Majesty’s subjects, and to Mohawk Tribe, stated: “It is clear from Nations of the Grand River, Wabanaki Resources Committee, Rep. Ruben Gal- the citizens of the United States, and also the increased representation of First Confederacy, Wasauksing First Nation, lego, Chairman of the Indigenous Peoples to the Indians dwelling on either side Nations councils and communities and Walpole Island First Nation, Iroquois Subcommittee, Paul Cook, Ranking of said boundary line, freely to pass and Tribes spanning from Maine to Alaska Caucus, Assembly of First Nations, Yu- Member of the Indigenous Peoples Sub- repass, by land or inland navigation into who participated in the Summit that kon Region, Government of Canada (Ca- committee, and Representatives Sharice the respective territories and countries the Northern Tribal Border Alliance is nadian Border Services Agency, Immigra- Davids of Kansas, Kelly Armstrong of of the two parties on the continent of forming effective working relationships to tion, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, North Dakota, Charles Truxal of Florida, America ... and freely carry on trade and protect and advance our common inter- Public Safety Canada, Crown-Indigenous Elise Stefanik of New York, Russ Fulcher commerce with each other. ests and address shared challenges faced Relations and Northern Affairs Canada), of Idaho, and Greg Gianforte of Mon- However, while the U.S. Congress at the United States/Canadian border. I United States Department of Homeland tana. enacted legislation to govern free passage am looking forward to continuing our Security (Office of Deputy Assistant A key element of the DC fly-in was a into the United States of lndians born in conversations with United States and Secretary, Intergovernmental Affairs, meeting with senior staff of Customs and Canada (8 U.S.C. §1359), Canada has Canadian government and border offi- Customs and Border Protection), Office Border Protection within the Department never done so, leading to considerable cials as we advance legislation, improve of U.S. Representative Brian Higgins, of Homeland Security. Discussion fo- disruptions in the daily lives of Native regulations, and develop best practices U.S. House of Representatives (Co-Chair, cused on: Department support for H.R. peoples living on both sides of the border. that ensures our inherent right to cross Northern Border Caucus), Indian De- 2469, administrative guidance to recog- In 2017, the Government of Canada the United States/Canadian border as fense League of America.

Wisconsin Humanities Council Grants $10,000 to FCP Museum The Forest Republican (July 25, 2019) With a $10,000 grant from the Wis- encourage connections, and foster a bet- “Voices of Our People,” will address three tant Museum Director Samantha Smith. consin Humanities Council, the Forest ter understanding of the Forest County core themes: who we are, our history, “These funds not only help in costs of County Potawatomi Community will Potawatomi, while engaging youth and and our traditions. Each theme will share renovating our museum exhibit, but it transform its entire museum exhibition. elders. Potawatomi worldviews, history, and will help to research, collect and preserve Funds will help museum staff collect The grant from the Wisconsin Hu- traditions. historically-significant information to materials from other museums and manities Council will help renovate the “We are very honored that the Wis- support and strengthen understanding of institutions. The new displays will reflect 15-year-old museum, refreshing displays consin Humanities Council has accepted Potawatomi history for generations.” the community’s history and traditions, and content. The new exhibits, named our application for funding,” said Assis- 16 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 15, 2019 In the News

Tribes Receive Federal Grants for Energy Independence Projects Wisc News (July 26, 2019) The federal government has awarded DOE. Altogether the projects will affect than $5 million worth of projects in Wis- will receive more than $1.6 million for two Wisconsin tribes more than $2.6 more than 900 buildings and are expect- consin and $39 million nationwide. two projects, including more than one million in grants to help develop local ed to generate about $7.5 million a year According to the DOE, the Bad River megawatt of solar panels to be installed energy resources. in energy savings. Band will receive almost $1 million to in- on tribal buildings in Milwaukee and The Bad River Band of the Lake Supe- “The selected projects are consistent stall a solar-powered “microgrid” system reservation lands. The solar installations – rior Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the with the principles of tribal sovereignty to power three buildings. The system, ranging from eight to 280 kilowatts – are Forest County Potawatomi Community and self-determination, with a fuel- and which will include batteries and comput- expected to generate more than $100,000 are among 12 tribal governments that technology-neutral energy strategy that erized controls, will be able to operate a year in savings for the tribe. will share more than $16 million in ener- recognizes the breadth of energy resources independent of the electrical grid and is A second grant will fund a combina- gy security and resilience grants from the on tribal lands and each tribe’s right to expected to offset the electrical demands tion of solar panels and energy efficiency Department of Energy’s Office of Indian use them as they see fit,” Office of Indian of two of the buildings. measures at a new $60 million commu- Energy. Energy Director Kevin R. Frost said in a The $2 million project is expected to nity center in Crandon, Wis., which are The goal of the grants is to “provide news release. save the tribe about $841,000 over 25 expected to save another $111,000 a year. autonomous operation for increased With matching funds from the tribes, years. community resilience,” according to the the grants are expected to support more The Forest County Potawatomi

Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans News from the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives WASHINGTON, D.C. (August services they provide to Native American other community,” said Smith. “These of First Nations Community Health- 2, 2019) – U.S. Senator Tom Udall veterans. are clinics that treat things like mental Source. “With critical underfunding, this (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate However, the law does not currently health, including PTSD, chronic diseases, legislation would allow all Urban Indian Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. allow urban Indian health centers to and addiction. And they do so in a cul- Organizations to provide more services Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) participate in the same service reimburse- turally-sensitive way meaning that Native for the necessary care we already pro- announced introduction of the Health ment agreements as other two branches vets often seek care at these facilities in- vide to our Native veterans. Thank you, Care Access for Urban Native Veterans of IHS. This exclusion limits the ability stead of at the VA. Our bill would make Senator Udall, Representative Haaland, Act, a bill to improve health care access of those urban facilities to maintain and a simple fix to make sure clinics get the and all of the legislators who made Native for Native American Veterans by provid- expand services sought by Native Ameri- same level of reimbursement no matter veterans a priority.” ing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can veterans and other Native American where they’re located.” “The National Council of Urban Indi- coverage for care that Native American patients. The Health Care Access for “Native American veterans have an Health has made it a priority to ensure veterans receive at urban Indian health Urban Native Veterans Act will correct earned the right to quality, culturally-sen- that Urban Indian Organizations are centers. This legislation would help Na- this exclusion and allow Native American sitive health care. Our country is indebt- included in the IHS-VA MOU to help tive American veterans acquire culturally- veterans to have access to the timely, cul- ed to Native veterans in this respect and provide health care to American Indian competent care, while at the same time turally-competent care they deserve. more. I stand beside Rep. Khanna as and Alaska Native veterans,” said Sonya helping relieve the burden on the VA In addition to Udall and Khanna, the he calls attention to the unique short- Tetnowski, Vice President of the Nation- system. bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Jerry falls that exist for Native veterans in al Council of Urban Indian Health and “We owe all veterans a debt for their Moran (R-Kan.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), our healthcare systems. The majority of CEO of the Indian Health Center of service to our country, and this legislation ranking member of the Senate Commit- Native Americans live in urban areas, and Santa Clara Valley. “As a Native veteran will ensure more Native veterans have tee on Veterans Affairs, Mike Rounds yet problems persist in VA and Indian myself, I understand the importance of equal access to timely, culturally-com- (R-S.D.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) Health Service reimbursements that re- coming home and knowing I have a safe petent care regardless of where they and U.S. Representatives Paul Gosar duce patients’ access to care. The Health space to receive care. Thank you to my choose to live after leaving their military (R-Ariz.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Care Access for Urban Native Veterans own Representative Ro Khanna, and service,” said Udall. “I am proud this bill Don Young (R-Alaska), Gwen Moore Act will close gaps in health equity for we are grateful for the leadership of the continues my work toward equitable and (D-Wis.), Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), Greg Gi- Native veterans. I hope to quickly see its 116th Congress in introducing this land- effective health care for all Native com- anforte (R-Mont.), Don Bacon (R-Neb.), passage through the U.S. House,” said mark legislation.” munities.” and Deb Haaland (D-N.M.). Assistant Speaker Luján. The bill is supported by the National “Native Americans serve in the “Native Americans have served our As of 2018, the VA had partnered Congress of American Indians (NCAI), military at a higher rate than any other nation in uniform at a historically high with 188 federally-operated and tribal- National Council of Urban Indian population, and over 70 percent of Na- rate, but too often these veterans face ly-operated IHS facilities to provide di- Health (NCUIH), Iraq and Afghanistan tive Americans live in urban areas. Urban barriers and roadblocks when it comes rect care and reimbursement for services Veterans of American, and VoteVets. Indian organizations, like the Indian to receiving the care and benefits they’ve ranging from primary care to behavioral “The Health Care Access for Urban Health Center of Santa Clara Valley, fill earned,” said Tester, Ranking Member health. These agreements have resulted Native Veterans Act is important legisla- a crucial gap in the health care system for of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Commit- in improved access to care for more than tion to ensuring that our Native veterans Native Americans that do not have access tee. “Our bipartisan bill provides Native 9,300 Native American veterans. in urban areas are no longer left behind,” to more remote facilities run by the Indi- American veterans in Montana with the With the Health Care Access for Ur- said Francys Crevier, NCUIH Execu- an Health Service. To honor their service health care and services they need when ban Native Veterans Act, 37 urban Indian tive Director. “Now, the Department of to the United States, we must ensure that returning home from military service. It nonprofit IHS facilities operating in 19 Veterans Affairs will be able to fully work Native veterans have access to the care also expands Native American veterans’ states will be able to partner with VA with the 41 Title V Urban Indian Orga- that best fits their cultural and health access to care by streamlining reimburse- on similar reimbursement agreements, nizations that are integral to the Indian needs,” said Khanna. ments to clinics that provide essential care including the First Nations Community Health Service IHS/Tribal/Urban system The Indian Health Service (IHS) is to these men and women in uniform.” HealthSource in Albuquerque, N.M., who are already providing critical resourc- the primary federal agency responsible for “Right now, dozens of clinics around and the Indian Health Center of Santa es for American Indian and Alaska Native providing health care to Native Ameri- the country that serve Native veterans - Clara Valley facility in San Jose, Calif. veterans who have served the United cans through a series of federally-operated including several in Minnesota - aren’t “At First Nations Community Health- States as part of their dual trust obliga- facilities, tribally-run facilities, and urban being reimbursed for care they provide Source, we never turn anyone – veteran tion not only for veterans but also for Indian health centers operated by urban like their federally- or tribally-operated or not - away. Native veterans in Albu- American Indians and Alaska Natives.” Indian organizations. Federal law allows counterparts. Clinics that serve Native querque consider our facility a safe, ac- the VA to reimburse federally-operated veterans in urban areas should be reim- cessible space to receive health care,” said and tribally-operated IHS facilities for bursed just the same as clinics in any Linda Son-Stone, Chief Executive Officer In the News August 15, 2019 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 17

Upcoming Gallery Exhibition: NACF Open Call for Mentor “Intersections: Indigenous Artist Fellowship Applications Textiles of the Americas” Announced submitted by Serena Larkin submitted by Native Arts and Cultures Foundation The Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gal- of exhibitions celebrating the Helen VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Native required at the end of the fellowship pe- lery is pleased to present Intersections: Louise Allen Textile Collection’s 50th Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) riod and is to be shared in a community Indigenous Textiles of the Americas, an Anniversary. To learn more, including is pleased to announce its open call for engagement event or activity. The call for exhibition co-curated by Indigenous about yet-to-be-announced special events applications for its Mentor Artist Fellow- submissions for the NACF Mentor Artist scholars Kendra Greendeer (Ho-Chunk) related to the exhibition, visit sohe.wisc. ships. The NACF Mentor Artist Fel- Fellowship is now open until Monday, and Dakota Mace (Diné). The exhi- edu/intersections. lowship is a regional artist project award Sept. 30, 2019, at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. bition, to run Sept. 5 through Dec. 6, The Helen Louise Allen Textile focused in the Upper Midwest, Pacific Notifications will be sent by March 2020. 2019, will bring together textiles of sever- Collection advances understanding Northwest, and Southwest regions of the The Mentor Artist Fellowship’s goal is al Indigenous groups to explore material of cultures and their history through United States. The Fellowship is open to to improve creative development, artistic interrelationships among Indigenous engagement with textiles for the creative, established American Indian and Alaska rigor, and intergenerational cultural and cultures that have long engaged in intri- technical, and educational benefit of Native artists of 10 years or more who traditional knowledge perpetuation by cate networks of exchange throughout scholars from the University and be- want to mentor an emerging American fostering the growth of Native artist the Americas. yond. It is a teaching collection, with Indian or Alaska Native artist apprentice mentors and apprentices and empower- From the Andes to the , over 13,000 textile artifacts spanning 16 for a period of 15 months in either the ing them to play an integral role in their textiles reflect many cultural narratives of centuries and 108 countries. Traditional or Contemporary Visual Arts communities. The Mentor Artist Fellow- community and tradition. This exhi- The Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gal- categories. The mentoring period is April ship program is generously supported by bition analyzes select textiles from the lery, which is the Collection’s newly-built 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. Eligible individual donors and regional funders Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection permanent space for displaying textiles applicants must be at least a five-year committed to preserving and perpetu- and the Little Eagle Arts Foundation, a and clothing, will be open Wednesday– resident of and enrolled in a federally- or ating Native arts and cultures. NACF is Ho-Chunk arts organization, to provide Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Thursdays until state-recognized American Indian tribe or grateful to Margaret A. Cargill Philan- a deeper understanding of the lifeways, 7 p.m.), and Saturday–Sunday, 12 p.m. Alaska Native corporation that is located thropies, the Ford Family Foundation movement, and stories these objects – 4 p.m. beginning August 3 (reduced in one of the following states: Alaska, Ar- and the James F. and Marion L. Miller embodied. It is through these points of summer hours are posted online). Admis- izona, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Foundation for supporting the Mentor intersection that scholars may trace the sion is free. Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Artist Fellowship program. interrelations of Native cultural practices The Little Eagle Arts Foundation Dakota, Southern California (Imperial, About the Native Arts and Cultures and oral traditions throughout the west- (LEAF) is a nonprofit organization dedi- Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Foundation ern hemisphere and spanning more than cated to preserving and promoting Amer- San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis The Native Arts and Cultures Foun- a thousand years of history. ican Indian art by cultivating the entre- Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura dation’s mission is to promote the revital- Greendeer and Mace reflected on the preneurial spirit of American Indian/First counties), Washington, or Wisconsin. For ization, appreciation and perpetuation show: “As Indigenous curators, we felt Nations artists in order to achieve success a full description of eligibility require- of American Indian, Alaska Native and that it was important to create an ex- and promote a cycle of economic security ments, please visit bit.ly/nacf-2019men- Native Hawaiian arts and cultures through hibition that came from an Indigenous in Indian Country. tor. grant making, convening and advocacy. To perspective. We wanted to provide a new The School of Human Ecology at The Fellowship is a monetary award date, the foundation has supported more window to recognize and acknowledge the University of Wisconsin–Madison of $30,000: $20,000 to the mentor; than 300 artists and arts organizations in the complexity and interconnectedness of was founded in 1903. For over a cen- $5,000 for the joint art project and 32 states and the District of Columbia. To Indigenous peoples through textiles.” tury, it has promoted real-world, prob- $5,000 for the apprentice’s participation learn more about the Mentor Artist Fel- Intersections was developed with the lem-solving research and teaching to expenses. To demonstrate the experience lowship and the Native Arts and Cultures generous support of honorary curators improve the quality of life for children, and success of the mentoring, a complet- Foundation, visit www.nativeartsandcul- Jane and David C. Villa as part of a series families, consumers, and communities. ed joint mentor/apprentice art project is tures.org.

First Nations Accepting Applications for Fellowships of $50,000 Each submitted by First Nations Development Institute First Nations Development Institute makers as they advance their work and Daylight Time) on Friday, Sept. 13, short essays, two reference letters, and a and The Henry Luce Foundation have significantly move forward their field in 2019. current resume/curriculum vitae. Please partnered to launch the Luce Indigenous ways that will ultimately lead to broad, Applicants may self-apply or nominate see the online application for more Knowledge Fellowship. The fellowship transformative impacts for Indigenous another individual. First Nations recog- details. is a 12-month, self-directed enrichment communities. It is open to both emerg- nizes that some individuals may not ap- The Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fel- program designed to support the growth, ing and experienced leaders from a wide ply for this fellowship on their own and lowship is designed to honor and support development, knowledge and networks variety of fields, including, but not lim- understands that some individuals might these individual leaders as they work to of Indigenous knowledge holders and ited to, agriculture, food systems, youth be uncomfortable identifying themselves further Indigenous knowledge creation, knowledge makers. leadership development, natural resource as knowledge keepers, cultural producers, dissemination and change in Indigenous First Nations is now accepting ap- management, climate change, economic intellectual leaders, etc., within their own communities. This fellowship will give plications for the inaugural year of the development, journalism, language and communities. We ask for assistance iden- Native knowledge holders and knowledge program. In 2020, First Nations will cultural revitalization, traditional and tifying those individuals and encourage makers the funding and connections award 10 fellowships of $50,000 each to contemporary arts and more. their family, friends, colleagues, co-work- necessary to maximize their potential and outstanding Native Americans engaged Complete information, that includes ers and others to work with potential realize their vision for their communities. in meaningful work that benefits Indig- eligibility requirements and a link to the candidates to submit an application on It will provide these cultural producers enous people and communities in either online application, can be found at www. their behalf. with the resources to match their existing reservation and/or urban settings. firstnations.org. Applicants will be asked to complete knowledge, passion and drive to achieve This fellowship is intended to support All applications must be completed an online application and provide other their personal and community goals. Native knowledge holders and knowledge and submitted by 5 p.m. (Mountain required information, including three 18 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 15, 2019

Forest County Potawatomi PBDC & Data Holdings: Foundation: SCHOLARSHIP ATTEND BREWERS GAME LUNCHEON 2019 AGAINST ATLANTA BRAVES On June 21, 2019, the Forest County Potawatomi Scholarship Program held On July 17, PBDC and Data Holdings got together for a little "team" its 3rd annual Award Luncheon for this year’s scholarship recipients. Out of the bonding. Employees met up at Miller Park's Legend's Club for an afternoon hundreds of applications that were reviewed, 40 students were selected from of food, fun and baseball! They were treated to an array of different cuisines all over the state of Wisconsin. Through the generous support of the Forest at multiple stations, indoor and outdoor seating and the company of other County Potawatomi Community, these students will be that much closer to Milwaukee Brewers fans. The Brew Crew came away with a win against the obtaining a degree. The scholarship program helps provide opportunities to Braves 5-4. Wisconsin residents to pursue their academic goals and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Near Westside Partners: HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROADHOUSE AT SUMMERFEST Near West Side Partners threw a party at the Harley Davidson Roadhouse on June 28 during Summerfest. Different stakeholders within the neighborhood came together for some good food, drinks and entertainment. The crowd was treated to a number of talented acts. Headlining the stage was T-Pain, which attracted a huge crowd.

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