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® POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES Volume 22, Issue 24 • DE MEN GISES • STRAWBERRY MONTH • JUNE 15, 2017 First Annual Scholarship Presentations Held

Chief Simon Kahquados Delores Pemma-Mann Lois Crowe by Winda Collins tribal member who had a significant, education and enlarge the possibilities of application requirements, all with a dead- On Thursday, May 25, PTT traveled positive impact on the community. Brief a well-paying job for a Native woman in line that had to be met. Plus, recipients to Milwaukee to document a momentous biographies and scholarship descriptions the mid 21st century. would have to be a Wisconsin resident, occasion, that being the first annual For- are as follows: In sunny Arizona, Delores pursued enrolled in a high school vocational/tech- est County Potawatomi (FCP) Founda- Chief Simon Onanguisse Kahqua- and attained an associate degree in busi- nical program, one of Wisconsin’s tech- tion scholarship awards presentation. dos (May 18, 1851 – Nov. 27, 1930) ness. After additional travels, she eventu- nical colleges, or an accredited Wisconsin Back in January of this year, the Foun- Kahquados was born near Mishicot, ally planted new roots in the Milwaukee university/college. dation announced that it had created a Wis., and his ancestors were the longtime area. She worked for the Milwaukee One of the most enjoyable require- scholarship program that would award rulers in Door, Kewaunee, and Manito- Indian Health Board for several years, ments – at least for the advisory board $475,000 annually. The program was cre- woc counties. People described Kahqua- but her greatest career would be that of who were integral in selecting award ated to further support communities by dos as very intelligent and a great speaker. mother and grandmother. Her four sons, winners – were the personal essays that addressing the need for more affordable He taught himself to write in English, Paul, David, Jon and Marc, still reside in were part of the application process. This education and training which, in turn, and he was a very popular guest during Milwaukee. was an opportunity for the students to creates a more educated and skilled work- historic gatherings. The legacy of her educational achieve- talk about themselves: their hopes and force. The Foundation’s mission is: “To Kahquados wanted others to know ments live on in her grandchildren with dreams for the future, and the challenges allow deserving students to attain their and remember the Potawatomi’s histo- whom she expressed her love of learning, they face to make them come true. Their educational goals, meet their professional ry. In 1831, the Menominee signed a the importance of tradition through stories are what make these scholarships objectives, and succeed to their fullest treaty with the U.S. government ceding living non-materialistically, and creative all the more special, and all the more potential.” three million acres, much of which the expression. She wrote beautiful poetry, crucial! Three scholarships were made avail- Potawatomi, not the Menominee, actual- was a candid-photo photographer and The midday luncheon presenta- able, each bearing the name of an FCP ly claimed. They lost their land without a mixed-media collage artist. By far, her tion was held in the meeting room of any compensation. Kahquados traveled to greatest gift to her family was that of her the Wgetthta Building on the Wgema Washington, D.C., on behalf of his peo- immense love, her bold generosity, and Campus. Mistress of ceremonies was ple in attempts to get the Potawatomi’s her tender heart for the plight of others. FCP Foundation Director Kaye Garcia

PAID land back. Lois Crowe (dates unknown at time who warmly welcomed the scholarship PRSRT STD PRSRT US POSTAGE PERMIT NO. 317 PERMIT

FOND DU LAC, WI FOND DU LAC, Kahquados was buried in Peninsula of print) awardees and their families. Executive State Park on Memorial Day 1931. More Crowe attended Haskell Indian Council Member Heather VanZile and than 15,000 people attended his burial. Boarding School and went on to receive Secretary James Crawford were in atten- Delores Pemma-Mann (Dec. 17, her nursing degree in Chicago. In 1975, dance, as were Tom Boelter and Jason 1944 - Feb. 17, 2015) Crowe became the first and only wom- Bertrand from FCP Education, Milwau- Delores Ann Pemma-Mann “Noden an to serve as tribal chairperson. Crowe kee Mayor Tom Barrett, and FCP Gam- Kwe”, daughter of the late Peter Pem- served as the education director for ing Commission Vice Chair Marc Young, ma Sr. and Adeline Thunder, was born approximately 20 years, and according to son of the late Delores Pemma-Mann. in Hayward, Wis. She experienced life her son, Daniel “DJ” Smith (as relayed VanZile offered congratulations on in the Wabeno area at a time when the to PTT by Kaye Garcia), she was the behalf of FCP Executive Council say- tribe had very few opportunities. She Gaming Commission chairperson who ing, “Thank you for your strength and frequently told stories about her hike to signed the gaming compact with the state commitment. A community is only as school - over the hills, through the woods of Wisconsin. strong as its members. Our communities many miles despite snow. At an evolving As you can see, education was im- need skilled workers, and we hope this and tumultuous time for tribal people in portant to Kahquados, Pemma-Mann program will fill the education gap.” the United States, Delores took solace in and Crowe, and it’s only fitting that these Mayor Barrett encouraged the stu- reading. An enthusiastic learner, she was scholarships were named for them. dents, “This is a new, exciting and chal- one of the first tribal members to gradu- As for those students wishing to apply lenging chapter in your lives. Put yourself ate from Wabeno High School. She left for the scholarships (all 180 of them), out there. Run with it, sail with it, fly the reservation in an effort to further her they faced iron-clad eligibility criteria, with it!” cont. on pg. 6... 2 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • June 15, 2017 Business Community June 15, 2017 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 3

Nancy Oestreich Lurie Cole Steel Soman

Lurie, Nancy Oestreich Ph.D. Anthropologist, born in Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. “Gii-Wah-Baa” “Baby” 29, 1924, only child of Carl and Rayline (nee Danielson) Oestreich, passed away peacefully May 13, 2017. Cole Steel Soman “Gii-Wah-Baa” “Baby”, 22, of Crandon, She received her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1945), Wis., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2017, at graduated with an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Chicago the Aspirus Langlade Hospital, Antigo. (1947), and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Northwestern University (1952). Cole was born July 10, 1994, in Rhinelander, the son of There she met her husband, historian Edward Lurie in 1951, and divorced ami- Colin Soman and April McGeshick. Surviving Cole are his parents: Colin Soman cably 1963. and April McGeshick; sisters: Dawn Soman, Crandon; Anne Soman, Green She taught at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Michigan Bay; brothers: Lance Tahaw, Crandon; Lucas Soman, Crandon; Darren Soman, and University of Aarhus, Denmark as a visiting scholar with a Fulbright-Hay Carter. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Lectureship in Anthropology. She served as expert witness for more than half a Visitation was held on June 4; Native American services were held June 5, dozen Indian tribes in cases before the U.S. Indian Claims Commission. From 2017, at the Mole Lake Cultural Center with Billy Daniels Sr. officiating. Burial 1972 until retirement in 1993 was curator and department head of Anthropolo- followed at the Mole Lake Tribal Cemetery. Weber-Hill Funeral Home assisted gy at the Milwaukee Public Museum, and continued to serve as a volunteer until the family with the arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be 2015. directed to www.weberhillfuneralhome.com. Known for research and publications on American Indian history and culture including contemporary adaptations, particularly regarding the Ho-Chunk (aka Winnebago), the Dogrib (Tlicho; located in Canadian sub-arctic), and other intertribal urban Indian groups. Other publications concern Action Anthropol- ogy as a resource in community self-help efforts, and the history, functions, and methods of museums. She was active in professional anthropological organiza- tions, including President of the American Anthropological Association, 1983- 1985. This Memorial Day Nancy will be missed by hundreds of people around the world whose lives were impacted by her teachings, writings, and very presence for the past 93 years. as we honor America’s fallen heroes, A private interment service will be held at Forest Home Cemetery. A celebra- tion of Nancy’s life will be held at a later date at the Milwaukee Public Museum (please check the funeral home website for updates). If desired, memorials can be we will also be remembering your service made to the Milwaukee Public Museum, American Anthropological Association, Ho-Chunk Nation/Cho-Wa-Re-Ja Museum and Archives, or Milwaukee County and sacrifice for our country. Historical Society. Suminski / Weiss LifeStory Funeral Homes (414) 276-5122 SuminskiFuneralHome.com. Thank you for keeping our nation safe, strong, and free. Your courage and dedication Deadline for the July 1, 2017 issue will never be forgotten! is Wednesday, June 14, 2017. With heartfelt gratitude,

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FCP Education Holds Annual Wisnëwéwen photos by Jeffrey Keeble by Val Niehaus The annual Wisnëwéwen (Feast/Banquet) was Dunham, Waylon Frank, Dexter McCorkle, Shyla held on May 22, 2017, to honor students who Milham-Queen, Marcus Ritchie, Jordy Shepard, have graduated or who are moving on to the next Nickolas Shepard, Wyett Shockto, Brooklyn grade/milestone in their life. This banquet was Smith, Mko-Gises Thundercloud, Alvin Weso and hosted by the FCP Education Department and Zander Weso. was held at the Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel Silver medal awards for K-12 high honors: (PCCH). Israel Alloway, Juanita Alloway, Aaliyah Alloway, The night started with Billy Daniels Jr. offering Bondese Frank, Cierra Frank, Michael Gilpin, a prayer for the graduates, for those in attendance, Ted Gust, Nyomi Kegel, Penelope Peters, Frank and for the food that was prepared. This was then Shepard, Jennifer Shopodock, Araena Soman and followed by a welcome by FCP Executive Council Abey VanZile. Member Brooks Boyd who said, “It’s good to see High school graduates who received their everyone here to honor the students tonight. This Pendleton® blankets: Mikiya Al- is a big step for them and shows the future of our loway, Alyza Ford, Michael Gil- tribe is going in the right direction.” pin, Kyle Harris, Autry Johnson, Next to the podium was Jason Bertrand, higher Madalynn Morris, Elijah Phillips, education coordinator. He recognized the FCP Kelly Spaude and Trevor Tallier. students/community members who were award- Gold medal awards went to ed the Wisconsin Indian Education Association the higher education graduates: (WIEA) award. Those included in this honor were Brenda Cornell, Illianna Daniels, Autry Johnson, Alexis Harris, James and Jennifer Dolores Delgado, Taganas Frank, Crawford and Thomas Boelter. Bertrand offered a Brando Henneman, Brittany bit of praise to each honoree as the crowd cheered LaMere, Gerry Ann Mann, Tara for each individual who received the awards. Mann, Sonny Norton, Alexandria Executive Council Treasurer Joe Daniels was Picha, Heather Shockto, Robin next to speak. He offered a sincere thank you to Spencer and Jessica Thunder. everyone for coming and for bringing the beau- Top honor of the night was tiful children along. He acknowledged the three the Platinum award, which is for an different school districts present: Crandon, Laona elder who has been an outstanding and Wabeno, and thanked them for coming. He role model and contributor to the FCP said, “As many know, we take pride in and show community. It is for someone who has devotion toward the young people in our homes. gone above and beyond to help with the We share a culture and the happiness we feel in education of FCP members. This award looking back to where we were as Bodwéwadmi went to Billy Daniels Jr. who was smil- people, and from that we instill in our children ing the whole time. Congratulations! the tools of life. Education is one of those tools of The night was outstanding to say the life, and we give them the encouragement to want least. It was a night of not only commu- to excel in it.” nity members and families coming Daniels then went on to introduce the WIEA together to celebrate this year’s Outstanding Indian Educator of the Year, Thomas educational accomplishments, but Boelter. Boelter gave many thanks to everyone it was a night to show to every- who acknowledged him for this award. He went one that the FCP community is on to talk about the changes in the education excelling in education on many department and the statistics that have shown how different levels. It is giving ev- the students have excelled through the past few eryone something to be proud of years, particularly with their grade point averages and most of all the students have and attendance. All are positive changes. As he a sense of pride and that is always said, “I’m predicting that in five years - if we stay great to see! Congratulations to on this path - all of our students will be academi- you all! cally excelling in all areas. We will have an average Photos of those unable to attend grade point average of 3.0 and above for all of our the banquet can be found on page 7. students. And we will have doctors, attorneys and we will be moving up from here on out.” At the end was the presentation of the awards to all the students. There were four differ- ent categories of medals/awards presented: Bronze medal awards for preschool attendance: Pesh Kno Alloway, Evan Bath, Bentley Collins, Bodde Daniels, Pearl

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by Val Niehaus speaker for the day was Donald Keeble, said, “They may not have had the edu- of the Natural Resources staff who helped It is that time of year again! The time FCP tribal member and program manag- cation but they fought hard to provide make a safe sledding hill and did nature to honor all the children from Gte Ga er of FCP language department. He start- us with our education, safe places for the walks with the children; Gloria from Lan- Nes preschool for moving onto the next ed by presenting a bit of his educational community, and fought for an AODA. guage for doing the Potawatomi language step in their education. background. He described attending We have our elders to go to for history, lessons that the children enjoyed; PTT On May 24, 2017, with a class that UW-Green Bay where he obtained his culture, and language. Let’s start asking for the photos; Dewing’s Catering for the was one of the largest in some time, the bachelor’s degree in First Nation Studies. them for help and guidance for they are delicious food; and anyone and everyone graduates of Gte Ga Nes celebrated their He subsequently received his degree in the ones who have the answers.” else who has been helpful in the school achievement with their family and friends AODA counseling from Milwaukee Area After Keeble spoke, Terri Harris, Gte year! at the FCP recreation center. Technical College. He then brought what Ga Nes preschool teacher, offered some Last but not least, as part of the big This year’s crowd was quite large! he learned from those areas back to the acknowledgements in thanking everyone day, the children received their diplomas Not only was every seat taken, but there community to pass on to future gener- who helped in making this all possible. and their keepsakes from the teachers. were people standing along the walls of ations. He stressed to the students and Those mentioned included the drum Everyone enjoyed the feast put on by the building. It was great to see so many families gathered, “Don’t forget about groups and dancers; the veterans (Mike Dewing’s Catering at the end of the there to congratulate the children on the people before us who made all things Konaha and Sonny Shepard); Donald formalities. their accomplishment. The total number possible in the area of education for us. Keeble for coming to speak; the Recre- The event went well with many of children to graduate this year was 32! They made it possible to be where we are ation department for their assistance; parents and families attending with pride Grand Entry started at 11 a.m. with today.” He mentioned the Lois Crowes, IT for its assistance with the slide show; in their own special graduate. It really is Fire Nation and Eagle Fighters singing. the Birdie Pemmas, the Aunty Dumpys, Celeste and Jenni from Natural Resources a wonderful opportunity for the com- Songs that were sung included the flag, the Elaine Shepards, the Hartfords, the for their wonderful, hands-on weekly sci- munity to come together as one and to honor and welcome songs. Keynote Gus Franks, and the Yvonne Shortys. He ence activities; Frank Shepard and the rest celebrate the future of the FCP tribe.

Donald Keeble speaking Honoring the graduates. Graduates during Grand Entry to the crowd. with their parents. 6 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • June 15, 2017 Education

First Annual Scholarship Presentation cont. from pg. 1 - all photos by Jeffrey Keeble Young took to the podium and spoke school backpacks and t-shirts. Another briefly about his mother, Delores Pem- perk was a personal invitation from ma-Mann, and said, “She is looking Brewers Multicultural Marketing Man- down on the next generation of leaders.” ager Thad McGrew: watch the Brewers The scholarships and the number take on the Diamondbacks the following awarded appear below. A list of recipients day at Miller Park. Part of that perk was was not available at time of print. getting the group on the Jumbo-Tron! • Chief Simon Kahquados Scholar- After the presentations, students ship (one-year, 25 awarded) - $1,000 plus were allowed to speak to the crowd if a one-time $100 stipend. they wanted. Of the handful that chose • Delores Pemma-Mann Scholarship to, each was sincerely appreciative of (two-year, 25 awarded) - $5,000 plus a the scholarship program and the dollars one-time $300 stipend. awarded to them. • Lois Crowe Scholarship (four-year, This program reflects the giving spirit 30 awarded) - $10,000 plus a one-time of the Potawatomi, the Foundation, and $500 stipend. the continued support of FCP Executive Awardees were also given back-to- Council. FCP Foundation Director Kaye Garcia served as mistress of ceremonies for the event and gave a warm welcome to those in attendance.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was a little late to the party, but his words (l-r): David Mann, second oldest son of Delores Pemma-Mann, and Marc of wisdom to the students were worth the wait. He also had high praise for Young, youngest son of Delores Pemma-Mann, pose with photos of their the community: “The Forest County Potawatomi give back over and over mother (left) and Lois Crowe. and over again.”

This awardee was explaining that he had sent out 10 scholarship applica- FCP Executive Council Member Heather VanZile and Secretary James Craw- tions but that only one responded: the Foundation. He was excited and ford take the time to pose for a quick photo. pleased! “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela Education/Community June 15, 2017 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 7

Wisnëwéwencont. from pg. 4 Penelope Peters, Wabeno, Ted Gust, Wabeno, Frank Shepard, Nyomi Kegel, Michael Gilpin, Wabeno, K-12 high honors K-12, high honors Laona, K-12 high honors K-12, high honors & graduate

Demo at Crandon 4-K by Val Niehaus what seems to be a natural instinct to do On May 23 and 25, the students in this when people feel the “heartbeat” of the 4-K at the Crandon School had a special drum. educational opportunity when local FCP After the dancing, the presenters were members Roberta and Litta Alloway along open to questions from the students and with Chanel Shelly and Aliviyah Alloway teachers. Those in attendance learned did a presentation for them about some about: the different types of regalia that important aspects of the Native American are seen at powwows, the different clans culture. that are present in the community, and Chanel (8) and Aliviyah (7) each ap- why women hold such a sacred role in the peared wearing their regalia. One of them Native American culture. was dressed in a jingle dress; the other in a The presentation was both fun for butterfly/fancy dress. Both danced for the the children and very informative for the children to help educate them about the students and staff. The presenting students meanings behind dancing and going to did a wonderful job of sharing their culture powwows. The students LOVED watching with these young people. All in attendance the girls dance. They especially loved the seemed to enjoy the drum music, marveled beat of the drum music. This was obvi- at the dancing abilities of the girls, and ous by the bobbing of many little heads seemed genuinely interested in learning Chanel and Aliviyah dancing for the students. with the rhythm of the drum. Seeing this about the Native American culture. response in those so young is supportive of Music or Sports? by Winda Collins On Saturday, May 27, PTT caught and person who contacted PTT about up with FCP tribal member Jenni- Shopodock’s involvement, had nothing fer Shopodock at Firefighter’s Park in but praise for her and her talents. The Wabeno. Shopodock, a sophomore at fact that she missed several rehearsals due Wabeno High School (WHS), can be to sports, Jameson found it amazing that hard to pin down due to her busy school/ she could pick up the songs so well. The sports/rehearsal schedule. The reason for same type of praise for her talent was PTT’s visit with this young lady was her echoed by Michelle Boor, band teacher involvement with the latest production, at WHS. The Letter, put on by the Wabeno Area PTT found this young lady to be Players (WAP). Judging from the award quietly composed, gracious, and quick she received from the Wabeno Lion’s to smile. We spoke briefly about her Club just eight weeks ago for outstanding aspirations after high school and wheth- performance in instrumental music, it er or not music would be a focus. She came as no surprise that she volunteered said simply, “I don’t know…that’s a long Jennifer, for taking time to share another with other musicians to form the band way off.” As for sports, Shopodock plays piece of your story. Keep reaching! for this show. Set in the 1940s, most of softball and volleyball and loves them Editor’s note: The next show by WAP those in the band were unfamiliar with both. When asked which she liked better, is a musical/comedy/melodrama called songs from the WWII era. According to music or sports, she very quickly replied “The Dastardly Doctor Devereaux” at Shopodock, who plays the clarinet, there with a smile, “Sports!” When you’ve got the Wabeno High School Auditorium, were perhaps 26 tunes to learn, 16 or so talent, you can do both. August 10-13. If interested in being in- of which she had to play. She actually Shopodock is the daughter of Phil volved, contact WAP at (715) 889-1606, admitted to liking most of the music! and Brenda Shopodock who, again, have (715) 473-5466, or by email at wabeno- Joshua Jameson, front man for WAP every reason to be proud. Thank you, [email protected]. 8 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • June 15, 2017 Community

again. I needed a change and wanted next semester. to branch out and meet new people. I Nicolet College is a great college for From our Readers packed up my U-haul, car, and dog and this program. It is a great college in gen- 5/5/17 home for 11 years of my life. I moved at made the trip back to Wisconsin. This eral. My classes are small and I feel I can Dear Mr. Norman Tribbett, the end of 5th grade and had to make time, destination Minocqua. learn and get more out of the lectures. I am very thankful to be named the all new friends. It was one of the hardest The first thing on my mind was My instructors are literally a text message recipient of the Verol Mae Ritchie En- things for me to do because the town we getting into nursing school. I have had away if I need anything at all. College is dowed moved to was small and everyone already nursing on my mind since the long hos- not a word you hear much on the reser- Scholarship. Words cannot describe knew each other. I was this new girl from pital stays with my brother. I knew deep vation and I want to change that. On my how appreciative I feel in receiving this Wisconsin and for a couple of years, down I would be one of those women in mother’s side of the family, my cousin scholarship. making friends was tough. The only time the NICU caring for sick babies. I knew Eric (we are the same age) and I were the My mother grew up in Lac du Flam- I looked forward to were Julys because this was my calling and I will have to first ones to graduate high school with a beau, Wis., and my father was living in my mom and I would travel back to Lac work very hard to get there. I took some diploma and go on to college and grad- Woodruff, Wis., when they met. I spent du Flambeau for the month. We would classes and finally, I received my accep- uate with a degree. That was a huge ac- most of my childhood growing up in spend the Fourth of July there and attend tance into the nursing program here at complishment for us and it is something Franklin, Wis. We lived in a small house the Bear River Powwow, where I danced. Nicolet college. It was the best feeling that I am proud of. He is an engineer and in front of a huge cornfield. Many of my My peers soon learned that I was Native in the world and I knew my dream of I am working on another degree. I cannot memories were spent outside, getting lost American and was a popular subject they becoming a nurse was just beginning. I wait to see where this degree will take me. in my imagination as I pretended to make would make fun of me about. One thing now work as a CNA in the hospital here I cannot tell you how much this hallways and rooms in the cornfield. I that was said was that I lived in a “tee- and I absolutely love it. I have had many scholarship means to me. I was always would often get in trouble for ruining the pee” and that I should go back to the res- opportunities to work alongside of some offered loans and I never wanted to corn stalks from the owner of the land ervation that I came from. It bothered me amazing nurses and to better my nursing pack on student loan debt, so I would from my father, but my father would but I never let it get to me. I would use knowledge. My goal after nursing school work long hours to try and pay off what secretly join me outside as we laughed presentations in class to teach my peers is to gain as much experience as I can grants could not cover. Third semester the day away. He was my best friend. The about who I am and where I came from. here at the hospital and then I want to try in nursing school is going to be a heavy greatest joys of my life was when I found It turned into peers poking fun at me and get into a NICU wing up in Duluth, one, and I am so honored and thankful out I was going to be a big sister. I never to them actually asking questions about Minn. I also looked into traveling nurse that I can relax and not have to worry understood what that meant until my that part of my heritage out of their own assignments in Alaska that will better my about paying a balance. This scholarship brother, Joshua, was brought home from interest. experience and knowledge. will cover everything, and I cannot thank a long stay in the NICU. I attended middle school and high Those are all long-term goals of mine; you enough. It made my entire year in I knew right away something was school in Cody, Wyoming. I was a part however, my short term goals are just learning I was named a recipient of this different. My parents were constantly of every sport possible and I loved it. My to take each week in nursing school at a scholarship. crying, and just, overall, seemed down. favorite sport was track and field and time and give it 100 percent effort. As of Again, thank you so much! This is a It wasn’t until they sat me down and told traveling all over the state and surround- now, I am nearing the end of my second huge help! me that my brother suffered brain dam- ing states to compete. I made some semester of nursing school with a 3.8 Danielle Soulier Kelley age and was not expected to live past six amazing friends over the years and more GPA and am already looking forward to months. I spent a wonderful 18 months in college. with Joshua and those are the days I will I graduated with a degree in Allied cherish forever. God called him into his Health, lived on my own, and had an home back in 2000. awesome job in geriatrics in Wyoming. Honoring He is still in my mind every single My parents started having marital prob- Health, day and I still go and visit him down in lems, which soon led to a divorce. Milwaukee where he was laid to rest. Our My mother moved back to Wisconsin Healing, family was broken and my parents made and my father remained in Wyoming. the decision to move to Wyoming where That was the second time in my life that and Tradition my dad loved to go hunting. We packed I thought my life was breaking again. I Forest County Potawatomi up and headed west for a new chapter in stayed in Wyoming two years after my Behavioral Health our lives. mother left and made the heartbreaking FCP Behavioral Health provides I was privileged to call Wyoming decision to make Wisconsin my home mental health services to children, adolescents and adults. 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• Check state-operated or federally- be in small denominations for easier use. Prepare Financially for a Disaster operated insurance pools, if you find it • Set aside money in an emergency submitted by Bobbie Irocky, FCP Emergency Management difficult to obtain private coverage be- fund. That can be tough to do on a tight cause of a recent disaster. Premiums often budget, but it can be well worth the Protect Your Property bath towels and clothes. Their costs add run higher than market rates, but this is effort. The fund can be very helpful, not One of the first things to do are up if you have to replace them. better than no coverage. only in a disaster, but in other financial finding out what disasters could strike • Be sure you include items in your • Use your home inventory list to crises, such as during unemployment or where you live. The following steps can attic, basement and garage. check that your policy’s coverage matches when unexpected expenses arise. help you reduce the physical damage to • Note the quality of building mate- the value of your possessions. • Keep your emergency funds in a your property if you were to be hit with rials, particularly for such furnishings as If you Rent: safe, easily-accessible account, such as a a disaster. These steps can reduce your oak doors or expensive plumbing fixtures. • Buy renter’s insurance, which pays passbook saving account or money mar- insurance costs, too. • Photograph the exterior of your for damaged, destroyed, or stolen per- ket account. • Install smoke detectors. home. Include landscaping – that big tree sonal property. Your landlord’s insurance • Keep some funds outside the local • Elevate utilities to upper floor. in the front yard may not be insurable, won’t cover damage to or loss of your area, since the disaster that affects you • Clear surrounding brush to protect but it does increase the value of your possessions. Also, consider special cover- could also effect your local financial home from brush fires. property for tax purposes. Make special age for your belongings. institution. • Anchor your house to the founda- note of any improvements, such as patio, • Be clear about what a policy will • Keep your credit cards paid off. You tion, and anchor the roof to the frame fencing and outbuildings. cover. Some policies cover more than oth- may have to draw on them to tide you (mobile homes, double-wides). • Photograph cars, boats, and recre- ers. For example, will the policy pay for over. • Cover windows, turn off utilities, or ational vehicles. living expenses if you have to live some- Use an Evacuation Box: move possessions to a safer location if you • Make copies of receipts and canceled where else temporarily, or for damage Buy a lockable durable “evacuation have adequate time. checks for more valuable items. from sewer backup? box” to grab in the event of an emergen- • Have your house inspected by a • Get professional appraisals of jew- • Comparison shop for the best cover- cy. Even a cardboard box would do. Put building inspector to find out what elry, collectibles, artwork, or other items age at the best price. Other than govern- important papers into the box in sealed, structural improvements could prevent or that are difficult to value. Update the ment flood insurance, policies vary from waterproof plastic bags. Store the box in reduce major damage from disasters. appraisals every two or three years. company to company. Policies in most your home where you can get to it easily. • If you haven’t yet bought a house, • Update your inventory list annually. areas are very affordable. Start with the Keep this box with you at all times; don’t you might take construction type into Sounds like too much work? Comput- company that insures your car. Discounts leave it in your unattended car. account. Frame houses tend to withstand er software programs designed for such are often available if you carry more than The box should be large enough to some disasters, while brick homes hold purposes can make the task much easier. one policy with a company. carry: up better than others. These programs are readily available in Special Coverage: • A small amount of traveler’s checks If you’re not sure where to start, you local computer stores. Insurance for renters and homeowners or cash and a few rolls of quarters. could contact your local fire department. Most important, once you have com- won’t cover certain types of losses. Ask • Negatives for irreplaceable personal Fire departments will often make house pleted your inventory, leave a copy with your insurance agent or financial planner photographs protected in plastic sleeves. calls to evaluate your property and make relatives or friends, or in a safe deposit about special or additional coverage for • A list of emergency contact that in- suggestions on how to improve safety. box. Don’t leave your only copy at home, the following: cludes doctors, financial advisors, clergy, Local utilities can be called upon to show where it might be destroyed. • Home offices – Some policies and family members who live outside the you where to shut off gas lines. Buy Insurance automatically extend coverage to com- area. Conduct a Household Inventory Even with adequate time to prepare puter equipment and a few other items • Copies of important prescriptions Inventory your household possessions for a disaster, you still may suffer signifi- of business property. Talk to your agent for medicines and eyeglasses, and copies by making a list of everything you own. If cant, unavoidable damage to your proper- to determine what items would or would of children’s immunization records. disaster strikes, this list could: ty. That’s when insurance for renters and not be covered. If necessary, you could • Health, dental, or prescription insur- • Help you prove the value of what homeowners can be a big help. Yet, many buy additional business coverage at a ance cards or information. you owned if those possessions are dam- people affected by recent disasters have modest cost. Or it may be better to buy • Copies of your homeowners, renter’s aged or destroyed. been under insured, or worse, not insured a separate small business policy which and auto insurance. • Make it more likely you’ll receive a at all. Homeowners insurance doesn’t would also provide more coverage. • Copies of other important family fast, fair payment from your insurance cover some of the major disasters. Make • Building codes – Ask your agent records, such as titles, will, deeds, pass- company for your losses. sure you buy the insurance you need to about additional insurance to cover the ports, relevant employee benefits, tax • Provide documentation for tax de- protect against the perils you may face. costs of meeting new stricter building returns, etc. ductions you claim for your losses. If you own a Home: codes. Frequently, after a disaster people • A list of bank accounts, loans, credit To conduct a home inventory: • Buy, at a minimum, full replacement are shocked with rebuilding costs that are cards, driver’s license, investment account • Record the location of the originals or replacement cost coverage. This means much higher because building codes have and social security numbers. of all important financial and family the structure can be replaced up to the changed. All current codes must be met • Safe deposit box key. documents, such as birth and marriage limits specified in the policy. when rebuilding. Consider additional Rent a Safe Deposit Box certificates, wills, deeds, tax returns, • Investigate buying a guaranteed structural improvements that provide Safe deposit boxes are invaluable for insurance policies, and stock and bond replacement cost policy. When and where more protection. protecting originals of important papers. certificates. Keep the originals in a safe available, these polices can pay to rebuild • Other potential problems - This If you don’t have a safe deposit box, keep place and store copies elsewhere. You’ll your house, including improvements, at would include problems such as sewer copies in your evacuation box or with need assessable records for tax and insur- today’s prices, regardless of the limits of backup, etc. family or friends. Original items to store ance purposes. the policy. • Big-ticket items – Purchase addition- in a safety deposit box are: • Make a visual or written record • Update the policy to include any al coverage for specific jewelry, collect- • Deeds, titles, ownership records for of your possessions. If you don’t own a home improvements, such as basement ibles, artwork, furs or other big-ticket- your home, autos, RV, boats, etc. camera or videotaping equipment (and refinishing. Annual automatic increases items. • Birth certificates and naturalization can’t borrow or rent), buy an inventory may not be enough to cover these. Keeping Cash papers. booklet and fill it out, or make a simple • Buy a policy that covers the replace- After a disaster, you may need cash for • Marriage license/divorce papers and list on notebook paper. ment cost of your possessions. Standard the first few days or even several weeks. child custody papers. • Go from room to room. Describe coverage only pays for the actual cash Income may stop if you can’t work. To • Passports and military/veterans each item, when you bought it, and how value (replacement cost discounted for help stay solvent, consider the following: papers. much it cost. If you’re photographing or age and use). • Keep a small amount of cash or trav- cont. on pg. 10... videotaping, have someone open closet • Be very clear about what the poli- eler’s checks at home in a place where you doors and hold up items. cy will and will not cover, and how the can get at it quickly in case of a sudden • Record serial numbers and model. deductibles work (the part you pay before evacuation. A disaster can shut down lo- • Include less expensive items, such as the policy pays). cal ATMs and banks. The money should 10 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • June 15, 2017 Departments

Forest County Potawatomi Coordinated Services Team submitted by Leigha Mackin, FCP Family Services The Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) create the most comprehensive and car- Community has long supported children ing plan of action. Family plans and chil- and youth struggling to maintain social, dren and family meetings are conducted emotional and physical well-being due to and driven by the family’s strengths different types of challenges in their lives. and FCP’s traditions and cultural ways. The FCP Coordinated Services Team Family plans include an assessment (CST) is a collaborative system of care to of immediate needs, long-term goals, address the needs of these children and crisis intervention and any transitional youth by bringing together a child and support. FCP CST can provide services family’s natural and formal supports in a specifically related to the FCP culture by culturally-appropriate way. The mission engaging the child and family in cultural of the FCP CST program is to honor the events within the community. unique needs of tribal children and fam- The CST approach ensures that ilies by giving them a voice, access and families will be supported with available ownership in setting and achieving goals resources and that each member of the in a culturally-sensitive and communi- family team is held responsible for the ty-based way. This process is strength- goals set and outcomes achieved. Out- based and driven by a set of core values. comes of CST include emotional and Core values of CST include a family and behavioral stability, reduction in ICW culture-centered approach, child in- and CPS involvement, improvements at volvement in goal setting, strength-based school and reduction in truancy issues, planning building on a family’s unique an increase in family well-being and strengths and qualities and culturally- personal growth and advocacy. Children responsive treatment that embraces an eligible for FCP CST services must be understanding of cultural diversity. involved in two or more systems of care CST is a team approach in which such as mental health, special education, members of a child’s family, community, juvenile justice, AODA and/or child school, healthcare, religion and culture protective services. come together to build a plan around a For further information or to make child to best meet the child’s needs. CST a referral for a child to the FCP CST pro- is focused on bringing together all pro- gram, please contact Leigha Mackin in fessional agencies involved in a child’s life the FCP Family Services department at POTAWATOMI STONE LAKE together with the family and the child to (715) 478-4991. 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many vitamins and minerals that may Keep track of your numbers for blood June is National Men’s Health Month help protect you from chronic diseases. pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, body submitted by FCP Community Health Limit foods and drinks high in calories, mass index (BMI), or any others you may sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol. have. If your numbers are high or low, Take action to be healthy and safe and Also avoid secondhand smoke. Inhal- Tame Stress your doctor or nurse can explain what encourage men and boys in your life to ing other people’s smoke causes health Sometimes stress can be good. How- they mean and suggest how you can get make their health a priority. Learn about problems similar to those that smokers ever, it can be harmful when it is severe them to a healthier range. Be sure to ask steps men can take each day to improve have. 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Indigenous Environmental Network on Exit from Paris Agreement BEMIDJI, Minn. (June 1, 2017) - world over. North American Indigenous in the Paris Climate Agreement. We are Bay: Following reports that Donald Trump peoples have been working together, living in a time that human rights are not “President Trump’s allegiance to the will end the United States’ participation across colonial borders, to find collabora- equal to corporations, and those corpora- fossil fuel corporations will continue to in the Paris Agreement, the Indigenous tive solutions that address climate change tions are not responsible nor accountable violate Treaties between the U.S. govern- groups that make up the Indigenous and systemic oppression that has left our to the people and communities they ment and Native American tribal nations. Environmental Network are responding, people out of the conversation. This de- exploit.” It will continue to exacerbate climate denouncing the move and calling for cision now creates another barrier for our Faith Gemmill, Vice Chair of change and destroy the water, air and soil continued resistance to Trump’s disas- people to overcome, making Indigenous REDOIL (Resisting Environmental that all of life needs to simply exist, not trous environmental policies. knowledge and leadership even more Destruction on Indigenous Lands), only now, but for future generations. We Tom BK Goldtooth, executive direc- critical and vital to ensure a sustainable Alaska: must stand together for the health of the tor of the Indigenous Environmental and just future for everyone.” “The Trump Administration is once environment and against the President’s Network, issued the following response: Monique Verdin, Secretary, United again pandering to the Fossil Fuel com- impending decision to withdraw from the “Donald Trump is showing us the art Houma Nation Tribal Council, Loui- panies with this action which ultimately Paris climate agreement.” of breaking a deal. By abandoning the siana: sacrifices our future as Indigenous Peoples Joye Braun, community organiz- Paris Agreement, this administration will The Paris Accord is not a perfect of the Arctic. We are seeing Climate er, Cheyenne River Lakota Resistance further perpetuate environmental racism solution, but to step out of it is to step Change impacts in Alaska, the perma- Camp, Indigenous Environmental and climate injustice against Indigenous back. Our coastal communities in the frost is melting, the breeding patterns Network: peoples experiencing the worst effects of Mississippi River Delta are surrounded of our salmon are changing. We believe “Trump continues to throw what climate change across the globe. We’ve by a web of pipelines, oil and gas canals, that for our survival we need to keep 100 little progress we have made out with stated before that the Paris Agreement while our sinking lands are pock marked percent of the oil and gas in the Arctic in the proverbial bath water, furthering the falls short of embracing the sort of cli- by oil waste pits. We are being told that the ground instead of lifting regulatory tried and genocide model of destroying mate solutions that lift up human rights our traditional territories may have to be mechanisms such as the Paris Agree- Indigenous peoples way of life, food and the rights of Indigenous peoples. Re- sacrificed to the sea and that our post-co- ments, which would give us a fighting sources, our women, our children. Make gardless of its shortcomings, it is critical lonial sanctuary settlements may have chance.” no bones about it, he knows exactly what that the United States be held account- to be abandoned in this unprecedented Deborah Parker “tsicyaltsa”, Citizen he’s doing, gleefully destroying what hope able for its contributions to the climate wake of sea-level rise. If we don’t change of the Tulalip Tribes, Indigenous Wom- we have to save humanity from extreme chaos we are seeing across the globe and our relationships with extreme extraction en Rise Spokesperson: energy extraction and the exploitation to take ambitious action to meet the the heartache of losing some of the most “We want to ensure our Indigenous of communities already on the outside Agreement’s goal to limit temperature precious biodiversity in the world, will be Women are protected to the highest form of the so-called acceptable majority. He increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Backing disregarded for the delusions of “prog- including our sacred foods to feed our must be stopped. This administration is out of this agreement continues a long ress.” children, our traditional medicines to proving that the evil we warned about has history of broken promises and threatens Lisa Deville, President of heal our families and the health of our been unleashed into the world.” the vital and sacred life cycles of Mother P.O.W.E.R. (Protectors of Water and waters, air and land which connect and The Indigenous Environmental Net- Earth.” Earth Rights), Ft. Berthold, North sustain our connections with all of cre- work was formed by grassroots Indigenous Eriel Deranger, Executive Director Dakota: ation. We must work globally to ensure peoples and individuals in 1990 to address of Indigenous Climate Action, Canada: “We are disappointed but not sur- our inherent rights as Indigenous people environmental and economic justice issues “Today’s announcement is a direct prised that our president has chosen to are protected.” across Turtle Island, also known as North assault on Indigenous communities the remove the United States participation Pennie Opal Plant, Idle No More SF America. Dakota Access Pipeline is Officially Operational BEMIDJI, Minn. (June 2, 2017) Statement from the Indigenous Envi- water supply is officially at risk with the times. This is foreboding as the company - Energy Transfer Partners (ETP), the ronmental Network: pipeline being fully operational. Many does not yet have a plan in place to ad- parent company of the Dakota Access “We must not lose sight of why the other Native and non-Native allies will dress how they would contain and clean a Pipeline (DAPL), announced that DAPL movement against the Dakota Access continue to stand with Standing Rock serious spill. is officially fully operational. Pipeline began. The pipeline was origi- and continue to organize to ensure Ener- “We will continue to battle the This comes just a week after doc- nally set to go through Bismarck, N. D., gy Transfer Partners is held accountable operation of this pipeline in court and uments were leaked by a TigerSwan but the community rejected that plan for the human rights crimes they have remind everyone that just because the oil contractor revealing that Energy Transfer because they were afraid it would jeopar- committed, not just against Standing is flowing now doesn’t mean that it can’t Partners was involved in using counter- dize the Bismarck water supply. Thereaf- Rock but the many other Native nations be stopped. The courts can stop it by de- terrorist tactics on non-violent Water ter, the pipeline was routed to pass thru along its path.” manding that the administration be held Protectors. What’s more is that DAPL treaty lands of the Oceti Sakowin, also Statement from Standing Rock Sioux accountable for the full Environmental has already had three oil spills during known as the Great Sioux Nation, and Chairman, Dave Archambault II: Impact Statement it initiated and then test runs. This adds to ETP’s already bad within miles of the Standing Rock Sioux “Now that the Dakota Access Pipe- abandoned.” track record of being responsible for oil Tribe’s primary intake for drinking water, line is fully operational, we find it more The Indigenous Environmental Network spills, yet taking very little accountability without proper consultation or free, prior urgent than ever that the courts and is an international environmental justice to clean spills up or prevent future spills. and informed consent. Since day one, we administration address the risks posed to nonprofit that works with tribal grassroots While the pipeline is fully operation- have been standing up against this blatant the drinking water of millions of Ameri- organizations to build the capacity of Indig- al, a federal Judge in the U.S. Court of act of environmental racism and social can citizens. enous communities. www.ienearth.org Appeals still holds the power to halt the injustice towards Indigenous Peoples.” “This pipeline became operational to- project. “The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s day, yet it has already leaked at least three News from the Nations June 15, 2017 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 13

Tribal Nations Continuing to Support Action on Climate Change and Paris Accord submitted by Native American Rights Fund WASHINGTON, DC - In spite of are only getting worse. Communities are change that is derived from observa- right to self-determination, and that their the disappointing news that President losing homes, hunting and fishing ecosys- tions of environmental conditions over rights to govern and manage their lands, Trump has decided to withdraw from tems are changing drastically, and changes many generations. Consequently, there is territories, and natural resources are hon- the Paris Agreement on climate change, in weather patterns are adversely affecting increasing interest in merging this tradi- ored. Tribal Nations, the National Congress of the harvesting of plant-based foods and tional ecological knowledge (TEK)—also For additional information, please American Indians (NCAI), and the Native medicines. referred to as indigenous knowledge— contact [email protected]. American Rights Fund (NARF) remain However, because of that same close with the natural and social sciences in About NARF: The Native American firmly committed to representing and relationship to the land, Indigenous peo- order to better understand and detect Rights Fund is the oldest and largest non- advancing Indigenous peoples’ interests in ples possess an intimate knowledge of their climate change impacts. . . . TEK, howev- profit national Indian rights organization the ongoing process of implementing the surrounding environments – and have er, does not simply augment the sciences, in the country. Since its inception in 1970, Agreement. developed proven solutions for climate but rather stands on its own as a valued NARF has represented over 275 Tribes in 31 “We will work to ensure that all parties action from which the entire world can knowledge system that can, together with states in such areas as tribal jurisdiction and respect, promote, and consider Indige- learn. or independently of the natural sciences, recognition, land claims, hunting and fishing nous peoples’ rights in all climate change “It is essential that this place-based produce useful knowledge for climate rights, the protection of Indian religious actions, as is required by the Paris Agree- knowledge is included in any discussion change detection or adaptation. . . .” freedom, and many others. NARF has been ment,” said NARF Executive Director of climate change,” said NCAI President The parties to the Paris Agreement successful in representing Indian tribes and John Echohawk. Brian Cladoosby. “Through years of recognized the importance of place-based individuals in cases that have encompassed Despite having a negligible carbon tireless effort, the link between traditional and traditional knowledge and established every area and issue in the field of Indian footprint, Indigenous peoples often are knowledge, sustainable development, and a platform for Indigenous peoples to share law. The accomplishments and growth of the most severely impacted by the effects cultural resilience is now reflected in the that knowledge and experience. We will NARF over the years confirmed the great of climate change because of their close international conversations that take place continue to work with the International need for Indian legal representation on a relationship with the land and reliance on around climate change policy.” Accord- Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate national basis. This legal advocacy on behalf natural resources. For example, currently ing to the Intergovernmental Panel on Change to ensure a platform that best of Native Americans continues to play a vital as many as 184 Alaska Native villag- Climate Change, serves Indigenous peoples and preserves role in the survival of tribes and their way of es are threatened with removal due to “Indigenous and local peoples often and shares traditional knowledge in a way life. For more information, visit www.narf. climate-based changes - and the effects possess detailed knowledge of climate that is respectful of Indigenous peoples’ org. Partnership Impacts More than 6,000 People in 53 Native Communities submitted by First Nations Development Institute LONGMONT, Colorado (June 6, ners/grantees generating 63,613 pounds dous asset in furthering the work of this ties throughout the United States. For more 2017) – First Nations Development In- of harvested vegetables, 56,385 pounds dynamic, Native-led movement,” noted information, visit www.firstnations.org. Join stitute (First Nations) published Growing of harvested wild rice, 1,572 pounds of Raymond Foxworth, First Nations’ Vice us on Facebook and Twitter! Food Sovereignty in Native Communities: harvested fruit, and 102 pounds of grown President of Grantmaking, Development About the Shakopee Mdewakanton Impact Report 2015-2016. This new medicine, in addition to the more than and Communications. “The Growing Sioux Community report illustrates the significantly positive 250,000 fish that were harvested. Fully Food Sovereignty in Native Communities The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux impact its work has had on Native Amer- 89 percent of these foods and medicines report documents Native innovation when Community is a federally recognized, ican communities under First Nations’ were donated to community members for it comes to community-led solutions to sovereign Indian tribe located southwest participation in the Shakopee Mdewakan- subsistence purposes. The estimated food improving local food systems and Native of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Making its top ton Sioux Community’s (SMSC) Seeds of revenue that was saved and/or earned was nutrition. First Nations is honored to be priority to be a good neighbor, the SMSC is Native Health campaign. $1.75 million, with the local communities a partner of the Shakopee Mdewakanton one of the top philanthropists in Minnesota First Nations was the largest of leveraging an additional $1.56 million to Sioux Community and the Seeds of Native and donates more to charity than any other the SMSC’s inaugural partners in its support their community projects. These Health campaign that will have a lasting Indian tribe in America. It also focuses on groundbreaking Seeds of Native Health efforts served a total of 6,319 people, impact in growing strong and healthy being a strong community partner and a campaign, which was launched in 2015. including 1,386 elders and 2,555 Native Native communities.” leader in protecting and restoring natural Because of First Nations’ “longstanding youth. Growing Food Sovereignty in Native resources. More information is available at expertise in efforts to eliminate food Efforts included community gardens Communities is available as a free down- ShakopeeDakota.org. insecurity, build the health of communi- and smoke houses, farmers’ markets, farm- load from the Knowledge Center on First About Seeds of Native Health ties, and support entrepreneurship and to-school programs, classes, workshops Nations’ website at http://www.firstna- Seeds of Native Health is the Shakopee economic development,” it received $1.4 and other activities. In addition, 129 new tions.org/knowledge-center/foods-health/ Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s philan- million from the SMSC for re-granting jobs and 859 food-related businesses were research. (Note: The Knowledge Center thropic campaign to improve Native Amer- to and management of projects relating to created or supported, nine new tribal food requires a free online account in order to ican nutrition and food access. Launched in food access, food sovereignty, and capacity policies were developed, and two new download the report and access numerous 2015, the $10 million campaign has provid- building. During 2015 and 2016, First traditional foods curricula were prepared. other free resources.) ed grants to local communities and funded Nations managed 30 separate grants under First Nations also provided technical The full list of grant recipients can be research, education, and capacity-building the program, supporting tribes and Native assistance and training to grantees to assist seen in the report or at http://www.firstna- efforts. Partners include the American organizations in numerous states across with the long-term sustainability of pro- tions.org/programs/foods-health. Diabetes Association, American Heart the United States. grams, including topics such as strategic About First Nations Development Association, AmeriCorps VISTA, Better Way “Most of Indian Country is in a dietary planning, business planning, financial Institute Foundation, the Federal Reserve Bank of health crisis. Supporting local efforts to recordkeeping, project management, and For more than 36 years, using a three- Minneapolis’s Center for Indian Country build community gardens and provide various specialized technical trainings. pronged strategy of educating grassroots Development, First Nations Development access to fresh foods for vulnerable popu- The report also highlights lessons learned practitioners, advocating for systemic change, Institute, MAZON: A Jewish Response to lations is critical to improving Native peo- from community partners that can further and capitalizing Indian communities, First Hunger, the Notah Begay III Foundation, ples’ well-being,” said SMSC Chairman food sovereignty and nutrition for Native Nations has been working to restore Native the University of Arkansas School of Law’s Charles R. Vig. “First Nations’ incredible communities and other partners, includ- American control and culturally-compatible Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, expertise in this area has made them an ing funders. The complete numbers can be stewardship of the assets they own – be they and the University of Minnesota. More ideal partner to help tribes and communi- found in the report. land, human potential, cultural heritage information is available at SeedsofNative- ties address this crisis.” “There is a vibrant and active food or natural resources – and to establish new Health.org. Growing Food Sovereignty in Native sovereignty movement taking place in assets for ensuring the long-term vitality Communities finds that the grants from Native communities, and the Seeds of Na- of Native American communities. First First Nations led to the community part- tive Health campaign has been a tremen- Nations serves Native American communi- 14 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • June 15, 2017 Notices

FCP Boxing Gym is BACK Ice Mountain Water beginning June 12! 1 Liter Bottles Open to the public

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 07/01/17 Exp. Monday - Friday 2 For $3

Anyone wanting to utilize the facility is welcome!

Hwy. 32, Carter (across from casino/hotel) (715) 473-5100 Open 24 Hours/ 7 Days a Week

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June 2017 Calendar of Events Community Health • 6/14 - Rabies Clinic: (We Care) 10 a.m. - noon, (LNR) 2 - 4 p.m. NOTICES • 6/17 - 5K Fitness Event: (Rec Center) 9:30 a.m. - Reg., 10:30 a.m. Race Start • 6/21 - Diabetes Luncheon: (HWC Lower Large Conference Room) CULTURE PROGRAMS noon - 1:30 p.m. Topics: Diabetes 101, Physical Activity and Diabetes, June is Language Classes Diabetes Education Program - National Dairy Month, Sun Safety: “Don’t Fry–Day” Offered every Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 By appointment. Including blood glu- • 6/27 - Men’s Health Month: (Bug Lake) A Day of Fishing, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. a.m. - 12 p.m., for FCPC and members at the cose monitoring, making healthy changes, *see flyer on pg. 10 FCP Cultural Center, Library and Museum. psychosocial, complications, sick day and • 6/20-7/27: Summer Day Camp: (TBD) Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Open to all Potawatomi students, Language & travel, planning for pregnancy, hypoglycemia, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Culture class every Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. medications, diabetes in general, insulin and Transportation for youth provided. goal setting. Please call Anne Chrisman, RN, • Let’s Walk! Walking Program: (HWC Therapy Gym), Monday - Thursday, at (715) 478-4383, or Cathy Chitko at (715) 6 a.m. - 7 a.m., Monday - Friday, noon - 1 p.m., Monday - Thursday, 5 - 6 p.m., HEALTH 478-4367. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wellbriety - Family Resource Center 12-step meeting, Mondays at 6:30 p.m., SERVICES OFFERED • Healthy Relationships: Mondays (12, 19, 26), 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. FCP Museum lower level. Walking in a good • Play Shoppe: Tuesdays (13, 20, 27), 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Employment Skills Program - way...a sober way. ALL ARE WELCOME! • FRC Girls 10-17: Wednesdays (14, 21, 28), 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. FCP Economic Support has an employ- If you have any questions, call FCP AODA • Community Women’s Talking Circle: Thursday, (22), 1 - 3 p.m. at (715) 478-4370 or Isaiah Phillips at (715) ment skills program for tribal members with resources/tools to help them overcome em- • PIP: Thursdays (15, 22, 29), 10 a.m. - noon. 889-4945. Open registration for Nurturing Fathers parenting class: 13-week curriculum; two- 7 Directions Men’s Group - ployment barriers. We are here to coach and Open to all Mondays, 1 p.m., at HWC encourage individuals to recognize their skills hour, one-on-one sessions. AODA upper level. Tired of hurting the and to find occupations related to those skills Child care is available for all classes except Play Shoppe, which is a parent/child ones you love? Learn how to respect yourself. and interests. This program can assist in: interaction activity. Please RSVP if child care is needed. Call (715) 478-4837 with Join our group which include topics related • A direct connection between DMV questions about any programs. to everyday life. Call (715) 478-4370 with to obtain, reinstate and/or find out what is CHOICES Program questions. needed in driver’s license reinstatement. • Youth 10 - 12: Mondays (12, 19, 26), 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Principles of Recovery - • Résumé development and résumé • Youth 13 - 17: Tuesdays (13, 20, 27), 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. A guide to living well on the road to critiquing. • Youth 7 - 9: Wednesdays (14, 21, 28), 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Mock interviews. recovery. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to noon at HWC Youth picked up from home and dropped off when program is done. Call (715) AODA. Call (715) 478-4370 with questions. • Work experience within tribal entities. NA Meetings “The Good Life” - • Job-seeking skills and employment 478-4839 for more info. Tuesdays, AODA Building, 5519 Wej guidance/mentoring. Recreation Department mo gek Court, 7 p.m. For info or questions, Resource Room — we now have two • Open Gym: Rec Center, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. contact Ira F. at (715) 889-0527. locations within the Family Resource Center • Carter We Care: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Kwe Kenomagewen - (Old Tribal Hall). The room has four com- • Language classes offered at Carter We Care, Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - noon. Women’s support, Wednesdays, 2 p.m. puters that are open to the community, and • Fish trip, Monday June 12, leaving Rec Center at 11 a.m., ages 10+. HWC AODA. Call (715) 478-4370 with there are two computers located at the Family • Rope course (Rhinelander), Wednesday, June 14, leaving the Rec Center at 11:15 questions. Service Building in the upper level. Hour of Power - These computers are equipped with the a.m., ages 8+. Big Book, NA Book or Wellbriety Book, following software to assist in improving • Volleyball tournament (We Care), Friday, June 16, noon, ages 10+. Thursdays, 2 - 3 p.m. HWC AODA. Call your job skills, completing or updating your • Rafting trip, Monday, June 19, leaving Rec Center at 10 a.m., ages 12+. (715) 478-4370 with questions. résumé, brushing up on computer and typing • Disk golf trip, Friday, June 23, leaving the Rec Center at 10 a.m., ages 8+. Do You Feel Like No One Understands skills, and for completing correspondence: • Swimming trip, Monday, June 26, leaving the Rec Center at 10 a.m. You? • Turbo Typing - interactive, fun practice • Golf trip, Friday, June 30, leaving Rec Center at 10 a.m., ages 12+, Nicolet Golf You’re not alone! Let your voice be heard! available to increase your hand/eye coordina- Course. Let someone share your pain! If you are think- tion and typing speed. ing of committing suicide or know someone • Quick Skills - hands-on, self-paced to who is, please get help! Crisis Line: (888) learn and enhance your computer skills of 299-1188 (Serving Forest, Vilas & Oneida Microsoft programs such as Word, Power- PERSONALS counties: 24 hours a day/7 days a week); Kids Point, Excel and Access. in Need: (800) 622-9120; The Get-2-Gether • WinWay Résumé Deluxe - it’s easy to Peer Support Drop-In Center: (715) 369- develop a résumé with more than 14,000 I would like to thank 3871; Run-Away Hotline: (800) 621-4000; ready-to-use templates, more than 100,000 (800) 273-TALK; TTY: (800) 799-4TTY or job-winning phrases and more than 350 t visit suicidehotlines.com. different design themes. When complete, the the community for auditor will evaluate your résumé. PROGRAMS • WisCareers Website - career explora- Smoking Cessation Incentive Program - tion guide and opportunities on computer h its hospitality, visits Open to FCP tribal members and indi- programs. Complete a variety of assessments viduals eligible for Alternative Care Program. based on interests, work values, career skills Services include: appointments with nurses and workplace skills; help coordinate your and support for the and CHRs to determine a quit plan, kit filled work values into an exciting career; check out a with items that aid in the quitting process, a variety of technical schools and colleges; use educational materials and products, plus a a guided program to set up your portfolio. food sales. It’s much reward upon completion of third smoking The FCP Economic Support staff is also cessation appointment. available to assist with any of these computer n To learn more about the program or to programs. For additional assistance, please appreciated! schedule an appointment, contact Sara Cleere- contact us at (715) 478-7206, 7292 or 7295. man, R.N., at (715) 478-4889. SPARKS Weight Mgmt. Program - Happy Birthday By appointment. S - Support; P - Program; k Rick Alloway A - Get Active, Stay Active; R - Reap the Re- Misty Curlyhair!! wards: feel better, be healthier; K - Know the We love you! basics of good nutrition; S - Stay focused on you! being healthy. Please call Lisa Miller, RD, CD, From your family... at (715) 478-4320. 16 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • June 15, 2017 Community No way!

There's a festival coming! 1ST ANNUAL FOREST COUNTY FESTIVAL AN EVENT UNLIKE ANY OTHER!

Look for more details to come in this publication.