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Rather than fill my column this month with words trying to describe some of This picture is of my brother, Lyman, Roy Slavin, District 1 the events I was involved In photo from right to left are Tom Ellis (historian and Representative, and I at the luncheon prior to the Massing with it during the month of of Colors at the Great Overland Station in Topeka on May, I thought I would use author of Potawatomi Uniontown Lament), Lee Kreutzer (National Park Service) and I at the Uniontown Cemetery Memorial Day. Following the luncheon we participated a series of photos instead. during Lee’s visit to Topeka in May. She was interested in in The Massing of Colors as the CPN Color Guard. The determining the possible routes of the Oregon Trail across Massing of Colors consisted of 30 color guard units from Just a bit of information, Shawnee County from Topeka to the Kansas River crossings the greater Topeka area with over 140 participants. Over we will have a District at Uniontown (now Willard). Two objectives she would like 700 veterans and their family members were treated to a 4 meeting in the CPN to see implemented by the National Park Service are more free BBQ lunch prior to the event. Community Center in directional signs on the Trail and the use of signage to tell Rossville on September 19, the history of a particular site or event on the Trail, such as 2015. Uniontown. After visiting the cemetery we joined a group of Tribal elders at the CPN Community Center in Rossville If you are not receiving for their monthly potluck luncheon. Lee had an excellent my e-mails either I do not exchange with the CPN members regarding her proposed have your e-mail address or ideas for the Oregon Trail. what I have is not current or is incorrect. If you want to be added to my list of e-mail addresses simply e-mail me at jon.boursaw@ potawatomi.org.

As always, it is my pleasure to serve as your Legislative Representative.

Migwetch, Jon Boursaw, Wetase Mkoh CPN District 4 Legislative Representative (O) 785-861-7272 (C) 785-608-1908 2007 SW Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 66604 Former Senator Bob Dole was honored in May at the Combat Air Museum in Topeka. I had the pleasure of jon.boursaw@ Who needs a laptop and projector to give a presentation? I potawatomi.org speaking with him for a few minutes during which we discussed briefly our experiences while being stationed in gave the CPN history presentation at Bill Brethour's ranch Office Hours: on Memorial Day to a group of 40 of his friends and family. Tuesday 9-11am Italy. Obviously there was a world of difference between what he experienced while in combat in the mountains of Bill's ranch is just east of Maple Hill and is the location Thursday 3-5pm Northern Italy in 1945 and what I experienced at Aviano of Jude Bourassa's home site and grist mill on Mill Creek Other times - Please call Air Base in 1983-84. (circa 1850).

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all these years. heritage, as it could be My son came to the Festival a with so much going on and detrimental regarding the couple years back and stated, you can participate in the The growth and change prejudices at that time. After “I feel a lot more Tribal after events you choose. You can brings the thoughts of how all we were a minority. being there.” He participated sit back and quietly observe, much we have to be thankful Chairman talked about how and listened to our chairman if you are not certain of your for. Our leadership has we were family and we all as he spoke about the unity comfort zone. Though you created a path and journey belonged. There was no we stand for. He brought won’t for too long. only we as Potawatomi can blood degree involved. As he my granddaughter and she experience. This isn’t about said then and still says today, danced all night at the Grand There is much to learn just other communities although “You can’t be an arm or a Entry and powwow. Never being there. we support their heritage leg Potawatomi. You either missed a beat and didn’t stop are or you are not…This is all night long. It is in your I promise you an It is always so exciting to see as well as our own. Our something created by the blood. unprecedented experience. everyone year to year at the traditions are our traditions! government and it was never Festival. I look forward to the our way and will never be!” Listening to many of our Stay in touch and let me games, food, and comradery I remember the first time I members, we are reluctant know how you are doing. just being there. saw Chairman John Barrett at an Arizona meeting. This The membership is to go to Shawnee, Okla., for generational and the chain the Festival out of fear of Your legislator and friend, This time, the memory of was the 1980s as I recall. can never be broken. If you not belonging. Many say “I the past 16 years with the It was a sense of pride to have not registered your won’t know what to do,” but Eunice Imogene Lambert Citizen Potawatomi Nation be there and talk to other children or grandchildren, I can’t say this enough, if (Gene) was overwhelming. Seeing members for the first time. I highly recommend you you are enrolled you belong. District 5 the generations develop and do so. Let them make that the growth of the Nation has My education up to that choice of belonging or not. Attending just once will been a heartwarming and point had been little or none If you do not register them ignite the fire in you and growing time for me. I thank regarding Native ways. I there will not be an option to awaken the bloodline you each and every one of you was taught not to tell anyone choose. share. It is a family affair for allowing me to serve you that I had Native American 18 SEPTEMBER 2015 HOWNIKAN District 5 - Gene Lambert

sion at UN Headquarters in did. We have the right to “Isn’t this a beautiful day?! So without pounding too New York City on 13 Sep- carry forward the gratitude How blessed I am to have the harshly I would ask that you tember 2007.” of life itself or the gifts of family, friends, a nice home take an inventory of what Mother Earth as provided by to live in, a car that runs and you have in your world, Article 31 in particular em- the Creator. thank God each day for his since we all create our own phasizes that Indigenous guidance and protection.” reality. Seriously, take an Peoples have the right to I can remember when I inventory some morning be- their cultural heritage, in- would hear people comment We take so much for granted fore you start your day out- cluding ceremonial knowl- on what a beautiful day it that the bad things happen to side and see how much you edge, as protected intellectu- was. The thoughts, when I other people. We are blessed truly have. al property. was very young of course, by the grace of God that we Bozho, were “are they crazy? It’s a can walk, talk, breath, eat, I am also excited to an- I thought this had been estab- day for Pete’s sake.” see or hear. Everything that nounce my next district Did you know that there is lished years and years prior is provided in each moment meeting in Denver, Colorado a Declaration on the Rights to this article from Wikipe- I always assumed there is a gift. set to take place at the Den- of Indigenous Peoples? Ac- dia, which as we all know would be many more on the ver Renaissance on Sept. 19, cording to Wikipedia, “the can be questionable in its way and that I would live Our ancestors knew instinc- 2015. The exact location is United Nations Declaration statements from time to time. forever with no concept of tively their gifts and began 3801 Quebec Street, Denver on the Rights of Indigenous However we must prove day reality on the span of life or every day in gratitude. They CO 80207. Peoples was adopted by the after day, year after year, our the gifts it brings. never knew if there would be United Nations General As- sovereign rights and ability another. Please join us! sembly during its 61st ses- to practice as our ancestors Now I find myself saying District 6 - Rande K. Payne

his fine display of courage, great! I was honored to be in- to be a great way to wrap up to everyone who helped humility and professionalism vited to the Potawatomi Vet- Festival weekend. I always make Family Reunion Fes- in the way he campaigned erans meeting where Repre- leave the service with over- tival so enjoyable and so and the way he accepted the sentative Jon Boursaw gave a whelming warmth in my memorable! I can’t wait for voice of the voters. Great job presentation on Potawatomi heart. I think I may have men- Festival 2016! by Bobbie and Sam! And history in Kansas. tioned that my great-grand- congratulations to District parents were married and All for now…bama mine! 11 Representative Lisa Craft There are just too many worshiped in that church so and District 10 Representa- memorable moments at Fes- that makes it an even more “The Lord your God is in tive David Barrett on their tival to mention them all. As special place to me. I was your midst, a warrior who new four year terms! always, I’m in awe of every- asked by Vice-Chairman gives victory; he will rejoice thing about Festival. While Linda Capps to offer the over you with gladness, he Ahau Jayek! Ironically, Oklahoma and the grounds and our list of opening prayer to which I will renew youin his love; he California seemed to have enterprises are impressive enthusiastically answered will exult over you with loud Well, it seems like forever singing.” Zephaniah 3: 17 since my last column. I just exchanged weather patterns to say the least, I think I’m yes! I consider it an honor for Festival. It was nice to be most enamored with our and a privilege to be part of wasn’t able to sit in front of Migwetch! my computer long enough in Oklahoma during a mild people. Any time I’m around the service in that way. This and dry period while Califor- our people I feel such a to pen a column for last year’s speakers shared amaz- Rande K. Payne nia was experiencing thunder strong connection to the past, month’s Hownikan offering. ing messages of generosity Mnedo Gabo storms, high humidity and present and future. It’s a rare For that I offer my apologies. and hope and to sing the old Legislator District 6 blazing temperatures. combination of connections hymn “How Great Thou Art” Citizen Potawatomi Nation that one would rarely find First off I would like to con- in Potawatomi combined for 31150 Road 180 gratulate District 13 Repre- Festival was well attended by anywhere else. a truly unforgettable experi- District 6 members this year. Visalia, CA 93292-9585 sentative Bobbie Bowden ence. District 10 Represen- (559) 999-3525 office on her re-election. I have no It was very enjoyable to visit Sunday at Festival always tative David Barrett wrapped with so many of you. Prog- means I’m just one day away (559) 999-5411 cell doubt Bobbie will continue up the service by leading us [email protected] to serve well in our Legis- ress continues with repairs from having to leave. But in the closing prayer. lature. I would also like to at the Cultural Heritage Cen- it also means Potawatomi recognize Sam Navarre for ter. The new flooring looks Church Service. I find this Igwien (heartfelt thank you) District 7 - Mark Johnson

in life and head out to make emption. and by extension, Native Once again I would like to this world a better place. nations. The deed to every say what an honor and privi- In the law of the United piece of trust land where the lege it is to serve you as your As Chairman Barrett stated States, federal preemption CPN conducts its business District 7 representative. As in his article last month, the is the invalidation of a U.S. reads the same, “The United always give me a call and I State of Oklahoma and the state law that conflicts with States Government in Trust will be happy to work with City of Shawnee continue federal law. According to the for the Citizen Potawatomi you on any questions you to force our Nation to spend Supremacy Clause (Article Nation.” may have, or provide you money that could be better VI, clause 2) of the United with additional information spent on our members, to de- States Constitution, “This These lands do not pay prop- you may need to access trib- fend against the unwarranted Constitution, and the laws of erty tax to the state because al benefits that you are enti- Bozho nikanek attack on our Tribe by trying the United States which shall of preemption, and the gov- tled to. Hello Friends, to force the Nation to collect be made in pursuance there- ernment’s position is that taxes for them. The CPN’s of; and all treaties made, or Native nations should enjoy Migwetch / Thank You, Before I get started, I want- case was bolstered in late which shall be made, under the same benefits as any oth- Mark Johnson / Wisk Mtek ed to congratulate a recent July by a letter from Deputy the authority of the United er government. One can only (Strong as a Tree) Potawatomi graduate, Kris- Secretary for Indian Affairs States, shall be the supreme hope that the state and city Representative, District 7 tina Duncan who graduated Kevin Washburn outlining law of the land”. will wake up and quit wast- 1565 Shaw Ave., Suite 202 from the University of Cali- the U.S. Government’s po- ing the taxpayer’s money, Clovis, CA. 93611 fornia, Berkley with a BS in sition that Native American While states and cities may and our Nation can direct our (559) 351-0078 cell Earth Science and Major in nations are exempt from be able to tax the citizens of funds to our people where Mark.Johnson@ Geography. It is wonderful to state and local taxes, due to the state or city, they cannot they belong. Potawatomi.org see our young people excel the principal of federal pre- tax the federal government,

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is also said that he was the munities see him as a spirit (It was much like the black ed person and she gifted him source of human conception. blessing the growth of crops swan story.) One night he a magic flute. She also told Legend has it, everyone in and the fertility of young cried so loud to the heavens him to take some of the stars the village would sing and women. that he was heard throughout and put them in his back dance throughout the night which he could gift to young when they heard Kokopel- women and they would then li play his flute. The next be assured one day of a child. morning, every maiden in the village would be with child. When Kokopelli returned to earth no one was laughing. Kokopelli is a deity that is The Heavens cried and their You have all heard about akin to the ancient Greek tears watered the crops and Kokopelli no doubt. I de- god Dionysus or the ancient they grew plentiful. He was cided to do some research Roman God Apollo with just welcome in all the communi- for myself to find out just a touch of the southwest. ties and when he played his how this legend came about. Kokopelli has been around flute everyone would be joy- Wikipedia says: for over 3,000 years and ous and want to dance. the petroglyphs of him have “Kokopelli is a fertility deity, been carved in; Sand Island, One story teller says he is usually depicted as a hump- Shay Canyon, Honanlai Is- the Jack Frost of the Anglo backed flute player (often land, Mouse Lands, just to Saxton culture and that you with feathers or antenna-like name a few. can hear his music in the protrusions on his head), spring breeze. That is what who has been venerated by After reading their versions inspires the growth of crops. some Native American cul- he seemed to lose some of They use the phrase “Spring tures in the Southwestern his charm. Fever” again normally refer- United States. Like most enced in the Caucasian world fertility deities, Kokopelli We have Kokopelli Bed and to describe Kokopelli and the presides over both childbirth Breakfast in Sedona, Arizo- spirit of. and agriculture. He is also a na and of course the home trickster god and represents grown Kokopelli Winery in There were many versions of the spirit of music.” Chandler, Arizona and many who he is and how he came more too numerous to men- about. I walked away with There are many myths of tion. a much higher respect for the famous Kokopelli. One Kokopelli on rock wall in New Mexico - Photograph Kokopelli. of which is that he traveled He has brought about by Einar Einarsson Kvaran (Carptrash) from village to village bring- charms, fabric print, signs, Actually I had reached a etc always depicted as hap- point of thinking he had just ing the changing of winter to Each Native community had py, dancing and conveying the universe and woke Spi- been overdone. spring; melting the snow and their own version, yet they der Woman. She called out bringing about rain for a suc- warm thoughts or affection. are similar. to him wanting to know what Now I understand and think cessful harvest. It is also said I always thought of Kokopel- made him so unhappy. he is understated and utilized that the hunch on his back The story I liked best was li as the magical person who in lack. depicted the sacks of seeds one written for children de- played his flute. In so doing “Why are you crying Koko- and songs he carried. Leg- scribing a baby being born at he was magic and he made pelli? she asked. “Everyone So here is wishing you all the end also has it that the flute the beginning of time. Koko- everyone happy wanting to laughs at me because I am spirit of Kokopelli. playing also symbolized the pelli looked different than dance. It never occurred to different.” He sobbed. “I transition of winter to spring. others in the village and they me he was a fertility deity don’t want to be different!” Kokopelli’s flute is said to be would laugh and make fun but as I researched further… heard in the spring’s breeze, of him. He would cry as he Spider Woman knew that some Native American com- while bringing warmth. It did not want to be different. Kokopelli was a good heart- District 6 - Rande K. Payne

Kansas looking forward to essentially there is a wide how many Tribal members or at Tribal Headquarters by the food and shelter that had variety of opportunities for we have helped in this way. phone (800-880-9880). If been promised only to face various studies, degrees and you are even slightly inter- the reality there was neither. even room and board and in- That said, there are differing ested I would encourage you This arduous and sorrow ternships. And for those of opinions of how we should to act quickly as many peo- filled event is now known as us outside Oklahoma, online be utilizing our resources. As ple have expressed interest The Trail of Death. courses are being developed I said earlier, we are heavily and enrollment numbers in- rapidly.. vested in education. I would crease almost daily. Also see Over the summer there were encourage everyone to view the ad on page two for more some changes made to our When the agreement with the agreement with St. Greg- information Health Aid benefits. The St. Gregory’s University was ory’s as another significant Ahau Jayek, changes focused mostly on announced, I received com- investment in the future of All for now…bama mine! the eyeglasses portion of the munications from members our members. Our economy First a reminder that Novem- benefits. Many of our mem- who were excited about the is changing and with it a shift ‘Instruct the wise and they ber is National American bers voiced concern about agreement and some who from non-skilled jobs to jobs will be wiser still; teach the Indian Heritage Month and the changes. I’m happy to were not so excited. I think requiring a college degree. righteous and they will add Friday November 27 (the day report that the Health Aid it’s important for everyone to As we think of our youth and to their learning.’ Proverbs after Thanksgiving) is Native benefits have been switched know that education is near the generations yet to come 9: 9 American Heritage Day. back to the way they were the top of CPN’s priority list. we should embrace educa- prior to these changes. We believe that a college tion as a vital part of their Migwetch! November 4, 2015 com- education affords financial being able to thrive and live Rande K. Payne memorates the arrival of the In early August we entered independence and opens their dreams in the world of Mnedo Gabo Potawatomi in Osawatomie, into a prepaid tuition agree- doors to a much wider vari- tomorrow! Legislator District 6 Kansas after the forced re- ment with St. Gregory’s ety of opportunity for a bet- Citizen Potawatomi Nation moval from our homelands. University in Shawnee that ter life. I hear testimonies all For up to date information 31150 Road 180 The march took exactly two would make it possible for the time of how CPN helped on St. Gregory’s programs Visalia, CA 93292-9585 months. During the march, CPN members to attend the members obtain a college contact Tesia Zientek (tesia. (559) 999-3525 office many, mostly elders and university through this pro- degree that otherwise would [email protected]) (559) 999-5411 cell children became very ill gram. Many of the details not have been possible. We or Charles Clark (cclark@ [email protected] or perished. We arrived in are still being worked out but should all be very proud of potawatomi.org) by email

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took “The Rock” and conduct- orates the 1969-1971 occupa- a right to be there. As I under- Mexico and it would not be a ed a sit in lasting from 1969 tion of Alcatraz Island and is stand, John Freemont, the mil- long trip. I am giving it some to 1971. Since then, and every attended by representatives of itary governor of California, thought myself. year during the Thanksgiv- many different Indian tribes. bought the island for $5,000 ing holiday period, a Native on behalf of the U.S. As you The stories about the 1960s American Sunrise Service We have had more military might expect, they nullified are all true. I lived it. There occurs there at sunrise (obvi- representation per capita the agreement as a result of is a saying; “If you remember ously). than any other culture. The the “Treaty of Guadalupe Hi- the 60s, you simply were not t-shirt that says “Our Home- dalgo. Stories say only two there.” You may or may not know; land Security” with a photo men escaped and all other at- when the federal government of Apache warrior Geroni- tempts resulted in drowning Maybe I really wasn’t? abandons properties, it is the mo and his fighters from the and being eaten by sharks. We all look forward to and get Yes there were the flower chil- Native American privilege to 1800s has a history behind There have been several mov- excited to see the holidays ar- dren, hippies, and let’s not inhabit or have the right to it. Around 1870, men from ies about Alcatraz since then. rive... It is great to see and be forget the “aggressive” Native such properties. That didn’t the Hopi Nation were incar- I have seen them all. I find it with family. Americans and Alcatraz along happen with Alcatraz though! cerated there. The island was fascinating and frightening. originally developed with a with the largest cultural outcry Halloween, Thanksgiving, They feature Burt Lancaster in Our Indigenous Peoples’ lighthouse for military use, for equality in decades. If any Christmas and New Year’s “The Bird Man of Alcatraz”, Thanksgiving Sunrise Gath- then as a military prison in of you out there were a part of brings with it a lot of work, not Clint Eastwood, “Escape from ering will take place around a 1868 and then a federal prison this I would love to hear from to mention it can be financial- Alcatraz, Sean Connery in bonfire on the Alcatraz parade from 1933 until 1963. Begin- you and how it affected your ly taxing. As you go through “The Rock”, John Howard, grounds. It is sponsored by the ning in November 1969, the life. Let’s give thanks for all the holidays remember it isn’t “Experiment Alcatraz, and International Indian Treaty island was occupied for more we have been through suc- about the gifts, but rather the Kevin Bacon, “Murder in the Counsel. The event is an op- than 19 months by multiple cessfully as a people and know family, friends, food then grat- First.” portunity to give “thanks for Native American communities that the Creator is in Charge. itude to the Creator for all. lives, our peoples and way of from San Francisco who were In case you are wondering life and the gifts we receive He will have the last say! As this time approaches, (I am part of a of Native defiance why I am writing about this from our honored Mother showing my age) I remember movement across the country all of a sudden, I did not re- Thinking of you all on this day Earth.” a time that may not come to who conducted public protests alize it is still going on every giving thanks for the honor of through the 1970s. year. You could be a part of you. Surprisingly it is about The gathering also honors serving you. Alcatraz. Yes, on Thanks- the ongoing celebration of the tribal elders with special I remember the news and the giving after the federal gov- special sunrise service held in Eunice I. Lambert, speakers, traditional and fancy coverage at the time about the ernment abandoned Alcatraz, memory each year at the is- www.CPN05.com dancing during the ceremo- audacity of the Native com- California Native Americans land. You may live in Califor- nies. The gathering commem- munities that thought they had nia, Arizona, Colorado, New District 7 - Mark Johnson

On July 31, a lightning strike ple to consider serving your American community for the term ‘Redskins’ for school or on a single tree in the Sierra community in this profession. derision to which mascots or athletic team names, mascots National Forest in the Kings nicknames are often subject- or nicknames. River drainage near Rough ed. Many individuals and or- Creek started what over the On Sunday October 11, the ganizations interested and ex- Once again I would like to say next 50 days, grew into the governor of California signed perienced in human relations, what an honor and privilege it 151,000 plus acre Rough Fire. into law the California Racial including the United States is to serve you as your District It burned the sacred grounds Mascots Act. Commission on Civil Rights, 7 representative. As always give me a call and I will be of the local Mono Indians in The state legislature found have concluded that the use of the fire’s race towards the west Native American images and happy to work with you on and declared all of the fol- any questions you may have, and south. In my day job as a lowing: “The use of racially names in school sports is a chief with the state’s Wildland barrier to equality and under- or provide you with additional Bozho nikanek / Hello Friends, derogatory or discriminatory Fire Agency, I had the oppor- standing, and that all residents information you may need to school or athletic team names, access tribal benefits that you Summer 2015 has proven to tunity to work cooperatively of the United States would mascots, or nicknames in are entitled to. be a epic one in central and with the USFS to finally bring California public schools is benefit from the discontinu- the fire to a stop as it started ance of their use. No individ- northern California for wild- antithetical to the California Migwetch / Thank You, fires. Hundreds of thousands to threatened communities in school mission of providing ual or school has a cognizable eastern Fresno County. Over interest in retaining a racially Mark Johnson / Wisk Mtek of acres and some 1,700 an equal education to all. Cer- (Strong as a Tree) homes have been destroyed the years, it has been a priv- tain athletic team names, derogatory or discriminatory after four years of drought, ilege to work with some top mascots, and nicknames that school or athletic team name, wildland firefighters in the mascot, or nickname.” 1565 Shaw Ave., Suite 202 and we still have over a month have been used and remain in Clovis, CA. 93611 in our “normal” wildfire burn- state, many of whom are Na- use by other teams, including Beginning January 1, 2017, all (559) 351-0078 cell ing season as I write this ar- tive Americans. I would en- school teams, in other parts public schools in California Mark.Johnson@ ticle. courage any of our young peo- of the nation are discrimina- are prohibited from using the Potawatomi.org tory in singling out the Native District 8 - Dave Carney

for the mistake in not running Dave’s photos with his column about the Alaska meeting last month.)

According to the graphic on page 17 of this edition of the pa- per, District 8 has just more than 2,500 Potawatomi, from Alaska to Nebraska, 136 of which are in Alaska itself. It was good to see so many of those and others A short column this month, be- at our meeting in Anchorage. ginning with a request that all Potawatomi in District 8 RSVP As always it is an honor to serve for our annual Fall Feast on you, and if I can ever be of ser- November 14, 2015 by no later vice or assistance, please con- than November 6, 2015 to me. tact me. Bama Pi On page 16 are photos from our , August meeting in Anchorage, Dave Carney Alaska which were supposed [email protected] to run in the last edition of the www.dave-carney.com Hownikan. (Note from the 360.259.4027 deputy-editor: We apologize HOWNIKAN DECEMBER 2015 17 District 4 - Jon Boursaw

late astonishing numbers as along with car, airplane and he leads the unbeaten Ross- ship models. He carries five ville Bulldogs towards their different paint lines and second consecutive Class scenery supplies for making 3A State Championship. your project look great. Stop The 2014 State Champion in and introduce yourself to Bulldogs next game will be Tim at 5628 SW 29th St To- in the quarterfinal bracket of peka, KS 66614 or call him the 2015 playoffs. In two of at 785-271-4451. He can be his last three games Tuck- found on Facebook at Hobby er gained over 500 yards in Depot Inc. Holiday Greetings: Peggy total offense against previ- and I would like to sincere- ously unbeaten teams and Finally, it has been a pleasure ly wish you and your family well over 400 yards in the to serve as your legislative a very merry Christmas and other game. Tucker’s CPN representative this past year a happy New Year. We hope enrollment was approved at and I am looking forward to that your holiday season is the last meeting of the CPN Bree Dunham, Myanabe and Jon Boursaw. the coming year. safe and only filled with joy Legislature. us. They were able to bring tered is incorrect or has been and happiness. 2015 was Myanabe, a golden eagle, to changed. If you would like Migwetch, a very active and reward- Let me know: If you know of the meeting. They also gave to be added to my e-mail list Jon Boursaw, Wetase Mkoh ing year for me and I look similar accomplishments or a brief presentation about the simply send me an e-mail at CPN District 4 Legislative forward to 2016 with great achievements by our young creation and operation of the jon.boursaw@potawatomi. Representative anticipation and enthusi- Tribal members please send aviary. As I have told several org. (O) 785-861-7272 asm as I continue to foster that information on to me so members, Jennifer and Bree (C) 785-608-1982 the awareness of the histo- I can include them in my fu- turned an otherwise mun- Support our Tribal mem- 2007 SW Gage Blvd ry and presence of the Cit- ture columns. This includes dane meeting into an event. ber-owned businesses: Topeka, KS 66604 izen Potawatomi Nation in all areas of student activities. CPN Member Tim Paslay jon.boursaw@ Kansas and my endeavor to E-mail addresses: Recent- and his wife, Suzie, own the potawatomi.org connect with CPN members Recent district meeting: I ly I have sent out several Hobby Depot located in the Office Hours: across the state. recently held a meeting in e-mails. If you are not re- Barrington Village Shopping Tuesday 9-11 a.m. Wichita and was extremely ceiving my e-mails either Center in Topeka, Kansas. Thursday 3-5 p.m. New Tribal member stars pleased that Jennifer Randell I do not have your e-mail He has new and used model Other times - Please call on the gridiron: Tucker and Bree Dunham from the address or what I have en- trains in a variety of scales Horak continues to accumu- CPN Eagle Aviary could join District 5 - Gene Lambert

what is in your heart and her- because the creator says so. with change comes growth. people. Grandfather shared itage. Isn’t it interesting that It is a constant work in prog- with him the idea that two since the Trail of Death your ress. I can only hope to be The world didn’t come to wolves reside in each of us. family line had to be regis- better today than I was yes- an end when they allowed The grandson stunned with tered by each generation and terday. women to vote. It didn’t stop the idea asks, “How do you through those generations turning when they allowed know which is stronger or here we are now at 32,000 We are linked together like Native Americans to vote. will win out?” Tribal members. a chain, truly linked! What We were the first to vote in happens to one affects us all, a white election as I under- The answer from the elder That isn’t an accident. It is consequently there is no one stand it. Equal opportunity was, “It depends on which led by our Creator who keeps better than...just a different in the workplace was quite a one you feed.” Today I would like to talk the earth’s people and spir- expression of their being. hassle as I recall. While the about who you are…who we it together in the way they pendulum may swing to the There is the true answer are. should be. Saying we are not We each have a different pur- extreme right or left tempo- and can be said a million Indian because we are too pose which is said, “you will rarily it always comes back different ways but does not We hear Chairman John white is just one more way to know by the wanting of your to the middle, meaning ac- change the concept. This “Rocky” Barrett talk about it keep us apart from each oth- heart and the acceptance of ceptance of the new. isn’t limited to individuals at every meeting. er. Someone is taller, shorter, the masses.” rather applies to the Citizen rich, poor, educated, unedu- Water seeks its own level. We Potawatomi Nation, its busi- I know I used to wonder, and cated, black, white, red, and Some have a cause to protect have visionaries who see the nesses, its members and in I have had others tell me I am yellow, belongs to the right animals, others worry about future quite differently than I thought as well. We too are not an Indian. church, on and on. our children, we all worry for sure, thank God for them changing and growing. We abut our own children. I am as I have reached an age are the Citizen Potawatomi I am too white and I didn’t I remember hearing someone talking about a specific cause where I wish it would stay Nation and we have strong grow up on a reservation. from another community say in general. Still yet we have the same. I am technolog- heritage, leadership, growth, “she is only half and I am the earth protectors, the fire ically challenged. I would change and with you a strong As the Chairman says you full blood Indian.” (Who re- keepers, and the spirit walk- just as soon have a pad and future. We are “The Keepers cannot be part-Indian! You ally knows?). ers. All have value in and of pencil because that is what of the Fire.” either are or you are not. It itself. If it isn’t your calling I am comfortable with. We isn’t just about having it “She should not get as much respect those it is. Keep the don’t learn anything in our Perhaps you want to know passed down because your per capita as I do.” respect level in knowing you comfort zone. We don‘t more. If that is so between parents were. have a different purpose and learn anything when all now and January 1, read You see it happen in families just as important. It is like a goes our way. We learn only more about the Seven Fires It is about where the heart is. when one walks on as to who puzzle. Each piece makes up through struggles, difficulty, Prophecy. “You can google should get the most and why. the whole picture. It doesn’t it”. (I know I get tired of We are the only two legged and the times when you are Wow! have to be the same picture hearing that too) creatures on the planet re- not sure you can. That is how to be beautiful. Sounds like and when we grow. That is quired to have a number. We have a responsibility to the flower children out of when the old answers don’t There is too much there to do Chairman says when the ourselves, each other and San Francisco in the 1960s. work anymore and you are it justice in an article. Blue Coats glanced at each mother earth commanded by However, it is still true. forced to come up with new. of our forefathers passing by our Creator to love, honor Prepare for beautiful holi- decided; you are full blood, and respect all living things. Imagine for a moment that I tell people in difficult times days, a fruitful new year and you are half; you might be a we all had the same goals, to put your mind on finding acknowledge the spirit in quarter Indian. Am I 100 percent active in wants, needs, purpose and the answer, don’t mull over each person you meet. this knowledge? No, but I no one ever disagreed. What and over the problem. It just You cannot be an arm or am working every day to be Thank you for all you do. do you think we would have? gets bigger. Your mind will a leg as Chairman com- better at it and to wash away Puppets…boring…stagna- research all the data you mands continuously. You all old prejudices and see Your legislator, tion! have given it. That’s like are Potawatomi and that is as each person with the right to the story of the young brave good as it gets. You decide be here and acknowledged Gene (Eunice Imogene Lam- This brings about change and asking his grandfather about bert) District 5