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FCP Summer Youth Employee Program Has A Positive Education Week

The SYEP basketball students listening attentively to Coach Fairbanks. by Val Niehaus about looking into their future in dif- state championship by a few seconds play for Haskell Indian Nations Uni- The young people involved in this ferent ways rather than just sitting in a and a three-point shot, Fairbanks versity. There, he was the leader in year’s Summer Youth Employee Pro- classroom. Sarah Thomaschefsky, FCP amazed the crowd! He also received scoring and rebounds, and for his ef- gram (SYEP) experienced a bit of a education guidance counselor, said, the All-Northland Conference Most forts was chosen as Midlands Colle- change this year from last year during “We want the youth to understand Valuable Player, earned Second Team giate Athletic Conference (MCAC) “Education Week”, and it was very that there are lots of options out there All-State honors, and was nominated Newcomer of the Year and was voted well received. This year, the youth di- for them.” She also mentioned, “I love as a McDonald’s All-American. While First Team All-Conference. He fin- vided into two groups and were given seeing the SYEP students’ positive in- playing for Cass Lake-Bena, he set the ished playing for Haskell and was cho- the opportunity to take part in a bas- teractions with themselves, staff, and school’s all-time scoring mark at nearly sen to be National Association of ketball clinic or an art studio atmos- the people brought in from the out- 2,000 points! He also received the Na- Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All- phere. Each SYEP worker was able to side. It makes me very excited for the tional High School Player of the Year American. choose the activity he/she preferred. future of these students!” award during the Native Elite Sports As head coach at LLTC, he plays a There were a total of 19 youth who During the basketball clinic, the basketball camp in July 2007. He then major part in young men’s lives while decided to take part in the basketball youth were coached by someone who went on to play for Bemidji State Uni- he coaches them in the game of bas- clinic. The remaining 21 participated lives for the game of basketball and for versity for three seasons and was cho- ketball. in the art studio activity. his family. His name is Brady Fair- sen for the Northern Sun Inter- continued on pg. 4... The purpose of education week is banks, the head coach for men’s bas- Collegiate Conference (NSIC) All- to encourage students to start thinking ketball at Leech Lake Tribal College Freshman Team. He then went on to (LLTC) in Cass Lake, Minn. What an incredible role model for these youth to look up to! Not only does he love Betsy Popp PAID teaching them about the game, but he showing some PRSRT STD PRSRT US POSTAGE US PERMIT NO 47 NO PERMIT WAUPACA, WI WAUPACA, also brings in the importance of his of the SYEP heritage and family. art students Fairbanks is well known around some tricks his community…you just say that name and people immediately know on using the whom you are talking about. He wood burning played for Cass Lake-Bena High tool. School where he graduated in 2007. During his career at Cass Lake-Bena, he led the team to a 30-2 overall record, a perfect 14-0 Northland Con- ference title, and then led them to their first ever trip to the Minnesota High School State Championship game. Even though they missed the 2 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 1, 2015 Community/Veterans

Welcome to These New Employees

Ned Daniels Jr. Alexander Wied Utilities Security Roads Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift Security Guard Hire Date: 6/22/15 Hire Date: 7/1/15

Colette Nelson Robert Klitzka, Security Grants 2nd Shift Security Guard Grant Writer Hire Date: 7/1/15 Hire Date: 6/22/15 Transfers/Title Change Steven McDonald, Lynlee Jensen, Carter C-Store Natural Resources Security Guard Administrative Assistant II Hire Date: 6/23/15 Hire Date: 6/22/15

Message From FCP Veterans Post 1

Our primary goal is to honor all military veterans and their families. The FCP Veterans Post 1 is committed to serv- ing and supporting our veterans and their families; to aid FCP and native veterans in both conventional and traditional values; to help guide, assist and refer our veterans to other venues when necessary. The Color Guard will continue to take part in Veteran’s funerals and other ceremonies and hope to add rifles and an electronic bugle to our equipment. The Color Guard partici- pates in grand entries at pow-wows and other events around Wisconsin and surrounding states to promote the Forest County Potawatomi Community and to show support for other tribal nations. We consider it an honor and a privilege to be of service to the Potawatomi community. Membership in FCP Veterans Post 1 is open to all veterans and spouses of Potawatomi tribal members. Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at the old tribal hall located at 8000 Potawatomi Trail in Crandon. Please join us!

Women and minority men and women are encouraged to apply. Community/Elders August 1, 2015 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 3

August 2015 Leland Daniels Elder Menus (Gno wes “Little Eagle”) Monday, Aug. 3 Tuesday, Aug. 18 Leland Daniels White (Gno wes “Little Eagle”),19, of Milwaukee, Wis., Chef Salad (w/Turkey, Ham, Chicken Alfredo, Peas & formerly of Crandon, Wis., passed away at his home on July 10, 2015. He Tomato, Egg, Cucumber, Onions, Carrots, Peaches, Apple Juice Pepper), Cottage Cheese, was born in Green Bay on Oct. 31, 1995, to Lee and Kim White. Crackers, Pineapple Wednesday, Aug. 19 Throughout his life, Leland enjoyed hunting, fishing, video games, base- Meatball Sub (w/Cheese, Onions ball and basketball. He also trained in tae kwon do. Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Peppers), Tropical Fruit, Leland is survived by his parents: Lee (fiancé Diane) White of Crandon, Stuffed Green Peppers, Cucumber and Tomato Slices Wis., Kim Connors of Milwaukee, Wis., and grandmother, Janice Conners- Carrot Sticks, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Watermelon Thursday, Aug. 20 Madosh of Bad River, Wis. Four sisters: Shanon White of Shawano, Wis., Pork Chops, Baked Potato, Shena (friend James) White of Green Bay, Wis., Ashley and Tess White of Wednesday, Aug. 5 California Blend Veggie, Milwaukee, Wis. Brothers: Johnathen Johnson of Crandon, Wis., and Gam- Beef Stew, Biscuits, Applesauce abne White of Neopit, Wis. Jello® w/Fruit He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Mary Daniels-White, Friday, Aug. 21 Thursday, Aug. 6 Boiled Dinner, Crackers, Robert Connors, and John Decorah. Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Plums, Yogurt, Dinner Roll Visitation was held July 13, 2015, at the FCP Cultural Center, Crandon. Corn, Spinach, Pears Funeral service was held July 14, 2015, with Billy Daniels officiating. Inter- Monday, Aug. 24 ment was at the Potawatomi Tribal Cemetery, Stone Lake. Friday, Aug. 7 Baked Chicken, Stuffing, Online condolences may be made at www.weberhillfuneralhome.com. Cream of Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Blueberry Pineapple Yogurt, Orange Tuesday, Aug. 25 Monday, Aug. 10 Egg Salad Sandwich, Banana, Turkey and Ham Sub Sandwich Baked Chips, Yogurt, (w/Tomato, Lettuce, Cheese, Baked Beans Cucumber Slices), Sun Chips, Chocolate Pudding Wednesday, Aug. 26 Hot Beef Sandwich, Tuesday, Aug. 11 Green Beans, Chocolate Cake Pizza Casserole, Garlic Bread, w/ Peanut Butter Frosting, Toss Salad, Mandarin Oranges Orange Juice

Wednesday, Aug. 12 Thursday, Aug. 27 Deadline for the Aug. 15. 2015 issue Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Tuna Casserole, Asparagus, Oatmeal Raisin Mixed Veggies, Cantaloupe is Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Cookie Friday, Aug. 28 Thursday, Aug. 13 Tomato Rice Soup, Hamburger Vegetable Soup, Cheese Sandwich, Grape Juice, POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES Cheese Sandwich, Strawberries Blueberry Muffin 8000 Potawatomi Trail • PO Box 340 • Crandon, WI 54520 Monday, Aug. 31 phone: (715) 478-7437 • fax: (175) 478-7438 Friday, Aug. 14 Hamburger Gravy, Mashed email: [email protected] • website: www.fcpotawatomi.com Fish Sandwich (w/Lettuce, Potatoes, Green Beans, Tomato), Broccoli and Cauliflower Corn, Apricots FCP EXECUTIVE PTT STAFF w/Dip, Jello® w/Fruit COUNCIL Managing Editor: Chairman: WINDA COLLINS Monday, Aug. 17 *Menus subject HAROLD “GUS” FRANK Baked Ham, Boiled Red to change. Potatoes, Corn, Dinner Roll, Vice Chairman: Office Manager: Green Apple HARTFORD SHEGONEE MICHELLE SPAUDE

Secretary: Member of the LORNA SHAWANO Native American Reporter/Photographer: VAL NIEHAUS FCP Caring Place Treasurer: Journalists Association RICHARD GOUGÉ III Graphic Artists: August Activities Calendar Council Members: KRYSTAL STATEZNY NATE GILPIN RACHEL ZABOROWSKI JAMES A. CRAWFORD EVENTS IN THE ACTIVITIES ROOM: Activity room is open daily for activities at the Caring Place. Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) is a twice-monthly publication of the Forest County Exercise is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Potawatomi Nation. Editorials and articles appearing in the PTT are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the PTT staff or the SPECIAL EVENTS (RSVP REQUIRED): FCP Nation. PTT encourages the submission of Letters to the Editor. All letters must include the signature, address and telephone number of the author. Letters are subject to editing Aug. 4: Shopping for grammar, length, malicious and libelous content. The PTT reserves the right to reject Aug. 5: Elders in the Community Picnic, any advertising, materials or letters submitted for publication. The submission of articles, Crandon City Beach, noon – 2 p.m. poetry, artwork and photos is encouraged. The Editor makes the sole decision of what is Aug. 11: Rouman Cinema published in the PTT and will not assume any responsibility for unsolicited material nor Aug. 13 - 16: Potawatomi Gathering will the PTT guarantee publication upon submission. PTT will not guarantee publication Casino of materials submitted past deadlines posted in the PTT. No part of this publication may be Aug. 18: reproduced without the written consent of the Editor. Aug. 26: Bingo and Elders Birthday party 4 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 1, 2015 Youth

in landscapes, nature, wildlife, wood University (out of the Milwaukee cam- Education Week sculpture, and oil. She is an extremely pus). These colleges introduced them- talented artist - to have her come in to selves, told the youth about the areas ...continued from pg. 1 through a series of drills including teach these students for a week was a of study they promote, and made He led the team to the 2013-14 everything from dribbling, lay-ups and great honor! She worked with the stu- printed material available to them. NIAC regular season Conference endurance. While PTT was there dents on basic sketching, some paint- Several students had more in-depth Championship and took a third place watching, not one youth player seemed ing, and also some work with wood questions for certain colleges. Bertrand finish in the year-end tournament. The to complain. They listened attentively burning, which most of the students commented on behalf of the schools by LLTC Lakers also placed three players and took away everything they could had some initial difficulty with. But saying, “All five of the institutions were on the All-Conference Team plus one from these coaches. When questioned, once they played with it enough, by grateful for the opportunity to speak to player taking NIAC Player of the Year. the majority of the students made it the end of the day they got the hang of our youth.” He also mentioned, “The All that being said, do you think clear they had learned a lot from these it. They also were able to do a bit of students were excited to hear about the this would be a great coach choice to three men and appreciated that they wood carving with her. Autry Johnson academic programs and the extracur- lead the youth during education week? took the time to teach them. commented, “The class was very in- ricular activities each college held.” In addition to being there to coach, Betsy Popp was the artist who was formative for a beginner artist, and The youth had a great time learn- Fairbanks also brought along two of able to come in for the art studio por- Betsy was a really nice lady to learn ing from the teachers who came in and his former players to help him with the tion of education week. Popp is a lo- from.” also from the colleges that were pres- process. One was Brandon Masten and cally-renowned Northwoods artist who Not only were the youth able to ent. Education week is extremely busy the other was Martin Wind. Wind re- resides in Townsend, Wis. Her educa- work with either of these two talented and filled with a week of non-stop ac- ally showed the youth some unique tion includes a BS Art Education- people previously mentioned, but in tivities. It seemed well worth the effort techniques in the fine art of dribbling. Broad Field Art Major from the addition, Jason Bertrand, FCP college invested by FCP Education Depart- Masten also added, “Brady is extremely University of Wisconsin Stevens Point recruiter, was able to have five different ment staff and students alike to intellectual about the game of basket- and an MFA-Fine Art, Painting from Wisconsin-based colleges come in to demonstrate to the youth the opportu- ball—he’s a fanatic about it.” Academy of Art University, San Fran- talk with the students. The five col- nities they have for their futures. The students were drilled just like cisco, Calif. Her major fields of study leges were: UW-Stevens Point, UW- they were on a college team or were are Art Education K-12 and a Masters Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, Nicolet trying out for one. Each day they ran of Fine Art in painting. She specializes Area Technical College, and Ottawa Summer Youth Employees Legends for Youth

Janiece Brown, Baseball Clinic Rising Sun Day Care by Val Niehaus tired MLB player who was an infielder On July 13, 2015, the FCP Foun- for the Houston Astros and St. Louis dation presented The Legends for Cardinals; Jim Mecir, also a right- Youth baseball clinic. With the FCP handed who played for five Recreation Department assisting, this teams in an 11-year career who retired program was for Forest County youth from the Florida Marlins in 2005; and ages 8 to 15 and included both boys’ Rich Loiselle, who played from 1996- and girls’ little league and senior league 2001 and was a pitcher for over six players. seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The youth who participated in the The youth were able to receive in- (l-r) Ryon Alloway clinic had the opportunity to receive field, outfield, and catching/throwing and Kaitlyn one-on-one coaching by members of instruction from these coaches and McGeshick, the Players were able to have open discussion with Natural Resources Alumni Association. The players who these alumni. Following the clinic, the were present at this coaching clinic in- youth were able to have their photos cluded: Bill Gogolewski, a former taken with the players. They then en- Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher joyed the opportunity to sit down, eat who played six seasons with the Wash- with them, and talk more in-depth ington Senators/, Cleve- with them about the game of baseball. (l-r) Breed Shepard land Indians and ; It was an excellent clinic. The Jr. and Israel Jerry Kutzler, a right-handed pitcher youth had a great time learning the Alloway, for the Chicago White Sox in the 1990 valuable skills these instructors were Natural Resources season who also pitched nine seasons able to share. What a great experience in the U.S. professional system and to have the opportunity to meet major one in the Mexican League with Guer- league players and learn some of the reros de Oaxaca; Bobby Fenwick, a re- tricks of the trade!

FCPC Gte-Ga-Nes Preschool

Sean Meshigaud, We are currently recruiting children for the 2015-16 school FCP Housing year. Enrollment is open to children who are 3 years of age by Sept. 1, 2015. For more information, please con- tact Leslie at (715) 478-7359, Rebecca (715) 478-7350 or Peggy at (715) 478-7347. Youth August 1, 2015 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 5 Summer Day Camp - Always on the Go! by Val Niehaus Summer Day Camp (SDC) these the youth that come there are raised in past few weeks has not slowed down single-family homes or with their since PTT last wrote an article about grandparents as their guardians. He the beginning of the camp. Activities made it clear to them that the reason continue to be varied and fun for the these youth came to Lincoln Hills youth. School was because they made bad One day, Jeffrey Keeble, owner choices in their lives. He emphasized and partner of K2Pro Signs, came in to to them the importance of making talk with one of the groups about good choices, even at their young ages. where he began as a youth and the LaMere actually showed some of steps he took to get where he is today. the young men in the group what a One thing he stressed to the students day might be like at the school, includ- was, “Look for something you love ing what would happen if they misbe- doing. That way you will always enjoy haved. He explained that not only do working and striving to make yourself the students go to class but also that better.” He also brought in his camera good behavior is expected. If they mis- and photography gear for the students behave, punishment consists of physi- to look at, along with samples of pho- cal exercise. Some of the youth got a tos he has done. He talked with them chance to experience this “physical ed- about the troubles in his own past and ucation” during this talk, because some how, if he was still going down that thought they were tough enough to wrong path, he wouldn’t be where he is handle that kind of discipline if they today. Many of the students thought it were in that situation. The young men was pretty neat that Keeble works with thought it was somewhat funny at certain off-road racers that they are fa- first. But once LaMere was done with miliar with from the Brush Run. Kee- the push-ups and jumping jacks he or- ble was able to get their immediate dered, their tune changed and they lis- attention; the talk went very well, and tened very carefully to him as he hopefully, gave them an excellent local clearly had their attention after that. example of what they could achieve In addition to discussing Lincoln one day. Hills, LaMere also went over home Another day, some of the SDC safety tips such as gun safety in the youth were able to the beach and home including the correct and incor- spend some recreation time there while rect handling of a gun. He also covered another group was able to go to the cooking tips and reviewed how to han- movies in Rhinelander. Other groups dle and use a fire extinguisher. He in- of youth took a trip up to Wildwood cluded a discussion about drug use and Wildlife Park in Minocqua. the need to avoid anything associated One of the events that was partic- with drugs and discussed safety precau- ularly inspiring was a talk presented to tions with respect to handling poten- the entire group of SDC youth by tially contaminated needles. Bruce LaMere. LaMere is a retired LaMere’s talk was informative and head security supervisor from Lincoln well received by the students. He ap- Hills School for Boys in Irma Wis. He preciated the opportunity to discuss is- was employed there for 36 years. sues about choices with the youth as LaMere started off talking to the well as to be able to review safety issues students about what type of youth usu- that were pertinent to them. ally come to Lincoln Hills School and Summer Day Camp is a busy and that most of them start around the beneficial time that offers youth more ages they are now—about 6th grade. than just fun and games. There will be He described the tall fences that sur- more to follow once Summer Day round the school and shared with Camp comes to a close in the next few them the interesting fact that many of weeks.

(top-bottom) 1) Bruce LaMere showing some instruction and disci- pline to a few boys in the group. They did end up listening to him very well at the end.

2) Jeffery Keeble talking with the students about what he does on a normal day in his business and how he got to where he is today.

3) FCP Elder Pete Pemma Sr. sharing his wisdom to the youth about their heritage and what it means to be Potawatomi.

4) A good day at the lake for recreation time. 6 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 1, 2015 Youth/Culture Young Warriors Second Outing by Val Niehaus Native Americans were using the at- learned from Tuckwab and Franz was There were not a large variety of tracks Young Warriors had their second latl system during the time that Colum- how to start a bow drill fire. This is the to be found in the area, but they did see outing of the summer July 8-10, 2015. bus came to America, though by that easiest method of primitive fire making. deer and raccoon tracks. The young men They were supposed to have had it July time, the Europeans had long forgotten It consists of a spindle that sits on a fire- still had a good time trying to find some 10-12, but because of weather that about this weapon system. They obvi- board, held in place at the top with a others on their own. Along with the ani- weekend, leader Jamie Tuckwab thought ously had to again familiarize themselves hand. This spindle is then spun rapidly mal tracks, Shepard pointed out certain the date should be moved ahead and that with this device when they arrived on back and forth by the bow itself. The birdcalls to the boys and specific plants worked out well. our continent. Over time, the Native bow is a curved piece of wood with a that are native in these parts. This outing was held at Newman’s Americans tinkered and toyed with this piece of rope attached at each end. You In closing, the young men again Lake with a total of five young men at- system and improved the technology by then run through the process of rubbing learned new skills during this outing and tending. Assisting Tuckwab was Brian such high levels that it is impressive even the wood together so quickly and had fun at the same time. This is a great Franz, FCP Language & Culture by today’s standards. The Aztecs also steadily that you are able to produce confidence-building group and also teacher/apprentice. Franz brought some used the system and preferred it over any enough heat to start a fire. This takes makes the young men feel accomplished new things for the young men to do so other that was around. The fact is that much time and skill and also the right in something once they learn these new his attendance definitely added to the the atlatl and dart was the only weapon wood. The Young Warriors and their skills. The Young Warriors is a great experience for this camp out. Cortez and his Conquistadors feared mentors tried and tried again to get this group to have in this community, offer- One of the things he introduced to during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec system to work but concluded the wood ing young men the opportunity to grow the youth was the atlatl and dart system, Empire because that was the one weapon they were using may have been a bit too in their outdoor skills and culture. which was the first true weapon system that could pierce Spanish armor. wet. They will try this again on their The next outing scheduled for July developed by humans. The atlatl origi- With that said, the Young Warriors next outing. 17-19 will have passed by the time this nated in Europe over 30,000 years ago had the opportunity to learn to use an The last new skill they learned issue is released, but the next one after is and subsequently spread to all corners of ancient piece of history, and they learned about was animal tracking. Joe Shepard, July 31- Aug. 2. To get more info about the world. The atlatl has been around about that history while using the atlatl FCP Natural Resource senior wildlife this group, call Jamie Tuckwab at (715) and improved upon for so long that the and dart system. Many struggled with it technician, along with two youth work- 478-7377 or (715) 889-9298. bow and arrow could be considered a at first, but within an hour they were ers, Victor Soman and Mason Wamego, relatively recent development in projec- hitting the targets each time. showed the young men certain animal tile technology. Another new “old” technique they tracks that were found near the lake.

Geronimo Shepard showing his skill in Tuckwab showing the Young Warriors Hunter Tuckwab getting the dart the atlatl and dart system. what milkweed looks like and that to fly off of the atlatl. it can be used in soup.

Joe Shepard pointing out Franz holding onto a mskwa wdep some animal tracks. (Pine Snake) for the Young Warriors to see.

(left) The Young Warriors learning drumming skills. (above) Tuckwab showing the bow drill fire process. (right) Franz showing the Young Warriors the cattail powder which can be used as a flour substitute. Health August 1, 2015 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 7

Services Provided by FCP AODA Department submitted by FCP AODA Department The FCP AODA Department is a Clients have the opportunity to Native American outpatient treatment deepen their spirituality and increase program providing a unique, culturally- their knowledge of the Potawatomi cul- sensitive treatment experience for Native ture through participation in traditional Americans and non-Natives who are practices which include smudging, talk- dealing with addiction. ing circles, storytelling, and sweat lodges. The office is located at 5519 Wej Family involvement is important to re- Mo Gek Ct., Crandon, Wis., with hours covery. Family members are encouraged from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through to be involved in the recovery process as Friday. The FCP AODA Department this promotes recovery and healing for has three full-time AODA counselors the client and the family. and three recovery coaches available to The FCP AODA Department offers serve clients. recovery coaches for FCP Community The FCP AODA Department in- members. The coaches provide support corporates a holistic approach to AODA for the client as they work towards a life treatment. The program strives to treat of sobriety. Coaches also help motivate clients with compassion and respect clients and serve as a role model, mentor, while considering their physical, mental, and advocate. Transportation to self-help emotional and spiritual needs in the cre- meetings, recovery events and outings ation of the treatment plan. Coordina- can be provided to FCP Community tion with medical providers enables members. clients to access medication-assisted The counselors make weekly visits treatment. Behavioral health services are to the Forest County jail to provide sup- also available for clients with co-occur- port to incarcerated clients. Support ring mental health and substance use dis- groups for men and women are con- orders. ducted providing an AODA educational A traditional healer is available by component and support. The material is appointment at the Health and Wellness processed with the participants, and they Center for tribal members who wish to are encouraged to give feedback. be treated by traditional medicine. For clients requiring inpatient treat- Potawatomi culture, individual outpa- ment, referrals and arrangements are tient therapy, group therapy, family in- made for clients as needed. Client volvement, educational talks, progress is monitored during inpatient community events, sober recreation ac- treatment, and the counselors work with tivities and 12-step recovery groups are the client’s discharge plan to continue also utilized in the AODA program. the work begun in treatment. Treatment methods are consistent with Please call (715) 478-4370 for more the culture and values of the Potawatomi information. to maximize effectiveness for tribal mem- bers. Nursing Skills Day

Michelle Stoffregen, R.N., showing other nurses how to use the crash cart. by Val Niehaus petent nursing staff who are ready to Nursing Skills Day was held on July meet the needs of their patients, clients 16, 2015, at the FCP Health & Wellness and residents whether it be in the clinic, Center. Nursing Skills Day is for the home, or out in the community.” nursing staff of the FCP Health Division During this skills day the staff went and it is completed twice a year. over wound care, allergy injections, vi- This day is for staff to refresh/up- sion/hearing/ear flush, splinting, date their nursing skills and maintain don/doff, and crash cart/Lifepac for competencies. Lorrie Shepard, RN, Medical or ACLS staff. Community Health outreach director This is a beneficial day to all who said, “It is important to review our skills participate in order to brush up on their periodically in order to maintain a com- skills. 8 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 1, 2015 Gaming

regular games including five games with August birthdays will receive a What’s Going On in Carter? paying $250 and 10 games paying free 6 on paper pack with their paid $500! Guests receive $25 in admission. Birthday cake will be submitted by Frank Shepard, PCCH General Manager Potawatomi Play with the purchase of served. Gas has been on the rise AGAIN will take place when three winners are admission pack. Limit one Potawatomi Mini Bash: Saturday, Aug. 22. so we would like to ease the pain. pulled from the bin for a $1,000 cash Play per session. Longer session; $20 admission packs; Every Tuesday and Wednesday in Au- prize each. Cosmic Bingo, Friday, Aug. 28 - $10 extra packs. Prize drawings will be gust, come on in and win some GAS • Prize breakdown: 16 winners of Football theme. Admissions opens at held throughout the session. Mini buf- TO GO! Carter Club members will $500 between 3 and 10 p.m; $39,000 9:30 p.m; games start at 10:30 p.m. fet included with admission pack pur- have the opportunity to be selected as at 11 p.m. on stage with 10 winners; DJ from 10 p.m. to midnight. $12 chase. a winner of one of our $100 gas cards. three winners of $1,000 at midnight. packs with games paying $100; one Sundays in August: Just earn 100 same-day base points for Home Run Celebration - For our game paying a prize; last game pays $500 Cash Drawing, Sunday, 10 entries or redeem 200 points for 10 Carter Club embers who purchase an $1,000 – consolation $250. Dress in Aug. 30. One lucky winner will win entries. Drawings will be at random aluminum pint Miller Lite® or Miller the theme for your chance to win $500 cash! Winner drawn during regu- times between the hours of 11 a.m. Genuine Draft® can receive a free Potawatomi Play. Free beer and pop- lar session. Must be present and play- and 8 p.m. A total of 10 winners per entry into the Home Run Celebration corn. ing bingo to win. Earn entries for each day will be selected. drawing. There’s one set of tickets left Saturdays in July: admission pack purchased during the Livin’ it up at 50: Every Thursday, and winner does not need to be pres- August Birthday Session: Satur- month. Limit one entry per person per all Carter Club members over 50 years ent to win: Brewers vs. Philadelphia day, Aug. 1. Carter Club members day. of age will receive a free entry into the Phillies – Saturday, Aug. 15 at 6:10 drawing at the Carter Club booth. p.m. Entries start June 28 until August Electronic Buy-In Options One winner will be drawn every hour 1. Drawing will take place at the Carter Combo 1 - $60, 30 cards, one Jackpot Game, one Roulette, one Game from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for $100 cash. Carter Club booth on Aug. 1, at 7:30 of the Month, one Dbl. Daub Coverall, one Dbl. 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New members to the Carter package deals. Club can receive 10 free entries. • Bingo! – Carter – it’s the place to Drawings take place from 3 to 10 p.m. be for bingo! Two winners will be drawn each hour August electronic special: Buy two to win $500. At 11 p.m., 10 names electronic special packs, get 1 FREE! will be called to go up on stage to win Offer valid at all sessions except Cos- an undisclosed amount. At midnight, mic and Mini Bash. we will have three final winners of Every Wednesday and Sunday in $1,000 each. August, join us for Hi Five Session. • Tier entry multiplier days are All packs are $5. Bingo on any number Sept. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. ending in ‘5’ and receive ‘5X’ the pay- • Bingo players will earn 10 bonus out! Played on regular games only. entries for every early bird package and Hotball will be excluded from multi- intermission package they purchase plier. from Aug. 9, until Sept. 19. Bounce Back - Guests who play • Table games will receive 10 Bingo on Wednesdays in August will bonus entries for every two hours of receive $5 towards their bingo pur- consecutive play from Aug. 9, until chase on Thursday. Valid next day Sept. 18. only. • New members to the club can re- National Ice Cream Day - On ceive 10 free entries into the drawing Wednesday, Aug. 19, all guests will re- the day they sign up. ceive a ticket at admissions for a free • Payouts include the amounts of ice cream in our café. two $7,500, two $5,000, four $2,500 Finally $500 Fridays - Aug. 7, 14 and two $2,000 cash prizes, and 21. Early Birds at 5:30 p.m. Regu- • At midnight, the final drawing lar games at 6 p.m. with $35 packs; 25 Notices August 1, 2015 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 9

NOTICES

CULTURE HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED EDUCATION Neshnabemwen - The Potawatomi lan- Al-Anon Meetings - Wednesdays, • Quick Skills - hands-on, self-paced to Crandon Indian Education Commit- guage has endured through the passage of 5519 Kak Yot Lane, Crandon, 5:30 p.m. learn and enhance your computer skills of tee - Monthly meetings held the first time. At one time, it is said that we all spoke Why: Al-Anon is primarily for those who Microsoft programs such as Word, Power- Wednesday of each month, 5 p.m., at HWC. the same language. Later on, we started have known a feeling of desperation con- Point, Excel and Access. Contact these committee members with speaking different languages and forming cerning the destructive behavior of someone • WinWay Résumé Deluxe - it’s easy to questions or concerns: tribes based on who was able to understand very near to them, whether caused by drugs, develop a résumé with more than 14,000 Margaret Konaha - Chairperson each other. The Bodewadmi, Ojibwe and alcohol, or related behavior problems. When ready-to-use templates, more than 100,000 (715) 478-7347 (work) Odawa were all one tribe and spoke the same you come into this room you are no longer job-winning phrases and more than 350 dif- Hazel George - Member language. As the differences in the language alone, but among others who have experi- ferent design themes. When complete, the (715) 478-5612 (home) grew, they each formed a separate entity. enced similar problems. We will respect auditor will evaluate your résumé. Shari Alloway - Member However, they maintained a close bond and your confidence and anonymity, as we know • WisCareers Website - career explo- Number not available at time of print. formed the “Council of the Three Fires” to you will respect ours. Please call (715) 478- ration guide and opportunities on computer Myra VanZile - Youth Education deal with any issues that might affect them. 4933 for more information. programs. Complete a variety of assessments Services Liaison The Three Fires signified the alliance be- AA Meetings - Lost Marbles based on interests, work values, career skills [email protected] tween the three, while their individual fires Saturdays at 9 a.m., Wabeno Fire Dept. and workplace skills; help coordinate your Wabeno Indian Education Commit- proclaimed their own identity. Every Tuesday Contact Donald at (715) 889-6709 or Ryan work values into an exciting career; check tee - Meetings held every second Tuesday of & Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., for FCPC at (715) 850-1265 for more information. out a variety of technical schools and col- each month, 6 p.m., at Potawatomi Carter and members, FCP Cultural Center, Library Wellbriety - 12 Step Meeting leges; use a guided program to set up your Casino Hotel. and Museum. Open to all Potawatomi stu- Held every Monday at 6 p.m. in the portfolio. dents, Language & Culture Class every lower level of the FCP Cultural Center, Li- The FCP Economic Support staff is also Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Transportation for brary & Museum. ANYONE who is in re- available to assist with any of these com- youth provided. covery and searching for a sober way of puter programs. For additional assistance, living is more than welcome to attend! If please contact us at (715) 478-7206, 7292, or you have any questions, contact Brooks 7295. Boyd at (715) 889-4902 or FCP Health & Wellness Center Behavioral Health at (715) 478-4332. A UGUST C ALENDAROF E VENTS PROGRAMS Do You Feel Like No One Under- stands You? You’re not alone! Let your Smoking Cessation Incentive Pro- voice be heard! Let someone share your Community Health gram - Open to FCP tribal members and in- pain! If you are thinking of committing sui- • Aug. 4, INP (HWC): 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. dividuals eligible for Alternative Care cide or know someone who is, please get • Aug. 5, Beach Day for MCH families at Silver Lake, 1 - 3 p.m. Program. Services include: appointments help! Help is only one touch or a phone call • Aug. 6, INP/WIC (We Care), 1 - 4 p.m. with nurses and CHRs to determine a quit away. • Aug. 7, Childbirth Class (HWC), 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. plan, kit filled with items that aid in the quit- Crisis Line: 1 (888) 299-1188 (Serving • Aug. 11, WIC (HWC), 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ting process, educational materials and prod- Forest, Vilas & Oneida counties: 24 hours a • Aug. 20, Operation Lunchbox (HWC), 2 - 4 p.m. ucts, plus a reward upon completion of third day/7 days a week); Kids in Need: 1 (800) • Aug. 27, Child Development Day (HWC), 1 - 3 p.m. smoking cessation appointment. 622-9120; The Get-2-Gether Peer Support To learn more about the program or to Drop-In Center: (715) 369-3871; Run-Away FCP Family Resource Center schedule an appointment, contact Sara : 1 (800) 621-4000; 1 (800) 273- Hotline • Play Shoppe: Tuesdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cleereman, R.N., at (715) 478-4889. TALK; TTY: 1 (800) 799-4TTY or visit suicide- • Circle of Sisters: Wednesdays, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 1 - 3 p.m. SPARKS Weight Management Pro- hotlines.com. gram - • Positive Indian Parenting: Thursdays, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10 a.m. - noon. By appointment. S - Support; P - Pro- • Call (715) 478-4837 with questions about any programs. gram; A - Get Active, Stay Active; R - Reap SERVICES OFFERED the Rewards: feel better, be healthier; K - CHOICES Program Employment Skills Program Know the basics of good nutrition; S - Stay CHOICES program will be picking up the youth from home for Summer Camp FCP Economic Support has an employ- focused on being healthy. Please call Lisa which runs through July 30. Camp is held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Miller, RD, CD, at (715) 478-4320. ment skills program for tribal members with 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., for boys and girls ages 7 - 12 years old. Call (715) 478-7420 or Diabetes Education - resources/tools to help them overcome em- (715) 478-7255 with questions. By appointment. Including blood glu- ployment barriers. We are here to coach and cose monitoring, making healthy changes, encourage individuals to recognize their Recreation Department psychosocial, complications, sick day and skills and to find occupations related to those travel, planning for pregnancy, hypo- skills and interests.This program can assist Get Fit & Stay Active - fitness equipment available at Rec Center Monday glycemia, medications, diabetes in general, in: through Friday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Open to FCP tribal members, their immediate insulin and goal setting. Please call Anne • A direct connection between DMV to families and FCP employees. Hours subject to change based on scheduled Chrisman, RN, at (715) 478-4383, or Cathy obtain, reinstate and/or find out what is activities. For information on Rec Center activities, call (715) 478-7420. Chitko at (715) 478-4367. needed in driver’s license reinstatement. • Résumé development and résumé cri- tiquing. • Mock interviews. UPCOMING EVENTS • Work experience within tribal entities. • Job-seeking skills and employment FCP Marketplace - Thursdays, 2 - 6 guidance/mentoring. “We must protect p.m., Stone Lake C-Store featuring crafts, Resource Room — we now have two the forests for our homemade soaps, fresh produce. locations within the Family Resource Center children, grandchildren 10th Annual Ray Stealer Memorial (Old Tribal Hall). The room has four comput- Co-Ed Softball Tournament - August 29, and children yet to be ers that are open to the community, and there 2015. Entry fee $150. 1st place $700, 2nd born. We must protect place $500, 3rd place $300. For entry, contact are two computers located at the Family the forests for those Una Ross at (715) 889-3811. For rules, con- Service Building in the upper level. who can't speak for them- tact Ross Stealer at (715) 889-1848. Buff’s These computers are equipped with the selves such as the birds, following software to assist in improving Snack Shack will be available. See flyer on animals, fish and trees.” your job skills, completing or updating your pg. 12. -Qwatsinas Summer Sobriety Feast - July 30, résumé, brushing up on computer and typing (Hereditary Chief 2015, 6 p.m. at the FCP Cultural Center, Li- skills, and for completing correspondence. Edward Moody), brary & Museum, Lower Level. • Turbo Typing - interactive, fun prac- Nuxalk Nation tice available to increase your hand/eye coor- dination and typing speed. continued in next column... 10 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 1, 2015 Personals

PERSONALS

Brown Brothers Racing Happy Birthday to my Happy 3rd Birthday, would like to welcome a new Grandma Lori Jacobson One & Only “Shegonee Nephew, on July 30th! racer to the team: Joseph J. Boy” From, your Dad Love, your Aunty Pork Brown III. He will be riding a & Uncle Gary Polaris IQR 600 in Junior 14- Happy Birthday Grandpa! 15 and Amateur 14+ and will Love, Baby Cliffie & Amiracle Happy Birthday, be racing against his sister, baby Cliffie! Love, Jay, Alisa Janiece. Happy Birthday, Dad! and Evin Good luck to you, son. From, Cliff and Family Love you, Mom, Dad & We want to tell you brothers Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday Happy 18th Birthday, Nephew! brother Simon! from all 10 grandchildren: You still my lil’ punk (lol). Love, Your big Love, Uncle Will Dalilha, Demitrick, Riley, brother Maurice Happy Birthday, aunty Rosie, Lily, Jesse, Chevy, Judy, sister Sonja and Happy Birthday, Rendall, Emmy and Sylvia sister Evelyn! Dad (Grandpa)! Love you ladies! Pork, Gary & family Love, Pork, Gary, Jay, Brown Brothers Racing Alisa & Evin thanks everyone that helped Happy Birthday to my lil bro, out Janiece this year. We can’t Maurice! wait until the snow falls! Have Much love, Lil’ Gary Happy Birthday, a safe summer to all. brother! Happy 3rd Birthday, grandson Love you, Jay, baby Al, and Happy 18th Alisa & Evin Birthday, Grandson Maurice, on July 30th. Happy Birthday Chewy! Happy Love, your niece, Birthday, Happy Birthday, nephew Simon, Pork & Family Aaron on July 30th! Michael Happy 18th Birthday Happy Birthday, Bulmer. to my “Boy”, Maurice! Love, your Aunty Pork, Hope you make good Uncle Gary & Kids brother Kuno! We love you to the decisions and have Love, Gary, Pork moon and back. a safe adulthood. Happy Birthday Dad! & Family Love you, from Pops Love, William (AKA Big Gary) Your family, Queen B, ya-ya, Ke-de, jugs, darling & lil miss

18 years ago I gave birth to a handsome baby boy on July 30th. Now you’re turning 18! My, how time “In an eagle flew! Wishing you a Happy there is all 18th Birthday and many, the wisdom many more sonny boy! I of the world.” love you, son. You are -Lame Deer, always in my prayers! Minnicoujou Your Momma Pow-Wows August 1, 2015 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 11

August 2015 Pow-Wow Trail August 1-2 August 7-9 August 13-16 August 22-24 5th Poundmaker* 39th Mohican Veterans Potawatomi Gathering* Skopabsh* Poundmaker Lodge Many Trails Park Carter Ball Field Tribal Grounds Treatment Center Bowler, Wis. Carter, Wis. Auburn, Wash. St. Albert, Alberta (715) 793-4111 (715) 889-0527 (253) 876-3190 (780) 458-1884 www.mohican.com https://gathering. wendy.lloyd@ [email protected] fcpotawatomi.com muckleshoot-health.com August 1-3 55th Wikwemikong* August 7-9 August 14-16 August 21-23 Thunderbird Park 21st Sacramento* 39th Pow-Wow of 36th Bad River Manitoulin Island, Ontario O’Neil Park Champions* Old Odanah Pow-Wow (705) 859-2385 Sacramento, Calif. The Mabee Centert Grounds www.wikwemikong (916) 804-7326 Tulsa, Okla. Odanah, Wis. heritage.org [email protected] (918) 378-4494 or 978-4898 (715) 292-7295 or brian@wikwemikong www.iicot.org / [email protected] (218) 368-3882 heritage.org August 7-9 Rock Creek Wacipi* August 14-16 August 22-23 August 1-2 Pow-Wow Grounds Shakopee Mdewakanton* 29th Mississaugus 35th Paumanauke* Bullhead, S.D. Pow–Wow Grounds Three Fires Babylon Town Hall (605) 823-2326 Prior Lake, Minn. New Credit Indian Reserve Lindenhurst, N.Y. (952) 445-8900 Hagersville, Ontario (917) 415-5139 August 7-9 www.shakopeedakota.org (905) 768-3067 or www.babylonarts.com Samson Cree Nation* www.smscwacipi.org (519) 445-2283 Bear Park August 6-9 Hobbema, Alberta August 14-16 August 22-23 52nd Shoshone-Bannock (780) 585-3793 Grande Ronde* 4th Honoring Our Festival* [email protected] Uyxat Pow-Wow Grounds Veterans Gathering Tribal Grounds Grande Ronde, Ore. Shelby County Fair Grounds Fort Hall, Idaho August 8-9 (800) 422-0232 Sidney, Ohio (208) 339-6996 24th Odawa Homecoming* (513) 256-3146 LTBB Pow-Wow Grounds August 14-16 [email protected] August 6-9 Harbor Springs, Mich. Wakpala Wacipi Siksika Fair* (231) 242-1427 Pow-Wow Grounds August 28-30 Fair Grounds www.odawahomecoming.com Wakpala, S.D. Bear Claw Casino* Siksika, Alberta avandecar@ltbbodawa- (605) 845-2067 Bear Claw Casino (403) 734-2173 or 361-0830 nsn.gov White Bear First Nation, August 15-16 Saskatchewan, Canada August 7-9 August 8-9 Mohegan Wigwam* (306) 577-4577 Little Shell Celebration 59th O-SA-WAN Fort Shantok 4 miles west of New Town Will County Fair Grounds Uncasville, Conn. August 28-30 New Town, N.D. Peotone, Ill. (860) 862-6277 or 34th Cha Cha Bah Ning (701) 421-6548 ext. 2015 (630) 202-2046 or (800) MOHEGAN Pow-Wow Grounds (708) 798-9550 Inger, Minn. August 7-9 August 20-23 (218) 659-2995 or 308-3680 22nd Ponca August 8-9 148th Six Nations Fall Fair* [email protected] Ponca Pow-Wow Grounds Saugeen First Nations* Fair Grounds Niobrara, Neb. James Mason Centre Ohsweken, Ontario August 29-30 (402) 857-3519 or 857-3391 Saugeen First Nation #29 (519) 758-5444 22nd Potawatomi Trails www.poncatribe-ne.org Southampton, Ontaario www.sntourism.com Shiloh Park [email protected] (519) 797-1973 Zion, Ill. August 21-23 (847) 746-9086 August 8-10 August 13-16 49th Mille Lacs www.goflo.com/powwow Nesika Illakee* 82nd Omak Stampede Iskigamizigan Pow-Wow [email protected] Pauline Ricks Indian Encampment* Grounds Memorial Grounds Stampede Arena Mille Lacs, Minn. *Denotes Contest Siletz, Ore. Omak, Wash. (320) 532-7517 or 224-1646 Pow-Wow 800 922-1399 ext. 1230 or (509) 422-7410 carla.bigbear@ (541) 444-8230 www.omakstampede.org millelacsband.com www.ctsi.nsn.us [email protected] 12 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 1, 2015 Events News From the Nations August 1, 2015 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 13 Court Upholds Trademark Native Youth Taking the Initiative to Better Indian Country Cancellation submitted by NCAI submitted by The National Congress of American Indians Washington, D.C. (July 9, 2015) the drive, and the ingenuity to lead In- WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 8, NCAI and Indian Country have – Protecting sacred places. Cleaning dian Country to a brighter future.” 2015) - The U.S. District Court for been advocating for over 60 years for up neighborhoods. Standing up Complementing NCAI’s effort to the Eastern District of Virginia upheld the football team to change the name. against bullying. Eradicating racist empower Native youth are the White the ruling of cancellation of the Wash- In the ruling, the Court thoroughly sports mascots. Reviving traditional House’s “My Brother’s Keeper” Initia- ington, D.C., football team’s trade- discussed NCAI’s longtime advocacy food systems. Revitalizing Indigenous tive (launched in July 2014) and the mark name and logo. against the Washington team name. languages. Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Initia- Attorneys Jesse Witten and Jeffrey NCAI has worked diligently with the Across the United States, a grow- tive, unveiled by President Obama last Lopez of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP group Change The Mascot on this ing number of Native youth are taking December. NCAI serves as a primary have represented Amanda Blackhorse issue and applauds the ruling that the initiative in identifying and tack- partner on both initiatives. (Navajo) and a group of Native Ameri- clearly upholds the spirit of Pro Foot- ling the most pressing issues facing “This is rapidly becoming a move- can activists in this case against the ball v. Harjo, the 1992 case challeng- their tribal nations. They are devising ment with a life of its own,” said trademark. Last year, the U.S. Patent ing the use of the team trademark. solutions and influencing their peers NCAI President Brian Cladoosby. “By and Trademark Office (PTO) Appeal About The National Congress of to strengthen their families and com- collaborating with the White House, Board voted 2-1 that the team’s name American Indians:Founded in 1944, munities in order to eliminate the ob- President Obama, and others on My was ineligible for federal trademark the National Congress of American Indi- stacles that stand in the way of their Brother’s Keeper and Gen-I, we are protection. The District Court af- ans is the oldest, largest and most repre- success. bringing critical attention to the issues firmed that ruling and directed the sentative American Indian and Alaska NCAI, working collaboratively Native youth face and demonstrating PTO to schedule the cancellation of Native organization in the country. with tribal governments and organiza- that we can make the greatest impact the team’s trademarks because they NCAI advocates on behalf of tribal gov- tional partners, has played an instru- when we work together.” “may disparage” Native Americans. ernments and communities, promoting mental role in seeding this movement, This promising movement crossed NCAI President Brian Cladoosby strong tribal-federal government-to-gov- from the creation of the Native Chil- a significant milestone when more stated, “It’s time to end the harmful ernment policies, and promoting a better dren’s Agenda in 2007 to the launch of than 1,000 Native youth from across legacy of perpetuating racist stereo- understanding among the general public the First Kids 1st Initiative in 2014. the country participated in the first- types that in no way honor our diverse regarding American Indian and Alaska “Our youth have unlimited po- ever White House Tribal Youth Gath- cultural heritage. The federal courts Native governments, people and rights. tential,” said Jacqueline Pata, NCAI ering. This event provided them the have recognized that the use of the R- For more information visit executive director. “We just need to chance to converse with senior Admin- word is offensive and degrading to our www.ncai.org provide them the resources, opportu- istration officials and the White House identity as Native people.” nities and, most importantly, the sys- Council on Native American Affairs tems of support that they need to on their issues of greatest concern. flourish to maximize that potential. To learn more about NCAI’s ini- When we do, our youth are already tiatives for Native youth, email Joel proving that they have the fortitude, Chastain at [email protected]. USDA Names Seven Terra Preta do Indio Tribal Fellows in Five States submitted by USDA Office of Communications WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 9, our Native communities.” ing with USDA research experts and with senior Administration officials. 2015) – The United States Depart- The 2015 Terra Preta do Indio apply that training to their home insti- This event was part of Obama Admin- ment of Agriculture (USDA) an- Tribal Fellows are: tution. Fellows are chosen via an appli- istration’s Generation Indigenous nounced the seven members of the • Virgil Dupuis, Salish Kootenai cation process which evaluates the (Gen-I) initiative to improve the lives 2015 class of the Terra Preta do Indio College, Pablo, Montana; impact the Fellowship will have in of Native youth through new invest- Tribal Fellowship Program. The Terra • Pattie Means, Chief Dull Knife strengthening knowledge and under- ments and increased engagement. Preta do Indio Tribal Fellowship, com- College, Lane Deer, Montana; standing of the needs of tribal commu- The 1994 Land Grant Institutions monly known as USDA’s “Tribal Fel- • Alexander McMahon, South- nities in the United States. The are Native American, tribally-con- lowship”, matches tribal land-grant western Indian Polytechnic Institute, Fellowship designation is for one year. trolled colleges and universities that faculty and staff with USDA program Albuquerque, New Mexico; This is the fourth year of the Tribal were granted land-grant status under and research staff to identify research • Chad Waukechon, College of Fellowship, which is sponsored by the an Act of Congress in 1994. The 1994 needs specific to Indian Country and the Menominee Nation, Keshena, USDA 1994 Tribal Land-Grant Col- Land Grant Institutions have missions tribal communities. Wisconsin; leges and Universities Program. There to serve Tribal communities through “This Fellowship program is an • Linda Hugelen, United Tribes are 13 previous Terra Preta do Indio higher education programs involving important professional development Technical College, Bismarck, North Tribal Fellows. teaching, community outreach, and re- opportunity for leaders in the Tribal Dakota; Terra Preta do Indio is Brazilian search. There are thirty-four 1994 College and University land-grant sys- • Pam Keller, United Tribes Com- Portuguese for “Dark Earth of the In- Land Grant Institutions which prima- tem and will enable USDA to learn munity College, Bismarck, North dians.” rily serve Native American populations more about the research and program- Dakota; This announcement coincided that are typically located in remote, matic needs in Indian Country,” said • Adrian Quijada, Tohono O’od- with first-ever White House Tribal underserved communities that lack ac- Leslie Wheelock, Director of USDA’s ham Community College, Sells, Ari- Youth Gathering where American In- cess to higher education. Office of Tribal Relations. “I am very zona. dian and Native Alaskan Youth were at excited to see how this class of Tribal As part of the Fellowship, Tribal the White House to discuss the unique Fellows will contribute to the future of Fellows participate in intensive train- challenges of youth in Indian Country 14 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 1, 2015 News From the Nations

Sundance Institute Selects Two Projects for Native Filmmakers Lab submitted by Sundance Institute Press Office PARK CITY, Utah (July 9, 2015) (Writer, Friday Night Lights), Sierra Filmmakers Lab. collection of short stories. She also - Razelle Benally (Navajo/Oglala Ornelas (Writer, Selfie and Happy The Other Side of the Bridge, serves as co-editor for Out of the Stars: Lakota) and Randi LeClair (Pawnee) Endings), Alex Rivera (Writer/Direc- Randi LeClair (Pawnee). After two An Anthology of Pawnee Writing, Sto- have been selected for the Sundance tor, Sleep Dealer) and Joan Tewkesbury high school football stars are found ries, and Art. Her dream is to help Institute Native Filmmakers Lab, (Writer, Nashville and Thieves Like dead, decade’s long racial tensions siz- bring Native Cinema to the main- where the two writers will receive Us). zle in a small-town diner. stream. grants for production and targeted sup- True to founder Robert Redford’s Randi LeClair is an enrolled mem- She is an alumna of the 2010 Sun- port during a residential lab to prepare original vision, the Institute maintains ber of the Pawnee Nation of Okla- dance Institute Native Filmmakers for production of their short films. a strong commitment to supporting homa. She graduated from Oklahoma Lab. The lab takes place in Santa Fe, Native and Indigenous filmmakers. State University with a BA in English The Sundance Institute Native N.M., July 10-14, a highlight of the The Native program has built and sus- (Creative Writing) and is currently a American and Indigenous Program is Institute’s year-round work with Native tained a unique support cycle for In- graduate student in the University of supported by the W.K. Kellogg Founda- American and Indigenous filmmakers, digenous artists through grants, labs, Oklahoma’s Master of Professional tion, Time Warner Foundation, Surdna and one of the 24 residential labs the mentor- Writing pro- Foundation, Ford Foundation, Native Institute hosts each year to discover ships, a fel- gram. Arts and Cultures Foundation, and foster the talent of emerging inde- lowship Recently, SAGIndie, Comcast-NBCUniversal, pendent artists in film, theatre, new program at Randi and her Cindy and Alan Horn, the John S. and media and episodic content. The Na- the Sun- husband, James L. Knight Foundation and CBS. tive Filmmakers Lab builds on the In- dance Film Todd, signed Sundance Institute: Founded in stitute’s former NativeLab to include Festival, an option 1981 by Robert Redford, Sundance Insti- grants to support production of the and screen- agreement for tute is a nonprofit organization that pro- Fellows’ short films – a first for the In- ings for the screen vides and preserves the space for artists in stitute’s renowned independent artist Native adaptation of film, theatre, and new media to create labs. communi- Todd’s book, and thrive.The Institute’s signature Labs, The writers and directors serving ties to in- 60'6" and granting, and mentorship programs, ded- as Creative Advisors for this year’s lab spire new Other Dis- icated to developing new work, take place include: Janicza Bravo (Gregory Go genera- tances from throughout the year in the United States Boom and Pauline Alone), Beck Cole tions of storytellers. Currently operat- Home: The (Baseball) Life of Mose Yel- and internationally. The Sundance Film (Plains Empty and Here I Am), Sydney ing programs in the United States, lowHorse, which follows the story of Festival and other public programs con- Freeland (Drunktown's Finest and Canada, and formerly New Zealand Pittsburg Pirates pitcher Mose Yel- nect audiences to artists in igniting new HoverBoard), Aurora Guerrero (Pura and Australia, the Institute has estab- lowHorse, the first full-blood Ameri- ideas, discovering original voices, and Lengua and Mosquita y Mari) and lished a rich legacy of work by support- can Indian in the major leagues. building a community dedicated to inde- Lucas Leyva (#PostModem and Life ing more than 300 Native and In addition to screenwriting, pendent storytelling. and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke). Indigenous filmmakers, including Randi also engages her love of literary N. Bird Runningwater Taika Waititi, Chris Eyre, Sterlin fiction and is currently working on a (Cheyenne/Mescalero Apache), direc- Harjo, Billy Luther, Andrew Okpeaha tor of the Sundance Institute Native MacLean, Aurora Guerrero, Sydney American and Indigenous Program, Freeland and Yolanda Cruz. said, “Our Native Filmmakers Lab re- Artists and projects selected for the AICAF to be Featured sponds to the unique need within our 2015 Native Filmmakers Lab: community to support Native Ameri- I Am Thy Weapon, Razelle Benally can artists with grants and mentorship (Navajo/Oglala Lakota). A young artis- During Native American focusing on the crucial phase of pro- tic Navajo woman relives memories of ducing their films. I am excited to em- her deceased sister, that in turn help bark on this creative journey with these her heal and battle against the modern- Heritage Night With the two bright female directors as they day adversities of reservation life. begin the tactical phase of creating Razelle Benally is of Oglala Lakota Minnesota Lynx their films.” and Navajo blood. Benally’s firsthand The Native Filmmakers Lab will experience while filming and traveling submitted by Julia Jacobson, AICAF Communications Specialist be followed by the inaugural Native with renowned skateboard company Writers Workshop, jointly hosted by Apache Skateboards has helped her MINNEAPOLIS - The Ameri- chased for $18, $23 or $38. Sundance Institute and the Institute of hone a self-developed style of editing can Indian Cancer Foundation AICAF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American Indian Arts (IAIA). The and directing. She most notably gained (AICAF) will be featured as the non- organization established to eliminate Workshop will support six emerging acclaim for her short documentary The profit of the Minnesota Lynx basket- the cancer burdens on American In- Native storytellers who seek to share Humble and six-minute experimental ball game against the Atlanta Dream dian families through education, their voices in film and television: piece Love is a Losing Game. Benally is on July 31. A prevention, early Gabe Abeyta (Taos Pueblo and Navajo one of five young women featured in portion of the detection, treat- from Santa Fe, N.M.), Katie Avery the 2011 documentary, Apache Chron- ticket sales will ment and sur- (Iñupiaq from Los Angeles, Calif.), icle. She has shown in galleries in Long support the work vivor support. Kelly D'Angelo (Haudenosaunee from Beach, Calif., and in Phoenix, Ariz. of AICAF. There We strive to be a Los Angeles, Calif.), Felicia Nez Her films have been shown nationally will also be a partner trusted (Navajo from Albuquerque, N.M.), and internationally at select screenings halftime performance by the Prairie by tribal and urban community Blue Tarpalechee (Muscogee from in Portland, Ore., Winnipeg Manitoba Island Dancers and a post-game members, leaders, health care Santa Fe, N.M.) and Kaherawaks Canada, and Sweden. She earned a meeting with Native American bas- providers and others working toward Thompson (St. Regis Mohawks of Ak- third place award in the 2007 AIHEC ketball player Shoni Schimmel of the effective and sustainable cancer solu- wesasne from Memphis, Tenn.). They Film Festival and is the 2010 Santa Fe Atlanta Dream. tions. will be mentored by: Beck Cole Indian Market jury-awarded winner To order tickets online, see To learn more about AICAF, (Writer, Here I Am and Black Com- for Best Documentary in SWAIA’s aicaf.org/lynx and use the promotion visit www.AmericanIndianCancer. edy), Jason Gavin (Writer, Greek; Fri- Classification X. Benally is an alumna code “aicaf.” Tickets can be pur- org. day Night Lights), Derek Santos Olson of the 2012 Sundance Institute Native News From the Nations August 1, 2015 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 15 Latest Transfer Increases Cobell Education Scholarship Fund submitted by Office of Public Affairs - Indian Affairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 9, to pursuing their dreams and achieving formation about the Cobell Scholar- Interior in this unique shared effort to 2015) – As the White House Tribal their career goals,” said Interior Solici- ship Program can be found at minimize the barriers faced by Native Youth Gathering commenced in Wash- tor Hilary Tompkins, who negotiated http://www.aigcs.org/. students in accomplishing their educa- ington, the Department of the Interior the Cobell Settlement on behalf of the “AIGC is pleased to have received tional goals.” announced that an additional $2 mil- Department of the Interior. “The more than 2,700 applications as of the The Buy-Back Program was cre- lion had been transferred to the Cobell Fund is an important tool to unlock June 1 deadline, and we encourage all ated to implement the land consolida- Education Scholarship Fund, bringing the doors of higher education and as- applicants to continue to send in re- tion component of the Cobell the total amount contributed so far to sist the next generation of Native quired tribal documentation and fi- Settlement, which provided $1.9 bil- $19.5 million. The Scholarship Fund – American leaders in gaining valuable nancial needs forms for continued lion to purchase fractionated interests funded in part by the Land Buy-Back skills for today’s competitive work- eligibility,” said Joan V. Currier, Chief in trust or restricted land from willing Program for Tribal Nations (Buy-Back force.” Operating Officer of the AIGC. “This landowners. Consolidated interests are Program) and authorized by the Cobell Interior makes quarterly transfers will be a highly competitive awarding transferred to tribal government own- Settlement – provides financial assis- to the Scholarship Fund as a result of process, but we look forward to an- ership for uses benefiting the reserva- tance through scholarships to Ameri- Buy-Back Program sales, up to a total nouncing the first cohort of Cobell tion community and tribal members. can Indian and Alaska Native students of $60 million. The amount con- Scholars this summer.” So far, the Buy-Back Program has wishing to pursue post-secondary and tributed is based on a formula put Alex Pearl, Chairman of the Co- paid more than $540 million to indi- graduate education and training. forth in the Cobell Settlement that sets bell Board of Trustees, added, “We are vidual landowners and restored the Providing Native youth with in- aside a certain amount of funding de- pleased by the Department of the Inte- equivalent of nearly 980,000 acres of creased access to higher education op- pending on the value of the fraction- rior’s recent transfer of funds as part of land to tribal governments. portunities supports the Obama ated interests sold. These contributions a continuing effort to create a perpet- Landowners can contact the Trust Administration’s Generation Indige- do not reduce the amount that an ual scholarship fund designed to make Beneficiary Call Center at (888) 678- nous (Gen-I) initiative to remove bar- owner will receive for voluntarily con- additional funding for higher educa- 6836 to update their contact informa- riers to Native youth success. In solidating their interests. tion available to Native American tion, ask questions about their land or conjunction with the transfer, the The Scholarship Fund is adminis- youth. The scholarship applications purchase offers, and learn about the fi- White House is hosting its first-ever tered by the American Indian Gradu- that we have already received for the nancial implications of consolidating Tribal Youth Gathering. The summit ate Center (AIGC) located in coming academic year indicate that the land. Individuals can also visit their provided Native youth from across the Albuquerque, N.M. A five-member need is enormous. Our Board contin- local Office of the Special Trustee for country the opportunity to interact di- Cobell Board is responsible for the ues to work on growing our fund and American Indians (OST) or Bureau of rectly with senior Administration offi- oversight and supervision of the activi- building the important relationship Indian Affairs (BIA) office, or find cials and the White House Council on ties of the fund’s administering organi- with the Cobell Scholarship Program more information at www.doi.gov/ Native American Affairs, chaired by zation. Applications for scholarships administrator, the American Indian buybackprogram/landowners in order U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally for the 2015/2016 academic year were Graduate Center. The Cobell Board is to make informed decisions about Jewell. accepted through June 1, 2015, and grateful for the leadership demon- their land. “These additional funds for the are currently being reviewed. The first strated by Solicitor Hilary Tompkins Cobell Education Scholarship Fund round of annual scholarship recipients and looks forward to continue working will help put Native youth on the path will be notified mid-August. More in- with her and the Department of the Interior Department Announces New Funding for Tribal Education submitted by Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 9, rests on ensuring American Indian dent’s commitment to creating oppor- demically rigorous education.” 2015) – U.S. Secretary of the Interior children receive a world-class educa- tunities for Native students to receive a Additionally, Interior is awarding Sally Jewell, Assistant Secretary-Indian tion that honors their cultures, lan- great education,” said Washburn. “It $995,000 to the American Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn and Bureau of guages and identities as Indian lays the foundation for instilling in all Higher Education Consortium Indian Education (BIE) Director Dr. people,” said Jewell. “This funding re- BIE students the belief that they can (AIHEC) to be disbursed among 20 Charles M. Roessel announced impor- flects President Obama’s commitment perform well in school, obtain a de- Tribal Colleges and Universities and tant funding to help further the De- to promote tribal self-governance and gree, and prepare for a promising fu- the two BIE-operated post-secondary partment of the Interior’s goal to self-determination, enabling the BIE ture.” schools (Haskell Indian Nations Uni- transform and improve the quality of to more effectively support tribal na- The governance capacity and cur- versity in Lawrence, Kan., and the education students receive at tribal tions who best understand the unique riculum development grants are Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Insti- schools funded by the BIE. needs of their communities.” awarded to the following tribal na- tute (SIPI) in Albuquerque, N.M.). A centerpiece of the transforma- This announcement supports the tions: Hopi Tribe, Ariz., Navajo Na- AIHEC works with more than 45 tion includes transferring control of Obama Administration’s Generation tion, Ariz., Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, BIE-funded elementary and secondary BIE-funded schools from the BIE to Indigenous (Gen-I) initiative, which is N.D., Pueblo of Acoma, N.M., Santa schools to create college pathway pro- the tribe the school serves. Local con- intended to remove barriers to Native Clara Indian Pueblo, N.M., Oglala grams that will help more K-12 BIE trol will be facilitated through $1.45 youth success. In conjunction with the Sioux Tribe, S.D., Rosebud Sioux students graduate from high school million in grants to seven tribal na- funding announcement, the White Tribe, S.D. and continue to college. tions who will use the funding to House hosted its first-ever Tribal Youth “The Tribal Education Depart- Roessel stated, “As part of our con- begin restructuring school governance, Gathering. The gathering provided ments National Assembly (TEDNA) tinuing efforts to re-imagine the Bu- build capacity for academic success Native youth from across the country applauds Congress and the Depart- reau of Indian Education as a and develop curriculum that is both the opportunity to interact directly ment for providing more opportunities capacity-builder and service-provider academically rigorous and culturally with senior Administration officials for tribal nations to have more control to tribes in the education of their chil- relevant to students. The Department and the White House Council on Na- over the education of their tribal mem- dren, the Bureau will work in partner- received this funding in its FY2015 ap- tive American Affairs, chaired by Jew- bers,” said TEDNA Executive Director ship with tribes and AIHEC to not propriation from Congress authorized ell. Quinton Roman Nose. “These Section only improve student performance and under the Education Amendments Act “This funding will help keep stu- 2020 grants will help ensure that stu- strengthen student preparedness for of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 2020). dents in school and on the path to dents attending BIE-funded schools college... continued on pg. 16 “The future of Indian Country graduation while furthering the Presi- will receive a culturally rich and aca- 16 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 1, 2015 News From the Nations

progress, more work needs to be done, Tribal Education and the Department remains committed continued from pg. 15 ...but to build to improving the lives of Native youth a college-going culture throughout the across the country by providing students BIE school system. I want to thank a world-class education at BIE-funded AIHEC for supporting all BIE students schools. by partnering with us to achieve these The BIE oversees 183 elementary worthy goals.” and secondary schools, including 14 off- “AIHEC is thrilled to partner with reservation boarding schools and periph- the BIE through this cooperative agree- eral dormitories located on 64 ment and support their overall efforts to reservations in 23 states serving more increase tribal self-determination,” said than 48,000 students. Of these, 59 are AIHEC President and CEO Carrie L. BIE-operated and 124 are tribally oper- Billy. “AIHEC and TCUs are ideally po- ated under Indian Self Determination sitioned to work with BIE schools to and Education Assistance Act contracts make a significant impact on AI/AN ac- or Tribally Controlled Schools Act ademic performance and participation, grants. yet the benefits of our partnership are far TEDNA is The Tribal Education greater – they go right to the core of Departments National Assembly, Co. who we are as Indian people today.” (“TEDNA”), is a non-profit organiza- In 2013, Jewell and U.S. Secretary tion. TEDNA is a membership organiza- of Education Arne Duncan convened tion for the Education Departments of the American Indian Education Study American Indian and Alaska Native Group to propose a comprehensive re- Tribes. Since 2003, TEDNA serves its form plan to ensure that all students at- member tribal education departments by tending BIE-funded schools receive a fostering effective relationships with quality education. Based on listening other governmental and educational sessions held throughout Indian country, agencies, and supporting and encourag- the Study Group issued a Blueprint for ing each member nation’s right to define Reform in June 2014. The Blueprint and reach its own educational gals for its recommends that BIE support tribal na- students, families, and communities tions in their efforts to assume control wherever they may be located. over BIE-funded schools. To date, tribes AIHEC is nonprofit organization are operating two-thirds of BIE-funded that represents the nation’s 37 Tribal schools. Colleges and Universities – a unique The Department will soon release a community of tribally and federally summary of the BIE’s progress on the chartered institutions working to five educational reform goals published strengthen tribal nations and make a in the Blueprint and the strides towards lasting difference in the lives of Ameri- improving the education of students in can Indians and Alaska Natives. Since BIE-funded schools. This report takes 1973, AIHEC serves its network of stock of the Department’s progress ap- member institutions through public pol- proximately one year after President icy, advocacy, research, and program ini- Obama’s historic trip to Standing Rock tiatives to ensure strong tribal Sioux Tribal Nation in Cannonball, sovereignty through excellence in Ameri- N.D. in June 2014. The report affirms can Indian higher education. that while the BIE is making important