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What's Inside 150 YEARS AND W AITING By Tim LaCroix, LTBB Tribal Citizen and last name of Wells. So, he was known by the white man as Daniel Wells. However, he kept his Native Amer- At the beginning of this winter, PBS television aired ican name throughout most of his life (although like all the documentary film, “Road To Andersonville,” which of our ancestors, they spelled his last name phonetical- told the story of Company K (Native American sharp- ly, so when you do research, it was spelled Mukkuenah, shooters in the Civil War). Mwa-ki-wina, Kaw-que-we-naw and Mo-ke-we-naw, This program piqued my curiosity when it men- etc.). tioned there was a chief who was part of Company K. Chief Mwakewenah was born approximately 1823. That got me to checking into it a little more thoroughly, His name first appeared (that I can find) June 3, 1843 and what I found was really interesting because it in- as a member of the Native American Old Mission (or volves one of our chiefs whose name has been forgotten Grove Hill Mission Church). That is where he received for some time (so I am finding out). his non-Native name of Daniel Wells. Approximately Sometimes, history has a way of correcting itself, the same year, he married Phebe Quakejeshnoqua, who and maybe this story will help correct an injustice done was also admitted in the Native American Old Mission to one of the most notable and legendary chiefs of our Grove Hill Church on January 7, 1844. Also in January, tribe. The records I have been able to obtain substanti- Harriet Mwakewenah was born of Daniel and Phebe. ate beyond doubt that he was and is someone we need Harriet was baptized on July 4, 1844. My research into to have honored in some way due to his achievements at Harriet ended there. These records can be researched a time in history when Native Americans were treated online through the Native American Old Mission Grove badly. Hill Church. I do not consider myself a historian, but the facts In a book titled, “A History of the Grand Traverse are there for everyone to find and are very easy to re- Region,” by M.L. Leach, in approximately 1852, Daniel search on the internet. (I provided many of the docu- Wells greeted Andrew Porter (a teacher) at the landing ments to Annette VanDeCar of the Odawa Trails in case site of his boat in Bear Creek (now known as Petoskey, anyone would like to see them.) Chief Mwakewenah’s “Th e remains of the Indian hero arrived in this MI). This is a direct quote of that encounter as it ap- story is one of honor, bravery and self-sacrifice. city, and as there was no means of giving timely peared on page 129 of that book: “On leaving the vessel, Here is his story…… (although not complete and information to his people, was temporarily buried in the party were kindly received by the headman, Daniel not nearly as comprehensive as I would like). the City Cemetery – doubtless to be removed, at some Wells, or Mwa-ke-we-nah, whom the band afterward Like most of our ancestors, Chief Mwakewenah’s future time, to the burial place of the Ottawas.” Th e elected chief, and who, a few years later, laid down his life name was changed to a westernized name. In Chief Saginaw Enterprise, June 30, 1864. Photo by Chris for the country in the war of the rebellion.” Czopek, taken at Brady Hill Cemetery, Saginaw, MI. Mwakewenah’s case, he was given a first name of Daniel “Waiting” continued on page 22. S EEKING S UBMISSIONS FOR THE 25TH A NNUAL O DAWA H OMECOMING P OW W OW T-SHIRT D ESIGN C ONTEST Deadline: Must be received by the LTBB Pow Wow Committee by Friday, April 15, 2016. Th eme: Protecting Our Waters (Nbi Naagadendim- ing) Open to Native Americans only, you must provide a copy of your Tribal ID. Please also provide your name and contact information. All entries must be submitted in person to the LTBB Communications Department, located at 1345 U.S. 31 North, Petoskey, MI, mailed to LTBB Communications Department, 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs, MI, 49740 or e-mailed to [email protected]. Entries must be 8” x 8” and 5 colors maximum. Black and white are to be counted as colors. Two winning designs will be selected by the Pow Wow Committee in the following categories: Youth (9-17) and Adult (18 and up). Th e youth winner will receive $100 while the adult winner will receive $200. Original submissions only. All designs submitted become the sole property of the LTBB Pow Wow Committee and may be used in current or future promotional material for the Odawa Homecoming Pow Wow. By submitting a design and participating in the contest, each artist confi rms that the Odawa Homecoming Pow Wow t-shirts, and on related design submitted is original and does not infringe on any promotional materials. By submitting a design, each art- copyright. Each artist agrees that in return for the op- ist forever waives any royalty or other payment for the portunity to participate in the contest, the Little Traverse use of the design. Bay Bands of Odawa Indians shall have the right, without For more information, please contact Annette Van- further payment, to use the design on the 25th Annual DeCar at [email protected]. PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Permit No. 6 No. Permit Petoskey, MI 49770 Petoskey, Presorted First Class First Presorted LTBB TRIBAL C ITIZENS E NROLLED AS OF 2-15-2016 = 4,565 What’s Inside Odawa Trails Contact Information 2 Events Calendar 12 Communications Department 3 LTBB Cultural Library 13 Departments and Programs 3-14 Legislative Branch 14 Health Department 4-8 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes 15,16 March Elders Birthdays 5 Native News 17 LTBB Community Meeting Announcement 6 Odawa Casino Resort 17, 19, 20 Human Services Department 9 On the Pow Wow Trail 18 Gijigowi Anishinaabemowin Language Department 10-11 Lines from the Membership 23 Th is newsletter is published by the LTBB of Odawa Indians, 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740. Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Odawa Bands of Bay Traverse Little Circle 7500 Odawa 49740 Michigan Springs, Harbor ServiceReturn Requested We reserve the right to edit any material submitted for space and content. 2 OdawaTrails March 2016 Being Odawa is all about Freedom Th e freedom to be a part of a people, who with integrity and pride, still have and speak our language. Th e freedom in Tribal Telephone Directory common with all other Odawak the customs, culture and spirituality of our ancestors. Th e freedom we have today we will bring to the future through unity, education, justice, communication and planning. We will reach out to the next seven generations by holding to cultural values of Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility and Truth. We will utilize and Website Information our tribal assets to provide the necessary tools to become successful, hard-working community members who proudly represent our culture. 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