Fall 2014 Volume 10, Issue 2

NMU Student wins competitive national award Congratulations to NMU sophomore Biidaaban ‘Daabii’ Reinhardt. Reinhardt was recently recognized as one of thirty national recipients of an award from the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). Lighting the Pathways for Natives in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is funded by the National Science Foundation. The purpose of the grant is to increase AISES numbers, especially those seeking to pursue faculty career positions in STEM related disciplines at United States colleges and universities. Reinhardt, a citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is studying physics and is also the President of the AISES chapter at NMU. She is also an active member of the Native American Student Association and is the volunteer coordinator for the annual powwow. Alongside other NMU AISES members, Reinhardt worked hard to raise funds to attend the national AISES conference in Orlando, Florida. Biidaaban ‘Daabii’ Reinhardt is one of Photo right credit: Kristi Evans, NMU News Bureau. AISES newest scholarship recipients. NMU AISES chapter travels to national conference in Orlando, Florida

Two unexpected snow TRANSCEND. As noted on the conference days in early Novem- call for proposals this was defined as: to rise ber may have slowed above or go beyond the limits of. down some, but not NMU AISES members attended presen- members of the NMU tations and the largest career fair for Ameri- chapter of AISES. can Indians. They heard from notable speak- Once the group of four ers such as John Herrington (see picture, left). learned that their flight They learned about networking and engaged out of Marquette was with their peers, including some from Michi- canceled, they piled in gan State University. a vehicle and powered Larry Croschere, who attended last their way south to NMU AISES members meet the first Native American astronaut. From year’s AISES conference, also went on the Green Bay, where they left to right: Larry Croschere, Daabii Reinhardt, Chickasaw astronaut NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Ad- caught their connecting John Herrington, Kristina Misegan and Waylind Willis-Carroll. ministration) bus tour along with NMU fresh- flight to Chicago, and man Kristina eventually landed in Orlando, Florida where the AISES national Misegan. The four were also able conference was being held. to enjoy some of the other local Inside this Issue AISES stands for the American Indian Science and Engineer- attractions. ing Society and its mission is to increase the representation of Shortly after their return NASA Food Taster American Indians and Alaskan Natives in science, technology, engi- home, the four students presented * neering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. The conference is on their experience at an event Those Who Stood With Us the organization’s largest annual event. Larry Croschere, Daabii hosted by the Center for Native * Reinhardt, Kristina Misegan and Waylind Willis-Carroll spent most American Studies. Student Voices of the semester raising funds to make the trek to Florida to experi- * ence the event. For more information about the And much more The theme of this year’s AISES three-day conference was NMU AISES chapter, visit www.nmu.edu/nativeamericans. 2 Anishinaabe News NASA’s 14th annual First Nations Food Taster

The 14th annual his wife, Jan the other gen- First Nations Food were spotted erous campus Taster, spearhead- amongst the departments, ed by the Native crowd, as the local com- American well as Mar- munity, and Student quette Coun- steadfast vol- Association ty’s Indian unteers. This (NASA), was held Outreach event would on Friday, Nov. 7 worker T.J. not be possi- in the D.J. Jaco- Derwin (see ble without betti Complex. interview on many hands Approximately pg. 4), and a contributing a dozen campus delegation of to the success. departments and exchange See the photo gallery center spread and more than double students from the Center for Native American Studies’ that of local businesses contributed to the Puerta, Mexico. Flickr account for more event photos. event. Notably, this was another year without All proceeds raised by the annual frybread. NASA provided short tidbits of Photo above, left: Volunteers help to fundraiser will go towards NASA’s an- information on each table regarding the serve at one of the two food lines at the nual “Learning to Walk Together” tradi- disparities of health and obesity statistics D.J. Jacobetti Complex tional powwow held in March. in relation to American Indian communi- Throughout the weeks leading up to ties and the fact that frybread is not a Photo above right: A the Food Taster, a large whiteboard traditional Native food. volunteer preps behind the scenes in stood in the Center for Native American Over one hundred the kitchen. Studies bearing names of volunteers. The volunteers helped white board quickly filled up with the prepare or serve Photo left: Ana Fer- names of student and community volun- food. They also nandez employs the teers. helped with setup, belief of “happy Attendees of the First Nations Food clean up, and tear thoughts while cook- Taster were encouraged to bring a “dish down. ing.” Miigwech to Ana bag” - a set of reusable plates, bowls, Chi-miigwech and the many volun- silverware, and drinking container - to (great thanks) to teers who helped to reduce waste. Those who did had their Chef Chris Kibit make NASA’s First name placed in a raffle for a wide range and the amazing Nations Food Taster of door prizes donated by local business- staff in another es. Hospitality Man- success! Eagle Radio’s Mitch Bolo was the agement, as well as event’s official emcee. Mitch shared an- nouncements and interviewed special The Anishinaabe News is dedicated to featuring Native American-related news, invited guest, Dr. Elda Tate, who per- perspectives, and artwork. We are soliciting news articles, reviews and sports formed on the Native flute. stories. Additionally we are seeking original artwork, poetry, and flash fiction Attendees of the Food Taster were for publication. really there for the food! They were able to enjoy a wide variety of dishes in We will accept submissions until 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, February 16 for which many ingredients could have been the first winter issues of 2015. eaten by Indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes region prior to European contact. The Anishinaabe News is distributed by the Center for Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University. The paper was founded in 1971. The event was described as Decolonizing Diet Project (DDP) inspired. Visit www.nmu.edu/nishnews to read our submission guidelines, see past issues The menu included new recipes and of Anishinaabe News, and to subscribe. old favorites. There was roasted goose, venison/bison meatloaf, three sisters cas- Miigwech (thank you)! serole, bison stew, maple encrusted pe- April E. Lindala, advisor cans, pumpkin cornbread, sunbutter Anishinaabe News cookies, and drinks such as sweet water. [email protected] More than 300 tickets were sold this Northern Michigan University year. NMU President Fritz Erickson and Marquette, MI 49855 Anishinaabe News 3 Gaa-bi-aasibwi-taage-jig: Those Who Stood With Us

The Center for Native American Studies NMU. He spoke about recently hosted an honoring ceremony the start of the An- recognizing the careers of three retiring ishinaabe News and NMU faculty members. The event, which commented on the was held on Thursday, November 13, was growing number of given the Anishinaabe title Gaa-bi- courses at NMU which aasibwi-taage-jig which translates to was led by his intro- ‘those who stood with us’. duction of History of These scholars, Dr. Michael Loukinen, the American Indian Dr. Russ Magnaghi and Dr. Elda Tate, decades ago. He stated have all been how he always attempt-

instrumental ed to present Native American history in wrote, “Life seems to flow through mir- in contrib- a positive light so that “both Native and rors. You honored me for documenting uting to Na- non-Native students would understand Anishinaabe tive American and appreciate their American history.” traditional culture, but I was the one who Studies as a Dr. Tate, shared the story about study- was receiving the spiritual gifts through- discipline and ing with world-renowned musician, R. out.” supportive of Carlos Nakai. Dr. Tate also performed a American number of songs and told stories about Photo above, left to right: Dr. Michael Indian stu- each song and described what was hap- Loukinen (sociology/anthropology), Dr. dents and pening with the melody of each piece. Russ Magnaghi (history), and Dr. Elda programming Dr. Loukinen showed an excerpt from Tate (music). on the NMU his film, Ojibwe Drum Songs which fea- campus. tured traditional stories and focused on Photo far left: Dr. Michael Loukinen The tribal citizens of the Lac Vieux Desert talks about his experiences working on Gaa-bi-aasibwi-taage-jig Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. films. included a Showcase of Scholarship Each one of the retirees was gifted a which gave each recognized retiree an Pendleton blanket and the Four Thunders Photo below, left to right: NMU stu- opportunity to share some of their schol- singers sang honor songs in recognition of dent Daraka McLeod assists with arship in relation to the discipline of Na- the work these individuals have contribut- placing a blanket on Dr. Elda Tate. tive American Studies. ed to Native Also helping is Dr. Martin Reinhardt, assistant profes- American Stud- CNAS Principal sor of Native American Studies, acknowl- ies and to the Secretary, Tina edged at the beginning of the evening that Native commu- Moses. within the Anishinaabe way of life, be- nity. coming an elder is simply a transition to a In a follow up new phase of one’s life. letter after the Dr. Magnaghi spoke first, giving a re- event, Dr. flection of Native American programs at Loukinen

The Diversity Common Reader Program Coming to NMU in March 2015 featuring the book 4 Anishinaabe News Community Spotlight - T.J. Derwin

T.J. Derwin works for the Michigan chine. The video Derwin: The Department of Human Services as the was all about the Redskins issue is Indian Outreach Worker (IOW) for injustice that hap- just amazingly Marquette County. pened to Leonard frustrating. It Peltier. That video, draws into the NN: What would you say define years of and the rest of conversation the dedication and achievement, all the Rage’s lyrics and issues of race, memories and paths forged prior to ac- social stances gave ignorance, cepting this position? me the push to go to shame, class Derwin: I never got into the human ser- college and study elitism, privilege vices field through any notions of changing political science. and power. the world. I never had this sense that I was Plus, my mom has These are all called to help people or any of those kind of always taught us issues that should typical, professional ideas of social-work. I about the struggles of Native people be addressed and discussed, but it just went to Grand Valley State University and throughout North America and encouraged seems so obvious to me that it is reprehensi- majored in Political Science with the men- us to do something about it. My revolu- ble to be that blatantly racist. I’m glad it is tality of “know your enemy”. I was going tionary spirit has shifted throughout the being talked about nationally, but we can to be a revolutionary in the Indian rights years from outright rebellion to a more bring it back to right here in our local com- movement. But, even when I was growing collaborative and educational thought pro- munity with the Redman name at Marquette up in Negaunee, I was always told that I cess. I want to do my part to end igno- High School. They have a Native American was pretty easy to talk to and people tended rance. logo with the mascot “Redman.” To me, to open up to me quickly. And I liked lis- being a human and viewed as a mascot, is tening to other people’s stories. Nothing NN: Are there any issues you feel just unacceptable. I support the protest dis- has ever really shocked me and I’ve done a passionate about? played by the defensive backs of the Wash- good job of never judging anyone. That Derwin: Domestic violence has been a ington team and I will protest right along- mentality has, above any schooling or train- big topic since the whole botched-NFL side them even if they chose not to support ing, helped me be an effective worker. I issues, but that’s been a big issue for me for our own protest of the name change. I re- know that I’ll never completely relate to a while. When I was working for the Sault member going to see Spike Lee speak at every person, because we all kind of walk Tribe, I ran a batterer’s group for men. NMU (in 1993) when I was in high school our own paths and experience things in Running that group really made me explore and someone asked him about the Native different ways, but I’ve never met someone how I had personally used male privilege American team logo issue and the African who I can’t relate to on some level. We all and power and control in my own life. American athlete’s responsibility and he share this journey together, even though we Like most other issues, domestic violence said something to the effect of “it’s hard to take different ways. I’m just really interest- becomes a generational issue. Fathers need take a stand against the people signing your ed in the stories of others. to teach young men how to respect their paycheck” and he didn’t think that it was partners and they also need to teach young the responsibility of the players. I disagree NN: What has been a challenging women how to be stronger and have higher and believe that if we see injustice against aspect leading up to or at your new posi- expectations of their future partners. I anyone, we have an obligation to point it out tion? know my daughters will learn about rela- and call for that injustice to end. Derwin: It’s been a challenge at times to tionships by watching how their mother and be taken seriously as a professional. I un- I interact and if I want them to be in a safe NN: How might your position as IOW derstand it to a certain level…I’ve got a and loving relationship when they get older, help NMU students? shaved head, a big bushy beard, lots and I have to model appropriate behavior. Eve- Derwin: I could help students by being lots of tattoos, darker skin tone, and I don’t ry man needs to realize that they can do another advocate or even by just being a wear a suit very well. Sometimes, others in better. person who will listen and point them in the the professional community right direction. I remember being a fresh- disregard me because of appearances, but NN: What do you feel worthy of spend- man and feeling kind of lost sometimes. But I’ve seen a change in perceptions during the ing time analyzing, sharing, growing I had a mentor who was always there when I past several years. People are much more from? needed. I can be one of those people who accepting of differences now but there’s Derwin: I am constantly learning how to will help support those students who might still a long way to go, especially for diversi- be a better Anishinaabe man. Every day, want or need a little push. ty as a whole. But I’d like to think I’m something happens to me that humbles me helping move the dialogue in a more posi- and it’s my responsibility to learn the les- NN: Anything else you’d like to add? tive direction. son and apply it. That doesn’t always hap- Derwin: To the students: become in- pen, but I like to think that I try. I get my volved. Find something to have a passion NN: What inspired you when you were biggest life lessons when I’m in a sweat for. Try new experiences. Meet new peo- younger lodge and get a lot of good teachings that ple. Sleep in as much as possible but when Derwin: Around Christmas 1993, I was way. you’re awake, be fully awake! Go out into just turning 15; I saw the video for the woods or into Lake Superior at least “Freedom” from Rage Against the Ma- NN: Thoughts, on any level? every week. Volunteer in your local com- munity and don’t isolate yourself to campus. Anishinaabe News 5 Author Speaks at Regional History Center

American Indian Mapping: ing provided a local Native ing that eventually produced An Evening of Trail Marker Trees perspective on the tree a mature tree that was recog- by Grace Chaillier markers along trails as Indi- nized and used by American an people have used them Indian travelers and, later, On Wednesday, November 5, Dennis since time immemorial. As settler society journeyers as Downes, who authored Native American usual, Otchingwanigan’s navigational and travel aids. Trail Marker Trees: Marking Paths ever-present sense of humor They often pointed in a di- through the Wilderness, spoke on the sub- was a welcome addition to rection that was meant to be ject at The Marquette Regional History his generous words as a tracked. In some cases they Center in Marquette. A group of local recognized and respected were particularly useful in citizens, sprinkled with a few American Ojibwe culture bearer. negotiating long distances. Indians, were in attendance. Downes dis- Downes and Otchingwani- Many trail marker trees have died played and explained many images, dis- gan have an established relationship of naturally over the years and more have cussed his three decades of tracking and mutual respect for one another’s accom- been lost to commercial development, identifying Native American trail marker plishments that grew from their shared while a few have been cut, preserved, and trees, and told his audience that he had interest in the living cultural landmarks relocated to staging sites where they can initially thought that traveling to and that are Native American trail maker be publically viewed. Many are also now identifying the trees as legitimate trail trees. The process of creating the way- located on what has become private prop- marker trees set by American Indians, marks is believed to have originated erty and some of these are being deliber- rather than trees that had a naturally bent among First Peoples in the Great Lakes ately preserved. Chicago television per- growth aspect might have been a ten-year region hundreds of years ago. sonality Janet Davies, who has a trail project. After thirty years and thousands According to both men, the presence marker tree on her property in Illinois, of miles, he is still journeying to unusual of a trail marker tree alerted passersby to wrote the Foreword for a book on the tree growth sites and making determina- a nearby land feature that was off the subject produced by Downes. tions whether or not certain trees are an- trail. Those who understood this knew Downes’s richly illustrated, 256 page cient road signs set by Aboriginal peoples from the presence of an altered tree or, in volume was published in 2011 by Chica- or not. He now sees these efforts as a some rare cases, a pair of trees, that they go’s Books Press, an independent press large part his ongoing life’s work. might peruse the immediate vicinity for whose primary focus is Chicago neigh- Downes asked Keweenaw Bay Indian that signified landform or physical fea- borhoods and some of its residents. The Community elder and educator, Earl ture, such as a fresh water spring or an book is available on Amazon.com and Otchingwanigan, to speak as part of the exposed mineral deposit. The trees, bent more information on trail marker trees presentation. Otchingwanigan, who is and staked to be permanently shaped in can be accessed at: known for his book A Concise Dictionary an arch during their early growth years, of Minnesota Ojibwe, his traditional produced several recognizable growth greatlakestrailtreesociety.org birchbark canoe making, and his storytell- habits through a process of ongoing prun-

Two Snow Days. One Author. One Book. One Resilient Community. by April E. Lindala I consider myself very fortunate to be one of a handful of people invited to have dinner with him that evening. Guests at the Yoopers are resilient. Recently, I was reminded, Detroiters are too. dinner included our featured author, NMU students, OBOC com- On Wednesday, November 12, NMU had called its second unex- mittee members and me. It was here that I learned that LeDuff pected inclement weather day. The amount of snow was mindbog- made the trip north just fine. He had carpooled with a pal of his gling this early in the season. who had a large truck. The two talked about the drive as if they Like many others in the Marquette area, I had been waiting for negotiated U.P. winters all of their lives. (OK. I should have known one of the most famous Detroiters and Pulitzer Prize-winning au- better.) thor, Charlie LeDuff, to speak on campus that evening. The One Just as LeDuff was quite gracious in speaking with us (and espe- Book, One Community (OBOC) committee had this special event cially the students) at dinner. planned for months. Would LeDuff even be able to drive to Mar- He was equally as generous quette in this weather? with his time following his Originally, I had purchased LeDuff’s now notable book, Detroit: unorthodox reading and An American Autopsy, because I grew up in and around the Detroit presentation (which by the area and was curious. LeDuff, a citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie way, filled the Tribe of Chippewa Indians, was now only experiencing excellent University Center’s Great book sales; friends of mine within the community were talking Lakes rooms). about the book or wanting to borrow my copy. There was definitely Snowy roads? No problem a distinct and constant buzz around LeDuff’s book and his visit to for Yoopers. Certainly no NMU. problem for our guest either. 6 Anishinaabe News NAS 310 Class visits Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Council Meeting

By Lani Burdette government. An members to become more educated, which example of this can then lead to even more benefits to the The Keweenaw Bay Indian was the Major tribe. One KBIC tribal citizen came in ask- Community Tribal Council meet- Crimes Act 1885. ing for money to help pay for the rest of her ing started off with a traditional In this situation, surgery. The tribes now control these types song by Four Thunders. After an Indian named of funds, and are able to help the tribal peo- this, roll call was taken and the Crow Dog killed ple more efficiently through means of med- tribal council began. The majori- another Indian by ical aid, social services and even education. ty of the meeting consisted of the name of Spot- According to Justin Richland, in 1975, the business that included matters ted Tail. The Indian Self-Determination and Education that had to do with funding from tribes decided that Assistance Act gave significant control of the tribe. Crow Dog’s pun- funds to the tribes, so they can manage their The first observation I found ishment would be own service agencies and providers . Ac- interesting during the tribal to support Spotted cording to Richland, these funds include council was how the President, Tail’s family, but money for tribal courts, social services, Donald Shalifoe Sr., Ogimaa ran the non-natives of counseling services, and even hospitals. the tribal council. During the council meet- the area were appalled at the decision the This act was an improvement from the act ing, when a council member would bring tribal court had made. The Supreme Court that we learned about in class, the General forward an idea or motion, then the presi- decided that this decision was the tribe’s Allotment act of 1887. This act did the dent was in charge of asking everyone on responsibility to make, but when Congress exact opposite of the previous act that I the council whether they agree or disa- got involved, they reacted by passing the discussed by taking away from tribal sover- greed. If the majority of the council ap- Major Crimes Act. The Major Crimes Act, eignty. proved the motion, then the president according to Canby, declared that murder According to Richland, this act aimed to would say that the motion was passed, and and other serious crimes that are committed divide and distribute collective land hold- then move on to the next concern. Every- by an Indian, on the reservation or not, are ings of tribal nations and was passed at the one on the council and all the people at the offenses that will be handled in federal same time that the first boarding school was meeting seemed to have a lot of respect for court. opened. him. The second observation I found interest- This act attempted to assimilate Indians According to William Canby, the chair- ing is the way the tribal council was also in into European, Christian culture by taking man’s responsibility is to watch over the control of the tribe’s funds. There were their children, and many parts of their cul- tribal council, and then grant varying de- several people that spoke about charity ture away from them. According to Rich- grees of executive authority, which is ex- donations; one person who spoke was April land, in 1992, the Merriam Report was actly what was done at this meeting. Lindala, director of the Center for Native written stating the fault and failure of Indi- It was nice to be able to see this tribal American Studies at Northern Michigan an administration during this time period. council in action because it further made University. I think that the university’s This field trip was extremely helpful in me understand the importance of tribal sov- involvement in learning about the local introducing the class to how a tribal court is ereignty. In one of the class readings from tribes is a great opportunity to educate peo- run. It was very interesting to observe the Canby, I learned about the Indian Reorgani- ple around the area on the importance of different positions on the tribal council, and zation Act (Wheeler-Howard), and how it tribal sovereignty and culture. The more to observe the different concerns form dif- gave the tribe the ability to adopt their own people that are introduced and exposed to ferent people from the tribe. Overall I constitution and by-laws, which significant- tribal experiences, the more support the believe this trip was a great experience. ly contributed to tribal sovereignty. Al- tribes will get from the surrounding com- though this specific act gave Indians more munities. More support and awareness from Lani Burnette is a student in Violet independence in their own governing, there the community could lead to better doctors, Friisvall’s NAS 310 Tribal Law and are still many things that we learned about educators, and services for the tribe. These Government class. in class that are controlled by the federal improved services can then allow tribal

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The NMU Center for Native American Studies and the Anishinaabe News would like to remember Dr. Raymond Ventre, the department head of English at NMU. Ray was a huge advocate for Native American Studies and he often advised stu- dents to take NAS courses, specifically Anishinaabemowin. Also, thanks to Ray’s efforts, the CNAS now has a graduate assistant position for English graduate stu- dents, primarily dedicated to the creation of this newsletter. For those who didn’t know Ray, he was a thunderous force in the classroom. He was not only knowl- edgeable in his field, but he had a memorable way of telling stories and creating an atmosphere of engagement and community. Ray passed away unexpectedly in No- vember at the age of 66. Anishinaabe News 7 Easter Island Study Congratulations NMU December graduates! By Levi Warnos *Christine A. Awonohopay Easter Island is perhaps most famous Katherine Biang for the iconic stone statues. In fact, Jennifer Campbell there are 900 dotting the island, some weighing as much as 82 tons. Edward Brooks According to new research, Easter Jacob Durant Islanders, remotely pinpointed in the middle of the Pacific ocean, crossed Haley Krull paths with Native Americans earlier Francis LaPointe than scientists originally upheld. Frances Shepley A genetic study published in Current Mario Marana Biology reports that islanders had *Alice E. Snively “significant contact with Native Ameri- Seth Miller Joseph Spruce can populations hundreds of years be- Michelle Moore fore the first Westerners reached the Jennifer Swanson island in 1722.” Christopher Paquin According to Anna-Sapfo Malaspi- *Jarred L. Winchester nas, a representative of the Natural His- tory Museum of Denmark’s Centre for *indicates graduating with a Native American Studies minor GeoGenetics, “early human populations extensively explored the planet,” and that, “textbook versions of human colo- nization events - the peopling of the “To be born Indian is to be born political.” Americas, for example - need to be re- evaluated utilizing genomic data.” Quote from Shoshona of the group, Digging Roots Archaeological evidence indicates that the inhabitants first landed on East- Winter 2015 Course Offerings er Island around 1200 AD and the pres- ence of crops native to the Americas in in Native American Studies (NAS) Polynesia slighted that these seafarers had contact with the world at large. Researchers conducted a genome

analysis of 27 native Rapanui. Results NAS 486 American Indian Educational Law and Leadership flagged significant markers suggesting

NAS 486 is an on-line course that meets virtually (over the internet) contact between the island people and every other Wednesday during odd weeks (week 1, 3, 5...etc.). NAS 486 Native Americans between approxi- is also offered for both undergraduate and graduate level credit and mately 1300 and 1500 AD. has received an endorsement from the Tribal Education Departments “We found evidence of gene flow National Assembly (TEDNA). Students will be able to experience real between this population and Native time conversations with professionals working at national levels of American populations, suggesting an American Indian education. This course is a required course in the ancient ocean migration route between certification in American Indian Education. Polynesia and the Americas,” Malaspi- nas told Reuters. NAS 488 Native American Service Learning Project Overall, the ancestry of the

NAS 488 will engage students in multiple academic service learning Rapanui today is 76% Polynesian, 8% projects in conjunction with community partners. Meets Mondays Native American, and 16% European. and Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:40 p.m. This course is a required course in the certification in American Indian Education.

For a full list of NAS courses offered in winter 2015 visit www.nmu.edu/nativeamericans

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By April Lindala and Levi resulted in the relocation of the requirements imposed on a museum Warnos Thorpe’s remains from under these circumstances.” Pennsylvania to Oklahoma. Dr. Gabe Logan, associate professor of The family of Jim Thorpe Thorpe’s sons from his history at NMU commented, “Thorpe was has been engaged in a second wife, William and an enigmatic athlete and individual. His life longstanding legal Richard, have been seeking and his remains reflect the duality he engen- battle over the final resting to move the body to Sac and dered in society.” place of the Olympic Gold Fox land in the state where Logan (pictured below), who teaches Medalist. Thorpe (Sac and he was born, saying their HS 233 Native American History and is a Fox Nation), who grew up in father wished to be buried member of the North American Society for Oklahoma, became notably there. Sport History, further observed, “Even to- one of the world’s greatest Photo: www.OKhistory.org The 2013 U.S. District day we see how the International Olympic athletes of the modern day Court decision was based Committee reinstated his 1912 gold medals having won gold medals for multiple events upon the 1990 federal law known as the posthumously. Likewise, Oklahoma initially in the 1912 Olympics. He was dubbed “the Native American Graves Protection and refused to financially support the Sac and athlete of the century.” Repatriation Act or NAGPRA. Fox nation’s request to return his remains to According to the LAtimes.com, upon As noted by Reuters.com, “U.S. District Oklahoma but now are on board to support Thorpe’s death in 1953, his children were Judge A. Richard Caputo found that the the effort. It seems Thorpe was ahead of his holding a traditional funeral in Oklahoma Borough of Jim Thorpe was a “museum” time and society is still trying to catch him.” when “Thorpe’s widow, Patsy Thorpe, under NAGPRA. As such, it was required to Indian Country Today Media Network barged in. Accompanied by state troopers return Thorpe’s remains if a shared part of a statement from and a funeral hearse, she seized the body lineal descendant asked for the Sac and Fox Nation on their and drove away.” them.” website. It reads, “The decision Pennsylvania is now home to the borough The recent opinion from the of the Third Circuit regarding named Jim Thorpe, where the athlete’s re- U.S. Court of Appeals states, these protections is both shock- mains are currently laid to rest. The name “We find that applying ing and disappointing for our change was part of a deal made between NAGPRA to Thorpe’s burial in Nation, as it fails to give cre- city officials and Patsy Thorpe, Jim’s third the borough is such a clearly dence to the religious funeral wife. absurd result and so contrary to rites and practices we express Recently, a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Congress’s intent to protect Na- as a Nation.” Third Circuit decision overturned a 2013 tive American burial sites that U.S. District Court ruling that could have the borough cannot be held to

Photo Gallery Captions 1. Mike Lownsbery, NASA member, takes notes at the meeting with Conference trip. guest, Sumair Sheikh, sitting in the background. 13. NASA co-president, Sky Loonsfoot and vice-president, 2.NASA students busy stuffing envelopes for the First Nations Food Kristina Misegan discuss door prizes at the Food Taster. Taster (FNFT). 14. Daabii Reinhardt with a celebratory cake upon receiving news of 3. Grace Chaillier, CNAS faculty, looking studious at the Gaa-bi- her scholarship. aasibwi-taage-jig “Those Who Stood With Us” event 15. Jim St. Arnold, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife 4. NASA co-president, Larry Croschere, and volunteer, Pam Vincent Commission, speaks in Violet Friisvall’s NAS 310 class. prepare squash at the FNFT. 16. Tina Moses, shares important information with Tanner 5. FNFT volunteer, Leann Collins in charge of baking detail. Parish, CNAS student worker. 6. FNFT volunteers happily cut up crabapples. 17. Chi-miigwech Jeffrey’s Restaurant for supporting NASA with 7. The International Program Office brought a delegation of their Tanka Bar sales. Proceeds go towards the annual exchange students from Puerta, Mexico to the FNFT. traditional pow wow. 8. Culinary Arts students have fun while prepping for the FNFT 18. James R. Bittorf, Oneida Nation attorney speaks to Violet Friis- 9. CNAS director April Lindala and CNAS faculty member Martin vall’s NAS 310 Tribal Law and Government class. Reinhardt are photobombed. 19. Liana Loonsfoot, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, is inter- 10. CNAS faculty member Shirley Brozzo, and NASA member Eva viewed by the media after her presentation in Jamie Kuehnl’s NAS Lind prepare sweetwater at the FNFT. 204 Native American Experience class as part of an 11. Waylind Willis-Carroll, AISES member, looks professional at the academic service learning project. AISES conference in Orlando, Florida. 20. CNAS student workers Lisa Fuqua, Daraka McLeod and Tanner 12. AISES member, Larry Croschere tours NASA’s Kennedy Space Parish brave the snow. Center and Apollo/Saturn V Center as part of the AISES National 21. An AISES group selfie while enjoying down time from the Na- tional Conference. Anishinaabe News 11 McNair Scholars Celebrated

The Anishinaabe News recently spoke to Biang is lize everything staff and students affiliated with the McNair applying to that they have to Scholars Program at a recent event celebrat- graduate offer, as far as ing new graduates of the program and new schools and is getting into scholars. seeking a graduate school, McNair Scholar Katherine “Katie” Biang Master’s doing research is graduating with a degree in Psychology Degree in and getting to Behavior Analysis. Biang, a tribal citizen of Applied network with From left to right: Kathleen ‘Nim’ Reinhardt, Sara Suther- the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Behavior land, Willow Grosz, Katherine ‘Katie’ Biang, and McNair people.” Indians, did her research on conflict resolu- Analysis. Scholars Program director, Heather Pickett. When asked tion and moral development in early child- Heather about her re- hood. Pickett, the search interest, Reinhardt commented, “I Regarding her McNair Scholar experi- program director, explained the program’s am looking at different tribal health pro- ence Biang reflected, “It helped me prepare mission. “The McNair Scholars Program is grams and hospitals in the area.” applications, I got to meet a lot of resources for first generation, low income, or un- Reflecting on the advice of graduating at conferences, a lot of networking opportu- derrepresented minority students who are McNair scholars, Reinhardt had this to say, nities. They just provide so much for me.” interested in getting involved in research “It sounds like they really enjoy their time Biang shared her thoughts on applying for and ultimately going on to graduate school and that they really appreciate everything the program, “Everything is going to be and hopefully Ph.D. programs. that McNair did for them.” really intimidating… you are going to doubt NMU Junior Nim Reinhardt, who recent- Pickett reflected on working with the yourself and think that you are not going to ly took part in the white coat ceremony in scholars, “It’s really exciting to be a part of be able to get into a grad school but you the School of Nursing ,was selected to be a their educational journey.” have just as much ambition as anyone else.” new McNair Scholar. “I hope to really uti- Artist brings vision to Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Gregg Deal art.” The NMAI is located in (Pyramid Lake Washington, D.C., where Deal Paiute) is an activist resides. and multi-faceted artist In October, Indian Country To- who has been featured day Media Network featured sever- on Totally Biased with al of Deal’s images in response to W. Kamau Bell and Columbus Day. Deal is quoted, The Daily Show with “Coming off the heels of signifi- Jon Stewart. cant change in Seattle in changing In an interview with ‘Columbus Day’ to ‘Indigenous the National Endow- Peoples’ Day’ marks change in the ment for the Arts right direction to what Columbus (NEA), Deal describes his art: “...a lot of my means to Indigenous people as well as to the various philosophies of colonialism and in- work is exploring the ideas and the philoso- history and legacy of America.” Visit the digenous people and pop culture and con- phies behind being indigenous in the modern ICTMN article online to download and share sumerism and all of the isms that are in day, which equates to activism, because I Deal’s images. there.” side on the side of indigenous people to be Most recently, Deal created a series of able to assert their own identity.” paintings that he collectively entitled “the Deal has been published in numerous me- Deal recently spoke at the National Muse- EMPOWERMENT SERIES.” These pieces dia outlets, specifically Washington Post, um of the American Indian (NMAI). On combined words, typography and images. In Huffington Post, High Country News, Wash- NMAI’s website it explains that Deal uses the interview with the NEA, he further talks ington City Paper, and Indian Country To- “multiple mediums such as street art, visual about his work. “I'm in a constant state of day. arts, and thought-provoking performance looking at pop culture and exploring the

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from everyone at the NMU Center for Native American Studies. 12 Anishinaabe News Is Native Language Dead?

By Ashley Crowe can students to attend board- value of their native language through ing schools. Boarding schools various activities. “Language loss means assimilated the Native Ameri- At an immersion camp in Arizona, you lose your identity,” can students and immersed eighty children camp, hike, learn native said Loretta Jackson-Kelly, them in the English language games, and experience language learn- a historic preservation of- and Euro-American customs. ing sessions. Throughout these activi- ficer for the Hualapai Tribe Native languages were seen as ties, children are asked to describe their of Arizona. The loss of Na- “primitive” and no longer use- actions in their native language. Teach- tive language is a growing ful in the modern world. This ing children their native language helps problem in American Indi- ideology potentially caused improve their self-concept. When chil- an culture. Prior to Europe- elders to cease passing down dren have a good self-concept, they are an settlement in North their languages. Unfortunate- proud of who they are and what they America, 600 indigenous ly, failure to learn from the stand for. languages were spoken in dwindling population of fluent Native children who understand the United States and Cana- speakers can cause a language their culture will be more likely to see da. It is predicted that up to 90 percent to become extinct. the importance of speaking their lan- of the 180 Native American languages In 2006, Congress passed the Esther guage, therefore passing their language spoken in North America will disappear Martinez Native American Languages onto future generations. within the next century. Out of these Preservation Act to provide funding for 180 languages, 150 are no longer chil- immersion and restoration courses. Im- Ashley Crowe is a student in Martin dren’s first learned language. mersion courses, such as summer Reinhardt’s NAS 204 Native American In the 19th Century, the Bureau of camps, contribute to the survival of na- Experience class. Indian Affairs authorized Native Ameri- tive languages by teaching children the Love Water Not Oil

By Jessica Mattocks there, the oil would be Haase, a spokeswoman for transported via other pipe- Enbridge, issued a state- In the past few months, Minnesota lines to refineries in the ment regarding the protest has been locked in a huge dilemma that southern and eastern re- events. “Enbridge recog- could change their future more than gions of the United States, nizes the rights of people to ever regarding oil. An environmental as well as eastern Canada. express their views legally group called Honor the Earth, estab- Why is there such a and peacefully and discuss lished by Winona LaDuke (photo be- concern against Honor the Enbridge’s business and low) and Indigo Girls Amy Ray and Earth? Could it plausibly projects,” Haase wrote. Emily Saliers in 1993, ruin precious waters and “We encourage active dis- addressed the two primary needs of the crops but it also is imped- cussions on our projects; as Native environmental movement: the ing on their native lands long as there is no danger need to break the geographic and politi- and reservations, which to our pipelines or anyone’s cal isolation of Native communities and could potentially betray safety. Enbridge will con- the need to increase financial resources treaties created between Native Ameri- tinue to actively engage in dialogue for organizing and change. cans and the government. with communities and individuals in Recently, an oil company called Greg Chester, an Honor the Earth areas where we have operations.” Enbridge Energy is proposing to put in member, said people need to be aware If you would like to learn more or a 616-mile-long pipeline which would of the dangers a pipeline can pose to the help Honor the Earth and Winona carry approxi- environment. “They’re threatening LaDuke’s work, log on to Honor- mately 225,000 our water,” he said. “If we lose our theearth.org. You can learn all about gallons of crude water, then there’s no place here for the group, sign the pipeline petition, or oil per day from our children, our grandchildren, or even volunteer if you’re in the area. the Bakken oil- future generations.” field in western Honor The Earth suggests that the North Dakota to money going into this oil pipeline Jessica Mattocks is a student in Martin refineries in should be used for renewable energy Reinhardt’s NAS 204 Native American Superior, Wis- resources rather than have a possible Experience class. consin. From risk of ruining precious land. Becky Photo Credit: Todd Cooper Anishinaabe News 13 Native American Language and Culture Club, “Help still greatly needed!”

The Native American Language and Culture Club at NMU wants you to know that the Kingfisher Lake First Nation’s Mary Ann Aganash Memorial School (MAAMS) is still in need of winter clothes, boots, and various donations for their students. School teachers support 101 children from kindergarten to 8th grade. The fly-in community in northern Ontario is currently facing financial issues; school supplies such as cray- ons/colored pencils/pens, rulers, pencil sharpeners, white-out, erasers, storage containers for the latter, notebooks, binders, pa- per, even backpacks are all graciously accepted. If you would like to send supplies, mail to the following address: Lorraine Pitawanakwat Mary Ann Aganash Memorial School P.O. Box 43 Kingfisher Lake, ON P0V1Z0 Canada The NMU Native American Student Association received a thank you note from Pitawanakwat on behalf of her students and the school. She shared photos of the students with their school supplies and also sent photos of students engaged in various school and community activities.

Special Guest Visits NASA Community Art Project Sumair Sheikh, the Community By Jacob Mick Program Assistance with the Center of American Indian and Minority Health There is a new art project on the (CAIMH) at the University of Minnesota- White Earth Reservation in Minnesota Duluth, recently visited the Native Amer- that’s making people ask themselves, ican Student Association at NMU to pro- ‘What do I want to do with my life mote the 2015 Summer programs for before I die?’ The “Before I Die” pro- Native Americans interested in going in ject is an interactive public piece of to medicine at UMD. NMU student, Lar- work where people can share their life ry Croschere, participated in the summer goals on the walls of certain public program a few years ago. The CAIMH provides support, encouragement, and places. opportunities to Native The wall says ‘Before I Die I students interested in learning more about want to _____’ in which people can health careers. For more information write their life goals in chalk and then about this opportunity, visit draw whatever they would like on the wall. “The project could change the caimh.umn.edu. face of what is traditionally thought of as Native American Art.” stalled, and the rest will follow, The person in charge of this pro- spreading throughout the reservation. ject is Terri LaDuke. She has played The wall is already filled with an important role in the revitalization inspirational goals like “promote of Native culture within her commu- healthy soil”, and “see my children nity. LaDuke got the idea from Candy powwow dance”. This project is a Chang who created the original wall great way for the White Earth Reser- on an abandoned house in New Orle- vation community to come together ans. After a week of her original art and share their goals and hopes for the being there, the wall was covered world. with all sorts of chalk, pictures, sto- If anyone would like to see ries, and dreams. pictures from the project you can go LaDuke says that this project is to their blog at: one step closer to a new, better future. werezbeforeidie.tumblr.com The project is designed to serve the public. The first wall in the White Jacob Mick is a student in Martin Reinhardt’s Earth Reservation was already in- NAS 204 Native American Experience class. Photo: Sumair Sheikh speaks to NASA as Nick Pond listens in. 14 Anishinaabe News Should Michigan Schools Ban American Indian Mascots?

By Jolee Johnson schools only, suggested ry, not to cause harm on anyone. If the that Native American resolution was passed, what would hap- In 2003, the state educa- mascots marginalize the pen? All 35 schools in the school dis- tion board adopted a groups’ history. Ac- trict, plus all the other schools nation- resolution to eliminate cording to the article by wide, would be affected. It wouldn’t be the American Indian Rebecca Klein: just a Michigan problem – it would be mascots and names that “Students in an Ameri- the whole United States’ problem. Cer- are in school districts in can school who call tain Republican lawmakers want to Michigan. The themselves ‘Redskins,’ make the MDCR pay the schools that Michigan Department of dress up like Indians, have to drop their already set in stone Civil Rights (MDCR) cheer using ‘war chants’, mascots. The funding should be focus- says that the imagery or wear uniforms embla- ing on the education of the children in harms the students with zoned with cartoon Indi- the classroom. Vicki Levengood, American Indian de- ans may not intend to spokeswoman for the MDCR, says the scent. In 2010, the reso- disavow history, but it plan would be modeled after the one lution that was adopted, was reiterated. certainly suggests they don't know much used in Oregon, which banned the use Catherine Criswell, director of the US about the Dawes Act, or the Indian Re- of Indian imagery in 2012, and it gave Department of Education’s Office of moval Act, or the Trail of Tears, or schools five years to make the change. Civil Rights dismissed the letter of com- Wounded Knee, or Indian boarding plaint by saying: “[it] is not sufficient schools,” the complaint read. Jolee Johnson is a student in Martin for the OCR to infer that racial discrimi- School districts decide on a mascot Reinhardt’s NAS 204 Native American nation has occurred or is occurring.” and imagery to show respect for the Experience class. The complaint, which listed K-12 community and the community’s histo-

Face-Value

By Biidaaban Reinhardt see all they post, which ture. She refused, which would include art pro- started a 12-hour back and Cultural appropriation. Do you know jects...with headdresses. forth confrontation between what that is? For most people, it is an It started with a post, us, and ended with her un- unknown subject, for others it is some- a post with a picture of friending and blocking me. thing they live with every day. It is de- a short blonde woman This is an issue close to fined as “taking intellectual property, wearing a crop top with home with me, and I share cultural, expressions, or artifacts from a wooded background… this experience so people see someone else’s culture without permis- wearing a headdress and that this is not something that sion.” In Native Country, this is ex- war paint. we can continue to turn a tremely apparent in the mascot issues, The image startled blind eye to. the “poca-hotties” costume(s), and the me, I could not believe that I was seeing Constantly seeing headdresses as ever present headdress as a fashion this on my news feed. I recognized the fashion statements in the media, as well statement. For some Native people, girl beneath the makeup. She was my as the “stoic Indian” on mascots around these images are something they have friend, we had gone on road trips, the country tends to desensitize people come to ignore, because they live with shared secrets, made plans and yet here to the fact that this is offensive to the them every day. I am not one of those she was pictured in a stereotypical Na- culture that it comes from. Cultural ap- people. tive costume right on the screen in front propriation is rampant across the world, As I have grown up, my hyper sensi- of me. Naturally, I confronted her about including on our own campus at NMU. tivity has heightened immensely to it and waited to hear her side of the sto- It is still possible to end the offensive these types of images. Normally, I ry. She let me know that it was for an nature of cultural appropriation, by mov- would simply shy away from contact art project, that “art is subjective”, and ing towards educating and appreciating with this negative imagery in the media that I was insensitive for not appreciat- each other’s cultures and thinking before because I am well aware of how heated ing her work. I rebutted with facts about you post a questionable image. I can personally get from it. what headdresses are used for, educat- Then there is Facebook, the social ing her about the negative imagery she Daabii Reinhardt is a student in Martin media site that will give you a glimpse had been a part of in this project, and Reinhardt’s NAS 204 Native American into the lives of all your friends, let you asking if she would take down the pic- Experience class. Anishinaabe News 15 Udall 2015 Internships and Scholarships Anishinaabe News is made possible by the The Udall Foundation is Northern Michigan University pleased to announce our Center for Native American Studies and members of the 2015 internship and Native American Student Association scholarship program with the help of contributing writers opportunities for and photographers. American Indian and Anishinaabe News is published when possible. Alaska Native students. Letters to the Editor can be sent to:

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NMU Powwow

The NMU Native American Student Association invites you to the 22nd annual “Learning to Walk Together” traditional powwow

Saturday, March 14 . 2015 Vandament Arena Can you volunteer? Need more info? Call: 906-227-1397 E-mail: [email protected] www.nmu.edu/nativeamericans