TURTLE PRESS THE LIFELONG JOURNEY FAMILY PROM A HEART THAT LEADS OF EDUCATION Health event focuses Kathy George named Tribal Member's research on family health one of the 'Top 30 CEO's is published in new book and prevention in Indian Country' ON PAGE 02 ON PAGE 12 ONON PAGE PAGE 27 10 SPRING 2020 i TURTLE PRESS | SPRING 2020 CONTENTS TURTLE PRESS CONTACTS TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS TRIBAL COUNCIL CULTURE JUDI HENCKEL | EDITOR IN CHIEF JAMIE STUCK | CHAIRPERSON JEFF CHIVIS, PH.D | TREASURER 269.704.8361 | [email protected] DESK PHONE: 269.704.8384 DESK PHONE: 269.704.4166 02 TREASURER PULISHES RESEARCH 04 FOOD SOVEREIGNTY CELL: 269.986.3441 CELL: 269.832.1073 IN NEW BOOK 06 BLESSING OF THE MAPLES LEIA FULLER | MANAGING EDITOR EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] 08 2018 – 2022 STRATEGIC PLAN CHAIR APPOINTMENTS: CHAIR APPOINTMENTS: ERIC MCCLURE | ASSISTANT EDITOR EDUCATION COMMITTEE AND TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY JOURNEY TO WELLNESS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE, VETERANS COMMITTEE AND JAKY REPLOGLE | LEAD DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY INDIGENOUS RIGHTS COMMITTEE DORIE RIOS | VICE CHAIRPERSON EMILEE GUZAK | DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY DESK PHONE: 269.704.8382 HOMER A. MANDOKA | SERGEANT-AT-ARMS CELL: 269.209.3024 DESK PHONE: 269.704.8381 HEALTH FIREKEEPERS EMAIL: [email protected] CELL: 269.986.1802 CHAIR APPOINTMENTS: EMAIL: [email protected] 12 FAMILY PROM: PROMISE 10 CEO HONORED AS A 'TOP 30 CEO ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE, CHAIR APPOINTMENTS: OF PREVENTION IN INDIAN COUNTRY' HOUSING COMMITTEE, AND PLANNING AND LAND USE CEMETERY AND PARKS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE, AND TRIBAL EMERGENCY 20 LOCAL REVENUE SHARING BOARD DISTRIBUTIONS PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE NANCY SMIT | SECRETARY DESK PHONE: 269.704.8431 ROBYN BURLINGHAM | COUNCIL COORDINATOR CELL: 269.275.2289 DESK PHONE: 269.704.8373 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] WASÉYA BEK CHAIR APPOINTMENTS: CULTURE COMMITTEE AND 16 WDC AND GUN LAKE ELDERS COMMITTEE PURCHASE MCKAY TOWER ii 01 TURTLE PRESS | SPRING 2020 CONTINUING THE LIFE-LONG JOURNEY OF LEARNING: TRIBAL MEMBER COMPLETES SECOND MASTER’S DEGREE AND HIS RESEARCH IS PUBLISHED IN NEW BOOK NHBP Tribal Council Treasurer Dr. Jeff Chivis recently had part of his dissertation research published as a WRITTEN BY ERIC MCCLURE chapter within the book, “Encountering Hopewell in the Twenty-first Century, Ohio and Beyond: Volume PHOTO PROVIDED BY JEFF CHIVIS Two: Settlements, Foodways, and Interaction” (published in March, 2020). As a student, it is often difficult to envision where 2019 (4.0 GPA), recently had part of his dissertation “I have always been interested in how our Ancestors related fees, and even financial assistance to cover learning can take you. Whether you’re putting in extra research published as a chapter within the book, lived prior to European contact,” Dr. Chivis said. “I chose college tuition costs and student loan repayment. effort by participating in tutoring opportunities for “Encountering Hopewell in the Twenty-first Century, to focus on West Michigan and Northwest Indiana more difficult subjects or burning the midnight oil Ohio and Beyond: Volume Two: Settlements, Foodways, since that was and is the territory of our Ancestors. “I hope that seeing a Tribal Members’ work published while intensely studying for an exam, at times it can and Interaction” (published in March, 2020). The book, The time period of my research is also when many of provides inspiration to any Tribal Member who wants seem like all of your hard work and patience might which is focused on the field of anthropology and the the burial mounds were built, which is another area to continue to learn or to pursue something that never pay off. However, by looking at the successes sub-field of archaeology, examines the interactions of interest for me.” they’re interested in,” said Dr. Chivis.. “We are blessed of NHBP Tribal Members who have completed similar and lifeways of Native Americans in the Midwest with a top-notch educational assistance program journeys one can often find powerful inspiration. region from approximately 200 B.C. to 400 A.D. Dr. Chivis, like many other Tribal Members, took and I encourage Tribal Members to utilize the many advantage of some of the impactful educational educational and vocational programs that the Tribe “Regardless of how many degrees you have or how Within the book, Dr. Chivis authored a chapter titled, programs NHBP offers to obtain his expertise and has made available. These programs are great much education you complete,” said Tribal Council “Havana-Hopewellian Cultural Dynamics in West to complete his recent Master of Legal Studies opportunities to achieve success doing what you Treasurer Dr. Jeff Chivis, “What truly is important is Michigan and Northwest Indiana.” Dr. Chivis’ chapter (M.L.S.) degree. love to do. Even though it was a large sacrifice of that you always strive to learn more than you already employs the study of ancient pottery to identify my nights and weekends, I am glad that I completed know. Learning should be a life-long journey.” different Native American communities within the These educational programs are available for students this Master’s degree because it will help me perform West Michigan and Northwest Indiana area, as well enrolled in both Pre-K to 12th grade and post-secondary my Tribal Council duties to the best of my ability. In Dr. Chivis, who finished his doctoral degree (Ph.D.) as their interactions with each other, including trade education, as well as those furthering their education at a similar manner, I am hopeful that more Members at Michigan State University in 2016 and obtained relationships and ceremonial gatherings. The research any age. They offer resources and opportunities ranging can also utilize the knowledge they obtain to come a second Master’s degree in Indigenous Peoples that was included in Dr. Chivis’ published chapter came from incentive programs, funding for textbooks and back and work for or assist the Tribe. This can only Law from the University of Oklahoma in December, from his dissertation, which was a decade-long project. school supplies, laptops, funding for school activity- strengthen our community and Nation.” 02 03 TURTLE PRESS | SPRING 2020 Preserving the Past, to Provide for the Future What can you do to help NHBP with Food Sovereignty? There are many things that Tribal Members can do to help with maintaining Culture Department Creates food sovereignty! Keep exercising your right to gather your food, to hunt for your food, and to fish for your food. Ultimately, food sovereignty is our Food Sovereignty Program right to define it in our own terms. Think of how our Ancestors survived. How our next Seven Generations will survive. Food sovereignty hasn’t disappeared. Every time you hunt, WRITTEN BY SIERRA PEDLEY PHOTOS PROVIDED BY NHBP COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT every time you fish, every time you plant a garden, you are taking part in food sovereignty. The NHBP Culture Department is currently working on a food sovereignty program If you know of anyone or you have knowledge of any related topics, feel free that includes the preservation and conservation of traditional Native food to reach out to us! We will have Native speakers, presenters and chefs for principles and practices. many of the above topics and would love to include Tribal Members, as well! What is Food Sovereignty? Food sovereignty is a broad and all-encompassing term. It is also something that we do. Food sovereignty is our inherent right to obtain traditional and healthy foods and define our own food systems, as well as how we obtain it while upholding our Ancestral and traditional values. It is our right to Want to get involved? garden, hunt, fish, trap, forage and harvest. Contact the NHBP Culture Department for any questions related to food sovereignty! NHBP is currently under a grant to create a food sovereignty policy, a food pantry, cooking classes (cooking demonstrations, video series), family container garden projects, field classes, foraging walks, and to improve already established activities such as Lunch and Learn, the Community Garden, Cultural Workshops, Ricing and Sugar Bushing. The Culture Department will also be working with Tribal Elders and youth on certain projects. We want to bring everything together. How we gather food, who cooks it, who provides it, where to grow it, who teaches it, etc. We want to be a self-sustaining Nation while utilizing our traditional practices and remembering our Ancestors in the process. Food Sovereignty Coordinator Sierra Pedley 269.704.4169 | [email protected] APPLIQUÉ ARTWORK BY TRIBAL MEMBER AMANDA WESTRA 04 05 TURTLE PRESS | SPRING 2020 The sweet sap of the maple trees had begun “The story of the young man shows the to slowly seep from the heart of the trees out importance of maple syrup in Native culture, as toward the world, a journey that had resulted in the syrup provided the young man with medicine life-sustaining nourishment for generations of and nourishment, invigorating his spirit,” Medawis Indigenous People. said. “The sugar bush also marks the changing of the seasons, from winter to spring, and the “The Blessing of the Maples is when the Tribe Earth’s reawakening and the budding of new life.” comes together to offer a wish for a good sugar bushing season ahead,” Little River Band of To bring the Blessing of the Maples to a close, Ottawa Indians Tribal Member Henry Medawis the Culture Department ceremoniously tapped IV, who worked in the Culture Department at the Grandfather Maple Tree and presented Séma the time the event was held. “The ceremony {Tobacco} to the tree. allows us to thank the Creator for the syrup and symbolize what it means to us.