1081 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/a04972ec3f1aff10660004ad4bc8666e.pdf 94c4764e58bcc37fe948602b59dc7337 PDF Text Text INDIAN TALK IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN 19th Century Ojibwa Beadwork Desi gn Vol.1 No.7 May,1974 �-, INDIAN Vol. I TALK No. 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN Circu1ation 600 MAY 1974 A magazine by, for and about Native Americans COMMITTEE: Dejay Elle Irene Elle Shirley Francie Nancy Grabiak Joe John Teresa Johnson Calvin Noel Gloria Shenosky Joy Sorenson Mary Switzer SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO: Editor, Indian Talle 457 Briarwood S.E. Grand Rapids, Iii. 49506 (616) 459-2169 SUBSCRIPTION: $3.00 per year. Bulk rate: $1.00 per year each when 10 or more issues are delivered to the same address. -1- AREA NEWS Detroit Report •••••.•••••••.••.•••• • •• • •• 2 Potawatomi Newe •••••••••••••••.•••••••••• 3 Ka.lama zoo ••• ••••••••••••••••• • •••••••••• • 3 Grand Rapide: N,M.O,A,,,,., •• , •• ,,,.,,,,.4 L.ansing: M.C.I.A ••••••••••••••.••••.•.••• 4 Grand Rapids: Indian Talk •••••••••••••••• 5 Isabella Reservation.,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,6 &y City •••.•••...........••.....••...••• 6 Jackson: l.N.U ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 LOOKI!JG .AH'EAD ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 ETHNIC COOPERATION: What it can accomplish.,,,8 A FUTURE To GET EXCITED ABOur •••••••••••••• • •• 9 NEWS DEADLINE: 15th or the month · BOOK REV'IEW •••••• t •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 10 CORRESPONDENTS: Stewart American Horse Rodda.,,,,,,Jackson (SMSP) Sandy Muse (313) 931-6438.,,,,,,,,,Detroit Cecilia Warren (517) 351-1429 •••••• Lansing Margaret Sowmick (517) 773-3743 •••• Jft.. Pleasant Viola Peterson (313) 655-8492 •••••• Flint 141chael Wright (906) 635-0581 •••••• Sault Ste. Marie VI.ANTED : A HOME • •• • •••••••••••••••••••••••••• • 10 FOR YOUR INFOBMATION,,,,,,,,, •• ,,,,,.,,,,,,,,10 THE INDIAN PATRIOT •••••••••• ,,,,,,,,, •• ,,,,.,ll EQ'UAI, RIGll'l'S • •••••••••••••••• • ••••••••••••• • .13 PUBLISHER: ITS NICE TO KNOW ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13 P.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 49081 INDIAN TALK IN SOUTHERN JillCHIGAN 1s published monthly by a conmittee trom the Indian community. It hopes to accomplish two ends: provide a meana for exchanging .Native ·American views not only with the non-Indian world but with one another; and thus aid the Indian communities achieve tbe' -unity necessary to attain cotmDon goals while preserving their individual identity. INDIAH TALK is not affiliated with any sect, organization, institution or interest group. Its only purpose is to provide lines of communication for Indian people. HEY! WE NEED YOOR SUBSCRIPT ION I Its the only way we can know you want INDIAN TALK to keep coming. Look at your address label. It it is GREBN, this is your last free issue. POW WOW NEWS•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••l4 Il4DIAN METHODIST CHURCH IN MICHIGAN •••••••••• 16 · ON THE PERSONAL SIDE, •••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 Bl\CK TALK: Letters to the_editor ••••••••••••• 19 1'ENNESSJ:E lrlEMORli:S • •.• • • 0 , .. • • , , , , , . . . , • , • • , • .. , • •••LOOK FOR POW WOW NEWS Di THIS ISSUE*•• 20 �-3-2.J:i!.THOIT fil.:PORT: ARE A detroit report (continu ed): N E 1; S By Sandy Muee Della Redbird, Cherokee of the Western Band, was chosen I:iss North American Indian of Detroit at the annual Princess Pageant Dance of the North American Inditrn Association last April 6. She will be crowned at the 34th Anniversary Dinner-Dance I1:ay 18 at the Club Legionnaire, Highland Pe1rk, !'.ichiff!'ln. Runner-up Sand Lfuse, Cherokee of the E"l.stern Band, will be cro;med Sister-Princess. The Indian rock group RED BONE gave an outstanding performance at Ford Auditorium April 11. Dressed in costumes an~ bustles alive with color and shimmering with every step, they combined tradition with the rock sound. Woven into modern rock music were the steps of the traditional Eagle Dance and the words of the Pniute prophet Wovoka. With some albume out this is a group to watch. It is sure to make the national scene. The mounting concern expressed by I,lichigan Indians over the discrimination of Public Law No. 750.160 is making itself heard in the State Legislature. P.L. No. 750.160 prohibits the disinterment of the dead except for the remains of prehistoric persons. A bill to correct this differential treatment, House Bill No. 5847, was introduced by Representatives Dively, Crim and Vaughn r1Jarch 13. It is presently under study by the Judiciary Committee. Support of H.B. No. 5847 by the entire Indian community of I.!ichigan is absolutely vital to get it out of coonnittee and onto the legislative floor. Only many letters fron concerned Indian people to their legislators w~ll get this bill passed. The reeent actions i:nstitut!"d were the result of a radiotelephone conversation between '} overnor ra.11iken and !.'.r. John !.ruse i 9o-director of Concerned In<l,j.~ne of l'!iichigan. The C'Onversation was attanged by W'i/J Radio's Gueet Call program,. Because of this call Governor J.:flliken asked Representative 1'.ichael Divei:v to review the bill and p~pare it for presentation. Impati~,nt with legislative delays, the Concerned Indians of t!ichigan presented 1;heir . demands to l"epresentatives of l:niversity of J.'.ichigan and the · I.iichigl!I'~ Archeologice.l So-· ciet•r at the ?'.<\rch ~1st meeting at 1J. of r.~. 's Adt:1inistration. Building. T'ne demands are: (1) all excavations in Indian ~urial grounds ce~se, (?) all skeletal displays be removed, (3) Gll renmins be returned to Indian people for ,~~) reburial, and (4) support be given to the Indian people by these organizations in their efforts to chansse the discriminatory Public h~w 750,160 vfhich permits these archeological excavations. The meeting resulted in a stalemate. rhe ercheologists hesitate:l to agree with the demands. They felt their scientific findings were too important to give up, they said. Tne lndians pointed out that the so-called scientific findings were o:r no benefit to Native Americans of to~y. ~bile part of the demands were agreed to on a conditional basis, the remainder will have to be negociated. POTAWATOMI INDIAN NATION NEWS by Frank Bush Tne Po~awatomi Indian N~tion, Inc. will nold a general meeting Vay 28 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lions Community Hall, Sieter Lakes, Michigan. For more b.forrnation clmtact Uichael i'iilson, vice-pres. and executive secretary, 209 Sherwood St., Dowagiac, Ilich. 49047. KALAI~OO The Hozhoni Organization of Kalamazoo College is sponsoring its Second Annual SALUTE TO 1;ATIVE AUERICANS Week. from May 6 through 10. Both state and national Indian leaders have been invited to speak at the nightly events. Mon. 8 p.m. Tues. 8 p.m. lied. 8 p.m, Wi1lfom LeBlanc, Administrative Assistant to the director of Mich. Commission on Indian Affairs will discuss American Indian contributions nnd lack of power in determining social/econo~ic policies of the United States. The film, "North American Indian" will be shown. (Color, 67 min.) Part I - 'Treaties !lade - Treaties Broken' P3rt II - '?.love Westw~rd' Part III - 'Current Affairs' Lester Gemmill, State Coordinator of Indian Education, will speak on the world view of the Hative American and how educational institutions place obstacles to academic success 1ll the pathe of you.~g American Indians. �-Ls- kal"l!'.laZOO report (con-tinued): Thurs. 2 p.m. t, 2 re«~. -5- news) :Lrnsing mcai (continued): American Indian l.\ovement leader Clyde Bellacourt will.ta ;k on Wounded Knee - 1973 and the struggle for Native American rights. l'he following week, Saturday, May 18, the Hozhoni will sponsor a pow wow. (See PO\t' WOV NEWS in this issue.) The Hozhoni began two years ago when Kalamazoo College students -none of them Indian- became concerned with the pollution in. 11 our cultural and social emrironment," .e xplains Ms. Valerie Janowski 1 ch airman of the Indian Awareness week. They found solutions ill their Native American studies. "Hozhoni was formed so that Native American 'remedies' could be applied to these cultural and social ailments, 11 she says. For more information contact: Ms. Valerie Janowski, 107 De Waters Hall, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Mi. Ph: (616) 342-9871. GR/JID RAPIDS HORTHERN MICHIGAli OTTAWA ASSN. By Joe Johll WANTEDa TESTIMONY CJNCE.t'1NING USE AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF MOUIZS. A public hearing will be held at the West Side Complex, 17 Seward s.w., May 18 at 1:00 p.m. Individuals or organizations may express their oral or written views by appearing at this hearing regarding the use .rid/or distribution of monies awarded to the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians. Theee monies wer~ awarded111rough Senator Hart's Docket 40 - K by the Indian Claims Commiesion. At the hearing will he a.federal referee and Bureau of Indian Affairs officials. Writ.t.elt eonmente !!13Y also·be eubmitted. Send to the Area Director• 831 Se~ ond Avenue South, Ltl.nneapolis, Minn. 55402, on or before May 27, 1974. -·WSlmf · CQt.!.7SSION ON . !@'IAlI A.Pf.AIRS A cliaic on proposal writing for all Lower L"J.chigan Indian organizations is being sponsored by the Commission May 8 and 9. The 9 to 5 seseiOns will be held at the CapitQl Park 1.:0tor Hotel, Lansing. Ur. John Tiger, with considerable experience in the art of gra'l.tsmanship, will conduct ( :i,'e:: n .: ) the seminar. A trainee from every organization is expected to attend. A similar clinic was held earlier Indian organizations. for Upper Peninsula COIW.dISSION'S A±INUAL CONFERENCE In a letter to all Indian Groups, organizations and Commissioners, Administtative Assistant l'iilliam LeBlanc urged them to make plans to attend this year's conference at the Kettunen Conference Center, Marion, l'lichigan. The threeday session will t~ke place June 7, 8, and 9. delegates should be selected now, according to ?Ar. LeBlanc, and their names and addresses sent to t,he Corrnnission. They can thus be kept informed on conference plans. Tvro Ilr. LeBlanc further states that delegates should be picked who are interested in Education, Yanpower, Legal Services, and General Information - the subject matter of the conference. There will be conference. ~ commiasion meeting in conjunction with the GRAIID RAPIDS INDIAJT T;J"K II~ SOU':'HER!r VITCHIGAN staff, committee members Gnd invited guests met April 23 in the Student Center of Gr=nd V.1lley Ste\te Colleges to hear reports and di!'!cuss the magazine's future. The editor's report 10howed that subscriptions are not keeping pace with circulation growth. A publisher's report revealed the toll of inflation as the prices of paper products rise. Suggestions such as special bulk rates to one address, will be put to use. The next meeting will be 7:30 ::.m., I.'.ay 14, at the West Side Complex, 17 Seward N.W. 1 Grand R'3.pids. It will hold an election of officers. A speaker ie being sought to discuss incorporation and onon-profit status end how to ~chieve these goals. Persons interested in contributing a serious e:t'fort to the magazine are welcome. �-6ISABELLA RESERVATIOH MPORI': -'l· (o:'!rea news) '!be treaty claims of the Saginaw, Black River, and Swan Creek ba1.ds of the Chippewa tribe have been settled. When plans on how to di$perse it are completed, 8 million c~ llars will be sha red out to band members. It ie absolutely essential that anyone who thinks he is a member of one of these bande be able to prove it. He muet trace hie ancestry to a signer of early tribal rolls. '!be Tribal Affairs Office on the Isabella Reservation can ~do this. to: For i:nformation on how to trace your ancestry write Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Dept. of the Interior Great Lakes Agency Ashllmd, Wisc. 54806 Records can be gotten through many sources. You can write to: Mr. George Cook, Chairman & Secretary, Tribal Office of Indian Claims for the Chippewa of Saginaw, Swan Creek, & Black River, Houghton Lake, r.~i. 48629 Other places to find information on ~'our family are: County courthouses Heirship property owners Church records Tribal rolls -Margaret SowmickBAY CITY JAC:KSON I l\'DIAH HATIONS UUITED - S.M.S.P. Indian Nations United is very grateful to Brother Leland Antoine of American Indian Services, I~c. in Detroit, and Mr. G. Lennart Polson of Portage for giving faithfully their time and understanding to them. The two gentlemen attend I.N.U. meetings every second and fourth weanesdays. It thanks also r.!r. Tom W..akety of Battle Creek for his interest in the Native American inmates. 1'he menbers meet twice monthly in the Special Activities Office. Under present discussion is the future of I.N.U. projects. 'Ibey feel that I.N.U. could fulfill a great need by having it act as a liason between the individual members and their respective outside communities. 3ut to survive, I.N.U. must have a sponsor or sponsors, someone who c~n insure its continuence inside the prison. Someone knowledgeable is needed who can help I .H. u. locate resourcee for programs inside that will help prepare men for their return to the outside world. 0"1e of the most difficult probleme facing a Native American inmate is securing employment which will be satief.actory to the Parole Board. It ie hoped that Indian Nations United, by working with !•.!ichigan Native American organizations, will eventually develop :N~tive inmate services in the following areas: INEIAN GENEOLOGICAL SOCIETY FORMED The Horth American Indian Genealogical and Research Society held an open meeting at Hampton Township Hall WednesMy, l~y 1 :'lt 7:30 p.m. Founded by Horth American Natives to perpetuate their history and traditions, the orgamization will also be working on tracing the ancestral lineage of its members. President !!0rvin Fisher and hie brother, Edmund, have been able to tr~ce their paternal line to an individual mentioned in the 1819 Treaty -of Saginaw. For more information about joining the society write: 1Jortn At:1erican Indian Geno logical & Research Soc. P.O. Box 854 Bay City, I!ticnigan 48706 (area news ) ~nd 1. High school 2. Vocational Training. 3. Home 4. Rap sessions and counseling by a N"ative American counselor. LOOK.ING & Job college programs. placement p:·ograral!I. A.'!{ZAD Fr~nk 3ul!lh and Joe Raphael are planning a three-day pow wow in Rochester, Indiana 1 over Labor Day 'r1eekend. ~ There will be contest danci~ and ove:' '$1080 i::: prizer.ioney av.!l.ihble. Keep this in mind. 1lore details later. After the great job they did pu lling off Gr ~ nd ?. ~ ~ ids' :?irst All-Indian Pow wow ldst :.:arch, pow wow devotees c.:-e ':Tise not to miss a:i.ything these r:ien plan! �- 8- -9- :.,"Tmrrc COOPERATION: Y.?.AT IT .CAN Acc;o: :FLISH! A FUTURS TO GET EXCII' ED ABCJUT Thanks to the cooperative efforts of Cecilia Warren, Native Americ~~ Teacher Curriculum epecialiet, and Eduardo Rocha, Mid Mic~ igan College Col\eortium coordiJ111tor, a unique event took place at Lansi:ng Community College in April. The Chica no and Ifotive American Eth:mic Library Collection, ~ new addition to the LCC library, was dedicated with a mini pow wow a;id fieet!I. The 3r:rnd R1pids I nt ~ r - Triba l Counci l '''ill become a trai!li!lg center :t'or institutio::1S invo lved with Indian children if its proposal is approved, according to Director I:d irhite Pige on . The pro pos~~ l is fo r a federti l grc,nt under f' 'l rt B , Title lV o:;: the I nd i an Eduation Act of 1972 . If the funds ~re gr2'.1ted , it s pro jected cer.ter \':ill become self-supportiri.g i n three years. The proposed project is outlined in a n abstrac t. The LCC library in the College of Arte and Sciences buildi ng will feature thie new addition ae a epecial eection. The purpoee of the separate s~ctiom is ~o imcrease vieibility "nd fllcility. All books in the eection will be marked .by a silver etar. The ZthJ":.iC Library Collectiol'l W'1 5 e5tabli1'hed through the cooper,,tive ef fort s of the Le~I'l'l.i:ng ~ esou rc e Division, Libr.:iry Servicee ~ n d the Coneortium. Program participant!'! were Stnte Department Coordinator of Indian Education Lester Gemmill; LCC preeide!'l.t Phillip Jannon~ Cristo Rey Community Center director Antonio Benavides; and !"Ir. Rocha. On dieplay were Indian a nd Mexican artifacts and paintings. Most of the Indian a rtifact! were loaned from the Andrew J. Blackbird !.!useum in Harbor Springs through arrangements by Mrs. Warren. The display, which wa s V3lued at $3000, included a small, wooden, 200-year-old trough carved out of a log. It was used in preparing maple sugar cakee, a favorite delicacy among tile Great Lakes Indians. Art demonetrations reatured black Ash basketmaking by Winnie and Clifford Wabagkeckf Birch Bark and Quill work by Ros.e Marie and Ken Del.and, Terry Shaffer and Mary i3erryman; and beadwork by Alice Brunk and Rosaima Dashner. Indian And Chicano itroups performed ethnic sop.gs and dance. Frank ahd John bush drummed ~or the Indian daneere. Pan dulce and chocolate, corn soup and fry br~ ? d were tasted. It is hoped the Ethnic Library collection, now totalling 350 books, will enhance the knowledge and awareness of LCC studente, faculty, staff and community of the culture of Latin and lfoti ve Americans. The collection reflects a growing inte :;:-est in ethnic literature. Five ye5rs ago the terr:i 'Chicano litereture' was virtually non-exi stent. Ten ye ar s ago Ha tive American literature wn s i:..b out Ar:lericcin Indians, not by them. Today, b oth lit~ratures s re re2ching rena issance proportions. -from TTI~ LOOKOUT, LCC- The Center will offer technical assist~nce rrnd training to represent'.'. tives from institutions of the Horth Centr~ l region, a five-state area. The Center ~~11 operate vrorkshops in Manager:ient, Evaluation, nnd Auditing of Indian ~ducation Programs. Th~t ther~ is a need for such a center c3n be assessed by the f act there are over 300 such institutions involved with Indian children, states the abstract. Out of s everal outstanding features in the prop01!al, one is unique; _ I~ marks the first attempt to introduce accountability in Indian educotion through the use of Indian educntion progr~.m euditors, asserts the abstract. It further says thC1t dur i ng the first year of operation the Center will utilize outside consultants. There will work closely with the Center's Indian sta:ff. Gradually, the outside personnel will be phased out as the Center's staff develops the expertise to ~ct as consultants on it!!! own, I1:r. White PiJeon says that the Center can be self-sup- porting v:ithin three years of oper.:i.tion. It will support itself on funds paid by tribal councils, comnrunity groups, end educetional institutions for the Center's "pac:V.ages" of teacher-training work.shops, and for its consult~nts' services. A self-supporting Indian center. iiow that ie something to Get excited about. - · - - - - - - - - ;;; lCI1p here} - - - - - - - - - - - INDIAN TALK COMIJI'ITEE, 457 Briarwood SE, Grand Bapide Mich. 49506 ~ Enclosed ie my $3.00 for a year'e subecription ____ Send me information about the new bulk rate. ____ Keep me on the mailing liet. NAME CITY Will send money ADDRESS,________________ later. STATE ZIP_ _ __ ~ �-10BOOK REVIK,, by ioy RABBIT BOSS by Thomas Sanchez Ballantine Books. $1.95 The story covers four generations of a Washo family li .~ ng in the Sierra Mountains of California. Sanchez tells a moving epic with clarity and understanding. -11by John ! .. :;e TEE INDIAN PATRIOT )' I t During the 1840's Gayahuc has the honored position of Rabbit Boss. The annual rabbit hunt by the Washo tribe has taken on much meaning and ritual. Four generations later, Rabbit Boss Joe Birdsong works for cattle ranchers. Memori·"ll Day for 7 ,636 American Indian veterans will not be much different than any other day. For them, every day ie Memorial Day. They will carry the a:f:fects of their patriotism to their graves. Each one o:f these 7 ,636 broth ere was die~bled while serving in the Armed Forces of the United Stat~s of Amer ica, according to Veterl'lns Administrl!ltion record5. For many it will be like any other day in 1' Veterans' Hoe pi ta 1 - lonely. Cin:fined t o a room, a bed, a wheelchair, they can only dream wistfully of home. For the re5t,Memorial Day may not be any better. For som~ :family and friends and time have eased the pain. But for others, their minds and hearts seared by combat horrors, life i5 a continual nightmare. The gradual encroachment of white men into Washo territory brings about the degradation of this once-honored position. At first they plunder the Great Mountains for gold and silver. But it their usurping of Washo land for their cattle that brings about their devastation. Yet another tribe and its dreams vanish. Thomas Sanchez has expressed in Rabbit Boss such humanity, insight and strength that it is hard to believe he is only 27 years old. Few groups anywhere are more pl!ltriotic than the American Indian people. As a whole, none '3.re more pea.celoving. "We love quiet; Ne st:.ff!'!r the mouse to play; when the woods ar!'! ruetled by the wind, we fel!lr not," an Indian chie:f told the governor of Per.nsylvania in 1796. But when callee to serve the United States, no group responded more g!'!nerously. WANTED: A HOME During the Revolutionary Viar 400 Native Al!lericans served as guides and scouts :for the Colonial Army under Seneral George Washington. 1 Wanted a home furnished with love and understanding by a 16 year old boy, Who needs someone to let him know W'ho he is. If we lose our young we are also gone. Interested Native Americans only need apply. Call Mr. Derek Funk (616) 745-3751 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), or Esther Mays (313) 836-1384 (anytime), or Bernice Appleton (313) 562-2636 (anytime.) -NATIVE AI;'.ERICAN CHILD PROTECTION COUNCIL- FOR YQUR INFORKATION •••• The Bureau of Indian Af'faire operates 200 schools in 17 states. They report to 12 Area Directors. Seventy-seven boarding schools enroll almost 36,000, and 123 daposohools enroll more than 16,000. Fiftywt.hree day-schools are in Alaska. The B.I.A. also runs an Indian junior college, a post-secondary art institute, and a post-secondary polytechnic institute. Total enrollment of all B.I.A.-run schools represents about 1/4 of the 207,000 children on or near reservations. -from "Talking Leaf" Feb., 1974 'I Ii J, The eighty years that followed were full of heartbreak and 5uf:fering for many Indian communite5 surrounded by the young republic. After the Removal Bill of 1830 W'is 5ig'ned into law by President Andrew Jackson, and Indian dieplacement became a blanket policy, Indian patriotism w~s pretty divided. So tney joined both sides of the Civil War. \'lhat WM! important to Indian3 WM! the protection of Mother Earth and the sect.ion they c~lled nome. The next 60 years brought increasing destruction to their way of life. Treatie3 churned out or Washington made good fire-3tarter3. Destruction of the buffalo ended a way o:f lif'e for many. So-calleu "Indian War3" were hardly more tnan commando attacks on Indian villagers bv u. s. Troops. Tne n~moua c.;a.rlyle School in ?enn3ylvani~ wae founded in 1879 by U.S. Army Lt. Richard H. Pratt, who!le motto vra!!, "Kill the Indian and save the man!" But the Indians an!lwered the call when it came. World War 1 records show that more than 17,000 Indians were registered in the Armed Services. Over 10,000 volunteered. The dra~ called a mere 6,509 men. I'he �-is- -12- the indian p~triot EQPAL HIGHTS (continued): by Mary Simona.it r.ecords reveal 321 young Indian men died in action. Another 262 boys came home wounded. But these f'iguree are not correct. U.S. Indian policies had taken its toll, too. This wae a popular era for denying one'e Indian ~ e ~itage. Thus, many servicemen hid their Indiannese. 3~ t they still fought and died in defence of their country. In 1924 the American Indiane.were made citizens of the United States. They could vote now. Gloria S~einem lectured on Equal Rights for Women and Minorities to a full auditorium last April 8 at the University of Michigan. Editor of the feminist magazine "Ms.", she is also a leader of the women's liberation movement in this country. In ~for lcl War II 92, 000 Hat i ve American men and women served in the Armed Forces. Over 62,000 volunteered. The name 'Ira Hayes' immediately calls up the vivid imeige of thie Pima Indian helping to raise the U.S.Flag on a Pacific island.mountain. A few years later he died trapped between two worlds. Inequality exists everywhere. Ms. Steinem cited several examples. In New York three times more women than men become drug addicts and alcoholics. Yet no femaleoriented help is available. Therapy cente~s are run by men for men. When a man recovers from alcohol he is a hero. But when a woman climbs back she is an ex-drunk. Is this fair labeling, W~. Steinem queried. But Indians continue to serve their country whenever she asks. Pentagon statistics of 1971 enumerate 42,500 Indian Americans as having fought in South-East Asia during the previous decade. Nearly half - 19,837 - were volunteers. Sor.ie 24,004 chose the navy while 10,289 served in the Army. Sf the remainder, 5,237 selected the Air Force and 2,540 opted for the !!iarines. lfo one knows exactly how many I::idian .people there are. Somewhere around one million, estimates say, live in the United States. Now look at the figures for ·w orld War II and South-E'\st Asia again. Those are pretty good numbers, considering the treatment of the American Indi~ns. The Veterans Administre.tion says there are 76,359 American Indian veterans of U.S. wars. That's 76,359 Indian patriots. 7,636 of them have More women than men become mental patients because they find it difficult to live with the burdens pl.aced on them by society, according to Ms. Steinem. Women from childhood are taught to be passive household servants who do not need to fulfill themselves, she said, but who are to serve the needs of others. Ms. Steinem considers this pure myth. She says that everyone must develop his or her potentials, must f'ulf'ill his or her individual goals. "We are all born into cast and class," Ms. Steinem said. "Our caste is our race and sex, and is unchangeable." Class can be changed, she eJ(plained, because "we can make it happen by opening doors for ourselves through education and employment." "To change social conditions we have a choice of methods," Ms. Steinem said. "We can either plug into the power structure, or confront it." -from sc~rs. Memorial Day, lets look one And salute him. ~bite males, she pointed out, hold 94% of all policymaking jobs in the nation. The rel'1aining 6% are shared by women and the minorities. up. Turtl~ Ta1.k.8- IT§ NICE TO K:NOW ••• , • During 1973, 488 Native Americans received services at Grand Rapids' West Side Complex. Services were int.he areas of healt.b, job development, educational programs, housing, referrals, youth projects and senior citizen programs including Senior Meals. -eubmitted by Joe John �-14POli wOIV NE'iJS May 18 May 19 June 1,2 May 24-27 >,, Native American Pow Wow. Sponsored by the Hozhoni Organization of Kalamazoo College. Indian traders only, -no fee. Dancing at 2:00 p.rn. and 8:00 p.m. Great Lakes Indian Youth Alliance Drum. Dinner provided to Native American participants. Spectators welcome - $1.00 admission (which goes for dance prizes. For information contact Valerie Janowski, 107 DeWaters Hall, Kalamazoo College. Ph: (616) 342-9871. (See also Kalamazoo News in this issue.) Native American Pow Wow. Sponsored by the Indian Students of Grand Valley State Colleges. Indian traders only, $5.00 fee. Dancing from 2:00 p.m. until dark. John Bush Head Singer. Dancers must register before Pow Wow begins. Free meal to registered participants. Pow wow in field east of Commons, or, in case of rain, in Student Center. Dancers' prizes: men: $100 $75 $50 women: 75 50 25 boys: 25 15 10 girls: 25 15 10 For more information contact Ms. Sydney Martin, R #1, Hopkins, Mi. 49328. Ph: (616) 793-3461. Sugar Bear's Pow Wow, Walpole Island, Ontario. Dancing Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. (Sunday's dance begins at 2:00 p.m.) Grand Entry on Saturday. Dancers must register before children's dalce contest begins. Open drum. Traders welcome. Bring your own sleeping equipment. Spectators welcome: admission adults $2.00, children under 12 50cents. In case of rain pow wow will be held in Wallaceberg Memorial Arena. Dance contest Prizes are: men: $300 $200 $100 women: 100 75 50 Boys' and girls' prizes also. Kalamazoo Valley Pow Wow. At Camp Rota-kiwan, Texas Drive, 7 miles a.w. of Kalamazoo. Open pow wow. negistration begins Fri. ~t 2:00 p.m. $1.00 per person includes two ~ree meals. Dancing begins at 2:00p.rn. and 8:00 p~m. Saturday and Sunday. Excellent camping available. Good meals availoble. at low cost. Tr'l.ders' fee ~10.00. Please no imports. For imformation cont<Jct J'lmes 1'1cCom1ell, 734 Yi. Kilgore, Kalanazoo, !'.i. 49001. - ' ..... pow wow news(continued;) June 8, 9 All Indi o~ Pow Wow. 4-H Fairgrounds. South Bend, Indiana. For more information contact Bob Pendergrass Clay Pendergrass OR 54035 Burdette 1209 Queen Street South Bend, ;Ind. South Bend, Ind. Ph: 272-0451 Ph: 287-1314 Ju:J_y 5-7 2nd Annual Pow Wow by Ohio Indian Crafts and Culture Association. Camping available. Registration donation $1.00 adults. Children under 12 free. Traders' fee $10.00 in ad~ vance. Pow wow site 20 miles s.w. of Toledo T~ke Exit 4 off Ohio Turnpike - Maumee Exit Is on Jeffers Road, near Whitehouse, Ohio. For f'urther information contact: Gary Buerk Ross Davidson 7200 Jeffers Rd. OR RD #1 Whitehouse, 0.43571 Orrville, 0.44667 Ph: (419) 875-6963 Ph:(216)682-8746 July 27,28 Ludino~on Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 Area All-Indian Pow Wow. At .fairgrounds, LudiDaaton, Mi. Dance contest - all divisions. Cash prizes. Youth Alliance Drum. The Battleground Pow Wow. Sponsored by the Tecumseh Lodge. At. Tippecanoe Battlefield Park, Battleground, Indiana. (This is "the old Muncie Pow-wow and is a change in location. For more information contact: R. L. Sering 10007 Catalina Drive Indianapolis, Ind. 46236 Ph: (317) 898-3970 June 14-16 Winneb~go Indian Pow Wow. At Wisconsin Dells, \lisc. That's all the info. we've got right now. Contact Robert Funmaker, Box 110, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. 46321. July 11-14 Pow Wow at Bahweting Ojibway Festival. Sault Ste. l'.arie, r.a. Dancing begins Sat. at 2 p.m. ~nd 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. At the National Guard Armory. Camping available at Riverside Park, no charge. Dance contest ~sh prizes. For more inforoation contact: Chippewa Indian Development Center 20s 3reenough Street Sault Ste. Marie, I:li. 49783 Ph: (906) 635-0581 �-16I'? :.S INDIAN Y·:ETHODIST CHURCP IN l'ICHIGAN It w~ s in t he 1820's that John Shahwun~is, or 'Sunday' bec ame famous in Llethodist Church circles for his preaching t o fellow Native Americans in the Upper Peninsula. He had been converted from an "immoral and d7'Unken life" by a Methodis G preacher in C3 nada. His work was continued by Indian preachers like John Kahbeeje and Peter Marksman, and by White men like John Clark and William :::::rockway. All sought to improve the Indians' way of life. The Michigan Indians' life-style had been thoroughly ,g utted by the collapse of the fur-trade and the avarice of 'Whites for their land. Adiction to alcohol was an all too easy escape for those Ul'lable to cope with the changes. By 1850 Indian Methodism brought peace and fellowship to many N~tive Michigan people. A c.'l.mp meeting in Saginaw county ~t this time brought 1000 Indians together from Canad.a and the 13 counties of Michigan. Ponies had bells tied to their necks and then were turned loose in the woods. Huge bonfires were lit to drive off the mos~uitoes. Sixteen chiefs and several medicine men met with as many preachers. The fact that traders were not happy with I..'.ethodist influences on Indian people is well-testified to by the events of this camp meeting. Word came to its leaders that certain "traders and rowdies" were unhappy about the losses to their alcohol trade, and they were going to do so~ething about it. Saturday night they would descena on the camp, break up the meeting, and "get the Indians drunk". But the preachers and chiefs formed a plan of their own. They dispersed the camp esrly Sauurday afternoon into 15 groups, sending them 8 to 15 miles away in verious directions. A pre3cher a ccompanied ea ch one. -1"' s i ons: one a t Bradley anu. one at New Sa lem. Becaus e ssions are not self-support ing most pa stors must hold outside jobs. Mr. Church h:.s worked for n orth American Rockwell for 26 years. E>l.ch mission pastor may also be assisted by Ll'iy Leaders, who must have completed a L!ly Speaking course. Schol a rships are provided by the United ~ethodist Church to men chosen vdth care •• · · 0niy at'ter completion of his study way a Lay Leader be certified and authorized to serve a mission. Er. Church has served IHl chairm."!n of the Indfan Workers Council for sever"ll years. Meeting annualy on the first Saturday of May, the council is attended by all members of the United Methodist Church that are concerned with Indian members. The Bishop, district superintendents serving Indian missions, the mission-pastors (five are non-Indian) and delegates meet at one of the missi ons to make imd beer progress reports and to discuss goals. At this time fiJUincial aid is requested for building improvements, educational needs, and salarie~. It is a time too for fellowship and for sharir.g the events of the past year with one another. On the agenda this year is a welcome for Rev. Joe Sprague, newly appointed pastor to the United Methodist Mission on the Isabella Reservation at llount Pleasant. The Indian pastor is not concerned solely with local affairs. The United Methodist Church has organized committees to handle af:t"airs on every level --the local church, the community, the district, the state, the mi.tional, and on the world affairs. All except the Committee on iiorld !1.iseions hwe Indian representation, All the trsders and rowdies found were " fe w smoldering campfires. Today 20 7 000 American Indians are members of the Uni. ted Methodist Church. They worship in 160 l\a tive American churches. An India• executive with an office in New York directs the Indian work of the church. Today, ?ciicht:;""1!1 Indian Methodism is est'.lbli~hed in 10 missions. And ~nother kind of le3der has succeeded John Shl'l.hwund.ais, Peter i.i.:ll:'ksman l\nd John Kahbeeje. He wa s r:iost l:ikely raised in a Christian home. !I(" is certainly welleducated. Ee must know how to handle financial affairs and buil~ing improveru;nts. A eoun.~_elC!t', ~e ea_ n al;lviee members ~f bis mission. ~nd he pre ~ ches his ~ ~ ith. Being an Indian relii!ious le~der is not a job for a 'plaster saint'. He must constantly renew himself. He c~n do this by taking advantnge of the continuing education pro~m of the church. Seminars, convocations, Indian committee meet~s, and conferences are held throughout the United St~tes. It these nation.al meetings he can meet and cot:lp!tre notes with pastors from other tribes, 11 a highly reW"'!'din~ experienee • •• ·sayig Gladys Chtlrch, Lewis' 'fery attractive, very 3Ctive ~fe, -Shirley Fr~ ncis- Church is :i-' ot&wattomi from Br:.dley. After five study he wa s ordnined in 1962. He pastors two l!lis- ::.., r:'t:i s ye~ rs oi' �-180N THE -19- PERSO.NAL SIDE on t,he personal side (continued): Ms. MABEL SHOfJIN, a long-time employee of' the Y.M.C.A., hl\e turned teacher! She's the new ottawa language inetructor at the Grand Rapide Inter-Tribal Council Indian Center, 756 Bridge NW. Preparing for clase, ehe told sister Millie, means scouring libr~riee and booketores for material on the language. Ms. Shomin is originally from Crose Village, and has spoken ottawa fluently since childhood. By the way, that class is held Mondays at 7:30 p.m. SANDY UUSE, our active little Detroit correspondent, ie one of' several students chosen by their Board of Education to make a week-long trip to Waehimgton, D.C. in M!ly. Could it be just an excuse to hunt f'or REDBONEs? Me. BEATRICE KELLEY is recuperating at Butterworth Hospital following major heart surgery April 18. She was mid-way through her practical nurse training when she became ill. "But ehe won't quit, 11 reports her mother Ms. Mary Peters. 11 She says she'll graduate next year." You can bet she will! Ms. VIRGINIA WHITE PIGEON is recovering from serious surgery at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. Husband Ed reports she should be discharged eoon. preparation well i L advance of the eve•t. Thin-pow wow had that plus that somethiwg extra: the combi:n.ed tale:ats of' Frank Bush and Joe Raphael. There were the right number of singers, a good turJl-out of dancers , good coverage by the •ews media, traders to f'ill every nook and cra:nJlY, and enoug'h food. There was only too much of o-ae thi:.g' spectators had to be tUrJ1.ed away SUllday. The Master of' Ceremonies, Dave Fox, l'anitoulill Islalld, did a great job with ao difficulty heari-..g him. But your. Teporter did a lousey oae takiDg notes, so only the -.am.es of' a few dance contest willllers were recorded. Thurmaa Bear, Detroit, captured First Prize in a close contest with top-aotch dancers from several tribes. Milwaukee's Gerald Clevela•d took home 2•d prize, a•d Jimmy Kliae carried 3rd Prize back to Detroit. Our apologies to the ladies am childrell prize will1'ers. BACK TAI.K: letters to tbe editor Editor: This is about the Book on Iadia• Talk, you saat to us last week. There is •o Mn• that lives at this address. If a:ny more should come it will be returw.ed to you at oace. Aad I am aot married to aa I•dian at all. P.S. Se:ad •o more of your Books to us. -{Name withheld}(Oh, well, you can't wia 'em all! ed.} Rumor has it that DICKIE LAUGHING may be spending the summer in Grand Rapids. He's the Circulation Editor for the Nishnavlbe News. Maybe we can pick up a few pointers! Mr. FRANK BUSH, Potawatomi from Bradley, has consented to be Indian Talk's Pow Wow Correspondent. The Bush family not only never mies any pow wow ia a 5-state area, but drum for most, and organize _quite a f'ew! If someone thinks of it, &ek~ MARCELLINE BUSH or SYDNEY 'MARI'IN or BEA BAILEY if' they're going to the Broadbottom Pow Wow again thie year. A very interesting story! Grand R!!pids' First All-l•dian Pow Wow brought Indian participants from Canada, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Oklahoma for probably the most colorful f'ete that Aquiitas College ~sium hae ever held! Crowds of' spectators crowded in and packed the bleachers clear to the ceiling. What makes anything a success is careful Bezho Neko•s: Ellclosed our check for a subscription to your f'iae paper. Mrs. Ada Vallace sent us our ;first copy (March) and it sure is a fine production. We sure hope thi!I can be a growing success. Our people need such a publication. -H. L. Le.Hurreau, ShupShe Fort Wayne, Ind. INDIAN TALK is really f'ine -- much, much · better t.han the former publication. We read it from cover to coiier! -- Now, how do we rejoin the (lodge)? -Tom & Virginia Chambers Grand Rapids, Mi. Dear Shirley: (G.V.A.I.L. Secretary is Ma. Jeanette St. Clair; write to her at 1700 Benjamin .N .E., Grand Rapids, Mi. 49505.) �_editorial \'/HAT DO _YOU THINK OF THIS ILLUSTRATION? - 20TENNES:::.E.E MEMORIES "Devil'e Looking Glaee" I am 58 years old and half' Cherokee Blood. fat.her, Enoch Foehie, paesed away in 1968. He was 104 years old. My In Ervin, Tennessee, t.here is a rock Called t.he Devil's Looking Glass. There is words on t.he rock ·· _ . Written in Cherokee, with much picture writing. \lhen the eun ehines on thie rock, It shines like glass. The Nola Chuckey River rune right by. There are many caves near that place. And their walls have picture writing What. I aay is true. -------This picture is on a flyer announcing the 2nd Annual Illowa Indian Pow Wow, sponsored by the Wawatasee-!Catsina Indian Dancers, 1136 - 40th St., Rock Island, Ill. 61201. on them. '.Ne are often asked i f we are imuressed when a non-Indian group uses an Indian name, object or symbol. Generally speaking, if respect is shown and there is no offence to our dignity and no promotion of stereotypes, then we can say we do not mind . "Burial SH-es" 1f3' Uncle lives in Midway, Tennessee. There are many signs of' old Indian camps On my Uncle's f'arm. Of all groups who borrow from our culture, the hobbyists appear to do the most. Of all groupsJit would seem that they would respect us the most. Yet, in our associations with them, many make us feel that the "only good Indian is a dead Indian". '!'here i• aauch gold, lead, and coal too. There are at least 100 Indian burial ~ White Men came to the tarm, Wanting to dig up the graves. · si~es. If t.hey knew sb01Jt t.'be · eilvel", t.'he::r • c1 waat. :.J lf;r· Uhole is. of' Claerokee blood. · He would not. l•"- ftee .. .·'l'hel',- ta grea~ raedieia• p~ on hil tam. . ht. I C'1JllOt uli Y'O\l of' tba,t.. -Burt Foshie #U9358 P.O. Box E that,~ The picture on this particular flyer is an example of the publicity we object to. In this day and age it is hard for us to understand and accept this type of recognition and reference. ~·Jhen disapproval is made known to the hobbyist, he fails to understand our indignation. He only accuses us of being too sensitive, of over-reacting. Too long have we been silent and long-suffering. We are realizing that we no longer need to accept this kind of publicity. We want it known that we are proud of our culture and our history. As a race we are in no w~y inferior. Thus, we are certainly going to object to anything derogatory~ be it said, written or illustrated. No, we are not impressed with this caricature. Are you? Jackson, Mi. 49204 ·'',gui.£~ ~9~ f)~ �INDIAN TALK 457 Briar wood S.E. Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506 I Edward V. Gillis . '< 2512 Union, NE Grand Rap ids, Mi. 49505 I eSh PUBLIC!\ TION � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource eARTh Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Francis, Shirley (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/2dd85d1b3c36465ae0c7a3d22f7cb532.pdf 6c9813dd0e37f6604d145e4e474cd539 PDF Text Text INDIAN TALK ., ------By a Travel ing Artist that stopped at the lntertribal Office Vol.1 No. 9 July, 1974 �POWNOW TRAIL. INDIAN Vol. I TALK •..... the Native American's magazine No. 9 Circulation 600 July 1974 EDITORIAL BOARD1 Managing Editor .............. Shirley Francis Associate Editors ....•....... Joseph John Kathleen Campos Mary Emgen Art Editor ..•................ Gloria Shenosky Corresponding Editors ........ Cecilia Warren - Lansing Mike Wright - U. P. Associate Publishers ......... Calvin Noel Nancy Grabiak Research Assistant ........... Joy Sorenson CORRESPONDENTS1 Detroit .............. Sandy Muse (313) 931-6438 Flint ................ Viola Peterson (313) 655-8492 Jackson - SMSP ....... Secretary, Indian Nations United Lansing .............. Cecilia Warren (517) 351-1429 Mt. Pleasant ......... Margaret Sowmick (517) 773-3743 Sault Ste. Marie ..... Mike Wright (906) 635-0581 Pow-wow News ......... Frank Bush (616) 792-4042 R #1, Shelbyville, Mi. 49344 INDIAN TALK is not affiliated with any sect, organization or institution. Its only purpose is to provide a line of communication for Native Americans - to one another and to non-Indians. OUR ADDRESS1 INDIAN TALK, 457 Briarwood Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506. OUR PHONE1 (616) 459-2169 PERMISSION TO REPRINT IS GRANTED WITH CREDIT TO INDIAN TALK PUBLISHERS1 SUBSCRIPTION RATES1 $3.00 a year. In bundles of 10 or more sent to a single address1 $1.00 a year each. P.0....• - 4"81 - NEWS DEADLINE1 FIFTEENTH -- OF THE MONTH If you don't see news of your area, call your correspondent up. If you don't have a correspondent in your area, call us up. We'll make you one! COME AND SEE an authentic Ojibwe Indian Pow-wow! WHEN1 EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT DURING JULY AND AUGUST! Starts at 8:30 p.m. WHERE: WHO: In the CEREMONIAL DANCE BOWL of PENTOGA PARK on beautiful CHICAUGON LAKE, Iron County (10 miles east of Iron River on County Hwy.424) Ojibwe Indian Heritage Council and the Ojibwe Indians of Iron County, Michigan WHAT: -Original Dances and Ceremonial Dress. -Domonstrations of cultural Tradition. -Survival Skills of the Ojibwe Indians. -Authentic Indian jewelry and beadwork -Lots of good Indian cookin'- fry bread, of course. The scenic outdoor amphitheatre, located on the lake front, is near the original site of a.fi ancient Ojibwe Indian village. Admission: adult, $1.50; children .75. LUDINGTON ALL INDIAN POW-WOW, July 27 & 28. Ludington Fairgrounds, east of US 10 & 31 junction. POW-WOW TIME: 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. Sunday CONTEST DANCING1 prize money, all divisions. DINNER & BREAKFAST for Participants. TRADERS: $5.00 per table. No imports please. GREAT LAKES INDIAN YOUTH ALLIANCE DRUM (Open Drum) Camping, electricity and water plentiful. FOR MORE INFORMATION call.(616) 757-3132 or 861-2234 SECOND ANNUAL BAHWETING OJIBWA FESTIVAL July 10 - 14 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan -Native American Film Festival -Native American Arts and Crafts -Traditional Dancing and Singing -Enactment of Ojibwa Legends -Native American Roundtable Discussions -Noted Artist/Sculptor William Palmer -1- �POW./VOW TRAIL LEELANAU ALL-INDIAN Pow.. wow : B~CKffALK August 24 - 25. : : Peshawbesto.wn, Mich. - 4' miles north of Suttons Bay on M-22. NATURAL OUTDOOR SETTING DANCE TIME: 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Saturday 2 p.m. Sunday Featuring JOHN BUSH (Open Drum) CONTEST DANCING - ALL DIVISIONS Contestants must be registered and participating in all performances to be eligible. PRINCESS CONTEST: Sat. 7100 p.m. CONOE RACES1 Sun. 10:00 a.m. INDIAN TRADERS WELCOME: $10.00 per day fee. NO IMPORTS PLEASE! DONATION: Adults 1. 25 Children 12 yrs and under .75 Age 5 years and under FREE No alcoholic beverages. For more information call (616) 271-3015 or 271-3520 WALPOLE ISLAND ALL INDIAN PERFORMED POW WOW July 20 - 21 Sponsored by St. John's Anglican Church, Walpole Island, Ontario, Canada. From U.S.A. take Algonac Ferry Line, Algonac, Michigan. In Ontario, no toll bridge from No. 40 Highway to Walpole Island. Program begins 2 o'clock p.m. D.S.T. Ceremonial and Ritual Dances. Dance Contest - all divisions. Indian Baby Contest 12 to 24 months. Beauty contest for Miss Pow Wow (single girls 15 to 18 years.) Basket Making, axe handle- and bow-and-arrow whittling, Indian cooking and Indian-made crafts. Indian games. Admission: Adults $1. 00 Children .25 (must be under 12) Dear Shirley1 Our group is very pleased that you are announcing our Summer Pow-wows in INDIAN TALK. We got started in the summer of 1973, forming our Ojibwe Indian Heritage Council. Our members are all from Iron County. We meet on Mondays and Tuesdays for our Indian crafts: sewing beadwork and making our own Indian costumes. Also we have our Grandfather and Grandmother to teach us our Ojibwe Indian Language. We have our council meetings on the second week of every month. Our small group is as follows, thus far: H. Edwards Earl Nyholm Evelyn Benter Colleen McGeshick James Wildcat, Howard Funke, George McGeshick Sr. , and Bernice Lemery We elect new officers every two years. Our Ojibwe Indians would like all to come and see our Indian Pow-Wows this summer. The first one will be held on July 3, and there will be one every Wednesday thereafter until Labor Day. -Bernice Lemery Ojibwe Indian Heritage Council Iron River, Mich . Chairman: John Vice Chairman: Treasurer: Secretary: Members: •••••• EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: MOUNT PLEASANT Mt. Pleasant Public Schools is seeking an individual with a teaching background (preferably Indian) to fill a COUNSELING POSITION. Salary $12,000. Applications must be received by July 15, 1974. Contact Mr. Jack Anson, Mt. Pleasant Public Schools, 621 University St., Central Office, Mt. Pleasant, Mi. 48858. DETROIT: THREE POSITIONS Three positions are available with the North American Indian Association in Detroit. They are: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, and SECRETARY. They will be available around Aug. 1. Application deadline is July 25. For more information write: North American Indian Association, 19317 Fenmore, Detroit, Mi. 48235. (from The Michigan Indian, 6-7,•74) -2- -3- �! B~CK TALK 1 continued Indian Talk Committee: We are on your mailing list. Here enclosed is our $3.00 for a year's subscription. Thank you. Is there any place we can obtain information on all the pow-wows in the states going west7 We are planning a trip to Calif ... Also, do you know anything about this American Indian Tourist that is out of Denver Colorado? It was on T-V as an ad. -Mrs. J, B. Kenny Millington, Mich. (Ed. note: We answered your letter personally, relaying the meager information we were able to obtain about the Crow Fair in Montana and the Rosebud Fair in South Dakota. We also sent you the address of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce, 7431 South Merrill, Chicago, Ill. 60649. We print it here so that others who are interested can write too. Also, does anyone know of the Denver outfit Mrs. Kenny asks about in her letter?) .......................................................... Dear Editor: We are a newly formed organized Ojibwe Indian group in Iron River, Michigan. We are a non-profit organization. We don't live on an Indian reservation. We would like to know if you can put an article in IN DIAN TALK about our summer program ... Enclosed are a few of our program sheets. We all invite you all to our first pow-wow, which starts July 3, and we'd like all of you to come to everyone throughout the season. The last one will be on Labor Day. -Bernice Lemery Ojibwe Indian Heritage Council Iron River (Ed. note: EDITOR: see the POW-WOW TRAIL for further information.) ·•·•••···••···•···•···•··•••···•··•••······••·····•······· Your are probably sending INDIAN TALK to me because of my work with CIA - Agency Advisory Council. THANKS! But here's my contribution toward costs of publishing. Keep it coming. -Aimo O. Kartinen, chairman Employment Committee Agency Advisory Council Detroit (Ed. note: We sure are, and our thanks to you!) -4- 1 more back talk Dear Shirley: I read with much interest each edition of Indian Talk. I feel very secure that information is being received by the constituency to keep them informed on what is going on at all levels. You are to be commended for your efforts. I met one of your correspondents, Sandy Muse, on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. When you or any members of your staff are in Washington, D.C., please feel free to call on our office. Keep up the good work. -W.J. Strickland, Executive Administrative Director. Coalition of Eastern Native Americans, Inc. * * * * * * * * • * * * * * ¥ * * * * * * * Simon and Shirley Francis: Our (Genealogical and Research society) meeting did not draw too big a crowd. A meeting during the week is not good. Our next meeting will be on a Saturday or Sunday. People should get interested in their ancestors. A person will have to be indentified in order to be on the tribal roles (when) a settlement is made on pending claims. We had a workshop to get people started in the right way to start tracing their lineage. There are a lot of problems to tracing our genealogy. Our older people did not write. They handed down their relationships by word of mouth. We often have no concrete evidence as to whom we followed. This is why it is important to have a genealogical society for Indian people here in our state. There are many ways we can help even the most difficult cases. I have been able to trace the Fisher Family back to the 1819 Treaty, to John Riley, a signer of that treaty. I have also found a deed of my grandfather's farm in Gaines Township which he sold in 1893, It is an exciting project. I always write everything down whenever I talk to anyone about the past. There are so many channels that can be used in order to prove the records. But it is alot of fun, and a wonderful way to meet people. Now I must give you a donation and some addresses to add to yonr mailing list to Bay City. -Edmund Fisher North American Indian Genealogical and Research Society, Bay City. -5- ~ 111 �KEY PEOPLE DROP OUT: COMMUNICATIONS LAB CANCELLED OWL INDIAN OUTREACH ON THE MOVE! OWL INDIAN OUTREACH INC. celebrated their move to a new home with an Open House June 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. Their new quarters are located at J47 Mount Vernon NW, Grand Rapids. Director Larry Shananaquet, the Board, and members and friends have been working like beavers to get it ready for occupancy. But everyone took time out to attend a fund-raising dinner and dance Saturday June 15. For'all work and no play' certainly is not the motto of this hard-working AND hard-playing organization! And it was on June 5 that the hard-work part was demonstrated. Owl members traveled to Mt. Pleasant to meet with Robin Johannsen, health department officials and members of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe at the Isabella Reservation. On the agenda was discussion on how to set up a program there similar to Owl Indian Outreach Inc. ·~······································· . HATE TO WRITE LETTERS? Many politicians keep offices in their hometowns so they can hear from their constituents. EMILY DULEY, Grand Rapids, read about the plight of Part A funds in last month's INDIAN TALK, and then called U.S. Representative Richard VanderVeen's local office to express her concern. His secretary promised to send out a telegram to him that very afternoon. For those of you who live in the Grand Rapids area, or who live in the 5th Congressional District, here are two people you can reach easily when you want to pass the word on Indian affairs: U.S. Senator Philip A. Hart Federal Building - Room 122 110 Michigan St. N.W. Grand Rapids, Mi. 49502 Phone1 (616) 456-2218 U.S. Rep. R.F. Vander Veen Federal Building - Room 166 110 Michigan St. N.W. Grand Rapids, Mi. 49502 Phone1 (616) 451-2614 If you live outside these areas, find out who your local representatives are by calling the mayor's office or the County Building. Then look up up their addreses and phone numbers in your phonebook. Honest, they want to hear from you. public servants! They are YOUR HERE'S MY THREE DOLLARS FOR A YEAR'S SUBSCRIPTION!! NAME INDIAN TALK 457 Briarwood SE Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506 ADDRE~SS--~----------- Ca~t~-·---------------STATE ZIP_______ -6- by Sandy Muse The •Communications Laboratory', as conceived by Dr. Irving Goldaber, is conducted using a precise formula. According to Dr. Goldaber, in order for it to be successful, this formula must be followed to the letter. He is internationally known for his work as a conflict management specialist, having conducted these labs not only throughout the United States but for the United Nations as well. For a more complete description of the Communications Lab, see "Communications Laboratory: Distiller of Change" in the March '74 issue of INDIAN TALK. ed. *** Because two key people cancelled their involvment at the last mimute without offering replacements, the Detroit Communications Lab had to be cancelled. Instead, a communications meeting took place at the Detroit Round Table April 28. Seven members of Detroit's Indian community met with five representatives of the non-Indian community. Two of the non--Indians phoned Friday, April 26, to say they could not make it. One represented the mass media and communications. The other represented the Detroit City government and the Mayor's office. Tentative plans are for a Lab in the fall. Meanwhile, it was decided to go ahead with a •Communications Meeting' that Sunday, April 28. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss misunderstandings, misconceptions, fears, hassles, and other problems Indian people have with the establishment. The Indian panelists attempted to make the non-Indians understand them better. Discussions ranged from citizenship of Indians to education to judicial and police department problems. Thurman Bear of American Indian Services was the coordinator. The Indian panelists were Dean George, president of the North American Indian Association; Esther Mays of the Native Child Protection Agency; Winona Arriagga, Sylvester Stone, and Jan Arnason. The non-Indian panelists were Jake Oglosby, Wayne State University; Ruth Hughes, chair person of the Coordinating Council on Human Relations; Delbert Wells of the Detroit Police Department; Virginia Brown, former member of the Central Board of Education, and Sister Mary Jo Mahar of Immaculate Heart. Observers were Ernie Schnieder of St. John Seminary, Reg Lewis of the State Civil Rights Commission, and Charlie Benham and Joe Radelet of the Detroit Round Table of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. With the exchange of introductions, the meeting got under way. Oglosby opened the discussion by inquiring how (cont'd) -7- �communications lab (continued) Indians relate to Blacks. Mays explained how Native Ameri• cans have not been able to get enough support from Blacks. She went on to state the importance of opening communication lines, because Indians have much to offer. "To begin with," she said, "we must all sit down and discuss things and bridge the communication gap. Otherwise, problems can never be solved." Dean George then spoke of how the U.S.Government at tempted to force citizenship upon the American Indian. "Even today," he said, "very few Indians are registered to vote. It's against tribal law, and also many Indians are born on Canadian reserves." The Indian panelists told of how most Indians do not care to get involved in politics. The discussion then turned to civil rights and equality. Arriagga took the floor, stating "We don't want equality, just what is there for us." Reservations are getting smaller because of lack of hunting and fishing. "We don't want to burn down cities, just to live in harmony with other people," she concluded. Thurman Bear affirmed this by saying that Indians want to be different, but not necessarily equal. He cited a personal experience with the Civil Rights Commission, whereby because of his choice to wear his hair in braids he never heard from them after completing forms for a position. "It is apparent that Indians in jobs are usually pushed into the background," he said, "and that they are not considered very important. This is evident by the absence of the two non-Indian panelists." Next education was discussed. Mays spoke of the dropout problem and of the discriminatory propaganda in history books. 1George further elaborated on propaganda and false~oods in textbooks. The non-Indians suggested that a revision of textbooks be undertaken. The Indian panelists said that for this to be accomplished, pressure must be applied upon the groups that choose the textbooks used by the schools. Oglosby explained how Blacks had gotten things done, to some extent, with Black-oriented books. All agreed that Indians must work within the system to get others to help them achieve these goals. Arnason brought up the subject of the judicial and police departments. She asked why it was that intoxicated Indians are hassled more by the police than drunken Whites? "Then when Indians are brought into court," she added, "they are slapped with sentences while the Whites are given small fines to pay." Both Arnason and Bear cited examples of police harassment. Wells said he could not deny that this type of thing goes on. He said that the police department is currently undergoing changes. The Indian panelists suggested that in the police training program the officers be taught how to deal with minority people, particularly Native Americans. Stone explained that most Indians do not trust institu(cont'd) -8- communications lab (continued) tional organizations. In planning structures, most of these forget about human values, he said, adding that "you must talk to Indians as individual human beings." Brown asked about Indian participation in Detroit's weekend Ethnic Festivals at Cobo Hall waterfront area. She wanted to know why Native Americans were not represented at them. It was explained about the pow-wow season e.nd how it conflicts with the ethnic festival season. The Indians attempted to explain the great importance that the pow-wow holds for many Indians, because they visit friends, renew old acquaintances, get together with their own people and discuss new happenings, developments, etc. At the end of the three-hour meeting, all present felt that much had been accomplished. Communication had been open and the panelists had discussed ideas and thoughts freely. Most importantly, people - human beings from two worlds - had come together to discuss how to get along. The Communications Lab will be arranged at a later date, possibly in October or November. •••• e •••••••••••••••• eee •• ee ••••••• e e I II I I I I I I l l 1111 I I I l l I I l l 1 1 1 1 1 1 I l l 1 1 1 1 I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I II AIPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMING TO THE ·soo• Rose Robinson, Executive Director of the American Indian Press Association, will take an informal part in the festivities of the Bahweting Ojibwa Festival at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. July 10 - 14. Ms. Robinson is being brought to the 'Soo' by the Original Bands of Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Indians, Inc. to participate in the Indian Teacher Aide Program at Lake Superior State College. On Monday, July 15, she will give an address on the cultural aspects of Native Americans at the college. The meeting is open to the public. ....................................................................................•.. BAHWETING NATIVE AMERICAN CAUCUS DATE CHANGED The number of expected delegates to the Native American Caucus being held during the Bahweting Ojibwa Festival July 10 - 14, has caused a change in the day. The caucus has been switched from Sunday to Saturday, July 13, at 1100 p.m. In this way the delegates will not have to miss the closing powwow on Sunday afternoon. Delegates from organizations throughout Michigan have responded to the invitation. Organizations from Ontario have also expressed interest in attending. Some of the subjects the delegates have expressed interest in discussing are alcoholism problems, communications and the setting up of Indian centers. -9- �INDIAN LIASONS PROPOSED FOR ARCHEOLOGICAL PROJECTS& BRADLEX CAMP-MEETING PLANS COMPLETED The American Indian Gospel Church of Grand Rapids has completed plans for their camp meeting Sunday July 28 through Sunday August 4 at Bradley, Michigan. Services on weekends are at 10100 a.m., 2100 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evening services only will be held during the week at 7:30 p.m. Two meals a day will be served on the opening Sunday and the following Saturday and Sunday. However, coffee and sandwiches will be served nightly after the weekday service. All are welcome to camp for the week. Camp can be set up anytime Saturday July 27. Joey Gilbert, popular young Ojibwa Evangelist from Walpole Island who has just returned from preaching engagements out West and in northern Canada, will be the speaker. Those coming on I-96 are directed to get off at the Bradley - Hopkins Exit, go east 4 miles to 4th Avenue, turn right, and go 1/4 mile. The camp-meeting grounds are on the left. For more information call Gloria Shenosky (616) 538-2577 or George Sowmick (616) 243-5516. 11 ') The local liason, Fitting continued, would be an Iind.i an person from the closest Indian community to an archaeological project. The liason would serve to communicate accurate information on the project to members of the Indian community. This would require only a small committment of the field crew supervisor's time, Fitting said adding that it "might save many hours spent in clearing up misunderstandings over the aims of archaeology." Fitting has compiled a list of 21 archaeological projects in the state with which he is familiar. These he has given to William LeBlanc, Administrative Assistant to the Indian Commission. LeBlanc will use it as a working list for liason assignment. In his memorandum Fitting asked the supervisors to let him know if he had missed or misidentified a project. He also urged cooperation from the crews. INDIAN COUNSELORS TAKE REVEALING TEST The National Indian Education Association workshop at Duluth, Minn. last June 7 - 9 opened with Dr. Roger Buffalohead giving a 100-question test to the 60 Indian counselors present from all over the nation. Although nearly all of them had college degrees, the highest score gotten by anyone there was 57. The average score was 30. The test was on Indian history and culture. Dr. Buffalohead told the participants that this sl1J.o.vt$ one can be Indian and educated and still not know Native American history and culture. The test pointed out, he said, the need for more unified Indian Studies programs. The remainder of the workshop was devoted to presenting the first Native American Curriculum Guide designed for nationwide use in college Indian Studies programs. Mary Simona.it, Indian counselor from Grand Valley State Colleges and Davenport College of Business, reports that the participants were informed the curriculum guide can be adapted to use in high schools as well. The guide was designed by Dr. Buffalohead, U. of Minn. - Duluth; Dr. Robert Powless, U. of Minn. - Minneapolis; and Prof. Henrietta Whiteman, U. of Montana. All are directors of Indian Studies programs. -10- James E. Fitting, State Archaeologist, in a May 28 memorandum to all field crew supervisors throughout Michigan, called the proposal to appointment Indian liasons to archaeological projects an "important first step toward better communication" between the Indian community and Michigan's archeologists. Fitting stated that at a recent meeting between members of the staffs of the Commission on Indian Affairs, the Michigan History Division and the Concerned Indians of Michigan it was proposed that the Indian Commission be made aware of all professional archaeological field work in the state, and that the Commission then assign a local liason to each project. INDIAN COMMISSION ALERTS PART A PARENT COMMITTEES l' J According to a June 13 memorandum from the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs, Northern Michigan University and M.I.T.E. (?) are expected to conduct a teacher-aide and paraprofessional program from July 22 through Aug. 16. The Indian Commission expects there will be openings for about 50 people. Probably 25 will be filled with people from Johnson O'Malley School Districts. For further information contact Robert Bailey, Coordinator of American Indian Programs, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Mi. 49855. Phone: (906) 227-2143. FOR BEAUTIFUL MOCCASINS crafted on the Rosebud Reservation1 Edith Gilmore 1100~ East Main Phone: 485-1872 Lansing, Michigan 48912 -11- �CHIPPEWAS BREAK GROUND FOR COMMUNITY CENTER The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe broke ground for a $319,000 Community Center on the Isabella Reservation, Mt. Pleasant last May 28. When completed in early 1975, the center will provide facilities for various services. Chief Little Elk - Eli Thomas - broke the ground with a 1,000-year-old Indian hoe. Representing the future growth of the reservation were Sharon Bennett (age 5) and Aaron Sprague (age 6). Sharon is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bennett. Aaron is the son of Mrs. Barbara Sprague. Willis Jackson Jr. , Tribal Chairman, said that the ground-breaking ceremony was the culmination of "30 months of planning, writing proposals and filing applications.;, He commended the cooperation between the Indian people, government agencies, and a private foundation that is making the center a reality. This proved, said Jackson, that "working together can result in positive action." To be included in the 8,900 sq.ft. building are a day care center, tribal offices, an all-purpose room and a maintenance garage. The center will be located at the southeast corner of Broadway and Leaton Road. Money for the projected center is being provided through the Housing and Urban Development, Economic Development Administration and the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation of Midland, Michigan. The community center was designed by Daverman and Associates, Grand Rapids. The general contractor is Collinson Construction Co., Midland. The original Indian community building was built in 1940 and served as a recreational center until 1946, when it was leased for use as a church. During the years that followed the reservation was without a building to provide recreational programs and other services. Tribal offices presently occupy one mobile home and a one-bedroom apartment. Some employees work out of their homes. A Youth Center is nearing completion and is already serving as a meeting place for youth and for the Senio~ Citizens' Noontime Meal Program. -a news release of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe , Inc. rqcHIG,A.N oT;AwA ~ssN·~ ANNUAL ME:ff~~ REAFFIRMATION OF QUARTER BLOOD ANCESTRY Michigan Ottawa and Chippewa descendents reaffirmed their demand June 15 that at least quarter blood ancestry be a requirement for receiving part of a $10 million claims award against the federal government for land treaty settlements. Over 300 Indians from around the state attended the annual meeting of the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association in Petoskey to lend support to the quarter blood requirement. The claim stems from 1948 when the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan, bolstered by the Indian Claims Act of 1946, launched an effort to secure payments for land ceded under various treaties made in the 19th century. Recent policy of the federal government has been to make settlement payments available to persons demonstrating any amount of Indian blood. Indians say that this federal policy would lead to payments to "a part of white society with very little or next to no Indian blood quantum." The quarter blood requirement appears to have fared well in the $1 million Grand River Band of Ottawas Settlement, a Claim which is currently awaiting federal approval in Washington. Ottawa and Chippewa Indian Tribe members hope that the Grand River agreement will pave the way for the approval of the quarter blood rule in their $10 million claim. The proposed settlement payment formula will be presented to the Bureau of Indian Affairs no later than July of this year. Hearings on the distributions of judgement funds will be held in Petoskey and Grand Rapids as well as in the Upper Peninsula in the near future. poRTliifRN OTHER BUSINESS The association put its bid in for a Non-Reservation Education Office to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The office which would be located in Grand Rapids would serve non- reservation Indians state wide. For the first time, the association will become incorporated as a non-profit organization after approval of its membership during the annual meeting. The non-profit status will allow the association to secure federal funds, and solicit funds from private foundations. The corporation will have offices in Petoskey. Approved unanimously by the members was an Indian hunting and fishing club to keep Indians informed of their rights in game laws and to provide legal assistance if necessary. The club will have three units located in the Upper Peninsula , Northern Lower Michigan and Southern Michigan. - 12- (Thanks to Mim Geraghty , Petoskey Evening News ; and to the Grand Rapids Press . ) - 13- �INDIAN RELIGION AND THE BAHA'I FAITH by Phil Lane, Jr. :-- ~- ---------------~--------c---:--k----- ------:-- -t--h---- -p--1- -- -- -~ -•------ -i : Mr. Lane, Sioux- hie asaw, is e a.nning : 1 Director for the development of the Indian l 1 Cultural and Educational Center at Fort 1 Lawton, Washington. He was formerly Direct0r : of Social Services at the American Indian i Career Center in San Diego. He has also i taught Native American Studies at the univer1 sity and high school levels. He is also a i cousin of Vine Deloria, Jr. This article 1 of his was submitted by one of INDIAN TALK's I!_______________________________________________________________________ subscribers, who is also a Baha'i. ed. _ Everyday more and more people are beginning to realize the great truth and beauty of Native American religion. Since its beginning in 1844, the Baha'i Faith has taught that the religion of the Native American as well as the other great religions around the world have come from the same Great Spirit. When most people in the P.'lll''.l!Y 1900 c~s were saying that Native American culture and religion would soon be dead, the Baha'i Faith said that great importance should be given to Indian people for their religion was a true religion given them by the Great Spirit and that in the future Indian people would become spiritual leaders of mankind. Indian peopls have found the Baha'i teachings fulfilling the prophecies of Indian religion and that the spiritual teachings of the Baha'i Faith are the same as the great spiritual teachings of Indian religion. Baha'u'llah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha'i Faith, teaches there is one Great Spirit, the creator of all things and that the Great Spirit has given religion to all the peoples of the world through different spiritual teachers. Baha'u'llah teaches that just as different trees in a forest stand with their mouth pressed against the same mother earth, being refreshed by the same breeze, warmed by the same sun, their arms raised toward the Great Spirit in prayer and thanksgiving, protecting one another, so must mankind if it is to live in true peace and unity. When Native Americans again return to the great spiritual road of their forefathers, the Baha'i teachings say the Indian peoples will become so enlightened that they will illumine the the whole earth. Today we can see this happening everywhere as more Indians and non-Indians begin to feel and appreciate the tremendous truth and wisdom of the spiritual teachings and prophecies of Native American religion. Even though many people may not yet understand the return of the spiritual greatness of Indian people and the great strength and wisdom they will give to all mankind , it will come as surely as the rising of the morning sun. (from l/?l+ Northwest Indian News,Wash) -14- THEY WAIT by Shirley Francis SCENE ONE It is 2,000 years ago. A grand river flows, in the broadly angling way that rivers do, through a wide, low valley. Not far beyond the last rapids, on its way to a great lake, the lush greenery that decks the banks gives way to a clearing. Here, up from the river's edge two hundred yards or so, some seventeen mounds rise gracefully to varying heights from a grassy, blossom-filled meadow. Closest to the river are small ones, elevated a mere two or three feet. Beyond, larger ones rise to fifteen feet. The random patterning of their size and spacing is a pleasant contrast to the carefully laid-out adjacent village to the left of them. The bright morning sun combines with the dew to give a crystalline shimmer over all. 'l'he village is already bustling with activity. But this day is different from yesterday. For countless generations the village has gathered her brood of mounds to her1 guarding, nourishing, mending them. In return, they have provided numerous generations of children a safe place to play, and many generations of courting couples a rendevous in their shadows. Today, this has ended. The village and the mounds must part. The last great chief has died. The last basketful of dirt has been laid carefully onto his - the last - mound. Beneath 20,000 hand-carried basketfuls of earth his body has been laid to rest forever. The Mound People are preparing to leave. Perhaps the chief left no heir, and the People have elected to return to their ancient capital many days to the south. Perhaps the climate has grown colder, causing crops to fail and their numbers to diminish. The sturdier may have become hunters and gatherers, eventually wandering far to the north where all memory of the mounds was lost in the everyday struggle for life. There surely must have been a good reason for their leaving the mounds, for moving away. Everything is packed. First, the People must say goodbye. Strolling through their beloved mounds, cradles for the bones of their ancestors, they whisper a prayer for the happy repose of the spirits that hover near. ******** The Mound Spirits hover about, waiting, waiting. Someday, someday, the People will return. Yes, they will return. ******** -15- �;they wait ' continued SCENE TWO The years have come and gone, 2,000 times. The mounds are caught in a gigantic triangle. The river forms the base, churning sluggishly by except in the spring, when it creeps up like a giant blob spreading mire and ooze up the once pleasant meadow, almost to the mounds themselves. The acute side of the triangle is formed by the expressway, on which speeding vehicles whine, belch fumes, and sometimes rid themselves of torn tire-treads and rotten mufflers. The third side, where once the village stood, has been gouged out, forming a water-filled gravel pit. Some of the mounds are gone. Now large trees top the the biggest, their roots worming their way to the very heart pf each. Motorcycles have lashed deep scratches through the grassy coverings. Trash litters the ancient meadow. Like some grossly oversized maggot, an old refrigerator lays dormant and useless against one of the low mounds. Rats fight over the garbage spilling from numerous plastic bags. A torn mattress has become a breeder for vermin. From time to time visitors arrive to clean up, to discuss remedies, or to replace the sign. Leaving, they shake their heads sadly or clench their fists in frustration. ******** SCENE THREE Not far from the mounds a great metropolis has risen up. There, in a building, gather some seventy people who have responded to a call for an organization to be formed that will do something about the mounds. They will call themselves the Friends of the Mounds, and they will plan a way to make the mounds a safe, sacred place again. The Descendents - now called Native Americans - are there. But most are newcomers to the grand river and its valley. And there are new ways forworking together. They form clusters. One calls itself the Museum Association, another the Museum Officials. One cluster is called The Anthropologists. Another is known as the Local Archeological Society. One cluster is made up of Just Plain Citizens. But all recognize the priceless heritage of the mounds. All realize there is no other place like the mounds in in the entire peninsula now christened 'Michigan.' But interest has been shown before. Will this new group be able to sustain itself against the trials facing it7 Protecting the mounds from further rape and desecration will require time, money, talent, effort and dedication. All about, the Mound Spirits wait. Perhaps, just perhaps, the People are returning. -16- .THEY 'JIB STJLL UA TO :JtHEIR ,OLD WICKS. Vice-President Gerald Ford is undermining Indian leadership and is attempting to dismantle Indian self-determination. Ford, acting on behalf of President Nixon, is proposing, effective the end of June, a new Indian advisory council with the same old bureaucratic leadership and builtin divisiveness. Two advisory councils, one cim.•cdS;ing of Indian representatives from the reservations, and the other consisting of Indian representatives from off-reservation areas would be set up to "advise" the Committee on Indian Affairs. Indian Advisory committees are met with a great deal of skepticism because of their historical ineffectiveness, but even worse is the perpetuation of the artificial split of the Indian community into reservation ranks, and off-reservation ranks. Federal agencies and politicians have created this split through numerous "relocation," "assimilation," and "termination" programs. Federal agencies perpetuated this split by ignoring the fact that problems of urban Indian communities stem from the conditions and pressures existing on the reservations from which an Indian moved. Today, Indian communities are forced to accept this split because we find most federally subsidized programs carefully limiting their funds for either "urban-Indian" or "reservation" programs. The Advisory Council for Federally Recognized Indians ijas some semblance of an elective process in the proposed plan, but it is still under the strong influence of the BIA area structure. The Advisory Council for Urban/Rural Indian Affairs will consist of Indians "APPOINTED by the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) from Indian leaders who have demonstrated experience and knowledge concerning the problems of non-federally recognized Indian peoples." No elective process is proposed. (Thus,)WHAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CREATES IS RESPONSIVE TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THIS TIME WE DEMAND SOUMETHING THAT IS OURS, AND IS RESPONSIVE TO US, THE INDIAN PEOPLE. The demands to Ford are: 1. That the Committee on Indian Affairs be formed, and be constituted of 75% on- and off- reservation Indians elected by the Indian people. 2. That the other 25% be constituted of federal agency representatives appointed by the President. J. THAT THE PRESIDENT NOT APPOINT INDIAN LEADERSHIP. 4. That NO Indian Advisory Committees be established. (from newsletter of Midwest Indian Planning Committee i )O.O:;3 _1£iacker Dr. Chicago, Ill. 6o60D · -17- �PROPOSED BILL CALLS FOR ARCHEOLOGICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL1 In a June 11 memorandum to "all concerned organizations" William LeBlanc, Administrative Assistant to the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs, stated that "with the passage of House Bill 5847 which amends the existing law relating to prehistoric and aboriginal remains, it becomes necessary to entertain thoughts about the next steps." Attached to the memorandum was the draft of a bill call- ing for creation of an advisory council which would review archeological surveys and explorations throughout Michigan. LeBlanc has invited comment on the draft. The bill calls for the creation of an archeological advisory council consisting of seven members and operating out of the History Division in the Department of State. One member would be a representative from the Michigan History Division, one would be a representative from the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs, and one would be a member from the Indian Community. A fourth member would be appointed from the State Archeological Society. The three remaining members would be appointed from the community at large. The work of the advisory council would be four-folds 1. Review all current archeological explorations, including accidental. disinterment, to assure that scientific benefits are maintained as the principle justification for the project or "dig." 2. Investigate all charges of unwarranted possession or relics and skeletal remains. Set specific time limits for study of such relics and remains when accidental or authorized disinterment occurs. 3. Prepare guidelines for, and review , all future requests for authorization to conduct archeological surveys. 4. Determine a state policy and recommend necessary legislation to enforce it. Members of the council would be appointed by the governor with advice and consent of the Senate for terms of four years. They would serve without compensation, being reimbursed only for expenses incurred in the performance of their officical duties. Section 4 of the bill's draft calls for an appropiation of $35,000 to the Michigan History Division in the Department of State . This would be used to implement the provisions of this act and to provide the necessary staff. HAVE YOU PAID YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? IF YOU HAVEN'T ...... . When there is not enough money in our kitty to mail to everyone on our mailing list, we will be forced to cut you off. Our paid subscribers come first, then if there are stamps left over, ..... . -1-Si- \ON THE PERSONAL SIDE DALE PETERS is an Indian G.I. stationed in Germany who is lonesome to hear from Indian folks here in Michigan. He is originally from around Bradl.ey, .but that shouldn't stop you folks from Detroit, Harbor Springs, or Munising from droping him a line or two! Pvt. Dale W. Peters 374 582 891 HHB - 1/40 FA - REGT. APO, New York, N.Y. 09165 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CHARLES and LINDA SEAMAN, Wyoming, Mich., are the proud parents of a new son, WALKER J., born June 8. Named after his great-great-grandfather, Ottawa Chief Jacob Walker (Cobmoosa), little Walker weighed in at 8 lbs. 9 oz. As the great-great-grandson of a man who spent over 50 years of his life working for the welfare of his people, and the greatgreat-great-grandson of the chief of the Ottawa village that stood where the City of Ionia is now, he has indeed a proud heritage! Congratulations to HENRY SHAW. He is the new chairman of Owl Indian Outreach, Inc. Likewise to their new co-chairman GEORGE SOWMICK. May they continue to guide this very successful program that combats alcoholism problems in the Grand Rapids area. OWL INDIAN OUTREACH, Inc., Grand Rapids, had a nice turn-out for their dance and buffet dinner Saturday June 15. Owl women and friends provided a mouth-watering buffet. A new group, THE FLUNKY MOUNTAIN BOYS, provided the music for round and square dancing. This made some of the women "Music Widows'~ - their husbands were playing in the band. Among those having lots of O.I.O. FUN were Dejay and Irene Elk,Wyoming; Henry and Gail George, Holland; Mr. and Mrs. A. Cabinaw and the Joe Saboos of Grand Rapids, and Ed and Gloria Shenosky, Grandville. Kathy Campos recorded some of the music for posterity. Who knows, they may hit the BIG TIME! Now that may pose a problem for their vocalist, who is none other than Sister Marie Diane Schafer. Listen, can she sing Country! Darned if the OWLS aren't a busy bunch! Had their Open House at their new home, 347 Mt. Vernon, NW, Grand Rapids, on July 29. Larry and Carol Shananaquet and Elaine Tuffelmire were very busy hosts giving guided tours through the building. Elaine pointed out the excellent advantages of the new place. It has a lar~e hall where they can hold their dances, ample space for offices and a kitchen , and a second floor where emergency sleeping quarters are available. Indian Commission Director Jim Hillman and his family came to help O.I.O. celebrate , as did Mary Simonait and a host of others from the Grand Rapids Indian Community. Congratulations, OWL INDIAN OUTREACH ! ~ou ' ve come a long way, friends! -19- �by Linda Nordstrom* THE CHURCH ON THE RUN 3 M :'i # un ~unday morning, after attendence was down below half, the congregation of the Friendly Church on the Hill held an emergency meeting. The discussion centered around whether the church should stay in the changing heart of the city, or move out to North Hive with the rest of the WASPs. Pastor Pious opened the meeting, stating, "Things could get more dangerous if we stay. I already noticed a few of those dark people out in the congregation. Most are from the new low-income housing, and what's worse they don't have any money for the offering." "But," began Theodore Tightfist, "it would be so expensive to build a whole new church building. Maybe we could get a few ladies from the Women's Chatter Society to help us out. I'.m sure Harriet Handy would be glad to draw up plans. Where would we find land to build on?" Peter Puitan knew the answer. "Out in North Hive there are a few acres of an old opium field for sale. None of the neighboring houses go for less than $60,000. I doubt we'd be moved in on again." "This is all fine," said Pastor Pious, "but we'll no longer be on a hill, so we can hardly call our church 'The Friendly Church on the Hill'". They all pondered this awhile, then Harry Hypocrisy said, "How about 'The Church on the Run'?" This was unanimously agreed on and the meeting was adjourned. Everyone in the church was very excited by the move about to take place. Harriet Handy and Clara Clever drew up the plans for the church, under one condition. The Women's Chatter Society would get a new lounge to meet in and a bigger kitchen with stainless steel sinks and formica counters. One problem arose in trying to sell the old church. For a long while, no one wanted to buy this big monument to God in the middle of the inner-city. Pastor Pious was approached by a petition to give the church to the inner-city children for a recreation hall. Panicking, Pastor Pious held another emergency meeting. He explained the problem to the others. "We can't give away the church," cried Teddy Tightfist. "The new carpeting and drapes for the women's lounge were so expensive, we're already over our budget." "I guess we'll have to sell to the Stags' Club," sighed Harry Hypocrisy. "They do need a bigger building for their bingo nights. " The Church on the Run is completed. It's filled two hours every week with long, dour faces, wondering who will be first to put fingerprints on the pews. And 2,000 years from now, another people will excavate ruins of our civilization and unearth The Church on the Run. They will discover that magnificent kitchen, with stainless steel sinks and formica counters, and wonder what kind what kind of sacrifices were offered. (from The Gold Star Reporter J/29/74, Zeeland High School, Zeeland, Mich.) * Minor changes have been made. While the story is very exaggerated, it reflects a scary realism to our society! ed. -20- �• ""'~:,.. . .. . INDIAN TALK 457 Briarwood S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan l.,,..,. ~~ _,--"""'-- ~-.. - ~:=1tti!Fi!W=: ·~ - ~­ ,.;- 49506 .. ,'t ~ 1 I Mrs. Henry Bush 37 Page St. NE Grand Rap ids, .Mi. 49505 eSh PUHL IC!\ 1 ION ....-~~-~~·-~~:"!:': ~ ·'~-"=°'--""•·~ _ ,•....,_"-?o-.._,.,_. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource eARTh Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Francis, Shirley (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/96dac40541f87f3bbef0f3bc570e4628.pdf bf7e5d24fd232005b758509f20a288f5 PDF Text Text INDIAN TALK IN SOUTHE:RN MICHIGAN -........... I # Vol.1 No.5 ' ' April,19Jll �INDIAN TALK Vol. I No. ·6 IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN APRIL 1974 TABLE OF CONTENTS AREA. NEWS A magazine by,for, and about Native Americans COMMITTEE: Dejay Elk Irene Elk Shirley Francie Nancy Grabiak Joe Jobn Teresa Johnson Calvin Noel Gloria Shenosk:y Joy Sorenson Mary Swi:t.zer Flint • .•......•.•...................•..••• 2 Saginaw • .•....•.........................•• 2 Ph: (616) 459-2169 I,e..nsing •• ••..••.•••.•••.....•..........••• 2 SUBSCRIPTION: $3.00 a year (or donation) Granct ~pids • •.......••.•..•............•• 2 Sault Ste. Marie •.•..•.• , •...... NEWS DEADLINE: 15th of month ! . •••••••• • 3 IllDIAN COMMISSION FORMS PLAN OF OPERATION •••• • ·A CORRESPONDENTS: Stewart American Horse Rodda •••••••••• Jackson (sMSP) Sandy Muse (313) 931-6438 •••••••••••• Detroit Carol Bennett (517) 482-4645 •••••••••• I:iansing Margaret Solllllick (517) 773-3743 ••••••• ~'t.. Pleasant Viola Peterson (313) 655-8492 ••••••••• Flint Mary Switzer (616) 243-2774 ••••••••••• Grand Rapids Michael Wright (906) 635-0581 ••••••••• Sault Ste. Marie PUBLISHER: aAH'•"ETING OJIBWAY FEST IVAL PLANS COMPLETED ••••• 9 CH.A.LLErfGERS WAl~TED! ••.•..••.....••...•..••...• 11 A P A..~IT ADVISORY COilliCIL AT WORK ••••••••••••• 12 BAY Af'.E:A INDIANS REFUSE RANSOM FOOD ••••••••••• 14 BACK TALK - from our readers •••••••••.•••.•••• 15 • r.o_ . . . ._ . _ 49081 r committee ofTALKconcerned men andMICHIGAN is published by a women from the Indian communINDIAN Detroit • •............•................... • 1 SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO: Shirley Francie, ed. 457 Briarwood, S.E. Grand Rapids, MI.49506 IN SOurHERN ity with the hope that through the printed word all may become aware of the col!IDon interests of Native Americans, and thus aid and support each other in reaching for common goals., INDIAN TALK Ill SCXJTHERN MICHIGAN is not. affiliated with any sect, organiza~ion, institution or interest group. Its only purpose is to provide lines of communication between Indian people, Indian groups, and between Indian and nonIndian. MIKE WRIGHT JOINS TEE INDIAN TALK FAlITLY ••••• We have a great bunch of people working on INDIAN TALK. They are truly dedicated! But we would especially like to welcome MICHAEL WI{IGHT, our new correspondent for the Sault Ste. 'Marie area. l'ike is the former editor of the foremost Great Lakes Ind.ian newspaper, the UISHNAWBE NEWS. We can sure ase his experience and expertise! Uike is presently completing his B.A. in social work. ON TEE PE?.SONAL SIDE ••••••••••••••••••••••••• • 16 ·1'14"' PROBLEM OF 1 PROBLEIJS' - editorial ••••••••• 18 C.:...'U'IFIED ALCOHOL COUNSELOR: COVER DESIGN BUILDER OF HOPE •• 19 by Stewart American F.'orse Rodda. �-1- -ARE~NEWs-Sandy Muse- A DErROIT REPORI': On February 27 a rally was held at Kennedy Square in downtown Detroit to celebrate the first anniversary of t.he occupation of Wounded Knee. A large number of Native Americans attended the rally which included drumming and singing. Special guest speakers were CARLEEN PEDROTTI of A.I.M. and THURMAN BEAR of American Indian Services, Inc. The N'ORI'H AMERICAN LWIAN ASSf.; CLUB · of Detroit is sponsoring its annual Princess Pageant Dance on April 6, 1974, when 'MISS NORI'R AMERICAN INDIAN OF DEI'ROIT 1974 will be chosen. The event will take place at the Croatian Catholic Center, 201 West Seven-Mile Road (just east of Woodard), from 8:00p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Single girls age 16 or over who are members of the North American Indian Association are eligible to enter the contest. For more information contact: Ms. Claudine Elm 20050 Cameron Detroit, Mi. 48203 Ph:(313) 891-3578 ~ .Q.H Ms. Eva Cherry 3606 Campbe 11 Dearborn, Mi. 48124 Ph:(313) 565-2419 A meeting was held Monday evening, March 11, to lay plans for a "Communications Lab" which will set up a series of meetings between the Indian community ard representatives of City Departments. The Communications Lab will be held on April 27 and 28, 1974. The lab will be a :form of "think tank" whereby differences can be resolv~d and red tape cut down, thus bringing ab :'ut a closer working relationship between t.he two groups, From t.his it is hoped that our Native American Programs will receive assistance from the City of Detroit. A budget has been proposed for Title IV, Part A, of the Netionil Indian ~ucatio~ Act by the Parent Advisory Collllllittee ot ·t.Ae Detroit District+ and its Proposal, finalized at a meeting last March 4, seeks to obtain :funds to assist Urban Indians of Detroit in establishing an Indian ~ucation Center. COP.RECI'ION: The newly elected officers mentioned last month were for the North American Indian Associa~ton CLUB, whicb is the fund-raising segment of t.he N.A. I.A. parent~nizat.ion. Also, the I.A.I.A. meets once a month (not twice) on the first Sunda~ of the month. (Our apologies to I.A.I.A. President ;JEAH ..:rEORGE for t.hese errors. Editor) �I- -3- -2- AREA NEWS (continued:) -grand rapids- AREA NEWS (continued:) FLINT -Genesee Vallev. Indian Assn. news- Native Americans planning to obtain funding f.'or higher education must be at least one-quarter degree Indian blood quantum. This must be certified by a designated certification official. To find out how to do this contact the Uichigan Inter-tribal Education Associati on, Inc., Keweenaw Bay Indian Tribal Center, R #1, Baraga, :Michigan. 49908. Phone:· (906) 353-6740. «a) Native Americans who wish to get funds for vocational training should contact Ms. Irma Parrish, R #1, Brimley, Mi. 49715, or Mr. Julius Peters, R #4, Box 10, Mt. Pleasant, Mi. 48858 The Flint School District Parents have organized to take advantage of their share in the National Indian Education Act, Pa rts A, B. and c. Parents who wish to take part in this program should contact Bonnie Alexander, 232-2023 a:f'ter 5 p.m. or Viola Peterson, 655-8492. The Carman District Parents are hoping to hire a Native American with a degree in education to work f'ull-time with their program this c oming year. Shananaquet of OWl Indian Outreach, Inc. Onq a few had spending money, said Ms. Shananaquet, but what ever those few had> they shared with allL A new program has been started at the Indian Center of the GRAND RAPIDS Ilfr1<'~-TRI3AL COUNCIL. Called the Adult Creative Cultural Program, it will meet every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Center, 756 Bridge St., N.w. It will feature sewing, arts and crafts; and is geared to the mature adult, i.e., the 'senior citizen'. Mrs. Irene Elk is conducting it. OWL INDIAN OillREA.CH, Inc. has initiated a program, Craf't Night twice weekly on Mondays and saturdays, from 7:00 p.m. Kathy Shagonaby and Helson Shinos will conduct them, and will help members get started in leatherwork, beadwark and basket-making. This is for the entire family. At the Indian Center, 756 Bridge, N.W. SAULT STE. 'MARIE SAGINAw' (G.V.I.A. News) The SAGINAW VAU.Ei URBAN AND RURAL IND J.AN ASSOCIAI'Ieh-l was formed at a meeting of interested people from the Burt, Chesanihg, and St. Charles areas last March 3. Although the core of the group is Chippewa, it is open to all of Indian descent. For more information contact Gerald Gould, 1122 Orth Drive, Saginaw, Mi. LANSING The dedication of new books for the library of Lansing Community College was postponed from the March date to April 3, 1974. Ms. Cecilia darren says the afternoon ceremonies will include Native American and Chicano dances and foods. All of the new books purchased by the college and to be dedicated this day are on either Native Americans or Chicanos. Indian corn soup and fry bread, and Chica_~o sweet bread and hot chocolate will be served. GRAND RAPIDS Some 19· Indian children were t~eated to a performance of the Shrine Circus last January, thanks to a girt from Fr. Richard Van Lente, director of the West Side Apostolate of the Human Relations Col!lllissi8n. BangU\g in age from 4 to 13, they were shepherded by Barney Halfaday, Elaine Tufflemire and Carol -Michael Wright- The Original Bands of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Indians received federal recognition in March, 1974. The U.S. government now recognizes them as the descendents of the original treaty makers and as a federally recogDiz~d Indian organization. The Federal Government will now negociate with them in such matters as obtaining tribal land to be held in trust, in the setting up and certification of me'mbership roles. when these negociations are completed the Original Bands of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Indians will be recognized as a tribal entity, and a federal reservation will be set up. This will entitle them to all the benefits enjoyed by other tribal communities. Presently the Band membership is 5,000. Each member oust be able to trace his descendency from a member on one of five tribal roles that were assembled beginning in the 1850's. Membership is always open, and persons who have reason to believe that they could belong to the Original Bands of the Sault Ste . Marie Chippewa Indians shoul d contact the Enrollment Committee, Chippewa Indian Development Center, 206 Greenougil St . , Sault Ste . Marie , ia. 49783 advertis ement) SERVI CFS BY MRS. ELK Ph: (616 ) 532- 2826 !rsonabf9 Rates eautH'u l.y Sewing, Hai r Decorated Tailoring, Styling Cakes Alterations And Cutt.i �-4- LANSING IlIDIAN COMMISSION FORMS PLAN OF OPE...'U\.TIOH During the past. six months, the Commission on Indian Af':f'airs has been formulating the selection of priority areas in which they will concentrate their efforts. On December 29, 1973, the Commission formally adopted the following priorities:. Comnmity Relations and Develt•pnent.. Program Procurement. Legal Services Local Administration of Grants. llanpower Development and Emplo1JDent. 6. Health and Housing. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In January, the staff developed plans of operation for the next six months to meet these priorities. The strategies proposed by the staff were reviewed by the Commission on February 2, 1974. Detailed below are the results of that review and subsequent approval of the staff implementation plan. COllMUNITY RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT There 11re a number of drastic changes which have come abcut in t.he structure of the federal goveI'J117\ent in the past two years. The basic and most important change is that the categorical aid, that is, the lump-sum grants to Et.tack a specific problem or to address a speci£ic need are fast disapearing. The concept of revenue sharing has imbedded itself in the federal, regional, state, state-regional and local areas. This means that for Indian people to receive assistance, they will have to deal increasingly on a local or regional level. Those groups vndch are not prepared to make application for programs, services, grants, etc., at the local level will be left out of this revenue sharing concept in government. The Commission is devoting the :full-time servic~s of two Etaff members, ¥.r. Richard Andrews and Mrs. Annie Green, to the strengthening of local Indian community organizations, providing technical assistance and "how to" information so that each Indian group may determine its own needs and can hope to receive local government and other servic~s to combat them. It is also absolutely essential that the Indian communities be prepared to respond to existing federal programs. For example, the Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act includes the 1972 Indian .Education Act provisions which say that to qualif'y for these entitlements, certain steps are are required involving both the Indian co111DUI1ity and the local school district. If the Indian ca:mrunity is unaware of -6indian cf!P!ission forms p1an of operation (continued:) t:h• funds available and the method of obtaining them, it is unlikely that the school will initiate these efforts on their own. It is :further difficult for the Coordinator of Indian F.ducation, Lester B. Gemmill, to deal with these school districts when the Indian community is unprepared to respond; therefore, action gets bogged down. Coamrun:ity Development thrust is designed to assist Indian groups so that they can initiate these actions themselves and not have to rely upon the school. We will be providing inf'ormation through our Community Development efforts about this and other federal programs; but they can be of benefit to the Indian camnunity only if those communities are prepared to take action. Our goals are: Our 1. To meet with each organized Michigan Indian community during the first six months of this year. 2. To assist each Indian organization prepare a data base for use in both their dealings with their own local community governments and with the federal and state governments requiring the same information. 3. To explain to the community organizations the roles that the Commission can and cannot play. 4. To utilize the data from each Indian community in formulation of plans at the state and federal levels. This will require a great deal of activity on the part of the Indian C011111ission staff assigned to Community Development as well as activity generated at the local level by the Indian communities. PROGRAll: PROCUREMENT To attack many of the problems faced by the Indian communities, the Comoission will write proposals, seek grants and other sources ofassistance, which will be either directly administered from the Commission Office or will be sub-contracted to other Indian groups. The Commission solicited applications from Indian organizations to sponsor a Legal Services Program, and the Budget Committee will select from among them one through 'ldlich this vitally needed program can be sponsored. There is no financial gain in this Legal Services Program for this organization, but it will provide them with experience and contacts which may be useful to them in the :future. Through its technical assistance role the Coomiission on Indian Affairs will become aware of, and apply for, :funds cal level. To assist in this portion to local communities, also be helping them and programs on the loof program procurement, �-6- ind ian commission forms plan of operation (continued:) the Colllllission is scheduling two three-day seminars this spring to provide local communities and/or their leaders training in proposal writing. April is the tentative date for the reaease of details of these seminars. LEGAL SERVICES Proposed is a four-part plan which wi "!.l address to the needs of Michigan Indians for legal representation. 1. The Jlichigan Commission on .Indian Affairs will pre- pare an application for funds through another Indian organization to obtain a class-action lawyer, whose responsibilities will be: a. To initiate suit against the federal government for recognition of off-reservation Indians. b. To investigate action tolbe taken on affirmative action programs from private and governmental uni ts to assure Indians getting job opportunities. 2. The C ommission will submit a proposal which will or- ganize, during the summer of 1974, a volunteer lawyer referral system to deal with day-to-day civil and criminal problems of Indian people. 3. The Commission will arrange meetings with existing Legal Services Programs and Indian groups in their area to discuss how the existing Legal Services Programs might be used for the benefit of Indians in that area. 4. Local Administration of :f'unds will be possible be• cause the Commission on Indian Affairs will set up a "bidding" system in the state for those Indian groups which would like topdminister programs that the Commission generates on a state-wide basis; that is, the Cotlllllission has decided to make this staff effective, the Commission itself will not administer programs statewide. It will, however, write some applications; a.~d other Indian groups will operate those s:t.a~ewide programs which the Commission will monitor, evaluate and, hopefully, audit that administration to insure that the purposes of the application are being carried out and to help that Indian group gain experience in the administration of programs. MANPOWER A~D EMPLOYlSNT During these first six months the Coimnission is utilizing Mr. -7• indian CO!l!!Dission forms pJ.an of operation {continued:) Willard Lambert Jr.'s full-time services in developing Indian participation in the new Manpower Revenue Sharing Act. This Act is designed to allow indian groups to participate under Titles I, III, and VI. This Act will require, however, that the Indian community submit proposals and applications to obtain the services and job positions under the provisions of the Act. This will require a substantial amount of local ' Indian involvement and a substantial technical assistance role to be played by the Coumission. Jlr. Lambert will be contacting Indian groups and organiza- tions in the state who are interested in making application for any of the above mentioned opportunities. HEALTH AND HOUSING The Commission has adopted a resolution requesting the State Department of Health to establish as a priority in the Fiscal Year 1975, the position of a statewide Indian Health Coordinator. In obtaining this position, the Commission requires the assistance of each Indian member of an Areawide Comprehensive Health Planning Association. Such member should request his Areawide Comprehensive Association to make a request to the State Department of Health for this position. The Commission will then follow up this request and see to it that the State Department of Health includes this position in their budget. Further, the Commission will work with the Legislature in introducing a Bill requesting sixteen (16) Community Health Representatives tobe employed in areas ' throughout the state. Once this Bill is introduced, each individual Indian community will have to support it by writing letters, calling Representatives and Congressmen, making requests at local health departments, etc., to generate support for the passage of this Bill. AND BEYOND T.tlE FOREGOING PRIORITIES ••• In addition, the Commission has assigned a staff member, Mr. Bill LeBlanc, to deal with the Legislature. This will result in better coordination of effort on all of these levels, but will require that Indian Communities throughout the state prepare themselves to support legislation \'lbich the Commission introduces. The Commission is also planning one statewide conference. After several months' operation of the six-month plans, it should become more clear to the Indian organizations the role that the Commission ·hopes to play. A Higgins Lake II is scheduled for Late Spring. This conference will enable the Commission to evaluate its role and to get reaction from the Indian communities, and to show soli- �i -9- -8- indian commission forms plan of operation (continued:) Clarity to t.he non-Indians in the state. The Comnission on Indian Affairs will not be able to adequately write proposals for all groups in the state. This would result in deterioration of local self-determination and would l~d to difficulties between the Commission and local Indian organizations. Howeve~ applications, proposals, requests, et.e., for the services in Wi-' ich we will be dealing must be written. Thus, the Michigan Commission on Indian A:ffai.rs will hold two 3-day proposal-writing seminars: one in the northern part of the state and one in the southern part. It is felt that each Indian community ought to be able to find S01Deone to do the aetualw.riting of a proposal, so long as the Commission provides the basic information of what is required f'rom each local Indian community for each grant application. The COtllllission, then, will inform the Indian community what they have to do to meet the provisions of the Act, or agency to whom the application isbeing made. This information will be made availabe by every means: by telephone, personal contact, sample proposals, etc. A~er each group writes their own proposal, the Commission will comment on that proposal, if" requested, and will suggest changes which will help the proposal get better consideration f'rom the funding source. The Coumission will follow up on proposals submitted by the Indian coumunity to insure their best chances for getting funded. The 3-day seminars will detail the methods and the ''bow to" of submitting those applications and proposals. THE FOCUS IS ON THE ORGANIZATIONS As can be seen from the description or the activities in which the Commission will be dealing, it is centering its attention on the Indian groups and organizations. The Commission on Indian affairs will help an Indian group become organized upon the written request from that group or person. While it will not be able to provide the personal service that it has in the past, the Commission hopes to strengthen Indian organizations and communities by exclusive service to them. - The Michigan Indian- (Feb. 20,1974) -------tesr here---;;.;;.subscripl;ion-bl.ank---~e-arnere--------­ INDIAN TALK, 457 Briarwood S.E., Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506 YES, here's my three dollars for a one-year sub~ scription. (Check or money order preferred) __Keep me on the mailing list, 'ffid bill me later. UA!.:E ADD:'D-;3S______________ SAULT STE. MA...'UE BA!ftt"El'ING OJIBWAY FESTIVAL PLANS COMPLEl'ED A second Bahweting Ojibway Festival has been planned in the 'Soo' by the Original Band of the Sault Ste. Chippewa Indians on July 11, 12, 13 and 14, 1974. And according to :.:ike Wright, one or the planners, it will be bigger and better than last summer's highly successful event. Camping will be again available without charge at Riverside Park, located on the St. Mary's River just a few minutes from the world's largest locks, through which pass more ships than go t.hroug'h the Panama Csnal. Participants in the activities of the Festival will receive delicious meals -all Indian food (and buffalo meat!)- free, but non-participants will be required to pay for them. Worried about Gasoline? Don't be. If there is a shortage still in the United States, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, has plenty available. Mike Wright has given us a complete rundown of the Bahweting O"jibway Festival activities. THURSDAY(JUIJ 'll) at LAKE SUPERIOR STATE COLLEGE: Author and artist William J. Palmer will speak on "The Indians of lake Superior". He will also present an Exh-i bition of works of Michigan Native American Art. Mr. Palmer is a f'ull blooded Oneida-Iroquois and a native of Wisconsin. He has spent most of his life in the Upper Peninsula. Mr. Palmer is also a licensed professional mariner who has spent 17 years sailing both salt water and the Great Lakes, and has written a book, T}}e Sa1mon Hunters, about some of his experiences. He now devotes all or his time to artistic endeavors. FRIDAY (JULY 1.2)at the NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY: The INDIAN PRINCESS PAGEANT and DIIDlER DANCE will begin at 6:00 p.m. The pageant with selection of Indian Princess will take place first, followed by dinner. Dancing will then continue from 9:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. The dance committee is presently negociating with a band to provide the music for the evening's entertainment. Alcoholic beverages will be served. Sponsored by the Nee Guna Gee Zhik Club 1 an Indian cultural organization in Sault Ste. Marie, the tickets for the Indian Princess Pageant and ~inner Dance will be on sale in the near f'uture. PLEASE N01'E: Young ladies desiring to enter the Indian Princess Pageant must be lB years or older a!'ld Chippewa. They will be judged by their know- �,, I -10- -11bahweting ojibway festival plans completed (continued:) bahweting ojibway festival plans completed (continued:) ledge of their culture, by their traditional dress, and by their poise -and NOT by their physical beauty. For more information about entering t.he contest please contact Us. Beverly Bouscher, Chippewa Indian Development Center-, 206 Greenough St., Sault Ste. Marie, 'Mich. 49783. Phone: (906) 635-0581. <sunaav July 14 continued:) 6:00 p.m. at NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY: f l ., NATIVE AMERICAN FEAST free to all Indians and their guests. the Nee Guna Gee Zhik Club will present skits and dances based on Michigan Native American legends. SATURDAY (JULY 13) ***************** 10:00 a.m. at. BRADY PA...'llC: POW WOW DANCE CONTE§T: Ojibway Ceremonies will take place at the site of the Sacred tree planted last summer during the Festival. 10:30 a.m. at BRADY First Prize: Second Prize: Third Prize: PA..~: g: !ill:@! BOYS $200 $175 $150 $100 $ 75 $ 50 $35 $25 $15 ~ $35 $25 $15 INDIAN AWARENESS PA..~E start.a here, with everyone in- vited to take part.. All Indian tribes and organizations are invited to ent.er f'loats in the parade or to march with their organizational banners. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: No alcoholic beverages will be allowed at the POW wow, the CAUCUS, or at the NATIVE AMERICAN FEAST, of course. However, they will be served at the INDIAN PRINCESS PAGEANT and DINNER DANCE. And of course at the 49'er. 12:00 noon at NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY: Free meal for all participants in the morning's activities. All others must pay for this meal. 2:00 p.m. at A..~ORY: OPENING POW O:NE WOW. 6:00 p.m. at AIWORY: Free meal to pow wo• participants. 8:00 p.m. at Armorv: EVENING POW WOW. Wind your watches, says Mike Wright, because we won't erating on Indian Time! SUNDAY (JULY 14) 12:00 noon;at :NATIONAL GUA..lID ARMORY: Free meal to the day's participants. (Fee to others) I UPPER PENINSULA - NORI'HERN MICHIGAN NATIVE Al/:;"P_ICAN CAUCUS. Invitations to this caucus are being extended to every Indian reservation and urban Indian group in the state, requesting them to send two delegates f'rom each to give ten- minute talks on the programs and goals and problems of their tribe or group. 2:00 P.m. at Armory: CLOSING POW WOVi. ~ op- CHALLENGERS '.VANTED ! (This will be followed by a forty-niner.) 1:00 p.m. at A..qf,fQRY: MORE THING: l' ,, Spring is just around the corner and the IllDIAN NATIONS UNITED and HAST.A organizations of Souther'b Michigan State Prison are putting together a Native American and Chicano baseball a.~d softball team. They will take on all challengers! Please bear in mind that they will only be able to use the designated fields when they are not in use by other inside teams. Thus the playing schedule must be somewhat flexible, and may mean a last-minute phone call to team managers! Of course they will try to give at least a one-day notice in advance, or more if possible. If your Special Enclose name of team is interested, please write HERF.A}IK)S TEA1! 1 cfo Activities Office, 4000 Cooper St., Jackson, l'.1.49201. name of team, whether it plays baseball or so~ball, manager, address and telephone number. �., ,~· -13- -12GRA@ RAPIDS A PARENT ADVISOnY com;CIL AT WORK The Parent 1 s Advisory Coun~il to the Grand Rapids Public Schools met February 7, 1974 at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Center to hear Proposal writer Walter Norgrove outline the Proposal being prepared for Title IV f'unds for the Indian children of this area. Attendi ng were parents, school officials a?D advisors from Lansing: J ack Porter of J.!ichigan State University and Janice Beckhorn, director of Lansing North American Indian Center. Walter Norgrove opened the meeting wit.b a review of the proposal plans. The tentative allocation for 1974-75, he said, would be about $102,867.02. This is based on the 885 Indian students attending G.R. Public Schools. The f'unds will be used to provide programs developed for specific needs of Indian children, as has been spelled out l~gislatively. He had roughed out a budget that allocated f'unds for emergencies parent involvement, equipment, para-professional aides, tutoring expense, travel, a home-school coordinator, and a halftime secretary. His two possible plan~ were: (1) use f'unds for two Native American Specialistsf set a s ide a sum for consult.ants' fees, travel money, and materials and supplies; and hire twelve paraprofessional aides. The necessary evaluation will be done by an outside expert. . Thi s evaluation wculd determine whether the program brought results, such as a reduction in the drop-out rate among Indian s tudents. • :Mr. Norgrove's Plan No. 2 specified hiring of an outside coordinator but only 8 paraprofessional aides. The remainder of this Plan was the same as Plan No. 1. Jeanette St. Clair, teacher at Northeast Junior High School and Indian parent-member of the Parents' Advisory Council, explained to newcomers the f'unctions of this council. To obtain and use the monies available through Title IV of the National Indian :Education Act, she said, each school district having Indian pupils and applying for the f'unds must have a Parents Advisory Council. Its membership is made up of Indian parents with children in the applying school district. One of the aims of the Grand Rapids Parents Advisory Council, Mrs. St. Clair continued, is to combat the high drop-out rate of Indian children in this district. Thus, the Council has decided to concentrate its efforts on those elementary and junior high schools having the greatest percent.Elge of Indian pupils. The Council believes it is imperative that the teaching st.a.ff of these schools be made aware of Native Americans and their culture. Jack Porter expressed a concern for what he felt was a basic pitfall in this program, and that was isolation. The idea, a parent advisory council at work (continued:) he said, is to make public educators aware that the Indians are here and want to be included, to make them aware also that Indian people are intelligent and can f'unction in white society. We are trying to change an attitude and a stereotype, he said, adding that one here can say that Indians have been treated fairly in history. He expressed approval of the number of school principals present at the meeting. The principals attending the Parents Advisory Council meeting were from Northwest School, Stocking, Lexington, and Harrison Park schools. Each expressed their receptivity to any program that would help their Indian pupils. One principal felt that his Indian pupils needed someone Indian to identify with themselves. Another felt that Indian awareness was very essential. One principal expressed a desire for accurate materials revealing true Indian culture. :Edward Pigeon, director of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Indian Center, revealed the Center's plans for setting up a resource center to make resource people, tapes, audio-visual aids, information on arts and crafts, etc. available to area schools. Mr. Norgrove commented wryly that when the dollars become available the publishing houses will throw together all kinds of stuff · catering to Native Americans. Janice Beckhorn said that the Lansing Program has been in operation since their Proposal came through for the 1973-74 school year. They were successf'ula:ipecially in one area; for the first time Indian parents were attending parent/teacher conferences and PTA meetings. In fact, she said, there is now 100$ turn-out for the parent/teacher conferences. Jack Porter said that the Lansing Parents Advisory Council was emphatic that the best qualified Indian people be hired for the positions of Home Visitors. These work part-time as Instructional Aides in the classroom. The remainder of their time isipent in home visiting, which is essentiall7social work. Mr. Pigeon added that there is something special about having an Indian paraprofessional aide call on Indian parents. It is more likely to get the parents involved in their children's school life. To~principal 1 s suggestion that perhaps home-school coordinators were more necessary than instructional aides, Lisa Moser didn't agree. She is Native American Specialist in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. She felt that it is more important for children -both Indian and non-Indian- to be exposed to Native American personnel in school. tbat is more, she added, Indian Home Visitors must know what is going on in school in order to answer parents' questions about it. To concern expressed about the low paraprofessional salaries �I , -14- ~KTALI( a parent advisory council at work (continued:) Mr. Norgrove explained why the Indian paraprofessional aides could not be paid more. There are 11 different kinds of aides in the Grand Rapids School System, and they are hired usually under some kind of federal program. But the problem is not there. All paraprofessional aides must abide by the rules of the paraprofessional union, just as teachers, secretaries, and custodians must in their unions. Mr. Pigeon was worried that many qualified applicants would feel the pay was too low to be worth it, e· .p ecially if they must hire babysitters for their own children. And since this is a pilot program, he added, we must hire the best people to insure success. A Plan Ho. 3 was proposed. Four Native American Specialists would be hired at substantially higher salaries. Each would have two schools assigned to him/her. In addition, 12 instructional aides would be hired to work in all schools, a sum of $600.00 would be set aside for a special event, i.e., a program, speaker, cultural event, e:c., a sum for travel expense for the Native American Specialis ts, $8000.00 for materials an:i supplies, $4000.00 for parent involvement and Emergency Fund, and $1000.00 reserved for program evaluation. Plan No. 3 was adopted by the Parent Advisory Council. It was flent in March 15, 1974. It will be mid-summer before they will know if it has been aproved and, if accepted, how much they will receive. Allocations are dependent on how many proposals are received and on how many school districts qualify. r FROM ACROSS THE NATIONJ.i MY . A.REA\ INDIANS REFUSE Rfu"iSOM 1FOOD Six major Indian organizations from the San Francisco Bay area have rejected the free food offer from the Symbionese Army (SLA), captors of newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst ••• labeling SLA as a "radical few who chose to make their own laws and dispense their own forms of distorted justice." At a press conference held February 25, representatives from Indian organizations in the Bay area released a collllllUl).ique, saying that they felt as Chief Joseph, leader of the Nez Perce, did: that all men should be treated alike, all are brothers, and all should have eqillll rights upon Mother Earth. Therefore, "we are brothers to Patricia Hearst. We are brothers, too, of all poor and oppressed people of the earth ••• (but) we feel our people are being exploited by a radical few who chose to make their own laws and dispense their own forms of justice. This is not to condenm those who are now accepting food for people in need. It is simply tofsay we cannot accept food while Patricia is held captive. The Indian People know what it is like to be held captive ••• but we will not be co-conspirators in extortion..... . ( 174 ) - L.A., ca lif' , -Talking Leaf3 !I -15- from our readers Dear l!rs. Francis: Thank you for your recent letter and for a copy of Ind.Ta~. Please find enclosed a check for $3.00 fer a subscription •• ~t is fine that the Indian community in S.l.!1chigan is supporting this effort toward improved communication. Everyone interested in Indian affairs will benefit from this. The February issue gives a misleading account of the salvage of Indian burials at Benton Harbor in early January 1974. I will be happy to provide you with a description of what did happen, along with the results of professional study, when this is available. At. present, the skeletal remains are being analyzed by a physical anthropologist at WMU. He may not complete this study until sometime next f'all. The remains will be returned for reburial after the study is completed, in accordance with an agreement with Mr. Paul Hamilton of Niles. I want to assure you that there was !!2 "souvenir hunting" by anyone involved, that the local people who were contacted by the police did an excellent job of careful salvage excavation, and that the police themselves were very concerned to establish the nature of the discovery, ••• that there was no possibility of criminal activity. The piles of bones (described) resulted from the accidental scooping out of an ossuary burial pit with a back-hoe. This is how the burials were first discovered, and disarray is inevitable under these circomstances. Placing the skulls together was an effort to establish how many individuals were present in the ossuary. salvage work continued for s~veral days, with local people and professional anthropologists working together to save every bit of material relevant to the fullest possible reconstruction of who these people were. The burials were discovered on private property. The property owner cooperateafto the fullest extent pos~ible, delaying (at personal expense) completion of the back-hoe trench to allow controlled excavation of the remaining burials which would have been disturbed by further digging with the back-hoe. Nothing was disturbed which was not in line of the back-hoe trench. Everyone concerned worked together to salvage as much information as could be learned about these burials ••• I'll be glad to provide Indian Tal!; with a summary of results of our studies when these are completed. (Also,) I'm asking a fellow anthropologist at W1ID to get in touch with (ltrs. Rosemarie Wood) in connection with her study of medical treatment of Indians ••••• Elizabeth E. Baldwin, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Dept. of Anthropology, Western Mich, University (We sincerely appreciate Dr. Baldwin's response. ed.) �' 1L- -16baCk talk (continued:) Dear Indian ~alk Committee: I would like to subsc~ibe to the magazine you send out each month for 1 year. You can bill me later ••• #ill be looking for it in the mail. Mr. & Mrs. Carl Vallance Sumner, Michigan Dear Mrs. Francis: Perhaps you may re~ember meeting Cat.hie and Curt, at Kalamazoo, or Grand Rapids, or at Ann Arbor. In any event, I told you that our organization wo~ld subscribe to Indian Ta1k. Attached you will find our check ••• We are looking forward to your next issue. Harold C. (Curt.) Cook Sponsor, 5Ul! (§tudents gnited wit.h ~n) ON THE PERSONAL .i7... ON TEE PSRSONAL SIDE (continued:) SIDE LISA MOSER, liative American Specialist for t.he Grand Rapids Public Schools, has come up with what we t.bink is a great idea. In her work she comes into contact wit.h many Indian teen.:{gers. And she learned t.bat many cannot get to pow wows for various reasons. Her idea is this: why not. iavit.e a teenager or two to go with you the next time you go! Even many younger children would love to but cannot because of no ttiansportation or their parents are working and can't get t.he time off, or have just lost contact with pow wows. Of oourse there would have to be some guidelines set up, admits Vs. Moser·, and the teenager should show his/her interest by contributing a small amount toward his expenses and willingness to abide by a few rules. If this sounds like an exciting project that you'd like to get into this sUlilller, contact Lisa Moser, 508 Prospect, N.E., Grand Rapids, ~. 49503. Her phone: (616) 456-5875 after 6:00 p.m. CAROL SHAi'l"ANAQUEl' is as busy as her husband Larry. She is treasurer of Owl Indian outreach, Inc., and the mother of five children. Carol is presently taking an evening typing course, plans to follow up on that with a course in bookkeeping, and is readying hersel.f to begin intensive, in-depth training in alcohol therapy and counseling in preparation to work wit.h families where alcohol is a problem. The training course will be held in the Grand Rapids area on alternate weekends begin1Hng April 5 and ending June 1. The all-day Friday and Saturday cl.asses will be conducted by Dr. Wehmer from Ha:-bor Light Halfway House in Detroit. The rt. Ple9sant Pow Viow last March 17 was only one evening long, but it drew quite a crowd. Native Americans arrived from Detroit, Grand Rapids, Allegan, Sault Ste. Marie and even Canada! J.."OOSE PAJ.'.P won First Prize in the Men's Dance contest, with SUGA.-q BEA.~ SHOGANOSH coming for Second. JUDY APPlSI'ON won First Prize in the Ladies Shawl Dance, and young BEN !!INMAN won Second Prize in the Boys Dance. (Sorry we don't have fuller details on this.) The NEE GANA GEE ZHIK CLUB from the 'Soo' were very striking in their purple dress, we heard, l!lld we can hardly wait until the Ojibway Festival next summer to _ "See t.hem perform as a group. Among the many who att.ended were GLORIA SHENOSKY, ELAINE TUF'- FELML>m, GEORGE Y.ARI'IN, GLADYS SANDS, THE JOE RAPHAELS, ELI THOMAS, MATTIE JACKSON, ALICE BENNErT, LOUIS POlNTIAC, MARIE EllBRY, and THE DON STEVENS FAMILY. MARY SIMONAIT got t.he surprise of her life when, at the Open House of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Center at the beginning of' INDIAN AWARENESS WEEK last February she was awarded a plaque af'ter her selection as OUTSTANDill'G NISHNAW13E of the YEAR! And the G.R.I.T.C.'s choice was not an easy one to make, considering t.."'1.e many hard working Nishnawbes in Grand Rapids. 3ut Ms. Simonait.'s devotion and'her prowess in her dealings on behalf of Native Americans and her willingness to aid all people' as the inscription on the plaque say~, are legendary. She always has time for you, and she knows how to help you! J.~s. Simona.it is a Chippewa, a native of Michigan, a former elementary teacher and a mother of three who is now the Native American Counselor for Davenport College and Granl Valley St.ate Colleges. The Communications Laboratory recentl y held in Grand Rapids between Indians and non-Indians was 'the culmination of year-long efforts of this untiring lady. She also brought the WRITE ROOTS OF PEACE to Grand Rapids last year, and guided the Indian Students of G.V.s.c. through their first pow wow last June. The award may have been a surprise to her but not to anyone else who knows Mary! SANDY J.{USE is one of the seventeen children of JOHN LIDSE, a co-director of Concerned Indians of Michigan. Sandy has taken over as correspondent for the Detroit area. She is al$o the editor of her high school newsletter, and has chosen journalism as her career. Her Detroit Report arrives regularly every month, as our readers can see. We are very proud to have this very able young lady on our staff'. : ~ �\, 18 THE PBOBI.EM OF -19- 'PROBLEJill ' ••••••••••••••••••• Recent.ly certain kinds of' news about the Indian community has cooe under fire. Too much news about our probletnS, it has been argued, will lead others to believe that we ~ have these problems. Therefore, we must not print thrs-kind of newa. But. is the logic behind this reasoning sound? Witness the news printed daily in the newspapers: the robberies, 111\ll'ders, auto accidents, muggings, vandalisms and etc. Does everyone coming to our state f'or the first time and reading our daily newspapers think our area is a hot.bed of crillle and mayhem? Do they realy believe that a major percent.age of our population is responsible for these events? In the 1920's and 30's there were "terrible gang wars in cities 11.ke Chica.go and New York. Gangster ~ st.rugg1ed to cont.ro1 certain aspects of t.hose cities. The newspaperf that waged war against t.hese mobs by exposing their crl.mlnal element.a and connectiom were o:f't.en attacked by the mobs. Their presses were bombed, their reporters were attacked, and t.heir editors were offered bribes. Vthy? Because the gangsters :reared the arousal of public opinion against them. For this led t.o the uniting of' community gro~ •..hat would bring pressure on the power groups to do something t.o rest.ore law and order. The more the general public knew about the cancer in their midst, the better able they would be to SUPport efforts to arrest it. ' For these very same reasons we print the news about the problems at'f'ecting some members of' the Indian community. For as articles on cancer and heart disease do not indicate that everyine is afflicted with them, so news about Indian alcoholism does not by .any means infer that 2!J. Native Americans are alcoholics. What it does mean is that ~..here is a serious problem in our midst, and we want to let people know what is being done about it. As a child I remember being horribly f'ri6htened of' catching 'Inf'ant.ile Paralysis' or 'polio' as it is now called. There was plenty written about it. No one knew What caused it, let alone how to cure it. So the only t.hing people could do was contribute money for the care of' its victims -confined to iron lungs, portable respirators or wheelchairs-, and support. the research going on to find its cause and cure. It took huge sums and intensive training of' many individuals to f'inally accomplish this in the 1950's. 3ut if' people had not been made aware of' the horribleness ~f' this disease and of the vast sums needed for research - if' these things bad not been written about - how much longer it would have t.ckel. problems can be licked too. But not if we hide them under a bushel basket and pretend they are not there! And it matters not at all whether they af':f'ect 9'.£ or 90% of' us. It the nroblem of' 'problems' (continued:) editorial matters even less what others -non Indians- think of' us. What is important is that we are doing something about them. I think the most terrifying thing that could happen to a person would be to f'ind out that he had an incurable disease and that he was t.he only one in the world to have it! Wllat a relief' to f'ind out that others have it too. What a comfort to find out that others are working dili~ently to find its cause and cure! For these offer hope! In 1938, when Alcoholics Anonymous was only one year old and barely getting started, a man hooked up a hose from the exhaust of' his Modal A Ford to the rear window and died, alone and friendless, in Fletcher's Field. He was alcoholic. He was 36 years old. He was my father. This does not have to happen anymore. NOW THERE'S HOPE. THE CERrI.FIED ALCOHOL C.OUNSELOR: BUILDER OF HOPE Larry Shananaqqet, director of' Owl Indian Outreach, In~t Grand Rapids' Indian group working int.he area of alcoholism, recently returned from a month of' study at the Western Region Indian Alcohol Training Center. This is t.he first. step toward certification as a Certified Alcohol Counselor. Some 36 students -Indians from all over the United Sta~es­ were enrolled at the Salt Lake City, Utah, training center for classes in Group Leadership, Community Organizations, Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse Studies, Growth and Behavior, Counselor's Training, Self-Awareness, Introduction to Business Administration, and Recovery Center Operation (Hal:f'-way Houses). Housed in the Carlton Hotel, the students left for class at 7:30 a.m. and returned at 5:30 p.m. They also had an evening class 3 hours long once a week. Weekends were spent in study. Some of the students did manage to get out to visit t.he Morcon Tabernacle and hear their world-famous choir singt Mr. Shananaquet said. Each student now returns home to work in the field for f'ive months. They will all then return to the Training Center for another month of' intensive study. This is followed by five more months in the f'ield in one's home area. Upon completion of this second 5 months, the students return once more to Utah to receive certification as Certified Alcohol Counselors. Our Many of' these students had, like the phoenix, consumed themselves by ~e -the fire of' alcoholism- but out of' th~ ashes of' their burned-out lives has risen, like the phoenix, a new lit'• · of unsurpassing beauty. Now t.hey are Builders of Hope. �MI S C E L L A N E 0 U S T I DB I T S "INDIAN ARr OF THE A1JEP.ICAS" The most comprehensive exhibition of Indian art from North, Centrii, and South America to travel in this country is now open in the Indianapolis L'useum of Art, Indianapolis, Indiana. Drawn from the k'useum of the American Indian, Eeye Foundation, located in New York City , "Indian Art of the Americas" spans more than 4,000 years of Indian culture. -Talking Leaf(3/74) L.A.Calif. ,. The Rewards of Attending a Parent/reacher Conference! When I asked his First Grade te8cher how my 7year-old son was doing she reported this incident: "The other day we w~re studying compound words, and when I put COW and BOY together, immediately two little boys jumped up and started 'shooting' at each other. Then your t'!aury got up, aimed, and 'shoe' both of them. Sitting down ~~th a smile of satisfaction, he said, • That's two for the Indians!•" That's my son: all boy, and all Chippewa! y y _v v v v v v v 9 v v y :z::v::-v y y y y v v y y y v v v:y:y v WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADVERI'IZE IN INDIA.'V TALK? A..""ll'S AND CRAFTS JOODS AHD SERVICES Ct.JR RATES ARE 'IE"'?..Y RF.4SONABLE ••••••• PHONE (616) OR h JS.. :ZS: .6 11------zl.-- ~~/l. A Z1 £);~ Z1 21 ~RITE h 459-2169 1'P.E EDITOR :::0: ::::O:::_::DL: __ ::DL ::O: __ ::::::o:::=_::o::_ A A eARTh is planning to publish soon a cookbook containing Indian recipes only. We would like anyone who has one or more to share, to send us the item along with their name. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource eARTh Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Francis, Shirley (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/3c2efc77d308a71802da7376d1a99017.pdf 6e0e4bfa5d27bddcbd6f761d2d39f80c PDF Text Text INDIAN TALK IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN Beaded medallion, about four inches in diameter, was traditionally worn as an ornament on a headband, a bandolier, or on ceremonial clothes. Vol.1 Na5 March,1974 �INDIAN TALK Vol. I No. 5 Devoted to the news and views of the Indian community in southern Michigan COMMITTEE: DeJay Elk Irene Elk Shirley Francis Nancy Grabiak Joe Jo~ Teresa Johnson Calvin Noel Gloria Shenosq Joy Sorenson J.fary Switzer TABLE IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN MARCH 1974 AnEA. SUBSCRIPl'ION: $3,00 a year (or donation) 15th of month FLINT ••••.•••••.•••••.•.•••.••..•.......• 2 LANSING NEWS •••••••••••••. , ••••••••••••••••••• 3 l:.E: CO!'.P13NICATIONS LAB: DISTILLERS OF CHANGE ••••• 4 LOOK AT WHAT'S COMING UP •• (coming events) .......... 5 SlTBSC"ttIPT I ON BLANK ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 APACHE CREATION •••••••••.•••.••••••.•••••..•••.•••• 7 O!l NEWS DEADLINE: CONTENTS ;)ET qoIT REPORT •••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••• 2 SEND ALL LEI'TERS TO: Shirley Francis 457 Briarwood S.E. Grand Rapids 1 lli, 49506 Ph: (616) 459-2169 NE'vlS FRO?.~ OF THE PERSONAL SIDE •• , •••••••••••.••.••••..•••.••• a !~ATIVE Al'iE"ZICAH CONFEP.ENCES IN TRAVERSE CITY ••••• , .10 SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS: Stewart American Horse Rodda, ••••••••••• Jackson (SMSP) John Jluse (313) 931-6438 ,· •••••••••••• • • ;Detroit Carol Bennett (517) 482-4645 •••••••• •• •• Lansing Margaret Sowmick (517) 773-3743 • • ••• •••• Mt.. Pleasant Viola Peterson (313) 655-8492, •••••••• • •Flint Mary SWitzer (616) 243-2774 ••••••••••••• Grand Rapids HISTORY FROM OUR POINT OF PUBLISHERS: ilA.CK TALK: letters from our readers ••. • •.••••..••• 20 . ............... BOOK REVIEW •••••.•••••.••.••....•.••......••.•••.• 16 VIEW ••••••••••.•••••••• ,17 EDITORIAL: ABOUT WAT U OF M NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAiv'. •• , •• 19 "THE INDIAN REVOLUTION", •••••••• • ••••••••••••••••• 21 ; 49081 INDIAN TALK IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN is published by a committ ee of concerned men and women from t h e Indian community with the hope that through the PRINTED WORD all may become aware of the common interests of Indian people, and thus aid arrl support each other in attaining their goa ls. INDIAN TALK IN SOUTHERN LITCHIGAN i8 not affiliated with any sect, organization or institution. Its only purpose is to provide lines of colllllunication -- between all Indian groups , between Indian people, and between Indian and non-Indian. • THE POW WOW TRAIL •••• is just around the corner. Pow wow time is a happy time, a time to renew aquaintences, to sing, to dance, and to Just plain socialize: So the more people who make it to a pow wow, the more success:f'ul it is: Keep INDIAN TALK informed of the pow wows coming up in your area, and we will see that the hundreds of families on our mailing list hear about them! A VERY SPECIAL TRAl'IT.S • •• , to each and every contributor of material. Please forgive us for not personally acknowledging your vitally important support. Without you INVIAN TALK would not exist! Please, dear Author, forgive us too if we deem it necessary to edit your material. We only do so after care:f'ul consideration. .\:ID AN E:(CALLY SPECIAL TIIA.ll"KS •••• to our subscribers, with out whom INDIAN' 'I'ALK would not exist either! �2 3 -~NEWs- area news: detroit report (continued) :<'ROM FLINT ?AR£NTS ARE BLSILY ~i"GA~I:W I:I GF:I'TING THEI:k CARlJEN SCHOOL D.i.. rRICT assessed regarding the needs and wis1: es of their Indiar. students. Mary Gibson chairs the Parents Advisory Council, Which is determining how best put to use the Indian Education f'unds they are seeking through Title IV. Classes are bejng held Saturday mor. ings f or the children ages 3 to 18, of the members of the ~nesee Valley Indian Association to teach them Indian traditions and arts and crafts in efforts to develop in the youngsters their sense of Indianness while at the same time having f'un. The class is a t Mary Gibson's, 4039 Otto St. , Flint, J.!i • ~ proposal was made at the last Commission on Indian Ai'f'airs 111eeting that Michigan native Americans make an effort to obt<'in \Toting representation in both the Michigan Senate and House. We need a :f:'ull-time person to lobby for our concerns. No one can ~fford to pay an outside person to work with these groups. If Michigan is to truly have a representative government, how can Indians legitimately be excluded? How this is to be accomplished has not yet been decided. If you have any thoughts on t his subject write to M.C.I.A. Director Jim Hillman, 454 Hollister Bldg., 106 Allegan St., LJ'l.nsing, Mi. 48902. Congradulations to the newly elected officer s of the Michigan Indian Confederation! Sleeted were: Victor Kishigo, president; Jack Randall, vice president; Louis Koon, secretary-treasurer. Gerald Chingue is the hired director. John Bailey and Louis Baca are members of the ZXecutive Board. POETS! A:n anthology of poetry by Native American authors is being assembled by Klallam poet Duane NiatUm. Send your choice pieces to him at: Native American Autnors Program, Harper & Row Publishers, Inc., 10 Xsst 53rd St., New York City, N. Y. 10022. Duane is author of "On the Death of an Elder Klallam" published by Balleen Press. (?rom Genesee Valley Indian Assn. News) DErROIT REPORI' The North American Indian Association is 33 years old. It "' ,,s formed as a social organization for the retainment and rejuvenation of Indian culture and traditions. It meets twice a month, on the lst ani 3rd Sundays of the month with dinner at 6 p.m . followed by a business meeting. For more imformation write to: North American Indian Association, 19317 Fenmore, Detroit, Mi. 48235. ., At the January 6 meeting of the North American Indian Association the following officers were elected: president, ~va Kennedy, vice-president, Hazel Sebastian; Secretary, Katherine Dailleboust; and treasurer, Aaron Baker. On the Executive Board are John L'use as chairman, Fred Boyd, Jim Revels, Doris Aikens, and Greg Lambert. On January 18 at Cody High School in Detroit a "Battle of the Bands" rock concert was presented. Part of the proceeds from this performance went to the Concerned Indians of Michigan, to the North American Indian Association, and to the Original Band of Sault Ste. :Marie .:hippewa. The rock concert was sponsored by Students United with Man (S.U.M.), headed by Mr. Harold Cook. S.U.M. helps various ethnic groups, especially the Chippewa in Sault Ste. Marie. If you are interested in learing the Ojibwa language, there is a class taought by Winona Arriaga at her home in Detroit. The classes are held monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. on, and on Thursdays starting at 6:00 p.m. Her address is 4534 Lincoln st, Detroit. Phone no. (313) 831-3104. Monday February 11, Fred Boyd, director of Concerned Indians o:f Michigan, and John Shano testified in court on behalf of the 32,000 Indian people in Michigan against the compulsory no-fault insurance law. This insurance law creates hardships. Since Indian people are among those with the lcwest income in the state they are forced to buy inexpensive used cars for necessary transportation. In most cases the no-fault insurance premium costs ~p to four times the worth of the auto! If they could afford this amount of insurance, Boyd said, they would purchase a ·much better car. No final decision has been made by the courts. On LANSING NEWS On March 6 at Lansing Community College the dedication of a new collection of Chicano and Native American titles took place at an open house from l to 5 p.m. in the Administration Bldg., corner of Washington and Shiawassee Streets. Along with the book dedication were a mini-powwow ani a two-week long exhibit of Uichigan Native American artifacts. �s 4 LOOK AT \mAT'S COMING UP! GRA..'ID RAPIDS cour.:mHCAI'IONS I.A30RATORY: DISTIT.IiP:R OF- CHANGE A "communications laboratory" took place in the Zont.a Rooms of the Grand Rapids Public Library February 23, 1974, froci 10 a. m, to 10 p.m. This is a structured dialogue between representat ives of two groups which have a need for creating a more pos itive work relationship t...~an currently exists. During the process of discussing the agenda of each group, misundersta:-Cings are clarified arxl appreciation is developed for the other side's point of view. Thus, comnunication emerges and a measure of t rust is built up; the groups then collaborate in devising procedures enabling them to work together. The Grand Rapids laboratory dealt with relations between Seven Indian people ( sel~cted by the Indian coO!llUility) and seven non-Indian individua ls gelected by the non-Indian community) participated. :'he purpoue was to provide the Indian and the non- Indian communities wHh a mechanism by which their energies would be utilized cocr..., ratively f or their joint benefit. The Laboratory was de~ gned to lead t o th e elimination or reducti on of problens \'i1 ch exist at the present time or may devel op in the future and he' 'e created or are capable of creating a gulf between the t wo gi oups. Sponsored by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, the 'La : > ratory was run under local auspices. Funds for the program we e provided by the l!id-I.achigan College Consortium. .:Occt.or : i ng Goldaber, an internationally known conflict management s~~cialist, sel1'V'ed as the facilitator of the Laboratory. He is a Joc iologist at Brooklyn College of the City University of New \c.,rk, and he has worked with Indian and non-Indian groups in a:imilar settings elsewhere. i.h1; I ndian and non-Indian cotmnunities. Contrary to what cri.ght first be thought, the "coilll!Unicat ion laboratory 11 is not sensitivity training. Sensitivity training deals with elements of an individual's personality. The ''Communications LaboratorJ", however, is strictly an issue-orient ed dialogue dealing with relationships bet, een groups. While it is still too soon to form definite judgeoents o~ its success, those who were involved in the Grand Rapids Lab are h opeful. Inf fact, many came away from it very enthusiastic about it as a means to initiate change. The 14 Indian-non-Indian participants now call each other by their first names. The non I ndian participants are all people who are in more or less positions to effect change, since they hold positions in the business world, the educational structure, in government, etc. ~bere the "Communications Laboratories" have been held elsewhere, both academic evaluators and journalist observers agree that they have either defused tensions or prevented them and states of alienation from growing. LA.l'~SING: r1 • AMERICAN INDIAN FAIR The Michigan Indian Benefit Association is tentatively planning an American Indian Fair where Native Americans can sell their arts and crafts. The date would be set for a weekend in May, namely a Saturday afternoon and evening, and Sunday :from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. If interested in selling your crart work at the Fair, please contact Carol Bennett, c/o Lansing Indian Center, 306 E. Grand River, Lansing, Mi. 48906. LANSING: ALL INDIAN BASKEI'BALL TOURNAMENT March 22-23, 1974, at Jenison Fieldhouse, Michigan State University at East Lansing, the State YMCA or M:rcnigan is sponsoring a basketball tournament. Both men's and Women's teams from Michigan a.nd other states are invited to part:teipate. Registration fee is $15.00 per team. Co-sponsors are Michigan State University, Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs, and Lansing Indian Center, with the trophies being provided by the Commission on Indian Affairs. Tournament Director is George w. Pamp, Director of the Native American Outreach Project of the St.ate YMCA. Cont.act Lansing Indian Center, 306 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, . Mi. 48906, (Phone: (517) 487 ·,5409) for information regarding housing and meals. Contact George w. Pamp, Basketball Tournament Director, State YMCA of Michigan, 301 w. Lenawee St., Lansing, Mi. 48914, to obtain registration blanks. ALL TEAM REGISTRATIONS A.~ ENTRY FEES ARE DUE MARCH 13, 1974! On GRA1ID RAPIDS: ALL INDIAN POW WOW Grand Rapids' first All Indian Pow Wow will take place here on March 30 and 31, 1974, in the Aquinas College Physical Education Asse~bly Building, 1600 block of Fulton St., E., Grand Rapids. The Saturday dances will begin at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Sunday dance will run from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. There will be an open drum, and a dance contest - all divisions. Supper will be provided for all participants. All dance participants must register by 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 30. All dance participants must be in Grand Entry. No Indian time! Indian traders invited. Please, no imports. Traders' fee: $5.00 per day. Raffling off a beautiful hand-painted Indian plaque as first prize, a handtied shawl as 2nd prize, and bone hair ties as 3rd prize. You need not be present to win. For more information call Buddy Raphael (616) 361-1817, or Frank Bush (616) 792-4042. �7 6 look at wn~t's co~ing up! MOUNT PLSAS.r'J;;:': APACHE CREATION (continued) COLLES:E INDIAH .5.::)UCATio:J POW WOW: .., A panel discussion will be held ?.".arch 17 from 1:00 to 5:00 p. m. at Warriner Auditorium, Central Michigan University. Sponsored by the Real Indians at C.1.1. U., the panel will discuss (A) Grants and Applications, (B) Indian Studies, and (C) Student and F•eservation. A POW WOW will follow from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. in Finch Gym. Dance Contests will offer first and second prizes :for FancY; Straight and Shawl dancing . For more info rmation contact the Real Indians of C.M.U., c7o Wolverine Room, University Center, l':t. Pleasant, ta. 48858. Or telephone Betty otto (517) 773-3284, or Richard LaFromdoise (517) 773-7277. When USEN: created the Apaches He also created Their homes in the West. Fruits and game as they needed to eat. ..1 The North American Indian Association is sponsoring a Native American Pow Wow on Ua.rch 23 at the Hazel Park High School, 23400 Fughes St., (north of 9: Mile), F!azel Park, Mi. Dance per:formance are at 2:00 p.m. and at 8:00 p.m. Trophies will be awarded in the dance competition. For more information contact Dean George at (313) 846-1837. Their health when disease attacked them He made :Many kinds o:f herbs to grow. WOW COI.'.IKG IN MAY Medicine. He gave them a pleasant climate and all they Thus it was in the begining: J.~L~AUKEE, the Apaches and their Homes each created :for the other by USEN himself. When they are taken f'rom these homes they sicken How long will itb e till it is said: There are no Apaches? The 1974 Kalamazoo Valley Pow Wow is scheduled to take place on May 24 - 27 at Camp Rota - Kiwan, Texas Drive, Kalamazoo, Yd. Everyone welcome. Meals will be provided. There are excellent camping :facilities. Four dance sessions are being scheduled. There will be Indian singers. Traders welcome. For more infort:iation write Kalar:iazoo Valley Pow Wow, 734 w. Kilgore, Kalamazoo, :m. 49001. our OF STATE: He taught them where To find these herbs, how to prepare them for And die. PO~ To restore Needed for clothing and shelter. DEI'ROIT: NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW KALAMAZOO: He gave to them such grain, * * * * * * * Their great chief Geronimo was born June 1829. Geronimo was eighty years old vmen he died, February 17, 1909. He died in a military hospital, In his own country, WIS. POW wow r.rarch 23 - 24 there will be a pow wow in lc~±lwaukee ~ wi s. t;nfortunately t:h.at is all th e information we have a t prese" r.. If anyone has more please contact IlIDIA!f TALK. And i:f you wan;. to attend this one, call us . We should be getting more deta il~ on it soon. Our phone ro. (616) 459-2169. On Still a prisoner of war. --Stewart American Horse Rodda-Oglala Sioux POSTAL RATES HAVE GONE UP •••• SO WE HAVE TO RAISE OURS TOO •••• NAJ~---------------' CITY A ONE YEAR STATE ZIP~~~~~ miREE DOLLAP.S ! ! ! ! S~1BSCRIPI'ION IS NOW •••• �8 9 ON THE PE?.S OIAL SIDE 2n tbe personal side continued: A number of cries of distress from the Indian community have reached us. Truly, when one of us suffers we all suffer. Can you help? \/ The night of February 17 a fire destroyed everything except what the GEORGE SOWt~ICK FAMILY had on. Living in Salem, Michigan, they were taken in by friends until a new house was found. Members of the Christian Indian community rushed to their aid, but much is needed yet to give this fine, struggling family a fresh start. J.!oney for fuel, utilities and groceries is still desperately needed. Send your donations today to Inter-Tribal Council Indian Center, 756 Bridge St. N.w., Grand Rapids, :Mi. 49504. -~ Reverend JOE SPRAGUE has accepted a call from the Indian Christian colmlUJlity in Mt. Pleasant. But he is still helping out at the .American Indian Gospel Church here in Grand Rapids until another pastor can be obtained. A distress call from JIM EAGLE of Hale, Michigan, a member of the Traditionalist Indian community. He informed µs that his former wife - a non-Indian - has sued for custody of their eight year old son, Scott. Who, by the way, is in line for hereditary chieftanship of the Remnant Band of the Cherokee. What is so startling is the fact that her suit for his custody is based on the grounds that the Indian way of Life is unsuitable for bringup a child! Jim Eagle is akking his Brothers and Sisters in the Indian community to write letters to the judge hearing the case, explaining aid informing him about the true Indian Way. "Please ask them not to write protest letters," Jim said, "as this might make things worse." Set your thoughts down now, today, and send them to: Judge Ronald Ryan Callloun County Circuit Court Marshall, ICi. 49068 (Re: Scott Eagle Custody Case) We stopped in to visit with the Oliver and Barbara McSauby fami• ly the other day. We were amazed at Barbara's managing ability! ~ven though they are so short of beds that some of the children must sleep on the floor, and so short of dressers that clothing must be kept in boxes and baskets, their home was as neat and clean as a pin! "But it sure is hard, 11 smiled Barbara. "And you can't buy used mattresses anymore." Although they are only using the first floor in order to conserve f"uel, their f"uel bill was nearly $50.00 last month. One of the problems is the fact that their rented house doesn't have a single storm window! Write us at INDIA.i'l TALK if you have a mattress in good condition or a set of springs or a frame for them. If you have a dresser let us know too. And we'll see if we can't find some way to get your stuf:f and the 11cSaubys together! And who has been enjoying Florida sunshine this winter but WILLARD and LfARGE BI' . TOE, HENRY 11WCKl!AN 11 MARKS, and RAY AND IRENE OTTO. They are combining work with play at Eloise, Fla. Their Grand Rapids-bound pal, JOE JOHN, has informed us. And ERNESTINE and HERB WABINIKEE & STANL!tt BIG.JOE are soaking up their sunshine in Lakeworth, Florida. Your prayers are needed for little KIMMIE CHAMBERLAIN, Alvin and Kathy Chamberlain's oldest child. She has been seriously ill and has just returned :from the hospital at --5aginaw. Bet she would Just love to receive letters and cards! Send them to Miss KiDlllie Chamberlain, R. 1/4, 7362 Tomah Rd., Mt.. Pleasant. We met CECILIA WARREN at the Indian Education Con:ference at Traverse City. She is a lady who lost her parents while very young, and she was educated in both government and ~hurch-a:f­ iliated boarding schQols for Indian children. She taugh~ for many years, has encountered racial prejudice in unexpected places, and bas come up smiling! She returned to school to get her Masters degree in urban counseling. Finishing that, she has been at Lansing Conmrunity College since last Fall, in the Department of Marketing and IAanagement. A fine lady: I' \ j Its hard to believe that it ever actually happened, it went so :fast. But the SIMON FRANCIS family have 14 rolls of colorslides to prove they spent a week at Anaheim, California last month. Simon was sent there by hi's employer to attend a convention. So what did MARI'IN, GEORGE, ROSS AND MAURY and Mom do? Three days were spent at Disneyland, one day was used to take in a tour of Universal Studios ("where they film Emergency!"), and one day was spent at Newport Beach soaking up the Pacif'ic Ocean. Those Californians are sure friendly, but Michigan and her people are HOMEl FOR HELP has reached us at DIDI.AN TALK. It comes :from inside the 'Ironhouse' at Jackson. Our friend and Special Correspondent Stewart American Horse Rodda needs a home and a job placement when he canes up for parole in 4~ months. He woots to settle in either Jackson, Lansing, or Grand Rapids. If you think you mizht be able to help him cont.act us at Indian Talk. Please, don't let another fine Indian life go down the drain! ANOTREH ~ �10 11 NA?IVE AMERICAN CONFERENCES IN TRAVERSE CITY A two-dav series of Native American education Conferences were held at 1:.r:e Park Place Motor Inn on February 23 and 24, 1974, conducted 'by Paul Johnson, Minority Affairs Consultant for the Michigan Education Association (?.1.E.A.) Assisting as resource persons were Eddie Benton (Ojibway), Jack Porter ~Ottawa), Richard A!l1rews (Ottawa), Alvina Anderson (Ottawa), Clarence ~oses (Oji~y) and Lester Gemmell (Pit-River). Attending were educators -both Indian and non-Indian. and menbers of tribal governments and Indian organizations. The conferences had four objectives: (1) discuss Indian Legislation, particularly the Indian Education Act (Title IV) and the impact it will have on all school districts in I.1ichigan, (2) broaden the perception and awareness o'f participants to "cultural identiy" and its implications and impact on school curriculums, (3) provide participants with information which will assist them in facilitating educational cha!ig'es for Native Americans in their communities, and (4) facili+..ate strategies to increase the staffing and funding of the O±'~ice of Indian Education of the State Department of Education. native american confe r ences in tra ver s e city (continued) f' f ' ., Paul then showed the f ilm, "Indian Reri tage: The Treasure,'' narr a ted by Walter Brennen. In the discussion that followed, Jack Porter voiced his reaction. The Indian does have past cultural identity, he said, and the film was about the past. But just now the Indians are being given the present. Ee has to be given the future. The film tended to hint that the Indian is fading away. This is not true, he concluded, for the Indians are not only thriving but they are uniting. The fiJLi has a very heavy message, said Eddie Bent~n. It attempted to destroy stereotypes of Indians, and it showed that we have stereotypes of whites too. But some things in it disturbed him. The use of such words as 'savage', 'sqa•', and 'cub' show that the White man still has a distorted view of Native Americans. In answer to a question about whether the child-raising methods ment.ioned in the film were still used, Jack Porter believed that they weren't always. Indians today should have tne ~reedom of choice of what he wants: to f'ollow traditiorn~l ways only, to _ choose education and assimilation, or to choose a combination of both. · Sddie Benton said, Indians can have the T-V, the automobile, and education without forsaking his Indianness. He can -be bi-cultural; he can have the best of both ways. A non-Indian educator commented that he didn't think that "we can have SST's and Lincoln Continentals and clean water, clean earth." HIGHLIGHTS OF FRIDAY EVENING Due to the heavy snowstorm (five hours to travel from G.R. to Traverse 8ity) we arrived after the keynote address but just in time to hear F..ddie Benton discussing age differentiation in · Indian society. At the pow wows, he said, there are the tiny babies and the old people. No one is left home. He encouraged the non-Indian educators to attend one if they have never done so. In the discussion that followed Alvina Anderson expressed her disapproval of non-Indians participating in pow wows, i.e. by dancing a:1d wearing of traditional dress, even though they may be spouses of Indians. She felt they were ma.king a mockery of Indian ways. Paul Johnson asked, what is an Indian? What makes him Indian? Something social? cultura17 economical? psychological? Its more than physical, he said, and "sor::ie may not look like Indians but may know profoundly the 'Indian Way 111 • wer e as hi3hly developed a s in many parts of the world, India. for example, ''but we ' ve never been credited for it." It is all right for Indians to have the advant ages of white civilization, Alvina Anderson said, but if he has an education he should l:elp his fellow Ir:dians. If he has a fine hol'le, a big c ar, a color T-V, etc. and he doesn't help his less fortunate brothers, he should feel pretty uncomfortable! j Lester Gel:'leill returned to the discussion of the Indian's egalitarian society with its non distinction between age and sex. The American guy, he said, has to realize that he is European and ~nite in background. If he would, then the Indians -and Blacks and Chicanos- w:iuldn' t have the proglems they have. l.luch of the contributions of Indians has been consciously played down. Never- , theless, those same contributions have been .subconsciously absorbed by American whites. "And we still have a lot to offer," said Eddie Benton. "You have called our religion silly; made fun of our dances, our music. Take the Corn Dance. Today agriculturalists are 'finding out that corn does grow better if there is music in the field." Lester added, Indian arts, music, graphics The film was cor..iposed of a great many still photographs taken in in the 1800's, and Jack Porter nentioned the fact that the film did not show a single happy Indian face; and this could give eleMentary and secondary students a bad impression of Indians. A v:hite educator noted that there weren't any happy faces among the soldiers either. "I've been waiting for sm:1eone to bring that up," said Paul Johnson. "Everyone in the whole film --the White settlers, the kids-- not one person was smiling!" This was not his first ch:iice of a film, he added. He had chosen one --"a helll.:va good one"-;_ about the decision that an Indian boy had -to make between traditional and white ways, but he had- been unable to get it. �12 native american conf'erences in traverse citv 13 (con~inued) SATl:?.:J;.Y 'S EIGELIGHTS Satcrday's c:mferences wound up in the afternoon ·. ·ith more good discussion and observa~ion. Jack Porter opened it up by commenting on the apathy of the Indian community for schools, and how little the schools had done for them. They a:-e af'raid of the schools in many instances, he said. There is a need of exposure of Indians as teachers and as aides. There is an identity crisis when an Indian child goes to school and hears that Indians were discovered in 1492. He hoped that the educators present at the conf'erence were getting an education here in the need for awareness and knowledge of other cultures. 3e was certain that the non-white American could climb the educational ladder and still retain his cultural values. "But most of our people are pi..:shed into vocational trades, teaching or sociology," he said, "and not into the sciences." It incensed him that a "kid out of Grosse Point (a very wealthy suburb of Detroit) can graduate from college and then go teach Indian kids on a reservation. That's ridiculous!" He explained, their college training lacks educao. tion in minority cultures. Richard Andrews advised the educators not to be afraid to ask Indian parents about their value system, but to do more listening than talking. It will take time for them to overcome their fear, though. 'fifE RED SCHOOL Eddie Benton discussed what the Red School of the .AI!lerican Indian Movement (A.I .1~.) in st. Paul, l!inn. is all about. "It is a survival school - we need the 3 R's to survive," he explained. The all-Indian staff attempts to instill elements of pride and identity, and both students and teachers gain by it! Indians are notoriously slow readers, he said, and the kids t1-:at come to the Red School are the drop-outs, the pushouts, the failures at other schools. They often come in reading 3 levels oelow their grade. A ~ew months on the Red School reading program and they are reading above their grade. Reason? They are allowed, encouraged, to read the things they are interested it; they build on their students' interests. The physical structure is very informal. There are no rows of desks. They sit anywhere. 'i.'here is no recess. "We know that kids need nudges of guida::-ice," he added , "and we see that they get them." The methods are unusual, but every means is used to induce them to read, to thir.k and to write. Al:lazingly, there is no absenteeism. The ratio of teacher to pupil is small. They have preschoolers through hi~hschoolers. The preschool program is a combination of l{ontessori and c·ompanionship with older students who o~en spend tioe with them, helping them. The curriculum is envisioned as a Circle of Learning. (See Fig. 1) In answer to a question as to how it is funded, .ilidie Benton admitted that this continues to be a struggle. When they began CIVICS Gov't. Structures Of Reservations · local State, Federal Relationships and Responses, Treaties, Legislation Pertaining To Natives. ECONOMICS Native Americdn Economy · Urban and Reservation SOCIAL STUDIES Contemporary Issues, Attitude Analysie Attitude Analyses, Modern Adaptations Of Native People HISTORY Local & National from Native Perspectives Analysis & Correction ART I CRAFTS Regional Differences of Style & Decoration. Performance and Student Expression COMMUNICATIONS Speaking, Writing Thought Formations, Self Confidence and Expression NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE Historic, Transitional, Contemporary Religious Ideologies, Life Styles, Value Systems, Music !Dance & Sing), Psychology, Community Structures, Migrations & Changes FIGURE 1. Circle of Learning. (Eddie Benton) ~ed School, St. Paul, Minn. �14 15 native anerican conferences in traverse city (continued) nar,ive american c onf er ences i n traverse city (continuedl there was no :f\:nding. The A.I.M. staff cut their salaries in half to s~p? ort it . Then they received a grant of $20,000 from O.E.O. There had been a collective grant of $66,000 destined for the Red School, but after the Trail of Broken Treaties the O.E.O. cut it off. Private donations have been important in keeping it going. The public school system h as donated its outdated textbooks, old desks and chairs. In fact, he added, the public schools, after seeing how success:f'ul the Red School has been, would like to get involved with it. "But," he said firmly, #we don't went to lose our autonomy." Their school board is composed of four married parents, four unmarried parents, and three students --all are Indian. into five major a reas. CURRI CULUJ.i DEl/ELOP?!ENT Paul Johnson said, I don't like so-called 'Indian weeks' and 'Native American Studies' per se, but I go along. 'libat is really important is that any program have accurate, objective descriptions, without any romanticism. He was very emphatic about that. "It makes us so~ething we're not!" he explained. And be careful of innuendo by implication, of over-simplification, of generalization, of lumping all ethnic groups together. All are equally bad. Historical accounts are full of white/Indian relationships but sometimes Indian/Indian relationships were far more relevant and had nothing to do with Whites at all, he said. 1'atch out also for generalizations about inter-tribal relationships. And · as was mentioned before, we' re not dead, not vanishing. '•le' re still alive. It is amazing what misconcep~ions white high.school students have about us, about what we're 'supposed' to look like, he added. Even medical problems of Hative Americans cannot be generalized. For instance, the full-blooded Chippewa have a high incidence of diabetes but a low cancer rate. aut that is not · true of all tribes. Indian contributions always seem to be seen from a •hite perspective, Paul continued. The involvement of A.I.U. in the L'Anse Baraga Centenial a couple years ago didn't make the non-Indians up there too hap~y, ~ut it h ad a good after-math. :oday Baraga and L'Anse are p~oba~ly two of the most progressive communiti es in llichigan, regarding Indian affairs. Indian people are oriented socially. The Indian is a Chippewa ~irst and an individual named Paul Johnson second,he explained. And if you'~e planning a program please don't ask us to come and dance and sing for you! MOilZL ?Oi l ZDUCATION Paul outlined a :~odel ::"or Education that fell c:iron:>lo~cally I . Pre-Columbian Period: tribalism, clan systems, their implications for marriage . Elementary students can be shown how clans were tools for cohesiv eness. II . Columbian Period : early white contact, how they misled the Indians, how the Indians aided the Whites. III. Developing the Nation: roles the Indians played, the Iroquois Confederation, how it worked for the Six Nations, its influence on the writing of the U.S. Constitution. N. 'iiestern Imperialization Movements: goldrush, homesteading, the Indians' expressions of these events, how their lives were changed. v. Struggle for Identity: the Indian of today. One of the immediate things that educators and parents both can do, Paul said, would be to start a Native American bookshelf in their school libraries. Then begin to develop a curriculum, not just of facts, but having affective things that will change students. And then develop a unit of study, six weeks long, at leqst. Or it could be a semester-long class. The two-day sessions had barely scratched the sur:face. There is much more to be learned, to be done. No Indian parent should miss them. No educator can afford to. --shirley francis-- Before the coming of the whi11man, it was the custom of the Indians to give thanks to their Great Spirit by having a gr feast that lasted for several days . ~ X'X ~ ~ 'foooi /f tr~ ~h;i~ 1 6 2 7 a 9 ro Translated the above reads : (1) At the time of the first frost (2) the Indians wishing to give thanks (3) to the Great Sp (4) for the years of (5) plenty (6) dance and (7) feast for (8) three days and nights (9) and then return (1°0) Home. �16 ba:>k review by .ioy THE 1!AN TO SEIID RAIN CLOUDS Contemporary stories by American Indians. Sdited by Kenneth Rosen. Illustrated by Aaron Yaba. !974: Viking Press. '$6.95. Here between two slim covers is the verdict of today's society, pronounced by a group of young, contemporary, whiteeducated Indians. These are stories and poetry of violence, bitterness, and not least of all, heart-catching beauty. Their very simplicity is clean-edged and intuitive. All were rneoorable, to Sample these three: ~e read over and over again! "COME, MY SONS" The drums of tradition are in evidence in Anna Lee Walters' epic poem about a grandfather's advice to the young of his tribe to listen to the drums in their hearts, advice given to them by Great Buffalo. "Nowhere to Go" R. C. German's story of a Navajo hitchhiker tells of the days when Apaches and Navajos had ~ fighting each other. "Yellow Woman" This most haunting of several works by Leslie Silko combines Indian legend and history. Hopefully more will join the circle of this talented group of people. To combat illness, the Indian has given us arnica, cascara, cocaine, ipecac, oil of wintergreen, petroleum jelly, quinine, and witch hazel. Botanists have yet to discover, in 400 years, any medicinal herb that was not used by the Indian. 17 ::IS:'0RY F?.m' OUR POINT OF VIE:.W In o::-der t., understand our own history, it is necesaary to learn sonething about the gifts that have cone to us from older nott~ (3nd other nations) ~or history is like a aigbty river flowing ~ough many different lands and countries. History, the stream of tine e. 7rl kno;·rledge, takes girts :from all the lands and distributes them to other lands and newer nativ~ people farther on. These people receive the girts that histor:r brings, and make them a part of their own ways. Then they add girts of their own, and the stream takes these girts and carries them on to others. From t.he native people of the past we have gained a background of strength, of ability, and of courage. When we understand their strug::;-les and successes v:e are encouraged to make the most of our lives. The knowledge of where they were strong, or met defeat, should help us to be courageous, and to avoid their mistakes; to be at peace, to find a new road. The belief most generally accepted by anthropo:o3ists now days is that the riative people of the Americas -the Indians- came via the cold land of Siberia in the northeastern part of Asia to the Western Rer:isphere over the short sea passage of the Bering Straits. This ~~s accoc.plished thousands of years before 475 BC. Today we have the American states and their subdivisions and individual communities with individual personalities. The nation is a collec"':-:'..on of geographic areas or subcultures. It is a .land of alr:.ost infinite variety and is in many ways enigriatic. It is a nation of seewi:'.'lgly uniform culture, with all its variety of regions an:l cities. 1'he citizen speaks of an American way of life, but .the sociologist sees a collection of cultural groupings based upon geographic location and ethnic association. Each has its ov.n valt:es and behavior patterns. America is a nation of uninspired place names and o~ romantic, beautiful place names: of Sixteenth Street and of Perdido Pass. It is a two-party nation with a thous'>nd parties masquerading under \'.'ell-known labels, or without any labels at all! Althoug1: the sociologist has tended to ignore the states as units -seeing t~eo as arbitrary political structures- such is not alvm.ys tJ1e case. Time, di:'fering laws, ethnic settlecent, racialu~b~n bala~ces, and economic combinations have all contributed tQ tr.e vast differences between adjoining states, and even greater ones between states of diff~rent regions. Some of the invaders regarded the Indians as troublesome nuisance~ tr.at shoud '::le 'rei;io,red'. This strongly appears to be the general opinion of the'Founding Fathers'. Sometimes they initiated forr'.al r.:ilitar:· caopaig:is advocating a scorched-earth policy: slashing orc2ards, burnir..g crops, wrecki~g hones, raizing and ruining as t~:e:r_ adva=::ced westward. There are documented cases where bi- �19 18 b,EOUT TF.AT U. OF M. NATIVE AMERICAN PRO:iRAM ••••• ~istory fror. our point of view (continued) ologica l warfare was practiced! Clothing and blankets of smallpos victims were ~ iven to hapless people who had no resistence to that and other diseases brought by the advancing horde. Today, there aDe large areas in the Americas vihere the original peoples can no longer be found. ?rem Newf'oundland to Argentina, from the Caribbean to the Californias there are places where I ndians were deliberately exterminated by those who thought the slaughter justifiable, even moral. From the Spanish Conquistadors i n ~eso­ America, f'roI!l Cotton Uather i n the lTew England Colonia l Period , from Andrew Jackson in the 1820's right down to the present day, almost no portion of the West ern Hemisphere and almost no pe,.iod of time has been free of' all taint of this approach t o the Invader/native relationsh i p. In 1970 newspapers were repor ting tle use of dynamite, machine J$tms, and biological warfare in Bra zil and Paraguay against their nat i ve peoples vmo a re few in number and limited in technology. Indeed, many of the Indian peoples which were present at the time of the first invasions have disappeared. Some were exterminat ed. Others died as their ecological base was undermined and they could not cope with the change. Some groups were assimilated via . marriage either vlith other Indian groups, or with non-Indian peoples. This blending is most evident in Lati n America, notably r.:exico and Guatemala, where aboriginal and Spanish cultures have blended into an intermediate group --the Mestizo. In the Unit ed States, their small numbers, relative poverty, and lack of sophistication have made it difficult for the Indi ans to resist pressures to conform to White/Anglo standards. In spite of this, a surprising number of Indian people with r ecognizable Indian traits have remained. Some Indian leaders nave argued for the preservation of cultural pluralism. They have received support from many anthropologists actively concerned. On the other hand, many governmental employees and other persons continue to argue that there is no choice for the Indians except assimilation, even though they may re~ain structurally organ i zed ~s distinct aseociations. W'hat do you think? Vihich is the best way? l'herefore, Brothers and Sisters, this is pri marily why there i s an INDIAN NATIONS U'JffTED in the penal system of the State of ?Ji~h igan, and why there are similar groups across the nation. For ~ovihere is more at stake than in the native hearts locked inside the 'Ironhouses'. --Gelelemand-(J ohnny H. Hill) I editorial Our policy h ere at lrrJIAN TALK is t o do all we can t o bui ld unity in the Indian community. We do not ·1nt"9nd to criticize any Indian indiviauai or organization. Well, last month we fired out some criticism at the U.of M., but it was the Indians down there that got hit. I Aft.er the last issue of INDIAN TALK appeared, we received a call fr om Jim Concannon, president of the NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION of the University of :Michigan. He protested our art icle about the University's Native American Program (Feb. '74) J im polit ely but firmly et us know that the Native American students at U of Mare "100% for the program", that the University ha s gone a ll out to give them a good program. He felt also that we were criticizing Linda Dixon, the Native .American counselor who dire ct s the program. We assured him that our criticism was intended for the institution rather than for the Native .American Program itself. Perhaps we were more biting than we should have been. Afterall, the present administration did.not coµclude the Fort Meigs Treaty, and it remains for the courts to decide if it should be held responsible. Clearly, though·, the article preceeding this one had prejudiced my opinion of U. of M. 's present Native AmeI'ican Program. J im Concannon explained Why the brochure explaining the program went into such great detail on how to enroll at the University. Very often, he said, prospective Indian students arrive on campus just before classes b8gin and they don't have all the papers they need to get financial aid, thus delaying their starting classes. The brochure was written by Linda Dixon. Is our face red! A call was then placed to Linda Dixon. We have never talked to a sweeter, more gracious lady! The first time she read our article, she sai d, she felt hurt. But then she read it again, and she began to wonder if others were getting the impression we did. i~ told her that we didn't think so, since we're notorious for looking at the dark side of t h ings!) She has decided to rewrite the br ochure, but this time she is g oing to emphasize how much the University of Michigan bas to offer the native American student r ather than the procedures for getting into the institution. The editor of any publication often finds himself out on a limb, sawing himself off whenever he editorializes. This is especially easy to do when he is basing his opinions on a small amount of material. 3ut as my branch broke away this time I was fortunate-· --1 fell into the competent hands of Jim Concannon and Linda Dixon. We all learned something. --shirley francis-- �20 BN:KTALK ••• let t_era_ _frQm_ 91.U' readers Coomittee f'or Indian Talk in Southern ltichigan: I aQ enclosing a $2.00 check to pay f'or a years subscription to your publication. While I am not particularly well informed in Indian af'fairs in our community, I remain open to learn. Teach me. If' I can be of assistance to your group in any of its activities, please feel :free to contact me. John R. otterbacher State Representative 93rd District -21- ~K TALK a>ntinued Ho-ko-dah :friends: I was reading your paper about Clarence and Mary Gilhespie's stationary. I was wondering if you would be so kind as to give me (their) address or any information on the stationary. You have a wonderf'ul. paper. Margie B;ker (Tonk-She-Tay) Risco, Mo. (You may obt.ain their stationary by writing Clarence Gillespie We Ya Yah, R #1, Box 75A, Branch, Mi. 49402) Wah Dear Indian Talk Committee: Enclosed is a $2.00 money order for a year's subscription ••• L'Y father, Joe John, sent me the Dec./Jan. issue which I enjoyed reading very much. I'll be looking forward to receiving f'uture issues ••••• Beverly Cabral F.P.O. Seattle, Wash. "THE INDIAN REVOLUTION" Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever, the Yearning for f'reedom eventually manifests itself, And because of the White Oppresser. The Indian (Beverly is with her Navy - husband on the Island of Okinawa.) It can be gained! Editor: I got the address of Indian Talk at a recent pow wow at Eastern Michigan University . Enclosing $2.00 for subscription. We need a publication in llichigan that will carry a list of pow wows and other events so we know ahead of time instead of af'ter they are over with. All Indian publications create more unity and Intelligence among Indians ••• Now is the time to get things done ••••• Here-to-for, not very much was accomplished ••• I will pass (your) name and address around to other Indian people I know. Richard Cr:I ss Capac, Michigan Kola Shirley: Red Fox went home last week on discharge. 4~ months lef't and I will be seeing the parole board ••• Please send Indian Talk to our AID off'ice (and) to my good .Al}.! - Oglala brother, b:ilo Goings. Do you know any place I could write to in Jackson, Lansing, Grand Rapids, f'or a job and home placement? I want to go to one of those towns on parole. In struggle, Stewart "American Horse" Rodda It has reminded of his Birthright of freedom. 'lbe Indian has lost faith in America, The Indian has many pent-up resentments and Latent f rustrati ons. He must release them! For hundreds of years the quiet sobbing of an Oppressed people have been unheard by "White Americans." 'lbe bitterness of the Indian Unfe l t! lives remote and Now is t.he time to lift our national policy Frcm the quicksand of racial injustice to the Solid rock of human dignity. The answer to the Indian need may become the Answer to the most desperate need of all Hm.t\NITY! --Stewart American Horse Rodda-- �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource eARTh Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Francis, Shirley (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/faec7d81bab9e1ab8bd1f5521714dcbd.pdf be2a6c40d660c67ad3f2dc05a8286299 PDF Text Text INDIAN TALK IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN ·· ~ ~:~ >i . # .. • • , •.• ., . Vol. 1 No.4 OBJIBWA OUILL DESIGNS Very Old Thunderbird Designs Feb.,1974 �INDIAN TAL K IN Vol, I No. 4 SO U THERN M ICHIGAN Febru£Y 1974 : Devoted to the news and views of the Indian Community in southern Ltlchi.gan COMMITl'EE: Dejay Elk Irene Elk Shirley Francis Simon Francis Jr. Nancy Grabiak Joe John Calvin Noel J<te Raphael Joy Sorenson EDITOR'S ADDRESSa Shirley v. Francia 457 Briarwood S,E, Grand Rapids, Mi, 49506 Ph: 1 - 616 - 459-2169 SUBSCRIPI'ION: $2,00 per year (or donation) DEADLINE FOR NEWSa The lfil'eh of the month. SPECIAL CORRF.s?O!IDENTS. Stewart American Horse Rodda •••••••••••••• Jackson (SMSP) John I.fuse (Ph: 313 931-6438) •••••••••••••• ,Detroit area Carol Bennett (Ph: 517 482-4645) ••••••••••••••• Lansing Uargaret Sowmick (Ph: 517 773-3743), ••••••• Ltt.. Pleasant Viola Peterson (Ph: 313 655-8492), ••••••••••• Flint area PUBLISHERS: P.08Q~'!!.....,..._ INDIAN TALK IN SClJl'HERN MICHIGAN is published by a committee of concerned men and women fr om the Indian community with the hope that through the printed word all may become aware of the common concerns of Indian people, and thus aid a nd support each other in attaining their goals. IN;)IAN TALK IN SvUTHERN MICHIGAU is not affiliated with any sect, organization or institution. It's only purpose is to provide lines of communication -- between all Indian ~oups, between Indian people, and between Indian and non-Indian. HELP WA:.ITw! Got news you want to share? Want to announce your engagement? Your job promotion? The arrival of the new baby? Your •1acation trip plans? !-ioving? Bought a house? OU TIIB p;::_~ONAL SIDE is our colurrm f or just such !!ews. Cont.act the Special correspondent for your area (see list above) or mail to the Editor direct before the 15th of the month, and we will see that YOUR news gets around! -1A::-!-i A.uOR ::tEFO.?.T: ~ ·.'ie have F3ul Johns on's peI'l'.!ission to :-e;irint] the following summary of the progress "!:le:'..~ !!lade in the lawsuit on behalf of the Chippewa, Ott.aw'3. and _.Pott.awatomi children of Michigan against the University of !Hchigan. P'ATUS P..EPO?a': THE FORI' MEIGS TREATY LAWSUIT "The university spends more money educating Indians from tlombay and Calcutta than it does Indians from Bay City and Cheboygan." --Paul J. Johnson On August 5, 1971 a lawsuit against the Regents of the University of Michigan was filed in Washtenaw (Ann Arbor) Circuit Court bJT Paul J. Johnson, Chippewa, on behalf oft.he children of the Chippewa, Ottawa and Potawatomy Tribes, This litiga• tion seeks an accounting of the monies received by t.he University from the sale of Indian educational trust lands. In August, 1817 Governor Lewis Cass formally incorporated the University of Michigan and was elected President of the Board of · Regents. In September , 1817 Lewis Cass draf'ted and signed the Treaty of Fort Meigs: Indian signers to this Treaty were the sachems, chiefs and warriors of the Chippewa, Ottawa and Pot.awatomy Tribes. Most of the articles of the Treaty dealt with the cash sale of Indian lands: however, in Article Sixteen the Tribes conveyed 4 1 000 acres of land to the University of ~ichigan; no money was paid to the Trlb es for this land. The University agreed ,in Article Sixteen to educate Indian children. The Treaty was ratified by the U.S. Senate and signed by President James Monroe. The original Treaty is on deposit in the National Archives in Washington, D.e. In January, 1826 President ~onroe issued a patent deed f or the 4 7 000 t.r-Jst acres to 11 The University of Michigan" under authority of ut.he sixteenth article of a Treaty, made and concluded" with the Tribes. This document is recorded by the Wayne County Register of Deeds, During the 19th Century the University sold the land. No complaint is made in the lawsuit against the buyers of the land, The Tribes insist, however, that the University bas a legal duty as trustee to make accounting to the Circuit Court for the monies received from sale of the lands. Also, the Tribes assert that the University, as trustee, has a l~l duty to account for profits realized from sale of the land. The position of Plaintiffs is that this money should be used to educate Indian children. �-2- ann arbor report (continued): the fort meigs treaty lawsuit In 1885 Thomas ?.:cintyre Cooley, Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court and former Dean of U. of M.'s law school, stated that the value of the lands was greater than that given by John Harvard to Harvard University and ~eater than that with which Elihu Yale endowed Yale University 'And quite as justly entitles Tontagini and his associate chieftains to grateful remembrance among the founders of colleges." At the time this lawsuit was filed in 1971, less than 20 Native Americans•- WePe enrolled in a student body exceeding 40,000. While totally ignoring the educational rights of the descend• ants of the Treaty signatories, the University has continued to display the bones of Native Americans as well as two ''cigar store Injuns" in its museums. The University annually indulges itself in a racist "fraternity" initiation known as ?iichigamua; this charade involves White students masquerading as Indians in a disgusting and degrading manner and assigning to themselves "Indian" names. ( • There are now 40 Indian students.--ed.) While the ~niversity in its official publications recognizes , receipt of 40 acres of land from Ann Arbor citizens for its · main campus at a time when it had been in existence for 20 years, it totally ignores receipt of 100 times that acreage from the Chippewa, ottawa and Potawatomy Tribes when it was , only a month old! The University of r.!ichigan is the largest tax exempt institution in the state. Its official "Fact Br-ochure" states that its budget this year exc2eded $300 Million Dollars and that the value of its physical plant alone exceeds a Half-Billion Dollars. The lawsuit battles have waged on, first in State Court, then in Federal Court, and then back in State Court where as of December 31, 1973, a motion is still being considered by Judge Deake. WF..AT WE ',,"ILL DO IN 1974 Although the usual procedure required by law is that a defend~ ant must t'ile Answer within20 days of the date it is served with the Complaint, the law makes . an exception in that, instead of filing Answer, a defendant "may take such action as may be permitted by law." That is what the Defendant in this lawsuit has elected to do; thus Defendant has been dilatory and permitted ~efault to enter against it; it has sued the Plaintiffs in federal court saying that they were wrong to be in state court; after being thrown out of the federal court it came back to state court and said that the Tribes were in the wrong state court; after losing on that motion the University then lodged the charge that Plaintiffs "have f&l.ed to state a claim"!!! -3- ann arbor report (continued): the fort meigs treaty lawsuit At such time as an Answer is received from the Defendant the Plaintiffs are ready to ~ove to the proofs in this case. Our expert witnesses are prepared _for deposition and the documentary proof is ready to be offered into evidence. Thus, if no appeal of the ruling expected shortly from Judge Deake is taken to Lansing, we may be ready to have trial on the merits sometime in late 1974 or early 1975. THE FUT'lJRE: DOES THE RU--LE OF LAW APPLY TO INDIANS? We deal here with the problem of enforcing a written agreement. We seek the realization of the reasonable expectations that were induced in the forefathers by the ;vritten promise made by the first president of the Board of Regents. The title of the Chippewa, Ottawa and Potawatomy peoples to their lands was the most ancient, pure and absolute known to man; its validity confirmed by possession ani enjoyment antecedent to all pretense of claim by the Regents of the University of I.Lichigan or any other portion of the human race. The consent of the Indian peoples at Fort Meigs in 1817 was indispensable to a valid transfer of their title to tne Regents of the U. of M. The Chippewa, ottawa and Potawatomy peoples have existed as a distinct community for a period extending _ into antiquity beyond ~he aates and records and memory of man. We stand at the bar of justice of the Circuit Court for tne County of Washtenaw, itself named ror the Chippewa word "Washte-nong" meaning "t.he place of the great beyond." It is the destiny of this Court at this moment in the existence of this Indian community to interpret the Treaty that is a part of their washtenong. While sone say that even at this point we have been in Court too long, the complexity and power of the ideas and forces here joined require that the Court should move slowly but surely toward its responsibility of insuring that justice is done. The writer wishes to express his appreciation to those Native Americans who have given their encouragement and commitment to this test of the White Man's system of justice. It is my belief that the courts of this state will not turn their backs on 500 years of the development of the Law of Trusts. It is my hope and belief that great good for all the people of this state will flow from the final adjudication of the rights of the Children of the Chippewa, Ottawa and Potawatomy Tribes. In the last analysis the vision of the sachems, chiefs and warriors in 1817 at Fort Ueigs will be reaffirmed and ttrese Plaintiffs will achieve justice. --Elmer E. ltbite �ANN ARBOR REPORT (continu~d): 'U!fIVZ..::> II'Y OF MICHIGAU 'S PRESENT NATIVE M:EIUCAN -4- P~~. Tbe condescending tone of the two-page brochure describing the l'Tative American Program at the University of Michigan is enough to disc:ourage any American Indian student from applying :for admission to that illustrious institution. The brochure states that while the University of' Michigan is anxious to have American Indians apply, it only wants those "for whot:l we can predict a probability of success." It then hastens to add that Native Americans will not be judged by "the same guidelines as other applicants" since it recognizea that "certain segments of our population, such as Native Americans, should be judged by a somewhat different criteria." It seems to me the University of Michigan automa~ically assumes that the American Indians will naturally be accademically below par for it states that while considering each applicant's school records a:z:D test scores, itthem." will also "try to look at the many variables that inf'luence 3ut the brochure warns the American Indian student that he will "have to go through normal application procedures." It then de' tails all the extra :forms he will have to fill out merely because he is an American Indian! If' he can't afford the application fee he must write a letter saying so and attache it to his application. Then he must get a form on which to request an application fee grant. :re must be sure to check #24 on his application "to be considered as an Opportunity student", and #25 "to be considered for :financial aid. 11 If' he is tra:is:fering :t'rom another college he should check #25 and #30. A:fter he is notified o:f his acceptance the American Indian St~dent will receive information on how to &et :financial aid. He will have to prove his American IndiannesSf!nd so while waiting :for this inforoation he should write to the Scholarship Off'icer at the Keeweenaw .3ay Tribal Center at Bqraga, Uich. for a form which he must then take to his tribal of'fice to have them certi:fy how much Indian blood he has. It doesn't say what or where he is to do with this 'form, but I assume he is to keep it handy and be able to show it on denand. Anyway, he must now tell the Office of Financial Aid that he is American Indian so that it can give him "certain necessa~ f'orr.1s so that it can conduct a need analysis ±:or them, "thus enabling them to prepare a "package" f'or him. This tidy package thst will ;;set him through school "may consist of' an Opportunity Grant, American Indian Scholarship Fund, US B.I.A. Grant or , Tribal Grant, Work/Study and/or a r:iinimal loan." In addition, r if' they · can afford it, his. :!'amily "may be asked to c::ake a · personal :fim~ncial contribution to tnis package.'' It is not evident to me that the University of' l:ichigan r~ally ~esires Native American ~tudents. even though the bro- ann arbor reoort (cont'd): -Su of m's native american program chur~ of~ers them a chance to live together in a single residence hall "so that the:r can aid each other with the adjustment and studies." But the University has put some very f'ine Indian people on its staff'. Since it has the reputation of' being one of the better schools of the country, and since the Fort Ueigs 1'reaty L!iwsuit won't be settled for some time yet, this native American Program may be your only chance. So ~nat have you got to lose? Why not contact Linda Dixoi:!< the Native Ar.lerican Admissions Counselor (who is Ottawa herself') at the University of l'.ichigan, 1220 Student Activities Building Ann Arbor, !.Heh. 48104, (313) 764-7433. --shirley francis DETROIT REPORI' received this very 'fine summary from1 lJohn Muse and his daughter Sandra. J fwe A SUMMARY OF INDIAN HAPPENINGS: 1973 The year 1973 has been another hectic year :for the Indian People across the country. THE AGOUY OF Tfu: B.I.A. Broken and leaderless as 1973 opened the B.I.A. was under the two-caretaker directorates of' Richard s. Bodua.n and Marvin L. Franklin. Its operations were scattered in three locations. Morale in the 16,000 employee agency ebbed to the vanishing point. In September President Nixon nominated and the Senate conf'irm~d in late November ?Jr. Morris Thompson to head the Bureau of' Indian Affairs. He will have his hands full trying to put this agency into some sort of direction. THE OCCUPATION OF \~OUNDED KNEE The whole world watched and listened as the American Indian Movement woved in and beld this tiny - village in Sout:h Dakota for 71 days, r8sulting in the deaths of two people inside and the wotinding of' two federal marshals outside. 'l'!Je looked for proper recognition of American Indians was not achieved as was hoped, and now trial dates have been set f'or leaders Russell Means and Dennis Banks w'hile 103 others face long battles in court. RESTORATION OF WISCONSIN'S mmot.ililIBE TRIBE This story is one o:f the brighter ones of 1973. One o:f the most sophisticated congressional lobbj~ate in ID!1lan history · :la Ada ..!Ir,.._ - ... {, - - - ...'-' �-6- ~ -7- detroit report: a summary of indian happenings: 1973 (cont'd) Deer, who single-handedly waged and won lators to have her tribe, the Menominee to tribal status. [They were terminated with disasterous results~ , Who says one the battle with legisof Wisconsin, restored as a tribe in the 1950 ~ person doesn't count?! THE DEATH OF O.E.O. On January 9, 1973, President Nixon announced, with the disclosure of his new federal budget, that he would close the doors of the O:i"fice of Economic Opportunity, established by former President Johnson .~Jring his War on Poverty. O.E.O. had brought vast sums of money to the needy Indian people. In August 1973 it was put out of business but several of its functions were incorporated into O.N.A.P. (Of'fice of Native American Programs). O.N.A.P. will be under the jurisdiction of the Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare (H.E.W.) Let's hope it doesn't get lost in the shuffle. THE FIGHT FOR THE DEAD On December 4, 1973 a historJ-making step was taken in Detroit with the filing in Federal Court of a petition to have Uichigan Public Law 750.160 declared unconstitutional. [$ee INDIAN TALK Vol. l Nos. 1 ~ 2, Dec./Jan. for word-for-word copy of that lawJ On January 9, 1974 Chief U.S. District Judge Fred W. Kaess signed a cease and desist order against the University of Michigan and the Michigan Archeological Society on behalf of the Concerned Indians of Michigan, representing the 32,000 Indian community of t:ichigan. At this time the court date· hearing has not been set. The decision of this case will have profound eff'ects throughout the land, wherever there is wholesale rape of Indian graves. ANTICS OF THE CITY OF ALGONAC Sometime in late 1972 - early 1973 the City of Algonac applied to H.;u.D. for 5.5 Million Dollars for an urban renewal project. The master plan was submitted for approval so that work could be st'1rted on the revamping of down town Algonac. On Fruit Street, a mere 2~ blocks from City F.all, is the landing dock of the Algonac - Walpole Island Ferry. This ferry hes been in existence for 90 years. For the last 25 years it has been operated by & can and his son. It is used daily by many Indian inhabitants of Walpole Island (a Canadian Indian Reserve). But the Algonac City Council did not see fit to include the ferry landing - Y.:hich is in the aree. of the proposed urban renewal in their master plan. It seemed they were about to remove the ferry landing dock completely from the dovm town area, perhaps altogether! The Concerned Indians of l~ichigan, i'.r. George Bennett - direc:to:r- at ~'liat time of r.!ic~igan 's Commission on Indian detroit report: a surmnarv of indian happenings: 1973 (cont'd) Af~airs - and many other members of the Indian com:nunity met with the City Council on behalf of the italpole Island people who depend on this ferry for transportation to their jobs. The Council finally agreed on December 18, 1973 that all due consido.ration would be given to keeping this ferry in existance. Let us hope they keep their word! FLINT NEWS The Genesee Valley Indian Association, of vmom Viola (l:I-s. Russell) Peterson is president, meets the third Sunday of the month ~~th a potluck beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Internation· al Institute, 514 Liberty Street, Flint, I.~i. This or;;ani.zation is both service-minded and socially oriented with a heavy emphasis on education for the Indian community. So for a wonderful Sunday evening, drop around some Third su.~day. They love to have visitors! GRAND RAPIDS The West Side CSmplex, l? Seward St., N.E., Grand Hapids, will be the meeting place for the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs Friday, February 1 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 2 at ~: 00 a. m. On the agenda vdll be the introduction of the new Director, l~. Jim Hillman, to the Indian community; complet.ion of plans f'or the Communication Laboratory to take place in FebJ and discussion of the plans ror the state-wide resource cent.er. LANSING Nr::WS: DECELmER 29, 1973 M.C.I.A. MEETING Upon his election to the directorship of the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs Mr. Jim Hillman announced his g>·als: (1.) Strengthen Indian communities throughout the state with technical assistence. (2.) The commissioners must becOllie the local experts, even though they are volunteers and work without pay, and have limited time available. Commissioner Cross spoke of 4 priorities for the Commission in 1974: (1.) He is hopeful for the good that can come to the Indian community of Michigan now that Congressman Jerry Ford from Michigan's Sth Cone.~essional District has been made Vice-President of the U.S. As V.P. he automatically becomes chairman of the National Council on Indian Opportunity; and of the Coalition of Eastern Native Americans' setting up policy for Bept. of Health, Education and welfare }ftd!an programs; (2.) Increase legal services to the Indian community. (3.) Increase the number of Indians in state government, business, in manpower training. �-8- -9- lansing news (cont'd): Dec. 2S, 1973 M,C,I.A, meeting LJEET JI;.; (4,) Implement a system of development whereby program dollars can be brought into Michigan and channeled into . local Indian communities, Commissioner Adams (Petoskey) said that the work of internally rebui1ding the Commission via (1.) better budget control, and (2,) the setting up of working committees should be continued. There was also a need to know about such programs as alcoholism and child protection - where they are and W'be:t they are doing, As George Bennett stepped d·own he offered to continue to help if needed, sayi~, "It was a privilege to haye served the Inaians of Michigan. F.e looks mvch younger than his 29 years O\;.t a few ninutes' twith the h'ndsome new director of the I.:ichigan Commission on Indian Affairs will convince yov. of the v:isdom already packed into his youthful frame. JIL: HILLllAN is a wiscons in i.ienooinee who has Sj,)Eont r.1ost of his li:fe in ::-:uron, Sou-th Dakota. :i'Ie received his education "It the University of wisconsin at Stevens' Point vr1-,ere he majored in Social Science. MOUNT PLEASANT The Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Council of the Isabella Reservation meets the first Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at the Council Community Hall on the Reservation, three miles east of Mt, Pleasant, · The Youth Center, across from the Reservation Housing Pre>ject, is open after school until about 10:00 p.m. From Monday through Friday at 12:00 noon a free meal is served to all persons over 60 years of age at the Youth Center, Donations are welcome, however. The Parent Advisory Council meets 2nd Saturday of the month at a:oo p.m. BENTON HMBOR Ks. Williamette Beavers informed us of the uncovering of the Indian remains by workmen building a drain at a home there. With all this talk about respecting the remains of our forefathers it wasn't very encouraging to see law enforeement officers and amat·eur archeologists standing over them and grinning like little boys Who have just discovered something they don't know w'hat to with it, the bones at their feet in two neat piles - all of the skulls in one, the remainder piled together in the other! They just couldn't wait to dig it all out! A professional archeologist ·,;ould have left them in the ground and tried to have gotten tioe to understand who those people once were, what their lives were like, when they walked the earth, •• what. were their hopes and dreams ••••• Fat chance of even a decent reburial now, after the souvenir-drunk diggers are through mixing the bones all up! A."ld so 3enton Harbor was the scene of another rape! :~ILLLlJU-i - NEW DiaECTO;t OF 1.:.C.I.A. conversati~~ Before coming to £.1ichigen four ye~rs ago Jim worked for t.'ie Indian people in Llinnesota at the State Employmt;nt Service. In Michigan he has worked for the Indian Community Action Program in St. Igruice, for Systems nesearch in Ulnsing, and for the Commission itself. rind what does he do for relaxation? He likes to shoot pool. Re swims and he reads. He also does beadwork when he h!!.S time. He a::id wife Donna (who is also from 'Jisco::isin) have three children. Son Dale is 6 years old, Debbie is four years and Lori is age 3. Come !'l.nd meet him in person at the ColTil!lission meeting in Grand Rapids Febru.!!.ry 1 and 2. 'w'es~ Side Complex, 17 Seward NW, ~ASICU INJUSTICE Thfa happen•<} in America! Remembering naymond Yellow Thunder it is not hard to believe that it actu'-'illy happened not ver'J far from Michigan, not very long ago. --ed. I A±'ter visiting with my sister wcl.Bar Eyes" md her family I w's ~lking down the street toward home. A police car began to follow me. Then they stopped me and the \Tuite police officers deml!lnded to know what I was up to. 11 Hey Indian, !'l.re you drunk or are you on dope?" "I don't drink and I don't take dope," I replied. "Damn Indian! You're lying to us! We'll teacl: you to lie. And don't get smart with us anymore, ~edskin. Get in the car!" "But what for?" I asked. The skin on my neck shivered. "For being drunk," the one sneered, and t.hen he hit me in the back of the head vdth l'I. ·black-jack, I f'ell to the ground. , ne of' them kicked me in the f'ace. They hauled me into t.he back of' T.he police car. My bands were handcuffed behind my back. I was lying face down. At the police station they dragged me in and put me into a cell. It had no light and no blankets. As the steel door bang ed shut I lay down on a board, It was bitter cold in there, �-11- -10- THOSE OµGANIZAT!ONS YOU HEAH A30ur ••• · wa!fisu in.justice <cont•g>: . After awhile I fell asleep. Suddenly I was a~kened by a torrent. 0£ cold. The ~hite officers had come in and duaped a ••• meet ±@ GREAT I.AKES INDIAN YOUTH AfJJ@C;§t 324 N. Pine St.. Lansing, Mi. 48933 ·':- ·· >pail of ice water over my face. Then they began to be~t me. · They kicked me in the ?lead 1'lhd face, saying !ill the while in - hate-filled voices, 11 Damn Indian! Damn Indian! D!Wln Indian! ·. Damn Indian! We'll teach you!" Then they banged my head up ~gainst the ~u. l'he pain was terrible. I was bleeding froo my m:n.;th and nose and ears. I needed medical attention :i~t the~' refused to ~ake me to the hospital or call a doctor. Nor would they call an attorney on my behalf', saying, "You I;idi~s are nothj,ng but. trouble!" 'The next d.3.y I v:ent to court. l told the judge that the police h~d be!.t me up end that they would not let me see a doctor. The police in turn told the \White judge that I had gotten into a fight down town and that I had been drunk. The judge fined me $60.00 plus court costs. "The next time yt:1U come into this court," he W-!.rned, 11 1 1 11 give you 90 &ys. 11 TI!is is a true life stol"'J. --Naoe · witr.held EluFLOYi~;'f PROI3LEUS? )' The purpose of our organization is to create an environment in Which American Indian tribal people can retain their cultures, practice their own religions and speak their own languages without social, economic and political harassment. · we want to improve co1llllUJlication between Indian communities throughout the Great Li!kes region. The Alliance will increase the awareness of American Indian youth regarding current issues affecting them and take action to correct discriminatory practices used against Indian people. Our intentions are to improve the methods of instruction now being used to educate Indian youth by working to initiate Indian Studies Programs at both the high school and college levels; require Indian counselors for Indian students; and provide scholarships for Indian high school and college students. The Great Lakes Indian Youth Alliance operates on the basic premise of aiding the American Indian maintain his tribal identity while living in a White man's world. F!ELP IS ON THE WAY. WE PAUSE TO LOOK BACK AND OUH HEA.Rl'S ARE GLAD The Commission on Indian Affairs through their newly-org~nized Agency Advisory Council is trying to do something about the employment problems of Indians in utlchigan. The Yichigen Ernployoent Security Commission h!.s appointed specfo.1 represent~tives to .. ssist Indian applic~nts. They ~re: DEl'rt~Ir: Roberta Everett, 2770 P~rk PEl'OSMY: Louise rleznik, 455 3ay St. 1iE LOOK ::<'OnWAiD TO Lr~'rrnG ~E ·~1E Ph: DI 7-2518 LOOK FOnWARD TO UPSEl'TING "APPLE CARl'S 11 AND J;JAKING STRONG GAINS ON THE POW WOW TRAIL. l:Ji; 2-223(l J3ernis, American Ll"gion Bldg. Ph: LA. 4-6425 The offices of the above representatives are located in the . t.':ESC offices of e~ch of the a'.)ove cities. :'he l.i.P. representatives will ~e visiting other LlESC offices. ?or ~ddit::.o:1al :i:nforeation contact Aimo u. t-'.zrt::.:-.en, Chair:nan of the ~ploJ'm~nt Cor.w.ittee, Agency Advisor:: Co·-i.~cil, rioom 415, 731') 'l'io-:i.:1;·:c, ::-d, .Oetroit, ::ich. 48202. Ph: 312 8:72-490J Est. 493. ·;,E GUARD OURS:i!LVES TO BE WATCHFUL TO FOLLOW T'dE f 1i WISDO~ OF i~~ G~T SPIRIT. -----------------------l;·e1'fr rre~-----..----~=~-=----~~----------------- I!lDIAN TALK COt::ITl'TEE, 457 Briarwood S.E., Grand Rapids, lli. 49506 ~YES! Eere is my two dollars (check or money order preferred) for a year's subscription. _Keep me on the mailing list. l:&'.E :ITY I will send money later. iWDi.l.OOS __ STiJE ·---------<:....I....P - - - - - - .. ~ -~ ... ~.,.:.:.: \'•';,. ·...... ·:..- i' • MA.'! KHO'rl 'WHO l1E AHE A.'lfil 11F..AT WE ARE. St. Ph: 256-3560 SAULT STE. L:AIUE: 1!e..urice Lel3lanc, 1118 Eesterday, Ph: L • ANSJi;: .; oa::-. AT THE INCR&{\SING UNITY OF OUR PEOPLE. ~..... ·- . ,~ .... �-13-12FIFTH A.~NUAL CONFElli:NCE OF THE NATIO!TAL DDLU-; ELJUCAl'IJN ASS:i. B007,E PROBI.li:ll5: WHAT'S BEm.:> DONE rn DEI'ROIT AND GRJUID AME?.lc.lli INDIAN SERVICES, 800 West Baltimore Detroit, Ui. 4.202 Even though this took pl'l.ce last November we ~-.1 - its importance has not di~inished l'he theme of the Conference was "Education on Indian Terms." l'he opening ceremony v1;,.s performed by L'lr, Floyd '>fuite Zagle, 78 years old. Me told the Indian people there to keep going to get higher education, as did the many differen~ speakers such as Milwaukee 1 s Mayor Henry Maier and the Governor of l'l'isconsin, V:r. Patrick J, Lucey (who came in late, which made many of us feel good knowing we are not the only people who operate on Indian time!) J ) The afternoon was filled with a variety of topics held in different rooms, l'hese involved Student Services, Higher Education, Legal Issues, Teacher Corps, Financial Aid Programs, ITealth Careers, etc. ~ch of these in turn were broken down for open discussions at all sessions, It would have been most rewarding if one could have individually attended every topic connnittee on the agenda. THAT MIGHT MEA1i WE WILL HAVE TO RAISE OUR SUBSCIUPl'ION RATE TO THREE DOLLARS. Why not save yourself a dollar by sending in your subscription ~nd TWO dollars today! A.'ld send us the names of others, lie have more than tripled our circulation list in three short months, BUT 'dE'RE GREEDY: WE '!VANT EVERYONE rn THE INDIA.t."i cor.u.ruNITY TO RECEIVE INDIAN 'l'ALK! ! ! PURPOSE: Tc identify issues and problems facing American Indians and to set priorities for remedial and preventative programs; to enhance future relationships between American Indians and governmental agencies; to find new approaches and directions in meeting the total needs of American Indians; to examine all existing Indian programs relating to alcohol and drug usage among American Indians; to explore any solutions that are uniquely Indian and to form proposals and programs in these and other areas with the help of all concerned Indian people. Because of its seriousness and prevalence, the excessive drinking problems of some members of the Indian community are being considered hopeless and impossible to correct ••• Tribal governme~ts have left the responsibility for developing alcoholism programming to the federal agencies, and the federal agencies are slow to ·recognize the value of alco~ holism progra~ as a means of combating Indian alcoholism. As a result, alcoholism programming is underdeveloped in the Indian corrrrnunities. The Conference brought out the fact t hat Education's opportunities can only be meaningful to Indian student.s if such things are taken into account as cultural linguistics and the social backgrounds of the students. It also brought out that more American Indian parents and students, in fact, all members of the Indian community should be involved in the life of the school system. It stressed the importance of placing heavy emphasis on history, culture, political structure, languages and arts of Native Americans. DID YOU KNOW WAT POSTAL RATES ARE DUE TO BE RAISED IN' MARCH? PH: 313 871-5330, 871-5331 DIRECTOR: Harry Command PrtOBLE}l: The following day W'l s filled with more topics and discussion, A' few of these were Indian Studies, Curriculum ~evelopment, Reservation Elementary and Secondary Models, State Responsibilities and Services, and Tribal Government Affairs. --Irene Elk Grand Valley State College rnc. RAPIDS r~) .~ Alcoholism is rated as one of tne most serious social and health problems conf'ro~ting the Indian community today. It has a tremendous impact, not only on a drinker and his family, but on every person living in the Indian community. Indian drinkers appear to have "excessive drinking" patterns rather than social drinking pattern•. There is little stigma attached to this latter type of drinking. The drinkers in the Indian cormnunity appear to use alcohol as a means of escaping or relieving their cultural, economic, social and personal problems, but by drinking they f'urther 'complicate their lives and their ability to make better adjustments. In spite of these desperate condition\ there has been little done by way of organizing alcoholism programs to conbat Ir.dian alcoholism. l'he need for developing such programs is desperately needed, 0 ,,L :;::;:;,:; ~; 0UT~CH 756 3ridge St. , l~, w, Grand Rapids, i.ii. 49504 ~1'.AT IT IS A:;IJ II' suc:::EEDs: PH: 616 774-8332 DIIIBCI'OR: Larry Shananaquet It is a group that is dealing -.dt!: ":.he drinking problems amo::ig the Indian people in the Gra!rl Rapids area. The officers o~ the group are all people who have overcome their ovm drinkir;g proble1:1s and want to share v:ith :.;ieir fellow Indians \•,h at they have found since ~hey stop~ed drinking. Because . ~hey can_approach WF'l �booze probleos ~nd Re asked help from God. Three we-tks later an automobile accident killed his brother and his friend and seriously injured Larry. At the hospital the doctors concluded there was no hope for his recovery. Larry had several broken bones, a punctured collapsed lung and a severe brain concussion. But five weeks later he walked out of the hospital. Still _h e felt that he had nothing to face but black, smothering depression and endless 1 empty time. While looking for a house he met Bernard ~fass 1 who introduced him to Gerald Vander ·Lugt, the pastor at Hillcrest Christian Reformed Community Church. Gerald worked long hours with Larry to arrest his drinking. In February 1971 Larry and his wife Carol made their profession of faith in the church that had come to mean so much to them. solutions (cont'd): the problem drinker at his ovm level they have ~een quite successful in reaching many for the first time. And those who keep coming back do so because they vrant to, not '::ecause they are forced. Their motto is "LET'S 'WISE Ul' 11 and their theme is 11 RELP US TO P.ELP YOU OVERCOl.IE OUR DRINKIKG PilOBLEL:. '1 They try to keep sober by getting involved in the organization's many activities. These include a bowling leame 1 miniature golf 1 picnics, dinners 1 etc. O> ~JIAT IS A MEETING Lli'\£? The meeting is called to order at 8:00 p.m. by the chairoan or cochairman. A prayer, meditation and thought for the day are read by one of the members from the 24 Hour Book of .Alcoholics Anonymous. At the Tuesday meetings the floor is le:f't open for general discussion on any topic desired by those present. At the Friday meetings the minutes of the previous meetings are read. Following this reports when necessary are made. Then the guest speaker or program is presented. All meetings are closed with the recitation by all of the Lord's Prayer. Refreshments and informal visiting follow• O.I.O. 's FOUNDATIOUS lfow Larry wanted to help other Indians who were t'!xperiencing the agonies he went through. With Chester Eagelman Larry and Carol conceived the idea of the "Owls Club". They laid the foundations in Novt'!mber, 1972. Father Richard VanLente, director of the Human Relations Commission of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, became acquainted with Larry and offered him the use of space in the West Side Apostolate Building for meetings. Because the mem- ' bers of the Owls Club found that dealing with drinking problems alone w.~s not enough the name was changed to Owl Indian Outreach, Inc. and its scopt'! increased to deal with the many prob~ lems associated with drinking. They now refer needy Indian ' families to the proper social agencies, provide recreational 1 activities for families, employment and counseling services, anQ work closely with such org"lnizations as the Civil Rights Commission, the loc"ll halfway houses, the S"llVl!.tion Army, the Sheriff's Depl'!rtment, t.he 6lst District Court, t11e Correction Deparl.ment, !'Ind with other I': lcoholism progr'l.m groups in Michigan. THEIR BY-LAWS Their purpose is to aid members of the Indian community with drinking problens. They welcome anyone who is inter-married, as long as one of them is of Indian descent. They will give moral support to any member who is truly interested in helping himself. Members will be considered first for any job opportunity; if none are interested it will be given to the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. Anyone may join O.I.O. at anyt:ime for 50 cents a year. A member must. be sober for one year or more in order to hold an office. Offr cers must be elected every year and by active members only. To hold membership one must attend at least four meetings a month. A general board meeting is held four times a year. Any person attending any meeting intoxicated and causing a disturbance will be asked to leave. The chairman cannot okey the major spending of funds without first consulting the Board. Vi.HO IS LARRY SHANANAQUEI'? Larry is an Ottawa Indian raised in an Indian s&t~lement. Ee learned English when he attended public school. In 1955 at age 18 he le:f't home to work on construction jobs. He started drinking ai'ter work and on week-ends. During the winter months when there was no work drinking became his orrl¥ activity. At age 22 he was sent to Jackson Prison where he served 19 months for Breaking and Entering. ~bile in prison Larry learned many trades. He could have used his skills to obtain any number of high P.aving jobs and to lead a productive life. Inst.ead, he continued his drinking and his crimes. But New Years' .iSve, 1967 found 1.1\rry sober and thinking about the direction of his life. -15- booze problems and solutions (cont'd): -14- o. I.O. 's FUTURE 1\l The organization is fully incorporl!.ted as a non-profit group and hopes soon to receive its t'x-status number. This means that any contributions made to Owl Indian Outreach will be t"lx-deduc~ible. Larry hopes that with proper alconolic \.raining and the help of God the Great Spirit the O.I.O, can ~ring more Indian Brothers and Sisters to find solutions to their problems and thus be able to look to a better future. Since it is not yet fully fundee by local or state agencies Owl Indian Outreach, Inc. has been o;ier"-ting on donations, chiefly from religious organizations of all deno~i~tions. ''tie operate by faith, 11 concludes Larry, "and the Lord has never let us down.'' Conserve /;AJE.Rc;..yg - or~an1-ze - C~RPOOLS TO Pow wows ,d �-16- :?ROM OUR B?.OIHERS IN 1'HE IRONHOUSE ••••• iJl"OTI!ER TRU-6 S:'ORY In the year 1967 I was a young brave and I joined the United States Army. I was sentto Korea - the Land of the Morning Calm - over the seas to spend my time for 'peace'. Early one day While standing guard ne5r the top of a mounta in I kept my duty to control the only road that went on to the top. I was looking down into the beautii'ul valley. Then I turned to look up the mountain read; I saw a man coming down from the top of the mountain, from where there should have been no one. I did not fear this man, for he looked to be an old brave. He came to me for a drink of v.rater, ~nd having a sked me if I had any, accepted the cup I filled for him from my canteen. Re dranked until filled. Then this man with no name, returned to the t op of the mountain from where he had col'.'.le, and then v:i.nished fror.:i my sight. But before he left my side he spoke kindly to me, saying, "As long as you are of this world, I will care for you, so :fear not for no harm will come to you." So it was that from that time on I have been favored by the Land of the Morning Calm, and by the old brave that visited me with a thirst, the GREAT SPIRIT has touched my spirit. --Gerry "Short Bull" Samons Oglala Sioux, #132835 Jac kson, .Michigan 49204 THEN MY HEARl' WILL BE GOOD FOREVER My heart was doing real good Until they locked me in this old prison. I was all the time thinking How bad the Indians were treated by ~he White men. 'They took me away f'rom my Indian girl From my fishing and hunting. Now I am all alone. There are not many Indians in this prison We got to live like the White man And that life is not for us Indians at all. When I am out of this old prison I'm going to think its all a big game Because I will be with my people Living just like. the great Forefather did in the old days. Then my heart will really be good again forever. --William "Red Fox" Wood Cherokee Jackson, Mi. -17- OH T.H!!. PEilSuNAL SIDE ••••• To watch BEATRICE KE.LLh.-Y• s steady progress up the educational ladder is really inspiring! It seems only yesterday that she first enrolled in G.E.D. classes on Grand Rapids' West Side. Then there was a year of regular high school classes in the Adult Education program. Last August she entered the Licensed Practical Nurse Progr~m at Grand Rapitls Junior College, and on January 14 she began her hospital training at Butter\vorth Hospital in the Medical-Surgic'l Unit. A teenager? No! Bea is the mother of ten and a grandmother as well, but you wouldn't know it to look at her! And you've probably seen her: she's usually at the pow wows w:ith her fry bread and blanket dogs. One of Bea Kelley's Ad.ilt Ed. class mates is making her struggle for education too. But ~V.. LICSAU3Y hasn't been quite so lucky. For the past few years hubby Oliver has been dogged with ill health and has been unable to work. They lost their home a couple of years ago, had to store their furniture in a leaky old garage, and move into a small apartment. That isn't easy when you have six children. Finally, last Deceober B~rb found a house on Clancy N.E. in Grand Rapids, but all their ' furniture was ruined. At present eight people are sleeping on three beds, are eating off one small table and no kitchen chairs. If anyone has surplus beds (bunk beds would be nice) dressers, kitchen chairs, a large table, a bookcase, and/or 1 rugs size llxl3 ~.nd 9xl2 - please contact IIIDI.AI-T TALK or write to the I~icSaubys, 936 Chncy lJ. E, , Grand Rapids, Mi. 49503. They would sure appreciate it! If you haven't met JOHN r:us:s, co-director of Concerned Indil'ms of l.:fchigan, you 're in for a real trMt! Ee and Wife LElJOP.A live in D .. troit '-nd have h:'!.d SEVi!;I,"TEE:; children! (Their oldest son ~ssed away after a state-side accident upon his return from service overseas .) Eight are still at holi!e, ?tot only is he "lctive in en; but he is an active correspondent with the _ Zast B!.nd of the Cherokees in Iiorth CA.rolina; locally, he is president of the Cummunity Citizens' Patrol (which he helped organize ), is a five ye~r president of his neighborhood's 3lock Club, is a rnel'.'.lber of a Police-Comounity Relations group, and a member of the North American Indian Association. He also belongs to the Neighborhood Community Council which is composed of representatives from all the Block Clubs . He works with the police to both increase underst~nding between them and members of his neighborhood and to keep dowh crime. He acts as liason ,~nd pe~cemaker in his nei!Shborhood which is about 75% Black. The Jesults? "Very good relations al?lon_s all the people in our '"re-.,'' ', lhat ::l.o~s .John do for ~ livi:LS? Vie forg ot to .-.sk! "'hose Owl ~ither. p~ople Y..AT::'l in Gr .. nd R• pics ~ren't resting on their laurel\ S!':AGO~TA3'Y .iust :-et'..::'Iled f'rom ~ lcohol counciling school in D~troit, "nd LAR.~Y s:::-A?~.~TA~lTET is on his way soon to �-18- on the uerson~l side (cont'd): the University of Utah at Salt l.t'!ke Ci~y for similar training. As a member of the Planning Committee for the Alcohol Treatment Center being planned in L'Anse, liichig'-Il he will take part in the exciting new innovations being established for that center. It will be open to Indian people of both sexes and will be able to accomad~te 40 residents at a time. It will be set up so that both husband and wife \'lith :\lcoholic problems can stay together, and arrangements will be made so that their children will be provided for. l'..lA..."£iu'1ET SOViL-:ICK is no slouch either! S"!':e 's '::.he v:ife of C01:1missioner Arnold Sovnnick, kt. Pleasant. 7he l'.lother of four, she is Tre~surer of the Indian Education Committee of the Saginaw Chippewa at Isabell" rieservation, a I:ier:.ber of the ~ichigan Inter-Tribal Education group, and a teacher's aide as welll And in "'::.h1'1t p"rt of t'.:e Indian community locked away in the State Prison of Sou-':.hern 1.achig!:.n ~t J'!.ckson "'::.l:ings are humming because the Circle of Li re goes on v.'here~ver one is. S~E\VA....q'l' .AMERICAN ROil.SE RODDA is a 29 year old Sioux gentleman who has contributed so many articles to INDIAl~ TALK that it is impossible to print them all! Ee is also an artist. His major interest is in AMERICAlf INDIAN DEF&\'"Sb:, an organization he cofounded with Kent Poolaw of Anadarko, Okla. Frightful experiences have convinced him of the necessity of strong legal protection of the Rights of all American Indians, and he intends to dedicate his life to the acconplishment of that goal after his release. · It is a s.<J.d state of affairs vmen the Az::erican Indian must resort to violence to gain the attention of White America·· in an effort to seek a just change in their attitudes that discriminate against hin. It is an unfair, unnecessary imposition that is a product of Is it too m~ch Dear ~ditor ~nd White America's i;;ncrance. to ask of the non-Indian najority to consider their part in this dilemma? --Stewart American Horse Rodda Jackson Committee, I'he list of officers of our organization is enclosed so that you !!lay add (them) to your mailing list ••• ~iWe feel that publications such as Indian Talk in Southern Uichigan have a tremendous impact on anything relating to Indians. Its e:N:'ect will be recognized by the political powers. Also it renews and vitalizes hope for many of our people. It builds one of the !!lost needed qualities sorely l'cking in the Indian community of today. That quality is unity. Unity of thought. Unity of goals. Through the information provided in Indian Talk pride is exemplified in What can be accomplished. Timely advise is given. Noted Indian leasers of years of experience are permitted the unbiased opportunity to speak to Indians as Indians. The service provided by (it) is invaluable. It also serves to enlighten non-Indians to our positions. Ropef'ully it will also serve to encourage non-Indian support. POTAWATOMI INDIAN 1TATI01l, Inc. Dowagiac, ?lichigan Boo Joo Already! Enclosed is my two skins for the privilege of remaining on the Indian Talk mailing list. I've enjoyed the magazine immensely, and it has made me most conscious and prou~ of my pint of ?otowatami blood. DICK BREWER Kalama:aoo, Mi. De'-r I.Is. TRE Ul-lli""ooOTA TRIAL.5 -19- BACK TALK ••••• from our readers ~rancis: I am writing ••• to inform you that I find the Indian Talk in Southern Michigan a very usef'ul and worthwhile publication. I h!'l.ve been tr;ring to loc~te materials for the Dwight :a. ll'aldo Library at Viestern Michigan University for the past two years. '.'ie do r~ceive the NishMwbe News and a few oth~rs of that type and I would appreciate any other recommendations that you ma;: have in the area of materials about I.:ichigan and I.'.idwest Indians of past and prt'!sent. Peter P. £,ialanchuk Social Science Librarian Dwight ~. ~aldo Library Western Mich. University IVilamazoo, Mi. 49001 (Readers: can you help !~r. r ·~1'-nchuk out? --ed.) Dear Shirley, I think the idea of the Indian Talk paper is just super! ••••• t:y boss in particular is very interested and has men- �-20- back talk :f'rorn our re~ders (cont'd): TABIB tioned this to others. Re Vl'!S re!'!lly impr,..ssed with the c-:m·• tent ••••• In fact, he xeroxed a copy of (it) so that (others here at Bro~son) ~ospit'!l could see just wh~t the Indian is doing to help the Indian cause. Until I sho\'!ed (him) the November issue he h'!d just refi.;sed to believe th~t Indians were trying to help themselves or that there were many Indians in the lower part of the lower peninsula. Also, I !l.r:J doing a psycosocial study of the American Indian in relation to medical treatment versus the (traditional medicine). ~nfortunately I cannot find much material at all. If you Have knowledge of where I can find some material, I would appreciate your cont~cting me. L".aybe someone else might know ••••• (Cherokee) Rosemarie Wood, I.'..S.W. Bronson Eospital Kalamazoo, Mich. (qeaders: Clo you have maserial for Mrs. Wood?) I have just had the opportunity i..o rMd througn INDIAN TAIK IN SOurHERN MICHIGAN and nave found it. very informative as well as educ· onal, and feel that it would be a great asset to the I.N.U. members ••••• Upon the request of our Chairman it has been given my duty and privilege to request that we of I.N.u. be added to your mailing list. We would like to have about 15 copies to be distributed among the membership here at SMP, plus one to keep in the I.N.U. library for future use by the Native Brothers unfortunate enough to come through the Iron-House ••••• It has become the policy of I.N.U. not to be so reluctant in the future to express our gratitude and to set up communication between the Native communities on the outside and (those) inside these walls. Therefore, we are always ela.ted to hen.r from everyone, :md sincerely hope that we may alway~ look forward to their moral support in keeping the I.N.U. and other Native groups a reality vnthin the Michigan penal system as well as across the ~tirm •••••• r~..,y our divine Creator bless ~nd watch over people at INDIAN TALK IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN. Ronald L. Moore Vic e- chairman Indian Na t i ons Uni~ e a c/o Special Activi ties 4000 Cooper Stree~ Jac kson, Mi . 49201 fuel- insulate. a,,J caulk arouaJ Wtnclows ------- CONTENTS ANU ARBOR REPORl': STATUS REPORl': The Fort Ueigs Treat Lawsuit •••••••••••••• l U. OF M. 'S Present Native American Program ••••••••••••••• 4 DEl'ROIT REPORl': A Summary of Indian Happenings: 1973 •••••••••.••••••••••• 5 FLmT NEWS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 GWD WIDQ ••••••••.••••.•.....•.•••••••••.••.•••..••••.••••• 7 LANSING NEWS: December 29, 1973 M.C.I.A. Meeting •••••••••.••••••••••••• ? MOU'NT' PL:EA§MJT •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 Bml'ON' l!Al1BOR. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8 MEET JIM HILLJVJAN - New Director of M.C.I.A ••••••••••••• , •••••• 9 · DM.r Editor: Sa.ue OF O.r,c/ c)a()t"S I • wASrcu INJU'STICE •••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS? Help is on the Way •••••.•••••••••••••••• 10 THOSE ORGANIZATIONS YOU HEAR ABOUT: (This month) The Great Lakes Indian Youth Alliance •••••• 11 SUBSCRIPTIOlI BIJ'1-lK, •• •••• , •••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••• 11 5TH ANNUAL C01lFE.RENCE OF THE NAT' L INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION: a Special Report prepared by Irene Elk ••••• 12 BOOZE PROBLEMS: What's Beiru< Done DEI'ROIT: American Indian Services, Inc •••••••••••••••••• 13 GRA!TD RAPIDS: Owl Indian Outreach, Inc •••••••••••••••••• 13 FROM OUR BHOTHERS IN TH:C: IRON-HOUSE: A.ntn,her True Stary by Short Bull ••••••••••••••••.••••••• 16 Then t:y Heart Will Be Good Foreyer by Red Fox •••••••••• 16 01; 7::E PE:a50!l.AL. SIDE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 17 THE lITiilr"l!SOTA T:\IALS by American Horse ••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 BACK TALK ••••• from our re!lders •••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••• 19 �'<'~'~ INDIAN TALK in Southern Michigan f ' , .~ 467 Briarwood Ave., S.E. Edward V. Gillis 2512 Union, NE Grand nap ids, Mi. 49505 eOh \ .i>•. t � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource eARTh Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Francis, Shirley (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e2dc185a7688589d764837a9f4721cbd.pdf e6cf92dae84b98841bd716378aa63ad6 PDF Text Text INDIAN TALK IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN EVERY NATION, FROM EVERY HEART, ONE PRAYER ... THAT ALL MEN LIVE AS BROTHERS AND PEACE REIGN EVERYWHERE A CHRISTMAS WISH ---· - -FOR - -YOU AND ALL THE WORLD .. . PEACE ol. 1 No. 2 & 3 Dec. 1973/Jan. 1974 �-1- INDIAN Vo1. 1 TALK No. 2 & 3 IN SOUTHERN December 1973 .. Ja=m- 1971 Devoted to the news and views of the India• CommUllity in souther. Michigan EDITOR'S ADDRESS: Shirley v. Francia 457 Briarwood, S.E. Grand Rapida, Mi. 49506 Phone: 1 - 616 - 459-2169 COMMITTEE: TABLE OF CONTENTS KICBIGAI Dejay Elk Ire•• Elk Sb irley Franc is Simon J. Franch Jr, Joe Jolul Calvin Noel SUBSCRIPTION: Joe Raphael $2.00 per year (or donatioa) Joy Sorenson SPECIAL CORREPONDENT: Stewart American Horse Rodda ••••••••••••••• Jack••• PRINTERS: eAR'l'h P.O. Box 95 Portage, Mi. 49081 - 2 AREA NEWS'- - - - - - - - - WDIA.i.~ c:mmcH NEWS - - - - - - - - - - - 4 ANNOUNCEMZNT: NEVI CALENDERS - - 5 SUMl!IARY: 6 INDIA.~ EDUCATION A<::r WHAT TO DO ABOill PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROBLE1!S - -- - 9 LISA MOSER: GIHL WITH A 4 - SIDED JOB - - - 9 THE DEAD AN'.J l'HE DOUBLE STANDARD - - - - - 10 'TIS THE SEASON TO 3E JOLLY - - - - - - - - 12 SHORT nULL'S CHRISTMAS - - - - - - - - - 13 HAPPY 14 AI•~HVEIIBARY I .N. U. 14 WHAT CAN I DO? - - - - - - - INDIAN TALK IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN ia published by a committee or co•cerned men and women from the Indi. . community with the hope that through the priated word all may become aware or the connnon concerns or IRdian people, and thus aid and support each other in attaining their goals. INDIAN TALK IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN is not affiliated with any sect, organization or institution. It's only purpoae is to provide lines or communication -- between all I•dian groups, between Indillll people, and between Indian and non-Indian. WE APOLOGIZE fer the tardi•ess of this issue due te circumstances beyond eur contrel. Because it is so late we have decided to make it a combiaed issue fer December - Ja•uary, and packed ill leads ef articles and plenty ef foed fer thought! WHETHER YOU AGREE with authors er aot (we do•'t always either) write and express yeur epiwie•s. We will withhold yeur aame if you want us te. ,~c,ver BOOK REVIEW - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16 PRAYER FOR MANKIND - - - - - - - - - - - - 16 BACK TALK - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 LETS WISE UP! 18 POW WOW UEWS - - - 19 HALF BREED SIOUX - 20 ON THE PERSONAL SIDE - - 21 - 22 IN rlE!.:ORIUM - - - - - - - - A t:HA1' 'iiITH GEORGE BENNETT- - - 22 SUBSCIUPl'IO:l BLANK - - - - - - - - - - - - 23 RECCOLU.'.Z!IDZD READING - - - - - - - - - - - 24 designs are cepies of Ojibwa deeign.s fer beadwerk, I �-3-2- AREA NEWS GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 753 Bridge Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, Michiga• 49504 DErROIT AMERICAN INDIAN SERVICES; INC. 800 West Baltimore Detroit, Michigan 48202 Phone: (313) 871-5330 Open daily Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM. Purpose: work •• alcehel and drug abuse and its related problems such as jobs and education. Adult Educatiea: GED schooli:ag -- Tuesdays through Fridays from 6PM te lOPM I•dian Culture: to lOPM clas~ in singing Mondays from ?PM I~dian Cenununity meeting --being scheduled fer oae evenillg a week. Call f0r more in:f'ormatio•. Some work or jobs available. ANN AEBOR NATIVE .AMERICAN POW WOW U•iversity of Michigan, Ann Arber Michigan League Ballr.eom January 12, lPM until micblight January 13, lPM until 5PM Open Drull Visiting drums and traders welcome. 306 E. Grand River Lansing, Mich. 48906 Phene: (616) 774-8331 Ope• daily Monday through Friday from BAM to 5PM Purpese: te provide a variety of' programs te the l•di&Jl cenmu..ity to meet a variety of needs: physical, educational, health, creative, etc. GENERAL MEETING: last Thursday ef the Adu1t Educatien: High Scheel Completion courses-Mondays &lld Wedllesdays from ?PM UJJ.til lOPM. m••th. Claa1 in the ott.awa language: Mondays at ?PM. Iadi&Jl Crafts and Creative Arts class: Wedllesdays at 71'14 u..til 9:30PM. Genevieve Shirley, instructor. New supplies just received from New Yerk provide materials to start students on various beadillg techniques -- loom, rosettes, daisy-chai•, etc. Opportunity for drawi:ag, leather-work (kits available.) "A werkshop, tee," students bri:ag their own. craf't-work of various kinda te explain and shew. Open te all ages from 7 er 8 en up, to both mea . .d women. Adult Regreatien: melt and women -- basketball and volley ball on We&Resdays at 7PM, West Middle School, 615 TurJler, N.w. INDIAN BASKETBALL TOURNAllENT ON SATURIJAY DECEMBER 22 FROM lOAJI until M WITH TEAM§ EXPECTED FROM ACROSS THE STATE. SPECTATORS WELCOJIE. AT WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL. You•i Petple's •Recreation: basketball oa Saturdays from 2PM until 5PM with opportuaity fer swimming afterwards, at Union High School, 1800 Tremont, N.w. LA+>fSING LANSING INDIAN CENTER Area News (continued) i' Phone: (517) 487-5409 Ope• daily Monday through Friday from BAM to 5PM. Purpose: a referral center -- works as a liaso• between Indians and agencies to cover all kinds ef needs: food, housing, jobs, education, health, etc. Craft class: Fridays from 7:30PM until lOPM. Open to all. GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids Public Mul!!eum: Jefferl!!on & Washi'ftgtoa,SE Plaias India• Exhibit, Jan. 18 to Feb. 24, 1973 League: Saturdays at 9PM, Chez Ami Bowling Lanes, 5401 Division Ave., s. Bewli~ OWL INDIAN ourREACH: deali:ag with alcohol-related proolems. MeetiDgs held ea Tuesdays and Fridays at 8PM at the G.R.I.T.C. ceater, 753 Bridge N.W. Also has secial and recreatio:R&l activities: Bewli:ag -- ParageR Bewli:ag Lanes, 2425 Divisiea, s. OR Saturdays at 2PM. For Couneeliwg: call (616) 774-8331 from BAM to 5PM Moaday through Friday. Other hours call (616) 452-7258 1 (Larry); 456-6864 (Kathy); er 458-3216 (Chet.). EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: by Mary Sime1lB.it, Indian counseler at G.V.s.c. and Davenport, at the Ceater Wed. afteraoons. �-s- -4- Iadian Ghurch News (continued): Area News (continued): ~ MOUNT PLEASANT SAGINAW CHIPPEWA TRIBAL AFFAIRS OFFICE Isabella Chippewa Indian Reservati•n Route #4 Phoaes: (517) 772-5700 •r Meunt Pleasant, 1lich. 48858 772-5260 Open Monday through Friday with a variety of programs t• meet the •eeds of the reservatio• and rural I•dian colilliluaityi health, housilllg, culture, education, etc. Hosted a group of Indian organizations on Thursday, December 20 at 3PH te discuss the formatio• of a• all Indi&Jt Tecreation league. INDIAN MISSION OF SALEM Rev. Leuie Church, pastor Route #5, Allegan, V.ichig&Jl 49010 Phone: (616) 793-3473 SUNDAYS: services at 10.iM.with Su•day School classes followilllg. CE"-.IST.MAS PROGRAM: Moaday December 24 at ?PM. NEW YEAR'S EVE: service begias at 9PM, clcsi.g with Commuaion Service. ANNOUNCEMENT FROM UNIT 4, NORrHERN MICHIGAN c:JrTAWA ASSOCIATION: Dear Cuetemer: INDIAN CHURCH NEWS GRAND RAJ;ID_§ AMERICAN INDIAN GOSPEL CHURCH Rev. Joe Sprague, pastor 137 Meerse St., S. E. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49507 Phone: (616) 241-4961 SUNDAYS: moetillg temporarily at the Mel Trotter Missiea, 225 Commerce, s.w. from lOAM until 12 NOON. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: December 23 at 8PM, Mel Trotter Mission. All are welcome. Because of the educational value of this large 16x22 calender, it is recemmeaded for offices and classrgoms as well as homes. This year it has a sturdy plastic binding that makes for easier hanging. The cest remai•s the same: $2.00, maki:itg it a beautiful but inexpensive gift. All prefits from these sales are used by the association for the furtherance of its goals. BRADLEY BRADLEY INDIAN CHAPEL Rev. Louis Church, pastor Route #5, Allegan, Mich. 49010 We have received our aew North American Iadiaa calenders fer 1974 f'rem Ak:Weeas:ile Notes. It is more colorful than last year and very complete i• the :narration of daily and monthly historical notes, and handsomely illustrated by leading India• artists. Phone: (616) 793-3473 SUNDAYS: Services at 11:30AM CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Sunday, December 23 at 6PM Because we ran out last year we ordered more this year, but they are going fast! May we suggest that you order yours right away! Sincerely, JOE JOHN, chairma.JIJ. 326 Lafayette Ave., S.E. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503 Phone: (616) 458-3569 �-7-6- SUMMARY OF l'HE INDIAN EDUCATION ACT: For your inf'ormation the Coalition of Eastern Native Americans has aummarized the Indian Education Act which has been funded recently for $40 million for Fiscal Year 1974. The Indian Education Act (Title IV of Public Law 92-318, Educational Amendments of 1972) is intended to serve the educational needs of Indians. The Act has five parts which provide for: Ac Financial assistance to Local Educational Agencies. B. Special programs and projects to improve educational opportunities for Indian children. C. Special programs relating to adult education for Indians. D. The creation of the Of'fice of Indian Education, the position of the Deputy Commissioner of Education, and t.he National Advisory Council on Indian Education. E. Miscellaneous provisions. PARL' A is intended t9_Pfovide financial assistance to Local Education Agencies {LEA sJ to develop and implement supple~ mentary educational programs designed to meet the special educational needs of Indian students. Tue following terms are defined undei· Part A: LEA -- (Local Education Agenc7) -- a board of education or other legal local school au-r.Aerity which administers public education in a to~nship, reservation, or other district. ENTITLEMENT -- an LF..A. must have at least 10 Indian children, or have at least 50% Iadian children enrQlled. USE OF FUNDS -- Part A money can be used for planning and other processes that lead to the development of programs specifically designed to meet the special needs of Indian children, including pilot projects. and ~stablishing, maintaining, and operating these~ kinds ~f programs that serve the needs of Indian children. ASSF.SSING NEEDS -- In designing a program, the LEA must assess the special needs of Indian children and consider including activities that build upon and support the heritage, traditions and lifestyle of the community being served in joint consultation with the Indian community and the parent committee~ Indian Education Act (continued): PARI' B authorizes a series of broad grant programs for special projects and programs to improve educational opportunities for Indian children. Priority is given to Indian tribes, organizations, and institutions in awarding grants under this part. ELIGIBILITY -- Grants can be made to Indian tribes, organizations, and institutions, state and local education agencies, and Federally-supported elementary and secondary schools for Indians. These grants can ·b• used for: 1. Planning, pilot and demonstration;.projects incluing: a. Innovative programs for educationally deprived children. b. Bilingual ~nd bicultural programs. c. Special health and nutrition services. d. coordination of other Federally-assisted Ind• ian education programs. 2. Educational enrichment programs and services, services not available now in sufficient quantity or quality. Examples authorized under this section include: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. b. Remedial and compensatory instruction. Academic and vocational instruction. Instructional materials and equipment. Comprehensive guidance, coUllseling, testing services. Special programs for the handicapped. Pre-school programs. Bilingual and bicultural educational programs. other services which meet the parpose of this section. 3. New programs and centers utilizing innovative educatioll8.l approaches and methods, designed to enrich programs of elementary and secondary education. P.AR:r C -- grants awarded under this section are designed to fund special programs which improve adult education for Indians. The defiJlition of "adult" is flexible and includes school dropouts, who are often quite young. Preference is given to Indian tribes, institutions, and organizations in awarding grants under this part of the Act. �-9- -8- Ind!. an &'lucation Act{continuedl: ELIGIBILITY AND PROGRAM'S PURPOSES -- local education agencies, state education agencies, Indian tribes, institutions and organizationg may apply for grants to support planning and demonstration projects which plan for, test and show the effectiveness of programs for providing adult education for Indians. These projects may include: 1. Programs to improve employment and education op- portunities for adult Indians. 2. Programs to stimulate provision of basic literacy opportunities to all non-literate Indian adults. 3 . Programs to provide opportunities for Indian a- dults to qualify for a high school equivalency certificate in as short a time as possible. 4. Programs to develop better techniques for attaining high school equivalency and employability. WHAT TO DO ABuur PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROBLEMS? As instructed by Part A of the Indian Education Act a group of Indian parents in a small community in southern Michigan set up a Parent Advisory Committee to advise the principal of their children's school on how they wished the Indian Education funds be spent. The principal, however, has decided to use the money to purchase new books for the school library. The parents feel that their children need other things more, such as tutoring and an improved hot lunch program. The director of Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs, George Bennett, would like to near from Parent Advisory Committees who are having these kindSof problems with their local education agencies, and will do everything he can to help them. He can be reached by writing or calling him at: Mr. George Bennett, director Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs 454 Hollister Building Allegan and Washington Streets Lansing, Michigan 48902 Phone: 517 - 373-0654 5. Survey and evaluation programs which define accur- ately the extent of the problems of illiteracy and lack of high school completion on Indian reservations. 6. Information on and evaluation of education programs offering opportunities to Indian adults. Public institutions and agencies, Indian tribes, institutioll!J a nd organizations are eligible for grants for projects which disseminate information about education programs, services and resources available to Indian adults, and evaluate the effectiveness of Federally-assisted programs that Indian adults may participate in. Indian communities and organizations should make the local school district, where Indian children attend, aware of the Indian Education Act and apply for funds to the Office of Indi. an Education in Washington, D.C. APPL I CAT ION DEADLINES ARE: PAR!' A: Local Education Agencies -- February 1974. PART B: Indian tribes, organizations, etc. --Dee. 28,1973 PAR!.' C: IadiaR tribea, organizatio.. , etc.--Dec.28, 1973 LISA MOSER: GIRL WITH A FOUR-SIDED JOB: Aa Native American Service Speciaiist in the Grand Rapids area public schools, Lisa Moser sees her job as having four sides or aspects: l. Keep an ongoing census of Native American studeats in the area schools. 2. Pinpoint those scheols with the highest concentrations of Native American atudeata at all three levels: elementary, juw.ier high, and high school. 3. Refer interested high school students for CGllege counselling. 4. Act as community liason between school and the etu~ dents' homes. The census she emphasized as bei111g absolutely necessary if the schools are to obtain funds from the India• Education Act for use to aid Native American students. "And the best way to do that, many in our area feel, is to improve curriculum, add audio-visual aids, and trai• teachers to be senilitive to the needs of Native American students," Lisa stated, adding, "This will help them better their classroom performance, thus giving wr___g_hildro the inceative te at.ay in school." �-10- ~11- Dead and Double Standard (continued2: Lisa Moser (continued): While her census work must have first priority now, she hopes to lla.ve it methodized sooa, so that she will be able to do more home visitations. "But right n.ow it is very important for parents to contact me if they think that their children are u'b on the census as Indians," emphasized Lisa. Her temporary office is in the Bilingual Office of the Board of Education While her permanent office is being readied at Sibley School. She spoke of her gratitude for the cooperation she is receiving from both the schools and the Illdia:a cemmu:n.ity. 11 The Grand Rapids later-Tribal Center has been real helpful," she said, "It is wonderful to be able to call there anytime of the day and get the support that I do." Lisa, a Native American herself, and husband Dan reside at 508 Prospect., N.E. They have a three year old son, Eri:a. Lisa can be reached by writing or calling; Lisa Moser Bilingual Office, Bd. of F.d., 143 Bestwick, N.E. Grand Rapids, Mi. 49502 :Ma. Phone: 456-4999 THE DEAD AND THE OOUBLE STANDARD: On Dec. 4, 1973 Native Americans held a ceremonial march in Detroit to celebrate the filing i:a Federal court of a petition to have the last portion of Michigan Public Law 750.160 declared unconstitutional, for P.L. 750.160 says: Any person, not being lawf'ully authorized so to d•, who shall wilfully dig up disinter, remove or convey away any human body, or the remains thereof, from the place where such body may be interred or deposited, or who shall knowingly aid in such ••• , er who shall mutilate, deface, remove or carry away any portion of the dead body of any person, whether in their charge for burial or otherwise, whenever such ••• is not necessary in any proper operation in embalming such body or for the purpose of a post-mortem examination, and every person accessory thereto, either before or after the fact, shall be guil~y of a felony, punishable by imprisonment. in the state prison not more than 10 years, or by fine of not more than 5,000 dellars: Provided, that this section shall not be construed to prehioit ti}~ digging up, dis1nterme•t removal or car awa for e c Purposes e e remains of prehitt•ric persons Two professors of &11thropology at Grand Valley State College were asked vtny 'scientific institutions' are se interested in the remai:as •f 'prehistoric persona' and 'erigiaal inhabita•ta'. Dr. Richard Flanders feels there is ne longer the iRterest i• them that there used to be. "There is really o•ly so much you can learn from bones," he said, adding that "much more illt'ormatio•"about &ll li.ncie•t civilizatio:a can be gette:a from the study of former village sites allld other places used by these peoples l•lllg age. He emphaaizecl that ".aoat. professie11&l archeel•gists have become very concerJted about hew the Iadia:a people feel regardi:ag this aJlld we are trying to f:i.Jld ways t• keep fr•m •ffendimg them.~ Dr. Fl~nders mentioned how the C•lli"erence o:a Michigan Archeology (COMA) had met with the late Johll Wi:ac~ester in June, 1973 to discuss this very problem. Profess•r Richard Maluuf alse showed concern for Native American feelings and beliefs, but he thillks that Anthropology ~~11 suffer i f these ancient remains c&JU1.•t be studied. When asked what ca:a be learited fr()l!l them be said, 11 A great deal. ~en a society has not left any books •r writings, we must 'read' everything els• they have left - tools, cooki111g utensils and cookillg' fires, foundations of their houses and temples, a:Rd so on. One of the most important sources are their burials; these tell us a lot about the people." But exactly vtnat can be learned from the physical remains of a people? Professor Malouf replied, "From the skeletal remains we can learn tne average height, their ages at death, the sex, and often we can ge~ some clues about 'I.hat kind of diet they ate from the condition of the teeth, and something of their physical condition: if they had broken bo•es or diseases of' t.he t>.:aea. 11 He returned t• the subject of village-sites. "Theee also tell us a.lot about the peeple - about their s•cial habits. We ca• •ften tell h•w l•ng they lived ia a place, perhaps what ki•d of geveI'Jlll1ent they had. From the kitche:a middens --that is our werd for gar~ dump-- we can efte• learn what they ate at various times and seasoRs, and about how many people lived there.'' As to the question of what this could mean to the Indian of today, he admitted it had little "except that our findings can give them more C<>JICrete kn:>wledge about their ancestors." �-13- -l2- Dead and Doµble Sta•d•rd (continued): 11 A:D.d as more and more groU1ld is cevered with parking lots and buildi:ag constructions," Prof'. Malouf' went o:n, "more and more archeological sites are being lost forever. This puts a questioa iA my mind. Whe• a prehistoric site is accidentally discovered during the construction of' a building or parkimg lot, would the IndiaB people ebject to archeologists being called in to remove remains found --whether it is bones or pottery-which they would like to study fer a short ti~e, and then return them to either an Indian group or arrange for their reburial themselves?" Both pro:fessors were emphatic i11. their certainty that "•• one is going out &Jl.d deliberately looking fer burials nowadays. We don't want te offend the India• people. There has been too much of that already!" If the other members o:f the Co».ference o• Michigan Archeology feel the same way as Dr. Flanders and :11.r. Malouf' say they do, the• it would seem that they would have no objection to the changing of' Public Law ?50.160, if the Indian people desire · it. SPECIAL FEATURE i ' ' (Jackson correspondent Stewart A. H. Rodda sent us this shert but true Christmas story.) My -.a.me is "Short Bull". I am Oglala Sioux. This is a true story of me back in the year 1966, on December 24 at white man's Christmas time. I was dowa there in Pikeville Kentucky with my Grand Uother. It was the night befere the Lord's birthday as we talked about her youth a•d the great things ehe did and saw with her ewa eye. the air was colder than ice on the river and the snow as thick as the leaves on the Oak tree. She told me her ll&llle was "Swan Creek" alld of all the wenders she 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY saw her Father and her Brothers do when she was a ••• and lots e:f little I:ndi&ll folks were just that at the Christmas parties given for them. child. The Grand Valley American I•dian Lodge had the best tur:ia-out ever at their party on December 1. And why not! Bozo the CleWll from T-V 13 came to add to the merriement. The roems ef the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Center were wall to wall with people •f all sizes and ages at their party Saturday December 15, where Santa Claus (a• ably portrayed by Chuck J•lutsen) gave away gifts donated by the sweet Adelines and the Human Relations CemmissiGm of the Catholic Diecese ef Grand Rapids (in other words, Father Van Lente!) and lusci0us refresh ments had been prepared by Rita Blumke and Mickey Keogima. That night Altd right at the climax ef the story how the Bear almest ate her when she was •nly twelve years old _ her eyes shined like a great fire and the moon became as bright as the sun, then the warm wind started to melt all the snow. I was so scared to feel the warmth from the moon -- that "Great Frost on Tipi '' moeJl. It stayed warm for two weeks and I heard all kinds of tales f from her past, and the best stery she told me was when f1 her Mother knew Chief Red Cloud and was one of his favorite women at that time. ~ Gerry Short Bull Samons #132835 P.O. Box E Jackson, Mich. 49204 �-14,plS- 11& ,PPY FIRST ANNIVERSARY, INDIAN NATIONS UNITED! Om December 8, 1973 members of Imdian Nations United at the State Prison ef SoutheMl Michigan, Jacksoa, celebrated their first anniversary frem 12:30!'].! Ulltil 4PM wit.A i•vited guests frem the outside, The festivities begaa with a coffee and get-aquainted secial. The INU histery was presented during the banquet cf fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, hot biscuits and salad -- catered ia. Guest speakers w~r~ Harry Command, directer of American IndiaJt Services, Inc., Detroit; Joseph Joh•, chairma~ of Uait 4, Northern Michigan ottawa Association, Grand Rapids; and Kennetlt Pashenee. Awards in the f~rm of plaques e:agraved with aa eagle feather and it~s recipie:at's mame were presented, one ~f which was given to Jee Joha, inscribed as follews: THE EAGLE FEATHER In India:a Race, is a mark of hoRor and Distinctio:a. It was only earned with Great difficulty and was Never lightly regarded. The Indian Nations United is Glad to Award an Eagle Feather to JOSEPH JOHN The a~ernoon ended with closing commeats the missio:a ef I:adiam Nations United and the :fUture. - All Endless J~urmey - the first few miles ef our jourlley are now behind us my brothers I they >ve1•e len1g and difficult miles yet even :aew we canaet rest I fer the 1!llil:Ay miles ahead •f us premise te be difficult ••es also I only let us ask the Great Creator for his guidance throughout the remaiader of our long journey ••• IN FAITH FROU THE PEOPLE OF TnE I.N.U. WHAT CAN I DO? If you desire to help toward gaining recognition for !.1J. Native America• Indians If you believe .!l! Native American Indians have not beea treated justly If you believe the Bureau ef Indian Affairs should not discrimi;aate betweea Indians whether they are ef reservatio:a er ten-reservation status If you believe every Indian should be free te cheese wtaere What. Can I Do? (continued): he wishes to live (such as in areas of greater eppertunity) and still have !1l rights and benefits due him uader Federal Services for Indians "throughout t.he United States •• " If you believe that you should be consulted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs conceMling your tribal affairs - even though you are n.ot "erga11ized under their rulings" THEN YOU SHOULD - (1) Write your senators and representatives and t~11 "\ltem; (2) Cooperate by united effort (3) Get the cooperation ef all organizations, clubs, news media, uniens, churches and individuals. Ask that they write resolutions er letters ef suppert to governmental officials at State and National levels in order that Bureau of Indian Affairs "policy" .....\)e ~ha-nged. Ask that~ Indians, regardless of their status, be eligible for all rights and benefits due Indians ••• as stated by the Snyder Act ef 1921. (4) Insist •• your rights as a "first-class citizen" yeur rigat t• be heard and yeur decisions concerni-.g your affairs be honored b•th •• the lecal and legislative level. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Ceafiaement withi• areas ef definite bouadaries (reservatiens is the white man's idea - the Indian was free uatil confined by the white society. Your ancestors were never ''Federally" orgainzed vthen their lands were taken from them. ACT NOW ** IDN 'T WAIT Rl!lbert Domi:aic P. o. Box 235 Petoskey, Mich. 49770 �-16IN ADDITION TO I tmAT CAN I DO I .;;.;,;. -17- We suggest that each and every adult Native American "be a registered voter and vote their opinion at each election. Our legislatures ca?lJ!\ot ignore even a small vote bloc. Also, perhaps a person that does not vote has •o right to complai•. JOE JOHN, Unit BOOK REVIEW 4 1 NMOA by joy DOG STORY. By Oren Lyens. Holiday House, new York, 1973. 32 P• .$3.95. DOG STORY is the simple title of a new book by Oren Lyons, Onendaga traditional leader, about a tee•-age boy and lti• . dog. Fr111m the moment the boy first saw her, snarling at the end of her chain, he was drawn to her. Vr'heh the animal finally accepts the bey a friendship begins which makes them partners i• the ·J!erieus business ef hunting for feed that puts meat •• the table of the fatherless family. The author has filled the pages with finely drawn. black and white drawi:ags. It is a haunti:ag story that moves across the heart. It has been reccemmended by the Library Project Sta:t't' of the National Indian Educatie• Association. all ~RAYER FOR MANKIND The Earth Mother calls us come hither, Alld pray fer the visi~n nearly lost. The old that is strong does Bot wither, BACK TALK Letters from our re•ders Dear Shirley V. Francis, I am i•terested in the b•ok or paper. I would like to be on your mailing list. I am Potawat0mie IndiaR. I like te and de daitce. In my end •f the country there isn't much India• activity. I am trying to get a small greup together ••• I like te do all Indian cra~s, and trying te find a place to hold meetings ••• I have beeR bard at work tryi'Plg to learn. how to tan and turn deer hides into leather ••• Working 8 to 10 hours a day makes things slew going. I work the night shift ••• but I spend lots •f time on my Indian cra~s , as I am learning as I am doing. I lcn.ow it costs"t• de tnis kind of thing as money is hard to get for this subject, so am enclesing my doJtation. So God bless yeu all and thank you. Clarence White, South Bend~Ind. Dear Francis, I'm white but I still want very much ta learn mere about the real people ••• Grace E. Slanda, Hartford_,. COD, r.~s. Dear Editor, I have just received your most welcome D.'DIAN TALK IN , sourHERN MICHIGAN, and was very pleased tG kl'low that I was added to your mailing list ••• As chairman of the Indian Nations United culture group her in the Southerl!I. Michigan State Prison I was also happy to know that we were also added to your list, and I would personally like te take this opportunity to extend to you our most deep appreciation for remembering us behind the walls of the Iron-House, and hepe that such consideration will continue into the future -- as long as there is a Native American behind the four-grey walle ! -· · - ~ Gelelemand, Jackson. - · Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be the heop that was broken, And peace the Great Spirit will bring. Dear Friends, We were happy te,receive your news letter. It leoks real good. 'f.ish we could have been at the naming ceremony festivities ••• We sure send our best wishes for the success of the paper. It sounde like you got a gr~at bUJlleh of people to help en it ••• ~om Dashner says she likes the paper al•t tee ••• Best ef luck, fl!ary Berryman, Lansing, Mich. (Frem a Holiday SeaseR card sent •ut by the Lester Gemmills) 11 Bee Shoo Shirley, Vie were very disappointed with the articles you wrote •.;,fll INDIAN TALK. Legally, pro~essienally, and just as a fellow human yeu should clear your articles with the people you write about before they are published. We realize that you are just �-1.8- Back Ta1k - getting started with the booklet and ways of traditienal-minded people - als0 the difficulties ef this pesition. Vie have tur•ed dewn many requests by reperters, companies and private interests who wished to de steries, features, etc., about our persenal lives and place. Mainly because we new that this type ef publicity destreys the love and fellowship of the Sacred Hoop. Please refrain from writing or discussing anything in the :f'uture abeut our ••• lives and the sacred place where we live. It is our prayer to Grandi"ather that yeu will understand our mi•d 8.Jld hearts in this matter ••• We eurselves have tailed if we conveyed in any way that the sacred ceremony we had here was t• shew eff eur accomplishments - for that is ••t the traditi•Jt.&l way! Nane withheld (:&liter's Note: LETS WISE UP! 1. The OVTl We ~/~c~ ------.:::"'~~,,~'\ ._""', ~ -'// 'l / "~' '-\'\ / ~;;--: ,,---- /, >;?::--- letters from readers (continued): / -j I / ' _:f/ / / / I L-/ ,,::::::]'I r:>-1JV~ -- ' I , j /, , //, // / I ,', /,/' , / / , ' - ,, \' \ -.: - \' -- - : ,,x-:::'~<:::: ' ' ','\ ' "'\.~-· '< ,, ,::;,,.---_ -~ \ -19- ~ ' have a let te learn!) India~ Outreach's Ten Steps We admit drinki11g brings problems in our lives and i• ethers we ceme in contact with. 2. :aelieve in a Great Spirit "Ged", as we understand him. 3. Admit to the Great Spirit "Ged", that we are doing wrong and ask him fer his forgiveness. 4. Go back and see the preblems, which drinking has made in the past, in our lives. 5. Ask the Great Spirit "Ged" to change eur lives to a better pattern. - 6. Ask .the Great Spirit "God" t<> come int• ()Ur lives and lead us in the right way. 7. Continue to look back ever our lives and see the change. 8. Always be willing te forg ive our brothers and sisters and te help them Ml.en possible. 9. Always looking up in the morning, ask the Great Spirit "Ged" to help us threughout the day. 10. Thank Lim in the evening fer each little thing he has done in keeping us from hann and danger. I University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan League Ballroom January 12, 1 p.m.- midnight January 13, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. open drum visiting drums and traders welcome �-20- HALFBREED S I 0 UX by Stewart American Horse nsdda -21Half Breed Sioux (continued): Don't you think the half breed is immensely There is a chlDlge of heart taking ever Pr•ud of his Indian heritage? The people now, Don't you think he's concer~ed Prefers to be called Indian, he is about the Plight of the Indian people? Look at Quanah Parker, he was a half breed, And Chief and great leader of his people -- The The half breed has feeling too. Finding more places to be accepted. ON Comanche. We're not Living in the eld days any more, when The half breed was called THE ~ ' PERSONAL SIDE JUDY RAPHAEL is recoveriw.g from major surgery early in December alld is now h"me from the hospital. Husband Joe, Monica and Marcia were pretty glad to have her safe at heme again, at 3370 Dean La.ke Road, S.E., Grand Rapids, Mi. 49505. ~! The kalf breed is fighting a battle that All mixed brothers & sisters are, B~en and when the half breed raised en a reservatio•. th~t haven't They either Have to be Indian or white, but can't be -They can't live in two worlds. both. The way that The white man's laws were set up were Intended to divide our Indian people: Its school days o•ce more fer CHESTER EAGLEMAN. He takes a leave •f absence i~ order te enter graduate scho0l at Weste~ Michigan University. Chet was the guidi:iig light and first chairman of the Grand Rapids I~ter-Tribal Council. Few kRow ef the couatless lu•ch hours he gave up se that he ceuld speak t• various civic greups and organizatiens abeut the need for an Indian center i• Grand Rapids. Countless, tee, the eveni:iig aru;l weekend h@urs he gave up with Rutn and the children in order to meet with cemmittees, give more talks, a•d lay the fou•datiea fer the highly successful center that the Indian Cemmul'lity ef the Gra.lld Rapids area has teday! Good luck te a dedicated manl Its eff to Washington, D.C. for the Percy isn't a protest march or another invasion merely te spend the Helidays with Percy's In keeping with the energy crisis, Percy, Patrice are making the trip by plane. They tried to tell eur forefathers that a person of mixed blood wasn't an Indian. St. Cl.airs. Ne, it ef the B.I.A., but sister and mether. Jeanette and Liz and And at that time the white man was It was ice cream, seven-up and pepsicles fer ROSS FRANCIS, just as Mem aad Dad had premised, but with th0se tonsils just eut, they didll't taste all that good! Looked up to so our people believed that a Breed was just different. The half breed has always been put down. Because of his skin color he's the subject ll I can speak with knowledge and conviction. of jokes. JOE JOHN never misses an Gppertunity te plug fer the American Indians. He was the speaker at the November meeting •f the Blind Men's Discussion Greup 0f the Association f•r the Blind, where he speke on "presel'lt day events as they relate te the American Indians". Joe is a member ef this group also, and thus .is well-a~uainted with beth the preblems ef the Indian and •f the blind. This guy is just tee busy te let either ki•d get him doWJt! �-22IN .MEMORIUM -23- * * * December 1973 Baby Terisa Lyma Jarmo•, Sih•ees ("Little Ste•e") Mcrn-Dih-Nelt.-Nah, 10 menth eld darling daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tem Jarme•, Route #'2, Wayland, passed away after a sltert illness en Nevember 27, 1973. Mrs. Jarmo• is the former Marian Peters ef Bradley. Burial was in the Bradley I•dian Cemetary en November 30, 1973. 'nte whole I•dian cellllllUJlity weeps with the bereaved family ever their less ef their precieus one. Leek, my child, who is ceming u•te yeu; Look up, my little ene, JleW your treuble gees away, away; Leek! Abeve you flies e•e who guards yeu, Whese presence brings you jey. Now your serrew has departed. (Frem American I•dian Peetrx. Ed. by G. w. Cre•YJl• N.Y; Ballanti•e Beeks, Inc. p.332) A CHAT WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS; GEORGE BENNEI'T TUESDAY DECEMBER 12. 1973 Indian Talk: What de yeu see as the most pressing werk fer I•dian people right new? Afr. The most immediate jeb at halld is te get Title J:V ef the I•dian Education Act geing. Te get funds fer schools we must have an accurate census. Te see that the f'unds are used wisely in the local scheols there must be a• I•dian Pare•ts Advisery Cemmittee set up in each ene. This is vital. Bennett: Indian Talk: What is happening to the Cemmissien? Mr. Be:rmett: M seen as I was appeinted te the effice ef direc·- ter I began te think about the lack of stability ~t the Commission en Indian Affairs staff has. Net e•ly my self, but everyeJl.e of the staff is appeinted. That means with every guberaaterial election we face dismissal. Beginning JaJtuary l the Commiesien will be subject to ?:.ichigan Civil Service. Everyone including my self has had to take Civil Service exams recently to qualify fer eur ap~•inted pesitiens. Even though I may •et be arou•d after January 1 because of this, I strongly feel this will make fer a better eemmissien. Dear Reader: Si•ce this is ealy the secend issue ef INDIAN TALK IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN t• arrive at y•ur deer it is dif- ficult for y~u te decide whether you sheuld try eur "pig i:a a poke". That is understandable. I• these days of tight meney and ef energy shortages no one wants waste a single dellar, let alene two. But maybe that is why you sheuld subscribe to INDIAN TALK. Have yeu ever gene t• Where yeu heard there was geiJtg to be a meeting, oaly to find ~ut that it had already been held, er was going to be held the following week? Last summer ene couple heard about a pew wew, get on a bus, the• took a taxi (with their last dollar) e:aly te arrive at the pew wew greunds to learn that it weuld •et. begin until the next day. 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Francis Jr. Joe John Calvin No•l Joe Raphael GRAND RAPIDS "' i..:· -.. On October 18, 1973, a group of Indian people met at the home of Simon Francis to discuss the continuing of INDIAN TALK as a magazine of Indian news and views, covering Indian events and stories happening in and around southern llichigan. Thus, INDIAN TALK IN SOurHERN MICHIGAN was born. It will be published twelve times a year, at the beginning of each month. News of pow wows, meetings of Indian organizations, on f:be personal side, coverage of events concerned with American Indians, etc. will be its content. Thus, the Committee for !N'.DIAN TALK IN SuurHE.RN IUCHIGAN hopes to contribute toward Indian unity. "An Informed Indian is a POWERF'UL IlDIAB ! 11 PRINTED BY: eARTh o. Box 95 Portage , 'Mi. P. 49081 SUBSCJ'ilPI'ION: $2.00 per year or Any donation welcome PUBLISHED I.fONTHLY: · 1st week of ~ne mont.h SRM;-.J R.'.J.'IDS DITER-TRIBAL COIB'lCIL Indian Center, 756 Bridge-, OWL INDIAN OurR&i.GH com. inues to hold twice-weekly meetings on Tuesdays ana Fi·idays at. 8:00 p.m. at tne Indian Cem;er, ?bb J:3ridge, N.W. Got an alcohol problemr Call Larry, 452-7258 or Kathy, 456-6864. OIO bowling, Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. at Paragon Lanes, S. Division. Phone: (1-616) 459-2169 To keep it coming, though, iVE MUST HEAR FROM YOU! ti., is a beehive of activity: li~ondays - Ottawa Language Class, Mondays 3.nd Wednesdays - Adult Sducation Classes, Wednesdays Arts and Crafts Class, Saturdays - bowling at Chez Ami Lanes at 9:00 P.!'. (All other classes begin at 7:00 p.m.) Ph. 774-8331 N. EDITOR's ADDRESS: Shirley v. Francis 457 Briarwood Ave., S.E. Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506 Do you like the new INDIAN TALK IN SOUI'HERN MICHIGAN? Do you think we should keep it coming to you? Do you think there is a need for it? Write us a note and tell us what you think. If there is enough interest, we will continue to provide you with news affecting you, about your people, and give you a place to air your views, announce important happenings in your life, or get some gripe off your chest. At the armual election of officers last month the GRAND LODGE elected for the coming year Isaac Peters as Chief, J. w. Philpott as Sub-chief, Jeanette St. Clair as Secretary, and Robert Lee Smith as Treasurer. New Executive Council members are William Thatcher, Edward Gillis, Kathy Campos and Barbara Zoulek. A fifth member is yet to be chosen. Following the resignation of Shirley Francis, Shari Hutton was made Editor of the lodge newsletter. VALI...l!..~ AI.~CAN I~:DIA1~ )11 AMERICAN INDIAN GOSPEL CHURCH is still meeting temporarily at the Mel Trotter Mission, 225 Commerce, s.w., on Sundays :from 10 until 12. Rev. Joe Sprague, pastor. Phone: 241-4961. DETROIT The .iJEI'ROir ROUNU TABI..£ of the NATIONAL CQWEREUCE OF CHRISTIANS .:-.l!D JE~S, Inc. is holding a day-long planning session with I·'. ichigan area Indian people on November S, 1973, to form plans for an Indian a-.li~ion Ecuemenical Conference for sometime midwinter. Cn the pla-rining committee is Hary Simonait, Indian Counselor at ~avenport and Grand Valley State colleges. �-2-3· lO'O~+f 8::''.)Un.u Cont 1 d: ON THE PL.-lS0NAL SIDE .u.:...;..:~oo :~ COLLEGE invites all Indian people to participate iL ~~a ~~aCAN INDIAN WEEK activities from Sunday, Nov. 11 thru F::'~d.;;.y, Nov. 16. SUJ.~..Jil.Y (lioy. 11) ? - 4 p .m. Display of arts and crafts and reception.for American Indians and other visitors. Bring your personal collection for display and set it up anytime from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. .t.::O!WAY (Hoy. l?) at 8 p.m, In the Auditorium GEORGE BENNETT, Director of Uichigan Commission on Indian Affairs will speak. ..~lr.6SDAY Part I - "Treaties !.!a.de, Treaties Broken." l-'art 2 - "Bow the West was Won and Honor Lost." Part 3 - "Lament of the Reservation." (lfov. 16) at 8 p ,m. "lflNI-POWWOW" in college cafeteria. Lead Drummer and Singer: John Bush. Admission free. Tribal ::-. dress. Traders welcome. DIRECTIOliS: Take 131 express-way to Highway 43. Turn East on 43 and stay on it as it winds through Kalamazoo until ~·ou c roe to Nazareth College. Turn into main drive and go to main building. FOrt t.:OrtE INFORMATION: ::'!.ry Keichling : ~azaret.."'1 College, :iull Road, Kal.air.azoo, t:i. 349-7783 (da:,•s) 343-7548(eves.) Joe Raphael 3370 Dean Lake NE Grand Rapids, Mi. 361-1817 ED and GLO?JA S!l:!;I<OSKY, Grandville, hosted a gala Box Socia l on Halloween for members of the Ar.'lerica~ Ind ian Gospel Church. •. T OAl:NE SPMGUE auctioned off the goodies prepared b:r r..:.0NA 3USH, ELSIE and i.:ONA SAW?.:ICK, VIOLA ASHCHAB, !<--.LOIBiiC3 !:.A.l.Ci'.EGA3 (Gloria's mom visit.ing from Mt. Pleasant) and SA?.AE SPRA:iUE. rill, GRANT, JOE and the rest of the guys can testify what excellent cooks the gals are! SIMQNAir doesn't even unpack her suitcase e.nymore. She just returned fro~ t!te Convention of the National Congress of American Indians in Tulsa, Okla. 7· and is preparing to leave for an I!ldian Education Conference in Milwaukee in two weeks. J .SAllEI'TE ST. CI.J..IR will join her for that trip. MARY Shirley Francis 457 Briarwood SE Grand Rapids, Ki. 459-2169 RAPHA.i::I.. had her tonsils out Nov. 2. It was sure nice of and Dad (Joe and Judy Raphael) to wait until after Halloween, MO~ICA t~om eh, (Noy. 14) at 8 p.m. Film, "The North .American Indians", will be shown in the Auditorium. In three parts it is narrated by L~rlon Brando with music by Bufty St. Marie. Frtl~A.Y ~ ~onica? HEY! The football game is on T-V but where is hubby? In the basement, of course, get his hunting equipment in shape for DEER SEASON! That's where you'll find B9B FRANCIS Wt. ?le asant), his brother SIIWU ('.irand Rapids), J OE SPRAGUE (G.R.), AL c:..:.AI.:B.::RLAIN (Mt.P.) and thousands of others. Come hOOie safe, fellows. It's BACK TO SCHOOL for CHUCK and BEA BAI~--Y and SJ:l~ON FR.A:fCIS, who are attending Adult Education classes at the Indian Center, IREUE ELK, at Thomas Jefferson College, and SYDNEY !~IN, at College of Arts and Sciences of Grand V;:illey State College;. This intrepid group prove its never too late to become informed! Those people who attended the Ojibwa Spirit Ceremony at CL.Aru~HC~ and LlA.RY GILLESPIE' s, Branch, Mich., last month, are still talking about the house they are building. Built on the geodesicdome principle, it will look like a Chippewa wigwam, but on a grA.nd scale! The outside will be covered with cedar shingles. The vast interior will two sleeping lof'ts and no wa lls to cut up the space. Cedar logs, Lake Superior cobbles and natural colors will be used extensively both inside and out. It is loca ted in a forest of hardwoods on a slope v:ith a stream 2.t tte bottom. Six sliding glass doors in the living-room area open onto a deck facing the slope. Begun two years ago, Clarenc!" ~0~es to have it done within the coning year. Except for the c~rne!lt- '::ork '"nd fou::-idation, he i: nd a frita.nd have done it all, but 11 ::ar:· and the kids helped too.'' �-5-4- LOOKING BACK THE OJI3i'iA RSLIGIO!J: A ','iAY OF LIFE by shirley fr~ncis fl\\ t Last month we v.rere invited to participate in ceremonies of the Ojibwa religion at the Clarence Gillespies, Branch, lfich. I found it to be a deeply moving experience. ·1,e arrived about 1 0 p.m. r.1a ry Gillespie greeted us with an offer of mint tea and hot soup ti or coffee, if you want." Clarence had gone to meet Eddie Benton, Third Degree r.:edicine ?:an, at the airpot>t. He was coming in from St. Pat;l, I.linn. where he is director of the Red 3chool for Indian children. Simon's cousin, Betty Pamp and her daughters Judy and Joan were already there. Moose Pamp had gone nith Clarence. Others continue to arrive. About midnight Eddie Benton arrived. He immediately began the ~eat Lodge ceremony, which women may not attend. It was pouring rain, and so we waited in the Gillespie~' mobile home, drinking coffee and chatting. Off in the distance, in harmony with the rain, we could hear the drum,; Around 2 a.rn. the men came in, changed their drenched clothes and drank some hot coffee. Then we all headed for the "round house 11 - the new house the Gillespies are building - for the Spirit :::eremony that ·would be held on the completed loft of the second floor. ·tie seated ourselves on cushions and sleeping bags around the Medicine :r.1an and his three assistants - all young men froQ ~ichigan. The Gillespies had requested these ceremonies in thanksgiving for the Great Spirit's blessings, and they were seated to the right of Eddie Benton. With the preliminary preparations completed, the lights were turned off, leaving us enveloped in pitch-black darkness. Prefa ced by prayers in £116lish of thanksgiving to the Great Spirit, and beckoning his aid, this was followed by s acred I~ide songs and chants in the Chippewa tongue, accompanied by the sacred water-drum. Then light was returned, and the sacred pipe was smoked by all, passing solemnly from one to another. .:!:a.ch of the participants spoke of his feelings and intentions in fol·· lowing this way of life, of its meaning for him, and asked the others to pray for him. It was emphasized that if we could not believe in this w~y, to at least respect it. At the conclusion, Mary Gillespie gave out the traditional gifts to some of the people present. Tears suddenly welled up in my eyes when she handed me a g ift of red cloth and then shook my hand firmly. A Naming Ceremony was schedull'!d to begin "at the second light of dawn." Several months ago Pat Kay had asked Moose Pamp to be the Namer of her twin sons, Jude and Josh, now one year old. ,.e ~ere all gathered on the main floor of the "round house", and Uoose announced that he had studied each baby's characteristics '},·~ the oiib'11a reli.,.io::1: a wav of life, cont'd: that had been p~ovided him, and that he had chosen their names. Gr9.Ildpa.rents ~ee~ay and Irene Elk had asked me to be one of the four sponsors. ~ch sponsor declared their intentions to aid the babies should they ever need. Lloose encouraged their mother and the sponsors to help the children to follow the Indian way, to always be proud of their Indian heritage. "I have chosen their names, 11 he then said simply. "Josh, 1 Bam nosh Kung Noo Din', which means 'He Who Chases the Wind'. Jude, born last, will be known as 1 Ya Bin Dung Noo Din•, meaning 'He \Vho Sees the Wincf.• 11'h6 is t.he · oldest, will be known as The ceremony was concluded with a feast of sweetmeat (meat cooked with apples and raisins), fried potatoes, cranberries, a fruit mixture of strawberries and blueberries, fry bread, mint tea and coffee. We had to return to Grand Rapids that morning. Thus, we missed participating in the Spirit Feast that has become an annual occasion every fall among Indians who follow the Traditional Way. Nevertheless, what I did see increased my respect and appreciation for the beauty and dignity of that Way. A.I.M. LEADERS W SPEAKING TOUR: Ofi October 19 the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council sponsored a pot luck supper with A.I.M. leader DENNIS BANXS and A.I.M. attorney RAMON ROUBIDEAUX as honored guests. They are on a speaking tour to acquaint the general public of the facts leading to the occupation of Wounded Knee, s. Dak. last winter, and of the trials the leaders are now facing in both state and federal courts. In remarks made at the center V.r. Banks stressed the concern of A.I.I.I. for social change necessary to the American Indian. Ur. Roubideaux commwted that 11 the American Indian is waking up. He is making the white man respect us as American Indians!" and that it is time "that there is liberty and justice for all -like t!le Pledge of Allegience declares. 11 He spoke of the upcoming t.rials, saying "we are about to launch legal battles never before seen, on behalf of the American Indians. We must, for pur children, for the yet to be born!" Both gave major speeches at the new Student Center of Grand Valley State Colleges later that evening. The text(from notes taken that evening) follows: WHY ViOUNDED KHSE 0~. Banks 1 speech) We are here in place of cause there has been another A.I.?~. leader. lblssell went called to San S'r3.!lcisco on a Russell Means and Luke McKissick beshooting - this time fatall.T - of an to the scene right away. Luke was case he has there. �-7- -6- a,i.m. le ~ ders a.i.m, leaders on speaking tour, cont'd: on speakin?, tour, cont'd: : WJuld like to begin by giving you some backt,~ound on what happe~ed in South Dakota in January and February of 1973. There have al.ways been strange dealings with Indians in such towns as Japid City, Sturgis and Custer. Custer, especialy, is very antiIndia::. In fact, racist atti~udes have been strong in that state ever s~~ce Custer was defeated by the Sioux at the 3attle of the Biet'.~rn. Indianness has literaly been beaten out of the Indians there. The jails and prisons reflect this, 40%, sometimes 60%, of t~e inmate populations are Indian, } The traditional chiefs called A.I.M. to meet with them at Calico, S. Ua.k. on the 25, 26, and 27 of February, 1973. Two women from the reservation came in to the meeting. They were crying. They begged the chiefs and us to do something. "Where are the men?" they asked, "Li.ust the women lead the fight 'for Indian rightsf" They called us "weekend warriors" who were not men at all because none of us could stand up against one man." ?our times the tribal council has tried to impeach its president, Richard Wilson, because he has misused tribal monies, received kickbacks from a Rapid City construction company, has writt.e"1 checks for $1000,00 without the consent of' the tribal council, has hired his own family - put them on the payroll- and raise~ his ovm salary from $11,000.00 to $19,000,00. ;)avid Long, the vie president protested, and Wilson fired him. When the tribal council presented all the evidence to bhe B.I.A., nothing When Wilson got wind of our meetings he called for ·:i'ederal assistance, and 156 federal agents arrived. Facing them, the two women made us realize the real test before us. Up til now, all had been rhetoric. Here were the agents on one side, the women on the other. 'Do we have any guts left?' I asked ~yself. 'Have all the Indians who died, have they died for nothing? Are we just weekend warriors?' With these questions running through my mind, I had to admit, the Indianness hllil been beaten out of my people. I know how I used to cringe when I heard that the federal agents were looking for me. hap?e~ed. :'he B. I .A. was set up in 1849 to act as ti·ustee for all the tribes. Since that ~ime andiunder their trusteeship Indian land holdi.!lgs nave dwindled from 150 million acres to 50 million! The way they have set up their operation, it takes months to get anything done! The Indians are divided into areas with each under an agency. And each agency is broken up into sub-agencies. A claim i:mst be sent to one's sub-agency which sends it to the agenc;{ director, who forwards it to the area director, where in turn it is passed on to the deputy commissioner. He ~ust get it to the ilirector of the 3,I.A. But the B.I.A. is only one o'f a dozen departments under the Secretary of Interior. It must CO!ll<f' pete for attention and interest with the Bureaus of La.~d .IJanagement, bf Rec~;!;.ion';.!".of. • Realth, Education and '*elfare, and the Corps of Army Engineers! By the time a decision is made on a claim and that decision has made its way back iown to the tribe, six r"ionths have passed, There are tvrn types of reservations: Opened, and closed, The Oglala Sioux chose to have a closed one, and this entitles then to t:ieir own police. Article I of the 1860 treaty with them says t~~t if any one does bad on the reservation, the Indians \Till deliver up the wrong doer to the U.S. government to be tried and punished. Well, they did that with Wilson. Eight out of 11 ~eltl ers signed the request to impeach him. Nothing happened except that Wilson ordered all residen~s not born on the Pine Ridge rteservation to leave.it. Thus, two separate issues led to Wounded :Knee: the racist attitudes of the whites, and the overriding of the treaties made ~~th the Sioux. The traditional chiefs of the Oglala Sioux had begon to resist the U. s. government in the 1920's. Thus, the Heorganiza~ tion Act of 1934 provided for the formation of new tribal governments where the people elect the tribal council and president of the tribal council. -1\e were all gathered at the townhall in Calico when we deci-ded to move to Porcupine, S, Dak. On the way we stopped at Wounded Knee to visit the mass grave site of those who died there in the L:assacre of 1890. It came to us there that we could go no further, that ~e had to make our stand here in this place where so many had died needlessly. You know, the Treaty of 1860 never spelled out that there would be a B.I.A. to dictate to us, And as long as it does, as long as it si their trustee, there will be no self-deterlbination. Nitness the fact that it makes contracts with outsiders to use Indian lands. l ~ It is hard to ask for the abolition of the B.I.A, It argues with the Fisheries ~nd Wildlife Dept., the Geodetic Survey Dept., the 3ureau of Land J.:anagement, and all the rest, on our behalf. It watches over the Indian from birth to de~th. In fact, bot.h the B.I.A. and the Justice Dept. tried to dictate to us at Wounded Knee as to what kind of burial service we could have for our two fallen comrades! 3ut it was while I was at Wounded Knee that I realized a lot of people - Indians and non-Indians - all across the country were concerned about us and were beginning to help us. There arose a de-finite hope as Black, White, Chicano, Oriental - all colors began to come and help us, We Indians have four sacred colors, black, yellow, white and red: they represent mankind. We began to realize that the majority of people were on our side, and I �-8-9- a.i.~. leaders on speaking tour, cont'd: tC.o':~t., are got to 'Ifost of the warriors are not here at i'iouncled Knee, but across the country! ' Well these Sioux ladies Indian men are no longer weekend warriors! ~t t:-iere, all ~..::eir answer. O' -' !' One last word: to all those from Il:ichigan who contributed cause, who risked so much, we thank you. * * * * * * * JUST:".:3: AlID LIBERI'Y FOR US (Mr. Roubideaux' speech) I am an Oglala Sioux, born on the reservation, and I have law for 23 years in Rapid City. All my cases were on the white men. Now I am working for the Indians. And believe me, those 23 years were a vacation! pr~c~iced beh~lf of •~at is a hero? In the 1700's the American colonies were rule:: "!Jy Great Britain, and the people began to r esist the taxes and ~rutality of British rule. One of the ways they resisted ~as ~o dump a valuable cargoe of tea into Boston Harbor. These peo~le have gone down in history as heroes and patriots. ~ose Indians who gathered at Wounded Knee formed the greatest band of heroes and patriots you ever saw! ~hen the federal age~ts surrounded them they were heavily armed and traveling iu ~mored personnel carriers. Our brave band had 22 rifles among ther:, plus clubs, knives and a:few sets of bows and arrows. But they were prepared to die for this cause. They weren't going to be ¥i':lite men any longer. They were going to be Indian! It W'lS time to throw off the yoke of tyranny and oppression. In 1.268 the Second Fort La.ram~ Treaty was made with the Sioux, pronising that the western hali of South Dakota would be theirs forever -- until gold was discovered in the Black Hills. ••hen the Indians complained about white trespassers, soldiers were se~t out to keep the whites off, but they were soon siding with them '1c,!3'ainst the Indians! Crazy Horse, one of our greatest leaders, was killed. So was Sitting aull. And they got the Indian police to do it! Indian men began to disappear. The collaborators and traiters were wined and dined in Washington, D.C. The heros wa~.pUnished for sticking up for Indian rights. They were·' l"emoved fart.lier west, "disappeared" or outright externd,nated. John Collier, the B.I.A director in 1934, was a man who could while watching Indians starve. The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 w~s a bureaucra~s dream. It contained no plan for a legal system on the reservations, but the B.I.A. used it to set one up. crJ a.i.m, leaders on speaking tour, cont'd: They used it to keep t:r. Indian quiet while the white nan picked his pockets. The Act did not provide for separation of powers in tribal government. All the power is in the tribal council, and Indian police enforce tribal law. If you get the wrong guy in there as tribal president, there is practically nothing you can do. Wilson's promises got him elected, and he may have been a pretty decent guy at first. But when he found out how much power he had, he couldn't resist! It is a dictatorship in evecy sense! When I decided to run for attourney general in 1970, I we~t looking for some statistics on Indians in the state. I was aghast at what I found • Only 8% of the state's population is Indian. Yet, 60:~ of all crimes are done by Indians. This shows they aren't conforming to white rules, and that Indians are arrested and put i~ Jail for things that a white man could do and go scott free! (,·:.:r babies die four times faater than vmite children. And 35 to 40;; of the state's prison population are American Indian, These statistics haven't changed much in forty years! I wanted to see some of our Indian prison inmates, an:l talk to them. I visited one of the prisons where the warden arrang~ to have all of them brought together. When I stepped up in front of them, looked over that sea of 500 Indian faces, all so young, I thought, 'My God, here is the cream of our race!' Unemployment on the reservations is 70 to 75%. :aut our p~l>­ tector, the B.I.A~, uses 95% of its budget to operate itself. B.I.A. workers receive tremendous salaries, and they are often inadequate to do their jobs! Their main job is to protect Indian resources. Recentl7 l was called on a case in Oklahoma dealing V<i.th the estate of a deceased Osage woman, made wealthy by the finding of oil. Eer estate was being contested in such a way that it would remai.""l. ir:. Indian hands. It would go to a museum that she had endowed. When oil was first discovered on Osage lands white men be~...n to .marry Osage women and then kill them to collect their oil i~ heri tance. One such man did just this, then married his dece~.=ed wife's sister and tried to do the same thing to her. The e·ri'.!ence wasn't conclusive and so they merely banned him from !:-.c:..~ terr~tory forever. In 1925 an Act of Congress was passed p~e­ vent1ng anyn~ne Osage land from falling into white hands fo~ ~-7 reason whatever. Well, this case I was investigating, guess -~c �-ll- -1~ a.i.m. leaders on speaking -tour, cont'd: w-~s caretaker of the museum fighting for the estate - the sar:ie man who h ad tried to get the estates of both those s isters! He wa s in his eighties n.nd the old buazard wa s still trying to do it! And yet A. I.I.:. people are c a lled hoodlums - by those t s lking the loudest while in the henhouse stealing the chickens! We have indeed a brave band of heroes who are g oing to see that the American Indians have a better way of life. There were 64 tribes represented at ~ounded Knee. And each has gone back to his own tribe. ~a ch is prepared to make another wounded rillee! But I have a great ~l of f a ith in the American people. rhnt is vfny we're on this spe Jking tour. Our lives, laT\:,'"'1.lage, our religion and culture have been taken from us - but no more! Pedro Dissonette, the A. I.!'. le s.der shot and killed a few days a;:;o - we don't know the full detA. ils yet - wa s the nephew of one of the women vfno had asked where were the Indian men. ilell, he W9.S a man. All we want is justice a nd liberty for us. And there is very little of both in to~ns like ~J3.pid City, Sturgis and Custer, But the American people, I know, are going to stand up and insist that we be given the liberty and justice that is the right of us all. * * * * * * * * * * * Following the talks t '.1 ere was a question and a nswer period, in which !,Jr. Banks brought out the fact that all these indicted face long prison sentences. He himself faces ones for 205 years plus life, as well as a state sentence of 150 years! M'r. Roubideaux brought out ~he difficulty getting their case together. Their investigators and legal advisors were repeatedly thrown off the reservation by the B. I.A. police - 11 v1ho, sadly, are Indian, 11 until Judge Bowes issued a restraining order, COlNElfl' IOl'l ~iii.J'Oill' by ~ar;; simonait The week-long Convention o~ the UATIONAL COUGIGSS OF AL'!ERICAN INDIAN'S l a st week drew Indian leaders from various organizations across the nation. Among them wel'-C - l eaders from A?.:ERICAlr I:NDIA1~ l'.OVEl:E!IT, Ai'.EEICAU IlDIAffS FOR OPPO:tI'L11'ITY, the American Indian Press, and many tribal leaders. Meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma, each day of the a:> nvention was devoted to a specific purpose. Monday was N.C,A.I. Organizational .iJay. Tuesday v:a s Federal Tribal Relationship Day. Friday saw the election of officers. Perhaps of most interest to Ifdchigan Indian people was the election of Ernie Stevens to the office of Vice-President. 1h', Stevens is a consultant who aids Indians in setting up businesses, advising them how to obtain loans for this purpose; and so on, Disc<:ssed were such subjects as the reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, tribal problems, ana reservation happenings. Leaders from the Fort McDowell Reservation in Arizona told of their struggle to retain their land. Two hundred seventy-seven Apaches live on this 15,000 acre reservation. The Bureau of Reclamation wants them to give it up in exchange ' for 2,500 acres somewhere else. Reason? The Reclamation .iJept. want to build a dam and flood their land! Mrs. Ada ·Deer was attributed the Outstanding Indian Year :for her single-banded efforts to have the llenominee of Wisconsin re-instated to · ·i·eservation status. Thanks untiring battle for her people it is almost certain that reservation will be restored in the near future. of the Indians to her the Consideration of the Indians' problems took a break 'Wednesday evening with the holding of a pow wo;1 in which around thousand people attended. J. LOOKWG AHEAD "The Indians' nearly 500 year old struggle against the domination of the white man," concluded J.:r. Banks, 11 ha s been the longest war in history, the longest racial war, the longest undeclared NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCArIOlT ASSOCIATION Hotel, I>'.ilwaukee, ~isc., November 14, anyone interested in Indian Education Contact Lorella Ellis, R. #1, Oneida, UwIJu'.; PO,;~.a COlWL'...l:\l!..lJCE in Phoenix, Arizona i n Septei:iber w~s by the American Association of C o~munity and vunior C ~ l1eges. Its purpose wa s to find ways to build avenues i nt;:i t::e adn.inistr&tions of colleg~ s in order to bri n.1" about c h an5 ~s t h::i.t woulci na ke eci.sier the InJi:m 1 s struzgle for upward mobility. llir;- Simonai t att~nded Il'ur 1 Grand rl.:tpius, and was chosen to :1e one of 12 appointed to the advisor;r council to the A.A.C,J .c. T¥.E FIRST ALL IN:)IAN' BANX will have its gr~nd opening in 'Washington, D.C. on Uovember 15, 1273. It will have Indian decor, and an all-Indian staff and management. But you will have to settle for u. s. currency and coin. ·.,.wJ. r! u r Ez sponsor~d conference at the Jl.Jarc Plaza Open to and a member of the NIEA. Wisc., 54155. 15, and 16, 1973, �L00KIUG IN TIIE r.:..\ILBOX OC1'. 7, 1973 De.£.hota, Shirley, I'm in Jackson State Prison. "Rain-in-the-Face" by St\\'eart A.H. Rodaa •e nave our own Indian group here. He was one of the youngest war iee p\.<t out a 1'Tewsletter 4 times a chiefs of the Sioux. His medicine was the Sun. ' r'!"-r• Next one comes out in Dec. ';.ould you like one? Could you Born near the forks of' Cheyene, send me some inf'ormation on OWi. N. Dak. about 1835. r:ow; OUTR;;ACH & AI"~RICAN INDIAN His f'irst important experience LOu~E? I'm sending you some aras a chief was in the attack ticles I wrote f'or the I.T. newson Ft. Phil Kearny .Dec.1866. He was a leading chief in the letter. I'm a 29 year old halfbreed Oglala Sioux, hope you like Bighorn fight. oy kind of articles. After that fight he followed Pleas put me on the "INDIAN Sitting Bull into Canada. P.ain-in-the-Face had 7 wives. TALY." mailing list. Thank you. He said, "I had to work for my USEN bless and keep you chieftainship." saf'e. He had 6 brothers, one of Whom Sincerely, was Iron Horse. Stewart A.H. Rodda Ho. 111580 P.O. Box E Jackson, Mi.49204 £/.iucating the American Indian by S. American Horse Rodda You can imagine a timid Indian boy or girl of 5 or 6 yea rs old being greeted ~y white children when they enter school by, "Eey, ~edskin, where's your war paint?!" American Indi ~ns are the countr:r's most disadvantaged minority. ''The first thing an Indian learns is that he is a loser." The average schooling for an Indian child is st.years. Statistics show that the average family incooe is $1,500. The suicide rate is 3 times the national av~rage. Reservation suicides are 10 ti~es the national average. "Our nation's policies and progr1ns for educating Al:Jerican Indians are a national tragedy." "'w'!J.ite schools cont:o.in the element~ of aisester for American Indians. Indians are r'lci-"'l outcasts in any school, among a whit-. :-".ajorit:r. '' The prejudice seeT:ls aloost inborn! Dea r Stewart, .. e certainly do want to receive your nev~sletter. :Sy now you hav-. receiv-.d CJY letter " nswering your questions. Ai:d we have added your nane to the rnni l.in~ list of IlTT.JIA'.; TAU: I!I S1._>U1'!2ER?: l'UCEI '};._.\f. !~~' ?:itchi-Sani be with you, too. Shirley �l � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4b2818c0cd2a3175809d452ebc3cb7f6.pdf 5e4a07721f21501be093eeb5ddfe0d24 PDF Text Text -l21tl#6l/11!J)V!AM1YC#IJllWt CELEBRATl()N IJe ore holdin3 our l'trsT annual mee TING -• ,~ - ""-.. ro plat, -rhe up cotninJ I11diq17. celebrarion Tl ME: 7 ° 0 pm·fRl!)A -PLACE: s.c.,1111.1 .. , 8830 r !1ARCfl 15; 198.S £. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Northern Michigan University Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/583419464f5551e3490312583180191d.pdf 0f432b26d14ecc24a1559e4bdb991aef PDF Text Text Saginaw Chippewa Tribe Ceremonial Honoring - Little Elk Pow Wow - Ind ian School Reunion - Art Fair- Super Bingo August 3, 4 & 5, 1984 Saginaw Chippewa Campgrounds 7525 E. Tomah Road Admission: Adu Its .......... $2.00 Youth 12-1syrs. • • • • • $1.00 Senior Citizens .. $1.00 (11 and under FREE} Traders Fee: $15.00 per day or $25.00 for the weekend Grand Entries: Saturday 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. For More Information, Contact: Margret Sowmick (517) 772-4817 - Ken Sprague (517) 772-5700 (Between 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR DRUGS ALLOWED! �'·' · l[\' 1· ,., ,. !)"'l' .._, l \ 1/ 1 ~,,' ;,j 1.~-~ .)t.; ,.,1 ·!.!.w '.. iI t1L ~,,·1 : J . i · :· ... /;;-." ) '"r · , ,, [\£-:...U! ~ JY . 1 1·-····-'' I,,, I k.)ir ·~ .J · 1···- /·'" f:l:);1( '.J.,~ •1/" . \ . 1 I __..J ~ IQ \... I. .I I E1(s Li'ltla ~T elr·e tti· -~ ' rsubel ~, ·ftt\ . EIKs 11 tr c1t- . ' b \IG\rvo..tion ~t se .- ,·l o' _j " Grand Errtrie$~ Saturda)t 2:00 p.m. ancl 7~0C) p.rrL und~ 2:oo p,m. \ ..I'/JG/#'~w C&/7.,,PcP-/rf Z-A/0/4~.f' ~ / B e ..Z::-A:l'c. (.z:rd#a..L4 t:€?d'"'"~~t7A/.., qr, rZC7Jf,f4,7;/H/. -P'.PP...S'F) '?t:170 El=. 8Rt7,;?P4fvAY re?. /- S/7-77c:2 -..S-700 �... J. SAGJNAW OilPPfWA IN:)IA N TR /BF, It- IC 7070 EAsT BROADWAY // MT. PLEASANT, MICHIGAN 48858 ,. Grand Valley American Indian Lodge 2512 Union Ave., N.E. Grand Rapids, MI. 49505 Attn: r fJ A 111,: 1,,, I\ Ii 1,; :; I·: !'OW I I u I\J u " I JI I ; VI\ 'I ' 111 .I ' Council Drum News I, ,~ \ : . 1 vHlVJ C II I ,,: )' /\ 111 : 1I : , 'I' I{ J ,J ' 'J''I ' 1,1<'. 111,1} ,, / .,. t I I . -1'1-o • K" ......Mt) i"r-it l'I l:A\;/11< I '" ____.-~- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_honoring-little-elk-pow-wow_1984-08 Title A name given to the resource Saginaw Chippewa Tribe Ceremonial Honoring Little Elk, August 1984 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984-08 Description An account of the resource Saginaw Chippewa Tribe Ceremonial Honoring Little Elk flyer, Mt. Pleasant MI, August 3-5, 1984, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/48689c1599da9bc1f1f6fabdfed4c5b0.pdf 897ae15713d281dc5a305abe64faaa37 PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_honor-sacred-fire_1988-07 Title A name given to the resource Honor the Sacred Fire Keweenaw Bay Spiritual Conferences, July 1988 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1988-07 Description An account of the resource Honor the Sacred Fire Keweenaw Bay Spiritual Conferences flyer, July 21, 1988, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/111c36bb40c4c92859f276e7c7144f8e.pdf 29cdaf964b2bda626d6b2c73d1225038 PDF Text Text f!/JeAoil 1/ndian 8 ~ utfnd '&tdlawl ~en~ IS SPONSORING THE ANNUAt Honor our Children SA?U?.I:AY & Su!·Dfa.Y Ju:;::::; 21 &. 22, 19E6 Grounds o'Oen 10 : 00 a.:m . Arts & Cr ~fts fo r Sale**?ood**Traditional Singing & Dancing PRIZI::S A1·:AED:=L: Traditional & fancy Dance c~~~cst e 13T Prize: $500,00 2:E) Prize: ~·.200. 00 3RD Prize: $100 .00 :,:en & '.·:or..ie~ ?articipants Sug~est e d Donation : 4·2 . oc Adults $1 . 00 Child Chief Little Slk - Sac,inaw/Chippewa Reserve, ;:t. Pleasant Le ac. Danc er s: Kim Oga , Chippewa , Detroit , KI D. I . E. C. C. Senior Princess '.:'radi tional Ground Elessincs f., Cerer::tonies v.'ayne Clel and , :3hawnee Ponti a c , I:I Trader Tabl es Available ~.25. 00 week- end t15.oc per d.ay Recistration: $4 . 0C Adults $2 , 00 Child Overni.;ht Car.iping Available EVERYONE WELCOME Historic- Fort W.iyne ***GIVE- A-v:J..YS*** ! Jefferaon & Uvemol1 Detroi~Mi Fe ast fo r all Dancers For Additional Information , please call 494- 2442 , 494- 2427 or S49- 4796 . ***?lease note t:.at the route to Fort ',:ayne will not be affected bj,T the Gr and Prix . *** � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_honor-our-children-pow-wow_1986-06 Title A name given to the resource Honor Our Children Pow Wow, June 1986 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986-06 Description An account of the resource Honor Our Children Pow Wow flyer, Detroit MI, June 21-22, 1986, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Detroit Indian Educational and Cultural Center Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ce44a95ef3aef1ec83e3aca31587ce0f.pdf 59005823b7e3c521bcd04c1e37298393 PDF Text Text GIVE-A-WAYS CAMPING AT THE POW WOW GROUNDS LEAD DANCERS: EVA ELBERT, INDIAN EDUCATION SENIOR , PRINCESS AND Tl JERRY WAUCAUSH TRADITIONAL POW WOW SPONSORED BY DETROIT INDIAN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTER Jb)f~p . - ,:? ' AT HISTORIC FORT WAYNE, DETROIT, MICHIGAN JEFFERSON AVE. &LIVERNOIS CRAFTSPEOPLE AND PUBLIC WELCOMED TRADER TABLES AVAILABLE AT $25 PER DAY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: JUDITH A. MAYS, DIRECTOR 2750 SELDEN, DETROIT, MI 313/ 494-2442 OR 494-2427 d\~~~~~~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_honor-our-children-pow-wow_1985-06 Title A name given to the resource Honor Our Children Pow Wow, June 1985 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-06 Description An account of the resource Honor Our Children Pow Wow flyer, Detroit MI, June 1-2, 1985, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Detroit Indian Educational and Cultural Center Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/82f7dff9c66614b9112cedf3df84590c.pdf ceb642631712b3e400612771089db195 PDF Text Text :: Fifth Annual HO.NOR OUR CHILDREN row-wow Sponsored By: Detroit Indian Educational And Cultural Center Saturday & Location: Sunday, June 4th & 5th, 1983 Historic Fort W91'ne Jefferson & Livernois Detroit, MichiBan Grand Entry: Sat. June 4 12:00 noon and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5 1:00 p.c. CHILDREN & ADULT CONTESTS CAMPIOO AVAILABLE AT THE FOR!' TRADER TABI.m AVAILABLE ADMISSION: Free to everyone Bring your friends, faoily, coc, dad and yourself to our Pow-wow • • • • Jt)R ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PHONE: (313) 898-0842 or 898-06?4 DETK>IT INDIAN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTER � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Detroit Indian Educational and Cultural Center Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/487f040f14e04931f5ab71ea1cc81b13.pdf a32ee7111821e10a4fa2f840b96d6654 PDF Text Text �1:1~ e~ CJu1kv ~ S,: J d u d ; , ~ ~ ~ ~ ,,J~ J.J~- Jt/11e: /:L ,& /3, /(Jfja, J/t:Jv. ~ h ~UnH.,0-,} ~~ ~.Ki; ~ , J;),d,u.d,, ' m . t d v . ~ t ~ ) ~ 61 ~ : ~ a . tUk,d; jµd. llz,ld/UJ,: Wdlwv ; d ~ O I J((1,wl ~e:~. ~ '7.unt/: / t:J,'{)O a .m- *'fl oo 17,rn. Gr/-lnCJ G'/'JT'r(l//:oo ~(U/_HV ~ %/-.4d lJ//PA?v: 't}k ~ PAMj-<V -It' ~ ~ c;;, ~ rr~ ~ -,r/JA1v I, WlJm~ (dftUU!tf g ' 7 ~ ) I d ~ • a.BotJ :J!AUl. ,,,d/1)0 .!J~ "'/oo (!j~~:{Jt# ~ 1 7 ~ ) ,s~~ 'l""~ 11~,. . e~ ~,a,4 ~~/~ ' ! ~ 7aUuv ~ - I I - ~ ~ jduMJ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~-....,,,,_... -.. . . 'f:!!_~ --?'AYd ~/~~ 9 ~:l-0~50 ~v~~EJ?-B-\]-~s-~~ ~.,{}1./ ~ -~J(U/lJUlfJ;~ (3 / 3_) ~:r«< � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_honor-our-children-pow-wow_1982-06 Title A name given to the resource Honor Our Children Pow Wow, June 1982 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-06 Description An account of the resource Honor Our Children Pow Wow flyer, Detroit MI, June 12-13, 1982, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Detroit Indian Educational and Cultural Center Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/502beb3f1560eef63f2260714ddbb3e3.pdf 1a6b395bf7de334b638c9ef2b0d08813 PDF Text Text I • CJ~C . ... -~ : . . . ' 3:NlkN.1'1r1~AI . t: 1,,,,..,11 ~,.,. 7Ji;~ ()'~IIN6' ,f - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection, RHC-14</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_honor-our-children-pow-wow_1981-05 Title A name given to the resource Honor Our Children Pow-Wow, May 1981 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981-05 Description An account of the resource Honor Our Children Pow-Wow flyer, Detroit MI, May 30, 1981, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Detroit Indian Educational and Cultural Center Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/6a9f310e83e07d3ad5cda4f0b5883f4d.pdf 205acc0eebc1e63173f306191488e9ca PDF Text Text Michigan Lakeshore H.O.N.O.R. Chapter (Honor Our Neighbors' Origins and Rights) Sponsors the 3rd Annual HONOR FEAST Honoring All Native Americans NOVEMBER 28, 1991 Thanksgiving Day 12:00 to 4:00 Serving continuously 11:30 a.m. Pipe Ceremony by George Martin • Native American Indian Arts and Crafts Trade Tables • Dmmming,Dancing and Singing • Planned Childrcns' Activities • Videos featuring Native American Culture and History ST. PETER'S SCHOOL DOUGLAS, MICHIGAN • Everyone is welcome • Donations appreciated • For more information call 857-1600 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection, RHC-14</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_honor-feast_1991-11 Title A name given to the resource 3rd Annual HONOR Feast, November 1991 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-11 Description An account of the resource 3rd Annual HONOR Feast flyer, Douglas MI, November 28, 1991, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Lakeshore H.O.N.O.R. Chapter Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/3fbfb6e66669cda2cdd103e7f7e15029.pdf 797dfec80285c1ecdfd316877eb49758 PDF Text Text . t9A 1\k ' '2:,-e:. ' qj\' .;,_ ~ l ,:y" ~s i/ '\'.. ' :\-,,· ~i;r ' !t", <., q"" "-. ~~ - q_"-y ~ ~ ~fi The ·l'\e\Neeno.w BQy tr, bo. \ Cons+ruction Co. ~ _, i Ze60... bo_\ \ t'te \d T \ , ·...-y-Tt\ql' Sun da:y, uu. yC\o ~:oo~m-? ~ rl"' ...l' Inu,o.n -rHUND-[R BIRDS Cho.\ l'enC)e o.\\ Nishno.bes!f • So . 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Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection, RHC-14</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_honor-and-respect-traditional-pow-wow_ Title A name given to the resource Annual Traditional Pow-Wow, July ???? Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ????-07 Description An account of the resource Annual Traditional Pow-Wow flyer, July 26, ???? collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/205b7946587621ac8c6715f57d9ed7e9.pdf 89559e2bf4b2c6193e5774d69485d863 PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection, RHC-14</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_holtons-annual-pow-wow_ Title A name given to the resource Holton's 2nd Annual Pow-Wow, August ???? Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ????-08 Description An account of the resource Holton's 2nd Annual Pow-Wow flyer, August 21-22, ????, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Church of the Morning Star Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/bde53e25ffe257ffaf138f39c8b0e987.pdf 7623326a5e78e6c9bc953ab49607563f PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection, RHC-14</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_historical-spiritual-conference_1984-08 Title A name given to the resource Historical Spiritual Conference and Traditional Pow Wow, August 1984 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984-08 Description An account of the resource Historical Spiritual Conference and Traditional Pow Wow flyer, Cross Village MI, August 21-26, 1984, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Little Traverse Bay Bands Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/67b340d0fd5bf8dd692a105d1d5a778c.pdf f0507617adb32e07cfb78e9ad6e63dee PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection, RHC-14</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_heritage-education-pow-wow_1993-09 Title A name given to the resource Pow Wow Honoring Heritage and Education, September 1993 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-09 Description An account of the resource Pow Wow Honoring Heritage and Education flyer, Kalamazoo MI, September 25-26, 1993 collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Student Organization of Western Mchigan University Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/7d7b4a9cc24651cd527cd1262fe0c46d.pdf a121366b9682bfdaef45e796352b364f PDF Text Text 3RD ANNUAL POW WOW HONORING HERITAGE & EDUCATION OCTOBER 5 & 6, 1991 PUBLIC WELCOME READ FIELD HOUSE WMU, KALAMALOO MI Admission Donation: Adults $3.50 Students/ Seniors $2.00 $1.00 Under 12 Grand Entries: Saturday 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Directions: Traders Welcome For Registration call Ricki Foster (616) 385-3387 U.S. 131 Exit 36 Stadium Drive East to Oliver Street Read Field House Dance Contest with Cash Prizes I I •• ® For Hotel Reservations Call: Sharon Greenll\an (616) 327-2688 For Pow Wow Information contact: Julie D1'rtagnan (616) 349 5387 Rachel Shultz (616) 731-5814 343-0282 • I I • �-7- - - · ..-s;r,;;;::::-::_~=:,.-q : L;( ~~~~~ ..Z· TrUs ilOsUc~: ,V rJ~\ <;,;O -~ J AUG28·91 o p-;: /,;.I ME.1£R c, Q .2 Cj M\_/ 6604095 , _ Fritz Houndervanger c/o Ed Gillis 2512 Union Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49505 '1111111111 ! 11 l1ll111111111111111l111111111 l1I 111111 ~ ' ~ I •., i: ...... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection, RHC-14</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_heritage-education-pow-wow_1991-10 Title A name given to the resource Pow Wow Honoring Heritage and Education, October 1991 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-10 Description An account of the resource Pow Wow Honoring Heritage and Education flyer, Kalamazoo MI, October 5-6, 1991, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Student Organization of Western Mchigan University Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/8106fe6f21929083b9a9c6619b132ae7.pdf 480c9738419ddb909eb6822c983fe06b PDF Text Text ,'I a ~~~~~~~~ NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION, WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, KALAMAZOO, Ml 2ND ANNUAL POW wow Honoring Heritage & Education OCTOBER 13 & 14, 1990 Read Field House PUBLIC WELCOME MASTER OF CEREMONIES CASH PRIZES John Bailey For Dance C onte st Winne rs HOST DRUM Jingle Dre ss Star Singers & Grass Da nce HEAD VETERAN C a te gories Fronk Bush (Minimum number of contestants required at head Judges d1screflon) HEAD DANCERS Jerry Pigeon. Jr Punkin Shononoquet GRAND ENTRIES Sa t. 1:00 p.rn. & 7:00 p.rn . Sund ay 1:00 p.rn ARENA DIRECTOR Som Bush HEAD JUDGES Directions Tom Peters Virginia Pigeon US 131 Exit 36 , Stad ium Dr. Ea st to Olive r St.. Read Fie ld House ADMISSION DONATION Adults S3 .50 Students S2.00 Under 12 $1 .00 WMU Students Free with I.D For Pow Wow Information Contact Julie D'Artagnan (616) 349-5387 Angie Francisco (616) 375-5376 (Eve.) a Absolutely No Drugs or Alcohol Not Responsible to r Fire. Loss. Theft or Accidents while a ttending Fl:lw Wow or Division of Minority Affairs Retention Unit (616) 387-3320 Funded l)y SBAC. DivtsiOn of Minority A ffolrs. NASO Traders. Food Conc ession Welc ome Electric ity Ava ilable For Informatio n Contact RUTH ANN CHIVIS [616) 729-9436 (After 6 pm.) a �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection, RHC-14</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_heritage-education-pow-wow_1990-10 Title A name given to the resource Pow Wow Honoring Heritage and Education, October 1990 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-10 Description An account of the resource Pow Wow Honoring Heritage and Education flyer, Kalamazoo MI, October 13-14, 1990, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Student Organization of Western Mchigan University Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a>