1083 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/8b70068a0c00f2c0acb8a37a9098b96a.pdf 34552d02b831ef5a884e01af8edfbdf5 PDF Text Text PRIZE MONEY 1st. Place 2nd 3rd 1. Men's Traditional $500.00 $400.00 $250.00 2. Women's Traditional $500.00 $400.00 $250.00 3. Men's Grass $500.00 $400.00 $250.00 4. Women's Jingle $500.00 $400.00 $250.00 5. Men's Fancy $500.00 $400.00 $250.00 $500.00 $400.00 $250.00 6. ..Women• s Fancy 7. Jr. Men's Traditional (age 12-16) $300.00 $200.00 $100.00 8. Jr. Women•s:Traditional ( ages 12-16) $300.00 $200.00 $100.00 9. Jr Men's Fancy ( age 12-16) $300.00 $200.00 $100.00 J r . Women.• s Fancy ( age 12.::16) $300.00 $200.00 $100.00 1 1 . '·:~ o y • s ·:: Trad i t i on a 1 J:. age·5-11) $100.00 $ 75.00 $ 50.00 12. Girl -1 s Traditional ( age 5-11) $100.00 $ 75.00 $ 50.00 13. Boy's Fancy ( age 5-11) $100.00 $ 75.00 $ 50.00 14. Girl's Fancy (age 5-11) $100.00 $ 75.00 $ 50.00 $3500.00 $2100.00 1O • SUB TOTAL $4600.00 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $10,200.00 PRIZES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ·- ~- - � 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-- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis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. 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Description An account of the resource Dance Prize List, 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/c2ea182812f3e13cd435a809b2e62a1a.pdf e07466099d55bdeb3ca68a7992b653a2 PDF Text Text M GRAND VALLEY NEWS INDIAN LODGE F o u1fd!ftrr:1.96'1 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ April 1991 ELECTED OFFICERS CHIEF IKE PETERS COUNCIL MEMBERS 791-4014 RENATA MCCULLOUGH 534-6056 SUB CHIEF JEANETTE ST. CLAIR 363-4622 EMILY DULEY 538-9026 SEC'Y. LOUANNE BUSH 455-0032 ED SEIFRIED TREAS. FRANK MURPHY 363-5573 VALORIE GIBBS 363-6883 531-5414 NEXT GENERAL MEETING SAT. MAY 11, 1991 6:30 P.M. WEST SIDE COMPLEX ****POTLUCK SUPPER**** PROGRAM: After feasting together, we will have our craft contest and Angie Francisco is going to demonstrate how to make cornhusk dolls. THOUGHTS ABOUT ANISHINABE FEAST: Generally, Anishinabe people take great pleasure in gathering with one another, friends and supporters. We love to share food and conversation. What is special and unique about our feast is its meaning goes beyond simply eating together and enjoying others company. Many of us understand that feasting is also a means to honor and share with our ancestors, and express our gratitude to Gitchie Manito, Mother Earth, and honor the spirits of all that lives and grows for providing what we need. One can take pride in taking part in such an ancient and meaningful ritual. �Page 2 BOARD MEETING NEWS: **** Due to the resignation of Ed Gillis, the lodge is still looking for a new editor of the news letter. If interested, contact Ike Peters 791-4014. **** In the near future the board will present the revised/updated lodge bi-laws for member review. **** Since the lodge is "OURS" the board will be asking members to help generate ideas for new ways to raise funds and what kind of programs we want. ***************************************************************************** GRAND VALLEY AMERICAN INDIAN LODGE 30TH ANNUAL POW WOW, SEPT. 7&8,1991 THEME: HONORING OUR FOUNDING ELDERS. 1 :, i ;~~~\ Let, ~s join together and make this the be13t;,\,P.Pf Wow we have f,f,tt, ~ ~ ;-. ~.,,' put on! In honor of our people and our foHndthg elder's, the ,, is comitted to having a traditional Pow Wow and providing a proper feast. This means that we need everyone's help. There is a need for people to sell raffle tickets, set up the grounds, build the "cedar" arbor, sell T-shirts, and help serve food, etc. Please contact Ike Peters 791-4014. ***************************************************************************** f;;;;;~ C-_.,...---:,;;----_s.. ~ **** LODGE MEMBERS **** , "'· . LAURA POWERS ?) .( . KAREN CAROLYN BLAKE PATRIC PAUL & VIVIAN \ ~_::.,;" STEVE JR. & SALLY JOBES ***************************************************************************** VOICES FROM THE LODGE * Bob Purdy had open-heart surgery Feb.20,1991. Bob is now recovering at home with the assistance of his wife Judy. Judy and Bob want to express their sincere thanks for the flowers from the lodge, and ,'; all those who showed their love and support. Megwech! 'I 1., ~ / * Kay Shagonaby was recently in the hospital. Kay is currently recuperating at home. Those of you who know Kay, please send her your get well wishes or stop by. Megwetch! �Page 3 * Several lodge members had the opportunity to attend the American Indian Dance Theater. The dancers and musicians come from 19 different Native American tribes. The dance theater is truly representative of our rainbow of nations. Most of those who attended said that the performances were breath taking, and the integrity and meaning of the dances were maintained. * The board would like to extend it's special Thank You (Megwetch!) to the members of the lodge for their tolerance and patience with the recent changes and reorganization. Hopefully, these transformations will make us even better and all the wiser. ****************************************************************************** POETRY FROM:VOICES OF THE RAINBOW Edited by Kenneth Rosen Anishinabe Grandmothers, by Gerald Vizenor (Minn. Ojibway). Anishinabe Grandmothers swelling like sweet clover on the dancing fields stomics swaying print dresses smiling on the wind tribal dream songs coming from the past without teeth more beautiful than flowers dream children touching the earth again with gnarled fingers the scars of reservation life turning under with age the sacred earth remembers every flower grandchildren following clumsy and clover stained tasting the rain singing the world will change �Page 4 **** ITEM OF INTEREST**** Last month the Detroit Free Press ran the following article written by Maryanne George: ROAD KILL WON'T BE FREE FOR THE TAKING Before you snag that road kill for the kitchen or the mantle, listen up. Just in time for the spring road kill season, the state Natural Resources Commission is tightening regulations on what critters you can scrape off the road. At its monthly meeting next week, the commission will review regulations governing the possession and disposal of wild animals killed on state roadways, said Department of Natural Resources Lt. Dave Purol. The amendments to the Wildlife Conservation Act Commission Order mainly clarify rules about game birds and mammals. "That's been a fuzzy area of the law," Purol said. "These regulations are an attempt to clarify the rules so the public knows exactly what's legal. Endangered species, such as wolves, lynxes, and bald eagles: migratory game birds, such as geese and ducks, and non-game birds, such as hawks and robins, can can only be picked up by a scientific or educational institution with a federal and state permit, he said. Game birds and other mammals may be picked in season by someone with the appropriate hunting license. Animals will be counted towards that persons hunting limit. Moose and elk cannot be picked up, Purol said. But deer and bears can ·after a conservation officer or a local police officer issues a permit. Purol said because deer and bear can be eaten, the DNR encourages people to use the carcasses. While it may seem odd to regulate what's done with road-killed animals, the rules are intended to deter poachers, who may claim their illegal bounty is road kill. The regulations, which the commission is expected to approve in April, will take effect June 1. Violation is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $500 fine and reimbursement to the state of up to $1,500. Possession of an endangered species carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000. fine as well as restitution. Local police and conservation officers will enforce the regulations. (Article was slightly shortened), *NOTE* Many Anishinabe pick up road kill for the fur, feathers, or meat. The access to road kill helps us to maintain our traditional ways from outfits to spirituality. If you have a problem with these regulations, please write to the DNR. Megwetch! �Head Dancers George & Sidney Martin Host Drum Head Vet Dancer 2nd Drum Star Singers Frank Bush Two Hawk Singers Master of Ceremonies Open Drum John Bailey Blessing of Grounds at Sunrise Arena Director Frank Shipman GRAND ENTRY SATURDAY 1 P.M. 7 P.M. GRAND ENTRY SUNDAY 1 P.M. 7 P.M. MEMORIAL WEEK-END 1991 - - - - - - - -PUBLIC WELCOME-------- •TRADERS WELCOME •NO CARNIVAL WAGONS •NO IMPORTS •NO IMITATION INDIAN JEWELRY (ENFORCED) •NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS DINNER SATURDAY NIGHT FOR DANCERS AND TRADERS. LIMITED ELECT $10.00 WEEKEND. FREE CAMPING FOR DANCERS. RAFFLE-SEVERAL ITEMS Sponsored by End of the Trail For Information, Call: Bruce or Rose 616-281-3640 After 5 P.M. 616-878-9443 Ike Peters 616-791 -4014 ADMISSION Camping $10.00 For Week-End Adults $2.00 ea. Motels & Cabins in Area Children under 12 yrs. $1.00 · Advance Reservations MAP ON BACK �How to find us... N r Cadillac Mario~ 1\, ~i,sO~ ·----t---,,,-~~--+-..'.!!M~-6~1---~~~ ~ _14 Mile Rd. ' ~ / M-10 · 0 4Way Stop M-10 Reed City Clair [7 Big Rapids Lansing 'V �Page 5 *********************************~**~*********************************** 1991 POW WOW SCHEDULE ************************************************************************** April 27 A.I.C.L.C. One Day Indian Festival. Algonac, Mich. Contact: Sharon Kota, 313-984-3101. May 25&26 1st Annual Giss I Was Creek Indian Pow Wow. Marion, Mich. Contact: Bruce or Rose at 616-281-3640, after 5PM call,616-878- 9443 or Ike Peters at 616-791-4014. June 1&2 10th Annual Day Of The Eagle Pow wow. East Jordan, Mich. For More Information call: 616-536-7583. June 8&9 3rd Annual First People's International Trade Expo And Pow Wow. Detroit, Mich. Contact: South Eastern Michigan Indians Inc. 313-756-1350. June 15&16 Homecoming Of The Three Fires Pow Wow. Grand Rapids, Mich. Contact: Chris, Loretta, or Jeff at 616-774-8331. June 15&16 Lansing Pow Wow. Lansing, Mich. Contact; Lansing Indian Center, 517-487-5409. July 5,6,7 Sault Ste. Marie Pow Wow. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. For More Information, Call: 906-635-6050. July 6&7 7th Annual Honoring Our Heritage Pow Wow. Mt. Morris, Mich. Contact Number: 313-239-6621. July 20&21 Bay City Pow Wow. Bay City, Mich. Call: April Borton at 517-772-5700. \ • July 26,27,28 13th Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Baraga, Mich. Call: Gloria 906-524-6534 eve. or weekends, Gerry or Chiz at 906-353-6623. Aug. 3&4 Little Elk's Retreat Traditional Pow Wow. Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Contact: Tribal Center 517-772-5700. Aug. 10&11 15th Annual Traditional Leonard J. Pamp Pow wow. Burlington, Mich. Contact: Bea Pamp 616-729-9434. Sept. 7&8 30th Annual Grand Valley American Indian Lodge, Honoring Our Founding Elders Pow Wow. Grand Rapids, Mich. Contact: Ike Peters 616-791-4014. Oct. 5&6 3rd Annual Western Michigan University Pow Wow. Kalamazoo, Mich. Call: Julie D'Artagnan 616-349-5387. Nov. 2&3 1st Annual Eastern Michigan University Pow Wow. Ypsilanti, Mich. Contact: Barbara Gentry 313-487-2379. �Grand Valley Indian Lodge COUNCIL DRUM NEWS Ike Peters 3580 Remembrance Rd. N.W. Apt.#126 Walker,Mich. 49504 FIRST CLASS - ............ 49S~S 00 01071 HL EO~JJ!,RO V GILLIS 2 S1C UNION AVE NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49505 � 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 Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Peters, Ike (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/a1824aa034c372635a1de3eb375e6a39.pdf 1125a58cbe516252c2e56c5f3efdea31 PDF Text Text / COUNCIL M NEWS GRAND VALLEY A INDIAN LODGE Fou m,,i 'Wo-,~ 1 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 22, NO. 5 SEPTEMBER 1990 ELECTED OFFICERS CHIEF SUB CHIEF SEC'Y TREAS IKE PETERS JEANETIE ST. CLAIR LOUANNE BUSH ED GILLIS Page 41 COUNCIL MEMBERS 791-4014 363-4622 455-0032 361-5380 RENATA MCCULLOUGH EMILY DULEY ED SEIFRIED DIANN LISZEWSKI VALORIE GIBBS 534-6056 538-9026 363-6883 531-5414 *** *** Next General Meeting Saturday March 2, 1991 Westside Complex 215 Straight Ave N.W. (Between Lake Michigan Drive & Bridge St.) * 6:30 P.M. POT LUCK SUPPER 6:30 P.M. No Indian Tradition is more generously welcomed than "Feasting" at every possible gathering, and so too do we at our Lodge. Please bring enough food to share, (and your table service as well) and we will see you there! * Program Attention all "TWO-LEFf-FOOT" Pow-Wow dancers! Here's your chance to get them "dogs" straightened out! This months unique program will strive to teach everyone the simple basics of the dance steps for both men and women. We will also have explained the meaning of some parts of the dance regalia such as use of the shawls by women, use of bells, rattles, tinkle-cones, and any hand carried objects as well as dance protocol. Come with your outfits and add to the fun of a Pow-Wow like atmosphere. Our program host has not been finalized as yet, but you can rest assured we will have a knowledgeable dancer to act as our instructor-host. * We will also have one of those ever popular "50-50" Pow-Wow fund raisers. Here's your chance to go home with a few more bucks than you came with - PLUS IT'S FOR A GOOD LODGE CAUSE! *** *** �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 42 FEBRUARY 1991 VOL. 22, NO. 5 Congratulations Emily Duley, winner of the genuine Mae-Ring, old-style Potawattomi FINGER-WOVEN SASH. We held the drawing at our last general meeting. The raffle raised $45.00 towards our 1991 Pow-Wow. Megwetch Mae Ring. *** *** American Indian Dance Theater Sunday March 24, 1991 3:00 P.M. Miller Auditorium, Western Michigan University (Admission: $15.00, $10.00, $7.00) Sponsored in part by the University's Native American Student Organization (We quote from the billing): "A brilliant company of American Indian dancers, singers and musicians celebrating their unique heritage, and first national company of its kind presenting their traditional dances in a theatrical setting. The production preserves the authenticity of the dances while enhancing them with theatrical staging and lighting. The 26member troupe represents 15 different tribes and features costumes of vibrant feathers, intricate beadwork and exquisite handmade turquoise and silver jewelry. The production is colorful, exotic and unique. A show for all ages and a chance to share a beautiful culture and heritage." (EDITOR'S NOTE: We believe this is the company's third appearance in Michigan. Having seen it twice, it's usually a sell-out and most inspiring. You will get a different kind of Pow-Wow thrill from this one. We highly recommend it. (Telephone Reservations 387-2300 or 1-800-228-9853) *** *** A POST CARD FROM IRON EYES CODY �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 22, NO. 5 FEBRUARY 1991 PAGE 43 A HELLO FROM IRON EYES CODY. (See photo card) It is always good to hear from our good friend Iron Eyes Cody. The picture shows Iron Eyes at age 15 with his pet Buffalo, "0-Boy ," whom he raised from birth and who died at age 14 years. Iron Eyes says he used "0-Boy" in the movies and in parades. The reverse side of the postcard reads: "Hello all my friends (in Grand Rapids). I like your News Letter and your people. Miss Indian America, a Navajo, rode with my group in the 1991 Rose Parade." "My movie, Ernest Goes to Camp, turned out to be a big success. They, (movie people) say they will do one more. By the way, you probably can now rent the tapes of the movie in your area. "Say Hello to all my friends." Iron Eyes Cody-(Cree-Cherokee) * * * * * * Recent Ceremonies of the Three Fires Society By Jeffery Justin (EDITOR'S NOTE: Lodge member Jeff, has accompanied the George Martin's, now a first degree member of the Midewiwin, to the past three or four ceremonial gatherings of the Three Fires Lodge) * The present conflicts in the Persian Gulf, undertaken by our country to liberate an invaded people, bring to mind dealings with Indian people. To help resolve conflicts between the Canadian government and the Mohawks of the Kana wake and Kanesatake reserves, The Three Fires Society of Canada and the United States held a special ceremony in the Midewiwin Lodge last summer in the vicinity of St. Charles, Ontario, about 150 miles north of Toronto. A group of runners, young men and women, had undertaken to run from the Okanagan country in the west of Canada to the embattled Mohawk reserves in Quebec. As the sun set, about twenty young people were escorted through the lodge's eastern doorway and honored with a special feast. Afterward, they spoke movingly about their motivations and hopes for continuing and renewing Indian culture while finding peaceful ways to resolve injustice. Eddie Benton-Banai, grand chief of the lodge, then spoke for productive peace to the Mohawk reserves. First the feather was passed around the lodge in the direction the sun travels. Eddie asked an Oshkabewis (helper) to watch the feather as it was being passed around, to ensure that every person of about 100 people in the lodge, from babies to elders, touched the feather in passing it along. Then Eddie presented it to the runners, who expressed their thanks, and then left the lodge to run to the East through the cool night air. Another important event last summer was the recognition of a bear-clan woman from the St. Charles, Ontario area as leader of the women. Mide people sit in the part of the lodge corresponding to the direction of their origin in Indian country. Those from Manitoba sit in the west of the lodge, for instance. The grand chief performed the recognition by walking with three lodge officers to the head woman's position in the east, where she sat upon one of the bearskins that mark the four directions within the lodge. Apparently emphasizing the level upon which her work would be done, each of the officers extended a hand to the women in turn, but it was only when the grand chief also offered her his hand that she then reached back and was raised up by the men. Then in the center of the lodge she received a gift and accepted her office. �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 44 FEBRUARY 1991 VOL. 22, NO. 5 The very construction of the lodge emphasizes the importance of women in this society. Women sit along the north side of the lodge, men on the south. As the poles are pulled to the center and tied together to form the lodge, men and women together make the lodge a reality. For doings, are all proposed to the women and must be accepted by the women before they can assume their office. There are many teachings in the making of the lodge. Looking at the joined poles and the connecting poles that cross them(horizontally) running the length of the lodge, one man, a political leader who had received a healing ceremony in the lodge last winter, spoke of the path of life. Looking up, two courses of transverse poles clearly mark a path from east to west, from birth to death. Yet our experience of life is that we end up getting sidetracked, stuck in an offshoot of the path, where death and oblivion can easily become our fate. Similarly, like the bottom of a feather, the central path is strong and evident when we are young. But like the top of a feather, the main spine is less evident after much experience of life. Easy to get sidetracked from the path to renewed life, which demands some difficult transformations in fostering the natural desire of our spirit to live on. Some months later, in late fall, the next ceremonies were held at the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibway reserve in north-western Wisconsin. This time several people from the West-Michigan Indian community attended. Leaves down in a mild late-November revealed white birch against a clear blue sky. At these fall ceremonies, Anishinabe people may take a vow to seek initiation into the Midewiwin. For these vow-takers there will be gifts of food and ceremonial items to prepare and teachings to learn before being accepted for initiation. The earliest time for initiation will be the spring ceremonies in the following year. The Three-Fires Lodge has been allowed to initiate not only into the first degree, but also into the second Midewiwin degree. • • • • •• "Columbus Sailed The Ocean Blue In Fourteen Hundred And Ninety-Two" Are a few lines out of a popular verse that countless school children were prompted to recite a generation or two ago when learning about the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. Altho now acknowledged as not the first discoverer of North America, his arrival did however mark the start of a catastrophic upheaval in the movement of people, animals, plants and diseases world-wide that is now known as the "Columbian Exchange." Altho it enriched the world beyond calculation, it also left a terrible legacy of obliterated, fouled, disrupted and changed cultures of North, Central and South American Indian nations who continue to this day to bear the wounds and scars of almost 500 years of domination. Our introduction is hoped to peak the reader's interest by this brief if even incomplete review of a book entitled, "THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE," and subtitled, "Biological and Cultural Consequences of 1492," by Alfred W. Crosby, Jr. It was first published in 1972 by the Greenwood Press of Westport Connecticut. Our interest in this subject is prompted by the fact that Columbuses so called discovery of the New World will in all probability receive national and international interest in 1992 which will mark the 500th anniversary of Columbuses first landfall in the Bahamas in 1492. And to be sure there will be much positive and negative reaction in the media by those most affected. You will hear much rhetoric as well from organized Indian groups and for this reason we want our readers to know some basic and legitimate causes for those Indian reactions, even �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 22, NO. 5 FEBRUARY 1991 PAGE 45 500 years later! Indeed, a more enlightened and wiser generation of Indian people might even add a few new lines to our opening verse - Now By His Coming Who Can Doubt The Ghosts Of A Million(s) Indians Still Cry Out! The "Columbus Exchange" examines an almost incomprehensible movement between the Old World and the now called New-World or America. This exchange beginning with the invasion of hostile greedy people with their terrible old-world diseases and their domestic animals such as horses, cattle and sheep, were followed by fauna and insects. On the export side of the exchange were Indian slaves, maize (com), potatoes, manioc, medicines, gold, silver and much much more. The effects of potatoes, manioc and com alone, spread world-wide from the Spanish Americas to become a staple food base accounting for population growths unprecedented in all man's history. The author writes " ... if maize were the only gift the American Indian ever presented to the world, he would deserve undying gratitude for it has become one of the most important of all foods for man and his livestock. Ears of ancient wild maize, recently unearthed in Mexico, enables us to measure the achievement of the American Indian agriculturalist. The native ear of wild maize was as thick as a pencil and are an inch long. The food value of the whole ear was probably less than a single kernel of twentieth century maize." Among the Andean Inca farmers it is said that they developed a root-crop called "potatoe" into over 400 species and into several thousand varieties. Potatoes were grown and developed for growing at various elevations so that if unexpected weather changes wiped out one variety grown at a limited elevation, the other level crops would survive. The author also states " ... The number of human beings on this planet today would be a good deal smaller but for the horticultural skills of the neo-lithic American." A question often asked is how so few Spaniards could take over those powerful warrior nations such as the Aztecs and Incas. We quote from the author: "There are many explanations for the European success in America - the advantage of steel over stone; of canon and firearms over bows and arrows and slings; the terrorizing effect of horses on foot soldiers who have never seen such beasts before; the lack of unity among Indians, (a problem even today) even within their empires; the prophecies in Indian mythology about the coming of white gods, (from the east). All these factors combined to deal the Indian a shock as only H.G. Well's "War on the Worlds" can suggest to us. Each factor was undoubtedly worth many hundreds of soldiers to Cortez and Pizarro and other great Indian killers ... " "After the Spanish conquest, onelndian of Yucatan wrote of his people in happier days before the advent of the Europeans- 'There was then no sickness; they had no 'Small Pox';they had no 'High Fever'; they had no 'Burning Chest'; they had no 'Consumption'; they had no 'Head Ache' ... "It too has been well established that these (new) diseases often traveled so fast from the first infestation at one village or town to another, thus often preceding and diseminating the people well in advance of the invading Spaniards. And as if disease did not wreak enough terrible things upon the Indians the author quotes;" ... but as the Indians of the larger islands disappeared, slavers sailed out to smaller islands, spread diseases and seized multitudes of Arawaksand Cariblndians, (both now extinct) to feed the death camps that Espanola, Cuba, Puerto-Rico and Jamaica had become. Thus within a few score years of Columbuse's first American landfall, the Antillian aborigines had been almost complete eliminated. �....................................................... ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 46 FEBRUARY 1991 VOL. 22, NO. 5 Oviedo, one of the earliest historians of the Americas estimated that a million Indians lived in Santo Domingo when the Europeans arrived .... in the New World. "Of all these," Oviedo wrote," and of all born afterwards, there are now believed to be at the present time in this year of 1548, five hundred persons, children and adults, who are natives and are the progeny of those first" Toe destruction of the Arawaks has been largely blamed on the Spanish cruelty, not only by later protestant historians of the Black Legend school but also by such contemporary Spanish writers as Oviedo and Bartolome de La Casas. Without a doubt the early Spaniards brutally exploited the Indians. Interesting to note in all this the author writes, "Toe Europeans destroyed the Indian civilizations and drove his gods into Christian vestments, but in many of the most elemental ways - THE INDIAN REMAINED INDIAN." And so it is we write - NOW BY HIS COMING WHO CAN DOUBTTHE GHOSTS OF A MILLION(S) INDIANS STILL CRY OUT. *** *** Ida Evans, (Ottawa), 93 years old, passed away on February 7, 1991. Ida was the mother of former Lodge Sub Chief Joe John. Her funeral, held at Harbor Springs was a combined traditional and Catholic service. She was a rated crafts person with a rich background in the traditional ways of her people. According to one account, Ida attended a few Lodge meetings back in 1968 and taught some of our local people how to make Real Indian Fry-Bread! *** *** RECEPTION AT NAKOMIS LEARNING CENTER STORY ON PAGES 49 & 50. GUESTS FROM CENTER TO RIGHT - SYD MARTIN, CATHY GIBSON, SHANNON MARTIN AND GEORGE MARTIN �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• FEBRUARY 1991 VOL. 22, NO. 5 PAGE 47 HOMECOMING OF THE THREE FIRES POWWOW JUNE 15 - 16, 1991 COMSTOCK RIVERSIDE PARK, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Grand Entry: Saturday 1 :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Sunday 1 :00 p.m. MASTER OF CEREMONIES John Bailey ~FOOD CONCESSIONS AND TRADERS WELCOME HOST DRUM Shingusase Fees: Food Booths: $50 and $15 Annual County License Arts & Crafts Traders: $50 CASH PRIZES FOR INFORMATION: Call Chris, Loretta, or Jeff (616) 774-8331 Spoosoredby GrandRapids lnter-Triba/Covnc1l andt/ze City ofGrandRapids Ann Arbor POWWOW Sat. March 30 1:00 & 6:30 Sun. March 31 1:00 p.m EASTER WEEKEND •New Location! Crisler Arena: corner of Stadium Blvd.& Main St. -13,600 Seating Capacity • 1990 Pow Wow Prize Money & Gifts totaled more than $18,000 • Hotel discounts available - Howard Johnson, Days Inn and Ramada Inn •Drum Space Limited - Call Early • Adult Contest Cat. - Traditional, Fancy, Jingle, Grass, and Seniors Traditional 45+ •Open Registration All Weekend • Point System - Open Book Judging •No smoking in the building enforced •Traders by Invitation Only Sponsored by the University of Michigan FOR MORE INFO, CALL MIKE DASHNER 313-763-9044 �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• FEBRUARY 1991 PAGE 48 ' VOL. 22, NO. 5 45 Lexington N.W • Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 • 616/ 774-8331 • FAX: 616/ 774-2810 ' * * UNIT PRICES * * RETAIL WHOLESALE * * **CURRENT OFFERINGS**** WALK IN PEACE : Legends and Stories of the Michigan Indians (Hardbound) $17 .95 $10.80 WALK IN PEACE : (Softbound) $8 .95 $5.40 PEOPLE OF THE THREE FIRES : The Ottawa, Potawatomi and Ojibway of Michigan (Hardbound) $25.95 $15.95 PEOPLE OF THE THREE FIRES: The Ottawa, Potawatomi and Ojibway of Michigan (Softbound) $15 .95 $9 .95 THE MISHOMIS BOOK : The Voice of the Ojibway (Softbound) $13.95 $8.75 AUBE NA BING: A Pictorial History of Michigan Indians (Hardbound) $24.95 $14 .95 SLEEPING BEAR: Its Lore , Legends and First People (Softbound) $9.95 $5 .95 HISTORICAL PRINTS, Commemorating each tribe of the Three Fires Confederacy in sepia, 19" x 25" Set of six Sold separately $48.00 $9 .00 $28 .95 Legends and Stories of the Michigan Indians N/A Charges are at wholesale prices for the purchase of five or more books or print sets in any mix. Sales-tax customers add 4% for Michigan sales tax. Sh ipping charges for mail purchases under$50 : $3.50 .. - The Lodge has made arrangements with the Michigan Indian Press that if a minimum of five (5) members purchase a combined total of any combination of titles they need only pay the whole sale price (listed above) plus Michigan sales tax. Members are urged to either make their purchase at Grand Rapids Inter Tribal or if ordered in advance by telephone can be picked up at one of the Lodge's general meetings. We're sorry, but this generous arrangement cannot include shipping and handling of books to be shipped. *** *** �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 22, NO. 5 FEBRUARY 1991 PAGE 49 West. Side Complex, 215 Straight N.W. •Grand Rapids, Ml Mini Pow-Wow Saturday, March 9, 1991 "Honoring Our Youth" . 2:00-7:00 PM Grand Enby at 3:00 PM Look forward to singing, dancing, traders, tx::oks for sale, tables representing services through Grand Rapids lnter-TnbaJ C.Ouncil and other outside sources, AND a dlildren's table offering crafts! Host Drum: Veteran Dancer: Head Dancers: Youth Head Dancers: Two Hawk Singers Frank Bush Andre and Julie D'Artagnan Robert Memberto Carly Shananaquet ,, " Direct any questions to: Hunter Genia or Judy Dodge at n4-8331. k . sponsored by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ··························~·························· PAGE 50 FEBRUARY 1991 VOL. 22, NO. 5 / LEARNING CENTER at Okemos Michigan. The large mural fills the overhead north portico of the north main lobby entrance. Dr. George Cornell acted as M.C. to an attending group of dignitaries and guests. The two Hawk Drum provided the Honor Songs. *** *** AND SO WRAP UP ANOTHER ISSUE, and as we put together these last words, beautiful sunshine streams through my den window - again thawing after last weeks near blizzard conditions with wind shields 28°! And so too do life's problems vacillate like the weather. Life's challenge must be learning to hang in there till the sun comes back out again. With Grandfather's help your life too can find "sunshine" some times when it even isn't there - that's when it's in your heart! Megwetch - Talking Crow *** *** Grand Valley Indian Lodge COUNCIL DRUM NEWS Editor: E.V. Gillis (Talking Crow) c/o 2512 Union Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49505 FIRST CLASS • � 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 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gillis, Edward (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/9ec058fc2e69e112de059c55b555480f.pdf 5baf98841f2adc21b2cdf34fd5a2f8b5 PDF Text Text / COUNCIL NEWS INDIAN LODGE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 22, NO. 3 DECEMBER 1990 ELECTED OFFICERS CHIEF SUB CHIEF SEC'Y TREAS Page 21 COUNCIL MEMBERS IKE PETERS JEANETTE ST. CLAIR LOUANNE BUSH ED GILLIS 791-4014 363-4622 REN AT A MCCULLOUGH EMILY DULEY ED SEIFRIED ANITA SMITH 361-5380 * * * 534-6056 538-9026 363-6883 538-5394 * * * Next General Meeting Saturday January 5, 1991 West Side Complex 215 Straight Ave. N.W. (Between Lake Michigan Drive & Bridge St.) * 6:30 P.M. POT LUCK SUPPER 6:30 P.M. That old saying about an anny "travels on its stomach," is pretty true too for Indians, who travel or not, are ready to declare a feast at the drop of a hint which is what we are doing right now! So please bring enough food so we can declare it a respectable feast! Also please bring your own table service and the Lodge will see to the punch and coffee. * PROGRAM A LOOK AT YOUR LODGE'S HISTORY through experiences, records and photos compiled by this Editor over the past (30) year history and is the only surviving member of the founding group still active in Lodge affairs. A Lodge history that has spanned many years of local, regional and state involvement in Indian affairs and has seen many changes affecting Native American people. Although many changes have taken place, the Lodge still finds it un-endingly important as ever to pursue its founding precepts- to define, clarify, defend and promote Native American Culture from the ever present greed that would profit from a continued defamation of a proud culture. Come and share in the pride of a proud organization. * BUSINESS MEETING. A short business meeting will follow the program and everyone is welcome to stay. *** *** �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 22 DECEMBER 1990 VOL. 22, NO. 3 "BR OTHER HELPS BR OTHER!" One frequently hears Indian people refer to other members of their own culture as "brothers" or "sisters." Recently one actually un-related brother helped another"brother," and the story is worth the telling. Last February (1990), a local well known Indian Sam Shenoskey, (A Burt Lake Band Odawa) was shot through the shoulder in a local bar. Sam had a reputation as a kind, gentle and mind-his-own-business kind of guy. He was known to just quietly sit at a bar and have his beer. He never bothered anyone, a most likeable kind of guy. An assailant, (later arrested), for absolutely no reason and without any provocation shot Sam! Sam recently mentioned to a friend, a fellow Odawa, Bill Dunlop, that he just didn't know how he was ever going to pay the hospital expenses from the shooting that amounted to $1,100.00. When brother Dunlop heard the story he was sure Sam could not be held personally responsible for the unprovoked assault in a bar. Bill made an appointment with a local attorney who was able to resolve the matter by securing the necessary money from the State Crime Victim's Fund and cover all expenses. So there you have it - brother helps brother, Megwetch Bill Dunlop for your brotherly concern. * * * * * * LODGE ANNUAL CHILDREN XMAS PARTY (See photos next two pages) Once again, a well put together Children's Christmas party pleased a lot of children, their parents and or chaperones. Star performer and funmaker, Bozo the Clown, did a really great job of keeping the children upbeat and beautifully entertained. Watching this local, long-time entertainer work his magic with children was equally entertaining for adults as well. Once again too, the much talented face-painters Genevieve Shirley and Carol Dutmers showed off their special face-painting skills much to the delighted children who sported cute little Santas and Christmas trees on their cheeks and hands. Another "kids-involved-project," was cut and pasting things with Santa's helpers Dana Finfrock and Shocko Hall helping to help the kids have fun. Last, but never least, was good-ale Saint Nick himself (Harold Johnson, Connie Reterstorf's dad), always so much loved by the kids and as always too, a highlight of any Christmas party! Seeing the kids smiles and believing expressions made the whole party so very worthwhile. All of which must have made Daisy Counzelman' s "Spirit-presence" especially very, very happy. Not to be forgotten were oodles and oodles of cookies, candy, ice cream, punch, coloring book gifts and finally each child received a crisp, brand-new one dollar bill! As with all special events they just don't happen by themselves. This year thanks to Lodge secretary and Christmas Party Chairwoman Lue Anne Bush and her committee consisting of Anita Smith, Valerie Gibbs, Debbie Jesiek, Judy Purdy, Barb Seifried, Garth Butler and several others who contributed cookies and a helping hand! Megwetch to all. * * * * * * HAVE YOU PAID YOUR 1990 LODGE DUES? The $10.00 annual fee is always due between October 1, 1990 and December 31, 1990. It is very important that we have your renewal on record within those dates so we can order our year's supply of computer printed labels including all changes. For outstate members your "dues" are considered a subscription fee for the Council Drum News. WON'T YOU PLEASE TAKE THE TIME NOW AND RENEW? * * * * * * �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 22, NO. 3 DECEMBER 1990 PAGE 23 . ~-· LouANNE BusH, PARTY CHAIRWOMAN, CENTER WITH HELPERS JULIE & BARB PARTY COMMITTEE ANITA SMITH HELPING THE KIDS WITH MANY GOODIES SANTA CLAUS (MR. JOHNSON) RECEIVES MUCH LOVE FROM THE KIDDIES �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 24 DECEMBER 1990 SuB CHIEF JEANETIE ST CLAIR WITH HAPPY GRANDDAUGHTER Bozo VOL. 22, NO. 3 THE CLOWN - CLOWNING AROUND WITH JUDY PuRDY "FACE-PAINTER" CARROL DuTMER WITH A PATIENT SUBJECT �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 22, NO. 3 DECEMBER 1990 PAGE 25 HOW DOES YOUR FAITH WORK? For Louella, of Dacotah descent, and who incidentally emphasized proudly, "I am Dacotah, not Lakota" and who now lives in Minneapolis Minnesota, it could well be called a miracle! As an attractive young woman of just (20) I 'fl . years of age and a whole promising life ahead of her, she became seriously afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis and its horribly crippling invasion of her young body. For the next (33) years she would spend more time each year in a hospital than out of the hospital. As crippling progressed, major organs began to deteriorate and her weight slowly dropped to under (90) pounds. Since accepting the faith of the Native American Church of the Morning Star seven years ago, Louella, who is now (60) years old, has never felt better, mentally and physically since her affliction started. Although the permanent crippling has not regressed, her appetite has returned and she now weighs 120 lbs. Best of all, she no longer spends any more time in hospitals and feels much better, and a lot happier. She said to me, "our 'sacraments,' (Peyote), is a sacred medicine indeed!" In talking to Louella, one can't help but be inspired by the faith ofthis fragile woman, her courage and her inspired outlook. She seems to hold no bitterness for a wasted life through illness, but is sweet, loving and so pleasant to How YOU CHOOSE TO WORSHIP JS BETWEEN talk to. Too, we imagine she draws much GRANDFATHER AND YOURSELF peace of mind and strength from the ways of her people, who in their Indian-way of caring for one another gives one inspiration. The family never seems to find caring for her and taking her wherever they go, in spite of the wheelchair, as no bother at all. Finally in sharing this small human interest story with our readers, we seek not to "evangelize" or convert anyone, what or how anyone chooses to believe or how to worship is positively a very personal matter. We do however, find it a beautiful cultural example of the more traditional "extended-family," as opposed to the nonIndian nuclear-family way of caring and worshiping. And as an example of an Indian religion that is over 2,500 years old - a religion that is still able to fulfill the needs of many Native American people today. How beautiful that this frail little Dacotah woman, Louella De-La-Paz, finds faith in the old ways so rewarding and soul satisfying. May Grandfather ever be bright in her heart, soul and eyes. i *** *** ' �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 26 DECEMBER 1990 VOL. 22, NO. 3 LODGE GENERAL MEETING SCHEDULE October 1990 through September 1991 Kind of Date Refreshment Time Agenda and/or Program Oct. 6, 1990 Pot-Luck 6:30PM Annual Elections & Business Meeting Nov. 3, 1990 Pot-Luck 6:30PM Annual Ghost Supper and Dance Dec. 3, 1990 Xmas Party 2:00PM Annual Children's Christmas Party Jan. 5, 1991 Pot-Luck 6:30PM Program Lodge History & Slide Show Feb.2, 1991 Coffee/freats 7:30PM Program Wag Wheeler on G.R.I.T.C. Mar. 2, 1991 Pot-Luck 6:30PM Program - Indian Dance Class Apr. 6, 1991 Coffee/freats 7:30PM Program - Lodge Craft Show & Contest *May 11, 1991 Pot-Luck 6:30PM Program - Com Husk Dolls by Angie Francisco Jun, 1991 Vacations Vacations July, 1991 Vacations Vacations Aug. 24, 1991 Pot-Luck Sept., 1991 Pow-Wow 6:30PM Final Pow-Wow Review of Agenda Lodge 30th Annual Pow-Wow * Please note May meeting is on the second Saturday * * * * * * DANCES WITH WOLVES I saw the movie yesterday, 12-14-90), - what can I say? How can I possibly top the many Native American authorities who say it is a a monumental work! And some have said, it finally puts the John Wayne syndrome type Indian movies of super always right white-man against the always conniving, treacherous bad Indian finally to rest. Equally interesting, is a general consensus among non-Indians who rate Dances With Wolves as a Masterpiece in authentic and factual representations that for once, too, used Indians to tell a believable IndianWhite story. Being a most infrequent movie goer, I must confess I resisted going at first due to the advertised fact that the show was 3 hours long (without intermission). But it turns out, because it was an easy to believe story, honestly told, a narrative that developed logically showing both good and bad and with happy and sad sequels - gory and beautiful and finally all placed in the beautiful hill and plains country of the Lakotas-the 3-hours slipped by only too soon. And incidentally, the wide-screen photography was indeed superb as were the authenticity oflndian cultural settings, objects and regalia. All this easily combined to put the viewer vicariously directly into the drama, not as a viewer, but more like a participant. It really makes you live the story. �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 22, NO. 3 DECEMBER 1990 PAGE 27 Having seen some of the previous outstanding Indian movies such as A Man Called Horse, and a few others, Dances With Wolves is truly in an Oscar-winning class by itself. Whether you have any special interest in Indian affairs, are historically oriented or not about Indian-White relations, or just interested in an above average show, please don't miss this opportunity to see this special movie. It is currently playing at Studio-28 on 28th Street in Wyoming, MI. Afternoon matinee for adults is only $3.25. Lodge members should not fail to see "truth in Indian history," as something we have been promoting all these years. Seems like truth always takes so very long to eventually surface. We say MEGWETCH to Kevin Costner for his superb characterization and starring role as a white-man turned Lakota, and as the film's Director. And too, we salute the many Native Americans who played the part of Native Americans so realistically and beautifully because-yah,you guessed it, they were Native Americans! And so, you didn't hear any "Ugh me Tonto" or Ugh me heap big Chief." These non-Hollywood Indians only spoke pure Lakota. And I'm sure going to see it again and so will you! * * * * * * �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• DECEMBER 1990 PAGE 28 VOL. 22, NO. 3 INDIAN STATUE FOR "AH-NAB-AWEN PARK." According to an informal discussion with Joe John a 7-1/2 foot bronze statue is being planned for "Ah-Nab-Awen" Park, on the west bank of the Grand River, in downtown Grand Rapids. Initially, Joe John and Ron Yob were discussing a more substantial marker for the park (also where the President Ford Museum is located) and their talks eventually developed instead to a statue of an Indian for the park. From that point on a committee was formed consisting of as follows: Joe John (Ottawa) Frank Bush (Potawatomi) Simon Francis (Chippewa) Each man being a member of one of the three historic tribes who were part of an earlier alliance known as the "People of the Three Fires" - Ottawa (Odawa), Chippewa,(Ojibway) and Potawatomi. 11 AH-NAB-AWEN 11 PARK - LOOKING SOUTH AT FACSIMILES OF JUST HOPEWELL INDIAN MOUNDS, LEVELED IN THE (3) OF THE (40) 1850's "Ah-Nab-Awen" in Ottawa means "Resting Place" and occupies part of where an Ottawa Indian village once was, although a little further west than the present park location. The village location took advantage of the annual sturgeon runs up the rapids of the Grand, (0-Wash-Ta-Nong), that extended from about Leonard street bridge down stream, about one mile or so to Fulton street bridge. We understand too, that work has progressed to the extent where an already retained sculptor has produced a scale sized wax model which the committee rejected because the Indian depicted looked "too western." The artist agreed to modify the small model for subsequent approval. The completed statue will set upon a substantial pedestal to deter damage by climbers. Although we don't know who is funding the project, it appears to be in place since the artist and preliminary modeling has begun. �+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VOL. 22, NO. 3 DECEMBER 1990 PAGE 29 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Finally to the best of our knowledge, when completed, the statue will be the first one of a Native American anywhere in the Metro Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Three cheers for three concerned Indians, Joe, Frank and Simon and Megwetch from your community. * * * * * * Native American Art Exhibition Commemorating National Indian Heritage Month of November In a follow-up on our announcement of the show last month, we attended the reception (Dec. 4) and were much impressed by the quality and diversity of the un-jurried show. l :2! - 1 ~ 1 c::: l tT1 :t- • g I I ; tr1 ::0 G..~ 0 ~ :i=- ~ { ti) :i: 0 :e Considering the presentation was rather hurriedly put together, show organizers still managed to solicit over (100) entries represented by some twenty Native American artists including the Pegos, Wesaws, Cramptons, Begaye, Trudeau, Ginia and others. Among some of the works we thought were very outstanding were several acrylics by Sylvester Wesaw. Another very talented artist was Rex Begaye (Navajo) who was born and raised on the Navajo reservation " ... the beauty and unique style of his paintings and symbolic of his heritage, Rex captures the ideas and dreams of his people .... " Jim Pego's "PALE-MOON" sculptured in stone, was available for $2,900. Kachinas displaying exquisite detail ranged in price from a piece by Joyce Ginia for $1,500 and another (artist unknown) was $7,000. Quill boxes, however, we felt were not of outstanding quality and priced excessively, 1-1/2" boxes were $200, 3" were $400, a 4" oval at $400 and a 10" box was $3,000. There were black-ash baskets by Anna Crampton and other articles, beaded, etc. All for sale. The show was put together by John Maestas of Kendall College of Art and Design; Candi Wesaw and Anna Crampton, both of the Great Lakes Indian Artists Association, Inc. * * * * * * �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 30 DECEMBER 1990 VOL. 22, NO. 3 Quite possibly most of us (down deep)love winter when it comes to just looking out of the window and see all of that beautiful white snow decorating trees and hedges, but comes time to leave the snug warm house and drive wherever - well you know the rest of the story. But take cheer the shortest day of the year is near and Spring, dear friends, is almost here. We're putting Santa on the back page of our newsletter to help us (real hard) to wish all of our readers, members and friends a love-filled holiday (and safe) and don't forget to let Grandfather into your hearts too. Megwetch -Talking Crow. Grand Valley Indian Lodge COUNCIL DRUM NEWS Editor: E.V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gillis, Edward (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/15cfcbcc28123cc336c5b5534793975f.pdf 161fb6851b4043d65920572c09c99889 PDF Text Text / NEWS COUNCIL GRAND VALLEY A INDIAN LODGE +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ OCTOBER 1990 VOL. 22, NO. 1 Page 1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ COUNCIL MEMBERS ELECTED OFFICERS CHIEF SUB CHIEF SEC'Y TREAS IKE PETERS JEANETTE ST. CLAIR LOUANNE BUSH ED GILLIS 791-4014 363-4622 361-5380 * * * RENATA MCCULLOUGH 534-6056 EMILY DULEY 538-9026 ED SEIFRIED 363-6883 ANITA SMITH 538-5394 (5TH MEMBER TO BE APPOINTED) * * * NEXT GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY NOV. 3, 1990 ""!;;'EST SIDE COlvfFLEX 215 STRAIGHT AVE. N. W. (BETWEEN LAKE MICHIGAN DRIVE & BRIDGE ST.) 6:30 P.M. ANNUAL GHOST SUPPER 6:30 P.M. Our introduction to the Lodge's annual Ghost Supper tradition usually tries to emphasize some aspect of the tradition's history. However, in reading previous year's Council Drum News introductions to our Ghost Supper we feel it expressed some viewpoints that cannot be repeated often enough and hence will use it again except for one change, which is that someone will always admonish us by saying, "that is not the way we used to do it." In contacting a number of senior citizens from different Indian communities one point becomes readily apparent that no two communities observed exactly the same practice or for that matter, the same day of the month and even refer to it by different names. Our ceremonial observance is unique to our Lodge. It was originated by our late past Chief and Co-Founder, William Thatcher (Ojibway), also late Chief Issac Pelcher, (Ojibway), late Chief Little Elk, (Eli Thomas - Ojibway) and George Mallette. It simply happens to be the way in which our Lodge chose to honor our late loved ones, relatives and friends. The final point is not how we memorialize these departed Souls, BUT THAT WE DO PAUSE TO HONOR THEIR SOUL SPIRITS! Honoring departed family and friends at these annual November Feasts, usually called "Ghost Suppers," are only one of the unique customs observed and expressed toward a departed "Soul" by some Native American people. True, the customs vary from region to region and tribe to tribe, but respect for the human Soul takes on special meaning to Indian people that can be even more appreciated if you have attended some of their more traditional funerals. Some even express "death" as simply "walking-on," from a mortal life into a spiritual existence. Having attended several local and outstate Anishnawbe.funerals over the past many years, I am invariably and deeply impressed by the always very large attendance irrespective of the deceased age or achievement in life �+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PAGE 2 OCTOBER 1990 VOL. 22, NO. 1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ - they come there to assist "brothers" or "sisters" departure to the Land of Souls. They come to hear all of the good the person's lifetime had contributed in even the smallest way to the happiness and well being of others. There is good in all people if we just take time and effort to look for it! And the departing Soul was always the focal point and entire reason for the gathering. The majority of those traditional Native American funerals were deeply meaningful, and death, though always heartbreakingly sad for those left behind, is actually made ceremonially beautiful. Most importantly the occasions of a traditional Native American's funeral is seldom compromised as an opportunity to seek new religious converts - the departing Soul is never left to take second place! For Grand Valley American Indian Lodge, this year marks our 16th consecutive year in observing our most respected and now time-honored Ghost Supper tradition. So it is with heavy hearts that we remember those who departed from among us for the "Land of Souls," and by accepting the ways of the "Great-Mystery," "Gitchi-Manitou," "Grandfather," "God," "Creator," we can open our hearts, our minds and our thoughts so our loved ones can return in "Cheeby" among us. For this we rejoice in setting a place for them at our feast table and in honoring and featuring among the late members and former members listed here as well as any friend and non-member we choose to open our hearts to: FRANCIS BISHOP BETSY THOMAS CHARLES REESE IKE MARSHALL WILLIAM THATCHER ALVINA CHINGMAN CLAIRE POWELL HARRY E. HART LOUISE DREYFUS HENRY SHAWE ALICE BENNET ROSS MORGAN CARL ADAMS JUD PHILLPOT ELEANORE BOSIN PAUL CLARE HENRY BUSH SR. MARY PETERS MOSE MC SA UBI DANNY PIGEON PERCY ST. CLAIR FRANCIS WAKEFIELD I.KE PELCHER ROSE MC SA UBI DAISY CONZELMAN LUCY PELCHER TOM BELL ELSIE STEVENS ROSETTA NIXON ANTHONY CHINGMAN LENNIE STEVENS MARIE EMORY BEA BAILEY JOHN DARLING CONNIE DARLING JASPER SHEBONGGA TOM BROUGHAM THOMAS WILSON EVELYN T. THATCHER WILBUR SHAGONABY EDNA HARTMAN CHIEF LITTLE ELK DR. RUTH HERRICK SOL SHALIFOE As in past years, our ceremony will be conducted by Honorary Life Members George and Kay Mallette. Following the ceremony and invocation a feast will be held and will feature native-foods (as much as possible). You are kindly reminded to please bring a larger than usual quantity of food due to the always large crowd at this feast. May we suggest, fish, venison, rabbit, duck, fresh fruits, vegetables, com dishes, wild rice, frybread, pumpkin, squash, beans, nuts, etc., are just a few of the more traditional foods that come to mind. And of course bring your own table service. �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 22, NO. 1 OCTOBER 1990 PAGE 3 There will be no formal program or business meeting as has been the custom - only time for socializing and remembering. Finally, please take note of the always very special Ghost Supper event -your chance to go home wrapped in a beautiful Chief Joseph style "Indian-design" 100% all wool Pendleton Blanket! *** *** GHOST SUPPER BLANKET RAFFLE A BEAUTIFUL GENUINE PENDLETON INDIAN-STYLE BLANKET VALUED AT $125.00 + 3-CHANCES FOR A $1.00 DONATION YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN EVERYONE WELCOME-MEMBERS AND GUESTS *** *** Congratulations to elected and re-elected lodge officers for the fiscal year of 1991. Re-elected were Chief Ike Peters, Sub Chief Jeanette St. Oair and Treasurer Ed Gillis. Welcome newly elected Secretary-Lou Anne Bush who succeeds retiring Secretary Diane Liszewski. The annual financial reports revealed the Lodge's finances are in very good condition and the overall prospects for a continual stability as encouraging as we enter our 30th year since our founding in 1961. Also Anita Smith was appointed to the Council to replace retiring David "Bo" McCullough. Welcome. *** *** GRAND VALLEY AMERICAN INDIAN LODGE 29TH ANNIVERSARY POW-WOW GENERAL REPORT By the evening of the Pow-Wow's final day only a few Traders still remained on the now mostly deserted grounds and were making ready for an early morning departure. Otherwise, other than a few crows circling the grounds, about all one could see of the estimated 6,000 people that had filled the grounds each day was the well trampled grass around the arena and the "two avenues" that had been flanked by trader booths. Twelve hours later, all was quiet and empty but for the possible "spirits" that are said to linger where grounds have been blessed and prayers said, and for each of us memories made and shared in this annual celebration of Native American Culture in Grand Rapids, Michigan. �+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ OCTOBER 1990 PAGE 4 VOL. 22, NO. 1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Indeed, it was one of the largest Pow-Wows ever in Grand Rapids, if not in west-central Michigan, at least when judged by trader and public attendance. In addition to the astounding outpouring of public, in spite of the huge local "Celebration-on-the-Grand," we also attracted (6) Drums, over 125 dancers in regalia, and an astounding tum-out of (72) traders! (Most did real well too!) In addition to both parking areas being filled to capacity, cars were parked along Monroe Ave. one half mile in each direction of the entrance into the Pow-Wow! Considering that our Pow-Wow is a "non-contest" event that originated in celebration of the Lodge's annual birthday, but has now evolved into more of a typical PowWow Celebration of outstanding proportions is surely something the entire Lodge can be proud of indeed! For many it was a time for relaxed socializing amid proud displays and activities of Native American culture including the arts and dance. And then for some a relaxed "wind-down" at near season's end for the outdoor Pow-Wow circuit. "PEOPLE, PEOPLE, PEOPLE, PEOPLE" PHOTO BY BONNIE SIMMONS Although much more could be said of the many interesting facets that contribute to the Pow-Wow experience, suffice it to say for now, there seemed to be a general consensus among most Lodge members that our 29th Anniversary Pow-Wow was truly among our best. ... AND THERE WERE DANCERS, AND DANCERS ... PHOTO BY BONNIE SIMMONS �+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ OCTOBER 1990 VOL. 22, NO. 1 PAGE 5 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ And perhaps, most rewarding were the seemingly un-ending complements from dancers, traders and the general public for the quality and success of our Lodge's 29th Anniversary Pow-Wow - 1990! ONE OF THE (72) TRADERS -- PHOTO BY BONNIE SIMMONS Finally behind every successful event are the people who helped to make it a success. They are as follows: Host Drum - Star Singers, lead singer, Steve Pego, (5) visiting Drums: "M.C." John Baily; Head Veteran Dancer, Frank Bush; Head Man Dancer, Tom Peters; Head Woman Dancer, Cathy (Shananaquet) Gibson; Arena Director, Frank Shipman, Special Invocations, Sam Bush, Craft Chairwoman - Renata McCullough, Indian Security Dave "Bo" McCullough and Bill Van Dien. And of course in the many tasks oflayout, set-up, tear-down, clean up, errands, ticket sales, food preparation and serving as follows: JACK DULEY FRANK MURPHY CHERI HUSTON EMILY DULEY LOU ANNE BUSH BRUCE COGLER GEORGE MALLETTE KAY SHAGANOBY CONNIE RETERSTORF KAY MALLETTE GENE PETERS VINCE RETERSTORF �I +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PAGE 6 OCTOBER 1990 VOL. 22, NO. 1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ED SEIFRIED BARB SEIFRIED BUERL GUERNSEY NORMA GUERNSEY "TEDDY" PETERS BOB VAN DAVID "BO" MCCULLOUGH BONNIE BELCERZAK ERIC RETERSTORF JEFF JUSTIN IKE PETERS BONNIE SIMMONS BOB PURDY JUDY PURDY FRANK BUSH DIANE LISZEWSKI JEANETIE ST. CLAIR ANGI YOB PARK FORMAN, DOUG GEN. PARK PERSONNEL ALL RAFFLE TICKET SELLERS Finally too, we would thank Maria Meyers for her large gift of Cedar for the Drum Arbor. Hopefully, we hope we haven't forgotten anyone, if we have, we apologize - MEGWETCH TO ALL! *** *** �····················••+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VOL. 22, NO. 1 OCTOBER 1990 PAGE 7 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CONGRATULATIONS TO BETH VOSTINAR whose pre Pow-Wow Blanket Raffle ticket sales of $110.00 made her "TOP SALES PERSON THIS YEAR!" and won her that beautiful Mischelle Gauthier printportrait of Maria Meyers. Runner-ups this year were this writer with $81.00 in sales, followed by John Hutchinson with $53.00, and Mary Beth Westhouse with $40.00 in sales. We also thank several others who sold tickets in lesser amounts, and as the old saying goes "EVERY LITTLE BIT COUNTS." *** *** "PA-WA-TING MA-GED-WIN" United Methodist church, (sometimes called the "India.11 Church") has sponsored the SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM since December of 1988. They also provide transportation services to and from the meal site for those who need it. The meals are held at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Center's Senior Room (downstairs) every Tuesday and Thursday. Serving time is 11:30 A.M. Outdoor picnics are also held during the summer months. The Church would like to thank all those people who continually volunteer their services or make donations to our program. You have helped to make this program a success. MEGWETCH! Unquote. EDITORS NOTE: As a member and participant in the senior's program one almost wonders if the meal in itself is a lesser part of a program that brings seniors together in friendship and share in comraderie; to catch up on "Indian gossip," to talk about the old days, to hear who may not be well, or who has passed on. Indeed, "Pa-Wa-Ting Ma-GedWin,," under the leadership of REV. JOE SPRAQl.l:Eis truly a blessing for the Indian seniors of west Michigan. We would also like to thank Larry Shananaquet Sr. who makes periodic substantial donations to the senior program as well as to the church in general. Finally, an un-official estimate of the senior meals served during the seventeen months since December 1988, and to date, is OVER 3,000 MEALS! And incidentally, the quality of food prepared and served just could not be more tasty and nutritional-just ask any senior who eats there regularly - mmmmm, good!) * * * ~- REV. JOE SPRAGUE, PAWATING MA-GEDWIN, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH * * * �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 8 OCTOBER 1990 VOL. 22, NO. I MSU NATIVE AMERICAN ENROLLMENT UP! According to a (10-8-90) news release from the Provost's office of Michigan State University, a total of ( 196) Native American students enrolled for the Fall term. And of the five major minority groups - Blacks, Hispanics, Chicanos, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native Americans, the Native Americans showed the largest percentage increase at 22.5 percent or (196) students! This must reflect much pride on our hard working Sub chief Jeanette St. Oair, retired Director of Native American education in the Grand Rapids School System, and who even in retirement continues working hard on behalf of Indian students - Congratulations Jeanette and others like Ron Yob who work with you! *** *** 29TH ANNIVERSARY, 1990 POW-WOW ARTS AND CRAFI'S CONTEST 1. Clothing: 1st Bonnie Belcerzak 2nd. Vivian Lemieux 3rd. Kim Hubbard 2. Accessories: 1st Julie D' Artagnan 2nd. Buerl Guernsey 3rd. Bill Henrion 3. Beadwork: 1st. John Durnian 2nd. Bill Henrion 3rd. Bill Henrion 4. Basketry: 1st. Anna Crampton 2nd. John Pigeon 3rd. Kitt Pigeon 5. Weaving: 1st. George Wieske 2nd. Hope Headley 3rd. Vivian Lemieux 6. Metalwork: 1st Stan Smith 2nd. Stan Smith 3rd Kieth Smith 7. Fine Arts: 1st Steve Pego 2nd. James Mccann 3rd. Kayle Crampton 8. Miscellaneous: 1st. Kieth & Anita Smith 2nd. Robert Maestais 3rd. Glenda Dillard 9. Special Prizes to Young People in Grandma Peters Memory Jeannie Henrickson Jason Quigno �+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VOL. 22, NO. I OCTOBER 1990 PAGE 9 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Contest results submitted by the 1990 Arts and Crafts Contest Chairperson on behalf of the judges by Renata McCullough. Megwetch! *** *** MAYBE INDIANS DON'T COUNT? Editorially speaking, at least on behalf of all Native Americans, some one has to say it, some one needs to make this comparison. Recently, (earlier this year) a small town (3,500 population), in Alabama was shocked by a succession of suicides among four (4) of its teenagers. The "Shock" was soon picked up by the national media which also soon attracted a "shocked public" followed by well wishers, councilors and psychologists who descended upon the small town to help console and explain, and comfort the unexplainable, terrible, terrible tragedy. Suicides, regardless of where, among whom, or why they happen are both upsetting and sad. However, we wonder when four (4) non-Indian teenagers take their lives it becomes an almost national tragedy. Yet when far larger numbers of equally disillusioned, but Indian, teenagers commit suicide on reservations and in cities, where is a similar national outcry? Where is the weepingly concerned media? Where are the counselors, psychologists and public to mourn and soothe the hurt of those devastated by such tragedies? Where is this nation's often expounded "Christian-conscience," when Indian kids take their lives? Is it because Indians Don't Count? Are their lives, their problems and their sorrows less human than those of non-Indian teenagers? Absolutely not! Then why the lack of national concern over Indian suicides? According to Darrell Brown (Lone Bear), a social worker at Ft. Washakie (pronounced Wash-a-kie) by the Arapaho-Shoshoni Wind River reservation in Wyoming, gives us a sample of what's happening in just one of this nation's (290) reservations and Indian communities. In the fall of 1985, from the middle of September to the middle of October of that year, THERE WERE THIRTEEN (13) TEENAGE SUIQDES! If those statistics don't grab you, then how about the fact that those figures merely repres:ent (13) successful suicides out of ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN (107) ATTEMPTED SUICIDES! Lone Bear said, although their ages ranged from 14 year olds to 24 year olds, the majority by far, were in their middle teens. And that in all investigated circumstances behind the suicides and attempted suicides were: (A) BROKEN HOMES (B) LACK OF SELF ESTEEM (C) INDIAN IDENTITY (D) ALCOHOL & DRUGS (E)UNEMPLOYMENT (F) SOCIAL COMPETITION Lone Bear also said, that although 1985 had an exceptionally high, "completed-suicide" rate for just one month, in one year, the "completed" rate still runs on the order of 3 or 4 and more each year. (And that's just at one reservation!) When viewing these most distressful facts in the light of our governments own attitude toward human-rights issues else where world-wide, we like to impress those foreign governments into believing we are most sincerely concerned advocates for human rights and plights. But practice what we preach at home, in our own backyard, is a little more than a cosmetic band-aid. Government Indian policies contribute both directly and indirectly to conditions creating human rights issues and problems among Native American people. Teenagers suffer the "fall- �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 10 OCTOBER 1990 VOL. 22, NO. 1 out" from those situations, become disillusioned and seek suicide as the best way out! A final note might once again make a comparison between (4) teenage suicides in that small Alabama town that became a national concern, while (13) teenage suicides on only one Indian reseIVation failed comparably to equally influence the media and the nation. SO WE ASK AGAIN, IS IT BECAUSE THAT SOMEHOW INDIANS JUST DON'T COUNT? SHAME ON YOU AMERICA ! * EDITOR'S NOTE: Darrell Brown (Lone Bear) is a social worker for the. Wind River ReseIVation in Wyoming. Lone Bear's Great Grandfather was the well known Chief Lone Bear. The Wind River ReseIVation, according to Lone Bear, has a population of about 3,700 Arapahos and 2,500 Shoshonis. Pine Ridge ReseIVation, whom I also contacted seemed reluctant to give me specific information on suicides. *** *** GHOST SUPPER Time: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 1, 1990 Place: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan Side Dish Potluck Traditional blessing and burning or rood offering FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK - October has been a hectic month in closing out the old year and "jump- , starting" plans for Lodge fiscal year - Oct. 1, 1990-Sept30, 1991 - our 30th anniversary. As always may Grandfather guide your judgement and cooperation to make this fiscal year the best ever! Megwetch, Talking Crow. - - - - - ,.._ - -- - · - - - - · -. ,.,. · - - __.. - - * * * -- - · --- * * * ,.,_ -- - - ,, - .. ,., _ _ - -- - Grand Valley Indian Lodge COUNCIL DRUM NEWS Editor: E.V. Gillis (Talking Crow) c/o 2512 Union Ave. N.E. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gillis, Edward (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/3b0b1a05fd992a152351aff5070f017c.pdf 39d6b5ef368d9fe5b063ba467efd0667 PDF Text Text / NEWS COUNCIL INDIAN LODGE +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VOL. 21, NO. 11 SEPTEMBER 1990 Page 11 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ELECTED OFFICERS CHIEF SUB CHIEF SEC'Y TREAS IKE PETERS JEANETTE ST. CLAIR LOUANNE BUSH ED GILLIS COUNCIL MEMBERS 791-4014 363-4622 RENATA MCCULLOUGH EMILY DULEY ED SEIFRIED ANITA SMITH VALORIE GIBBS 361-5380 534-6056 538-9026 363-6883 538-5394 *** *** NEXT GENERAL MEETING CHILDREN'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY SATURDAY DECElVIBER 1, 1990 2:00 l'.M. TO 4:00 P.M. WEST SIDE COMPLEX 215 STRAIGHT AVE N.W. (BETWEEN LAKE MICHIGAN DRIVE & BRIDGE ST.) DAISY CONZELMAN'S GIFT OF LOVE TO CHILDREN It is now twenty years since a wonderful but lonely Navajo lady, who had no family but the friends she made, left for the Spirit Land. In the short time that she was a member of our Lodge she found love and people who cared about people. As her time to be with Grandfather approached, she wanted that love to go on and on, and so it is that through her bequest to the Lodge the happiness in the smiles and laughter of the children will surely be "seen and heard," by Daisy. Though it is not for mortal eyes to see Daisy, we will know in our hearts that the Spirit of Daisy Conzelman is among us and the beloved children she never had of her own. · How wonderful it is that all of us as "Daisy;s Helpers," can help Daisy make her Annual Children's Christmas party even more joyous and meaningful by: - Bringing your children, Grandchildren, needy children - Bringing, Please only assorted cookies - And help with the party in any way you can. the lodge will supply all else including punch and coffee. (SPECIAL NOTE: THE PARTY COMMITTEE HAS REQUESTED THAT WE DO NOT BRING ADULT SNACK FOODS SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE PARTY FOCUS STRICTLY O THE CHILDREN.) * Party Agenda According to Christmas Party Chairwoman,.Lou Anne Bush, (if not already completed at this time, they will be) are plans for a sing-along, clown, face paint-in, and Santa Clause of course with goodies and presents for all of the kiddies. �+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PAGE 12 NOVEMBER 1990 VOL. 22, NO. 2 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Well there you have it friends - the rest is up to us. The rest being the very important part of BRINGING THE KIDS! So please come and bring all the kids you can round up. Let's make sure we can give them this extra little bit of fun and happiness this approaching Christmas season. For some it may be the only Christmas treat they may receive this Christmas! ... So lets all get behind this annual important Lodge activity! Daisy will surely be looking for us! *** *** Community and Lodge Ghost Suppers GHOST SUPPER NO. 1 was held on the evening of November 1, 1990 at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, at 45 Lexington N.W. and was sponsored by the Council. The feast and ceremony was attended by some 150 people. Joe John gave a short background history of "Odawa Suppers" as he knew them. Rev. Joe Sprague of the Powating Magedain Indian Church gave the invocation. The feast and activities were followed by several songs by the Two Hawk Drum. * GHOST SUPPER NO. 2 was held on the afternoon of November 2, 1990 at Westbridge Academy, (Old Union High School, 3rd floor cafeteria) and was sponsored by the Academy's "Alternative Native American Education Program. Attendance was reported to have been over 130 at their annual observance. Joe John was again listed as speaker, with Jeanette St. Clair giving the invocation. Ron Yob was chairman of the arrangements. * GHOST SUPPER NO. 3 was held on the evening of November 3, 1990, at the Westside Complex and was sponsored by our Grand Valley American Indian Lodge. it was attended by 112 people making this 16th Ghost Supper our best attended to date. Special thanks to George and Kay Mallette for conducting the ceremony and to Jeanette St. Oair for the invocation. Our feast was followed by several songs by the Two Hawk Drum. Judy Purdy was the lucky winner this years of the beautiful red Pendelton Chief Joseph style blanket- again furnished by Indian Hills Trading Co. of Petoskey, Michigan. It is interesting to note that in our community, Ghost Suppers (open to the public) did not exist twenty years ago as we observe them in our urban setting today. This resurgence of a time honored Michigan Indian tradition, and taking place in (3) separate feasts speaks well for growing community cultural concern. And incidentally, all three feasts were of the pot-luck variety, a further encouragement of individual concern arid support around organizational planning. *** *** A SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Seemingly, and in spite of careful attention to possible errorswe goofed again! In listing the deceased members over the past almost (30) years, at our Annual Ghost Supper, and in each October issue of the Council Drum News, we learned belatedly that Leona Bush, wife of Henry Bush Sr. had never been listed along with her husband, and Maggie Jackson, who had passed away recently had also failed to be acknowledged. We are sorry for the accidental omission and herewith list their names: LEONA BUSH MAGGIE JACKSON *** *** . l �+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VOL. 22, NO. 2 NOVEMBER 1990 PAGE 13 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LODGE PETOSKEY AREA BUS TRIP (Saturday October 20, 1990) It was unfortunate indeed that so many members missed a really great one day bus tour into the "Indian Country" around Petoskey, Michigan this past October 20th. In fact some fifteen who originally signed up for the $10.00 each trip, (children free), only (7) showed up, but we picked up (2) unregistered people by departure time of 7:15 A.M. Van driver, Ed Seifried, did a most commendable job of "chauffeuring" in our relaxed, unhurried tour. We arrived at VIC KISHIGO'S INDIAN TRADING HILLS CO.'S truly spectacular shop in the late morning after our leisurely, colorfilled autumn trip northward. Shopping at Kishigo's is like wanting to buy every beautiful and authentic art piece in the shop and invariably, and irresistibly spending always a little too much. "Pit Stop" Enroute Following our picnic lunch in a small building next to the store, we headed out to downtown Petoskey' s McCune Art Center for the "Nishnabe Festival" which was featuring an outstanding display of area Odawa Indian culture during October. Returning to "Indian Hills," we picked up Vic who then guided us to the former village site and adjacent burial grounds of the "Burt Lake Band" of Odawa Indians. The village had been located on an elevated point ofland overlooking the beautiful and large Burt Lake, but was burned to the ground in 1903 by land greedy white settlers. No trace of the village remains today except for the burial grounds which is dominated by a huge wood cross bearing the name "GIJIGOWI" (sec photo) pronounced "GISH-GOU-I." and whose name means The Tour Arrives At Indian Hills �+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PAGE 14 NOVEMBER 1990 VOL. 22,NO. 2 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "DA YMAKER," was the last Chief of the Burt Lake Band. We then left this beautiful vista and drove a few miles north to where the "destroyed village" had relocated itself and again another Indian cemetery. The small Indian community today has only a few homes nearby, including Gerald Shananaquet's place) across the road from a small, well-kept, Catholic church. The cemetery was located behind the church (see photo) and is still in use today. Names such as Shananaquet, Martel, Kishigo and many others were to be seen. On leaving Burt Lake we then drove about (10) miles due west and then up some twisting upward climbing backroads to a spot appropriately called "Look Out Mountain" for a truly spectacular vista. Not only could you see much of big Burt Lake, back to the east, including the village sites we had just left, but to the north, 25 miles distant, we could see the beautiful white towers of the Mackinac Bridge gleaming above the horizon in the late afternoon fall sunshine. It was a breath taking scene indeed, few of us but for Vic had ever seen or knew it was there. Instead of the circuitous road by which we has ascended, we went down by way of a straight, breath-taking, (see photo), deep rutted dirt trail, of roly-coaster proportions - for a real downhill thrill, but safe descent- thanks to Ed Seifried' s expert handling of our (15) passenger van. We arrived back in Grand Rapids about 9:30 P.M. and as everyone agreed, it was a day well spent - interesting, knowledgeable and happy we all took the time to do it! (Wish you were there!). At Chief Gijigowi Grave *** *** "HEWALKED THE AMERICAS", is a most fascinating book authored by one T. Taylor Hansen, and was published in 1963. Although the book deserves a full review and we hope to do that in the near future, suffice it to say now that the book represents some (30) years of intensive research and travel and comparative study as legend after ancient Indian legend throughout the Americas seem to reveal a commonly related origin among them. Legends that refer to a Prophet that actually walked among the many Indian nations somewhere around 300 A.D., 1,700 years ago. He was known by many names but always attributed to the same powers and always referred to as the Pale One, the fair-skinned one who wore a flowing white robe, was bearded and who's hair sometime seemed to reflect a golden color as did the gold sandals He always wore. To some he was Quetzal-Coatl, to the Seneca he was Pale Hea-Wah-Sah, meaning someone from afar off; Algonquins of the Great Lakes remember Him as the pale Great Master; the Paunee remember Him as Paruxti; the Dakota called him Great Wakena. And although each tribe had a different sounding name, each tribe's �+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VOL. 22, NO. 2 NOVEMBER 1990 PAGE 15 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (nation's) name embodied the similarity of-fair-skinned, pale, white robed like dawn light and power over wind, water and the power to heal. The legends speak of Michigan copper used by the Toltecs and hardened like steel; of giving the Algonquin Nation the teachings of the Medewiwin Medicine Lodge and the coming of the white man. Indeed the very thought of these great events having influenced Indian legends of the Great Lakes Indians gives much food for thought. * * * * * * �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 16 NOVEMBER 1990 VOL. 22, NO. 2 LOUIS PONTIAC,(CIDPPEWA) DIES. We have been saddened by the news of Louis' death last night, (November 16, 1990). Louis was about 91 or 92 years old, and was a Honorary Life member of our Grand Valley American Lodge. Although this news, by way of this newsletter will reach you late, for the record, the funeral was held at Faith N azerene Church, on East Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on Monday, November 19, 1990. The Lodge sent flowers as soon as we received the sad news. With Louis' passing it's almost like closing a final page in our Lodge's book of relationships with our Mt. Pleasant long, long time friends and members. Coming to mind are: LENNI and ELSIE STEVENS, IKE and LUCY PELCHER, MARIE EMERY, ALICE BENNET, MAGGIE JACKSON, ARNOLD SOWMICK, ELI (CHIEF LITTLE ELK) and BETSY THOMAS and now LOUIS PONTIAC. Louis was a deeply religious man, (and incidentally, Betsy Thomas, Mrs. Little Elk, was his sister) who like his brother-in-law never swore and spoke kindly of everyone. He was a quiet and mild mannered person - a good friend always. In recent years he would only go to PowWows on rare occasions and many will reLouis Pontiac member him as a master bead-worker. One of 3-Fires Powwow 1988 his works, of which Jeanette St. Clair and I each own a copy - a medallion with an Eagle Fall and matching bolo and earrings won a national award at a Cleveland Art show some years ago. Our deepest sympathy goes out to members of this family and friends. *** *** �+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VOL. 22, NO. 2 NOVEMBER 1990 PAGE 17 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ YOUNG EAGLES PROJECT (EDITOR'S NOTE: Thanks to Hunter Genia, (Odawa) whom we asked to give our readers an introduction to a very important setvice that this program, (based at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council) is providing for young Nishnawbe people). * Boo-shoo! I was requested to write this article about our Young Eagles' Project here at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and nothing could be better for me to talk about. The Young Eagles is a substance abuse prevention project. The idea was started in January 1990, actually the idea had probably been around for years but we're now in an organized manner. The foundation was started from members of GRITC, DSS and the 4-H organization and with help of Dyer-Ives we started it off with a camp outing in which approximately 20-30 kids participated. Some of the things the kids participate in are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Preparing simple snacks and meals. Education and career development. "Challenge" outings and activities. Native American arts and crafts. Making basic home repairs. Story telling and legends. Repair and make clothing. Native American dance. Native American music. Decision making. Self esteem. Pride in heritage. Membership is open to Native American youth between the ages off 8-13. Meetings are currently being held on Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 P.M. We know there are a lot of Native American youth who could benefit from this experience and we would love to have them join our group. We would also love to have people who are interested in offering their knowledge, experience and wisdom to contact us here at GRITC (774-8331) and ask for Hunter Genia. Megwetch! *** *** �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• NOVEMBER 1990 PAGE 18 VOL. 22, NO. 2 HEY, VIC (GIJIGOW/) KISH/GO, CHE-MEGWETCH! A long overdue public thank you for your annual friendship donation of a Pendleton blanket for our Lodge's annual community Ghost Supper. This year, a gorgeous red blanket, (won by member Judy Purdie) raised close to $100.00 towards our 1991 Pow-Wow fund. Again Megwetch Mr. Kishigo, Megwetch. Mr. Kishigo is the grandson of Chief Gijigowi, (Odawa spelling of Vic's family name), who was Chief of the Burt Lake Band of Odawas and is buried near the old village site at Burt Lake. (See related story - Lodge bus trip in this issue). Vic's own achievements include founding and operatingthe INDIANHILLS TRADING CO.,locatedon Harbor Road, near its intersection with US 31, in north Petoskey Michigan. Incidentally his business card locates his place of business on "Indian Hills Reservation." It probably ranks among the finest "all Indian made" top quality stores in the midwest It features extensive fine art originals and prints, baskets, pottery, jewelry, pipes, blankets, stone, wood and bone sculptures, drums, quill-work, special cultural objects, craft and beading supplies and a wide assortment of books on many aspects of North American Indian and Inuit cultures. Although "Indian Hills" stresses local Odawa culture, the trading post's considerable inventory represents tribal arts from all of North America, including the Inuits of the Artie regions. As a former appointee and member of the Governor's Commission on Indian Affairs in Michigan, Vic also maintains an active interest in state-wide "Indian politics," including ongoing settlement and retribution talks with state and federal officials for a just disposition of the Burt Lake Band claims for unjustly confiscated Indian lands back in 1903. Vic Kishigo In addition to those activities and involvement with Harbor Springs and Petoskey museums and art councils, Mr. Kishigo is continuing to develop the acreage around his eye-catching "multiple tipi style" shop into a PowWow grounds. Vic is hopeful of staging his first Pow-Wow in 1991. Vic recently told this writer that maintaining a ''Trader-Stand," even at a few select Pow Wows gets more and more difficult. Although keeping himself in circulation, so to speak, among his many, many Pow-Wow friends, was an enjoyable activity, time has now become a premium saying "Man, I'm just too busy!" Personality-wise, Vic blends easily into any group as just one of the guys. Unpretentious, he enjoys good humor and doesn't in the least flaunt his considerable knowledge and expertise as an Indian art authority. A guy who perllaps appreciates what Grand Valley American Indian Lodge has done for Indians/non-Indians relations in Western Michigan by saying Megwetch each year with his gift of friendship - a blanket - Megwetch from all of us too-we love you Mr. Kishigo! *** *** . ' i. C - � 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 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gillis, Edward (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/1f1ed51ad28e688f52a4e125243dec87.pdf 3b7d1dbf81752118814a9f3326da5b68 PDF Text Text / COUNCIL M GRAND VALLEY ·NEWS INDIAN LODGE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 20, NO. 8 MAY 1989 ELECTED OFFICERS CHIEF IKE PETERS SUB CHIEF JEANETTE ST. CLAIR SEC'Y DIANN LISZEWSKI (APPOINTED TO FILL VACANCY) TREAS ED GILLIS Page 68 COUNCIL MEMBERS 791-4014 363-4622 784-6573 RENATA BUTLER EMILY DULEY KAY CAMPOS ED SEIFRIED (TO BE APPOINTED) 361-5380 * * * 534-6056 538-9026 531-3184 363-6883 * * * NEXT GENERAL MEETING NOT UNTIL SAT. AUGUST 19,1989 (Details and location, (West Side Complex) will be published in our July/August council Drum News. That will be an important meeting, so please mark your calendar.) MAY THIS POW-WOW SEASON BE YOUR BEST-that is, if we all can find out in time, THE WHEN AND WHERE OF ALL THE REST? (The little rhyming is for free). In our general five Great Lakes states area, ( and Ontario) ,we have already pretty much got under way. The following 1989 Pow-wows are already happy memories for those who got the info. in time to go. They were: 1. American Indian council-Lima, Ohio 2. ·G.L.I.C.A.•-saker College, owosso, Michigan 3. central Michigan university-Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 4. Notre Dame university-south Bend, Indiana 5. Michigan state university-East Lansing, Michigan 6. university of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan 7. Milwaukee Indian center-Milwaukee, Wisconsin 8. central Wisconsin Indian center-Wausau, Wisconsin 9. Feast of the Flowering Moon Pow-wow-Chillicothe, Ohio 10.Green Bay Expo center Pow-wow-Green Bay Wisconsin 11.Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal cultural Gathering-Grand Rapids, Michigan This year we have had ( at our Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal council) more inquiries and/or complaints over the lack of what many of us have come to rely on, and to expect-the •pow-wow DIRECTORY-, published by the Michigan Indian Commission early each year. Although we can't really fault them for problems we are not aware of, the Commission's news letters have included some scattered Pow-wow information, both local and national. They may have had many unavoidable problems of priorities, staff shortages or others. on the good side, we have heard the commission will be sending out, albiet a little late, a Pow-wow directory in the near future. (MEGWETCH!) �•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 69 MAY 1989 VOL. 20, NO. 8 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• sometimes we all like to complain more than compliment, but it may surprise you to know how much good our Indian commission does for all of Michigan Indian interests. We shouldn't have to editorialeze on the subject, but just may do so one of these days. They surely need, and could use a pat on the back now and then instead of the usual kick in the pants. * * * * * * IN MEMORIAM TO EVELYN THERESA THATCHER Family and friends gathered on a lovely afternoon this past May 1, 1989, to share in a memoriam to our late officer (Secretary) and Executive council Member of the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge-EVELYN THERESA THATCHER. Prayers and hymns were sung and spoken in the Odawa language by Mabel Shomin and Jeanette St. Clair. Much was said about the contributions this wonderful lady made to the betterment of our Native American community through Lodge activities. A Eulogy given by this editor at the services, which were held at Reyers North Valley chapel to an estimated audience of around ninety friends, family, and guests, is published elsewhere in this issue. The beautiful and impressive Native American-oriented chapel services were arranged and conducted by fellow member, Lodge sub-Chief Jeanette st. clair,(Odawa) in accordance with Evelyn's wishes. A most commendable arrangement and memorable service indeed. Following the Chapel Memoriam, some seventy people gathered at the Leisure Village community Lodge, at Evelyn's late residence, for cake and coffee. Again many tributes and personal experiences were recalled as Evelyn's family and friends shared their many years of memories of not only Evelyn, but also her late husband (Lodge co-Founder and first chief), william Thatcher in often humorous happenings we shall always remember. As a final tribute to this special lady, life long friend, 90 year old Chief Little Elk, (Eli Thomas) assisted by Red Arrow, (Don Stevens) and Marie Meyers conducted an old Chippewa •sPIRIT RELEASE· ceremony through offerings of Red Willow, cedar, Tobacco, and susupqua which were burned to release their sacred smoke to Getchi-Manitou, and to purify those spectators wishing so. Prayers and chants with drum concluded this impressive little ceremony which was explained in detail by Red Arrow. In conclusion, and reflecting upon this writer's forty some years friendship with both of the Thatchers, Evelyn would have been pleased with her memoriam. And for those who may just have been casual friends, surely came away knowing Evelyn almost as intimately as her oldest friends. • AMERICAN INDIAN DANCE co.• Did any of our readers perchance, catch the ABC Network show on a recent sunday morning (May 7th), featuring a segment on the Charles curall program entitled, •American Indian Dance co.? The new theatrical group was organized by a Kiowa, and has about 15 or 20 members. They include seven women, while overall, the company represents some seventeen different tribal backgrounds. The group may well represent the possibly first ever such all Indian dance group conceived for stage production. the flawlessly executed dances included an Eagle Dance, war Dance, Pipe Dance, (a 47 hoop) Hoop Dance, and much more. The young adult championship dancers and singers were recruited nationally from the Pow-wow circuit. Both "Fancy• and "Traditional• styles were demonstrated by dancers wearing exquisitely detailed· and colorful regalia. �+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VOL. 20, NO. 8 .MAY 1989 PAGE 70 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++••+++++++++++++++++++++++++ And although some of the dances were "group"-choreographed, they still represent Native American dance styles that were done in excellent taste and respect to Indian traditions. From this reporter's viewpoint, this striking innovation of a "dance-company" may finally bring Indian dance to a far greater audience, a non-Hollywood presentation, as it were, of the beautiful and meaningful traditional dances of the American Indian to those who never get to attend a Pow-wow. We also envision the production as penetrating a possibly more influential audience as compared to Pow-wow followers, and thus possibly achieve greater respect and understanding among those who could be more helpful to better race relations. Hats off to the American Indian Dance co. for the courage of their vision!! We truly wish them and their inspiration unending success! * * * * * * 1989 NATIVE AMERICAN CRITICAL ISSUES CONFERENCE ( EDITORS NOTE: Problems facing young Indian adults today have probably never been more critical. Although attempts continue on all levels to address these issues is both encouraging and imperative for their future. Thus we are proud to share a seventeen year old' s viewpoint on these matters. TEOFIL REYES is of Indian and Mexican descent and a student at our Grand Rapids City High School.) "The 1989 Native American critical Issues conference was held at the 28th street Marriot (Grand Rapids) on March 2, 3, and 4, with the main conference sessions being held on March 3rd. Many of the sessions centered around "YOUTH 2000". In one of the sessions, "INDIAN YOUTH: OUR FUTURE IS YOU" participants were asked to find five (of the) greatest threats to Indian youth. The responses included drugs, cultural loss, drop out rate, suicide, peer pressure, lack of support, and racial prejudice. A video entitled, "BE LIKE THE EAGLE" was shown. Its main idea being that one can 'soar like the Eagle', if only one tries. Another session which followed the same theme was "YOUTH 2000 PLANNING", in which the greatest threats to Indian youth were discussed and solutions proposed. There was a general consensus that the two main threats to Indian youth today are drug abuse and a lack of communication between youths and their elders. General solutions, Pow-wows, and informational gatherings where problems could be solved and age differences resolved. various other sessions dealt with such issues as "WHO IS AN INDIAN?", scholarship Opportunities for Indian youth, and breaking the cycle of ·inter-generational alcoholism. All of the sessions were presented by experts in their fields. There were several tables set up by varying organizations with interests in the conference issues. The Michigan Indian Press had a table where people could explore the written knowledge on Michigan Indians. Other tables displayed Indian arts and crafts. The conference was a worthwhile experience in that it brought youth and adults together in a learning environment. However, one problem was that although many of the conference issues pertained to underprivileged Indian youths, there weren't very many Indian youths present. None the less, the conference did raise hopes that many problems facing Indian youth today could be resolved in time." TEOFIL REYES �+++++++++++++++++++••••••••••••••••••+++++++++++++++++ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 71 . M,;Y 1989 VOL. 20 NO. 8 IN MEMORIAM TO EVELYN THERESA THATCHERA VERY SPECIAL PERSON Good afternoon dear friends and guest, but most especially, Dawn and family, Mavis and family, Stepchildren, Grandchildren, Great grandchildren, and extended families. Although we surely gather at one of life's saddest moments, when one we loved, and always needed departs for another life, not of our mortal substance, we can still find a special kind of happiness as we recall how truly wonderful and meaningful a life she helped to make for everyone who• s pathway in some way shared or touched hers. And surely, although Evelyn may have meant a little different to each of us personally, there was very much however, that distinguished her as a very special person! Evelyn was a person who deeply loved and respected Mother Earth and its living things. Her special "bird friends" always found a kind and concerned friend in her many bird feeders. The world of flowers and plants knew her tender love and touch, as did her feelings of clouds, sunsets, and all the things in nature. Evelyn was a friend who always inquired after another friend's misfortune or good fortune with a thoughtful call, greeting card, or with a small gift. Evelyn was one who's share of any task was always more than was expected of her, even as the years slowed her down. Evelyn was one who shared her fortunes with thoughtful acts and/or gifts with those less fortunate than herself, and with a special emphasis towards Native American people. Evelyn was one who's intelligence and devotion to the smallest detail served her well as a one time department store supervisor, a ~edical secretary, and a EVELYN THATCHER man-sized job of managing a several hundred unit mobile home park for several years and up to her retirement. Evelyn was one who's services to the Wright L coffinberry chapter of the Michigan Archeological society as an officer and active member earned her honors of recognition in some forty years of participation. Evelyn was one who's dedication and 28 years, Honorary Life Membership, a lohg time secretary and officer in the Grand Valley American Lodge, is a cherished memory respected by every member past and present. Evelyn was one who's Lodge secretarial duties always immaculately cared for, yet found special love in chairing the Lodge's "Daisey counzelman Fund", annual Children's Christmas party for the past many years. Evelyn was one who's good life and lifestyle was never compromised. Conscientious, honest, considerate, kind, thoughtful, truthful, and always helpful were simply her way of life. Evelyn was one who as a mother, gave her two daughters Dawn and Mavis, a true and lasting gift of a mother's love and understanding, and her own self as an example of that love that surely guided and molded these two outstanding women along their own pathway of life. �~•++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VOL. 20, NO. 8 MAY 1989 PAGE 72 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Evelyn as a wife to her late husband, William Thatcher, "GIT-CHI-WE-BIT", to his Chippewa friends and relatives and co-founder of the Grand valley American Indian Lodge, found in EVelyn a great mother of their daughters, a friend, companion, affectionate wife, and one whom he always lovingly called "Sis•. These are among the many thoughts that fill my mind and heart-thoughts born of forty years of sharing common interests, family travels, hundreds of picnics and potlucks, of helping one another, of disagreeing, of arguing and I'm sure of even getting angry, but always coming to an agreement. Indeed, when necessary- "The kind sweet lady•, as one recently recalled her, had the priceless quality as a leader. In her quiet way, she was a trtie fighter, too. Finally, sharing these thoughts with family, friends, and guests, as we said in our opening remarks, although with heavy hearts, it behooves us to look at the happiness Evelyn Thatcher has put into all of our lives. Indeed, we can be thankful even in these moments of sorrow for the inspiration Evelyn bequeaths to all of us here today. And were Evelyn here to speak for herself, she would probably say "OK, Who wants coffee, cider, or punch?" Evelyn Thatcher we love you!! Thank you, In Friendship Always, E.V. Gillis 5-1-89 * * * BY BILL * * * HOEST Laugh Parade· "WIiy dotlley always cal wllea I'• ill tlletula?" * * * * * * TURTLE CLANSMAN EDITORS NOTE: (Once again we are privileged to feature the talented artwork of our good friend, MICHELE GAUTLER, of st. Joseph, Michigan. "Turtle clansman• is reminiscent of our recent visit to the Milwaukee Pow-wow where we also met several oneida dancers from their Green say , Wisconsin reservation. AS recorded for posterity by Michele, they too are great people and colorfully outfitted.) see next page. �++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PAGE 73 M~Y 1989 VOL. 20 NO. 8 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++•+++++++++++++++++++•+++++++ "TURTLE CLANSMAN" ARTISTS COMMENTS: •After the Revolution some of the Oneida left Ney York state and settled near Green Bay in Wisconsin. My model is a descendant of those people. The great Spruce painted ont his turtle shell represents the sisterhood of the five tribes which made up the original Great Peace of the Iroquoise confederation. The roots are the Seneca, the Cayuga, the Onondaga, the Mohawk, and the Oneida. When the Tuscarora were later included, they all took the name SIX NATIONS IROQUOIS. The drawing was done at the Chicago Pow-wow. * * * * * * �+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VOL, 20, NO, 8 MAY 1989 PAGE 74 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ OLD INDIAN RAFFLE SAYING (believe it or not) WHEN GAME OF CHANCE LEAVE ONE IN BAFFLE, GOOD OLE GRAND VALLEY LODGE HAVE 3 IN l RAFFLE!! Well now that we have your undivided attention with that "Old-Crow" saying, we want to proudly announce that pre-Pow-wow raffle ticket sales appear to have already surpassed all previous years of advance selling, Isn't that great?! THE GEORGE MALLETTE HAND DRUM generously offered by George as FIRST PRIZE will be awarded to the salesperson selling the largest number of our triple Pendleton Blanket Raffle Tickets this year! ( Incidently, as you well know, those super-quality Mallette hand drums sell anywhere from $75 ,00 to over $125,00 each-and up,) KEITH SMITH SET OF 3 SILVER BROOCHES will be awarded to the next highest number of Pow-wow Fund raffle tickets sold, Closing date on PRE-POW-WOW RAFFLE TICKET SALES CONTEST is our August 19th, 1989 General Meeting at the west Side complex-BE THERE! And please remember, for everyone who sells $10,00 (full dollar, no fractional amounts) worth of tickets receives a bonus gift of one dollar worth or 3 tickets-NOT BAD, HUH? LET"S GO-GO-GO GANG-GIVE 'EM HELL & SELL, SELL, SELL! * * * * * * POW-WOW SCHEDULE Jun, 3-4, 1989 Jun. 8-11, 1989 Jun. 9-10, 1989 Jun, 9-11, 1989 Jun. 10-11, 1989 Jun, 10-11, 1989 Jun. 17-18, 1989 Jun. 23-35, 1989 Jun. 24-25, 1989 Jun. 30-Jul. 2, 1989 Jun. 30-Jul. 1, 1989 Jul. 8-9, 1989 8TH ANNUAL DAY OF THE EAGLE POW-WOW. TRIBAL COUNCIL, EAST JORDAN, MICHIGAN, END OF MILL STREET CLEVELAND (OHIO) SHORELINE ALL NATIONS POW-WOW. DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND PUBLIC HALL. (216)651-3144 AFTER 5 PM WHITE EARTH TRADITIONAL CELEBRATION. WHITE EARTH, MINNESOTA (218)983-3285 NIPISSING TRADITIONAL POW-WOW BEAVEASE PARK, NIPISSING, ONTARIO (705)476-4168 HOMECOMING-THREE FIRES POW-WOW. COMSTOCK RIVERSIDE PARK. NORTH MONROE AVE.GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. CONTACT WALLY HALL OR ED GILLIS (616)774-8331 OHIO BEAUTIFUL EARTH POW-WOW. HARDING PARK. HUBBARD, CHICAGO. EXIT 234 OFF I-80 3 MI. S & ON MAIN ST, LANSING POW-WOW. SLEEPY HOLLOW STATE PARK. CONTACT LINDA VANLAKE (517)487-5409 FIRST PEOPLES INDIAN FAIR & POW-WOW. CAMP ROTARY PARK. 29 MILE RD. NORTH DETROIT, SOUTH EASTERN MICHIGAN IND. INC. (313)756-1352 12TH ANNUAL GREAT LAKES AREA TRADITIONAL POW-WOW • HANNAVILLE POTAWATOMI INDIAN POW-WOW, (906)635-6530 7TH ANNUAL SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE ANNUAL TRADITIONAL POW-WOW. CONTACT (906)635-6530 ONEIDA PERFORMING ARTS POW-WOW. NORBERT HILL CENTER, ONEIDA, WISCONSIN. CONTACT (414)869-1260 2ND ANNUAL TRADITIONAL POW-WOW. WEST BAY FIRST NATION, WEST BAY MANITOULIN IS., ONTARIO �....... ··································••++++++++++++++++++ ............................•................. PAGE 75 Jul. 13-16, 1989 Jul. 15-16, 1989 Jul. 20-23, 1989 Aug. 4-6, 1989 Aug. 4-6, 1989 MAY 1989 VOL. 20 NO. 8 ~ 16TH ANNUAL HONOOR THE EARTH TRADITIONAL POW-WOW. LAC COURTE ORE ILLES OJIBWAY. NEAR HAYWARD WISCONSIN. CONTACT JEFF ST. GERMAINE (715)634-2100 WALPOLE ISLAND POW-WOW. WALPLOE IS., ONTARIO. HIGHBANK, PARK. CONTACT (519)627-1481 11TH ANNUAL KEEWEENAW BY SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE & POW-WOW. OJIBWAY PARK CAMP GROUNDS. HALF MILE N. OF BARAGA, MICHIGAN. (906)353-6623 LITTLE ELK'S RETREAT POW-WOW. MT. PLEASANT SAGINAW CHIPPEWA CAMPGROUNDS. (517)772-5700 LAND OF THE MENOMINEE POW-WOW. WOODLAND BOWL. KESHENA, WISCONSIN. CONTACT (715)799-5114 * * * * * * I .~~, -~' jl FRANK BUSH ABC)4T l9t;2. �~···················································· •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 20 NO. 8 MAY l989 . PAGE 76 DI NOMAN IA Here's your chance to see the spectacular pre-Ice age exhibit of the huge animals that once roamed this earth, and now • roam• in our old meeting rooms at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Don't miss this great (limited time) exhibit. The animated roaring giants some (6) different species, some with hard-to-pronounce names, except like maybe the fierce meat-eating carnivore TYRANNOSAURUS, the great wooly Mammoth, and the saber-Toothed Tiger. Admission to Dinomania is $4.00 for adults, $3.50 for senior citizens, $2.50 for children four to fifteen, and under four, free. Hours are Monday-Wednesday: 9am5pm, Thursday-Saturday: 9am-9pm, and Sunday: 12pm-5pm. * * * * * * ANOTHER ISSUE-ANOTHER DOLLAR! (Not really, just dreaming.) but we are not dreaming when that gorgeous phrase FINALLY FINISHED! emerges out of our monthly chaos. More chaotic than usual this month, but on track, and enjoying it. �++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PAGE 77 MAY 1989 VOL. 20, NO. 8 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ our issue was pretty much dedicated to late, good friend and Lodge Officer, secretary Evelyn Thatcher-may we all do our job as well as she did hers. Finally too, we received that much asked for current year npow-wow DIRECTORYn from the Michigan Indian Commission, but used only 18 of the list through August 6, 1989. Balance in next issue. Also we were able to include a few miscellaneous i terns that we hope you will agree with our interest in their value to our Native American community. we also have a nice little article for our next issue from one of our members who had a nice visit with one of Geronimos descendants-with pictures, so there! And we also need anything that you-our reader would like to share with the rest of us. It may be old hat to you, but way well be news to others. And with our final "finally", as always, too, have a safe and sensible summer, and keep Grandfather in your thoughts and ways towards one another, and we will all have a better world for it. Megwetch, Talking crow * * * Grand Valley Indian Lodge COUNCIL DRUM NEWS Editor: E.V. Gillis (Talking crow) c/0 2512 union Ave N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49505 see oinoMania Inside· * * * FIRST CLASS � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gillis, Edward (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/72b8efe96698edfbab4d2171511edc48.pdf a0d58be492c7b6dc7f9d69e0f21add97 PDF Text Text / COUNCIL NEWS GRAND VALLEY AM FOIJNOEO 1961 INDIAN LODGE F oun dea 1961 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 20, NO. 6 MARCH 1989 Page 49 ELECTED OFFICERS CHIEF SUB CHIEF SEC'Y TREAS COUNCIL MEMBERS IKE PETERS JEANETTE ST. CLAIR EVELYN THATCHER ED GILLIS 791-4014 363-4622 874-7591 361-5380 * * * 7:00 P.M. RENATA BUTLER EMILY DULEY KAY CAMPOS ED SEIFRIED DIANN LISZEWSKI 534-6056 538-9026 531-3184 363-6883 784-6573 * * * NEXT GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY APRIL 1, 1989 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL NOTICE Please take a moment to fix in mind that our April meeting will be back in the WEST BUILDING ROOM (see map in the last two issues of council Drum News showing the NEW MEETING ROOM -- or if this will help: Eeny, meeny miny mo e Who can tell us where to go? To the west Room first we went Then to the East Room we were sent. NOW ONCE MORE IT'S BACK AGAIN, TO THE WEST ROOM -- (until when?) No we're not trying to impress you with any poetic skills, but sometimes when one reads something goofy it may just give you more reason to remember that we are once again changing our meeting room. Remember too, the entrance to the new place in the west building is just off the sidewalk on Washington street, and a few steps down stairs. Look for Sign. * BUSINESS MEETING -- we should have lots of things to talk about so please come and put in your •two cents.• Any ideas, suggestions or plans for the good of the Lodge and its endeavors are always needed and welcome. COFFEE BREAK -- Please bring cookies, donuts, pies or whatever for our coffee Break. Always a good time to get to know one another just a little bit better. coffee and punch are on the house. PROGRAM A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS? or better yet, won't you share some of your experiences and good times with us? AS in past years these • show and tell" programs have always been just great. Pictures go well too, so please join in and share in these old fashion kind of program. see you there! * * * * * * �•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 50 MARCH 1989 VOL. 20, NO. 6 ••••••+++++++++++++++++•++++•+++++++++•+++++++++++•••• LITTLE ELK'S BIRTHDAY PARTY, RECAP There are birthday parties and there are birthday parties ••••• and then there was Chief Little Elk's (Eli Thomas), 91st (92?) (93rd?) Birthday bash! "Bash" is hardly a typical Indian saying, but it does evoke an expression of a good time that was had by all, and indeed, we sure did. somewhat over ( 90) people attended -- some coming from as far away as Detroit, Indiana and Mt. Pleasant. The nasty weather all day probably kept many others from coming as well. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of an Eagle Feather to Little Elk on behalf of the Two Hawk Drum. In making the award, Bill Memberto commented on Little Elk's exemplary lifestyle and his influence on members of the Drum as a much respected Elder. An Honor song and dance followed. Needless to say the Drum was the focal point of the evening. LITTLE ELK WITH GRANDDAUGHTER ELI RECEIVING EAGLE FEATHER Following the feast, Little Elk received several more gifts. A silver turquois watch-band; a silver-turquois medallion; a turquois decorated snuff box; a sweater; an arrow; two large beaded panels in a geometric pattern (exquisite) and a large cake decorated in his honor. And of course there were many kind words, wishes, and shared memories with this outstanding representative of our state-wide Michigan Indian community. Indeed, as "Elder" in the true meaning of the term and highly respected and often honored throughout the Great Lakes region. May he have many many more birthdays to come. Bozhoo Negee! �/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VOL. 20, NO . 6 . MARCH 1989 PAGE 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CHIEF LITTLE ELK'S 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY * * * * * * HERE'S SPITTIN IN YOUR EYE WITH "GREEN LIZARD" AND "SMOKE" (BEING A NARATIVE OF "STREET-INDIANS" STRUGGLE WITH ALCOHOL) INTRODUCTION The good old days were a long way from being good for a lot of street people back in the 1930 's, 40 's and 50' s. urban Native Americans may have been worse off then a lot of others, but sadly, when the desire for a cheap drink became pressing they also became very resourceful. While surely not necessarily the innovators of any of the many street ways for a cheap drink, they shared in the common knowledge and street use of these often times severely harmful, potent and often fatal products. such were their highly risk filled usage. Too, we would hasten to add that all of the products mentioned in our story are either no longer available over the counter and/or have had their chemical formulation altered when such unintended usages were discovered. The mention of them no longer presents any danger to society and no longer competes with the often highly sophisticated materials, outside of cheap wine, of substance abuse today. we questioned too, why soil the pages of th is journal, or any other publication, for that matter, with the sordid details of an unpleasant era in urban Indian history? well, maybe, because the old tribal system of "publi c shame" as a behavioral control in pre-contact times may just still have influence upon the street ways that still continue. we can look for reasons in a "to-hell-with-society" attitude. or we can even say the plight of the "Street Indians" was the result of an overwhelming disillusionment at their odds for a better life. or is it as one informant summed up for me in answer to my more noble excuses offered by saying -- "Hell man, most of us were just out for a darn good time and the street way was the only way most of us could afford!" �++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++•••• PAGE 52 MARCH 1989 VOL. 20, NO. 6 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ so in truth, to publish or not to publish was not tempered by negative jou r nalism, but rather an admission of problems looked at somewhat with humor but in true seriousness. Hopefully, and importantly too, it may help to counter some of the facts. That our Grand Rapids Indian population does not call the "Glass-Bar," ( in G.R. Michigan) hangout as its cultural and social center. And that our local so called "Bridge-street-Indian," is far more fictional legend than fact. And too, the overwhelming Indian population of Greater Grand Rapids need not be culturally smeared by the irresponsible life styles of an exceedingly small minority of the Indians in our community. Too, although "Pink Ladies" and "Smoke" are now almost forgotten terms, as with most of the others, the basic problems assuredly are not, and continue to exist today by other names albeit. Finally we thought, "Spittin-In-Your-Eye," might just be a better way of getting your concerned attention. * For some Native Americans, life as "street-people" was more a consequence of circumstances as frequent transients and not their traditional life style. Their sexes as described by one informant who said, "Hell, there were a l mo st as many women as men." Al though we wouldn't challenge the number of wo men drinking, those who could be called "street-women" were considerably fewer. When asked about their ages he answered -"Most of us were somewhere between 20 to 35 years old. In my time, not many who started on the street lived to be much older!" The reasons were quite obvious considering the constant dangers of "street-1 ife"; the frequent lock-ups, fights, exposure, irregular meals, poor diets, injuries, lack of medical attention and of course excessive substance abuse that combined to give such life style a much shortened life span. sadly too, nowadays even the much younger find themselves on the street due to increased numbers of broken homes and single parent families and the legacy of undisciplined children they leave to the Indian community's efforts to try and take care of their own. * Where there was a will, there was a way, might just be the best way to paraphrase their pursuit for a drink. "PINK-LADY" was one such drink. It was probably better known as "CANNED-HEAT", and it's users were known as "CANNED-HEATERS". It probably achieved it's most prolific usage during the prohibition years of the 1920's and into the 1930's. These little alcoholic stoves contained a pink wax substance saturated with alcohol. The blob of wax would be placed in a handkerchief then squeezed and kneaded repeatedly until reduced to the size of a marble while the alcohol strained thru the "hanky". the contents were then "cut," that is, mixed with a quart of fruit juice and you had yourself a "PINK-LADY". Ingenuity knows no bounds, as was the case when only high alcohol content shellac was available. This required an electrical cord, each wire was attached to nails which in turn were separated by a small wood block then immersed in the container (glass) of shellac and plugged in. AS the liquid heated, the gum would rise to the surface and be skimmed off. The end product was pure alcohol. And then again, if you met your buddy on the street, you might ask him if he had any "CAKE-MIX" on him. He of course was referring to vanilla-extract which used to be about 80% alcohol. Your buddy might answer no, but say he had some "GREEN-LIZZARD" a shaving lotion which used to have a 40% alcohol content. And while headed down to the railroad yards the first guys you met with a perfummy breath, you knew dammed well had a bottle of "BAY-RUM", an alcohol formulated hair tonic. �~••••••••++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++••••••••• VOL. 20, NO. 6 ~A RCH 1989 PAGE 53 +++++++•••••••••••••••••+++++H:.:t:++++++••·············· .. . 1!to ,, \ ,:, Y\_ . ' . \_. ;• I \ J_ in Photo courtesy of Grand Rapids Press BRIDGE STREET -- LOOKING EAST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE STREET AND FROM THE CORNER OF WINTER AVE AND BRIDGE STREET �,--- •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PAGE 54 MARCH 1989 VOL. 20, NO, 6 ••••••++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++•+++++++•••••• Desperation at times would drive some to using some formerly available drugs such as "BENZIDRINE" nasal inhalers. The tubes would be broken to remove the four saturated strips and then chewed with a stick of gum for an all day high. It had very serious and damaging side effects. "PERAGORIC", another once easily available medicine was good for a long lasting high as incidentally was the then available un-treated "NUTMEG". Among the more popular drinks was "SMOKE". This was a formerly available high-content alcohol base rubbing-alcohol. All you had to do was mix about 2 oz. with a larger amount of water which produced a smoke-like chemical reaction, and hence the name "SMOKE". Today, all of these "hard-times" escapes into the murky depths of sustained alcoholism has been replaced by the cheap and readily available low priced wines and the subsequent label for their over-indulgent users as "WINOS". "INDIAN WINOS" are not an extinct species of "street-people" nowadays by any means, but they are, however, a very significant minority that does not deserve the constant vilification by the non-Indian society. N~ither are they the typical urban Indian. And we doubt if the non-Indian community tries harder to ressurect those who need help more than the Indian people traditionally do. They are noted for what might even be termed as an instinct for tribal survival of their own kind, Those that fail to respond to repeated assistance are what we termed a "significant minority" of the local Indians. Another distinction worthy of clarification is that so called term -"STREET-PEOPLE", especially when applied to Indians. Most Anishnawbe in the Grand Rapids area have places to stay, but choose the unconfined freedom of the city at large. Their numbers, according to one social worker of Indian descent stated that currently their numbers would not exceed twenty five ( 25) people city wide. The same case worker also advised me the term "TRANSIENTS", would be more descriptively accurate. At the "HEARTSIDE MINISTRY" of Grand Rapids, an organization that also serves "STREET-PEOPLE" through a remarkably well equipped facility in several levels of medical and counseling services of which the religious out-reach is but one. Director Rev. George K, Heartwell referred to actual records in his file that indicated, for example, in the period of March 1988 through August 1988, (6 months) they served only seventeen (17) Native American so called street-people. statistically, Native Americans are grouped with Asiatics and that group represents 5,2% of the total of all ethnic groups treated Caucasian, Blacks and Hispanics. Thus the final number of INdian "STREET-PEOPLE" is only 2.6% of the total. Although not an alarming number even the suffering of one is one too many! such were the times that were, and such are the times that are. If we have achieved anything at all in focusing upon alcohol-abuse, it is most assuredly not to minimize a problem that still exists, but most hopefully to put it in a more truthful perspective. And finally as one elderly survivor of street-life said to me "TELL OUR STORY, MAYBE IT MIGHT HELP SOME ONE." Talking crow * * * * * * SEEN AND HEARD ON THE NBC "TODAY SHOW" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1,1989 While on the subject of alcohol, you may ask, how bad can a problem rea l~ y become? -- read on -Gallup, New Mexico, is now known as "DRUNK CITY USA." And that the highway between Gallup and the Navajo Indian Reservation (about 30 miles) had �~···········••++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++•••············································ VOL. 20, NO. 6 MARCH 1989 PAGE 55 (80) Indian fatalities in 1988 alone out of over 300 major auto accidents! Gallup is a small town but with a special distinction. It has a main street lined with 67 bars! The many drunk Indians that freeze to death along the edge of the highway between Gallup and the reservation are common enough in the winter time to be called "POPSICLES". Police reports read -- picked up "POPSICLE" near •••• While blame for the problem is assuredly many fold, both INdian and non-Indian, but we wonder too what Chief McDonald, the millionaire ruler of the nation's largest Indian reservation is doing besides amassing a personal fortune? one Indian interviewed on the show said "prohibition never worked for the white man, and it will never work on the reservation, that's why we go to town!" seemingly, a problem of th is magnitude as described on the TODAY show would have had the personal attention of the Chief and his council long before it became a problem of national notoriety. The Chief needs more attention to people problems than money making land speculations. * * * * * * POW-WOWS AND ALCOHOL How serious is the Pow-wow drinking problem? Well, that very common and prominent, notice on many of the Pow-wow fliers speaks for itself! "NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS PLEASE" NO ALCOHOL PLEASE! "NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR DRUGS ARE PERMITTED ON GROUNDS" "NO ALCOHOL -- PUBLIC WELCOME -- NO DRUGS" "NO BOOZE -- NO DRUGS!" "DRUGS AND ALCOHOL OUT!" "ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS IN POW-WOW" CULTURAL, SPORT'S OR CHILDREN'S AREAS! "NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR PETS ALL OWED" ETC. Pow-wows as a rule, are by no means drunken brawls, or even generally severe drinking situations, although now and then a real bad one develops. The problem is much more, that even a small amount of rowdy drinkers continue to give the already badly scarred Indian image more of a black-eye at a time when a Pow-wow strives to bring in the non-Indian community into their proud cultural celebration. Drinking is also an ongoing worisome concern to Pow-wow committees who's concern for injury and lawsuits is a real modern day nightmare! No one finds fault with POW-WOW PARTICIPANTS who like to enjoy a restful beer or two in their camps after the days events are over -- socializing with family and friends is a major aspect of Pow-wow gatherings. Rather, it is the "brown-baggers" who's sole non-participating purpose in attending a Pow-wow is to get into a raging Hell, carnival-spirit and booze it up with their also non-participant buddies. The guaranteed drunken fight is sure to follow! THIS IS WHAT CONTINUES TO GIVE POW-WOWS THEIR BLACK EYE and is the cause for the NO ALCOHOL, NO DRUGS notices in Pow-wow fliers. But for the few Pow-wow participants who do disregard the most serious meaning of their traditional values we quote the words of the Director of Alcohol and substance Abuse, at the Chicago Indian center, a full blood Lakota, JOEWHITE-EYES. writing in the "INTERCOM", a Chicago American Indian Communities · newsletter, (Jan 1989, Vol. 9, No. 9), we quote in part: �++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++•• PAGE 56 MARCH 1989 VOL. 20, NO. 6 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• " ••• Living the lie (reference to their drinking and drug habit) is the forte of these chemically dependent people. If lying to yourself is a way of life with you PLEASE DON'T TALK NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN SPIRITUALITY OR TRADITIONAL PRACTICES. (caps and underling this Editor's). The level of sophistication our ancestors had cannot be equaled by someone who is full of booze and drugs, or under the influence of these chemicals even when not drinking or using drugs. This writer does not care how many Pow-wows you have danced or how well you sing at them, or how often you practice spiritual traditions, how steeped in spirituality you are ••• if you booze and or use drugs you may be more ready for the funny farm (then you think)." In this Editor's opinion, equally damaging is the picture we are giving our young people -- tomorrow's leaders. Like hey man!, if your macho enough to pull it off, th is makes you one wise street Indian in the eyes of your peers -- Right man? Not really. In time both macho and booze-drugs makes you one Big Chief Loser for yourself and your people! * * * * * * THE BOTTLE'S FINALLY EMPTY! and the Editor finally passed out, sounds like an appropo scenario for this issue. But since I don't drink and didn't pass out perhaps I should share the thoughts that led up to the stories in this issue. First, if Grand Valley Lodge is serious about its founding principles (now 28 years ago) to promote and preserve Native American culture, and to speak out on matters that offend the cultural image, and second, if just about every Indian news paper and serious news-letters contain unending efforts in contributing the reflected interest of their community through journalistic endeavors to help curb the substance abuse, and if we ignore these problems then we shouldn't identify ourselves as an Indian concerned group. Admittedly, the subject isn't as pleasant as talking about the many, many proud aspects about Native American culture, and we certainly do from time to time, but it's also time to put the Lodge's shoulder to the wheel against substance abuse too! Finally in testing these editorial aspirations among young and old Anishnawbes in our community it was go for it man! And I did. As always, may Grandfather share in your thoughts and plans for yourself, your loved ones, your extended family, your friends and your community. Megwetch -- Talking crow. * * * * * * GRAND VALLEY AMERICAN INDIAN LODGE 28TH ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL POW-WOW ONLY (5) MONTHS OR.(24) WEEKS AWAY! Please help support your Lodge by helping to sell Blanket Raffle good for (3) chances on (3) raffles for PENDLETON, CHIEF JOSEPH "INDIAN BLANKETS" valued at $120.00 each. A donation of $1.00 gives chances on (3) separate raffles. Need not be present to win. we would like each member to sell at least $10.00 worth of tickets chances. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gillis, Edward (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/5c1d92e6d41db75ce16efeb9ea51c553.pdf d13cfd00f24fdc91217328a0a22a9b8e PDF Text Text / C()UNCIL NEWS GRAND VALLEY AME INDIAN LODGE fOUIC{Jfl) lll61 FOUNDED 1961 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 20, NO. l OCTOBER 1988 Pagel 1., •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••..••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ELECTED OFFICERS CHIEF SUB CHIEF SEC'Y TREAS COUNCIL MEMBERS IKE PETERS JEANETTE ST. CLAIR EVELYN THATCHER ED GILLIS 791-4014 363-4622 874-7591 361-5380 * * * RENATA BUTLER EMILY DULEY KAY CAMPOS ED SEIFRIED JERRY SHANANAQUET 534-6056 538-9026 531-3184 455-5598 784-5344 * * * NEXT GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5,1988 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM PLEASE USE WASHINGTON ST. ENTRANCE TO PLANETARIUM BLDG. (MEETING ROOM TO RIGHT OF ENTRANCE) 6:30 P . M. * ANNUAL GHOST SUPPER 6:30 P.M. our introduction to the Lodge's annual Ghost Supper tradition usually tries to emphasize some aspect of the tradition's history. However, in reading previous year's council Drum News introductions to our Ghost Supper I feel it expressed some view points that cannot be repeated often enough and hence will use it again except for one change which is that someone will always admonish us by saying "that is not the way we used to do it." In contacting a number of senior citizens from different Indian communities, one thing readily becomes apparent that no two communities observed the same practices or for that matter, the same day of the month and even refer to it by different pames. our ceremonial observance is unique to our Lodge. It was originated by our late past Chief and Co-Founder, William Thatcher, Chief Little Elk and George Mallette. It simply happens to be the way in which we choose to honor our loved ones, relatives and friends. The final point is not how we memorialized these departed souls, BUT THAT WE DO PAUSE TO HONOR THEIR SOUL SPIRITS. Having attended several local and outstate Nishnawbe funerals over the past many years, I am invariably and deeply impressed by the always very large attendance irrespective of the deceased age or achievements in life -- they come there to assist "brothers or sisters" departure to the Land of souls. They came to hear all of the good the person's life-time had contributed in even the smallest way to the happiness and well being of others. There is good in all people if we just take the time and effort to look for it! And the departing soul was always the focal point and entire reason for the gathering. The majority of those traditional Native American funerals were deeply meaningful, and death, though always heart-breakingly sad for those left behind, is actually made ceremonially beautiful. Most importantly the occasions of a traditional Native American's funeral is never compromised as an opportunity to seek new religious converts -- the departing soul never takes second place! �1111111111111111111111111111111111111i1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 PAGE 2 OCTOBER 1988 VOL. 20, NO. 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I U I 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I For Grand Valley American Indian Lodge, this year marks our 14th c onsecutive year in observing our most respected and now time-honored Ghost Supper Tradition. so it is with heavy hearts that we remember those who departed from among us for the Land of Souls, and by accepting the ways of the "Great Mystery," "Creator," "Grandfather," "God," w~ can open our hearts, our minds and our t houghts so our loved ones can ,.. return in "CHEESY" among us. For this we rejoice in setting a place for them at our feast and in honoring and featuring among the late members and former members listed here as well as any friend and non-member we choose to open our hearts to: FRANCIS BISHOP IKE MARSHALL CLAIRE POWELL HENRY SCHAWE CARL ADAMS PAUL CLARE MOSE MC SAUBI FRANCIS WAKEFIELD DAISY CONZELMAN ELSIE STEVENS LENNIE STEVENS JOHN DARLING TOM BROUGHAM WILBUR SHAGONOBY DR. RUTH HERRICK BETSY THOMAS WILLIAM THATCHER HARRY E. HART ALICE BENNET JUD PHILLPOT HENRY BUSH SR. DANNY PIGEON IKE PELCHER LUCY PELCHER ROSETTA NIXON MARIE EMERY CONNIE DARLING THOMAS WILSON EDNA HARTMAN SOL SHALLIFOE CHARLES REESE ALVINA CHINGMAN LOUISE DREYFUS ROSS MORGAN ELEANORE BOSIN MARY PETERS PERCY ST. CLAIR ROSE MC SAWBI TOM BELL ANTHONY CHINGMAN BEA BAILEY (A total of 41) As in past years, our ceremony will be conducted by Honorary Life Members, George and Kay Mallette. Little Elk, (Chippewa) will officiate the prayers in his native tongue. Following the ceremony and prayers a feast will be held and feature native-foods, (as much as possible). You are reminded to please bring a LARGER THAN USUAL DISH OR QUANTITY OF FOOD due to the always large crowd at this feast. May we suggest fish, venison, rabbit, duck, fresh fruits, vegetables, corn, corn soup, wild rice, fry-bread, pumpkins, squash, beans, nuts, etc., are just a few of the more traditional foods that come to mind. And of course, bring your own table service. There will be no formal program or business meeting as has been the custom -- only time for socializing and of course remembering. Finally, please take note of the always very special Ghost Supper event -and your chance to go home wrapped in a beautiful Chief Joseph style Indian design, 100% all wool blanket! GHOST SUPPER BLANKET RAFFLE A BEAUTIFUL ALL WOOL PENOLETON "INDIAN BLANKET" VALUED AT 120.00 3 CHANCES FOR A 1.00 DONATION YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN EVERYONE WELCOME -- MEMBERS AND GUESTS "JAWEND AJOSIWIN!" * * * * * * • �111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 VOL. 20, NO. 1 OCTOBER 1988 PAGE 3 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 COUNCIL DRUM NEWS ANNUAL REPORT OCTOBER 1,1988 The September issue, ( Number 11, 1988} concludes volume 19 of the council Drum News and also completes my twelveth (12th} year as your managing publisher and Editor. I continue to feel that I have achieved a number of my initial goals in these past twelve years. I wanted our newsletter to better reflect the problems, trends and progress in our urban Indian community of today; I wanted our Newsletter to become a viable part of that community; I wanted people to know more about one another; I wanted to record the good and the bad ways so that our young could better judge good from bad; I wanted people to know those who are making the changes and how it effects some to better accept or reject those changes; to speak more of today and not dwell on the unchangeable past but still acknowledge cultural history. Yes, we have tried to do this with first person accounts; recording experiences and opinions first hand; by using as many photographs and drawings as possible; by trying hard to avoid republishing other printed materials as second-hand stories; by being always alert and on guard to the sensi ti vi ties of people in their experiences, feelings, beliefs and attitudes; to be aware and avoid the pitfalls of gossip and untruths; to maintain non-political directions; to appreciate Indian's love for humor and to realize that Native American culture and their religious values are so inter-woven as to be inseparable from one another. In summary, these values are your Editor's interpretation of our Lodge's constitutional mandate which defines that we were founded upon the principles to promote, preserve, define, correct mis-interpretation and advance Native American culture. These have been and are my guiding principles. How well I have succeeded I feel is quite truthfully reflected in the on-going number of letters and comments that seem to support this measure of success in the goals I constantly strive to achieve. Although our newsletter did not win a national award in 1988, it does not diminish the pride that this Editor experienced in 1986 and 1987 in knowing our Council Drum News received an AWARD OF HONORABLE MENTION from the prestigious NATIVE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION. The award was from a large field of entries where only a first-place and honorable-mention selection was made each year. Whereas awards are indeed a welcome inspiration, they also serve to make one work all .the more diligently in order to continue our periodical in this national spotlight of recognition. It also tells me our stories are the kind of information that has interest to many people. * For a more simplified analysis of volume (19), I have arranged the breakdown by feature stories, biographies, pre-published material, photo usage, cartoons and art-work. Finally we have arranged the financial breakdown to also show as simply as possible what it costs us to produce and publish the council Drum News. * �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I l I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I.I I I PAGE 4 OCTOBER 1988 VOL. 20, NO. 1 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll (A) FEATURE STORIES: OCT. 1987 GHOST SUPPER/COUNCIL DRUM REPORT/EDUCATION NOV. 1987 TORCH LAKE CEREMONIAL/CRAFT CONTEST REPORT DEC. 1987 LODGE XMAS PARTY/CHICAGO POW-WOW REPORT JAN. 1988 POTAWATOMI SWEAT LODGE/TEACHING INDIAN CULTURE FEB. 1988 INDIAN AGAINST INDIAN/EDITORS SANCTUM/PAUAU MAR. 1988 KEVIN LOCKE (SIOUX) PROFILE - HOOP DANCER/FLUTIST APR. 1988 WALPOLE ISLAND VISIT/TRIBAL POLICE/POW-WOWS MAY 1988 CITY IN THE SKY-ACOMA/INDIAN BUFFALO HUNTERS JUN. 1988 ART EXHIBIT/ED PIGION AWARD/3-FIRES POW-WOW •I AM ANISHNABE• - DONNY DOWD PROFILE JUL./ AUG. 1988 •HONORING EARTH• - LCO POW-WOW/POW-WOW FLIER SEPT. 1988 G.V.A.I.L. 27TH POW-WOW REPORT/JEANETTE ST. CLAIR HONOR CEREMONY & PROFILE (E) PRODUCTION & PUBLICATION COST: (*)Represents Printing by courtesy Editor: Research/Writing/ of Xerox Corp., per Jim Hutton Travel/Mailing List/Assemble ------------------------------------------------------------------ Staple/ Word Label/Fold & Process Postage Date Paper Labels Misc. *Print Stamp OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUN. JUL/ AUG. SEP. 87 87 87 88 88 88 88 88 88 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 38.00 30 .oo 30.00 30.00 30.00 35. 20 37.40 38.50 38.50 38.50 38.50 43.75 41.10 42.80 88 88 30.00 30.00 43.05 43.90 330.00 441.22 TOTALS 38.40 36.96 38.43 73.83 36.96 NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE 0 0 0 (F) COSTS SUMMARY: we are currently printing (175) copies per issue times (x) (11) issues = 1,925 copies annually. Copies-1,925)$885.01 TOTAL COST PER YEAR $.459 or about , 46¢ per copy It is to be noted that the per copy price of 459¢ each is about 4¢ higher than last year. Due in most part to both postage and paper price increases. Eleven issues cost each member $4.62 per year, or just under one-half of the current $10.00 per year membership dues. Respectfully Submitted E. Gillis - Editor In summary, we find that we presented a total of (5) educational programs; a photo display; a Ghost Supper; a children's Christmas Party; a best-ever Annual Pow-wow; an Indian Arts and crafts display and show at the Grand Rapids (annual) Arts council June Festival, and six(6) Pot Luck Suppers. �l llllllllllllllllllllOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOIOIIOOIIIIIIIIIIDOIIIOIOOIOIOOOOIIOOIIOIIOIOIIOllll VOL . 20 , NO . 1 OCTOBER 1988 PAGE 5 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110111111111001111111101111011011111111111110111 All in all, we feel i t was a wel l appo rtioned number of events cove ring the entir e Lodge fiscal Oc tober 1987 through year of September 1988. and program Preparation a function that planning is includes much Executive council discussion and recommendations. Respec tfully - Program Ch airman * * * * * * " INDIAN " VS. NATIVE AMERICAN "Indian" vs. Native American is an often discussed issue whe rever the concerned original inhab itants feel proper termino logy is important. This has given rise to such jokes as: "Hey Man, it's a good thing that Columbus guy wasn't looking for TURKEY, or we might be called 'TURKEYS' INDIAN OR NATIVE AMERICAN instead of Indians!" A reader of the "NATIVE NEVADAN," (Oct. 1988 issue) wrote the Editor asking in part, " •••• why then do the native leaders, scholars, newspapers, and magazin e writers and editors refer to themselves and their people as Indian?" The editor replied: "How about it readers what do you think?" He went on to state that the interesting answers would be printed in their November issue. In this Editor's view the term "Indian" is admittedly an historical misnomer, but surely not a purposeful or an insulting designation. When an honest mistake has been allowed to stand, mostly unchallenged, for nearly 400 years, and allowed to become deeply integrated into millions upon millions of just about every conceivable media and world history so that in spite of some contemporary efforts to abandon the term, the word "Indian" automatically pops into one's mind. SHE'S NOT ARGUING WITH ANYONE Arising out of the confusion, in modern times, at least, is the designa tion "East Indian," in reference to the actual inhabitants of the continent of India so that one virtually never encounters a confusion between the American Indian and the East Indian. �111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110011 PAGE 6 OCTOBER 1988 1111111111111111111111111111111 VOL. 20, NO, l IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOIIIIIIIIIIII Finally the word "Indian" is the one and only tangible, albeit inactive, "Pan-Indian" political force that has managed to bond all the Indians of North America into one ethnic by Jerry Marcus family. And in spite of the on-going often fierce tribal pride "Chief White Cloud cannot among some two hundred tribes, and take bath-Chief White Cloud where great leaders like Pontiac Is hunting buffalo!" and Tecumseh failed to unite some of the original people, at least it could be said that Columbus's "Indian" label-legacy had created ONE POLITICAL FAMILY CALLED INDIAN. think of Native When I Americans, I think of many different tribes with equally many views independent and separate When think I destinies. of "INDIAN" I think of ALL OF THE And IN NORTH AMERICA! INDIANS cultural survival might just need the "INDIAN" label identity! * * * * * * LODGE DUES ARE NOW $10. 00 PER YEAR. Just in case you didn't see the notice in the September council Drum News about Lodge "taxation," (dues) increase - you now have it from the official "TOWN CRIER·. Unlike some of the political parties who promise you "the-good-life" and then try to convince you it won't cost a penny -- ha, ha, ha! * * * * * * SOME URBAN INDIANS GOING HOME! According to an article by Jane M. Rifkin in the Oct., 88 issue of Hispanic Times, that some of the "thousands of American Indians who abandoned the grinding poverty of their homelands decades ago for the promise of a better life in the big city are heading home to the reservations." The immigration, however small or large, depending upon the area, is interesting from at least one important viewpoint in that within the movement is also a value that decades of urban living have not obliterated traditional ways. It is true too, as the article points out,, "Free hospitalization, federal housing subsidies and food allowances ••••• ," are important. "Besides the hope for better health care in old age, Indian tradition is deep rooted and the return offers cultural enrichment, camaraderie •••••• " Many of these are, "Indians who came to the city under the massive Eisenhower era tribal relocation program thirty years ago." The number of off-reservation natives is still high, according to earl Shaw of the B.I.A. "The number of people living in the nations 278 Indian reservations rose by nearly 20,000 between 1986 and 1988. He noted that in Los Angeles, alone, there are some 125,000 resident Indians belonging to more than 150 tribes." "It is generally believed among these people that creature comforts and amenities of urban lifestyle are secondary to the spiritual meaning of being in one's own element, among one's own people. They have a strong appreciation �llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllDIIIIIIIIIDIIDIIDIIIIIIIIDIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII VOL . 20, NO . 1 OCTOBER 1988 PAGE 7 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 for ritual and heritage, and for roots and ancestors. There is a rhythm to reservation life, stated one Sioux Indian ••.••• " There is no exodus of Indians from the Grand Rapids urban area as indicated from such possible areas as Los Angeles, Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Detroit. Most people of Indian descent, although not necessarily born in this area, did in most cases gravitate from small Indian communities around the state. It would be interesting to know the actual number of those in our area who came from Michigan reservations such as Mt. Pleasant, Hannaville and elsewhere. In any event our Indian population -- estimated at about 4,500 in area of 40 miles around Grand Rapids appears stable -- at least for now. * * * * * * CRAFT CLASS NOTICE 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH TIME -- 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. Location -- Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal council at 45 Lexington Ave. N.W. (that's between Fulton and Lake Michigan Drive or (1) block either way. Use front entrance, then left stairway to basement level. Bring some pot-luck refreshments and Join the fun and experience of beading, leatherwo~~' clothing, etc. AND PLEASE REMEMBER -- IF YOU DON'T SUPPORT IT -- IT JUST AIN'T GONNA BE AROUND -- so please give your support and cooperation to craft Director -- ANITA SMITH! * * * * * * completing just about anything gives me such a good feeling that I even bought a self-inking stamp just to see that adjective boldly spelled out: n is from the Latin word "completus." Of the many definitions given in the dictionary, the two I like best are: " •••• is especially applicable to what one has set oneself to do." And of course "emphasizes finality." Need I say more? The issue went together well and was pretty much taken up by the Ghost supper News, and two fiscal year end reports. To this we added a few stories we hope you will find of general interest, and some Lodge notices to top it off. From time to time we remind our readers that your experiences and thoughts are always welcome to these pages. The libraries are filled with past Indian history -- our dedication is to a journal of our times and people and the goals this Lodge originally set out to achieve 27 years ago -- preserve and promote Indian culture. As always, may Grandfather be in your thoughts and ways toward one another. And may He quell the anger that all of us cause one another from time to time -- And that maybe if we didn't feel anger, then maybe neither could we feel the love of friendship? Friendship builds -- ,anger destroys! ~ rrrrerri\o UotU.Oll"1' U~ Walk in Peace -- Talking Crow * * * * * * �I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDIIIIIIIIIIDIIIIIIIIDIIDODDIIIDIIDIDIIDIIIIIIOIDDDDIIIIIIDDIIIIIIIIIO VOL . 20 , NO. l OCTOBER 1988 PAGE 8 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDIIDODIDDIIIIDIDDIIDDDDDIDIIQQDIDIIIIIIII POTAWATOMI PRIDE NISHNAWBE TRADITIONALISM TRADITIONALISM CONTINUED �Jllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilll1111111111111DIIIIIDDIIIIIIIDIIIIDIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII VOL. 20, NO . PAGE 9 OCTOBER 1988 1 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 ,. . I DON T THINK TI-\EY AGREE WITH THE TREATY '' JNDIAN -TABLE GRACE ·"C4' Now I am about to eat, 0 Great Spirit: Give ,':!i::.. S· ' ._ . my thanks to the beasts :: and .thft'. birds whom you hav~'.i[P'°'1_~ 1,.~tr,,:~ 1jun§ef' and pray del~ · my soirow>that llvlng things must ·sacrifice for my comfort and well-being. ~ ~ feather of co~-< spring . up in Its Hmeta ·--. -: .. , ·- - -- ·.~,-- ~ _. -, full grains 10!;~ ,. ''";r.;,,.>:,,,s ., - -- �EDITOR: EoV• Gillis COUNCIL DRUM NEWS 2512 Union Ave.N.E. Grand Rapids,Mio,49505 � 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 Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gillis, Edward (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/1d70322e0c3e79f192bc38d802ac9bf4.pdf 58f1ac31222d7ea5caf2de87717c7a91 PDF Text Text NEWS C()UNCIL NDIAN LODGE GRAND VALLEY A VOL. 19, NO. 7 APRIL 1988 Page 55 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ELECTED OFFICERS CHIEF SUB CHIEF SEC'Y TREAS IKE PETERS JEANETTE ST. CLAIR EVELYN THATCHER ED GILLIS COUNCIL MEMBERS 455-5406 363-4622 874-7591 361-5380 * * * RENATA BUTLER EMILY DULEY KAY CAMPOS ED SEIFRIED JERRY SHANANAQUET 534-6056 538-9026 531-3184 455-5598 784-5344 * * * NEXT GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY MAY 7, 1988 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM (PLEASE USE WASHINGTON ST. ENTRANCE TO EAST BUILDING) 6:30 PM * POT LUCK SUPPER 6:30 PM POT LUCK SUPPERS AIN'T ALL BAD IF YOU BRING A LOT OF ·vITTLEs· YOU'LL SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE GLAD! POT LUCK SUPPERS BUILD FRIENDSHIPS TOO, . IF THE ·KITTLES· ARE FULL OF ·vITTLEs· NOW THAT'S THINKING OF ME AND YOU! and The Lodge will furnish the Coffee and Punch and all you need to do is bring yourself, your •vittles• and your table service. You all come now! * PROGRAM (NORTON SITE) HOPEWELL CULTURE INDIAN MOUNDS -- A PLAN FOR THEIR FUTURE. Ever since the early non-Indian settlers of Grand Rapids realized these unusual, and spectacular mounds of earth were the last visage of an earlier civilization they provided an intriguing interest. But unfortunately not for everyone, since as the city grew, those (some 40 mounds) on the near west side of the city were totally leveled, while the Norton group, two miles south of downtown Grand Rapids, along the Grand River, managed to survive, in part, the expansion of commercialism. The story of the efforts of several people and organizations, since the 1940' s to preserve this important historical site and promote the plans for their final preservation will be the subject of our speaker, who has identified with that cause for the past two decades. Please make welcome -WELDON D. •FRANK• FRANKFORTER. Retired (as of May 1, 1988) Director of the Grand Rapids Public Museum and a friend and helpful member of many local organizations and to all of whom Frank tirelessly gave personal and professional help. * �II I I I I I I I I I • I • • • • I • • • I I • I • • I I • I I I • • • I I I I • I I I I I I I • I • • I • I I I I I I I I I I • I I • • I I • I • I I I • • • • I • I I I I • • I .......................................................................................... PAGE 56 APRIL 1988 VOL. 19, NO. 7 BUSINESS MEETING, time permitting will be held after the program. plan to attend this interesting meeting and bring a friend. Megwetch! * * * Please * * * TOM BELL, INDIAN TRADER DIES. Lodge member and friend succumbed (about April 4, 1988) after a two year desperate struggle with cancer. Lodge Chief Ike Peters, a very close friend of Tom was able to make it down to Harrison, Ohio, (near Cincinnati) in time, by one day, to bid his old friend a painful farewell. Tom was a well known "Indian-Trader" who was well known around the Pow-wow circuit. His last visit to Grand Valley Pow-wow was three years ago, and just before he took ill. Thanks to Tom, the most outstanding Quill Box in this Editor's exhibit was made possible through the generosity of Tom Bell. That Quill Box will always have Tom's name on it in my memory. * * * * * * WELDON D. "FRANK" FRANKFORTER LODGE SPRING AND SUMMER SCHEDULE May 7, 1988 THIS IS OUR LAST LODGE GENERAL MEETING OF THE SPRING SEASON. June, 1988 VACATION MONTH. Also, there will be a Lodge sponsored Indian Arts and crafts Exhibit at the G .R. Arts council Festival on June 3, 4 and 5. The exhibit will be in the Ottawa Ave Lobby of the Michigan State Building. July, 1988 VACATION MONTH. Also please note there will be only one issue of the council Drum News for July and August. Issue #10 and 11. August, 1988 Tentatively LODGE GENERAL MEETING. (Two weeks before our Pow-wow). 27. Sept,, 1988 LODGE 27 ANNIVERSARY RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. POW-WOW. * * * * * * set COMSTOCK for Saturday, RIVERSIDE PARK. August GRAND � 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. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gillis, Edward (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/b92a2ff8dec79a209bee8ce554cef638.pdf 65c7efc8b28db3c62a6598642bcc7cc2 PDF Text Text 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 VOL. 19, NO. 5 FEBRUARY 1988 PAGE 43 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 ARCHIVES DIVISION COMPOSING ROOM but will give you a little idea anyway. (The room of course is off limits to my wives constant threat to cleanup the •dump"!). What appears to be chaos (don't believe the dictionary which defines "chaos" as total disorder and confusion) in the eyes of some, is really 'well organized piles, stacks and heaps of just about any info I need. And I just about know approximately where the certain item should be if only I hadn't moved ·it while I forgot what I was looking for -- oh well. Really it's not quite that bad! * * * * * * • ANYBODY FOR A "PAUAU"? And I'll just bet many of you didn't know that word is the origin of what we now call "Pow-Wow." The word "PAUAU" is of Algonquin derivation and originally meant "curing ceremony." The first White men to witness this religious practice saw the great number of people in attendance and later erroneously coined the word Pow-Wow to mean any gathering of Indian people. Today Indians use the word "Pow-wow" to signify a general gathering in which the primary emphasis is on singing, dancing, feasting and the giving of gifts. The Pow-Wow is one of the major outlets through which the American Indian expresses his identity. For many, Pow-wow fever implies having a good time, seeing old friends, and at least temporarily -- being Indian and following the Indians way of life. Unquote. �111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 PAGE 44 FEBRUARY 1988 VOL. 19, NO. 5 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 "PAUAU," maybe the best name after all since it does a great job of curing some otherwise bleak Indian (Photo, feelings. #53 by Don A. [APP] Nelson of Grand Valley 26th Annual Pow-wow. 1987. :,. * * * * * * STILL MORE ON THE "REDSKINS," Council Drum ( See News, Pages 32 & 33, Jan. 1988). According to an article in the prestigious Christian Science Monitor, dateline 2-5-88, by reporter Amy Brooks Baker, Washington business consultant Chris Burke, is leading a group of Redskin fans to influence a change in the team's name by petition and publicity. "The team itself is a great Washington institution, but its name is offensive and derogatory," he says. So FANS AGAINST INDIAN RACISM (our emphasis) whose approximately 50 members are not American Indians -- has written to Redskin's Management and flown banners over the playoff and Super Bowl games to publicize its concern. "We are offering to raise $1,000 for a new name contest," Mr. Burke says. He says his group's efforts of the past six months have drawn the interest of several congressmen and the support of the National congress of American Indians. "This may not be an earth-shaking issue" he says, "but it's embarrassing and, at times, disgusting display of ignorance, and we intend to change it!" * Good for you Mr. Burke, Indian people need more friends like you. * * * * * * WELL THIS COMPLETES ISSUE #115! Not that that in itself is necessarily significant to our readers, but it is to me because I always feel good when an issue is finally completed. I can then afford the luxury of just reflecting on this issue's articles and always worry about how they will be received. Perhaps even more so when I crawl out on that limb called an "Editorial." I can almost feel someone already starting to saw it off! But that's one of the pitfalls in this business. We try our best. You maybe surprised in getting this month's issue earlier than usual. Our "Copier-Man" Jim Hutton casually advised me we had to have the copy in his hands -- ready to run before the 15th of this month -- today is the 8th! Seemed like I just got the January issue in the mail a few days ago. To say the least, I sure had to "dig" for material, but fast! �1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 VOL. 19, NO. 5 FEBRUARY 1988 PAGE 45 II 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 As you noticed too, we are trying to get more and more cartoons in our issues -- at least one each month. They all convey a terrific message that would take pages to document. I am most grateful to members and friends who are sending them our way. Megwetch! Some of you who know Wally Hall, one of the Two Hawk Drum Singers, will be saddened to hear his 21 year old son had a very serious auto accident this past 2-6-88, and a prayer his way would surely help a lot. As always, friends, may Grandfather be in your thoughts and ways towards one another -- try it -- it really feels good. And Have A Good Day -- Talking Crow "Then it's agreed-everything east of the ~1 ississippi River." SOUTH BEND POW-WOW �EJ)ITOR i EoV• Gillis COUNCIL DRUM NEWS 2512 Union Ave.N.E. Grand Rapids,Mi.,49505 � 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 Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gillis, Edward (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/7dedb871c7a89547809ec3f50ab12aa6.pdf 9cf188fe3185146a1ed0bf00d7f87a03 PDF Text Text / NEWS C()UNCIL INDIAN LODGE GRAND VALLEY FOllNDJiiDJ ill~ l •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 19, NO. 3 . DECEMBER 1987 Page 18 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ELECTED OFFICERS CHIEF SUB CHIEF SEC'Y TREAS IKE PETERS JEANETTE ST. CLAIR EVELYN THATCHER ED GILLIS COUNCIL MEMBERS RENATA BUTLER EMILY DULEY KAY C.AMPOS ED SEIFRIED JERRY SHANANAQUET 455-5406 363-4622 874-7591 361-5380 *** 534-6056 538-9026 531-3184 455-5598 784-5344 *** NEXT GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY JANUARY 9, 1988 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM (PLEASE USE WASHINGTON ST. ENTRANCE TO EAST BUILDING) * 6:30 PM POT LUCK SUPPER 6:30 PM MANITO GIISIS -- "SPIRIT MOON," is what the Ojibwa call the month of January so maybe we could call this our -"SPIRIT MOON POT-LUCK SUPPER"? You see, that way it sounds different and a little more exciting and you just may not want to miss coming, and of course, bring enough food to share so that we start out Mani to Giisis of the new year in the Spirit-Moon of FRIENDSHIP and COMERADERIE: (And incidently, please bring your own table service and the Lodge will provide GOODWILL, COFFEE and PUNCH: * IMPORTANT BUSINESS MEETING -- Grand Valley American Indian Lodge WILL NOT HAVE A FOOD BOOTH at the Grand Rapids Arts Council Festival in June of 1988. Were we to have participated in next years event it would have been our 15th consecutive year: And so ends an era of Lodge history and achievements that became a way of life for the Lodge and many of its people. Although a number of our members have been advocating that we discontinue our annual participation in this major Lodge fund raising event, due to the perpetual difficulty of getting enough workers, there were still a number of members who favored the annual "blood-letting." Understandably, fearful of change and the uncertainties that a severe reduction in income might even start the Lodge into oblivion. "CHANGE", will therefore be the important format of the December meeting and what the Council needs at this time are practical ideas and suggestions for the Council to evaluate, consider and decide upon. Finally, so that we can plan "with both feet on the ground," so to speak, there is absolutely no need for panic measures since our present financial position at the current level of expenditures is good for at least three years without any new income. *· �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 11 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ID ID DI I I I I I I I ID ID I 11111 I 111 I I I a 11 I a a 11 a 11 a I I a I I 1111 PAGE 19 DECEMBER 1987 VO L. 19 , NO . 3 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111aa1111111aaa1aa111a111 THE PROGRAM this evening will be very informal . Actually , we will be reviewing some 3 to 4 hundred 3- 1/ 2" x 5" color photos taken at our 26th Annual Pow-Wow this past September by several professional photographers from the PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION of Grand Rapids . In addition to those the Lodge will buy for its archives, individuals can order any of them they may wish for themselves . The cost will be announced . We will also be showing several color slides that were taken by one of their group and donated to our Lodge Archives . Come on and see how well you look! * * * * * * DAISY CONZELMAN'S 1987 CHILDRENS' CHRISTMAS PARTY How successful can a party get? Well actually we could n' t afford to get much more successful than the 147 children and adults that filled our large party room to near ove r flowing . Of that total number, we estimated there were 110 children! Thanks to our late member, Daisey Counzelman , who' s financial legacy to the Lodge makes this annual party possible must somewhere up there, be most proud of those who wo r ked s o hard to make Christmas wishes come so beeutifully true . One hundred and ten happy children make one awfully great big smile that surely could be seen way up there -- right Daisy? Very special thanks go to Chairperson EVELYN THATCHER and her principal helper NORMA GUERNSEY and Norma's daughter CATHY for the planning, shopping and bagging the gi ft s. Evelyn was further assisted by the following group of miscellaneous ( Elfs) party helpers: GEORGE MALLETTE, KAY MALLETTE, BUREL GURNSEY, EMILY DULEY, JUD Y GILES, LOUISE WENKE, CONNIE RETERSTORF, BARB SEIFRIED, And of JEANET TE ST CLAIR cours e t he all sta r cast : HAROLD MIKE JOHNSON SANTA CLAUS DEGARMO , Guitari st ; JASPER SHEBONGA , PARTY CHAIRPERSON , EVE THATCHER Accordio ni s t,; J ERR Y SHANANAQUET, Guita ri s t. And f inally the SUNSHI NE GANG OF CLOWNS with Honorary Life Member SHAR I HUTTON , founde r and leader of the gro up was "Sf!UGGLES " t he clown , while the r est of the group of smile - makers were : SHARON a s "BUBBLZ ", MARY as "PEPPERMINT ", KATHY as " IMA -MIME ", BECKY as "DOT'l'I" �Jlllllllll111111111111111111111111111110111111101011111111111DIIOIOOIIIIOIIIIIIIIIIIIIDI VOL. 19, NO. 3 DECEMBER 1987 PAGE 20 11111 1 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111a111a1a11a11a1aaa11011110 Probably the nicest way to sum up this wonderful day for the kids, in addition to their visit with San ta Claus, their always fun- filled sing-along, the funning and smiles with our five clowns, and that long, long table filled with all kinds of "children-type" goodies, their bag of more goodies, their brandnew one-dollar bill was this remark Shari Hutton "Snuggles" the clown made to me a few days after the party -There wasn't a brat in that entire crowd of children~ That's most unusual for any group of kids THEY WERE ALL WONDERS UL SWEETHEARTS ~" Since we can't top GEORGE , EVELYN , KAY , JUDY, BUREL, NORMA that heartfelt summary about Children's Christmas Party , we conclude this "SNUGGLES" SHARI HUTTON SANTA CLAUS HAROLD JOHNSON �1 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 PAGE 21 DECEMBER 1987 VOL . 19 , NO . 3 I 11 111 I I 111 I 11111I11111111111I1111111 II I 1111111111IIII111111111111 I I I I 111111 II 1111 I 111 I 111 MI KE DEGARMO, JASPER SHEBONGA, JERRY SHANANAQUET CARLY & PAUL SHANANAQUET SOME OF 'rHE GOODIES �JIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII VOL. 19, NO. 3 DECEMBER 1987 PAGE 22 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 ADDENDUM: In our November 1987 issue, pages 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 should have been headlined at the top of the page, November, 1987, not 1986 (Whew). In the same issue, page 15, and the 3rd paragraph, "The Women' Sweat ••••• was conducted by JUDY PAMP and not by her mother, Betty Pampas stated. On page 17, in "LODGE ADDS PORTRAITS •••• , " the artist's last name should have been spelled LISZEWSKI. Also, page 10 under "PARTY AGENDA" -- husband Jim Hutton asks this Editor to please spell his wife's first name correctly at least once in a while -OK, OK, OK -- it's Shari, and not that other name~ * * * * * * CRAFT CLASS - CRAFT CLASS - CRAFT CLASS 2nd THURSDAY -- (JANUARY 14, 1988) 7:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL BUILDING 45 LEXINGTON AVE. NW (BETWEEN FULTON ST. AND LAKE MICHIGAN DR.) Also please note, the class will be scheduled on the 2nd Thursday of each month until further notice and or as long as there are enough students to make it worthwhile. The Craft-Room is just inside the front door and downstairs on your left. Refreshments are Pot-Luck. * * * * * * THE MICHIGAN 150 FIRST LADY AWARD PRESENTED TO ELIZABETH (BETTY) PAMP "Because yours is a very special light that shines -in your community, Because you have lit the way for so many in need by giving of yourself, Because you have seen solutions where others have seen problems, Because you have loved your neighbor when others have gone on about their business, Because your energy and compassion mean so much -to us all," "We proudly recognize your contributions to your community and State of Michigan on the N.-inth Day of November, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Seven, Michigan Sesquicentennial year--" Paula Blanchard. (Editor's Note: We had planned to attend the ceremonies at the Clarion Hotel in Lansing, but at the last minute, was not able to. However, thanks to Sid Martin who furnished me the above citation. (P.S. you see, Betty, if you would let me take a pie ture of you once in a while we could have had a nice photo for our readers too.) * * * * * * �111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 PAGE 23 DECEMBER 1987 VOL. 19, NO. 3 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 THE 1987 CHICAGO AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER 34TH ANNUAL POW-WOW (NOV. 6, 7, 8, 1987) Well, as Pow-Wow's go, it could well be considered one of the major urban Indian gatherings in the Great Lakes area. Grand-Entry being a pretty good rule of thumb indicator, it took the more than three hundred fully costumed men, women and children dancers about an hour to dance into the arena and circle it twice. Al though I failed to note the exact number of drums there appeared to be about (10) groups. Some of our local Two Hawk Singers were represented. Eddie Benton Benai, of Toronto, Ontario, was there with his Three Fire Singers. Unofficially, with a Chicago area Indian population of some 20,000 Native Americans representing just about every major tribe in North America, is a good reason why the Chicago Pow-Wow is so well attended. Although my visit was only for one day, (Sun), it more than fulfilled my full expectations for excitement, fantastic costumes, beautiful dancing, singing, "window-shopping" some 50 to 60 Traders, and of course meeting a lot of friends and making new ones too. Incidently, Navy Pier, as far as indoor arenas go, is surely one beautiful place for a Pow-Wow. The arena must be some 300 feet in diameter. The traders are located on a surrounding mezzanine balcony over-looking the dance arena. The whole area being large enough to accommodate a huge crowd so it didn't appear overly crowded al tho there were many people. If you love Pow-Wow' s, you owe it to yourself to visit the next Chicago Pow-Wow for a visit you will long remember because you see things you just don't see at our much smaller Michigan Pow-Wows. Finally, I am grateful to Paul Walters and his nice mother "Josie" with whom I made the Chicago visit -- Megwetch to them: Also, altho I took some (72) color shots for my personal file, I selected only (8) to share with our readers. In group I, there are (3) dancers with painted faces that I thought were unusually interesting. And in the same group is a shot of Amos Key, with that fantastic swing-fan bustle. Amos is a Chippewa, and a championship dancer. In group II, is a lovely Choctaw lady, a Winnebago basket stand and a picture each of TOM PETERS and his lovely wife BEA. Bo th are very talented tradi tionals in ceremonial and Pow-Wow activities. They live in Lansing, Michigan. EDITOR * * * * * * LOOK AT YOUR MAILING LABEL -- If it has a "Blue Dot" in the upper right hand corner it indicates your dues and/or subscription has been paid for 1988. The following classes of Lodge association need not concern themselves, altho their label will contain the "BLUE DOT." They are, HONORARY LIFE; NEWS LETTER EXCHANGE; COURTESY, (PROFESSIONAL); INSTITUTIONAL. * ALSO VERY IMPORTANT, December is when we finalize our 1988 so that we can order our years supply of printed January. So it would be most helpful if the UNPAID MEMBERS THEIR DUES! UNPAID MEMBERS WILL BE DROPPED AFTER JANUARY 1, * * * * * * mailing list for labels in early WOULD PLEASE PAY 1988. �lllllllllllllllllll:01111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111101111111110111111111111111011111 VOL. 19, NO. 3 RED FACE STANDING BLACK FACE DECEMBER 1987 PAGE 24 RADIAL ROACH? ·AMOS KEY WINGED BUSTLE �1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • , • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • , , •••• , ••• , • • • • • • • • • • , , . , • • • • • • • PAGE 25 DECEMBER 1987 i r, l 1 , H •j • '··. ,,l· .J,I' ., 'll I ~ , I" 'l ; ,1! A1l U,., !J':., ; lf,I CHOCTAW LADY PETERS TOM PETERS VOL. 19, NO. 3 �1111111111111111 I I I I I 111111111 I 111I111111IIIII1111111 I I I I I I I I I 111 I I Cl I I I I I Cl 111 I I 111 I 11111 VOL. 19, NO. 3 DECEMBER 1987 PAGE 26 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 WALKING ON as the Ojibwa say, seems to this writer to best express that a lways sad announcement of someone's departure on their "Soul Journey" to the ot he! world -- Walking On, though still sad is easier to accept. Member, CHRIS MARCUS STONE, of Rockford, Michigan recently lost her mother. WAG WHEELER, of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, recently lost his father who lived in Sallison, Oklahoma. On behalf of the Lodge, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to both our me~be r and friend and their respective families. * * * * * * TOM BELL of near Cincinnati, Ohio, and a Lodge member continues to be gravely ill according to word received by his good friend, Lodge Chief Ike Peters. Tom Bell is a well known mid-west Trader who has been on the Pow-Wow circuit many years. At Ike's invitation Tom first came to our Pow-Wow some 4 or 5 years ago and became a Lodge member soon after. The large Quill-Box in my Indian Arts exhibit came there by way of Tom's most considerate generosity in selling it to me for a fraction of its current market value because as Tom said to me at that time -- "I just feel it belongs in an exhibit where others can see and appreciate this beautiful example of Indian Art and not hid away in someone closet!" If a miracle could make Tom well, then I surely join Ike and his many other friends in praying for that miracle -- Get Well Tom! * * * * * * UNITED STATES OF AMERICA VS. BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY; SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWAS; KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY; GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA & CHIPPEWA INDIANS AND THE HANAVILLE INDIAN RESERVATION -- Hearings took plac~ this past December 2, 1987, in the U.S. District Court for Western Michigan presided upon by 'Judge Douglas w. Hillman. Briefs were filed by U.S. Attorney's charging the five Indian groups with operating Casinos and considered illegal by the State of Michigan. All five Indian groups were represented by their attorney's who argued the basis for Casino legality as they see it through one selected spokesperson who presented his lengthy brief. Unable to stay for the entire hearing, I contacted Judge Hillman' s Court at this writing and learned that the Judge requested more time to evaluate the briefs and that another Court date would be announced. * ** * * * * * * * * * BOZHO! (HELLO) & WELCOME NEW MEMBERS -- and some of you who by this late greeting are almost "old friends" already since we' re going back in our records to mid-summer. However, being late does in no way diminish the warmth of our welcome and the gratefulness in your personal wish to support our efforts to promote and preserve Native American Culture through your association with the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge. YOUR NAMES ARE: 1. JERRY SHANANAQUET 12. STEPHEN KOURITS 2. JOE SPRAUGE (REJOINED) 13. BETTY DEWEY 3. MARILYN J. REWITZER 14. SHERI HUSTOE 4. RUTH A. HAYNES 15. DIANE LISZEWSKI 16. BILL VAN DIEN (REJOINED) 5. PAUL D. WALTERS 6. ROSE SHALIFOE (REJOINED) 17. JACK & MARILYN DULEY 18. LYNN & SANDRA DIETZ 7. BETTY JO HINKLE 8. TERRY WAREHAM 19. AL HURD & FAMILY 20. MARIE MEYERS 9. RUTH DUDLEY 10. CAROL ANN CONBOY 21. RENEE DILLARD (REJOINED) 11. PAMELA J. HOWD 22. HILDA CARDINAL (REJOINED) �•,. • • • PAGE 27 t a Y I I I Y • I I I I I • • • I • DI D D,1 I I • 9 ' I I I I I I I • I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I DD D • I I I I I I I I I • I I DECEMBER 1987 VOL. 19, NO. 3 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• AND SO WE END THIS ISSUE & THIS GAJ:,ENDAR YEAR -- with one quick stroke of the pen -- well not quite. 1987 his nbt ~been too bad of a year for the Lodge -- our biggest Pow-Wow ever, many new · members, but always seemingly not without the sadness for those who left us for the "Spirit-Lands". And we think of those who were severely ill and recovered; and we think of the members who made distant trips and returned safely; and we think of the good feelings most people have toward our Lodg.e and its members; and we think of the future for the Lodge with . the knowledge and strength gained through our past 26 years -- Yes, I think we are in pretty good shape and a confident and healthy outlook toward our future~ We are mindful too, that for many this is a specially joyous season and a time when many of us assert our religious convictions, and a time to pause and count our friends and let them know you are their friend. And in that vain we too wish all of our readers a happy holiday season whatever your personal religious views maybe -- MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. Finally, with another issue behind me. (I sure like that word "finally"). I can start thinking about the next one, but not before -- and as always, may Grandfather (really) be in your though ts and ways ( try it, it feels good) towards one another and with a special prayer for my friend Tom Bell. Sincerely -- "Talking Crow" Editor. *** * * * ·~....... 'I'•.• ··~. EDITOR: E.V. Gillis COUNCIL DRUM NEWS 2512 Union Ave.N.E. Grand Rapids,Mio,49505 ... ..__ .,,,- ---·---;- . ,;. ,, ~ . , - Po ', I,.;/., 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. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gillis, Edward (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/fa49e7a048d47904a934d720eb19bf10.pdf c3653bb3e3eb01dc55b2d4627c31d9cd PDF Text Text / NEWS C()UNCIL LODGE GRAND fiilUNOEO l9il FOUNDED 1961 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VOL. 19, NO. 12 SEPTEMBER 1988 Page 92 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ELECTED OFFICERS CHIEF SUB CHIEF SEC'Y TREAS IKE PETERS JEANETTE ST. CLAIR EVELYN THATCHER ED GILLIS COUNCIL MEMBERS 791-4014 363-4622 874-7591 361-5380 * * * RENATA BUTLER EMILY DULEY KAY CAMPOS ED SEIFRIED JERRY SHANANAQUET 534-6056 538-9026 531-3184 455-5598 784-5344 * * * NEXT GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY OCTOBER 1,1988 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM (Newcomers use Planetarium Entrance on Washington St.) * 6:30 PM POT LUCK SUPPER 6:30 PM •Man-na,• a food from heaven, God was said to have provided the Israelites as they fled Egypt in Old Testament times. Among the Kung Bushmen of south Africa, •Man-na• rains down from the skys unexpectedly too, but in the form of millions of grasshoppers. Eaten raw, roasted and as grasshopper soup they call it a gift from •Gaua• (God). Since we're meeting indoors and grasshoppers are kinda scarce anyway, our ·Man-na • is going to DEPEND ON ALL OF us BRINGING ENOUGH FOOD to maintain Grand Valley Lodge's sterling reputation as the areas best •Indian Supper Clubt• Pleas~ bring your won setting. Coffee and punch will be furnished. * ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING ---means it is time for elected officers and committee heads to present their annual reports to the membership. ---means it is also time to renew your membership. our Lodge fiscal year runs from October 1988 through September 1989. Dues are due and payable as of now. However, the grace period runs up to December 15, 1988. (See dues increase elsewhere in this issue.) ---means ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS. In the absence of a formal nominating committee report, we are publishing the current list of elective officers as tentative nominees subject to their acceptance at the annual meeting. CHIEF SECRY ISSAC PETERS EVELYN THATCHER SUB CHIEF TREASURER JEANETTE ST. CLAIR ED GILLIS �111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 PAGE 93 SEPTEMBER 1988 • VOL. 19, NO. 12 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 In addition to the above list of incumbents, nominations will be open from the floor. Nominees must be present to accept a nomination in person and must be members in good standing at least one year. At least two of the elected officers must be of Native American descent. * SPECIAL NOTICE Earlier this year, the Lodge's Executive Council recommended that the membership dues be increased from $5 to $10. THE FIRST INCREASE IN OUR LODGE·s 27 YEARS. The recommendation was accepted and passed at a subsequent general meeting by a majority vote of the members. EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1,1988, THE ANNUAL DUES FOR A FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP IS NOW 10. 00 PER YEAR U.S. AND 12.00 PER YEAR CANADA. -------------- * PROGRAM: As a final portion to our Annual Meeting, we have asked GEORGE MALLETTE to round out the evening with a program entitled: •THE FEATHER BONNET• With at least 50 years of cultural experience from numerous visits and •stays• among the tribes of the northern plains, •yellow Plume,• is undoubtedly one of the best versed members on the subject of what Hollywood almost made into a universal symbol of the American Indian. * Finally come on out for what should be an interesting and delightful evening -- a little business, a little comraderie, a little food and a little and/or lot of knowledge dependlng on how much you feel like absorbing. * * * * * * GRAND VALLEY AMERICAN INDIAN LODGE 27TH ANNIVERSARY POW-WOW REPORT I stood where the arena had been. It was a few days later. A couple of crows were •talking• in the near by trees, but I didn't know if they were talking among themselves or to me. A small fragment of red fluff from a dancer's regalia lay crushed in the well trampled grass and was all that there was where countless •happy-moccasined feet• had danced in celebration of Grand Valley American ~ndian Lodge's 27th Anniversary Pow-wow -- 1988! we say, •happy moccasined feet,• because Indian people are truly in their happiest spirits when expressing the love and pride of their enduring culture while dancing. And so too are the non-Indian friends and allies who share in this almost mystic culture of the original landlords of this great continent. In support of those estimated 60 to 70 dancers were the following four drum groups: STAR SINGERS -- HOST DRUM LONE WOLF SINGERS -- VISITING DRUM EAGLETOWN SINGERS -- VISITING DRUM NORTHERN SKY SINGERS -- VISITING DRUM Indeed, singers and dancers are the very heart and core of a Pow-wow. Their combined performance was as always just the greatest! Recognition is also accorded to Monee Chivis, (Potawatomi) our lead Woman Dancer for not only doing a splendid job as a first-time lead dancer, but hopefully the beginning of a Lodge effort toward more young lead dancers in the future. �, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ,,.11••••••111•1111•11•11111111111111111111•111111111111 VOL. 19, NO . 12 SEPTEMBER 1988 . PAGE 94 ·····················••111•••••1•••••••••11111•111111111111111•111111111111111111111111111111111 Equally recognized , wa s lead Ma n Dancer, Jerry Pontiac , Michigan (See Photo) . A deeply proud and American , Je rr y is a disti nct credit to . any Pow-Wow. It is hard to imagine any Vete ran I Dancer striking a prouder profile than Frank Bush , (Po tawatomi) (see photo) as he carries the Eagle Flag in a most stately manne r around the arena . Indeed , th ere are few honors among Indian peop le that are more widely recognized than those given to the ir war riors now days called vete rans. And keep ing the whole Pow-Wow on it's toes and "synchronized," if you will pa r don ou r Chamokmon expression is our venerable Master of Ceremonies, John Bailey (Ojibwe). Always a knowledgeable and commendable leader. Cleland (Ojibwe) of knowledgeable Na tive JERRY CLELAND, LEAD DANCER As an indirect support group to the arena activities were this year's unbelievable number of 52 Traders and Food Concessions! And as with most Pow-Wows, there were both complements and complaints about the kinds of goods sold. And just as there will always be a place for the finely crafted Bob Smith knives and the George Mallette Drums, there will be a place too for the rubber knives and gaudy "inner-tube" drums for the kids. If you were looking for the finer things they were there like the double-design Crow Pipe Bag that I bought. And if you had some kids with you, and on a slim budget, you would have found objects to fit your taste and purse. FRANK BUSH VETERAN DANCER �1111111111111111111111,1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 PAGE 95 SEPTEMBER 1988 VOL . 19, NO . 12 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111,111111111111111111111111111111111 GUY FALLIS, JOHN BAILEY, PAUL RAPHAEL, BUERL GUERNSEY And helping to pay the bills were several thousand visitor each day , Saturday and Sunday, who were beckoned in large part by the timely and exce llent publicity published by the Grand Rapids Press, and the Grand Rapids Magazine . By contrast, none of the local radio or T. V~ stations could tear themselves away from their total enrapture with the "Celebration on the Grand" events . Seemingly, community service is spelled differently by some news medi a. Valley Grand Pow-Wow continues to remain a noncontest , noncompetitive, dancing and singing Pow-wow . A time to "let your hair down ," and not a time to get mad at each other as to who is the better in whatever. No. For 27 years we have worked hard to make Grand Valley Pow-wow a GOOD TIME FEELING POW-WOW. And in spite of a handful of people who conAMONG THE "SEA" OF 52 TRADERS fuse booze with a good time, we will never back off our responsibilitity to insure the 99% majority a good and safe Pow-Wow all around! �JI I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I O I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I VOL. 19, NO. 12 SEPTEMBER 1988 PAGE 96 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Speaking of contests , however , we did hav e a Craft not seem to cause pr oblems . (De t ails late~) Contest. At least :;;;;;.iiiio""iF-"'"R< As perhaps a Grand Valley Pow - Wow first , amo ng th e high of l i ght s this y e a r' s events was the de d i ca ti ng Po w-Wow i n ho nor of Ind i a n women. As illu s trat e d in our Pow- Wow fl i er, ( by artist Fr i ts Houn der vanger ) , a dancing woman is depicted as r eve aling the feat ur es of an Eable in her flowing gar me nt , representing t he fierceness, determination and strength on th e on e "CHEF" JACK DULEY -- CHECKING hand, While emerging out of the same garment are the features of a fau n representing love and gentleness on t he other hand, One outstretc hed arm a nd hand her source of energy by day -- Grandfather sun. 0-.' .,...,..,,__,___ ~ - - - - - -~ - - - -- - - - - ~ • flt,: A BEAUTIFUL & PROUD LADY �1 111 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 PAGE 97 ' 111111 ' SEPTEMBER 1988 11111111111 • 11111111111 11111111111111111111111111 111 VOL . 19, NO . 12 • 11 • 111111 • 111111 1a1aaa1111111111a1a1111111a11111111111111• HER OTHER ARM AND HAND DRAWS HER ENERGY BY NIGHT FROM Grandmother Moon . The woman chosen to represent that woman symbolically was our long-time member JEANETTE ST. CLAIR -- a most worthy recipient of that distinction and honor . (See story about Jeanette elsewhere in this issue.) In a surprise arrangement, a por trait of Jeanette, produced by Lodge member Louise Wenke was given to Jeanette and the Lodge . Following the presentat ion, an Hono r Dance was dedicated to our proud but humb le Odawa Sub-Chief a small tribute to a great woman . In support of all the foregoing there were the few, but mighty "WORKER BEES ": JACK DULEY EMILY DULEY JACK DULEY JR. JUDY GILES BOB PURDY EVE THATCHER IKE PETERS GEORGE MALLETTE KAY MALLETTE NORMA GUERNSEY BUREL GUERNSEY ED SEIFRIED BARB SEIFRIED NORM DREYFUS DIANE LISZEWSKI JEANETTE ST. CLAIR L. SHANANAQUET BONI BELCERZAK ED GILLIS Where as some of the "Bees" may have worked more mightl' ly then the others , still it took the whole "swarm" to do the whole job! Not to be gorgotten were our good friends in the City Park Department, Doug and his crew as well as John Schuste r representing the City of Grand Rapids as our Pow-wow Co-Sponsors. And, oh, incidently, the "Bee's" sure polinated a lot of flowers and b rought in a lot of :new-honey" into the Lodge hive need I say more! A BIG, BIG MEGWETCH TO ALL! E. Gillis ONE OF THE "WORKER BEES" ANSWERS TO THE NAME OF "KAY" * * * * * * THE LEGEND OF THE DRUM (Editor's Note: How's that for a catchy title? There are many kinds of Drums -- and there are "THE MALLETTE DRUMS." This legend is about Lodge Honary Life Charter Member -- AND DRUM MAKER who recently received a fan letter? * August 17, 1988 Dea r George (Mallette): I wanted to write to you to let you know how very much I love the drum you made that I bought at Parsons (Trading Post). In fact I'm part of a drumming group in Chicago that now has (6) of your drums. �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I O ll I I I I I I I I O I O O I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I VOL . 19 , NO . 12 SEPTEMBER 1988 PAGE 93 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110111101011011111111100010111111111011111111111 Last Friday we got together for the first time and drummed . we sent our blessings to you when we finished . You are a Master craftsman and I 'm sure r speak for all of us -- We will treasure your drums and the spirit with which they are made . Warmly, Barbara Craft * * * JERRY PIGION (POTAWATOMI) DANCER, SINGER, TRADITIONAL * * * JOHN BAILEY (ODAWA) POW-WOW M.C. JEANETTE ST. CLAIR -- A LEADER AMONG WOMEN * (EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION: As already noted in this issue Pow-wow report in reference to the Honor accorded Jeanette St. Clair, we have herewith recalled the presentation address delivered by this writer. E.V.G.) Jeanette was born in the Indian settlement near Good Hart, Michigan on August 6, 1921. Good Hart is located along a scenic bluff overlooing northwest Lake Michigan, some 15 miles or so north of Petoskey on highway M-119. Both parents and grandparents were of full-blood Odawa descent and life long residents of this region steeped in the lore and traditions of the Odawa people. �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDIDDIIIIIIIIIIIIDIIIDDDIIIIIIIDIIIII PAGE 99 SEPTEMBER 1988 VOL . 19, NO. 12 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDIIIIIIIIIIIIDIDIIIIIIIIII There is a saying that leaders are not bor n but self made. This may well have been the case for Jeanette 's childhood and adolescent years suffered repeated acts of disc ri minatio n from non Indian schools, business places and nearby communities . Feeling s that almost surely found an exp ression and dete r mination in he r life to become a teacher and spokesperson for the overall betterment of her people . Jeanett ' s schooling began in nearby schools, including he r opening High School ye ars at Petoskey , Michigan. In 1940, Jeanett e entered the Candidature at the Mother House School of Sisters of Notre Dame in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During the next 13 years at the Catho lic Convent she taught school and worked on her college degree . She left the convent in 1955 but did not receive her Bachelor of Science Degree until 1958. Her major was in Biology, with a minor in Math and English. She subsequently enrolled at Michigan State University in 1974 and completed an 18 month program in 12 months to receive her Masters Degree in Educational Counseling. Actually it was the Grand Rapids Public School system that maintained Jeanette would need an MS degree to teach in their system that prompted her to obtain the degree so as to pursue her goal of reducing the great number of school drop-outs among area Indian students. Upon completion of he r M.S. degree Jeanette received the title of NATIVE AMERICAN SPECIAL NEEDS COUNSELOR. over the ensuing years she eventually received the title DIRECTOR OF NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION in the Grand Rapids Public School System. Jeanette retired in 1984 after spending 40 years in the field of education. Retirement, however, has not diminished this leader's desire and aggressiveness to work on behalf of the continuing needs of Indian JEANETTE ST. CLAIR people. She maintains memberships in many organizations that require frequent meetings and conferences -- and if nothing more Jeanette said -- "I at least make them aware of our Native American community and their readiness to fit into many fields and programs. Among the memorable things Jeanette told this writer at one time was that when she joined the Grand Valley Indian Lodge in 1963, she was very much impressed, and very surprised to see an organization where Indians and Whites worked and socialized together. She still carried vivid memories of discrimination and hatred from her growing up years. �111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 VOL. 19, NO. 12 SEPTEMBER 1988 PAGE 100 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Indeed, Grand Valley Lodge salutes this soft-spoken woman with the love and gentleness of a faun and the tenacious determination and strength of an Eagle. such is the mettle of this remarkable and wonderful woman Lodge sub Chief Jeanette St. Clair -- we honor you! * * * * * * AND so THE HOT SUMMER ENDED! And now that it's behind us it doesn't seem it was all that bad anymore -- does it? When I started this issue (late), I thought wow -- no way, but here we are all smiles and ready to say -- And (P.S. It's the same formula that Finally -- and it wasn't so bad after all. mother's use to forget labor pain.) By the way due to a printing slip up in our last issue (Jul.-Aug. 88) page 89 was missing. Now you know why the article on the Potawatomi Statue Dedication seemed to end abruptly. Also a short Pow-wow pep talk and our closing remarks are on that page. we will have that page available for those who wish to send a self-addressed and stamped envelope to this Editor. Our apologies. And so good friends, let not anger blind us from Grandfather's love for us and our mistakes that we may share the best of life in friendship -- As always too -- Megwetch. Talking Crow * * * * * * ,, ,, HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN MUSICALLY INCLINED. �EDITOR: EoV• Gillis COUNCIL DRUM NEWS 2512 Union Ave.N.E. Grand Rapids,Mi.,49505 � 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 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gillis, Edward (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/60ce0f366b96bde51d5f7d4bd5ed6406.pdf ffe5f959277478646aa08b2d072f607d PDF Text Text 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 VOL. 19, NO. 10 & 11 JUL/AUG 1988 PAGE 89 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 A dedication brochure describes the statue as follows: "In the language of the Potawatomi nesnabe-wokamek means leader of people. The statue represents one of those leaders. Though symbolic it is historically accurate. Like the people he represents, this Indian braves the world and the elements. The rugged, inscrutable face looks westward across the river. His long hair blows freely in the wind. A bearskin robe partially covers his deerskin shirt and leggings. He hold a calumet, a peace pipe." * we are grateful to member Tic and his sister Dawn Bush ( Potawatomi 's) of Grand Rapids, Michigan who were among those attending the dedication ceremony this past Spring. The above information was taken from a brochure which Dawn kindly furnished this Editor. Megwetch! * * * * * * IT'S JUST ABOUT LODGE POW-WOW TIME AGAIN, and we' re looking forward to our 27th Anniversary celebration as yet one more milestone in our long history in Native American affairs. "Grand Valley Pow-Wow" has never been a contest Pow-wow, and probably never will be. It was always intended to be a friendly social gathering -- a time for poTl\vJATOM > .STATbii;=:_ sharing friendships, making new friends and bragging about the many attributes of Native American culture. A time to showcase what being Indian is all about, and a time to share that pride with our friends, visitors and community -- everyone is welcome! * * * * * * Dam! IT'S SNOWING AGAIN TODAY! Just can't seem to beat the system -- Here it is August 11th and ••• Whoops! •• got my Editorial remarks mixed up with last winter's thoughts. Let's try that again. DAM IT'S HOT, HUMID AND HOT AGAIN TODAY! What's my point? Today we wish for a little of winter's coolness and in winter we dream of summer's warmth -- and that's just about what life is all about -- not the weather, but making the best you can of every situation. Probably the less time we spend complaining about what we can't change, then the less we will suffer mentally. Well after those great words of wisdom, I'm still hot, but mentally drained too, so as always, may Grandfather be in your warm thoughts toward yourself and others and cool when you feel anger rising. Megwetch -- Talking Crow * * * * * * �JUL/AUG 1988 PAGE 90 '' _____ NOW EDITOR: E.V. Gillis COUNCIL DRUM NEWS 2512 Union Ave.N.E. Grand Rapids,Mio,49505 ATTACH POLE A TO POLE 8------ VOL. 19, NO. 10 & 11 � 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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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gillis, Edward (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/bc18e213bda664ecbb1ceef98e67b6b3.pdf 9ebce1c235a7cdc1b9b4ba11bf7650a0 PDF Text Text 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111101a11111n~1111oa1~1100~1011010001100100, VOL. 16, NO. 2 November 1984 PAGE 10 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• IN TRIBUTE TO A "GREAT CHIEF"~ (to Benny Quigno) Never judge a man until you have walked in his footsteps, could hardly apply in judging our late good friend, BEN QUIGNO. Ben, 66, a full blood Chippewa of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan saddened his family and many, many friends by his sudden and unexpected departure for the Spirit Trail this past September 29th, 1984. No indeed, too few of us are able to judge a truly great man -- a Great Chief! One who walked many diverse paths at one time and sadly too often almost alone! But when one plans for the future of one's people, the same people too often see only today as all that matters -- not so with Ben. He was thought by some as visionary and probably maybe even foolish, but none of which deterred the persistence and doggedness of achiever Ben Quigno. Ben's quiet personality always seemed to me an easy person to get along with, but as still water runs deep, it surely did not reveal the powerful under currents that drove Ben to achieve his goals for the future well-being of his people. Time and again, in my many short visits with Ben in his office, I was always made to feel important -- like I had a viewpoint to offer that he was glad to \ ' '. ;\ get. Although in most cases my ' viewpoint may not have mattered at all, ,_ .'. , ..,. but great people seem to possess that . ,,.-, quality of finding importance in everyone. Seemingly, truly great men too, have a quality of humbleness that is most admirable in a person. To my knowledge Ben wasted no time basking in the glory of his achievements of which there were many. Ben's contribution to the legacy of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe include the modern, beautiful and functional Tribal Center; a Police and Fire Department; two Housing Develop- ments; a Wood Manufacturing Plant; the hugely successful and very profitable Bingo Operation and probably a host of lesser, but still important improve- ments for the entire Saginaw Chippewa Tribe and the generations of Chippewas to come. Finally, in all of the tribal businesses that Ben constantly pursued, he always won my heart too, by his appreciation of Native Americans Art and Culture and again like all very busy people, he somehow found time to demonstrate he was an accomplished artist and portrait painter. Truly, when you judge a man, look carefully, for in the shadow of his path you may truly see a great man -- a Great Chief! Long may his memory be among us and his inspiration a goal for all. Ed Gillis __ _ __,_, :', ' ; , . . . * * * * * * • �1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111u11111111000111100000111111111111 PAGE 11 November 1984 VOL . 16, NO . 2 ••• • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• i,0111010001101110110101111111101111110001101111111110101 AN OTTAWA INDIAN BASKET Appreciation of Native American Arts and Crafts, dating from the ninetheenth century and earlier are often plagued by a lack of provenience , that is, the origin of the article. It is always more interesting and valuable to know who the artisan was, if possible, or at least to what tribal heritage the style and quality of workmanship belonged. Because our subject example is a most unique, and we believe rare, style of basketry that is reasonably well documented, therefore it's provenience can help establish a Tribal connection by association. Traditionally, an Indian never makes a gift of an article that was in turn given to them, makes it reasonable to preclude that the subject presentation of "Gift-Basket" was made by the people who made the presentation. �111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110111111111111111011111 VOL. 16, NO. 2 November 19.8 4 PAGE 14 ,,,111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111011110111111111111111 MEDICINE WHEEL OR SACRED HOOP? The man walked along the crests of some rather high hills that seemed to partially encircle an Indian encampment. He carried in his right hand a Hoop about 20" in diameter. The Hoop had a typical "Medicine-Wheel" shape, that is, with two right-angle cross-bars, and was wrapped with a coarse cloth-like material that looked a little raggedy or worn. It was vividly colored; red, yellow and blue. Looking down into the camp he rolled the Hoop with considerable force so it spun down the hill, then circling several times, it finally came to rest on its side. Because of the vivid colors, it was easy to see the Hoop, even from the high hills. Decending the hills the man searched for a long time before finally finding the Hoop, not where he was sure he saw it come to rest, but instead, hanging on a peg, several feet above ground, so one had to look up to see it. It was in Little Elk's (Eli Thomas) camp. And it was then that he noticed the rim of the Hoop was broken! Pondering this demise, the man decided to leave his Hoop with Little Elk, because knowing Little Elk, IF ANYONE COULD FIX OR RESTORE THE HOOP, SURELY LITTLE ELK COULD! When I awoke, I found myself once again wondering about that strange and disturbing feeling when I go through the kind of crystal-clear experience that makes me wonder if it is some yet to be understood "vision" or just an overworked, sub-conscious imagination, "horsing around in dreamland." Ed Gillis * * * * * * FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK. As we think about up-coming issues we find ourselves excited about a number of ideas for interesting stories. I guess the nice part about being a pay-less Editor is knowing that your doing a job because you love to do it and have a near freedom of judgment not always possible in a paid job. Incidently, the not so nice part of this job breaks down as follows: Research story and picture material••••••••••••• 2.0 Hrs. Preliminary copy - (longhand) ••••••••••••••••••• 5.0 Finish copy and layout (longhand) ••••••••••••••• 7.5 Collating and stapling (130 copies) ••••••••••••• 1.5 .5 Hand Stamp Lodge Seal on Cover•••••••••••••••••• Folding and Stapling•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1.0 .5 Applying Prepared Labels•••••••••••••••••••••••• Hand Addressing Label Changes, Additions •••••••• 1.0 .5 Apply Postage Stamps•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Deliver Copies (Sorted) to Main Post Office••••• 1.0 Approximately Hours Per Issue ••••••••• 20.5 Hrs. Our typing service is purchased, and thanks to Jim Hutton, who generously "XEROX'es" the issues for us each month at no charge, except paper cost. All this should make you enjoy our proud little paper a little more -- and if it doesn't, so what the hell, we thought we would try to impress you anyway! And as always, may Grandfather be in your thoughts and ways toward one another, and as always for Inter-Tribal Unity. 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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_circle-pines-anishnawbe-pow-wow_1986-10 Title A name given to the resource Circle Pines Anishnawbe Pow Wow, October 1986 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986-10 Description An account of the resource Circle Pines Anishnawbe Pow Wow flyer, Gun Lake MI, October 9-12, 1986, 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/4dfeb904f3df17454d08f065df0ea05f.pdf 4456be4fd79341c3fff8e0ebd846c559 PDF Text Text CJ-JJ PPfYV/~ J f\LD J;\ N POVV" - WOW AT THE SAGINAW CHIPPEWA RESERVATION INDIAN ~, '?LFASANT 1 1\1\r~H ,~Al\l Friday & Saturday, June 24 & 25, 1966 Admission: $1.00 donation per car The public is cerdially invited to attend the Strawberry Festival Dance troupes representing the Council of the Three Fires and other tribes will be participating in keeping alive the traditional dances of aD.cieut days. Dancers will be in their colorful costlUilEs. The beat (f the tom-tom will once again be heard es the tribes are called together to participate in this festival. The Saginaw Chiprewa Tribal Council is sponsoring this aarly summer ceremony. Among visitors expected is a caravan of trailers from western michigan. ,\ � 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_chippewa-indian-pow-wow_1966-06 Title A name given to the resource Chippewa Indian Pow-Wow, June 1966 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1966-06 Description An account of the resource Chippewa Indian Pow-Wow flyer, Mt. Pleasant MI, June 24-25, 1966, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Council 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/24443ccfd5c9229de92ee97152a438f8.pdf eebaa2a0df635b72cd1d94ecc1543e2e PDF Text Text • • Gate Admission Adults $2.00 Children $1.00 Elders & Under 5 FREE JULY 17 & 18 1993 Heritage Landing Muskegon, Michigan TRADITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN DANCING FOOD CONCESSIONS FINE ARTS AUTHENTIC CRAFT WORKS SUNRISE CEREMONIES Saturday & Sunday - Old Indian Cemetery SATURDAY GRAND ENTRY: I & 7 PM SUNDAY GRAND ENTRY: I PM EMCEE HOST DRUM HEAD VETERAN DANCER HONORARY HEAD MALE HONORARY HEAD FEMALE HEAD MALE DANCERS HEAD FEMALE DANCERS ARENA DIRECTOR For Information, contact: Rick or Christine (616) 755-5857 Tamara Rivas (616) 744-9547 Butch Elliott Little Weasel Thunder Child Josie Cogswell Steve Medacco Rose Shalifoe Roger Shalifoe Ricky Granquist Stephanie Bird Stella Gibson John Bird NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL Traders by Invitation Contact: Debbie Gutowski (616) 755-3098 Sponsored By: Woodland Indians of Muskegon County, Inc. - 1391 Terrace Street - Muskegon, Michigan � 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_bucky-collins-pow-wow_1993-07 Title A name given to the resource Bucky Collins Memorial Pow-Wow, July 1993 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-07 Description An account of the resource Bucky Collins Memorial Pow-Wow flyer, Muskegon MI, July 17-18, 1993, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Woodland Indians of Muskegon County 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/f8774604fc0b6788806fddf998910aee.pdf 15c63c41080f09464cb9549b33997f34 PDF Text Text B l ack River Band Chippewa Pow Wow Sept. :16 8 :17, :1989 Bay County Fairgrounds S at. 8 Sun. 2 p.m. Grand Entry -� Prize Money for all Categories Food Booths Cralt s Traders Welcome FOR INFORMATION CALL EARLY BIRD - (616) 937-5703 (AFTER 7 P.M.) RED ARROW - (517) 866-8171 S3 S2 S2 SS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFT OR INJURY. No ADULTS SENIOR CITIZENS CHILDREN WEEKEND PASS DRUGS & ALCOHOL ALLOWED. � 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_black-river-band-pow-wow_1989-09 Title A name given to the resource Black River Band Chippewa Pow Wow, September 1989 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989-09 Description An account of the resource Black River Band Chippewa Pow Wow flyer, Bay County MI, September 16-17, 1989, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black River Band Chippewa 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/b0fcd8405c894c25aa18d0da005b5eec.pdf d88f6cd9a2547269413d994ef6ecb0ae 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_black-river-band-pow-wow_1987-09 Title A name given to the resource Black River Band Chippewa Pow Wow, September 1987 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1987-09 Description An account of the resource Black River Band Chippewa Pow Wow flyer, Bay County MI, September 19-20, 1987, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black River Band Chippewa 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/3f22cb1654bbe88858fd93621b6a0a02.pdf dee8cf4b5e43fff1ce209427cfc5f88d PDF Text Text BAY CITY FAIRGROUNDS ADMISSION: $1.00 CHILDREN 6-12 YEARS $2.00 ADULTS CHILDREN UNDER 6 FREE GRAND ENTRIES 1 P.M. AND 7 P.M. - Saturday, September 1 P.M. - Sunday, September 2f , 20 1986 1986 PRIZE MONEY IN ALL DANCE CATEGORIES DEMONSTRATION - INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS - FOOD PUBLIC WELCOME MC: JOHN BAILEY HOST DRUM: HEAD DANCER: JIM & STAR SINGERS DEB KLINE CAMPING AVAILABLE FOR FU~~SER INFORMATION CONTACT: ( .,A/0 A\(Ohol • RED ARROW (517) 866-8171 D..-u~) 11 ,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_black-river-band-pow-wow_1986-09 Title A name given to the resource Black River Band Chippewa Pow Wow, September 1986 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986-09 Description An account of the resource Black River Band Chippewa Pow Wow flyer, Bay County MI, September 20-21, 1986, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black River Band Chippewa 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/db01a97f12238a707096cad276964310.pdf 38001dcb94513fba86252434f1f969ff PDF Text Text A11thentic OjibHJa.v ·In(/ ian Ever~ 8:30 --- 1 ··---- -- SATURDAY Evening . . Ju y Pentona Park & ugust ~ i;-. )..,. w(s'f vS·l c110T.•L ,CALL l ''Scenic Outdoor Amphitheatre'' �Ojitwa'I 3nJian J.Jerilage Council 4th Avenue Community Services Center Box 549 Iron River, Michigan 49935 107 Phone 265-9994 or 265-5228 July 8, 1980 GEORGE Mc GESHICK Sr. Chairman To Whom It May Concern, MICHAEL Mc GESHICK Vice-Chairman The Ojibway Indian Heritage Council would like to inform you of what we are doing. DOROTHY EHLINGER Treasure We are running an Authentic Ojibway Indian Pow-wow. Which we are holding every Saturday night 1 durning the months of July and Augest. All Pow-wow's start at dusk. TERRI SARRKI Secretary GEORGE Mc GESHICK Jr. Council Member Everyone is welcome to come and patticipation in our dancing and drumming. Would you please post this flyer in your office. We would appreciate any help you can give us in announcing our Pow-wow. Thank you for your cooperation. to see you all there. EVELYN BENTER Council Member Sincerely, DOROTHY MAKI Council Member JI, A1 A/J ~1c· it. Y1? ";'::;e~Geshick Sr. Chairperson COLLEEN McGESHICK Council Member GMc,CMc {!IJICJ We hope �COME AND SEE An AtJthentic OJIBWE INDIAN POW-WOW Ceremonial Dance Bowl PENTQGA PARK on Beaa.,tiful CHJCAVGON LAKE Where...,. 10 Miles East of IRON RIVER On COUNTY HWY 424 (IRON COUNTY, MICHIGAN) Enioy Yourself In The "Scenic Outdoor •h ,, Located on the lake front. Amp h It eatre The original site of an OJIBWE Indian Village. -SEE0R1G1NAL Dances and Ceremonial Dress Dances Include FEATHER FRIENDSHIP RAIN When-Every WEDNESDAY NIGHT at 8:30 P.M. throughout JULYandAUGUST 111h IRON ff, 0-0JIBWE INPIANS of COUNTY OJIBWE INDIAN HERITAGE COUNCIL MICHIGAN Src,,;'f! 'f! PE.N TOGA PARK Is The Site Of An Ancient Historic OJIBWE Ancestral Burial Ground DEMONSTRATIONS of Cultural Tradition and Survival Skills of the OJIBWE I ND/ANS ADMISSION ADULT $1.50 CHILDREN ON DISPLAY & FOR SALE Authentic Indian JeUJelrq and BeadUJorh .75 � 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_authentic-pow-wow_1980-07 Title A name given to the resource Authentic Ojibway Indian Pow Wow, July 1980 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980-07 Description An account of the resource Authentic Ojibway Indian Pow Wow flyer, Iron River MI, July-August 1980, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ojibway Indian Heritage Council 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/1ae125977ef5b444dea0c5a134054e94.pdf 5fd05ee6eee4e8e13b1cf432250ab230 PDF Text Text Authentic Indian Ceremonial Petoskey Fair Grounds SEPT. 4th & 5th AT 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Admission: Adults - $1.00 Kids - so~ Indian Arts & Crafts for sale SHOWS PERFORMED BY Red Arrow & Family and Mt. Pleasant Indians � 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_authentic-indian-ceremonial_ Title A name given to the resource Authentic Indian Ceremonial, September ???? Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ????-09 Description An account of the resource Authentic Indian Ceremonial flyer, Petoskey MI, September 4-5, ????, 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>