293 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ebf6a2233da82a98b60b36e13f390659.pdf d3603d918a1f231451bb56020fc04649 PDF Text Text T U R T L E Executive Director J. Wagner Wheeler GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - - - - - - -William Memberto Vice-President- - - -Robert Biggs Secretary - - - - - - -Mary Roberts Treasurer - - - George Martin Sgt. At-Arms - - - - - - - - -John Hart Member - -Jennie Pigeon Member - - - -Sydney Martin Member -Mary Schrubbe Member - - -- - Ron Yob HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN MARCH: T A L K March 1984 GRAND RAPIDS PRESS - 2-9-84 ADULT EDUCATION STUDENTS ARE GIVEN INCENTIVE, OPPORTUNITY AT CAREER DAY By Julie Ridenour Lexington Community School Teacher Aide Chris Shomin decided that to get more of her students to continue their education after graduation, she would have to bring the schools to the students. So last year Shomin invited representatives from trade schools, colleges, and vocational training centers to visit Lexington School and participate in a career day for the adult education center's 300 students. The results, according to Shomin, were so rewarding, that the school held its second career day Wednesday--and invited students from all of the city's community education programs. I f Lance Shirley, Julius Lewis, Carlotte Wayashe, Steve Waukazoo, Elsie Raphael, Lexington Teacher Sue Maturkanich said Joe John, Angie Meyers, J. James Wesaw, career day is the best way she knows Brett Shomin, Cherri Gibbs, Daisy Sprague to connect students with programs that hopefully will provide careers. Many thanks to Jody Swets' and Sandy Whiteman's class for helping me with Turtle Talk; and a big thanks goes to Julie Shananaquet for putting all the labels "If we bring the schools .to the students, the schools follow-up on the contact," explained Maturkanich. She said that before the first career day, students frequently got lost in the cracks along the way between graduation and enrollment in a higher education program. on tor ,:l'!laqing. This really bridges the gap between here and the schools," Lexington Counselor Annetta DON'T FORGET TO LET US KNOW IF YOUR LaFontsee. "They (the students) seem to ADDRESS HAS CHANGED WE NEED TO KNOW get intimidated by the process. If we bring the schools here, we help to THE OLD ADDRESS, THE NEW ADDRESS AND BOTH bridge that gap." ZIP CODES. Shomin said that many of the Lexington School students ar~ Native Americans who have returned to high school as adults GRITC GRADUATION DINNER MAY 17, 1984. to complete their education. GRPS LEXINGTON CAP AND GOWN CEREMONY "I like to see them have more interest MAY 31, 1984 ~ and ambition in what's going on", ~\,~ commented Shomin. ----~-~-~---------~-----Representatives from colleges, trade schools, the military, and law enforce- �Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and Lexington Community Education Center wishes agencies lined the second-story floor of to SALUTE AND CO~ATUL~TE each and everyone of Lexington to sell their programs. the following who worked so hard to finish so far either GED/HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR BOTH. LaFontsee added career day was held on the HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - 1984 GRADUATES second floor instead of in the first-floor gymnasium because "most of the classes are on the second floor, and this way we have 1. Dennis Bush a captive audience and the students are more 2. Catherine Wesaw likely to take advantage of the situation." 3. Fred Raphael 4. Steve Sells s. Pat Chivis Joseph Kequom, an officer in the Saginaw6. Don Ensley Chippewa Tribal Police, had a display set7. Jean Ogemaw up with pamphlets. EDUCATION cont'd "I think this is all right. It's pretty good," Commented Kequom. "There are a lot of people looking for information that's not otherwise available to them." Kequom said he fielded several questions from s tudents about the training1 hiring, and benefits of a law enforcement career. HIGH SCHOOL/GED 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Rachel Pere2, 24, a community education GED student who "hopes to graduate this year", said she would like to work with computers. 15. 16. "I really like that," said Pere:z., who 17. spent part of the morning talking with a recruiter from Wester Michigan University. 18. 19. 20. Pere:t~friend, Esmeralda Osornia, 25, a student at Mid-City Adult Learning Center, graduates in June. "I would like to do something with clerical or secretarial work," said Osornia. "And I'd like to go to (Grand Rapids) Junior College to learn how." "This has been very helpful. Now I many classes I could get into--ones really like." Frank Wanageshik Teresa Genia Mary Kelly Marion Genia Tany9 Genereaux Susie Schrubbe Jon Medawis Barbara Ensley Joyce Hart Frank Gallegoes Michael Fetterhoff Melvin Wilson Dorthy Sheahan �A ~'AZ ING GR A C E (PotaNatomi) Amazing Grace (Ojibwa) Ga· chh pwa win mno tog za win Ki tchi ja wend ji ge wi ning, Ga Bima ji e go ian, mno do dag za 1vin Pa kno ge zha ga go om kan rla mon Nin ga ge bing Mno que yen ge wad da rnon Non gom e dash ni wah. Pwiwin ge hha ge sag za goo Nin ge se gis ma nin de ing , Pwa win ge mno ' 1no- gwe ~o da go yen gsha ga shih <la mon ..... ton Nin ond ji bi san is e go ~on. Ni bo wa ne ni sa nak go Sha shos ge ka <loo r;ak na han go 0 ja wen ji ge win ing, Gi de bwe en da E pe mno kan da mon ~e ~ newe me en go Nin ~i mi ja hwe ton Ne1ve me nook gwe yen Nin ga de da go s~i mi gon Pa nagh a mno shih ga yen 0 wi do ka ge .. rha yak e ga shih ga yan ./ Api ki tchi ga he a e ie Tchi wirl ja ia wang rnno ckan da mon .., Pwa win ge mno wi~ ~yon go E pwa win ge ke ~~w n~ goo Ti hish ko go gi ;a os1~ ::i Ma mi kwa na nan • ~ ash �PARENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS WHERE MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE 8th 12th 10th 14th West Middle School 615 Turner NW Room 135 7:00 P.M. 12:00 Noon 7:PM 12:00 GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:30, 45 LEXINGTON N. W. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES INDIAN OUTREACH WORKER ROSEANNA MARTELL ROSEANNA WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS: TUESDAYS 10:00 AM 4:00 PM TO SHE WILL BE WORKING WITH HEALTH NURSE FOR THE FOLLOWING FOLLOW-UP SERVICES: DIABETICS TB X-RAY APPOINTMENTS EVERYONE IS WELCOME ~ ~ ~ THURSDAYS - 11:00 AM TO CULTURAL COMMITTEE MEET THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH, A1 7:00 PM 45 LEXINGTON N. W. ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE MEET THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM 45 LEXINGTON N. W. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL ON SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH DEPART OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED MONDAY THREE FIRES COMMITTEE MEET THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 12:30, 45 LEXINGTON N. W. 4:oo ~ PM - WEDNESDAY DSS OFFICE 8:00 AM - FRIDAY to S:OOPM �S.H.A.R.E. DOES SOMEONE YOU LOVE SUFFER FROM MENTAL ILLINESS? You are not alone. SHARE (Self Help Association for Relative Enlightment), is a group of caring people. HEALTH NURSE Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington N. W. Grand Rapids, MI. She will be here every TUESDAY FROM 9:00 4:00 SHARE offers people a chance to meet with others who have similar problems. This group provides an opportunity to HEALTH CONCERN DOES NOT HAVE TO BE talk about mental illness. A MAJOR ILLNESS TO WARRANT ATTENTION: SHARE promotes the idea, through self help, that families must learn to detach themselves from problems that we cannot solve and continue to function as responsible citizens. "I may be able to help you make a decision regarding when and where to go for medical care or I may be able to help you deal with certain aspects of health problems yourself!" SHARE is a group attempting to remove the STIGMA of mental illness and promoting the idea that mental illness should be accepted as any other serious illness. patients and their relatives should not blamed or condemned, and there should not be feelings of guilt or embarrassment "All information shared with me is strictly confidential, unless you decide otherwise,"Thank-you. Lyn VerHage, PHN (For more informationcall 774-8331). Substance AbuseCoordinator/Case Manager SHARE is composed of people that have all Bobbie Rosencrans experienced a family member with mental Office hours at GRITC illness and are willing to share their particular feelings, insights and ~:00 - 5:00 situations. MEETINGS ARE HELD - 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:30 Park Congreational Church 10 E. Park Place NW Grand Rapids, Mich. SUBSTANCE ABUSE MEETING Geri Conway Office hours 8:00 - 5:00 AA MEETINGS - ONCE A WEEK ON THURSDAY FROM 7:00 to 8:00 • For more information regarding SHARE Call: 241-6767 - S. Kent Mental Health Clinic 456-4226 - Pat - Native American Education Program Phillip Memberto - Community Health Rep. Office hours at GRITC (774-8331) ON MONDAY---TUESDAY---FRIDAY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY HE IS OUT OF THE OFFICE.(Oceana, Muskegon, Mason Counties where needed.) TRANSPORTATION (24 hours - Notice . must be giyen) Transportation is provided to clients. �-issue NO. 21- The Director's Column By: Olivia P. Maynard Michigan Office of Services to the Aging For Additional Information Contact: Jackie Borden or Linda Kimball (517) 373-8230 Don't Lose Out On Tax Exemptions Senior citizens often lose out when it comes to taking advantage of state income tax exemptions because, for many, they are not required to file an income tax return and thus do not know of tax benefits available to them. The Michigan income tax exempts from taxation up to $10,000 of pension income on a joint return. Any senior citizen whose Homestead Property Tax exceeds 3. 5 percent of household income is entitled to a rebate. For incomes below $6,000, the refund is more generous. The Home Heating Credit, based on household income, can provide refunds or credits for households earning up to $14,343 yearly. A supplemental credit is available to senior citizen renters for 1983 in the event rent payments exceed 45 percent of household income. To qualify for these credits, a person must be at least 65 years of age on December 31, 1983 or be the unremarried spouse of a person who was 65 or older at the time of death. A booklet of forms (1983 State of Michigan Individual Tax Returns MI-1040) explains in detail how to apply for these benefits. Copies are available at local post offices, financial institutions and all Michigan Department of Treasury offices. If unsure how to fill out these forms, the State Department of Treasury suggests you check with their nearest branch office. Or, you may use their toll free number: 1-800-292-1983. Persons who are deaf have an opportunity to call TDD 1-517-373-9419 (in Lansing). While not a toll-free number, Treasury officials say most inquiries can be answered while the caller waits. Another option for seniors with tax questions is to contact their nearest area agency on aging. Some area agencies administer a tax counseling program. If yours does not, the agency should be able to appropriately refer you for help. When seeking help, remember to have ready social security numbers for all persons in the household; the amount of income earned (including Social Security), your bank interests, farm payments, rental income, retirement pensions, amount paid for medical insurance, taxes or rent, as well as your total heat bi 11 for 1983. # # �You can buy a man's time; )OU can buy his physical presence at a given place; you can even buy a measured number of his skilled muscular motions per hour. But you can not buy enthusiasm ••..•.•. you can not buy initiative .... you can not buy loyalty ... you can not buy the devotion of hearts, minds or souls. You must earn these. MARCH 1984 ( 2) 1889 - Sioux Act reduces reservations to present size. ( 3) 1871 The United States no longer rethe Sioux or any other tribe as an autonomous group. ( 8) 1857 Inkpaduta attack white settlers at Lake Okoboji and Spirit Lake. 1866 The daughter of Spotted Tail, Hinziwin or Mini-Aku, is buried at Fort Laramie, Wyoming. an imaginary island near the earthly paradise, in "Las Serges de Esplandian, a romance of chivalry written by Montavio, 1510. Baja Califronia (Lower California, Mexico) was first penetrated 1533. The state later was Alta (Upper) California. COLORADO - Spanish, red, first applied to Colorado River. D£L£WARE- Lord De La Warre, first governor of Virginia Co., entered bay, 1610. Name first applied to river, then to Indian tribe and state. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - For Columbus, 1791 SUPERVISORS have to keep a lot of things under control. Not the least of which are their personal feelings toward associates. MANAGERS are human -- they have their own likes and deslikes the same as everyone else. GOOD LEADERS, however, bend over backwards not to let these feelings show or affect the way they operate. Performance is bound to suffer if (17) associates think their 1876 Colonel Reynolds attacks the camp of Crazy Hourse at Bear Butte and is defeated. them, are treating them unjustly, or manaqe~ ' don't are treating others better. like People work best for supervisors who try to give (19) 1868 Horseshoe Relay Station attacked by Sious. fair and equal treatment to everyone. (23) 1802 Congress appropriates $15,000 in recognition of its re~ponsibility for Indian education. THERE WAS AN ERROR LAST MONTH (FEBRUARY) CALENDAR - THE CULTURAL COMMITTEE MEETS ----------------------------- THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. ----------------------------ARKANSAS - French variant of Kansas, a Sioux Indian name for south wind people. CALIFORNIA - Bestowed by the Spqnish Conquistadores, being the name of �P~'1•D£ T£"etl Aj..TIAt"'TIVl6 WELLl'166 Alcohol c.an rob the body of good he:a~. Encourage. ''weJlneGs" -- a ''whole person'' approac.h to he:a~. ~LS means re.spe.eting one's body (and mind) and treating it weJI. Emphasi:ze.: GrOOD lllt1nrra0Jl -- 3 well-balanced meals each day, including foods from each food group: meat/protein, dairy, fruit/vegetable, grain. ~-1--1-1.- lf~f One big complaint teenagers have is that "there's nothing to do .'' You can help deal with this complaint by providing recreational activities , especially those that teenagers can organize and run themselves . Some ideas include : ~!fl/-a good night's sleep ( to refresh the mind and \ ~., -~--::- oody ----- TIYP.S. A.llP DAr.IU$ r~- ~ c · .. ·. .. ~"1. / to -alcohol. It's important to provide -ac.tivitieG that bring teen-age.rs. t09£?.the¥ in a non-alcoholic. setting. Sport!:> -and athletiCh -are ways to reJ-ax without -alcohol. Swimming, skiing, hilqng, jogging, etc.., c.an be. fun! - - ~ - ·· ~-. ·... -- r&,1 at the high scllool or other recreation hal l K<>B81E,5 CllPFl'S, '{ I etc . \.::_} f,CtACtSI -- to relieve tension, strengthen muscles, promote cardiovascular fitness, etc ... ,.8•1"$ @ ' ' ' -- no ·smoking, alcohol , drugs or any ot11er substance that steals strength and energy from the body and ieopardizes healt11 and safety --------- ----·-··---- -· "'°MOB AWOUT AlllANll~ ! Spread the word tt1at even small amounts of alcohol don't I mix with recreational activities, including winter sports, ter sports and hiking. Alcohol upsets coordination, pairs judgment and perception and causes people to take · ks they would avoid if they were not drinking. lJ ''--- - QLI J ~ L_ ~~~ ~ 111 fi'-{:., ~~~ -:=L._~~ -01 (~:j "~-~- ._: ~ -- - ,_ ~ 1 r; _ 9 ~)- clubs , school organ izations, 0 1 0&1~65 to parks, museums, state forests , sports events .. .whatever is available in your 9a..-J'4 ~u&ICJU..$. / )" I produced by the teenagers or by professionals. ---~ .J. •LP fllllS /i;.i}i, 0 ,Teenag~,~~~!.~!~1n~el; ' ing otli~rs can offer peer group discusit sions or teach elementary and junipF high-sobool children about alcohol. �-..~ N\ (=\ - Su". ~e.b Mo". 4lo "t." I T"es. eJ? -te.b .+e.,b ,, .:Ji \, t'f LJ~d. ~e.b .f ~\. T"ua. ~1 -I . 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BETrY JONES - LIBRARY GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLffiE ALLENDALE , MI ,, I 49401 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/7f08315e8cef1ee84c8eaa254ee353b1.pdf ed6ddc8ae9464b34c91597096c170434 PDF Text Text T A L K T U R T L E Executive )irector - J. Wagner Wheeler April 1984 WE GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS NE E D Y 0 U R President- - - - - - - - - - vacant Vice-President- -Robert Biggs Secretary - - - -Mary Roberts lreasurer - - - - George Martin Sgt. At-Arms - - - John Hart Member - - - -Jennie Pigeon Member - - -Sydney Martin Memner - -Mary Schrubbe Member - -Ron Yob HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN APRIL TO NAME A FEW: Robin Ensley, Robin Korn, Jesse Boda, Jeff King, Maryan Mashka, Rosann Moore Lester Dashner, Mary Meangwie, Edna Kenoshmeg, Gerorge Lawrence, lda Shawa, Micky Kiogima, Sandy Whiteman, Dawn Anderson, Susan Wesaw, Pam Smith, Misty Bowen, Don Bowen,Sr. HELP!!! The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors is asking tor Community to Support our efforts to ~ the 756 Bridge Street Building. M! FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN TO RAISE ($5,000.00) BEFORE APRIL _!2, 1984 "BUY $1.00 A BRICK" WILL BUY ONE BRICK. YOU CAN BUY AS MANY BRICKS AS YOU WANT. Many thanks to the people who helped with Turtle Talk. WE NEED Please inform us if your address has changed -- We need to know the old address, the new address and both zip TO SAVE THE codes. BUILDING 11 ! ! WHENEVER YOU FIND YOURSELF IN AN ANGRY MOOD, STOP AND FIND OUT WHY. THEN FIGURE OUT SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE TO DO ABOUT IT. NEVER STAY ANGRY -- PEOPLE WHO DO ARE DIGGIMG THEIR OWN GRAVES. GRAND HAVEN SESQUIFEST 150 years POW WOW - MULLIGAN'S HOLLOW JULY 7 & 8, 1984 PUBLIC WELCOME WE NEED YOUR DOLLARS!! Tax deductible BILL MILLER FROM THE "WIND SPIRIT GROUP" AT JC. STUDENT LOUNGE - 3RD FLOOR FROM 11 AM to 1:00 PM - APRIL 25, 1984 EVERY ONE IS WELCOME. �P 0 I N T 0 I F N T E R E S T Rapids lr:t.er-Tri.ba1 Cc;unci:l 3ridfe StruEt 3u.i.lc!i : ?und, 'vran~l 1i5 Lex:: :--.gton :::: • :-. , :~. l·: . • -..iran6 I·1 .apidst ~~ich~ l-t~; 504 I read acou t- tJ,e :possible demoli ti.on of Old First Evangelical Churct l:Jui.lding and it has stirred some stro:ig er•:otions in n~y wife and I for we SE:! ved u,akCr.urcL af: Pastor from 19JO to 19J6 durinE: the hare. depre::;s ion y,ears and also celebrated it 1 s ::Iolden Annivers.o:.ry in 19J4o Last sprinf: wLile visiting in S. h.. we drove cut .3ridge st., just to see the old Church once rwre, arr.:. it. wou::.d certainly be sad to us to see it Z.:err.oli shed. Therefore := ar:: senC.ing you Eis c .ntribu- t::.or: <:.o'vt2.rd savi:i[ it. :: wo.il.C. like tc hear from you in r.:te :uture. as t.c, D:e dispositio:-1 o-r t.he :::-,atter. ::opirit. t.!.a:. yC>u c~-·' ..L r2.ise e:!"1o:i.i;h to save it, ar your sincerely ._ ,":·~- {!' I' I _. < - - - - ..-5. ,.~·..1 - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN "BUY A BRICK" The following is a list of people who have so kindly donated money: Katherine Ulock Bill Shananaquet, Jr. Robert Magnum Greg Bailey Ruth Terry Hagen Edna Kenoshmeg William Smith (deceased) Billi Jo Shananquet Robert & Mary Treat David & Carolyn Schuurman Rev. Arthur Devries William Sandy Whiteman Eloise Montpetit - Seeley &Phyllis Swanwick (Dorothy & Harold Swenson Jeanette Anderson) TOTAL AMOUtlT DONATED, AS OF MARCH 1984 $239.00 - - - - - �DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES INDIAN OUTREACH WORKER Va.v.{d Fox., SJr. • Roseanna Martell - 247-6118 a.nd Ve.a.Jc. FJr..{e.nd Roseanna will be available at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council as Follows: LoJr..{ SpJr.a.gue. a.nd he.Lt {15) mo~. old Ba.by g.{)[£ a.nd L.{~a. Ja.ek~on. TUESDAYS 10:00 to 4:00 PM She will be working with Health Nurse Senior Citizens will be having a special POTLUCK DINNER, for the following follow-up Diabetics April 19, 1984. TB X-ray We are planning a fund raising event. We will raffle off a beautiful Red-Black- services: appointments ll:OO to 4: PM Thursdays Gray Handcrafted Blanket - 1st Prize Each month, people that are receiving and a quilt donated by Marcelene Big Joe assistance from DSS are required to sub- in "Memory of Elizabeth Mark - 2 nd Prize. mit and income reporting form . This form has to be COMPLETED, We plan to raffle these lovely prizes SJ.AMPED and RECEIVED by the 7th of off at the General Membership meeting. each month. More details to follow • They can be brought to DSS - placed in the mail boxes in either lobby at GRITC Substance Abouse Program DSS. There have been some staff changes in the program with Geri Conway now doing other work here at the Council. If help is needed PLEASE contact me. Bobbie Rosencrans and Julie Shananaquet now Roseanna Martell - 247-6118 working with the pro gr a n"l. We look forward to cohtinue to build in this area. Welcome! Bill Memberto, he is the new Health and Social Service Director of GRITC. The AA meetings are doing well and meet on Thursdays at 7:00 with usually a potluck after the meetings on the last Thursday. �...t:Jlfil! NA BE BOWLING TOURNAMENT MAY 19, 1984 - l WESTGATE 4 oz. can of taco sauce. Combine beef, salt and pepper: (5) MAN TEAM Brown over medium heat. Combine vegetables, and corn chips: add meat. ( 5) WOMEN TEAN Toss with taco sauce. Yield: 12 servings MIXED FOURSOME FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT: Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Dawn Anderson or Lou Collins 774-8331 follow to DAMCE the Bowling Tournament. Where 919 Bridge From 7:30 - 12:00 $4.00 per person $7.00 per couple Includes: Mary 19, 1984 Dance/Music/Snacks and Refreshments. 2 c sifted cake flour l c sugar 2 tsp soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 c cocoa l c mayonnaise l c water 2 tsp vanilla Mix dry ingredients. Add remaining ones. Bake in moderate oven 35 minutes. APRIL (6) 1860 First Pony Express arrives at Fort Laramie. First Overland Stage run between St. Joseph, Missouri and San Francisco, California. (9) 1743 The Verendrye brothers first meet the Teton Sioux about fifty miles north of Pierr, S. D. (1 0 ) 1883 Sun Dance and other Sioux customs and religious practices are forbidden by Secretary of Interior. (29) 1868 Iron Shell signs treaty with U.S. Government agreeing to end hostilities. Many Brule and Oglala Sioux agree to live on reservations. (30) 1806 Tribes of the Louisianna Purchase territory officially come under U. S. Jurisdiction. ~oft_W~ TACO SALAD: Mexico l lb ground beef Salt and pepper l Med. head lettuce, chopped 2 to 3 tomatoes, diced l sm. bunch green onions, diced l Med gr·een pepper, diced l avocado (opt) l large bag corn chips �-------i Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and Lexington Community [ducation Center wish to SALUTE AND CONGRATULATE each and everyone at the following who worked so hard to finish so far either GED/HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR BOTH. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - 1984 l. Dennis Bush 8. Dorothy Sheahan 2. Catherine Wesaw 9. Vi Cummings 3. Fred Raphael 10. 4. Steve Sells 11. Leona Thomas Tonya Genereaux 5. Pat Chi vis 6. Don Ensley 7. Jean Ogemaw HIGH SCHOOL/GED 12. Frank Wanageshik 16. Susie Schrubbe 13. Teresa Genia 17. Jon Medawis 14. Mary Kelly 18. Melvin Wilson 15. Marion Genia CED 19. Joyce Ridolfi 23. Beverly Wilson 20. Joyce Hart 24. Sam Smith 21. Frank Galle goes 25. Bernice Hendrickson 22. Michael Fetterhoff CONGRATULATIONS to those students who have finished (1) component of the program. Jylanda Duran Ernie Duarte Ella High Cindy Sprague Lcondrd Rittcnousc L3arbdra Lnsley rrank Comp Tanya Wabanimkee Evelyn Florum Kari Sprague James Mataxagay Josephone Arnold Deanna Bailey Paula Hart Nancy Sheneman Debb.ic Collins Debbie Norman Barb Stalzer Joseph Wilson Georgianna Martell Sandy Jackson Hoger High Carol Vance �- ---·------------------------- - -- -- -- - -- -------.1 GRADUATION DINNER FOR NATIVE AMERICANS You a.n.d me.mbeA-6 06 IJOU!t 6a.mily Me. c.okdiaity invite.d to a.tte.nd ke.c.og~tion c.eAe.mo~e.-6 6ok :the. Nwve. AmVLic.a.n.. gka.dua.te.-6 • SPONSORED BY: Gka.nd Ra.pid-6 InteA-Tkibai Counc.il Titie. IV, PMt A Pkogka.m And Ca.p-<.toR. Lunc.h VATE; May 17, 1984 PLACE: We.-6t-6ide. Comple.x 215 StkMght Sue.e.t GRADUATES - Ple.a.-6e. c.ail 774-337 i6 you ne.e.d tka.MpMta.tion ~ , i\~ ' 'E AGENVA n-~ ....~,.i...c.I I"! - 6:00 p.m. In voe.won 7:30 p.m. Re.d Ea.gie. \ SingVL~ �-·----------· ·-- ---- ·-------··---------- - ~:"'"dA'i ~ -r~·. I -I ) q <g ~ \ ------· -· ··--- ··--··--~ \Y\o"d~ -S -- . - ,.________ - - .. - -- IS!\-1-o«.d "J ~R~d~j - </ J ._._..._ --- •. ----·-·- uJ~n~sdA lue5dA -ol -- -··-·----·--·---------·-·---------·- . '-,J Pr '\\ -~ 7 !-3 I -l'-1- ('V\<Arycin P1ashPz. · ~I ·------r-· ------- 11 /b 13d isl ~1 I ,-r-- T"o.•e !;:;11e.s ~ b):.30 I ~-t~ '1:3o 5 e Y\; olO\. "(\'\eAls !.2 Se"'iOIO\. {'f\eA I se"'o" I I C>'~..3 !Jr Se"';c~ l't\eAIS ?f?,~'"L.~ I s.,.,a:;_J I Jo _______l _ _ \_ V)~O .:is ~e'4ll.\5 '(Y\"'-'1---~"""h~ '~e"iM\ . 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/d76d5c76999ca3905be7cb5189950898.pdf 8b5de7f38880f7080193c8c17080916d PDF Text Text T. U R T L E Executive Director - J. Wagner Wheeler GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - - - Vice-PresidentSecretary Hay 1984 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMENBER - 1984 May 17, 1984, - NATIVE AMERICAN - - John Hart GRADUATION DINNER - - - - -Robert Biggs WESTSIDE COMPLEX - 6:00 - - - - - -Mary Roberts Treasurer - - - George Martin May 31, 1984 - - - - - -Jennie Pigeon Member Member - T A L K ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETrnG 6:00 PM POTLUCK - - - - - - - -Sydney Martin Member - - - - - - - - - - -Mary Schrubbe Member -Ron Yob 45 LEXUIGTON May 31, 1984 - GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADUATION NIGHT Toni Leaureaux, Kari Sprague, Liz Wesaw, Charles (Jumbo) Anderson, Pearl Gasco, Percy St.Clair, Paul Jackson, Rita Wemigwans, Linda Holt, Misheka Holt, Chris Shomin, Dave Shananaquet, Leo Anewishki, and Roger Hartell,Jr. May 13, 1984 - MOTHER'S DAY MAY 28, 1984 - MEMORIAL DAY (APRIL) BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES TO: JOHN HART May 31, 1984 -BLANKET RAFFLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN MAY TO NAME A FEW: PROCEEDS TO N. A. ELDERS PROGRAM. Many many thanks to the people who helped (1) Ticket for $1.00 with Turtle Talk. (3) Tickets for $2.00 Drawing - Annual Member- Please inform us if your address has ship meeting. Need not be present to win. changed -- We need to know the old and the new address and .both zip codes. GRAND HAVEN SESQUIFEST 150 years May 8, 1984-GRITC Board of Directors POW WOW - MULLIGAN'S HOLLOW Meeting 9(Second Tuesday JULY 7 & 8, 1984 - PUBLIC WELCOME of each month) IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A JOB W[ POST JOOS DAILY - ASK FOR DJ\ IV N , ti I h: I & MJ\ I{ Y ,\ N - 774 - 8 33 I Dawn Anderson is our new JTPA Director, If you have any questions - Please f (' c· l f r c <' L o c .i I l h r. r - 7 74 - 8 ) J I • (Mike and Maryan will also be ylad to h..elp), �I MP 0 R T A N T t\ ML MB [ R S H I P N N U A L LEXINGTON ME E T I N G SCHOOL 45 LEXINGTON N. W. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN MAY 31, 1984 6:00 PM POTLUCI< YOU GRITC BRING WILL A DISH TO PASS THE MEAT & DRINI< PROVIDE I•'. -1\.; 1'·,1.·I ',. \ �Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and Lexington Community [ducation Center wish to SALUTE AND CONGRATULATE each and everyone at the following who worked so hard to finish so far either GED/HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR BOTH. HfCH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - 1~84 l. Dennis Bush 2. Catherine Wesaw 3. Fred Raphael 10. 4. Steve Sells 11. 5. Pat Chiv is 6. Don Lnsley 7. Je.m Ogemaw 8. Dorothy Sheahan 9. \,. ' l Cummings Leona Thomas Tonya Genereaux HIGH SCHOOL/GED 12. Frank Wanageshik 13. Susie Schrubbe Te resa Genia 16. 17. 14. Mary Kelly 18. Melvin Wilson 15. Marion Genia Jon Medawis GLD 19. Joyce Ridolfi 23. Beverly Wilson 20. Joyce Hart 24. Sam Smith 21. Frank Gallegoes 25. Bernice Hendrickson 22 . Michael Fett erhoff CONGRATULATIONS to those students who have finished (1) component of the program. Jylanda Duran Ernie Duarte Ula High Cindy Sprague Lco11,1rd lli LLcnouse IL1rllclrc1 lnsley I rdnk Comp Tanyu Wabanimkee [velyn Florum Kari Sprague James Mataxagay Josephone Arnold Deanna Bailey Paula Hart Nancy Shenem<1n Dcbl> .i c Col 1 ins Debbie t-lormdn L3arb Sl ,JlLer Joseph Wilson Georgianna Martell Sandy Jackson Ro4cr ~U <Jh Carol' V.:ince �- ····--- - · - - - -· · - -·- - - - -·- ________.,,. GRADUATI ON DINN[ R FOR NATIVE AMERICANS You. and me.mbVt-6 06 6amil.y c.okd~all.y ~nv~te.d to atte.nd ke.c.ogn~tion. c.Vte.moMe.-6 6M :the. Native. AmeJt.foan gkadu.ate.-6 • IJOU!t SPONSORED BY: Gkan.d Rap~d-6 Inte.Jt-Tk~bal. T~tie. IV, PM.t A Pkogkam Cap,i,:to£ Lu.nc.h DATE; May 17, 1984 PLACE: We.-6t-6~de. Me. Cou.nc.~£ And Comple.x 275 StkMght S:tke.e.t GRADUATES - P£e.a-6e. c.al.£ 774-337 ,(,6 you. ne.e.d tkaMpM:ta.tion AGENDA 6:00 p.tn. - Invoc.ation V~n.nVt 7:30 p.m. Red Eag£e. S~ngVt-6 �•. TO MY MOTHE.n THERE IS A CERTAIN PERSON, WHO IS KNOWN TO EVERYONE ) SHE'S KIND AND SWEET; AND FULL OF GOOD-TIME FUN. SHE STANDS FOR LOVE AND GOODNESS; AND SHOWS IT IN EVERY WAY. THANK-YOU, MOTHER, FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE ON THIS YOUR SPECIAL DAY! • s. ( �W E MEETS I EVERY G H T C L I N I TUESDAY 1U° bEXINGTON SENIORS ROOM 1. LEARN A HEALTHY WAY TO CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT. 2. SPEAKERS, FILMS, INFORMATION. 3. A WHOLISTIC APPROACH. 4. STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL 5. LEARN TO DEAL WITH STRESS. Lose (5) pounds or Less or any th•ing in between. Lose 50 pounds or more. • HUNGER & BOREDOM? NEVER FEEL FULL? MOTIVATION? ASK Bobbie, Chris or Sue for rjetails (774-8331) C �Warren A. Dirrrich P.O. Box C 60819 Represa, Ca. 95671 Dear Indian Community In re: People vs. Dittrich 2nd Crim lt44099 Help! This letter. is a direct appeal to the Indian Comrmmity of this country for help. The help I need is a donation of your time, to sit down arid write a letter in rrrv behalf to Quin Denvir, California State Defender, 107 South Broadway, Suit~e 9111, Los Angeles, California 90012-4655. Phone munber is (213) 620-5402. I am an Anishahabi/Bohemian skin, presently in folsom Prison. I was arrested 4-12-82 for the 4-5-80 shooting death of a La Puente California man. I was tried and convicted. At sentencing, the judge stated, "I believe there is a reasonable doubt to whether or not the defendent personally used the fireann and persuant to 1181. 6, I will strike the enhancement found for personal use." Under California Law, a jury found me guilty of second degree murder with personal use of a fircann, the trial judge modified the jury's verdict saying in fact I did not commit the crime, has a theory I am 3.n an accessory, yet 1 am the only person to date ever arrested, tried, and convicted of the crime. ·. · I had no co-defendents, just me. I know how Leonard Peltier feels somewhat. I am presently appealing my conviction and the State Public Defenders office is assigned to assist me on appeal. After several discussions with the Indian Brothers here at Folsom Prison, about the quality of legal assistance they recieve from various court appointed lawyers, they urged me to seek outside help if I expected another chance in the courts. So upon sound advice, I would like you all to take a few minutes to sit down and write Mr. Quin Denvir and let him know he and his collegues are under the watchful eye of the Indian Community of this country. To see that his office represents me to the fullest of their professional capacity, and if researched, prepared, a.~d presented proper, my case will be presented another trial. I am not guilty. What I am is poor with no defense bucks behind me, or hope of attaining big bucks, that it would require to hire a high power appeals attorney. So since I am somebody, a hllll1an being willing to fight for my freedom and not let myself be regarded as just another case, shuffled around as so much paper work with a deadline. I am imploring you to please give me some assistance in my plight; Your few minutes to write expressing your concern for me can literally save me amny years of my life from wasting in prison for a crime I am not guilty of. I am registered at the Fon-du-lac Indian reservation in Minnesota. "May the Great Spirit watch over us all." When you write, refer to People vs. Dittrich. My appeal will go to court , in August or September '84. MeQuetch, Warren A. Dittrich /s/ Warren A. Dittrich 8-22-83 P.S. If your tribe or Indian Center has a news paper or news letter, could you please request this letter be printed in it. / �FROM THE DESK OF: FROM THE DESK OF: BoBB IE KOSENCRANS i11. w HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUBSTANCE ABUSE During the past two (2) weeks I have been attenpting to assess resources that may be available to Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council to further develop health service to our people. I have contacted the following agencies and individuals in reference to our efforts: A) 2! O.S.A.S./Substance Abuse Dental Screening program Indian Health Services Indian Health Care Improvement Act (P.L. 94-437) Title V, Urban Indians. Presently the Indian Health Care Act has been reauthorized at approximately 8.9 million. The American Health Care Association is requesting from the Department of Interior a twelve percent (12%) increase for additional start-up 10 projects. Grand Rapids will be included it' indeed we do our home work here with the legislative people and the agencies we are working with. With support and assistance I feel we may be able to secure start up monies for our health project. However, it is going to take a cooperative effort on the part of our total community, including non-Indian agencies and legislative people to insure that our efforts are successful. for C) I I VJE ARE LOOK ING FOR FOR ANYONE ~'JHO mAY BE INTERESTED IN AQUIRING A LICENSE FOR ~UBSTANCE ABUSE LOUNSELING, lF YOU FEEL YOU MAY BE INTEREST~D PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE COUNSEL AND l WILL BE (v()RE THAN HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS, Kent County Health Department . 1) BJ s WILLIAM MEMBERTO/DIRECTOR State Health Department We need to increase our efforts to secure support and resources from the State Health Department. I would like to extend my appreciation to the AA group/Tnursday nights. Without your help--I would have never made it through our first meeting. Thank you for having patience and helping me further understand the complications cf alcohol and its effects. Julie Shananquet Native American Apostalate of Grand Rapids Diocese. We are having a mass and cemetary cleanup - May 5, 1984, at St. Joseph Parish, Elbridge, Michigan. Mass 1100 a.m. - Potluck Lunch will follow at noon. We are iviting all living relatives of the ancestors buried there. Please come and help with a new cemetary map. The old map was destroyed in house fire many years ago. For further information Fred Chivis, Jr. (616) 459-8223 Location map available at GRITC �q OUTREACH DEPARTMENT JTPA PROGRAM Our Elders had a nice turnout for their potluck dinner April 19, 1984. They played BINGO and had fun winning needed items. THANK YOU all who donated a dish to pass. JOBS! REMEMBER - we will be raffling off two nice blankets and all proceeds will go directly to our Elders Program. RECIPE OF THE MONTH BEEF WITH WILD RICE 1/3 cup wild rice 2 cups water, boiling 1 pound lean ground beef 3 tablespoons chopped onions cooking oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 small can mushrooms 1/2 cup watter 1 small bay leaf, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Let rice stand in boiling water 15 mins, drain. Brown beef and onions in oil, salt. Add remaining ingredients including rice. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Yield: 6 large servings. Mrs. Dorothy E. Wieseman Quantico, Virginia Outreach is now down to one staff person, Luella Collins. Until further notice, she will continue to provide emergency food assistance, transportation and work with our Elders. I have become the new Director of the JTPA program. So with this new change, please have patience with Outreach. Thank you. Dawn Anderson JOBS! FOR THE YOUTH!! If your between the ages of 14 and 21, economically disadvantaged Native American, YOU may qualify for our Summer Youth Program. The duration of this program is June 18 through Aug. 31, 1984. For more information, contact: Dawn Anderson, Mike or Maryan in Room 4, or applications are available from any of the above mentioned names. We will also be hiring two Crew Leaders under this program. Qualifications are an ability to supervise, own transportation, and a valid drivers license. For more information and an application, please see Dawn Anderson. ** * * **** * * * * * ****** * INDIAN CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM Due to family illness, Jean Warren has resigned. Geri Conway is again working at the Indian Child Welfare Coordinator. There is a very definite need for Indian foster care homes in our community. We do not license, but we can make a referral to a placement agency for licensing. 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Maynard The Michigan Office of Services to the Aging For More Information Contact Jackie Borden or Linda Kimball ( 517) 373-8230 Older Volunteers Honored In May During Older Workers Month in March, I sang the praises of the older adult work force and rightfully so. It was only fitting that older workers, deserving of recognition, be acknowledged for their many contributions to Michigan's economic recovery. NOW ... MAY marks the celebration of another type of personpower which, if not for this large faction in our society, the business community as well as the public sector would suffer appreciably. I'm talking about the older adult volunteer; that person who enlists in some area of service in free will, usually without compensation. IN MICHIGAN, older adults are working in a voluntary capacity in hospitals, schools, state institutions, nursing homes, museums, community centers, churches, human service agencies, in business and in industry. It's estimated that more than 18,000 Michigan residents over the age of 60 serve as a volunteer in some capacity more than once per month. OF INTEREST to older adults may be three particular programs geared specifically to the senior citizen. THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM, administered jointly by the Office of Services to the Aging and ACTION, the Federal Volunteer Agency, gives older adults an opportunity to work with physically and emotionally handicapped young people. Each volunteer is assigned to work with primarily two youngsters, devoting four hours a day, five days a week. In Michigan, there are slightly more than 1, 200 foster grandparents. For their work they receive a small tax-free stipend, a hot meal, transportation to and from the job site, in-service training, insurance, and an annual physical examination. THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM has 15 projects located throughout Michigan. Volunteers in this program work in a variety of settings that include hospitals, business offices, schools and libraries. Another ACTION program, OSA administers a state grant appropriated to reimburse volunteers for their volunteer related transportation expenses. Volunteers are also provided insurance, in-service training and, in some cases, a hot meal. THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM utilitizes older adult volunteers in Oakland, Schoolcraft, Delta, Menominee and Luce Counties. Senior Companions, for the most part, serve other older adults living in their own homes, adult foster care -MORE:. �/L facilities or nursing homes. They help their clients by shopping for them, running errands, writing letters, paying bills or other functions as needed. The volunteers work 20 hours per week and receive the same benefits as do foster grandparents. In yet another ACTION program, OSA administers a state appropriation which funds the Upper Peninsula Project. This Project provides community services to developmentally disabled older adults 45 years of age and older and the chronically mentally ill older person in non-institutionalized settings. In a demographic study commissioned by this Office several years back, one-fifth of all the aging citizens interviewed said they were not satisfied with the way they were spending their leisure time. If you or someone you know happen to fa 11 into this category, consider contacting this Office to learn more about the qualifications governing some of these programs. While we tend to concentrate on the benefits communities derive from the volunteer during National Volunteer Week (May 6-12), we should not forget that those who give of themselves also enjoy many intangible rewards. Often a smile of appreciation or a heart-fe 1t thank-you is more of a return on a persons 1 investment of time and energy than any other type of remuneration. Sound intriquing? Make good things come true for you. Volunteer. # # 4/16/84 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEWS RELEASE The Kent County Juvenile Court is currently seeking foster parents for teens in need of temporary care. The Court provides the board and care, clothing, medical, and dental needs of each child, as well as casework support. An informational meeting will be held at the Kent County Juvenile Court Center located at 1501 Cedar, NE, Grand Rapids, on Tuesday, May 8, 1984, at 7:30 p.rn. 1 For more information, please call the Court s Foster Horne Coordinator, Tom Sibley, at 774-3752. �I "'" I I. 1u l~ I ~l '0( '?:°( I I. I V> I I 'l '1 .::r"' I1 ¢ ~\ ...) d'. ( I I '""O i I ~ I ! I ~ I -:r- ~,. ~, :! ~ I '-..., 1 1 €:' l ~ : ~I .:; ~ t ~ i i i ,.1 {, ~ · ---~-- ~i------~-~+-l~-(------~-+~-1-· C"" , - ~ ~ i f I _ll?_fi_ _ , -; ii' 1 1 I i1. ·ir" £8 QJ ~ I 1 ~,---i/'J-"1 l -d " 1& 1 I $'~ Q .~ :~( , £ f £ l~ l C cu •\ G -·n·--~-. ~----- ---·----"·-L--- - - - - 1 - - - - - - - ! 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/dfac4d5e6968ef95d62874b2c972814f.pdf 1196818ef96b6dd058a08380486f46e3 PDF Text Text T UR T L E T AL K 1984 CJ~J Executive Director - J. Wagner Wheeler There are so many people, who made the Editor------------------Loretta Yognt evening a success, to thank; Chris Shomin did a superb job coordinat-. ing the program. Katherine Block's decorating crew made up of Larry Shananaquet, Jr., Billi Jo Shananaquet, Brandi Shomin, Bear Sams, and Nancy Keith worked hard and creatively to prepare the hall. The fry bread cooks were Diane Leaureaux Alice Bird and Wanda Chandler. Lexington students and staff helped put the potato soup together under the watchful eye of Larry Shananaquet. The servers were Title IV - George Snider, Gary Shawa, Pat Dipiazza, Angie • Yob; GRITC - Bobbi Muncey, Dawn Anderson, Chris Shomin, and Loretta Yount; GRPSNancy Keith, Ruth Merizon~ Billi Jo Shananaquet, and Annie LaF on t see. GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President-----------------------John Hart Vice-President---------------Robert Biggs Secretary--------------------Mary Roberts Treasurer------:-------------George Martin Member----------------------Jennie Pigeon Member----------------------Sydney Martin Member·---------------------Mary Schrubbe Member----------------------------Ron Yob HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN JUNE TO NAME A FEW: John Hart, Mable Ramos, Ronald A. Boda, Virgil King, Mary Dayson, Melinda Hinmon, Karen Taylor, and Sue Maturkanich Special thanks to Jody Swets' class for helping with Turtle Talk and to Mike Connolly for helping me with the labels. PLEASE INFORM US IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED -- WE NEED TO KNOW THE OLD AND THE ~EW ADDRESS AND BOTH ZIP CODES. GRADUATION DINNER (JTPA) What a nice evening we had for the Native Americans who graduated! There was 'plenty of food; potato soup, fry bread, macaroni salad and cake. The hall was decorated beautifully in red and white. Clair gave the invocation. The Red Eagle Drummers performed and impressed our audience - again! Bill Memberto was guest speaker and presented profound thoughts to the graduates as well as the general audience. Wag Wheeler was the MC, as Joann Fox presented the certificates to the proud grads. Many people helped to clean up and did a super job! Jeanet~eSt. LUCK in their future endeavors. TV 13 was there filming the event for the 11 :00 pm news. Our graduates were the stars of the evenings gala event! GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. �Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and Lexington Community Education Center wish to SALUTE AND CONGRATULATE each and everyone on the following who worked so hard to finish so far either GED/HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR BOTH. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - 1984 1. Dennis Bush 8. Dorothy Sheahan 2. Catherine Wesaw 9. Vi Cummings 3. Fred Raphael 10. 4. Steve Sells Pat Chi vis 11. Leona Thomas Tonya Genereaux Susie Schrubbe Jon Medawis 5. 6. 7. Don Ensley Jean Ogemaw HIGH SCHOOL/GED 12. Frank Wanageshik 13. Teresa Genia 16. 17. 14. Mary Kelly 18. Melvin Wilson 15. Marion Genia GED 19. Joyce Ridolfi 23. Beverly Wilson 20. 24. 21. Joyce Hart Frank Gallegoes Sam Smith Bernice Hendrickson 22. Michael Fetterhoff CONGRATULATIONS 25. to those students who have finished (1) component of the program. Jylanda Duran Ernie Duarte Ella High Cindy Sprague Leonard Rittenouse Barbara Ensley Frank Comp Tanya Wabanimkee Evelyn Florum Kari Sprague James Mataxagay Josephone Arnold Deanna Bailey Paula Hart Nancy Sheneman Debbie Collins Debbie Norman Barb Stalzer Joseph Wilson Georgianna Martell Sandy Jackson Roger High Carol Vance �BEST WISHES TO THOSE IN THE, (Surrounding area graduates) Central Union Fred Engstrom Lori Burd Melissa Hensley Ronda Earlywine Rodney Quick Michelle Seamon Creston Toni Johnson Brenda Fowler Robert Gravelyn Mary Marks Mike Muniz Ottawa James Pabin Richard Murray JoEllen Rode Bonnette Pomoroy Walbridge Lori Coffee MOTTO I can care for you It is permissible to make a mistake when I have learned to care about An error is not a terror myself Goofs are lessons You may err but don't embrace your I can help care for you-----When I have learned to stand error Mistakes are correcting Value your correction, not your on my own two feet I can feel your hurt-----When I have felt my own error 1 can share your joy-----Dont' t let your failures go to your When I have experienced my own head. For to the extent that I am in touch With myself and my world I will be able to touch you and your world. Larry S. Chenggos �Hello! I am Tonya Thompson. I am a Native American Indian of Chippewa and Ottawa Tribe and I wish to make my l'!ichigan Ancestors and America proud of what I have and hope to achieve in the future. Gymnastics is one of the most important things in my life. I am 10 yrs. old and this is my 3rd yr. of gymnastics. I've always liked to run and jump, race and do cartwheels. This was very fortunate for me as I became involved in gymnastics thru a frien.fof mine named Jessica. The Gym I attend is a Christian Gymnastic Co. Our colors are red and yellow. Red is for the blood of Jesus and yellow is for the light of the world. I believe it was the Lord who has lead me to this very exciting change in my life. So, first of all I owe everything of what I am to the Lord. After every daily workout we usually have a 5-10 min. devotional period. This is the time I find I can relax from my strict workout. I usually get to the gym at 4:00p.m. and work until 8:00p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs and ~ri. during the school yr. Sometimes I even go in on Wed, so every week I spend 16-20 hrs. at the gym. I have two coaches, Mr. and Mrs. Bolhuis, who own the gym. They each give me ~ hr. private a week also. I started uymnastics when I was 8 yrs. old in 1981. The first yr. I was in Pre-team. I skipped all the stairway levels of uym.nastics, as the coaches considered me a natural. After a season in Pre-team I graduated to Class III, which is a beginning Team. There are three levels of Teamsp Class II is the Intermediates, and Class I is the advanced Team. I am in Team I. In 1982 when I moved to Class III and started to compete,! went to a total of 9 meets that yr. and placed in the top ten in every one. I had a total of 31 ribbons. 1st. places 10 ribbons 4th places 2 ribbons 7th. pleices 2 ribbons 10th. places 2 ribbons 2nd. places 5 ribbons 5th. places 2 ribbons 8th. place 1 ribbon I also earned two competitive ribbons and 4 medals for ••• 3rd. place l ribbon 6th .. places 3 ribbons 9th. place 1 ribbon 3rd all around 7th beam 4th bars 8th all around I qualified for the state meet in the second meet I wenu to. At the state meet I placed as the 8th best gymnast in Mlchigan at the Class III level, out of about 500 girls in my division. In West Michigan I am the only Gymnast that finished in the top ten. I had a super 1st season competing! This June 198.1, I skipped Class II and went straight to Class I. It's very hard work as I am the youngest girl in my team and I have to try twice as hard as the ether girls during my workouts, in order to match their expertise. Our first meet of the season was in Saginaw. I got ••• Comp. 2nd floor, 3rd.bars, 3rd. beam and 3rd all around Opt. 2nd. vault, 1st. floor, 1st. beam, 1st. bars and 1st all around �I didn't qualify for sectionals this meet. I have to have a qualifing score of 62.00 or more to go to a sectional meet. At a sectional meet I have to have a qualifing scare of 64.00 points to go to state. My goal this yr, is to qualify to go to state. This is the step ladder to my success ••• Top ••• Olympics ( Elite Nationals ti..,. hoping for (Tonya } I am here I ~ f sL:egionals here~ J Sectionals > / Team I 1 Team II Team III ~e-team. D Bottom ••• Sincerely, ;;)'frll'F /Y~ trn) If you would like to help Tonya make her coaching and meet expenses, or to sponser her to hel.p her reach her goals ••• Please contact; Rev. Lewis Church 28.56 128th St. ~+, §"" 1-616-793-4111 Allegan, .Michigan If you're interested and would like to see her workout, she is at the gym from 4-8p.m. Mon. Tues, Thurs and Fri. ilso if you'd like to see her perform an Exhibition please call Rev. Church about details. She loves an audiance so just come and watch! The Gym is located on 29th St off from Breton Rd. in Grand Rapids. The Gymnastic Co. 2350 29th. St. 1-616-241-1296 Kentwood, Michigan 49.508 �ISSUE NO. 31 The By: The For Director's Column· Olivia P. Maynard Michigan Office of Services to the Aging More Information Contact: Jackie Borden or Linda Kimball (517) 373-4082 PUBLIC HEARINGS -- YOUR FORUM OR MINE? I would wager a guess that many a senior citizen has never attended a pub1 ic hearing. No, it's not a disgrace. Public hearings, by and large today are very often foreboding affairs -- quite unlike the town hall meetings of yesteryear in which our ancestors would so often partake. In our agrarian society, it seemed, no matter what the problem, the solution often lay in collectively coming together and sharing ideas until an answer was found. Whether it was a barn-raising that needed to be organized or a question of water rights, people expected and wanted to be a part of the decision-making process. Perhaps the pace of life in our complex society makes it easier now to defer to others for answers to our problems. Regardless of the reasoning, it seems today a great deal of apathy exists when it comes to getting people to act. That brings me to the point of this discourse. In June, the Commission and Office of Services to the Aging will be bringing you two public hearings on the State Plan on Aging, a three-year Plan, approaching its second year of implementation October 1. The hearings are an opportunity for people to take action. It's their chance to agree, or disagree, on priorities which have been set for serving the state's older residents. People can even offer their own ideas on issues that concern others ... issues such as health care, transportation, housing and the high cost of food and heat. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, June 12 in the 13th Floor Auditorium of _the City-County Building in Detroit, from 9:30 a.m. til noon. This time has been set aside to hear comments expressly from senior citizens. The second meeting is set for Friday, June 15 at the Lansing Senior Center, located in the Civic Center Annex in downtown Lansing. Here, seniors will be able to speak from 10:00 a.m. til noon. Public hearings function best not as a spectator sport but in an arena where there's active interchange. Thus, in planning for these hearings, we have tried very hard to establish an atmosphere wher~ people will be encouraged to - M0 R E - �speak and where they will be made to feel comfortable in expressing their ideas ... a setting much like the smaller forums the Commission has been conducting around the state in various locations as part of their monthly meetings. The process for initiating change is not as difficult as one might think. First, simply obtain a copy of the State Plan on Aging or a summary of it, both of which are available through the Office of Services to the Aging. Second, take time to read this information. Third, jot down ideas for meeting the needs of seniors which may be reinforced in this document or which may vary greatly from your own thinking. Last, but not least, we hope you would grace us with your presence and your thoughts at one of these two public hearings. If your attendance is not possible, your voice can still be heard. Put your comments in writing and mail to OSA, State Plan on Aging, P.O. Box 30026, Lansing, MI 48909 on or before June 15th. We, who've been mandated to serve as your advocates in state government, believe in your future. But, ultimately, as you undoubtedly realize, the future is your's! Thus, when I toss out the quizzical phrase, Public Hearings -- Your Forum or Mine?, I'm not really trying to be flip. I sincerely hope that the answer to this rhetorical question will be heavily weighted in the seniors' favor, as evidenced by attendance at these two upcoming hearings. And perhaps, if we're both lucky, the trappings of these meetings will closely resemble an era gone by where people were not afraid to get involved or to chart their own course. -----------------------------------------------------------------Weight clinic meets every Tuesday at at 1:30 PM, at Lexington Seniors Room (l 4) 1865 Spotted Tail leads the Peace Chiefs in uprising against U.S. troops (Flag Day) IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A JOB WE POST JOBS BAILY - ASK FOR DAWN, MIKE AND MARYAN - 774-8331 JUNE( 2) 19 24 American Indians become U. S. citizens by act of Congress. (3) 1875 Geological expedition led by Walter Jenny arrives in Black Hills. (15) 1864 Forces under Lt. Fleming attack Minicanju camp near Ft. Laramie. 1873 General assault waged on Ft. Abe Lincoln by Sioux. 1866 First of school at St. Francis Indian School. 1889 Inauguration of the Ghost Dance on Pine Ridge Reserv. �THREE INFLUENCES ON MY LIFE Spring ••• My first influence probably when I was Time of renewal .•• thirteen years of age and went to a Time to put the drab,dull one room school house. My teacher Colors of winter away .•• who's name was Miss Mytle Robinson. Golden Streams of sunshine She was our next door neighbor and her Spreading good feelings, and father owned a farm. Spirits as high as a mountain. I guess this is where I received my first work experience Scuh clear blue skies, My folks didn't have much money, and Like I have never seen ..• only my father worked. So in order Nes-wa-Bin B.S.T. 4-26-84 for my two brothers and I to have our books paid for I had to work in school NEECH-KEWIS'S doing janitor work. I want to say Megueech for the get well Also I worked for father nights and on week-ends. I card from all my "Neech Kew is' s (friends) enjoyed her very much, we used to walk While my stay in the hospital from my back and forth to school. injury on 3-8-84. I think she was one of the influences in my life. My Second was I guess, when I met my I am recuperating at home now. My Mom is my nurse & I receive many T.L.C.! husband. He was a great influence in Your, my life. I married real late in life. Neech Kewis, Rachel Thomas I never actually cared about getting married until I met him and had a son and a daughter. Third is when Sue Maturkanich came and signed me up for school. She was a great influence in my life. Because if it weren't for her I probably never would have returned to school. And I TO MOM & DADDY Love bears all things Believe all things Hope all things Endures all things Love Never Fails. I love you! enjoy going to school. Rachel Thomas Thanks Sue. Ella High 4-26-84 JUNE (17) 1865 1876 Love Daughter, Col. Moonlight's puntive forces lose horses to Sioux during raid on Sioux camp. Teton Sioux defeat General Crook in the Battle of the Rosebud in Montana. (18) 1876 Gen. Crook's forces attacked and defeated on the Rosebud (Wyoming territory) (19) 1868 Father Pierr De Smet enters the camp of Sitting Bull in quest of peace. �Shawn Flannigan, a seventeen-year old Kent Skills Center student, feels there is a place for women in the generally male dominated engineering drafting field, and she's making a strong case in praying the point. Several years ago, while attending Northview High School, Ms. Flannigan decided on a career in engineering drafting although the field has been dominated for years by the opposite sex. She felt she had all the qualifications needed for the drafting profession. After checking all the educational avenues available in the drafting field, Shawn enrolled at the College Ave. Skills Center to start a two-year course geared for individuals desiring to enter the specialized engineering drafting occupation. Sine~ last fall, Shawn, a five-foot, dark-complected offspring of the Ottawa Indian Tribe through her mother, Judith DeWolf, has been the lone girl in a classroom of twenty-one male students, a situation she doesn't mind. "Being the only girl in the class was scary the first couple of days but after that it became routine. After the fellows realized I was serious and had the knack and ability to continue on their level, they became very helpful and cooperative," explained Shawn. This June Shawn will complete the two-year drafting program at the Skills Center. She will, also, receive a diploma from Northview High School although she hasn't attended a class there since the last term break. She completed the high school graduation requirements one semester ahead of schedule. . . Shawn is a busy girl, one that has desire and initiative to succeed in her chosen profession. Not only does she attend Skills Center class once a week (2~ hours), Shawn also enrolled at Grand Rapids Junior College this winter for a computer aide and design course and a math class. Also, through a work release program, Ms. Flannigan works in the drafting department at C. L. Frost & Son on an average of 35 hours a week. As Shawn admits, "this makes for a busy and active week, but it's the only way I can realize my goal. It's a challenge and I enjoy every minute." Because she is of Indian origin, under the 1854 Indian treaty with the government, Shawn is able to attend Junior College and other governmental or state institutions with tuition waivered although she has to pay for books and other expenses. "Shawn is one of two girls taking an engineering drafting course here at Kent Skills Center. Engineering has been and is generally considered a man's world, but that hasn't hampered Shawn," remarked Drafting Instructor Gerald Bremmer. �"Ms. Flannigan has great potential to become a good engineer. Her concepts are good and detail work is excellent. Shawn has a high interest level and never appears bored. She enjoys the work and is a rare individual. She is one of two all "A" students I have in the program this year and her chances are excellent in bucking a man's world," added the Skills Center instructor. Lew Burrows, American Indian Liaison worker for Kent Intermediate School District Vocational Education programs, has nothing but praise for Shawn's ultimate goal. "Shawn is an excellent example of what proper motivation and sincere self-interest can do for a student . She's a terrific student and individual." Shawn looks forward to her daily work at C.L. Frost & Sons . "Most of the time I work with the firm's engineers. I am gaining valuable experience and background and all of them are very helpful. A number of the company's engineers also took the drafting course at Kent Skills Center," remarked Shawn. After completing Junior College, Shawn plans to enroll in Western Michigan University's extension course, majoring in Mechanical Engineering . "It may take four or five years before graduating, but I am going to hang in there. A Mechanical Engineering career is my goal. I know the odds are great, but it's going to be worth all of the time spent," concluded the determined seventeen-year-old student. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------JUNE (21) (23) collecting the first strike to fall, FATHER'S DAY 1867 Oglala forces under Pawnee Killer attack Custer. 1880 (25) 1876 223-217. American [dwards ls the first-ever ~ndian to appear in the televised stepladder finals. Secretary of Interior fails Edwards was impressive, not only in his in his attempt to prevent Spotted Tail from withdrawing first TV appearance, but in the position his children from Carlisle. round as well, dumping Marshall Holman General Custer is killed at en route to earning his first chance at the Battle of Little Big Horn. the title. Once the ABC Sports telecast began, his momentum continued from the Iron Shell kills eleven r, of the enemy in the Brule-Pawnee previous night, and he disposed of sixbattle on the Loup River in time titlist Joe Berardi, 234-216. Nebraska. Then he topped Wayne Webb, 213-190. Webb PROFcSSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION was appearing his fourth consecutive (27) 1843 ---------------------------------- Mike Edwards , appearing in his first championship round, had an opportunity to win with two 10th-frame strikes, but left a four-pin on his second shot after championship round. STEPLADDER FINALS RESULTS: Edwards defeated Berardi, 234-216; Edwards defeated Webb, 213-190; Sliker defeated Edwards 223-217 -- 3. Edwards. GMS 3, Set 3, Amount $13,000. �/I PriC"r to 1921, no specific h.w authorized exrsnditurcs for programs which the BIA. had devclc.r;cd since its inception in 1832. R.:tthcr, each a~nual Appropr~aUon Act sc~·ved as authority for thb expenditure of funds for rurrosr:s spec:ificd in that act. The ::>nyder Act of Novemb8r 2, 1921 WJ.s an eittc:npt to provid <~ general lcgisl:itivc auth'.)rizat:\.on for cx:rcnditure of f~..lnds tc b8 ar:r:rorrid,ed by subsequc.:;nt apr.r0priation acts. It hr:c-,amc the basic lorislative authority fer BIA pro[;rams. The limits of that ~uthor­ i ty <:.re broadly ar~d rlaj nly stated ir. the Snydc-r Act itself: THE SNYDER I. Cl' 11 The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the supervision cf the Secretary of the In-+.:.er5.or, shall. direct, surervisc, and e:xrend such moneys as ('Dngrcss may frcin timo to time approrriate, for the benefit, care, and assistance of the Indians throughout the T'nited States for the following purr0ses: General suppcrt and civil:l.zation, includiilfr education. For relief of distress and cQnservation of health. For industrial assistance and advar.cemc nt and Reneral adm:l.nistration ~f Indian property. For extens:l.0n, improvement, operation, and maintenanC9 of existing Jndiari irrir;ation systems and for dt.:velopment of water suFplies. For the enlari;rnnent, cxtensj.on, improvement and repair of the buildings and grounds of existing plants o.nd projects. For the emrloyment of inspect0rs, surervisors, superintendents, nlerks, field matrons, farmers, rhysicians, Indian police, Indian judges, and sther employees. For the supress:ion of traffic in intoxicating liquors ;:i.ncl. deleterious drugs. For the purchase of horse-drawn and motor-propelled passenrer carrying V'Jhicles for official use. And for general and ir.cidental cxre:nse:s in connection with the administration of Indian affairs." RO C~~H DOM:NiC P. 0. £:.o'll 235 Pe~oskEty, Michigan 49nO �WHAT CAN I DO? If you desire to help toward gaining recognition for al! Native American Indians If :you believe all Native A.merican Indians have not been treated justly If you believe the Bureau of Indian Affairs should not gi_~cri~nate between Indians whether they are ,of reserv;i_tion or non-J:eser·vation st::tGus If you believe every Indian should be free to choose where he wishes to live (such ;:i.s in areas of r:::-oat.0r oppo:r-cunit.y) and still have all rights and benefits due him under Federal Services fo1· Indians 11 throughout the United States •• 11 If you believe that you should be consulted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs concerning your tribal affairs - even though you are not 11 organized under their rulings!! THEN YOU SHOULD - (1) Write your senators and re}:lresentatives and inform them (2) Cooperate by united effcrt (3) Get the cooperation of all organization, clubs, news medb., unions, churches and individuals. Tell them your desires a~d ask that they write resolutions or letters of support to governmental ~fioials at State and ~1 at.ional levels in order th.:?.t Bureau of Indian Affairs 11 policy 11 tow;:ird you be changed. ~sk that all Indians, regardless of their status, be eligible for all rights and benefits due Indians 11 throughout the United States .• " as stated by the Snyder A.ct of 1921. (4) Insist on your rirhts as a "first-class citizen 11 your right to be heard and your decisions concerning your :iffairs be honored both on the local and legislative level. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Confinement in areas of definite bound'lries (rc·serv.1 .tions) is the whi teman 1 s idea - the Indb.n W.1.S free until cor,fin'°id by the white society. Your ancestors were ne,rer "federci.lly" organized when their l:inds were tci.ken from them. ACT NOW DON'T WAIT Robert Dominic P.O. Box 235 Petoskey, MI 49770 P.S. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- As an addition to the "WHAT CAN I DO" list, we suggest that each and every adult Native American be a registered voter and vote their opinion at each election. Our legislatures cannot ignore a vote block that might even be small. Also, perhaps a person that does not vote has no right to complain. Joe John - Unit 4 �BREAD and FREEDOM . .. JUSTICE and FAITH By Father Ted Zuern, S. J. United States history refers to a time in the ninetn:nth century when "The West Was Won!" The histories of American Indian tribes describe that time as when "The West Was Lost!" The statements contradict each other. Yet, both are true . The United States won the land; the Indians lost the land. The difference lies in how one views the exchange of land . Was the land merely taken by military force? Were any serious commitments made to the Indian tribes? The answers are disputed. Federal agents sought not to appear as ruthless, greedy agents out to steal Indian lands. Although they had the military force to take the lands if no other option were available, they preferred to act in a "civilized manner" and make a fair exchange. In return for the Indian lands they offered promises to the tribes that were to be fulfilled, in the romantic phrase of that age, "for as long as the rivers flow." These promises were federal commitments to protect the lands, water and mineral resources that were left to the Indian tribes, to act as trustee for any monies which might accrue to the tribes, and finally to provide health, educational and social services to tribal members, now unable to provide such needs for themselves since their resources had been so drastically reduced . The Administration is making no serious effort ·to encourage reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. However, some members of Congress are concerned . Senator Mark Andrews (R-ND) has introduced in the Senate legislative bill S.2166 which would reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act through fiscal year 1988. In the House of Representatives Rep . Morris Udall (D-AZ) has introduced legislative bill H. R. 4567 which would reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act through fiscal year 1987. There are some other differences between the two bills beyond the length of reauthorization. But, all of those differences can be resolved. Congress has at least made a move to continue fulfillment of the promises that the United States made when "The West Was Won" and "The West Was Lost." Write to your Senators! Write to your Representative! Tell them to support reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, Public Law 94-437. Ask them to make the best possible arrangement in the bill when the members of the Senate and the House come together in conference to work out final wording of the bill for reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. It was a trade. Land was surrendered; promises were made. The West was lost, but a trustee was established. Indian health, educational and social assistance was won. Although the tribes would have preferred to keep their lands, they were realistic enough to recognize that under the circumstances they would have nothing if they would not accept promises for the land. There are a few provisions that should be in the bill under any circumstances. Provision should be made for continuation of the Community Health Representatives program. This program trains qualified Indian persons in cross-cultural liaison work between medical professionals and reservation patients. It had received high praise from medical professionals and Indian patients. It should be supported. A century has passed . The Indian land has become part of states, counties and cities. But, what has happened to the promises made in return for the land? Have they been kept in a "civilized manner?" The Urban Indian Health projects meet a health need in the cross-cultural struggle of large cities where almost half of the American Indian population can be found. Their health standards are lower than those of reservation Indians. The program must continue. Moreover, the grant and scholarship program of this act deserves support. It enables qualified Indian students to study in the various health care fields and so enable Indian patients to have Indian professionals provide for their health needs. A year ago the President issued a statement on United States Indian policy. He recognized that the Bureau of Indian Affairs has a special trust responsibility to protect Indian land, water, mineral resources and monies. He never mentioned fulfillment of the promises made by the United States to provide to Indian tribal members health, educational and social aide. The Indian land has been taken. Are the promises forgotten? This fiscal year Public Law 94-437, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act , will expire. That law has been more effective than any other federal measure in raising the standards of American Indian health to the standard of health enjoyed by most Americans. Although the Administration does not give its support to programs that enable tribes to take on responsibility to direct local health care projects, such programs are in keeping with tribal self-determination. They should be mandated by the reauthorirntion legislation. Finally, ask that provisions be made for renovation and replacement of delapidated Indian hospitals. �Proposed Legislation To Reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act House Bill ( H. R. 4567) and Senate Bill (S. 2166) address a number of issues of vital importance to health care of Indian people. It is imperative that a reauthorization bill be enacted during this session of Conaress in order to insure continued funding of P. L. 94-437 (Health Care) Programs next fiscal year. Both the Sena te Select Committee on Indian Affairs and the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee have indicated their intent to actively solicit comments on these bil Is and make appropriate changes requested by the Indian community. Hearings on these bil Is wil I be conducted in March and April. Highlights of the new provisions to existing laws deal with: House P.ill: --adding rehabilitative care to the alcohol ism program --adding accident prevention programs, community health representatives, and community health aides to Title 11 health services programs --authorizes a needs-based Indian Health Care Improvement Fund that would be used to raise all tribes to level 11 of I HS health services by priority system --requires the Secretary to expend one percent of I HS health service appropriation for research --establishes an 11 Indian Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund Senate Bill: ---adding Community Health Representative and Community Health Aides to Title 11 c a tegorical health services program Copies of the discussion papers on the reauthorization of P. L. 94-437 are available from the Nation~! Indian Health Board, 1602 S. Parker Road, Suite 200, Denver, Colorado 80231 . Contact person: Mr. Jake Whitecrow. I rg~--yo~-t-o r-i-te-you_r_.-co~-g-ress io~:I W-e-u -w representative about your views regarding Indian Health Care. ·- - - - - - - - - - - Push To Register Voters A campaign to register Indian voters and to elect Indian-supporter car1didates to state offices is under way on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in southeastern Montana. Adeline Whitewolf, a member of the tribal council, is spearheading the voter registration drive. The interests of Indian people in eastern Montana have gone unrepresented in state government. Services that other Montanans enjoy, such as roads, education, and social services, are either non-existent or very poor on both the Northern Cheyenne and Crow Reservations. The Crow Tribe has just recently gained representation in the State House District 99, with the election of Ramona Howe of Lodge Grass, Montana. The newly fcrmed Northern Cheyenne Task Force will be coordinating its efforts with the Crow Tribe. The task force demonstrates an increasing awareness among Indian Tribes of their potential as a voting block. **** Election year again brings civi I rights of minorities into focus. The U.S. Justice Department has ordered San Juan County, Utah, to make voter registr"a tion and election information available in the Navajo language. Local adaptation of minority language provisions of the Voting Rights Act includes a more active recruitment effort to enlist bilingual polling place officials and interpreters. They encourage the publication of election information in Navajo newspapers, on local radio stations, and at tribal meetings. �., +~ ,---- . :1~ ~ -- 1 ~ cf) - -- 4 ~I ~ ~ ~ '* QI £ .• -0 Q) 3 41 ~ ~ " 0 ~ 'i .9 qJ .J) 4J cf) ·- q.) V) ' ~ a ~1 ~I ~ Vi ~I (\) ~- ~ 4t ~J ? : t «' ~ I i <r > 41 ( -« ~I - ~1 0 ,_ ,,, .n cf) y f ............. . 1 - .. _!] ~ a--- ~, --- ' ~ ':}... 00 ~j .. e v (~ ? _ .,. ->. cu ~1'1, c :r--;; (5 a . c '.) VJ i QI 41 V) V) . 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/c955a70b98f5d35c82c8e27f3bcde9d7.pdf 3e9a00fc6e7f270715193c82b8537d54 PDF Text Text TURTLE TAU< Executive Director - J. Wagner Wheeler [di tor Loretta Yount GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President------------------George Martin Vice President-----------------John Hart SecreL<lry------------------Mary Hoberts Trc<lsurer---------------Fred Chivis, Jr. Sgt.-At-Arms---------------------Ron Yob Member---------------------Jennie Pigeon Member---------------------Sydney Martin Member--------------------Roger Williams Member-----------------------Debra Gibbs HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO [VERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER TO - AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 1984 CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS Alcoholism is devastating to each member of the family system. Children are especially vulnerable. Stress from living with an alcoholic parent may contribute significantly to a number of childhood, adolescent, and adult disorders, including alcoholism. Treating alcoholic parents is one way of reducing their children's stress. Another way is recognizing the types of problems experienced by children of alcoholics and helping them develop effective coping skills. Unfortunately, the special problems of children of alcoholics have not been widely recognized. Research has repeatedly shown that as a group children of alcoholics have a greater number of physical and emotional problems than do children of nonalcoholic parents. This is reflected in an increase in school problems, adjustment problems, and involvement with the legal system. As the children of alcoholics become adults, they may experience increased psycholo~ gical problems (anxiety and depression) as wel 1. NAML A FEW: Earl Schoenborn, Corneluis Smith, Martin Wesaw, Jeanette St. Clair, Clifford Bailey, Rose Hunt, Maudeline McDonald, Francis Peters, Levi Kiogima and; Sandra Floyd Karen M. Boda, Carl Hamilton, Of the many problems encountered by Rose Marsh, Jennie Bruner, Harold Shaw, children of alcoholics, a number have Hazel John, Dorothy Medacco, Rob Herr, particularly serious health consequences. Faron Bowen, Sean Winters, Louis Wesaw. Please inform us if your address has changed. We need to know the old and Lhe new address and both zip codes. GHlTC BOAHD OF DIRECTS MELT THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. 1. Anyone can make a decision given enough facts. 2. A good manager can make a decision without enough facts. 3. A perfect manager can operate in perfect ignorance. The fetal alcohol syndrome, for example, is a disorder that sometimes occurs in children born to alcoholic mothers. The syndrome is nonexistent is children of nonalcoholic mothers. While severe cases of the syndrome are more easily recognized, less severe cases of fetal alcohol syndrome are often overlooked by parents and educators and may contribute to the child having both learning and social difficulties in school. Hyperactivity is another disorder that affects children of alcoholics more than children of nonalcoholics. The disorder, manifested by inattention and impulsivity may greatly affect the child's learning ability in school. Hyperactivity may begin in children as early as three years of age, but is often not noticed by parents until the child begins school. Continued on page 14 �DON'T MISS THE FUN AT LEXINGTON THE FAL.L S£PTEMB£12 FESTIVAL ! ! ! l:(J /91:.3 3:00 - 6 :oo p. m. Lexington School 45 Lexington N~W. Sponsored By= Lexington Community Education G.R. Inter-Tribal Council • Ethnic Food Indian Jewelry Indian Crafts - Art Neighborhood Displays Fu~ For The Kids -2- �,1 SUfv!MER YOUTH PROGRAM Unemployed Underemployed Selective Service Verification for Males Between 18-26 Since ,June 18, there has been youth between 14-21, hired to do a gardening project in Bradley, Michigan. Steve Pego and Rose Ann Two Crow have been doing an excellent job in teaching the youth basic preperation for future employment; work experience; and teaching many tasks related to gardening. For more information, contact our JTPA Program Staff - Dawn, Mike, Maryan, or Chris. HOW TO SAVE A BUNDLE WHILE HELPING A KID To date the youth have planted brussel sprouts; carrots; cucumbers; green beans; musk mellons; radishes; squash; sweet corn; tomatoes; and a variety of peppers. The harvest will be donated to the Senior Citizen Program. Any elder wanting any produce from the garden contact Luella. Once in a blue moon, there's a program that looks too good to be true . But sometimes there are no surprises. What I you see isI what you get. Thats t he . case with the Targeted Jobs Tax Credi t program passed by Congress to help young people find jobs in private industry. No make work jobs. Real jobs in t he real world. The incentive to business ? Tremendous savings in the form of tax credits. 85 per cent credit fo r the hiring of 16 or 17 year olds and 50 per cent for 18 to 21 year olds. It amount s to employer salary costs as low as 50 cents an hour. The crew leaders informed me that the yield should be abundant. Any community member interested in canning any of the above crop; donating mayonaise jars for canning; or help in harvesting the crop contact: Dawn or Luella. The twenty youth hired and the two crew leaders are doing a fantastic job. This project is one we all ccn be very proud or. Any one interested in knowing more about this project can contact Dawn, Steve, or Rose Ann. In Kent County, the program has been streamlined by the Private Industrial Council. A county-wide Job Central office open all summer at 255 South Di vision, holds "Employer's Day" every Wednesday. Employers are encouraged to call then come in and intervieN young peopie for openings at their business. GRITC - JTPA PROGRAM Services Offered: Computer Training High School Completion Job Seeking Skills Employment Supportive Services Eligibility is the same as last years program with the exeption that we now. need more documentation of the following: Proof of EMPLOYERS OFFERED SALARY COSTS AS LOW AS FIFTY CENTS AN HOUR! 17 years or older Native American-Proof Economically disadvantaged -3- What can these young people do? Anything. They're already filling jobs (Take a deep breath) this summer in: Aut? body repair, B3nk teller, Brake mechanic, Car Washer Cashier, Cemetary worker, Clerical, Counter person, Electric assembler General laborer, and sander, Landscaper, Machine operater, Material handler, Nurses aide Packer inspector, Painter, Producti~n egg peeler, Receptionist, Retail salesperson, Service station attendant sewing machine operator, Stock clerk, Tool crib attendant, Truck driver, �whole,have a made a commitment to develop and implement a sensible and workable Overall and Warehouse worker. Overall Economic Development Program for the Young people from economically disadvantaged families who are not yet certified for the program are encouraged to come to Job Central between SAM and 4PM Monday through Friday. the Native American community. So ... if you're an employer needing summer help and looking to save a bundle ... and would like to help a young person looking for a job, you're in luck. Pick up the phone. Call. We'll do the rest. ONE PHONE CALL IS ALL IT TAKES CALL JOB CENTRAL AT 458-7611 p J c PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL The economic development process can be measured in terms of jobs. Jobs come from retention, revitalizations, and/or expansion of existing business; generation of new businesses from within the Native American community; and attraction of new businesses. The central purpose of economic development activity is to increase the control that a community has over its own destiny. The plan for implementation (work strategies) will focus primarily upon economic development activities in the areas of expansion of COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT the wood products industry, enhancement of Economic development can be viewed as a the tourist/recreation attractiveness, dynamic, on-going process of planned growth management which uses available improvement of Educational and Health Services, Community Facilities and job resources(physical and natural, financial, creation through the attraction and exand human) to retain and create jobs, pansion of small businesses and industries, as well as improve the quality of life for the residents of a community. which are owned and operated by members of the Native American community. Specific goals for economic development A series of workshops and training sessions are based on local issues and available are being scheduled periodically through- resources and will therefore, differ out this fall. among communities. shops will be to provide the community In an effort to in- crease the control over its own destiny, each community involved in economic development activities should enlist the participation of local citizens, elected and appointed officials, advisory groups and business persons. The board of Directors and the staff of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and The purpose of thes work- information on such subjects as: a. Economic Development b. Financing/loan packaging c. Local Government Commissions & Committees d. What you need to know to start your own business e. Community awareness And many others. A schedule of these workshops will be available in September the Native American community , as a -4- �LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO DONATE YOUR TIME & TALENTS FOR OUR LAS VEGAS NIGHT!! We are looking for interested people to volunteer time to help raise money for a new van. kets; money; food for the dance; or the time it takes to set-up and clean-up at the dance. Contact people are: Margaret Nelson & Chris Shomin All proceeds raised will go to the family. Activities: Our van is used for a number of reasons that benifit our community members. Those who benifit the most are our elders. The van is used to transport them to a daily meal site, grocery shopping, and other reasons that are not provided by any other agency. In order to purchase a new van we need t o raise money. There is no funding agency for this purpose. In order to rai se the large amount of money we need, we are going to sponsor a "Las Vegas Night" Saturday September 15, 1984. The jobs that need to be done are waitresses, bartenders, card dealers, and people with knowledge of Craps and Roulette table. Anyone interested in having fun raising money for a worth while cause, please contact the following committee members: John Hart, Dawn Anderson, or Geri Conway, - 774-8331 LAS VEGAS NIGHT Saturday September 15, 1984 Time: 7 - 12 Midnight Place : Corner of Division/Burton 1948 S. Division BENIFIT DANCE COMMITTEE - SPONSORED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. In our community we have one of elders who needs a helping hand. Due to an unforseeable illness, medical bills are piling up. We as concerned family and friends would like to sponsor a special Benifit Dance for these special folks. So if you find in your hearts to donate material wise or time, please give us a call. We would like volunteers to sell 50/50 tic- 50/50 RAfF~E - DRAWING AUGUST AT THE Gl\I IC. 17 PfNIFIT DANCE FOR LEVI &MICKEY KEOGif'V\ SATURDAY AUGUST 25, 1984 7 - ll:30 PM SONS &_DAUGHTERS HALh 1043 HAMILITON N.W (SOUTH OF LEONARD ~T. ON HAMILIION) $5 PER COUPLE $3 . PER PERSON (COST INCLUDES: DANCE/MUSIC/SNACK) DON'T FORGET!!!!!! LEXINGTON FALL FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 12, 1984 FROM: 3:00 to 6:00 PM PLACE: 45 LEXINGTON N.W. LEXINGTON POTLUCK FROM: 6: 30 PM PLACE: 45 LEXINGTON N.W. SEPTEMBER 19, 1984 BRING A DISH TO PASS AND YOUR OWN TABLE SERVES -------------------------------tEXINGTON SCHOOL STARTS SEPTEMBER 10, 1984 -5- ------------------- �0 AUGUST-(5) 1881 Spotted Tail is killed by Crow Dog (26) 1872 Fort ·McKeen (Later Ft. Abe Lincoln) attacked by Sioux. (7) 1789 The Department of War is established with the Secretary of War managing Indi~n Affairs. (27) 1869 Sioux attack UP survey crew. (28) 1862 Forces of Capt. Brown's Minnesota militia under siege by Little Crow's Santee warriors. (9) (ll) 1823 Sioux help U. S. troops under Colonel Leavenworth to defeat the Arikara. 1873 Gen. Custer attacked by 700 Sioux and Cheyenne on the Yellowstone. (14) (16) (17) (18 ) (19) (20) (23) ---------------------------------------- The G. R. Inter-Tribal Council and Kent Co. 1742 Verendry brothers are the first white men to see and visit the Health Dept. with cooperation from the GR Black Hills. Junior College Dental School is sponsoring a a dental screening for the Anishnabe 6omunity from Oct. l thru 15, 1984. The community will have the opportunity 1872 Major Baker's men attacked by ·to have a dental cleaning and screening for Sioux when he becomes lost and wanders onto Indian territ~ry. their families and themselves at the JC Dental Clinic located at Grand Rapids Inter1872 Col. Stanley's troops are Tribal Council. assaulted by Sioux while guarding NP Workers. This clinic and screening will be doing no operative work or extractions. 1862 Family of white settlers refuses to give food to party This clinic will be 'doing, teeth cleaning of Santee Sioux hunters and is and actual screenings of the mouth to killed by the Sioux. collect data for future assistance for 1862 Santee Sioux sack Lower Agency, · dental work in our community. 1862 Upper Agency is sacked by Santeewe will start scheduling on Aug. 13, 1984. 1862 Santee strike ferry boat at Red-Please call or come into the off ice for wood Landing. dates and times of these clinics, It is important our community shows it's 1854 Gratten Massacre. interests and needs in the area of dental 1862 Santee Sioux attack Fort Ridgely. care. 1887 Construction of Holy Rosary This screening and cleaning will be free. Mission begins under the direc Meguetch - Phil Memberto, CHR direction of Father Jutz and Brother Bills. 1862 Santee rout Minnesota militia at Lake Shetak. 1876 Lt. Brownson Skirmishes with Sioux and Cheyenne on the Yellowstone. -6- �NOW o.+ LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL • COMPlE1'E "''" ~(\.\OOL PROE7(f\M • ~\.1't:RN~4T\VE Eb ~OR \lc~\s- ~lt\~ Oll>S • ~~1\Vl "~£ft\C~ CU\,1'URL C~5SES rltt t\.\\\,~il •I U6 '~~£~ ~'I~\ l ~ C~LL ~5'(,·37l0 LEX\N(;TON COMM\JN \1"'( 45" \_E)<\"1G\ON N .\N. . -7- OR (O~t $C..\400L ''-t \N 10 �COMPLETE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL ADULT BASIC EDUCATION DIPLOMA AT Reading LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL Writing OFFICE EDUCATION Accounting Spelling Typing ADULT HIGH SCHOOL Math Clerical Procedures Day and Evening (everyday) Office Machines * All required subjects ~ Brush-up Typing -¥- G.E.D. c;re:::; PREPARATION ~ Many exciting classes are available including: LEARNING CENTER DRIVER EDUCATION . Drawing & Painting • Monday 12:30 - 4:00 . Pottery & Sculpture Friday Learn at your own pace! Call 456-3720 for details . 8:30 - 12:00 Indian Art Non-graduates FREE All the subjects you Indian Culture Graduates Indian Literature Indian His.tory $50 e>LJ • HOMEMAKERS Indian Drumming Photography, Beginning · 5 e..w i Photography, Advanced . c ' r Q n ~ -P ts r--e. c_ipe s need to graduate plus Reading and Math. oc::J SERVICES FOR STUDENTS Child Care Bus Passes Hot Lunches g �r PROP0.5ED BILL Developed during conference held in Minneapolis June 6-7, 1984 To provide for the division ar:rl use ar:rl distribution of judgrcent funds of the Ottawa and Olippewa Indians of Michigan in dockets 18-E ar:rl 58, 364, Be and 18-R before the Indian Claims Cbnmission. it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of ~ica in Congress assembled, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the funds appropriated by the Acts of October 31, 1972 (86 Stat. 1518), and March 13, 1978, 31 U.S.C. 724(a), in satisfaction of the awards granted to the Ottawa and O'lippewa Indians of Michigan in dockets 18-E and 58, ar:rl docket 364, respectively, and December 18, 1975 (89 Stat. 842), in satisfaction of the award granted to the Sault Ste. Marie Barrl of Oiippewa Indians in docket 18-R, all before the Indian Claims c.amri.ssion, less attorney fees and litigation expenses, and including all interest and investnent inC()[TE accrued, shall be divided, used, and distributed as provi ded in this Act. Sec.2.(a) The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter the "Secretary") shall divide the funds in dockets 18-E and 58, ar:rl docket 364, airong t he three federally recognize1 Ottawa and Olippewa successor tribal organizations, narrely, the Bay Mills Indian Ccmru.nity, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Olippewa Indians and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa ar:rl O'lippewa Indians, and the Ottawa ar:rl Olippewa descendant group, -9- �;J on the basis of the respective llllllbers of qualified persons enrolled by the Secretary with each of the four above-cited entities. Cb> For the purpose of effectirx.;i the division of the funds, the Secretary shall supervise the preparation of the respective rolls by each of the three tribal organizations, and shall prepare a roll for the desce00ant group, of all citizens of the United States who are of at least one-quarter Michigan ottawa and or Olippewa Indi.an blocrl derived from any of the ottawa bands of Grand River, Traverse, Grand Traverse, Little Traverse, Maskigo or L'Arbre Croche, or any of the Chippewa bands of Sault Ste. Marie, Michilmackinac or Oleboigan, or any ottawa or Olippewa subdivisions thereof, and 111.1ere born on or prior to and living on the date of this Act. No i;:ierson constitu- tionally enrolled with nore than one of the three federally recognized tribes cited in this Act shall be counted for purposes of division nor receive per capita rrember pa~ts of nore than one such tribe. or other benefits as a Such person shall be required to establish nenbership in one such tribe prior to being counted. No person who has shared under the provisions of the Secretarial Plan effective July 17, 1983, for the use and distribution of FOtawatomi joognent funds, or who has shared under the provisions of the Secretarial Plan effective November 12, 1977, for the use and distribution of Saginaw Olippewa judgnent fuoos, or who is a xrember of the Ke~w Bay Olippewa Indian C.cmnunity of Michigan, shall be eligible for enrolllrent under the provisions of this subsection. -10- �I I Tribal enrollnent status shall be determined for all purposes under this Act as of the date of the Act. Cc> In preparing the current rolls the Secretary shall utilize the Horace B. Durant Roll, approved February 18, 1910, of the Ottawa and Oiippewa Tribe of Michigan, as qualified and corrected by other rolls and records available to the Secretary, including the Durant Field Notes of 1908-09 and the Annuity Payroll of the Ottawa and Olippewa Tribe of Michigan approved M:ly 17, 1910. The Secretary is authorized to en;>loy the services of tribal and descendant group enrollment review corrmittees. Cd> The Secretary shall piblish notice of the preparation of the rolls and the deadline for filing applications in the Federal Register and in appropriate local rredia. SUch applications shall be filed with the Secretary or the respective tribes within 180 days from the date of this Act. Appeals shall be handled in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary. The share of the descendant group shall be distributed per capita by the Secretary, in sums as equal as possible, to all persons so enrolled. Ce> The funds in docket 18-R shall be divided between the Bay Mills Indian Carmunity and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe on the basis of the respective nurrbers of enrollees in each tribe as provided in subsections Ca>, Cb> and Cc> of this section and shall be added to -11- �I ;,.. the shares of these tribes of the funds in dockets 18-E and 58, and 364. Sec. 3. The share of the Bay Mills Indian Ccmm.u1i ty shall be used and distributed in terms of no nnre than 80 percent being available for per capita paynents and no less than 20 percent for tribal social and econanic developrrent purposes, which may include the establis~nt pa~ts; of an investment designed to yield pericdic dividerxi Provided that all m:mbers of the tribe, born on or prior to and living on the date of this Pict, participate in any tribal distribution in the form of per capita paynents. Any funds left fran a per capita paynent shall be aided to the programing portion. Sec. 4. The share of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians shall be invested by the Secretary and shall be utilized by the tribal governing bcrly, on an annual budgetary basis, subject to the ...... approval of the Secretary, for tribal social and econanic developrent programing. establis~nt pa~ts Such programing may include the of an investment designed to yield pericrlic dividerrl to all enrolle:l m:mbers of the tribe. percent of such funds shall be utilized for the t.bt nnre than 20 establis~nt of an Elderly Assistance Program which shall include pericrlic assistance paynents to all tribal members of at least 55 years of age on the date such pa~ts are declared, the first of such paynents to be made one year of the date the tribal share is determined. -12- The �Secretary is authorized to assist the tribe in seeking and establishing local investments of all or a portion of the tribal share. Sec. 5. The share of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Olippewa Indians shall be used and distribute:i in terns of no rrore than 80 percent being available for per capita paym2nts and no less than 20 percent for tribal social and economic developrent purposes, which may inclu:ie the establishrrent of an investment designed to yield pericrlic dividend payments; Provide:i that all m:mbers of the tribe, born on or prior to and living on the date of this Act, participate in any tribal distribution in the fonn of per capita paynents. Any funds left from a per capita payxtent shall be crlded to the programing portion. Sec. 6. The per capita shares or paym2nts of living, corrpetent adults shall be paid directly to them. The per capita shares or payxtents of deceased individual beneficiaries shall be detennined and distribute:i in accordanc-e with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Per capita shares or payxtents of legal incorrpetents and minors shall be handle:i as provide:i in the Act of October 19, 1973 (87 Stat. 466>, as amended January 12, 1983 (96 Stat. 2512). Sec. 7. None of the funds distribute:i per capita or as dividend payxtents or rrade available under this Act for programing shall be subject to Federal or State incom: taxes, nor shall such funds nor -13- �their availability be considered as inc:x:lm:! or resources nor otherwise utilized as the basis for denying or reducing the financial assistance or other benefits to which such household or nember ~ld otherwise be entitled under the Social Security Act or, except for per capita shares in excess of $2,000, any Federal or federally assisted programs. AS OF APRIL 30, 1984, total balance of Chippewa and Ottawa award is slightly below 27 million. Joe John CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS Continued. In adulthood, children of alcoholics are will develop these disorders, however. more likely to experience severe depressionClearly, in recognizing the special needs than are children of nonalcoholics. This of these children, we must be prepared is particularly true for families whose to do more than just pay lip service to depression appears to result from the the problem. stress of living in an alcoholic home. Children of alcoholics are an ideal Research has shown, for example, that target group for treatment and prevention when daughters of alcoholics are adopted efforts. We must develop materials and in early life and raised by nonalcoholic p~og~ams that will benefit these childparents, their depression rate is no ren. By early assessment and interventdifferent than normal. ion, we may help some children escape Perhaps the greatest risk to children of the problems they might otherwise have alcoholics is the risk of developing developed, and thereby lead more normal alcoholism themselves. Whether the devel- and satisfying lives. opment of alcoholism in the children of alcoholics is related to environmental or inherited factors (or both), is not known. (Research in family studies of alcoholism has received considerable attention at Hazelden in recent years.) While children of alcoholics have a higher risk of developing a number of disorders, it is important to remember that being at risk for a disorder is not the same as developing the disorder. In fact, most children of alcohqlics will not develop these disorders. A greater percentage of children of alcoholics than nonalcoholics -14- �IS- HISTORICAL COUNCIL We want to bring our eldera together to have an old time Indian gathering the way our people uaed to do • . We want to hear our oral hietory and old atoriea and keep our traditions alive •. Many of our eldera have pasaed into the next world before their knowledge was passed on to the next generation. One of our eldera has told us it is time to bring the message that was told to him by hie father. Because we feel this council is so important to Indian people admiaeion ie free and two meals will be provided daily • . Houaing .:ill be provided in the community !or those elders who do not wish to stay at the camp grounds. ElderB will be given first priority in every aspect of this council. An elder also does not have to have gray hair to be considered an elder but is someodeTwho ie respected for their knowledge and looked to for guidance from their community. we want to unite the Three Fires again through our traditions, not politics. TRADITIONAL 'PC1rl 'W(Jr{ ,4"'"1-" !>r The pow wow will immediately follow the elders council and end on 3'111e 26, 198~. The p~w wow will also be an old time gathering with no contests, prize money, judges, strictly social. We also want this to be a learning time with some of our old dances and songs taught. dance with us. Every one ie invited to come and Host drum ie Little Thunder, all singers, dancers and drume ' are encouraged to attend. For further information please contact Ron Wemigvaee at 601 Second Street Harbor Springs, Michigan. 616-526-7920. • -15- �~1 ~I �I + ~ I~ ~ Dci ! ~ I I <t I I I VJ ! I 1 i ..... · ~ !~ ' ·4- I I I ' I ~ I ()() -- \)- I } ,,, Cl' & I I I .£. 0 <l) S) ~l + V) 4) I/) "' ' ~ I I (;) I ....... VJ Ii I ... 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I D .r::=oc:=:=>nc:~ac:::::::::><~ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council PERMiT NO. 690 •llC Ga;.t-10 ii.A l'IV:O, MIC.Ii 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 • BE'I'l'Y JONES - LIBRARY GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGE ALLENmLE, MI 49401 � 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 Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/468be705bf62a97f1e7bbde2656bc392.pdf 26701621e7f1895303de016365bc2a9a PDF Text Text TURTLE TALK - OCTOBER 1984 Executive Director Editor J. Wagner Wheeler Loretta Yount GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS **THANK - YOU** We wish to extend our sinccrcsL thanks to each and every person Secretary------------------Mary Roberts who through their kindness, thoughfulness, and concern has eased the burden which we carried. Th e comfort of knowing Lh<1L Cod Treasurer---------------Fred Chivis, Jr. has put so many good dnd kind Sgt. -At-Arms--------------------Ron Yob people here on Lhis c<1rLh is Member---------------------Jennie Pigeon overwhelming, <lnd Lhc joy of Member---------------------Sydney Martin seeing so many of our N<ltive Member--------------------Roger Williams American communities together brought us a sence of what a wonderful, and special group President------------------George Martin Vice-President-----------------John Hart Member-----------------------Debra Gibbs HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN OCTOBER: Jesse Arizola, Grace Dougherty, Mary Smith, Dorothy D. Boda, Mark Rueckert, Ross Morgan, John King, Mary Peters, Tyrone Raphael, Robert Sheahan, Jeanette Pierce, Shirley Chamberlain, Terri Leaureaux, Ronnie Juddson, Gary Shomin, Paul Terpenning, Leona Bush, "June Bug", Eugene Chisholm, Barbara Toothman, Nancy Sheneman, Joyce Hinkle, Chris & Jeremy Anderson, Sharon Winters, David Yount, Duane T. Wesaw and A. N. Wesaw. PLEASE INFORM US IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. WE NEED TO KNOW THE OLD AND THE NEW ADDRESS AND BOTH ZIP CODES. GRITC BOARD OF DlRECTORS MEET THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. CULTURAL COMMITTEE WILL MEET THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH - 7:00 PM ***************************** of people that all of you are. To all who helped, and everyone that came to the Benefit Dance, we wish you "GOD'S BLESSING." Sincerely, Mickey and Levi Keogima Three Fires Committee WILL MEET THE LAST WEDNESDAY MONTH - 7:00 PM - or EACH AT 45 LEXINGTON NW VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED Dont't pretend to be perfecL. There are many directions in which you know you could stand improvement. Don't be too angry to take help wherever you find it. �The By: The For Director 1 s Column Olivia P. Maynard Michigan Office of Services to the Aging More Information Contact: Jackie Borden or Linda Kimball (517) 373-4882 The Real Story Behind NaCl or Please Pass the Salt Milk gravy and biscuits. American-fried potatoes. Smoked ham. Navy beans seasoned with ham hocks. Canned cream-style corn. Add to everything a generous sprinkling of SALT. The type of meal described above would not be uncommon in the homes of many of today 1 s older Americans. The high salt content of this meal is a throw-back to the time when meat was traditionally preserved with salt and when the greatest percentage of red meat consumed was pork. In today 1 s health-conscious society, the younger generation, it seems, pays a good deal of attention to nutritional needs, including, what constitutes a sensible amount of salt in the diet. The older adult generation, however, according to nutritionists, have retained many of the eating habits that were established in their childhood ... consuming foods high in sodium and the tendency to add even more salt at the table. SALT, while often maligned, it should be understood, is useful in the diet because it contains 40 percent sodium plus chloride and iodine. Sodium helps to maintain blood volume, regulate water balance, transmit nerve impulses and perform other vital functions. The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences believes an adequate daily level of sodium should not exceed 3.3 grams. On the average, Americans consume between 6 and 18 grams daily. The meal descr~bed to you earlier in this column would approximate a sodium level of 3.1 grams. If, during that same day, you consumed another one-half teaspoon of salt (equivalent to a gram of sodium), you would have exceeded the recommended daily minimum. Why is salt intake of special significance to older people? Overuse of sodium is one factor associated with high blood pressure. And, high blood pressure, as many people know, can lead to heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. -MORE- �Sodium is found in varying amounts in most foods. Enough sodium, it is believed, can be obtained from consuming a variety of foods. A number of measures can be taken to limit intake, starting with the simple practice of checking labels on canned or packaged foods for sodium content. Some new lines of canned vegetables and vegetable juices, for instance, have no salt added. Other convenience items are also now being offered which contain substantially less sodium. Using herbs and spices to enhance the flavor of foods, in lieu of salt, is also an alternative. To learn more about this topic, write the High Blood Pressure Information Center, 120/80, National Institutes of Health, Box AP, Bethesda, Maryland 20205 for their free brochure entitled "Questions About Weight, Salt, and High Blood Pressure;' or the Consumer lnformation Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81004 for their free brochure 11 Sodium: Think About It. 11 # # 6/29/84 The school year has started, many new faces along with new teachers (we miss our old faithful teachers). The first big event of the year was our Annual Festival and Pot-Luck. It was a beautiful day! We had all kinds of goodies to eat and things to buy. RAGGEDY ANN was there for the children. To finish the day there was our potluck. Lveryone had so much fun. • We want to thank the GRITC staff and Community Ed for making this ...i successful event. We want to give special thanks to all the companies who donated door prizes. BUT most of all to JOHN ZAKEM, without him we could not have done it. THANKS JOHN! �I/ ANNOUNCEMENT: ON THURDSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1984 FROM 6:30PM to 9:30PM, FATHER GEORGE MATHIEU, POTAWATOMI CATHOLIC PRIEST WILL SAY MASS AT ST. JAMES PARISH IN GRAND RAPIDS. RECEPTION WILL FOLLOW MASS AT, GRITC GATHERING OF TH E THREE TRIBlS AH-NAB-AWEN PARK SUBMITTED BY JOE JOHN Suggestions for expanding celebration and including educational and cultural exhibits 45 LEXINGTON NW. and demonstrations. Invite Jndi<ln ----------------------------1. Exhibits: craftsmen to demonsLr<lLe their ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1984, FROM skills (Canoe building, Drum 7:30 to 9:30PM Father Mathieu WILL making, Basket making, Be<ldwork RETURN TO MUSKEGON TO SAY MASS AT Tanning, etc.). MUSKEGON CHRISTIAM COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 540 HACKLEY, RECEPTION Invite Indian artists to bring their paintings, sculpture, WILL FOLLOW MASS. etc. and offer for sale. LEXINGTON SCHOOL AA GROUP WILL BE HELD IN -ROOM 7, EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FROM 7 to 8 PM, FOR THE FALL AND WINTER MONTHS. CULTURE COMMITTEE -------- Have a tent set aside for Indian elders to share oral traditions. Establish a review committee to select craftsmen <lnd <lrLlsLs for exhibits and demonsLr<lLions. 2. Work with Public Museum and Public Library to develop exhibits or informallon ...iboul. the types of iLems they h<lvc available. 3. Seek funding sources such <lS a booth at Festival, or help from local foundations. THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM. THREE FIRES COMMITTEE-------THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM -----------------------GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH -7:30 PM SENIOR MEAL.SEVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY HAVE YOU SIGNED UP YET? IF NOT, WHY NOT CALL PHIL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. 774-8331 Anyone can go--FREE - Teeth cleaning and actual screenings of the mouth to collect data for future assistance for denl<ll work In "Any child who chatters non-stop at home will refuse to utter a sound when asked to demonstrate for a visitor." our community. �.., I called pow-wows, are social events that of the Indian nation. For any tribe •• i t brings us all together." ~bout 4,000 people attended ycslcrday' s pow-wow 1,000 less lhan ldsl are steeped in American Indian religion. year. To the Indians at Riverside Park Saturday turnout to the uncertain weather and Sunday, the pow-wow has come to and the late mean more. There were about 35 vendors selljny "It is to share the culture, so people Indian food, clother, jewelry, dnd other regalia. GR PRESS 9/10/84 tenise L. Smith American Indian gatherings, generally understand and appreciate it," said John Bailey attributed the sm<lllcr start at 2 PM. Bailey, master of ceremonies for the annual The pow-wow featured ceremoni<ll singevent. "In times past (American Indians) looked down on their culture. Now ing and dancing. we are trying to see the beauty in every- ederly men to toddlers, consisted thing." Call it a "meeting of cousins," Edward V. of singing and stepping to drums, Irvins said pow-wows are family reounions The flag dance, which involved dancers ranging from wearing ceremonial dress. The ceremony honors the Creator, the that reinstill an ethnic pride in urbanized American Indian name of God ("Great Native Americans. Irvins, a white anthro- Spirit" is more from American Western polgist, heads the Grand Valley American and always Lakes movies, Irvin said Indian Lodge, the host of the event. place in a circle. "When we first organized (23 Yrs. ago), a "We are making a circle of light.," lot of Native Americans were ashamed of Burns said. \\ The sun 9oes their culture," Irvin said. a circle, everything we do is in "You know, lhrouqh "the only good Indian is a dead Indian." a circle." We felt what was needed was a social organization •••• to try to rekindle that and those playing the drums are people who work in large cities; love and pride through cultural they don't live in reservations. arts." Burns said the dancers Irvin said there are about (30) pow-wows Despite the greater exposure to Lhe in Michigan during any given season, mainstream city life, more young beginning in late spring and ending American Indians are rediscoverinq early fdll. their culture dnd partlcip<llinq in Frank Bush, a full-blood Potawatomi who participated in the dancing and singing, pow-wows, Bush said. Native American parents also arc called i t "just having fun." teaching their children more about "We are all one big family getting to- their culture, Irvin said, poinllnq to the half dozen toddlers and young gether. All these people are ones that want to dance and sing with the drum," he said. "The drum is the heartbeat children who were dancing in the circle wearing woven fabrics, fealhers �bonnets and moccasins. OUTREACH DEPARTMENT----- ("The parents) teach them as soon as they can walk. As soon as possible they make LAS VAGES NIGHT Lhcm ccrcmonJal clothes, he said. Fun and a wondcrftd lcdrninq Paul Collins, a nationally-known artist and experience was had by all. architect, attended the pow-wow as more than , just a spectator. He said he has been There were so many people there, painting American Indians for (8) years, I lost count. and he lived on an Indian reservation for about two years. The dances have more meaning than the To our beautiful volunteers, Native Americans will reveal to the general public. what can I say, they really out did themselves. Everyone just pitched in whenever and The dances' full impact will be lost if the Indian culture on the reservations is not preserved, he said. wherever they were needed. Without them this could not be He called his paintings of American Indians, "a matter of trying to capture the possible. culture for a history that will soon be lost." The Grand Valley American Indian Lodge is The event was sponsored by based on a similar goal. GRITC for a very worthy cause "our Seniors". The group's sole function is Lo promote unity among The money earned is to buy our lndians and Lo educate them and olhers about Native American culture through events like the pow-wow, Irvins said. Currently the non-sectarian, nonpolitical organizations represent about 65 American Indian and non-Indian families in Lhc area. Seniors a new van. Our total profit for the evening was $1,002.10. We want to thank our volunteers for making this event a sucess. DO YOU GUYS WANT TO DO IT AGAIN? NOW OHCANl/ING NATIVL AM[RlCAN SI Lf DU l NSr CLUB, PIRSONS INltHI STLO (MfMB[l1SHIP FREE) ALL AGLS --CONTACT ROGER WILLIAMS fOR MORE INFORMATION 245-43-16 THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE STAFF IS INTERESTED IN STARTING AN ALANON GROUP TO SERVE THE INDIAN COMM. ALANON IS A GROUP WHOSE AIM IS TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE WHO LIVE WITH OR ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE WHO HAS A DRINKING PROBLEM. ALANON IS WHERE YOU CAN LEARN HOW TO HANDLE YOUR FEELING$& TO ASSIST �THE RECOVERY OF THAT PERSON WHO IS information conlacL any JTPA Sl.dff STRUGGLING. person - Dawn, Chris, Mary.rn or Phi I IF YOU ARE INTERESTED CALL GERI, BOBBIE OR BILL at 774-8331. 774-8331. AND REMEMBER - EASY DOES IT. The Summer Youth Program ended AugusL Bill Memberto, Geri Conway or Bobbie August 31, 1984. Rosencrans are available for any questions (20) youth successfully completed Lhc or concerns you may have. program and went on to school (6) youth were Lerminated for V<lrious Emergency Food hours (8:00 to 12 noon) Just ask for Margaret Nelson - 774-8331 reasons. All in all the program W<lS <1 success. Their work produced a dclicJous g<lrdcn WelcomeMargaret Nelson, now working in for our Elders. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY----- the Ourteach department. She can explain the program and let you Welcome Phil Memberto, who is now know if you qualify. working for JTPA. JTPA PROGRAM NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PIWCHAM, TITLE IV, PART A----FREE CLOTHING roR INDIAN l ~ AMlLJIS The program has not changed too much from last years program. The noticed changed will be the patience of those who apply WHERE: WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL with all the paper work and documentation 615 Turner NW needed to qualify for the program. LOWER LEVEL - IWOM 27 Also, classroom participants will now be EVERY WEDNLSDAY 10:00 AM to 2:00PM paid a hourly incentative for classes attended for high school completion. For those interested in our services they must meet and prove the following: 17 years and older Native American Title IV, Part, N. A. lducd lion i>rogr<1m Parent Committee meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday of each month, at West Middle School, 615 Turner NW. Meetings will start al 6:00 ,rncJ 7:00 PM Meetings starting at will Ile PoLJuck Unemployed/Underemployed/ Economically disadvantaged For those who qualify, we offer: Incentative payments for HSC Computer Training Job Placement Support Services Anyone interested or would like more Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Sept 20th Oct 18th Nov 15th Dec. 20th Jan 17Lh Feb 21st Mar. 2lsL Apr 18Lh May 16th June 20th 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 ------------------- Potluck Po Lluck Po U uck Po U uck Pol.luck �What is ALCOHOLTSM A parent's drinking problem can affect IL' s dn i J Incss Lha l c<1uscs µcop.Le Lo Lhe way kids feel. Sometimes CUlLTY - Kids often think Lhat they're i l lcdds Lo crime, accidents, broken homes the cause of their parent's problem •.. BUT THEY AREN'T. or friendships. ASHAMED - Some kids try to hide a Among adults who drink (1) out of (10) lose control of Lheir drinking. suffers from alcoholism. parent's drinking problem because they're (Kids can develop drinking problems too.) afraid that other kids won't like them Kids don't cause their parents to drink. ANGRY - Sometimes parents who drink Nobody cases alcoholism. too much treat other family members An Alcoholic person depends on alcohol-Physically - unfairly. ~ natural When this bappens, it is for kids to be angry. This means that the alcoholic person may SAD - At times, a parent with a drinking feel sick without alcohol. problem may seem cold and unloving. Anf qlcohol problem isn't a sign of a lack o love. This means that the alcoholic person feels ALCOHOLISM is a disease that changes the way a person thinks, acts and treats Lhc need to drink in order to cope with others. Nobody can be blamed for it. life. [motionally - ALCOHOL1SM isn 1 t a sign of weakness-- BUT a parent's illness doesn't make a it's a sickness that's hard to control child a bad person. without help. parents have drinking problems can WHY -, S l MPOIH ANT TO KNOW /\IJOUT ALCOHOLISM sill have friends and enjoy life. l vcryone Kids whose Most alcoholic parents love their in Lhe family is affected by alcoholism. The alcoholic person children in spite of the way they doesn't want to hurt anyone, but often treat them while they're drinking. Lhc family suffers-I MOT ION/\LL Y - Kids of ten have confused WHAT YOU CAN DO IF A PARENl DRINKS TOO feelings toward an alcoholic parent, since MUCH. Lhc parent may act like a different person Talk to an adult, learn more, if you when drinking. know the facts you will be less likely I JNANClALLY - When a parent misses work or docs poorly on the job due to a drinkinu problem, the family may have less money for, clothing, entertainment, etc. PHYSlCALLY - ln some cases, a parent who has been drinking too much may mistreat other family members. to feel angry, guilty or sad about things you can't change and shouldn't be blamed for. Try to be understanding, Spend time with friends. Never be afraid to ask for help if you need it. �RELEASE----------.... Michigan Office of Services to the Aging $ ~NEWS Public Information , P.O. Box 30026, Lansing , Michigan (517) 373-8230 PRESS RELEASE For More Information Contact: Jackie Borden or Linda Kimball August 3, 1984 Ask the Doctor About Prescription Drugs Here 1 s a rare opportunity for people who want to know more about the prescription drugs they 1 re taking: On September 19, physicians will be available to patients to field their questions about medicines. There 1 ll be no charge for the service, in which volunteer physicians will man telephones at Detroit radio station WJR (#760 AM) as part of the station 1 s Call For Action program. The phone calls will be taken between the hours of 11 a.·m. and 1 p.m . at 313/873-8700. It 1 s all part of a 11 National Ask the Doctor About Prescription Drugs Day 11 co-sponsored by the participating radio and television stations, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Food and Drug Administration. The calls wi 11 not be broadcast, but will be taken off the air in confi ~ dence. Neither· the caller nor the physician will be identified. The project is designed to provide an additional information service to people who are taking prescription drugs and have questions about them. The program will provide callers medical advice from family physicians about prescriptions for the cost of a phone call. People who have questions about how to take a drug, when to take · it or what adverse reaction may occur, can call the Family Physicians at Call For Action. Call for Action is a national telephone information and action service staffed by 800 volunteers in over 25 cities. It is affiliated with radio and television broadcasters and serves over 125,000 people yearly. # # �SUGAR= Food Or Drug? /Jy Jc111u·ll<' Mason 1\111111ing l1 :111g(lvcr,, di1.zi11cs,, iil'.1<Licl1cs. pl'C' nH·11st 111al syndrome, exhaustion (partin1brly between 3 and 5 p.111.), the inability 10 co11centratc, panic attacks , waking in the middle of the night with anger or fears- sugar jitters, "clinical" depression, craving for sugar, caffeine, and eventually, alcohol or drugs. How can these things happen tu the sober alcoholic/addict? Sugar is how they happen, good old American apple pie, and taking the kids to Howard J o hnson's for ice crea11 1 ' 11cs. To some it may sccrn 1'm attacking trcasu11 d traditions. No11l'lhcless, refined sugar, ii" ff'stdi111it tcd today tu this 11:1t ion !"or i111por1 ing, W<J1tld IJ<' classit il'd ;1 drug. Evnything we c.it is <"•>11vcrtt'd to glun1sc lo be ttscd by the hody as fuel. lrnagirw th:1t tire r:mge of normal blood glucose (blood sugar) levels i, from l to l 0. Lct 's say that at a given moment in time, your blood sugar level is at 5 and y uu have :1 dish of ice cream . \'our blood sugar is boosted by the ice cream tu beyond 10, let's say to 14, which is what people mean when they say candy. ice cream, cakes, cookies. and refined sugar products in general will give you a quick boost or energy. But let's look now at the price you pay f< >I" the hoost of energy that can lift you, l<"llljlOr<trily, 0111 of the doldrums. H you !t :1ve hypoglycemia (a11cl if you 're an .tlcolH.Ji1 /. tddi.-t, it go<"s with thl' tcrrit()ry) , when your blood s11,g;ir goes ttp to 14, the p.111crcas releases too 1rn1ch im1di11 into t.he blood stream; the insulin then l(lwns the blood sug:tr, but now brin,e;s it down a point lown than it was before, perhaps'..! (remember that it was ;it '.1 to begin with). Now, usually 2 hours later , you're 111(lre lati ,g11cd, depressed, irritable, frightened, whatevrr, tli:1n you were lo begin with, and you need 11wre s11g;1r "r callcinc to get your blood sugar back up. I lowevn, \\'hen you take <>Ile of these substances, t hi' blood sugar goes far enough up to excite the p;111n<";1s ;111d to, within a few hours, bring that blood s11gar pli1111meti11g back down. Why dues your pancreas J"l'Spond this way? Why do al1 oh"lics h;1v1· :1 high level of hypoglycemia? Some say tfi;1t :1s ,J l< 'Sttit of yc;1rs of dri11ki11g, the inlets of l.a11gnl1.111s l1.1vc been overstimulated and therefore s1·nTt« t"'' nrnd1 i11s1din; lwwcvcr, nwst alcoholics/ addicts report being sugar junkies in childhood and :ul11lcsu·1H:c, long before they became addicted to alcohol or drugs. There is substantial evidence that the hypoglycemia, like the alcoholism, is inherited. When the ;tlcoholic begins drinking. the sugar consumption 1T;1ses. linausc alcohol contains sugar; when sobriety begin , , it ITSllll1CS ;11~ ; 1in . S<>111 l' i11 111.1i11st J<';1m 111ed1ci11(' dairn that hypogly < <'l11i.1 i, .1 "l.1rl" cli'1"1s<' a11d l'Xis1' •JJlh in p.itil'nts \\·i1li 1"111• 1<' .1t i• 111111"''· ~"11w d11 <'" " \\ill d" ;i simpl" blood test and i111"unn the patient that hypuglyccmia docs not exist. llowevcr, the ollly laboratory test that really determines blood sugar levels is the glucose tolerance test (GTT). l\lany alcuhulics have bad the err administered and, when I inform them that they must find replacement foods and stop eating sugar if they hope to lead a normal, happy life, free of dry drunk symptoms, they proudly tell me that their test results were negative and th e physician told them they do not have hypoglycemia. The sad fa c t, however, is that some physicians do nut know how to properly read the results of GTI"s . In addition, the CTI <an he hiinnlul. Patients receiving this test, \\hicl1 ill\'< >lvcs fasting and then, al intervals, being givl'n pure glucose tu drink. while the· blood is drawn and blood sugar levels teste<l, report migraine headaches, losing consciousness and, at the very least, being despairing and miserable. When blood sugar is forced up and down radically in this manner, brain cells and the hear can be damaged. If you have the symptoms of low blood sugar, headaches, weeping. mood swings, depression, panic attacks, irritability, fatigue, obsessive compulsive thoughts and beha\ior, inability to concentrate, craving for sugar and caffeine. go on the hypoglycemic diet and, if your symtoms disappear, whatever you had-fad disease or not --consider yllurself saved from a recovery of misery. The hypoglycemic diet consists of eating three main meals a day, with small snacks every two hours in between. No sugar, alcohol, caffeine, and very infrequent refined carbohydrates should be consumed. Alcoholics convert most refined carbohydrates into glucose too quickly, cm sing the same up and down blood sugar level and emotions that sugar caused. This article was excerpted from the May-June 1984 issue of RECOVERY Magazine. �------ -- o~+obe .. 19'1'1 Su_Y\_.~~-~~~--11=~-~~jtJ -~d~--j,.-~-.., ~s _,,__I~--R-,---------1 .. ~A~. ------------ .------...----·- - --- ------t------------1- ;;. I '8d. ~"'\ 0 1: 3o ! i .J.. I I ~o""'" /[) 13 '.DA'1C. ]5e"' ~ JY\e.itb IS I -----~-S_e._rt i ~ (Y\eA IS e.olu,....bv~ r:DA«.( /7 _fk. I . ,_____o2-,+ / ,)._ II I . IL/ l 9 ~ " 5eV\ io~ Y\\eAl.s ~e"'' oA. -IY>eiQ l.s- + - - - - L..II \..\' 7. -- 1 ...s- L - oi .;i - - i iI I~ ~ 1~"i.0 ~- :~ '='t------- ~-ii-f5e"'°"' :~~ .. -19 c.2.a c:.2~ c::2 - I I 7 I I • I I o?S d) 9 Seniofl l'l~Al51 ci5e1\iO~ ~el\1.5 -JD . , 7 -Ob J / C!_u t+u~e. e 0 ~~ 7' b6 .3 ~i'r~~ /'Jove.,..,. bev- I ~01\\W\ . Se ";o~ "'~"Is I t4 Al \Dt..Uee t') SeY\io~ {Y\e~ Is I e.:2.1 '--' �I l IMON NOFIT OlfO. U. S. POST:A.GE Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ... PAID PERMIT NO. 690 •C: OllAND RAPID S. MICH 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 • BETTY JONES- LIBARY GRAND VALLEY STATE _COLLEGE ALLENDALE, MI 49401 � 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 Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/2950db17c29d063ae14bbd94ec9eeebd.pdf d8239e8ec82ec36dd4404eafd1929b8b PDF Text Text l TURTLE TALK I xcc11 Li vc IJi rec Lor NOVEMBER 1984 J. W<lgner Wheeler I di tor LorcLL<l Younl THI rn: "I OU({ WI NOS Cl HI MON IAL MASK I XI-I Ill I I " CH I Ic BOAIW 01 IJ I HI Cl <ms (>rcsidcnl------------------George Martin Vicc-l'rcsidenL-----------------John Hart Sccrel<lry------------------Mary Roberts lrc<lsurcr---------------Fred Chivis, Jr. SqL.-AL-Arms---------------------Ron Yob Mcmbcr---------------------Jennie Pigeon Mcmbcr----~----------------Sydncy L[XINGTON SCHOOL ARTS DCPARTMENT PRCSLNTlD M<lrtin Mcmhcr--------------------Hoycr WiJ l idms Mcml>cr-----------------------Debra Gibbs The exhibit has been on display since Monday, October 23, 1984 through Firday. There were about (50) participants showing their artwork. These talented students can be very proud of their work. They have done a marvelous job! The television cameras and Gr<lnd Hapids Press covered this exciting event. If you have not had a chance to see the HAPPY ll IHTHIJA Y TO LVLRYONE WHO HAS A urn fHDA y IN NOVlMBrn: I rosly Chandler, Robin King, Mary Sandoval, L<lrry King, Larry Hansen, John Tadgerson, Pele HecollecL, Beal Bailey, John Zakem, Calvin J. Hoblnson, James Brown, Dennis Llush, Phi lJ ip Chippewa, Diane Leaureaux, Jon Mcd<lwls, Linda Wheeler, Ka thy Bowen, I r i c.i Smi Lh, Jess ic<l Sml th, Don Bowen, Jr. , M.i r i c· Med.icco, Julie ShunancHjue L, Colby Ccncrc.111x,Jr., t1nd A-Daw<l-QUd Ponliac. exhibit you really did miss out on a terrific art show. The person behind these young students and adults is someone we all like very much. Her name is [lainc Dalcher, the Art Te.Jcher. She has Lhe Lime and p.i Lience for her I'I I !\SI I NI OHM Is l I YOUH AIJDRlSS HAS Cl IANGI D. WI. NI LD TO KNOW TH[ OLD AND I HI NI W ADIJHI SS AND £30TH I IP CODCS. sludents. A very nice lady. We at Lexington are very proud of her. Glad to have her on staff. "IHANK-YOU" TO ALL TH[ STUDLNTS WHO HELP Ml WI fH TUHTLI TALK. I AM SO GLAD THEY AIU WILLLNG TO HfLP. EMERGENCY FOOD HOURS: 8:00 to 12 noon Cll I TC LlOAlm OI DI W CT OHS MffT I HI SI COND TUI SDAY OI I !\CH MONTH. I VI HYON! I. ?. IS WI LCOMI . MONDAY THRU FHIDAY! ! ! ! ! ! JUST ASK rem MAHGARU NLLSON - 774-8331. If you do something which you <lre sure I f you keep <1ny Lili n<J lon<J enough, you wJJl meet with everybody's approval, cdn Lhrow i L .iw.iy. somebody won't like it. If you Lhrow lt away, you will need lt Lhe nex L d2,Y. _ _ �.. E L DE R S E - - L - ENLIGHTENMENT, STOP AND LISTEN L 0 vI Nc ' 1- 0 R T Hf ] H HLA rn s AH I - RESPECT, DESERVING or THIS PH[VJLI AGL. - S U~rn I SL MW SU NSL T , TAK l NG LACH DAY AS IT TS GIVEN R - s - S E N I 0 R S (POTLUCK) THANKSGIVING DINNER 12:00 (noon) NOVEMBER 15, 1984 NO SCHOOL NOV. 22 - 23, 1984 VOIC[ OF THL ORIGINAL PEOPLE tl[W f• .,, Ui ADORE~: Grand Rapids, Mi EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY - .. I #t Herc is hopi1HJ Lli.JL your birLl1tL1y l s Lh c k ill d of d d y l. h .t L 1J r i surpris<~s 11 .ind q:.; Jot:.; of happy things. HAPPY OIHTHDAY, <Jirl' LOVE Mom, Lee T. 11/22/84 HAPPY lllllTHDAY ro MclM<l on her d<1y DAUGHTI H - Love, H<lcl1e I -, . SUHPHlSI !! JTPA PIWGHAM The progr<lm has noL chdngcd Loo much from last years prog rdm. The no Liced ch.inqe will be the patience of those who ._ipply with all the paper work and documen L<l Lion needed to qu<l li fy for the pro~J r._im. Also, classroom parLicip<lnLs wiJ I noL IJe paid a hourly incentive for cl.Jsses attended for high school completion. For those lnLercsLed in our services Lhey must meet and prove the following: 920 Cherry FROM 4:00 .; ~ To my daughter Annelle Sue some wonderful I DECOR, THE FINEST TO GRACE ANY ROOM EXCEPTIONAL, THEY ARE HERE TODAY AND WILL BE EVERYLASTING. E - . ·' OIRTHDAY l N NOVlMLH H ALWAYS OPLN ~ . -- to 5:00 PM 17 years and older Native American Unemployed/Underemployed/ Fconomically disadvanLaucd ror those who 4U<llify, WC offer: lnccnLaLlvc p<lymcnls for HSC Computer TrdJning THI HI IS NO JOO SO SIMPL[ 131 THAT TT CAN'T DON! WIWNC. :Job Pl._icemcnL Support Scrvjces NOTHING EVER COMES OUT AS PLANNED. Anyone inLcrcsLed or would like more information contact any :JTl'A S La ff person - DAWN, CHRIS, MAHYAN mf l'HIL ALMOST ANYTHING IS EASIER TO GET INTO 774-8331. THAN OUT OF, �CALL THE DOCTO e Persistent fever over • • • • 101 Convulsions. loss of consciousness f\J c,11 c ibk; d1ongc 1n bchovior; ocl:. :,ick ~;udden riigr1 fever. st1tt neck or bock fJersistent sore throat - could be strep infection IF: • Color becomes pale or blu •s'I •Diarrhea lasting several hours; es~)'°'C ;;iiv serious in babies. srna!i C!>iic~'• · • Persistent. increasing tenderne~::. rn·1j pain in cbdomen • Vomiting that lasts WHEN YOU DO CALL YOUR DOCTOR - THINK LIST of questions he might ask.. •What 1s the child's exact iemperature? How was it taken'/ e How is your child acting? •Have there been recent changes-in-sleeping. feeding or e iim in ot1on? • Hos nie child been exposed to contagious illness lately? on paper facts you want him to know. • Have you already given any medicine or first-aid'l What & how much? • What is the name and phone number of vour pharmacy? WR ·,-,-t DOWN his instructions: read them back to be sure you've got them right. •When should vou coll back. or toke child to office or hosp ito: ? • What changes should you watch tor in the next few hours? •Where should you pick up the prescription? • What other measures should you take? - I! . . . MAKE non-emergency calls in daytime hours. • Your doctor may have a set "Phone Hour ·' open for any and a! I ca i:s o If the doctor isn't in. give your message to the person who onsvvE·~ s briefly and clearly ... leave your name and phone number Kent County Health Department �Points to Rem.en1ber r;:---··----------===-.-~ . r;ii~- I (----- ~ II Children need to stay home at the beginr.ir.g of an i11ness. ~r / 'If;. - ~rf!{ · \cI.# (h\l 111 children in school endanger the health of classmates. ') t... ' The chi 1~ who stays at home in bed { j \ ~n the f1 rst day of an i 11 ness wi 11 i -~ cecrease the risk of l ength .1 i 11 ness . / ( \ 1 l 1,,. 1 "' I•· ~f.~ [_ - , ! \ , I ,: .'. ;~!{~ . -~ ~~1.,_ . ·- . :J'ftl.':/. )1/<*'~'-..,. ~~... r . '- ~ Your chi19 will 1earn more i f f\ " ::)- ! : '- .- · \ I ·, n~ !' , -------~ -. "~?j(.,. · __,~- -;::fS-~ ·{() / . ~~" ·· // ~---- '--. ~I / he/she~~>"--- A s i c k ch i 1 d ; s o ft e n dull and irritab1e. fee 1 s we l I . ,..__. //1 °"'/-, f, " I I!\ ' 0 %--- ,,- '. , l 1\ \ ;t' /-lfPr~?~% I -~"l 'V./ \ \ '") The 1aw requires the school to send home a child who is ill. When your child shows signs of i~lness, it is important for parents to cooperate with their school and health department by keeping your child home. WATCH FOR THESE SIGNS OF ILLNESS: Chilliness Cough Headaches Rise in temperature Runny nose Skin eruption Sore throat Unusual flush Vomiting At the first sign of illness, put your child to bed and call your family doctor for Notify the school and inform them that your child is ill. instr~ctions. �'- COMMUNICABLE D l SEASE INFORMATION DISEASE AND Chickenpox 2-3 weeks Camnon Cold 1~3 days HOW SPREAD ·Secretions of nose and throat; discharges fran skin lesion; scabs not infectious EARLY SIGNS Mild fever at time of eruption which looks like ' water blisters Direct contact, secretions of nose and ·throat Running nose, eyes water, slight fever, feels "bad" Personal contact by droplet spread Usually an initial rash (slapped cheek appearance) which may spread to the extremities and trunk. It disappears in a few weeks, but may reappear. Complications are rare and generally mild. Fever is rare except in adults With first sign of symptoms, have parents check with their family physician to rule out other serious rash illnesses Mild symptoms of head cold fO?:' 1 or 2 days followed by eruption on face and body Exclude only with first signs of illness Fifth's Disease or Erythema TO SCHOOL I When lesions are dry I; and crusted, at least 1 week after eruption - . lI I !first appears i Exclude only with first signs of illness ! Mini.mum of 3 days I ! i ' : I ' (.&ubella) 14-21 days l IRETURN l Infectiosum 4-15 days Geman Measles CONTACTS Exclude only with first signs of illness !Secretions of nose and throat ; Children who feel well need not be excluded from school upon recommendation from their physician I ! i !I l j ' ' ' i i !I i; Upon recovery with minimum of 4 days i I i ! i i I Impetigo Discharge fran lesions Blister appearing sores on the skin I Exclude only with first signs of illness !Upon satisfactory medical treatment iI l ' l ---1" Influenza 1-3 days !Discharge frail nose and throat Infectious Hepa-IContaminated food and titis (Hepatitis water. Feces and blood A) 15-50 days ifrom infected person Average 30 I I (Rubeola.) 10-15 days Fever, distress, aching in back and limbs, sore throat and throat I Unusually tired with yellowish comp1exion I ! ing e~es. Lining of- chee~s l and ll.ps studded with bluish j white l l Exclude only with first signs of illness When recovered i l ! I i I j Written approval from physician with statement !'I on any limitation of activity Exclude only with first t signs of illness. Housej hold contacts should have l medical care ' 1. 1 spots. l-2 days later j rash appears on skin I : signs of illness I --+ !minimum of 7 days I I �.. ~~~~~~~~~__,__~~~~~~~~~~---------1 I !Humps i-P-26 days :Average 13 1 Excretions fro-:n nose and ~hroat 1 I Exclude with first signs I of l I I ' Infected persons and/or Pediculosis Swelling of glands in neck and in front of ears I below I I Lice and nits in the hair •l...-.:- _,_ .. i....:-- When swelling and fever have gone down illness Observe dailv. family members 1After Preseribed --~--~ .... Check by a - ~1ysi~ian and when ! free from lice !Pink 12-s Eye - days !Discharge from eyes and nose Ringworm of skin and scalp I Scabies days, maybe jweeks Scarlet Fever Scarletina 2-5 days ' Whoouirnz Cowrh Inspect skin for evidence of infection Close contact with source Extreme itching of skin where mites have burrowed under the skin Exclude with first signs of illness Discharge from upper respiratory tract of cases and carriers -· l <Pertus~is) ~ 1:and 15-21 days, l lusually 7 KCHD As directed by physician. Exclusion from showers and pools ~ thr~at 1 l ! ; i After prescribed II treatment by a physician ! I I I 1 Family may be isolated &/ Sudden onset, usually with Upon recovery when signs fever, sore throat, vomiting, or treated with antibiotics of illness are completely 1 j and headaches & observed daily for signs gone j I - I Painful small waterlike j blisters in groups on the j skin along nerve pathways i I ! I~ 1 Exclude with first signs of illness When lesions are dry and crusted, at least 1 week after eruption first appears l I . --- ~ , ._------ - --- _,_ After seen by a physician , Exclude with first signs of illness I I rt\...~1'~--- \...ll.l•.LUL'-.:IU I becoming more persistent and I, shall I worse at night with •romlting 'I -~...._ IIUl.. and under antibiotic I,, ~-·-~--...i I I __ -------·· .. ... : I l treatment f01' 24 hours J..llllllWl..1.-"C\.l i I - Rapid onset with fever, sore throat, and exudiative tonsillitis or pharyngitis J ljroR THE 9/81 ' I ' !oischill"ge from upper respiratory tract of cases and carriers i Observe daily. Exclude Up_on recovery with first signs of i.llness eyes and lids Circular patches of dry skin on any part of body and/or scalp I Throat I ! Direct contact with infected articles. Personal contact Shingles Person to person by (Herpes Zoster) !direct contact or l \airborne spread !Strep Sore I Red : . l \... be excluded from :minimum of 21 days after school and contact with jdevelopment of paroxysmal I othet;s for the. same length (whooping cough) II of time as patient I _ BEST PROTECTION OF YOUR CHILD, CALL_ A DOCTOR EARLY IN ANY ILLNESS KENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Personal Preventive Health Services 774-3040 il - .... �ISSUE N0.35 The Director's Colu~n By: Olivia P. Maynard, Director Michigan Office of Services to the Aging For More Information Contact: Linda Kimball (517) 373-4083 DISEASE HAUNTS SKELETAL STRUCTURE October is upon us -- that month when little folks masquarade as goblins and ghosts and gloat somewhere in the wee crevices of a dimly lit attic, musing over the practi ca 1 jokes, pranks and other mischievous doings they wi 11 hopefully employ. It's the time of year when one is almost half-expecting a skeleton to pop out of an upstairs closet. But it can also be a time of year for us to seriously consider the fitting together of our bones in their natural places -- a time also to examine a disease that haunts many a skeletal structure. Why? Well, for two very good reasons. Michigan winters can translate into bumps and bruises from accidental falls. But, for every one out of four women over the age of 60 with osteoporosis, the minor fall can result in broken hones. For people diagnosed with the disease, fractures are commonly more severe. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone-thinning condition and a major cause of fractures of the spine, hip and wrist. Men, it seems, are not plagued by the disease to the same extent as women, due to their denser bon~ structure. Research indicates that fair-skinned, white women, who are thin and have small frames, are most susceptible. Also, women with a history of the disorder or who have had their ovaries removed at an early age, have a greater chance of developing the disease. What are the symptoms? The problem here is that osteoporosis develops silently over a period of many years. Without discomfort, the bones thin out until some of them break. One early sign of the disorder, however, is loss of height. As the disease progresses, curvature of the spine may occur. /l number of new methods are presently available for an accurate diagnosis including X-rays and medical devices which can assess bone loss. What should you do if you suspect you have this disease? The only true way of determining an accurate diagnosis is to consult your personal physician. Persons should be aware that this disease is treatable. Doctors can prescribe hormones, vitamins or mineral substances to retard further bone loss. Prevention of the disease is based on a combination of dietary and exercise habits. Nutrition experts suggest a diet that includes foods that are high in calcium and cutting back on protien intake to no more than 44 grams daily for women and no more than 56 grams daily for men. Regular exercise is also another important preventive measure. - MORE - �The Director's Column Page 2 Osteoporosis. It's the disease that some of us associate with Halloween. But because our bone structure is much too important to make light of, this holiday season, as those little skeletons appear on your doorstep, make a mental note to think prevention. A healthy framework can be the determinant of mobility. # # # IRONING OUT YOUR DIET lron is a Mineral Your Body Needs for Health Our bodies need food sources of iron every day. women (especially those who are pregnant) more iron. But babies, toddlers, teenagers, and people who have lost blood need Eating a variety of food each day supports health and helps provide iron. Iron is found mainly in red blood cells. It is important for body functions. helps carry oxygen in blood to body tissues. When you do not get enough iron to make blood cells, they get smaller in size and less in number. you get less oxygen than you need. It This means that After a period of time, you develop IRON DCFICIENCY ANEMIA. Some people do not show signs of anemia. energy. Others often feel tired and have less Anemia can also make you pale-looking, short of breath, less able to fight infection. pregnancies. Anemia can result from a poor diet, heavy blood loss, or frequent It will take several months to correct. Iron medicine and diet advice is usually given to correct anemia. include food items high in iron and vitamin C. Lhe body to use iron better. each meal. The diet will Vitamin C is a nutrient that helps A good diet has food from the basic food groups at The necessary food groups are vegetable-fruit, bread-cereal, and meat-paltry-fish-beans. mil~cheese, After the anemia is cured, you should continue choosing Food high in iron to meet body needs. Iron is found in both animal and plant food. red meat, clams and oysters. Examples of animal sources are liver, Animal sources of iron are more easily used by the body. Plant sources include fortified cereals, dried beans and peas, raisins, and green leafy vegetables. Vitamin C in food helps the body use iron. of iron should be eaten with a vitamin C-rich food. Plant sources �GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ::\ati\'e Ainerican Education Program TO: PARENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: SUE FOX, CHAIRPERSON JANET SHOMIN, INDIAN TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1984 RE: PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR FOR 1984-85 Title IV. Part A, Native American Education Program Parent Committee meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday of each month, at West Middle School, 615 Turner NW. Meetings will start at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Potluck. Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, September 20th October 18th November 15th December 20th January 17th February ~1st March 21st April 18th May 16th June 20th ' 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM Meetinqs startinc::i at 6:00 PM will be - Potluck - Potluck - Potluck - Putluck - Potluck We need your input. Please keep this notice. Feel free to call the office at anytime. 456-4226 • �/- GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS :'\ative An1erican Education Program TO: INDI.ll.N COMMUNITY FROM: NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM, TITLE IV, PART A DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 1984 RE: FREE CLOTHING ROOM FREE CLOTHING FOR INDIAN FAMILIES - WHERE: WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL 615 Turner NW Lower Level - Room 27 WHEN OPEN: EVERY l~EDNESDAY 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM We will accept good, clean items at anytime. in need of children's usable items. ~e are continually Me-Gwetch . �--~·--·-- Nove_ ~ be.-r- -- -· --·- - ---· r;-·-- -- ------·· ··-·-----·- ·-· Sundl\4 Oe.+.. ;J.9 \<\ondA~ TuesdA LJ~e!£\~ D~.---...3 'o De!.+. .;i. ~ 0<!.-1-, ~I L u "' c. ·---- t-- -- - --···· -- ._ ' -7 13 1'1- - ~~id A'1 . /~ c2CJ • c:2. ~ -9 /b ________ 5e"\oR Lv"~'l ..Se~icv-j 17 /lo /S lhA-n k's ~i\l\~~·J --------- -- - --------- ----- -- - --- 11 SA-\uA.dA~ - 'ii Se.nio~ kuW\~i\ ~ RrtC. ~ d ft\\.~ 7=-3o I~ - 5e.1'\o" Lo"~l, '°' -· s ' _ _J_ ~e."' ""- Lu"'«..I\ I/ -·----·· ·- ·-······ ---- ..... ~~l>M Supper ~E. "''" ~ - - ------~~---- !Thu ~ 4;)d At-f ' '-/ l JCJ~t_J . - ~I - . . D il"\"'e"" - .. - J..•' >'ld" Wliec.le .. " -- e:l ~ -- r• S,e, ... it>"- No s~"t>O :;.~ ~? Se."'o~ L."~'°' -· --- Thl\'f\l< !. ~\ "4 \~'' L. Ul\e.. " ~1>uM.i\ e_lo~e.J ~s - .... --- .:l'/ o23 ;i i c:i. ~ e"' i «> "- \ '1 \..u "'t."' ~°""e..i I <!Josed l'J11 ~hoo \ JD 1)& I ~ --. �• ,Iffl~{! ££'! @R:I @RANn ~r:l. ,~r'I ~·prr C"'~ 1~r.~ U~-. Ri..,i'..h~''' Ai ,· n1;i r ii ._.:,,,,,~,; 1,.;L.:i ~'.F -.i1fl i --~~:~R~;;~;~-~-U.S. POST.AGE ~d Rapids Inter-Tribal Council T-~ingto.n, N·.::-:.:;;;p==-~~ BETTY JONES- LIBARY GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGE ALLENDALE, MI 49401 l P' A I D PERMIT NO. t.9(1 \ - ~~~~:~_s .M1n:. � 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 Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/ac9e8ba83d7ad5227501a00bb97e00a7.pdf cd601461d99462c850516f92da9de4da PDF Text Text ,:?AND VAtLEY STATll' • ,/~G 1(JN ' I I: Cf.JUJG'[S ltBR/I~ AL AFFAIRS RFSOURCES CENTrP I •• 1. T URT L E Executive Director TALK J. Wilgncr Wheeler Editor Loretta Yount GRITC BOARD OF DIHlCTOHS President------------------George Martin Vice-President-----------------John Hart Secretary------------------ Mary Roberts Treasurer---------------Fred Chivis, Jr. Sgt. - /\t -Arms--------------------Ron Yob Mcmlw r--- -- -- -- -- -- ---- -- -<Jennie Pi <Jeon December ~ ' ' 8 4 OUTHL/\CH------THL lHG LVl NT I on NOVLMUL H WAS OUH ANNU/\L TH/\NKSGIVlMG Dl NNI H rOI{ OUll SLNlOHS. The Thanksgiving Dinner WdS d succcss. There were about sixty (60) people present. GRITC /\ND LEXINGTON ST/\rl WERE ALSO PRESENT. Everyone brought a dish to pass. /\ big th.inks to our s Ld fr .ind Lcxj IHJ Lon for providinq L11cdr services. 11cmlw r--- - - - -------- - -- - -- -Sydney M<.1 r Lin Spcci<1l Ll1<1nks Lo mir cooks, I.he· Di1111cr Member--------------------Hoger Williams i r j L w<1sn' 1. would not be possible for them. A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO LOU COLLJNS A~l MARGARET N[LSON, THLY Alff THI ONI S WHO PUT IT ALL TOGETHER. Member-----------------------Debra Gibbs HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN DECEMBER: Robin High, Billy Schrubbe, Jeff King, Edmund Pigeon, Robin Raphael, Joseph DON'T FORGET!!!!!!! Raphael, Richard Raphael, John Bennett, Harvey Anderson, Sarah Andrews, Nancy Keith DEffMl3CR DlNNrn roH OUH SI NTOHS-<.1nd James Mat<.1x<.1yily. TH/\MKS TO ALL THI. STUIJL NTS WHO HLLI) Ml WITH TUIHLE TALK. I AM SO GLAD THLY ARE WILLING TO HELP. GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. EMERGENCY FOOD HOURS: to 12 noon Mond<Jy Lhrouqli I r i d.iy 8:00 DIC! MUI H J8, L984 131 NGO Al Tl H DTNNI H DRAWING r()I{ THL "STOCKTMC" "So many good things in Lhe "STOCKTNG". VERY USEFUL ITEMS. BUY A TIC~ T, $1. 00 a TlCKf T. GHITC ST Arr AND summs /\HE SI.LL INC TICKETS. A VI HY WOHTHWHTU C/\USI , MOMI Y COi S TO OlJll SI NI OHS. :JUSl ASK I OH M/\llC/\lll r NLLSON - 774-8331 ,, �,_ ') lhc NuUon<ll lndowment of the Arts/ for everyone. Cr.ind H<Jpids Tntcr-Tribal Council/ r.r,md l{upids Art Museum presented five (~) ArLisLs, November l, 1984; Our special thanks to June Gorman, National Endowment of the Arts Project Director, Artist/Metalsmith/Sculptor. :J,Jm<:s Mc Cunn, Paul Rur>h<lcl, , She really out did herself. IJ.ivc Sh.incinuquct, Carolyn Wilcox and She had done an excellent job of putting the Sylvester Wcsaw •• show together. Largely due to her The Open House - HecerLion was held efforts the open house was huge a Lo cc.ld>rd Le a preview showing contemporary success. N<ltive American Art at the Grand Rapids Again, Art Museum. job!! thanks~June,for doing a fine rhcsc young Native American Artists worked with L<lrry Blovits, Artist/Painter; LEXINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION Puul Collins, Artist/Painter; William CHRISTMAS BAZAAR (LI i U) Dub.i<lk, Artist/Painter and last but noL lcdsl. Cllbcrl. (Chir>) Di Pi<lZZ<l. DECEMBER 11 and 12th Chip, p.irl. Ol.l..iw.i lnd.i<in.#js ,1lrc.1dy known .in l 0 : 0 0 AM lJ NTl L 3 : 30 PI~ Lil<' N.i Li vc /\mcri c<1n Commtini Ly dnd re- spected for his h<lrd work and dedication. INDIAN ARTS & CHAFT IL wc1s hoped these apprentices would be BEADWORI< exposed Lo WEAVING d variety of 2rtistic ex- pcri.enccs, so they would have the exposure Lo mukc <1 choice .in their life ambitions. The mcmy comments that were mentioned included thaL the artists should be very proud of Lhemscl vcs. LEATHEHWORK BAKE GOODS POTTERY They have done a INDIAN FOOD qrc:.iL job. lhc project W<lS funded through the National I ndowmc:r1 L of Lhc Ar Ls and Cr.ind Hapids lnLer-Trib<ll Council. There were other sponsors who helped with materials, exhibit expC'nscs, c Le. Also, m.tny Lhanks to the Grand Hapids Sinqcrs for drumming and singing: lli I I Meml>crLo, Jerry fliqcon, David Mc Ctil louqh, Windy Whi Le <1nd Phi I Member Lo. I lwy m.idc Lhc: even i nq very cnjoy.ib I c MORE INFORMATION (616)456-3720 or 3717 �.) => ------- ---~ _./ \:)~:; i ., f:~ f .• '$.' ' •• - ,. ~·~~i#~C-S •,, c'1" ;) ~ 'i~:- .t} ~-_: '? ~ ! £. ~-·n '.. ~ ) ..,.,e.....tel, phY~ioal ( anJ poSsibly ge..,e+ie) faoto..S ~~--~r__/ _, / I - tt: ~;;; t '..~')tr ~=- I I I I I \ I \ \ \ / -- - 1 1f I ··~o«....·4L ~- .,. '' 5" . , , ' i I ,. --, • I• ,,- , I ,' x ,' :, r 1' ,1 I r Drinking may seem to ease problems With in_terpe_rsonal relat1onsh1ps . \ F~fi ' ~·~ } , ~w~ ~ ltJ ,' \ ', ', ,' I ©\I 1~ \· I - __ ,,., ' - \ ,I l 11 '· MV 8o5S 16 Gnl•t'G ME /l .-t\P,O TtfAE "-, '------ Alcoholics often blame others (anybody) for excessive drinking. Accepting excuses means accepting an alcoholic's dr inking, too. I : ,,.-' - - -- - --- - -- '', ~f,AP,. ~ , '\ \ \ k. may rtn tng give shy, insecure or threatened people a false sense of selfconfidence. L) . -- -- . ----- -- --~ . -- c1~--' ~~ __________ / -- \ "' ' , , I ', \ ------------ \/ \ ) : '. .:\ ' { \\ having few close ties , • moving often and , 'I I having no roots / I • separation from / I loved ones (due to / death, etc.). ,/ I'- , \ \ ". J !\(!: II / ', "'" ~ \ \ q,.,."v~ i \ \ I "' • c " \ : I ',, ;£; >i • 1 , ' I' >'-' •· \! d Drinking may be use to lessen the pain of ' 1" I,: . ,.._ >'°"n"""'?"iJ.~.!! . » • _._ I II / r ~~-1lo1': ci"~L. . I \ e. ~ ~ ~.:< ~~;?> iifiilJ .....,., i •.g 5'-=' .:71 _.. \«! -----------,' . ff I 'I • I' 1 '\ ' ',, / • I \ ,' ·:.:'---> ~' ', __ ,.- --:V,~ ',:-\ ---- -----,/ ~) Ji>/ ',-'.._ '' ........ ,, \ ( a!I~,.:,.;._ ;~·.,r" i;;'~, -· ~~ ..... :.,: :t..F.J: .._... (.. \ / \ / ' / / ~ ' Drinking may be used as a way of "tuning out" unpleasant problems (pain, for £lXample) instead of facing them. 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Jt hap f :hkd dur;nu ..__ .. ~J i i 1 1~ 1ng \ \ P t· 11r.cl ·r ·.: . . . ;.. - OCCP.SIOt'~L. 0 t:.1 ,r ((<. ? ? ~ / ,,.,.---- ....., .- \ I (; > •' ' ~... t'°' <~ ({ ·' ·:- .., ) _ ,( () avoid friends and social activities because of drinking? - - ------ -- - - - - -------(!1 ..:.a.-· embarrass, harm or worry family, friends with his / her drinking behavior? } < OFUJt'l'£t'tlf.SS J oes ri' t mean d pers c..n is o r isn't an alcoholic or r>0ssible alcoholic ... alsu, some alcoholics 1w·v er ,, AC T" aS i f t hc y Wt: rf! drunk , tlo Y£S need a drink at a certain time, or "the morning after"? ' o r av o idin g RESPON SI Bl L.ITIES -· fa m ily, j o b , ty p es of liq u or," "1Jer -·. i.J1 ld J· I~ ~..._ ' / \_ _., ,.-''.I G, \ ·~\.::.....\ tl ..:::> ht:111f• lJP. t h!r" '-.. _ff-"", -.> r r !/ ~ t o "ci1ink le ) s," "switch ii /-~ ..., _, ....... I' 1GtJ<."rqvJ6 ~·l'f:. ·\ .·~? ~- ~ ~ .. ' ~ _ /\...._ ~ _. \ a nd ;Jen1o!s in t1 / / Ac cus:·i tt r >r ;:. t_J \\ ' !/ ~ r··'f-1c::..': -- ·~. ~~-SUc~-i a m ounts . f--- -: :---- ---/i -' - (~ ( ' ,~ -~r6 i d rin~•n0 I -- m o1 e o ft en and m o re of them. Poor seif · im aqe, '\ .. '\ 7\ nega t ive . !{;, . . . ernoti0:1$. ~ r;------. , I f~f'P ~1 Jl.tlj.(;f.:T "i of alcohol to cope with evecvday stress· ,I I·, : \L_J a; . .~! 11 ;g~'< .,~ ::J' IP '-;.. i._..,., l I ', ' ---\ ~ ~ ~t!S> -~ \" .. ~lli-­ 'f!,"'fll f?4~ I ! fypic-al Sot'Y'\e I r .·--:-;-->' ~I j I "'"· --;>I\ I~- -al"~ ~ \y ,_ .,,. \?\_ 0 \ Here. so~£ofl£ I Ohe- oY l"\'\oYe.- I ! L __ _j 1-----i I I D D D D D ,------1 L____J D L __ _J 1 I:..__ _. ______ ' _) ' ' L_ .. _____ ' ' J i It___ ____JI ! !--·-- ---1 I i ·- · - - iI -·-J ----· 1 I i I L. __ ___ I - - -1 j D D D D "Y~5" 8hSWet"5 ihJic.~ a possible- cJri..Jc.ih,g pr-oble.tn- a~ i ~ heed -fby PP-OMPT _.ltLP I 1 ' ) ', ' "t �NEXT THRE[ FIR[S POW-WOW COMMITTE[ MTG. WILL BE DEC. 12, 1984 AT 6:30. Wl WlLL BE HAVING A SMALL POTLUCK. PLEASE WE HAVE HAD TO DRASTICALLY CUT BACK BRING A DISH AND OWN TABL[ SLRVlCI • ON PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION. THE COMMITTEE IS ALSO RAFFLING A U£AUF1FUL ONLY IN EMERGENCIES WILL PENDELTON BLANKET. THE DHAWING WILL BE 1RANSPORTATION BE CONSIDERED, AND DECEMBER 20TH AT GRITC. MUST BE CLEARED THROUGH EITHER MYTICKUS CAN I)[ PUHCHASLD rnoM ALL SELF OR GERI CONWAY. COMMITTET MEMl:3EHS. WE DO HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF BUS TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY. LEXINGTON POTLUCK SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ME, WILLIAM CHRISTMAS POTLUCK FOR STUDENTS MEMBERTO, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND AND STAff HUMAN SERVICES.(774-8331) SUBSTANCE OFFICE: DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS AND STAFF. WEDNESDAY DEffMBrn 19, 1984 My name is Barbara Liszewski, RN Public Health Nurse 12 (NOON) My services are available at GRITC every EVERYONE BRING A DISH TO PASS. TUESDAY FROM 9AM to 4:00 PM. ( NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY). Services offered include various aspects of health screeninq such as: blood pressure, hciyhL .ind wcilJhL <1nd vision, prcu11<111cy and blood SUCJJr tcsling. In addition health information and counseling is available on nutrition, medications, diabetes, immunizations, weight control to dental hygiene and other health concerns. Please feel free to stop in. �/\11 ChosL Supper rhc CltosL Supper held November 1, 1984 at Gr<lnd B<lpids WdS l11Lcr-Tril><1l Council, rrom 7 to 9:00 PM. lhc evening was just great. p.iss, Mr. Everyone brought a dish to plenty of good food. John Bosin WdS the M.1sler or Ccrenomlcs .ind did .in cxccllcnL job of cxpl.1ining Lhe Ghost Supper to everyone. r he e v e n i n ~I s t d r t e d o u t wi t h t he " 0 pen i n g P r a y e r •11 (70) years John JnLroduccd and recognized the Elders .ind older. John inLroduced and recognized out-out-town guests. John wenL on to explain the "Burning of Food Ceremony, Lh c " De .1 Lh Son g " , t he Mr. Lhe Veterans Uosln honored rcL11rncd .ind to (15) SevcnLeen T r a v e l i n g 11 , a n d t he 11 Rem em b r a n c e So n g 11 with a song, • to those who lhosc who did not. Ilic c1LLendancc for I if Leen 11 the evening was over (150) people. tribes were present. (17) were over 70 years of age. lhree (3) of these were over 80 years of age. One (J) OLhcr person WdS the oldest; Lribes rcprcsenLcd were; Mrs. Celia Sprague. North Dakota, Maryland dnd Floridcl. lhcr<· were VcLer.ins present from World War II, Lli<' Korean and Viet Ndm W<lr. M.rny, m.iny Lb.inks to the GHlTC Staff and volunteers who helped make the evening a success. S111>m i L Led by Joe John �! ~I ~I ~1 ' ~{ ! . ;_ I (£ : ! L+- I I i ! . I rt :) ! _c. I - ~I i ~\ �c__j A \ \ U 0. 19 gs ~ lj --- - \I\ o '<\ I \u e. s I ~.De..e. ~ Dee. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/9bf7b219617ffc4644ca15efe09e3154.pdf b354cfdea81585ccfd955d2c1b8bb26d PDF Text Text iJltMO VAi.LEY ST T REGIONAL AFFAIRAS ~c~OUEGES .LrJR1,~~ ·. •1ri.,JOURDES CENlf.R TURTLE TALK Executive Director Editor J. Wagner Wheeler Loretta Yount GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President------------------George Martin Vice-President-----------------John Hart Secretary------------------Mary Roberts Treasurer---------------Fred Chivis, Jr. Sgt.-At-Arms---------------------Ron Yob Member---------------------Jennie Pigeon Member---------------------Sydney Martin Member--------------------Roger Williams Member-----------------------Debra Gibbs FEBRUARY 1985 SENIORS CHRISTMAS DINNER What a beautiful day it was for the seniors. Early in the morning you could smell the food cooking. By 12:30, everyone was hungry and could not wait any longer. So many good things to eat and and there was plenty! I don't believe anyone went away hungry. CONGRATULATIONS! Melinda Hinmon. She won that (7) foot stocking. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN FEBRUARY: When dinner was over, the Seniors Percy Bird, Rebecca McDonald, Richard Lewis, Ceclia Sprague, Gertrude Malmgren played Bingo. Pine Shomin, Yusheka Raphael, Wanda Raphael, Paul Rueckert, Kristy Shananaque~THANKS to all our volunteers. Ben Shawa and J. WAG WHEELER MOST OF ALL "THANKS" to Lou Collins PLEASE INFORM US IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS and Margaret Nelson for a most CHANGED. WE NEED TO KNOW THE OLD AND enjoyable day. THE NEW ADDRESS AND BOTH ZIP CODES. TO THE STUDENTS WHO HELP ME WITH TURTLE 1ALI~ "THANK-YOU SO MUCH" GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. BRADLEY - BOARD OF TRUSTEES They would like to THANK EVERYONE who helped , with the Fund Raising Campaign. EMERGENCY FOOD HOURS: 8:00 to 12 noon One of the unfortunate truths about human beings -- is that it takes most of us a MONDAY THRU FRIDAY lifetime to grow up. In fact, few ever JUST ASK FOR MARGARET NELSON really complete the job. Pockets of immaturity is a goal we keep striving for. Nevertheless, complete maturity is a goal we keep striving for. That's a big When somebody you greatly admire order--- few of us will ever be so and respect appears to be thinking perfect. It is our credit, however, deep thoughts, they are probably that we keep trying. -------------------------- about lunch. ------~-------~--------- �i 'l ~pattern can vary, but generally follows th!.se stages.: The person - drinks to relieve tensions or to escape problems. 1~ ~C2>. 'The - makes promises to quit, but breaks them . - has to drink more and more to achieve the same effect. - has trouble stopping after the first drink. E.Afl.1,1~ alcoholisrn is di<l9nosed and rreateJ , the 8£TTUL the. . ~-.;.: :~. ·''" ·.:. •::- ~ -~ .. •.•••-s~ .· ' ,.... ..'.·1 e.a~ The person - denies drinking, drinks in secret and hides the alcohol. - drinks in the morning. - can't get through the day without a drink. - finds it harder and harder to get the same "good feeling," regardless of how much has been drunk . l~~~J}/6 The person - lives to drink - liquor comes before everything else. - avoids and distrusts people. - loses all ambition, Is unable to cope with any responsibility, Is often absent from work. - never seems to eat, suffers from malnutrition and "the shakes." alcoholic. dnn~ng pattern. 1}.e. one thi~ £,AC.I-I KAO •rJ CA>MfN)rJ an t.JrJe0rJ1120u.,A81..£ dnn~ng habit. P-U.OVE.'2-Y. Alcohohc.s are also sul?,jec.t to - •~VIS -- person has a different iS c..han1~ for ' ""'"" ~. . ·.. ',,.... ~ .~ ... ·:'. .,.-~.~~;'"'.~' .,/ ~;' ~ . ·~ . ;~~.~. ~~ "'~,~, ~ r;;;·'· . . .-, . .:Ii.; ·: :. ... ~ ·r:\ :<-_ Il?; .: ;~i\~ Jf~~i.liJ11nu~~li;dltn1'4;f~ptt(!;pa1nto)f~ofi(i'~~~!.:·.t~::- 3 ~ · : ·,.,:·...··,: inur1cius·:res:Ylt' ':iit.1cti .as:soo1at ' n< :"- r, ffill ~?:,.~ ;c· · ~i)ff,,bl ·' '.·• "· --.1,·tb4.,.-·nt .,_" · ,·r1;1,.n·.;~· ."nh'"''ys1ca1 dlsa ' fi· ty. ··" ....,(:.t\;1~:~·~-~'-8 .... ~. ... .:.· '•'"":~-« '"'~ .. ~ l'*'"'°".: 1 [:;u····, , ·~~5~~~r11.:\~~r:~··..:::<~:,'.~~d1+;tr0i{:)~:~;~ ·~v~;r({f'.~~;:~~i~:~~ ; ~ ... ;""j.~~- -- at first rare,~ more frequent. • P£F-60t-l,A.L.11y c.HAr.JC£..s -- person becomes ;:.: .':, ~1 can't remem- ber wl-at- happen. while drt~ng ti, ~ ,, .. ~ ~· ....... ~ ~ .. -·~ .~ ·1---:-tt'""\ .!\'.,..... : . .. tense, irritable, harder to get along w1#-i1 defensive, jealous. �A Message to Battered Women You both have the freedom and the responsibility to care for yourself. To do this you will need to learn to make choices and changes. Consider thinking about yourself in new ways. • I am not to blame for being beaten and abused. • I am not the cause of another's violent behavior. • I do not like the violence; I do not want the violence. • I don't have to take it. • l am an important human being. • I deserve to be treated with respect. • I do have power over my own life. •I can decide for myself what is best for me. • I can make changes in my life if I want to. •I am not alone; I can ask others to help me. • I am worth working for and changing for. • I deserve to make my own life safe and healthy. •I am a worthwhile person. (From Tri-County Council on Domestic Abuse Newsletter.) Sponsored by Baraga County Shelter Home Wednesday, July 25, 1984, The L'Anse Sentinel-15 �1985 HEAT BANK INFORMATION 12/84* The 1985 Heat Bank program will begin January 7. Beginning with that date, Heat Bank phones will be manned from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.rn., Monday through Friday. To receive Heat Bank assistance, every applicant must call the Heat Bank (454-4511) to schedule an appointment. The Heat Bank is designed to focus on people who fall into one of three categories: 1.) Applicant whose name is on the heating bill is 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. Applicants in this category must bring proof of age (i.e. driver's license, birth certificate, state-issued I.D. card, etc.) 2.) Applicant, or member of applicant's immediate family living in the home, has been HANDICAPPED/DISABLED for at least onB year. Applicants in this category must bring proof of handicap/disability (i.e. current SSI certification, disability card, or doctor-signed Heat Bank Handicap/Disability Statement). 3.) Applicant whose name is on the heating bill has been UNEMPLOYED FOR AT LEAST 9 MONTHS. Applicants in this category must bring MESC statement of unemployment benefits or MESC statement of ineligibility for unemployment benefits. In addition to these categories, other low-income households may also be eligible. APPLICANTS FALLING IN ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES MUST HAVE: Current unpaid bill (in apolicant's or deceased spouse's name) for heating personal and current residence · If MichCon customer, current shut-off notice · Proof of total household income for last year (or last 12 months) · ENP heating assistance denial* from the Department of Social Services (Anyone 60 years of age or older is not required to have this denial unless heat is already cut off.) · Confirmation of payments to heating supplier during last year *To qualify for Heat Bank assistance, the ENP heating assistance denial must not be for the following reasons: - Sanction - Refusal to supply proper documentation/verification - Refusal to pursue potential DSS resource(s) No bills for illegal usage will be paid by the Heat Bank. To receive heating assistance, anyone receiving ADC or GA payments, should call his/her caseworker at the Department of Social Services. Anyone not qualifying for Heat Sank assistance should call "First Call for Help" (459-2255) to see if he/she might be eligible for assistance through some other community program. THE HEAT BANK MAY PROVIDE ASSISTANCE ONLY ONE TIME DURING THE 1985 PROGRAM YEAR. �Kickapoo Land ,0.cquisition Status Nakai (River Rose) Breen and her husband, Bud, are continuing their ministry with the Kickapoo people of Eagle Pass, Texas. Nakai informs us that: The Bureau of Indian Affairs and INS are working with the tribe to complete the enrollment process which must precede the citizenship procedures outlined in the new law. Contract health services are being rendered using a voucher system. The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office has extended services to the tribe. Master plans for the new 113 acre tract are being developed. Offers of technical help and promises of grants for site development have made it possible to hope that much work can be done to build a community building and tribal offices within the next year. Developing an internal road system, water supply and sewage disposal facilities seem to be realistic possibilities very soon. Much remains to be done, however a great distance has been traveled, and there is hope for the future. Readable Resources The National Office receives many requests for different things. This short, non-definitive bibliography was sent in response to a request for sources of Creation Stories. We are publishing the list with these suggested uses: research; pleasure; personal/class enrichment; curriculum development. All should be available from or through a relatively good bookstore. Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk Tales. Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press 1961. (Grinnell) The Zunis: Self-Portrayals. New York. New American Library 1962. (Quam, Trans.) The Portable North American Indian Reader. New York. Vik- ·, Ing Press 1974. (Turner, ed.) The Southern Cheyennes. Norman. University of Oklahoma Press 1963. (Berthrong) Resolutions from Social Justice '4Vorkshop The following resolutions were supported and passed by the majority of the participants in the Social Justice Workshop at the 1984 Annual Tekakwitha Conference: 1. The Tekakwitha· Conference meeting at Phoenix, Arizona, August 5, 1984, condemns the use of United States Indian Health facilities for the performance of abortion and sterilization procedures upon American Indian, Eskimo and Aleut patients. 2. The Tekakwitha Conference meeting at Phoenix, Arizona, August 5, 1984, expresses its shock at the action of the Arizona State Republican Convention in passing a resolution recommending the abrogation of the United States Indian Treaties. It believes that great nations, like great men and women, should keep their words of solemn promise. The Tekakwitha Conference directs its Executive Director to forward this resolution to the Chairman of the National Republican Convention later this month in Dallas, Texas. 3. The Tekakwitha Conference meeti ng at Phoenix, Arizona, August 5, 1984, urges all the nations of the world to encourage the government of the United States to respect and to observe the commitments it has made in ratified treaties with American Indian Nations, which in .return forthese commitments, surrendered to the United States the vast majority of their homelands. Furthermore, the Tekakwitha Conference asks the nations of the world to be especially concernad about American Indian Nations which have had the boundaries of the United States between Canada and also Mexico established through their homelands so that members of these Indian Nations now live in different countries and suffer the effects of such divisions. The political and military powers which established those boundaries ignored their existence. Myths and Legends of the Indians of th~ Southwest. Bellerophon Books, 133 Steuart, San Francisco 94105 1978. (Dutton) The Only Land I know: A History of the Lumbee Indians. Indian Historian Press. San Francisco 1975. (Dial) Voices of Earth and Sky. Naturgraphic Press. Happy Camp, CA 1976. (Brown) Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest. Los Angeles. University of California Press 1953. (Clark) Masked Gods. New York. Ballentine Books 1970. (Waters) By Cheyenne Campfires. Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press 1926, 1962. (Grinnell) Book of the Hopi. New York. Ballentine Books 1963. (Waters) The Cheyenne Indians: Their History and Ways of Life. Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press 1923, 1972. (Grinnell) Spirits of the Sacred Mountains. New York. VanNostrand and Reinhold Co. 1978. (Cofer) Cry of the Thunderbird: The Indians Own Story. Norman. University of Oklahoma Press 1950, 1972. (Hamilton) Coyote Tales of the Montana Salish. Browning, MT. Museum of the Plains Indian 1974. (Miiier) Sipapu: The Story of the Indians of Arizona and New Mexico. New York. VanNostrand and Reinhold Co. 1982. (Cofer) Windigo and Other Tales of the Ojibways. Toronto McClelland & Stewart 1969. (Schwarz) A Thousand Years of American Indian Storytelling. San Francisco. Indian Historian Press 1981. (Henry) Navajo Religion: A Study of Symbolism. Tucson University of Arizona Press 1983. (Reichard) Wisconsin Chippewa Myths and Tales and Their Relation to Chippew'i Life. Madison. University of Wisconsin Press 1977. Barnouw) �NATIVE RIGHTS, LAND Endorsed by Pope John Paul II In the text of the most strongly-worded speech of Pope John Paul's Canadian tour, the Pope said natives have a right to a just and equitable degree of self-government and to a land base with adequate resources. He also called on them to be "a dynamic example of the proper use of nature at a time when pollution and environmental damage threaten the earth". The Pope spoke of the importance of Christian freedom"the freedom from sin and from whatever would enslave us". "Today", he said, "I want to proclaim the freedom which is required for a just and equitable measure of self-determination in your own lives as native peoples". "In union with the whoie church, I proclaim all your rightsand their corresponding duties." "And I also condemn physical, cultural and religious oppression, and all that would in any way deprive you or any group of what rightly belongs to you." The Pope said people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives and that right applies in both the economic and in social and political fields. "This is true for everyone", he said. "It has particular applications for you as native peoples, in your strivings to take your rightful place among the peoples of the earth, with a just and equitable degree of self-governing." "For you a land base with adequate resources is alsoi necessary for developing a viable economy for present and future generations." "You need, likewise, to develop your lands and your economic potential, and to educate your children and plan your Dakota Way of lI I I I Lile Series ~ •aFLIFE ---- future." The Pope also stressed the need for forgiveness and reconciliation, noting the historical mistreatment of natives. "It is clear from the historical record that over the centuries your peoples have been repeatedly the victims of injustice by newcomers, who, in their blindness, often saw all your culture as inferior." "Today, happily, this situation has been largely reversed, and people are learning to appreciate that there is great richness in your culture, and to treat you with greater respect." Referring to land claims, the Pope said he knows that negotiations are in progress with much goodwill shown by all parties concerned. "It is my hope and prayer", he said, "that a totally satisfactory outcome will be had." Alberta's Native Affairs Minister Pahl said the Pope's message was one "we can all endorse". Reached at home, Pahl commented after being part of the speech over the phone. "I would not take exception to any of what he said." "He mentioned past obligations, rights and responsibilities of native people. We have all consistently supported, in the government of Alberta, the idea that native people should take more responsibility in their own affairs.", "I find the message encouraging and I hope everybody ac· cepts it in a positive spirit and uses it to build on the successes we've had in the past." The Pope also made it clear, in reviewing the role of mis· sionarles in the North, that the church would continue to aid natives in their struggle for greater self-determination. "As they preach the Gospel to you, the missionaries desire to remain close to you in your struggles and problems and in your rightful striving to obtain the full recognition of your human and Christian dignity as aboriginal peoples, as children of God", he said. Catechism Series Available Ttle "Dakota Way of Life Series" by Sisters Imelda Haag and Charles Palm a catechism series for elementary school students is c~rrently available. Texts for pre-school and high school students are in process. The lessons in the "Dakota Ww, of Life Series" convey the fundamentals of Christian faith that speak directly to today's Plains Indian. Where there are parallels to be drawn between Christian teaching and Indian traditions, they are drawn. As well as incorporating Indian legends and culture with Christian teaching, the "Dakota W(ff of Life Series" uses Indian designs, Indian art, and photographs of Indian people. Although it is Dakota, several other Indian nations like the "Indian Way" For further information, or to order, contact: American Indian Culture Research Center Blue Cloud Abbey Marvin, SD 57251 !1'________________________________,_,,....................,....________________________________....______.....,.!I . ~, �• • 1ew 01n OLIVIA P. MAYNARD, DIRECTOR MICHIGAN OFFICE OF SERVICES TO THE AGING ISSUE 38 LANSING, MICHIGAN •• January, 1985 HYPOTHERMIA Hypothennia, a subnonnal body temperature condition, may occur in anyone who is exposed to cold temperatures, but the elderly are especially vulnerable because they have difficulty producing and conserving body heat. A cold environment causes the body to lose heat. If body heat is lost faster than it can be replaced, body temperature drops from its nonnal of 98.6°F. A body temperature reading of 95°F and under is diagnosed as hypothennia, a condition in which the body cannot function properly. Body processes are slowed and body functions are often disrupted. Complications increase as the body temperature falls lower. While exposure to very cold temperatures causes hypothennia to develop quickly, prolonged exposure to relatively mild temperatures may take a few days to a week before symptoms appear. A person suffering with hypothennia will have symptoms ranging from shivering and loss of finn muscle coordination in mild hypothennia to unconsciousness and heat failure in severe hypothennia. Chances of recovery from hypothennia depend upon a number of factors. An early detection is of particular importance. The victim's age and general health, the degree of internal chillinq, the duration of hypothermia, and the methods of treatment have a bearing upon the victim's ability to survive. Although most deaths from hypothennia occur in very cold environments (30°-50°F), temperatures do not have to be below freezing for death to result. Low room temperatures are dangerous to vulnerable older persons. MORE �Page 2 Those most vulnerable to hypothennia are the chronically ill, the frail, those taking certain prescription drugs, and the mentally ill. Those suffering from heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and Parkinson's disease are particularly at risk. Persons with strokes or nervous disorders have a reduced temperature sense and a decreased ability to conserve body heat. Many older people take prescription drugs, such a barbiturates, sedatives, tranquilizers, antihypertensives, vasodilators, and antidepressants which interfere with the body's natural temperature-regulating processes. No home treatment of the victim should be attempted. The victim should never be placed in a hot bath or shower, should not be given food or drink, should not be moved suddenly or handled roughly, and should not be allowed to walk or move around. The only safe mea~ure family or friends can take is to cover the victim with wann blankets until professional help is available. For more information call: Linda Kimball 373-4083 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADULT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION IS MAY 29, 1985! NOW IS THE TIME TO SIGN UP FOR SCHOOL IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO GRADUATE IN MAY. CONGRATULATIONS!! Karl Smith, 11 Tanya Wabanimkee and Ann Orlikowski graduated!! Rick 11 Henry Neckoloff and Abibail Brilley have their G.E.D. GET YOUR NAME ON OUR LIST OF GRADUATES OF 11 85!1 .SEE SANDY TODAY!! WE ARE HAVING A LIP-SINC contest and want as many people to participate as possible!! It will &e Held on VALENTINE's DAY, 10:00 am till 12 noon. People must get their own music or talk to Chris/Sue about getting it. Sue can record all music, Video-taping will be done in privacy, three judges have been selected. NOBODY has to sing - they just need to look like they're singing. LOOK FOR GRITC !D's in March (1 DAY ONLY) �The older person takes advantage of a child's dependency on adults and lack of knowledge with statements such as WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE What is sexual abuse of a child? Sexual abuse of a child occurs when a child is forced or tricked into sexual contact with an older person. This contact may involve the touching of the child's genitals or requests that the child touch or view the genitals of an older person. It may also involve oral-genital contact or a request that the child undress and be viewed naked or photographed in blatantly sexual positions with other children or adults. Sometimes the contact will include attempted penetration of the anus or vagina, although this may not be accomplished. Finally, it may involve having children witness the sexual activities of older people. What does "forced" or "tricked" mean? Forced or tricked sexual contact with a child can result from any of the following examples. Copyright © 1984 National Education Association of the United States • It's OK, everybody does it. • It's just a game. • I used to play this when I was your age. • If you tell anyone, I won't like you anymore. • If you tell your mom (parents), it will really hurt her (them). • If you tell anyone, I'll have to go away from here. • If you love (like) me, you'll do it for me. • This is how everyone learns about sex. • You're getting older now and I just want to check you out. • Oh, you'll enjoy it just like everybody does. Or the older person uses bribery such as • • • • I'll let you stay up late if you ... I'll let you go to the movies if you . .. I'll take you for a pizza if you . .. I'll let you stay up and watch TV if you ... • I'll give you this present if you . . . REMEMBER: To a child these statements can be very coercive and convincing although they may not seem so to adults. Why should I as a parent be concerned? You should be concerned because one out of three girls and one out of eight boys under 18 have reported incidents of sexual abuse. While parents tend to think that sexual abuse causes no lasting damage, talking with adults and children who have been victims has shown the opposite to be true. Despite its fairly common occurrence, sexual abuse was a very frightening experience for these victims. And unless they were able to get help, they . may have experienced emotional problems that may not otherwise have existed for them. While parents may warn their children of dangerous, aggressive strangers, the fact is that in 80 percent of reported cases of sexual abuse, the offender is known to the victim as a relative, a friend of the family, a neighbor. You should be concerned because parents may think of sexual abuse as one isolated incident that happens suddenly. This does happen, but more often it is part of a situation that develops gradually and may occur over and over again before it is detected. You should be concerned because parents may think of sexual abuse as a violent attack on a child, when in fact it is more frequently the result of subtle coercion as described. What can I as a parent do? Parents can learn the extent of the problem of child sexual abuse and then let their children know that • Not all adults care about children's feelings. • Children can say no to adults when frightened or confused by them. • Children have the right to the privacy and integrity of their own bodies. �Just as children need to have people to talk to about other difficulties of growing up (school problems. dating problems. etc.). they also need to know how and to whom to turn to talk about the problems of child sexual abuse. Encourage your children to discuss any of their concerns with you. What should I do if I discover that my child is being abused or has been sexually abused? • Any case of child sexual abuse should be reported to your local social or law enforcement agency. If the abuser is a family member. contacting the local chapter of Parents Anonymous or Parents United may help you with some of your concerns. REMEMBER: You are your child's best ally. You should be informed. • Do not overreact. Your reaction is very important to your child. Calm. understanding. and sympathetic listening is the best help to give your child at this time. • Talk with the child about specific details. not pushing the youngster farther than is comfortable at the time. • Make sure it is clear to the child that he/she is not to blame. • Assure the child of your protection in the future and urge the youngster to come to you right away if confused or frightened by another's actions. 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Wagner Wheeler Loretta Yount Editor EMERGENCY FOOD HOURS: 8:00 to 12 noon MONDAY THRU FRIDAY JUST ASK FOR MARGARET NELSON- GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President---------------George Martin Vice-President--------------John Hart Secretary---------------Mary Roberts Treasurer-----------Fred Chivis, Jr. Sgt.-At-Arrn------------------Ron Yob Member-----------------Jennie Pigeon Member-----------------Sydney Martin Member----------------Roger Williams Member-------------------Debra Gibbs 774-8331 NOTICE GRADUATION IS NEAR: "THANK-YOU SO MUCH" FOR HELPING WITH THE WRTLE TALK. I GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET THE ·. SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH l'10NTH. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. GRITC ID'S,MARCB 18,1985. ( 1 DAY ONLY) NOTICE May 29, 1985 GRADUATION DINNER FOR NATIVE AMERICANS - May 23, 1985 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN MARCH: Lance Shirley,Julius Lewis, Charlotte Wayashe, Steve Wankazoo, Elsie Rapael, Joe John, Angie Meijers, F.James Wesaw, Brett Shomin, Cherri Gibbs,Daisy Sprague PLEASE INFORM US IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. WE NEED TO KNOW THE OLD AND THE NEW ADDRESS AND BOTH ZIP CODES. NOTICE Students the time is near to be thinking about graduation. Do your home work now. Time goes by quickly. Three Fires Pow-Wow Grand Rapids, Michigan June 15 and 16, 1985 AH-NAB-AWEN PARK Nothing is easier than fault-finding; no talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character are required to set-up in the grumbling business. Life can only be understood by looking backward, but it must be lived by looking forward. �IN THE TRADITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGION FRANK BUSH IS REVERED AS PIPE CARRIER Frank Bush guided his battered, green 1972 Chevy pickup truck down the slick two-lane blacktop near his home on the Bradley Indian Settlement south of Way- rhythms, its ways now," he said, driving past a snow-covered lake, scaring a crow from along-side the road. His return to Native American ways and religion has bred a serenity a quiet joy in him that draws young Native Americans to him to learn about their land. ancient religion. He is one of the most It was a clear morning. The large orange respected Indian elders in West Michigan. sun was rising to his left and this The younger Indians who come to him for 62 year-old Native American pipe carrier direction, he said, are searching for thd.r and Midewiwin holy man was going trapping.own identity. The urban life, the Christian Once an angry Indian activist, Bush is faith isn't enough. now a calm, relatively content man whose When they come, he tells them first of life revolves around the woods and a youth, of his painful quest for a meanancient Indian religious ceremonies. ingful religion. "Indians used to live all through this "I grew up as a Catholic. I was altar area," he said, waving a hand out the boy. I remember the teachers in grade window at the passing farms and the trees school used to wrap my knuckles if I sparkling with hoarfrost. spoke in my native tongue." "I used to swim as a boy in these lakes, Bush tried to live in the world of the hunt in these woods. I've been around whites for many years. He worked once as a policeman in Kalamazoo, then labored in here nearly all of my life." Bush, whose Indian name is Naswanquatk automobile factories and for contruction or Eagle Weather, is a decorated World firms there and in Grand Rapids. War II Marine Corps veteran who lived He raised four children, taught them what much of his life in two cultures-he knew of the white man's world, tried the White man's world and that of his to fit in, to enter the mainstream society. " I just couldn't hack it, though. SomePotawatomi ancestors. thing just wasn't right. Things just didn~t Today, this reflective man is comfortable with his religious identity. fit." Although his quest for spirituality has Harsh memories of his earlier, more unnot ended, he i s at peace with himself settled life still trouble him. He tells and the world. His soul knows a young Indians about those times as a way balance, a poise, especially as he to show them they aren't alone in their traps in his beloved woods daily at this confusion. time of the year. "It was very difficult for me as a youth "Mother Earth is my life. I feel its to be wrapped in the skin of an Indian and �to live in the white man's world. Bush turns down a small road south of Shelbyville and steers the truck toward the first of four trap lines he'll check go there, so I came home." Time has softened some of these experiences, but even today things aren't always easy for Bush. He still runs into prejudice today. Driving, he remembers sitting in the oneroom elementary school in Bradley reading history books that seemed to poke fun at Indians. The books implied there was no history in this country before theSpanish arrived. He also recalls fighting in World War II, nearly dying twice on the battlefield, being awarded many medals and then not from whites and Indians alike. Hunters confront him in the woods, demanding to know what right he has to be there. And some people, even a few Native Americans, believe he practices a pagan, savage religion. "Some people call how I believe "bad medicine." They call me a devil worshipper." He discounts those claims. For the traditional Native American religion is the answer. He became convinced of this being able to drink in bars when he got back home because he was an "Injun." He also remembers the time in 1972 when 20 years ago in northern Wisconsin, where he had traveled to attend a large, his friends, Indian activists Dennis Banks ceremonial gathering of Native Americans. He fasted for two days at the gathering and Russell Means, asked him to come to and, with a few others, entered a sweat Wounded Knee S.D., where Native Americans had taken over a reservation lodge, a ceremonial dome-shaped tent to protest government policies. filled with white hot stone. Driving his new pickup, he was outside He was there to purify himself, to get Des Moines when federal officials pulled some questions answered. Until then, he him over, booked him as "a suspicious still had been dabbling in the Christian character" and threw him kicking and religion. screaming into jail for two days. Sitting around the sacred fire, as the "I wasn't too nice to them," he said. flames danced, he looked on his shoulder "I gave them a lot of abuse, mostly ver- and saw an eagle. The bird screamed, bal. I didn't like them stopping me like flapped its wings, stared fiercely· at him. that. I wanted to be with my people." On his right side was an ermine. Police let him go, but warned him not to Tornados and thunderstorms swirled in the continue on to Wounded Knee. He tried a couple different routes through Iowa, but federal authorities followed him anq threatened him with a long jail sentence if he didn't return to Michigan. "I finally decided i t wasn't my time to fire and soon he saw in the flames faces of his brother, father and grandfather, all departed from this world. "The spirit was in evidence that day. I could never get such an experience out of of modern religion. That told me I was going the right way on my journey. �From there, I have never returned to woods like this, practicing my religion alone. But there are times when modern faith." About 10 years after that visionary other Indians come to me for me to perform experience he was made a pipe carrier the ceremonies." a position awarded to some Native Americans The Midewiwin faith springs from the who apprentice themselves to medicine Ojibway nation, which migrated to Michigan, Eastern Canada, Wisconsin and Minnesota people and attend Indian gatherings and listen to elders teach about the old from the East Coast more than 1,500 yrs. ways. "It takes a long time to be a ago. In Michigan the Ojibways evolved inpipe carrier. There is no formal schoolinto the "three fires." the Chippewas, ing no degree. The elders make you one Potawatomis and Ottawas. when they feel you are ready, that you There are no seminaries, no Bible, no churches, no specific places a young man are worthy. "They didn't notify me that they were gocan go to learn the Midewiwin ways. ing to make me one. They just presented me with the pipe." As a pipe carrier and a priest of sorts in the Midewiwin faith, Bush is in demand at various Indian ceremonies here and out of state. "I have learned much of the Midewiwin Way over the years, but there is still a great deal I know nothing about." The Midewiwin Way is basically a religion which harks back centuries, long before Columbus ever set foot on these shores, It isn't a religion in any contemporary sense. It is really a system based on a way of living, of relating to nature, a system that links all things -human, animal and vegetable--into one scheme. There are many ceremonies, the celebration of human events: healing, naming, honoring, feasting, fasting, marriage, birth and death ceremonies. Bush performs some, but is 0ot qualified to · perform others, "Most of my time, I'm just out in the For Frank Bush and otherslike him, the best method is in talking with elders, to fathers and grandfathers and by attending pow-wows and religious Indian gatherings to participate in the rich, age-old ceremonies. Bush first learned of the faith from his grandfather and now drives thousands of miles every year to take part in religious gatherings, some of them open to whites, many limited to Native Amerians. His rusty, green pickup has nearly 500,000 miles on it. The odometer has turned around four times and is well on its way to the fifth. "I have much more to learn. I'm always learning about my people, about our past, about the secrets of the pipe," he said. "That's why I go to the gatherings." Bush keeps his pipe in a green bundle with several other holy objects in the small, wood-heated home he shares with his 38-year old wife, Lois, who has his deep interest in the Native American form of worship. �The pipe bag is made out of a pant leg and filled with items Bush has picked up of the uniform he was wearing when he on his travels. Fossils, shells, rusty was shot on Okinawa during WWII and his traps, a newspaper, stones, feather and leg was nearly blown off. tools cluttered the floor and seat. It "!asked them to save the pant leg. resembled his home, also packed with Now I use it for the pipe bag, which is memorabilia. very sacred." "As Native Americans, we appreciate He takes the pipe out frequently, lights nature and all of her gifts. We respect it up and prays. It is through the pipe and honor the animals that were given to that he can communicate with the Creator. us," he said, gesturing at the woods. "Mother earth is all important to us." Through the pipe he can ask questions and receive answers. Sometimes he takes Bush finally stirred and stepped out inthe pipe with him when he traps, but it to the brisk morning air. He grabbed his is at home this day. gunny sack containing fox scent, a d h This ceremonial instrument, contructed · h h ate et an ot er trapping, supplies and · . . out of sumac and wrapped in an otter pelt, is the link between Bush and his God. swung it over his shoulder. He reached to the ground for a walking stick and setI t is also the item that draws the off. younger people to his home to sit around He has been trapping the woods around the sacred fire he builds out back, to Gun Lake since childhood. He doesn't learn about their ancesters and, there- do it to make money. He gets enough of by, about themselves. that from his disability check from the "Many people come to see me, more so government. than ever before. They have a great He traps because he loves being outdoors. hunger to know things about our fathers." It is there that he most deeply feels his Frank Bush's impassive brown eyes are set religion. deep in the hollows above his high cheek- "It hurts me the things people are doing bones. His large prominent nose is in the name of progress. You have to know, the spirit is alive in these trees battered by the years. He wears his gray black hair tied in a pony tail. as much as it is in animals or in ourThis day he was wearing a tattered green selves." fati9ue jacket, green cap and hip "We're all children on the Creator. We boots patched with tape. He parked don't just pray or worship on Sundays. the truck, getting ready to check the We live the Indian life. Basically that first trap line, set along a fence means, for me, being out here." separating a corn field from a clump Tromping through the snow to check his of trees. first trap, Bush sniffed. The inside of his truck was comfortable The air was filled with a sickly sweet �stench. "That's Mr. Fox alright, can you smell him?" He climbed over a fallen-down, barbed wire fence,made his way slowly through be beach and maple saplings and squatted. A circle of fox prints made a ring around the nearly hidden trap. "He's making fun of me this morning. See where he left his mark?" Bush pointed to a yellow stain in the snow. "This is just like a game of checkers. I make a move; he makes a move. It looks like he's taken a couple of my kings this morning." Getting to his feet, Bush walked on, following the animal's tracks as they cut straight across a field, over a road and into dense woods. "If I get him, l's going to make a pipe bag out of him. But I may not ever get him. Maybe the Creator doesn't want me to." Reprint from the Grand Rapids Press January 19, 1985 - by Chris Meehan Michigan Dep. of Civil Rights 309 N. Washington Sq. Lansing, Mi 48913 FOR FURTHER INFO, CONTACT JAMES H. HORN (517) 373-7634 FOR RELEASE FEB. 26, 1985, or thereafter. The Mich. Civil Rights Commission, during its Feb. 20, public meeting in Detroit, adopted the following policy statement: The Mich. Civil Rights Commission, is concerned about the alleged civil rights violations as a result of the treaty fishing issue. The rights of Indians to fish in treaty waters has been established under federal law and upheld by the courts. Indians also have the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of race and na national origin. When these rights are denied, individuals may file complaints with the Michigan Depart. of Civil Rights. Complaints relating to"backlash" violations will receive priority. Civil rights violations have occurred more frequently in those communities where strong feelings and opinions about treaty fishing exist. In some instances, persons who may object to fishing methods have vented their objections upon Indians who are not involved in treaty fishing. Civil rights violations have occurred in all aspects of Indian life, including employment, education, housing public accommodation and public service. Indian people have been denied public accodations, Indian school children have been harassed and unfairly treated, ant law enforcement responses to Indian complaints of violence and property destruction have resulted in unequal or inadequate service. The Commission is required by the Michigan Constitution and subquent legislation to protect and secure the equal enjoyment of civil rights of all persons without discrimination because of religion, race, color or national origin. Protected areas include employment, housing, education, public accommodation and public service. Statutory prohibitions against discrimination based on age, sex, martial status, height, weight and handicap are cited in the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and the Michigan Handicappers' Civil Rights Act, both enacted in 1977. Strong enforcement action will be taken to remedy proven acts of discrimination. We will, however, attempt to facilitate,, through affirmative programs, a better public understanding of the civil rights of all persons. Because of our responsibility and our knowledge of previous incidents, we believe it is appropriate to �FEBRUARY - DOWN SIDE OF WINTER; UP-SIDE OF SPRING, and that is the way it was in increase awareness and invite assistance in the effort to resolve our Senior Pvogram and Outreach Dept. civil rights tensions. The phrase definitely fit; three men from The rights of individuals must be protected, and the harassment of the Senior program were on the down-side, Indians whether fishers or non~ but the call for help went out and before you fishers, must end. We believe that public and private organiza, _ knew it, the men were on the up-side of tion in all communities, including Spring, what wonderful response from the Indian community, must contribute to a solution that will the Native American volunteers & helpers. benefit all citizens in Michigan. The Commission has directed staff of the Department to Civil Rights VALENTINE'S DAY LUNCH PROGRAM received to work closely with other state two beautiful cakes from Jane Mashka,. agencies on long and short term programs that will prevent Believe me, that day everyone gained tension and conflict relating to the Indian fishing issue. Programs a couple of extraapounds. administered jointly with the Department of Natual Resources An evening trip to DeVos Hall for a and the Department of Education will assure the dissemination of Band concert was enjoyed by some of the accurate information to create elders, as Spring arrives Luella hopes better understanding. On-going communication between the Depart. to take more Seniors out to enjoy an of state Police and Natural Reevening out by going to more concerts. sources, local enforcement agencies, tribal leaders and Indian organizations will help to Weather and flu d~d keep some of the monitor conditions and assure prompt response to civial rights Elders home this month, but Spring is violations. The commission calls on individuals around the corner, and we hope to see and organizations to act with all of you again soon. reason and respect in dealing with the fishing issure. Law enforcement to act with reason and respec Outreach Department started out with snow respect in dealing with the and more snow. It kept Margaret in fishing issue. Law enforcement agencies must closely monitor town for a week, but Mickey and Levi situations that may arise in Keogima open their home for her. order to prevent or remedy any unlawful acts when respect and (THANKS MA & DAD) reason fail. Spring came to Outreach means of Mary Jane (Northern Michigan residents may and Steve Bryant. They have offered to help call toll free 1-800-4823604 for civil rights problesm) the program in ways that many people from Michigan Department of Civil Rights our community will benefit, Volunteering 309 N• Washington Square services and donations. We here at the Lansing, Michigan 48913 center are grateful for the help which was given by Mary & Steve. If you should see them~ Please offer a BOO-SHOO & MEGWETCH. ------------------------- �It is our hope to make the Turtle Talk Newsletter a very interesting and informative paper for our community. With your help we can make it possible. Below is a space for you to write your favorite poem, a cultural or captivating story, an informative news tip which relates to the community, or anything you would like to see in the Turtle Talk. Please make sure you print your article so we make no mistakes when it is being typed. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_turtle-talk_1985-03 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, March 1985 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-03 Description An account of the resource March 1985 issue of Turtle Talk by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/672f7ea82ac1310ad5424bd710e0a90e.pdf cb12763ad00d7cb926e57c1aa6f236eb PDF Text Text TURTLE Executive Director - J. Wagner Whe~ler Loretta Yount Editor GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President----------------George Martin Vice-President---------------John Hart Secretary----------------Mary Roberts Treasurer------------Fred Chivis, Jr. Sgt.-At-Arm-------------------Ron Yob Member------------------Jennie Pigeon Member------------------Sydney Martin Member-----------------Roger Williams Member--------------------Debra Gibbs TALK APRIL 1985 DATES TO REMEMBER: ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP WITH POTLUCK May 16, 1985 NATIVE AMERICAN DINNER May 23,1985 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADULT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION WEDNESDAY MAY 29, 1985 THREE FIRES POW-WOW JUNE 15 and 16, 1985 AH-NAB-AWEN PARK HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN APRIL: Robin Ensley, Robin Korn, Jesse L. Boda, Jeff King, Maryan Mashka, Rosann Moore, Lester Dashner, Mary Meangwie, Edna Kenoshmeg, George Lawrence, Ida Shawa, Mickey Kiogima, Sandy Whiteman, Dawn Anderson, Susan Wesaw, Pam Smith, Misty Bowen, Don Bowen, Sr., John Hart, April Marie Leaureaux and April Wesaw SATURDAY Please inform us if your address has changed. We need to know the old and the new address and both zip codes. Henry Bush and Charles Anderson Went to Flint, Mi.' for a Bowling Tournament. What a nice trip for them! They won $140.00 each. CONGRATULATIONS ON THEIR WINNINGS. A special thanks to Chris Fleming, Sue Maturkanich and the students who help with Turtle Talk. Emergency Food Hours: 8:00 to 12 noon thru Monday Friday Just ask for Margaret Nelson 774-8331 INSTRUCTORS FOR THE TRADITIONAL DANCING CLASS: GEORGE AND SYDNEY MARTIN. GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S ELECTION JUNE 15, 1985 FROM 8:00 AM 8:00 PM On Friday night Dawn and Charles Anderson both bowl in a Native American league at Wengers. If you have never stopped b~ you should. There are a lot of familiar faces bowling in the Native American League and those who come to watch. Traditional Dancing Class (1) day onlyMay 4 -(12 - 5 PM)(Lunch provided) ll-17yrs. 5th - 12th grade Sponsored by Title IV Kalamazoo, Hart and Grand Rapids . �The sun rose bright in the morning- The occasion ls WAG WHEELER'S the day would be beautiful. SOth year. In Wag and Linda fact it was a perfect day for a Wheeler wanted to do something "feast". special for the Native American Several people waited in cars and community. out side the doors of Lexington to have a "Feast'. School. organizing, planning and going, It was 7:30 am and Saturday morning. up in the air. Something was The doors were un- What a wonderful ldeaWith Linda crazy, she finally pulled every- locked and soon the smell of eggs, thing together. The food was simply excellent, bacon and coffee filled the as well as plentiful! kitchen. The cakes were beautifully decorated. All the "volunteers" were fed and ready to begin. The spirit of the volunteers was Under the watchful eye of Gordon felt throughout the entire event. Chippewa and Diane Leaureaux, an Evelyn Castenada photographed the The community really came event. assembly line was formed. Barb Krajewski, Teresa Shannanaquet, Tanya Wabinimkee were at hand. out. There were so many friends that Ma stopped by and wished Wag the F o s_t e r , Ta -_n a - ya a n d Br a n d i assisted, too. Of Saboo supervised. ~ourse, Mr. John Zakem kept Best. The entertainment was a "ROAST". up the spirits but his work was to John Zakem, a skilled joke teller, come later! hosted the Roast. Soon, over 200 pieces of fantasic Lou Collins, Henry "Ticky" fry bread were made, Gordon re- Ann Cooper were among the people vealed some cooking tips on his who told a tale about Wag. delicious corn soup. what a tale! He shouted Joe John, Bush,~ And Wag did have the orders and told jokes - to boot! last word. (Dave, a friend of Linda, The kitchen was buzzing with video-taped the Roast.) activity,the food prepared with What a wonderful afternoon. care. Wag and Linda, I'm sure would Noon time quickly passes and at want me to "thank all the 1 o'clock, the doors to the West- volunteers" who spent their time complex are opened. preparing, setting-up and doing Mr. Saboo expertly prepares the coffee. whatever was needed to be done Margaret Nelson oversees the hall "Thanks-you volunteers for doing decorating job. an excellent job". �Thanks to the many many people who made this "Feast" a success. Note from the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to wish Wag the very best this year and the years to come. I have worked for him the last 10 years and you couldn't ask for a better "boss". Its election time for the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors. Election will be held on Saturday, June 15, 1985, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, one of the days the Three Fires Pow- Wow is bing held. Their Annual Membership Meeting will held May 16, 1985 at 6:30 PM with Potluck. At this time the Board will be taking nominations from the floor. The present board members who will be running again are; Mary Roberts, Jennie Pigeon, Ron Yob, Sydney Martin and Debbie Gibbs. Their termsexpire in June. have served on various other Native American Board$, Councils and Committees over the years. Also have served on several non-Native American Boards for area community resources. Goals: To improve quality of services provided by GRITC. To develop programs which promote financial stability and continuity of services. To ensure the preservation of traditional values and beliefs. To increase credibility of GRITC to Native American communtiy and area resources. To increase Native American participation on non-Native American Boards and Committees to promote cooperative efforts in providing quality services for Native Americans. HONORING THE VIETNAM VETERAN Sunday, April 28, 1985, at 2:00 PM, "THE PARADE THAT NEVER WAS" is being held in Kalamazoo, Mi., a belated welcome home to the area's Vietnam Veterans. A Native American color guard is being organized with local Native American Veterans carrying over Indian Flag and the US Flag. All people who are interested in honoring the Vietnam Veteran invited to attend. All Native American Veterans are also invited to march with our Native American color guard. Please attend this parage to welcome home our Biography - Mary Roberts Born and raised in Peshawbestown, Mi. o.ttawa tribe - Grand Traverse Band. Presently employed at Kent County Juvenile Court in the Crisis Intervention Program. GRITC Board member since. 1981 _ Native American Vietnam Veteran. present term expires June 1985. Previous- FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ly on GRITC Board in 1974 - 75 and 197677. GRITC employee from 1978 - 80. I Jerry Pigeon 451-3511 Ex. 206 �OUTREACH DEPARTMENT NEWS MARCH/SENIOR PROGRAM - 1985 MAGIC MIX Two of our senior ladies were unable to enjoy part of their winMAGfC MIX ter on vacations in other areas of 4 cups instant nonf act dry milk our country. Grace Mulholland went 1 cup flour l cup (2 sticks) margarine on a trip to Alaska and had a most Put into a large bowl and mix unenjoyable visit with her son. til it looks like cornmeal. Keep mix lightly covered in the refrigerator. (Makes (5) cups of Edna Kenoshmeg spent her vacation Magix Mix) in the lanJ of ~unshine and blue USE MAGIC MIX FOR THE FOLLOWING water, "Hawaii" Both had a fun RECIPES time, but are glad to be home. MY OWN PUDDING 1/2 cup sugar Winter flu is still keeping some 2 cups Magic Mix of the Elders at home. 2 cups water l teaspoon vanilla Jennie Bruner and Sylvia Swanson Stir over medium heat until you are in the hospital now, if you see a bubble in the pudding. Rehave time send a card; (Sylvia - move from heat. Add (1) teaspoon Butterworth and Jennie _ St. Mary~ vanilla and beat cover and cool. FOR CHOCOLATE PUDDING: Mix (3) Tablespoons cocoa with sugar. Then add mix and water. We send a SPECIAL MEGWETCH to Phil Memberto, because of his MAGIC SAUCE efforts, the Seniors have received 2/3 cup Magic Mix a new (15) ft. cubic freezer. l cup water Stir over medium heat until it starts The Nutrition Class meets every to bubble. Add cooked meat, cheese Wednesday at l:OOPM. Please stop or vegetables to the hot sauce. Makes (1) cup. by and pick-up good food information. CREAM SOUPS l teaspoon .salt 4 cups water 2 cups Magic Mix Stir over medium heat until slightly thick. Add one of these: 3 cooked carrots, mashed l package chopped spinach, cooked 3 potatoes, cooked and l can cream-style corn and (1) chopped~ & l TBSP. cho~ped tablespoon chopped onion onion. �LOOKING BACK!! (75) YEARS AGO SUBMITTED BY JOE JOHN FOR OUR READERS. LETTER RECEIVED JULY JULY 11, 1910. UNCLE SAM PAYS 5:600 OTTAWAS AND CHIEPPAWAS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN $115,000. Traverse City, Michigan July 11th, 1910 $800.000 will be allowed by the Court of Claims. 1983 - April 10th-Sun Dance and other Sioux customs and religious practices are for bidden by Secretary of Interior. 1868 - April 29th-The long-looked for "Pot of money" Iron Shell signs treaty with US which the Indians of Michigan have Government agreeing to end hostilitie& been expecting Uncle Sam to give Many Brule and Oglala Sioux agree them, has at last materialized, and to live on reservations. and to-night in Traverse City hundreds of Indians received their 1860 - April 6-share of the $115,000, allowed by First Pony Express arrives at the Court of Claims. As there are Fort Laramie. First Overland 5,600 Ottawas and Chippawas in the Stage run between St. Joseph, money, the fortune. divided down Missouri, and San Francisco, Calif. to $21.00 for each adult and $1.25 for each child of three years or 1743 - April 9th-under. The payments are l>ei.ng made The Verendry brothers first meet by Charles M. Dickon, who has just the Teton Sioux about fifty miles come from Scottsville where he north of Pierre, S. D. paid the Indians in that vacinity. He will spend 10 days here in 1803 - April 30th-order to give all a chance to come Tribes of the Louisiana Purchase in. No notice of the Government Territory officially come under Agent's coming was published, but U. S. Jurisdiction. that was not necessary, the news being wireless among the Indians of the North with remarkable WYOMING - The work was taken from Wyoming rapidity. For two days they have Valley, Pa., which was the site of an Indian Massacre and became widely known be en com i n g , o l d, mi d d le aged , a n d by Campbell's peem, Gertrude of Wyoming. In Algonquin it means "large prairie place." young, down to papooses. It is now expected that a claim of �THE NATURE OF HEADACHE - What are the different types of headache and what do they mean? Headache is ci"1e most common physical complaint of our time. In most cases, headaches are caused by tension or muscle spasm. Severe tension headaches often are confused with what most people think is migraine. There are some very definite differences. CLASSIFICATION OF HEADACHE- Headache may be d~scribed in many ways, but the following is a useful classification, both for diagnosis and treatment. the skull. Here the headache is secondary to a disease, usually a dangerous disease. SINUS - When the sinuses or air cavities of head become infected or inflamed, ·localized headache may result. This is associated with nasal stuffiness or allergy. Normally, when the affected sinus .is grained, the headache is relieved. TEMPORAL ARTERITIS - This is a onesided headache. It commonly occurs in order people, and is associated with a TENSION - The most common form of headlow grade fever and weight loss. The ache is that produced by muscle contractio~ temporal artery is tender to the touch the common tension headache. It is often as a result of inflammation. In absence band-like or located at the base of the of proper diagnosis and treatment, skull. It is related to muscle contraction serious complications may develop. The and fatigue. condition usually responds to appropriate therapy. VASCULAR - Vascular headaches involve the arteries inside and outside . the skull. THE NATURE OF MIGRAINE - Migraine headAll migraine headaches are vascular. The ache usually starts on one side of the headache is produced by distension and head, and, as a rule, remains one-sided; dilation of the blood vessels of the it may, however, change sides from one scalp. It is often limited to one side attack to another. The pain of a of the head. The pain may be throbbing and migraine can be identified as throbbing, simultaneous with the pulse beat. and the intensity of this throbbing along with nausea and perhaps vomiting, MIGRAINE - Migraine or "sick headache" is can debilitate the sufferer to the sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomit- point atwhich he/she can no longer ing. The pain of migraine, which varies in function. The typical reaction is to severity, usually affects the head and lie down and avoid light. The frequency only occasionally involves other parts of attacks varies from almost daily to of the body. Attac~s are intermittent and yearly, or even less often There are may last for a few hours, although they two major types of migraine headache. often last for a full day or even longer. COMMON AND CLASSIC MIGRAINE - "Common" CLUSTER - The pain of this type of headache and "Classic" migraine are differentiated by the presence or absence of symptoms is usually severe. It generally occurs prior to the onset of the headache. in men, and is a brief, one-sided intense boring pain, often with tearing of the eye The most prevalent type of migraine is a common migraine. Common migraine does and blockage of the nose on the same side as the headache. It usually occurs at not have an obvious dramatic period benight and awakens the person from a sound fore the headache starts. However, many sleep. It frequently appears in "clusters" people to have a vague, uneasy or irritable feeling. or groups, and may disappear for months Classic migraine is characterized by a or years, only to recur. 10 to 30 minute warning period, which signals the ' oncoming headache. The TRACTION - Traction - These are the most victim may see flashing lights, zigzaggserious headaches; they may be related ing lines, or areas of total darkness. to brain tumors, aneurysms, strokes, and other diseases. They are related to , . There may be tingling of the lips, face, or hand; weakness of an arm or leg; loss traction or inflammation of the painof appetite; slight speech abnormality; sensi ti ve structure inside and outside �confusion; restlessness; watery eyes; nasal stuffiness and sweating; Soon after this "aura," the headache begins, and the pattern for common and classic migraine is similar. THE NATURE OF THE VICTIM - Migraine headache appears to run in families. Seventy percent of patients with migraine report positive family histories. Although the millions of people with migraine comprise a very diverse group, it is commonly agreed that they share certain characteristics. Many physicians feel that migraine sufferers are frequently highly energetic, ambitious, orderly people who strive for perfection. Some people respond to tension, anxiety, hostility or anger by developing a headache. However, it is not uncommon for a migraine to manifest during a period of relaxation, such as facations or weekends. Vascular changes set off by an alteration in hormone levels can induce a migraine. For instance, during menstruation and ovulation, hormonal changes can provoke an attack. What and when you eat may affect migraine. Ripened cheese, chicken livers, citrus fruits, chocolate, red wines, and caffeine-containing drinks, such as cola and coffee, can trigger an attack. Foods preserved with nitrates and nitrites, such as bacon and hot dogs, can trigger a migraine, such as food additives often used in Chinese cuisine. Alcoholic beverages should be avoided. Sometimes a period of fasting will prompt a headache. Just the smell of perfume, flowers, natural gas, or normal cooking ardors can lead to an attack. Weather changes and high altitudes are responsible for causing migraines in some people. THE NATURE OF CONTROL - Initially, your physician should rule out temporal arteritis, tumor, or any other possible underlying disease. The goal of migraine treatment today is prevention. Ideally, avoidance of a migraine attack is preferable to treat-. ment of symptoms once migraine has occurred. Avoid the factors that prompt migraine. Make an effort to avoid stressful situations. If your headache occurs during the weekend, it may be related to late hours, overindulgence, or sleeping late! If so, you should maintain a more conservative and even-paced schedule all week. Eating regularly and avoiding the foods mentioned also will aid in prevention. Keep a detailed record of your attacks; note times, diet, odors, emotions, onset,duration, prevalence. Some headache remedies are prophylactic, and are used to prevent migraine headaches. Other medication is used to abort the attack once it has began. Always follow your physician'.s instructions and take your medication to prevent further attacks. If severity or frequency does not warrant a prophylactic regimen, then pain relievers may be prescribed to abort the attack. DON'T FORGET TO LISTEN!! WE H B 89.9 FM COMMUNITY RADIO - ANISHABE "VOICE OF THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE" 4:00 PM TUESDAY to 5:00PM AND THURSDAY SPRING BREAK FOR LEXINGTON STUDENTS APRIL 1 THRU 5, 1985 TITLE IV, PART A, NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 18, 1985 MAY i6, 1875 June 20, 1985 6:00 PM WITH POTLUCK 7:00 PM 6:00 PM WITH POTLUCK �~\ Don't be surpnse.d if people put you down when you refuse a drin~. 1'"ry ~ comeback&, or ma~ up your own. Saby?l 'fov're ~ oee.d tile or11e.. .s.eem!> t:O +Ii e .bottle/ Party? 11,16 pf.ace looks •ike. a fun~l par It>". �~\lit l~llll~ NI) Nl~l~I) J\ Ctll'\ \ doi\ e. fne.,,d f> r re 111.-li \'e 1'£Efl$ HflP . 7 IN Local NCA councils are the place to go for reliatile information about alcohol problems and how to treat them . YmJ C.J.l.f,/ OFFEP.. Families of alcoholics often need help 1n dealing with the effects of alcoholism, too . They can turn to these two groups !or help and encouragement. (The White Pages list phone numbers of local groups.) StJGGE.Sf\O"'~ If your friend or relative needs help, suggest that he or she contact one, of these .sources: ~ /VJOtlfl'tf)\)5 AA is a worldwide self-help organization . This means that recovering alcoholics help each other to stay sober. · Atc.Df-fOUS.W ~ These professionals are ready. willing and abie to provide the kind of guidance that people with alcohol problems need. For in!7tance1 if you received ttie. letter below from a friend, how wou Id you answer it? �1Cf gs Ar~.-, ' l\'<\on ~e~ we.d Su Y'\ ~ I - -J3\w=J: -F~i Is~-t~ ...3 7 I ----l I C..lose.d ou"l'_j \ 'iJ \se'l_i_.,.., r.:.9~-------1Df~~-"" L,,~ 19,,.... +.. ,d-1:: _s P ~ \ ~C\ I '.} f\<!.A \j ion I ~RITe. ~ .s- 1-3 l 1 l i i ~ A{>f°\ I ! 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POST;A;GE PA ID PERMIT NC . 690 Oa,t.t•O ltAP IC:o ..\<<-H BETTY JONES- LIBARY GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGE ALLENDALE, Ml 49401 l I Il � 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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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_turtle-talk_1985-04 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, April 1985 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-04 Description An account of the resource April 1985 issue of Turtle Talk by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/d12cc32af9f84131e57a559a4e770747.pdf b8da93dc702b31b01adbb91b20b919b7 PDF Text Text / GKAHD lAll El ST ATr GfLtExecutive TUR~{j'.ON \ALK Director - J. Wagner Wheeler Editor r.rn' r~ ' ~ ~ MAY 1985 DATES TO REMEMBER: Loretta Yount GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President- - - - - - - - - George Martin Vice President- - - - - - - ~ : ~John Hart Secretary- - - - - - - - - -Mary .Roberts Treasurer- - - - - - - -Fred Chivis, Jr. Sgt.-At-Arms- - - -Ron Yob Member- - - - - - - -Jennie Pigeon Member- - - - - - - - - - -Sydney Martin Member- - - - - - Roger Williams Member- - - - - - - - - - - -Debra Gibbs ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP with Potluck MAY 16, 1985 NATIVE AMERICAN DINNER MAY 23, 1985 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADULT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION WEDNESDAY May 29, 1985 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN MAY: THREE FIRES POW-WOW Toni Leaureaux, Kari Sprague, Pearl Gasco, Charles Anderson, Liz Wesaw, Percy .St.Clair JUNE 15 and 16, 1985 Paul Jackson, Rita Wemigwans, Linda Holt, Misheka Holt, Chris Shomin, Roger Martell,Jr. AH-NAB-AWEN PARK Dave Shananaquet, Leo Anewishki, Edward Sherman, Jr., Brian Leaureaux,Larry Shananaquet, Jr. GRITC Board of Directors Election A special thanks to everyone who helped Saturday June 15, 1985 with Turtle Talk. FROM 8:00 AM inform us if your address has changed. We need to know the old and the new address and both zip codes. ~lease Emergency Food Hours: 8:00 to 12 noon Monday thru Friday PLACE: AH-NAB-AWEN 8:00PM PARK The board members who will be running again are; Mary Roberts Jennie Pigeon Ron Yob George Martin Debbie Gibbs. Ask for Margaret Nelson 774-8331 How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it. Last month issue (April 85) Error on page 3 - should read George Martin instead of Sydney Marin If you are interested in running for GRITC Board of Directors Contact John Hart , or 774-8331. If you do something which you are sure will meet with everybody's approval, somebody won't like it. �A BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!! I To Joseph Raphael! Not only did he get a super report card but also received recognition for STUDENT OF THE WEEK at Westwood Jr. High! Keep it up, Joseph!!! We're proud of you!!! ATTENTION YOUTH 14 - 21 GRITC will have a Summer Youth Program. We will offer at least five different work sites in various occupations. Those who qualify through GREATC Central Intake will work (6) hours per day, five days a week at $3.35 per hour. The program will begtn the Monday after the last day of school and will end around Labor Day. Any further questions, ~lease contact Dawn Anderson, 774-8331 APRIL HAPPY SPRING TO EVERYONE - from Senior Program and Outreach. Trees budding, flowers in bloom, and green carpet; Spring is here. The Elders were all very happy to have warm weather finally arrive; and with the arrival of Spring, We also are seeing new faces at the lunch program, "Welcome". Bobbie R. gave a slide picture presentation on her recent trips to Mexico. The entertainment was enjoyed by all. Thanks Bobbie; come again. May 23rd will be the last day for serving meals in the lunch program. Meals will start again in September. Announcements and fliers will keep Seniors posted on up-coming events for the summer. Watch for news in Turtle Talk. Outreach Department is seeking donations: Our most urgent needs are baby cribs, dressers and house hold furnishings. If you you can help; Please call Luella or Margaret 774-8331 RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIMES -For Milk and Milk products Ice Cream - Use as soon possible Milk 5 days Reconstituted Dry Milk - 5 days Evaporated milk, opened . - 4 - 5 days Process Cheese 3 - 4 weeks Cottage cheese - 5 days Yogurt - 7 - 10 days Pudding - 1 - 2 days These products may be stored in a cupboard and should be used within the date shown. Evaporated milk, unopened_ 6 months Non-fat dry milk, packaged - Use within a few months, ----------------------------------------- �"TO MY MOTHER" The..1te. ..i.-6 a. c. e.Jt ta...i. n. p e.Jt .6 on, who i..-6 k. n.own to e.ve.Jtyone.. a.n.d -6we.e.t; a.nn nul.f. nun. She.'-6 k...i.nd on good t..i.me. She. -6ta.nds nOJt .f.ove. a.n.d good- ne.-6-6; a.n.d -6hOW-6 ..i.t ..i.n. e.ve.Jty wa.y. THANK-YOU, MOTHER, FoJt al.f. you've. done. on. th..i.-6 you.It SPECIAL VAY! �WI N N E R S A T HE F L I NT S K I NS 4th ANNUAL B. 0 WL I N G 0 U R N A ME N T ~~~~~~~--~~- 1st - 2,541 Lynn Crampton Steve Kequom Anita Kequom Wayne Franklin Flint & Muskegon 2nd - 2,455 Rose Blackbird James Tooshkening James Brunk pat Cornelius Walpole, Lansing & Oneida, Canada 3rd - 2,450 James Bigmeat Norma Bigmeat Tom Bo tel lo Muriel Ireland Flint &Oneida 4th-2,428 Rose Blackbird Herb Johnson Karen Blackbird Dwain Blackbird Walpole Island, Canada 5th - 2,415 Benry Bu;ft Jr. Dawn Anderson Charles Anderson Barbara Wabindato Grand Rapids & Muskegon 6th - 2,405 Andy Greenbird Hilda Greenbird Karen Greenbird Dwain Blackbird Walpole Island 7th - 2,390 Anna Crampton Jon Crampton Elsie Bonilla Leo Jackson Lansing 8th - 2,378 Albert Crampton Carole Crampton Henry Bush Jr. Charles Anderson Grand Rapids 11th - 2,366 Al Frees Wayne Franklin Denise Crampton Frank Crampton Muskegon 12th - 2,365 Shirley George Dean George Theresa Wix John Wix Detroit 13th & 14th - 2,353 Andy Greenbird Hilda Greenbird Sherry Greenbird Lonnie Shipman Walpole Island 9th - 2,371 Ceci 1 John Shirley Chanberlin Amos Da~ Larry Sprague Grand Rapids & Mt. Pleasant 13th &14th - 2, 353 Theresa Wix John Wix Gill Miller Den Doxtator Detroit, London &Oneida 10th - 2,367 Delores Chrisjohn Willard Chrisjohn Ross Ireland Colin Doxtator Detroit &Oneida 15th - 2,343 John House Harvey Gibson Diane Johnston Jerry Chingwa Flint 16th - 2,335 Vi McKenzie George McKenzie Gloria Doolittle Allen Doolittle Oshweken, Canada 17th - 2' 332 Ann Chlebana Ardis Badger David Sprague John Chivis Shelbyville & Wyoming 18th - 2,327 Charlene Phillips Laurel Day Al Day Pat Cornelius Oneida 19th - 2,326 Elsie Bonilla Nick Naganashe Roger Sprague Chet Eagleman Lansing, Grand Rapids & Flint 20th - 2,319 James Brunk Debbie Jackson Fred Gilbault Teresa Reyes Lansing, & flint 21st - 2,300 John Kenny Tom Botello Adelia Reyes Bernie Reyes Flint 22nd - 2,295 Shirley George Dean George Al Frees Frank Crampton Detroit & Muskegon 23rd - 2,294 Rita Romer Yvonne Romer Frank Romer Frank Gallegos Flint &Grand Rapids 24th - 2,289 Delores Chrisjohn Laurel Day Willard Chrisjohn Al Day Detroit & Oneida 25th - 2,288 Arvilla Bateman Mike Bateman Janice Beckhorn Sue Rawland Lansing Mens High Single: 225, Lynn Crampton (Flint) Mens High Triple: 617, Larry Sprague (Mt. Pleasant) 26th - 2,284 Ladies High Single: 242, Rose Blackbird (Walpole Island) Ladies High Triple: 599, Rose George Sprague Blackbird (Walpole Island) / Mens Low Score - 72, Raymond Bird / Ladies Low Score - 67 Tracy larry Sprague Kennedy Phyllis Sprague Joe Sprague Low Team - 1, 935 (Duane Pelcher, Flossie Sprague, Raymond Bird, Henry Sprague) Mt. Pleasant Jackpot Winners Each Game: 2nd Shift 3rd Shift 1st Shift Gloria Doolittle (Oshweken) 212 Marie McMillan (Lansing) 192 Teresa Wix (Detroit) 188 Lynn Crampton (Flint) 225 Larry Sprague (mt. Pleasant) 224 Henry Bush Jr. (Grand Rapids) 205 Barbara Wabindato (Grand Rapids) 194 Henry ByslnJr. (Grand Rapids) 2151 Cheryl White (Oneida) 228 Joe Sprague (Mt. Pleasant) 216 Delores Chrisjohn (Detroit) 182 Gill Miller (London) 185 Rose Blackbird (Walpole Island) 242 Frank Gallegos (Grand Rapids) 215 Charlene Phillips (Oneida) 193 Wayne Franklin (Muskegon) 221 Delores Chrisjohn (Detroit) 211 Gill Miller (London) 212 GRAND RAPIDS BOWLERS DOING GOOD! Taken . from Grapevine - April, 85 Genesee Valley Indian Association, Inc. �THREE FIRES BENEFIT DANCE MAY 4, 1985 Time 7:00 PM PLACE: to 12:00PM 1750 CLYDE PARK LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: TIM JOHNSON AND HIS BAND $5.00 SINGLE 50/50 RAFFLES $7.00 COUPLE ---- PENDLETON BLANKET RAFFLE REFRESHMENTS AND FOOD AVAILABLE. FOR FURTHER INFO CALL 774-8331 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------= ANNOUNCEMENT OF 37th ANNUAL NMOA COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 1985 AGENDA: PLACE: CLAIMS REPORT 4H CENTER PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN Submitted by: Joe John, Unit #4 The John BuJ.ih Family would l~ke to Thank the k~nd and geneJr.ouJ.i people who attended the BOX SOCIAL on al.Vi beha£6. A SPECIAL THANKS TO GRAND RAPIVS INTERTRIAL COUNCIL, THE G.R. SINGERS, STAR SINGERS ANV THE PEOPLE WHO PRAYEV FOR ME VURING MY ILLNESS. • �IMPORTANT ! I ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING LEXINGTON SCHOOL 45 LEXINGTON NW GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN MAY 16, 1985 6:30 YOU BRING A GRITC WILL DISH TO PROVIDE POTLUCK PASS THE MEAT & DRINK GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TO FOLLOW: AGENDA: JUNE 1985 ELECTION (5 - VACANCIES) NOMINATIONS WILL BE TAKEN FROM THE FLOOR LIST OF PEOPLE RUNNING FOR THE BOARD: 1. Mary Roberts 2• Jennie Pigeon 3. Ron Yob 4. George Martin 5. Debbie Gibbs ELECTION DAY JUNE 15, 1985 FROM 8: 00 AM' (SATURDAY) TO 8: 00 PM AH-NAB-AWEN PARK • IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR THE BOARD, PLEASE CONTACT JOHN HART OR 774-8331. �The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and Lexington Community Education Center wish to SALUTE AND CONGRATULATE each and everyone o.P. the following who worked so hard to finish so far either GED/HIGH> SCHOOL DIPLOMAJOR BOTH. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - 1985 1. GED 1. 2. 3. I \ Tanya Wabanimkee Robert Sells Jeremy Sawrnick Gerald Porter - .UP AND COMING GRADS. FOR MAY 29:85 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Charles Brown Evelyn Castaneda Ernest Duarte Robin High Diane Leaureaux David McCullough Julia Pah .man Leonard Rittenhouse Jeremy Sawrnick Robert Sells Billi Jo Shananaquet Teresa Shananaquet / • \• �GRADUATION DINNER FOR NATIVE AMERICANS You a.nd me.mbVl..6 06 IJOWl. 6a.mUy aJz.e. eo~d~af.1.IJ ~nv~te.d to a.tte.nd ~e.eogMtion evz.e.moMe.-6 6M :the. Na.tive. Amvz.~ea.n g~a.dua.te.-6. SPONSORED BY: G~a.nd Ra.p~d.6 Intvz.-T~~ba,R. Coun~l T~tte. IV, PaJz.t A P~og~a.m Ca.p,C.tol Luneh VATE: PLACE: And Ma.y 23, 1985 Le.x~ngton Gym Le.x~ngton N.W. 45 GRADUATES: P1e.a..6e. ea,R.£ 774-8337 you ne.e.d br.a.n.6po~ta.tion ~6 AGENDA 6:00 p.m. - Invoea.tion 7:30 p.m. ~------- ·--·-·-·-·- ·- - - - - - - - - - - -· �4/15/85 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Native American Education Program - HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Tony Engstrom Keith Matula iti s Paula Shafer Anthony Sprague no college J.C. no college Central Michigan University UNION HIGH SCHOOL Lavonne Bruner Anthony Dudley Deborah Emert Robert Engelsman Dawn Farah Karrie Gravelyn Timothy Hickox Michgian State University no college Western Michigan University Michigan State University J.C. J.C. no college CRESTON HIGH SCHOOL Christine Fisher Lawrence Gerken Alfred Jackson Isabella McCullough CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Carlene Contrado Fredrick Lepzinski WEST CATHOLIC CENTRAL Susan Jackson CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Joyce Higgins • �.... Supervise Summer Youth Participants, 14 - 21, invarious worksites, for the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. Qualifications: Agility to supervise youth; Valid drivers license; and Creativity. For more information phone 774-8331. Or apply with the GRITC - JTPA Employment Program. CLOSING DATE: MAY 15, 1985 - 5PM . **************** Any Native American Youth between the ages of 14 and 21, interested in a summer job, apply also with the GRITC - JTPA Employment Program. Youth will work 6 hours per day, 5 days aweek, at $3.35 per hour. �A Message te aattered Wemen You both have the freedom and the responllibdity to c.att for younelf To do 1hta you will need to leam to make choicea and dw.naes Cona.dtt In new wa~ · lh.inkina about younelf • I am not to blame for •I •I •I • I • I am no1 bema beaten and abuwd the cauae of another's violent behavaor do raot like the violence; I do not want !he \llOlen~ . don't have to take il . am an important human beina desen•e to be treated with respea •I do have power over my own hfe •I can decide for myself what Is bes! for me . • I can make chanaes in my life If I want to • I am not alone. I can ask ()(hers. 10 help me • I am wonh -.·orkmg for and c:hanaina for • I deserve to make my own life &&fe and healthy •I am A worthwhile penon. (from Tn-County Council on Domestic Abui1e Ne..skner.) Why Women Remain in Abusive Relationships .,The huwand's good behavior 1s not consistem. but it is enough to keeµ the woman in the rel&1ionship. ,..Generally, the &bulled woman values her marn41!e and is intensely involved w11h her mAle ... D~11t' Abuse. some women feel love and/or loyalty to their mates . ,..Mo51 &bused women hope the man will change, reform his behavior. and &busina husbands reinforce this belief. ,.. Women often stay for the sa.ke of the children. believmg that any father 1s better than rao father . .,fear of being economically independent , having to provide for themselves and matt importantly for !heir children keeps many women in aliusive relationships .,women may fear the social stiQma. the shame of having been abused ,..Making changes 1s hard: socially. many of these women are alone . Often times a woman will have to IJve up the circle of fnends she and her husband had developed. ,.. A lack of education and/or job skills may work to keep a woman in a relationship . ,,..The women may fear retaliation . ,....Cultural and/or religious constraints may keep a womclll in an unhealthy relationship . .,A woman may feel guilt at having failed in the marriage. She may feel that in some way she uused the abuse; did something wrong. �Some. Characteristics of Victims • Withdrawal from socia.1 aaivities • Loss of .elf-esteem • ~:l.$IOll • Unable to ao anywhere or do Al\)1hillll without the anumale panner • PhylKAI ll&fls of Injury bruisn. ans. lliffne:u. broken bones • Aruuel) . Sl!'e:U • • • • • • AbuM' o! drugs or Alcohol Unable 10 keep appoinlments Never llJven access to money transponauon . telephone ln&CCUrate physical self·11n41le May wr frusarallons 0111 on children Tlunks of su1ode . lustory of llnade anem~ • !>tronaJ) believes in M'X·role Stereotypes • Hmory of family violencr Some Characteristics of Abusers • !imor) of family violence • Mother wu bauered by his father • • • • • • • • • • • D13plays violence publicly Plays wrth auiu. knivn and uses them to procea himself &jajnsl othen Loses lus temper frequently and easily Abuse of df'u£s or ala>hol CommM AOS of violence &llAinSt objects AJld lhinas l>upl..ys an unusual amOWlt of ie&Jously when hia partner ia l'IO( wtth htm Requires knowled&e of partners wherubouts. uae of partners free time Becqmes enrqed when his partner does l'IO( bsaen to lus Advice Appears to have a duel personality at times There is a M:nse of overiU!l Ill his auehy and has ~ ScronaJy believes in sex-role stereotypes Some Characteristics of Children From Violent Families • Stress • At.- ol druas or Alcohol • R..uuna away from home • E.xcessive concern abow parents locAtionlwell-beinj • Guilt • Sudden drop in arades/achievement • Withdrawal from IOciAl activities • Han&mll AJ"Ound school/church; not wantinj to IO home • Uws violence to raolve problems with peers • Deveiops low fruatration level • &raains with parents • Abuaive towards animAls • Suicide AltelllptS or thoui&hts of ki1lina parents • Hillh Absentee raaes from school from The &nered Woman. Lenore Walker. family Advocates. Inc. trUnln& lllaleriAla • �I, : MAY 4, 1985 WESTGATE BOWL 4486 TEAMS - 10 AM. REGISTRATION TIME: ALPINE N, W, MIXED FOURSOMES 9 AM 2 PM. TEAM EVENT - 5 MEN, 5 WOMEN; MIXED FOURSOMES - 2 MEN, 2 WOMEN $15-00 PER PERSON PER EVENT. WOMEN - 1. 2. 80% OF 200, 75% MEN - OF 200. BOWLERS MUST aE OF INDIAN DESCENT OR MARRIED TO AN INDIAN, GRAND KAPIDS NISH-NA-BE LEAGUE BOWLERS ELIGIBLE, HlGHEST LEAGUE AVERAGE TQ BE USED, 21 GAMES OR MORE, 1984-85 (KULE 363-10 PIN APPLIES), OR us~, MEN - 170, WOMEN - 160. 3, BOWLERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF AVERAGE SUBMITTED, 4. 5, BOWLERS MUST BE SANCTIONED BY ABC OR WIBC AND BE 18 OF AGE AND UP, PRIZE MONEY BASED ON ENTRIES, MEN AND WOMEN SCORES FOR CASH PRIZES SEP,ARATE, 6, BRING LEAGUE AVERAGE BOOK OR CURRENT LEAGUE AVERAGE SHEET, NAME: ADDRESS: AvG: SANCTION #: l·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4, 5·-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MIXED FOURSOMES LINE-UP: NAME: AVG: ADDRESS: SANCTION #: l·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ENTRY DEADLINE DATE - APRIL SEND MONEY ORDER TO: AMOS DAY, JR, 44 VIOLET $.W, GRAND RAPIDS, MI. 49508 (616) 534-3656 30, 1985, OR CALL TO RESERVE SPOT, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: DAWN ANDERSON - INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL (616) 774-8331 OFFICE 454-6861 �\ ----- - ------·------- .. -- ~------------T- 1 - ·- -----···- ·-·- ........ - - --·-- ·········-· ···· ·- -··------- - -- ·- - ·-·-··· 1.se. . <01\ --·-·--···------- --- --·--·---- - ----- l\luR~.1-f Ri u.)e_,d - ·--------- ·-----·-; ------ -·- ------- ciJ·--------··-----J 11 --~-; f--· -----~io ri ····· ------·····---·- ···------·-···------ --- ---~ ···· - ---- ------· ----...--~ Su"<'\ \<\o'f"\ ITue.~ ,----:;3- . ---;;f--·-----.2-1T A .. 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Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 BETTY JONES- LIBARY GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGE ALLENDALE , MI 49401 ,I U. S. POST:A.GE PA ID PERM iT NO . 6 90 01.'t<:I ilAPI C.<: . "" ::q � 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 Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/c3107ada614e244435921561638e29eb.pdf e7dfbec4657b2b0545ad6bfa51f4eaf2 PDF Text Text f/l/ZC !?RI IGRI TURTLE TALI< Executive Director - J. Wagner Wheeler Editor Loretta Yount JUNE 1985 JUNE 2, 1924 American Indians become U. S. citizens by act of Congress. GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS June 3, 1875 - President- - - - - - - - - George Martin Vice-President- - - - - - - - -John Hart Secretary- - - - - - - - - -Mary Roberts -Fred Chivis, Jr. Treasurer- - Sgt.-At-Arms- - - -Ronald Yob Member- - - - -Jennie Pigeon Member- - - - - - -Sydney Martin - Roger Williams Member- Member- - - -Debra Gibbs Geological expedition led by Walter Jenny arrives in Black Hills. A special thanks to everyone who helped with Turtle Talk. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN JUNE: John Hart, Melinda Hinman, Karen Taylor, Fred Bell, Sue Maturkanich, Kayle Crampton Please inform us if your address has changed. We need to know the old and the new address and both zip codes. EMERGENCY FOOD HOURS: 8:00 to 12 noon MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ASK FOR MARGARET, LOU or Gerri If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow. June 14, 1865 Spotted Tail leads the Peace Chiefs in uprising against US. Tropps. June 15 1864 Forces under Lt. Fleming attack Miniconju camp near Ft. Laramie. 1873 General assault waged on Ft. Abe Lincoln by Sioux. 1886 First day of school at St Francis Indian School. 1889 Inauguration of the Ghost Dance on Pine Ridge Reservation. June 17 1865 Col.Moonlight's punitive forces lose horses to Sioux during raid on Sioux camp. June 18 1876 Teton Sioux defeat General Crook in the Battle of the Rosebud in Montana. June 18 1876 Gen. Crook's forces attacked and defeated on the Rosebud (Wyoming territory), . 1934 Indian Reorganization Act authorizes self-government for all tribes. June 19 1868 Father Pierre De Smet enters the camp of Sitting Bull in quest of peace. �BOARD MEETING My People, oh, My People you sit in your circle I sit in the background, and try not to be critical You seem to pick a subject and go around and around I sit in the background and make hardly a sound. My People, oh, My People as you sit in your circle I sit in the background and don't mean to be critical You appear in the middle, your trails all fusing I sit in the background in total confusion. You amaze me My People, how well you care for the o~d I sit in the background, thinking no wonder they're worth more than gold. My People, oh, My People as you sit in your circle I sit in the background and didn't mean to be critical You wonder how our culture, for the young you can save. I sit in the background smiling, admiring you the brave. You amaze me My People, how well you really do get along. . I no longer feel I'm in the background, but that I belong. c~4~ nt~~/ 1 f-'t, ~- ff l?rTC P~d~ • �On behalf of the JTPA Staff and and myself, we would like to congratulate the following for obtaining their individual high achievements of GED and/or Dimpoma. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Tanya Wabanimkee Robert Sells Jeremy Sawmick Evelyn Florum Phillip Shenoskey Robin High Billi Jo Shananaquet Evelyn Castaneda Teresa Shananaquet David McCullough Larry King Sr. \ GED Robert Sells Jeremy Sawmick Gerald Porter Phillip Shenoskey Evelyn Castaneda Tanya Wabanimkee / Both Diploma/GED Tanya Wabanimkee Robert Sells Jeremy Sawmick Phillip Shenoskey Evelyn Castaneda The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and Lexington Community Education Center wish to SALUTE AND CONGRATULATE each and everyone of the following who worked so hard to finish. \• �puppy love? OVER 1,600 TEENS GOT PREGNANT IN KENT COUNT IN 1984 rJ:> / J ( \ WHAT NOW??? FACTS: About 30% of girls 15-17 yrs. old are sexually active, but only half of these use contraception the first time they have sex. Kent County teens had over 1,6000 pregnancies in 1983, with 912 births resulting and 488 abortions reported. About one in every five girls becomes a mot~er before she turns 20. The US is the only developed country where teenage pregnancy has been ~creasing in recent years. 11% of babies born to Kent Co. teens have a low birth weight, compared to only 5% of babies born to older mothers. 27% of births to teens are Black mothers, although Blacks are only 8% of that are group. Teens who have a baby are much more likely to drop out of high school than are other teens. Mothers who had their first children as .teenagers account for over half of the the Aid to Families with Dependent Children budget. �RISKS BOOSHOO FROM CALIFORNIA. author is anonymous I've been seeing my share of 3piece business suits and cold glass To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing senti mental. To reach out to another is to risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self. To place your ideas, your dreams before a crowd is to risk their loss. To love is to risk not being loved in return. skyscrapers and long for the sight of a green, rolling hill with a lively stream running by me. Seems to me that this is just the sort of scenery to be found in Michigan-and I realize, with not a little surprise, that it will be 5 years in July since I last shared a piece of To live is to risk dying. fry bread in Michigan and lasted the To hope is to risk despair. other good food of the elders. I finally learned how to make fry But risks must be taken because the great- bread--but it tastes better when the est hazard in life is to risk nothing. company is Nishnaube. The person who risks nothing, does nothing,Take care everyone. I miss all of ' and has nothing, is nothing. you! He may avoid suffering and sorrow but he cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love and Eloise Montpetit-Seeley live. To try is to risk failure. Chained by his certitudes he is a slave; he has forfeited his freedom. THERE WILL BE NO TURTLE FOR JULY Only a person who risks is free AND AUGUST. Contratulations to Henry (Buddy) and Carolyn Medawis on having a new baby NO SENIOR LUNCHES DURING THE daughter, Miranda Lee was born May 3 1985 , ' SUMMER -- UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE at Butterworth Hospital. Miranda Lee was 10 lbs 21 11 4t ozs. and CONGRATULATIONS TO: Marcial Sutherland long. CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER FOR BUDDY. He graduated from Basic/AIT with the U.s.daughter of Karen Wesaw from Dowagiac, Mi. Army. He was training within Unit at Ft. Knox, KY. a~Armor Marcia graduates June 2, 1985 She will be going to Southwestern Community Currently, Buddy is stationed in Illisheim, West Germany. ONCE AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS BUDDY!!! College in September on an Art Scholarship. Best Wishes to you. Aunt Rita �JTPA-June 30, 1985, will end the fJs9al happy to assist you with your year JTPA Program. questions. I'm proud to report the success the GRITC-JTPA Program. of To date "Alcoholism as a disease or sickness, this program has assisted with job takes everybody; red, white, black, opportunities to (139) Native Am- yellow; rich or poor; old or young; leans. educated or poorly educated. This program has helped Everyone 12 N.A. to obtain their GED /diploma.ends up the same-dead or insane, or This program has also given the both. And in between, life is broken opportunity to 5 Native Americans to down and miserable. We are only fool- gain work experience and community ing ourselves, as native people, that, service employment. somehow we are different when it comes The JTPA staff has done much to to alcoholism. obtain our success, our culture good, but alcoholism twists, We are Our native ways make looking forward to improving exist- misuses and wipes these out. ing services to our community, and We once respected each other and cared trying new program concepts. what each person felt, More informaition to follow in gentle, kind, later issues of T. T. but alcoholism has twisted these ways into ---------------------------------- disrespect for ourselves and others. SUMMER YOUTH become dishonest, mean, angry, selfish and sa~poken, We were honest, generous people, This year's Summer Youth Supervisors harsh people when we drink. We We are not are David McCullough and Roseanne this way as native people, the creator Two Crow. never meant us to be, so we must find This ye a r ' s program wi 11 offer our way back to the good way" • summer jobs to economically disadvantaged youths between the ages --------------------------------------CONTRATULATIONS TO: of 14 to 21. The N.A. Youth will be working (6) hours per day, Marshelle and Marie Wesaw (5) daughters of the late Rhinehart and days a week, at various worksi tes Marilyn Wesaw from South Bend, Ind. and occupations, Both girls are going to college in September For further information please on full scholorships. contact David or Roseanne, at Marshelle will be going to the U. of Mich. 774-8331. Marie to Harvard Univ., Cambridge, Mass. We also have information of other They graduate May 31, 1985. Best wishes to job opportunities offered to youth. you both. David and Roseanne will also be Good Luck girls from your Aunt Rita. �He offered a word of caution about the most recent findings on alcohol and drug abuse. "This does not necessarily mean a decline in use but a leveling off." "Whether the present trend leads to an actual decline -- or an increase probably won't be known for another two years," he said. The leveling off is also taking place nationally for non-Indian youth but because Indians are often isolated geographically, changes that take place in society reach the reservations later. Parents• views of the problem might be another reason for the leveling off. The better parents understand drug abuse and the more wi 11 ing they are to do something about it, the more their attitudes could influence the children. If parents• attitudes are changing, those are certainly strong enough to signal change among kids. However, there are a number of youngsters who don't know their parents• attitudes about drugs, leaving them in a "value vacuum". The students• responses in the anonymous survey given to measure their use of drugs and alcohol and their attitudes about abuse indicate the parents are not talking to the youngsters about how they feel about drugs and alcohol. Students seem to perceive that their parents sanction their use of drugs and a le oho 1. On the other hand, parents are themselves often overwhelmed by what the staff at Western Behavioral Studies sees as the single most important public health issue facing Indian communities. Parents often times are not sure how to respond to the problem and are hesitant to make a statement for fear of looking foo 1is h. Also, parents aren't sure they have the support of other adults in the community. "Parents need to band together with other concerned parents so there's a coalition. So it is not just me talking this is us talking," Beauvais said. 1 1 1 1 American Indian culture could also serve as a deterrent to drug and alcohol abuse for the children. The pan-Indian concept of being in harmony with the environment is an intrinsic part of Indian culture. Except for drugs used for religious purposes, such as peyote, those taken to "get high" put people out of "synch" with the environment. But cultural influence has declined in the face of the need to survive. "I see Indian communities being put at some real sociological and economic disadvantages. There's lots of disruptions because of survival issues," Be au va is said. Submitted by: Rick Heredia "Coloradoan" newspaper Fort Collins, Colorado �The topic of drug and alcohol use among young people is very sensitive in most communities. It is very difficult for adults to come to some agreement on the extent of the problem and what should be done about it. Indian reservations are no different in this respect, although as with most minority groups, additional problems may exist. First, any report of social problems for minority people can easily be incorporated into an overall negative stereotype. Care must be taken in how the problem is described, especially in the public media. A second problem occurs when "outside experts" attempt to study social problems of a minority community. It is very difficult for someone outside of a corrrnunity to fully understand all of the factors that may lead to problems such as youth drug abuse. Many times these experts are resented by those actually living in the community. Since 1975 Western Behavioral Studies, a research group at Colorado State Upiversity, has been studying drug and alcohol use among Indian young people. They have been aware of the difficulty in doing this kind of research and have worked closely with tribes to provide information in a way that is sensitive to the cultural needs. Funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and sanctioned by the National Indian Health Board, Western Behavioral Studies has conducted school surveys for more than 40 tribes around the country. The research staff consists of two psychologists, Dr. Fred Beauvais and Dr. Gene Oetting and two research associates, Ms. Geraldine Loretto and Ms. Ruth Edwards. Loretto and Edwards hold master's degrees in economics and business. Recently many tribes have t aken the lead in recognizing the strong negative impact of drug and alcohol abuse. Tribal newspapers are running an increasing number of articles describing the efforts of tribes, schools and drug prevention programs. Western Behavioral Studies feels that the information they have collected can aid tribes in their efforts to counter drug abuse. Over the last ten years the research results have shown drug and alcohol use rates for Indian young people to have increased substantially and to be higher than those found for other adolescents. The years of greatest increase in use were between 1975 and 1981. The use rates for three commonly used drugs by adolescents show how Indian youth compare with their non-Indian counterparts. In 1983, 81% of all Indian 7th-12th graders had tried alcohol, 70% had used marijuana and 33% had used inhalants. This compares with 64%, 29% and 11% for each of those drugs for non-Indian students in the same age group. Data is also available for cocaine, heroin, LSD and several other drugs. In each instance the rate of use for Indian students is equal to or higher than the national, non-Indian data. Western Behavioral Studies has found that the drug use rates are very similar for all the tribes they have studied. The drug and alcohol problem seems to be universal among all tribes. The most recent set of data indicate a leveling off in the rates of use for Indian young people. This trend has also been found for non-Indian youth. The research staff at Western Behavioral Studies emphasize, however, that the rates remain quite high and are still cause for serious concern. Changing attitudes toward alcohol and drug use may be one reason why abuse among American Indian youth has not increased for the first time in ten years. "We speculate that there is a growing a\~areness among kids that drugs are harmful," said Fred Bauvais. "That they are not innocuous chemicals, meant only to have fun with." �l 9TH AN!-<UAL TULSA NATIONAL INDIAN BOWLrnG TOURNAM~T OF RIVERLANES, TULSA, OKIAHOMA MARCH 13-14, 23-24, 1985 - MENS PRIZE LIST FIGURE8 ON ABC PRIZE LIST F'ORMULA. TEAM EVENT (40 TEAMS) ..L.- Michigandeurs - Grand Raoids, Michigan 2 - Kah-Nee-Ta of Oregon - Warm Springs, Oregon ABC Howlers - Shf.prock, New Mexico 3 4 - 4 Tex & 1 Ok - Dallas, Texas SINGLES-DOUBLES EVENT (63) l - Kevin Ray Yazzie-Jerry Triska - Shiprock, New Mexico 2 Tulsa, Oklahoma Ray Shike, Jr-M~l Miles - Warm Springs. Oregon 3 - John T>acon-Al Hembree - Stilwell, Oklahoma 4 - Jules Rodri.guez-Dwayne Cahwee - San Jacinte, California Glenpool, Oklahoma 5 -· tarry Raymond-Ander son Raymond -· Shiprock, New Mexico 6 - .Jay Downing-Vincent Downing Ada, Oklahoma 7 - John Willia:ns-Earl Emhoolah - Tulsa, Oklahoma SINGLES EVENT (126) l - Alvin Davis - Balch Spring, Texas Wahoo Selsor - Kiefer, Oklahoma 2 3 - Paul Bevenue - Sapulpa, Oklahoma 4 - Ray Shike, Jr. - Warm Springs• Oregon 5 - John Bacon - Stilwell, Oklahoma 6 - Carl Bevenue - Tulsa. Oklahoma Dwayne Cahwee - Glenpool, Oklahoma I •Wayne Crawford - Grove, Oklahoma 8 9 - Hoot Gipson - Ada, Oklahoma Mel McKenzie - Palm Springs, California 10 Ron Berry - Ardmore, Oklahoma 11 12 - Jerry Crossley - Grove, Oklahoma 13 - Joe Smith - Hominy, Oklahoma 14 - Henry Ben - Tahlequah, Oklahoma 3078 3076 3023 3010 $1,000.00 325.00 200.00 75.00 1320 $ 1318 1290 1289 250.00 78.00 64.00 1283 1268 1266 48.00 38.00 30.00 725 $ 300.00 150.00 90.00 80.00 68.00 58.00 52.00 45.00 40.00 35.00 30.00 25.00 17.50 17.50 $ 120 .0()1 720 708 698 661 656 643 635 626 624 621 619 613 613 ALL EVENTS (80) 1 - Ray Shikes, Jr. - Warm Springs, Oregon 2 - Alvin Davis - Balch Spring, Texas 3 - Darryl Davis - Balch Spring, Texas 4 - Jerry Triska - Tulsa, Oklahoma 5 - Earl Emhoolah - Tulsa, Oklahoma Mel Miles - Warra Springs, Oregon 6 ..., Wahoo Selsor - Kiefer, Oklahoma I 8 - Ben Colbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (Sand Springs, Okla) 500.00 2059 1967 1915 1827 1798 60 .0()1 20.00 15.00 10.00 1794 7.00 1776 5.00 3.00 1734 KING EVENT 1 - Rudy Clements - Warm Springs, Oregon 2 - Den Russell - Tulsa, Oklahoma 3 - Tee Wallace - Oklahoma. City, Oklahoma $ 300.00 150.00 45.00 ON THE SPOT CASH AWARDS (NOT TAKEN FROM TffE ,PRIZE FUND) Alvin Davis - Balch Spring, Texas Wahoo Selsor - Kiefer, Oklahoma Jerry Triska - Tulsa, Oklahoma John Bacon - Stilwell, Oklahoma Vernon Wolfe - Glenpool, Oklahoma Mel Miles - Warm Springs, Oregon Hank Hill - Tulsa, Oklahoma Mog l.oc•kout - Hominy, Oklahoma .. . ;.,,•. (279 ':and (258 for (257 .for (248 for (247 ' :'f or (247 ~for (246 .. for (245 for 244 for $10.00 and $5.00) $10.00) Darryl Davis - Balch Spring, Texas $10.00) (242 for $5 .00) $5.00) Kevin Yazzie - Shiprock, New Mexico $5.00) (241 for $5.00) $5.00) $5.00) $5 .00) f?/·r, h ..... $5 .. 0l''i\ �Cecil: Prize money in the amount o f $400. 00 ii.ae been deducted frorn the total first place prize of $1000 . 00s for J e:r:ry Tr i ska and Milton Denny of Tulsa. Congratulations on w:lnning f i r s t place. We look forward to having you next year. Good bowling to you . ..-j/ / ""' •'"' :' j / :~,TA -rvf.../ ; A/ ,;i / ~d-1/' ... · ,/ / / v --------------------------------------------------~-------------------------------- GRITC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP WAS HELD MAY 16, 1985. AFTER THE POTLUCK, A GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WAS HELD. PRES. GEORGE MARTIN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:45. THERE ARE (4) VACANCIES. NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FROM THE FLO 0 R• SECONDE~ BY SYDNEY MARTIN. CHRIS SHOMIN NOMINATED DAVE SHANANAQUET. NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED. THE NOMINEES ARE: GEORGE MARTIN MARY ROBERTS DEBBIE GIBBS RON YOB DAVE WONEGESHIK DAVE SHANANAQUET MTG. ADJOURNED - 8:15 ELECTION DAY - JUNE 15, 1985 (SATURDAY) . AH-NAB-AWEN PARK FROM 8:00AM 10 8:00 PM • ----------- -- - - -- - ------------------------------------~-----~--------------------- �-- ~ I I " + I~ .• .., d: ~ .<t I I I I ! I ' I I l I I I Lt .... ' i \") "' tj : i I I Cf\ I •'"' i ~ J ~ '~ C'/ I ! I~ I ~ ~ ' ~ ll>al !' ~ Q) ~ . . --·. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/e8b5c6cd7b535305c743948a3a4491da.pdf 3e80c9da6c6c89e030b5cf1e48070655 PDF Text Text GR'AND AllIT STATE CJl~fGES I UBR~<f'f REGIONAL AFFAIRS RESflURCES GENTER I TURTLE TALK - AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 1985 Executive Director - J. Wagner Wheeler Have you ever decided to stop drinking for Editor Loretta Yount a week or so, but only lasted for a couple of days? GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Do you wish people would mind their own business about your drinking - stop President---------------George Martin telling you what to do? Vice President--------------John Hart Secretary----------------Mary Roberts Have you ever switched from one kind of Treasurer------------Fred Chivis, Jr. ~rink to another in the hope that this Sgt. -At-Arms-----------------Ron Yob would keep you from getting drunk? Member--------------David Shananaquet Member------------------Sydney Martin Member-----------------Roger Williams Have you had to have an eye-opener upon awakening during the past year? Member--------------------Debra Gibbs HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER. · Do you envy people who can drink without getting into trouble? Have you had problems connected with drinking during the past year? TO NAME A FEW: Earl Schoenborn, Has your drinking caused trouble at Cornelius Smith, Martin Wesaw, Jeanette St. Clair, Clifford home? • Bailey, Toni Genia, Jim Genia, Do you ever try to get "extra" drinks Rose Hunt, Maudeline McDonald, at a party because you do not get Francis Peters, Levi Koigima, Mark Wabanimkee, Teresa Shananquet. enough? And in September; Sandra Floyd, Karen Do you tell yourself you can stop M. Boda, Loretta Yount, Carl Hamilton, Rose Marsh, Jennie Bruner, Harold Shaw, drinking any time you want to, even Sean Winters, Hazel John, Louis though you keep getting drunk when Wesaw, Dorothy Medacco, Rob Herr, you don't mean to? Tom Herr, Faron Bowen, Tanya Wabinmkee, Have you missed days of work or school and Darcy Crampton. because of drinking? Please inform us your address has changed. We need to know the old and the new address and both zip codes. •- GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Do you have "blackouts"? Have you ever felt that your life would be better if you did not drink? WHAT'S YOUR SCORE? Did you answer YES four or more times? If so, you are probably in trouble with alcohol. Why do we say this? Because thousands of people in A.A. have said so for many years. They found out the truth about themselves - the hard way. NISHNAWBE A.A. MEETS ON MONDAY &THURS. AT 7:00 PM EVERY WEEK. ALL ARE WELCOME But again, only YOU can decide whether WHO HAVE A DESIRE TO STOP DRINKING, OR you think A.A. is for you. Try to keep ARE "JUST CHECKING IT OUT. an open mind on the subject. If the answer is YES, we will be glad to show you how we stopped drinking ourselves. II "Just check it out" �As September, 1985 approaches, we are excited to announce a new program for the community. The Pre-Occupation Training program will assist 75+ people by providing exposure to various occupations and occupational training. The project is funded for one year through Part C of the Indian Education Act, Title IV. We feel the project will provide skill training and increase employment for our conmunity. Another project funded by the Grand Rapids Foundation will provide Small Business Training for 25+ individuals who have a desire to start their own busAll training and materials are free to participants. iness. Please call the center for more information. ' We're looking forward to an exciting and productive year for our conmunity. Also, let us hear from you about what you want included in Turtle Talk. J. Wagner Wheeler Executive Director "JUST FOR TODAY" Just for today, I will live only these precious 24 hours, I will focus on now. I needn't contemplate the entire tapestry of my life, I need only consider how I shall weave the pattern of today with the thread of minutes .and hours that is mine. I will cherish the day as if it were my last. Today is yesterday's much- anticipated "some day" - tonmorrow's longed-for "back when. 11 I will hug this treasure of today to my chest, and regard the wonder of it with the same joy I behold a newborn. This day is new, and so am I. Today I will not relive the past. I may look back, but I will not stare. cannot live yesteryear's glories, nor can I erase yesterday's mistakes. In retrospect, I see how each event, joyful or sad, has led me to becoming who I am today. I will view my life as a journey, and gain perspective. regret the past. but learn from it . I will not I �HE TURNS ANCIENT CRAFT INTO TODAY'S TREASURES By Joan Hess* In and out, around and around flash the brightly hued wood strips as Edmund Pigeon deftly creates colorful and handy baskets. Seated comfortably in an easy chair with his work spread out in front of him on a stool, his hands move skillfully over the woven piece Pigeon stops every now and then to caress his creation and dislodge a splinter. The weaver is a Potawatomi Indian who learned the craft from his grandparents. Pigeon has made quite a name for himself in the area selling his woven treasures. His baskets can be found in every state in the union and some foreign countries, Pigeon said. might get two or three jars of meat for a basket. Once in a whole we would get money to buy gas for our car. We traded with farmers mostly around Holl and and Gun Lake." The depress i on days are be h i n d h i m, bu t ' Pigeon still produces the baskets in the traditional way of his ancestors. Each spring Pigeon goes out into the swampy areas of Allegan State Forest and Game Area to seek out the black ash trees he uses to make basket material. He has a special permit from the state to remove the trees, he said. "Now is the best time to get wood," Pigeon said. "It works up real well. I store it up." Pigeon says rattle snakes_ and mosquitoes also inhabit the area, and while the ~1inged insects are pesky, the snakes are shy and usually slither away from him. A large basket near his work stool, holding materials and a number of smaller · · completed baskets, attests to the durability of Indian baskets. It is 200 years "I'm just a young man when I get out old, he said. there (in the woods)," the 67-year-old man said. "I'm pretty spry." Back in the early 1920's when Pigeon was a lad of 5, his grandparents would spread out a blanket and their native materials The best places to find suitable trees is along the Kalamazoo River bottoms, and begin weaving baskets. Pigeon said. "I would climb over on the blanket and would take the chips and practice weaving, 1111 Sometimes I am lucky and find them along Pig~n said. "When I made a mistake, they the edge of the swamp,"Pigeon said. would correct me." When he doesn't, he has to wade out into the water to retrieve that special tree. Pigeon didn't have much time to practice his native craft while attending the "Sometimes I go out a whole day and can't government school in Mt. Pleasant during his growing years. The school was geared find the right one,"Pigeon said. "I am kind of particular about my wood." for learning the three R's. When he grew older and nation were struggling Depression, Pigeon and ing their custom woven ance. others in the under the Great his kin were tradbaskets for sustan- We used to go out to peddle the baskets during depression time," Pigeon said. We'd trade our baskets for edibles. We To aid in his search, Pigeon cuts a little nick in a tree to find out what's inside. If the nicked piece flakes out, it is not right, but if it hangs on with stringy tentacles, Pigeon knows he has found a winner. If he does not take a tree he plugs the nick with a little mud or moss to keep �it from drying out. "The tree keeps right on growing,"Pigeon said. The felled trees have to be hand-carried out to his waiting vehicle. These days Pigeon gets help with the tree harvest from his five sons. After the trees are toted back to his 138th Street residence, Pigeon pounds on them to loosen the layers of wood. Eventually the strips are pulled apart to form the raw materials for the baskets. They are then trilTllled to an appropriate size. After his wife dyes the strips and they are thoroughly dry, Pigeon is ready to weave. "When I sit down to make a basket, 80 percent of the work is done,"Pigeon said. "The hard part is finding the black ash, bringing it out of the woods, pounding it and making the strips." The weaver can usually complete a basket in a day, he said. The product is all hand made, including the handles which are carved with special carving knives. leads to another order for the product, he said. Pigeon also donates some of his work for fund-raising raffles. Pigeon said while he has not changed his methods of making baskets over the years, he has upgraded his pricing scale. "I used to se 11 (baskets) for 50 cents or 75 cents," Pigeon said. Now I sell for $75." Pigeon said a few years ago an oldtimer viewing his display of baskets why he did not increase his prices. "If you sell low, they will think they are junk," the old-timer said. "If you sell high, they put value on them too." Pigeon said he adjusted his pricing and still sold all of his baskets. The weaver said he has won many ribbons from competitions at various pow wows, Indian gatherings, and the Allegan County Fair. I am proud of those, Pigeon said. "I compete with the best basket weavers from all over the state. We hang the ribbons up with the displays. It helps sales. 11 "!have six carving knives," Pigeon said. "Each one has its own thing to do." 11 Pigeon said the hardest part of the weaving is getting started. The weaver hopes to preserve his craft by teaching younger members of his family the family tradition. One of his daughters-in-law is adept at weaving, he said. "I need 17 fingers and no thumbs,"Pigeon said. After more then three decades of weaving, Pigeon concludes it's much easier to make large baskets than small ones. He stores the patterns for the baskets in his mind. Large or small, round or oblong, patterned or plain, Pigeon mak~s baskets to order. His advertising is usually by word of mouth and by business cards he includes with a finished basket. If someone sees one of his baskets they like, they buy it and show it off to their friends and family. Often this 11 "My daughter-in-law is white, but she weaves as good as any Indian," Pigeon said. 4 Pigeon's sons help as mucn as they can: he said. Pigeon's grand-children are also learning all about the basket making process from their grandfather. Pigeon said his elders did not weave the kinds of baskets he does, which include picnic baskets, fishing creels, and se\ling baskets. �"They wove functional baskets, usually small ones for storing grains and gathering berries," Pigeon said. "I make people whatever they want; picnic baskets, sewing baskets, clothes baskets, hampers." "Jt has got to be a pretty good friend to make a clothes hamper," Pigeon said. "With the same abount of wood I can make $400-$500 worth of baskets. I do more for a favor than anything." Pigeon was born in Bradley. While he has lived in Mr. Pleasant and Traverse City, most of his life has been spent in the area of his ancestors. Just down the road from his home are the lands generations of his ancestors inhabited. His family was part of the Huron band of Indians living in and around Kalamazoo. ''There are still a lot of Potawatomi Indians living in Ontario, Canada, He said.'' DON'T FORGET!! LEXINGTON POTLUCK!! SEPTEMBER 11, 1985 - at 6:30 P.M. Sunday Services Faith Gospel Church 45 Lexington NW Sunday School - 10 am Morning Worship - 11 am Pastors: Ronny Chivis D.J. Elk E V E R Y 0 N E WE L C 0 M E The Kent .County Juvenile Court is currently seeking foster parents for teens in need of temporary care. The Court provides the board and care, clothing, medical, and dental needs of each child, as well as casework support. His ancestors were known as Waub Mimi meaning White Pigeon. Pigeon said he, like other members, shortened the name to Pigeon. For more information, please call the Court's Foster Home Coordinator, Tom Sibley, at 774-3752. At the Indian pow wows, which began about two decades ago, many of the older participants gather and speak in their native tongue. CULTURAL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 25 at 6:30 "I used to speak fluent Indian, 11 Pigeon said. "I can still understand whatever they say. I've lived in the white man's world so long I've forgotten a lot." NATIONAL INDIAN DAY - SEPTEMBER 27, 1985 CONGRATULATIONS TO MARY AND PHIL MEMBERTO *from: The Golden Sentinel - Tuesday, June 4, 1985 ON THEIR AUGUST WEDDING!! WE H B Voice of the Original People Tuesday and Thursday - 4 to 5 pm Local and National Nishnabe News Traditional and Contemporary Music Jones' Law: The man who can smile when things go wrong has thought of someone he can blame it on. The one time in the day that you lean back and relax is the one time the Boss walks through the office. �Thank you Cindy Pigeon Over the years, many people have spent countless hours of dedication, frustration and concern trying to improve the social and economic conditions of our Indian People. The pain and disappointment of failure becomes almost unbearable at times, then a statement or remark is declared that makes it all worthwhile. Such a statement was interpreted from your poem entitled "Board Meeting", that appeared in our June 1985 issue of Turtle Talk. Your poem was greatly appreciated for its warmth and your observation of our intent. Indians from all over should feel inspired by your kind words. We sincerely thank you for a beautiful piece of work~. GRITC Board of Directors Staff Community �JTPA 85/86 The GRITC - JTPA Program will be offering a new component to Americans who reside in Kent and Ottawa counties. include On-The-Job-Training (OJT). eli~ible Native Our program has expanded to In addition to OJT, we will still be offering assistance to those who want to complete their GED, 20 credits, and Diploma, Computer Training, Work Experience and Job placement.* WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR GRITC JTPA PROGRAM AND WHAT PROOF IS NEEDED: 1. Native American - Proof by the following; birth certificate, tribal membership card, judgement award letter, or is known to the corrmunity as being Native American. 2. 17 years or older - Proof by the following; birth certificate, drivers license, or personal identification, and social security number. 3. Economically Disadvantaged (meaning an individual whose income is poverty level, or 70% of the lower living standard income level) - Proof needed is annualized income, DSS income, Social Security, Disability, or any document stating income. OR Unemployed (means an individual who is without a job and who wants and are available for work) - Proof of income by the above mentioned. OR Underemployed (meaning a person who is working part-time but seeking fulltime work; or a person who is working full-time but whose current annualized wage rate or family's current annualized income is not in excess of the poverty level or 70% of the lower living standard income level) -Proof of income by the above mentionaed. 4. Resident of Kent or Ottawa Counties - Proof will be established by any of the above documents. 5. Those males between 18 to 26 must show proof that they registered for the Draft. *For further information, contact DAWN ANDERSON or PHILIP MEMBERTO at 45 Lexington or ROOM 4 or 774-8331. �DON'T MISS THE FUN AT LEXINGTON THE FALL FESTIVAL ! ! ! S£PTEMBE:2 18, 1985 . . r Muc~ \~ORV -----r-·- 3:00 - 6 :oo p. m. Lexington School 45 Lexington N~W. Sponsored By: Lexington Community Education G.R. ·Inter-Tribal Council • Ethnic Food Indian Jewelry Indian Crafts - Art Neighborhood Displays Fu~ For The Kids ) �NOW o.+ LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL • COMPlEiE "''~ ~C,\400L PROE7lf\M • ~f\1'\VE "tt\Eit\C* CU~1'URi. C\A4lSES · Ke.a d ,.11_j rlt.t • G€ n C.\-\\\.~il•8U6 ~"~£S ~'l~\l"''-t C~LL -'\5'(,-3720 OR (O""t \N 10 LEX\N(;,TON C.0"'1M\JN\1"Y 5C.\400L 45 \_EX\"1G\ON N .'W. jS-C, ·31 ~ �s+orfs, ~choo( COMPLETE YOUH HIGH SCHOOL Sept 9 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION OFFICE EDUCATION DIPLOMA AT Reading LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL Writing Accounting Spelling Typing Math Clerical Procedures ADULT HIGH SCHOOL Day and ·E vening Off ice Machines * G.E.D. ~ * All required subjects Brush-up Typing ~ PREPARATION Many exciting classes are available including: . LEARNING CENTER c;:.<:::::) DRIVER EDUCATION Drawing & fainting Learn at your own pace! Call 456-3720 for d~tails. Pottery & Sculpture Friday 8:30 - 12:00 Indian Art Non-graduates FREE Indian Culture All the subjects you Graduates Indian Literature • $50 ~ Indian His.tory HOMEMAKERS Indian Drumming · Photography, Beginning ~ . c c ' 0. / / e.w in~ r Q -P-Fs t"e.c.ipes .1/-56 -3?d0 need to graduate plus Reading and Math. O<CJ SERVICES FOR STUDENTS Child Care Bus Passes Hot Lunches �SEPTEMBER 1 - 1851 - Treaty Council at Fort Laramie established Plains reservations. 1865 - Cole's column attacked by Sioux on Tongue River. 1884 - Haskell Institute is opened as an Indian training school. 2 - 1862 - Santee Sioux are defeated by 1,500 regular and volunteer soldiers at Birch Coulee. 3 - 1855 - Gen. Harney's forces destroy Lettle Thunder's camp at Ash Hollow on the Blue Water. 1863 - Three hundred Santee Sioux under Inkpaduta are killed in North Dakota at Whitestone Hill near Ellendale. 4 - 1862 - Forest City and Hutchinson are attacked by Santee Sioux. 5 - 1877 - Crazy Horse is placed under arrest and killed in guardhouse at Fort Robinson. 8 - 1865 - Cole's column comes under attack again. 9 - 1876 - Troops under Capt. Mills attcak American Horse's camp at Slim Buttes, killing American Horse. 1878 - Northern Cheyenne under Dull Knofe escape from Oklahoma reservation and begin the journey back to Powder Rover country. 13 - 1867 - Indian Peace Colllnission holds treaty making sessions with the Sioux. 14 - 1860 - Brule-Pawnee battle near the Loup Fork in Nebraska. Brule burn sixty lodges. 17 - 1868 - Forsythe forces caught by Cheyenne at Beecher's Island Roman Nose is killed. 18 - 1873 - Capt. Egan's troopers of the 2nd Cavalry attack Sioux War party on North Laramie River. 23 - 1862 - Santee Sioux are defeated at Wood Lake. 24 - 1863 - Fugitive Santee Siuox are overtaken and defeated bear Big Mound, North Dakota. �I , ; li SEPTEMBER , 1985 TUESDAY MONDAY SUNDAY REGISTRATION SIGN UP NOW! ~R AOULT I 3 2 1 WEDNESDAY 4 THURSDAY 5 I 6 7 COMMUNIT ~ EDUCATION - ALL WEEK - LATE COME1S WELCOME!! I SATURDAY FRIDAY . Grand Valley Lodge Pow Wov. at Riverside Park *LABOR DAY* I I8 I l G.V. Pow Wow 9 11 10 SCHOOL _ STARTS i POTLUCK AT LEXINGTON AT 6:30 PM I I ! 18 17 16 15 LEXINGTON FALL FESTIVAL 14 13 12 I " 19 I 20 21 27 28 3-6 pm 26 25 24 23 22 • I . 29 30 I I l ! ·-· ··-·- --·-· . --··---· ·- - --- - - - ···- -·-·--·· ··· .. Li ··-·-----··· - ·----- .. .. ····· -------·· --- ----- ···· ·- ··---. --- ··------------ - -- ···- ---------- ----- - ----------- �• NCH N.0'1! O!tO. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council U.S. POST:A.GE 'A I D PERMiT NC . 6 90 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 BETTY JONES- LIBARY GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGE ALLENDALE, MI 49401 Gl>NO RAP \[:. '' . ·q �G.Q.1.1. C. A Af\f\DLLnc.es Sma \\ bus;\ ~e:.s:s l\\~f\aGe Me"+ CouK.s~. ! ~ The Grand Rapids Inter'."' Tribal Council will be sponsoring a series of Small Busjness Management Courses this fall. These Courses have been designed so that a participant attending the entire series will build their small business skills to the level of expertise ne·cessary in order to enter a business venture. The series will begin with the first session September 17, 1985, at 6:00pm at the GRITC building, room 3. The course will run through November. There will be no tuition charge to participate. All materials will be furnished. There will be a milage reimbursement paid to participants. Enrollment will be limited to thirty people. In order to apply, fill out the fonn below and return it to : Bobbi Muncey GR ITC 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 All registration forms must be received by September 12, 1985. REGISTRATION APPLICATION NAME ~~~-----~~-~~ ADDRESS ------------ WHY DO YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE? DATE -------~------~~ PHONE ~----------~---~ ~--~-~~---~-~---~----~-~ �SATURDAY HENRY L. NEGAKE OCTOBER 5, 1985 SUNRISE CEREMONY INVESTITURE CEREMONY fOR CHIEF Riverside Park - Across from the Michigan Veterans Facility 3000 Monroe NW This Investiture ceremony will be for Henry L. Negake, great great grandson of Chief Cob moo sa, to accept his position as Chief of the Grand River Ottawas. His ancestry is: Wolf Clan, Flat River Band of the Grand River Ottawa Indians. Come meet him, and some of the dignitaries whom we have invited to attend and speak, hear his prgoram and ambitions he has for his people, and join in on the festivities. We want and need your participation as American Indians, to unify, help one another and make this a better world for the Indian to live in. Ceremonies Coordinator: Linda (Negake) Maxim 679 Lexington East Lansing, Mi. 48823 June A. (Gardner) Dart 92 Woodcrest Dr. N.W. Grand Rapids, Mi. 49504 (517) (616) 453-6083 332-6284 ************************************************************************ Also: Plan to attend: Ottawa & Chippewa Descendants' Group Meeting Saturday, Place: October 26, 1985 1:00 PM 919 Bridge St. N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan (The old EAGLES Building just East of Lane Street NW) (Parking in the rear) • Agenda: Distribution of Funds of Docket 58 & 18E etc. Proposed Plan of Joe Genia vs Proposed Plan of Minneapolis Meet. Joe Genia as guest speaker to explain his proposal in full. Unification of our descendants' group, with Dave Dominic, chairman. June A. Dart, Committeemember Ottawa & Chippewa Descendant Group � 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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Wagner Wheeler Loretta Yount GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President---------------George Martin Vice President--------------John Hart Secretary----------------Mary Roberts Treasurer------------Fred Chivis, Jr. Sgt.-At-Arms------------------Ron Yob Member--------------David Shananaquet Member------------------Sydney Martin Member-----------------Roger Williams Member--------------------Debra Gibbs HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN OCTOBER: TO NAME A FEW: Jesse Arizola, Mary Smith, Tracey Dougherty, Dorothy D. Boda, Mark Rueckert, Mary Smith, John King, Mary Peters, Tyrone Raphael, Robert Sheahan, David Yount, Sharon Winter 1 Duane T. Wesaw, A. N. Wesaw) Jeanette Pierce, Shirley Chamberlain, Terri Leaureaux, Ronnie Judson, Gary Shomin, June Bug, Paul Terpenning, Eugene Chisholm, Barbara Toothman, Nancy Sheneman, Joyce Hinkle, Chris and Jeremy Anderson, Hunter Genia Please inform us if your address has changed. We need to know the old and the new address and both zip codes. & NOVEMBER 1985 We would like to announce to the community that GRITC is acquiring (2) computers for educational programs. While the program is not fully developed our intent is to help anyone or their children improve Math and Reading skills. If there are fees to participate, the fees will be on a sliding scale based on income family size, and academic levels. Persons interested are encouraged to send name and address for further information. J. Wagner Wheeler, Executive Director. SENIOR LUNCHES STARTED. LUNCHES WILL BE SERVED EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. THE HEALTH NURSE IS AT G.R. INTERTRIBAL EVERY TUESDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM NEED A RIDE TO A.A.? HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE! A BIRTHDAY IN NOVEMBER: TO NAME A FEW: Frosty Chandler, CONTACT: TONI Robin King, Mary Sandoval, Larry King, AT 774-8331 John Tadgerson, Pete Recollect, Bea Bailey, C. J. Robinson, John Zakem, MONDAY AND THURSDAY James Brown, Dennis Bush, Phillip 9:30 AM 5:00PM Chippewa, Diane Leaureaux, Jon Medawis, Linda Wheeler, Kathy Bowen, Erica Smith, CALL AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE!!!! Jessia Smith, Don Bowen, Jr., Marie Nedacco, Julie Shananaquet, Colby How beautiful a day can be when Genereaux, Jr., A-Dawa-Qua Pontiac, James M. Genia. kindness touches it. �A SHORT OVERVlEW OF DEMEsTIC VIOLENCE another family , By Luan Gilbert, DCABW is considered a closet issue. Domestic violence has been a tradition in counselors and therapists hesitate to Violence within a family Even many families for an incredibly long time. ask about violence or try to help a This tradition is resistant to change, family change this behavior. tenacious, and a well kept family secret. decisions have often maintained the In fact, many domestic violence families invest an enormous amount of time and social value of family privacy. In 189G, the Supreme Court of North Carolina put energy into keeping this a secret. legal sanction on wife abuse by acquit- How common is wife abuse? ting a man of beating his wife and choos- According to FBI statistics, a woman is ing to ignore the entire episode with battered every 18 seconds in the U.S. the following excuse " •. It is better to Legal experts figure that wife abuse is draw the curtain, shut out the public qne of the most under reported crimes in gaze, and leave the parties to forget the country - even more under reported and forgive." than rape, which the FBI estimates is ten times more frequent than statistics 2. Many individuals and families 1n our society maintain the standards of behav- would indicate. ior learned in traditional, rigid sex Acccrding to one study, 60% of all Amer- role socialization. ican couples are involved in some form of should be in control of his family. wife abuse. is in charge, is not to be questioned Majory Fields, a New York City attorney, on his decision, and has a right to use reports that of 500 women represented in physical force in order to discipline divorce action in Brooklyn in 1976, 57.4% his partner if she misbehaves according complained of physical assaults by their to his expectations. husbands. women has learned to be passive an nut- Over 40% of police injuries and over 22% uring, and to take responsibility for of police deaths occur in the line of his unhappiness. duty on family dispute calls. better (i.e. more compliant) wife, then Why do families tolerate and even perpet- everything would be all right. uate the tradition of family violence? 3. 1. in their efforts to disengage from a Our society tends to believe that Our legal That is, that a man He Likewise, the If she would be a The legal system has not aided women family matters are private matters and violent situation. that outsiders have no right to meddle. legitimized battering. Families should not hang out their dirty rule of thumb indicated that a husband linen and few people feel comfortable had "the right to whip his wife provided asking about what they see happening in that he used a switch no biggern than his thumb." Indeed, it has often The common law Pennsylvania had a law �A SHORT OVERVIEW Continued use of alcohol affects his self control indicating that no husband should beat his andallows him to be more destructive. wife after 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. Although there is no typical battered Women who attempt to bring charges against women because each person is unique, their abusers, try to enforce restraining there are some characteristics shared orders against their abusers, or who try by many battered women. She often be- to keep these abusers from gaining custody lieves in the traditional family and in of the children in divorce proceedings, traditional female sex-role expectations. often feel that indeed laws are made pri- That is, she learned that her role is marily by male legislators, pleaded and that of a compliant, nuturing, support- interpreted -mostly by male judges and ive wife. lawyers, and enforced by a predominantly batterer's actions. male police force. the blame. 4. only she were a better cook, a better Domestic violence will continue as She feels responsible for the She internalizes He wouldn't be so mad if long as men are taught that violence is mother, etc. an acceptable way to express their anger his anger is appropriate behavior for a and an acceptable way to problem solve. man. Barbara Starr, who teaches at the Univer- to strike out at her and the children. sity of Southern California, reports that She believes in the myth of battering 73% of male abusers come from families relationships (That she must be masoch- where their fathers beat their mothers. istic, that she could get out if she Violence is a learned behavior. really wanted to, etc.) and that no one The She often has learned that It's okay for men to get angry and family tradition continues. can understand her or help her. The domestic violence family 1s usually a denies the terror and anger around the very isolated family. abuse. Almost all of the She She often was originally attr- women who come to shelters report that acted to this man because she felt afraid they feel isolated from both family and of dealing with the world. friends. She learned All members of the family suffer that the real world is too overwhelming from low self esteem. It is also common for a women to face alone. She needs to find illnesses that are directly re- someone to protect her. lated to severe stress reactions. in control of his life, his surroundings, Al- He seemed to be though statistics vary considerably, a and be able to take care of her. significant number of abusers use alcohol control, however, becomes very restrict- extensively. ive until it serves to suffocate her. The intake of alcohol does not initiate violent behavior, but a She 1s often very passive in the world, person who is violent becomes more violent but is strong at home. in his behavior when he is drinking. This The Her strength 1s evident to us - she is strong enough to �A SHORT OVERVIEW Continued not win a peace prize at home , In one keep from getting killed, and strong enou- interview she stated: "Yes, he's a good gh to carry on with day to day tasks in husband, he only beats me once a week." spite of great physical and psychological What keeps women in abusive relation- stress. She is a survivor. She often has ships? been the victim of sexual abuse as a young Most abused women are financially depwoman - either molestation, incest or rape.endent on their abuser. If she were to Again, although there is no typical batter-leave this man, how could she support ing man, many have some characteristics in herself and her children? common. Often he is He usually learned the tradition- her sole source of income. al male role. That is, he learned that If she does have marketable skills, they are usually he sould be the head of the family, make for minimum wage jobs, and the thought the decisions, earn the real money and of supporting herself and her children generally be in charge. with a low paying job or the thought of This also gives him the right to use physical force on his being on AFDC is too frightening or dewife and children to discipline them when grading so she chooses to remain in her they are wrong in their ways. abusive situation. He often She usually exper- has trouble identifying or talking about iences emotional dependence as well as his feelings. financial dependence. He has trouble tolerating Her abuser is a frustration and has a pattern of blaming very important person in her life, the others for his problems. person with whom she is the most inti- from low self esteem. He too, suffers He often severely mate. Abusers are not abusive all of limits freedom of movement for his wife. the time. He can be very good to her at He wants to know where she is and is times. jealous of other people in her life. hopes that the bad times will stop and Most abusers come from families where the good times will grow. their fathers physically abused their women has no support from her biological She relishes the good times and mothers and many of them suffered physical family to leave. Often the She is told that every and/or psychological abuse as a child. marriage has problems or the familiar He learned as a child that domestic viol- "you made your bed, now lay in it", in ence is a part of a family system and his addition to receiving the message that children will learn this from him. all children need a father. Many abusers are very successful in their women have strong religious beliefs in- careers and appear charming to people di.eating that they must stay in a outside their home. marriage regardless of any detrimental Eisaku Sato, who was Other fromer prime minister of Japan, was plysical or psychological ramifications awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1974. for her or her children. His wife, however, revealed that he would are convinced that if they leave their Other women �A SHORT OVERVIEW Continued the following addition: relationship, the abuser will kill them. They believe that the only way to insure the safety of their children and themselves is to stay in the marriage. Another may be afraid that she will lose A new section 6 to be added which states "The share of the decendant gr,mp shall be one hundred percent (100%) distributed per capita by the "Secretary'', in equal sums, to all qualified persons enrolled." Respectfully, not only her status as a wife, but that the father of the children can prove that she is an unfit mother and she will lose custody of the children also. Jeanette St. Clair *************** * ···· ** Almost every battered woman suffers from very low self esteem and has learned to take much of the blame for her batterer's violence. This means that she is willing to stay in the relationship, try harder to make it work, and hope that some day her marriage will be peaceful. It also means that the children are learning that violence is an integral part of family life. ********************* Q' GREAT SPIRIT, "Whose voice 1. bear in the wi11ds. And whose i>re11t!J git>e> life lo all the world. bear me! J am small and weak. ] >ieed )' Our strength aid 1visdom . NORTHERN MICHIGAN OTTAWA ASSOCIATION UNIT #4 - SUMMARY MINUTES JULY 27, 1985 ATTENDANCE: The meeting was attended by LET ME 'X; ALK IN BEAUTY, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple ;unset. over 45 Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. MAKE MY H.~"1DS respect 'the '. ~, ings you have made and my ears sharp to hea~ your voice. Mr. Alvin Picotte from the Michigan branch MAKE of the Bureau of Indian Affairs was also present. The meeting was chaired by Joe John, the Chairman of Unit #4. PURPOSE: The purpose of the meeting was .~1E W1sE so that I may ·; ·.derstand the thin!(S you have taught my pee p ;.<:. LET ME LEAR' the lessons yo>:- ' 1-iave hidden in every leai and rock. I SEEK STRE..; GTH, brother but tO not t0 be c:: ':.< ter than my iight my f: Teate"- to discuss and act on the proposed distri- enern y - myself. bution plans for Dockets No. 18E and 58 MAKE .\ ·I E AL \\·.ns RE A DY to c. •"'ie to you with clean hands an d straight eyes for the Ottawa & Chippewa Indians of Mich. SUMMARY: A motion was made and unanimously passed to approve the Minneapo1is Plan as it was developed during conference held in Minneapolis June 6-7, 1984 with So WHEs LIFE FADES , my spirit may come to witbc>ilt shame . a.< the ;,:.: .11g sunset , Yull �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 111 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 October 1985 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111 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 I I I I I I I I I I A TRADITIONAL NAMING AND MARRIAGE CEREMONY AT THE PORT HURON PRAYER GATHERING (SEP'f'EMBER 13 AND 14, 1985) (EDITOR'S NOTE: As promised to our readers in our September, 1985 issue of the Council Drum News, we are continuing our report of the other events that took place at the important Ceremonial Prayer Gathering and the coming of the "LITTLE BOY DRUM" to southeastern Michigan. We feel the importance of these multiple events are indicative of the growing demands for traditional ways among the urban-Native American people of Michigan) By way of introduction into the "other events," we would like to clarify the naming tradition for our non-Native readers who are not familiar with this custom~ According to traditional beliefs shared by a growing number of urban Native Americans, the importance of having a traditional name is of strict religious significance to the individual. Some believe it establishes a means of Spiritual communication with Grandfather, and without a so called "Indian-Name," Spiritual communication would be incomplete. This explanation is of course an over simplification of more involved and deeply rooted Ojibway traditions. It is often among second and third generation urban Native Amer;cans of this century that traditional naming has been absent into adulthood and is consequently now being sought by more and more people who are rediscovering and adopting the fullness and importance of their rich heritage. Such are the circumstances for Phil and Merri Memberto who received traditional names in ceremony conducted by Eddie Benton Benai (Chippewa) Spiritual Leader and Fourth Degree (Bear Clan) Medi-Priest of St. Paul, Minnesota. Finally, a pre-requisite to the desire for an "Indian-Name" is to make known that wish with a traditional Spiritual Leader willing to undertake that request. Usually a year or more is required to allow sufficient time for a "vision-quest" on the part of the "Name-Giver" who will finally announce when the actual ceremony can take place. Sometimes the announcement is delayed so as to become a part of another gathering, such as was the case of Phil and Merri Mem.berto. Another aspect of the Naming-Ceremony is the selection of four (4) "Sponsors." The selection and acceptance by the "Sponsor" is considered a great honor. By accepting, the "Sponsor" agrees to assist his or her host in everyway possible throughout their lifetimes. The Sponsors were: PHIL'S SPONSORS: 1. FR.A..~ BUSH 2. JERRY PIGEON 3. DAVID MC CULLOUGH 4. WALLY HALL MERRI'S SPONSORS: 1. BETTY PAMP 2. VIRGINIA PIGEON 3. GLORIA MC CULLOUGH 4. RUTH ANN CHIVIS With the "Sponsors" for each host standing to one side of their host, the "Name-Giver" described how he prayed, meditated and otherwise sought instructions from Grandfather and the Spirits and was finally given insight to a name for that individual. In this instance (for Phil) the name came in two separate visions. The candidate was thus turned to face each of the Four Spiritual Directions so that "They" would know the person receiving the new name. This �October 1985 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll was followed by a Pipe-Ceremony and prayer. Each Sponsor then expressed their appreciation and honor as a Sponsor and pledged support in times of need to their Host. Finally all of the guests in the beautiful Ceremonial Lodge were invited to place Cedar and/or Tobacco on the sacred Ceremonial Fire and congratulate "STANDING BUFFALO~ - PHIL MEMBER.IQ The nearly similar ceremony followed for Merri, and with her Sponsors also . making their statements of honor and pledges of life long support the ceremony concluded with the seventy-five of more guests also giving thaiiks to Grandfather and congratulating -"LITTLE SPRUCE" -- MERRI MEMBER.TO I believe it would be hard for anyone experiencing these events and not feel the whole episode as a "window" into the part of a culture still immensely rich in Spiritual well-being. There in the subdued light of the great-lodge, with it's sturdy skeletal-like frame work so well built in the tradition of old, and the air bluish from the Sacred-Fire as it lazily curled up to the smoke-hole leaving behind it's scent of Sacred Cedar and Tobacco was indeed soul-inoving! There amid the chants and prayers and in their colorful traditional clothes stood Phil and Merri, each in their turn. And but for a matter of a calendar telling us it was Saturday morning, September 14,.1985, it could well have been a September morning two or three hundred years agot * THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY As the final "other-event" of the Port Huron Prayer Gathering was the traditional marriage of Phil and Merri Memberto who incidently were already man and wife by a civil-law marriage. Also again, both bride and groom required four Sponsors each, and because of their earlier naming ceremony they were able to have the same Sponsors for their wedding as well. It was Phil's duty to build a FIRE which ceremonially represented that he would always be responsible for providing a home for his wife and family and to keep them warm. He also had a wooden bowl with FOOD in it to represent his responsibility of providing his family with food. Merri's symbol was a wood-bowl with WATER in it which represented her as one who would always be there to bring life and to prepare the food for her family. Medi Priest Benai then called both Phil and Merri together before the groom's FIRE and announced that they had come here to join their lives in the Spiritual presence of Grandfather and the Spirits of the Four Directions. The guests were all asked to stand as prayers were then given in Ojibway. One significant part of the Pipe-Ceremony came when Medi Priest Benai held the Pipe before Standing Buffalo and Little Spruce, stem upward, both bride_; and groom each put one hand on the Pipe as the Priest prayed in Ojibway. 'Fhe pipe was then offered to the Four-Directions so that the Spirits of the Four-Directions would recognize the newly joined lives. The Pipe was then shared with each of the eight Sponsors. Following this, Phil gave Merri food from his bowl and she in turn gave him water from her bowl. They then shared the symbolic food and water with their Sponsors. Phil to Merri's Sponsors, and Merri to Phil's Sponsors. �I I I I 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 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 II October 1985 111111e1a1111eJ111taa11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 111111111111111111 Unlike a Chamokmon marriage there is no "I pronounce you man and wife," rather the entire ceremony progressively seals that bond. In fact it is said of a traditional marriage that "IT IS FOR LIFE." Should one die, the survivor must mourn for a period of one year and not re-marry for four(4) more years. A huge "give-away" was then held for the seventy-five or more guests who had been seated in a semi-circle throughout the ceremony. It was the bride and groom's way of sharing their good fortune and thanking all of the guests. As a final expression of appreciation the newlyweds hosted a huge feast which had been in preparation from early morning by the bride and her helpers. Surely there are as many variations in traditional tribal marriages as there are different tribes. However, the joining of two lives in a natural setting of lush green plants for a carpet; surrounded by the greenery of the close by forest; the pleasing smell of an outdoor fire; a friendly caressing wind; a sunny blue sky all combined to give this traditional marriage a dimension very much in harmony with the Spirits of the Natural environment. Surely Grandfather received the "Sacred-Smoke" of the Wedding-Fire and the many prayers sent to Him. * (EDITOR'S P.S. The reason for no pictures with ~his report is because we have none! Perhaps the complete ban on picture-taking at the Port Huron Prayer Gathering "may have been intended to make these events live in our hearts rather than remain a visual record of less than meaningful proportions of what took place in an atmosphere of religious sanctity!) TAKEN FROM -COUNCIL DRUM NEWS - GRAND VALLEY AMERICAN INDIAN LODGE - VOL. 17, NO. l ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------GRAND VALLEY INDIAN LODGE - ARTS & CRAFT CLASS (TIME: 6:45 PM - 8:45PM) THE 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH - NO CHARGE - FOOD & NUTRITION ROOM ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SENIOR'S POTLUCK - NOVEMBER 21, 1985 - THURSDAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------• �WITH LOVE AND A BLESSING* By Father Joseph C. Martin Whatever your feelings may be, first acquire proper attitudes. If you want to help someone, you wi 11 be severely hampered if your feelings toward that person are clouded by bitterness or resentment. It is difficult to help people who know you despise the~. We are not put here in order to judge; we are put here to love one another. And loving is simply giving what we have to give. To do this sincerely is to take the first step in helping the alcoholic. Next, we learn to recognize the disease of alcoholism through a knowledge of its symptoms. You can't help a person with alcoholism unless you can see that he or she has it. The child gets to the heart of the matter by simply saying "my daddy drinks too much." All the other symptoms are the results of drinking too much. Alcoholism is an addiction and the addictive-substance alcohol controls the alcoholic. Willpower is not enough; therapy is needed. Confront the alcoholic with the fact of the disease and offer possible solutions. Make alcoholics responsible for their actions. Every time you pick up the tab for the alcoholic, you have just paid for the next drunk. Use all of the alcoholism resources at your command. It should take a knowledgeable network of people to get the alcoholic into treatment and to get him well. Alcoholism is an illness of body, mind, emotions, and ~oul, and one person does not do the whole job of rebuilding a shattered alcoholic life. If you ever had surgery, it was indeed the surgeon who did the job. But he was not the only resource person there. He had an anesthesiologist and five or six nurses. There were people in the recovery room and a whole floor of nurses and others to help in the postoperative period. It's the same way for the alcoholic. If he is to get well and get well right he will get well all over; mind, body, emotions, and soul. In most areas of the U.S. there is at least a branch or affiliate of the National Council on Alcoholism. In practically every colTITiunity in this country there is an Alcoholics Anonymous group. In most big city settings you will find halfway houses, rehab centers and all kinds of programs. There are also individual doctors who are most knowledgeable in the treatment of the physical ailments of the alcoholic. Use all these people in the community. I want to emphasize here how helpful A.A. can be for those who are not alcoholics themselves but who want information and guidance. Although A.A. does not usually provide formal education programs, an excellent way to start learning is to attend a series of open A.A. meetings. Those who know a great deal about alcoholism have gained much of their knowledge from recovering alcoholics. All other things being equal, the recovering alcoholic has the edge of personal experience. A.A.'s companion organization, Al-Anon is almost as old as A.A .. Founded by Lois Wilson, the wife of one of the co-founders of A.A., Al-Anon is an organization of people who are suffering the effects of someone else's alcoholism; a parent, a spouse, a child or anyone close to an alcoholic. Al-Anon members will share their experience, strength and hope with anyone who wants to help another person recover. The Al-Anon philosophy is that it takes a healthy person to help someone who is sick, so they focus on their state of mind. Al-Anon is not a place where people go to talk about how miserable it is to have to live with a drunk. Members are there for their own program of recovery and can provide practical advice on how to handle the inevitable disasters that occur in alcoholic families. cont. �. It is difficult and even foolish to try to control, we will only continue to live and handle an alcoholic without help . with frustration that made us turn to AlYou may be told it is a "family problem" Anon. Once we have learned to let go of or "dirty linen" not to be aired in the problem, however, the loving concern public. But thealcoholic's"dirty linen" and help of the other members will provide is a disease for which treatment can be strong support to help us understand what found quite easily in most collll1unities. the A1-Anon program can do for us." All it takes in many cases is a phone call to get the ball rolling. The remarkable thing is that even those who go in kicking and screaming all the way have For Your Information: better than a fifty-fifty chance of recovery. The resources are availAl-Anon Family Group Information Service: 956-6166 able; find them and use them. Don't be discouraged by relapses. Now I realize I'm asking you to control feelings and that can't be done. But the fact is that alcoholism is an incurable disease thus far, and it therefore brooks of relapses. Don't be astounded when it happens. Many people are personally disappointed when a person they have been working with gets drunk. "How could he have done this to me? I gave that clown two and a half years of my time. You know how he rewarded me? He got drunk!" The only way you can respond is: "Yes. They do that!" Don't be discouraged by any success and never give up hope; even if the alcoholic does not recover, at least you tried. Althouoh we have no Al-Anon here at GRITC, there are A.A. meetings on every: With love and a blessing, ATTENTION A.A. MEMBERS!!! Father Jospeph C. Martin *From: Alcoholism &Addiction Magazine August 1985 issue tg If you are concerned about someone with a drinking problem, the Al-Anon program can help you. Al-Anon was founded by families of alcoholics who had found sobriety in A.A., but today many Al-Anon members are finding serenity despite an active drinking problem. "From the very outset we learn that we are power:tess to control the alcoholic's drinking. This is a fact that must be accepted before the newcomer can progress with the program. Until we stop trying Alcoholics Anonymous of Kent County: 454-4992 Alano Club of Kent County: 456-5709 MONOAY &THURSDAY AT 7 O'Clock p.m. until ? The Native American A.A. Group is looking for volunteers to chair our meetings. It will be on a rotation basis with other chairpersons. Contact Toni at 774-8331. DID YOU KNOW ........... . --The drug paraphenalia business is a $3 billion a year industry. --Reaction time for the motor skills, such as driving, is reduced by 41% after smoking one joint, by 63% after smoking two joints. --Alcohol abuse affects at least 4 other persons. \ �The Fall Festival" went off without a hitch. 11 There were so many nice prizes and food. Thanks to GRITC and Lexington staff. A BIG thanks to John Zakem for all his time and efforts to make this a success. Hope you're much better by the time you receive our Turtle Talk. ANYWAY People are unreasonable, illogical and se l f-t:en·t ered. Love them anyway. He is the person who does all the leg work and is responsible for the wonderful gifts that were presented to the winners. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED DOOR PRIZES. Later that evening ther~ was a potluck to welcome everyone back to school and to the corrnnunity. A very nice turnout. Plenty of good If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. food. Do good anyway. A big thanks to Lexington staff for doing such a nice job. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. Bowling season is here again! The biggest men with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men with the smallest minds. The N.A. Bowlers are at Wengers on Leonard Street again every Friday evening starting at 8:00 p.m. Think big anyway. Why don't you stop by and see how the bowlers are doing and visit. CONGRATULATIONS TO Sherri Medawis and her new baby boy-9 lbs. & Liz St. Clair and her new baby girl-7 lbs. 11 oz. Sorry to hear about Leroy Hall Jr. He has been at Butterworth Hospital for the past several days with a broken leg from a car accident. Fe'ople favor underdogs, but follow only top dogs. Fight for some underdog any•,..,ay. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway. • People really need help, but may attack you if you help them. Help them anyway. Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you've got anyway. �JTPA 85/86 The GRITC - JTPA Program will be offering a new component to eligible Native Americans who reside in Kent and Ottawa counties. include On-The-Job-Training (OJT}. Our program has expanded to In addition to OJT, we will still be offering assistance to those who want to complete their GED, 20 credits, and Diploma, Computer Training, Work Experience and Job placement.* WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR GRITC JTPA PROGRAM AND WHAT PROOF IS NEEDED: 1. Native American - Proof by the following; birth certificate, tribal membership card, judgement award letter, or is known to the contnunity as being Native American. 2. 17 years or older - Proof by the following; birth certificate, drivers license, or personal identification, and social security number. 3. Economically Disadvantaged (meaning an individual whose income is poverty level, or 70% of the lower living standard income level) - Proof needed is annualized inc0r.1e, DSS income, Social Security, Disability, or any document stating income. OR Unemployed (means an individual who is without a job and who wants and are available for work) - Proof of income by the above mentioned . OR Underemployed (meaning a person who is working part-time but seeking fulltime work; or a person who is working full-time but whose current annualized wage rate or family's current annualized income is not in excess of the poverty level or 70% of the lower living standard income level} -Proof of income by the above mentionaed. 4. Resident of Kent or Ottawa Counties - Proof will be established by any of the above documents. 5. Those males between 18 to 26 must show proof that they registered for the Draft. ·*For further infonnation, contact DAWN ANDERSON or PHILIP MEMBERTO at 45 Lexington or ROOM 4 or 774-8331. �!Vo v e~ be" 5o~ IDc.h.he.,. ~? !De.+ .,:2..8 IOe.+ 9'..J 1.JN"e4l\•c. J 4-~ .:::J_ (/'JC.'1'&.) \II ~ 1 Ioe..+. --- __.Jo ,3'9- / 'l"ftt --1JA w-.Q. e p o-1 _L -c..1. L _g__ s ff> Q, fl. 5eW\Zol\ J..~.,J.e~ I'/- I3 ~ '°"~.5 ~:30 IS /(~ -- R"" - 1S / tJ(!,I( We.sh de. (!D111pl~ lo-/ I ISeJ\iOA. !..1 JI • . l) /;i_ \Je te ~A1.1s I t>Cl.f. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/17f7fa3e62187fad68976936f240fa97.pdf f9fd1b1d96f72babb770d9976b75f199 PDF Text Text TURTLE TALK Executive Director - J. Wagner Wheeler Editor Loretta Yount DECEMBER 1985 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has obtained one of the two computers GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS planned for educational purposes. President--------------------George Martin The staff is becoming f ami 1 i ar Vice President-------------------John Hart with the equipment and our plans Secretary---------------------Mary Roberts are to have scheduling of classes Treasurer-----------------Fred Chivis, Jr. begin in January. St.-At-Arms---------------------Ronald Yob Again we would like to encourage Member-------------------David Shananaquet the community to call 774-8331 Member-----------------------Sydney Martin for further information or you may Member----------------------Roger Williams send your name and address. Member-------------------------Debra Gibbs Ms. Vicki Upton has been hired as a new staff person to work with our Substance Abuse program. A very dynamic person, the community should get acquainted with Vicki. Please stop by and meet Vicki. J. Wagner Wheeler Executive Director The Council will be closed: December 24 and 25, 1985 Senior's Christmas Potluck and Party - December 19, 1985 Lexington Bazaar t..- 1 J December~ 11, 1985 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. It is not doing the thing we like to do, but l iking the thing we have to do, that makes life blessed. �HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN DECEMBER: TO NArlE A FEVJ: Robin High, Billy Shrubbe, Commodity "Tid Bits" This past year, Maryan has distri- Jerry King, Larry King, Edmund Pigion, buted commodities to Robin Raphael, Joseph Raphael, Richard November '84 to Ocotber '85. Raphael, Sarah Andrews, Harvey Anderson, l, 167 households from The household figure of 1,167 break- John Bennett, Matthew Boyer, James down, distribution wise, to the following, Mataxagay and Nancy Keith. for the past year; ---------------------------------------PLEASE INFORM US IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. WE NEED TO KNOW THE OLD AND THE NEW ADDRESS AND BOTH ZIP CODES. Senior Lunches are being held every TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. 7,105 pounds of cheese 2,086 pounds of butter 11,086 ounces of dry milk 2,420 pounds of flour 1,098 pounds of honey 484 pounds of rice Since the beginning of these commodity distribution~jit looks like we've main- tained our waistlines or grown a bit. NEED A RIDE TO A.A.? January '86, Maryan wi 11 need veri- TRANSPORTAION AVAILABLE! TONI CONTACT: eligibility to receive corrrnodities. AT - 774-8331 MONDAY AND THUPSDAY PLEASE CALL AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE BETWEEN 9:30 a.m. fication of household income to renew - 5:00 p.m. Those wanting to sign up on a first time basis, will need verification of: -Household income -Each household member(s) S.S. number -Proof of residency For more information, contact Maryan THE HEALTH NURSE IS AT G.R. INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL EVERY 1 UESDAY FROM: 9:00 am. - at 774-8331 or see her in room 4 of the main floor. 1:00 p.m. The probability of meeting someone you Lexington School-last day of school know increases when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with. December 21, 1985, see you next year, Students return on January 6, 1986 - Have a nice vacation. �FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH - By Blodgett Medical Center -LIVING WITH ARTHRITIS movement and cause pain. Arthritis is thought of as the pain and react to pain or weaken from disuse. Pain, swelling, stiffness and tenderness stiffness that is common to old age. But arthritis can and does affect people of all ages, from infancy on up. Some forms of arthritis caused by an underlying disease, such as an infection in a joint, may be cured when the underlying disease is controlled. For many forms of arthritis there is no cure, but early detection and care can curtail its Surrounding muscles may contract as they occur in the affected joint. Osteoarthritis is sometimes linked to the repeated stress of injury put on joints by extremely active people, such as athletes or dancers. However, cartilage breakdown is a natural part of the aging process, so most people over age 40 have some form of asteoarthritis. Fortunately, crippling effects. Arthritis means damage to the joint, usually from inflammation or wear. Tissues become inflamed (swelling, heat, reddeni ,,g, pain) in response to many people never develop any troublesome an injury in or around the joint. disease is not limited to the joints, however. Often the inflammation attacks Certain diseases of the immune system may also cause inflammation. In a per- symptoms. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS - mainly affects the knuckles, toes, wrists and knees but can affect any joint, including the jaw. The connective tissue throughout the body son with arthritis, the inflammation and may involve internal organs. causes more damage and more inflammation. Joints may become worn down, causes a feeling of overall sickness in This especially if previously damaged. Over time, bones and other joint tissues be• come stiff, distorted, dislocated and addition to the joint pain. Although rheumatoid arthritis can strike at any age, it usually occurs in young or middle-aged adults, affecting women sometimes immobile. There are many forms of the condition; some what more often than men. It is more painful and crippling than other the more common are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. OSTEOARTHRITIS, the most common form of arthritis, develops from wear and tear of the smooth pads of cartilage that types of arthritis. Doctors suspect that the disease is sparked by an overactivity of the body's line the joints. Often, the weight-bearing joints (hips, knees and spine) are affected. As the cartilage flakes and where the two bones of the joint contact) causes inflammation, resulting in arthritis. The inflammation spreads to and eventually cracks away, it exposes underlying bone. erodes the surrounding tissue and car- Bony spurs can develop, which restrict tilage. immune system; antibodies against the synovium (a fluid-filled membrane situated Joint deformities may result. �Living with arthritis (cont'd) inflammation and maintain mobility. GOUT - often affects the large joint of This usually involves a combination of the big toe, but may settle elsewhere. medication, physical therapy, heat, rest, It begins when the body produces too much uric acid and the kidneys do not excrete ?Plints and sometimes surgery. Mild to moderate exercises are valuable for enough urine. loosening stiff joints, particulary in The acid crystallizes in the joints, leading to inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis; heavy exercise severe pain. Some people are more susceptible to gout may cause further inflammation or damage because of genetic tendency, but other be recommended for stiff joints. factors can upset the balance of uric effective, treatment usually must be con- acid in the body, such as diuretics, sistent and long-term. overeating or drinking alcoholic bever- PREVENTION - While nothing can prevent ages and infection. the onset of arthritis, we may be able Gout is more common cartilage. Swimming in a heated pool may To be among men than women. to avoid some of its harshest affects SYMPTOMS - Arthritis tends to flare up, by not over-taxing our joints. subside, then flare up again, all without warning. * Keep your ligaments and joints limber See your doctor if you and strong with regular exercise, experience these symptoms: * especially activities like swimming, Pain, tenderness, or swelling in walking and bicycling. one or more joints. ing, football and other taxing * Persistent pain or stiffness in the * * * morning. Pain and stiffness in the neck, Weight lift- activities may do more harm than good. * Warm up and stretch before you begin lower back, knees and other joints. exercising. Inability to move your limbs freely. inflamed or injured joint. Unexpected weight loss, fever, * Stay trim. Extra weight burdens the weakness, or fatigue. hips, knees and spine. These symptoms can indicate other medical problems, so, as always, it is best to avoid self-diagnosis. Do ncrl-exercise an With the help of a physical examination, x-rays and tests (blood, urine, joint fluid and biopsy), your doctor can accurately assess if you have arthritis. TREATMENT - For arthritis for which there is no cure, the aim is to relieve pain and stiffness, stop destructive * Maintain good posture and wear comfortable shoes. * Learn the proper way to lift heavy objects and care for your back. �letter, or is known to the community as being Native American. J T P A (Jobs Training Partnership Act) There has been much activity since the start of the program in July. 2. 17 years or older - Proof by the following: birth certificate, drivers license, or personal identification, and social security number. 3. Economically Disadvantaged (meaning an individual whose income is poverty level, or 70% of the lower living standard income Level) - Proof needed is annualized income, DSS income, Social Security, Disability, or any document stating income. It saudens us that the JTPA Program has one less staff A,erson. Phil Memberto, Job Developer, has left for other employment. We will miss his spunky and spirited presence. We also wish him well in his new employment venture. Already our slots for the Classroom Training Bonus Payments are filled and there are some on the waiting list. I am anticipating starting our OJT, Onthe-Job-Training, component in January 1986. We will be looking to recruit interested Native Americans in Kent and Ottawa Counties. Qualifications for this program are the same as the general program, see "w'ho is Eligible for GRITC JTPA Program and What Proof is Needed:." The only exception is those interested Native Americans should have an established work record. We also have available resources to help find jobs in local, state, and national levels for entry level, para professional and professional levels. We receive notifications for apprenticeship programs, such as apprentice electrician, and sheet metal workers. We have also been contacted to help recruit minorities for a number of job positions at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. If your interested in any of the above mentioned just give us a call at 774-8331 and a~k for Dawn or Maryan. Better yet, come in see us at 45 Lexington N. W. , room 4. We will be more than happy to assist you. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR GRITC JTPA PROGRAM AND WHAT PROOF TS NEEDED: 1. Native American - Proof by the folfowing; birth certificate, tribal membership card, judgement award OR Unemployed (means an individual who is without a job and who wants and is available for work) - Proof of income by the above mentioned. OR Underemployed (meaning a person who is working part-time but seeking full-time work; or a person who is working full-time but whose current annualized wage rate or family's current annualized income is not in excess of the proverty level or 70% of the lower living standard income level) - Proof of income by the above mentioned. 4. Resident of Kent or Ottawa CountiesProof will be established by any of the above documents. 5. Those males between 18 to 26 must show proof that they have registered for the DRAFT. Again for further information, contact Dawn Anderson or Maryan Mashka. \(, �A LONG TIME AGO, PEOPLE WANTED TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE GREAT SPIRIT. THEY TALKED TO DIFFERENT BIRDS BUT THE EAGLE WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT COULD FLY THAT HIGH AND COMMUNICATE WITH THE GREAT SPIRIT. WE HAVE RESPECT FOR HIM AND HIS POWER. - George Martin THE PIPE CARRIER George Martin grows on you. He is a quiet, inner sort of man, and he slowly draws you into his circle. George Martin is a Chippewa Indian, dedicated to the old ways, and to passing them along to his children and to other Native Americans. He is seated on a bench in the woods, talking, listening, sharing his place with a visitor. When it becomes quiet, the sounds of birds, the wind, chattersquirrels, fill the air. "We pray to Mother Nature about once a day," he is saying, the calm, assured voice wrapping auound his visitor. "She's the one that gives us life. "She's the one we are going back to. We come from her and that's what we go back to. She provides us with warmth, fire. We respect her because she does all that for us." Martin sits next to a teepee he errects every summer, canvas stretched over cedar poles. He sits on ground used for numerous ceremonies, for gatherings of Indians from all around. To the Native Americans of the Grand Rapids area, Martin is a traditionalist, a pipe carrier, a man in touch with the spiritual. He knows. Outwardly, Geroge Martin is not what you might expect in such a leader. He is machine operator at Rockwell International in Allegan County, a job he's had 22 years. The guys there call him "chief'- a nickname Martin doesn't mind. "They don't mean any disrespect by it. It's a good shop." He lives in a flat-roofed concreteblock home on an isolated road in Allegan Co. The country is dotted with trailer homes and sagging frame houses, giving it the look of a backwoods section in Appalachia. It is sparsely populated and that is precisely why Martin chose to live there. He owns four acres near the Little \ Rabbit River, woods, water-and not a neighbor in sight. "I like the land here, he says simply. It is not too unlike the land where he grew up, the Lac Court Oreilles Indian Reservation in Northwest Wisconsin, a land of water,pine trees and few people. His father, a veteran of World War I, was a police officer on the reservation. His mother raised the family, and Martin remembers tagging along with uncles from his mother's side. He learned how to hunt and fish, and watched dance ceremonies and other rituals. But his father insisted he attend Catholic schools and church. George Martin dutifully complied. " I went to Catholic schools all through grade school. I had no disrespect for them. But there was something missing after I grew up. I stopped going to church." Martin left the reservation when he was 17 and joined the Air Force. He served 10 years, including tours in Korea and Okinawa. He spent the last six years in Michigan, and it was in Oscoda that he met his wife Sydney Marie, a Potawatomi. The couple has four children. The youngest, Shannon, is a sophomore at Hopkins High School, a star basketball player, and an excellent student. "See that report card?• 1says Martin as he takes a visitor through his home. The visitor looks, and sees virtually all A's. All his children, Martin explains, are schooled in traditional Indian ways. For Martin, the return began about 20 years ago. "I started going to Indian ceremonies," Martin remembers. "The sunrise ceremonies, the sweat lodge, it started coming back. I was too small to really understand it when I was growing up." Martin attended pow-wows. He became a traditional dancer-but first he had to teach himself how to dance. "I started thinking it up," Martin explains. "I saw them dancing when I was a child but I never danced at home. "You try to tell a story about something that happened before, or maybe a hunt you went on or a battle you had been in. You express it with your body. It gives you a real peaceful feeling." �them out. Martin is now recognized as a pipe carrier NOVEMBER 1985 - a spiritualist - by local Native Americans. The evening air was cool but the He considers it a sacred honor. "I take i t seriously. It means I can help my atmosphere at the Ghost Supper was my people," he says. warm and inviting) the aroma of He fashioned the ceremonial dance out-fit he uses himself, including the headdress which f.ood was pleasing to everyone· is topped by eagle feathers. It was a pleasent feeling to see "People think we worship the eagle, he says, . . fingering a feather. "We cherish him. so many from the community partic 1 -we have respect for him, and that goes way back. pate in the remembrance of All A long time ago, people wanted to get in touch with the great Spirit. They talked to Souls Days. different birds but the eagle was the only one that could fly that high and communicate with Jeanette St. Clair, Fred Chivis, the Great Spirit. Jr. and Rev. Dejay Elk opened with "We have respect for him and his power." Martin talkson, the quiet, soothing voice prayer and remembrance of the against the melody of the woods. His deceased. visitor, entranced, begins to understand. The (150) people "'ho attended Taken from GR Press 10/2'l/85 and enjoyed t he fellowship of good GHOST SUPPER 1985 friends: The Elders of the community were recognized and shown the respect due, they had their own tables and were the first to be served. Without the co-operation of volunteers and donations, we could not have had such a gathering. We extend our Thanks and appreciation to GRITC, John Zaken, Wag Wheeler, Carol Downs,Georgianna Martell, Linda Wheeler, Angie Yob and to all others who helped. THE PIPE CARRIER con'd As a young man, Martin learned traditional ways from a couple of men, Charles "Moose" Pamp, an Indian traditionalist and Eddie Benton Oenet, a medicine man from Minneapolis-St. Paul who has ir.fulenced a lot of Michigan Mative Americans. "Eddie had quite a bit of influence on my life," says Martin. "He always had respect for Indian values and carried ----------------------------------------- J'.berirY:J out t~ Win::Jow wt:bh w;de a.rd e"~ ropi-rq to hLS eLCjh'b ~ i ~ee ::o.n!d ny reindeer. lhe ~N o~ e,hritrn:l~ e-Je and seeif'ICJ ~he ~-.:eii&nent of the '/OU~~,-t~f'\S on Chri~t mos cbV ard 1he arorro c-9 'Plre .P;11~ ihe rcvse. An oti m-e_mory cf C.,hr1~ ~ (Yl'J heUJ'i. -P lot..U5 i;hro~h �GREETINGS FROM THE SENIOR PROGRAM Welcome back, Elders, it is nice to see everyone again. We hope you all enjoyed your summer. Lunches started October 22 nd and they will continue until the _ end of May of 1986. We still have the same schedule as last year; 11:30 AM on Tuesday and . Thursday. Special Events and activities will be announced and posted. HAPPINESS: A quilt was generously donated by Grace Mulholland to our Senior Program. The quilt will be raffled and the proceeds will be used on our lunch program. Thanks again Grace for yourkind donation. Tickets for the drawing are 3 for $1.00. The Elders had a 50/50 raffle the week of Nov. 11th, profit was $42.50. They extend their THANKS to CHRIS SHOMIN for the fantastic job of selling so many tickets. The winner was LOU BURROWS. ------------- ---Last year during the Holiday season> we held raffles and sold different articles . in hopes we could raise $500.00. Well, we raised $325.oo. BUT we're not giving up, we are going to go after that $500.00 again this year. We hope you buy tickets for raffles or you may donate money. REMEMBER you can DEDUCT ANY DONATION ON YOURTAXES. Most of all, you will be helping the ELDERS of our community and with more funds, they could par-take in mor e outside activities. Give Luella or Margaret a call 774-8331. SENIORS: If you need transportation Drawing will be held at the Elder~ Thanksgiving potluck dinner. for lunches or if you have other needs] PLEASE CALL IN. Dinner will be held Nov. 21st. Sylvia Swanson was the celebrity at lunch Thursday, November 14th. 5ENIOR EVENTS: She sat and smiled pretty for a United Way G.R. Press advertisment. December 19, 1985 - Christmas Potluck Dinner - 12:00 (noon) We have a new driver; most of you are now familiar with our new and all around helper;, for those of you who have not had the pleasure, her name is Carol Downs, (Voluntee r in the Senior Program). A Dept. of Social Service worker (Roseanna Martell), will be stationed in the Senior Room on Tuesday and Thursday of each week. She is available for emergency transportation for Seniors of the community and also for other Outreach needs. We also would like to extend a BIG THANK-YOU to Roseanna for the delicious Honey Baked Ham - which she donated to the lunch program. --------------------- Because of Holidays: NO LUNCHES week of December 22, 1985 and December 29, 1985. We will meet again for our first lunch of 1986 on January 7, 1986. -------------------------------Native American Education Program office hours: Monday thru Friday From 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Room 241 West Middle School 615 Turner N. W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 �We., the. .6ta66 06 the. �A SHORT OVERVIEW OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Some Characteristics of Victims _ Withdrawal from social activities not listen .to his .advice - Appears to have a duel personality at times Loss of self-esteem - Depression - Unable to go anywhere or do anything without the intimate partner Physical signs of injury; bruises, cuts stiffness, broken bones _ Anxiety, stress Abuse of drugs or alcohol - Unable to keep appointments - Never given access to money, transportation, telephone - Inaccurate physical self-image - May take frustrations out on children Thinks of suicide, history of sucide attempts - Strongly believes in sex-role sterotypes - History of family violence SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF ABUSERS - History of family violence _ Mother was battered by his father - Displays violence publicly - Plays with guns, knives and uses them to protect himself against others - Loses his temper frequently and easily - abuse of drugs or alcohol - Commits acts of violence against objects and things - Di.splays an unusual amount of jealously when his partner does not listen to his advise - Requires knowledge of partners whereabouts, use of partners free time - Becomes enraged when his partner does There is a sense of overkill in his cruelty and his kindness - Strongly believes in sex-role stereotypes SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN FROM VIOLENT FAMILIES - Stress Abuse of drugs or alcohol Running away from home Excessive concern about parents location/well-being Guilt Sudden drop in grades/achievement Withdrawal from social activities Hanging around school/church; not wanting to go home Uses violence to resolve problems with peers Develops low frustration level Bargains with parents Abusive towards animals Suicide attempts or thoughts of killing parents High absentee rates from school Taken the the Battered Woman, Lenore Walker. Family Advocates, Inc. REMEMBRANCE OF THE DEAD Leona Bush Levi Keogima Joseph V. King Gladys Sands Eleanor Bosin Oliver McSandy Baby Julie Raphael Clifton Schoonmaker Tillie John Jack Beall 1984-85 �RESPECT AND REMEMBERANCE OF THE DEAD THE ALL SOULS SUPPER JOE JOHN Reverence and rememberance of the deceased has been an enduring tradition among Indians in this land. One of the most long standing of these traditions is the Ghost Supper, which originally was called the All Souls Supper. This brief article will attempt to describe how this tradition was practiced among the Little Traverse Band of Ottawas and Chippewas in the 1930's as I remember it. My grandmother, Mary Gibson, passed t~is tradition on to me and I practiced it until I left home.~ The All Souls Supper was a ritual tradition in which Indians paid respect and remembered those members who had died. This ritual tradition parallels in many ways the Christian, especially Roman Catholic tradition, of remembering their dead. ihe All Souls Supper was held annually during the first four days of November. The elders of each family invited the guests to come to their home and eat. Each family invited was supposed to represent a particular deceased member of the inviting elder's immediate family. Each invited guest was told which deceased member he or she represented. Once the guests were seated, my grandmother before the meal was served, would take a small portion of each serving and place it in the fire of the wood burning sto~e. This offering of food into the fire was accompanied by an invitation for each of the deceased members remembered to come and share in the meal. After this offering the meals were then served. When everyone had finished eating my grandmother would reset the table and set out another complete serving of food. She would cover the table setting with a table cloth. This ~1as done to allow those deceased family members who might have been forgotten to come and eat during the night. My grandmother and the elders actually believed that they heard the table rattle when they awoke during their sleep as the deceased members came to eat. It was from this belief that this tradition came to be called the Ghost Supper. lt was also during these first four days of November that another ritual tradition showing respect to one's family deceased members was practiced. The graves of the deceased were redecorated. The Indians took multi-colored crepe paper and fashioned them into flowers. These crepe paper flowers were placed in the form of a wreath on the wooden crosses which marked each grave. The wooden crosses which had weathered or were deteriorating were replaced with new crosses. One time my grandmother was questioned by a non-Indian as to her belief that decea sed sou ls really came to ea t . She responded with this question to the doubting questio ner, "Do you actuall y believe that your deceased come up to smell the flower s which you pl ace on their grav es on Memorial Day or Decoration Day?" , �The great annual Feast of the Ottawas at L-Arbre Croche known as Tu-sam wung occurred on the eve of All Saints' Day. When the early missionaries first came to this country, they realized the futility of trying to induce the Indians to give up at once their superstitions and wild demonstrations of grief over the death of their friends and loved ones. A sort of a compromise was made by uniting and participating with the church in its celebration of All Saints' Day. The celebration really began on Halloween. For on that day, the Indian hosts set-up kettles and pushed pies into the ovens for the big dinners that were to be given during the next two days. For this celebration, the Indians spared no expense. They entertained lavishly even though to do so left the hosts penniless. Although in the near future, the Indians might be cold and _starving, they did not save a thing for themselves. Those who gave the feast invited one person for each dead relative they had, besides other guests and friends. These especially favored ones were supposed to personify the departed relatives who ~hat were buried under the white crosses or cobblestone markers in the cemetery. The more they ate the better pleased were the host and hostess. The Indians incur all this expense that they may make the souls of the departed happy and the Indians believe that they can only secure happiness for the departed souls by this generous act. The ancient Indians believed that they had two souls. One they thought made the long trip to the spirit world and was no longer interested in the affairs of this life. The other soul, they believed, remained earthbound. It was for the latter soul that they prepared the rich feast. Food was placed on the graves. If it had disappeared in a fe" days, the Indians regarded its disappearance as a token that the dead were pleased and had eaten i t . On the other hand, i f at the end of a certain time, the food remained there, the Indians said that the spirits were angry and that another feast must be given to satisfy them. Author Unknown �YOU CAN DO IT HOW TO GET OUT OF THE DEBT TRAP payments for creditors--include all but your rent or mortage. If that total payment figure is more than 20 per Have you fallen into the debt trap? If so, you are not alone. Many families suffer from out-of-control credit card charges and loans. Credit counselors say that getting out cent of your monthly take-homepay, don't charge any more. In fact, for some house- holds--such as those with low incomes, many family members or a relatively new mortage, 20 percent may be too high. of debt is one of the toughest money problems and may take two or three years. Somebody has said that the membership of every organization is made Extension specialists at Michigan State up of 4 kinds of bones. University offer these tips for cutting debt load: There are wishbones - who spend all their time wishing someone else GO COLD TURKEY. CUT UP YOUR CREDIT CARDS OR PUT THEM AWAY IN YOUR SAFE DEPOSIT would do the work. There are jawbones who do all the BOX. talking but little else, THIS MAY BE THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN PAY There are knuckle bones, who knock everyt~ing everybody else may doAnd finally, there are backbones who get under the load and do the OFF YOUR OLD DEBTS WITHOUT ADDING NEWS ONES. Channel any "found money" directly to creditors. Any money you get in addition to your regular income - such as a tax refund, a pay raise, overtime pay or a gift - should go directly to the lenders. Cut other expenses ruthlessly and use the excess to pay off old debts or avoid new charges. Redirect cash from the nonessential to the essentials that you would otherwise charge. Deciding just exactly where to cut is an individual or family matter, but some common targets include excessive entertainment (but do not cut it all out), long-distance phone calls, eating out or cable television. To figure out just how much you can afford to charge is easy. Total up your monthly work. There are neck bones, who are unafraid to stick out their necks, take the risks, take an unpopular stand because it is right, knowing full well that there are those people only too willing to chop that neck off. �COMMITTEE MEETING OF UNIT 4 NMOA On October 10, 1985 a committee meeting of the NMOA Unit IV was held at the GRITC. At 7:15 P,M. the meeting was called to order by Joe John, the chairperson of Unit IV. Ten Unit IV members and four guests were present, Joe Genia was the guest speaker and his presentation to the group was on his alternative plan to the Minneapolis Plan on the Land Claims Award of 1972, When he was in Minneapolis he was informed the amount of principle plus interest to be 34 million dollars at this time, In an introduction, Joe Genia informed the group that he knew Waunita Dominic, met with her a number of times and in 1980 served on the NMOA executive board. He stated he had an office in Muskegon and there were incurred expenses that needed to be met. One of the ways to raise money to off-set these expenses was through the sale of membership cards, the price of which was raised to $5.00. card, Joe Genia stated, allows one to exercise Treaty Rights. one year. Everyone is eligible to receive a card. to pay for a card, the fee can be waived. to vote. This The card is good for If an individual cannot afford It is also not necessary to have a card At the 1985 Petoskey Council Meeting it was persons with cards who were counted when voting took place. Joe Genia stated in his hard files he has 2500 mem- bers whose descendents can be traced to the Durant Roll. Joe Genia, then, went on to explain how his alternative plan to 100% distribution came about. He did go to court regarding Treaty Rights (hunting and fishing). He is interested in preserving the Treaty Relationship between the Ottawa/Chippewa Nation and the U. S. Government. zens. it should be handed down from one generation to another. money is tied to treaty rights. water rights. Nation. This is part of the benefit due us as Ottawa CitiHe feels the claim He does not wish to see the loss of mineral and Joe Genia feels it is his job to protect and perpetuate the Ottawa He also wishes to enhance the Ottawa's position in the Great Lakes area. �Page 2 Joe Genia year. propos~s to let the Judgment Claim Funds interest accumulate for one The accrued interest would be distributed to the first designated group plus 6% of the awards money. The interest from the interest would, again, accrue and it would again be distributed to the next designated group plus the 6%. take about six years to pay off the different groups. This would With the remaining interest land in Oceana County that was to have been for the Ottawas would be purchased. There would be a housing and health care development in this designated area. In this wa¥ the interest will generate funds to help perpetuate the Ottawa nation and generations to follow. The groups with whom Joe Genia has met to present his plan has been small groups in Traverse City, Manistee and Petoskey. Joe John suggested that regional meetings be held so that as many persons as possible can be informed, Joe Genia said that a general meeting was being planned in Muskegon sometime in January, 1986. During Joe Genia's presentation the following questions and comments were directed to him by Mike Dominic, Joe John, Elaine Tuffelmire and Emily Duly, Robin Menefee, and Ron Yob. Joe John has been a member of the NMOA for many years, yet he was not allowed to vote at the NMOA council meeting in June 1985 because he did not have a paid up membership card. ~ho is making all the decisions regarding the new plans? is non-reservation. 80% of the populace The new plans are not the will of the people. listen to the total number of people. chose to be organized. Congress will Non-reservation Indians and Unit #4 do not All they want is their money. Your plans and ideas are good and they are noble. but they are not real. Give the Indians what is coming to them, but let each one do with his/her money that is gotten from their full payment from the government as he/she chooses. If persons wish t o contribute to Joe Genia's plan, then let them do so after they personally receive their full share. Ind ian Persons will retain their identity. tion is not ti ed into money or land . This reten- �Page j There is conflict in the leadership. few persons know what is going on. Yes, there is a credibility problem. Persons just want their money. Too When they get it, let them invest it. A leader is needed who is interested in his people from his heart. Where are you coming from with these plans and who is backing you? There are four groups who should be met with and consulted - Bay Mills, Sault Ste. Marie, Grand Traverse and the descendents group. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/03c40012bbb4331c686687347d566d16.pdf b60636b4b32dcd207182f4ea24763d19 PDF Text Text I I TURTLE TALK Executive Director Editor J. Wagner Wheeler Loretta Yount GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President---------------George Martin Vice President--------------John Hart Secretary -------------- Mary Roberts Treasurer ------------ ~oger Williams Sgt.-At-Arms---------------Ronald Yob JANUARY- FEBRUARY, 1986 growth of Health and Human Services are on the verge of reality of becoming a full direct center. This will be a great benefit to us all. The friendships and the support you have shown me will never be forgotten. I will be attending some of the Board meetings to keep informed. And continue the open line of communication between the Native American Apostolate within the Catholic Church. Member ------------ David Shananaquet Member ---------------- Sydney Martin Member ------------------ Debra Gibbs Member ------------- David Wonegeshik On behalf of my wife Yvonne and our children, the Board and Staff will be in our prayers. May the Great Spirit of all living things bless you and protect you always. . Me-gwetch. Sincerely, The GRITC Staff and Board would like to welcome David Wonegeshik as a new isl Fred Chivis, Jr. Fred Chivis, Jr. board member. Fred Chivis, Jr., Treasurer of G. R. Inter- Tribal Council Board of Directors submitted his letter of resignation, . as follows: November 11, 1985 Mr. George Martin Chairperson BOARD OF DIRECTORS Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington N. W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Dear George and Board: PLEASE INFORM US IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. WE NEED TO KNOW THE OLD AND NEW ADDRESS AND BOTH ZIP CODES. As the "85" year ends There are so many people who have helped me, put together Turtle Talk for mailing, typing, stapling, labelin~bundling, etc. They have been a big help. I know I couldn't have done it alone. I am so glad there are so many wonderful people who gave their time in helping Today I have made one of the most difficult decisions in my life. I am resigning from Inter-Tribal Board. It is apparent to me due to the increased demands of my job I can't fulfill my commitment to the Board. When I ran for the Board a 1 t yrs, ago I was very much concerned with stronger unity within our Indian Communtiy and better programs and services to our people. The vision of the Board is being forfilled. Right now is one of the most exciting moments in the centers history. The with T. T. THANKS AGAIN FOR HELPING. --------------------------------------Indian Outreach Worker - Roseanna Martell Will be available at GRITC Tuesday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for information and referral services. Roseanna can also be contacted at DSS 247-6118 �Secretarial Position: JOBS: ANNOUNCING -- A Civil Service Examination Experienced with a good work record. Able to adjust to high pace work load Police Recruit: This is recruit trainee work in the Police Department intended Starting wage negotiable with excellent to result in promotion to the Police fringe package. Officer Classification. Citizen of U. S. Minimum Age (18) Proof of H.S. Grad or GED Certificate. Supervise Summer Youth Participants, 14-21, in various worksites, for the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. No Felony Convictions. Qualifications: Ability to supervise youth; Valid drivers license; and Creativity. Valid State of Michigan Operator or Chaufeur License. Closi~2-~~!~-~~~~~-~!t_!~~~-------- Rate of Pay $21,305.00 per year FOR MORE INFORMATION telephone 774-8331. Or apply with the GRITC-JTPA Employment Program. Police Officer: This is general duty Police work in the protection of life .and property through the enforcement of laws and ordiances. REMINDER OF IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER! ==== ==== ==== Citizen of U. S. Minimum Age (18) GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADULT Proof of H. S. Grad or GED Certificate. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ==== No Felony Convictions. MAY 28, 1986 WEDNESDAY Valid State of Michigan Operator or Chaufeur License. Rate of Pay $22,105. to 28,925. per yr. = NATIVE AMERICAN DINNER - MAY 21, 1986 For further - Civil Service Board City of Grand Rapids, Michigan ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP - MAY 29, 1986 LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH OR, JTPA Office (GRITC) GRITC BOARD DIRECTORS' ELECTION COMING UP IN JUNE 1986 774-8331 Concession Stand Attendant: Male Single. PART-TIME to begin working into a full time positon, work ending in Oct. '86. Beginning salary of $225.00 per week with possible bonus payment(s). This person will be traveling the ~air circuit and special events in Western Michig;;in. THREE FIRES POW-WOW JUNE 14~& WILL BE HELD IN 15, 1986 AT AH-NAB-AWEN PARK. CULTURAL MEETINGS ARE HELD THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH - 7:00 PM - RM 15. GUEST SPEAKER: Shannon Martin to speak on her trip to Japan and a slide presentation. �The council seeks support from the business INDIAN COUNCIL EXHORTED BY HENRY-By John Hogan (Grand Rapids Press) community to help spur econimic develop- Grand Rapids' Indian community has done an ment --mostly for Indian-run businesses, exemplary job developing social and eco- he said. nomic programs and must continue to ex- One of the purposes of Friday's open pand on its own because of dwindling feder- house was to send a message to the al support, U.S. Rep. Paul Henry said Fri- business day. Henry, speaking at the first open house thing to happen" in the area of ecomomic community that "we want some- sponsored by the G.R. Inter-Tribal Council, growth, Wheeler said. Tribal members said the open house also told an audience of nearly (100) people was important because it allowed members that it is "Imperative" to "stand up to the challenge" of the Gramm-Rudman deficit to share their culture with others. Henry said that economic development is reduction Law. an important challenge to the Indian The bill will reduce funding for social community, which he said is a "forgotten programs, and in its first year will cause minority." a $13 per person reduction in grants and "The majority community wishes the services, Henry said. The G. R. Republican praised the Inter- problems associated with the minority community would go away," Henry said, adding Tribal Council, which he said has worked that society has become "cavalier and during the past (12) years to bring jobs insensitive" to a minority "which once and social services to the American Indian was the majority." Community. But the work of the Inter-Tribal Council That commitment, he said, must not be and others like it across the state and jeopardized given the likely reduction in country, are helping to bridge the gap be- federal funds for such organizations. tween Indians and whites, he said. The Inter-Tribal Council provides job still exist-- notably in the Indian training as well as human economic services community itself, he said, pointing to to Indians in a five-county area including conflicts between the traditional Indians Kent, Ottawa and Allegan, executive direct- and those that have taken a new identity. or J. Wagner Wheeler said. The open house was divided between two We have a fairly closed-knit tribal struct- locations and included a mini-pow-wow with ure (in the G.R. area)," Wheeler said. traditional dancing, a drum group, traders, "There's a lot of support in the community." an art exhibit and hor d'oeuvres He said Indians are a minority group that "is not visible," but pointed out that 3,000 Indians live in Kent County. •• "YOU NEVER KIWW WHO'S RIGHT, BUT YOU ALWAYS KNOW WHO'S IN CHARGE'! Strains �WONDERLAND OF FOODS: l. 2. 3. 4. BELATED: Dear Son Mark: What is calorie? What is malnourished? What are nutrients? Have a Bright Birthday - Sunshine - a belated one at that at 22 years young'! PS 5. What does RDA stand for? What is the Rickets? Sorry I missed for December, etc.!! 6. What is Scurvy? ----------------------------------------- Lo{ e always, Mom, Lee. On JANUARY NATIVE AMERICAN SENIOR PROGRAM 1888 - Ghost Dance begins with a vision Wovoka, great paiute medicine man. A most pleasing and merry time of the year, if we can overlook the cold wea- ther and snow. We see much warmth· shown to our Elders, in peoples generosity and kindness. To those who have helped with dona- tions, workinq with the meals and all around support, a THANK-YOU. It does not seem quite enough, but we, the staff of Native American Senior Program THANK YOU from our hearts and we wish you all a Happy and Prosperous 1986. 1865 - Brule and Oglala Sioux and Cheyenne attack military station at Julesbury, Colorado. 1887 - Wolf Mount Battle, Crazy Horse is defeated by Gen. Miles. 1879 - N. Cheyenne under Dull Knife break out of confinement at Fort Robinson and head for Powder River County. 1825 - First execution of a white man in the U.S. for murder of an indian at Pendleton, Indiana. 1890 - Kicking Bear surrenders rifle to Gen. Miles ending the Ghost Dance. Activity is abound in the Senior Program, with shopping, for the Christmas party, planninq, potlucK dinner, the party, due sooner than a wink of eye, - - -- --- -- -- -- Answers to WONDERLAND OF FOODS: 1. all Santa's Elves are busy. We will up-date all news in the next issure of Turtle Talk. 2. CONGRATULATIONS TO YVONNE CHIVIS, WINNER OF THE QUILT RAFFLE. 3. 4. Submitted by: Luella Collins Margaret Nelson 5. Originalitv is the art of concealing vour source. -~- 6. Calorie - The amount of heat needed to raise one gram of water one degree Centigrade. Malnourished - having a poorly balanced diet. Nut rients - Nourishing substances in foods. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) amount of different nutrients advised by the U.S. qovernment for a balanced diet. Rickets - a disease caused by a lack of Vitamin D. Scurvy - A disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C. �The following story is from the Grand Rapids Press, Sunday, October 27, 1985 issue. THE CYCLE RENEWED by Ted Roelofs For William Memberto, life has been a long Joseph, where his own story begins. day's journey into self. "When he was young, they sent his brother "I've learned that I'm more comfortable in and sister to Indian school. The non-Indian moccasins than in wooden shoes," says society had convinced the Indians that assimMemberto, who's half Ottawa Indian and ilation was best for them. half Dutch. "But my father was kept back from Indian The 39-year-old counselor for the Grand school." Rapids Inter-Tribal helps other Native Americans . find peace of mind. He knows Instead, Joseph Memberto hunted and trapped the journey is anything but easy. with relatives in the Manist~e area. When he was 13, he traveled to Ludington to sell furs. He had an attack of acute apendicitis Memberto has gone through alcoholism, drug abuse, doubt, hatred of white people, and was taken to a hospital there. hatred of himself. He grew up in a house Because he spoke no English, he was deemed with two alcoholic parents, his father being an Ottawa Indian, his mother the ignorant and shipped off to a school for daughter of Dutch immigrants. They tried Indians in Mount Pleasant. to bring him up Catholic. It didn't take. "It was real difficult for him," says his "It was always uncomfortable for me, even son. "He was chastised and despised by though I was in the choir." the teachers. Because he didn't speak English, they put him in a class with kinderNow Memberto walks a path closer to that garten-age students. They made fun of him." of his ancestors, the Thornapple Band of the Ottawa Indian tribe. For the first His father bolted from the school two years time in his life, he is at peace with later, to fend for himself at the age of 15. himself. He was a lumberjack, worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps, drove a truck. EventHe talks about the natural way of things, ually, he met Grace Swarts in Muskegon. the Spirit in all living things. He takes They married and has two sons. Joseph part in traditional Indian ceremonies and went to work in a foundry. has built a sweat lodge in the woodsy back yard of the house he rents in Wyoming, a Some years after the marriage began, so Grand Rapids suburb. He is learning the did the drinking. old ways that came before any white man nI remember at the age of 8 a lot of highset foot in Michigan. volume weekend drinking. It went on all "I think someone said that to know thythe time. I think there was a lot of stress self is what it's all about," Memberto in raising a biracial family." says. "I think that's what it is for a lot of Native Americans." Joseph Memberto may not have given his sons the role model they needed, but he did He is sitting among the bushes and trees pass on remnants of his past. that abutt his yard, a place where Ile "I remember him taking us into the woods, l ikes to med itate. The Ocotber wind ratshowing us different thinGs about nature. tles gold-colored leaves, sending a chill through the air. He remembers his father, I remember sometimes going in the woods and just sitting." �"1986" NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS Cycle Renewed by Ted Roelofs Continued ... ~.J-,, In some ways, WilliaJn Memberto repeated the patterns and mistakes of his father. Geri C.-"I'm working up to a resolution to quit smoking." He had trouble in school, remembers taunts because of his race, and emerged psycholocically scarred and resentful. By age 13 he was drinking and getting into trouble, stealing, burglarizing, taking cars for joy rides. He quit school in the eighth grade at age 15. Margaret N.-Geri C. says "She should join Weight Watcher's!" "Gonna win Lotto!" (mine also!) "I'm going to join a Cancer Support Group." (good one Marg.) He joined the Army about a year later and served three years, making sergeant. "I enjoyed it to some degree. I think it gave me some self-discipline." Rhonda Davis-"I resolve to graduate this year." (Good Luck! You can do it) Diane Leaureaux-"to lose 40 lbs." But through his 20's, Memberto struggled to piece his life together. He married, worked in a factory, but continued a life of self-abuse. He drank, used hard drugs like cocaine and speed. His marriage failed. He raged against what he considered the racist white culture. Chris Fleming-"Not to make any more resolutions "I became acutely aware of the anger I had inside of me. I was a bigoted person. I had feelings against whites because of the condition of the.Indian people. "I learned that most of the people I talked to had no sense of the Indian's existence in the United States." But as he rediscovered more about his past, Memberto began to feel whole for the first time in his life. He eventually earned a bachelor's degree from Ferris State College in human services, and began work in 1981 for the Inter-Tribal Council. Memberto is now remarried to a Potawatomi, Phyllis, and their two children are both active in Indian powwows and other traditional practices. The cycle is renewed. Carol Downs!Work off Holiday calories" Maryan- Refused to make a resolution.(C'mon, no one is without vice) Bill M.- Who by the way has a January b-day .... "I resolve to take a speaking course to condense oratorial presentation to a more reasonable length and to cut back on presentation time and to ...... (OK Bill, we get the message) Vicki U.- "I resolve to quit procrastinating ... which I'll get to later ... " There is a new support-type group called the Women's Group, which meets every 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at GRITC in the basement in the Senior's Room. "It's a value that's inherited. It's the part of the make up of who you are. Basically, it is a group where the Native American community va.ices it's concerns in the areas of doing cultural and spiritual ceremonies, women's workshops, bringing back tradition al ways, Native Americ.an social issues, and generally , just Native American issues that concern us all. "The most difficult journey anyone ever takes is that inner journey. I' m much more comfortable with that journey now." We would like to see more of you there. Bring in your ideas, your thoughts and we'll see you there. "Happy Birthday Bill! ! ! " tg For more info., call 774-8331 and ask for Anne. �HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE WHO HAD A BIRTHDAY IN JANUARY 1986-- no longer belonged to the tribe. The U. S. government had become the owner of Robert Parkey, Gary Sheahan, Susan all "discovery" of the N. American conLewis, Roben Chivis, Harry Judson, tinent and the "conquest of its inSylvia Swanson, Grace Mulholland, Elizabeth Gibbs, Virginia Herr, Susan Smith, habitants." It did not matter to the George Shagonaby, Rhonda Davis, Court, apparently that Europeans had not Bill and Phil Memberto discovered N. American and had not conHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE WHO HAD A BIRTHDAY IN FEBRUARY 1986 Percy Bird, Rebecca McDonald, Wag Wheeler, Cecelia Sprague, Pine Shomin, Gertrude Malmgren, Usheka Rapahel, Wanda Rapael, Paul Rueckert, Ben Shawa, Kristy Shananaquet, quered all the Indians living there. We can assume the Court made the decision it did because a contrary ruling would mean that most of the U. S. belonged to the Indians. The Court went on to hold, though, that the Indians retained a "right of occu- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE PEOPLE BORN IN MARCH 1986-Lance Shirley, Juluis Lewis, Carlotte Wayashe, Steve Waukazoo, Elsie Raphael, Joe John, Angie Meyers, F. James Wesaw, Brett Shomin, Cherri Gibbs, Daisy Sprague, James M. Roberts. pancy". As explained in Johnson- vs Mcintosh and in later cases, the essential principles of Indian title are the following: 1. The Federal government acquired ownership of all land within the U.S. by discovery and conquest. WHAT IS AN INDIAN TITLE? 2. Indians retain the right to live on their an- The doctrine of Indian title is one of the most complicated and controversial doc- cestral homelands until.such time as the Federal government decides to use the trines in Indian Law. land for another purpose. Soon after the U. S. gained its independence from uropean control, the Supreme title is a possessory interest and not 3. Indian a property right, that is to say, Indians Court had to determine who owned the land still occupied by the Indians; the Indians have a right to posses their ancestral or the U. S. government. Congress gives them title to it, and The Court homelands but not to own it unless decided this question in Johnson vs Mc- 4. intock (1823). Indians or bought by anyone else with- The specific issue in that case was whether a non-Indian who had Indian title cannot be sold by the bought land from an Indian tribe had out authorization from the federal goverment. acquired valid title to it. In order to prove Indian title, a tribe Obviously, the buyer could acquire only that interest is not required to rely on a treaty or which the bribe could legally sell. or other form of offici.11 government re- The Supreme Court held that the buyer did cognition. not acquire valid title because the land historical evidence that the land in It need only show by �"1986" NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS Cycle Renewed by Ted Roelofs Continued ... In some ways, William Memberto repeated the patterns and mistakes of his father. Geri C.-"I'm working up to a resolution to quit smoking." He had trouble in school, remembers taunts because of his race, and emerged psycholosica.lly scarred and resentful. By age 13 he was drinking and getting into trouble, stealing, burglarizing, taking ca.rs for joy rides. He quit school in the eighth grade at age 15. Margaret N.-Geri C. says "She should join Weight Watcher's!" "Gonna win Lotto!" (mine also!) "I'm going to join a Cancer Support Group." (good one Marg.) He joined the Army about a year later and served three yea.rs, making sergeant. "I enjoyed it to some degree. I think it gave me some self-discipline." Rhonda Davis-"! resolve to graduate this year." (Good Luck! You can do it) Diane Leaureaux-"to lose 40 lbs." But through his 20's, Memberto struggled to piece his life together. He married, worked in a factory, but continued a life of self-abuse. He drank, used hard drugs like cocaine and speed. His marriage failed. He raged against what he considered the racist white culture. Chris Fleming-"Not to make any more resolutions "I became a.cutely a.ware of the anger I had inside of roe. I was a bigoted person. I had feelings against whites because of the condition of the.Indian people. "I learned that roost of the people I talked to had no sense of the Indian's existence in the United States." But as he rediscovered more a.bout his pa.st, Memberto began to feel whole for the first time in his life. He eventually earned a bachelor's degree from Ferris State College in human services, and began work in 1981 for the Inter-Tribal Council. Memberto is now remarried to aPota.wa.tomi, Phyllis, and their two children a.re both active in Indian powwows and other traditional practices. The cycle is renewed. Carol Downs!Work off Holiday calories" Maryan- Refused to make a resolution.(C'mon, no one is without vice) Bi 11 M. - Who by the way has a January b-day .... "I resolve to take a speaking course to condense oratorial presentation to a more reasonable length and to cut back on presentation time and to ...... (OK Bill, we get the message) Vicki U.- "I resolve to quit procrastinating ... which I '11 get to later ... " There is a new support-type group called the Women's Group, which meets every 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at GRITC in the basement in the Senior's Room. "It's a value that's inherited. It's the part of the make up of who you a.re. Basically, it is a group where the Native American conmunity voices it's concerns in the areas of doing cultural and spiritual ceremonies, women's workshops, bringing back tradition al ways, Native American social issues, and generally, just Native American issues that concern us a11 . "The most difficult journey anyone ever takes is that inner journey. I'm much more comfortable with that journey now." We would like to see more of you there. Bring in your ideas, your thoughts and we'll see you there. "Happy Birthday Bill! ! ! " tg For more info., call 774-8331 and ask for Anne. �or any document stating income. J T P A (Jobs Training Partnership Act) The JTPA - Employment and Training Program has added a new staff person. MARGARET NELSON will be the new Job Developer. She comes to use with much enthusiasm and ideas to help further services to those looking for jobs. For the month of January to about the middle of Febuary, she can be contacted or seen in Room 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from Sam to 5pm. 4. Resident of Kent or Ottawa Counties. Proof will be established by any of before mentioned. 5. Those males between 18 to 26 MUST show proof that hey have registered for the Draft. Again for further information, call us, write us, or drop by and see us at the Center. Dawn, Maryan or our new Job Developer, Margaret will be happy to assist you. December 31 , marked the midway point of our grant year. The goals accomplished thus far are also at the planned outcomes. Twenty-one (21) Native Americans who were eligible for our program count are now employed. We have also assisted those who are not program eligible find employment also. cont'd WHAT IS AN INDIAN TITLE question was part of its ancestral homelands and was occupied exclusively by it. The tribal interest in continued occupancy is so important that the Nine (9) Classroom Training Participants have obtained a total of eleven (11) goals. Goals obtained were: Reading & Math enhancement; 20 Credits; GED; and Diploma. to eject trespassers, the federal governme8t has an obligation to help the tribe An added reminder to those looking for em- eject trespassers and Indian title may ployment, we receive notices on a number of various opportunities for employment from entry level to professional leveled positions, and notices of apprenticeship programs. These notices come to us on a daily basis from local, state and national resources. Come see our job postings, there may be something for "YOU." not be extinguished by the Federal WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR GRITC JTPA PROGRAM AND WHAT PROOF IS NEEDED: important to Indians in the 19th Century, 1. 2. 3. Native American - Proof by lowing; birth certificate, membership card, judgement letter, or is known to the as being Native American. the foltribal award community 17 Years or Older - Proof by the following: birth certificate, drivers license, or personal identification, and social security number. Economically Disadvantaged; Unemployed; OR Underemployed - Proof needed is annualized income, DSS income, Social Security, Disability, tribe is entitled to bring a court action government unless Congress has clearly stated an intention to accomplished that result. Indian title is an . extremely valuable property interest. It was particularly when thousands of white settlers moved west because it protected their homelands from being taken by anyone other than the federal government (although the federal government eventually took most of it). In 1908, the Supreme Court held that Indian title survived statehood, which meant tha t Indian tribes had the right to live on their homelands even after a territory became a state, unless Congress had expressly extinguished their right of occupancy. �WHAT IS AN INDIAN TITLE? BEING INDIAN IS ... (cont.) Indian title is still an important protection. In a recent decision the Supreme .BEING INDIAN IS •.. Court held that an Indian tribe could listening to all the middle class Tontos bing an action to eject state and local officials from land claimed under Indian Title. From "The Rights of Indians and Tribes", An American Civil Liberties Union Handbook and Uncle Tomahawks tell you we must do things the "American way". BEING INDIAN IS ... feeling the stares of the non-Indians in any public place you walk into. BEING INDIAN IS .•. having your non-Indian wife dancing in full regalia at your tribal pow wow. BEING INDIAN rs ... knowing the Great Spirit. BEING INDIAN IS ... BEING INDIAN IS ..• Watching John Wayne :whip 50 of your kind with a single shot pistol and a rusty pocket knife on the late show. BEING INDIAN IS •.. having every third person you meet tell you about his great grandmother who was a real Cherokee princess. BEING INDIAN IS ... having 9 out of 10 people tell you how great they believe Jim Thorpe,, Squanto, Tonto, and Little Beaver are. BEING INDIAN IS ... loving frybread and corn soup. BEING INDIAN IS ..• having high salaried BIA, PHS, OEO, HEW, and BOL white collar bureaucrats tell you how much money is being spent on Indians these days. BEING INDIAN IS ... having the greatest grandparents in the world. BEING INDIAN IS ... having your teenage child come home from school and ask you about "the strange beliefs" of Indians that the teacher mentioned at school today. BEING INDIAN IS ... having a Christian missionary tell you it is wrong to believe in more than one Divine Being, then listen to him tell you about Jesus Christ, The Holy Ghost, The Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. Patrick, St. Christopher, St. Francis, etc., etc. BEING INDIAN rs ... fighting with the U.S. Army to save your country from the evils of communists and against the U.S. Army on your reservation to keep the Corps of Engineers from stealing your land. Spring Reign Spring reing blossoms into '' Summer reign, Sometimes subtle, with hints of cleansing, freshness, and the rebirth of last fall's sleeping seeds. Sticky, sweet air ... Calling me to window, as the setting sun breaks through a parting of Spring Reign clouds. G. 1 ,..,-. ~ \'O'.J �have someone read the paper to you, only "WHO SAYS OUR STUDENTS DON"T CARE" Dec. 1, 1985 to discover that your hearing is either becoming less sensitive, or everyone else Dear Sue, is speaking more softly than ever before. I am writing to tell you that I Actually those bifocal or trifocal glasses appreciate what you are doing for us. Your are a great teacher. You act as are great ... until you try fixing that leak under the kitchen sink or tighten the legs though you really care about the students on the dining room tale. at Lexington. doesn't bend backward like it used to do. If there was more teachers Your neck just like you, there would be much more studen There's a simple solution to this, as a students graduating. senior citizen auto mechanic told one of us once. He had a pair of glasses I really enjoyed your classes. It was really a great pleasure to have met you, made up with the lenses opposite from and to have you as one of my teachers. normal, with the reading portion of the bifocals on top rather than on the "A student that noticed" How old are you? bottom so when he got under a car to Forget for the moment your chronological age, whether it be 60, 70, or 80. anyway. That isn't important fact, Someone has said, "You are as old as you feel." That is getting closer to what we had in mind when we posed this question. Many senior citizens may be "three score years and ten" or more, yet their mental capacities are as strong and alert as they were decades ago. Some may be slowing down physically but the mind remains as sharp as ever. Therefore the emphasi s is intentionally turned away from the calendar to that which is more impo rtant-YOU ARE AS OLD AS YOU FEEL. How old are you? Have you joined bifocal or trifocal club yet? the Are your arms too. short to hold the newspaper far enough away so your eyes can focus on the print without the use of glasses? Of course, you could always work on it he wouldn't have to visit a chiropractor the next day. Of course, that obvious solution isn't practical for those of us who would use those special glasses just once or twice a year. It's for those people whos back goes out more often than they do. How old are you? You probably remember some really cold and snowy winters from yo ur younger days. But does the cold seem colder now and deeper and heavier the past few years? Do you notice t he drafts in the house now that didn't bother you before? Or the th e weeds in the garden grow faster and deeper than before. Your clothes seem to shrink after each trip to the laundry or cleaners. Do you go to bed later; wake up earlier th an before? " A LAUGH EACH DAY WILL KEEP THE DOCTOR AWAY" From the Golden Years. �The Native American Ministry here in in Grand Rapids have .moved from the Westside Complex where evening services had been held in the past to a new location at the Other Way Community Center located at 745 W. Fulton, according to Pastor Ed Hinman. Pastor Hinman is a Ponca Indian by way of Oklahoma, who is just newly arrived from Denver, Colorado to Pastor the church here. Evening services will be conducted at 6:00 PM every Sunday. Everyone is welcome to come and worship. Pastor Hinman may be contacted by calli ng this number 364-8987 or 774-8331. The 1986 Bowling Tournament Committee members Luella and Steve Collins, Dawn and Jumbo Anderson, Shirley Chamberlain, Amos Day, wishes to express their gratitude, appreciation and many thanks to those who helped out with the "1986 Indian Bowling Tournament: Carrie Medawis, Larry King, Renee Chisholm, Donna Chisholm, Cecil, John, Dolores Labou Margaret Nelson, Geri Conway, Nancy Ortiz, Deb Thompson, Henry Bush, Mel Fought, Pat Borek, Tia Schoonmaker, Serri Medawis, Andy & Sput Falcon, Pat Chivis, Barb Dayson. Me-qwetch to all (and to anyone who helped but not the list)who donated their time and effort making this a good time for all, as a result there were many compliments on our tournament being such a success. Hopefully, we can make it even better next year. "Op-cha-gwah, Chi-Meqwetch" Winners were: 1st Place 2943 series - Grand Rapids, Mi Sherry Boda, Karen Boda, Carole Crampton, Ron Boda, Al Crampton 2 nd Place 2932 series - Hartford, Mi Food set-up - Rita Sprague, Loretta Yount, and Harvey Anderson Debi Wesaw, Sam Wesaw, Bob Drake. Donna Lewis, Morris Lewi:i s Bartendar from Wengers - Rich 3rd Place 2919 series - Grand H.a.pld~- & Lansing, Mi Tournament Registration - Tia Schoonmaker 50/50 tickets - Barb Dayson Larry kiQg. ebyllis Leroy, Elsie Shananaquet, Cecil John, 81.' 1 Shananaquet ------------ Door Entry( dance} - ttlancy' ©:rtiz,., Gary and Sue Sprague, Henry (Ti'c) Bush, 4th Place 2883 series , -· Grand RcrpJds,Mi Hall Rental - William and JoAnn Fox Mike Blumke, Pat BoreK:~ Rich Cullers, Deb Thompson, Norm Blu~ Clean-up (hall) - Duane Raphael, Pat and Forrest Rawlings-and David Sprague 5th Place 2879 series - Flint, Mi Music - Blumke Family Men & Women actual & Handicap Sue Sprague, Julie Starhl and Debbi Wesaw And all the following people who contributed to the meal . Barb Arzola, Ardis Badger, Roger & Rita Sprague, Sue Sprague, Rita Blumke, Ruth Eagleman, Loretta Yount, Brenda Brott, Pat Rawlings, Mary Shananaquet, Rita Green, Ira Green, Doris Romer, Romer, Elizabeth Johnson ~ rt 6th Place 2852 series - Grand Rapids, Mi Pam Cullers, Rita Blumke, Carl Borek, Renee Chisholm, Mel Thompson 7th Place 2837 series - Lansing, Mi James Brunk, Jr., James Brunk, Sr., Roger Brunk, Elsie Shananaquet, Felieita Leroy Continue on the next page �Cont-d 1986 Indian Bowling Tournament 8th Place 2828 series - Flint and Grand Rapids, Mi Blanche Huff, John Kenny, Daugherty Johnson, Steve Collins, Karen Pfeifer 9th Place 2827 series - Lansing and Haslett, Mi James Brunk, Elaine Freeland, Leo Jackson, Anne Crampton, Jon Crampton, 10th Place women who won prizes for actual games and Hi-hep games. Good bowling guys/gals. GM Classics bowling tournament: Amos Day, Jr. and Andy Falcon Place Doubles - 5th Amos Day, Jr., John Chivis, Ron Chivis, Andy Falcon, Kevin DeWitt - 5th Place Team Event . ___________ts.uhroi..t.t.E!.d. Jzy__Sh.iJ:J_e_y_ _CJLq_m_b_e_rJ._arn ) 2824 series Grand Rapads and Bradley, Mi Steelcase Tournament Andrea Yount - 659 handicap Anna Chlebana, Ardis Badger, Dee Draper, David Yount _(205-210) team event doubles(9-games) Roger Sprague, David, Sprague Dave also won (Pot money)$81.00-259 Handicap games 11th Place - 2821 series - Lansing, Mi Arvilla Bateman, Richard Beckhorn, Mike Bateman, Jancie Beckhorn, Sue McMillan 12th Place Congratulations to Andrea Yount in her new positions at Steelcase - Process Order Editor 2807 series - Grand Rapids,Mi ----------------------------------------- LEXINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION STILL TIME TO ENROLL Second Semester classes are starting at 13th Place 2801 series - Flint, Mi Lexington. Two new classes offered are Computer Literacy and Writing for Native 8fa:1che Huff, John Kenny, Bernie Reyes, . . - - ·} .meriCanElders. For more information, Brenda Evans, Toni Bottella ...---- call 456-3720 now!!! Christine Loonsfoot, Karen Boda, Ron Chivis, Carole Crampton, Al Crampton 14th Place 2800 series Hasli::tt, Mi A~na Crampton, Jon Crampton, Linell Crampton;- edrcy Crampton, Roderick Cramptcm 15th Place 2780 series - Grand Rapids,Mi Pam Cullers, Renee Chisholm, Pat Borek, Mel Thompson, Norm Blumke 16th Place 2776 series Elaine Freeland, Leo Jackson Jerry Skippergosb, Mary Shananaquet, Bill Sh_ananaquet Congratulations to Russ (Fudge} Menefee for nice "56" game. ::rt was about that time day" Also congratulations to all the men and - --------- ---------------------------------------There has been some interest in our computer classes with (3) students enrolling for training. All the students are under (15) and attend classes after school hours. We think the classes will be goO(isupport for improving their academic levels. Those parents concerned about their childrens education,at whatever level are encouraged to contact GRITC. We--ar~ prepared to hire more staff for evenings and Saturdays if interest demands. The agency is continuing to pursue more funds to expand our services. Support for health service expansion is looking promising. Also Job Training activities include proposals to the state for contracts to expand our Job development. Please call our office for details (774-8331) J. Wagner Wheeler, Executive Director �11111111111 111 11111I111 11 I 111111 111 1111111111 11111 I I I II I 111111111111 I 1111111 I I 11111111 I I 11 JANUARY 1986 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 too often forgotten or unknown, but we think it's to the credit of Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal's Executive Director, Wag Wheeler, that this heartfelt policy continues to be implemented. *** *** "INDIAN FUNERALS HAVE CHANGED," remarked SYLVIA SWANSON, an Ottawa/Chippewa Elder, born near Northport, Michigan, as we both were sharing in the luncheon feast after Mary Peter's funeral. Sylvia said that as recently as the 1930's funeral wakes were one to three days long in her Northport Community, depending on if it was summer or winter. The winter wakes were always three days long. "The wakes were held right around the clock, except that at mid-night we had a feast," said Sylvia. She thought too, that because all Indian people believe in one "SupremeBeing," whom her people simply called "The Spirit," it was not hard for them to accept denominational differences. . Interesting too, Sylvia pointed out, it was most popular among visitors to a wake to bring food, instead of flowers, as is the custom today. And it was customary after the final feast to put together all of the leftover food and burn it, thus that "sacred-smoke" would then be sent to the Great Spirit and thereby share in the feast. Wakes consisted of praying and singing in their native tongue and of ten included brief and spontaneous eulogies by people who just stood up and spoke of some worthy incident from the deceased's lifetime. On some occasions, herbal wines (of the home-made variety) were drunk· in toast to the .deceased person, and even some wine being placed SYLVIA SWANSON on the lips of the deceased, and later into the grave pit as well. At the grave-side, Sylvia commented," after the plain box casket, or robe, or blanket wrapped body was lowered into the grave, each person attending would toss a handful of sand into the grave and remain at grave side until the 'grave was filled in." *** *** �I lllZ ·111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 JANUARY 1986 I I 111 I I I I 111 I DO 1111111111 DO I I I I I aI I I I II I aa I I I aI I I II aI II I I a a I I aa a I a I a a a I I I I I I aa I I I I I 111 I I MEET NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST -- "DUANE" Duane Charles Raphael, a three-quarter blood Odawa, was born July 27, 1959 at Northport, Michigan and lived at Pshawbetown until about 1970, when he moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Duane's earliest recollections and awareness for a special interest in art was when he was seven or eight years old. Not especially liking arithmetic, Duane said of his math classes, "I would make pictures out of the numbers instead of solving the problems." But it wasn't until he was eleven years old and attending the old Walbridge Academy in Grand Rapids, that his art teacher recognized his artistic ability and strongly encouraged a career in S-Ome field of art. Duane completed his basic education and is a graduate of Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Adult Education program. Duane also returns to InterTri bal' s Alternative Education Art Program each Tuesday and Thursday for continued art instruction under the talented guidance of instructor Elaine Dalcher, whom Duane credits with helping him considerably. At the present time, Duane is in his first semester of a commercial art course at the Grand Rapids based Kendall School of Art. Upon completion DUANE CHARLES RAPHAEL of the four year course, Duane hopes to achieve his degree as a professional illustrator. After that, Duane says, with a Kendall degree, and an additional t;;o year college course he could obtain his Masters Degree and become a qualified art instructor. Duane's particular "type" of art at the present time is an expression of original creations which incorporate wild life characteristics, such as his favorite subject, the Eagle for example, combined with such images as a stylized Indian profile with usually sky and forest backgrounds. These are done in bold expression of black-ink against a stark white background to achieve his dramatic effects in many of his works. Taken from Council Drum News Jan 86 u �,~ 1 1111111111 I I I 11 I 11II1111 I I I I 111 I I 111111 I 1111II111 I I 111 111 111111 1111111111111 I 11111II11111 JANUARY 1986 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Duane says he receives a feeling from his art work that gives him an intimate feeling and awareness with his culture. Basically he says, "I want to express those feelings through my art work and share that feeling with both my Indian and non-Indian people. Finally Duane says, "I must confess that I feel a very sped.al pride when I receive commissions to do a piece of art work for a person. Some of these AN ORIGINAL BY DUANE CHARLES RAPHAEL commissions have included as many as four portraits, which incidently is one aspect of his art career which Duane hopes to develop as much as possible. Needless to say, we hope Duane continues to pursue his art interests and develop his talents into a successful life time career and a pride to his heritage. We wish him well. * Note: An example of Duane Raphael's artwork is featured in this issue of Council Drum News above. * * * * 1: * �111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 JANUARY 1986 11111IIII111111111III111IIIIII111IIII1111OIII11I11111111111I1111I11111II1111111111I1111111 A GARLAND FOR THE MASTER THE GREAT SPIRIT WISHING FURTHER HIS HOME TO ADORN TAKES EARTH'S FAIREST FLOWERS HOW CAN WE GRIEVE OR MOURN WHEN HE CHOOSES ONE OF OURS? In a mother's intimate grieving for her child's death, Grace Mulholland was inspired to compose the above verse upon the death of one of her seven children, nine year old Gloria, back in 1944. With that inspiration, and her personal feelings toward the Great Spirit's ways, Grace firmly believed "her God" did not expect her to mourn, but instead had honored her by taking her beloved daughter, as she said in her verse," into His Home to adorn." Grace said proudly, to this writer, "because of that understanding in my heart, I knew my God did not want me to mourn. A beautiful and wise decision indeed. Seventy-seven year old Grace Mulholland is a full blood Odawa, originally from Bay Shore, Michigan, (which is near Petoskey), but has been a longtime resident of Grand Rapids. Grace, a Salutatorian graduate of the old Mt. Pleasant, Michigan "Indian School," has shared those interesting memories with this Editor. And in view of the many Nishnawbe members and friends who are graduates of that school we think it will make interesting reading. We hope to have that article ready for our next issue. Perhaps some of the old students may even have pictures to share at one of our General Meetings. GRACE ~uLHOLLAND Finally, we welcome Grace as a new member to the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge! E 1---- * * * * * * CRAFT CLASS REMINDER meets on the Second (2nd) Thursday each month -- 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.H. at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal, 45 Lexing:on, N.W. * * * * * * /b �I I I 5u r.J fY\ A ~C!." thuRS tJed Tues JY\Ot\ <ffo +~; SA+- i I / ~~ cl__ I l ...i i - ' b ff"" AR ""'"'"~ 1 -'I I s- ~ Se.'I\\~ Me. ... 1~ /b - lc2_ . Se.W\~Ofl 'fV\~fth A A ""\-~ 1- "i - lie ' ! '&:J /*¥1 ~~- '1 :Jo 17 19 18 f'\f!~ I /3 I</ /S o2I o7.;l.... J8 ,21 - M"'!i - ?-1 Seta•ol\ '--- £> "'"'5 - ? _, 5e.W\iO' II 7 Tf\~~' ~ • i ~~ J_:V h :~\~~ If-A ~ (\'\.\--" ?-1 Se.l\\oQ.. f\'\eAI M~ c2_ "'~ ?-'I ~ JI ~ 9...~~ . 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/45fac9270142023e42d86b9c673b7af9.pdf 771f746c59332ad0604abfd64d1046e9 PDF Text Text .t~ lffc1o'f/1llty lff"&J!f/1rt ~ts~~~ TURTLE TALK - Apr1· l Ex ecutive Director Edi tor lieve th a t active community in vol vemfl~~s J. Wagner Wheeler the basis of this new growth. We look Loretta Yount forwar d to active, fruitful participation GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS in the Grand Rapids community. President-----------------George Martin Vice-President----------------John Hart Secretary------------------Mary Roberts Treasurer---- - -----------Roqer Williams Sqt.-At-Arms-----------------Ronald Yob Member----------------David Shananaquet Member--------------------Sydney Martin Member----------------------Debra Gibbs Member-----------------David Wonegeshik Since its inception in 1972, the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has been the focal point of an enduring and proud people striving to improve their social a nd economic well-being, yet maintaining the uniq ue ~ ,wV/J.l~trr ,..,///JA~bi~ l 986 culture and heritage which i s their ancestral legacy. The Gra nd Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, a non-profit corporation, is dedicated to delivering services of human development to its American Indian constituency, as well as providing a vital link between the Indian population and the community. Through the very able guidance of its Board of Directors, GRITC has sponsored programs in education, employment, nutrition, culture, substance abuse, health, and economic development; programs "hich have resulted in an enh anced quality of life and self sufficiency within the Native American community. GRITC seeks to maintain this momentum by developing new areas of growth. We be- GRITC SPONSORS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: Education: ------ Native American Skills Program GRITC enjoys a close, professional working relationship with the Grand Rapids Public Schools through the Community Education Program, which offers High School Diploma/G.E.D. Health and Human Services: Substance Abuse-Referral; Prevention, Screening, Assessment and Referral; A.A. Program-Monday and Thursday, 7:00 Pl,I to 8:00 PM. Community Health Service; Outreach, Crisis Intervention, Public Health Nursing, Health Resource Coordinator. Mental Health Services: Counseling and Referral. Outreach; Emergency food, Government Surplus Distribution, Outreach. Seniors Program; Outreach, Information and Referral, Transportation, Senior meals-Tuesday and Thursday noon. Indian Child Welfare; Counseling and Referrals, Foster Care/Adoption Assistance Services. Employment; J.T.P.A.(Job Training Partnership Act), Job Development and Referral Economic Development; Small Business Course, Technical Assistance for Small Businesses. Culture and Heritage; Traditional Dancing and Singing, Elder Speakers Bureau, Native Arts and Crafts, Annual �Pow-Pow. is free. Other Community Services; Reliqious Activities, Native Conferences and Workshops, Turtle Talk Newsletter, Community Transportation. J. Wagner Wheeler, Executive Director -------------------------------------DATELINE: Saturday, March 8, 1986 Subject: Flint Indian Bowling Tournament. Classes are 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday and Thursday at Lexington School, 45 Lexington NW. If you are planning to take advantage of these inexpensive classes now forming, please call the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington NW at 774-8331 or The team of Tony Clingman, Vicki Jackson, Terry Gravelin at 243-5362. Judy Tacket, and Henry "Tic" Bush rolled a 2492, good for 1st Place and $600.00. Tic rolled a solid 264 game, good for High Actual Game, $25.00, and a new Bowling bag. The team of Charles "Jumbo" Anderson, Tic Bush, Tony and PLEASE INFORM US IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. WE NEED TO KNOW THE OLD AND NEW ADDRESS AND BOTH ZIP CODES. Jean Chingman rolled 2482, good for 4th GRITC Board of Directors' Election place and $200.00. coming up June 14, 1986. The tournament was attended by Indian bowlers from all over Michigan and Canada and everyone ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP - May 29, 1986 had a good time. LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH (evening) Good work John Kenny and Blanche Huff. THREE FIRES POW-WOW ---KARATE-----KARATE---KARATE---- JUNE 14 and 15, 1986 (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) AH-NAB-AWEN PARK The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council will be offering Karate Indian Golf League classes for only $15.00 per month. Area golfers are encouraged to join the Indian Golf League at Meadowlanes Golf Course. First Tee off is slated for Wednesday, April 23, 1986 at 5:30 PM. after a short business meeting. Expert instruction will be provided by Terry Gravelin, 3rd Dan Black Belt in the Shorin-Ryu system of Karate-Do. Supervisor will be Bill Mattix, 5th Dan Master Instructor of Karate and Weaponry. Contact John Chivis at 243-2195 for more information. Tic Bush will be signing up, how about you!'! You must be at least 7 years of Teamwork is essential. age to participate. you to blame someone else. are required. Loose clothes Your first class It allows �The tlative American Anishnawbe /\.A. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THOSE SPECIAL PEOPLE BORN IN APRIL TO NAME A FEW: meetings are held: 11onday night 7:00 - 9:00 PM Thuisday night 7:00 - 9:00 PM Alanon meetings MONDAY NIGHT ONLY 7:00 - 8:00 PM The last Thursday of each month the Anishnawbe group A.A. sponsors a Pot- Robin Ensley, Robin Korn, Jesse L. Boda, Jeff King, Maryan Mashka, Rosann Moore, Lester Dashn er, Mary Meangivie, Edna Kenoshmeg, Geroge Lawrence, Ida Shawa, Micky Kiogima, Sandy Whiteman, Dawn Anderson, Susan Wesaw, Pam Smith, Misty Bowen, Don Bowen, Jr., John Hart, April Wesaw, April Marie Leaureaux, Levi Albert Crappt. luck Dinner and a speaker; meetings are held in the basement of Lexington. Everyone is welcome, the time is CONGRATULATIONS to Tanya and Paul, they have a new baby girl. 6:30 - 9:00 PM. For the month of March, Chairperson was JoAnn 0. and the guest speaker was Henry "Tic" Bush gave a presentation on Alaska after lunch on March 13th. The Heron Brinks from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Seniors enjoyed his talk and all of the For the last two months the N.A. A.A. heldphotos he brought with him. a sobriety Dance with "The Country The Kent County Health Dept. Community Memories Band", at the Westside Complex. Nursing Div., Jean Valas, R.N.C., B.S.N., There was a very good turn out. Public Health Nurse is downstairs on Let us know if you would like more of this TUESDAYS to check blood pressures and kind of get together without the drug and discuss any other health related problems. alcohol. Robert Morris College, Carthage, Ill. Courses of study: Allied Health Business Administration Secretarial Science This college specializes in concentrated learning and very high placement after graduation. The college has offered 4 grants for $2,500 each for Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council students. If you have any questions or are interested in this please contact Kayleen Powloski --------------------------------------- Rosanna Martell, our D.S.S., caseworker will be on leave from April 16 - June 1, 1986. Ike Peters is ill and hospitalized in California. The Seniors sent him a card that was signed by all of them during lunch. Anyone wishing to send him a card, can get his address from our office. Plans are underway for Senior Power Day in Lansing, if you are interested in attending, please call Lou or Margaret. 774-8331. Submitted by Carol Downs and Lou Collins Bob Stone, is also available to check blood pressures. He is the HRC at GRITC �t, ALCOHOLISM Alcoholism is a rough word to deal with. 3. Do you often prefer to drink alone rather than with others? Yet nobody is too young or too old to have trouble with booze. 4. Are your grades starting to slip? Are you goofing off on the job? 5. Do you ever try to stop drinking or drink less--and fail? 6. Have you begun to drink in the morning, before school or work? 7. Do you gulp your drinks as if to satisfy a great thirst? 8. Do you ever have loss of memory due to your drinking? That's because alcoholism is an illness. It can hit anyone. Young, old. Rich, poor. Black, White, or Indian. And it doesn't matter how long you've been drinking or what you've been drinking. It's what drinking does to you that counts. To help you decide whether you might have a problem with your own drinking, we've prepared these 12 questions. The answers are nobody's business but your own. 9. If you can answer yes to any ONE of these questions, maybe it's time you took a serious look at what your drinking might be 10. doing to you. Do you avoid leveling with others about your drinking? And, if you do need help or if you'd just like to talk to someone about your drinking, call us. We're in the phone book under Alcoholics Anonymous. 11. Do you often get drunk when you drink, even when you do not mean to? 12. Do you think it's cool to be able to hold your liquor? The G.R.I.T.C. also has an Anishnawbe A.A. - Monday and Thursday 7:00 PM If you don't want to talk with anyone, there is pamphlets for the possible alcoholic located in room 3. If you know of anyone who has a drinking problem, there are pamphlets for you too. Do you ever get into trouble when you are drinking? If you answered yes to any ~ of these questions, maybe it's time you took a serious look at what your drinking might be doing to you. **********************''<****************** A MESSAGE TO TEENAGERS ... liow to tell when drinking is becoming a problem. A simple 12-question quiz designed to help you decide. 1. 2. Do you drink because you have problems?To face up to stressful situations? Do you drink when you get mad at other people, your friends or parents? cont. If you would like more information, or are "just curious", please feel free to call the 9ubstance Abuse program at the Inter-Tribal Council. Call: 774-8331 ext.6, and ask for Bill Memberto. Also, you don't even have to say who you are!!! That's the best part next to finding out that you CAN help yourself. �JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Grand Rapids Police Department has open ed up entry level positions for Police recruits to encourage more minorities to apply and increase their workforc e . These positions do not require college credits and the starting rate of pay is more then $21,305.00. The basi c requirements for both positions of Police Re.cruit apd Po.l,j.~e Of~ are: Citizen of U. S. Minimum Age - 18 Proof of H.S. Grad. or GED Certificate No Felony Convictions Possesion of Valid State of Michigan Operator or Chauffeur License Civil Service Examination This program plans to offer training and work e~p e rience up to eight (8) hours per day, five ( 5) days a week, depending on your age . If you think your income qualified or know of some one who may be, please let us know. We will start our recruitment of Native American Youth beginning the 1st. of May. Call the JTPA office for more information. DISLOCATED WORKERS PROGRAM The GRITC will soon be starting a Dislocated Workers Program for Native Americans, who are interested in some type of training and job placement. The unique part of this program is that to qualify, it is not based on your family We are still looking for people to fill income, but by any of the following who: the following positions: 1. have been terminated or laid-off or who have received a notice of terConcession Stand Attendant ..... ... mination or layoff from employment, are eligible for or have exhausted Single - Male their entitlement to unemployment Part-time to begin, working into a full compensation, and are unlikely to time posi ton, work ending in Oct. "86. return to their previous industry This person will be traveling the fair occupation; circuit and special events in Western Michigan. 2. have been terminated, or who have received a notice of termination of Beginning salary - $225.00 per week employment, as a result of any perwith possible bonus payment(s). manent closure of a plant or facility; or ~ - ....,....-·-~··-·-'"·-- ~ ,_..~--- -- Experienced Able to adjust to a high pace work load. Starting wage negotiable with an excellent fringe package. 3. are long-term unemployed and have limited opportunties for employment or re-employment in the same or a similar occupation in the area in which such individuals reside, including any older individuals who may have substantial barriers to employment by reason of age. 4. Interim employed. For further information call or come i· n, see Margaret or Kaylene. SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR NATIVE AMERICANS, AGES 14 - 21. a. Working less than a permanent full-time job, or If you qualify, you can earn up to the following total wages for the summer: b. Working full or part time in an occupation that has limited or no growth opportunities, such as: Ages " " 14 & 15 16 - 18 18 - 21 $1,000 $1'325 $1 ,.500 *Gas Station Attendant �A BELATED "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to Henry "Tic" Bush. such a good time. We had a rather unusual request from one of Rev. Hinmon is no longer with us. of the Elders; a "Kitten", so we put The Native American Ministry one of the Elves to work and low and is back at Westside Complex • behold, a kitten was delivered. For more information contact: The Elders also took part in GRITC's Rev. Ronald Fassett Open House, the evening was enjoyed by all who attended the gala event. Home 451-4005 Ardis Badger - 245-0743 We wish to extend our sincere "THANKS" Henry Sprague - 456-1489 to Karen and Roger Williams for their generous ments. LOVE donation of the floral arrangeThe arrangements were the ones that beautifully decorated the halls on opening night of the Open House. I had a dream, A special dream Of those of which I love I care for them and share with them all my special love Fantastic job, Karen!!! The floral arrangements will be used for There love for me is special cause all I need is them a raffle, which is coming up soon. With my special love Love could never end ONE THESE BEAUTIFUL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. BE SURE AND BUY A TICKET, YOU MAY WIN WATCH FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS. And if I ever had no love My world would have to have to end Proceeds will go into the Elders fund. I know I have a heart of mine But if you share yours I'll always share mine. Again, we want to THANK all the volunteers and staff for their help and support. We did not up-date all the 'news. Medody Harris (13 years old) so be sure to read next months Turtle Talk. HAPPY SPRING Senior Program Boo-shoo With winters passing and the arrival of spring, we are again seeing more Elders par-taking in our lunch program. Mever make a decision you can get someone else to make. No one keeps a record of decisions you "Welcome Back". Many activities have happened over the winter months, the Christmas party and dinner, which filled the gym. From Native American Elders Program It was very heart warming to see everyone having could have made but didn't. a record of your bad ones. Everyone keeps �7 • l •; ? ~·.·_ I ~-r /~ :. .,J ; ,-;l ~.,_, ,..' .......• .;..J fr:~. ,,.1 -.__)' Phone: 774-83:-:i"l REQUES T FOR DO~l :\ T IONS The Seni c)r Program work :.i ma inly with the Native American Elders of the G:c.<;;. nci Rapids and Kent County ar e as, with the majority of our Elders h~ i~g economically disad vantaged. Our "' ource of funding comes from the Area Agency on Aging of Western Mi chi gan, which provides: Outreach; Information and Referral; and Tran1.1 portation. Un~et needi:i are prevalent with our Elders. by providi ng special aervices. We try to fill the gaps To do this, we must s e ek don a tions of money, supplies, food item5, to name a few. Some of the spe~ial services we provide are: noon meals twice a week, f re e to Elders; gift certificates and Outings when money is available; Education class for Elders; Holiday dinners and gifts. We c u~rently hold ra f fles to help support o~r Senior Program. We are seeking: TYPE OF DONATION REQUESTED: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Senior Program Contact Persons: Luella Collins, Senior Program Director ~~~~~~~~~~~ ·~~~~~~~ Margaret Nelson, Community Service Representative �'· r_.i '..'EJ.8f:l.I'.'.....Qfi~.N.JJQJll?.~ ... AI G-8.AN!!... .BA!:'.J. P.~3.._.J.NI.f.f.t::T.B. t:(;<.Ab ___r.~9-WN!;;;J!:::-. Our report could be quite easily and dramatically expressed in just three words -- But then that wouldn't really be fair to the many people who contributed endless hours and meetings that really insured our two words could become an historical fact and stand as a record of pride and determination by our Native American Community. success in this instance can be measured in ''interested n:sponse. " And if you v-.1et--e not among the estimated 1 , 200 to 1,500 people who virtually jammed the Tribal Council's complexes first floor, basement Pow-Wow area and second floor demo areas, then you missed a beautiful community i:e;-q::n-e·:;si cm of INTEF~ESTED RESPONSE! Too~ 11 11 Yes, our Non-Native and Native Community is much more informed and the wiser for it. And perhaps equally important is that our image selling and telling did not exclude our pride of heritage as evidenced by the Mini Pow-Wow. Featured here were the All Nation's Drum with Ben Bearskin Jr., lead singer; dancers Jerry Pigeon, Anita Smith, Phil Memberto, James Shalifoe, Bobby Hart, Becky Shal1foe, Lorraine Shananaquet, Shannon Martin, Angie Memberto, Julie WhitePigeon, Virginia Pigeon, and Butch Fi·~Jeon Jt--.; ..Jer·r·y also dc:.1ing the ''M.C. '' honor.. s a.nd F'hil on the Drum; Little Elk doing the welcoming and of course the Traders and Craft workers rounded out the Pow-Wow activities which gave our visitors a chance for relaxed excitement in just v-iatch i nq. Our beautiful evening had many memorable facets indeed, not least of which was the NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS ART SHOW. In addition to gi.vinq our Council building a "het-itage complexion'' that produced a whole new welcoming atmosphere. Complementing the art-show decor were a number of unusually well planned, almost Native American appearing floral and dried plant arrangements. Their esthetically beautiful appearance won many compliments and certainly brightened seve ral otherwise dull areas. {4not~·,,o::r·· ''Ct--own:inq--,Jev-..1el '' of out- open···-house event v-ia.s probably one of the finest spreads of sumptuous Hors D' Oeuvres we have ever seen. The impeccable job of catering in itself, must have won the Council many new respecting ft·- i er1 d ·::;. �As wi th all events of this sort, openinq ceremonies started ,,, i t h i. n tod uc: ·i .i on s ,::i.nd si·ior-.. t ~5p•::·?E·?cht~<::; b v· Counc: i l , E::< .::cut :i. VF~ Director, W a~ Wheeler and followed by dignitaries including; John Hutchin s on, George Martin, Douglas Dougan, and U.S. Congressman Paul Henry. ' btT1c;,_ ·::; hi r·1q :3ucce-:~<,:;s 1 ' «:.<.nd Beau.tiful F~\1 ening;;:_;'' ju€.;t don't happen by themselves. Bobbi Muncey, project co ordinator was assisted by Kendra Simon, representing the Grand Rapids Board of Educ ati on, Wag Wheeler, George and Sy dnev Mar t in, John Hart, Roger and Karen Williams, Anne LaFansee, Loretta Yount, Margaret Nelson, Don Anderson, Elaine Dalcher, Sue Maturkanich, Kyle Crampton, Jeff Martin, Duane Raphael and Ed Gillis. Added to all of those were ma.ny fflCif"E~ 'un-:::;unq hE·t-·o;:.:; l-'Jhc; a.s:;;:.:;i steel in Ci. hund1·-·ed di+ f er·E!nt ways -- tc; all of them a huge MEGWETCH' ! f~ina.Jly· , 1 1 11 As a commemoration of this first Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Open House, a large number of coffee mugs were commissioned bearing the official Inter-Tribal seal; the date, and including many that were personalized with the name of the recipient. In conclusion we would reiterate our point that the op10-'n . ·-housc;,~ was basically, ' IMAEiE::: SEL.l.... INC-:i ?~ND Tt~~l._L.Il\IG,'' and whatever the expense, the success of the event was a direct investment into a stronger Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council t hro ugh being better understood in its overall service to the Native American and Non-Native Community. 1 • �Dear Parents, We are planning a special evening of activities in order to share some tips for helping your child(ren) (and you) write at home. Children who learn to enjoy writing will find their school work easier and YOU CAN help! Come to our workshop and go home with some exciting ideas and projects you can do with your All children child( ren). ages 4-8 are welcome; they will be doing fun activities at the same time! learn together! It's FREE! Sign up today! Tear off this portion and return to the school office by March 24, 1986 Name: Address: Phone No.: . .- - - Name and Age(s) of Child(ren) Who Will Attend: �LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL 45 Lexington, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 456-3720 Ma re h 11, 1986 Lexington Community School and the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, ( Title IV, Part C ) are having a Career Day on Tuesday, April 22, 1986 from 12:30 to 3:00 P.M. Lexington is one of the largest daytime adult education centers in the Grand Rapids area. It is housed in the same building as the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, a social agency serving Native Americans. Consequently, Lexington serves a significant number of Native Americans. Representatives from various colleges, technical and vocational programs, as well as the anned services, will be in attendance. \~e would like to request your participation in the form of a sponsor(s) to give out verbal information, printed materials and/or various displays. Last year's Career Day resulted in a noticeable increase in student applications to post-secondary programs. Please join us in this effort to present the many opportunities open to students and make this year's Career Day even more successful. We would appreciate a reply by March 27,1986. 456-3720 if you need any further information. to seeing you. Sincerely, Chris Fleming Academic Advisor Lexington Community Erjucation Kayleen Pawloski Coordinator: Title IV, Part C Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Please call (616) We will look forward • �I j_ Edition REVIEW ON OPEN HOUSE The Native American OPEN HOUSE turned out to be a huge success. We all have to thank the committee that worked so hard to put this together. There was a mini pow-wow that took place downstairs in the gym (boy, those dancers were jamming). There were caterers that cooked a feast that made your mouth water'. Also, the building was full of professional art work that made the school look sensational. There was a slide show that was very impressive. The committee expected about 500 guests and approximately 1,500 guests showed up. The Native American people were brought together. They learned about the different programs that the Inter-Tribal has to offer. They saw some of the activities in which the students participate at Lexington. The NonNative Americans took a look and became aware of the powerful force that exists in the Native American Corrununity. By Merry Ann Hi nmon. ~J •+c ,. WHO'S - WHO FEATURING KAYLEEN PAWLOSKI BY PEANUT HALL She has taught school for 8 years at all levels. Kayleen also taught at Villa Maria School for 3 years. Some of Kayleen's hobbies are swimming, bowling, water color and jewelry. Before she came to work at Lexington, Kayleen worked at Pine Rest Hospital for 5 months. There she was an active therapist. Kayleen got her job here when she saw the ad in the newspaper. She visited and received information on the different jobs that were open. From there she sent in her resume and applied for the Director, Teacher and Counselor positions. Her job title is "Native American Program Coordinator". She works in the Resource Room. There you can find infonnation on many different kinds of jobs and the skills needed for them. She also teaches in some classes and sets up field trips for classes. She is on the Advisory Community and makes sure that things go as planned. When asked how she liked her job here, Kayleen replied, "I 1ave it." It's the most fun thing she has done since she left Villa Maria. We think she's doing a great job'. .,. . Kayleen was born and raised in Bay City. She has been married for 18 wonderful years. Kayleen is a mother of two children--five and eight years old. She attended Delta College where she received an Associates Degree. Kayleen also went to Central Michigan where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and her Master Art Degree. (cont.) �" ~ihat was your most embarrasing moment'." Wag Wheeler: The staff invited him to lunch, on his birthday, and there was a singing telegram for him. (He's lucky it wasn't a belly gram.) ROUND UP'. Kayle en : Kendra: Roxie: Sue: Elaine: Said she makes many mistakes when anyone watches her type. She cried at her own wedding. MOVIES TO REVIEW Came to work without her desk keys. Went to pay for a meal and didn't . have money or checks . ( Poor Czech'. \ Was an exchange student in Chile. She was with a new exchange family and meant to say that she was "embarrassed" in Spanish; but, instead, she said that she was pregnant'. She was 15 years old at the time.( A real slip of the tongue.) Bob Demaagd: Drove up his driveway and the gas pedal got stuck. He drove in his garage and straight through the back.( At least we were safe on the roads'.) Debbie: Annie: Was at a friends house and as she was going to sit down, she missed the chair. (Whoops'. ) Went to a bar and accidentally went into the mens bathroom. When she came out everybody in the bar was clapping. ( What a way to go! ) Dawn Anderson: When she thought she had a meeting and forgot that the meeting was cancelled. (Lucky Dawn.I Vikki Upton: Was with a guy and was calling • by anot her mans name-(G i 1· ·1'/~'- ) him I • r \ Henry Bush: Was at a conference and an elderly lady gave him a perreant. After she gave it to him, he was eating soup an~ the pendant ~ent into the soup .(000 Pt=' S ,1 ' Annetta Ribbens: Was roller skating and fell down in front of a lot of pPople. (They call her Hell-on ·\>Jheels now.) r------...--~- • '- , , ,., . ' Rock-a-bye premiered on January 12, 1986. It was about a child who was kidnapped from his mother and sold to the black market which was operated by a phony adoption agency. No one was really trying to help her find her little boy. The police were acting like they were trying to help the mother but they had a lot of other things to do. This lady reporter decided to help her. First the mother thought the reporter was just trying to get a story; soon she realized that the reporter was trying to help her. Although the reporter helped her, she ended up getting killed. The mother ran to the lady and was hugging her and then took the lady's g1_in but the 1ady had been kil 1ed by then. She found the man who kidnapped her son. She asked him where her little boy was. He told her that he tried to take the gun from her. She shot him. The mother ran outside to a telephone and tried to call the police but they put her on hold'. She slaITTTied the phone down and ran to catch a cab to the airport where her son was. He had been sold to this couple. The mother still had the gun and went to the front counter and asked the authorities to stop the plane but they wouldn't. She pulled out the gun and the manager arrived. He asked her to give him the gun . She wouldn't give up the gun and told him to stop the plane. He picked up the phone and said to hold the plane. The mother gave the manager the gun and the police were trying to arrest her. This lady doctor, who was in on the kidnapping, said the mother was her patient. The mother claimed that the lady doctor was in on the kidnapping. At first, the police didn't believe the mother until she got away, ran to a newstand and bought a paper with her face on it. The mother showed the police the paper and told her story. The police tricked the lady doctor who ended up telling on herself. As she took off running, the police caught her'. �{cont. ) The plane was ordered to remain. The police and the little boy's mother went running for the plane's qateway. She spotted her little boy and ran towards him, screaming "Sonnie". The little boy yelled for his mother. I thought the movie was really great. On a scale from one to ten, I would rate it a ten. Rock-A-Bye shows a lot of emotions'. The viewer feels the pain that the lady goes through when her son is gone. The best part is when she finds the little boy at the airport. As they start hugging the little boy keeps saying, "Mommy, mommy". By Terri Dougherty GOSSIP COLUMN Guess who's pregnant?'. Debbie Gibbs is due in A~gust; also, Peanut Hall is due in May. By the way, Toni Leaureaux is expecting a1so. Guess what I heard?'.'. Sue Maturkanich hangs out at the Beltline Bar on her free time. You know that I hear Sandy Jackson is engaged to three different men, and on her way to prison for becoming a potenti a1 bigamist. Guess what I hear about the Hinmon Girls?! They come to school every Thursday hungover (it never fails and all the students} as we well as the teachers know). Do you want to know what I heard about Pete? He is goi ng to have a hair transplant! He is goin g to have a heart transplant because he found out that he did'nt have one. (Poor guy . ) By Laurie Hinman BE A WINNER! Go to Lexington School. Want to know what learning is all about? Well, come and check it out at Lexington School!! Lexington School is a Jewel! Don't be a fool, come to School! If you want opportunities! You got "em" at Lexington School. �II CLASS IF I ED ADS II WANTED Job Skills. Ten students needed. 2nd semester. WANTED Wanna learn about computers? Take a computer literacy class. Openings 2nd semester, Lexington Community Ed. WANTED Weekly contest for designs for the newspaper. Send repl ies to Sue Maturkanich. FOR SALE! - 600 Autowasher (G.E.). $90.00 or best offer. - 40 Channel CB. $40.00 or best offer. - 1979 Camera. Real sharp. $900.00 or best offer. Contact Celia Osawabine, 270 Straight, N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504. WANT TO B0'{: Crib, $25.00. Contact Eva Hinmon, Lexington School. �March 24, 1986 All Ottawa & Chippewa Descendants Group of Non Reservation Indians as referred to in docket t58 5 18E, Ottawa & Chippewa Claims in the Indian Claims Commission. 1836 Treaty Claim. RE: Claims Distribution We have approximately $30,000,000.00 to distribute to all who qualify. Qualifications: Must be at least 1/4 Ottawa/Chippewa blood degree. Must be able to show a number of an ancestor on the durant roll or any available census rolls or other records acceptable to the Sec. of the Interior. Must be a citizen of the United States of America. Must be born on or prior to and living on the date of the Act. {That being the date the distribution plan passes through Congress.) Attention: We have three (3) plans of distribution: (a) the Minneapolis Plan. (which ~s a 100% per capita share to each who qualify) (b) the Joe Genia Investment Plan. {which is a 100% per capita share to each who qualify plus 6% interest for waiting longer- 1st year, no one gets paid, the interest just builds up, next year the over 65 yr olds get paid from the interest accrued after the trust committee gets paid. the appointed or elected trust committee will set up to decide who & how much is to be paid each year. After 21 yrs. all should be paid their share, leaving the principal untouched and ready for investing.} (c) the Rejection Plan. {which is to reject the $30,000,000.00 completely.) This plan initiated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands who contends that the 1855 treaty was fraudulent in that no fire council was held for 4 days. and that the concensus for any action to be recognized and legal everyone must vote in agreement or any decision is null & void. (meaning our majority vote is illegal) A P R I L 26, 1986 - S AT U RD A Y 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM *** VERY IMPORTANT MEETING *** West Side Comptez-2tS Strainht N.W. Agenda: ~ 10:00 - 12:00 Registering to vote on important issues. Helping those who need help in finding ancestors t. Distributing copies of meetings and information to bring you up to date on activities. 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch - Corn Soup & Fry Bread etc. 1:00 ..... M • c:o '-'01110 ... \Q .,, al \0 .,... ~ '°I C.. M • c:: - .... \Q I< al "' ~ • 0 c:i:: <~ u c:: :I 0 .,, '° al ..... ..,s:1..c.:>- Grand Raoids, Mich. (a date change from ApPil 5th) - 5:00 Meeting: Topics Election of Officers of the Ott/Chip descendants group. Vote on distribution plan. Vote on Resolutions, Constitution & By-Laws Election of Review Committee (Committee to review the actions of the N.M.O.A. for the past 3 years regarding contracts, finances etc. etc.) New Business. June A. Dart, Chairman, Pro tern (formerlv Gardnpr) �- 2 t1arch 24, 1986 June A. Dart In June of 1985, I WJ S made aware of the happenings of our claims. I didn't like what I saw or thought I saw and when asking questions, became more aware of what I call underhandedness. The more I checked and the more facts I accumulated I can only believe that someone or so are out to defraud the Indian people. I cannot, even though on medical leav e , sit back and do nothing & therefore I step forward once again to help, n ot to tell the Indian how to vote or what I think ia best for them, but to let the~know the facts and let their voice be heard, as the VOICE OF THE PEOPLE is the majority heard from. I have been working with Henry L. Negake towards getting the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians to become federally recognized, whereas; when our claims are paid we will have no aore reason for the NMOA or descendant group to exist, and therefore we will need our own tribal entity, to service and care for our Grand River Band people. Likewise to those Ottawa Indians who neither fall into our group or the Grand Traverse etc. service areas or any other tribal entity group, I am looking into the possibility for their federal recognition (if they wish) so they may not be left out. We feel that to exercise our treaty rights, it would be best to be federally recognized and to be federally recognized a group must be a tribal entity, not an association or corporation. 1 am working with Henry L. Negake to start an Indian center here in Grand Rapids on the northwest side, whereas the children can have a center to learn, work, get paid for their work, learn a trade & get help with their present education (after school tutoring) and for parents, elderly and/or those without work to find work in helping out (with pay of course). We expect to become a non-profit corp at first, financed with whatever grants, assistance, and/or donations we can get, until we can become profitable & stand on our own feet. Meetings on the Ottawa & Chippe~a descendants group's claim on the l836 treaty, docket SB & l8E are being held as follo~s: Oct. 26, l985 Grand Rapids - 9Z9 Bridge St. N.W. Aug. 24, Z985 Grand Rapids - Museum Z:OO PM Sept. Z7, 85 Hart, Mich. - Soc. Serv. Office Nov. 7, 85 Muskegon, Mi. - Roosevelt School Nov. 23, 85 E. Lansing, Mi.- MSU Z:OO PM Nov. 23, 85 Mt. PZeasant - Tribal Bldg. 6:30 PM Dec. 7, 8 S Muskegon, Mi - Roosevelt School Dec. 20, BS Grand Rapids - Museum 4PM - ZO:OO PM Feb. Z3, 86 Muskegon, - 540 BackZey 7:00 PM Feb. 20, 86 Grand Rapids - West side CompZez Feb. 22, 86 E. Lansing - McDonaZd School - Hagado1'n March l, 86 Petoskey - Emmett Co. Fairgrounds 4-H Ctr. Bldg. Ma1'ch ZS, 86 Sagina~ - St. Josaphat's on Shattuck Rd. March 22, 86 E. Lansing - MSU Z:OO PM March 29, 86 Manistee Wellston Town Hall Z:OO PM April S & l9th Detroit - to be announced April l2, 86 Newberry - to be announced Other areas to be announced prior to April 26th meeting. �I June A. Dart (Mra.) (616) 453-6083 92 Woodcrest Dr. N.W.; Grand Rapids, Mi. <t, 49504 I am June Dart, foraerly June Gardner, maiden name Rittenhouae,aka Thurmond. I am the daughter of LJ & Kotne Negake Rittenhouse: The granddaughter of Henry A. & Mary Bailey Negake: The great granddaughter of Jake & Nancy Carey Bailey & the great granddaughter of Rodney & Margaret Paboai Negake. I am 1/2 Ottawa Indian. (3/8 Grand River Band & 1/8 Grand Traverse Band). I was born & raised in Hart, Michigan, Oceana County. (June 7, 1934). I left Hart in Sept. of 1951 to work & attend~Muakegon Senior High School in the 11th grade. I moved on & graduated froa Manila High School in Ark. in 53 I married & lost my lat husband in 1954 of which I have a Hart 3 mo. after his death from that marriage. ~aughter born in I remarried to A. Gardner in 1955, had 4 boys froa that marriage. I came to Grand Rapids in Dec. of 1954 to find work to support myself & child . I got a full time job at Addresaograph-Multigraph Corp., worked there for 8 year• at which time I went to the City of Grand Rapids employ and worked there for 23 years and all along I had various jobs in the evenings & week ends. In 1956 I started working with Bob & Waunetta Dominic with the help of my cousins, the Stone girls. We went froa one end of Grand Rapids to the other to find Indians. We had box socials, meetings, picnics, musical skits, etc. anything to raise aoney, find Indians & keep our Grand Rapids unit together. For 10 or 12 years I wa1 the chairman of Grand Rapids Unit 4, N.M.O.A. At one of our annual aeetinga Mr. Robert Dominic acknowledged ae aa being our first "lady chief". I kept involved and kept the Indians notified as to what was going on with our claiaa, as Bob & Waunetta gave thia inforaation to me. During this tiae I vas 1 of 4 who got the Inter Tribal Council named & atarte1 I have attended every annual meeting of the NMOA, with the exception of maybe one or tvo. A• a descendant group committeeaeaber, I have attended every committee meeting that I have been made aware of and that was within •Y power to do so. Regardless of weather or distance traveled. Even though I had to step down fro• the chairmanship in 1971 due to a terribl1 auto accident, a traumatic divorce & still retaining my full & part time jobs I still worked with our Indian people in the background. For year• I have personally financed keeping our Unit 4 together; keeping Indians informed of what has been happening, to the best of my ability; keeping abreast of Indian matters & doing something about them; aeeing a need & working towards building a future for our Indian children, yes, personally costly but doing what I want most to do, help my people, the Indian, as I recall ay childhood, the poverty, indignities, & hardships suffered. In 1983 ay auto was hit almost head-on by a semi truck, my Lord was certainly watching over me as I received only bump• & bruises, a broken right hand, a few pulled tendons & an injured back. I am presently on a medical leave from my jobs. I am enrolled in Grand Rapids Junior College taking only one or two courses a year, aa ti•e will allow. I am working toward• a masters degree in mechanical engineering. If I live to be 90. March 12, 1986 �POW WOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE 1986 MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS 61 I W. Ottawa - 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 DATE PLACE I NFORHATI ON APRIL 11, 1986 Ann Arbor, MI "Law Day" 10 am to 5 pm Room #150 Hutchins Hall, Law Quad, Univ. of MI Tribal & State Relations Contact person: Mike Dashner at (313) 763 9044 APRIL 12 & 13 Ann Arbor, MI 14th Annual Pow Wow at the Coliseum, corner of Hill St. & 5th Ave. Contact person: Mike Dashner at (313) 763 9044 APRIL 26 Algonac, MI American Indian Festival sponsored by Blue Water A. I. Cooperative, dance, arts & crafts demonstration 1215 Washington, parade begins at 11 am (Henry at M 29) All Nation Singers Free Admission, traders welcome, no fee Contact Robert Holloway at (313) 794 9364 MAY 3 Taylor, MI Taylor Pow Wow, Sheridan Community Center, 1211 Pardee rand Entry 1:00 pm Free admission, traders welcome• $15., table & 2 chairs, also includes 2 meal tickets. Contact: Debbie Klein (315) 382 7728 or Angie Honeycutt at (313) 295 0193 �POW WOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE 198G MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS 611 W. Ottawa - 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 DATE PLACE INFORMATION MAY 17 & 18 Niagara Falls, N.Y. 5th Annual Turtle Pow Wow (Native American Center for the Living Arts) 25 Rainbow Mall Grand Entry 12 noon, both days Contact: Duffy Wilson at (716) 284 2427 MAY 24 & 25 Ottawa, Ontario Native Citizens Pow Wow Ottawa Nepean Tent & Trailer Park, 411 Corkstown Rd. Contact: (613) 238 8591 JUNE 1 & 2 Detroit JUNE 7 & 8 East Jordan 5th Annual "Day of the Eagle" Pow Wow • East Jordan Tourist Park (end of Mill St.) Grand Entry: Sat. lpm & 7 pm Sun. lpm Contact: Gigi Antoine at (616) 536 2162 JUNE 14 & 15 Grand Rapids "Homecoming of the Three Fires" Pow Wow • AH NAB AWEN Park on Front St & Pearl St. Camping available Contact: J UN E 21 & 22 Lansing Lansing PGw Wow, Sleepy Hollow State Park, primitive campgrounds, no electricity Contact: Linda VanLake at ( 517) 487 5409 "Honor Dur Children" Pow Wow Historical Fort Wayne Contact: (313) 494 2442 �~I ~I �" Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council HON MOFIT o.tO. U. S. POSl:A.GE PAID PERMIT NO. 690 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 r.~·~ f~·::; ~ ;~:J A Un~f~:! V/:J.y i~.':f..'l':~-,, BETTY JONES- LIBARY VALLEY STATE COLLEGE ALLENDALE, MI 49401 G~~ND lI -z -- O!V.t-10 RAPID S. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/28543773c14c0d18b5789df5936c2092.pdf 360936d7e922462bdcbd7574f13ed3a1 PDF Text Text GRA~ID VALLEY STATE COLLEGES LIBRARY REG10f~AL AFFAIRS RESOURCES COLLECTION ,, MAY 1986 TURTLE TALK Executive Director J. Waqner Wheeler Loretta Yount Editor GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President---------------George Martin Vice-President--------------John Hart Secretary----------------Mary Roberts Treasurer--------------Roqer Williams Sgt.At-Arms----------------Ronald Yob Member--------------David Shananaquet Member------------------Sydney Martin Member--------------------Debra Gibbs Member---------------David Wonegeshik The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (GRITC) is a non-profit. Native American orqanization, assistino its membership in the area of employment via the activities of its Emoloyment Proqram. The Emolovment Procram's mission is to put our Proqram Participants to work. We need to establish lonq ranqe, cooperative, mutuallv beneficial workinq relationships with area Employers in order to accomplish this mission. Components within the GRITC Employment Proqram are: * * * * * JTPA Displaced Workers Proqram Summer Youth Proqram Older Workers Proqram Job Development Proqram GRITC Employment Program activities include: * * * * * Recruitment Pre-Employment Traininq Referral Job Development Job Placement Follow-Up lhe GRITC Emplovment Proqram has been in existence since 1974. To you. our prospective Emplover Partir.ioant. we offer a multi-faceted, efficient Prooram of Employment Services. FOR THE EMPLOYER: Our Proaram staff actively recruit and enlist Employer Particioants with at least one person-to-person on-site contact. Toqether we develop a Job Activities Plan which will guide the trainee throuahout the OJT period, lasting up to (13) weeks, and leadino to full-time, unsubsidized employment. Durinq this OJT oeriod, we monitor the trainee's proqress and assist both the trainee and the Employer to insure a successful outcome in this the most critical phase of the traininq. Emoloyers eligible for our JTPA (Job Traininq Partnership Act) Proqram will enter into a contractual aareement with our orqanization and have a oortion of the traine~is wages paid with JTPA funds for the duration of the OJT period. Ask our staff for details. FOR THE TRAINEE: Potential candidates are screened to determine their eligibility. Candidates who qualify are then referred for assessment and testina to determine their employability skills and job readiness. Candidates are then matched up with Employer Participants to beain the OJT oeriod. In addition, trainees qualify for assistance in obtainino job connected equipment such as work shoes, clothing, and tools subject to resource availability). TRAINEE ACTIVITIES * * * * * * I~CLUDE: Screeninq and Data Collection Assessment and Testing Remedial Development Referral Pre-Employment Training OJT Assignment and Activities Plan Monitoring and Follow-Up cont. on following page �\ JTPA cont'd its enactment on Oct. 13, 1982. To become participants in our Employment Proqram, candidates must meet certain requirements. They must be: WHERE Disadvantaqed * Economically (Unemoloved/Underemployed) * * * * Able and 17 Years Resident Males 18 with the Available for Work of Age or Older of Kent/ Ottawa Counties - 26 must be re9istered Draft. Additionally, as a bonafide Native American organization we are committed to servicir.a the needs of those individuals who are of Native American descent. THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT (Public Law 97-300, Oct. 13, 1982) WHO The Federal Government has allocated monies to implement the above proQram. GRITC, along with other area orqanizations, was awarded monies ~nd status as an agencv authorized to carrv out this proaram. WHAT JTPA monies are used to subsidize the waae of an individual in an OJT program. Throuqh contractual aareements with aqencies such as ours, a portion of the worker's waqe is paid throuahout the OJT period (Maximum, 13 weeks) until the worker enters into full time unsubsidized employment. WHY The intent of JTPA is to create more advantageous opportunities of employment for economically disadvantaqed individuals (Youth and unskilled Adults), and to provide incentives to attract private sector employers as coparticipants. WHEM JTPA has been a continuous program since For more information, contact the G.R. Inter~Tribal Council, or the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Traininq Administration, Washinaton, D.C .• 20213. NISHNAWBE NATIVE AMERICAN A.A. GROUP OF GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, 45 LEXINGTON N.W. MEETINGS ARE MONDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS FROM - 7:00 - 8:00 PM AL-ANON - MONDAY ONLY 7:00 - 8:00 PM In April of 1982, three Native American women started the Nishnawbe A.A. qroup at Lexinqton School. We are all A.A. Native American women and men and meet each other throuqh the A.A. groups in the Grand Rapids area. June, Lee and JoAnn are responsible for starting the A. A. Group at the Council. Two of them are Ottawa/Chippewa Indians from Grand Rapids and one from Florida, a Seminole Indian. Because 11 Nishnawbe 11 means Indian people, it doesn't necessarily mean vou have to be an Indian to attend. It is open to everyone who shares this disease of alcohol. The Council, also known as Lexington School for many of the Indian people, is a place for meetina each other. The Council has functions for the Native American community. such as; Adult Education Program, Senior Citizens, employment, to name a few, and in this way everyone could get involved. During the summer months the meetinas are held from 4:00 - 5:00 PM. When school term starts in the fall, the meetinqs are again held from 7:00 - 8:00 PM evenings. As of now, we have meetings on Monday and Thursday and have started Al-anon once a week on Monday evenings only, 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Aaain, thank-you, "to everyone" who helped get our A.A. meetinqs started in the Native American community. �A MODEL OF SUCESS Indian. I feel fortunate that I didn't John Hutchinson wears crisp white shirts, have to face the problems they've had to fashionable sport jackets and the air of face. I never had to cope with what they had to cope with. My Mother and father a rising businessman. He talks the langua9e of success and he lives it too. He has a substantial home in Cascade Township in suburban Grand Rapids. a always had a job." Hutchinson grew up in suburban Detroit, the son of an Irish father and a Chippewa wife, four children. Indian mother. He is seated in his office at the head- "It was a typical middle-class home, in quarters of Western Food Enterprises, a blue-collar area of Royal Oak. a food service company he founded with was a good neighborhood." two others in 1981. His mother grew up on the Bay Mills re- His face is broadly handsome, a stout jaw jutting in front of penetratinq eyes. His hair is ink black and straight. He is confident and assured. "I wanted to do something on my own and It servation on Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay' but she moved at age 15 with her mother to the Detroit suburb of Ferndale. It was there she met Huchinson's Father, an interior decorator. this looked like a good chance. We have good clients, qood qualitv man- As he grew up, Hutchinson had almost no aqement and our growth has been good. visits (with) my grandparents, there Our sales plan is to achieve small, was very little of that." managed growth. He faintly recalls, however, that his We are lookina to add contact with Indian culture. "Except for two to four clients a year." maternal grandmother kept alive some of Hutchinson, 40 is vice president. trea- the old traditions. surer and one-third owner of Western Food, and his sales expertise has helped "I remember her stories, spiritual type of thinqs. the company expand its (4) oriqinal, Hope,than that. But I just can't recall more She did try to teach us the Calvin, Aquanis,OR _Baptist Colleqe,--to thelanguage." current total of (17). The company proHutchinson was raised Catholic and atvides mass serving food service to institutions, mostly schools, in West Michigan and also Kansas, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. tended Catholic schools, earninq allconference and all-Detroit honors as a quarterback. He enrolled at the University of Kentucky in 1963 on a football scholarship, but neglected to register for the draft and was inducted into the Army in John Hutchinson is a rarity among local Native Americans--a classic corporate success story. 1966. "I consider myself American first," tour of duty, then attended Oakland he says. University in Rochester, majoring in "I seldom think about being He completed a two-year stateside �restaurant and food manaqement. He ATTENTION!! AN INVITATION TO PRAISE!! worked briefly for the State of Michiaan,ANYONE INTERESTED IN ORGANIZING A FULL and was hired bv the Saqa Corp. of Menlo,GOSPEL CHURCH WHERE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Calif., in 1969. He worked 13 years in IS THE CENTER OF WORSHIP AND THE JOY OFTHE various food service manaqement positionsLORD IS OUR STRENGTH, IS INVITED TO ATTEND before he and two other Saaa employees A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP AND REFRESHMENT AT established Western Food Enterprises. THE GRAMD RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, When he first moved to this area in 1981,45 LEXINGTON N.W •• Hutchinson was all but invisible in the ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 1986 at 7:00 PM Native American community. "I think it was a couple years before I had any contact at all," he says. REV. MICHAEL W. PETERS, PASTOR A/G -----------------------------------------JTPA PROGRAM - JOB READINESS Within the last few months, we have been organizing and implementing new plans for growth in the JTPA Work Program. We've been contacting new potential employers to make them aware of - Inter-Tribal and the proograms we have to offer. Our goal will be to locate good job sites with a pay scale above minimum wage (3.35) "RECRUITMENT" is a very important factor within the program. For this we need YOU as a potential client to HELP US HELP YOU. When you come and apply for work, please bring all documents on the FIRST VISIT. Types of documents: Native American BIA verification/birth certificate; Veteran status-selective service number; social security card; drivers license, classification C Cl-C2; proof of address; income for past year, include all household It seems Hutchinson wants to reach out members, W-2 statement, check stubs, DSS to a part of his past he never knew. Income Reporting Statement. If you do not have a resume, we will "There are people in that community who refer you to Kayleen of the education have talent and skills who want to department for help in preparing a proper develop those. They should be qiven the resume. By being prepared we will be able to proopportunity. cess the necessary papers and follow up with an appointment for an interview. "That's my only involvement with the OUR AIM IS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR "JOB community, but I reallv enjoy working READINESS"! ! ! ! ! ! That's no longer the case. Hutchinson is chairman of the Economic Advisory Committee of the Grand Rapids InterTribal Council, which is seeking ways to find work for local Native Americans. He sits on the board of Inter-Tribal Enterprises, Inc. a for-profit corporation which expects to purchase an existing business and use it to hire and train Native Americans. He even talks of attendinq a pow-wow -- the first of his life. in that financial end of it." Helpful Hints: Do you have a job goal? What type of work are you seeking? What experience, special skills do you hav.e ? Remember, any volunteer work or club activities are an asset. This type of information will give us an indication of the best placement for YOU! ! ! �I ' I MP 0 R T A N T ME MB E R S H I P A N N UA L May 29, 1986 LEXINGTON SCHOOL, THURSDAY 45 LEXINGTON N. W. 6:00 POTLUCK GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN P.M. YOU BRING A DISH TO PASS GR ITC WILL PROVIDE June 14. 1986 FROM 8 A.M. & DRINKS MEAT E L E C T I 0 N PLACE: ME E T I N G DA Y SATURDAY 8 P.M. f\f-l-NAG-AWIN PARK f i\Uiff ii F[t\l\L A BOOTH WILL BE SET-UP FOR GRITC VOTERS SURE YUU -ARE ~EGISTERED -EC - ----- There are (4) • Vacancies 1. 2. 3. 4. (4) Present Board members will run aqain. Mary Roberts Roqer Williams Dave Wone9eshik Sydney Martin ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 774-8331 �NOl"'INATICN FO~ As a nominee for the GRITC Board of Directors, I, , understand that should I becorr.e a 5oard l\:en::ber, I will take c.n active role in the business of GRl TC. I will take m:r responsibilities and obligations seriously. I, therefore, pledge to attend board 2eetings, membership speci~l ~eetings, meetings, committee meetings, and all other GRITC functions of importance. Also, I will attend a Boc:.rd Training Ser:iina:-. I will nake available for publicaticn, in the GRITC newEle'iter, a brief biography and statement expre:!!sing ny views and goals for GRITC. I underst~nd, if I'm elected, that I will tcJc:e an oath of office pledging to upheld the by-laws of GRITC and to be responsive and available tG the people of the community. Futherreore, I attest te my eligibility fgr becoming a member of the GRITC Beard of Directors by being/beccming a member of GRITC. I, also, attest to my eligibiljty by providing tangible proof of my indian heritage (which must be if the Nominatic::: 8ommittee eo wishes. Date: ~ blood ~uantw~ • or more) �GRADUATION DINNER FOR NATIVE AMERICANS You and members of your family are cordially invited to attend recognition ceremonies for the Native American graduates. SPONSORED BY: Grand Rapids Inter-tribal Council, Title IV, Part A Program and Capitol Lune~ Date: Place: May 21, 1986 Westside Complex 215 Straight Street Graduates: Please call 774-8331 If you need transporation AGENDA 6:00 p.m. Invocation Dinner 7:30 p.m. Drumming • �on CRITICAL ISSUES CONFERENCE By Merry A. Hinman, Editor The Native American Critical Issues Conference, which was held in Flint, Michigan, turned out to be very interesting. The conference took place March 6 - 8th, 1986. The Native American people came together to share their new ideas and successful programs that are happening in their communities. It was nice to hear that there are programs for all Native Americans. People really care. That's the feeling I received when I listened to some of the presentations. There should be more conferences like this. We need to bring the peopl together to strengthen our nation. ROUND-UP By Sandy Jackson What impact has the new computers at Lexington bad on you? Nancy Sheneman: She said that it helped her out a lot! It gives her experience for future interest in a computer field. (continued) �( "Round-Up" cont.) Terri Dougherty: It's a challenge to learn something on the computer. Merry Hinman: They are fun to learn on and they make work more interesting. We are very lucky to have computers here at Lexington; plus, they're educational! Kayleen Pawloski: She has learned quite a bit. " Computers have caused excitement about computer vocations." Eva Hinman: They are very helpful with homework and typing; plus, she has learned a new skill . Diane Lis: Says that computers make work fun. Now that she has worked on them--she loves it! Work can be revised to perfection with little effort. Laurie Hinmon: They are fun and educational. PERSONAL "THOUGHTS" OF COMPUTERS By Sandra Jackson Well, I guess computers are the "in" thing. Sometimes computers can be a pain but sometimes they can be very helpful to a problem. Computers can even help teach. As for myself, I take Computer Lab and can do just about anything on them . I have improved my typing, learned different parts and how they work, study English and Math and make greeting cards. So you see, they can be very helpful. �"GOSSIP COLUMN" By Rhonda Shalifoe - Guess who's getting married on March 29, 1986?! ! Billy Joe Shanauniquet and David Russel. Sounds like H-o-t S-t-u-f-f. - Guess who had her baby?! Tanya and Paul. They had a baby girl on March 19, 1986. - Do you want to know what I heard?! Sue MaturKanich is having another one of her harlequin affairs! ! - Guess what?! If you want to learn Ojibwa language, Jackson. just ask Sandy - Guess what I heard about Eva and Merry Hinman?! They went to Chicago on their own and got stranded. HA! Ha, - Guess what I learned about Kendra when we went to Flint?! She sure loves to drive like a maniac. - Guess what Laurie Hinman told me?!! She said she's 200 pounds of spring-and-steel but mostly sex appeal. - Do you know what I know about Diane Leaureaux?! ! She likes to get in trouble so she can get sent to Wag Wheeler's office. That's her heart throb. Are you reading Wagf - Do you want to know a secret about me? I'm up for grabs! l\ Put ' I .' J-0-K-E-S Question: Answer: • How can you get more mileage out of your car? By pushing it! ! �("Jokes" cont. ) Two southern ministers were riding in a car together in mountainous back country, really zooming through hair-pin turns, when the minister who was not driving asked the other to go slow and carefully. The o ne driving remarked, "Don't you have faith in the Lord?" The minister passenger replied, "Yes, but the Lord isn't driving!" (Oh, chuckle and scream! ) "A Photography Man: Woman: Joke" Dear, is it all right to build a darkroom in our laundry? Yes honey--just don't put too much starch in with the negatives. **UPCOMING EVENTS** Career Day at Lexington. Tuesday, April 22, 1986, 12:30 3:00 PM. Everyone welcome! Bring the kids! The Effects of Chemical Dependency On the Family Unit. Wednesday, April 23, 10:00 - 12:00 AM. Room 11. Michigan Youth Corps, 1986. Offering summer jobs for young people ages 14 - 21. See Margaret Nelson, Room 4 or Becky Raphael. Women's Group. Every Thursday at Lexington School, 6:30 PM. All women welcomed. A-A Meetings. PM. Monday and Thursday nights from 7:00 - 8:00 NOTICE: A meeting will be held on Friday, ApriI 11, 1986 and every Friday thereafter for those who use, or have used, inhalants such as toil, gasoline, paint, etc. Refreshments will be provided. Movie - "I Will Fight No More." Room 8. April 14, 1986, 10:30 AM. Movie - "Soft Is . the Heart of a Child." 1986. Room 11. · (continued) Thursday, April 24, �("Upcoming Events" cont.) Pow-Wow homecoming of the Three Fires. Location: AH NAB AWEN Park at Front Street and Pearl. Camping available. Contact Ike Peters, (616) 530-8790. "Karate Class" is what's happening at Grand Rapids InterTribal, 45 Lexington, N.W. $15.00 per month. sign up! Ages 9 and up. Come FREE - Writing Workshop for Parents. Tuesday, April 22, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Lexington School. Free child care--free transportation. Grades K-6. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all those people born in April! Merry Hinman, Robert Hinman, Mary Meangivie, Zane Jr. Peltier, Edna Kenoshmeg, Marge Dunn, George Lawrence, Robin Ensley, Ida Shawa, Robin Korn, Micky Kiogima, Jesse L. Boda, Sandy Whiteman, Jeff King, Dawn Anderson, Mary Ann Mashka, Susan Wesaw, Rosanne Moore, Pam Smith, Misty Bowen, Don Bowen, Jr., John Hart, April Wesaw, April Marie Leaureaux, Levi Albert Crampton. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Laurie and Bob Hinman! "CLASSIFIED ADS" WANTED - Women Packers. Starting $3.50/hour. Contact Katy or Margaret. �1111%%X11XXXr.J1!11111111X1111%1X111 zYTTTYTTTT•TTTTTTYTTTTTTTXTYTTTXXJ POW WOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE 1986 MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INOIAN AFFAIRS 611 W. Ottawa - 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 DATE PLACE JUNE 28 & 29 INFORMATION Wilson, MI 8th Annual Great Lakes Pow Wow Hannahville Indian Community Route #1 • For more info. (906) 466 2342 or 466 2802 JUNE 28 & 29 Sarnia, Ontario, JULY 4, 5 & 6 Sault Ste. Marie, MI JULY 19 & 20 Stone Lake, Wisc. JULY 18, 19 & 20 JULY 24, 25, Canada 25th Annual Sarnia Reserve Pow Wow, Contact: Ted White at (519) 344 1281 26 & 27 AUGUST 1. 2, 3 & 4 Walpole Island, Ontario Baraga, MI Manitoulin Island, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Traditional Indian Pow Wow Days, 2218 hunk Rd. vicinity ontact: (906) 635 6050 Lac Courte Oreilles "Honor the Earth" Pow Wow Contact: Stanley Larson at (715) 634 8924 or 634 3961 Walpole Island Pow Wow at High Bank Park, Hwy. 40 Ferry service at Algonac, MI Contact: (519) 627 1481 8th Annual Keweenaw Bay Traditional Pow Wow & Spiritual Conference at Ojibway Camp on U.S. 41 Contact: (906) 353 6623 26th Annual Wikwemikong Indian Days Pow Wow • on Pow \fow grounds Contact: Garv Manitowabi at (705)859 3122 �' 1111xx1x111xxx11111x111x111111x111 ~zyyyyyzyyyzyyyyyyyyyyyyyyxxYTTTXY' POW WOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE 1986 MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS 611 W. Ottawa - 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 DATE AUGUST 2 & 3 AUGUST 8, 9 & 10 AUGUST 9, 10 & 11 PLACE Mt. Pleasant, MI Athens, MI Watersmeet, MI INFORMATION Little Elk's 2nd Annual Retreat in honor of Maggie Jackson • Saginaw Chippewa Campgrounds, 7525 E. Tomah Rd. $3,250.00 in Prize Moneys Contact: Ken Sprague at (517) 772 3860, Larry Sprague (517) 773 6032 or Margaret owmick at (517) 772 4817 10th Annual Athens Traditionru Pow Wow, site to be determinoo Contact: Julie Snyder at (517) 323 8158 Lac Vieux Desert Pow Wow Contact: Delores Williams at (906) 358 4271 or 358 4106 AUGUST 15, 16 & 17 Red Cliff, Wisc. Red Cliff Pow Wow Contact: Andy Gokee at (715) 779 5805 AUGUST 16 & 17 Lebanon, Ind. American Indian Council, Inc. 4th Annual Traditional Indian Pow Wow • Boone County 4-H grounds, located between Indianapolis & Lafayette (Lebanon) just off I 65 at the 138 mile marker Contact: Nancy or LeRoy Malaterre at (317)482 3315 �~-- ----- ..._ ..... f'f\~ s J L/ '8 G LJ~d lue~ \'('\ 0 t'\ l) Y\ y s tt+ ~~\ )\\uRS _.t:2_ _j_ _d_ "JJIMIU, ~(1-Jl k) .Se"; oG>.. {Y\e~\.s -#- --k- -~ r 5 e'V\10~ 'f'r\e,A--ls I;;_ _1_L, I I Dr.u -/CJ ~~ ~ I mo\'-'~Q.·~ s_ $__ . 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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 Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/8f4b8ae85fc6da57f21cb4beb09b3159.pdf 74f6cde3eafc84c30da0b357c8975907 PDF Text Text l G~AN1' VAtttv STATE COllEGES UBRARY REGIONAL AFFAIRS RESOURCES COLLECTION TURTLE TALK - OCTOBER Executive Director--J. Wagner Wheeler Editor------------- Loretta Yount Iqg-0 COMPUTER CLASS GRITC has been running classes for <l> month in June, GR ITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PRESIDENT--------George Martin VICE-PRESIDENT--John Hart TREASURER-------Roger Williams SECRETARY-------Mary Roberts SGT.-AT-ARMS----Ron Yob MEMBER----------David Shananaquet MEMBER----------Sydney Martin MEMBER----------David Wonegeshik ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER MAY 29, 1986 The evening started out with a potluck dinner There was plenty of good things to eat. After dinner, the President George Martin called the meeting to order. GRITC elections are coming up in June. Running again will be: Sydney Martin, David Wonegeshik John Hart and Roger Williams No nominations from the floor. Meeting adjourned early. It was a pleasant evening. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors meeting June 18, 1986, election of officers - officers as listed above. We would like to welcome the Board members. They are all familiar to us. If you have not met any of them before - everyone is welcome to come It has a very successful class. If anyone is interested in classes in the fall, they should call the Council774-8331. It has been a learning experience for me. I really did not want to learn, I felt I could not learn, it was too complicated for me and I have put this off for so many many years. One day I decided I would try. What did I find out, I could learn. They are so much faster, you can get so many things done in a day. In any of my free minutes I am in the computer room. I am sold, I want to learn everything. This is the up and coming thing. I am now a firm believer.---Anyone can learn----! did--its easy, fun and still learning. I am glad I took the class and believe every office should have a computer and printer of their very own. NATIVE AMERICAN DINNER Students were very busy May 21, 1986 in the afternoon They decorated the hall at Westside Complex, why? They were graduating at the end of month. The celebration started at 6 PM Family, relatives and friends �to the Board meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM, 45 Lexington. came and to their surprise, the students gave them their latest "Young Natives Edition." Everyone is so pleased with this paper, we are hoping they will keep up their newsletter. They are a hard working group and very pleasant. We sure enjoyed them at Lexington School and the Council. We hope to see all or some of them this coming year fdr classes. The evening went very well. There was plenty of food - ham, fry bread, cole slaw, potato salad and cake!!! The certificates were presented to proud graduates. We wish them all the LUCK in the future!!!!! HANDY OFFICE EXCUSES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. That's the way we've always done it. I didn't know you were in a hurry for it. That's not my department. No one told me to go ahead. I'm w<:dting for an O.K. How did I know this was different? That ' s his job, not mine. Wait til the boss comes back and ask him. We don't make many mistakes. I didn't think it was very important. I'm so busy, I just can't get around to it. I thought I told you. I wasn't hired to do that. If you file it, you'll know where it is but never need it. If you don't file it, you ' ll need it but never know where it is. The one who does the least work will get the most credit. THE GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL AND LEXINGTON EDUCATION CENTER WISH TO: "SALUTE AND CONGRATULATE" each and everyone who worked so hard to finish either GED/High School or Both. HIGH SCHOOL/GED 1. Merri Hinman ,., . ..:.. ._t. ~~- 4. i::.- ,J. 6. David Russell Cheri Gibbs Eva Hinman Kari Sprague Troy Hit ts GED 1. Bettie Covell 2. Nancy Sheneman DIPLOMA 1. Ella High 2. Sandy Jackson 3. Georgianna Martell 4. Julia Pahman �FROM THE NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM AT WEST MIDDLE JANET SHOMIN 1986 GRADUATES Union High School Wesley Emert Thomas Hickox Brian Rittenhouse Central High School David Quick Francis Carew Creston High School Michele Dominic ************************************************************* SPECIAL CLASSES OFFERED AT LEXINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE/OJIBWAY Wednesday 12: 30 INDIAN ART Thursday 12:30 Beading work, leather, quillwork, ribbon shirts CREATIVE WRITING FOR ELDERS Starting September 25. The elders meet twice a week to talk and write about past events and life memories. These stories will be part of a book by Native American elders. LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN This is a class to give basic instruction in Landscaping Techniques. Emphasis will be on a working knowledge of Landscaping leading toward part time or full time employment. LEXINGTON POTLUCK OCTOBER 8th at 12:00 noon Bring a dish to pass and share in the fun!! place setting is provided. Meat, beverage and �SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CLASS Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, announces the second phase of its Small Business Management Class. (8 The class will begin October 8, 1986 - 10 weeks), (2) hours each week . During this ( 8 - 10) week period, you will learn: Why you need a business plan. What the major components of a business plan are. How, through a step by step process using a workshop, to complete your business plan document. The course will include: An introduction to business planninq - the whys of business plans; how an effective plan can set you and your company on the right course. Understanding your company and its environment. Diagnosinq the capabilities of~ your company, current and future and the outside environment. Setting goals - their nature and how they are established. - Developinq a sales and revenue plan, a production plan, an organization and management plan and a financial plan. Preparinq a plan document. CRAFT CLASSES The second Thursday of each month SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CLASS from 7:00 - 10:00 PM Starts - October 8, 1986 Instructors - Anita Smith 559 Oakcrest SW Wyoming, MI If any questions, please call Seniors Room (downstairs) 45 Lexinqton Grand Rapids, MI the Council - 774-8331 IF YOU CAN DISTINGUISH BETWEEN GOOD ADVICE AND BAD ADVICE, THEN YOU DON'T NEED ADVICE. �EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENTS. Free training is available to Indian residents in Kent and Ottawa Counties. LANDSCAPING Earn credits towards your diploma. Upon completion - Job placement Ask anyone Room 4 or call 774-8331 DISLOCATED WORKERS Are you or have you been laid off from a j~b? or Long-term unemployed or under-employ~d? IF YES •.. We are now offering training opportunities or job placement. For more information call Roseanna Two Crow at 774-8331 ON THE JOB TRAINING We are also offering On-The-Job-Training to Indians who are "job ready". employers are looking for qualified workers for pennanent employment. Area For more information call or come in and see MARGARET NELSON OR PATRICIA CHIVIS. GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 45 Lexington N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 . �BRIEF REPORT July 3, 1986 38th Annual Meeting NORTHERN MICHIGAN OTTAWA ASSOCIATION On June 21, 1986, the 38th annual meeting of the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association took place in Petoskey, Michigan. Before the regular annual meeting was called to order Joseph Genia met with his executive council members. He announced to them his resignation as president of the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association for personal reasons. Present at the meeting was Mr. Alvin Picotte, the superintendent of the Michigan Bureau of Indian Affairs. It may be recalled that, recently, Unit 4 of the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association took action to unanimously approve the Minneapolis Plan. The bill regarding this plan has been introduced into Congress and is, at this time, in the House of Interior and Insular Affairs. It is House Rule 5059. This bill is of very significant interest to the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan under Dockets Numbers 18E and 58. Persons are encouraged to write to their congressmen in th~ir particular congressional districts to support this H.R. 5059. You may request your congressman to send you a copy of the bill that was introduced. Since the 38th annual meeting was very well attended, the election that took place and the results expressed the voice of many persons . The results of indivdual ballots that were given to eligible voters are as follows: President ~----------- - --- Percy Compeaux Vice-President---- ---- ---Warren Petoskey, Jr. Secretary--- - ------------Jessica Bromley Treasurer-------- ---- - - --Arlene Naganashe Counselor- --- - -- -------- Veronica Burrows Counselor---------------June Dart Counselor---------------Joe John Counselor---------------Helen Nichols InterprE:ter-------------Anthony Chingmen Our best wishes are extended to the new Northern Michigan Ottawa Association Council members. Jeanette St. Clair :3ecretary Unit 4 �a oun MAY 1981.o EDITORIAL By Merry Hinmon Graduation is a time of year when everybody's spirits are high. You can look around and see smiles on everyone's faces. Both students and teachers feel like they have accomplished a lot. This has been a very special year for me because of the new friends I have made. Especially Sue, who put up with the gang all year long. Thanks for all of the people who motivated us. "OUR FIELD TRIP TO IBM" By Marge Dunn We left Lexington School in the afternoon and it took us ten minutes to get there by car. It was a beautiful drive. We were enjoying the field trip to IBM. We met a When we arrived we had to wait for our tour guide. very friendly receptionist. Finally, our tour guide, Bernie arrived and introduced himself and took us to a workroom. Their room contained three different kinds of computers. Bernie told how each one worked. He also told us how he got started in IBM. (cont . ) �("Our Field Trip to IBM") Page 2 IBM was started in 1900. The company sold scales, time clocks and calculators. It was asked by the government how many people lived in the United States. By a survey of people voting and buying things through the mail, IBM came up with how many people lived in the United States. During World War II, the company produced calculators for the government to use as well as many different items. Our tour guide talked about his career at IBM. He was a teacher for nine years at Hudsonville Schools. Bernie just walked into IBM and submitted an application. He said that if he got hired, fine--if not, he had a good job already. He really was interested in his job at the school but was looking for a change in his career. After he was called into work for IBM, he had to be trained at special schools lo6ated in large cities such as Dallas or New York. He was in training for 24 weeks from 8:00 to 5:00 everyday, and was trained in sales and mass marketing. To work for IBM you must look your best! This means that men have to wear suits, ties, black shoes and white shirts. Working women must wear a suit, a silk tie and low-heeled shoes. These must be in neutral colors. · (cont.) �("Our Field Trip to IBM") Page 3 The IBM located in Grand Rapids has 117 employees. They were all trained by the company. They all work between 40-50 hours a week. At IBM there are no lay-offs. If there is a time that your job is no longer needed, then IBM will find you another job in the company . You may have the choice to be relocated . If neither one of these agree with you, then IBM will ask you if you would like to go back to school for retraining. I learned that IBM will take your application and interview you at the same time, even if they are not hiring. Our tour guide knows what he is talking about and is very interested in what you want! He listens to your feedback. I think that if you show IBM that you are interested and know the job, you would have a good chance to work for IBM. ROUND-UP! By Laurie Hinmon What do you do when you're depressed??? Go for a long walk. I like to be alone. Eat!! I keep busy. Never gets depressed. Go for a walk. I like to go for a ride. Hit things. Swears. Eat! Go Shopping. Eat or call somebody up. Look at men and tush. Work out. Merry Hinmon Eva Hinmon Sandy Jackson · Marge Dunn Dave (Bo) Miss Rose Dawn Anderson Vicki Kayleen Roxy Kendra Annetta Toni Wag . . • �Page 4 VICE GUYS FINISH FIRST By Eva Hinmon Don Johnson is the bad boy Sue goes for even though she knows that she should know better. With "Miami Vice" consistently among the top-rated television shows, Don Johnson is hotter than the Florida sun. Wherever he goes Sue follows him. She follows him so much that Don's bodyguard has to fight her off him. When Don goes to the Miami Dolphin's games, NBC sneaks him into its broadcast booth so he won't be mobbed by Sue and her students. Don says that he made up his mind a long time ago that he would do away with Sue and her pursuing him by marrying her. This way she will get her students to quit mobbing him. Now that Sue's hitched, what will she do about her students. We asked her this question and she said that they will all become part of a new television series called "Grand Rapids Spice". Her students will have leading roles in which they will solve crime on the street and wipe out vice. Watch out all you BAD BOYS-- here come the good girls!! STAY TUNED IN FOR OUR NEXT EDITION!!! We 'l l see what's going to happen on her HOT and WILD honeymoon. YOUNG NATIVE AMERICAN RECIPE Wild Rice Hot Dish 1 cup wild rice 1 medium onion 2 stalks of celery 1 can mushroom bits and pieces 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or suit to taste salt and pepper • Wash rice thoroughly. Simmer 1 cup of rice. Fry hamburger, onion and celery until done. Add mushroom bits and pieces. Add 2 cans cream of mushroom soup. Add soy sauce, salt and pepper to suit taste. Pour this over rice and bake 30 minutes. �Page 5 YOUNG NATIVE AMERICAN POEMS Child of Hope Every child that is wrapped in an Indian blanket, Every child that learns an Indian tradition, Every child that knows an Indian world, Becomes the hope and pride of Indians everywhere. From Akwekon �("Young Native American Poems") Page 6 The Dreamer ... He walked through the wet grass and breathed the fresh air, then sat by the blue clear water and felt the wind blow through his hair. He listened to the angels as they sang a song of peace and he thought how grand it would be if this moment never ceased. Where he looked he saw no violence-just abundant love. And all the children were playing and the birds were singing up above. Slap! came a noise from his commander's hand, "Rise up!" he said, "We need every available man. Then his heart grew heavy, for it had only been a dream. The war still existed and his country he must redeem. So he gathered up his arms and started through the hall; then thought to himself, he'd rather not have dreamed at all. By Terry Keck Sneeze There's a sort of a tickle the size of a nickel, a bit like the prickle of sweet-sour pickle. It's a quivery shiver the shape of a sliver, like eels in a river; a kind of a wiggle that starts as a jiggle and joggles its way to a tease, which I cannot suppress any longer, I guess so pardon me, please, while I sneeze. Submitted by, Brandi Shomin �, .. I Page 7 !!? * P-R-E-D-I-C-T-I-0-N-S * ?!! In the year 2006 - WE PREDICT ... !!! Sue will still be teaching at Lexington trying to get Diane Leaureaux to graduate. Merry Hinman will own and edit Cosmopolitan Magazine. Eva Hinman will be employed as a graphics artist at the New York Times. Rhonda Shalif oe will be home watching one of her 85 grandchildren (all members of the Eight Fires). Sandy Jackson will be a Fortune 500 E.C.O. heading the largest computer corporation in America. Laurie Hinman will own and operate her own custom beadwork company. "Bo" McCullough will be the Chief Chef at Charlie's Crab and a part-time Sumo wrestler. Wag Wheeler will become the leading macho sex symbol in the country. (Yee-oww! !) Elaine Dalcher will be a famous artist known throughout Europe and America and will create a new movement in the art world known as maskism. Chris Shomin will be a leading practicing psychologist in the State of Michigan. Kendra Simon will be the foremost authority on color analysis and fashion for jet setters. John P. Zakem will be running for President of the U.S.A. Roxann Quada will be the real estate queen in the Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Grand Haven areas. Kayleen Pawloski will be a D Jay on M-T.V. Bob Johnson will become the precinct delegate for the democratic party in Grand Rapids. Shirley Lark will be the president of Old Kent Bank. �("Predictions") Page 8 Rose Kurlenda will be a foremost child authority and consultant to Mr. Spock. Pete Sief will get his second wind of energy and start cleaning the building. Ray Lentz will be the largest lotto winner in the history of Michigan. Geri Conway will replace Joan Rivers on the former Johnny Carson Show. Dawn Anderson will become the first woman president of the Teamsters. Annetta Ribbens will be the manager of all the leading "HOT" rock groups out of L.A. Chris Fleming will be fashion authority for new trends in menswear at Esquire Magazine. (Check it out!) Mary Zuiderveen will become a corporate chair for McDonalds. Carol Hale will lead a new cult and will be hailed as 2006 Punk Queen. Her hair will be green with purple streaks. Bob DeMaagd will become a leading folk singer and will tour the country with Kiss. Loretta Yount will be the editor of Time Magazine. Margaret Nelson will be a leading stunt woman in Hollywood. Peanut Hall will be having her 22nd child with Gary Rueckart (true love lasts). Mar g e Dunn will be the Dean of Grand Rapids Junior College. Delores will win a Pulitzer Prize for award winning photographs. Becky Shalifoe will become the "Grand Gossip Mogul" for the Grand Rapids Press. Pat Chivis will become the first woman catcher of the Detroit Tigers. Wanda Raphael will be the leading beading consultant at Michigan State University. Georgianna Martell will win a Nobel Prize for her scientific inventions. �I ,~ ....-..-------....._______...... PEfiNDT ~ rafiRYI �("Predictions") Page 9 Lou Collins will invent the most efficient transit system designed for senior citizens--it will be called the "Red Lightning Express". Maryan Mashka will be the "Cheese Monarch" in sunny California. Bill Memberto will invent a new cure for alcoholism--made with all natural ingredients (oxygen, water and healthy attitudes) . Toni Genia will be the playmate of the year. Vicki Upton will own her own zoo which will take in all stray animals and handsome, single millionaires. Anne LaFontsee will become the new Grand Rapids Superintendent. Diane Lis will become the leading model for Vogue Magazine. Dorothy Jertle will become a television hostess for the game show called "Let's Graduate". Marian Takens will open a hotel which will offer its guests the opportunity to rent a cat for the evening to sleep on their feet. Laura Lentz will become the Grand Rapids "Algebra Whiz". �·or, . Ol 111 l 7 , NO;. I I I I I I I I I I 7 I I I I I I f;I I I I I I I I I I I I lpl I I I I F I I I I I I I I I I I * * * 9 I tI I I I I I I I 1 I I p • 111111111ao11111Z * * * PAUL JAMES RAPHAEL NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST (By E.V. Gillis) (EDITORS NOTE: This is the fourth in our series showcasing young Native American Artists. We have previously featured: Dave Shananquet, Candi (Wesaw) Wilcox, and Duane Raphael in our regional Grand Rapids area in our efforts to promote their talents in every way possible.) PAUL JAMES RAPHAEL is (29) years old and is of proud odawa ancestry. Paul was born at Northport Michigan and attended the Holy Childhood Indian Boarding School at Harbor Springs, Michigan where he finished grades one through eight. Following his move to Grand Rapids in 1969, Paul a t tended west Middle and union High School through the eleventh grade. In 1984 Paul participated in the •ART APPRENTICE PROGRAM,• funded through a grant from the Michigan Arts council and processed · through the Grand Rapids Jnter~Trib.a. l couricii. The program includeq ~ a number of weeks of actual commercial art experience under the tutorship of professional artists Pau.l · Collins, William KU_bj..ak 1 - Chip _. Dipeazzo and Larry Blovits. Paul spent his. fourteen weeks of "on-the-job-training• with artist Bill Kubiak at the "" Grand Rapids Press and thought ' the experience was good _ ~nd : most worthwhile. PAUL JAMES RAPHAEL - ODAWA Paul's ear lies,.t awareness . "k· of a special inter-e st in - a'ft was .h.is kindergarten years at the Indian Boarding School, adding, •r wanted to draw_ all of. the . ~_ime." Every artist seems to have a favorite media they prefer working with in which they believ~ .~ey can b~$t e~p.r.~s what they feel . inside and what they '· · . most · want . to d9 . wi1tb l ~lent.. . Paul ,: feel,s very comfortable with charcoal, color-pencil and oil as media of preferred expression and a very definite desire to do realism. J �APRIL 1986 VOL. 17, NO. 7 -r -: 7 ,. 9 :00 PM • ---- · ------------------------------~------- - ------------------------ ROSANNA MARTELL IS HERE ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 10:00 - 4:00 PM 45 LEXINGTON NW ---------------------------------------------- FURTHER EDUCATION SEE JUME FLETCHER AT LEXINGTON ON THURSDAY FROM 9:00 - 11:00 PM (45 LEXINGTON NW) -----------------------------------------------------~-------- THREE FIRES - LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH ------------- ------------------------------------------------- ... AA - EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY 45 LEXINGTON NW. CULTURAL MEETINGS - THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH - 7:30 PM 45 Lexinqton NW. * * * * * * Paul can be reached through the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council at 45 Lexington Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504. Telephone (616) 774-8331. * Paul's motivation towards realism in his art is obvious in the beautiful portrait work he is currently producing. Paul said, •I have no problem at this time in obtaining commissions for portraits in excess of a hundred dollars per portrait.• And added, •I say at this time, because as I develop my techniques and reputation as an artist my goal is to make a comfortable living by my work.• •oeveloping my reputation•, Paul said, •means each picture I do is constantly changing my goal of perfection by showing me that I can do better on my next picture. Even though I may feel I have done exceptionally well, I find I'm telling myself I can and must do better - and I wi11:• In discussing opportunities for Native American Artists in our Grand Rapids area, Paul feels the community has been over influenced and dominated by the Grand Rapids Art Museums obsession with promoting •Modern Art• to an on-going exclusion of art works by the local advocates for realism. A public Art Museum, Paul said, •should promote all concepts of art on an equal basis.• Paul believes that for him to find the success he is working for, he will have to get into the western art market where Indian-oriented art enjoys a popular market. •My first step in that direction,• Paul said, •is to enter the annual Red Cloud Indian Art Exhibit and Sale at Pine Ridge, South Dakota and hope for at least some national recognition there:• As with many artists who live for the day when their first love of occupation can support them, Paul works seasonally as a commercial fisherman with his cousin Jim Raphael out of Pbshawbetown, Michigan, on the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indian Reserve. Paul is a nephew of Joe •Buddy• Raphael, who is Executive Tribal Ch.a irman of that Grand Traverse Band. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 PAGE 47 .. �.) 'ti&;#:...fj_,f./..f..ft.C../:..t..fT.l...f,,,4.:f..f;J-#T~..1..-#"_:f•.l..#..f..f.,(j'. I~ .I POW WOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE 1936 - 87 MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS 611 W. Ottawa - 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 DATE NOVEMBER 28, 29 & 30 JANUARY 16, 17 & 18 JANUARY 23 (If no snow, to be held on JAN. 30th) MARCH 25 PLACE Chi ca go, I l li noi.s Ortonville, MI Marine City, MI Warren, MI I NFORHATI ON Annual Chicago Pow Wow Location to be announced Contact: (312) 275 5871 A.I.C.L.C. Winter Survival Camp • Camp Tamerack Contact: Sharon Kata at (313) 984 3101, ext. 1137 "Snowsnake Tournament" at East China School on Meisner Rd. Contact: Nila Young at (313) 765 4998 Annual Indian Author's Dinner Guest speaker & location to e announced. ontact Sharon Kata at (313) 984 3101, ext. 1137 • �lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli lWWWWWWWWWWWW.l!r:.l!r:l~~ 11t7Ei< 7'R1~/IL /lt;&7tett ~&//L7~ · '?/11~ October 1st, 1986 JOam-2pm .Firs.t Congregational Chur·ch .. 1201 Jefferson Muskegon, Michigan Screening: • Flu Shots (if available) • T.B. Skin Test •Vision and Hearing •Hemoglobin · • l1T1T1unizations (records checked) •Diabetes, via urine dip stick •Blood Pressure Readings •Height and Weight Measurements • Podiatrist for Foot Examinations Materials: • • • • • • • • • Diabetes High Blood Pressure Nutrition Family Planning Dental Heal th T.B. Cancer Society Alcohol and Substance Abuse Safety Refreshments l M' , jw~;,~ I • CLUt. .6ok a_;(_ 73'l-..3'f') �Oc__+ D rn'>-9 5on Of'\ Toe~ - ' - - ~l, be_" lJed AA AA every t-bnday and Thursday 7 - 9PM Roseanna Martel - DSS Worker he1 e Tuesday and Thu1 ~ 10-4PM June Fletcher ( alent Search) he1 e Thursay 9:00 AM fiheA--H-h ThvR'S -/ AA 1-C/ -~ 5Af: -FRI --3 _L ~4; le_ _ us~~cr-iJ . s AA ?-'f lo _g_ Al1 ?-9 7 - . - ,, AA AA 'J-~ 13 'l-9 Jo 19- 1k1 - IS "''°4' ') :3o - .:LI AR '1-<i lb ~$ I ,;JI. AA ?-1 J ] ~8 - ~ul-\-uRf\\ ('Y\ -\--~- '} :3D llR " t ..f2_ ll/ ~ .2~- ' :lf --. //. \'"\'\ 910/. AA ?-'I . /~ ~~tr~dA-'1 fY\ 0 /~ - 9-- ?-? :i!!!_ I\\~ ee ~if{~ lo'. 3o ...,, �• MOH PIOflT OIO. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council U. S. POST:A.GE PA ID 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 OIAN D llAPIDS. MICH PERMIT NO. 690 / ..- f"- ~.'.'. ..,. . ;;'.\ ~.;~~)' AUn.~t~rl \Y2y !~-:~.-.::~-~, s1~1f. Nf.S- i..1Y>t-.R'i Y>t.1'r'i JO coi..1.f.Gf. 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WAGNER WHEELER LORETTA YOUNT EDITOR GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PRESIDENT-----------------GEORGE MARTIN VICE-PRESIDENT------- --------JOHN HART TREASURER----------------ROGER WILLIAMS SECRETARY----- -- ---------MARY ROBERTS SGT.-AT-ARMS-----------------RONALD YOB MEMBER--- ------------DAVID SHANANAQUET MEMBER--------------------SYDNEY MARTIN MEMBER------ ----------DAVID WONEGESHIK MEMBER-------------------VIOLA CUMMINGS GRITC Board of Directors meetinq are held the second Tuesday of each month, butfor the month of NOVEMBER, THE GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AT 7:30 PM. FOR NOVEMBER The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (GRITC) is a non-profit, N.A. organization, assisting its membership in the area of employment via the activities of its Employment Program. The Employment Prooram's mission is to put our Prooram Participants to work. We need to establish lonq range, cooperative, mutually beneficial working relationships with area Employers in order to accomplish this mission. Employment program components are: JTPA PROGRAM DISPLACED WORKERS PROGRAM SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM OLDER WORKERS PROGRAM JOB DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRITC Employment Program activities include: RECRUITMEMT PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING REFERRAL JOB DEVELOPMENT JOB PLACEMENT FOLLOW UP The GRITC Employment Program has been in ONLY-existence since 1984. To you, our prospective Employer Participant, we offer a multi-faceted, efficient Program of DO~tr FORGET - VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4th. Employment Services. FOR THE EMPLOYER: Our Program Staff CULTURAL MEETINGS - LAST WEDNESDAY OF actively recruit and enlist Employer EACH MONTH - 7:30 - 45 LEXINGTON Participants with at least one person-toperson onsite contact. Together we develop AA EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY 7 - 9 PM a Job Activities Plan which will guide the trainee throughout the OJT period and into THREE FIRES - LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH full time, unsubsidized employment. AT 6:30 PM During this OJT period, we monitor the trainee's progress and assist both the FURTHER EDUCATION Sll JUNE FLEiCHER AT Employer and the trainee to insure a LEXINGTON ON THURSDAY FROM 9 - 11:00 AM successful outcome in this the most critical OR GIVE HER A CALL 774-8331 or 459-5945 phase of the training. Employers eligible for our JTPA(Job Training Partnership Act) program will enter into a LEXINGTON COMMUNITY ED OFF[RS, contractual agreement with our organization !IATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE/OJIBWAY, INDIAN ART, CREATIVE WRITING FOR ELDERS"AND and have 50% of the training costs paid with LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN - Call 456-3720 JTPA funds for the duration of the OJT period. Those who are unable to learn from past meetinqs are condemned to repeat them. FOR THE TRAINEE: Potential candidates are screened to determine their eligibility. Candidates who qualify are then referred for assessment and testing to determine �their employability skills and job readiness. Candidates are then matched up with Employer Participants to begin the OJT period. In addition, trainees qualify for assistance in obtaining job connected equiprrent such as work shoes, clothing, and tools (subject to resource availability). Training Activities include: Screening and Data Collection Assessrren~ and Testing Rerredial Developrrent Referral Pre-Employment Training OJT Assigrurent Monitoring and Follow-up To became participants in our Employrrent Program, candidates must reet certain requ:irelrents. They must be.: Econonri.cally Disadvantaged (Unemployed/Underemployed) there was very, very helpful. I took the TB Test, had my heiroglobin (blood) checked. Other things that were checked: Diabetes, Blood Pressure, there was a Podiatrist and he checked my feet, my height and weight were checked. GUESS WHAT, I EVEN LOST WEIGHT. I was too young for the flu shot and too old for the Immunizations (records check). As it turns out I am in good health for which I am thankful. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. I am glad I went. I would go again. Next tine a Health Fair cones along be sure and go, the Health Fair covers everyone young and old, and ITS FREE. Its a good way to get your children and anyone who may be concerned about their health. checked. So don't miss the next Health Fair. v , ------------------------------------------ Able and Available for Work DON'T 17 Years of Age or Older Resident of Kent/Ottawa Counties Male 18-26 must be registered with the Draft. Additionally, as a bona fide Native American organization, we are cormnitted to servicing the needs of individuals who are of Native American Descent. For nore information: Please call Dawn, t1argaret, or Patty - 774-8331. INTER-TRIBAL AGENCY HEALTH rn FAIR HELD FORGET TO VOTI: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! November 4, • MUSKEGON, OCTOBER 1, 1986. DID YOU GO? If not you missed sorrething. A chance to find out if you were i l l good health. As you walked in there were Bob Stone, Anne LaFontsee and Vicki Upton . welcoming us to the Health Fair. I went thruugh the screening and everyone 0 1986 �3 INHALANT SUBSTANCE ABUSE WORKSHOP November 6 & 7, 1986 Midway Motor Lodge Grand Rapids, Ml Th~ goal of the workshop is to increase participant awareness of inhalant suostance abuse. The workshop w1il focus on the following issues: • types of inhalants used • pnysio1og1cal effects of abuse • psychological effects of abuse • treatment observatior.s concerning inhalants • prevention of inhalant substance abuse Morr:s E. Dyer. the workshop facilitator. is a professional health educator with the Indian Health Center in Anadarko. Oklahoma. Mr. Dyer has developed expertise in the area of inhalant substance abuse. He has served as chairman of the Zuni Council on Alcoholism. and the Gallup. New Mexico City Council. Mr. Oyer received service awards in 1972 and 19n from the Governor of New Mexico. In 1984 he received an Outstanding Leadership Award for Drug Education from the ~meri can Indian Institute. •Time: Registration : 8:30 AM-9:00 AM Thursday. November 6 . Workshop 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Thursday and Friday. •Recommended Audience: Professionals in Health. Social Services. Mental Health. Substance Abuse. and Education. •Cost: None • Location : Midway Motor Lodge 4101 - 28th Street. S.E. Grand Rapids . Michigan 49508 Located on 28th Street West of Interstate 96. Turn off Interstate 96 at Exit 43 and travel 2~,,2 miles West on 28th . E ~ c: c: .Q ca .Q co... .~ oi ai CI: Q) (!) E ca z c: 0 .r: a. .!::! c: ca Ol 0 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (616) 774-8331 - Anne, Bill, Vicki or Toni �~\ SUBSTANCE" ~\...~ ,~Y.. WORKSHOP ..qsu &~ November 6 & 7, 1986 Midway Motor Lodge Grand Rapids, Ml • Facilitator: Morris E. Dyer Sponsors : Kent County Health Department in i:ooperation with The Grand Rapids Inter Tribal Services �5 July 9, 1986 Analysis of H. R. 5059, Indian Claims bill for the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan I. Background: The funds for these judgment distributions were appropriated in 1972. Before any distribution of the funds to individuals or the tribes is made, a plan for the use of the funds by the tribal units, the individual tribe members, and descendent groups must be approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Legislation must then pass for the authorization of payments. At the Minneapolis conference, a distribution plan was worked out between BIA and the representatives of the tribes and descendant groups. This plan was developed in June of 1984. The Judgment funds are from Dockets 18-E, 58, 364 to the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan, and Docket 18R for the Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa Indians. This money has been held in trust and invested by the BIA. The total funds in each of the dockets are as follows: DOCKET FUNDS IN 1972 FUNDS IN 1986 (as of April 30) 18-E and 58 $10,109,003 $31,595,923 364 25,233 53,294 18-R 15,000 28,040 There are four groups which will benefit from this division of the trust funds. The Bay Mills Indian Community, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the Grand Traverse Bank of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (the 3 Federally recognized Ottawa and Chippewa successor tribal organizations). the Ottawa and Chippewa descendant group. The Secretary of the Interior will assist in the preparation of the tribal rolls to determine who will be eligible to participate in onequarter Michiqan Chippewa or Ottawa blood, and have been born on or before the date of enactment of this legislation. II. 1. Distribution within the tribal units: Bay Mills Indian Community: Not more than 80 percent of the share for the Bay Mills group will be available for per capita payments and �not less than 20 percent will be for tribal social and economic development. This tribal development may include the establishment of an investment fund which will provide dividend payments to all members of the tribe. 2. Sault Ste Marie Band: Not more than 20 percent of the tribal share will be used to establish an elderly assistance program which will make periodic payments to tribal members over the age of 55. (The remainder of the funds for the Sault band will be used as an investment fund for the annual budget of the tribe. There may be periodic dividend payments made to all members of the tribe from the investment jund. 3. Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians: Not more than 80 percent of the funds will be available for per capita payments, and not less than 20 percent for tribal social and economic development. 4. Descendent group share: Shall be distributed on a per capita basis to all individuals enrolled by the Secretary. TIME CHANGE: ROSANNA MARTELL IS HERE ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 10 - 2:00 PM 45 LEXINGTON - YOU CAN SEE ROSANA DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FOOD ANO NUTRITION ROOMSERVICES: INFORMATIONAL AND REFERRAL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - HOUSING - SOCIAL SECURITY OR HEALTH, ETC. Rosanna Martell and the State Indian Outreach Supervisor, Valaria JGhnson attended the Indian Health and Human Services Training workshop in Sault St. Marie, Michigan in September. Adult Community Placement Supervisor, Earnie Davis, who also attended the workshop, learned from Valaria that Kent County is the only County in the State that included the Indian Outreach program in their annual report for 1985. In fiscal year 84-85, Roseanna had a total of 1431 contacts with Native American families in Kent County. Taken from KENT COMMUNIQUE KENT CO. DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES - 415 FRANKLIN SE G.R., MI 49507 - OCT 86 - VOLUME 1, NO. 6 Success always occurs in private, and failure in full public view. �1 Kids' Colorin~ /Ill _-.. •• I Ill ) -(-..~--=---- --- -· -:..- • I be.z..h1 k �PLACE: WESTSIDE COMPLEX POTLUCK - BRING A DISH A PASS AND OWN TABLE SERVICE 215 Straicith TIME: 6 - 10:00 PM (Information: 774-8331) �II RAFFLE RAFFLE ' ' We have two tickets for the John Connley Show at the Ford Field House on Novenber 29th. Tickets are 1.00 dollar each with the proceeds going to the Senior F\Jnd. NATIVE AMERICAN SENIOR PRCGRAM Well here we go again another year is on it 's way. Q.ir New Year started 10-1-86,wi~h our fir$t Senior Meal on October .7th. The meals are provided twice a week on Tuesday's and Thursday's starting at 11 : 30am. The meals are free to Seniors. At the first Pot-lllck o:n Septanber ::?5th the Seniors agreed to keep the last Thursday of each !OOnth as a Pot-lllck l.llnch. We really have sane good cooks in our Senior group, so do bring a dish and cane get to know us. As the old year get~ closer to an end we have lots of things planned starting with our "AIL GHCST FEAST " on Novenber 6, 1986. -ihe Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington Nw. Starting at 6 :oopn. The C0uncil ~s furnishing the meat and coffee, Tl\t s. is a pot-luck so please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. '!here will be a '' TRADITIONAL CERm)NY '' Also in Novenber Larry Shananaquet has volunteered to cook for the Seniors. He wants to do a Corn Soup and Fry Brea.de November 11th is the tentative date. SO LET'S HEAR IT FOR LARRY AND . IXlN'T BE LATE!!!!!! Novanber 20th is going to be our 'Ihanksgiving Pot-lllck Dinner, with the Senior Program furnishing the turkey-Dinner will start at noon Hold on to that ticket it is also good for the Dried Flower Arrangement ' s you have seen around school. The drawing will be held on NOvenber 6th at the All Ghost Feast. You can get your tickets fran l.llella Collins , ~~garet Nelson or Fay Baker I \\Ould also like to thank Carol IOwns for all the help she has given in the Senior Program, and to Margaret Nelson who has been a great help to me while llle Has been on vacation. ·· I \\Ould like to thank the staff who have donated to the Senior Meal Program, and to the camrunity for their support. �r. I" AII Ghost Feast G-r-aqcl R111.pi"5 lrrter-Tr•D-.l C.O~nci/ '\ s Le )C i ~.,_.., l>-.\e : tlo~~"'~er- &,> 1q fh "'.e,). ii~: ~ - q "" \a>"a-c·. G'f m Co~<\~,\ --\o ~"'is\, -'4\CA C~f'~. Po~\vc.K - to vass Yr\~t ar\~ q. dis\\ o.nd '/•v. r OWft -fa.b\e. S&""\c.e-. �1 I' FOR YOUR INFORMATION What is Alcohol Abuse? It's drinking alcohol regard for POTENTIAL DANGERS. recklessly, without Some examples of alcohol abuse: Drinking to get drunk "chugging beer" "downing shots" daring one another to drinking contests, etc., and is unsafe and unhealthy. ALCOHOL ABUSE CAN HAVE HARMFUL CONSEQUENCES. teenager's life in many ways: It can affect a Educational consequences--Alcohol may interfere with schoolwork (and consequently career choice)if use results in: --CHANGED ATTITUDE toward shool. Some teenagers who drink stop caring about school performance --MISSING SCHOOL --DRINKING AT SCHOOL or during school hours --IGNORING homework assignments --HANGOVERS on school mornings. Physical consequences--Alcohol may: --IMPAIR THINKING and reasoning abilities. It also may make argument and fights more likely. --AFFECT COORDINATION and perception, making the individual prone to accidents (including traffic accidents, recreation accidents, falls, etc.). --CAUSE SERIOUS MEDICAL PROBLEMS in the long run. Heavy drinking is associated with diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, heart disease and some cancers (especially if if the person also smokes cigarettes). --BECOME ADDICTING. Social consequences--Alcohol use can: --STIFLE emotional growth and maturation if a teenager drinks to escape problems rather than trying to solve them --HURT relationships with family and friends when trust is broken --CAUSE EMBARRASSMENT because of something said or done while intoxicated. --HARM a person's reputation due to drunken behavior --RESULT in arrest, since teenage drinking is illegal in many states. It real ly is 0 . K . not to drink . And it ' s 0 . K . to say "no thanks" ; after all, it's YOUR health, and YOUR life!! There are also pamphlets available to you for your information in the Substance Abuse office or in the A.A. room. �I l! , EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ training is available to Indian residents in Kent and Ottawa Counties. LANDSCAPING Fam credits towards your diploma. Upon completion - Job placement Ask anyone Roan 4 or call 774-8331 DISLOCATED WORKERS Are you or have you been laid off from a job? or Long-term unemployed or under-employ~d? IF YES ••• We are now offering training opportunities or job placement. For more infonnation call Roseanna Two Crow at 774-8331 ON THE JOB TRAINING We are also offering On-The-Job-Training to Indians who are "job ready". employers are looking for qualified workers for permanent employment. Area For more information call or come in and see MARGARET NELSON OR PATRICIA CHIVIS. GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 45 Lexington N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 �IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES SMALL BUSIMESS MANAGEMENT CLASS Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, announces the second phase of its Small Business Management Class. (8 The class will begin October 8, 1986 - 10 weeks), (2) hours each week. (Time, 6:30 to 8:30 PM) During this ( 8 - 10) week period, you will learn: Why you need a business plan. \\hat the major components of a business plan are. How, through a step by step process using a workshop, to complete your business plan document. The course will include: An introduction to business planninq - the whys of business plans; how an effective plan can set you and your company on the right course. Understanding your company and its environment. Oiagnosinq the capabilities of vou.r company, current and future and the outside environment. Setting qoals - their nature and how they are established. - Developinq a sales and revenue plan, a production plan, an organization and manaqement plan and a financial plan. Preparinq a plan document. CRAFT CLASSES The second Thursday of each month SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CLASS from 7:00 - 10:00 PM Starts - October 8, 1986 If any questions, please call Instructors - Anita Smith 559 Oakcrest SW Wyoming, MI Seniors Room (downstairs) 45 Lexinqton Grand Rapids, MI the Council - 774-8331 SENIOR MEALS ARE BEING SERVED ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY · AT 11:30 AM SENIORS THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 20, 1986 (12:00 noon) BRING A DISH TO PASS �VO.TE NOVEMBER 4 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council supports Renewal and Additional 3 Mills Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? because GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has * * * * * * * * * had over 200 graduates from Lexington Community Education Nervous about voting? helped sponsor graduation dinners for family and friends Lexinton Community Education will have general information about the election and candidates available beginning Monday, October 27. set up a Computer Center at Lexington Come in and practice in the voting booth! provides public use of the Lexington building sponsors potlucks and special events for Native Americans fall festivals Transportation a problem? Volunteers will be available November 4 to give Grand Rapids residents a ride. Call 456-3720 for details or to sign up. special classes: Ojibway, Indian Art, Creative Writing for Elders provides transportation to and from Lexington classes employs Native Americans Need an absentee ballot? Absentee Ballot applications are available at Lexington School. Call 456-3720 or stop in for information. THE LIST IS LONG, BUT EVERYTHING HAS BEEN USEFUL TO THE NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY AND WESTSIDE REMEMBER TO VOTE! �\n ....... /\/ove \r\ beR SuY") , I ues fY\on ,c; 8 l, ~ ThuRS. +~; tJed J AA every Monday and Thursday 7 - </I'm Roseanna Martel [ - Dss Worker he1 ~Tuesday and Thur 10-.2.PM June Fletcher <lralent Search) h1 re Thursdav onlv :00 Jean Valus her€ on Tuesday Only ' - 12:00 • .Sen··o~ ~~Al~ e'l/e ,._Y _ (11:.Jo) -rue.~._ Tt-.11 iq, _!J:_ EOM.-7:~...L. -1 s f I et?..\- i bf) s _!L _ VOTE /b '} /_ 1l GHOST SUPPrn POTLUCK 45 Lexington 1).A-\e I 0A-/- Nov. 6 & 7 ':Fri m 8 - 5:00 PM INHALENT WORK: HOP (HOFFMAN Hi nusE) II , I~ '" 13 __;-_i !> 1-~ r VETERANS DANCE Westside (6-10 PM I '"' 111· :ii I? IX 19 021 al.'2. Sen; 09' 5 e29J /hA"K~\\liV\~ I j) \ "' "' e.. Ill. 'Pot Lu~~ -'~~ ... / ~ c:>'I ,:JS _.-,L Th*'~ \<'S--:J1 ~~"'~~ ~ 4-~ oOC' eb c._,.\0~ ,:l.K ~ ~D ~\.Oe., ~ ..:J. 9 �• NON MOF !T i rj Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 ~ G. U. S. ?OST:A.GE , J. ! D IC i'C:.R M i'. ~JO 690 GIV t<O ~A'."C ' . MlC H BETTY JONES- LIBARY GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGE ALLENDALE, MI 49401 � 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 Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/8f00e35ead5e0cedcb92e4b200f18de0.pdf 0249aba010df7434df93382569c51ef9 PDF Text Text TURTLE TALK - DECEMBER 1986 Executive Director J. Wagner Wheeler Editor--------------Loretta Yount GRITC Board of Directors President ---------George Martin V. President-------John Hart Treasurer------------- Roger Williams Secretary-----------Mary Roberts Sgt. At Arms -----Ronald Yob Member -----David Shananaquet Member ------Sydney Martin Member David Wonegeshik Member -------Viola Cummings GRAND BOARD EVERY MONTH RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF DIRECTORS MEETING ARE HELD MONTH, THE SECOND TUESDAY OF AT 7:30, 45 LEXINGTON NW. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AA MEETINGS ARE HELD EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY - FROM 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM - EVERYONE IS WELCOME. SENIOR CHRISTMAS POTLUCK WILL BE HELD DECEMBER 20, AT 12:30, WITH POTLUCK, BRING A DISH TO PASS. Cultural Meetings the last Wednesday of each month 7:30 PM Senior Meals held on Tuesday and Thursday ---· ---------- - - ----------------------only Health Nurse here on. 9 to 12:30 Tues~ay --------------------------·--- -------- June Fletcher here on Thursday only 9 to 11:00 ----------------------------------------- - SAXON'S CORNER CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF WILD RICE HARVESTING Grandpa Corbine planted wild rice in Tranus Lake and it was generlly understood by the LCO Indians in the old days that Tranus was "Grandpa's Lake." Camp was made along the shore where the present public access road is now located. Grandpa's children set tents at the camp. There were at least five families plus Grandpa's at camp. Each had their own working area in the camp. Grandpa pointed out positions in the lake for each family to harvest. Each family worked only the areas designated. The boats went out in mid-morning and returned about 1:00 pm with a boat load. Dinner was ready about 2:00 pm , the ricers went out again. The shore workers spread out the the rice to dry. After the noon meal much activity began with the rice. It was parched in a large iron kettle or in wash tubs. After parching it was placed in containers to cool. At this point tramping of the rice began. This is when children became busy. A hole was dug between a couple of trees and a wooden bucket placed in the hole. A canvas was first laid in the hole and extended around the bucket area so any rice that was knocked out in the tramping process was not lost. Children were not as heavy as adults and as a result did not crush the rice kernels. We had high-top moccasins for tramping. We held on to a pole that was nailed across the two trees. This was good for steadying the tramper while the work was in progress. After the husks were off the rice kernels the winnowing be~an. Women usually did this work. Birchbark baskets were especially made for this work. The �tossing up in the air of the rice created a draft that blew out the husks. This winnowing is quite an art . There were certain areas on the outer edges of the camp where . this was done. After this process the rice was ready. One time after I was an adult , my mother and I did this entire process in one day. In the morning we went out in the boat. I poled while mother hit the rice into the boat. We worked the rice on shore in the afternoon. In two days 80 lbs. of rice _were completely ready for consumption. Today ricing is different. One doesn't see rice camps. Ricers come in cars and head out into the lake. Boats criss-cross in front of other. Rice stalks are pounded and re-pounded. There are rest periods for the rice. The Indians of my childhood let the rice rest for 4 or 5 days then they returned and riced again. We moved camp to Rocky Ridge and travelled back and forth between the two lakes. In this way the stalks were not destroyed and the harvest was beautiful. School didn ' t begin until after wild rice season. It was great to live out of doors for several weeks. We children had play time as well as tramping ri~e and gathering a little firewood. The food was especially good. ' The men fished in the early mornings and late evenings and killed ducks on the lake. We always had a lot of green rice to eat at each meal. That was especially good. GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THE AVAILABILITY OF OUR FINISHED HISTORY PROJECT. AS MANY OF YOU MAY RECALL THE PROJECT IS A HISTORY OF THE OTTAWA, POTAWATOMI AND OBJIBWAY PEOPLE OF MICHIGAN. THE BOOK, ENTITLED ""PEOPLE OF THE THREE FIRES" WAS WRITTEN BY THREE RENOUNED EXPERTS ON THESE PEOPLE WE EXPECT THE BOOK TO BE AVAILABLE IN TIME TO BE PURCHASED BEFORE CHRISTMAS. MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN PURCHASING THEM FOR GIFTS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. AT $12.95, PLUS $2.00 POSTAGE AND HANDLING. IT WILL MAKE AN EXCELLENT FAMILY GIFT. THE PROJECT IS HAILED AS THE BEST HISTORY DOCUMENT EVER WRITTEN ABOUT MICHIGAN INDIANS AND EXPECTED TO BE VERY POPULAR WITH LIBRARIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF ED_UCA TION. INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 45 LEXINGTON N.W; GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49504 TELEPHONE (616)774-8331 �J. fJJa.qneJL Whee.lu Bill Membuto John Ha1tt RogeJL W.l.t.U.am.6 MaJr.q Robu.U Anne la.Font.6e.e. Vi..c.IU Upton Toni.. Geni..a. Vawn AndVL6on Ron Yob Va.v.i.d Woneauhik. Sqdne.I} Mair.tin - Va.v.i.d Sha.nana.qu.et Vi..ol.a. Cwmti..na.6 Ro.6ea.nn TwoCJLow Pa.t Ck.lvu Skbr.ley Laltk Bob JohnAon Chlr.u Shomi..n FQJJ Baku Hu11r.y Bu.6h LoJtetta. Yount Bob - Stone Va.ve "Bo" Mc.Cu.Upu.gh �The Native American Education Program would like to announce that it has the use of the West Middle Gym facilties (Men's showers included), on Thursday afternoons from 3:00 PM. to p:30 Any one people interested in participating in basketball, volleyball, etc. are invited. A youth basketball league is being planned for January and Febuary. Any one interested should come to the gym or call Ron Yob at the Native American Education Program Office 456-4226. CAREER DIRECTIONS PROGRAM After months of planning and negotiations, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is happy to announce the start up of a new program of vocational education services for Native Americans residing in the Grand Rapids area. GRITC., in a cooperative effort with Grand Rapids Junior College, the Hispanic Institute, the Ta-Wa-Si Athletic Association, and the Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, announces the Career Directions Program. The purpose of this program is to introduce (15 to 20) Native Americans into the field of vocational education. GRITC will recruit (15 to 20) educationally/economically disadvantage Native Americans between the ages of 16 - 21 years to participate in a concentrated program of regular and non-traditional activities to prepare them to successfully complete programs of vocational education and embark on a life career of their choosing. For all those who want to know more about this new program contact Henry Bush at (616) 774-8331. �amIS'IMAS ror I1JCX and RAFFLE We will be having our Elders Olristmas Pot lllck on December 18th at 12:30 pn. G.R.I.T.C. will furnish the meat and the beverage. '!here will be Bingo. '!he raffle tickets are on sale now for our drawing on Decaii>er 18th First prize.is a one night stay at the Ramada Inn on 28th and 131, "Jhe roan will include a bottle of Olampagne and breakfast the next IIDrning for t\\O. You can get your tickets fran Luella, Fay or Margaret. We held our Annual GbOst Feast on Noveri>er 6th with around (90) in attendance, at the same time we bad our drawing for the flower arrangenents and the tickets to the John Connely Show. '!he winners where: 1. Roger Williams 2. Fay Baker 3. Dawn Anderson 4. Henry Sprague 5. Olris Shanin 6. FDse Kurlenda 7. Maryann Meanwie 8. Julie PalJnan 9. Flnily I:boley 10. Rick Snith and Evelyn Biggs won the tickets to the John Connely Show set for Novatiler 29th at the Ford Field House. We \\Ollld like to thank Rev. Peters Fred Cbivis and Jeannett St.Clair for their time and prayers. ?la.rga.ret Nelson for donating the tickets to the Jonh Connely Show, Roger Williams and family for the flower arranganents. '!he Seniors \'K:>uld like to express their sorrow to Jim and C'a.rol Ibwns in the loss of their Granddaughter. OJr thoughts are with you and your family. �From LINKAGES for Indian Child Welfare P£ogratt.s, November, 1985 lnhalent Abuse by Native American Youth Cited as Major Problem in Some Reservatic;>n Communities The lethal practice of young American Indian kids huffing, or inhaling various paint, gasoline or chemical fumes, is being cited by an increasing number of child welfare workers as a priority concern. The practice has become so common on one reservation that the tribal police chief says, in that community, ..every family has a member that is an inhalent abuser.'' · • The penalties for hufrmg are unforgiving. Liver problems, permanent brain damage, and even death are common among chronic inhalant users. To make matters wone, effective treatment programs for these abusers have been virtually non-existent. The material below offers information provided by Monis Dyer, a Community Health Educator for the Anadarko Indian Health Center in Oklahoma. In addition, an e:umple is given on the following page of the specific effort one Oklahoma Indian community is making to combat inhalent abuse. When Did the Practke of Huffin6 Stmt1 Inhalent abuse started in the 1950s with youngsters snifrmg glue and gasoline to get 'high.' As time went on, many other common household and industrial chemicals, none of which were ever intended for human consumption, were added to the list of products which these kids inhaled. Aerosol spray products containing fluorocarbons (especially Freon 11) became especially popular• .Today, despite the 1979 banning of fluorocarbons as propellants in aerosols, huffing goes on unabated. What Populations an Involved in Huffin61 Actual figures on the numbers of inhalant abusers are not available, but the practice appears particularly widespread among low-income Muican American and Native · American populations. It seems also to have becoi:ne intergenerational in some areas with some reservation personnel reporting that they are now seeing third generation · buffers from the same families. Obviously, not all Native American youngsters get involved in huffmg. But many tribal personnel feel the number of Indian kids now ~valved in the practice warrants great concem and immediate action from the Indian community. Because the problem is more intense on reservations than in the general population, it seems that the initiative for corrective measures must come from the Indian people. · What are the Typical Ef(ect3 of Inhaknt Abuse on an Indiuiduall A 1982 research report from the Addiction Research Foundation in Canada offically substantiated what clinical workers have known for some time. Brain damage is a common occurrence among chronic inhalant users. This damage causes intJrruptions to the buffer's thought·process~s and results in his/her having decreased ability to resist his psychological dependency on the inhalent. Huffers are often unpredictable and, in addition. are often found to have a large potential for violence. What Trmtments Have Been Successful in Rehabilitating Inhalent Abusers! • Finding successful treatment approaches to use with inhalent abusers has been a slow proce&& Indeed, a 1979 snmmaryon the status of inhalentabuae tl'eatment by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) .~oncluded that there were not effective treatment programa tvr chronic buffers. This opinion was repeated at the Second Annual Teua lnhalent Abuse Conference at Austin in May, 1985. Most of the programs which have offered rehabilitation services to chronic buffers were designed to treat alcoholics through a standard 30-day residency therapy. The NIDA survey concluded that these programs were ineffective with buffers, primarily because the inhalent abuser would not follow "house rules.'' So What CAN be Done to Help Inhalent Abusers! What is most needed now is an attitude that buffers can be helped and a commitment to find means to provide this help. To achieve these, we must develop more understanding among mental health workers about all aspects of inhalent abuse. Information must be sought on why traditional treatment and counseling methods are ineffective. We must recognize that all chemically dependent people are not the same. and we must seek to develop appropriate, effective treatment methods specific to inhalent abusers. We must deal with the likelihood that a substantial period of abstinence is req.uiied before an inhalent abuser will be receptive to therapy. The usual three days of detoxification ~d 30 days of therapy used in alco. holism rehabilitation is not sufficient. We need informed and svstematic methods of designing and testing new treat~ent approaches. We need demonstration programs and we need funds to support our efforts. �N NTS What are Inhalants? Inhalants are a group of diverse volatile (breathable) substances people do not normally think of as drugs. These legal substances, most of which are found in everyday household products, are abused by sniffing or inhaling. Who abuses Inhalants? Inhalant abuse is on the rise among young people, especially between the ages of 7 and 17, no doubt in part because inhalants are readily available and inexpensive. Sometimes children unintentionally misuse the inhalant products which are often easily found around the house. Parents should see that these substances, like medicines, are kept away from young children. Since inhalants are legal compounds, most of which are produced, distributed, and sold for legitimate purposes, their regulation for misuse is difficult. Which Inhalants are commonly abusecl? Anything in an aerosol canespecially spray paint-is a likely candidate for abuse. Other abused sprays include vegetable oil and hair sprays. Gasoline, transmission fluid, model airplane and other glues, paint thinners, nail polish and remover are other ordinary household substances abused in inhalation. The compound toluene in certain spray paints, gasoline, and other products is the principal reason people sniff these substances. Other substances abused by inhaling include nitrous oxide (laughing gas), the dry cleaning fluid used in commercial establishments, and anesthesias like halothane. Some organic nitrites, marketed as "room odorizers," appear to be packaged and · distributed specifically for their abuse potential. Amyl nitrite is an inhalant with·a legitimate medical use in treating heart patients. This substance, too, is abused. What rim are Involved In sniffing Inhalants? ·There is a high risk of sudden death from spray inhalation. These spray inhalants can either interfere directly with breathing, or they can produce irregular heart beats (arrythmias) leading to heart failure and death. Risk of death by suffocation increases when users sniff concentrated spray fumes from a paper bag. Most deaths, • ,• . ...... ,,,,.,.._.,_,__ ....._,...., .·., . :• .:.·• ,_. ... . ..... . ::· .·;,•.. ·,..,-..,. r,;,· ,.... ,,/. .·, .·,. . . .:........... . . .. ,.. . .. . .,.. ............ . --.•·:....... ' ..:--. ••• ........ '·.....; . : : ,•. ·.-.; ~ ~: i!! !-'-'~F : : !· .•. : :.\ ••: .. .•. .......·l,'~--:-.-: ...--- .... ....... .. ' ....... ..:_...._."' !&!• :' ·.... :., ... -) .... ••I••• :1 .,: •.. ··-~······ :Ir.. . ... • .. ~: ~· ~ • •. • ' •. : I :·=~···:ft.• ... ::-~·:1:.­ ~ !.• • • • • • • \ \ ,......~~:· ~ J''••• Ir~-•. ••_. •• -.·.··• 'L.• .-_,~_ ·~ ... ....,,,,.~ ...1 .................. .. however, have been associated with the propellants used in aerosol sprays. Studies of long-term users of sprays and other inhalants have reported the following physical dysfunctions (impaired functioning): bone marrow damage (which is usually associated with exposure to benzene); drastic weight loss; and impairment of vision, memory, and ability to think clearly. These dysfunctions generally cease when sniffing stops. During and shortly after inhalant use, the sniffer usually exhibits motor incoordination, inability to think and act clearly, and sometimes abusive and violent behavior. - The Michigan Substance Abuse Information Center is operated by the Traffic Safety Association of Michigan under a contract from the Michigan Office of Substance Abuse Services. �EXHIBIT 'Jl ll Sl.113.sI'ANCE Ant.BE PREVENTION Causative Factors It has been esta.blished that inhalant Dbuse initially is a juvenile fonn of behavior similar to that anaig adults leading into alcoholism. Slnce inhalants are the m:>st available substance that wil 1 induce inebriation they are used by the youngest of substance users. lb:it will tr:msfer their acquired habits to other drugg, usmlly marijuana and alccnol, as they becorre older and it becomes rmre available. Others will -bee.am ha.bituated to the inhalants and continue its use well into adulthood even when they can afford other substances. For others, including a new group of older adults experinenting with inhalants, it is a natter of econany. It is well known that where there are high incidence rates of alcoholism ancng adults in any ccrmunity, there will also be high involvement in inhalant abuse. There are t., categories of factors that contribute to this condition. Ole is through learned behavior. 1bis is \\here youths grar up in camunities \\here alcoholism :md other drug use :md its subscqmnt behavior is COllTID1 and to them, this is c.ormcn behavior. The other c:wse is that youths develop attitudes :md behavior in juvenile forns the s:me way adults react to unfavor:Jble conditions within their camunity, hones mid f:unilies. ~t>st ot this is associated with poor cconanic conditions with its ~mnt deprivations. Total comrunity efforts might influence dl:mgcs in these factors. through enploya.bility develo~t, jobs developrent, specifically directed social services, etc. HoW!ver, individual programs can only understand these contributive conditions and help the individual uiderstand and oope with these problens througti strengthening tb,a .personal ego wi-thout resorting to substance abuse whidl only cal1'1icates the p~lens. Coordinating the receipt of appropriate services is indicated. 'Ibe following oonditions may be oonsidcrc~: '1 C:>nditions themploynent-underemployrrent Lack of incone Welfare recipient R:x>r living conditions Low achievement level Rx>r schooi attendnncc School dropout .IOOr employneit record ChrmDn-law marriages Ma.lnut r1 t ion R:>or environnental conditions thpl:inned o!' unwanted pregn:mc~es Separations and divorces Attitudes resentnent frustration loss of self-respect low sel !-esteem guilt bl.mtri defeated neglected inadequ:lcy se l f-ch:ist .i.sem?nt: confusion helplessness lack of con fidencc, lack of :mbi.tion Behavior familial discord substance abuse rebe 11 iou.s retaliation child abuse-neglect p?'Oneness to violence criminality homicide suicide praniscuity recalcitrnncy ermt ional distress iJrpu.l.sive acts �1986. SUN MON TUE WED 1 2 3 ,5 e,"' •'O I(. THU FRI SAT 4 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27 ~et\t'O'\ ""e.,_.b ~e .. b Cora.....- A) iq~t 7 8 9 SA 14 10 ~e"1'0"' ~e~•~ 15 - 11 .S~f\t'Olt P\e.•b .~.._e. 16 17 18 ~11\iO«. Se.""~·~ ~e"'I~ c~yoi~""'~~ ~olh1C.K c.~--:- i:~,.,; OC.Sl!l&C" f •"' e. °'c:.haM(. 21 22 ...... e.o~ "~ ~ £ c:l O(Cj (,,Ii C. IO~CQ 23 .,. 24 ~OUl\t. i \ t.lo~ed 25 CHRISTMAS e..losed 28 29 30 31 NEW YEARS EVE �• NON PIOflT OWO. (i Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington. N.W .• Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 • United Way of Kent County RA_ Ftc;_ BETTY JONES- LIBARY GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGE ALLENDALE, MI 49401 Q/ ''-10 ?=!RMlT !'JO. 690 t: !' U. S. POST:.t.GE Ga>.t-<0 ll• ? [ ~. l'\IC.~ � 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 Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/c40e4422a709ba3f4aeb810839b7898a.pdf 36dea1635eeaf88247b507c0f2c1089f PDF Text Text --- GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGES LIBRARY REGIONAL AFFAIRS RESOURCES COLLECTION 1 < ~(2.c_ ZZI G<2.I TURTLE TALK Executive Director -- J.Wagner Wheeler Editor--------------------Loretta Yount GRIIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President-----------------George Martin V. President------------------John Hart Treasurer----------------Roger Williams Secretary------------------Mary Roberts Sgt.-At-Arms-----------------Ronald Yob Member----------------David Shananaquet Member--------------------Sydney Martin Member-----------------David Wonegeshik Member-------------------Viola Cummings THE GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL HI STORY BOOK OF MICHIGAN INDIANS ENTITLED "PEOPLE OF THE THREE FIRES" IS NOW IN STOCK AND READY FOR DISTRIBUTION. HAILED AS A CLASS DOCUMENT BY BOTH SCHOLARS AND HISTORIANS THE BOOK FITS IN l WI TH MICHIGANS SESQUI-CENTENNIAL AND IS PERFECT FOR CLASSROOMS, LIBRARIES OR JUST I NTERESTING READING. PAPERBACK COVERSARE AVAILABLE FOR $12.95 PLUS TAX AND $2.00 FOR POSTAGE & HANDLING BOOKS WILL BE MAILED UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER, PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH. SEND CHECK FOR $15.47 TO: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ATTN: GRITC Publishing 45 Lexington N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 HARDBACK COVERS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN (4) TO (6) WEEKS, FOR $20.95 PLUS TAX FE_BRUARY 1987 WILD RICE Nature's precious gift from the Northwoods By Michele Lingre-Stavro Reprinted from the Milwaukee Journal September 11, 1986 Reserve, WI - Frank Lynk is in charge of the Lac· Courte Oreilles Indian Reservation. Butas August blends into September, he takes a vacation. He wants a few days free for the manoomin season. Manoomin is the Indian word for wild rice, one of the oldest and most genuinely American grains. "The weather has been good this year," Lynk says," and the crop really looks great." *** George Morrow, an authority on the traditions of wild rice, tugs on his baseball cap and steps onto the marshy lake shore. His cap is rimmed with multicolored beads and embroidered with Native American Indian. Behind him, bamboo- like stalks stand three feet above the water. "Wild rice," he says, " is a gift from the earth." *** Lynk, Morrow and many other members of the Lac Courte Oreilles Chippewa Tribe ride their canoes on the lakes and the rivers that criss-cross the 121 sq. miles of the reservation and surrounding forest lands near Hayward. In the ancestral manner, they harvest wild rice. Lynk says he gathers 30-40 lbs for his family. AND $3.50 FOR POSTAGE AND HANDLING.($ 25 • 29 ) The plant, Zizania aquatica, is a native of the northern .lake c0 . mtry and act.u ally �VOL. 1 7 , NO. 3 ' DECEMBER 1986 ANNUAL POW~WOW PHOTO CONTEST Winners in the Third annual competition submitted from the Lod e's 25th Anniversar from entries September. FIRST PRIZE -- JERRY PIGEON, POTAWATOMI BY STAN GREGG, SPRING ARBOR ,MI The judges this year were James Starkey, Grand Rapids Press, Photo Journalists Editor, and your Council Drum News Editor. The fact that there were only four entries this year gives rise to concern for the future of any more contests. However, not to be overlooked is the fact that tt":e four entries did submit a total of (30) very fine quality photographs for our Lodge's contemporary archives -- and of course for posterity to treasure. �VOL. 17, NO. 3 DECEMBER 1986 ............................................................................................................... ~ The problem remains in attracting more photograph~rs into the event if we plan to continue with the contest next year. It appears that higher cash awards is not the answet according to Mr. Starkey, who cited other well publicized contests with two and three hundred dollars in prizes, yet failed to attract more than a disappointing handful of photographers. One {dea suggested by Mr. Starkey was the possibility of enticing a local Camera Club to make our event their special project. '··· """· . ··-· ' 2ND PRIZE -- MAGGIE JACKSON, CHI?PEWA BY RALPH STINSON, GRAND RAPIDS, MI , -~~ ~:t - I �VOL. 17 , NO. 3 DECEMBER 1986 All pictures submit tea were · in color and very beautiful, however, reprinting on black and white very sharply reduces the quality of shading. 3RD PRIZE -- CHIEF LITTLE ELK, CHIPPEWA BY KATHERINE STINSON, GRAND RAPIDS, MI This year's winners and prizes are as follows: FIRST PLACE: $75.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE STAN GREGG, Spring Arbor, MI SECOND PLACE: $50.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE RALPH STINSON, Grand Rapids, MI THIRD PLACE: $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE KATHERINE STINSON, Grand Rapids, MI * * * • * * * SPECIAL NOTICE TO NATIVE AMERICAN PARENTS LEXINGTON (SCHOOL) HOME BASE PROGRAM There is a "HEAD START• program for children, ages 3 to 5 years old, based at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and directed by a uniquely qualified Native American lady MERRI MEMBERTO. At the present time there are only two children of Native American descent taking advantage of this important program in the development of their children's learning habits. The program is funded by the Michigan Economics For Human Development. �PAGE 27 DECEMBER 1986 Of special concern to Native Americah parents should be the fact that some of the children acquire a cultural handicap through lack of proper interpretation of learning procedures that HEAD START can help to correct by coming into the children's homes in periodic visitation and tailoring learning events in cooperation Nith the parents. There are r:'."lree basic elements upon which an effective home-based program depends: l. WHOLE-n2ARTED COMMITMENT TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF PARENT PARTICIPATION, PAREN~S AS PARTNERS, BY THE STAFF: 2. EFFEC~IVE INFORMATION EXCHANGE: AND 3. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP. The advantages of home-based programming are: 1. Greater continuity in children's educational experience, thus enhancing the likelihood that children will grow to their maximum potential physically, mentally, emotionally and socially; 2. Greater family involvement in the child's development; and 3. The opportunity for families to learn about techniques and resources to maxi~ize their potential as a functioning unit. Finally, our brief description doesn't began to give you all the advantages that your child, and yourself can obtain from this really great program. YOU ARE URGED TO CALL G.R. INTERTRIBAL, 774-8331, OR BETTER YET, STOP BY AND CALL ON MERRI IN PERSON -- SHE REALLY WANTS TO TALK TO YOU NATIVE AMERICAN PARENTS! * * * * * * INDIGENOLlS WOMEN'S NETWOJ.K is an organization of Native women who have united to promote traditional v~lues. In a recent meeting over 200 of these concerned women gathered from all over North America and the Pacific islands for the first time. The conferees brought their many diverse problems of cultural survival in their own areas. They shared these discussions in numerous workshop "Talking-Circles• with facilitators and resource people guiding discussions on topics ranging from "Avoiding Burnout• to the •squaw Syndrome,• to setting up a legal defense -:earn. The focus of the gathering as a whole built in concentric circles, movi~g from the woman as an individual, to the family, to the community, and finally to our nations. * Attached co this issue is a form interested women can fill out and mail to the ad~ress ;i~en on the form. They will also supply, on request, more information on -:his needed assertion by INDIGENOUS WOMEN. • * * * * * * There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the thiITgs we do. �THE INDIGENOUS WOKEN'S NET\IORK WILL PUBLISH A DIRECTORY FOR NATIVE WOKEN ABOUT WHAT KIND OF INDIAN SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT KINNESOTA, WISCONSIN AND KICHIGAN. WE WILL INCLUDE IN THE DIRECTORY A LISTING OF INDIVIDUAL WOKEN WHO HAVE SKILLS OR TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SHARE OR HELP OTHERS WITH. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING LISTED IN THE DIRECTORY PLEASE FILL OUT THE SURVEY ANO RETURN IT TO: THE IHOIGENOUS WOKEH'S NETWORK C/0 NORTH AKERICAN WATER OFFICE 1519A EAST FRANKLIN AVENUE KINNEAPOLIS, KN. 55404 HUKAH SKILLS SOCIETY ROLES HEALTH CARE · TYPING . WRITIHG _ ~OKKUNITY ORGANIZER TRIBAL KNOWLEDGE TREATY RIGHTS LANO RIGHTS LEATHERCRAFT HOKE SELF SUFFIENCY WATER RIGHTS BEAOWORK SP I RITUAL LEADER FISHING RIGHTS SEWING GOVERNKENT & POLITICS HUNTING RIGHTS QUILTKAKING EDUCATOR PRINTING BUSINESS KANAGER FINE ARTS FACTORY WORKER TRIBAL HISTORY POTIERY PARKS & RECREATION STORY TELLING WOODWORK FORESTRY GARDENING AGRICULTURE HERBAL KNOWLEDGE COKKUNICATIONS NATURAL BIRTH ADVOCATE WILL PARTICIPATE IN LETIER 'JRITHIG CAKPAIGNS FUNORAISER '! CAN LEAD CEREKONIES - ( WHICH TRADITION) POLLUTION PROBLEKS - (SPECIFY) TEACHING LANGUAGE TsPECIFY) CLAN SYSTEK/RESPONSl.BILIY COKPUTER OPERATOR COKPUTER PROGRAKKER KUSIC SINGER DANCER WILLINGNESS TO TRAVEL ANO SHARE SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE YES NO FINANCAL COMPENSATION FOR TRAVEL7 YES NO FOOD AN.O HOUSING NEEDE07 YES - - NO CHILO CARE NEEDED (HOiJKANY AGES _ _) OTHER NEEDS: -- �Grand Rapids Inf e r -Tribal Council ==t== --=- ::u r::: ~ 45 Le)l:ington . ~ '.'./ .. Gr2nC: R<ip ias . Mich. 49504 I TRAINING & Et-!PLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISLOCATED WCRKERS PROGRAM SERVICE AREA KENT & OTTAWA CO . Are you or have you beer. laid off from a job? OR Long-term µ:,employed or under- employed? IF '!ES We are now offering trai:-.ing opportunities or job ;J2.::ocer:.e:-. t . For more information caE Roseanne Two Crow a t 774-E33i ! I i t • .. ...() ~ () i ~ t . -- .. ~ �Kent ISD Kent Intermediate School District 2650 East Beltline, S.E., Grand Rapids, Ml 49506 / (616) 949·7270 The Kent Intennediate School District has over 100 job openings available to high school students ages 16 to 18. Jobs are available in schools, public agencies and businesses. The Youth Employment Program combines training in job seeking skills with part-time work scheduled outside the student's school day. School year participants can anticipate full-time positions when schools dismiss in June. Qualifications for the program are: - 16 to 18 years of age. - in school full-time. - economically disadvantaged including handicapped, ward of the court, foster care and refugees. - reside in Kent County but outside the city limits of Grand Rapids. Annually, over 600 youths gain valuabl~ work experience, self-confidence and earning power through the Youth Employment Program. Each participant has a plan tailored to their individual needs, interests and schedule. Job placement is usually in their neighborhood or school district. Applications and additional information are available by calling the Kent Intermediate Youth Employment Office at 949-7270, ext. 289 or 290. RB/el 1/7/87 • �Nutritiori Quiz ______ /or the athlete What You Don't Know Can Hurt You 1. 2. 3. 4. s. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. An athlete needs a 'lot more protein than a nonathlete the same age. Because sodium is lost in SWJ?at, an athlete may need extra sodium when he or she practices in very hot weather. ~ extra sodium an athlete needs when . he sweats heavily should be taken in the form of salt tablets. When an athlete needs extra sodium because he or she practiced in very hot weather, he can get enough by adding some salt to his or her food from the salt shaker of by eating something salty. Water helps maintain body temperature. An athlete only needs water during practice when he or she is thirsty. Nutritionists recommend that a pregame meal should include a large steak. An athlete can get all the vitamins he or she needs by following the Daily Food Guide recommendations. Taking extra B-vitamins will give an athlete more energy. If an athlete does not get enough water during an event, he or she may develop heat stroke. For the athlete, most water is lost through the skin. Athletes should never drink water before or during competitition. To allow proper digestion, atnletes should eat about 3 hours before or during competition. Carbohydrate loading may cause heaviness or stiffness in the muscles. ' An athlete needs more calories, water, and possibly sodium than a nonathlete. T F T F T F T F T F T F T F T F T F T F T F T F T F T F ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------met with his supporters downstairs in the museum's auditorium. On the second floor of the Gerald R. Ford "We're here to express gratitude to our Museum, Michael Mclnerney and Maeve newly elected governor, but first we're up O'Bouen danced a special "Inaugural twohere doing a little dancing," said Mclnerney, \ step" to the strains of a jazzy tune a Grand Rapids attorney. being played by the Heritage Hill The lovebirds were the ~irst ones on the Ensemble •. dance floor, but not the last. The governor Dressed in a black, floor-length Oscar and his wife took a turn, as did many others de Larenta gown, O'Bouen swirled in the attending the Democratic governor's first arms of her fiance. as Gov. James Blanchard West Michi~an inaugural ball. GR PRESS 1/4/87 Chris Meehan �Also before the clock struck midnight, a brief but flashy fireworks display took place over the Grand River outside the museum and hundreds of people shook the governor's hand. "The . qovernor loves West Michigan that's why he's here tonight." said Rick Cole, Blanchard's chief of staff. "The people here treat him with consideration and respect." Blanchard, who was feted at an inaugaral ball Friday night in Detroit, said he came to traditionally Republican G.R. because he wanted to show the people of W. Michiqan that they will play an important holding the ball in the museum filled with Republican presidential memorabillia. About 600 people paid $40 a piece to attend the gala, which was held throughout the museum and featured a jazz ensemble, an assortment of Michigan wines and long tables filled with cheese, meat and pastries. "I'm delighted the governor made the decision to have the ball here in Grand Rapids," said GR Mayor Gerald Helmholdt "I think it shows his recognition of the the role W. Mich and GR has played, and will play, in the state's economy." role during his second term as this Men in tuxedos and women in tafetta, sequined, velvet and silk gowns sipped, drinks and waited patiently for the state's top executive. W. Michigan is an area with tremendous · governor and his wife, Paula, to make their appearance at the museum. resilliency and a capacity to move this entire state forward," said Cole. It seems very natural for him to be here to Prior to their arrival at the museum, they attended a special party in the Lumber Baron Room of the Amway Grand celebrate his victory." Blanchard, said Cole, is good friends Plaza Hotel. with former Pres~ Ford and had no problems The early reception was set · up by Charles Conville, Pres.of Prime Bank in G.R. In each setting, the youthful looking .L U , .L 1'I J. EI .:I ZI .L II J. OI .:I 6 J. 8 .:I l. .:I 9 J. J. .L .L .:I S.JafflSUD " " " " " " " " " " " g £ £ i I Z'!l'C) governor was cheered and drew applause, In the museum, Noah Seifullah, a local Muslim leader and political activist, waited his turn to pump Blanchard's hand. "I tried to help him win. I feel good we were successful," said Seifullah. The event here shows his commitment to people in the whole state, not just in one area." With the exception of Ottawa, Blanchard carried every county in West Michigan -- and the state -- in crushing Republican William Lucas in November in one of the most lopsided gubernatorial �ing is a family affair and for the most part, the rice .is not sold. While some of W. Michigan biggest wigs The rice patches played an important rubbed elbows, Victor Kishigo and George role in chippewa (Ojibwa') history, Morrow said. Battles were fought · nursed their drinks and Martin against the rival Sioux over harvesting rights. Morrow's Indian name, proudly preened a little in their Azawakamig, makes reference to the tuxedos. old enemy, he said. {Menominee, the name of another Indian "This is the first time either of us has tribe in this area, is a variation been in a monkey suit at the same time." of manoomin, another indication of said Kishigo, recent past president of the importance of wi.ld rice in those · h· c · . early times • ) th e M1c 1gan ommission on Indian Affairs.What- the I n d ians · 1 oo k f or wh en t h ey go Martin, president of the Grand Rapids ricing are tall green stalks, Inter-Tribal Council added that they crowned by spikes of grain, above ' the water. stopped by because they didn't have much They gather the rice by canoe, workelse to do on a Saturday night. in teams of two• While one paddles into a rice patch, the other bends the stalks over the canoe, flailing Martin and Kishigo thought of wearing them with hand-held wooden sticks traditional N.American garb to the ball, to knock the ripe grains into the canoe. Except for the present day but they held off •• alumnium canoes, this is the way wild "We didn't want to stand out." said rice has been harvested for centuries. Once harvested, the wild rice is Kishigo, . owner of a Native . American finished (Processed)--again, according goods store in Petoskey. to ancient tradition: Over an outdoor fire, the grains are WILD RICE cont'd heated in a large metal pot where is closer to wild oats than to re- they are stirred continually to pregular rice. It flourishes in the vent scorchinq. Next, a member of the family puts on warm days and cool nights of the hand-sewn moccasins kept solely for North woods. the purpose and trods on the kernels For generations, the bands of the in the pot, threshing the hulls Chippewa tribe that are scattered loose. (These days, if special in the Upper Midwest have used the moccasins are not available, clean long, slender dark kernels as a pieces of cloth tied over any shoes staple food. And wisely so, for will do.) wild rice is a richer source of magnesium, iron, zinc and potassi- Then, the grains are transferred to to a flat birchbark dish and are um than either brown or white tossed up and down in the air rice. until the wind has carried off the To many other Americans, however, loose hulls. (Again, a large cloth wild rice is a gourment food may replace the dish today.) with a delicate crunch, a roasted This home finished wild rice is flavor and a price tag of $6 to different from the rice found in ~10 .;i pound. supermarkets. It has a lighter The Lac Courte Oreilles Indians slightly greenish color and the' treat wild rice as a precious gift pleasant scent of freshly cut hay, The plants grow wild. They are even after parching. not cultivated. Animals take the their toll on the crop. Harvest• Both kinds can be stored a long time. Morrow said that one time he found contests in Michiqan history. �WILD RICE cont'd. some that had been in his cupboard for at least five years. Each year, he said, he adjusts consumption-- depending on the abundance of the year's crop-- so there always will be a little rice left. "When there is no more rice," he said, " I feel there is no more food." If he ran out, Morrow could go to a grocery store. But what he would get there does not qualify as wild rice for him. "If it's cultivated, it's not "It's Minnesota brown rice," he said. wild." Not matter what kind of wild rice the rest of us acquire, is distinctively American. the taste And we cook and serve it as a special treat. One expert on cookin~ wild rice is Beverly Gouge~ who teaches traditional Indian home economics at the Lac Courte Oreilles reservation tribal school. She has collected original recipes in a book, "Traditional Indian Foods," published in 1981 by the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board. Gouge's Chippewa name, Beshigobinacekwe, means "one little bird lady." Raven-haired and barely 5 feet tall, she matches the name. She can remember ricing seasons when her family camped beside the lakes for a two-week-long harvest. She was a little girl then, and her grandma would treat her to freshly harvested rice, kept overnight in a glass of water sweetened with maple syrup. Back home from rice camp, Gouge said, manoomin was--and still is-- a ~• favorite side dish for deer or bear meat, or a roast of raccoon or porcupine. A few kernels might be dropped in the wild fern soup. But take heart, those of you who do not have bear meat in the freezer. Wild rice brings an American flavor to many other dishes--pheasant, chicken, turkey, muffins, pudding, even salad. • �1987 4TH ANNUAL Gf,J..r;D RAPIDS NISH-NAH- BE BOWLING TOURNAMENT & "BALL" In Memory of Cliff Schoonmaker Saturday February 7, 1987 COMET BOWLING LANES - 141 28th S.E. COST: $18.00 Per Bowler SHIFTS: Noon & 3 P.M. Lane Fee 3.30 Prize 13.70 REGISTRATION ONLY AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES: Expenses 1.00 10 AJ'1 -11:30 A.M. $18.oo 1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. RULES: 1. 4 person team consisting of at least 1 man and 1 woman per shift. 2. Must change 2 bowlers. 3. Highest league average to be used, 21 games or more, 1985-86-87. Note: 10 pin rle will be in effect., 4. ML:st have proo .:'."' of average or use -- Men 180, Women 160. 5. Handicap will be calculated at: Men - 75%, Women - 80%, of 200. 6. Bowlers must be sanctioned by ABC or WIBC, siso must be 18 years or age or older .. 7. Bowlers must be of Indian descent or married to an Indian. 8. Bowlers please bring league average book or current league average sheet. 9. Prize money based on number of entries. _ 10. All Grand Rapids Anishnabah League are eligible to participate. ENTRY DEADLINE DATE - - - - - January 31, 1987. *Note: Please try to send entries by the deadline date so we can stan on time. We have to be done bowling at this establishment by 5:30 P.M. for their evening league. Last minute sign-ins take valuable bowling time. BOWLING "BALL" & DINNER FOLLOWING BOWLING TOURNAMENT BOWLING PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AT THE DANCE. WHERE: Local 730 - GM Stamping COST: $7.00 Single - $12.00 Couple 3852 Buchanan S.W. TOURNAMENT BOWLERS FREE. ENTERTAINMENT: THE BLUMKE FAMILY Times: Dinner 6 - 7 P.M. Awards 7 - 8 P.M. Dance B - 12 A.M. MAIL ENTRIES TO AND FOR FURTHER I _NFORMATION_fONTACT EITHER: Amos Day Jr. Dawn Bush 44 Violet S.W. 310 Fairbanks N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Phone: (616) 534-3656 Phone: (616) 774-8331 Work 459-9821 Home . NAME 1• 2. 3. 4. ADDRESS AVG. SANCTION It. �##~~~~~~~~~~#######¥.~#~tt~~#~~#~*#*~f.*t******T:*****************~*****¥.###~#&* ~*** '*** "'*** "*** "*** "*** '*** **** ~** '<>!<** "*** "*** I<*** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ~ **** **** **** **** ~~~##~#~~~~~~~~~#¥.#~~#~~#~~#¥.#¥.~¥.~!aa.~aaa~~~~!a.aaRtaaaaiaa~~aa~aaait#~##~¥.~= SEUIOR PROGRAM December has been a full month for the Senior Program. Between the Senior Meals, and the Christmas rush, we have been on the move. We held c~r Senior Christmas Pot Luck on December 18, 1986· There was a huge turn out, with food in abundance, thanks to our Seniors, G.R.I.T.C. Staff, Lexington Community Ed and the Commur.ity. The Seniors prc~ided the turkey,chicken, meat balls and the beverage. The lunch/pot luck started at 12:30pm. with bingo to follow for Seniors only. **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** *"°** *"'** **>1=11 The raffle / door prize drawings w ere held during the meal. First prize a one night stay at Ramada Inn went to ...... . Charles Jackman Second prize a large Christmas box with an assortment of gifts went to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vicki Heffelbower. Th · ird prize an air purifier was won by ............... . Bob DeYoung Fourth prize a shadow box went to Phil. Holland Fifth - Jewelry .. Harry Green sixth - Jewelry ... Ron Chivis Seventh - Jewelry .. Frank Compo Door prize was won by Mary Bolt a nice blanket. The plants where won by: i. John Crampton 2. Angie Yob 3. Ed Gillis 4. Carl Evans 5. Ella High The childs Panda Bear Rug was wot: by little Nebin Floyd. We would like to thank Jim and Carole.Downs for their don2tion of a micro-wave oven to the Senior Program. Grace Mulholland for her dona ti on . . o f b ingo prizes. Marvann Meangwie fo~ her Christmas gifts. S~irley Lark for her donations to bingo. Eberhards on Bridge for their donation of a 5.00 Jollar gift certificate and for the bread and bake goods through the year. Eberhards Buchanan and 28th street for their food donation. Ramada Inn for the one nights stay at their motel. Great Day on Lake Michigan for a 25.00 dollar gift certificate. Parkside Shop Rit~ on Fulton for their food donation. Friendly Owl on Leonard for a 10.00 dollar gift certificate. Meijer on 54th for a 10% discount. D & W Food Wyoming Plaza for a 10% discount. *** *** :=: *** :=: *** ::: *** *** ::} *:: :** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ::: *** *** *:: *** :** *** *** *** *** *~ !"Ste *"Ste *"Ste *"Ste *"Ste *"Ste *"* * "* *"St: *"St: *:l!t: "* * *:l!t: :t We would like to thank the volunteers: who helped with; Food P!'"'ep. Set- Up, Clean-Up, and with the Bingo~ Roseanna Martel, Amy Baker, Carole ~ Downs, Mickey Keogima, . Ruth Peters, !t L~~da Brant, Missie Brant, Kathy · .~ :t P1~cher. oic:ts.c We know that 1987 will be a success because of all our friends. :t ~ ~ Once again we say thank you to each &.. *:t every one of you for yoJr support through the past year, and hope that *!~ 1987 will be the best ever for our *~ Seniors and you. *~ :i THANK YOU! *~ *._, =~ :I iililiiif illillllllllllllllllilliillll~if l!lllliiiiliiliiillli!iiilililllilllll;i �MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS M0 N T H L Y B UL L E T I N DECEMBER 1986 INDIAN LAW TO BE EXAMINED BY STATE: The State Department of Commerce in cooperation with the MC!A and Michiqan Indian tribes is providing a process whereby Indian law and business potential utilizinq Indian law is beinq examinet1. The study of Indian law as it applies to business is beinq carried out by the law firm of Pirtle, Morisset, Schlosser & Aver for the State of Michigan through a project developed by the MCIA. The specific business law st~dy will be entitled the State of Michigan Deskbook, "Doinq Business with Indians in Michiqan." It is the first such effort of its kind in the nation. The business law examination is the thirt1 staqe of a project undertaken bv the MCIA and Department of Commerce. Its purpose is to assist Michiqan's Indians to be able to more fully utilize services already provided by the State of Michiqan earlier as part of the project, a business development potPntial survev was implemented at the local level for all of Michiqan tribes and urban Indian centers. A state Indian economic dPvelopment conference was carrie~ out durinq the month of Auqust. The Indian law studv should probably be thouqht of as "Evervthinq vou ever wanted to know about Indian law as it applies to business development potential in the State of Michiqan but didn't know where to ask," stated Bill Church, Executive Director of the MCIA. His assessment, as well as that of MCIA co11111issioners is that its development should make Michiqan the leader in Indian business development in the nation. The Indian law business study should be complete bv earlv March and provide a basis for creation of a variety of business development activities for Michiqan Indians by Indian tribes and organizations. For more information cnnt~ct Bill Church at (517) 373-06.54. MICHIGAN INDIAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM: On December 3, 1986 in Gavlord, MI an official orqanizational m~etinq was held to develop an Indian business orqanization which will increase economic activity of tribes, organizations and individuals and create private sector and Indian communitv .iobs. It will also provide an Indian business information network includinq training opportunities and technical assistance. Board members currently will be split 50/50, 3 tribal and 3 urban, 1 Commission member and 2 at larqe, vet to be determined, which may be tribal. urban or an Indian business indivit1ual. The next meetinq will be held in Gavlord at the Chalet Quality Inn at 10:30 a.m. on January 14, 1987. Contact Betty Kienitz at (517) 373-0654 i f vou wish to be on the mailing list for future meetinqs and information. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS TO THE MCIA: Appointments for vacancies to the MCIA will be made by the Governor's Office following our MCIA/treaty area plan. This will allow all tribes and Indian orqanizations and the Indian community with access to the decision makinq process. Appointments for this year are bei nq made foll owi nq direct community recommendations from tribes. the Inter-Tribal Council and urban orqanizations for areas where vacancies exist. �Vacancies exist in the Escanaba-Hannahville area, the far western U.P. Keweenaw Bav reqion, the Mt. Pleasant area and the 1836 Treaty area (south), will be made by the Governor's Office in ai>oroximat~ly three weeks. These aooointments are consistent with both enablinq leqislation and the treatv area plans developed by the MCIA. See mao attachment. CIVIL RIGHTS OFFICE IN U.P.: This office will become a reality this year and provide local orotection to Northern Michiqan Indians in Civil Riqhts concerns. TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM: The MCIA has streamlined the tuition waiver application process to orovide increased access to the tuition· waiver proqram. It provides over $1,000,000 to Michiqan Indians in terms of tuition costs paid to state public colleges and universities where Indian students attend. ATTENTION NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS aoplving for the Indian Tuition Waiver (MI P.A. 505 of '.78). Winter 1987 term/semester is uoon us. If you are thinkinq about applyinq for the tuition waiver, send for .and return vour applications as soon as possible. Contact Leona Keys, Tuition Waiver Coordinator, Michiqan Commission on Indian Affairs, P.O. Box #30026, Lansinq, MI 48909, telephonP # (517) 373-0654. . COMMISSION . TO PUBLISH MONTHLY BULLETIN & QUARTE~LY NEWSLETTER: We are expanding our mailinq lists so let us know if you would like to receive our newsletter and bulletins. We will also welcome news . articles and information on training opportunities, workshops, etc. plus artwork and/or pictures for future editions. Contact Betty Kienitz at (517) 373-0654. CREATING JOBS: The United Indian Development Association (UIDA) of El Monte. California alonq with two other finns in New York ·and Alaska have been awardPd $250,000 contracts from Assistant Secretary for Int'lian Affairs, Ross Swimmer to act as model business development. centers to create .iobs for Indian tribes and individuals. UIDA, a 16 year old non-profit corporation under the. leadership of President Steven Stal 1i ngs will establish a reqi onal center in El Monte, .CA anrt eventually in Denver and Seattle. These centers will help begin or expand at least five Indian businesses and create .iobs for Indian workers. Nearly 350 Indian businesses have started or expanded as a result of UIDA. The consulting group has raised more than 7 million in capital for Indian businesses and created nearly 2,000 jobs. TRIBE DECLARED RIGHTFUL OWNER OF ARTIFACTS: Washinqton, D.C.: The Court of Appeals for the State of Louisiana has decided that the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe is the rightful owner of artifacts that were buried with their ancestors • .Charrier vs. Bell, N. 85-0867 (ct.App.La 1986). The Louisiana tourts have established the proposition that Indian burial goods "rightfully belong to the descendants ••• for such disposition as the descendants may deem prooer." In addition, those courts have recognized that Indians do not view the excavation of their graves as scientifically or archaeoloqicallv justified byt simply as "the systematic despoilation of their ancestral burial grounds." The tribe was represented by Donald Juneau, private counsel and Richard Dauphinais of the · Native American Rights Fund. (NARF 10/29/86) FOND DU LAC CHIPPEWAS & DULUTH OPEN BINGO: Duluth, MN (IPN) - The Fond du Lac Chipoewas and the city of Duluth announced their .iointlv run bingo establishment in downtown Duluth opened on Sept. 12th. ·The $6 million facility seats 1,200 oeople and has 130 full time emplovees. (Indian Time Maqazine) -2- �SUBSTANCE ABUSE POSITION OPEN: Startinq waqe will be between $5.75 to 6.50 per hour. initially it will be 24 hours oer week. Minimum qualifications: Must have own transportation. one year of education in the area of substance abuse or sufficient personal experience. Must have references. Native American preferred. Duties include intake and referral to local aaencies and workina with clients as a qo-between with their employers and DSS. Contact Jenny Smith. Director. Genesee Indian Center, Flint. MI • (313) 239-6621. BIBLIOGRAPHY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Desiqned to orovide aid for the development of essential leqal tools for the protection and requlation of commercial activities on Indian reservations. assembled by Anita Remerowski. provides a listinq or articles, books, memoranda, tribal codes, and other materials on Indian economic development. An update is in proqress (60 oqs., price: $10.00 (NILL No. 005166). To order contact: Native American Riqhts Fund. 1506 Broadway. Boulder. Colorado 80302, (303) 447-8760. POW WOWS &EVENTS January 16-18, 1987 Contact Sharon Kota at (313) 984-3101, ext. #37 Januarv 23-24th 23rd - 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 24th - 11 a.m.-6 p.m. January 24th Contact Nila Young at (313) 765-4998 February 7, 8 &9th A.I.C.L.C. Winter Survival Camp, Camp Tamerack - Ortonville. MI Genesee Indian Center Arts &Crafts Show, International Institute, 515 Stevens St., Flint, MI "Snowsnake Tournament," East China School, Meisner Rd., (If no snow to be held on Jan. 31st) Bay de Noc Community Colleqe Pow Wow Escanaba, Ml Contact Wally Blanc at (906) 428-9373 March 25th Contact Sharon Kota at (313) 984-3101, ext. #37 Annual Indian Author's Dinner/Warren Guest speaker & location to be announced VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: To do craft demonstrations in the areas of beaded loom work. basket work. leather work and if possible someone to do legend tellinq for Genesee Arts &Crafts Show (see above pow wow & events) to be held at International institute. 515 Stevens St., Flint, MI. Contact Bernadette Reves between 11 a.m. and 4 o.m. Tuesday throuqh Friday at (313) 239-6621. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE: (Federal Register 10/08/86) - op. 36132-55 These rules implement the Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development program of SBA, which is intended to provide contractual and manaqement assistance to concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaqed persons. Effective: 11/10/86, contact David McNally at (301) 597-1398 • . -3- �q +e b~uA ~~ .Su'<) \Y\o fl AR.· '1- ~ _j_ \ue_~ I -d I CJ '6 1 LJ~d -t'r \. T'h vRS ::i_ ~ -s ' '7-'1 ~fi : SA-\i _ (o ', -1 l!o""'e+. .l..Al'\U • 1.L/1-.u~" (3owl\\<'\~ SR . AA -i '1-~ 3_ TY\e A ls 5~ Tl\~,., &l~ 1:30/l) l.l AA 'l-~ , 1"bu Is RN~,_,.e..,-}.. !2 -IS' : 1:2 sf. 1: I I ~R. 'fY\e A- Is ' IS R~ i-~ j_I£_ ! S ~ . rY\ea.. / !) a fl , AA '1-ti ' 19 b)_o , - ; - - -- · -- r:::I I . i i . I i SR. ~~ c2d.. - ')-4 ..:2.3 P"'\ef\ I 5 ; ~R . fY\eA-1 ~ ~ - c:JS • jAA I I '7-, ~le - -------! --- ----~ ~ - ---------·- -c:ia ! i C..u\..\v~~\ s~ f<\eAl ~ ' ("'V'\...\-~- 7·.00 l I SR. ~eAl~ 1 ! ; I I ' .. i ! ! I I l I i 1 lj �• MON PI0"1 OIO. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council U. S. POST~GE PAID 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 O~t-10 llAPIDS. MIC H PERMIT NO . 690 p~ ~t0) AUmt,::d lV~y l~z.rr:r::~' BETTY JONES - Ll BARY GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGE ALLENDALE, Ml 49401 DI � 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 Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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/87efd856e33be8a4bb194e170bd2d93d.pdf 1ada34efcc4e8981909572d499993267 PDF Text Text -- GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGES LIBRARY REGIONAL AFFAIRS RESOURCES COLLECTION TURTLE TALK Executive Director-J. Wagner J. Wheeler Editor ----------------Loretta Yount GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President George Martin V. President John Hart Treasurer Roger Williams Secretary Mary Roberts Sgt. At Arms Member Ronald Yob David Shananaquet Member Sydney Martin Member David Wonegeshik Member Viola Cummings Board meetings are held every month the Second TUESDAY at 7:30. AA meetings are held every Monday and Thursday, 7 to 9:00 PM - everyone is welcome. Cultural Meeting the last Wednesday of each month, 7:30PM Health Nurse - here on Tuesday only 9 to 12:30 PM MARCH 1987 that are falling through the cracks by moving from agency to agency. 4. Identifying and closing the gaps in services. 5. Strengthen inter-agency relationships. WHO CAN REFER? Anyone who works in a human service agency, court system, education system. WHO CAN BE REFERRED? a. Clients with multi-problems. b. Indian Child Welfare cases. c. Clients not accessing them~elves to appropriate agency(s). d. Dual-diagnosed clients. e. Substance abuse clients. f. Mental health clients. g. Clients that are not responding to treatment plans. CLIENT TREATMENT PLAN OUTCOME 1. Multiple agency input into treatment plan. 2. ,Appropriate intergrating of client's needs to agency services. 3. Increase availability of service alternatives and resources. AGENCY RESULTS 1. 2. and 3. 4. 5. Control of system manipulators. Expelling cross-cultural suspicions myths. To clarify agency roles. Bridge inter-agency relationships. To improve the services to clients. GRITC - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WHEN CASEMANAGEMENT TEAM MEETS Casemanagement Team - The Team was established to address the multiproblem Indian clients that are involved with this agency and/or other human services agencies. The Team meets the first and the Third Wednesday of overy month. The meeting time is 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. HOW TO REFER 1. Call or write to the Substance Abuse The Team started meeting in Oct. 85. Services Coordinator listed below, requesting The members consist of staff from other a presentation packet and the date for human service agencies and the GR Inter- which to do your presentation. Tribal Council's Health & Human Services 2. After receiving forms,fill them out staff. and return to the Substance Abuse CoGOALS OF THE CASEMANAGEMENT TEAM: ordinator at least a week before the 1. Access clients with multi-problems presentation date. to the appropriate agency(s). (~ont'd on page~-2~2. Reduce duplications of services. 3. To decrease the number of clients �United Press InternationalBOOK CHRONICLES STATE INDIANS Cont'd from page l GRITC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Grand Rapids - Ottawa elder Jeanette 3 . Forms included will be: St. Clair says even today people ask her a. Confidentiality Agreements if she lives in a tepee or eats raw meat b. Client Release of Information --sterotypes a new history book on c. Referral Form Indiansin Michigan is aimed ateradicating.d. Presentation Form ,, HISTORTY "People of the Three Fires", a history book of the states's original residents was released last month by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council to coincide with Michigan's Sesquicentennial observance. St. Clair said the book will not only provide some surpries for peopel unaware of Indian history in the state but also will give Indians "a chance to feel good about something." "I give frequent talks to groups and people still have many stereotypes about Indians," she said. "I have school children say to me, "Indians are mean, nasty people." These are images they've learned from books, movies and television." Council Director J. Wag Wheeler said, "Our involvement in education told us that not that much has been developed in Michigan to help Indian students find out about themselves or help the dominant society hear the story of Michigan Indians from the Indian viewpoint." The book, which took five years to complete, outlines the migration of native Americans into the area that later beca~~ e t1ichigan. Indians had started to form permanent villages along the Lake Michigan shore line as early as 6000 BC. the books says. It offers an in-depth examination of the three basic Indian groups that settled in the state -- Chippewa to the north, the Potawatomi to the south and the Ottawa in the central region. The book was funded by the Michigan Council of Humanities and Dyer-Ives Foundation, Wheeler said, noting sales have been brisk. "One of our goals we've had established for many years was to get into activities that would generate revenue," he said. "We provide services in seven counties and a goal is to pay for our own services without relying on the federal government." ----------------------------------------- Strict adherence to state and federal confidentiality rules, including re-disclosure guidelines, is the Casemanagement Team policy. Contact Person: Annette LaFontsee, M.A. Substance Abuse Coordinator Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Health & Human Services 45 Lexington N. W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Telephone (616) 774-8331 or 0073 TEAM MEMBER AGENCIES Kent County Health Department - Nursing Services Kent County Mental Health - Family Outreach Center Grand Rapids Public Schools Grand Rapids Public Schools - Title IV G. R. Inter-Tribal Council - Health and Human Services Michigan Indian Child Welfare GR Inter-Tribal Council- Indian Health Outreach Kent County District - Court Services ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE IS LIST OF PLACES YOU MAY PURCHASE: "PEOPLE OF THE THREE FIRES" J. WAGtJER WHEELER Executive Director �"PEOPLE OF THE THREE FIRES" FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BOOKS MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE GRAND RAPIDS, MI The Book Tree 6431 28th SE GR, MI 49506 Gerald R. Ford Museum 303 Pearl NW GR, MI 49504 GR Public Museum 54 Jefferson SE GR, MI 49503 DETROIT Ms. Janet Shomin Indian Ed Program West Middle GR, MI 49504 GRAND HAVEN The Bookman 715 Washington Grand Haven, MI LANSING Edi th Gilmore 1317 Jerome Lansing, MI Detroit Indian Center Thelma Henry Detroit, MI 49417 48912 Schuler Books Inc. 2975 28th SE Kentwood, MI 49508 Michigan State Museum Circle Dr MI State U. E. Lansing, MI Fountain St. Church Bookstore 24 Fountain St. NE GR, MI 49503 Native Am Institure Owen Graduate Hall MSU E. Lansing, MI G. Valley Am Indian Lodge c/o Ed Gillis GR, MI phone 361-5380 The Museum MSU E. Lansing, MI GR Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington NW GR, MI 49503 Lansing Indian Center 820 W. Saginaw 48915 Lansing, MI Downtown Books ll5 Ottawa NW GR, MI 49503 ANN ARBOR N. Am Student Assoc 2204 Michigan Union Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Community Newscenter City Centre GR, MI 49503 TRAVERSE CITY Can-Foster Museum PO Box 592 - 400 Boardman Traverse City, MI 49684 BEMIDJI Bemidji St Un Bookstore Bemidji, MN GREEN BAY Phoenix Book Shop Un of Wisc Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay, WI 54301 PONTIAC George Cherrick (313 )858-2353 • �Wecnesca ~ , Feb r uary 4, !937 MICHIGAN AMERICAN INDIAN WARRIOR SOCIETY ST E~ RI NG CO MMITTEE -:er. ry ' i 0 c" Bush Jr. - Po ttawatom i , USMC Jer:·y Pi geon - ?ott avJctomi, US Army George Mart i n - Chippewa, USAF Wi l lia m Memberto - Ottawa, US Army 1 GREETINGS! We, the above, are actively involved in starting a Michigan Chapter of the Viet Nam Era Veterans InterTribal Association. We recognize the importance of organizing American Indian Veterans all across Michigan into a Warrior Society which will provide support services in every Indian Corrmunity. The American Indian population in Michigan boasts an e<traordinary number who served in the Armed Forces, as well as those who were tried by fire in combat zones in Beruit, Grenada, Viet Nam, Korea, and the battlefronts in the First and Second World Wars. A Warrior Society would bring togeta~e,.. these Veterans into a service organization which would fulfill the obligations of the Warrior Societies of old. 1 11 We as American Indian Viet Nam Era Veterans are the focal point of this organizing effort because we occupy a unique position ir. our respective Indian communities. ~any of us are combat veterans; all of us gave a number of years of our lives to serve in military service for our country. We are representetive of a single group of US Veterans who came home from the most unpor ular and devisive military action in US History only to suffer the scorn and public ridicule of an indignant and outraged nation. Even so, many of our number have not only survived, but orevailed because of the lessons we learned as a result cf our ~ilitary experience. We paid c high price for the collective wisdom we posses. And it is this wisdom wh i ch co rr:pell s us to or ganize an d, through our activities, "de v1hat we ca n, ' to benefit our Indian Cofmilunities. We seek the counsel of the ol der Veterans and the El d rs t o gu i de us and cu r ef ~orts. We seek the support of t he Jeople ir. all our Ind an Communities for assistance in establishing a Warrior Soc i ety. And we ask Ind an Peool e all acros s Mic hi gan to understand and recognize t he disnity and mer t of our military servic e. 1 The or io rities of the Warr io r Soc iety include: �*Offering support to all our brothers who still suffer _ e trauma of their Viet Nam exoerience through traditional ouri~ication an nea 1 ing, peer -~e rent re spect ~rc00 tribLlnals , and a fellowship which recogni:es - ~­ anc :·::spon sibilit ~es of a Traditional \·Iar r ic•' . - Ass u ~ing positi on s of leadership_in the Indian role models for our youth. ~o~~u~~ties Providing a Color Guard for funerals and other ccm~unity and prcviti ng acti vites . - voluntee r ing organized assistance to our Elders and to c.:--;:- :..rnity and activities. ~:Jr.ctions 1eed every Native American who served to join 1t1 ith us, no rca: :er \·;hat type of discha rge. We call upon our Elders to sponsor us in this effor: and to provide guidance. And we need the support of the Indian Communities a ~' across Michigar. 1-1ho 1-1ill no doubt benefit greatly from this movement 1"e ha ';e ir.i tiated. lie If you have further questions or concerns, please contact a1; : : these people: *Henry "Tic" BUSH -(616)459-9821 *Jerry PIGEON -(616)399-3984 *George MARTIN -(616)793-3213 *vli lliam MEMBERTO -(616)538-7222 *Frank BUSH -(616)792-6335 *James PETOSKEY -(616)458-3263 Meg>·1etch One Thousand Times! -------------------------------------------------------------------IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: NATIVE AMERICAN GRADUATION DINNER MAY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP POTLUCK AND MEETING GRPS GRADUATION GRITC ELECTIONS 20, 1987 - 6:30 - MAY 28, 1987 - 6:30 - MAY 28, 1987 - JUNE 13, 1987 - 8 - 6 PM --------------------------------------------------------• �..-· I _, I I I !' I . · STUDENTS .~J] . HELP WANTED -CLERICAL -LIBRARIAN PAGE . -MAINTENANCE -RECEPTIONIST GET JOB EXPERIENCE &: GET PAID!!! REACH YOUR GOAL CALL 77 4-8331 G.R. INTER-TRIBAij:J] ASK FOR PATTY L· �1116 f(DfUL 8UIL1"NG G~AND R•'1DI. Ml •9503 PAUL B. HENRY ITH OISn:ncT. "'CHIGAN 1618) 451-8383 COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION ANO LABOR COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE ANO TECHNOLOGY ANNE KNOX OISTIUCT ADMINISTJIATOll Congrrss of tbt Wnittb j\)tatcs SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING 502 CANNON Houu Omcl Bu•LDHOG WASHINGTON. QC 20515 (202) 225-3831 .,oust of l\tprtstntatibcs MARY F. LOBISCO AOMINISTtlATIVI ASSISTANT llasbington. ~C 20515 July 11, 1986 Mr. Joe John Chairman, Unit 4 Northern Michigan Ottawa Association 1324 Hamilton, N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Dear Mr. John: Thank you for your letter requesting information on H.R. 5059, legislation to distribute funds from several Indian Claims Commission dockets to various categories of Michigan Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. I am enclosing both the text of the bill, as you requested, and a short information sheet summarizing the intent of the bill. H.R. 5059 was introduced June 19 by Congressman Davis, and referred, a~ is all legislation dealing with Indians, to the House Interior Co111mittee. The bill provides for the "descencant group" share to be distributed entirely on a per capita basis to all enrolled individuals, according to the Minneapolis Plan, and as supported overwhelmingly by the affected persons in votes earlier this year. Usually, the passage of Indian claims distribution legislation is not controversial if the affected tribes and their members have worked out an agreement in prior discussions. As that is the case in this situation, I do not anticipate much controversy over the legislation, and its passage is simply a matter of the Committee scheduling the legislation for action. If you have any questions or concerns about the language in the bill or its progress, I hope you will not hesitate to contact Doug Koopman in my Washington office, who should be able to answer any questions you may have. With best regards, I am Sincer,e ly yours, 1 -- . PAUL ( l~" ( II ·- HE·- ~~~) .· . Member of Congress PBH:ej Enclosures �GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Native American Education Program 615 Turner N.14. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (6160 456-4226 . ************** Special Announce~ent ***************** The Native American Education ·Program along with the Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow CoITDllittee are sponsoring a writing contest for Native American students kindergarden thru twelfth grade. Some of the work will be published in this years Pow Wow brochure. Some suggested ideas, but not limited to, are What it is like to be Native American? What a Pow Wow Means to me? Why it is important to retain our culture/traditions? etc. Ribbons will be awarded to contest winners. All work must be accompied by a signed entry form, and turned in no later than March 31st. 1987. Please return entry forms to: ENTRY Native American Education Pro~ram Attn. Ron Yob 615 Turner N.W. Grand Rapids, Mici1igan 49504 (616) 456-4226 FORM Name Date - - - - - - - School Age ---- Tribe ----------- Address --------~ • Phone ---~----- I give the Native American Education Program, and the Homecomin~ of the Three Fires Pow \4ow Committee permission to duplicate and publish any work submitted to their writing contest. · Student's signature - - - - - - Parent's siqnature - - - - - �February 7, 1987 C.R. Nish-Nah-Bah Bowling Tournament Winners 1st Ardis Badger and Dee Draper - Wyoming Michigan Dawn and Jack Mullins Indiana Place 2562 $600 " 400 Judy Tackett and Richard Beckhorn Henry Bush and Tony Chingman Lansing~ Mi Grand Rapids " 200 Judy Tackett and Jim Brunk, Jr. Jim Brunk, Sr. Tony Chingman Lansing, Mi 2nd 2500 3rd 2478 4th place through 13th place Winners received $100 14th " II 23rd " " II 80 24th " " 33rd " " " 60 34th II II 39th II " II 40 Last place winners from Florida generic bowling towels 1st entry received for tournament before deadline date: Tim Davis team Mt. Pleasant $40 Participating bowlers in this tournament came from Flint, Mt. Morris, Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Hartford, Dorr, Bradley, Middleville, Gross Pointe, Hastings, Muskegon, Haslett, ·Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Michigan, also from Deltona and Orlando, Florida and Lake Station, Indiana Congratulations to these men and women who bowled games of 200 or over: Tony Chingman - 207, 213, 231 and 235, Lansing; Tim Davis 203, Mt. Pleasant; Brenda Chamberlain-217, Mt Pleasant; Sam Wesaw -213, 213, Harford; Leo Jackson - 202, Lansing; Woody Chippeway - 225, Mt Pleasant; Lou Sprague - 209, 213 and 236, Mt Pleasant; Chris Jackson 201 and 235, Mt. Pleasant; Joe Sprague, Jr. - 202, 202 and 216, Mt Pleasant; Pete Wabindato 202, Muskegon; Frank Crampton - 208, Muskegon; Roger Sprague - 200, GR; Morrie Lewis, Jr. - 204, Hartford; Bob Drake - 213 and 232, Hartford, Kerin Gasco 203, - 202, Ann Arbor; James Bigmeat - 208 and 202, Flint; Al Crampton - 233 and Muskegon; Anna Chlebana - 222, Bradley; David Sprague - 203 and 216, Wyoming; Elizabeth Johnson - 205 and 224, Flint; Diana Gould - 221, Lansing; Delmar Jackson Dulo Gould - 215, Lansing; Ralph Sawmick - 214, Mt Pleasant; John Chivis - 202 and 215, GR; - 200; Alvin Chamberlain - 209, Mt Pleasant; Tom Kane - 206; Elsie Shananaquet - 202; Judy Tackett - 216, Lansing; Joyce McMillan - 210, Haslett; Henry Bush - 216 and 200, GR; �Jack Mullins - 211 and 234, Lake Station, Indiana; Ardis Badger - 212, Wyoming; Dave Stinger - 202 and 226, Dorr; George Sprague - 202, Mt Pleasant; Megwetch from the Tournament Bowling Committee to the following: COMET LANES, THE BLUMKE FAMILY BAND, ALL LADIES AND MEN FROM THE NISH NAB BAH LEAGUE AND THE COMMUNITY FOR THE FOOD DONATED. ROGER SPRAGUE - WOTV- 8 PENS SHIRLEY LARK, TIA SCHOONMAKER, CLIFTON SCHOONMAKER, JR, NANCY ORTIZ AND FAY BAKER, TOURNAMENT OFFICE WORKERS. RITA SPRAGUE - FOOD PREPARATIONS ARDIS BADGER - TABLE COVERING ANDY FALCON USE OF HIS TRUCK DAVE HINMON, RUSS MENEFEE, DAVE MILLER, JIM ASTIN - BARTENDERS GARY AND SUE SPRAOJE - COVER CHARGE COLLECTION AT DANCE AND 50/50 SALES DK SPRAGUE - SGT AT ARMS JO KATHY SPRAGUE 50/50 RAFFLE AT BOWLING ALLEY JO~ KENNY, BLANCHE HUFF, STATIA COLLINS, ELEANOR SPRAGUE AND TO EVERYONE ELSE WHO HELPED BUT NAME NOT MENTIONED. 1st - 50/50 winner - - CLEAN-UP AGAIN WE SAY ME-GWETCH!!! Sarah Sprague $95 and 2nd winner Lillian Sands $98 1987 Tournament Committee Members: and Shirley Chamberlain. Steve and Lou Collins, Dawn Bush, Amos Day, Jr. All Bowling information and materials submitted by Shirley Chamberlain • �ENTRY FORM LANSING INDIAN MIXED FOURSOME TOURNAMENT APRIL 4, 1987 1986-87 Sanction Bowlers Only Entry Fee $18.00 per bowler/ four bowlers per team. Make checks/money orders payable to: Mailing address: Royal Scot 4722 w. Grand River Lansing, Michigan Lansing Indian Center 820 West Saginaw Lansing, MI 48915 Bowling Shifts: 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Entry Deadline: April 1, 1987 or call to reserve your spot. For more information contact: * * * * * * * * Lansing Indian Center (517) 487-5409 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Name Average Address City Name Average Address City Name Average Address City Name Average Address City * * * * * * * * Zip Zip Zip Zip * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * �RULES: 1. 4 Person team consisting of at least 1 man or 1 woman. 2. Highest final 85-86 league· average must be used. If you did not bowl in 85-86, then highest current average of 21 games or more can be used. ALL participants must bring verification of league averages. 3. If no verified average, bowlers must use: 4. Bowlers must be of Indian descent, married to an Indian, or bowl in an Indian league. 5. A team may bowl more than once, but must have two new bowlers each shift. 6. Handicap will be 80%. Men 190 - Women 170 PRIZE MONEY BASED ON NUMBER OF TEAMS Prizes will be awarded at a dinner and dance after the tournament. Information on location will be provided at the tournament. Admission is free to bowlers. BOWLERS - Please bring your city average books. ROYAL SCOT 4722 W. Grand River Ave. Lansing, MI. r.•.LANSING N li! w E i! J .? • 5 �,. f LINT. SKINS ,SIXTH ANNUAL ALL IKDIAft 10 PD BOWLiltG !'OURftAMBRJ' SATURDAY MARCH 14, 1987 I ,t2o.oo PER BOWLER JtLUE JAY LANES d-5340 RICHFIELD RD. FLINT, MICHIGAN LANE FEE--$ 4.95 \EXPENSES-- 1.05 SHIFTS - 91A.M1 12aP.M. & J:P.M. REGISTRATION STARTS 8130 A.M. PRIZES -- 14.oo $20.00 RUI.ES 1. 4 PERSON TEAM CONSISTING OF AT LEAST 1 MAN OR l WOMAN. 2. HIGHEST LEAGUE AVERAGE TO BE USED, 21 GAMES OR MORE, 1985-86 ) . MUST HAYE PROOF OF AVERAGE OR USE - MER 170, WOMEN 160. 4 MUST BE OF INDIAN DESCENT O~ PtlARRIED TO .AN INDIAN. 5. A TEAM 'UY BOWL MORE THEN' ONCE, BUT MUST KAYE 'l'WO NEW BOWLERS EACH TIME BOWLING. . 6. HANDICAP WILL BE CALCULATED AT DIFFERERCE BETWEEN TEAM AVERAGE AND 800. 7"' ~ONEY ~AIL ORDER (U.S.FUNDS) MADE PAYABLE TO FLINT SKINS. TO AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CON~T EITHER: BRENDA EVANS BERNADETTE REYES 12) W. RANKIN ST. OR 24)1 LEITH S~. FLINT, MI. 48505 -- FLINT, MI. 48506 )1)-2)9-4784 313-767-7748 PRIZE MONEY BASED ON 30 TEAMS lST. - $600.00 MENS HIGH SINGLE - $45.00 2ND. - 400. 00 WOMENS " " - 45.00 MENS HIGH TRIPLE - 45.00 )RD. - )00.00 4TH. - 200. 00 WOMENS " " - ~5.00 $1 o.oo $1 •.500.00 LUNCH AND DANCE TO FOLLOW - LUNCH $5.00, DANCE ADMISSION $5.00 TOURNAMENT BOWLERS FREE NAME AND ADDRESS AVERAGE 1. 2. ). 4. DEADLINE DATE TO SEND IN APPLICATION FORMS: MARCH 14, 1987 I. �MICHIGAN COfol4ISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS M0 N T H L Y 8 U L L E T I N JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1987 MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS MONEY AVAILABLE: During the past year the MCIA has made a concerted effort to bring leadership from the Michigan Council for the Arts into direct discussion with Indian tribes and Jndian orgatiizati.ons. t>urpose? Ti'le creation and retention of interest in the arts. This past year's Executive Budget allocated nearly $8,000,000 for combined State of Michigan arts support. Sixteen percent of this is designed for minority participation, including Michigan Indians. For more information about Michigan Council for the Arts funding and programs contact Betty Boone at (313) 256-3731 or (313) 256-3717. MICHIGAN INDIAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM: On January 23, 1987 the first board meeting was conducted, bylaws approved, incorporation papers signed and officers elected. They are: Chairman Bernard Bouchour of Sault Ste. Marie; Vice-chairman, Janice Beckhorn of Lansing; Secretary, Wag Wheeler of Grand Rapids and Treasurer, Gerard Heath of Ann Arbor. The first order of business is the CGA proposal development and the strategic plan. An economic development feasibility study was also discussed. One board seat is currently open from the U.P. area. If you are interested in serving on this board and your business is in the U.P., submit your letter to the Commission office at 611 W. Ottawa, 3rd floor-North Tower, Lansing, MI 48909. The next meeting is scheduled in East Lansing on February 23rd at 1:30 p.m. at Michigan State University, Native American Institute, West Wing of Owen Graduate Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824. Contact Betty Kienitz if you wish to be on the mailing list for future meetings and information at (517) 373-0654. NATIVE AMERICAN GALLERY OF DETROIT: Attention Native American artists and craftsmen. As of February 2, 1987 the Native American Gallery of Detroit is open, selling art work and crafts and doing six major exhibitions between February and September of 1987. They are selling on a 40% consignment. Call fo~ an appointment or send slides and/or snapshots of your work. They are also willing to look at your portfolios at the Gallery. Contact Vivian Meredith, Manager, David Whitney Building, Suite #307, 1553 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226 or call (313) 965-7286. FISCAL 1987 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMS: (Deadline May 30, 1987) Planning assistance for Indian tribes 1n the amount of $3 million for projects to create or retain jobs. December 19, 1986 Federal Register; pages 45738 thru 45750 describe funding sources and requirements. The Indian Commission also has a copy upon request. Contact (202) 377-2873 in Washington D.C., (312) 353-7707 Chicago Regional Office or (517) 377-1886 Jim Callison, Economic Development Administration in Lansing. �MICHIGAN INDIAN BUSINESS LIST: A current list of Indian businesses in Michigan has been updated and is available upon request from the Indian Co11111ission. These businesses have been certified as a Indian minority business through the procedure set up by the authority of Public Act 428 of 1981. Contact us at (517) 373-0654. INDIAN HISTORY BOOK AVAILABLE: The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council History Book of Michigan Indians entitled "People of the Three Fires" is now in stock and ready for distribution. Hailed as a class document by both scholars and historians, the book fits in with Michigan's Sesquicentennial and is perfect for classrooms, libraries or just interesting reading. Paperback cover is available for $12.95 plus tax and $2.00 for postage &handling. Send check for $15.47 to: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, Attn: CRITC Publishing, 45 Lexington Ave., N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 4950·4 Hardback covers will be available in 4-6 weeks for $20.95 plus tax and $3.50 for postage & handling. Send check for $25.29, same address as above. MELCHER SEEKS AGREEMENT ON INDIAN REMAINS: (Great Falls Tribune 10/26/86) WASHINGTON - All over the country, the bones of thousands of North American Indians lie in museums and collections at large universities. To their descendants, it is evidence of disrespect; to the museums and universities, it is part of the legitimate study of the nation's history. To try to get these opposing sides to talk to each other, Sen. John Melcher, D-Mont., introduced a bill near the end of the 99th Congress. A Melcher aide, Clara Spotted Elk, said the bill had been introduced with no expectation of i11111ediate passage but with the hope that it would act as a bridge between Indian groups and the educational institutions. "The museums say, "We own the stuff," Spotted Edk said, "and the Native American tribes are saying, "No, you can't own human remains." Spotted Elk said that no one knew the extent of the museum holdings but that the scale could be imagined with the realization that the Smithsonian Institution along held the skeletons of 14,000 Indians. Spotted Elk, a member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe in Montana, said Indian tribes had acknowledged that some worthwhile benefit had come from the study of the bones. Diet, disease and other things have been learned from their careful examination. But what of the heritage of the Indians? Spotted Elk asked. "Most tribes are concerned about the spiritual unrest of the· dead caused by the bones being in boxes in museums instead of being buried and respected," she said. "It is a classic example of two cultures clashing." COURT REJECTS INDIAN BLOOD QUANTUM STAND FOR AID TO STUDENTS: (The Lakota Times, 10/8/86) SAN FRANCISCO - A federal requirement that members of Indian tribes who apply for government scholarship aid have at least one-quarter Indian blood was overturned recently by a federal appeals court. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regulation conflicts with 1974 and 1985 federal laws allowing anyone considered a member by a federally recognized Indian tribe to apply for college aid from the government Indian program, said the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Stephen Quesenberry, a lawyer for an Indian who challenged the BIA's regulation, said the ruling, if upheld, would affect at least several hundred Indians around the country. The court's reasoning would appear to apply equally to college loans for Indians, which are regulated under the same laws. �Diane Zarr, 30 of Ukiah, a student at Sonoma State University and a member of the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians in Northern California, sued after being found ineligible by the BIA for an Indian higher education grant because her percentage of Indian ancestry is only seven-thirty seconds (7/32). That is 1/32 below the minimum of one-quarter Indian blood established by a Bureau regulation that was first passed in 1957. The regulation was upheld by U.S. District Judge John Vukasin but reversed by a unanimous three judge panel of the appeals court. The opinion by Judge Robert Boochever said the requirement of one-quarter Indian ancestry was valid when the BIA passed it in 1957, because the standard was recognized in a 1939 law regulating college loans to Indians. But he said the law was changed in 1974 to include in the definition of Indian, any person who is a member of any Indian tribe that is recognized by the government. That left membership standards up to the tribes, some of which set their own minimum percentage of tribal ancestry. Another law, requi~ing a minimum of one-fourth Indian ancestry for students at Indian day schools, underwent a similar change last December, for the expressed purpose of avoiding racial discrimination, Boochever said. 11 11 GOVERNOR REPORTS RECORD BUSINESS STARTS IN 1986: (Gangwer News Service 1/15/87) - GOvernor Blanchard Thursday announced new business incorporations in the state during 1986 surpassed the previous year high by more than 5 percent, reaching 24,778. He said 1986 marked the fourth consecutive year that new business starts in Michigan have set a record noting the new firms will become the key sources of new job creation in the future. Governor Blanchard said a breakdown by county or job sector is not yet available, but initial indications show that the growth is spread throughout the state, with the majority of the business starts occurring in the tri-county region of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb. A report from the Department of Commerce indicated that 18,501 new businesses were started in the state in 1982, 20,003 in 1983, 21,099 in 1984 and 23,583 in 1985. PROPOSAL WRITING PACKET AVAILABLE - 11 Grassroots Funding 11 : It is very important that we sharpen our skills in proposal writing, become more knowledgeable about funding resources, understand the rules and meet the requirements of granting agencies and in essence, acquire the backgro~nd and skills necessary to find the funds for programs we need. This packet is information we've collected from a variety of resources which we have identified. We advise you to use all the resources available to you as there is no need to re-invent the wheel. In our packet we have attempted to provide practical, usable information based on our experiences in this area. To receive a copy contact: Valorie Johnson, Director, MI Dept. of Social Services American Indtan Services, P.O. Box #30037, 300 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48909 or ca11 (517) 335-3513. �1987(. '··~ ··.. ·· ~rJH'! \ .. , I I , .. ,,~:r .~.>,.·. ·~· •· ··~' . •l/>1. 'Ill.,~.;'·.;.·> ••• ·.~;. ~· . .. :.:f.,:,~··:~· SUN 1 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 t.. :..Jo E 0 f\<l .5e";o fl SQ"'' oil. \'V\~AI """ e. 4 I ~ 8 9 10 5e""•otll 11 S 12 V"Yte~I~ I GRrrc ,Sel\•' Ort h-\eA/s BO MTG Y:31l 15 16 17SeY\;e."- 18 sr:~Af~ 19 20 21 27 28 PAT DAV 22 23 24 25 30 26 .seT\ ( IQ. 1:3o se"'•olt Y\"\eAI ~ eu\ \.uQ..cir.\ MeAIS 0 29 Se";ort. Mel't/5 31 Se"' oQ l"\eAIS �tJ" • NON MOFIT OlfO, U. S. POST:A.GE PAID Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council - • 45 Lexington, N.W ., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 :<~):1 ;~·:.. ·~ ...;..):.' Atrn~ir.:~~ Y:>~/ /. ~--~'". ··: ~E~T'i JONES- Ll~hR~ cRPJ<U vJ>J.L£~ ST~T£ coLL£G£ J>J.LE~pj>J.£, 1'\C 49401 •ac: PERMIT NO. 690 Ga>.t<O il.A Pi[JS, MICH � 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_turtle-talk_1987-03 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, March 1987 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1987-03 Description An account of the resource March 1987 issue of Turtle Talk by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (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>