2 24 430 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/799cde704207bc5abefd6308910770c9.pdf ec08d06984fd26ee42ccb5ffdb76d11f PDF Text Text TurtleTalk Volume .~ Number-+ Grand Rapids Intn-Trihal Council May 199:) MELDING WESTERN MEDICINE and TRADITIONAL HEALING by Nancy Butterfield Native American News Seroice The health of American Indians has suffered in direct relationship to their forced assimilation into mainstream American society and loss of their heritage, some leaders of the Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) believe. "We've gone through a long period of time being told the way for us to become healthy was to become non-Indian," said Gerald Hill, MD, director of the Center of American Indian and Minority Health for the University of Minnesota School of Medicine in Duluth. "All of the government policies over the years, from removal to termination and relocation, have been designed to 'help' us by making us become less Indian," said Hill, a Klamath/Paiute. "But I truly believe that to be healthy, we have to become more Indian, and the more Indian we are, the more healthy we are going to be." Hill is one of a growing number of American Indian physicians and other Indian health-care activists who are bringing together Western medicine and the work of traditional Indian healers to more effectively deliver health care to American Indians. And that marriage of Western and Native concepts has come directly out of the experiences of Indian physicians themselves. "I was an Indian before I became a physician," said Dr. David Baines, immediate past president of AAIP. "I had to learn to meld the concepts of being a Western physician with being an Indian who has traditional beliefs regarding spirituality and health. When I was in my second year of medical school, I felt like I was losing my identity," said Baines, a Tlingit/Tsimshian who now is in family practice at the clinic in rural Idaho. "The traditional people helped me through that crisis with the sweat lodge and other ceremonies, and I have always retained an important place in my life for our traditions." Wholeness. All things are interrelated. Everything in the universe is a part ofa single whole. Everything is connected in some way to everything else. To truely understand something one needs to understand first bow it is connected to everything else. Continued on page 3 �Boo·Shoo! May is the month in which Mother's Day is celebrated. There is a common belief that American Indians treated women as servants under the system prior to white people arriving on this continent. Quite the contrary is true! Actually many tribes were matriarchal in nature. Mothers played an important role in American Indian society. In modem times, Native American mothers still are honored for their dedication to family. Mothers have much influence in decisions relating to the family unit. Newsweek magazine featured a cover story last month on "white male parano.ia." I was shocked to read that white males feel threatened by the advancements in recent years by women and minorities across America - since white males have had control for the past five hundred years! There has never been a woman or minority president of the United States, and white males control the majority of this country's social and legal institutions. White men get real nervous about affirmative action programs because they challenge the status quo; we as American Indian people need to make our support of affirmative measures known to the community. The struggle continues! On May 11, 1993, 6:00 p.m., there will be an Open House at our monthly potluck at the Council at 45 Lexington, N.W. At the open house the Council will be displaying articles made by the Young Eagles and Vision Seekers during this past school year. Some of the items to be shown will be Indian baskets and moccasins. Plan now to attend with your entire family to support our Indian youth. On June 19, 1993 we will be holding a golf outing as a fundraiser for the Council. This golf outing will be held at Monterey Pines in Dorr, Michigan, which is just south of Grand Rapids. Call Denise Skorka for more information at 774-8831. Remember the 14th Annual "Homecoming of the Three Fires" Pow wow on June 12-13 at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. Volunteers are still needed. This year's pow wow is going to be bigger and more exciting than ever. Plan to attend. Levi A. Rickert, Executive Director 2 • The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Hutchinson - Aeling President Andra .Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary Board Members Roger Williams Jeanne Harding Mary Roberts Bill Dunlop Rita Blumke Staff Levi A. Rickert - Executive Director Marcia L. Blacklidge - Human Services Director Jeff Justin - Business Manager Human Services Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Loretta Yount Carolyn Ogilvie-Cohen Lew Burrows Cindy Pigeon Support Denise Skorka - Secretary Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitator Diane Laureaux - Prevention Bill Dunlop - Seniors Contacts Turtle Talk Marcia E. Barber - Editor Two eagles Marcus - Layout Michael Vanderwall - Graphics Advisor iii Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its .!!, readreship with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Turtle Talk welcomes submissions of announcements, articles, poems relative to issues relating to American Indians. All submissions must be accompanied by a signed name and address of the author. Please understand that space may be limited, due to the requirements of our funding source that 50% of the newsletter content be healthrelated. Deadline for submissions is the first of the week of each month for the upcoming month's issue. Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Phone (616) 774-8331, Fax (616) 774-2810. �(Continuedfrompage 1) Baines and other AAIP leaders are presenting cross-cultural workshops to help physicians and other health care professionals better understand the holistic philosophies of traditional Native healers, and to feel more comfortable working alongside them. "It's not a question of educating the medicine men about doctors," said Hill. "Medicine men know we're all working to help people. The resistance is coming from Western medicine." The approach is used not only to help nonlndian physicians better understand their Indian patients, but also to assist Native American doctors in strengthening their identities as American Indian physicians. Roger Grey Eyes, a Navajo physician active in AAIP, said that what he has learned from traditional healers has helped him to be a better doctor. "I have turned to our spiritual people to teach me about the natural order of the universe," Grey Eyes said. "Once I began to work with their teachings, I felt more at ease and more humble - not as arrogant." When Indian physicians return to their medical practices, they play an important role in bridging the chasm between Indian people and Western medical care. Some Indian Health Service facilities also have begun to respond to efforts by Indian health care activists to accord more respect to the culture and beliefs of patients. In facilities where traditional practices are welcomed, the results speak volumes about the value of bringing together the two systems of healing. "Our people looked at hospitals as a place to die," said Mary Mitchell, a Navajo nurse who now lives in the Pacific Northwest. She recently returned to her home in Chinle, Arizona when her elderly father had to be hospitalized for a serious illness, and was surprised to find the dramatic changes in the way medical care was provided at the Indian Health Services Hospital. "It was a wonderful experience for my dad," she said. "The medicine men came in to sing and pray with him before his surgery. His spiritual needs were being met. And he was able to go home in four days. "Our people no longer look on hospitals as a place to die." • There are four dimensions of "true learning". These four aspects of our nature are reflected in the four cardinal points of the medicine wheel. It cannot be said that a person bas totally learned in a whole and balanced manner unless all four dimensions of their being have been involved in the process. i The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 3 �NATIVE AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENTS FACE UNIQUE CHALLENGES by Nancy Butterfield, Native American News Seroice The challenges faced by medical students as they travel the arduous path to an MD degree are well known; long hours of study, rigorous academic standards and personal sacrific: are ci~cu~tances that medical students must be prepared to face without flmchmg. But for the 242 American Indians currently studying to be physicians in the U.S., the obstacles can be even more formidable. Many Native American medical students are the first members of their families to graduate from high school, much less from college. A majority come from low-income families and receive no financial support from parents. On average, they are several years older tha.n their white counterparts, and many are single parents with young children to care for. But all have felt a special calling to be doctors, and the majority of Indian medical students plan to practice medicine in their home communities. Norma Blackwater, a 34-year old Navajo woman in her third year at University of North Dakota School of Medicine, said she came from a family of traditional healers. As a teenager, she took on the role of go-between for family members who needed medical care, and became fascinated with the way they were able to combine Western medical treatment with Navajo healing practices. Later, while she was teaching high school biology and chemistry in Los Angeles School District, Blackwater said, it was her students who persuaded her to study medicine. "My students told me, 'you're always telling us how to take care of ourselves - you should be a doctor.' and that's when I started to think about it very seriously." Many Native medical students encounter cultural conflicts during their study, particularly in the first year. Several students said they experienced spiritual disturbances connected with dissecting cadavers in anatomy courses, and some consulted with tribal spiritual leaders to learn to adjust to this aspect of their study. Native American students also often have to deal with racism, usually in subtle forms, and for females, sexism that is not so sub~~­ Blackwater said she left the University of Michigan School of Med1cme a few months after a male professor there refused to help her pass a 4 • The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Cou'ncil I also have people asking me what I'm going to do when I have to choose between a family and a career. I don't think anybody ever asks male students that question." course. "He said ' 'You're failing this class. You're female, you're Indian, what are you doing here? You should be home making babies,' she recalls. It took her a long time to report his comments to school officials. "I guess it's that boarding school mentality that I inherited from my folks " she said. "You don't say anything ' - you just accept it. We have to learn to speak up for ourselves. I also have people asking me what I'm going to do when I have to choose between a family and a career. I don't think anybody ever asks male students that question." The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) and its student counterpart, the Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS) play a crucial role in supporting Indians studying medicine and other allied health professions, including dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry and pharmacy. �NOW HEAR THIS May is Better Hearing Month: Hearing loss comes on slowly, painlessly and imperceptibly in most people, until one day they suddenly notice they can't hear conversations or sounds as well as they once did. America's noise levels have been creeping upward in much the same fashion: from loud appliances to amplified music to the general din of modern life, experts estimate that 20 million men, women and children in the U.S. are now exposed to dangerous levels of sound every day. Audiologists are especially concerned because hearing damage is cropping up among children. People used to develop noise-induced hearing loss between the ages of 40 and 50; but today many doctors are seeing teenagers with impaired hearing. Loud noise wears down the delicate hair cells in the inner ear, which translate sound into nerve impulses. If the noise is really high, as in an explosion, it can destroy the hair cells outright. At slightly lower levels - a rock concert, for instance, or a noisy industrial job - the damage is biochemical and the destruction is slow but steady. Occasional exposure to this type of noise isn't bad, but if it happens over and over again, permanent damage can occur. The danger zone begins at 80 to 85 decibels (dB) - the volume of a mini-bike or a rattling sink garbage disposal. People should limit their exposure to continuous sounds louder than this, or wear protective devices (ear plugs, etc.). It's Tough On Nerves, Too: Common sources of dangerous noise include: FIREARMS JET ENGINES ROCK CONCERTS AMPUFIED CAR STEREOS 140 to 170 DB 140 DB 90TO130 DB 115 DB AT FULL VOLUME PORTABLE STEREOS (WALKMAN, ETC) 115 DB AT FULL VOLUME POWER MOWERS JACKHAMMERS SUBWAY TRAINS VIDEO ARCADES FREEWAY DRIVING IN A CONVERTIBLE POWER SAWS ELECTRIC RAZORS CROWDED SCHOOL BUS SCHOOL RECESS /ASSEMBLY 105 DB 100 DB 100DB 100 DB 95 DB 95 DB 85 DB 85 DB 85 DB Even before noise gets loud enough to cause hearing damage, it can evoke a nervous reaction that hurts your body and mind in other ways. People who work in noisy factories or who live on heavily trafficked streets or under the flight path of jet airplanes run an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, ulcers and headaches. Studies indicate noise can also impair prenatal development. Some research even suggests that people who live near large airports are more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric illness and have a higher suicide rate. Noise makes people less humane as well. There's evidence that people who are already angry become even more aggressive when exposed to loud noise. The cries of a baby, intended by nature as a call for help, can be another source of stress for harried parents and may sometimes trigger child abuse. If we can possibly learn to live more quietly, doctors believe we might even avoid the "natural" hearing impairment that comes with age. When scientists examined a group of people living in the Sudan under Stone Age conditions not long ago, they discovered virtually no deterioration in the hearing of elderly tribe members. . From American Health Magazine, January/February 1992 The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 5 �STRESS SAVERS Under S'ress? You Can Get It Under Control! Stress and your blood pressure: Is there a link between stress and high blood pressure? Effects may vary, but when you're under stress, your mind and body go into high gear. Repeated stress and tension ovr time appear to contribute to an increase in blood pressure in some people. Your Stress Is Your Own Do you feel under stress? Then you are. Someone may tell you, "You don't have any big problems. You shouldn't fecl under stress." The fact is, if you feel under stress, you are. Stress, like any feeling, is very personal. How Does Stress Feel To Sara Kmpp shows her talents. You? Physical symptoms - like upset stomach, loss of appetite, overeating, chronic headache, insomnia, rashes, rapid heartbeat - are signs of stress. Some feelings can be, too. Do you have any of the ones listed below? • tense • anxious • harried • apathetic • hurried • tired • depressed • irritable • uptight • flustered • overworked • worn out • worried • frazzled • panicked • frustrated • pressured • wound up Ways To Deal Better With Stress In Your Life Ease on down the road. Do you rush through each day trying to meet impos~ible deadlin~s: :ou may help lower your stress by better managing your tune. Be realistic m your goals, and establish priorities. Try using "to do" lists as an aid to organizing your time. Schedule time each day to relax even if it's only a short time. ' 6 • The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Grace Peters worked with the Young Eagles to create beautiful black ash baskets. Take A Mental Vacation Sit or lie down where you can be quiet and alone. Cfose your eyes. Imagine a restful place, a favorite room, a place at the shore or mountains. Or simply focus on a word or phrase such as "I am calm." If your thoughts wander, don't get too upset. Just refocus. Try doing this twice a day, 20 minutes at a time. Sing, Dance, Exercise Stress Away Exercise can help you deal with stress. Walking, dancing, swimming, are all good. Check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. And keep getting regular blood pressure checks. �YOUR MENTAL HEALTH May is Mental Health Month: According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, "Health for the Nation - 2, 000," Native American people are at unusually high risk for developing mental illnesses compared to the overall U.S. population. However, there are steps an individual can take to promote positive mental health. Mental health can be created and enhanced through what we take into and put out of ourselves. Things to take in: • • • • • • • wholesome nutrient dense foods that are low in fat and rich in vitamins, carbohydrates and fiber; awareness of others, their needs, their dreams, their problems, and their human worth; spirituality; healthy, enjoyable exercise; sensory stimulations of a positive nature; awareness and acceptance of ourselves as worthwhile and unique; the love of our families and children. Things to put out: • • • • vices, including gossip, excessive anger and malice, and pessimism; overblown self-interest; prejudice; toxins, including excessive alcohol use, drugs and junk food. KENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Medical Alert: Are Your Children Protected? Immunizations can protect your child against serious, even life-threatening childhood diseases. Proper immunization is a parent's best defense against contagious diseases such as diptheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rhumatic fever, and haemophilus influenza. Kent County Health Department is offering free immunizations against these devistating diseases at their office at 700 Fuller NE (near Leonard) and at other local area clinics. Clinic hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Don't wait until your child is ready for day care or kindergarten. These immunizations should be given on a planned schedule,From age 2 months to 4-6 years. But even if you have waited, it's not too late to protect your child. For more information, call 774-3029. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 7 �LEONA'S CANE by Bill Dunlop Anong other talents, Solomon Francis was an excellent woodworker. His daughter Leona needed a cane, so Solomon went into the woods and found a tree branch roughly resembling a cane. From this he made Leona a work of art in the form of a cane. With a red-hot iron, he burned designs and these words in the Indian language: SIM-QUE-SANCE LYONE (my little girl Leona) and SIM-DA-NIS TOP-TA WIN (this is her cane) Then he painted it in a shiny lacquer. But Leona had a heart attack and died before Solomon could give her the cane. So even in his grief, he burned Leona's birthday and date of death beneath her name. Years later, my own daughter Donna and I were looking for bargains at a yard sale. Donna called to me and asked, "Isn't this writing in Indian?" She had come across Leona's cane among the many things for sale. Donna quickly recognized it as a work of Solomon Francis. She was raised in Good Hart, where Solomon spent his whole life, and she had seen his work many times. I asked the lady running the yard sale where she had found the cane. She told us her husband bOught it from "a disheveled little man on Division Avenue, for a dollar." She added her husband didn't need a cane, but thought he would help the little man by buying it. Of course we quickly bought the cane, and planned to return it to one of Solomon and Leona's relatives. In a recent issue of Turtle Talk, I wrote of a daring rescue on Lake Michigan by two Indians: Kishigobinessi and Okenotego. I said then that Okenotego's relatives were unknown. Then Pamela Burton called the newsletter and said she was married to one of Okenotego's descendants. She also informed us that Solomon Francis' father had dropped the name Okenotego because white people had such a hard time prounouncing and writing it. His real full name was Solomon Francis Okenotego. Shortly thereafter, Pamela came to GRITC's office, bringing a young Marine with her. We learned he is Solomon's great-grandson, and he became the new owner of the beautiful work of art. Leona's cane had found it's way back home. 8 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • �MAY Moon when the ponies shed (Sioux) Mulberry moon (Creek) Moon when the little flowers die (Osage) Moon when the horses get fat (Cheyenne) Hoeing-corn moon (Winnebago) MAY 9 IS MOTHERS' DAY MAY BffiTIIDAYS Issac McCann Larry Shananaquet, Jr. Rita Wemigwanis William Shananaquet Linda Holt Dave Shananaquet Billie Jean Sams Roger Martel, Jr. Mike Denhof Jimmy Bush, Jr. Jordan Shomin Paul Hart Rocky Russell Gus Day Paul Jackson Kitt Pigeon Liz Wesaw Charlie Anderson Qumbo) Misheka Lloyd Dave Pierce Selina Gibbs Mary Shananaquet Chris Shomin Denise Skorka Toni Leaureaux Kari Sprague Leah Denhof Edward Sheman, Jr. Paul Shomin Ivanna Swainston Dave Fox John Crampton Dennis Resterhouse Jim Braddock Sue Barz Child Development Center For children 6 weeks to School age An innovative intergenerational concept in child care located on the campus of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, located et 3600 E. Fulton, in Grand Rapids. Now accepting applications for enrollment! For information, please contact Sandy TenHagen at 940-4049. • °"'1ed By: POiler Hils Presbylerian Village •Managed By: The Grand Rapid& Metro. YMCA/ Soulleast B<anch • nnancial "'"1stance is Available. MICHIGAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES, INC. Region Ill 2 Fountain Place 60 N. Division Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 ACTIVITIES &SERVICES Career Guidance: A para-professional COlllseling service to help applicants assume responsilility for making career plans and decisions. Job Referral: Qualified applicants are referred to employment after they have demonstrated they possess the required skills or abilities to do the job. Classroom Training: Assistance is provided in obtaining a GED or high school diploma. Work Experience: A short·term employment program for adults and youth over 14 years to develop basic working sk~ls and provide job training in specific areas. Call: (616) 451-1920 The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 9 �Salute to the Graduates: SPECIAL MAY POTLUCK • Young Eagles Featured: On Tuesday, May 11 our monthly community potluck will have some very special additions. Over the past months, the Young Eagles have created some beautiful projects - moccasins, woven baskets, paintings, medicine pouches, self-portraits, plants and keychains. Their arts will be on display for our community to admire. That evening, we will also be doing photography for an article in Cosmopolitan Home magazine. Food Editor Nancy Banaitis has asked members of the community to create recipes for an article on Native American foods. Highlighting traditional ingredients, the dishes include corn soup, fry bread with currant jam, salmon, rabbit, parsnips, and a sassafras tea. Project coordinator is Cindy Pigeon. College Experience for Native American Students: On June 23 and 24, the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and Grand Valley State University will be hosting a College Overnight Experience. This event is specially planned for those high school students who are interested in attending college after completion of high school. What is the cost to me? There is no fee for attending, and your meals and transportation will be provided. If you are interested in attending college, come and look forward to a good time. What am I going to be doing? We have plans for Native American speakers, fieldhouse and recreation activities, campus tour and more. How do I sign up? You have to hurry because there are limited spaces available and there are forms that neeGl to be filled out it's on a first come basis. The last day to sign up ' will be June 1st. For more information contact Hunter Genia at 774-8331. Baskets Created: On two Mondays in March, the Young Eagles (grades 3-6) were honored with a visit from the Pigeon family: John, Olive, Cindy, and Master Basket Weaver Edmund. They came to share the art and beauty of basket making with the group, who then created their own baskets - 22 in all. Also assisting were premier basket-maker Grace Peters, and her grandson David Sinclair. The materials were generously prepared ahead of time and donated by the Pigeon family. The group enjoyed the project so much, they would now like tq take a trip to the woods to see how the black ash trees are harvested and prepared for basketrnaking. 10 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Call or write Turtle Talk with the names of all 1993 graduates (any age!), list the name of their school and grade or degree, also list any special awards, honors or recognition. Anishnabe A.A. : Open Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday and Wednesday evenings at GRITC (usually in the conference room) from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Coffee is available, and speakers frequently visit. Everyone is welcome. AHention Golfers: The first George Martin Golf Classic will be held June 19th at Monterey Pines in Dorr. Proceeds benefit the Grand Rapids InterTribal Council. Cash prizes include: first/last place - $200; long drive - $50; long putt - $50; closest to pin - $50. Entry fee is $65 per player. For more information, call Denise at 774-8331. AHention Bo-wlers: The Annual Westgate Bowling Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 8 at the Westgate Bowl, 4486 Alpine NW in Comstock Park. Squads start at 11:30 and 2:30 pm, and a banquet will follow the tournament. Cost is $25 per person, $100 per team. For more information, call Chuck Shananaquet at 241-3164. Register Tapes: Do you shop at D & W and Meijer? When you do, please save your cash register tapes and send them to us. We turn them in for credits toward our programs, including the Young Eagles. Annual Indian Cemetery Clean-Up: May 21 and 22 are set aside for the Annual Indian Cemetery Clean-Up at the Elbridge Indian Cemetery, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Elbridge. On Friday only, an Indian Health Fair and Health Screening will be held at the church. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call (616) 724-4410. Building Mural Proiect: Turtle Talk's graphic designer, Ben two eagles Marcus, has been selected to design a mural for the maintenance building at the public park on the corner of Strait and Wilson, NW. The building had been defaced with graffiti by neighborhood youth. The John Ball Park Association which launched the project, hopes that by creating a mural on the building and enlisting the talents of all the neighborhood youth to paint it, everyone will take pride in their park, and protect it from damage. The design will be transferred to the building in outline form, and the kids will "paint-by-number" to create the mural. The theme of the art is the Native American heritage of the West Side. It is believed an Indian campground was once on this site. �Muskegon Correctional Facility Request: Chaplain Brander and the staff are looking for elders, spiritual leaders and traditional people to come to Muskegon Correctional Facility on occasion and spend time with the Indian prisoners. Anyone interested in volunteering their time, please contact Chaplain Brander at (616) 773-1122. If you would like to contribute to the prisoners' religious practices by donating sweetgrass, sage, tobacco, cloth or ribbon, please call (616) 744-4167. Michigan Indian Press: Call or write for an updated price list of the books and materials available through our Michigan Indian Press: (616) 774-8331. MIP, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. ' r----------, I I I I I (~~ ~f l~( l~lll I I I I I 15% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD! 6501 South Division Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 Phone: (616) 281-3640 • Indian Jewelry • lndlan Moccasins • • Custom Jewelry • Sliver Repairs • L----------.J QUALITY NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS TURTLE TALK INFORMATION A one year subscription to Turtle Talk is $5 (Bronze Givers), additional contributions of $10 (Silver Givers) or $15 (Gold Givers) are greatly appreciated. Your tax-deductible contributions will help develop Turtle Talk into a bigger and better source of news and entertainment, and keep you informed of happenings in our Anishnabe community. Advertising Rates Full Page: $100/month Half Page: $50/month Quarter Page: $25/month Business Card: $ 1 5 I month A 5% discount is offered for a one-year contract, prepaid. We can also offer graphics assistance in design and layout. Call the office at 774-8331. NewSubscribers/Supporters End of the Trail Barb Gibault Lew Burrows Thomas Schmiedeknecht Madeleine Noble Jim Braddock MEGWETCH! GRAY WIND NATIVE AMERICAN OWNED 1117 BURTON SW, WYOMING, Ml 49509 G.R.l.T.C. BOARD ELECTIONS (616) 243-0003 INFANT, CHILDREN'S & ADULT MINNETONKA MOCCASINS $13.00 &UP GIVE AMERICAN MADE GIFTSI MAIL ORDERS WELCOME CHECKS OR MONEY ORDER -Jo;~~ SPECIAL WHOLESALE PRICES ON GLASS & PLASTIC ~ ~ GLA~S~~Pe~DS ~ \57 ~ 50/$1.15 100/$2.10 \!\I GLASS SEED BEADS $1.69/HANK 9~ Elections will be held on May 27th at the office, 45 Lexington NW, at 6:00 pm, for Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council's Board of Directors. GRITC is seeking 4 Board positions for a two-year term. Dedicated people willing to give of their time and expertise are urged to participate in this active organization. Requirements are: Native Americans who can attend each monthly meeting throughout the year, and participate in one of the Board's committees: Program, Finance, and Personnel. Nomination forms available at the Council office, contact Levi Rickert at 774-8331. PLASTIC PONY BEADS 100/$1.00 The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 11 �MAY POW WOW DATES May 1 & 2 Kateri Tekakwitha Circle Powwow Detroit, MI Traders Welcome, Call (313) 548-9068. May 15 & 16 Cleveland American Indian Inter-Tribal Assoc. Traditional Pow Wow Cleveland, OH Call (216) 881-9811. May 20 1993 Senior Power Day Mich. Services to Aging Lansing, MI Call (517) 482-4725. May 20 Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs Meeting Watersmeet, MI Call (517) 373-0654. May 21 & 22 Annual Indian Cemetery Clean-Up St. Joseph's Catholic Church Elbridge, MI Call (616) 724-4410. May 21 - 23 3rd Annual Giss I Was Creek Indian Pow Wow Marion, MI Call (616) 878-9443. May 22 & 23 5th Annual First People's International Trade Expo and Pow Wow Warren, MI S.E. Mich. Indians, Inc. Call (313) 756-1350. May 28 & 29 2nd Annual Traditional Pow Wow - United Tribes Hart, MI Call (616) 873-5887. 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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 Barber, Marcia (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/731035b027ccb3995093beb9d2b2f955.pdf d69aad42abb0b5018d954844c54c2c8c PDF Text Text TurtleTalk Volume:) Number-+ Grand Rapids Inter-Trilxtl Council April 199:) LET'S DRAW THE LINE! CHILDREN AND ALCOHOL Parents who are clear about not wanting their children to use illicit drugs may find it harder to be tough about alcohol. After all , alcohol is legal for adults, many parents drink, and alcohol is a part of some religious observances. As a result, we may view alcohol as a less dangerous substance than other drugs. The facts are otherwise. • 4.6 million teenagers have a drinking problem. • 4 percent of high school seniors drink alcohol every day. • Alcohol-related accidents are the leading cause of death among young people 15 to 24 years of age. • About half of all youthful deaths in drowning, fires , suicide, and homicide are alcohol-related. • Young people who use alcohol at an early age are more likely to use alcohol heavily and to have alcohol-related problems; they are also more likely to abuse other drugs and to get into trouble with the law. • Young people whose body weight is lower than adults reach a higher blood alcohol concentration level than adults and show greater effects for longer periods of time. College students spend more on beer than on books. LETS DRAW THE LINE. Alcohol Awareness Month: April, 1993 TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL It's never too early to starting teaching your children about the effects of alcohol on the body. For instance, you could explain the path alcohol takes through a person's body when they take a drink. 1. The STOMACH - that's the first stop in alcohol's journey through the body. A small amount of alcohol passes through the stomach wall and into the bloodstream. But most of the alcohol continues on to the SMALL INTESTINE, where it enters the bloodstream by passing through the intestinal walls. Too much drinking too often can create some really serious digestive problems. 2. Once it's in the bloodstream, alcohol takes off in all directions. It travels to ALL PARTS OF THE BODY, including the brain and liver. 3. Alcohol that reaches the BRAIN interferes with many activities people take for granted seeing, remembering, talking, walking, driving, and more. 4. Alcohol that goes to the LIVER is oxidized (changed into water, continued on page 4 �April 1993 FROM THE DIRECTOR GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Memberto - President John Hutchinson - Vice-President Andra Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary MEMBERS Boo-Shoo! Spring has arrived! It is always nice to get through the winter months and look forward to the renewal that Spring provides as the leaves reappear on trees and the grass turns green once again. Spring in Michigan can be beautiful. Hemember Earth Day is April 22, as American Indians we realize the importance of preserving the Earth from one generation to the next generation. The Earth is beautiful and we all need to work together to help preserve it. Tf you missed the -March issue of the Grand Rapids Magazine which had an article written by William D. Memberto, president of the Board of Directors of GlUTC and Marcia E. Barber, editor of Turtle Talk , we will send you copy of the article which was called, " Native American Myth." Simply call us at the Council at 774-8331 for your copy. Don't forget the Council still needs volunteers for the "Homecoming of the Three Fires" Pow Wow which is going to be held on June 12 and 13 at Hiverside Park, Grand l~apids, Michigan. Volunteers are needed to staff booths, parking lot assistance, general maintenance of grounds, security, etc. Please contact Loretta Antoine, care of the Council for more information. The Board of Directors of GRITC is sending a Resolution to State Representative Morris Hood which deals with the self-identification process currently used at state educational institutions to track students, staff, and faculty when reporting their affirmative action programs. The Resolution calls for the state legislature to make it mandatory for those who maintain to be American Indian to be able to verify their claim. Further, the Board is in the process updating our Affirmative Action Statement for the Council. Levi A. Hickert Roger Williams Jeanne Harding Mary Roberts Bill Dunlop Rita Blumke STAFF Levi A. Rickert - Executive Director Marcia L. Blacklidge - Human Services Director Jeff Justin - Business Manager Human Services Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Loretta Yount Carolyn Ogilvie-Cohen Lew Burrows Support Denise Skorka - Secretary Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitator Diane Laureaux - Prevention Bill Dunlop - Seniors Contacts Turtle Talk Marcia E. Barber - Editor Two eagles Marcus - Layout Michael Vanderwall - Graphics Advisor Turtle Ta/k's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Native American community. Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions/ram its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address . It should be noted that letters to the editor express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter or GRTTC Deadline for submissions is the first week of every month for the upcoming month's issue. Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids lnter-Trihal Council and Michigan Indian Press, 15 Lexington Avenue NW, Crand l<apids, Ml 19504 Phone (616) 774-833 1, Fax(616) 774-2810. 2 • The Grand Rapids Inter-Triba l Council �MICHIGAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES, INC. TURTLE TALK INFORMATION A one year subscription to Turtle Talk is $5 (Bronze Givers),additional contributions of $10 (Silver Givers) or $15 (Gold Givers) are greatly appreciated. Your tax-deductible contributions will help develop Turtle Talk into a bigger and better source of news and entertainment, and keep you informed of happenings in our Anishnabe community. Region Ill 2 Fountain Place 60 N. Division Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Adwrtislng Rqtes ACTIVITIES & SERVICES Career Guidance: A para-professional counseling service to help applicants assume responsibility for making career plans and decisions. Job Referral: Qualified applicants are referred to employment after they have demonstrated they possess the required skills or abilities to do the job. Classroom Training: Assistance is provided in obtaining a GED or high school diploma. Work Experience: A short-term employment program for adults and youth over 14 years to develop basic working skills and provide job training in specific areas. Full Page: $100/month Half Page: $50/ month Quarter Page: $25/month Business Card: $15/month A can also offer graphics assistance in design and layout. Call Lhe office al 774-8331. New Subscribers/SuDDorters Carey A. AquiGna Susan Marks Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Morgan Silver & Stuff Sally Olson Kee Nokomis Learning Center Cindy Rosenzweig William Jones, Jr. Mae Ring Artifactory Calvin College Gray Wind Call: (616) 451-1920 APRIL BIRTHDAY GREETINGS April Blumke Josie Sams John Hart Jesse L. Boda Don Bowen, Sr. Mary Ann Mashka Robin Korn Cindy Pigeon April Marie Leaureaux April Wesaw .·:·. ·>: ·:-:-: .-:-:.·.·.·.······ Sam Pigeon Michael Corby Micky Kiogima Sandy Whiteman Dawn Bush Susan Wesaw Robin Ensley Levi Albert Crampton Roseann Moore Pam Smith JoAnnc Fox Misty Bowen Edna Kenoshmeg 5% discount is offered for a one-year contract, prepaid. We Aspecial thank you this month to Pat Baldwin and St. James Christian Services for a generous contribution to our Senior Meals Program. Your generosity is much appreciated. · CHI-MEGWETCH! r----------, (~~ ~f l~( l~~ll. • Indian Jewelry • Indian Moccasins • · Custom Jewelry· Silver Repairs· I I I I I The Grand l{apids Inter-Tribal Council • 3 I I I I I 15% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD! 6501 South Division Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 Phone : (616) 281-3640 L----------.J �continued from cover carbon dioxide and energy). This takes time - at least one hour per drink (12 oz. of beer, 5 oz. of wine or 1-1/2 oz. of 80-proof liquor). Jn the meantime, any remaining alcohol in the bloodstream keeps passing through the body until the liver is ready for it. Too much drinking means a lot of extra work for the liver. APRIL 2 - 4 IS NATIONAL ALCOHOL-FREE WEEKEND to increase public awareness of the problems associated with drinking alcoholic beverages by asking Americans to refrain from drinking them for this weekend. ' Why kids in America drink· I. Boredom 2. Loneliness 3. Depression LET'S DRAW THE LINE. Alcohol Awareness Month: April, 1993 REACTIONS TO ALCOHOL How a person react5 to alcohol depends on certain factors including: • HOW fASTthe person drinks. Drinking fast means that • • • • more alcohol will get to and stay in the brain. HOW MUCHthe person drinks. Obviously, the more a person drinks the more likely he or she is to get drunk. BODY WEIGHT A lighter person will be affected more quickly than a heavier person. HOW A PERSON FEHS. A person's mood, how tired he or she is, and other factors, can make a difference. AMOUNT OF FOOD IN THE STOMACH. Food slows down the effects of alcohol. The most likely cause of death for a sixteen-year old in America is alcohol-related. LETS DRAW THE LINE Alcohol Awareness Month: April, 1993 4 • The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal ~ouncil fOI PAIEN1S: • Ask your children if alcohol is. affecting the quality of their lives and be sure to listen to their answers. Good communication is a good form of prevention. • Reinforce what your children learn in school about television content, helping them to analyze commercials and their messages during home viewing. If your child believes that he or she is being influenced to drink by a particular alcoholic beverage commercial, help him/her to write a letter of complaint to the manager of the television station that is airing the commercial. Send a copy of your letter to the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20580). • Assume a strong pro-active position regarding the wellness of your children and support your children in their often difficult choice to live a drug-free lifestyle. • Host meetings for other parents to discuss and share the responsibility of raising drugfree children. • If you drink, be sure to set an ongoing healthy example regarding adult alcohol use. �STORY Michael Dorris' exquisitely crafted book, "The Broken Chord" is an impassioned plea for society to recognize and prevent the passage of alcohol from mother to fetus. With that purpose, Dorris describes in heart-wrenching detail his personal and professional search for information to free his own adopted son from the affliction of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. He fails in his quest, and thereby leaves the reader devastated by the grim reality: Alcohol abuse has created a massive, unending destruction of life. Dorris does propose solutions for the protection of unborn generations - massive education efforts coupled with loss of civil liberties for those who insist upon abusing the unborn. As "Surely Adam's a sensitive, obstinate, loving, and self-conscious young academician problem was at Dartmouth College, Dorris not unique,... challenges overwhelming social an isolated case service odds by winning the.right to adopt a three-year old American of bad luck." Indian son, although he is single with no marriage prospects. Dorris applies his considerable academic skills to the problems of his son's development, which through the fifteenyear story, become greater as the boy grows. He returns to his own American Indian root5 to begin his quest for an understanding of alcohol's role in Indian society. "Surely Adam's problem was not unique," he writes, "an isolated case of bad luck. Yet the litany of his definable symptoms - low birth weight, small cranial circumference, hyperactivity, repetitious mistakes, an early failure to thrive, attention deficit, seizures did not in and of itself, according to the doctors and other professionals I consulted, point to any pat diagnosis." As the obsessed and searching father, he sought personal knowledge. He amassed volumes of research notes; he pursued medical experts, social scientists, American Indians with first hand information. "In the final analysis, it is the story that captivates us, makes us the willing receptacles of the scary statistics, and transforms us into missionaries for the cause," writes book reviewer Daniella Levine. Dorris' message is not always easy to continuea on top of next page FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME AND FETAL ALCOHOL EFFECT Children affected by this syndrome exhibit distinctive physical features, including a small head; low, prominent ears; poorly developed cheekbones, and a long and smooth upper lip. They may be shorter in height and lighter in weight, and ~ave heart defects and joint problems. They are also slow to develop physically and mentally, and exhibit retardation and behavior problems. Children with symptoms in three categories - facial abnormalities, growth problems, and neurological abnormalities are said to have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Children less severely affected, who show symptoms in two of the three categories, are defined as having Fetal Alcohol Effect. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 5 �continued from previous page swallow; total abstinence at the time of conception and throughout pregnancy and nursing is urged, even exhorted. Dorris writes the worst result of F.A.S., however, which especially affects children suffering from the full syndrome, is the vacuousness, the absence of true understanding. "These children don't learn from their mistakes. They, like Adam, may have but faint recall of critical lessons and experiences, despite IQ scores that would predict greater learning ability." As a young man of 21, Adam cannot remember to wear his coat in the cold, or to take his daily medication, or eat a meal unless the food is placed directly in front of him. Then, he consumes indiscriminately until every shred is gone, though he shows no awareness of what he has been served. Save your CASH REGISTER TAPES from D & W and Meiier to help support programs at GRITC. Drop odd or send in the tapes to our office, care of chris Shomin. ANISHNABE A.A. meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 • 7:00 pm at GRITC, 45 Lexington NW. Everyone is Welcome. Order your GRITC SWEATSHIRT or TEE·SHIRT soon •• call us for color and size selections (77 4·8331) GRAY WIND NATIVE AMERICAN OWNED QUALITY NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS SPECIAL WHOLESALE PRICES ON GLASS & PLASTIC 1117 BURTON SW WYOMING, Ml 49509 (616) 243-0003 INFANT, CHILDREN'S &ADULT MINNETONKA MOCCASINS $13.00 &UP INDIAN JEWELRY • 6 • The G rand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council BEADS GLASS PONY BEADS 4d 50/$1.15 100/$2.10 ~ ~ . \.!)! GLASS SEED BEADS $1.69/HANK �BE AWARE••• COMMIT AND CARE! PROTECT MOTHER EARTH. RESPECT Native Americans share the belief that everything was created by the Great Spirit. The human race has been placed alongside all other members of the creation family - not to be supreme or dominant but to be servants and caretakers. Chief Seattle advised us to respect all of creation - plants, trees, animals, birds, fish, water, rocks, the sun, wind and the ground we walk on. All , he said, are sacred - that whatever happens to the birds and animals will soon happen to us, for all things are connected. Native Americans also believe that the quality of a person's life depends on how that individual respects other people as well as all other creation. After all, we arc one with the world. To show our respect for Mother Earth and for the survival of future generations, let us "Recycle, Reduce and Reuse." REDUCE • Use both sides of the paper, whether it's for copying or taking notes. • Turn off lights when leaving a room. • Use fewer bulbs in multi-bulb fixtures. • Walk or ride a bike for short trips instead of driving. • Turn off the water when brushing teeth. • Repair leaky faucets quickly. • Turn water heater down to 130 degrees. • Keep thermostat below 72 degrees in winter and above 78 degrees in summer. • Use a fan instead of air-conditioning when possible. RECYCLE • Recycle aluminum cans: Making aluminum from recycled materials cuts related pollution by 95 percent. • Recycle glass: All glass jars and bottles can be recycled. • Recycle newspapers and other papers: Making new paper from old uses 30 to 50 percent less energy than making it from trees. • Recycle automotive motor oil or have oil changed someplace where they do recycle. • Leave grass clippings on the lawn or compost them to keep them out of landfills. • Recycle phone books every year. • Recycle clothes by taking them to non-profit organizations. • Buy recycled products when they are available. REUSE • Use cloth napkins and towels instead of paper ones • Use reusable containers to store leftovers. • Choose paper bags instead of plastic: Paper is reusable and plastic is not degradable. • Use a mug for hot chocolate or coffee instead of Styrofoam cups. • Use a canvas bag for carrying purchases. • Use "wasted" paper for scratch paper. • Create a compost pile in your yard for food waste and yard clippings. APRIL IS KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL MONTH • •• To educate Americans about their personal responsibility for litter prevention, proper solid waste disposal and environmental improvements through various community projects. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 7 �APRIL 18 - 24 IS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK: WE NEED YOU! APRIL IS: Moon of greening grass (Sioux) Moon when the geese lay eggs (Cheyenne) Planting corn moon (Winnebago) Leaf moon (Kiowa) Moon of the breaking up of the ice (Mandan-Hidatsa) We can take this week to honor those who reach out to others, and call attention to the need for more community services for individuals, groups, and families. We can also emphasize that real social progress depends on the selflessness of caring people STEP LIGHTLY ON YOUR MOTHER EARTH YOUNG EAGLE COMPANIONS APRIL 22: EARTH DAY· Our Monday evening Young Eagles group, grades three through six, needs caring companions to assist staff with activities such as crafts, cultural programs and field trips, as well as planning and ideas. The group meets weekly from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and volunteers with transportation are especially needed. Retired teachers and scout leaders would be perfect, anyone at any age can be involved with this fun group. recycle your newspapers, glass, metal and plastic containers; then take a walk in the wood<; and appreciate nature. APRIL 30: ARBOR DAY • area schools are providing tree seedlings for students to plant, helping them make a green future for themselves and their own children. HOMECOMING POW WOW Volunteers are needed in several areas to prepare for and put on the June 12 and 13 Pow Wow, "Homecoming of the Three Fires." The planning committee meets Monday nights from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Grand Hapids Inter-Tribal Council (call for exact dates and times, 774-8331). Would you like to help sell books for Michigan Indian Press? Perhaps you'd rather help get drinking water to the dancers, or help register the traders as they set up their booths. There's lot<; to do, please help! ANISHNABE IANGUAGE: OJIBWA (mealtime) Bskwezhigan - bread Zawa Mide - butter Waagon - egg Doodooshaaboo - milk Giigoonh - fish Pin - potato Mdaamin - corn Wiiyaas - meat (from the Bay Mills News, January 1993) 8 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �NATIVE AMERICAN, AFRICAN, & NEIGHBORHOOD ART THE ARTIFACTORY CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME 619 LY NE BE EN GRAND & U ION (61 ) 454-6344 Child Development Center For children 6 weeks to School age An innovative intergenerational concept in child care located on the campus of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, located at 3600 E. Fulton, in Graro Rapids. Now accepting applications for enrollment! For information, please contact Sandy Ten Hagen at 940-4049. • Owned By: Porter Hills Presbyterian Village ·Managed By The Grand Rapjds Metro. YMCN Southeast Branch • Financial Assistance is Available. •pAINTI s•PRINTS ·scULPTU ·cARVING •JEWELRv•s._.-. ............_ __J A PROCIAMATION FOR ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH 1993 WHt'N.f.AS~ the legal drinking age in the United States of America is twenty-one; and WHtR.HAS: the nation's student councils have identified alcohol as their school's most serious problem; and WHHRHAS: drinking has a negative effect on the academic performance of students; and WHERE4S, nearly one-third of all high school seniors "binge drink" on a regular basis; and WHEREAS, underage drinkers are at greatest risk for alcohol poisoning; and WHt'N.MS, alcohol use among junior high school students is increasing; and WHEREAS: a young American dies every three hours in an alcohol-related car crash; and WHt'REAS: the National Minimum Drinking Act saves one thousand lives each year; and WHEREAS, enforcement of the legal drinking age is an adult responsibility; NOW, THEREFORE, The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council does hereby proclaim April 1993 to be Alcohol Awareness Month in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and the Kent Intermediate School District. As the Executive Director, I also call upon citizens, parents, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, hospitals and schools in the Greater Crand Rapids Area to help raise awareness about this critical public health issue and join me in "drawing the line" to prevent underage drinking. Th~ Grand llapids Inter-Tribal Council • 9 �OPPORTUNITIES FOR DRIVER JOBS Bill Dunlop reports to us from AARP that during the Seniors Employment Program's past fiscal year, local companies and organizations hired 25 drivers of cars and vans, making this the most popular job. The average wage earned was from $4.25 to $7.25 per hour. Usually the employer provides the car or van, although in some cases the employee is asked to provide his own vehicle (then mileage is allowed). You must have a good driving record, know the area, and possibly may have to get a chauffeur's license from the State of Michigan. You should also like to get out and meet people. If you arc interested, contact your local AARP office. MICHIGAN INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES Michigan lndian Legal Services in Traverse City has a toll-free telephone number available for use by clients and potential clients. Anyone is encouraged to call for information. 1-800-968-6877 (Please note this change from number given in last month's Turtle Talk). AIDS AWARENESS CONFERENCE Grand Rapids Reach, Inc. and the InterDcnominational Ministerial Alliance of Lansing present their first AIDS Awareness Conference for African Americans and other people of color. The title is "HIVI AIDS Is In The Hood," and informational topics include: What is the AIDS virus? Where did it really come from? How is the AIDS virus transmitted? What does it do to the body? How can it be treated? Dental/burial procedures. Financial assistance. The conference will be held Saturday, April 17 at Messiah Baptist Church from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Free to all - to preregister, call Grand Rapids Reach, Inc. at 235-0455. YOUNG EAGLES SAY THANKS! The Young Eagles would like to thank the following people for helping to make our youth program a continuing sucess. Grades K-2 would like to thank Carol McNamara, Cathy Bielk, Mike Kaboni and Johnnie Noah for the tremendous volunteer work they have been doing with our group. These fine people have done everything preparation of the activities, providing resources and helping guide the younger ones on their projects. Grades 3-6 would like to thank Barb Shawanoskey, Kurt Schmidt 10 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal C0uncil (intern from Aquinas), Troy Barger (intern from Grand Valley), George Martin, Ron Yob, Larry Peshawba and Rosie Holmberg for their time and efforts in helping with the group and leading the group through the night's act1v1t1es. Grades 7-12 would like to thank George Martin, Dave Shananaquet and Lorraine "Punkin" Shananaquet for their time and effort in doing some really nice projects with our group and have expressed a lot of interest in doing future projects. Chi-Migwich! to all of you. Submitted by Hunter Genia WANTED: TURTLE TALK PHOTOGRAPHER We will supply the 35-mm camera and film, but we need your expertise as a photo-journalist. Turtle Talk is looking for someone who would be available to periodically take photos of GRITC events such as Young Eagles activities, community potlucks, promotions and special events - involves some evenings and/or weekends. This is a volunteer situation, we need your help! ILLUSTRATORS AND GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Turtle Talk provides an opportunity for new artists to showcase their work. We are always looking for Native American artists to contribute to our newsletter and welcome any submissions. We have featured original poetry and stories from local authors, now we would like to see contributions from the fine arts. Small pen/ink sketches work best for our production. Photographers and artists, please call the office at 774-8331 and ask for the Turtle Talk Editor. Footnote to the March article entitled "'fl fh' N!:'SCUE" by Bill Dunlop: II great-grand-daughter ofJoseph Okenotego called Turtle Talk and told us the name 'Okenotego' had died out through the years hut not his decendants, many of whom now use their ancestral middle name, 'Francis' as their modern surname. (Brought to our attention by Pamela Durant and Solomon Francis). �TURNER TALK TV Guide magazine recently gave a big cheer to Ted Turner and the Turner Broadcasting System, for a $30 million commitment to programming about Native Americans. "The Native Americans: Behind the Legends, /3eyond the Myths wi!l utilize the talents of noted American Indians and producers such as Francis Ford Coppola and Norman jewison, not to mention Turner's wife, Jane Fonda, in the production of original films for TNT, a documentary series on TBS, news specials on CNN, and a book from Turner Publishing. The plans, announced early in December by chairman Ted Turner, are "a guilt trip to some degree," according to Turner. He said the projects developed from his own interest in Native American history. The first movie, "The Broken Chain, is about the Iroquois Confederacy, and will air in October of 1993. A six-hour documentary exploring history is entitled, 'The Native Americans. Cable channel CNN will also produce a 20-part series of reports on American Indian life today, called the "Invisible People," with a companion book to the series called "Indian Country. The media mogul says he doesn't expect to profit from his multimedia initiative, but the rest of the country certainly will when his plans regarding the neglected history of the first Americans come to fruition. Meanwhile, Mr. Turner's Atlanta baseball team will not change its name, according to a New York Times story: "for the most part, I haven't heard that any one really has a problem with the name Braves." 11 11 11 11 THE CAMPBELL.TAPES American Public Radio will distribute an hour-long special on Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the Native American Senator from Colorado. Hosted by Gary Fife, producer/host of National Native News, the program will provide insights on the political career and personal side of Campbell, who has served three terms in the United States House of Representatives. The special is produced by Alaska Public Radio network in Anchorage. GREENE GROWING Busy actor Graham Greene has not let the grass grow under his feet since his remarkable success in Dances With Wolves and 7bunderheart. Greene, a full-blood Oneida who lives in his native Canada, just finished a made-for-TV movie for the Turner Network called Cooperstown. Next up are movie projects Benefit of a Doubt, for Miramax; Medicine River, for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.; and Pioneers, a TV pilot of which he's the star and associate producer. Greene fans can catch an earlier performance in a Canadian movie called Clear Cut. In between movie projects, Greene can be seen as a semi-regular character on Monday night TV in "Northern Exposure." MEDICAL MISCELLANY • According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the riskiest age for weight gain is between 25 and 34. Among the 10,000 participants in the study, the biggest weight-gainers were women who were overweight at the beginning of the study. The authors of the study recommended that people in their 20's and 30's step up their exercise programs and pay closer attention to their dietary intake. • If you've decided to reap the health benefits of bran, introduce it to your system slowly. If you cat too much bran at first, you may develop nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain. Best bet: get your bran from several sources such as fruits, vegetables and grains, and slmvly increase your total bran intake over a period of one or two months. • Don't eat food from a can if the seal is broken, the ends bulge, a seam is dented, the label is soiled, the can leaks or is rusty, or the food spurts out or smells bad when you open the can. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 11 �APRIL POW WOW DATES April 3 & 4 5th Annual Central Michigan University Pow Wow Mt. Pleasant, MI Call (517) 772-5700. April 3 5th Annual University of Notre Dame Pow Wow fort Wayne, IN Call (219) 283-1879. April 4 DAYUGHT SAVINGS TIME - set clocks to "Spring Ahead" one hour. April6 FULL MOON April 17 & 18 21st Annual University of Michigan Pow Wow Ann Arbor, MI Call (313) 763-9044. April 23 & 2/i Gathering of Nations Pow Wow - University ofNew Mexico Albuquerque, NM North America's Largest. Call (505) 836-2810. April 24 Annual American Indian Festival & Pow Wow Algonac, Ml Call (313) 984-3101 or (313) 256-1633. April 24 & 25 American Indian Council 2nd Annual Traditional Spring Pow Wow Indianapolis, IN Call (317) 773-4233. PLAN AHEAD: "HOMECOMING OF THE THlrnE FIRES,, POW WOW, GRAND RAPIDS RIVERSIDE PARK, JUNE 12 & 13. Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 PAID • Permit No. 690 Grand Rapids, Ml Library l Grand Valley State Univ Allendale Ml 49401 · A Service of l'his newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health, and private donations. e ullited Way � 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 Barber, Marcia (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/eaf8f016ecb41d987f6db41796f85d14.pdf f4455497f16b686d2057f01bdd2e1e75 PDF Text Text TurtleTalk Volume 5 Nu111hc·r 5 Gr.ind R1pid-, Inter -Trih.il C llllll'il THE INDIAN FOREST by Sandy Smith, age 11 Once there was an Indian in the forest. And then he heard a crackling behind him. He turned around quickly - he saw . nothing, so he kept walking. And when he got into the forest, he told the Chief that someone, or something was following him. So the Chief sent some other Indians to find out what it was. Then when they went in to the woods, they saw a herd of buffalo, so one called Strikes said, "TaTonka, TaTonka!" So they ran to the Chief, who was called Fujo, and told him. So they all hopped on their horses and took their bows and went farther down in the forest, and Fujo said, "Get those TaTonkas." So they shot them with bows, and they took the skins and ate the meat. ~1arch 199~ They had a big feast and danced all night long, with the fire flaming high. They were all happy. The next day, they got up, and Strikes was sent to see if there were any buffalo left. But when Strikes got there white fighters were there, so he rode as fast as he could to tell Chief Fujo. · Fujo told everyone to pack and get ready to move the village far away. The next day, they had to load everything and leave the forest. Everyone was upset. When they got to the new village far away from the other one, they started to unpack. They made it look very beautiful. By the time it was done it was night, so they went to sleep. The next morning it was very beautiful as it had snowed and the ground was covered in a blanket of white. All the children and adults had to go and get the buffalo skins they had shot in the summer. So they lived happily, but they were not as happy as they were in the forest. Ed. Note: Our cover story this month is a collection of writings by the Young Eagles, grades 3-6. continued on page 4 �March FROM THE DIRECTOR: G rand Valley State University and the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council are co-hosting the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs meeting which will be held at Grand Valley State University's 1993 GRITC Board of Directors William Mernberto - President John Hutchinson - Vice-President Andra Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary Members Roger Williams Jeanne Harding Mary Roberts Bill Dunlop Rita Blwnke Eberhard Center at 301 W Fulton (parking in the south parking lot). The meeting will be held from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on Friday, GRITCSTAFF March 12, 1993. Lunch will be served at GRITC, 45 Lexington, at Administration Levi A. Rickert - Executive Director Marcia L. Blacklidge - Human Services Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk noon. Please plan to attend this meeting and you are encouraged to make comments about issues you feel are important to the Indian people of Western Michigan. The Young Eagles group has grown in numbers so that it became necessary to break the group into three sub-groups which meet on three different evenings (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). The Human Services Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Loretta Yount Carolyn Ogilvie-Cohen Lew Burrows Council is excited about the volunteer parents who give of their time to help with the groups. Call Hunter Genia if you have children who want to become Young Eagles. Volunteers are needed to help with the "Homecoming of the Three Fires" Pow wow which will be held on June 12 and 13 at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Last year it was estimated that 20,000 attended the two-day event. Large numbers Support Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitator Diane Leaureaux - Administration Bill Dunlop - Seniors Contacts Turtle Talk Marcia E. Barber - Editor Two eagles Marcus - Layout Michael VanderWall - Graphics Advisor of volunteers are needed to help assist the Council (see related article) before and during this event. Loretta Antione, board member, is chairing the pow W!.!._W committee this year again. Special thanks go out to the members of the Healthy Nations Grant Committee who so generously gave of their time during January and February to assist the staff in writing a grant request to the l~obert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Men's Group has been meeting on the third Wednesday each month. The purpose of the group is for American Indian men to deal with issues that men confront on an ongoing basis. All men are encouraged to attend. Levi A. Rickert Executive Director 2-The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter or GR/TC. Deadline for submission is the first week of every month. Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 61617748331, FAX 6161774-2810. �PfiSSlfiGS MARCH BIRTHDAY GREETINGS 312 jimmey Wesaw 3/4 Amanda Abella Jonnie Mackey 3/5 Henry Mark (Muck Man) 3/6 Norman Pigeon 3/7 Tammy Leaureaux Linda Shomin Jo Shomin 3/9 James Wesaw 3/11 Julius Lewis 3/12 Elsie Raphael 3/13 Tina Sams Pat Pigeon 3/18 Steve Wankazoo Kyle McSauby 3/19 Lance Shirley 3/21 Joe john 3123 Destry Contreras 3126 Bret Shomin 3/27 Big Will 3/29 Cherri Gibbs 3/30 Wanda Wesaw 3/31 Daisey Sprauge Tawas Thomas · Gary Shawa Darcy Emert Ed Gillis Al Recollect Paul Marrison Mary Anne Fasberg Charles V. Allman George Shomin HOMER A. McSAWBY (1932 • 1993) Homer Anthony McSawby, aged 60, of Suttons Bay, passed away January 22 in Traverse City. A lifelong Michigan resident, he worked as a steeplejack and truck driver. He was a member of Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church and Cherryland VFW Post No. 2780. A veteran of the Korean war, he served in both the Army and Air Force, receiving the United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation. His sister, Mary Roberts, serves on our Board of Directors and is its Past President. CLARENCE PATRICK KOSEQUAT (1925·1993) Clarence Patrick Kosequat, aged 67, of Harbor Springs, passed away January 27 in Grand Rapids. Born in Good Hart, he was raised in Harbor Springs where he was a member of the Holy Childhood Catholic Church. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the US Marine Corps in the Pacific, where he was an aircraft mechanic. His sister, Jeanette St. Clair, also serves on our Board of Directors. HENRY (HANK) SPRAGUE, JR. (1928·1993) Henry Sprague, aged 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away February 5. He is survived by his wife Daisy (Medawis); a daughter Pamela Shrubbe; stepson Terry (Ruth) Chivis; four grandchildren, Erica, Andrew, Otetwin Shrubbe and Monee Chivis; three sisters, Anna (Alex) Chlebana, Margaret (Ed) Sipkema, Ardis (Dale) Badger; three brothers, Rev. Joseph Sprague, Roger (Rita) Sprague, D.K. Sprague; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Internment Bradley Indian Cemetery. GR/TC extends sympathy from staff and Board to the members of all families. fiEW BEGlfifilfiGS ANTHONY HUNTER GENIA was born Friday, February 5 at 9:52 a.m. to Amy Popma and Hunter Genia. Anthony weighed in at six pounds, six ounces and was 19 inches at birth. Best wishes and good luck to the new family. MARCH IS Moon when the buffalo cows drop their calves (Sioux) Little frog moon (Omaha) Moon when the leaves break forth (Tewa Pueblo) Strawberry moon (Cherokee) Water stands in the ponds moon (Ponca) March is National Nutrition Month: To educate consumers about the importance of good nutrition by providing the latest practical information on how simple it can be to eat healthfully. Topics of interest include tips on cholesterol and fat reduction in diet, how to read food labels, and grocery shopping. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council•3 �ANISHNABE ANISHNABE MEANS INDIAN. OH GREAT SPIRIT, WHOSE VOICE DO I HEAR IN THE WIND? LlnLE BEAR His father let him fish as long as he wanted to fish. Sometimes he would help his mother carry baskets of sweet grass, and help to start the fire to burn Once upon a time there was a little Indian, and they wood. called him Little Bear. One day, his father came home with a whole His mom's name was Sheena, and she worked buffalo. Little Bear was so happy he jumped out of in the plains making pottery for her home. his teepee, and he ate alot of buffalo soup. She traded some, too. The next night he ate fish. Little Bear worked hard with his bow and arrow, his father taught him how to When he got up the next morning he saw a horse hunt. standing outside his teepee. just a couple more days and he could He jumped with joy: "Now I have a · ----- --------~-- horse!" go fishing. He loved to fish. by Sara Krupp (age 9) WHY THE DEER RUN WITH THEIR TAIL UP by John Recollet (age lJ) 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Of? Ce �NOTTAWASEPPI HURON POTAWATOMI TRIBAL ROLL The names on this list are members of the Nouawaseppi Huron Potawatomi Band. These names are being submiued lo the Bureau of Acknowledge and Research in Washington, DC, to complete our Federal Recognition Process. All people on this list are at least 1/4 Huron Potawatomi by blood quontum. Anyone no longer claiming to be a member of the Huron Potawatomi Nottawaseppi must submit a certified letter postmarked no later than March 31, 19')3, requesting the removal of their name from the list An additional list of names will be submiued after this membership ratifies a proposed Constitutional change (amendment) in April, 19')3. This list will include members who are 1/4 Indian blood quantum or more and can trace their ancesliy on the 1904 Taggart Roll. HURON POTA WA1DMI, INC., . Pine Creek Indian Reservation, 2221 - 1-12 Mile Road, Fulton,MI 49052 Hillman Helen Pigeon Jennie C. Pigeon Norman A. Pigeon Steven C Pigeon Woodrow A. Sahr Sharon A./Wright Sprauge Allen F. Pigeon Mary F. Williams Melody F. Winchester Mary A. WhitePigeon le;ter). Mandoka Leon ). Mandoka Ra;eann Marshall Laura L Simpkin Virginia Smith Henry W. Smith John A. Pigeon John E. Pigeon Andn:w D. Pigeon Cindy S. Pigeon Edmund Hayes Pamela K. J(jJgore Dwight E. J(jJgore Margaret Mandoka Andrea N. Mandoka Beverly K. Mandoka Denise L. Mandoka Grace H Mandoka Homer Jr. Mandoka Homer Austin Mandokajamie H. Quihuis Jewell Snyder Ju lie S. Tale Darlene Taylor Douglas Taylor Jooeph E. Wagner Colleen Rae Bc>e Kimberly Fisher Linda D. Harris Vonda J. Medawis Manhew A. Medawis Merri Louis Medawis Stephen A. Pamp Balaam). Pamp Betsy Lynn Pamp EliZ>bcth R. Brown Mary E./Pamp Pamp Matthew J. Pegp Yvonne/Bush Pfeiffer Karen Prancisco Angeline Gilbert Cynthia L Grisby Mary K. Hc>liday AnnaMarie Hc>liday Gilbert Jr. Holliday John Leith JoEllen Lewis Luella Lewis Morris Jr Mark Henry F. Sickal Phoebe Stuck Paula M. Church Mary B. Hall Phoebe Barker Carol Butdier Marianne Chisholm Madonna Drake Bonneiti Drake Mary Fox Velma Strunk Joanna J. Watson Frank Watson John L. Jr. Watson Wanetta M. Sullivan Morris Collyer Ronald D. Kerr Donis A. Pamp Alta Mae Schmucker Brenda Peters JoAnne Pap ma Albena). Presley Ann J Sprague Scou 0. Wells Alberta), Wells Elizabeth K. Hines Romona S. Homan Nellie E. Lew~ Mitchell Lumbert Winona Mackety David M. Mackety Hazel Mackety James Mackety Paul W. Mackety Thomas B. Mayo Leah L. Nahgahgwon Marian L Noonan Jaanet./Sprauge Pamp Adrenne Pamp Jeri Louise Foerster Mellisa D. Foester Philip E. Foester Thomas B. Fuller Danie Fuller Iva Joy Fuller Tina Marie Guess Lynne I. Jenkins Evelyn R. Manin Mary .E./Mackcty Wesaw Thomas Nelson Jr. Wesley Irene/Day Wesley Jooeph G. Jr. Cole Rachel Edwards Michale A. Eggleston Doreen L. Eggleston Doris May Eggleston Iva Joy English Shirley/Simmons Foerster Anthony Wesa w Charles L. Wesaw David F. Wesaw EliZ>bcth Wesaw Janel Wesaw John Levi Jr. Wesaw Lois Wesaw Lorett.a Wesaw Mariam Wesaw Martin Wesaw Rhionon Pratt Jacqueline Ann Sample Deloris J. Sample Jessica Smit Nancy A./Bush Sprague Ronald D. Stinger Katherine M. Terpening Pauline Townsend Mary Wesaw Andrea). Wesaw Beverly Mandoka Paul Mandoka Renee Mandoka Sten Ray Medawis Anna Marie Medawis Henry A. Jr. Medawis Sherri L. Medawis Toni A./Fooler Marseau Cheryl C. Mueller Debra K. Nugent Gwynncth Spurr Laura A. Joslyn Mary M. Keith Paula/Day Krabill Anita D./Day Mandoka Arnold Mandoka Deborah J. Mandoka Edward Mandoka Gary Mandoka M./Medawis Mandoka Michael A. Bush Richard L Sr. Chivis John L Jr. Chivis Robert Chivis Ronald). Davis Gladys/Chivis David Rhonda J. /Wesaw Day Arnao Jr. Day Cecil Neil Day Sarah Day William K. Bush Andrea N. Bush Cornelius Jr. Bush Brystal R. Bush Daniel L. Bush Frank Jr. Bush Gordon D. Bush Henry F. Bush Kenneth). !lush Lisa K. !lush Richard L Jr. Collyer Perry S. Collyer Tina M. Brauillet RjMandoka Sprauge Matthew Sprauge Paul P. Jr. Sprauge Randall L. Sprauge Richard C. Anewishki Virginia Anewishki Larry L. Brown Jamie E. Collyer Alden ). Collyer Donald E. Jr Collyer Gary.Sr. Shomin Linda./Sprauge Sprauge Alben Sprauge Carl M. Sprauge Daisy/Medawis Sprauge George Sprauge Henry S. Sprauge Herman Sprauge Jacob N. Sprauge Joopeh Jr. Sprague Louise Chivis Fred S. Chivis Mon-ee L Harris Bonita L. Chivis Rith Ann/Bailey Walker Richard H. Faught Eliza Anderson Carey Anderson Charles H. Anderson CharlO!Le M. Anderson Dawn E./Bush Oiivis Terrance A. Collins Luelle/Sprauge Falcon Marian/Sprauge Gabow Elma/Mandoka McDonald Maudelene Montour Frances Schoonmaker Tijuana The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal CounciI•5 �i ll [~~J l-3 by Bill Dunlop i [fl l~~ 0@ lJD ~ ! "Greater love hath /no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13. 1 i I 908 - :along the Great Lake. Kenoshmeg saw it first. He was at the hignest place on the tallest hill above Waganagasik, "the place of the ctooked tree," near what is now called Good Hart. He instantly '. knew the lake-boat was in very bad trouble. No ship captain would turn his craft sideways to those mountainous waves. Being a fisherman, he knew that in a storm you turned your boat into the wind, not sideways. Mik-sa-be came up behind Kenoshmeg, and he too quickly understood the situation. These two Indians hurried down the high bluffs to alert other Indians. Aboard the lake-boat, three non-Indian men were in mortal fear of their lives. They were William Prout, age 41, Alfred Shampine, 44, and Amad Lavake, 31. Their motor had quit and they had no steering. They had played out their anchor to it's full length, but the water was too deep and the anchor had nothing to hold it. There was nothing to do but pray - and pray they did, loud and hard. They had no way of knowing that many Indians were on the beach and on the tall hills of Good Hart watching, praying and trying to figure a way to rescue these men, who · would surely die if their vessel broke up. The storm was so fierce that the Indians feared to attempt a rescue with their row boats. The storm continued unabated the rest of the day, and as the light faded Ben Betose, who was on the high bluffs, could still see the boat tossing and writhing in the terrible wind. The Indians on the beach built a huge fire and kept vigil all through the night. A few Indians did the same on the high bluffs. They hoped whoever was on the storm-tossed boat would catch sight of the fires and take hope. The Indians could only hope and pray that the lake boat would hold up through the night. They knew that no rescue attempt could be made in the dark of night. The women kept food and hot tea and coffee available at the Kiogima home. The men, mostly fishermen and farmers, laid plans all night. Most of the men volunteered to try the rescue, but just two 6-The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council men were selected. Okenotego and Kishigobinesse (both named Joseph) would make the attempt. They were picked because they were the brawniest and the best rowers. And Kishigobinessi owned the best boat. The wind shrieked on, and when the deep purple dawn showed first light, every face was strained outward across the water. All they could see was the white tops of the huge waves. Ever so gradually it got lighter, and then great shouts went up - first from the Indians on the high bluffs, then from those on the beach. The lake boat had held together through the night. Better yet, the Indians knew the anchor had caught, for the distressed boat now faced directly into the storm. Best of all, the troubled boat was now only a half-mile from shore. Kishigobinessis' boat was dragged to the edge of the beach. They could only wait for a break in the waves, the lake was still too wild. The day wore on, but there was no let-up in the storm. The Indians knew the people in the cruiser could not last another night - and finally, at 3:00 pm, the two Indians named Joe pushed their row boat out into the lake. The Indians on shore cheered and cheered. continued on next page I \ �Muscles strained as the two ]oes pulled on the oars, aiming as best they could for the disabled boat. Sometimes they rode the crest of a huge wave, the next minute they disappeared into the deep trough between the waves. Some of the women knelt and said a rosary on the beach. High on the bluffs, Kadabinessi began to beat on his hand-drum while the rest sang a song of tribute to bravery. All their hearts and minds were with the two Indians in the small boat. Many times the small boat was almost swamped by the heavy breakers. After what seemed like an eternity, they bumped against the lee hull of the lake boat. They quickly took the pale, weak men from the lake boat into the rowboat, and headed back to shore. As they got nearer to shore, they feared the breakers would smash them against the rocks. Miraculously, a huge wave swept the rowboat up, and with just a thump, dumped them twenty feet up onto the beach. Great shouts of joy and thanksgiving went up from the people gathered on shore. Of course the story of this great rescue spread throughout the area . When it got to the right ears, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awarded Okenotego and Kishigobinessi their medal of valor, and a cash award of $500.* Ironically, the following morning huge waves set the crippled cruiser up on the beach, just as they had done for the Indians' little rowboat. Only then did they see the hole in the hull of the lake boat. ' (Established in 1904 by Andrew Carnegie, the Carnegie 1lero Fund Commission was created to recognize outstanding acts of selfless heroism performed in the United States and Canada. The Commission's Deed of Trust established a $5 million fund to recognize persons "in peaceful vocations" who act to "preserve or rescue their fellows .") Kenoshmeg: ancestor of Rita & April Blumke. Miksabe: ancestor of Mary Roberts. Hen Betose: ancestor of Bill Dunlop . Kiogimas: relatives of I·:velyn Kiogima BROKEN DREAMS by James Panchorillo Remington The Elders have strength. Why can't we use it? The Elders have wisdom. Why can't we learn? The Elders have love. Why do we reject it? The Elders have spirit. Why don't we? The Elders have drums pounding. Why can't we dance? The Elders have songs. Why can't we hear? The Elders walk on. Why can't we cry? Now it is gone. Why didn't we listen? Kadabinessi: relative of Catherine Boda. Okenotego: decendants unknown. Sources: frank Greenleaf, Ben Betose, Frank Michigan, Isaac Naska, john King. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council• 7 �TOBACCO MISUSE AMONG NATIVE PEOPLE hv Mark Ber:.;.11tw !Ben \JLl/.1 So cial Sarn <'.I D<'fll .i A pointed out in an article appearing in the United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) News, tobacco has an important role in traditional American Indian life. Some Indian religions teach that tobacco was a gift from the Great Spirit and was to be used for religious and ceremonial purposes. Among many tribes, tobacco was part of rituals, including healing, problem resolution, trading, preparing for war, trances, sundances, and sweat lodge ceremonies. Prized by deities, tobacco was often given as a gift to the Great Spirit. Tobacco leaves were usually mixed with parts of t h~ willow, dogwood, ::::·:4.!f'\, > sumac, bearberry, or rose bush. i@;,l!JY . . .,. However addiction Jv'< · '' to tobacco and the ' misuse) of cigahabitual frequent use (or rettes is posing a serious threat to the health of groups that Native people . Amon&,,,the ethnic can Indimake up the U.S. population, Amerians/ Alaskan Natives have the highest rate of habitual tobacco use. Indian Health Serstatistics show that two out of every five Indians are related to O(J~aµsed by smok- ing. Habitual misuse of tobacc6 is also common in the Bay Mills Indian Comrpunity. According to a survey conducted in Bay Mills by Wayne St~te UniVersity in 1990-91, which measured lifestyle and behavior risk factors of health, almost half(44%) of the tribal members surveyed smoked cigarettes, averaging almost one pack of cigarettes a day. In 1990, the Indian Health Service conducted an Adolescent Health Survey of Native Ameriean students ages 12 to 18 attending Brimley School. Among these . Bay Mills teens, daily tobacco use was reported by 22.4% of the students. One of the most preventable causes of death and illness among Indian people is tobacco misuse. Many lives are lost each year due to heart disease, cancer and emphysema, all of which are a direct consequence of smoking. According to "Trends in Indian Health" 0991/IHS) diseases of the heart and cancers are two of the leading three causes of death for Native people. Women who smoke are at even greater risk, especially if they also use oral contraceptives (the "Pill"). Pregnant women who smoke run a higher risk to their baby of miscarriage, stillbirth, low-birth weight, premature birth and birth defect. Babies born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy have a higher incidence of experiencing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Also, people who chose to smoke put the health of others around them at risk from the smoke in the air. Young children are particularly vulnerable to this "second hand smoke." They also tend to follow the example set by adults - parents who truly care about the health and well-being of their children have a responsibility to set an example by not smoking and by giving them the encouragement and support they need to resist pressures from friends and peers who smoke. The best thing Native youth can do to ensure a healthy life is to not start smoking. The nicotine in tobacco is an addictive drug and quitting ·the cigarette habit is probably one of the most difficult habits continued ort next page 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �continued from page 8 to break. The most important thing is to want to quit and to stick with it. A well-balanced diet that is low in fat, cholesterol and alcohol as well as regular exercise are essential to breaking the habit. Get help if you need it or quit with a friend or spouse. But don't quit quitting. Information on ways to help you stop smoking are available from the Bay Mills Health Clinic. Tobacco does have a very important role in Native American culture. The key is to understand the differences between use and misuse, and to work toward helping Native youth understand and respect the difference and to respect the gift of health that the Creator has given them by not misusing tobacco. i SO YOU WANT TO BE A LEADER? A study of leaders by the Center for Creative Leadership points out key faults that can get potential leaders off track: • Being insensitive to others; • Forgetting the future - leaders must work to plan changes; • Being cold, aloof or arrogant; • Betraying people's trust - successful leaders are friendly; • Overmanaging - leaders delegate; • Failing to staff effectively; • Failing to adapt to a boss with a different style - leaders need to adjust as necessary. ·---------------· : rn~ ~f mmm : I 15% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD! I 6501 South Division I Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 I Phone (616) 281-3640 I • Indian Jewelry • Indian Moccasins • I • Custom Jewelry • Silver Repairs• I I I I I I WINNING PARENTING SKILLS We are there to LISTEN, SUPPORT and OFFER OPTIONS ... not to judge. 1. Give kids a responsibility. 2. Give them a consequence that is logical, realistic and palatable to you. 3. When they blow it, give them the opportunity to do the first responsibility again AFTER they have experienced the consequences for blowing it the first time. SAY WHAT YOU MEAN. .. MEAN WHAT YOU SAY. .. DO WHAT YOU SAID YOU WOULD DO! SIX CRITICAL LIFE MESSAGES: 1. I Believe in You. 2. I Trust in You. 3. I Know You Can Handle It. 4. You Are Listened To. 5. You Are Cared For. 6. You Are Very Important To Me. LANGUAGE LESSON Anish-na-gigee: How are you doing? Mee-go-on-way: I'm doing fine. Nee-Mino-yaa: good (or) Nay-shin: good. Ahb-chi-go-ni-min-yahh: I'm feeling really good. ·---------------· The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council• 9 �MICHIGAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES, INC. H.U.D. PRESENTATION AT MARCH COMMUNITY POTLUCK Officials from the City of Grand Rapids' Housing Rehabilitation Office will present information about their new home improvement programs at our community potluck Tuesday, March 9 at 6:00 pm The new programs feature: • More grant funds for low income families; • Second time assistance; • More money per house; • More areas being served; • A special program for elderly homeowners; • A special program for handicapped homeowners; • A special program for emergency type repairs; • A lower interest rate on all loans. Call 456-3030 to find out more about these opportunities. Region Ill 2 Fountain Place 60 N. Division Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 ACTIVITIES &SERVICES Career Guidance: A para-professional counseling service to help applicants assume responsibility for making career plans and decisions. Job Referral: Qualified applicants are referred to employment after they have demonstrated they possess the required skills or abilities to do the job. Classroom Training: Assistance is provided in obtaining a GED or high school diploma. Work Experience: A short-term employment program for adults and youth over 14 years to develop basic working skills and provide job training in specific areas. Call: (6'16) 451-1920 MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS Meeting Highlights - January 15, 1993 MICH. INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES Michigan Indian Legal Services in Traverse City now has a toll-free telephone number available for use by clients and potential clients. Anyone is encouraged to call for information. 1-800999-9126. MCIA MEETING The Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs will hold its March 12 open meeting in Grand Rapids at Grand Valley State University's Eberhard Center downtown. GRITC will play host to the meeting and serve lunch at the Council's offices. RESOl.lJfTONS MCJA BUDGET 1NFORMA710N (93-1-15A). Executive Director to communicate with Dept. of Civil Rights and Dept. of Management and Budget regarding the budgetary s.tatus of the MCIA for the next fiscal year. AFFJRMA TIVE ACTJON StA TVS JN 77-!E STATE OF MJCHIGAN (93- 7158). Communication with the Civil Service Commission and the Dept. of Civil Service Lo determine numbers of 1/4 blood North American Indians employed in state classified service, in whatever form the Civil Service Commission and Department keep such information, whose jobs have been lost through budgetary review over the past 5 years , more or less, and such additional information deemed necessary, and to report on the same to the Commission on Indian Affairs at its next meeting. INGHAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES INDJAN OUTREACH WORKER (93-1-15C). Articulation of the importance of and need for continued funding of this worker position. Determi· nation of identities of the counties which do not fund Indian Outreach Workers. In addition, review of existing Indian Outreach Worker program. RECOMMBNDA710N OF 77-!0MAS W 7DPASH FDR DIRECTOR OF continued top of next page 1Q•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �continued from previous page. THE DEPT OF CIVIL RIGHTS (93-1-15D). NA TJVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS UNfT JN THE DEPT. OF ED. (93-115£) . Support for continuance of this program which is subject to complete elimination by the Dept. of Ed. due to continuing budgetary review . Submitted by Kim Sawmick, District 4 Commissioner Save your CASH REGISTER TAPES from D & W and Meiier to help support programs at GRITC. Drop off or send in the tapes to our office, care of Chris Shomin. ANISHNABE A.A. meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 pm at GRITC, 45 Lexington NW. Everyone is welcome. Order your GRITC SWEATSHIRT or TEE· SHIRT soon - call us for color and size selections (774-8331 ). ~~®® TORTLE TALK IHFORMfiTIOH A one year subscription to Turtle Talk is $5 (Bronze Givers), additional contributions of $10 (Silver Givers) or $15 (Gold Givers) are greatly appreciated. Your tax-deductible contributions will help develop Turtle Talk into a bigger and better source of news and entertainment, and keep you informed of happenings in our Anishnabe community. Advertising Rotes Full Page: $100/month Half Page: $50/month Quarter Page: $25/month Business Card: $15/month A 5% discount is offered for a one-year contract, pre-paid. We can also offer graphics assistance in design and layout. Call the office at 774-8331. Hew Subscribers/Supporters Intergenerational Child Care Children 6 weekS ta school age have the opportunity ta develop spec/Ill frlendshlpa • with Seniors. An innovative intergenerational concept in child care located on the campus of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village. To rece ive an application for enrollment or further information. please contact Sandy TenHagen at 940-4049. • Financial Assistance is Available. James Ward Linda Marshall Diana Irish Max & Vivian Spenser Natasha Stewart Jimmie Stewart Anthony Stewart Curtis Vos, Jr. Helen Chippewa Joseph Beebe Helen Appel Lorraine Pinero M. Wanshon Dennis Resterhouse Terry Resterhouse Mary Lou Fassett Location: 3600 E. Fulton . in Grand Rapids Michigan . ONneC By Po-:er H s P''='sby:e· d": V11 a~t> • Ma...-d~td By T--e G·ar:c Ra.::i c:> f\.1'::'.'0. Y1.1CA So:...·~.,.32: B • a'"c~ The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council• II �MARCH POW WOW DATES MGrch 6 & 7 16th flnnuGI Cireqt LGkes lndiGn Culture Assoc. Mid-Winter Pow Wow OwGsso. Michigqn BGker College. CGll (313) 231-1389. Mench 6 & 7 7th flnnuql Centrql Wisconsin lndiGn Center Pow Wow Rothschild. Wisconsin Rothschild PGvilllon. CGll (715) 845-2613. MGrch 28 HeGrt of the EGrth SurvlvGI School. 8th flnnuGI Pow Wow ."~ MinneGpolis. Minnesotq Minn. Convention Center. CGll (612) 331-8862. HOMECOMING OF THE THREE FIRES Planning is underway for the annual Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow, scheduled for June 12 & 13 at Riverside Park. We will again locate near the Pavillion, with the traders along the river and food booths to the north of the .dance circle. Traders fees have been set at $75 for the weekend, and discussions are still analysing the pros and cons of charging admission and the resulting security challenge. Corporate sponsorship will be solicited, and anyone having ties to business charitable departments should "plant the seed" for them to contribute. GRITC will have a booth to sell books, sweatshirts, tee-shirts and caps, plus the buttons and Pow Wow programs. Volunteers are needed in several areas: parking arid security, cleanup, runners for the traders, runners for dancers, water suppliers, electrical/sound set-up and maintenance, table set-up and tear-down, first aid and information, sales, and many more. Please give your time to make this pow wow successful! The Pow Wow planning committee, chaired by Loretta Antoine, meets Monday at 5:00 at GRITC (every other week); March meetings are 3/1 - 3/15 - 3/29. Please come! Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml ·-··-. -··--.-... . ~.. .._ ..... . - Library Grand Valley State Univ Allendale Ml 49 401 · 'fhis newsleuer is funded in part by United Way. Office of Substance Abuse Services , Community Mental Health, and private donations. A Service of 0 ullitedway l � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Barber Many elements of our community came together January 5th at GRJTC to form a strong and powerful circle. Seventeen people from other social service organizations, from ·the clergy, from our public schools, our museum, and from our Anishnabe community attended the first HEALTHY NATIONS committee meeting. They were invited to participate in a unique community-wide collaboration to establish a working committee as part of GRITC's bid for a special grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (see January Turtle Talk). To open the gathering, Board president Bill Memberto smudged everyone with sage as they introduced themselves to the group, seated in a circle. Jeanette St. Claire offered a prayer in her native language. Bill's opening remarks began by saying that progress in dealing with native problems, as evidenced by this assembled group, is being made in our area. There is much reason for hope, but only if we first look back to unresolved issues. The question most asked is, why do Indians drink? Why do native people have serious problems with alcohol and substance abuse? The simple answer is that, with increasing European influence in their lives, Indians were not allowed to be Indian - to be who they are. In order to be acceptable to mainstream society, extraordinary pressures were put on Indians to transform themselves into "whites with dark skin." Toward this end, children were taken from their homes and families and sent off to residential boarding schools to be reeducated in white ways and manners. As Bill says, "The circle of family life was irreparably broken. Children couldn't learn from their older relatives as in the past; the generational chain was broken. It was either become part of the mainstream, or disintegrate." The self-actualization, which is a difficult process for any adolescent, was now made culturally impossible for native youth in the boarding schools. Emotionally punished by separating them from their loved ones, they often endured physical punishment for hanging on to a shred of their tribal identity - a bead, a feather, a word of native language. The children, of course, couldn't comprehend what they had done wrong to deserve this treatment. 11 But this is the 50lst year after the European encounter," says Bill, "and it is a year for building self-esteem and selfdetermination. We are part of a re-development of sacred processes around the country." This continued on page 4 �february1993 FROM THE DIRECTOR: The United Nations General Assembly and the World Bank have declared 1993 to be the International Year of the World's Indigenous People. These two organizations have pledged to push the protection of cultural minorities around the world. As we continue into the 501st year of Euro-centric domination, it is important to remember that Native people of our area have survived with much of their culture intact. The 'INDIANS HAVE SURVIVED' theme is important for our young people to understand as they confront and deal with the complexities of today's society. Native American youth have much lo be proud of concerning our heritage. Indian youth must be taught that their ancestors survived this land and in many cases withstood the relocation process that put some Michigan tribes on reservations in other states such as Kansas and Oklahoma. Indian youth must be taught that Indians in Michigan were able to survive the harshest of winters through sophisticated housing and clothing. Indian youth must be taught that our people toiled the land in order to survive by planting seeds and harvesting the fruits of their labor. The culture of Native Americans in the State of Michigan is rich and has contributed to society throughout the history of the state and nation. The point really is the truth concerning the American Indian people, not the distorted view that is presented to our youth as they encounter the educational system today which suggests that Indians needed the technology of Europeans in order to survive. Levi A. Rickert Executive Director FEBRUARY FIRST "Be an Encourager" Day: An encourager literally means 'one who fills the heart,' hence this is a special day to share heartfelt encouragement with family, friends and co-workers. 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors William Memberto - President John Hutchinson - Vice-President Andra Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary Members Roger Williams Jeanne Harding Mary Roberts Bill Dunlop GRITCSTAFF Adminislralion Levi A. Rickert - Executive Director Marcia L. Blacklidge - Human Services Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Human Seroices Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Loretta Yount Kim Sawmick Carolyn Ogilvie-Cohen Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Support Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitator Diane Leaureaux - Michigan Indian Press Bill Dunlop - Seniors Contacts Turtle Talk Marcia E. Barber - Editor Two eagles Marcus - layout Michael VanderWall - Graphics Advisor Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter or GR/TC. Deadline for submission is the first week of every month. Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council locatedat45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 61617748331, FAX 6161774-2810. �FEBRUARY: THE MONTH OF THE 1 FISH· RUNNING MOON' FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Wanda Raphael Richard Lewis Yusheka Raphael Rebecca McDonald James Wilson Paul Rueckert Kristy Shananaquet Ben Shawa Wag Wheeler Julia Leaureaux Pine Shomin Lewis Abella, Jr. Percy Bird, Jr. Sheena Sotelo Kaine Shomin Gertrude Malmgren Shirley Bennett Jeremy Sawmick Andy Pigeon Archie Evans Ella High Lucille McSauby Henry Medawis James Mashka Mary Switzner Marcia Barber This is the season to pause and reflect, About cooperation and mutual respect; The great runs of salmon we have learned to expect, Deserve a future we must unite to protect. May the Great Spirit guide us all in the year to come. (Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission) NEWS BRIEFS More Native Americans Finish College The number of Native Americans who attend and finish college is up, according to a new report by the American Council on Education. The report says 103,000 Native Americans enrolled in college in 1990, 11%more than in 1988. Native Americans, however, still account for fewer than 1% of all college students. The report also noted that 53% of Native Americans enrolled in college leave after the first year. Potawatomis Donate $250,000 to Fund History Display The Forest County Potawatomi Community donated $250,000 to the Milwaukee Public Museum·for a North American Indian display which opened in September. The new display is part of a $1.5 million exhibit called "A Tribute To Survival." The display features a cast of Native American pow wow dancers and singers. The funds were made available from revenue generated by the tribe's gambling operations. Religious and Human Rights Communities Form AllianceTo Defend Religious Freedom Traditional Native Spiritual leaders, non-Indian clergy and human rights leaders announced the creation last October of a historic coalition to defend the right of Native Americans to practice their religion and to protect the cultural survival of Indians in the United States. The coalition will push Congress to strengthen the 1978 American Indian Religious Freedom Act. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal CounciI•3 �CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE- committee now comes together as an educational process, and also as a community effort. We all expressed our appreciation of the effort and commitment of the committee members and their interest in the needs of Native Americans today. Next, Marcia Blacklidge described the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation addressing major health issues in the United States. Their studies showed unprecedented high risk statistics among Native Americans, and they therefore targeted this group for special funding, especially the fight against substance abuse. Under the theme, "IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO RAISE A CHILD," Marcia described the three-part program outline as a guideline for the committee to build on and hopefully add to. The timing of the grant funding involves a two-year planning process followed by a four-year implementation of programs. "Walking in Two Worlds" is the theme for the first section of the plan, which is centered on a mentoring program. After a year's mentor training, planned activities for the pairs may include weekend camps, vision quests, Indian naming ceremonies, clan sytems, geneology charts, language, and multi-cultural coping skills. "Dream Catchers" is a cultural resource group covering storytelling, drumming, singing and dancing. And "Three Fires: Lighting the Circle of Wisdom," targets development of multi-media school presentations to incorporate Michigan Indian history, treaty information , videos, college prep. camps, and working with the Public Museum of Grand Rapids. In closing, Marcia gave the committee an assignment: they are each to think about significant persons who influenced them strongly (positively or negatively) during their adolescence. She reminded everyone, "We must learn where we came from to know who we are and where we are going. We must be comfortable 'walking in two worlds' 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and taking our heritage with us in our daily lives." Good comments came from the group members: mentors should cross cultural and gender lines; the committee should be 'nominal,' fair and equitable, totally non-judgemental, and confidential; we need to reach beyond the schools to catch needy youth; and more. Dr. Irv Berkowitz, of Grand Valley State University's School of Social Work, defined for us the process of collaboration vs. coordination when working with such a diverse group as ours. We will bring together members from many fields to operate in a totally different way than we normally do in our individual organizations. Next, we presented "Healing the Hurts," a video film which follows a group of native people who had been in residential boarding schools through a series of healing sessions. The film takes a hard look at the after-effects on these people of having had their heritage taken away from them during the government's years of attempting to assimilate natives into mainstream society. The policy of removing children from their homes in effect produced a generation of people who despised themselves. This program says that healing is a lifelong process, not an event, and that we are the only ones who can heal ourselves. The boarding schools stopped that healing process from continuing. Ironically, the American boarding schools were patterned after the British boarding school system, which took young men from their families at an early age to prepare them for the monarchy or the peerage. There was little love in these schools, only hazing, humiliation and torment. For �Indian children, raised with great love and devo- now believe that the after-effects of this situation tion in large, nurturing family groups, the wrench may be at the root of many Native American of separation was even worse. problems today. The video was powerful, and everyone was affected. The purpose of the schools was to erase all At the end of the video, Marcia offered "Indian" behavior from the children; but we tobacco ties to each of the members, symbolizing cannot separate behavior from the person. The their commitment to the program. The Healthy purpose of the healing sessions is to recover Nations Committees meets twice in January and energy and power while getting rid of anger and twice in February before the grant proposal is resentments. Committee members who may submitted. never have given this aspect of history a thought, Marcia Blacklidge and Loretta Yount prepare food for the Holiday potluck. ANISHNABE LANGUAGE: ANISH-NA-BEM-DA This month: Ottawa/Odawa Greetings Boo-zhoo - Hello (with a handshake) Ah-neen - How are you? Anish-na-gigee - How are you doing? The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council•5 �"' WHAT 15 PREVENTION? Prevention is a fundamental component of a thorough response to these problems, and consists of activities which will keep alcohol and other drug problems from occurring. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council's programs are centered around prevention activities, services and information. What exactly do we mean by prevention? Certain approaches have been demonstrated and are accepted as hallmarks of positive, effective prevention efforts. These include: • providing relevant factual information; Good health, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, is important for a satisfying and productive life as well as preventing substance abuse. Each of the following is necessary for positive health for people of all ages: • meeting the social or psychological needs of people; • reducing feelings that "It can't happen to me;" • improving life skills; • a positive relationship with oneself, evidenced in a sense of being worthwhile, and of being capable; • addressing beliefs about alcohol and other drug use; • positive relationships and a sense of bonding with family, peers, and the community; • helping people cope with emotions. • a sense of hopefulness about the future; • awareness and relevant knowledge of health risks. The abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, or any use by youth, is a major threat to health. It is also related to, and a possible indication of, other serious problems such as violence, child abuse and criminal behavior. Because of the frequency, seriousness, complexity, and social nature of alcohol and other drug problems, these are problems that affect the community as a whole. The community in every aspect and at every level, including its institutions, has a stake in and responsibility for addressing these problems. 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • addressing early anti-social behavior; Comprehensive, community-wide prevention also includes consistent programming and messages which come from, and are directed to, groups and individuals in all aspects of the community: • prevention involves families of all farms, parents, and other role models, parent groups, other volunteer community groups, civic and social organizations, peers and peer groups; • all "systems" and sources, in all settings, including religious institutions, media, entertainment, business and labor, human/health/social service organizations, education, law enforcement, and government; • individuals outside schools, clinics, and other formal settings. �Finally, an effective prevention act1v1ty incorporates as many of the following content elements as possible: • empowerment of all individuals to undertake positive behavior; • accurate, relevant information on specific substances at issue; • awareness of and training in appropriate prevention skills, such as communication, parenting, assertiveness, resistance, social competence, and healthy coping; • use of multiple approaches, techniques, presenters and materials; • encouragement and development of social norms which promote safe, healthy behavior; • appropriate role modeling peers, parents, authorities, high profile individuals. (adaptedfrom the Prevention Network Board, 1991) SING OUT! Bronson Peshlakai has a soft speaking voice, but a strong, beautiful voice for song. He is a member of the Boys Choir of Grand Hapids, an affiliate of the Royal School of Church Music in Croyden, England. A junior at Grand Rapids Christian High School where he is a member of the a Capella choir, Bronson Bronson Peshlakai (third from the right side) with the Boys Choir of Grand Rapids. practices with the Boys Choir every Monday night from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. He In addition to the formal concert series, the also plays piano and organ with his church Choir performs at churches, nursing homes, service choir, and plays the saxophone. and social clubs. Bronson recently toured with the Choir to Toronto, and this year they will be playing Like the cathedral choirs of Europe, his concert dates around Michigan. He once directed choir includes both men and boys. The men of his school choir when the director was away, and the choir sing three parts (bass, tenor, alto), thinks he might like to try conducting and arranging while the boys sing the treble line. By the time at a future date. A member of the Navajo tribe, he a boy becomes a chorister in the Performing moved here in 1985, and it was in Grand Rapids that Choir, he has received 120 hours of training in he was introduced to the fine arts. At home, he voice and music theory in the Preparatory Class. listens to rock music "Or any good music, except A typical Choir boy is 8-13 years old, can sight country," he says. Also at home are two sisters (one read music and sing in French, German, Italian at college) and a kitten named Sylvester. and Latin. In one season, the Choir will develop -MEE a repertoire of approximately 60 musical pieces in the English Cathedral tradition. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council• 7 �MICHIGAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES, INC. M.l.E. T.S SERVICES The Michigan Indian Employment Training Services is available every Tuesday and Thursday between 10 am and 2 pm, room 2 of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Center, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids. Rita Blumke and Larry Romanelli are intake specialists. SAVINGS DOUBLE SAVINGS Save your cash register tapes from D & W and Meijer to help support special programs at GI~ITC. Also save the labels from Spartan brand products (with the UPC code showing). You'll save money shopping, and make money for GRITC at the same time! Bring in tapes and labels, or send them to Chris Shomin at GRITC. Thanks for your help. MICHIGAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION NATIVE AMERICAN CRITICAL ISSUES CONFERENCE With the theme: Reflections of the Past, Focus on the Future, the 1993 Conference will be held February 25-27 at the hotel Radisson on the Lake, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Keynote Speakers are Bea Shawanda , internationally known lecturer currently living and working in Leth bridge, Alberta, Canada; and Donald Fixico, from Oklahoma, is currently a professor of history at Western Michigan University. NEW GRITC BOARD MEMBER We welcome Rita Blumke to the Board of Directors of Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. Ri'a is an intake specialist with the Michigan Indian Employment Training Service of Grand Rapids. Region Ill 2 Fountain Place 60 N. Division Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 ACTIVITIES &SERVICES Career Guidance: A para-professional counseling service to help applicants assume responsibility for making career plans and decisions. Job Referral: Qualified applicants are referred to employment after they have demonstrated they possess the required skills or abilities to do the job. Classroom Training: Assistance is provided in obtaining a GED or high school diploma. Work Experience: A short-term employment program for adults and youth over 14 years to develop basic working skills and provide job training in specific areas. Call: (616) 451-1920 Let LEE's Do Your Cooking ... •• , .. ~ fam THREE LOCATIONS: 950 Bridge NW, at Lane (774-9311) 2020 Eastern, SE (452·9311) 509 · 44th, SE (531·2611) The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council• 9 �stable life. We will be meeting for a Board and administrative staff retreat that will help us set the tone for the year 1993, or "501." It is time for us to begin and By Bill Memberto It was a very interesting year, what with the attention paid to the fact that last year was the sooth anniversary of the arrival of Chris Columbus in America. I believe many Native American groups across the country effectively addressed this myth of discovery, including our Council. I do, however, believe that we did not spend enough time focusing on what we are going to do for the next 500 years to overcome these many years of cultural genocide. Seems at times we focus so much on the past that our vision for the future is weakened. That may be what has happened to some extent here at GRITC. I believe the Board of Directors and the administrative staff here at the Council have an obligation to focus on the future. This is not to say that we ignore the history of anything that has happened, but we really need to move on with the responsibilities that we have in this community. This includes a restructuring process that will insure the accountability in both the fiscal and program areas. As most of you know, we have been hurt very deeply as an organization because of our lack of accountability in both of these areas. Certainly there are those who want to focus on taking some action toward those who may have wronged the community and the Council. I assure you that if indeed this Board finds there are activities which warrant further investigation in a legal process, that action will be taken. However, at this time we have no reason to pursue that direction. This is not to say that we are satisfied with what has taken place here at the Council in the past, regarding the overall management, because we were not at all satisfied with the condition we were left with. During our last Board of Directors meeting, we discussed in length ways that we may be able to dig ourselves out of the negative situations we are in here. We have made a commitment to develop an agenda for this next year, and to begin the process of long term planning that has the hope of returning the Council and the community to a more healthy and maintain a planning process that has its roots in our traditions - long term planning. Many tribes, including the Three Fires people, made plans and decisions that were based upon the impact that it would have on our grandchildren seven generations from the planning time. This is how they insured a balance in their lives as well as the lives of those that would come after them. It is time for us to return to the strengths of our culture and to throw off the myths and the stereotypes that many would like us to keep operating under so that we would remain powerless over our own future. This year we will begin a different process. . . one that will hopefully, over time, lift this yoke we carry from the past. In closing, I would like towelcome Ms. Rita Blumke to the Board of Directors. I look forward to working with her over the next year on many of the tasks that we must undertake. Rita, thanks for caring enough to get involved. Remember, you too can be a volunteer here at the Council, serve on committees or help in many other ways. Call and ask (774-8331). If no one gets back to you in a reasonable amount of time, call me and I will find something for you to do to help out. Have a good year everyone! 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANISHNABE A.A. MEETINGS Regular open Alcoholics Anonymous meetings will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm in room 2, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Center. Everyone is welcome to share in the fellowship. ARTISTS OPPORTUNITIES Intergenerational Child Care Native American artists and illustrators are needed to work on various projects for the Michigan Indian Press. Along with books and pamphlets, the Press plans to produce greeting cards and calendars in the upcoming year. Please submit your name, address and phone number, along with a current resume and at least three samples of your work (preferably in slide form) to: ARTISTS, c/o Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. ote: Federal law requires that artists provide proof of their blood quantum to sell merchandise as authentic Native American. Children 6 weeks to school age have the opportunity to develop spec/al friendships with Seniors. NEW YOUNG EAGLES? It's not too late for your young person to participate in the Young Eagles program at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal. We are especially hoping for more young people in grades 7-12. Culturallybased activities for all age groups are offered. Grades 3rd through 6th meet Mondays from 6-8 pm; grades Kindergarten through 2nd meet Tuesdays from 6-7 pm; grades 7th - 12th meet Wednesdays from 6-8 pm. LEARN BEADWORK AND OTHER NATIVE ART Join others here at GRITC on Thursday, February 11 from 6 - 8:30 pm. Local artist Anita Smith will lead the group in creating beadwork rosettes and fringed shawls, among other projects (materials list available). For more information, call 774-8331. 1O•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council COMMUNITY POTLUCK The Community Potluck this month is Tuesday, February 9 at 6:00 pm at GRITC. Please bring a dish to pass. • ·---------------· : rn~ ummm : I I I I I I 15% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD! 6501 South Division Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 Phone: (616) 281-3640 • Indian Jewelry • Indian Moccasins • • Custom Jewelry • Silver Repairs • I I I I I I ·---------------· �GIFT GIVING MADE EASY GRITC sweatshirts and tee-shirts and baseball caps make great gifts for friends and relatives, or for yourself! Call us for colors, sizes and prices (774-8331) MUSKEGON COUNTY CANCER SCREENING The Muskegon County Health Department announces a new cancer screening program, offering affordable exams for breast and cervical cancer, including pap smears and mammograms. For more information, call (616) 724-1286. HEARTSIDE OUTREACH Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council sends staff to the Heartside area of downtown Grand Rapids as part of our outreach efforts to help those who cannot come to the Council offices. Hunter Genia dishes out food at God's Kitchen every Thursday afternoon; Loretta Yount conducts casemanagement from Casey's Restaurant; and Lew Burrows counsels in the Herkimer Hotel on Saturdays. Feel free to contact the Council for more information (774-8331). ~® TORTLE TALK SOBSCRIPTIO"S We are striving to make Turtle Talk more self-supporting, and we need your help. We would like to ask for subscription contributions to those of you who receive Turtle Talk regularly. The base subscription for one year of Turtle Tallz is $5 (Bronze), additional contributions of $10 (Silver) or $15 (Gold) are greatly appreciated. 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Volume 2 Number 1O A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council October 1992 AFTER THE "DISCOVERY'' Columbus' Quincentennial is Nothing to Celebrate -- But 500 Years of Native Peoples' Resistance Is. GRITC RESPONDS TO COLUMBUS DAY by William D. Memberto, Board President As most folks know by now, the Board has hired Mr. Levi Rickert as the Executive Director. In the search for an individual for this position, we interviewed at least six candidates. The Board was focused on finding someone with good insight into the development of a strong management process. We were and are particularly concerned with the development of both program and fiscal accountability for the Council. We believe Levi's experience and success in business will be of great assistance to our efforts here at InterTribal. In addition, the fact that he has spent A PEEK Director's Column ............ 2 Introduction ...................... 5 Christopher Columbus ..... 6 Historic Lies ...................... 7 Past Tense ......................... 9 some time as a working member of the Board will be helpful in building relationships between the Board and the Executive Director. I believe that Levi also has the ability to work with=====~~~==~~~~~~===== both the Native American funding sources and community and the supportive people in the mainstream service and mainstream. During this political structures we past month the Board of must work with to reDirectors began this focus efforts of the effort with the developCouncil. ment of the Health and As President of the Board Human Services Committee and the Economic of Directors, I believe we Development Committee. must set an agenda in Assisting us in these our reorganizational efforts are the Urban efforts to facilitate a Institute at Michigan more open and State University and the interactive process School of Social Work at within the community, Grand Valley State as well as with the University. We are hopeful that once the INSIDE mission has been set in Opportunity ....................... 10 Moving Ahead .................. 12 Announcements ................ 14, 15 Pow Wows ........................ 16 (continued on pg. 3) �FROM THE DIRECTOR: This issue of Turtle Talk is devoted to the theme of Columbus Day simply because the general population will be focusing on Columbus with 1992 as the Quincentennial during the month of October. Eighty million dollars is being spent to commemorate his exploits, which is preposterous considering the atrocities he committed soon after a rriving on this continent, and further when we witness the poverty and suffering Indians still encounter today. Would it not have been grand if a portion of this $80 million was given to alleviate the poverty among Indians? GRITC Board of Directors William Memberto - President Jolm Hutchinson - Vice-President Andra Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Mary Roberts - Member Bill Dunlop - Member t--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- GRITC STAFF Administration Levi A. Rickert - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk H wnan Services Darcy Emert Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Loretta Yount Kim Sawmick Author Vine Deloria wrote recently, "The celebration of the quincentennial of Columbus' discovery of the western hemisphere contains the potential for great reconciliation or immense misunderstanding." We at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council hope that perhaps something contained herein will help readers become more understanding of the plight of the American Indian peoples. Mich ig an Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Support Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitator Diane Leaureaux - Michigan Indian Press Levi A. Rickert, Executive Director 'furlle 'J 'alk Marcia E. Barber - Editor Diane Leaureaux- Circulation ConlribuLing Writers Bill Dunlop Richard Sprague Kim Sawmick William Membeno Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may dire ctly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinionsfrom its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter or GRITC. I Deadline for submission is the 10th ofevery month. Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 6161 774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. 1 1 2•'/'he Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �GRITC RESPONDS (can't. from cover) each of these areas. we will be able to solicit others from both the mainstream and Native American community to join us in further efforts in these two important areas. I believe, as do other members of the Board, that we can form positive partnerships to assist us in meeting the overall needs of our communities. The last thing I want to mention is the upcoming "Columbus Day" effort taking place on the Calder Plaza on October 12, 1992. There are sure a lot of issues we need to address as part of this effort. Most of the Native people and other people of color understand and view the "myth of discovery" as the beginning of 500 years of genocide in the Americas, and rightfully so. It is time that Euroamerica comes to the truth and reality of America's history, rather than continuing a myth of heritage that has become a process of denial in the mainstream. If Euroamerica will acknowledge history as seen through the eyes of Native Americans, it certainly challenges the long history of distortions that we as Native Americans have endured, and makes many of these believers uncomfortable. This is very difficult for them, as we know. Of course the problem that we as Native Americans have is that if Euroamerica can ignore the history of this land and the relationships with the Native American populations, they can have no perspective of the current truth of our people. The fact is that many of the worst anti-Indian efforts are not historical - they are indeed happening today. While the "Custer" days of military interventions are hopefully a thing of the past (we cannot be sure), there continues a more subtle, but equally negative process of legal manipulations that basically steal the lands and the sovereign status of Native Americans today. In addition, we see the advent of the "spiritual" quests of many nonNative Americans to the traditional religious practices of our people. This has proliferated to the point where we now see Native American spiritual processes and ceremonies being conducted and sponsored by and for non-Native Americans. While I fully understand that many people are in need of a spiritual awakening, and that Native American processes can be helpful for many folks. I admit I have an aversion to seeing so many non-Natives suddenly becoming experts in the ceremonial process. Make no mistake, this practice finds its roots in racism. Until 1978, we could not even practice openly many of our religious activities in this country. Our elders and spiritual leaders took lifetimes to learn of these things, and these non-Natives, primarily the Euroamericans, have learned everything in a mere fourteen years - ironic, isn't it? Of course. in many cases it took hundreds of years before we, as Native Americans. could in a legal sense practice these things ourselves. The basic message here is that I hope we will think about this matter in depth, rather than just cursing Columbus. There are many actions being taken against Native Americans in both this and the southern hemisphere that reflect "business as usual" in the Americas. Think about it, and then come and speak out at the Calder on October 12, at 3:00 pm. See you there! 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �TURTLE TALK NEEDS WRITERS Send your short stories, family histories, poems, cartoons or thoughts on today's current events. We will use as much original material as possible in each issue. Also send your letters and comments, ideas and \isions for the future of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, to: Turtle Talk, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. SUBSCRIBERS & SUPPORTERS WANTED Subscribe to Turtle Talk and help support programs of the GRITC. Your contributions are tax deductible, and all donations are greatly appreciated. Generous friends will be recognized in the next issue of Turtle Talk. Be a GOLDEN GIVER for $15/year, A SILVER GIVER for $10/year, or A BRONZE giver for $5/year. Please send your subscription donations to: Turtle Talk, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids. MI 49504. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER DONATIONS We appreciate your support! Rev. David Knapp Leroy Bailey Eric Neitzel June Barber Michael J. Kelly Wilma Kelly \~. OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS Jesse Arizola Tracey Dougherty Dorothy Boda Mark Rueckert Mary Smith John King Tyrone Raphael Robert Sheahan David Yount Sharon Winters Duane Wesaw A. N. Wesaw Jeanette Pierce Shirley Chamberlain Terri Leaureaux Ronnie Judson Gary Shomin Paul Terpenning June Bug Eugene Chisholm Barbara Toothman Nancy Sheneman Joyce Hinkle Chris Anderson Jeremy Anderson Hunter Genia Danielle Sheahan Leesa Sams Robert Williams Anthony Emery Ryan Levi Rickert - ·-·---- TURTLE TALK SEEKS ADVERTISERS TURTLE TALK REACHES OVER 1,000 NATIVE AMERICAN RESIDENTS IN GRAND RAPIDS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. REASONABLE RATES MAKE THIS NEWSLETTER A GREAT ADVERTISING BUY FOR YOUR BUSINESS. A 5% DISCOUNT IS OFFERED FOR A ONEYEAR SUBSCRIPTION, PREPAID. WE CAN ALSO OFFER PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE OFFICE AT 774-8331. 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 1 11111(111111111 �Sp~_.-:-······E-·-c-- 1--~- A L~-. c-- - o- L- u--,. M-<.-~-- e...--- u-~-.·-,· s---- n-~--· A·Y·""-- 1~..- · s·:-s----u-~-.·-,--E- ' .... : ... ... :. :=__;:- :_ --_..::· .. .. .. ::· ... ·..· -.. -. ::: ·:_ -. __.:. :_ ...· ./ .. : ... := _:_. / : ..=.... =:: ___::: _) .· ·.. _.:::: .. ..· _) .. _·::· .. : .· .. _::: ... : ·_. _) .· ·_·__.) _) .. _::_:=. ::: COLUMBUS DAY, A BEGINNING by Marcia E. Barber Just before the arrival of Columbus on this hemisphere, hundreds of indigenous cultures, tribes, and nations were engaged in a full range of activity designed to meet the needs of massed as well as isolated populations. The Northeast Indian Quarterly, Fall 1990: "There was culture and viewpoint, cosmology, agriculture and natural resource methodology in many local adaptations - a grand diversity that signalled a continental civilization. Terribly reduced, major cultural clusters of that vast hemispheric civilization nevertheless survive." Columbus Quincentenary has been in the making since the 1970's, plans of hemispheric and global proportions laid. "An obscene amount of money will be lavished ... on parades, statues and festivals ... in cities with no connection to the original rub -a -dub-dub lurch across the sea in search of India and gold. Funny hats will be worn and new myths will be born. Little kids will be told big lies in the name of education," says Susan Shown Harjo, national coordinator of the 1992 Alliance, a coalition of Native groups. From this shore, reflections on the past 500 years center on a celebration of Indian survival and resistance to oppression. It's also an opportunity to "open the files" on Colurnbus and the aftermath of his arrival, and get at some hard truths. As author M. Scott Momaday says, 'The whole history of Indian/white relations from 1492 to the present is a large subject to get at, but is emanently worth thinking about. I would hope that (questions raised) would produce greater awareness of Native cultures, the importance of those cultures, and indeed the indispensable importance of them in the light of the twenty-first century." For Native cultures and all other cultures alike, there is an immediate opportunity to learn and to reach across the gap that has separated us throughout this half-millenium. We can take this anniversary time to review the history as well as the contemporary social conditions of American Indian people and go forward. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �1:::::::1::::::i:I:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1::::::::::::I:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1:1::::::::::::::::iiiiiii::::::::::::1:::::::::::::::::~:::~:::m1:::1ta:::::1•111.11111:::'ll1l•l111:::::I:I SEPARA TING THE MAN FROM THE MYTH He (Columbus) is either a slave-trading, bloodthirsty colonial pirate, or the personification of the virtues of capitalism and an inspiration for generations of entrepreneurs. ".. . No one knows the truth about Columbus. His story is a very complex history in and of itself. Too often, this history is posed as romantic myth, a id the uncomfortable facts about Columbus are eliminated." Susan Shown Harjo Western historians would weave a cocoon of mythology around the story of Columbus as had been done with countless other heroic figures, and would in time anoint the story as historical fact. Columbus' story is generally told as an adventure to find new routes to Asia , but the context of a quest which culminated generations of the development of a world market economy and the commercialism of militarism is largely ignored, it's implications unexplored. The danger of the Columbus myth goes beyond distortions about the European conquest of the Americas. The myth also prepares children to accept a winners' perspective and to ignore the views of less powerful groups. Textbook Crimes & Misdemeanors: Columbus is only the beginning A WORD OF CAUTION by Bill Dunlop We Indians all know what an ogre Columbus was. Yes, that's the description that fits him best. Any man who orders the hands cut off another man is an ogre, no doubt about it! That's the order he gave whenever an Indian didn't bring enough gold in. And when they ran and tried to hide, he had them hunted down with dogs. For sport, he pitted a monkey against a wild boar. But flrst he had the monkey's hands cut off, so he could not use them to fight off the boar. What I have told you here is not a fictional story, it is from the writings of fray Bartholome de las Casas, a priest who set sail with Columbus from Spain. Now a word to all who are advocating rethinking Columbus, a word of caution. We should not openly approach the American public without proper preparation. We should remember that saying Columbus was an ogre might be tantamount to saying John the Baptist was a sex pervert. You are bound to get a "knee-jerk" reaction. I myself was taken aback somewhat when I first read of the atrocities committed by Columbus. Remember that I, too, learned to recite: "In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue." We all learned these nice things about him in grade school. I had thought of him on the same level as Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. Then to suddenly learn that he was more like Jack the Ripper and Count Dracula ... I also drew back and rejected this new definition of Christopher Columbus. Now, I'm in no way trying to discourage you in this movement to make more well known the real Columbus. I'm with you all the way. What I'm saying is, be prepared! Let people know that what you are telling them is not what Indians wrote, but what the men who were with Columbus said. 6°J"he Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �TEXTBOOKS, TEACHERS, TRUTHS There was life here before 1492 -- although that period of our history is called "pre-history" in the European and American educational systems -- and there is life after 1992. WHAT NOT TO TEACH Don't talk about Indians as though they only belong to the past. A program entitled "How the Indians Lived" infers there are no Indians living today . Try to avoid the "Them/Us" syndrome. Don't lump all Native Americans together. Cultural history of different Indian groups varies widely. There is no such thing as a generic Indian program. Concentrate on the individual nations: Ottawa, Ojibway , Potawatomi, etc . Don't refer to Native American clothing worn by dancers as "costume." In historic settings or at contemporary pow wows the clothing was and is a functional part of the culture. In your general conversation, beware of negative stereotypical language. "They acted like a bunch of wild Indians," is insensitive. And never use the word "squaw" in reference to a female Indian. In very early history it became synonymous in meaning with whore. Don't reinforce the popular notion that a few brave Europeans defeated millions of Indian savages in battle. While there were many battles with victories on both sides, diseases introduced by the Europeans such as smallpox, measles and tuberculosis killed far more Native Americans than the Indian wars . Don't reinforce the popular notion that Indians were all "scalpers." Some tribes never took scalps . In a perverse twist of history , the French sometimes payed Indians for scalps of the English, or vice -versa . "Teachers need to respect the truth. What happens if I'm sitting in a classroom and teachers are telling me that Thomas Jefferson was one of the greatest men in the world, and I also know that he owned slaves , but they don't tell me that? What am I going to do when I'm told 'don't use or abuse drugs or alcohol'? Will I think there may be another side to that too? What else am I being told that isn 't true." Susan Shown Harjo Children's biographies of Christopher Columbus function as primers on racism and colonialism. They teach youngsters to accept the right of white people to rule over people of color, of powerful nations to dominate weaker nations. And because the Columbus myth is so pervasive , it inhibits children from developing democratic, multicultural , and anti-racist attitudes. "If I had five minutes to spend with students, one of the most important points I would make is that Indians are 500 different cultures in this country. We have different languages , different perspectives on life. And you can't be an Indian in a vacuum . You have to be a member of a tribe. And that tribe is a unique phonomenon with a specific social, political or economic order which makes it a particular culture. Comanches are different than Navajos, who are different than Cherokees ." La Donna Harris, president and executive director of Americans for Indian Opportunity 7•The Grand Rapids fnter-hibal Council �RETHINKING THE "DISCOVERY" by Kim Sawmick On October 12, 1992 many Americans will be celebrating the 500th year of Christopher Columbus' arrival. Many see it as a discovery, not acknowledging that there were people here who had inhabited the land for thousands of years (were they waiting to be discovered?). These people are still being discovered ~n archaeological digs, without respect for them as persons. Would this be tolerated if an aboriginal were to dig up the remains of a caucasian? I think not. This is probably why we cannot agree on language for a burial repatriation act which doesn't compromise Native American rights. Since this "discovery" we have seen the devastation of the people, the earth and the animals through disease. pollution. chemicals and other man-made methods of destruction, in the name of progress. In Michigan alone, there have been nine tribes identified as extinct: they are the Wyandotte (Huron), Mascouten, Ossawgees, Ouacheskesovck, Outaouakamigouk, Michilmackinacgoes, Odawagawmies, Manomenis and Nawdowaaseewog. It's hard to have a positive viewpoint, as a Native American, about the Columbus Quincentennial, but I guess we can if we look hard enough. If nothing else, it challenges us to think about positive solutions to make our world a better place to live in. We have a long road ahead of us, but it can't be any worse than what has already occurred. For now, we can pay respect to the extinct and surviving tribes and call for a healing of all aborignal people. On a longer term basis, we could start by recycling, getting involved in the political process by voting, and talking with your representatives to let our voices be heard on issues pertaining to us, respecting one another for a more unified approach, and learning more about our culture so we can be proud of who we are and why it is our inherent responsibility to address these issues. These are only a few things I can think of, but I'm sure you can add to this list. The main issue is to start doing something, because we already know what the problems are. Kim Sawmick is a prevention worker for GRITC and serves on the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs, District 4 R•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �IMAGES OF YESTERDAYS "I started to wonder why a movie such as Dances With Wolves became the major event of 1991 and why a movie such as Powwow Highway, which has become a cult classic in Indian country, has been virtually ignored by white America. The answer is that white America doesn't want to know about or even recognize modern-day Indians; it doesn't want to deal with the problems that the reservation system has created in the way of extreme poverty, hopelessness, created dependency, and alcohol and drug addiction that for many are the only way out of the concentration camp horror of their reserves or homelands (called reservations in America)." Jan Elliott, editor of Indigenous Thought "We have to stop thinking of our own historical importance as pre-history. Our history is as relavant now as then. We have to change this attitude of "sudden history" beginning when Columbus landed, but that it existed well before that. . . I think Indian people ourselves have to realize individually that we can't sell ourselves but we really should know ourselves as individuals, with knowledge of where we are coming from." Beverly Singer, freelance ti/maker "The tragedy of America's Indians - that is, the Indians that America loves, and loves to read about - is that they no longer exist, except in the pages of books. Rather, the modern Indians dress much the same as any other person, attend pretty much the same schools, work at many of the same jobs, and suffer racial discrimination in the same manner as do other racial minorities." Vine Deloria, in God Is Red BASIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE HISTORICAL SETTING AND EFFECTS OF COLUMBUS' VOYAGES: 1. Columbus did not discover the new world and, thus, initiate American History. 2. The real America Columbus encountered in 1492 was a different place from the precontact America portrayed in folklore, textbooks and the mass media. 3. Africa was very much a part of the social, economic, and political system of the Eastern Hemisphere in 1492. 4. The encounters of Native Americans, Africans and Europeans following 1492 are not stories of vigorous white actors confronting passive red and black spectators and victims. 5. As a result of forces emanating from 1492, Native Americans suffered catastrophic mortality rates. 6. Columbus' voyages were not just a European phenominon but, rather, were a facet of Europe's millennia-long history of interaction with Asia and Africa. 7. Although most examinations of the United States historical connections to the Eastern Hemisphere tend to focus on northwestern Europe, Spain and Portugal also had extensive effects on the Americas. National Council for the Social Studies. 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �FINDING SOLUTIONS TOGETHER The American educational curriculum is almost bereft of information about Indians, making it difficult for young non-Indian Americans to understand or care about presentday Indian issues. Jerry Mander, in the Utne Reader LOOKING FORWARD WITH A BACKWARD GLANCE by Richard M. Sprague It is said that Europeans realized the newly-found continent had much to offer those willing to exploit the resources. Columbus started this with his report to the Crown in Spain, talking of the riches the land held. It continued with the rest of the seafaring nations of Europe. landing and laying claim to the vast territories of North and South America. Litlle consideration was given to those inhabitants of the islands and mainlands. Diplomatic measures were extended to native peoples only when necessary to do so for peace. Often, diplomacy was not used when it was possible to take the resources with little threat of major opposition. Methods used to acquire land in the Americas would lead to public outrage if committed in our modern world of media exposure. We can't change the history of the conquest of the Americas; but we can educate society to change the future for the betterment of all the descendants of the original inhabitants. And in so doing. help to shape a better future for all p eople in the world. We 've finally gotten most people to say it was an encounter, not a discovery . We 're trying to emphasize the contributions indigenous people have made not only to the Americas , but also to the world : the foods , the way of organizing the societies , the way of contributing to our view of the world , selfgovernment , and social and political organization . The responsibility of education always comes back on us. Ladonna Harris, Americans for Indian Opportunity IO•The Grand Rapids Inter -Tribal Council The voyage of Columbus is much too significant an event in human history for the nation's schools and colleges to ignore or to treat romantically or trivially. The most fitting and enduring way in which educators can participate in commemorating the quincentenary is to examine seriously the available scholarship to enhance our knowledge about 1492 and, in turn , to enhance the knowledge of our students. Specifically, educators should: help students comprehend the contemporary relavance of 1492 ; and provide students with basic accurate knowledge about Columbus' voyages, their historic setting , and unfolding effects. �COLUMBUS DAY by Jimmie Durham In school I was taught the names Columbus, Cortez, and Pizzaro and A dozen other filthy murderers. A bloodline all the way to General Miles, Daniel Boone and General Eisenhower. No one mentioned the names Of even a few of the victims. . But don't you remember Chaske, whose sprne Was crushed so quickly by Mr. Pizzaro's boot? What words did he cry into the dust? What was the familiar name Of that young girl who danced so gracefully That everyone in the village sang with her Before Cortez' sword hacked off her arms As she protested the burning of her sweetheart? That young man's name was Many Deeds, And he had been a leader of a band offighters Called the Redstick Hummingbirds, who slowed The march of Cortez' army with only a few Spears and stones which now lay still Jn the mountains and remember. Greenrock Woman was the name Of that old lady who walked right up And spat in Columbus' face. We Must remember that, and remember Laughing Otter the Tiano who tried to stop Columbus and was taken away as a slave. We 1zeJ1er saw him again. In school I learned of heroic discoveries Made by liars and crooks. The courage Of millions of sweet and true people Was not commemorated. /,et us then declare a holiday For ourselves, and make a parade that begins With Columbus' victims and continues Even to our grandchildren who will be named In their honor. Because isn't it true that even the summer Grass here in this land whispers those names, And every creek has accepted the responsibility Of singing those names? And nothing can stop The wind from howling those names around The corners of the school. Why else would the birds sing So much sweeter here than in other lands? ll•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �TOWARD A HEALING FUTURE Native nations seem to keep bobbing up like felled trees, their deep roots intact. "I think if Indians exclude themselves from it (the celebration), that's a negative thing .. . Indians have much to celebrate. They have come to an interesting and crucial point in their history. They stand to teach the rest of the world that there's something good about celebration." M. Scott Momaday "Should we celebrate Columbus? I would say no, really why should we? But maybe in 1992, the Indian relatives from our area could get together. I know I would really like to know more about our Indian past, how we got along, all that. And about other Indian people. I would like to know more about all of them." Hernandez Cobas, Cuba OUR LAND, OUR LIFE Native Peoples Organize tor Justice in the Americas Amazon Amazonian Indians are protesting the damage caused by logging and mining companies and gold prospectors. They are demanding that international aid to the Amazon come with the strict condition that Indian organizations be involved in the programs. Cheyenne Native Action , a citizen 's organization in Northern Cheyenne, Montana, is opposing the Federal Government's largest coal sale in the history of the U.S., which includes a 100-mile tract of land in Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota. Cree/Inuit At James Bay in Canada, the Cree and Inuit are organizing against the construction of the single largest hydroelectric dam project in North America. Gwichin On the Artie National Wildlife Refuge in the Yukon , home to the caribou herd on which they rely, the Gwichin people are trying to stop oil development. Lakota The Native Resource Coalition of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota opposes a toxic waste dump and surface mining. Mohawk In protest to the extension of a golf course into ancestral lands in Oka, Quebec, Mohawks erected barricades over a bridge linking Montreal with its southern suburbs. During the nine-week impasse, the police and the Mohawk clashed violently. Ojibway The LaCourte Oreilles and other bands of Ojibways in Wisconsin oppose the construction of a copper and zinc mining facility which will devastate the local ecosystem. Wauju A traditional native people of the Brazilian rainforest, the Wauja are peacefully organizing to defend their land from ranchers and poachers . 12•The Grand Rapids inter-Tribal Council �I WON'T BE CELEBRATING COLUMBUS DAY "These societies must come to grips with the past, acknowledge responsibility for the present and do something about the future ... The United States could start by upholding it's treaty promises - as it is bound to do by the Constitution that calls treaties the "Supreme Law of the Land." Churches could start by dedicating money to the eradication of those diseases that native people still die from in such disproportionately high numbers - hepatitis, influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis. Church and state could start defending our religious freedom and stop further destruction of our holy places. The general society could help more of our children grow into healthy adults just by eliminating dehumanizing images of Native people in popular culture . Stereotypes of us as sports mascots or names on leisure vans cannot be worth the low self-esteem they cause." Susan Shown Harjo Many of the quotes in this issue were taken from the publication RETmNKING COLUMBUS, a special issue of Rethinking Schools dedicated to the children of the Americas. Published by Rethinking Schools, Inc. in collaboration with the Network of Educators on Central America. Copies are available for $4 at the Michigan Indian Press, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. (616) 774-8331. CAR AVAILABLE Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is accepting written bids on a 1985 Plymouth Turismo, with under 13,000 actual miles, two-door hatchback, manual transmission. $2,000 or best offer -- cash only. Bids accepted through October 15. Send bids to GRITC, 45 Lexington NW. Grand Rapids MI 49504. Native American Women's Group meets Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem Please join us in our path to healing. Contact Loretta Yount for more information at774-8331. 13•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �NATIVE AMERICAN PARENT COMMITTEE (Title V: Native American Education Program) Meetings will be held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the West Middle School Building, Native American Education Office (Room 241) , 615 Turner NW, Grand Rapids. Elected Officers for 1992-1993 Chairperson: Fran Compo Vice-Chairperson: Simon Francis Secretary: Laura Mulholland Treasurer: Madelyn Murray Sergeant-At-Arms: Debbie Gibbs All parents of Indian students , all Indian high school students , teachers, counselors and community members of the Grand Rapids Public School and Kent Intermediate School Districts are eligible and encouraged to participate and join other parents who are st riving to improve educational services for our An ishnabe students . For more information , call 771-3318 or 771-2129 . Let LEE's Do Your Cooking . .. LEE'S Famous Recipe Chicken THREE LOCATIONS: 950 Bridge NW, at Lane (774-9311) 2020 Eastern, SE (452-9311) 509 - 44th, SE (531-2611) 'S1L5Jf@) ISJl.5Jf@'SJ l5Jf®EJ /4 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Co uncil �VETERANS' POW WOW Set aside November 14 for the second Veterans' Pow Wow at the Ford Fieldhouse of Grand Rapids Community College. Details will be in November Turtle Talk. YOUNG EAGLES The Young Eagles program will be expanding to include grades K - 2nd, 3rd 6th, 7th - 9th and 10th - 12th, beginning October 6, 1992. If your young person would like to participate, please contact Darcy Emert or Kim Sawmick at GRITC (774-8331 ). SENATOR RIEGLE SEEKS TRIBAL RECOGNITION Washington, DC - Two Michigan Indian tribes may receive the federal recognition they seek because of legislation proposed by U.S. Senator Donald W. Riegle (D-Mich.) and Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.). The tribes, the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, have been seeking federal recognition since 1935. "Both tribes have long and rich histories that extend well before the first Europeans entered the Great Lakes area," Riegel said. "These tribes have a strong case for seeking federal recognition through Congress and I support them." DANCE DEMONSTRATIONS St. Clair Shores, Mich. - The second Annual Dance Demonstration and Traders Show will be held at the Gibralter Trade Center on October 9, 10 & 11. American Indian foods will be served, quill basket demonstrations given, a fashion show and 50150 raffles are planned. ANISHNABE A.A. Everyone is welcome to our open Anishnabe A.A.meetings every Monday and Wednesday night from 6 - 7 pm in Room 2, Lexington School, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids. For more information, call 7748331. CALL BOARD Anyone interested in assisting or participating in a theatre group, please contact Kim Sawmick at GRITC (774-8331 ). This is a new effort and will need the support of the community. What will be needed to make it a successful effort are: g director. playwrights. actors. costumers and stage crew. I look forward to hearing from you soon! RESUMES ACCEPTED Velting Contractors, Inc. of Grand Rapids is interested in receiving applications from experienced construction laborers. Work involves commercial site work, water, sanitary and storm pipe lines, and road building. Call Greg Forde, Dispatcher, for further information: 949-6660. NATIONAL ART EXHIBITION College Park, Maryland - RECOVERY FROM DISCOVERY: A NATIVE AMERICAN RESPONSE TO THE QUINCENTENARYwill be on display on the campus of the University of Maryland from October 6 through November 25. This exhibit is an open call for Native American artists throughout the nation to repond to the 500th anniversary of the encounter between Columbus and the "New World." For more information or entries, contact Nancy Meyer (301) 314-8493. 15•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �J' (Pow wow EVENTS-AND TIMES-4th Annual Western Michigan University Pow Wow Kalamazoo, Michigan Minority Affairs (616) 387-3357, or Julie D'Artagnan (616) 349-5387. Great Lakes Artist Association Meeting Kalamazoo, Michigan 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information call Candi Wesaw-Wilcox (616) 459-2125 . October 10th & 11th Rama's Annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow Rama, Ontario, Canada Chippewas of Rama First Nation's Reserv. Contact: George St. Germain (705) 325-3611 October 17th & 18th Nashville Pow Wow Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Contact: Barb Scott (317) 773-4233 . October 24th & 25th 4th Annual Traditional Pow Wow Todedo, Ohio Sponsored by American Indian Tribal Association . Call : (419) 249-2601 . 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The parenting method of honoring children has been used by generations of Indian families. The basic belief is that when parents honor their children, they will rear children who will be respectful, wise, and honorable adults. Honoring children is done by giving praise, encouragement, and affirmations about positive behavior. There are many aspects to traditional parenting teachings, practices and beliefs, including the Medicine Wheel, extended family and clan systems, storytelling, vision quests and honoring children. Children need and desire the warmth, concern and encouragement that parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters can give them. This type of nurturing and guidance was the "planting of good seeds" within the child to direct their thoughts and actions. When an Indian woman discovered she was carrying a child within her, she would ' A PEEK INSIDE Director's Column ............ 2 Words & Wisdom ............. 8,9 Newsbriefs ....................... 3 Announcements ................ 10, 11 Feature ............................. 4,5 Pow Wows ........................ 12 Human Services ............... 6,7 actively engage in song and conversations with the yet unborn child, to touch with words and intent. This was to ensure the infant knew it was welcome, and a foundation was made for planting the seeds of love and respect. It was assumed the child possessed the qualities to develop into a worthwhile individual. Because a child was considered a gift from the Creator, the caretakers had the responsibility to return to the Creator an individual who respected him- or herself and others. Children knew they were the center of existence for all family members. They were honored by celebrations and feasts given by relatives, leaving no doubt as to their worth and value. Indian parents knew they could encourage good behavior by acknowledging those traits that would be helpful as the child grew into adulthood. Excerpt from an article by D. Subia Bigfoot, PhD. �DIRECTOR'S COLUMN .. Boozhoo: During this summer the Grand Rapids InterTribal Council has been busy planning for the future. Interviews for the new executive director have taken place, programs have been reviewed, downsizing of the GRITC staff has occurred, and a public forum was held to hear from the Native American community. One issue that was discussed at length at the forum was the hiring practices of the City of Grand Rapids relating to American Indians. As a result of this discussion, I met with Frank Smith, Human Resources director for the City of Grand Rapids, who explained the policy to me. Further, he has agreed to write an article for a future issue of Turtle Talk. 1992 has been declared the "Year of the American Indian" by the United States Congress. This is also the quincentennial of Columbus arriving in the western hemisphere. Many Native Americans feel it has been 500 years of survival for our people. More about events surrounding Columbus Day will follow in next month's issue. Recently I attended a national symposium in Washington, DC conducted by the Administration for Native Americans. This symposium wa~ very informative concerning grant writing and legislative concerns for American Indians. The Council was saddened by the news of the passing away of Ike Peters. Ike provided our community with guidance and many years of encouraging of PowWow through his leadership of the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge. He will be missed by the GRITC staff. Finally, let me take this time to thank Mary Stitt, who is no longer on GRITC staff, for her contribution to Turtle Talk; and to introduce our new editor, Marcia Barber. Please contact Marcia at 7748331 with ideas or comments on Turtle Talk. Please feel free to contact me at the Council for any community input. Levi A. Rickert, Interim Director 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors Bill Memberto - President John Hutchinson - Vice-President Andra Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Mary Roberts - Member Bill Dunlop - Manha GRITCSTAFF Administratiaa Levi A. Rictm - lnJaim Executive Director l..oRu.a. Yoanl - Assis&ant Director Jeff Jusain - AaxMmraor Cluis Sbcmin - Aa:ouuting Clerk HllfflOIISen Demis Blad: Dmq F.mm HunaGmia Kristie Pagel Bruce Trobridge Lorena Youn1 Normml..eo KimSawmict Michigan Indian Prus Terry Bussey - Production S11pport Denise Skork.a - Adminislration Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitator Diane Leaureaux - Michigan Indian Press TIUt~Talk Marcia Barber - Editor Diane Leaureaux- Circulation Con1ribu1ing Writers Bill Dunlop Hunter Genia Mabel Shomin Susie Shagonaby Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinionsfrom its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsleuer or GRllC. Deadlinefor submission is the 10th ofevery monlh. Turtle Talk is published monihly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 6161 774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. �, PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION JOB SERVICE A new service on Wyoming's public access cable station, TV23, will let area job seekers watch television to find out if they have skills local employers are seeking. "WYOMING JOB MART' is a 15-minute bi-weekly public service project by the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce and TV23. Listings of available jobs from 700 firms in the Wyoming area will be featured. Information will tell viewers who is hiring, what the job responsibilities and requirements are, work hours, wages and who to contact. The program airs at 8:30 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning August 19. CHARLOTTE ANDERSON WINS AW ARD In a letter from the principal of the T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, Virginia, CHARLOTTE ANDERSON was recognized for her "academic work, effon of leadership qualities, and for having made a positive contribution to her class as well as the overall school learning environment." She is the winner of the T.C. Williams Titan Pride Achievement Award. . NEWSBRIEFS CHEROKEES MEET IN GEORGIA The governing body of the CHEROKEE NATION plans to meet on Georgia soil Thursday for the first time since the tribe was driven out on the infamous Trail of Tears more than 150 years ago .. "This is a very historic occasion. It has been 162 years since the council met here, and several years after the council's last meeting the Trail of Tears began," said Jeff Stancil, a park ranger at the New Echota Historic Site near Calhoun in northwest Georgia. "CRAZY HORSE" TESTIMONY In Washington, DC the Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families held a hearing May 19 to focus attention on "Crazy Horse" Malt Liquor. Testimony was given that the marketing of this product is culturally insensitive to many Native American tribes who hold Crazy Horse as a revered Indian hero, a spiritual leader, and an undefeated warrior. For more information, contact Cassie Statuto at (202) 2267692. From FrankR. Wolf, Member of Congress, 10th District, Virginia. BEADING BONANZA NBC News recently reported the NAVAJO NATION signed a contract with sneaker-maker Reebock which will showcase their tribal beadwork in an exciting new form. According to Navajo Vice President Marshall Plummer, craftspeople create elaborate beaded panels which are shipped to Denver for application to white high-top style sneakers. With a 45% unemployment rate among their population, Plummer is pleased so many more people, men and women, now have work which gives them independence, income and pride in their heritage. The finished product, now in demand by celebrities, costs anywhere from $200 to $2,000. 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �FEATURE RESURRECTION by Bill Dunlop "You were with my brother in the alcoholic trap for many years. Now you're out of it and my brother is still in it. What happened to you that didn't happen to him? When are you going to tell us about that?" These questions were asked of me recently by two long time friends outside a grocery store. First thing I must tell you is I can't answer those questions in a sentence or two, so I'll answer as best I can. The biggest mistake I've made in my life was to think that fun, pleasure and excitement were happiness; and of course you can induce those feelings with alcohol. I'm not the only one to make that mistake. Look around you, there are legions who have made that same mistake. "Feeling good" is what they call it, and at first it's true. You do get a rush of good feeling, euphoria, when you first start using alcohol. The "hell" hasn't commenced. come under a bridge, where I was a homeless derelict bereft of all hope, vomiting blood, four days and nights, waiting to die. I remember saying. "God, if there is a god, let me take just one more breath, and then if you have any mercy left for me, just turn off my lights and let my suffering end." I waited then for death. I want to interrupt myself at this point to apologize, to make atonement as best I can to my people, all the Indian people, for what I did to their good name. DIRTY, DRUNKEN INDIAN! That's the name I helped label them with. Beg, borrow and steal, that was my motto. That was how I got my booze in the latter stages of my life as an alcoholic. As a practicing alcoholic that is. for I will always be an alcoholic. My uncles thought it was cute to let me have the foam off their beer. I guess they didn't realize the bubbles would disappear but the alcohol would remain to do its work. I must have been a boy of five or so. I can still remember how really good it felt. I could run faster, jump off higher places, a~d laugh. I felt like laughing all the time. I felt good! In remission now, of course, but still there lying in wait. For though rm in my seventh year of complete abstention from booze, I know as sure as the next dawn will come that should I take just one small drink the soul-crushing disease of alcoholism would come roaring back to life. I would be it's slave again, I would wander around in a torpor, trapped in a world of make-believe, where the only thing that matters is the next drink, and the supply of booze. The die was cast from drinking that foam in. For all the rest of my drinking life I would associate drinking with fun, pleasure and excitement. That was the beginning of my life with booze. Many, many years would go by, forty-five to be exact, until the end of my drinking would come. Fortyfive years of riding t~at mad "merry-go-round" to hell. The end of my alcoholic life would I'll be using the word "Booze" as I tell you my story. Booze is anything with alcohol in it. I know what I'm talking about, for I learned the hard way. I was the guy you saw passed out in that doorway with the almost empty wine bottle beside me. I was the unwashed, unshaven guy in the old army greatcoat you saw shuffling along the railroad tracks. I was that dirty bum who 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Triba[ Council �asked you for seven cents so I could get another drink. I had to stay alive. The disease changed from living to drink to drinking to live. You may say "Shame on you for letting yourself get in such a way." Yes, the shame was still there and still alive. I felt it deeply when I saw you looking at me in disgust and revulsion. But the terrible unending need for booze was much stronger and it overrode all those things like shame, and pride. I'm an old man now, and there are times when I am alone in the still of the night and I think of the disgrace I brought upon you. The tears well up in my eyes as I realize I can't tum back time and do things differently. I can't say "I'm sorry, I won't do it again." Of course I can't do it again, I don't have forty-five years of life left to do it again. rm past singing the "September Song," and at the bridge I'm halfway through my twilight time, and "Nearer My God To Thee" is all that's left. Sam Bush helped me get cleaned up at the Mission. Roseanne Martell got a bus ticket (marked "do not refund"), and I was on my way to Resurrection. Yes, that's the right word. Resurrection is returning to life from the dead. I owe those four Indians (Sam Bush, Bill Memberto, Hank Shaw and Roseanne Martell) a deep debt of gratitude, as well as the Indians at the treatment center in Baraga. There were wonderful people who helped me. Indians and non-Indians alike. But I can't tell you some of their names. If I could, I would shout them from the tallest steeples and highest mountains. They are without a doubt the best people the Creator put on earth, but they wish to remain anonymous and I respect their wishes. This article is a small glimpse of how the little boy drinking the foam off his uncles' beer became the dying, dirty tramp lying under the bridge. Next time, I will tell you more about this life. When I realized I wasn't going to die under that bridge, I dragged myself a few steps at a time (I was so weak) to a friend's office. 1 know I was a 6(23/92 terrible sight. People stared at me and shrank Hello: away from me as I made my way slowly along I'm writing to tell you I'm very interested in your area of the street. But a Good Samaritan helped me up , the country. My name is Vicki Bilagody, I'm from Tuba the stairs at the Guiding Light mission to where City (AZ) and I'm a Navajo. I'm taking a travel & tourism Sam Bush was working as a counselor. He class, learning about airlines, motels, and where people called Bill Memberto at the Inter-Tribal Council, like to go. I'd like to know if different people from other and he called Hank Shaw in the Upper parts of the country come to your area to enjoy themselves. Peninsula. Somehow these Indians got me Thanks, admitted to the treatment center for alcoholic Vicki Bilagody Indians at Baraga, Michigan. I say somehow, Note : Vicki is looking for people to write her, telling because that wonderful place was already about their homes, their families, crafts, special interests overcrowded. They convinced the Indian people and their languages and customs. Prospective pen pals there that I was an emergency. At that time I can write her at: weighed 156 pounds. In high school, I played P.O. Box 1354 football at 180 pounds and now weigh 260 Tuba City, Arizona 86045 pounds. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICE YOUNG EAGLES HAPPENINGS by Hunter Genia The Young Eagles are in the middle of the summer schedule and doing a real good job. The Young Eagles is a Native American youth prevention group that focuses on activities which will support self esteem, cultural projects/heritage, prevention of substance abuse and a fun learning experience. At this time the Young Eagles are in the process of finishing their shawls and ribbon shirts. They have worked long and hard and this was sometimes frustrating for them, but they were nonetheless eager to finish. They have taken nearly a month to do this project or close to 8 hours. From the very beginning of picking out their material for colors and size to sewing their last stitch the group has done a real good job sewing and being patient. None of this could have been done without the help of volunteers of course and we'd like to thank them for their tremendous help with this project.: Lorraine "Punkin" Shananaquet, Levi Ricken, Rosemary Shipman, Mary Medawis, Betty Shelby, Toni Genia, June Fletcher, Dave Shananaquet, Wendy Fitzgerald. / /;' Congratulations to the Young Eagles, and while we're at it, let's pay a tribute to them for a job well done and more to come! Robert Memberto Arianne Memberto April Leaureaux Linda Mando~a Brian Pahman JoePahman Mellena Sams Danielle Cohee Edna Shriner Grace Shriner Ernest Loonsfoot Frank Dunlap Pooch Dunlap Sheena White .\.. NMU NATIVE STUDIES Northern Michigan University, which has the largest Native American enrollment among state colleges and universities in Michigan, will offer a Native American Studies Minor. Some courses will be national in emphasis, some regional. Courses include Native American literature, history, folklore, the Ojibwa language, frontier geography, and socio-cultural anthropology. MILWAUKEE FESTIVAL "Discover America's Founding Fathers" at the Indian Summer Festival on Milwaukee's Lakefront, September 11-13. American Indian Art & Craft Demonstrations, Authentic Indian Food & Merchandise, Contemporary & Traditional American Indian Entertainment, Competition PowWow, Live Village Set Up, Special Events. For more information, call (414) 383-7425. 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HELP PREVENT CHILD ABUSE The Kent County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect is recruiting volunteers for their Speakers Bureau. Presentations to the community will focus on prevention of child abuse and neglect. The goal is to increase awareness of the problem, provide people with information on how to report suspicions and how to become actively involved with prevention. Training will be provided, no previous knowledge is necessary. Call Jan Allen at the Council at 454-4673. 25 WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN SCHOOL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Keep your child healthy. Talk with your children. Listen to your children. Praise your children. Be patient with your children. A void comparing your children. 7. Set the stage for good homework habits. 8. Schedule home study on a regular basis. 9. Set a bedtime and stick to it. 10. See that your children's school attendance is excellent. 11. Know exactly how your children are doing in school. 12. Make family mealtime meaningful. 13. Make television your servant, not your master. 14. Take your children places. 15. Read with your children. 16. Help your children read. 17. Have your children read to you. 18. Listen as your children tell you about what they have read. 19. Provide a wide variety of reading material in your home. 20. Give your children books as birthday or holiday gifts. 21. Tempt your children with paperbacks. 22. Intrigue your children with their own magazine subscriptions. 23. Get your children interested in daily newspapers. 24. Join and use the free public library. 25. Encourage a wide variety of reading experiences: kitchen reading (labels, recipes); medicine cabinet reading (labels, prescriptions); record reading (read the jacket labels on record albums & songbooks). "Let us put our heads tcgether and see what life we wil~ make for our children . " Tatanka lotanka (Sitting Bull, Lakota) 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �WORDS & WISDOM A HISTORY OF THE ODAWA INDIANS IN HARBOR SPRINGS (part three) by Susie Kiogama Shagonaby Some there were who left the party. Found a place and set their wigwams. There remained and built their village. But the great chief, Popsigun, Ever heedful of the wisdom Given him by the Great Spirit, Traveled onward with his people. When they came to big island, There they stopped and there they rested, Weary from their tiring journey. Waited/or the scouts before them. Waited/or the scouts returning. Soon the scouts came to the island To report to Popsigun, their chieftan. Told of a land made up of beauty: Rolling hills and skyblue waters, Forests, grapes and wild fruit growing. Of land with fish and wildfowl, Where the deer roamed unmolested. Here we came and pitched our wigwams. Linle Traverse, Waug-ga-nuk-sa. Linle Traverse, Our New Homeland. (Continued in next issue) AUGUST BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS Earl Schoenborn Martin Wesaw Jeannette St.Clair Rose Hunt Maudeline McDonald Francis Peters Mark Wabanimkee Teresa Shananaquet Toni Genia Tim Genia Jamie McCann Bob Stone Johnny Day Ann LaFontsee Corvin Emery Monica Rickert Elizabeth Rickert Sandra Floyd Karen M. Boda Loretta Yount Jennie Bruner Harold Shaw Sean Winter Hazel John Louis Wesaw Dorothy Medacco Rob Herr Tom Herr Faron Bowen Tanya Raphael Darcy Crampton Jimmy Bush, Jr. Nicholas Cavasos Gary Rueckert Kevin Ives, Jr. 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �GREAT PINE by Mabel Shomin Kit - chi jing - wale Kit - chi jing - wak Ma - tig - wa -king en - dai -an A - nish mi - nik bi - boo pa - ta - ki - shi - ain 0 - jon - da Ak - king Kit - chi - jing - wak Kit - chi - jing - wak pi - sin - dan - a - wi no - din ma - da - ni - mad Kit - chi - jing - wak Kit - chi - jing - wak K I non - da - wak nah A - ni - ni - kig? Bi - dwe - we - da - mok Kit - chi - jing - wak Kit - chi - jing - wak Kl na - ga - mo - wi - nan - nah a - ni - wi Wen - dji kit - chi - ma - tig wi - ian? Great Pine Great Pine You who dwell in the forest How many years have you stood here on earth? Great Pine Great Pine Listen to that wind It's beginning to blow. Great Pine Great Pine Do you hear the thunder? They are approaching. Great Pine Great Pine Are those your songs Why you are a mighty tree? note: spelling by Fr. Baraga The Senior Roorn will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Loretta Yount, our senior casemanager, will be available during those hours to ~ you. [ 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANNOUNCEMENTS ADULT HIGH SCHOOL COURSES SIGN UP NOW FOR FALL! Lexington Community Education offers all required subjects, plus: Computers & Word Processors; GED Preparation; Adult Pre-High School; Business Education; and .Skills Training Programs. Call 771-2733 Lexington Community Education 45 Lexington, NW Grand Rapids Community Education Grand Rapids ~ublic Schools 950 Bridge N.W. (at Lane) Let LEE's Do Your Cooking... COUNSELING IN MUSKEGON The WOLF CLAN COUNSELING SERVICES will be opening September 1, 1992. ·Their offices are at 345 West Grand Avenue, Muskegon. Phone (616) 726-6224. CASH REGISTER TAPES Please continue to donate your receipts from Meijer and D&W for GRITC. Your "tapes" help send our youth to many functions and activities. Bring in your tapes, or send to: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. Thanks! NEED A RIDE? CALL RIDE LINE at 245-3555. Know someone who needs a ride, a senior, someone with limited income, a physical or mental disability? Call the ride line at 245-3555 for more information. HOME DELIVERY (Limited Deliver Area) 774-9311 Hours of Delivery: Monday - Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. Minimum $8 Order Required Native American Women's Group meets TEACHING TO A NEW AMERICA September 18 is set for a CONFERENCE at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Highlights include: Multi-cultural education with emphasis on Native American culture; Renowned national and regional presenters on multi-cultural education; Resource room open to the public. Conference 8:30 am to 3:45 pm, Arts Integration Celebration Dinner 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Fee $15 (dinner $10 extra). Call Christine Johnson Martin at 228-9400 for information. JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem Please join us in our path to healing. ConJact Loretta. Yount for more information~ · ·. ·. at774-8331. •.,. q:,, �NATIVE AMERICAN PARENT COMMITTEE (title V: Native American Education Program) ANNUAL ELECTIONS & MEMBERSHIP DRIVE September 9, 1992 6:30p.m. West Middle School Building Native American Education Office, Room 241 615 Turner, NW Grand Rapids TURTLE TALK SUBSCRIBERS & SUPPORTERS Subscribe to Turtle Talk and you can DEDUCT YOUR DONATION on your income tax. Turtle Talk appreciates all contributions and recognizes generous givers in the next issue (unless you prefer to remain anonymous). Be a GOLDEN GIVER for $15/year, a SILVER GIVER for $10/year, or a BRONZE GIVER for just $5/year. Please send your contribution to: GRITC, 45_ Lexington NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER SUPPORTERS We appreciate your donations! Joe Couillard Larry Couillard Bruce Hardwick Pam VanDyken BE A TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTOR Your stories, poems, cartoons and news clips are needed for upcoming issues of TURTLE TALK. We are always looking for good news, births, weddings, awards, graduations, etc. Please send your contributions to: Turtle Talk, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. ADVERTISING RA TES All parents of Indian students, Indian high school students, teachers, counselors, and community members of the Grand Rapids Public School and Kent Intermediate School districts are eligible for election to the Parent Committee and are encouraged to participate and join other parents who are striving to improve educational services for our anishnabe students. Turtle Talk is now accepting outside adverting. 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September 26th & 27th 4th Annual Western Michigan University Pow Wow Kalamazoo, Michigan Wings Stadium. For more information contact: Phil Francisco (616) 375-5376 or Dave Knapp (616) 387-3390 for Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids. Ml Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 This newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health, and private donations. � 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 Barber, Marcia (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/9e88c5acefd2a4b71f93a031b0ba772e.pdf 8efcd9e556c07b5121eb9f68180668d2 PDF Text Text A Publication by the Gri nd Rapids Inter· Tribal Council July 1992 A Fond F r well to J. W gner Wheeler GRfl'C Board of Dlr ctors 1. Wagner 11Wag" Wh eler besan his mployment with the OrnndRapldsint r-TribalCoun· cil (ORITC) s it ex cudve Director in 1974, two years aft r ORITC became incorpor t d as a non-profit ors nha1tion. He wns asked to fill the Executive Director position by Chet Ea leman, Sr., one of the found rs of ORITC. Wa was working at th University of Michigan at the tltn . When W sbee me Execu· tiv Director, ORITC wa oper· atlns under a $25,000.00 srant from the city of Orand Rapid . In 1974, ORITC received its second grant, a $40,000.00 fed· eral grant from the Offlc of Native American Programs in WAShington, D.C. Under Wag's I le dership, ORITC's bud et grew from $25,000.00 to the op ratingbudg tof$700,000.00 for fiscal 1992 which comes from a combination of local, state and feder l funds. Staff positions also ew from one (him) to the current staff of sixteen full time and two part time employees. ORITC began in 1970 as a social club for area Native Americans to provide support and camaraderie for Native Americans who felt alienated nnd isolated living in a non-Na~ tive American world. Originally j ORITC operated out of a private homeonDickensonSE. In 1972, the Catholic Diocese of Orand Rapids allowed ORITC to move into a small, unused church on thecomerofBridgeandStraiaht Streets. In 1975, the Diocese sold the church to ORITC for $1.00. The church was then renovated to make office space for ORITC employees. Due to ORITC' sgrowth in revenue and number ofstaff, it gradually out· grew the church building. Was then negotiated a contract with the Orand Rapids Public School District to rent space in the old Lexington Elementary school. In 1980, ORITC moved its op· orations to its current site at 45 Lexington NW. (Continued on Paga 2) ~ A .Peek Inside - ~ Feature Continued ....................... 9 Poems 10 Announcements ........................... 11 Pow Wow Events ........................ 12 Farewell to Wag .................. 2 Interim Exec. Director ......... 3 Human Services ................... 4,S Health ........................ ~ ......... 6,7 1111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feature ................................. 8 • �Farewell Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (continued from page 1) Under the leadership of Wag Wheeler and the Board of Directors, GRITC has progressed over the years to become a viable Urban Indian Center in Western Michigan which provides a variety of social services to Native Americans. Wag Wheeler submitted his resignation as Executive Directors of GRITC effective July 10, 1992. He has given eighteen years of his life to GRITC and the people it serves. He has often been maligned and seldom appreciated for his efforts in securing services for the Native American community. Despite those type of experiences, he met the challenges he faced with determination and perseverance. The GRITC Board of Directors, therefore, has taken this opportunity to publicly express sincere appreciation GRITC Board of Directors Bill Memberto - President Bill Memberto John Hutchinson - Vice-President John Hutchinson Andra Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Mary Roberts - Member Bill Dunlop - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Levi A. Rickert - Interim Executive Director Loretta Yaunt - Assistant Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Mary Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Supervisor Anne LaFontsee Dennis Black Judy Dodge Darcy Emert Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Bruce Trobridge Loretta Yaunt Norman Leo Kim Sawmick for Wag's dedicated years of service which resulted in tremendous growth for GRITC with an increase in the provision of services for Native Americans in need. Thank you, Wag Wheeler, for eighteen years of service to the Native American community. We wish you well in your future endeavors and hope you carry many fond memories of GRITC with you wherever your future leads you. Megwetch and Farewell, GR/TC Board of Directors GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL WISHES TO THANK THE FOLLOWING VVA MEMBERS FOR THEIR INVALUABLE HELP AT OUR LATEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL POW WOW HELD THIS PAST JUNE! RON ROZEVELDT BOB BRANYAN GORDEN MARSHALL JIM BOERSMA DOUGLAS BOOMER TOM JOHNSON BOB STINE JIM BOERSMA 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Support Rita Blumke - Data Entry Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitatr Diane Leaureaux - Michigan Indian Press Mary Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production Diane Leaureaux- Circulation Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views ofthe writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th ofevery month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 6161774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. �Interim Executive Director Appointed The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors named Levi A. Rickert, 36, as Interim Executive Director. Mr. Rickert, a Potawatomi Native American who was born and raised in Grand Rapids, is a member of the Whitepigeon family. The Whitepigeons traces its roots to ChiefWhitepigeon, an Indian leader in the early 1800's, in southwestern Michigan. Until his appointment, Mr. Rickert was a member of the Board of Directors of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. Mr. Rickert is also a co-owner of the Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken franchise in Grand Rapids having three chicken restaurants in the metro area. In addition, Mr. Rickert serves as the president of the West Central Business Association serving the businesses on Bridge Street where one Lee's is located. To devote more time to the agency, he will have a diminished role in the day-to-day operations of the Lee's restaurants turning more control over to his brother Dennis. Bill Memberto, President of the Board of Directors, states that the Board will be working closely with Levi to help develop the administration will also advocate necessary changes to enhance the service of the Native American people. Mr. Rickert is committed to the continued success of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and is a strong proponent of Native American empowerment. Origins as Seen by the Tewa Pueblo by Joe Memberto This is a story of the origin of the Tewa Pueblo. These people, when they came into the land, one chief led them. They called him the Hunt Chief. As the story goes the Hunt Chief took two ears of com--one blue and the other white. To one he handed the blue com and said, "You are to lead and care for all the people during the summer." To the other man he handed the white com and said, "You shall lead and care for the people during the winter." This is how the Summer and Winter Chiefs were instituted. The Hunt Chief then divided the people between the two chiefs. They moved south down the Rio Grande; the Winter people lived by hunting, the Summer people by agriculture. From this time, the story tells us, the Tewa have been divided during their lives into moieties Winter people and Summer people. Still today the Tewa People have two Chiefs, the Winter Chief guides the Tewa for five months of huntcontinued on page 9 - Tewa HEAD START/HOME START Do you have a child between the ages of3 and 5? Are you low income? Head Start/Home Start is a FREE preschool program for low income children between the ages of3 and 5. If you are interested in enrolling a child in the program and you live in the Northwest area, or received a flyer, please call the Pine Head Start, 1805 Bristol NW, at 791-9894. Now enrolling for the fall of 1992. 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICES The Senior Room will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Loretta Yount, our senior casemanager, will be available during those hours to assist you. Young Eagles Summer Happenings The Young Eagles facilitators have put together a fun-filled summer agenda especially for our youth! July 22: Finish shawls and ribbon shirt project. July 29: Visit the Juvenile Court facility and if time permits, make posters and banners for the freedom walk to take place the following weekend. August 1,2: Youth Exchange. Native American Youth will go up to the Mt. Pleasant Reservation and have fellowship with Mt. Pleasant Indian youth; take part in the Freedom Walk and observe the Pow Wow this weekend. More information will follow. INFORMATION ON GRITC SERVICES AVAILABLE If you are interested in receiving information about Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal services, please fill out the following form. Check the service(s) that you would be interested in and return to GRITC. (cut and detach here) Twould like information on the following services offered: (check those that apply) _ _Employment and Training Senior Services Substance Abuse Prevention _ _Substance Abuse Counseling _ _Mental Health Counseling My name and address is: Please complete form and mail to: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 45 Lexington NW • Grand Rapids, MI 49504 August 12: Young Eagles and facilitators will prepare a Senior luncheon for the Native American community. August 19: OverniteCampingTrip. Horseback riding, canoeing, arts and crafts. LEE'S Famous Recipe Chicken August 26: Trip to Harbor Springs. Planning still in the works! PROGRAM STATISTICS for June Substance Abuse Program Seniors Program Menf al Health Program 118 Program 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 509 44th Street, S.E ...................... 531-2611 950 Bridge Street, N.W............... 774-9311 2020 Eastern Avenue, S.E .......... 452-9311 �Lending A Hand To lend a hand to the without en,. abling his or her drinking. You need to be: Hopeful that the person can recover. Alcoholism is a disease that can be conquered if the person can become drug free (detoxified) and receives the treatment and personal support that is needed. Insightful into the goodness and strengths buried beneath the alcoholic behaviors. You have to be able to recognize that goodness and certain personal strengths and resources are there. You have to believe in the older problem drinker and his/her potential usefulness to others. Caring and able to express you concern in a consistent, kindly fashion. "I care about you and I want to help." This includes seeking the experienced help of an alcohol counselor. Nonjudgemental regarding why, how much or when the person drinks and the results of the drinking. remember that Children Learn What They Live the disease of alcoholism by Dorothy Lea Nolte programs the person's thoughts If a child lives with criticism, and actions and reinforces his/ he learns to condemn. her feelings. Try to view the If a child lives with hostility, alcoholic the same way you he learns to fight. would if the person were If a child lives with ridicule, handicapped by diabetes or a he learns to be shy. broken leg. If a child lives with jealousy, Unsupportive of the he learns to feel guilty. person's drinking and its If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient. consequences. You have to If a child lives with encourageallow the person to bear the ment, responsibilities of his or her he learns confidence. actions and allow him or her to If a child lives with praise, resolve the crises that occur. he learns to appreciate. Without crises the person may If a child lives with fairness, never perceive the consehe learns justice. quences of drinking or the need If a child lives with security, to do something about it. he learns to have faith. If a child lives with approval, Allow the person to make his or he learns to like himself. her own decisions and don't If a child lives with acceptance protect him/her from drinking and friendship, situations. he learns to find love in the Educated about the effects i~~f world. of alcohol. This booklet is only a primer. You need to know ~ 11 much more. You may also Native American need ongoing, experienced and Women's Group educated support to maintain meets your caring skills. Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem Please join us in our path to healing. Contact Loretta Yount for more information at774-8331. ~te' -,,~~ 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. !!~!!~~;ilism HEALTH ( .-,,it) ever ~:~1e::,e~~~~;:~en "°-"i~ /J/ ~::.:'. "'drink! years old. It was on a Sunday ,afternoon. I also remember what t h a t .. _, little glass of beer did for me. It allowed me to feel like other kids looked like they felt. I could be the clown. I could do the things that I normally was afraid to do. I could make jokes. I could roll around and play, the way other children did, without the fear that normally kept me from playing. I also remember the last drink I had. It was on skid row. I remember the vomiting, the shakes and again the horrible fear that was by that time my constant companion. I could no longer stand to look at what I saw in that mirror. The self-loathing and hate that was in me had led me to the very brink of insanity. I know very well about drug and alcohol addiction, and what it can do to people, good people. Unless you have been there yourself, you cannot understand what it is all about. I have had people, good people, die before my very eyes. I have seen the most horrifying things done in the name of addiction. Unless you have been there yourself, there is no way I can make you understand the outright horror that it can cause. Addiction starts out very slowly. From that little glass of beer, I was always looking for way to make me feel better about me. Trying different things, doing things in different ways, always looking for the thrill when I found something that made me feel better. Alcohol and drugs are the deadly enemy of anyone who uses them on anything like a regular basis. They cause, or allow us to do things, and say things that we could not force ourselves to do under normal conditions. (WOULD THAT I DID). 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council I've lost so many people, beautiful people to the ravages of drugs and alcohol that I cannot count them. A young man that I know thought that he could go another round with immunity. He was driving down a main street of this city. He missed a traffic light and killed the mother of two little children. He is now in prison for a long time. ALL IN THE NAME OF A GOOD TIME. I know better. I've been there, and I thank any power that I know of, that I've come out the other side of that God awful Hell. I shall be ever grateful for that beautiful second chance at life that was given to me. I shall always treasure the life that I lead, and it is my fervent hope that I may be able to give back just a little of what has been so freely given to me. GRITC Senior/Activity Luncheon (SAL) 1992 Schedule August 12, 1992 September 9, 1992 Accepting Food Donations and Volunteer Help. Contact n4-8331 ! THEATRE FOR CHILDREN The Troll and the Elephant Prince July 13- 20 The Ransom of Red Chief August l 0 -17 All Seats Reserved. For Reservations Call 456-6656 All Tickets $2.50 Community Circle Theatre John Ball Park �FEATURE Good Health Begins with Good Nutrition by Bill Dunlop GOOD HEALTH BEGINS WITH GOOD NUTRITIONAL Eating right is one of the best ways to get healthy and stay healthy. Studies have shown that people who eat properly have fewer illnesses and recover more quickly when they do become sick or injured. They also tend to have shorter hospital stays and fewer and less costly complications from treatment. Many elderly Americans, however, do not eat as well as they should, thereby putting themselves at risk Take this simple checklist to find your nutritional score. Read the statements below. Circle the number in the "Yes" column for those that apply to you or the person you are testing. Add the circled numbers to get your score. To determine your nutritional health, compare your score with the rating given below. *I have an illness or condition that made me change the kind 2 and/or amount of food I eat. *I eat fewer than 2 meals per day. 3 *I eat few fruits or vegetables, or mild products. 2 *I have 3 or more drinks of beer, liquor, or wine almost every day. 2 *I have tooth or mouth problems that make it hard for me to eat. 2 *I don't always have enough money to buy the food I need. 4 *I eat alone most of the time. 1 *I take 3 or more different prescribed or over the counter drugs a day. 1 *Without wanting to, I have lost or gained 10 pounds in the last 6 months. 2 *I am not always physically able to shop, cook and/or feed myself. 2 TOTAL- - - - - Total your nutritional score. If its: 0-2 3-5 6 or more Good! Recheck your nutritional score in 6 months. You are at moderate nutritional risk. See what can be done to improve your eating habits and lifestyle. Your office on aging, senior nutrition program, senior citizens center or health department can help. Recheck your nutritional score in 3 months. Youaremhighnutriti.onalrisk. Bringthischecklistthenexttimeyou see your doctor, dietitian or other qualified health or social service professional. Talk with them about any problems you may have. Ask for help to improve your nutritional health. 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �FEATURE So Long Pat, See You Later Biddy by Bill Dunlop Funerals are for those left behind. Well meaning people and relatives console each other amid much weeping. Tearfully they bid the departed one ' 'goodbye.'' They heap pretty flowers around the body and say a lot of nice things about the deceased one-"Eulogy" it's called. Then they all go to the cemetery and put the dead body in a hole in the ground. "That's the end of So and So," they say............ They couldn't be more wrong! What has happened is the departed one has reached the end of the beginning. The caterpillar has changed into a butterfly. It no longer crawls along, It now floats and flies and now its more beautiful than ever. So it is with all of us. We leave the body, the husk, the shell, call it what you will but that is what we put into the ground. We are not there and we are not "dead" at all. "Biddy's" old shoes are where he left them - "Pat's" old sweater is hanging where she left it. But they are not there anymore than they are in that hole in the ground. They have gone to join all the friends and family who went on before. They are in the realm of our Creator, the Great Spirit. Here is how my mother's father put it when he was teaching us. I was a boy of seven ..... "The Great Spirit is your Father and the Earth is your Mother. When you die, if you have lived your life right, your Spirit, not graded, will return to your Father, the Great Spirit, but your body will go back to and remain with its mother, the Earth." Those old Indians had it right. We are here only to be "graded." Some call this life "the Value of Tears" and they are close to the truth. Just look at your own life. See how little joy is stacked up against all that stress. Life is a proving ground. 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council If you are one of those poor souls who made a mistake ("if you offend one count you are guilty of all.") And because you are hungry, you climbed over a fence, into someone's orchard and took an apple. That for this "sin" you will be thrown into a lake of fire to bum and suffer horrible forever and ever, without the benefit of dying to end it all. Then I pity you. Your whole life will have been a morass of anguish and fear. As for the rest of us who love and respect our Great and Grand Father we know, by every sense of our being that the Great Spirit would not do this horrible thing to any of his children. He loves us dearly, at the very worst, and they would have to be something outright evil, like a pedophile, or a "Bitch" of Buchenwald. Oblivion is their harvest, they will just cease to exist. The rest of us will step up to whatever "grade" the Creator deems for us. Two of our beloved friends "went away" recently, Patricia "Pat" King and James "Biddy" Kishick. But we know we'll see them again. We know also that they are better off where they went- the test is over for them. They left those pain filled, failed vehicles behind. And when they got across to the other side, a multitude was waiting to greet them. We'll all miss you "Biddy" especially the little children and the women folk. They knew that no one could misuse them or abuse them, not as long as you were around. Your strength was theirs, they could depend on your steadiness. We'll miss the little things about you too, the look of pride when you showed us your new beaded Indian vest. The way you threw your head back and laughed when you mispronounced that long Indian word. It was a comfort to live in the same world with a man like you. Your family continued on next page - Pat & Biddy �Tewa continued from page 3 ing, and a Summer Chief guides the agricultural cycle. There are special dances, costumes, rituals, and colors attached to each moiety. Everything has symbolic significance to the Tewa-in dualities of plants, diseases; games are hot and cold, summer and winter. Healers are the middle factor meditating between the two. This is what gives order to the Tewa Pueblo lives. When a child is born after four days the child is taken into the first rays of the sun to be presented to the sun. In a Pueblo village the child is taken by the "umbilical cordcutting mother" and assistant. The cord cutting mother proffers two perfect ears of corn, one blue and one white, to the six sacred directions. A prayer is said, "Here is a child who been given to us. Let us bring him to manhood. You who are dawn youths and dawn maidens. You who are winter spirits. You who are summer spirits. Take therefore. Give him good fortune, we ask of You." As our story of our genesis establishes another vital aspect of our lives. As in the naming ceremony: Two women attended and two ears of corn were offered with the child. This duality is the very basic to understand the Tewa Pueblo behavior. Later in the child's first year, the child is incorporated into its moiety through the ceremony known as water-giving. The ceremony is held in a sanctuary at a chief's home. If the Winter Chief conducts the rite, it is held in October, the summer Chief conducts it in late February or March. There is an altar, sand paintings, and various symbols. The Chief and an assistant are dressed in white buckskins. A last person appears, he is preceded by the call of a fox, as the story of creation begins. He is the Hunt Chief. A female holds the child; the moiety chief recites a short prayer and gives the child a drink of the sacred medicinal water from an abalone shell, thereby welcoming the child into the moiety. The third rite in a child's life-water pouring, comes between the ages of six and ten, and is held within the moiety. It marks the transition from the carefree innocents of early childhood to adulthood. One of the people called Dry Food People. For four days boys carry a load of firewood continued on last page -Tewa Pat & Biddy (continued) values "Biddy" were right on. The big shots in Washington D.C. are only now getting wise to what you knew all the time. And you "Pat" how we will all miss laughing with you! Seems like you were always on the look out for something to laugh about. I will always remember how you blew the rain drop off the end of your nose and then laughed so hard when I imitated you. Your friends, and there were so many of them, all looked so somber at the services for you. But when they got to the Inter-Tribal for the luncheon they put on for you, they were their old selves again. They talked aoout you and had more laughs-you would have liked it. Your nice Mom even managed a few chuckles. And your Dad, don't worry about him, his kind can stand up to anything. When he went blind we all felt so bad, but he just squared his shoulders and kept right on going. You never had it easy, but you just took it as it came and like your Dad kept right on going. We will all be together again "Biddy" and "Pat." We know you will be waiting there when we "cross" over. Until then all of us will say see you later "Biddy" and so long "Pat." 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Dear Folks at Inter Tribal Council, I have read the story about the girl being called a "Squaw." She could not be a "Squaw" because she was only a girl. A chee chief told me that it means "mother of child." 1 do not think the Native Americans had any bad words or disrespect for 1 · h h. ' d h. d · their peop e m t e w ite man s wor s. T 1s wor means a Native American woman. She cannot be a " Squaw" until she has a child. It doesn't mean anything bad. I think much has been lost in the way the people lived. There were a few good white people at first. But there were many who had a choice of jail or coming to the new world as it was called. They were the ones that had no respect and did much evil. They were the rogues from England and other countries. So please pass this on to the writer of the story. ~-E_ d_ ith_ A_ . F_ z_.tz_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ NEED ARIDE? CALL RIDE LINE 245-3555 for ride information Know someone who needs a ride? Senior? Limited income? Physical or mental disability? Coll Ride Line 245-3555 for ride information? ~' Executive Director Position Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is a non-profit organization serving the Native American Community in seven counties of Southwestern Michigan. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Requirements include: Bachelor's Degree; two years' experience in human service programs; ability to work with groups and individuals from multicultural backgrounds, in particular those of Native American descent; ability to develop and implement human service programs. Responsibilities include: work with and through avoluntary Boord ofDirectors; grant writing; set, implement and evaluate goals, objectives and resources; fundraising; fiscal control of budget and staff objectives; compliance of all grant obligations; community relations; supervision of all staff employees; equal employment and affirmative action policies and programs. Application Deadline: August 1, 1992 Send Resume to: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, c/o Search Committee, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council From the Editor: The following poem is the second in a series of eight due to its length. Thanking Susie Kiogama Shagonaby for submitting this poem. AHISTORY OF THE ODAWA INDIANS IN HARBOR SPRINGS (2) Among the Iroquois and others, The Ottawa (also Algonquins) Were a peaceful, loving ~pie. Needless wars brought only sadnessWeeping women, crying children, Dying warriors, chiefs, and brave men. Tliere were other ways of living. Let the wiseman find a pathway, Find a way out of this turmoil. Then the wise chief of the Ottawas, He- the great, beloved Popsigun went to seek much needed council. From Gitche Manito he sought it For the welfare of his people. Gitche Manitou -Great Spirit, Gitche Manitou -The Mighty, The creator of all notions Looked down on Popsigun with pity For his children in there sorrow. There was land for his people There was land that lay to westward. There a fruitful land, surrounded By great lakes of sweet, fresh water. There were waters fillea with fishes. Marshes rang with cries of wild foul. Deer for food and skins for clothing. He would give this to his people. Popsigun, wisest of all chiehains, Listened to the council given. Called his braves in solemn council. Told them they must travel westward. Leave the land of the Algonquins. Leave the homeland of their fathers. Seek a land - and be directed By the hand of the Great Spirit Find a land where they, the Ottawas, Could ever live their lives in quiet. Live in peace, they and their children. Scouts prepared and then deported Down the waters of the St. Lawrence. Crossed the big lakes in the birch bark Formed to make canoes for travel. 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If you wont information, write to your United States Senators, Corl Levin or Donald Riegle, c/o the United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510. tl6niJ6.SJ6f.fi br..Ha ~ THE ADVENTIST CLOSTHES CLOSET will open to give away good, clean, used clothing to anyone in need of these items. For men, women, boys, girls, infants, and teens. Pants, shirts, socks, dresses, blouses, shorts sweaters, skirts, jeans, etc. Open 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, from 1AM until 3 PM at Community services Unit Bethel SDA Church, 1024 Adams SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616/451-2456. 1 l•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �AND TIM July 18th & 19th 7th Annual B y City Pow Wow Baft City Mlchl~an Vt tran Memor al Park. For more Information contact Aprll Borton: 617·772·6700. July 18th & 19th Annual Walpole I land Pow Wow Walpole Island, Ontario, Canada For more Information call: 617· 827·1478. July 18th & 19th 2nd Annual Zog-Oa·Wah Tradltlonal Pow Wow Au11blt, Michigan AuSablt Chlldrtn' Park at th corner of Harbor & O'Toolt (3 blocks wtst of US·23~ or more Information contact: u11n Nahgahgwon 617·731Mi484. July 24th thru 28th 14th Annual Traditional Pow Wow Baraga, Michigan OJlbWay Cam~round . Hom of the Or1g1anl. dnl~ht Two·St p World hamplonah p. For mor Information contact: Glorla 908· 624·8534 eve. & wttktnda Gerry or Chiz 908·363·8823 days. July 26th & 28th 8th Annual 11Honorlng our Heritage" Powwow Fllnt, Mlchgl n E.A. Cummln~ Cent r, 8130 Eaat Mt. Morr 1 Road, North of Fllnt. For more Information call: 313·239·8821. T1w1 (oonttnuld from p1g1 I) th y h v cut them lves, nd th alrl hnve to carry b ket of cornmeal they ground them· elv , They tak the e things to the home of sp n ors. A ponsor teaches e ch one the pr ctlce and bell f of their villa1e. n the fourth niaht, the deities come to the kiva, the child may 10 to watch. The sponsor aft rward 1ives the child b th pourin1 water over him or her. Thi is the time that th child hi 1lven dutl M judged by their sex. Th n a few years l ter a flnishln1 ritual to brln the boys nnd irl t adulthood. Por the male it i me ningful ~ r now they are able to assi t nd take part in the coming of th Ood in th ir m iety's Jdva. Thus the bond of th moiety 1 further trengthened. rand Rapid• Int r·Trl al Counc:ll 45 L xington, NW, Crand R pid1 1 MichigAn 49504 Non Profit Org. U.S. ?oatage ?AID Permit No.690 Grand Raplda, Ml Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 This nawda1tar lsfuntlt1d In part by Unlt1d Way, Olflc of Substanct! Abusa Sarvlcas, Community M ntal llttalth, and private donations. � 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 Stitt, Mary (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/0ee193985ae4674424b3e91bc745dca9.pdf 775504d3c3709b25da64c2c260d7f903 PDF Text Text Volume 2 Number 2 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council MarchiApril 1992 Do You Know What "Squaw" Means? by Mary A. Kunst I was remembering a time back in junior high right in Webster's dictionary was the definition of school, when a group of boys were sitting behind "squaw." It said it meant a North American Indian me in class. They were talking about Indians and Woman. After that, I was on my way to suspenhow dumb and scrubby we were. At the time, my sion. I bring this issue up years later because of last name was Perez and most of the students thought I was of Mexican descent, unless they some guys riding by in their car yelling "Squaw" is still there_with the same meaning. asked me. My Ojibwa language teacher told me that I was getting angrier and angrier because these boys were not clean or neat themselves as "squaw" means whore. I was also told by another they were saying this about Native Americans. that "squaw" originally came from the word Then they started saying how Indian girls were "numsquaw," meaning male genitals. I'll share the "easy" to get. I turned around and said, "Oh, you story I was told. When the Anglo-Saxon men were away from scums never went out with any of my friends! Like any Indian girl would go out with you guys." I their homes and towns for long periods of time, knew this wasn't true because I knew what friends their "urges" had to be satisfied. They couldn't were "going together." Plus, most Indian girls only make the Indian men understand that they wanted dated the Indian boys. The one boy said, "Tum Indian women, so they exposed their genitals and around squaw, we're not talking to you." This made evocative actions. The Indian men pointed at made me want to bash his face as hard as I could, them and said, "Numsquaw," which means male genitals. The men started hooting and shouting so I did. out, "Yeah ... squaw! That's what we want are The result was in-school suspension at Mt. Pleasant High school for three (3) days. Nothing squaws!" I think back to that time the boy called me a happened to the boy because he was right for calling me "squaw" and that word didn't mean squaw and how I felt I had every right to knock his Indian woman. "Lets check the dictionary Miss nose out of place. I was in the right, I was not a Perez," said the principal. I was thinking to myself, squaw and the dictionary was wrong. That boy was the word's not going to be in the dictionary. Well, continued on page 3 - Squaw A Look Inside 0-de-ne Ki-to-ta-gan-an ...... 2 Squaw continued ................. 3 Human Services .................. .4,5 Health .................................. 6 The Indian Way ................... 7 Classifieds ................................... 8 Announcements ........................... 9 Happenings .................................. 10, 11 Pow Wow Events ........................ 12 ·- �0-de-ne Ki-to-ta-gan-an A-go-deg TOWN WHERE THE BELLS HANG (OR) Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council STEEPLE TOWN. by Vi Cummings and Mabel Shomin On Sunday February 23rd at St. James Parish the Steeple Town Three Fires Kateri Circle of Grand Rapids hosted a farewell celebration in honor of Chet Eagleman' s family who is moving to Billings Montana in the near future. The Rev. Richard Host, pastor of St. James Parish celebrated the regular 7 :30 P .M. Mass with the acculturation of Indian spirituality. We began with a pot luck at 4:00 P.M.. The celebration included a small concert from 7:00 to 7:30 P.M. by Kelly Kay, a Chippewa singer from the Sault St. Marie band, who writes most of her own songs. Kelly says her music is to uplift the image of the American Indian in association of the world we live in today. She also aims to keep the traditions of what the Indian people were at one time. Kelly also sang beautiful songs during the Mass. The Indian Liturgy consist of Sun Dance music and the Pipe Ceremony presented by Jo Ellen Leith. A Sioux Honor Dance preformed by Shelly Eagleman was a highlight of the celebration, along with the presentation of an Eagle Feather to Chet Eagleman. Rev. Host also included in the doxology a four direction prayer and to the sky and the earth. It was a very moving experience for us Catholic Indian people who attended to have Indian acculturation into our regular Mass with the Sacred Pipe and the Holy Eucharist together is the most powerful prayer. We thank Rev. Host for his willingness and caring for all people. He is learning Indian ways very well. We thank Chet Eagleman for the many years of service to many people here and around Michigan. We wish him and his family well in their new surroundings. Chet will be working with the BJ.A. in several areas. GRITC Board of Directors Mary Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President William Memberto - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Levi Rickert - Member Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Andra Robinson - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Mary Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Supervisor Anne LaFontsee Dennis Black Judy Dodge Darcy Emert Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Bruce Trobridge Loretta Yount Ruth Pitcher - Intern Lee Ann Bridenfield - Intern Amy Groenvelt - Intern Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Clerical Rita Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan Ives - Human Services Diane Leaureaux - Michigan Indian Press Mary Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production Diane Leaureaux - Circulation Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th of every month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 6161774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. �• �. Squaw HEALTH (continued from page 1) degrading me with that racist s~atement. Back then, the Native American, students had counselors, but they weren't Native American, so I had no one to help me out. Of course, I realize now that fighting isn't the answer. I found voicing my beliefs and making myself heard to be more powerful and effective, as I was taught by my friend Wilma Henry. I don't let things "slip" by if I don't agree or believe in it. If "squaw" is going to be in the dictionary, it should be defined as a Native American Indian meaning whore, no matter if it's an Anglo-Saxon woman, Negro woman, or any other nationality. It doesn't mean a Native American Indian whore only. "Kwe" means a woman/lady in Ojibwa language. It doesn't necessarily mean a Native American Indian woman, but all women of different nationalities. Source: The Tribal Observer, 7070 East Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI NOTE: I hope Mary A. Kunst doesn't mind my sharing this article. Thank her for sharing this bit of information to the public. They need to know about these misunderstandings that have been mistaken as facts. There have been so many misinterpretations. Before Another Child Is Hurt CTF is a non-profit agency that supports local child abuse prevention programs throughout Michigan. You can help by sending a donation directly or by checking off on your next Michigan income tax return. CTF does its work only with voluntary donations. Your contribution will make a difference. REMEMBER THE KIDS AT TAX TIME. If you would like to help stop child abuse, put this reminder with your tax information so that you will remember to make a donation at tax time. If your Michigan Income Tax return is prepared by a tax preparer, fill out this form and give it to your taxpreparer with your information for the year. _ _ YES, I would like to contribute to CTF to help stop child abuse. I would like to contribute: _ _ $5 _ _ $10 _ _ $15 $25 _ _ $50 _$100 _ _ _or, please ask me after you have figured my return so that I can decide on the amount before the final preparation. 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICES The Senior Room will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00to11:00 AM. Loretta Yount, our senior casemanager, will be available during those hours to as&st you. Adult Children of Alcoholics by Darcy Emert What Happened To You As A Child? When is a child not a child? ... When the child lives with alcoholism. You certainly looked like a child and dressed like a child. Other people saw you as a child, unless they got close enough to that edge of sadness in your eyes or that worried look on your brow. You behaved much like a child, but you were not really frolicking, you were more just going along. But no one really noticed that. That is, unless they got very close, and even if they did, they probably didn't understand what it meant. Whatever others saw and said, the fact remains you really didn't feel like a child. You didn't even have a sense of what it's like to have a child's feelings. A child is very much like a puppy ... offering and receiving love freely and easily, scampering, somewhat vicious, playful, doing work for approval or a reward, but doing as little as possible. Most important, being carefree. If a child is like a puppy, you were not a child. Children of alcoholics grow up in similar environments. The cast of characters may be different, but what happens in each alcoholic home is not a whole lot different. The specific happening may vary but, in general, one alcoholic home environment is like another. The undercurrent of tension and anxiety is ever present. What happens with it in particular may vary, but the resulting pain and remorse predictably follow. The differences exist more in the way you reacted to your experiences than to the experiences themselves. Remember what it was like at home? You can probably GRITC Senior/Activity Luncheon (SAL) 1992 Schedule April 8, 1992-Wednesday 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ' - visualize what it looked like, but do you remember what it felt like? You may not be in the best place for you, but you' re not alone, nor have to be alone. Living in the past and blaming others are ways to avoid living in the present and taking responsibility for your own behavior. Don't be afraid to feel. You create your own horror show and you must be accountable for your behavior. You are the only one who can make you feel better about yourself. Discover a recovery! Remember that recovery is a process you have not failed if something you thought you had resolved pops up in another form. It may now be on a deeper level. You have not failed if you go through a stressful times . .soon you will be free. Native American Women's Group meets Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem . Please join us in our path to healing. Contact wretta. Yount for more informa.tion at 774-8331. ~ �Young Eagles and More ... by Hunter Genia The Young Eagles group took a trip to the GrandRapidsFireEngineHouseon Franklin Street. We had the privilege of meeting up with Rod Crampton who's been with the Fire Department since 1987. The group was taken on a tour of the Fire Department and they learned a lot about the fire trucks and sleeping quarters. They even observed a real call for the fire trucks to go on a scene. Rod, from the Saginaw Chippewa tribe, even made some fry bread for the youth group. A special Megwetch to Rod and the Fire Department. The group also learned more about the consequences oflnhalant Solvent Abuse and Substance Abuse. The Young Eagle Project is open to Native American youth between the ages of 8-13. An Older Youth Group? That's the question we've been hearing lately. There has been a couple of parents that have expressed an interest in having an older Native American Youth group above the age of 13. What we need is volunteers to run the group that would entail planning, meeting place, activities, transportation. If you have a couple of hours a week or more ,-··~ ,),_ 1'1t.... :: and would be committed to help, please give me a call. In our community there is nothing happening for the older youth and if there is please send us the information so we can pass it along. Basketmaking Class I have asked Ed and Jenny Pigeon recently if they would be interested in teaching a class in traditional basketweaving. Indeed they are interested and so I'm passing the word on to you that they would be willing to do this. This class will take approximately 10-12 weeks. Drumming Native American drumming has been under way for a couple of weeks now and meets at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. If you're interested please call for more information. It's nice to see Native American youth in the community coming to learn. Megwetch. Beadwork The last Thursday of each month the Grand Valley Indian Lodge has a group of individuals that meet at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council in the Seniors Room at 7 p.m. The class is open to all individuals who are interested in learning how to do beadwork. ' ··~···· -~ ") ,,.,.-~ Recovery is a Discovery I found my "child within" today for many years so locked away Loving, embracing - needing so much if only I could reach in and touch I did not know this child of minewe were never acquainted at three or nine But today, I felt the crying inside I'm here I shouted, come reside .e. ····• ,, ~. ... . . ,; as feelings emerged of hurt and fright It's okay, I sobbed, I love you so! You are precious to me, I want you to know My child, my child, you are safe today. You will not be abandoned - I'm here to stay We laughed, we cried, it was a discovery this warm, loving child in my recovery Recover is as they say, one day at a time. We hugged each other so tight 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HEALTH Fetal Alcohol Syndrome-7 Tips To Share 1. FAS and other ARBD are preventable. 2. The safest choice is not to drink during pregnancy. 3. It is very important not to drink if considering pregnancy. A woman may not know she is pregnant for one or more months after she has conceived, and this may be one of the most crucial times in terms of the teratogenic effects of alcohol on the baby. 4. A woman who has been drinking during pregnancy can improve her chances of have a healthy baby as soon as she stops. 5. A woman's chance of having a baby with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or other ARBD appears to increase, if in addition to drinking, she also smokes, is malnourished, and/or is taking other licit or illicit drugs, including caffeine. FAS can occur, however, through the use of alcohol alone. 6. Alcohol is a drug that the baby consumes whenever the mother drinks. 7. Women who breastfeed should continue abstaining from drinking alcohol until her baby is weaned, because alcohol readily enters breast mile and is transmitted to the nursing infant. In addition, heavy alcohol consumption has been shown to reduce lactation . ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Aube Na Bing FREE! compiled by Terri Bussey with legends by Simon Otto • •• This selection is a compilation of photographs •• L--~====::::.:±"'~~!!_J from personal and archival • collections. It spans the • years from 1865-1988 as a photo documentary of the • culture and lifeways of the Michigan tribes. A $15.95 • value!. • • . Get Aube Na Bing FREE! When you donate $1 O you will receive Turtle Talk for the next year - and also receive free Aube Na Bing-A Pictorial History of the Michigan Indians. •Special Price FREE with $10 donation and also Don't forget to include you name and address • so that you don't miss out. • receive future Turtle Talk Newsletters. • • ••••••• •••••••••• • ••••• •• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council : published by : Michigan Indian Press • • with your $10 Turtle Talk Subscri tion • for the months of F~ rch, and April �The Indian Way by Bill Dunlop The story of the American Indian is more than warpaint and feathers as the Hollywood movies would like you to believe. There is another side that is more important, which is very apparent in the creativeness of their daily lives, thoughtful, gentle and spiritual. The American Indian lived a love affair with nature. Their ancient wisdom shows in what they wore, how they made their clothing, in what they ate and how it was prepared. In the disciplinary of their children, and the warmth of their home life, in their methods of adopting to the environment and in their philosophy of life. The philosophy of the American Indian embraced all of nature. No one owns the land. It belonged to the Great Spirit and his children. Those who use the land must keep it clean and beautiful for all those who will come after. No man owns the woods, the forest, the lake and the rivers. They belong to all. Wild plants and flowers all belong to the creator, and man must take care of them for him. And since no man owns the animals and the fish in the waters, he must take only what he needs. All who are sick, all who are old or helpless, have the right of protection by the rest of the tribe. All children have a place and belongs to the tribe, regardless of conditions of their birth. Though their birth parents are their main stewards. All had their place no forgotten Elders, no destitute widows or unloved orphan children. All were important and believed to be a part of the Great Spirit. The children were loved by all but were given duties that would help them in later life. Even the dogs had their work. They carried packs when the tribe moved. The earliest Indian had no written language, so even the spelling of their names is not always the same. They were not only given names by other tribes but by white settlers as well. And these were often very different from the names they gave themselves The purity of their minds can be readily deduced from the purism of their language. You cannot curse in Indian it's impossible T use the Creator's name foully. You cannot say jail, policeman, pimp, prostitute, dope, drug pusher, or even poorhouse. (These are but a few words characteristic of the language in use today). In the purism of their thinking, the Indian people never invented those kinds of words. Just because they had no use for such words. The discovery of the "new world" seems to be the beginning of the end for the American Indian way of life against staggering odds in terms of numbers and weakening. The Indians battle for survival was met with rapid defeat and today, sadly the American Indian way is vanishing, all in the name of "progress". Little is left of the Indian culture and heritage although their are a few who work to preserve what may be left and remembered of these things. And surely the Great Spirit weeps for this vanishing of what once was his pure way of life. Have we been talking about a Shangri-La lost here ... ? Yes, with all the guiltlessness of a Garden of Eden. 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �CLASSIFIED Turtle Talk makes every attempt to list only those jobs that are open but due to printing and mai.ling time, jobs listed may have already been filled. For further information on all listings and additiona.l job openings not listed, please call Bruce Or Dennis at the GRIIC office at 6161774-8331. Experienced Party Chief and Experienced Instrument Operator OMM Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, 1550 East Beltline SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49506. Office Services Clerk Enthusiastic person willing to put effort into handling office services including mail, literature, telephone/fax correspondence, inventorying of supplies and special projects. Must be able to do physical lifting up to 40 pounds and be on feet up to 8 hours. Type accurately, 50 wpm and have valid drivers license. Blackmer, 1809 Century Avenue, grand rapids, Ml 49509. Department Secretary Qualifications required: Excellent attendance history, high school education, two or more years of secretary experience, good typing skills, preferably inclusive of personal computer/word processing experience, the ability to work without close supervision and to efficiently complete multiple assignments. Fuel Systems Textron, Inc., 700 N. Centennial Street, Zeeland, Ml 49464. Truck Driver Six positions to be available. Requires a valid CDL and experience driving a semitractor. Applications will be taken at 3625 Viaduct, SW Grandville, Ml. Corrections Officer Performs overall prisoner guard duties for the county sheriff's department. Requires graduation from a standard high school. Sufficient work experience to indicate maturity an dependability. Application with resume accepted at: Michigan Employment Security Commission, 727 Waverly Avenue, Holland, Ml 49423 or Michigan Employment Security commission, 17280 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, Ml 49417. Gatekeeper (Temporary Part-time) Parks and Recreation Department Under supervision of the Park Operations Superintendent, opens and closes park gates and facilities according to schedule. Performs park maintenance tasks. Performs minor public relations functions (i.e. informing visitors that park is closing to 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ~ Wiffillf~I clear park). Two (2) positions presently available at Hager Park and Kirk Park. Control Booth attendants (6 positions) Control booth attendants are responsible for issuing motor vehicle permits and fee collections; parking lot control, public relations, and performing park maintenance tasks as needed. Ottawa County Human Resources Department, 414 Washington Street, Room 206, Grand Haven, Ml 49417. Park Attendants (10 positions) Park attendants performs a wide variety of tasks to insure smooth operation of county parks including building/grounds maintenance, litter control, public relations, rule enforcement, and problem-solving. Ottawa County Human Resources Department, 414 Washington Street, Room 206, Grand Haven, Ml 49417. Grounds Attendant (5 positions) Grounds Attendants perform tasks such as mowing/ trimming, building/grounds maintenance and repairs, and light construction projects. Physical endurance is a consideration for this position. Ottawa County Human Resources Department, 414 Washington street, Room 206, G'rand Haven, Ml 49417. Receptionist/Switchboard Answers switchboard, connects caller or uses paging system. Receives company visitors, furnishes badges. Performs typing and miscellaneous clerical functions. High School education plus three to six months on 50+ line switchboard. Better than average attendance record. Jet Electronics & Technology, Inc., 5353 52nd Street SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49588. Maintenance Supervisor Supervises maintenance, repair and improvement of plant equipment and facilities. High school graduate. Minimum of four (4) years work experience or equivalent in electrical maintenance and/or HAVAC. Previous work experience in a supervisory capacity. Knowledge of equipment and building maintenance procedures. Jet Electronics & Technology, Inc., 5353 52nd Street SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49588. �ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ ·~.:-..~. .~~·.·=·~~~:».::~:::==·~:~:::::::~;.;::,.::::::;-:=::::::::::::::;~~ ~:~.:::.~.~:::::::;: 1-11111~1 _;~:;:=. ... .. ·-: r. .~dt=~:#titJ~:?-~:~m::~:~::::~::::.~-:::::::·::f.:.: • I ....... I II.I ...... Ill I ,11, Congratulations to Ruth Ann Chi vis. She was recognized and given an award for being the most Outstanding American Indian Graduate Student at Western Michigan University for the year 1991-1992. Ruth Ann was presented this notable award at the Enduring Peoples of American Conference on the 27th and 28th of March. Ruth Ann, again, we'd like to extend our congratulations for your achievement ! , I MARCH TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS We couldn't do it without YOU! Edith B. Gilmore Lulu Beauchamp Denise Pennington Catherine Hathaway Carolyn O'Gilvie Sarah Keranen W. W. Plummer Shirley Francis Dorothy Devemey Schmidthaus Emporium Marilyn Quigley Carolyn Ogilvie-Cohen Silver and Stuff Steve Fancett Thelma Trostle Laura Marie Powers ... ,, {~ WEST MICHIGAN QUILTER'S GUILD I CONGRATULATIONS TO ;~ . BRET AND TWILA SHOMIN on their new baby boy born March 26, 1992. He was a whopping 23" long, 9 lbs. 5 ozs. This is grandma Chris Shomin's FOURTH grandchild! CONGRATS to you! The West Michigan Quilters' Guild (over 300 members) will hold it's bi-annual quilt show to exhibit members' quilts, have lectures and demonstrations - and to raise money for two West Michigan charities The 1992 recipient charities are Hospice of West Michigan and "The Tie That Binds" fund at Butterworth Hospital's neonatal unit. The show is on May 9, 1992 (9 am to 6 pm) at the Grandville High School, 3535 Wilson Avenue, Grandville, Michigan. ( March Birthdays Jimmy Wesaw Amanda Abella Jonnie Mackey Tammy Leaureaux Linda Shomin Joe Shomer F. James Wes aw Julius Lewis Elsie Raphael Tina Sams Steve Waukazoo Lance Shirley Joe John Bret Shomin Cherri Gibbs Wanda Wesaw Daisy Sprague Joe John Ed Gillis Al Recollet Paul Morrison Maryann Fasburg Charles V. Allman April Birthdays Mon-ee Lee Chivis Robin Ensley Robin Korn Jesse L. Boda Maryan Mashka Roseann Moore Mary Meangwie Edna Kenoshmeg Micky Keogima Sandy Wheeler Dawn Bush Charlene Hatfield Susan Wesaw Smith Misty Bowen Don Bowen, Sr. John Hart April Marie Leaureaux April Wesaw Levi Albert Crampton Josie Sams Joanne Fox Michael Corby "Happy Birthday from GR/TC" 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HAPPENINGS NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN PROSE AWARD Submissions for the 1992 North American Indian Prose Award are welcome. The annual award, co-sponsored by the University of Nebraska Press and the Native American Studies Program of the University of California, Berkeley, is given on the basis ofliterary merit, originality, and familiarity with North American Indian life. The competition invites biography, autobiography, history, literary criticism, and essays; it excludes poetry, drama, and work previously published in book form. The winner receives a cash advance of $1000 and publication of the award winning manuscript by the University of Nebraska Press. The jury for the 1992 competition will include American Book A ward winner Gerald Vizenor (University of California, Berkeley), Louis Owens (University of California, Santa Cruz), A. LaVonne Brown Ruoff (University of Illinois, Chicago), and 1990 award winner Diane Glancy. The annual deadline for submissions is July 1. Finalists will be chosen by November 1, and the author of the award winning manuscript will be notified in January of the following year. For rules, please write to: North American Indian Prose Award, University of Nebraska Press, 327 Nebraska Hall, 901 North 17th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588-0520.= JUNIOR BASEBALL • MICKEY MANTLE LEAGUE JUNIOR BASEBALL - CONNIE MACK LEAGUE The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will hold an organizational meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 1992 at Belknap Park Arena, Coldbrook and Plainfield N.E. for coaches interested in entering a team this summer in the Mickey Mantle Junior Baseball League for boys 16 years old and under. At this meeting, entry fees, deadlines, playing dates and other pertinent information will be discussed. For further information call 456-3696. The Grand Rapids Pmks and Recreation Departmentwillholdan organizationalmeetingat7 :45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 1992 at Belknap Parle Arena, Coldbrook and Plainfield NE for coaches interested in entering a team this summer in the Connie Mack Junior Baseball League for boys 18 years old and under. At this meeting, entry fees, deadlines, playing dates and other pertinent information will be discussed. For information call 456-3696. FOSTER PARENTS FOR TEENS The Kent County Juvenile Court is in need of foster parentsforteens. Foster care is assigned to provide a home for youth who need an alternative to their own home for a temporary period of time. The Court provides board and care, clothing, medical, and dental needs for each youth. An informational meeting will be held at the Kent County Juvenile Court Center located at 1501 Cedar Street, NE,GrandRapids,onTuesday,March24, 1992,at7:00p.m. For more information please call the Court's Foster Home Coonlinator, Tom Sibley, at 774-3752. MICHIGAN INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES MEETING The Michigan Indian Legal Services Board of Trustees will meet at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, 1992 at 160 East State Street, Traverse City, Michigan in the lower level. The Public is invited to attended. lO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council AITENTION ADOPTED INDIAN CHILDREN! From the University of Arizona ..The loss of our Indian children to non-Indian families continues despite the Indian Child Welfare Act Urban Indian children, under state courts, are placed with foster non-Indian families and then adopted into them. We are asking for testimony from persons who have experienced adoption. We don't need names or locations, no one will be identified. We need the age of the individual when (s)he was adopted, how long there, what kind of emotions are connected with the adoption, and mostly, later life impact of adoption. Please send your stories to: Dr. Carol Locust, Native American Research Center, Univ. of Ariwna College of Medicine, 1642 E. Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85719. (602)621-5075. �--- -- .. " . ... The Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids has an KEEP UP THE GOOD opening for a secretary in the Office for Social WORK BY TURNING IN11!11~ Concerns. Job requirements include proven exper- YOUR REGISTER TAPES ~ tise in secretarial and administrative functions, Keep donating your Cash including word processing/microcomputer skills Register tapes toGRITC. Send, bring, and operation of all standard office machinery. ship these valuable sales tapes in! Your "tapes" have The successful candidate will have excellent com- helped send our youth to functions and other valuable munications and interpersonal skills to deal effec- activities.WetakeanyreceiptsfromEberhards,Meijers, tively with Diocesan staff and community-at-large. and D & W. Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Salary commensurate with education and experiLexingtonNW,GrandRapids,MI49504,616n74-8331 ence. Send resume or apply in person at the Office of Social Concerns, 650 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. ANISHINABE BOWLING TOURNAMENT WHEN: May 9, 1992 WHERE: Westgate Bowl, 4486 Alpine NW, Grand Rapids, MI (616) 784-6450 PRIZE MONEY: $700.00 First Place (based on 40 teams) RULES: 1. Cost $25.00 each/$100.00 a team/at least 1/3 of all teams will cash. 2. Teams may consist of: 2 men & 2 women $15.00 prize 3 men & 1 women $ 3 women & men $ 3. Ified average, Men-170, Women-150, Handicap based on 80% from 210. 4. Must have proof of average or be in a book from '91 5. Only bowlers will be allowed to eat, if you do not bowl $4.00 will be charged to any adult, $2.00 children under 12. 6. Any dispute will be settled by the Tournament Board. All decisions will be final! 7. A team may bowl more than once, butmustchange atleast2 bowlers per shift. Teams will consist of at least 1 male or 1 female both shifts. 8. Sign-ups: 1st session - 9:30-10:45 Bowl - 11:00 Bowl - 2:30 2nd session - 1:00-2:15 9. Return 3 way score sheets to tourney office as soon as you are through with your session. 10. Actual game pots $3.00 - Envelopes will be on lanes-lman, 1 woman. Any questions contact: Mary Jo Wert (616) 363-7858 Janet Shomin (616) 363-1994 Announcing the INDIAN NATIONS RENDEZVOUS AND TRADE FAIR May 14·17, 1992 Denver, Colorado For further information contact: Theresa Burns Gutierrez (Oglala Lakota) (303) 556-2860 ll•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Pow Wow & Events DATE .. ~-~ . . ..... ~ April 4th & 5th 4TH ANNUAL CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY POW WOW April 11 & 12 4thANNUAL FIRST PEOPLE'S INTERN'L TRADE EXPO AND POW WOW Warren/MiChigari ··· . .... / · :". Macorriffotfumunity Coll~g~'.!: More information, contact the Southeastern Michigan Indians, Inc. 313/756-1350. April 25 & 26 GATHERING OF NATIONS POW WOW Albuqueque, New Mexico University of New Mexico Arena (The Pit) More info., call 505/836-281 O May 5 - 7 INDIAN GAMING CONFERENCE Las Vegas, Nevada Holiday Inn/Holiday Casino. More info., call 703-578-8800. May9 & 10 SPRING EXPO ARTS AND CRAFTS Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by American Indian Center Contact Bob Smith 3121275-5871. May 10 - 14 RESERVATION ECONOMIC SUMMIT & NATIONAL INDIAN TRADE FAIR Seattle, Washington Red Lion Hotel - Seatac. Contact: 1/800/423-0452. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids. Ml ~tty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 This newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health, and private donations. � 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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I have heard men some men swear undying love for their wives and then, a short time later, I have watched them pursuing the bar "floozies" around in some gin mill ... while that truly beautiful wife sits home alone-but then that is an example of the strange quirks of the human mind. It will gather up burnt match sticks, pieces of string, trash and throw away the diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. The following short, short story is one of those rare cases of genuine undying love. An Indian lumberjack, Joe Suchoh was hurt badly in a lumbering accident on Beaver Island at the time of America's great depression. His legs were broken in many places and he would later hobble along on crutches the rest of his life. But the Creator gave Joe a wonderful compensation. A compensation so heart-lifting that Joe considered himself the luckiest man to walk the Mother Earth. The Great Spirit gave Joe a friend so true and loyal, that nothing could separate them - even death. His friend's name was "Jim-ta-gu" or "Bad Stick." He was a German Shepherd and a Red-bone hound - a "mutt" as some called him. I was a small boy, and I roomed everywhere in and around Petoskey. In my growing up years, I saw those two many times in my travels. "Jim-tagu" liked to have Joe throw sticks in the river and in the Bay for him to fetch. When one stopped to talk with old Joe, Jim-ta-gu would step up and offer his paw "shake hands" as Joe taught him to do. Joe fed his dog with meat scraps given to him out the back door of Crago' s Economy Market. If Joe got a hot dog, he quickly tore it in half and gave Jim-tagu his share. Joe was given a small pension for being crippled, so this was how he and his dog lived. Everybody liked these two, from the mayor to the street sweeper. And all waved in greeting them as they passed. I once asked Joe how he became acquainted with his dog. He said he was walking along the railroad tracks one day; when face-to-face, he met Jim-ta-gu. He wasn't much more than a pup then. The little dog turned and went with Joe and never left his side again. Jim-ta-gu growled at me only once. Joe's legs gave out and he was taking a nap in the city park. I noticed the dog was wagging his tail while he gave me a low growl. If he could have talked, he would have said "Sorry, I'm only doing my job, please don't go near Joe until he wakes up and we're still continued on page 3 - Undying Love A Look Inside Letter of Appreciation ......... 2 Human Services .................. .4,5 Health ........................•......... 6,7 Classifieds ........................... 8 Announcements ........................... 9 Happenings .................................. 10, 11 Pow Wow Events ........................ 12 �Letter of Appreciation Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council from Reverend Joseph Sprague GRITC Board of Directors 1991 was a banner year for our Senior Meals program. The Pawating-Magedwin United Methodist Church would like to thank Grand Rapids Community Education and the Grand Rapids Inter-tribal Council staff for the use of the building and the support of our Senior Meals Program. Macy Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President William Memberto - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Lew Burrows - Member Levi Rickert - Member Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Andra Robinson - Member GRITCSTAFF We also have special thanks to Mary Shawa who shows up every Tuesday and Thursday and cooks. She's done a great job as any elder will vouch for. Also, Jean V alas, Roseanna Martell, and Josie Walters deserve thanks for their assistance to our elders. Our Christmas party was a successful event. We would like to thank the generous people that volunteered their time with the food, serving and cleaning up. Also, the people who couldn't volunteer but donated much appreciated money and gifts. Jim, Mary & Jamie Shawa Rita, April & Lori Blumke Ray Gasco Dee Braesicke Cindy Pigeon Roseanna Martell Carol Downs George & Sid Martin Roger & Karen Williamson Geri Conway Luella & Steve Collins Jean Valas Loretta Yount Me-qwetch Rev. Joseph Sprague Senior Meals on Tuesday & Thursday (serving at 11:30am) Sponsored by the Pawating-Magedwin United Methodist Church 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Macy Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Supervisor Anne LaFontsee - Clinical Advisor Dennis Black - Counselor Judy Dodge - Human Services Darcy Emert - Human Services Hunter Genia - Human Services Kristie Pagel - Human Services Bruce Trobridge - Human Services Loretta Yount - Casemanager Ruth Pitcher - Intern Lee Ann Bridenfield - Intern Amy Groenvelt - Intern Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Macy Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Macy Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production Diane Leaureaux- Circulation Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any C01Jlfflents or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views ofthe writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th ofevery month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexi.ngton N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 6161774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. �. Undying Love . . HEALTH (continued from page 1} friends." Old Joe did the same. He once held his index finger to his lips and pointed to his sleeping dog. I passed by in silence and nodded that I understood. As the years crept by, old Joe shuffled along slower and slower. Jim-ta-gu went slower too. He no longer ran circles around old Joe. He just walked slowly at his side. We once saw Joe slipping and sliding down an icy hill. Jim-ta-gu had the seat of Joe's pants in his teeth as he too slid along behind Joe on all fours. He held old Joe up on his feet! Then came the very sad time Joe got pneumonia and died. At Joe's wake, some Indians made the mistake of holding the old dog up to look at Joe in his casket. After the services, at the funeral home, they put Joe's coffin in the hearse and the long line of cars headed for the cemetery on the outskirts of town. Jim-ta-gu was too old. He tried to run alongside, but kept falling. A car of young Indians stopped and put the dog in the back seat. The old dog whimpered when they lowered the casket into the ground. After the burial, all the Indians asked what was to become of the old dog. A widow named Mrs. Miximony took him home with her. But every morning, Jim-ta-gu was to be seen walking up to the cemetery where he stayed all day by Joe's grave. He stayed there until they chased him out at night. Not surprisingly, the day came when the cemetery caretaker drove down the "hungry hollow" where many Indians lived, and said the dog was lying dead on Joe's grave. My brotherandiran up to the cemetery. "Jimta-gu - Bad Stick" appeared to be sleeping. He lied there, head on his paws, covered by a fine dusting of snow. The wind gently ruffled his hair. When Uncle Ike got there with a blanket, we carried Jim-ta-gu up to the woods overlooking the cemetery and buried him. I like to think that they are together again, somewhere in another dimension, somewhere where time is unending- for a love as great as this old man and this old dog held for each other surely deserves not to end... not ever! : .::••,, ~ .. . ~ Recycling Guide for Office Paper .. >--.~:.~--;~·-~~ Let's do our part in helping to save Mother Earth from further damage! Recycle these items: Do Not Include These Items: Miscellaneous items: Office forms Carbonless papers Colored papers Computer printer paper Copy machine paper Letterhead and stationery Non-window envelopes Typing paper Index cards Phone messages and post-it notes Manila file folders Carbon paper Newsprint and phone books Glossy (magazine)paper Blueprint or waxed paper Heavy brown envelopes Grocery or lunch bags Food wrappers/containers Glue bound books or reports Nor rubber bands or metal fasteners such as spiral binders. Paper clips and staples are O.K. (we Recycle cardboard separately). The more "PURE" the paper you recycle, the better. When in doubt, throw it out! 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICES The Senior Room will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00to11:00 AM. Loretta Ymmt, our senior casemanager, will be available during those hours to assist you. Attention Senior Citizens PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAX CREDIT pharmacies can provide you with a year-end report of your 1991 prescription drug purchases. CAN I APPLY IF l'M 65 OR OLDER BUT MY Once again, the Michigan Prescription Drug SPOUSE ISN'T? Credit will help low income older people pay for their prescription drugs. If you are 65 or older, and your household income is less than $9,930 if you are single, or $13,320 if you are married, you may be eligible for this rebate on yoiir prescription drug costs. The credit is yours if you are a Michigan resident, you or your spouse were age 65 or older by December 31, 1991, and you spent at least 5% of your household income for prescription drugs in 1991. HOW DO I APPLY FOR THIS CREDIT? You may file a complete 1991 Michigan Prescription Drug Credit Claim form (MI-1040CR-9) with the Michigan Department or" Treasury. The Department of Treasury has mailed a 1991 drug credit form to senior citizens who filed for a 1990 drug credit. Copies of the 1991 form are available at many local libraries, Secretary of State Offices, Area Agencies on Aging and at all local Depanment of Treasury offices. You also may order a copy of the form by mail by calling 1-800-FPRM2ME (367-6263). WHAT INFORMATION MUST I HA VE TO APPLY FOR THIS CREDIT? Yes, but you can only claim a credit for the costs of your prescription drugs. You cannot claim a credit for your spouse's drug costs. HOW MUCH OF A CREDIT IS POSSIBLE? The maximum credit for a single person is $600. The maximum credit for a married couple both of whom are over 65 is $1200. The actual amount of the credit you receive will depend on the number of older persons in the state filing claims. WHEN DO I APPLY FOR 1HE CREDIT? You must file no later than June 1, 1992. The Department of Treasury will process and mail out the Drug Credit checks sometime after June 1st of 1992. CAN I GET HELP COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM? Yes. The Prescription Drug Credit form contains instructions on the back. You can get further information from the Department of treasury by calling 1-800-487-7000. Additionally, there are many volunteer tax preparer programs helping seniors with their tax forms. Call you local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to find when and where this help will be available. IS OTHER HELP WITH HIGH DRUG COSTS AVAILABLE? You need to know your household income for 1991, and you need to know how much you spent on your prescription drugs in 1991 (amounts which Medicaid paid, or which you were paid back by other insurance cannot be counted). Almost all GRITC Senior/Activity Luncheon (SAL) 1992 Schedule March 11, 1992-Wednesday Anril B- 1992-Wednesdav 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Yes. The Michigan office of Services to the Aging and your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) operate the Michigan Emergency Pharmaceutical Program for Seniors (MEPPS). Call 517/373-8230 for more information. �Job Skills Bank Sign up today. The Jobs Skills Bank is a computerized file of people who are looking for employment or who may be looking for employment at some point in the future. We encourage you to register with theJob Skills Bank as we may be of assistance to you in obtaining employment and valuable training. If you are interested, please fill in the following data sheet and mail or deliver to GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504: Name_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~D.ate: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Social Security#: DOB: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Telephone# (include area code): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Education, Training, or Certifications? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Employment Interests/Experience related to interests? _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Driver's License? Yes_ _No Chauffeurs? Yes_ _No Do you have reliable transportation? Yes No _ _ _ _ __ Native American? Yes__ No _ __ GRITC member? Yes_No__ What skills do you have? 1. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 2. _________________________ 3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you currently employed?_ _ _ _ _ _Yes _ _ _ _ _No _ __ If yes, where and for how long? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -------------------~-----~.---------·Native American Women's Group meets Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem Please join us in our path to healing. Contact Loretta Yowzt for more information at 774-8331. ~ ' ... - Employment Support Group Meets Tuesday evenings 6:00 PM 45 Lexington NW 774-8331 Benefit from the shared experiences .of a group if you are frustrated by unsuccessful attempts to find a job or unhappy with your current job. Ask for Dennis Black or Bruce Trobridge. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HEALTH Common Questions About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome by the California Urban Indian Health Council, Inc. Fact Sheet 1. Question: Is it safe to drink alcohol when you are pregnant? Answer: No. Research has shown that alcohol can harm an unborn baby. When you drink alcohol, your unborn baby does too. Alcohol use during pregnancy causes the second most common birth defect. 2. Question: Is there a "safe" amount of alcohol that you can drink during pregnancy? Answer: No amount of alcohol is " safe" to drinkduringpregnancy. Wedoknowthatthemore a woman drinks during pregnancy, the greater the risk to her baby. The American Medical Association recommends no alcohol for pregnant women as the "safest course." 3. Question: How serious are the birth defects that come with drinking during pregnancy? Answer: Very serious. They include: 1) Slow growth before and after birth. 2) Strange physical development such as small heads, facial deformities, heart defects, and abnormal limbs. 3) Mental retardation. These physical, mental and behavioral problems are known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Alcohol can also affect a developing baby to a lesser degree. The more a pregnant woman drinks, the greater the risks are to her unborn baby. The less she drinks, the fewer the risks. Children may display some of the lesser degrees of FAS, such as hyperactivity, nervousness, and short attention spans. 4. Question: How does alcohol affect the unborn baby? Answer: Alcohol crosses the placenta and goes directly into the baby's bloodstream. Due to its small and undeveloped system, the baby can't get rid of the alcohol as fast as the mother can. The baby uses its energy to get rid of the alcohol instead of using it to grow new cells and tissue. 5. Question: Couldn't something besides alcohol be to blame? Answer: Studies have looked at other factors such as nutrition, smoking, and use of other drugs during pregnancy. Alcohol has been isolated as the cause of FAS. However, these other behaviors do affect the unborn baby . ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Get Aube Na Bing FREE! Aube Na Bing • FREE! published by compiled by Terri Bussey with legends by Simon Otto Michigan Indian Press with your $10 Turtle Talk Subscription for the months of February, March, and April This selection is a compilation of photographs from personal and archival collections. It spans the years from 1865-1988 as a photo documentary of the culture and lifeways of the Michigan tribes. A $15.95 value! When you donate $10 you will receive Turtle Talk for the next year - and also receive free Aube Na Bing-A Pictorial History of the Michigan Indians. 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If adults are not parents often need to learn to determine the level of commu- flexible or willing to try to see a communicate in a diplomatic, nication they will have with their situation through the eyes oftheir and teenager. teen, they may often hear a teen's nonjudgmental manner. Ifadults Between adults and teens frustration expressed as "You are sure that this sort of commu- there are three basic levels of just DON'T UNDERSTAND!" nication is really important to communication. The lowest But this is just one of the areas them and their teenager, an extra level, called cliche conversation, where problems can arise in com- dose oflove and patience doesn't consists of very minimal ex- munication between teens and hurt. change of information, i.e. "How their parents. "Where are you going?" "Out." The middle level of conversation concerns the exchange of ideas and values. If adults are appropriate, Finally, communication was your day?" "OK", "What did you do today?" "Nothing", when problems can also occur on the The highest level of communication deals with exchange of the individual's feelings and ambitions. supportive and show genuine nonverbal level. A parent's tone of voice, gestures, posture, eye contact and facial expressions can speak louder than their words. Non-verbal communication can have a very powerful concern as conversation begins, Another area where com- impact on how a teen perceives real communication can take munication problems can occur what is being said. In fact, one of place. If not, teens often retreat is in the content of conversa- the best ways parents can open to cliche conversation. tions. Studies have indicated that the lines of communication with The highest level of com- parents, on the average, spend their teen involves no words at munication deals with the ex- less than 17 minutes a week talk- all: listening. A parent will never change of individual's feelings ing with their children, and of- learn anything about a teenager if and ambitions. This type of con- ten those 17 minutes are devoted the parent is doing all the talking. versation can only be developed to negative and closed ended "The mediocre parent TELLS and maintained in an environ- comments like, "Your room is a The good parent EXPLAINS ment of complete trust between mess," or "Get off the phone." The supreme parent SHOWS parent and teen. Imagine adults directing similar The great parent LISTENS" 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �fin J CLASSIFIED Twtle TaJk makes every attempt to list only those jobs that are open bUJ due to printing and mailing time, jobs listed may have al.ready been filled. For further informati.on on all listings and additional job openings not listed, please call Bruce Or Dennis at the GRITC office at 6161774-8331. · ' 't ! Herman Miller RN/Disability Coordinator: We currently have a position available at Herman Miller, Inc., for a data base analyst with a starting salary range of $30,000 to $36,000 annually. We have a particular interest in identifying a minority candidate for this position. Minimum Requirements: *Bachelor's degree plus four year's experience in data processing or eight years in data processing. A minimum of two years' systems programming experience is preferred. Prefer master's degree in data processing or business. Send resume to: JIBS, Inc., 833 Kenmoor, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. EOE. Corrections officer, Sheriff's Department Messenger II's (Temp): Department of Aeronautic, Kent County Airport, $6.64 per hour, 20 hours per week. Kent County Personnel Department, 300 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Building Custodian II $6.64 hour, part-time (16 hrs/wk), Kent Community Hospital Complex, 750 Fuller Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Requires graduation from a standani high school. Sufficient work experience to indicate maturity and depend- L.P.N. ability. Michigan Employment Security Commission, $18,741/Yr/Plus Diffs./Full-Time/lst shift, Kent 727 Waverly avenue, Holland, MI 49423 or Michigan Community Hospital Complex, 750 Fuller Ave., Employment Security Commission, 17280 Robbins Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Road, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Building Custodian I Human Resources Clerk Part-time clerical position. Comfortable with personal computers. Knowledge of DBase and preferred. Sysco Frost-Pack, 3700 Sysco Ct., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. Receptionist Apply at Haviland Products Company, 421 Ann Street, NW, Grand Rapids, 49504. Haviland, 421 Ann St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. $12,314 a year, full time, Kent Community Hospital, 750 Fuller Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Secretary-Employee Health Office. Requirements: Proven secretarial skills within high volume office; ability to type 50-55 wpm accurately (tested); proven grammar skills; Apply at: Personnel Department, Saint Mary's Health Services, 200 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Customer Service Representative in our Inter- Dining Service Worker national Division. Requirements: Demonstrated math ability; cashier A good phone personality is a must for this position. An Associate degree and some experience would be ideal. We also have a need for a Switchboard-Receptionist Must also have math skills and theabilitytotype40wpm Batts, Inc., 1-800-442-2887. 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council experience desirable. Ability to deal with public and operate various food preparation equipment. Apply at: Personnel Department, Saint Mary's Health Services, 200 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 �On behalf of all of us here at WGVU/WGVK, please allow me to express our sincere appreciation for the InterTribal Council's assistance in the December Membership Drive. Your hard work resulted in $350,7879 raised in support of WGVU/WGVK from 4,600 pledgers. Thanks to all of you for helping us in our efforts to provide quality, non-commercial public television in west Michigan. Come back to see us soon. Sincerely, Georgia Dreyer WGVU!WGVK 35152 Membership February Birthdays TURTLE TALK . Start the year out right t!iffe1. with a yearly subscription to 1'"~....-18Kl Turtle Talk and a FREE Aube Na Bing with your $10donation. AND You can deduct your gifttothe full extent of the law. And as a thank you from us, we will print your name or your loved ones name in our next issue (unless you request to stay anonymous), and you'll be assured of receiving future issues of Turtle Talk. Golden Giver ... $15/yr. Silver Giver ...$10/yr. Bronze Giver ... $5/yr. Please send your contribution to: GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Richard Lewis Yusheka Raphael Rebecca McDonald Jamie Wilson Wanda Raphael Paul Rueckert Kristy Shananaquet BenShawa J. Wag Wheeler Julia Leareaux Pine Shomin Lewis Abella, Jr. Percy Bird Kairle Shomin Gertrude Ma/gram Shirley Wilson Jeremy Sawmick Cecelia Sprague Archie Evens Ella High Pat King James Mashka Lucille McSauby Henry Medawis Mary Switzer March Birthdays FEBRUARY TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS We couldn't do it without YOU! Charles E. Allman Denise Kimble Charles A. Allman Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Morgan Mrs. Birdie Van Dyke Jimmy Wesaw Amanda Abella Jonnie Mackey Tammy Leaureaux Linda Shomin Joe Shomer F. James Wesaw Julius Lewis Elsie Raphael Tina Sams Steve Waukazoo Lance Shirley Joe John Bret Shomin Cherri Gibbs Wanda Wesaw Daisy Sprague Joe John Ed Gillis Al Recollet Paul Morrison Maryann Fasburg Charles V. Allman "Happy Birthday from GR/TC" 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �- . AUDITIONS OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY Performances: April 9 - 25 A Jerry Sterner Comedy Directed by Paul A. Dreher Sunday and Monday, February 23 - 24, 7:30pm Cast: 2 women and 3 men, ages 35 and up HAPPENl~GS SECRETARY NEEDED AT GRITC Friendly, outgoing mature person needed immediately for full-time position. Must be detail-oriented and self-directed individual. Computer, typing, and phone experience are a necessity. Apply at GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Ask for Kathy Polise. PULLIAM FELLOWS GET ADVANCE ON CHILDREN'S THEATRE JOB TRAINING WIND IN THE WILLOWS The 1992 Pulliam Journalism Fellowship Program Performances: May 2 - 10 provides entry-level journalists with an opportunity Based on the Kenneth Grahame classic book to polish their skills before landing their first jobs. Directed by Jeralyn Pinsky Fellows work as staff reporters or editorial writers Saturday and Sunday, February 29 and March 1, 2pm for one of four dailies in Arizona or Indiana Cast: 7 men and 3 women, ages 18 and up, 20 young The program runs from June 8 to August 14. Each people, ages 10-20 fellow will receive a stipend of $3,630. All must sing and dance For more info, write: Harvey C. Jacobs, The IndianapolisNews,P.0.Box 145,Indianapolis,IN462009963. Application deadline is Mai:ch 1. UNITY CONFERENCE Oklahoma City officials of the nation's leading native "The 1991 conference in Spokane, Wash. atyouth organization announced today that St. Paul, tracted record numbers with nearly _1,000 naMinn. has been chosen as the host city for their upcom- tive youths and advisors representing 70 tribes ing annual conference which is expected to attract over and 27 states," he said. "The 1992 conference 1,000 American Indian and Alaska Native youths and promises to be even bigger and better with special sessions for high school students, coladvisors nationwide. lege students and youth advisors and coordiThe 18th National UNITY Conference will be held nators." June 12-16, 1992 at the Radisson Hotel St. Paul Conference registration fee is $40 per youth, The National UNITY Conference attracts American advisor or coordinator. Hotel rates are $59 Indian and Alaska Native youth ages 15-24 from across plus 12.5 percent tax. This is a flat rate for the United States who are interested in becoming lead- single, double, triple or quad occupancy. Hoers and contributing to a positive future for Native tel reservations can be made through the America. The conference allows participants to gain Radisson Hotel St. Paul at (612) 292-1900. hands on experience while serving as speakers, group leaders, hosts and emcees of conference activities. Arrangements have been made with discounted airfares. Airline reservations can be made by "UNITY'S annual conference is an intense, but excit- calling 1-800-328-1111. When making resering, five-day gathering that promotes leadership among vations, use the conference ID code, #08472. native youth," Cook said. "We bring in top trainers to facilitate youth in improving their leadership, commu- For more information about the National nication and organizational skills. We also try to build UNITY Conference and registration forms, their confidence and self-esteem contact UNITY at (405)424-3010orP.O. Box 25042, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �STATE AND NATIONAL ARTS OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE The Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids has a limited supply of applications for artist listings in the Michigan TouringArtsDirectory, 1992-94Edition. TheDirectory is seeking Michigan Performing Artists, Visual Artists, MuseumsandGalleries.DeadlineforapplicantsisMarch 2, 1992. For a free application, contact Jacqueline at the Arts CouncilofGreaterGrandRapids, 616/459-2787 or the Michigan Touring Arts Office, 517/631-5930, extension 22. KEEP UP THE GOOD ~ WORK BY TURNING IN~ YOUR REGISfER TAPES t9 Keep donating your Cash Registertapes toGRITC. Send, bring, ship these valuable sales tapes in! Your "tapes" have helped send our youth to functions and other valuable activities.WetakeanyreceiptsfromEberhards,Meijers, and D & W. Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 l..exingtonNW,GrandRapids,MI49504,616fi74-8331 ENTRIESSOUGIITFORCOMPETITION Native American Journalists Association is inviting Native American high school students to submit their writings in the 3rd Annual Project Phoenix Writing Competition. The writing contest is divided into the following categories: news writing, column/editorial writing, feature writing, and sports writing. First place winners in each category will receive $100 and a plaque. Second and third place winners will receive plaques. Open to any Native American high school student. Deadline for submission is March 27, 1992. Winners will be announced in May. Articles must be submitted on 8-1/2 x 11 white paper and must have been published in either a school or community newspaper or newsletter in 1991or1992. Students may enter all four categories, but only once in each category. Articles will not be returned. Send entries to: Phoenix Competition, NAJA, Campus Box 287 Boulder, CO 80309. SCHOLARSHIP FOR RELIGIOUS STUDY UNDERGRADUATES The $2,500 Leonanl M Perryman Communications Scholarship for Ethnic Minority Students is being offered by United Methodist Communications. The scholarships are for junior and senior minority undergraduate students pursuing careers in religious communication. For an application, write: Scholarship Committee,UnitedMethodistCommunication,Ste.1901, 475 Riverside Dr., New York, NY 10115. Deadline for applications is March 30. DANCE ANN 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 1992 SAT.. MARCH 21 SUN., MAKH 22 UM CRISLER ARENA '91 Pll:IZES & GIFTS TOTALLED OVER $25,000 FOR HELP GRITC EARN MONEY THE EASY WAYJust CLIP and SAVE UPC symbols from Spartan brand products you buy and send them to us. We get $.02 for every label we receive. WOW, what a dealevery little bit counts. ,····~ MOTHER ARBOR . -- ---~ ~.~~··-·: .. -~· .. ··~.) POW ,· EARTH WOW SPIRIT BIRO BENTON MEMORIAL GRASS DANCE INVTTED DRUMS: Afl Notions, Beor Clan, Block. lodge, Blocltfool CrONJng, Ironwood, Kingbird, little O!et, Ooltdol., Otonob.. Red Eonh, R:ockyBoy, Smo~n . WhiM Eye, White Fish Soy, Wisconsin Dells, Wilcvir.miltong Grond E"tries: Sor. 1:00 & 6:30, Sun., l :00 Dona Regis. 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For more information contact Mike Dashner at 313-763-9044. April 4th & 5th 4TH ANNUAL CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY POW WOW Mt. Pleasant, Michigan At Finch Fieldhouse . For more information contact Sandy Stevens at 517-772-5700. Muticultual Center 517-774-7318. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids , Michigan 49504 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 This newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health , and private donations. � 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 Stitt, Mary (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/2454faeb85fe5d5acec421cd9680423e.pdf 76e696e07791d9f7e0725565caa86d50 PDF Text Text Volume 1 Number 1O A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter- Tribal Council Oc SPIRITUAL ELDERS COUNCIL AT WYCAMP LAKE ··ov 0 by Bill Dunlop You leave the hurry, hurry, push and shove world as you tum off highway 131 at a village called Levering and head towards Cross Village, one of those little places where the general store is also the gas station and post office. On county road 119, you travel towards Mackinaw City. You realize you are gettingdeeperintooriginal forest as the woods become lusher and thick. A simple sign reading "Elders Counsel" and you tum onto a tworut very narrow dirt road. About a mile and a quarter of twisting and turning road with the tree branches brushing the windows and you get your first glimpse of the Elders camp beside beautiful Wycamp Lake. The cooking and dining area are under half-tent Scattered throughout the woods are different types of tents and campers. Children are swimming in Wycamp Lake. A beautiful, sandy bottom lake, clear, not yet dirtied by the modern world, it is shallow. Children seventy-five yards out, are only waist deep, a few canoes go back and forth. Inaclearingistheplacewherethecounselsareheld Cedarposts,headhigh, supportacanopyofcedar boughs. Here let me state the cedar is held high in spirituality by the Indian people. Cedar bark and boughs are the food that keep the forest denizens alive in the most severe and deepest winter. The animals such as deer and rabbits could not make it through these winters, were it not for cedar. The entrance is as always facing the east, the rising sun, from where the new day comes. Inside is the fire, lit by spmks from flint stone, while prayers are said On the ground is a circle of cedar boughs. The opening in this circle is also towards the east Wooden bowls are on the ground, they contain tobacco, water, and strawberries. I stay outside the canopy and listen. I stay outside because I am a novice in the spiritual ways of my people, I feel shame at my ignorance. Here I ask patience from our teaching Elders. I ask it not only for myself but the thousands upon thousands like myself. Some of us can barely understand our own language. Bear in mind, fellow Indians, that we were beaten in the boarding schools that we were sent to in our childhood-beaten when we were caught talking in our own language. We were told that our dances were "pagan savage", and our sweat lodges were trampled into the ground We welcomed the white man and let him worship his God as he saw fit, then when he got strong enough he took our religion away from us. Itwasn 'tuntilJimmy Carter came along that our religion was given back to us. Itiseasytounderstandthen whywe(someofus)are unlearned in our spiritual ways. We want to learn and we will learn. You can see it in the faces of many Indians as they listen eagerly to every word of the teaching elders. They have the look of small children straining to grasp, continued on page 3 A Look Inside Editorial ............................... 2 Wycamp .............................. 3 Health ........................ ......... 4,5 Human Services ................... 6 Miscellaneous ...................... 7 News .................................... 8 Classifieds ·····°'···················· 9 Announcements ................... 10, 11 �A Legacy of Shame and Cruelty Taken from the Detroit Free Press by Nora Villagran Knight-Ridder Newspapers What the alternative Columbus quincentennial movement says it offers is Truth in History. A view from the shore. This perspective is based partly on the eyewitness accounts of historian Friar Bartolome de las Casas, who first accompanied Christopher Columbus to the Americas. He devoted the rest of his life to recording, illustrating and aiding Indian life. From de las Casas we learn that Columbus treated the Indians "note (even) as beasts ... but like excrement." "I had nightmares working on my book," says Hans Koning, author of "Columbus: His Enterprise" (Monthly Review Press, $6). "De las Casas describes Columbus and his men slowly roasting Indians over green wood to stretch out their torture. When screams disturbed their sleep, the Europeans put sticks over the Indians' tongues to silence them. The story of Columbus is a nightmarish tale." In addition, Indian women were raped by Columbus and his crew, as in Italian Michele de Cuneo's selfaccount: "I captured a very beautiful Carib woman who the Admiral (Columbus) gave to me. I wanted to put my desire into execution. She did not want it and treated me with her fingernails. I took a rope and trashed her well. She raised such unheard-of-screams." The women of American were as much a part of the bounty due the conquering Europeans as the other resources," writes Kirkpatrick Sale in "The Conquest of Paradise" (Knopf, $24.95). During his several voyages across the Atlantic, Columbus kidnapped boatloads of Indians to Spain, where they were displayed nude and sold. Apologist for Columbus dismiss his cruelty by calling him "a man of his time." Says Sale, "Is it fair to criticize people of 500 years ago? The answer is yes. It was wrong then and it's wrong now. It is a legacy of shame and cruelty." The Editor wishes to apologize for last month's error in stating incorrect position titles for Kathy Polise as Assistant Director and Anne LaFontsee as Clinical Director. Please note the corrected titles listed to the ri ht. 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors Mary Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President William Memberto - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Lew Burrows - Member Levi Rickert - Member Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Mary Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Supervisor Anne LaFontsee - Clinical Advisor Judy Dodge - Intake Worker Darcy Emmert - Counselor Hunter Genia - Counselor Kristie Pagel - Counselor Dennis Black - 'Counselor Loretta Yount - Casemanager Ruth Pitcher - Intern Lee Ann Bridenfield - Intern Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumk:e - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Kim Yates - MI Indian Press/Summer Youth Clerk Mary Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production Diane - Circulation Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views ofthe writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th ofevery month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 6161774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. �WYCAMP continuedfrompage 1 every meaning. I feel great joy for them, because I know they will once again become whole people. I'm glad now that I hung back and listened for I surely would have entered the Sacred Circle in a wrong manner. The teaching elder explains that we always enter by the east entrance and tum left. Undernocircumstances do we go to the right (clockwise, not counter clockwise) we go in this way until we reach our place. If you leave early for what ever reason, again to the left in the circle until you reach theeastentrance. Upon entering when you reach the place ofthe tobacco, take a small amount in your left hand, and sprinkle it in the sacred fire, at this you say your personal prayer to the Creator. Then the pipe is passed to the left, always to the left, followed by the water and then the strawberries. I think to myself, why strawberries, I thought it would be bread Later, it was explained to me that bread is made by man. The creator alone makes strawberries. These things are symbolic of all the food and drink given us by the Great Spirit The emotion I feel at this point is the same as I felt when I was in the white mans' church at communion time. These Indian people are indeed in communion with their creator-the Great Spirit The Elders are invited to speak again. It started at the East entrance and goes in the circle. An aged Indian man rises and here is what he says: 'The bird was very cold, the bad wind was coming from the west It was the worst time of the fierce winter. The bird was coldest in his skinny legs. He knew he must do somethingorperish. He flew to the thickest cedar tree he could find. He got in the very middle ofthe thickest limbs. He wriggled up into the thick boughs, now he was safe from that bitterwind The bird puffed up his feathers until he looked like a ball and then lowered his body down over those skinny legs There! Now he was safe and warm and he waited there for the storm to end." The old Indian sits down and I hear many "ah-hows" in approval of what he said His point being, the bird did something about his predicament He didn't just stand around complaining. And so it went, some spoke in Indian and some spoke in broken English and some in the most correct English. I heard much wisdom and common sense. I felt richer in enlightenment, and was very glad I had answered the call of curiosity and came to this place. You can be assured that I will go again and again. For these people had made me very proud to be an Indian. I knew I was where I belonged and felt cleansed. I knew on all sides of me were true brothers and sisters. A woman's voice from the cooking area is calling over and over''Weesnin, weesnin." (come and eat). 1be teaching Elderrises and says a long prayer ofthanksgiving-mostly forourpeaceof mind and bodily health. All are anxious to eat and rm glad when he says "Cha mee qwetch zham na doo." (Many thanks, Great Spirit). We rise and go to the left and out the east entrance. On the way to eat, my friend tells me, "I feel like I've been to church and school both." The women who did the cooking and the young folks who did the serving, are calling for the people to come and eat I go eagerly because I know I am going to partake ofthe goodlndianfoodihaverelishedallmy life. I am not disappointed. There are two kinds of soup, Penaboo (potato) and domnaboo (corn), and always the qwezhagun (fiy bread). Many vegetables and many different kinds of meat are served. I am surprised at the venison, porcupine and rabbit It is not hunting season. But then I say to myself, I am among Indian, not white men,anddidn'tthatelder,inhisprayerbeforemeal,thank the Great, and the animal too, for the meat? I notice the shadows are long and realize how fast the day has gone. I say my farewells, and I'm on the road again. Not many miles and I'm back in the hurry, hurry, push and shove world. I know much has been added to me there at the Elders Counsel camp and I to say, "Cha meegwetch Zham-na-doo." Thanking Bill Dunlop for this sharing this heartwarming article with us. 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. HEALTH How is HIV/AIDS Transmitted? Taken from Health Edco-A Division ofWRS Group, Inc. A Sexual Activity The AIDS virus is carried in the blood, semen, and vaginal fluids, and can be transmitted through contact with these fluids. The virus is easily passed through tiny tears that occur during intercourse. The skin that lines the inside of the vagina, rectum, penis, and mouth are called mucosa. The mucosa is a fragile skin that can easily be damaged Rectal Mucosa: The rectum and colon are lined with a Vaginal Mucosa: The vagina is lined with multiple single layer of cells and are easily damaged during layers ofcells which allow it to withstand intercourse and intercourse. These permeable, columnar-shaped cells childbirth. Intercoursycan damage the mucosa enough to allow for absorption of fluids into the bloodstream. allow entry ofthe virus. During menstruation, orwhen the vagina is sore, the mucosa can be penetrated by the virus. Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are a common problem with anal intercourse. They are thin, stretched veins which tear easily, allowing the AIDS virus to enter the bloodstream. Male Urethral Mucosa: The male urethra, the tube leading through the penis is lined with a single layer of fragile cells. Through contact with a woman's vaginal fluids or a man's blood and rectal fluids, the AIDS virus can be passed throug,e thin ~~skin. @& ,,..,., B. Intravenous Drug Use C. Pregnancy Drug users frequently share needles as part of the com- Women who are infected with AIDS pass the virus to munal experience of sharing drugs. The contaminated their unborn child during pregnancy, or later, through needles or syringes are a direct way to spread the virus their breast milk. from one individual to another. Next issue: Myths About AIDS. 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Gestational Diabetes: All Pregnant Women Should Be Screened submitted by Judy Dodge What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes appearsduringpregnancy and disappears when the baby is born. It affects up to 10% of all pregnancies, making it the most common medical complication ofpregnancy today. Commonly this disorder does not occur until the middle of pregnancy, when it can be detected by a routine lab test Once detected, it is important to normalize your blocxl sugars so that your baby is not affected by the diabetes. Ninety-eight percent of all women with gestational diabetes no longer have diabetes after the baby is born. Women with a family history ofdiabetesorwho are overweighthaveagreaterchanceofacquiring gestational diabetes, although it can occur in women with no risk factors for this disorder. Gestational diabetes usually recurs with subsequent pregnancies. Type II diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes, as it is commonly called, develops later in life in ({)% of women who have had gestational diabetes and who are overweight The primary problem with your metabolism is an inability to use sugar normally. Usually, when simple or complex sugars are eaten, they are used as an energy source and any excess is stored by the body cells for future use. Insulin, which is made in the pancreas, is the key to helping your body use and store sugar. High blocxl sugar levels may be due to a partial lack of insulin being produced in your pancreas or the inability of your body cells to recogniz.e and use the insulin efficiently. In either case, sugar is not being used properly and therefore, builds up in your blocxl stream. Food and energy are transferred to your baby through your blocxl and any abnormalities in your metabolism will affectyourinfants metabolism What Can Happen w my Baby? High blocxl sugar levels can affect your baby in many ways but most of these problems can be prevented by maintaining normal blocxl sugar levels. By working closely with your doctor to normalize your blocxl sugar, you can feel confident that you are doing your very best to prevent problems for you and your baby. One indication that a woman has a tendency towards high blocxl sugar levels during pregnancy is the birth weight of her previous babies. (Babies larger than 9poundsareconsideredlargeormacrosomic). Although many people believe the larger the baby, the better, this is not always true. When a woman has increased blocxl sugar levels, the sugar crosses the placenta to the baby. Because the baby does not have diabetes, he/she.will work to lower the blood sugar by producing extra insulin in his/her pancreas. The placenta prevents the insulin from being transported back to the mother, so the extra insulin the baby produces acts as a growth hormone and causes the baby to grow bigger. If large babies were the only problem caused by gestational diabetes, there would not be too much concern about the disease. Unfortunately, since the baby has been making extra insulin in his/her immature pancreas formanymonths, it is hard to stop this insulin production quickly after the baby is born. The result is that the baby goes through a type of sugar withdrawal at birth. This withdrawal occurs because the baby has become accustomed to high blocxl sugar levels. This may cause the baby's blood sugar to drop dangerously low (hypoglycemia), which if unnoticed, can cause serious problems in the newborn. Normally, to prevent any problems, the baby will be placed on an "N" (intravenous line) and be watched carefully in the intensive care unitforafewdays. Other complications are possible such as with imbalance in blocxl chemistries, lethargy or stillbirth, but if you work closely with your doctor it is very likely these complications will be avoided. Babies Are Not Born With Diabetes! As previously stated, your baby is more likely to have low blocxl sugars at birth than to have diabetes. One type of diabetes (Type Il) seems to run in families and is more :frequent in individuals who are overweight Gestational diabetes is related to this type of diabetes, so you dorunariskofdevelopingdiabeteslaterin your life.' Your child may also develop diabetes as an adult and any female children may be prone to developing gestational diabetes. If you are pregnant and have not been screened for this disorder, discuss it with your doctor. If you have not yet made arrangements for prenatal care, ACT NOW! For more information call 774-8331. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal ColUICil �, Employment Support Group HUMAN SERVICES Native American Women's Group NOW CHANGED Meets Tuesday evenings 6:00 PM 45 Lexington NW 774-8331 !Benefit from the shared experiences of a group if you are frustrated by unsuccessful attempts to find a job or unhappy with your current job. ,_ .· .. ····················.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.··:·:<·:<<<·:·: to Tuesday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women who are: an adult child of an alcoholic codependent or chemically dependent Please join us in our path to healing. Conuict Judy Dodge for more iriformati.on at 774-8331 . .·.·.·.·.·.:.:·:·:.:-:.:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:.:.:·: ·:.:.:·>'.·'.·:-:-:-:-·.·.·.·.·.·.···· :;::::::: liiml111111: 1m:~1r11V1nny;41§1¥:r111m!2: 1~;m·m~:am ~ making it at 3:30 the group will start at 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays and last until 6:00 p.m. In addition, submitted by Hunter Genia two of the staff also had school on Wednesday night starting at 6:00 p.m., so it made for a really Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal's Kristie Pagel, tight schedule for those staff. Darcy Emert, and Hunter Genia brought the Young At the potluck we also passed out the new Eagles, parents, and staff together to meet one schedule and a survey for the parents to fill out. The another and address any concerns. The pot luck results of the survey showed that parents want dinner started at about 6:30 p.m. and took place in more cultural activities and more organized activithe downstairs gym. Nearly fifty people attended ties within the group. the potluck and enjoyed their meals before getting Looking back at the beginning of Young down to any concerns. The potluck enabled new Eagles we had five youths who participated. It all families coming in the program a chance to meet started with a call I got a call requesting that I'd run everyone. a group. I was reluctant at first. I never experienced One concern a parent had was why the Young running a group before and I'm sure that showed. Eagles was moved to Thursday. It was recom- The group was informal, more of a fun club. Well mended that to be more effective with our students, now it has taken on a more structured growth we needed to extend the time the group met to two process and an increased responsibility. The group hours instead of one. Past experience also told us has grown to at least twenty youths and so has our that even though the group was scheduled to meet responsibilities, schedule, and good headaches. at 3:30 p.m., it didn't actually start until 4:00 p.m., If you have any comments, suggestions, because of school and the fact that some of the please let us know. parents didn't get home until after 3:30 p.m. So, Mee-gwetch, to accommodate those people having problems Hunter Genia Young Eagles Potluck 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. IN MEMORY OF A LITTLE MOUND ... submitted by Nancy Lucas Hogan There's a little Indian mound on a grassy hill, secretly tucked away where its very still. Gentle Indian Summer breezes have spirited song, for an unknown child who has passed and gone. Balmy fall splashes colors into the trees and quilts a cover from their fallen leaves. Snowy Winter etches wrinkles and ruffles white lace and fashions a blanket for her resting place. Soft spring flowers flourish to become the spread and fragrantly cover the outdoor bed. The four winds wiffle and gave her a name, So every new year its always the same. Eternally the four seasons each celebrate and sing, to an Indian Princess, Summer Fall Winter Spring. MISCELLANEO Did You Know? The numerical growth of the ten states with the largest American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut population according to the U.S. Census Bureau is as follows: 82,961 #1 Oklahoma #2 Arizona 50,782 40,795 #3 California #4 New Mexico 28,236 #5 Texas 25,802 23,069 #6 New York 21,595 #7 Alaska #8 Washington 20,679 #9 Michigan 15,588 #10 North Carolina 15,503 The percentage growth of the ten state with the largest American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut population according to the U.S. Census Bureau is: #1 Texas 64.4% #2 New York 58.3% 49.0% #3 Oklahoma #4 Michigan 38.9% 34.0% #5 Washington #6 Alaska 33.7% #7 Arizona 33.2% #8 New Mexico 26.6% #9 North Carolina 24.0% 20.3% #10 California The proportion of American Indians, Eskimos, or Aleuts was higher in the West than in other regions. "What we have in common besides being Indian, is the same opportunities to make choices in our lives." 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �NEWS Bill to Designate November National American Indian Heritage Month Washington, D.C. -A resolution providing for the designation of November 1991 as "National American Indian Heritage Month" has passed the House and is awaiting a vote in the Senate. If the joint resolution is passed this year and signed by President Bush, November will be permanently designated as National American Indian Heritage Month. This special month will highlight the contributions and sacrifices Native Americans have made throughout our Nation's history. Achieving a permanent designation for a commemorative holiday is a Herculean task. The procedure is lengthy and often politically perilous. Congress must approved, and the President sign, a bill designating a commemorative week for four consecutive years. This procedure must be repeated for two consecutive years for a commemorative month designation. The second commemorative month designation makes it a permanent national commemorative period. October Birthdays "Happy Birthday from GR/TC" Jonie Mackey Stacia Heffelbower Sandra Floyd Karen M. Boda Loretta Yount Jennie Bruner Harold Shaw Sean Winters Hazel John Louis Wesaw Dorothy Medacco Rob Herr Tom Herr Faron Bowen Tanya Raphael Darcy Crampton Jimmy Bush Jr. Nicholas Cavasos Gary Rueckert Melissa Shomin Hunter Genia 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council In previous years, the American Indian Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. has initiated and sponsored the bills that designated American Indian Heritage Weeks in 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989, and the first National American Indian Heritage Month in November 1990. The Foundation has been working diligently again this year to get this important legislation passed. Good progress is being made, but many Senators say they need added encouragement from their constituents to assure a positive vote. The Foundation encourages every citizen to write his or her Senator. Congress is presently on summer recess, and is scheduled to re-convene on September 12. Letters of support may be sent to the American Indian Heritage Foundation, who will consolidate responses and forward them to the appropriate senator's office and Senator. Their address is 6051 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044. They can also be faxed to: (703)532-1921. Formoreinformation,calltheAIHF at 202-INDIANS. �CLASSIFIEDS Turtle Talk makes every attempt to list only those jobs that are open but due to printing and mailing time.jobs listed may have already been filled. For further information on all listings and additional job openings not listed, please call Kim Or Dennis at the GRITC office at 6161774-8331. Staff Nurse, R.N. l Duties include general m:rrsing care, routine charge nurse and team leader functions, medications, treatments, and documentation. Established competency as a registered nurse. $12.23/hr. (12 hr. weekend shifts),Kent Community Hospital Personnel Office, 750 Fuller Ave., GR, MI 49503. R.N. l Provide nursing care to patients. Must have a valid Michigan license to practice as a Registered Nurse.$25,438.40Full-time, lstshiftKentCommunity Hospital Personnel Office, 750 Fuller Ave., GR, MI 49503. Oerk Typist II. Transcription of all dictation by the medical staff, radiologists, etc. Maintain confidentiality. Be able to work rotation Saturdays;Holidays (Appx. every 8th Saturday). Must type 50 wpm. Skilled in medical transcription, etc. Ability to work 2nd shift. Kent Community Hospital Personnel Office, $7.58/hr. Fulltime. 750 Fuller Ave., GR, MI 49503. Food Service Worker l Perform a variety of simple food service tasks, seive, portion foods. Oean areas and equipment and do dishes. Must be able to follow written and oral directions. Must be available for 6 AM shift. $5.92 hr./Part-time. Kent Community Hospital PeISQnnel Office, 750 Fuller Ave., GR, MI 49503. Oerk l General clerical work in hospital dietary office. Inputs data into computer, maintains records, answers telephone calls. Processes diet information obtained from nursing. Applicants must have some knowledge of modem office practices and methods and be able to do some typing. Basic math skills essential; professional telephone skills. Must work alternate weekends. High school completion. $6.15 hr./Part-time. (32 hrs./ wk.), Kent Community Hospital Personnel Office, 750 Fuller Ave., GR, MI 49503. Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program Director. Responsible for program development, daily operations, administrative, fiscal, and service delivery systems for the mental health and substance abuse program in the 7 county service area of the Sault Tribe. Must possess an MSW or an MA in psychology. Minimum of 4 yrs. post masters experience. Native American preferred. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Personnel Department, 2151 Shunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, 906/635-({)88. Otiz.en Action Center Aide. Good public relations skills to provide City information and interaction with City departments to resolve citizen requests. Duties include data entry and recordkeeping. $4.35 to $5.55/hr. Civil Service Board, Human Resources Department, Personnel Services, City Hall, Room816, GR,MI 49503. Financial Analyst/Accountant. Responsible for a variety ofaccountingandfinancialdutiesassociated with the operation and financing of the Public Works Mass Burn Incinerator or other projects within the Department requiring financial or accounting assistance. Graduation from college or univ. with a major in Accounting or Finance. 3-5 yearsworkexperienceata professoinallevel in areas of accounting or finance. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Kent County Personnel Department, Room 205, County Administration Bldg., 300 Monroe, NW, GR, MI 49503 616n74-3513. General factory work and saw operators (must be able to read tapes). $5.00/hr. Part-time temp. 18 yrs. and older. Concept Industries, 862 47th SW, GR, MI, 531- 8000. ICOP Press Operator, 1st shift die setter, 2nd shift press operator, and 1st shift quality control manager. Drawform, 300 N. Centennial Ave., Zeeland, MI 49464, 616/7721910. 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �· - · : . ANNOUNCEMENTS Saturday November 9, 1991 Grand Entry 1:00 p.rn. and 7:00 p.rn. Seniors 55 up free Persons 16-55 $1.00 Children 6-16 .50 Children under 6 free location G.R. Community College Ford Field House Lyon & Bostwick Free Parking at ramp next door Sponsored by: G.R. Community College, Vet's Center Grand Rapids Inter-tribal Council Highlighting Native American G I Education Native American Dancers, Singers and Drums For info call: 774-8331 Native American Traders FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL AND DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS FOR MINORITIES Offering doctoral fellowships to members of the 6 minority groups most severely underrepresented in the nation's PhD population. The following minority groups are: Alaskan Natives, Native American Indians, Black/African Americans, Mexican Americans/Chicanos, Native Pacific Islanders, and Puerto Ricans. Awards will be made for study in research-based doctoral programs in the behavioral and social sciences, humanities, engineering, mathematics, physical sciencs, and biological sciences, or for interdisciplinaryprogramscomposedof2ormoreeligibledisciplines.Pleaseca11MaryStittat616fi74-8331 for more information. JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Turn Your Register Tapes into$$$ ~ . Send,~= Keep donating your Cash Register tapes to GRITC. bring, ship these valuable sales tapes in! Your "tapes" have helped send our youth to functions and other valuable activities.We take any receipts from Eberhards, Meijers, and D & W. Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 616n74-8331. ~ The John Ball Community Association, will be holding a special fund raising raffle during the month of November, with 50% of the sales to go towards enabling us to continue our work in crime prevention and neighborhood improvement, and 50% to go towards replacing the Westside Youth Commonwealth which was tom down in the late 1980's. The rate of child sexual abuse on the Westside is one of the highest in the City, and it is vital for these and other children to be able to have a safe place to go for recreation and counseling. These children are all a part of our neighborhood and we all have a stake in their future. Won't you please help. To make our raffle a success, we are in need of several donations of goods or services, and hope we can count on your generosity in supporting our neighborhood. Call John Ball Park Community Association, 301 Marion, NW, Grand Rapids, MI49504,451-3121. ~ Inter-Nation Gathering on Native Disability, Te-Wa-Kwe-Kon (Together As One) Hosted by the Akwesasne Focus Group on Disability within the territory of the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, New York, Ontario, Quebec. Contact: Joanne Francis 613/938-0560. TURTLE TALK We'd like to hear from you. Our mailing list is growing past 900 households. This means more paper and more postage. PLEASE HELP by giving what you can. Every little bit counts, even a couple of dollars will help take us out of the red. Please send your $$$ (in any amount) to help keep Turtle Talk alive. You are able to deduct your gift to the full extent of the law. And as a thank you from us, we will print your name in our next issue (unless you request to stay anonymous), and you'll be assured of receiving future issues of Turtle Talk. Golden Giver ...$15/yr. Silver Giver ...$10/yr. Bronze Giver... $5/yr. Please send your contribution to: GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. ~ FREE Financial Help for Your Business RAM Consultants will be volunteering one day per month to GRITC members offering FREE financial consulting help for any Native American presently in business or wishing to go into business. Contact Rita or Diane at GRITC 616n748331 to make your appointment. ~ Tutor at GRITC Available Christine Buchanan, certifiedK-8 teacher will be at GRITC on Wednesday from 4-5:30 for three half-hour sessions for up to two people at a time. Looking for people who need extra help with homework. Priority will be given to those people who are already receiving services. Call Diane to reserve your spot at 616n74-8331. ~ GHOST SUPPER Scheduled at GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI49504 on November 15th from 6-8 PM. Direct questions to Hunter or Wag at 616/ 774-8331. BE THERE! 1Jo The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Job Skills Bank The GRITC Employment & Training Department would like to announce that we are starting to establish a Job Skills Bank. The Jobs Skills Bank is a computerized file of people who are looking for employment or who may be looking for employment at some point in the future. We encourage you to register with the Job Skills Bank as we may be of assistance to you in obtaining employment and valuable training. If you are interested, please fill in the following data sheet and mail or deliver to GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504: Name_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~Date: Social Security#: DOB: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Telephone# (include area code): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you currently looking for work? Yes_ _ _ _ _ No _ _ _ _ __ Date available for work: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Driver's License? Yes_ _ No Chauffeurs? Yes_ _No Do you have reliable transportation? Yes No _ _ _ _ __ GRITC member? Yes_No__ Native American? Yes _ _ No _ __ What skills do you have? 1.-------------------'"---------~ 2. __________________________~ 3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ Are you currently employed?_ _ _ _ _ _Yes _ _ _ _ _ No _ _ __ If yes, where and for how long? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ --------------------------------------~-- Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids. 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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 Stitt, Mary (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/664fb1d754e948b7d35f9f27453b4f01.pdf e977ad99e115c4d561d5ac2d70b0fc6e PDF Text Text Volume 1 Number 7 A Publication by the Grand ,Rapids Inter-Tribal ~fij'gcifu :t HjijJ July 1991 ..,,, Native Americans at 1.9 Million According to 1990 Census Taken from NAIC Council News The figures are in. On March 11, the U.S. Department of Commerce completed its distribution of final 1990 census counts by states for use in redistricting, in accordance with Public Law 94.171 and well before the legal deadline of April 1, 1991. · Redistricting information is used to determine congressional, state and local representation on national and local elections. The total U.S. population in 1990 was 248,709,873 up 9.8% from the 1980 census count. The total American Indian, Eskimo and Alaska Native population enjoyed a 37.9 percent increase from 1980 to 1990 for a current documented count of 1,959,236. The Census Bureau states, for all of its figures, that they are subject to possible correction for undercount or overcount. If corrections are made, it will be no later than July 15, 1991. Native Americans Smallest of Non-White Population The 1990 figures show that the Native American population, at 1.9 million, is the smallest of the so-called "minority" populations in the U.S. The largest of these groups is the Black population at 29.9 million. Hispanics number 22.3 million and Asian or Pacific Islanders are 7 .2 million. In only one state, Oklahoma, does the Native American population dominate all but the White population. Region and State Resident Native American Population Distributions The four Census Bureau regions show that the 1.9 million Native Americans in the U.S. live in every state. The West Region has the largest overall population (933,456) with California having the most in that region at 242, 164. The largest Indian population by state, however is in the Southern Region, where Oklahoma numbers 252,420 winning the overall state numbers for total U.S. state Native American population. California comes in second. The Northwest Region has a count of 125, 148 and the largest state population is New York at 62,651. The Midwest Region has a count of 337 ,899 with the largest Native American population in Michigan at 55,638. The smallest Native American population is in the District of Columbia at 1,446. The state with the greatest percentage of change at 117.7% is Alabama. The 1980 count of 7,583 was almost doubled by 1990 at 16,506. What's Inside Profile .................................. 3 Health .................................. 4,5 Human Services ................... 6 Poem .................................... 7 Accomplishments ................ 8 Classifieds ........................... 9 Announcements ................... 10, 11 Pow Wow Schedule ............. 12 �Three Fires Pow Wow Attended by Thousands In a cottonwood grove on the banks of Owassanongzibi, raptor feathers circled again and colored beadwork shone. Under the summer sun, upon mother earth, from the drum arbor covered in cedar, drum beats carried the ancient words calling the original people to dance. On Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, seven drums provided the singing for seventy registered dancers in the eleventh Pow Wow under joint sponsorship of Inter-Tribal and the City of Grand Rapids. Winning dancers received almost $2,700 in prizes, while sixty vendors offered various crafts to thousands of visitors. Arlene Naganash and Pam O'Connell won the two Pendelton blanket raffles while Bill Memberto won the black ash basket crafted by Jenny and Ed Pigeon. The Pow Wow Committee would like to thank the following foundations and businesses for contributions that made the Pow Wow possible: The Steelcase Foundation The Wege Foundation The Sebastian Foundation Amway Corporation Buffalo Tobacco Traders Elks Club Meijer, Inc. Michigan National Bank Monarch Hydraulics Inc. Old Kent Bank Polack Printing Co. NBD Bank, N.A. United Bank Willis & Willis, CPA' s Dawn Donuts-Comstock Park 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors Mary Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President Roger Williams - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Lew Burrows - Member Richard Chambers - Member William Memberto - Member Maurice Ninham - Member Paul Walters - Member Jim Petoskey - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Anne LaFontsee - Grantwriter/Fundraiser p/t Mary Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Human Services Coordinator Judy Dodge - Intake Worker Darcy Emmert - Counselor Kristie Pagel - Counselor Hunter Genia - Casemanager Vicki Upton - Casemanager Loretta Yount - Casemanager Fay Baker - Casemanager Dennis Black - Casemanager Ruth Pitcher - Intern Lee Ann Bridenfield - Intern Amy Metz - Health Volunteer Karen Echtinaw - Volunteer Greg Leon - Volunteer Gloria Mick - Volunteer Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey· - Production Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Kim Yates - MI Indian Press/Summer Youth Clerk Mary Stitt - Editor Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th of every month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 616/774-8331, FAX 616/774-2810. �A Big Thanks to Participants of our 1991 Health Fair submitted by Kathy Polise If you were one of the 21 persons who attended Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council's 2nd annual Health Fair on Thursday, June 20 you would have seen numerous health exhibits on substance abuse, nutrition, smoking, birth control, multiple sclerosis, pregnancy, obesity and vision. Health providers from 17 programs were present. Area nurses where on hand to provide free cholesterol, blood sugar, body composition, and blood pressure testing. Planned Parenthood educated us and entertained us acting out several skits on self esteem and peer pressure. Children who came with their parents were delighted to see the childrens' craft table where they could create their own masterpiece. Several exhibits at the fair were for children, including the arrival of the G.R. Fire Department and Engine #8. A big thank you goes out to all of our health providers, for their time and expertise. If you did not attend this years fair we hope to see you at our 3rd annual Health Fair to be held the first week in May. PROFILE Loretta Antoine-Leading the Way for Our Children by Mary Stitt "I have been an Indian all my life" comments Loretta proudly. This may sound a bit funny but as Loretta explains, she did not "change" her identity in accordance with the winds of time, nor could she. She has lived through the unpopular and popular decades of "being Indian." · Back in the '70s, Loretta was one of the founders of what is now the Grand Rapids InterTribal Council. She presently serves as the VicePresident on our board, is on the personnel committee, seniors committee, pow-wow committee, and the public relations committee. On top of all that, you can also find Loretta working at a party store in Cedar Springs. She possesses boundless energy when it comes to helping and advocating the Indian cause. What makes Loretta Antoine tick? What makes her drive in 21 miles from Cedar Springs to sit through oftentimes grueling 4 hour board sessions and the endless committee meetings she has volunteered herself for? As a child, Loretta has been fortunate enough to have had positive role models in her life. Her Uncle Jonas was a strong fighter for Indian treaty rights back in a time when fighting for Indian rights was not so popular. She also had a grandmother who took the time with her, teaching her the Indian ways such as gathering and using herbs and speaking Indian words to her. Although Loretta herself does not speak Indian, she does comprehend Indian words spoken to her. It was her extended family who were her teachers of Indian culture and heritage. She realizes the importance of creating a strong and rich environment for Indian children so that they themselves will be able to more strongly cope in a society that has rewarded similarities more than differences in people. As a child she has encountered numerous prejudicial actions and statements made against her for being an "Indian". Although she has weathered those times, she is not without hurt and bitterness. So it has been her mission to help those who follow her live in a world freer of the prejudice she experienced as she grew up and teach others to accept and respect people for their differences. "Our children are our future. We've got to stress our culture with our children," comments Loretta. "It is believing you are worth something through the teachings of our culture that will help our children--our future." Thank you Loretta for your determination and dedication. 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HEALTH AIDS-What You Should Know Test Questions T F T F T F T T T T F F F F T F T F T F T F T F T T T T T F F F F F T F T F T F 1. At this time, AIDS is the only sexually transmissible disease that is both incurable and fatal. 2. An acquired disease is passed on from one generation to another. 3. A deficiency indicates a gap in the body's immune system that leads to an increase in the number of illnesses and infections attacking the body. 4. A syndrome refers to a set of symptoms that occur together. 5. AIDS is a bacteria that attacks the body's immune system. 6. The body's red blood cells fight off diseases and infections. 7. Once in the bloodstream, the AIDS virus attacks the white blood cells that control the body's immune system. 8. AIDS is transmitted from one person to another through sexual activity vigorous enough to tear the body's mucosa or activate a pre-existing wound or sore. 9. AIDS may be transmitted through artificial insemination or organ transplants. 10. Currently there is no safe way of testing donated blood for the AIDS virus. 11. Because they are composed of mucosa! tissue, both the vagina and rectum are equally capable of withstanding the AIDS virus. 12. One of the first symptoms of AIDS is the occurrence of unusual mouth infections or sores that do not heal with conventional treatment. 13. Menstruation decreases a woman's chances of getting AIDS. 14. A person carrying the AIDS virus will potentially develop AIDS himself. 15. Kaposi's sarcoma is a form of cancer commonly found in AIDS patients. 16. AIDS symptoms usually appear in six to 10 weeks from the time of contact. 17. The AIDS virus destroys the "Helper" cells but not the "Suppressor" cells, upsetting the balance of the immune system. 18. A baby born to an AIDS-infected mother may also develop AIDS. 19. AIDS may be spread through handshaking, hugging, or drinking from the same glass as an AIDS patient. 20. A positive antibody test does not mean that a person has AIDS, but it does mean that he she has been exposed to the AIDS virus and is potentially contagious. or Answers: (l)T (2)F (3)T (4)T (5)F (6)F (7)T (8)T (9)T (lO)F (l l)F (12)T (13)F (14)T (15)T (16)F (17)T (18)T (19)F (20)T 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Make Your Home "Elder Friendly" As soon as their child begins to crawl or walk, parents usually busy themselves childproofing their home. But, as the American population grows older, more and more people are also beginning to make their homes "elder friendly" According to Paula Bohr, associate professor of occupatioal therapy at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, adapting your home to meet the needs of an elderly parent, relative, or friend is not difficult Here are suggestions for adjusting your home to their needs: * Install adequate lighting to compensate for poor vision. * Clear pathways that are cluttered by electrical cords, knickknacks, furniture, slippery rugs, and other items/ * Install a safety bar in 'your bathtub to make getting out easier. * Lower your: water-heater setting to avoid scalding. . , * Adjust your furniture to inake it easier for and older perosn to use. Raise beds a few inches, and have available a chair or sofa with firm cushions and a straight back. * Install or design an emergency communication ·system - a whistle or a beeper - in the bathroom in case of emergencies. * Install handrails along stairs and porch steps. Alternatives to'High Fat and High Chloresterol Foods " · ,., By making soine practical substitutions in your food choices, you can dramatically reduce your intake of total fat arid cholesterol and improve your choleste~ol levels. For instance ... · · SUBSTITUTE Safflower, olive or sunflower oil · Two egg whites\ or egg substitute ' ,, Tub margarine Fish, shellfish, poultry withoufskin or lean cuts of meat Turkey breast, tuna packed in water, peanut butter (natura1, ·unhydrogenated) Low-fat cheeses such as low-fat cottage Gouda, cheese, ricotta, quark, Trim Slice, Light Slice, mozzarella & Edam (lower fat cream cheese) Fruit ices, sorbets, sherbet, low-fat frozen yogurt, ice milk, frozen tofu desserts Skim milk, low-fat milk Mock sour cream made from blenderized cottage cheese and lemon juice Raisin-cinnamon, whole wheat, or pumpernickel bagels FOR Hard shortening, lard, or bacon grease A whole egg Stick margarine, or butter Fatty cuts of beef, lamb or pork Lucheon meats Hard Cheese such as cheddar, Swiss, Colby, cream cheese, Brie, and cheese spreads Ice cream, rich ice cream or specialty ice cream Whole milk, non dairy creamers Sour cream or imitation sour cream Doughnuts or pastries 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �' Long Term Physical Effects of Alcohol on Women Heavy drinking can lead to anemia, serious dehydration from dearrhea, malnutrition, stomach irritation, and low resistance to disease. It can cause damage to the liver, heart and pancreas. Women develop cirrhosis of the liver at lower levels of alcohol consumption and after a shorter history of excessive drinking than men do. More women die of cirrhosis at younger ages that men do. Women who are heavy drinkers have more gynecological problems than light or moderate drinkers. Habitual drinking in women is associated with infertility, miscarriage, and stillbirths, as well as fetal alcohol effects. In women, alcohol is strongly related to death due to: * Liver disease * Violence, including suicide and accidents * Cancer of the breast, head and neck * Circulatory disorders Young Eagles HUMAN SERVICES Native American Women's Group Monday Evenings 6-7p.m. Support Group for Women who are: an adult child of an alcoholic codependent or chemically dependent Please join us in our path to healing. Contact Judy Dodge for more information at774-8331. "O Mighty Spi/7Jt, Orf!at Father, forgive them for rkftt./Ni'i~g·Mother Earth; but save Fzer ..for the children!" -Moon's Prayer by Hunter Genia Hello! Here's an update on what's happening with our youth group. The Young Eagle's summer session is pretty much set. We've taken a trip to the Kent County Juvenile Court where Terry Sare, who works with Junvenile Restitution, took the youths on a tour of the detention program and "the coutyard." Other activities included a campout, a swim outing, and various other experiences. Currently 12 to 15 youths are attending regularly but unfortunately because of transportation problems, we are not able to service the up to 30 more youths who are interested in participating as well. A Young Eagle's Parent Advisory Committee has been suggested. This committe may be able to help us in brainstorming ideas regarding our transportation limitations and just as importantly, advise us on the types of activities we might be able to execute to enhance our youth's experience while with Young Eagles. I think an advisory committee would bring more continuity between the Inter-Tribal Council and the community. Having the parents involved in the process of making suggestions, offering ideas, and also "working" together implementing these ideas will not only make Young Eagles more fun, but also enhance our children's lives by having positive role models. 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �POEM Native American Genesis by Lew Burrows The light of our father sun To proceed on the path Caused a wind in four directions, As prophets were sent among them. And the dust of our mother was moved Each of these prophets was in turn To the creation of this island earth. Ignored by some, worshipped by others And heard by a few Then came a great water Who followed the simple rules: They brought forth life on this island Honor the father and mother. As green, quiet things Which turned their faces to their father Keep yours heads open and clear And clutched their mother with their fingers. To receive further knowledge of the path. Walk with humility in the sight Then came a glowing fire Of the power of creation, The two paused, and pulsed, but, As humble, crawling life came out of the water And grew to be giants in a lush world. Walk with pride in the knowledge That you were created to walk Then came a great coldness On this island earth. Four legged creatures and winged ones came Seek to know your world As friends to the trembling two legged While living peacefully in it, New people of the earth. and, Then came a great movement Return to the place of creation The people separated in four directions With peace as your gift. To seek their path and complete their knowledge Of that which caused them to be on the earth. One rule for each of the sacred directions And a great rainbow of people, thoughts and The people were given all the knowledge they colors required Rejoin to share the new world. 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ACCOMPLISHMENTS has not gone without reward. I have gained much experience through my participation in cross country, track, forensics, debate, music, Student Council, and National Honor Society," Radtke said. Radtke's future plans include university life at either Princeton or Marquette University. "I intend to continue my education and pursue a career goal of becoming a lawyer," Radtke said. Binder, Radtk~ Named Valedictorian - Salutatorian Mary Marks Makes Dean's List Taken from Lake Breeze Fallowing is a letter sent to Mary from the President of GRJC for achieving academic excellence. GRITCisproudofMary's achievements at GRJC and we wish to congratulate her for her hard work and determination in her journey,to meeting her goal. She is planning to enter the nursing program in '92. Well done Mary! South High Principal Thomas Edson has announced that this year's Senior Class Valedictorian is Joe Binder and Salutatorian is Jeremy Radtke. Binder earned a grade point average of 5.27 4. His senior class schedule includes Honor HumaniDear Mary: . ties, CAPP Economics, Sociology, Honor PsyOne of my greatest pleasures as President of chology, Biology 3 & 4 and advanced math 5 & 6. Grand Rapids Junior College is to personally comBinder has been actively involved in a variety mend those students who have attaineq academic of organizations and athletic teams. He has been excellence. I wanted to take a moment to congratua member of the football baseball, basketball and late yo~· for your perseverance and hard work tennis teams. -In addition he has participated in which have resulted in your name being added to Student Council and :National Honor _Society. the Dean's list for the 1990-91 spring semester. "Throughout my years at, South I have had With an enrollment over 12,000, your achievmany rewarding experiences. Although it has had ing a place among the top 9% of our students truly its ups and downs, I will never forget the people . . merits special :recognition. that I have met in school and1hrough extra-ourricuyour College is·proud of its commitmen_t to lar activities," Binder added. excellence and works toward that goal by providBinder plans to purs~e a biology related career. ing the best possible facuhy .. and service to Its "I hope to use the education I have received at students. It is because of these goals and talented South High along with that which I will receive at students like you that we are able to carry on that the University of Wisconsin Madison to become a proud tradition. On behalf of your Board of Trustees, research scientist," Binder said. the faculty and staff of the College, I salute you. Radtke earned a grade point average of 5.247 My special best wishes to you for continued while being enrolled at South. His senior class success in your academic and personal goals. We schedule includes Honor Humanities, CAPP Ecoare proud to have had you as one of our outstanding nomics, Honors Band, Honors Psychology, Physstudents in ·this, our last year, as being known as ics 3 & 4, and Advanced Math 5 & 6. Grand Rapids Junior College. His extra-curricular activities included cross Most cordially, country, track, forensics, debate, Symphonic Band, Richard W. Calkins, President Student Council, and National Honor Society. "My involvement while at South High School 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �CLASSIFIEDS Turtle Talk makes every attempt to list only those jobs that are open but due to printing and mailing time, jobs listed may have already been filled. For further information on all listings, please call Fay at the GR/TC office at 6161774-8331. General Labor needed in Concrete Wet-Cast Administrative Aide for HUD, 2922 Fuller AvManufacturing. Kerkstra Precast Inc. Finance V.P. Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years experience. Demonstrated experience with computerized accounting and M.I.S. systems, recordkeeping, grant and fund management, contract negotiations, budget development, staff supervision. Non-profit and human resource experience helpful. Salary commensurate with experience. Advisory Center for Teens, 1115 Ball Avenue, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 enue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. Able to operate a personal computer, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and prioritize, organize, and perform work independently. $5/hour; 12-20 hours per week (flexible). Outpatient Therapist. Project Rehab-Community Services/Family Support Center, 822 Cherry Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Masters degree in the human services field and experience with substance abuse required. Experience with adolescents and families desirable. Part-time Culinary Arts Instructor, EastBeltline Skills Center (mornings 7:15-11:15 a.m.), 2930 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. Must possess full or temporary vocational authorization in food service; prefer a valid Michigan teaching certificate; must have know ledge and experience in short order cooking; large volume cooking, dining room service; use of industrial food preparation equipment; food service management skills and employability skills; prefer experience in working with disadvantaged students. $15,125-$17,525/4 hrs. per day (sch yr.) The cartoon below occurred in The Grand Rapids Press on a Monday, June 17th. Will we continue to stand for this kind of abuse? THE FAR SIDE BY GARY LARSON Sales Representative. Commercial Equipment Co., 2225 Oak Industrial Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505-6078. Seeks competitive individual with 13 years outside sales experience to maintain existing and develop new accounts. 40 hours per week, includes benefits, commission and salary. Diagnostic Radiology Technologist. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, 2151 Shunk Road, Sault Ste, Marie, MI 49783. Part-time, permanent. Operate diagnostic radiology equipment according to the physician's orders. Work during the absence of the full-time radiology technologist. $14/hour. No benefits. Resident Night Building Supervisor. Dwelling Place, 343 Division, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Free apt. rental for 2 persons+ $3,000/each annual stipend to live on site and supervise during evening hours. Food Service Worker I. Kent Community Hospital Complex, 750 Fuller Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Perform a variety of simple food service tasks, serve, portion foods. Clean areas and equipment and do dishes. $5.92 hr./Part-time. "Take a good, long look at this ...We don't know what it is, but it's the only part of the buffalo we don't use." 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANNOUNCEMENTS July Birthdays "Happy Birthday from GRITC" Steve Medacco EvaHinmon Tim Medacco Charlie Korn Don Leaureaux Mark Bowen Duane Raphael Linell Crampton Robin Mashka ., , . . , .· Jamie Taylor jfj1:: /1:Dorthy Sheahan Peggy Raphael ,,,.L Loenard O'Bannon Betty Anderson [ ~:~:1~~~:~ ~~! Wally Shenoskey Clice Gorney ~ Freddy Raphael Deborah Raphael Marcie Sutherland Andrea Yount Pam Wesaw Steve Parson I J ~* ~~~::~~:~; Twyla Shomin Michelle Priest Carren Cady Kim Yates Christopher Abella Ericka Anderson John McDonald JULY TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUfORS Turtle Talk wishes to give our special thanks to these special people below. Your contribution will insure future editions of our newsletter. Golden Givers Mary Roberts Rebecca Scott Ed Seifraid Silver Giver Dale Brethower Bronze Givers Sallie Nilsen Gail Heathcote Arlene Foreman Carol A. Carlisle JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • Even MORE Graduates! • Forest Hill's Northern Robert Maestos Robert also won Honorable Mention in a Writer's Contest at Forest Hills! Rogers High School Belinda Thomas EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS FOR PERSIAN GULF WARRIORS Persian Gulf warriors and their families: Senator Riegle's Office Recently issued a fact sheet regarding the benefits and privileges available to the men and women who served in the Persian Gulf. The following is the law and is pertinent to reservists and National Guard members returning to their civilian jobs. Employment The Veterans' E.eemployment Rights Law ensures that reservists and National Guard members called to active duty are allowed to return to their civilian jobs once their active duty ends. The law applies as long as the person meets the following criteria : •The civilian job must have been an "other-than-temporary job. •Must have left the job for the purpose of entering active duty. •Must receive a discharge or release under honorable conditions. •Must apply for reemployment within 90 days after release from active duty. If you or someone you know needs help regarding this or any other Veteran's problems, please contact Dennis Black at GRITC, 774-8331. You could also call the Vet Center at 243-0385. �Your Register Tapes Can Turn into Dollars Your Cash Register tapes have been very helpful. Keep sending, bringing, shipping these in! We take any receipts from Eberhards, Meijers, and D & W. Your "tapes" will help send our youth to functions and other valuable activities. Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 616/774-8331. Turtle Talk We'd like to hear from you. At this time, we send our newsletter out to over 900 households, but as you can see from our contribution list (on page 10) donations sent by present readers have been limited. Every little bit counts, even a . couple of dollars will help take us out of the red. Please send your donations (in any amount) to help keep Turtle Talk alive. You are able to deduct your donation to the full extent of the law. And as a thank you from us, we will print your name in our next issue (unless you request to stay anonymous), and you'll continue to receive future issues of Turtle Talk. Golden Giver ... $15/yr. Silver Giver ... $10/yr. Bronze Giver ... $5/yr. Please send your contribution to: GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Mt. Pleasant Indian Industrial School Reunion August 3, 1991, Saginaw Chippewa Campground (the 7th Annual Little Elk's Retreat will be in progress). Alumni interviews, paneldiscussion, group photo, tour of the MIIS, planning for the centennial of the opening of the MPIIS. Contact William R. Maleza, 7070 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or call 517/ 772-5700 or 1-800/225-8172. Art Contest Two $1,500 Best of Show awards will be given, one in 2-dimensional anad one in 3dimensional art. In addition, up to 14 $300 Merit Awards will be presnted. American Indian artists from throughout the country are invited to enter the juried competition. For additional information, call or write Maria S. Martin, coordinator, Lawrence Indian Arts Show, Museum of Anthropology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045; (913)864-4245. Last Wish of Craig-Shergold Craig Shergold, a 7 year old boy with a brain tumor and very little time to live last wish, as expressed in the Children's Wish Foundation, is to have an entry in the Guiness Book of World Records for the largest number of get well wishes ever received by an individual. Please take a minute to send Craig a card to: Craig Shergold, c/o Children's Wish Foundation, 3200 Perimeter Center East, Atlanta, GA 40436. Wanted-Grandfatherly Indian A documentary on the history of Fort Custer in Battle Creek will be created for showing in elementary schools statewide. Lawrence Productions is looking for a grandfatherly looking Native American to appear in this documentary. Please send your snapshot to Holly Brooks, Lawrence Productions, 1800 South 35th Street, Galesburg, Michigan 49053. $100-200 plus meals. Shooting is scheduled for sometime in August. ''.ii1@~,~~l/r.Y>t'Jil'~~..3\.'ft''.11;'!it:ti~\i'.'1i Birch Frames For Sale Canta.ct: Janet Bricker or Marie Shananaquetat458-1801. 16x20=$72 11x14 = $50 8 x 10 = $36 5 x 7 = $24 ''!11 . ~'.~. ~:-_'.~,·>r;'-~:i· ... - - - -_-_-_ -_.: .. __ :--,· .. : .. ;',.;, !~. . ~ ;j1J. ~i -;~ .. ... . ~i>: . ·. _.·:~! - .~li·&i:lll'il,'~~~~~.....;4';1<,!!11~~ Jmli\~;;~lt'.~~~~~1[~};.~41',i; ll•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �TuE Hot Town Summer in the City _____.... John Ball Zoo Park Free , ' - - . _ - -ltd mission D~ys 16 61 ~ -i----.:-":' ~ Wd - - r - - - -.wly-tG-12 Daane's Er<oo ~y~ - - __ p y 6UA Cable F;ee~,Qay~ August 13 Mr. Fable's Freebay Magic Circle Theatre 456-6656 July 15-20 Rockway Cafe (8 yrs. and up) $2.50 July 3-28 Romance Romance Grand Rapids Recreation Department 456-3361 Richmond Park Pool $1 Adult, $.50 children 17 years and under - Pow Wow TRAIL July 16-21 18th Annual Honor the Earth Hayward WI Traditional Pow Wow 715/634-2100 August 3-4 Land of the Menominee Pow Wow L • • • •l~~#.1••~~~·• ·• -• · •ie~•IR:i¥~~Brf:l~i ~i~i••~lil~··~i~~~~~ij•: . • • • • lQ~@ii919@£~?~B~ifg ij~~~~ii~•• tglij~;•• • • • • • .. =•-! .. August 10-11 15t Annual Traditional Leonard J. Pamp Pow Wow Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington. NW, Grand Rapids. 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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 Stitt, Mary (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/9a647335cd9cb22a5ecad955a69f69d8.pdf cd15a50c575e8e7703f0502d7e9979ac PDF Text Text Volume 1 Number 6 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council June 1991 HOMECOMING OF THE THREE FIRES by the Pow Wow Committee The Pow Wow drum is about to sound again its message of harmony among the natural world and of honor for those who have helped the people! The Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow will take place on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 at Comstock Riverside Park in Grand Rapids across from the Veterans' facility. There will be three grand entries: on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00p.m., and then on Sunday at l:OOp.m. Host drum is Shingue-sase. Frank Bush is Veteran Dancer. Fred Raphael is head man dancer, and Cathy Gibson is head woman dancer. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and the City of Grand Rapids are sponsors of this event. Like the previous ten events, this will be a contest Pow Wow, with cash prizes in all dance categories. With categories ranging from tots to seniors, the Committee is hoping for a big turnout of dancers of all ages. The Committee is also planning compensation for visiting drums. Registration of dancers and drums will occur at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. The $2 registration fee for dancers and drummers will include a meal ticket for a food vendor at the event. There will be raffles for two Pendelton blankets ($1 per ticket) and for one black-ash basket (.50 per ticket). Traders of Indian-made crafts and food vendors will make up the outer ring, radiating out from the sacred circle of the drum. Traders will pay a fee of $50 total for the two days. Traders may set up as early as 8:00 a.m. Friday morning. In addition, food vendors must have a Kent County license. Contact Jeff at Inter-Tribal as soon as possible if you plan to sell food at the Pow Wow. Travis Dodge, First Place Winner of the Indian Health Drawing Contest What's Inside Director's Report ................. 2 Report from Roberts ............ 3 Profile .................................. 4 Health .................................. 4 Environment ........................ 5 Human Service Groups ....... 6 Commentary ........................ 7 Birthdays ............................. 8 Sports & Acknowledgements .. 8 Classifieds ........................... 9 Announcements ................... 10, 11 Pow Wow Schedule ............ 12 �············-·--···········································-------------------------------------------------------------··························-, -~; \ \ from the Director's desk... \ \ \ Volunteers! Volunteers! Volunteers! Those unforgettable people that make things happen \ \ in any community are just as appreciated in our community. Our volunteers are made up of \ \ people that serve on the Board of Directors, both past and present; Reverend Joe Sprague and \. 1 his group from church that spend the time to serve our Senior Citizens meals twice a week; \1 i people who help out at the Pow Wow and other Cultural Gathers; staff, who go beyond working i. ! hours to provide our community extra service; and last but not least, those people who take the \ \ time to get involved in other ways by attending meetings and offering suggestions or criticisms i \ that make us more accountable or better prepared to serve. \ 1 Without these people who generously give their valuable time to our organization, the i l \ quality of services we provide would deteriorate rapidly. Every once in awhile, we need to be \ i ~ reminded of this fact and step back and say thank you. So from the staff and the community, \·, ' I am taking the liberty to say a big "Thank You" to all of you who have shared your time and i energy to make our community a better place. \. Speaking of volunteers, we are in need of help for the Three Fires Pow \ i Wow to be held in June. Loretta Antoine, the Pow Wow Chairperson and her group are taking names of those willing to help out. A message can \ be left with Jeff Justin at Inter-Tribal 774-8331. Also, if you need ! i information concerning the Pow Wow you can give Jeff a call. \. \ Again, thanks for all the help each of you have given. We look forward to working with you at the Pow Wow on June \ l 15th and 16th. i J. Wagner Wheeler, Executive Director i l '1 What Are We Teaching Our Children? Today was a day that started out disappointing but ended with a sweet note. It was the deadline for the GRITC Poster Contest for the 1991 Health Fair. Wereceivedonlyoneentry. Staff working on the Health Fair appeared rather frustrated in that only one entry came in after an announcement appeared in May's Turtle Talk promoting the contest . Children don't respond for two reasons, 1) because they don't want to be involved or 2) because no one has informed them of such a contest. Children need assistance from parents. They need to be encouraged to complete tasks. At 4:45 p.m., I saw such a child. Into the office walked a young boy, approximately seven years old. Behind him stood a man much older who appeared to be if not his father, a father figure, or a role model. In the boy's hand was a large 2~ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Submitted by Kathy Polise posterboard tied in a roll. The child asked where to drop off the picture he had drawn for the Health Fair. Staff eagerly and very enthusiastically gathered the poster from him and made sure his name and phone number were on it to give him credit. This boy had taken the time to share with his community his ideas on health. As he was leaving the room, you could see within him a sense of pride. Someone had taken the time to talk with his child, to share with him, information about a project he could accomplish. With accomplishment comes a sense of self-worth and increased self-esteem. Parents, relatives, and friends need to realize that children need to be encouraged. Encouraged to build their dreams in life. Take time with your children and watch them grow into proud, self-assured adults. �GRAND RAPIDS INTER· TRIBAL COUNCii GRITC Board of Directors Mary Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President Roger Williams - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Lew Burrows - Member Richard Chambers - Member William Memberto - Member Maurice Ninham - Member Paul Walters - Member GRITC STAFF Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Dennis Black - Business Manager Ann LaFontsee - Grantwriter/Fundraiser p/t Human Services Kathy Polise - Human Services Coordinator Judy Dodge - Intake Worker Darcy Emmert-Counselor Kristi Pagel - Counselor Hunter Genia - Casemanager Vicki Upton - Casemanager Loretta Yount - Casemanager Anne LaFontsee - Counselor p/t Fay Baker - Casemanager Ruth Pitcher - Intern LeAnn Bridenfield - Intern Karen Echtinaw - Volunteer Greg Leon - Volunteer Gloria Mick - Volunteer Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Kim Yates - MI Indian Press Clerk Mary Stitt - Editor Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports oflocal and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we willconsiderpublishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th of every month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 616/774-8331, FAX 616/774-2810. MA.RY ROBERTS' FINAL SAY Booshoo: I received a telephone call from a GR Press reporter on April 18, 1991. He stated the GR Press was going to run a series of articles written by an Associated Press reporter about American Indians who lived in Northern Michigan. He said that he was calling to interview me because the GR Press wanted to feature an article about an Indian who lived locally in conjunction with the AP series. I was very hesitant to be interviewed and recommended some other persons to him. When I was unable to persuade him to consider interviewing someone else, I reluctantly agreed. The April 21st issue of the GR Press featured an article based upon this interview. Some of the wording which the reporter chose to use in the article did not give an accurate account of my statements in this interview. This is my way of clarifying what I said with what the reporter wrote. In reference to my parents, the reporter wrote that they "never taught their native language to their children for fear that would somehow get them in trouble." How he arrived at that conclusion from what I said, I'll never know. I told him I believed my parents did not speak to us in our tribal language as they did to each other because they were trying to protect us from the cruelty and pain they had endured, especially in school. The article went on to state that I "discovered the joys of traditional dancing." I told him that pow-wows were important cultural events and I went to as many as I possibly could. I distinctly said that I was not a dancer. The statement, "learned traditional ways from her elders," was incomplete. I named the persons who shared their knowledge of traditional ways with me at a time when I knew very little and offered me the opportunities to participate in traditional ceremonies. These persons will always have a special place in my heart and I will forever be grateful to them for so enriching my life. They are Frank Bush, John Bush, Henry "Tic" Bush, Gladys Sands, George and Sydney Martin, Mouz Pamp, Betty Pamp, Judi Pamp, and Howie and Joan Webkemigad. The reporter did not mention any of them and I feel he should have. Megwetch, Mary Roberts Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council~ 3 �. PROFILE Sue Maturkanich ... Giving from the Heart Sue Maturkanich believes in what Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council represents, that is, helping to improve the quality oflife for Native Americans. "It's easy to volunteer for a program whose beliefs, goals, and commitment is to its community." For several years Sue has volunteered her expertise and time to helping GRITC in a variety of capacities. She has created slide shows for presentations, conducted an internship program where students such as Paul Raphael, Carla Bennett, and Michelle Sutherland worked under her leadership in refining their skills in photography, and served as an advisor on the academic advisory committee for the Michigan Indian Press. Presently she is actively working with the JTP A program located here at GRITC. You will invariably find Sue speeding up and down the hallway always happy to greet her students. She seems to always find a positive comment to help by Mary Stitt brighten their day. It's no wonder she received the KRCEA Adult Community Education Teacher Award last year. She was given a Special Tribute Award by Thomas Matthiew, State Representative, last year recognizing her valuable and unwarranted dedication and contributions not only to her students, but also in working tirelessly with GRITC, the Department of Social Services, the Health Department, and other service agencies. "People of the Native American community are wonderful people to work with. I feel the young people and seniors have a lot to offer. I know in working with them, I felt more as a learner than as a teacher." comments Sue. GRITC wants to extend our appreciation and gratitude to a wonderful person such as Sue. Our lives have been enriched by her generosity. HEALTH AIDS-A Threat to Our People As of the end of February, 1991, there were 244 cases of AIDS among American Indians and Alaska Natives. American Indian/Alaska Native Aids Cases Reported to the Center for Disease Control Transmission Category Number Percent Homosexua.VBisexual Male IV Drug User Homosexual Male/ IV Drug User Hemophilia Heterosexual Blood Transfusion Undetermined Children w/parent at risk Total 128 39 53% 16% 32 8 13% 3% 4% 10 6 14 7 1% 6% 3% 244 Source: Centers for Disease Control Respect is a gentle word I learned from my grandmother. She taught me to respect the earth and all that comes from her. She taught me to respect myself so I could teach my future children. Today, my grandmother knows how important it is to get the facts about HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. She wants me to know how to protect myself and our family's future . Together, we learned women and children are getting HIV faster than any other group. Unprotected sex, sharing needles while shooting drugs and closing my eyes to the drug use of others, puts me and my future family at risk. I HIV to my unborn children. I could carry and pass HIV for years without knowing it. Taken from the American Indian Health Care Association AIDSBRIEF. Indian AIDS Line: 1-800-283-AIDS for accurate, confidential, and culturally sensitive information. 4~ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ENVIRONMENT Mount Shasta being converted into a ski resort??? by Hunter Genia As we speak Mount Shasta is being threatened with commercialization of a ski resort, apartments, and condominiums. The problem with this is that it threatens the sacredness of all tribes in Northern California such as the Winter, Pit River, Shasta, Modoc and Karuk tribes. The purity of the waters, the pristine state of the meadows and forests, are essential to the sacrity of the mountain. The roots and continuity of the religion of these people are connected to Mount Shasta. Mary Carpelan of the Shasta Nation spoke on behalf of her nation. "The Shasta people were taught by the elders of their tribe that it's the church of the Winter people. The location of the ski area would affect the people because it cut right through the sacred ground. The development suggested would be hotels, apartments, shopping center. If they are going to take over Mount Shasta, they might as well take my Winter people right with them. The white man doesn't understand that it will take my spirit and my religion away form me if they develop up there. It affects me and the whole tribe." There are more letters from different people essentially supporting the preservation of Mt. Shasta but I believe you understand what would be lost. Below is a form which you can fill out in support of our brothers and sisters in Northern California. Please take the time if you have couple of minutes to fill it out-and make copies for more people if you'd like. RESOLUITONFORTHE DESIGNATIONOFMOUNTSHASTA AS A NATIONAL MONUMENT NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK AND AS A WORLD HERITAGE SITE AND BIOSPHERE RESERVE Wheras Mount Shasta is a natural shrine of unsurpassed beauty rising 14, 162 feet into the skies, at the head of the great food-producing valleys of California; source of pure waters that find their way into aquefers and reservoirs; it stands tall and solitary above the encroachments of civilization; Whereas Mount Shasta is one of the sacred mountains and one of the Twelve Wonders of the World, revered since earliest times by Native Americans who come to it for healing and prayer rituals; Whereas may thousands of people from all walks of life and different religions feel a special love for Mount Shasta as a spiritual sanctuary unique in North America just as people the world over honor Mount Fuji in Japan, Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya and the lofty peaks of the Himalayas; Whereas contemplation in natural settings as practiced by artists, scientists, creative thinkers and saints of all religions is a valuable asset to humankind; Whereas to hike through its primeval forests, to sit by the bubbling springs, to hear the music of the wind, and to watch the clouds swirling round the mountain's peak, bring peace to the human spirit; Whereas the exists the threat of a second ski development on Mount Shasta with plans for commercial skiing, condominiums, hotels, shopping centers, a golf course, even though the existing ski park has plans for expansion that would adequately satisfy demand for additional skiing; Whereas the mountain's forests are continually being diminished through logging, its soils depleted and its animal populations and habitats reduced, there is a need for intensive restoration of its unique ecosystem; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: ...... that Mount Shasta be designated a National Monument through an Act of Congress, a National Historic Landmark by the Secretary of Interior, and a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve through the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), to assure that the mountain's spjritual and cultural attributes will not be squandered and lost forever for the temporary benefit of PLEASE NOTE: ENDORSEMENT OF THIS STATEMENT IS INCLUDED IN THE SPACE PROVIDED Please return signe4 resolution toHunter Genia, 15 Lr-_u,,,,,,,.,. ·.·· :·.· Qqpids,Michigan 4fl5Q4•. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICE GROUPS Native American Women's Group . ~eet~. Mon4~Y ~Ye.pings COME ONE...COME ALL! GR/TC'S 2ND ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR ·.<::.>:.:· · · 6·;•...•·1:PM:• •· · ::: ... ·. -:(~:{)? ~~~• •· .• • • • • 1r••y.oµ . . • an aduitthildbf ~tialcoholic ~ B9a~B¥tx~gtit • or che@\i:tlIY q¢pendent =-=::::::::::·-: :: . :· ·.::·::::::::::::::: '-::::::::: : ::.: :::::::-·.·. we invite you to joihUs{~·~ur path to healing. WHEN: TIME: WHERE: CALL: June 20, Thursday 9AMto9PM 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Direct questions to Bob Stone at 774-8331 For more information, contact: Judy Dodge at 774-8331 Senior Program by Loretta Y aunt My name is Loretta Yount, casemanager for the Seniors Program. As most of you know, I have started to work in the Senior Program. In the past few weeks, I have been busy attending workshops and training. I hope to have a better understanding of the Program itself. Since I am new to the Program, I need your help. I would like to know your concerns, ideasanything that would help me serve YOU better. One of the problems from what I am hearingis that most people think Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council provides Senior meals. This is not true. GRITC does not provide this service to the seniors. Our contract reads, "Coordination and Support (CCS), includes the assessment and reassessment of individual's needs, development and monitoring of a service plan, identification of and communication with appropriate community agencies to arrange for services, evaluation of the effectiveness and benefit of services provided and 6. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council assignment of a single individual as the caseworker for each client." Pawating Megedwin U.M.C. provides for senior meals for the Native American community. If you have never been down to eat, you should. Mary Shawa is a dynamite cook. She has several volunteers to help as well. Lunch is served every Tuesday and Thursdays at 11 :30 AM. But during the summer, there is a breather (for the cooks and volunteers, of course). However, potlucks are served at one of the parks, the last day of the month (June, July, and August). Hopefully in the fall, Pawating Megedwin U.M.C. will again continue their fine tradition of serving meals here at GRITC. Mary Sha wa and crew have done an excellent job. I am sure the seniors think so too! Please, if you have any questions, call me at 616/774-8331, and I will try my best to answer them. �. A Special Thanks to the Seniors! Dear Seniors, I am the nurse from Kent County Health Department who comes into Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and Lexington School on Tuesday mornings. I have been doing this for about four years now and, I have been pleased to see the seniors at lunch-and share with them. There is such a warm feeling to be included, and now I'm a senior too! This week, the seniors gave me a beautiful basket-handwoven and exactly the size to carry my blood pressure equipment. This is a special thank you. I have loved these baskets for years and will enjoy using it to the fullest. Thank you again. Hope to see you during the summer. Jean Valas, your nurse Following is an abridged editorial appearing in the Detroit News promoting continued negative images about American Indians. Let's ban together and inundate The Detroit News about the "real" truth-not Richard Grenier's truth! Does Costner Dance Around the 'Truth'? by Richard Grenier "If you fly over this land now, nobody's here, not really," actor and director Kevin Costner said while shooting Dances With Wolves in South Dakota. "There's Denver and Kansas City and Rapid City over here. But the reality is, we didn't need to have (this land.)" This was Costner's point in the seven-time Academy Award-winning Dances With Wolves, a sumptuous work of romantic Arcadian life, hugely popular with the young and ecologically aware. The seizure of Indian lands and the despoliation of Indian cultures in the present territory of the U.S. consitute "our Brazilian rain forest." explains Costner, who has dedicated his film to "the truth" about the Indians. Romantic idealism of Indians is not new in American history. For many, the Indian was Jean-Jacques Rousseau's "noble savage." Although most Americans who were captured by Indians and survived the experience came back with hair-raising accounts of brutality, some traveled among them under more favorable circumstances-such as painter George Catlin in the 1840s-and often brought back a more attractive picture. Costner, naturally, is at great pains to demonstrate that his buffalo-hunting Indians were not inferior to the invading white man. To do so, he simply omits everything from period Indian life that modem film audiences would find repugnant and stresses that Indians, as opposed to the white brutes who replaced them, lived in harmony with nature and were environmentally responsible. Movie critics, not a knowledgeable group when it comes to history, generally adored the film, and even one of COMMENTARY the few who dissented nevertheless assured her readers that it was not "extremist" or "revisionist" but a "middle-of-theroad epic." But there is nothing middle-of-the-road about Dances With Wolves, and if it is not revisionist, one wonders what is. What is askew in this pictures? Much Indians of the Great Plains routinely regarded any stranger who suddenly appeared in their hunting grounds as a marauder, and would have been likely to kill him on the spot. Thousands of accounts, some from observers quite well-disposed toward them, describe the celebrated Plains tribes as being absolutely merciless, raiding and scalping and murdering and torturing captives and their own people for entertainment. Clark Wissier, the late curator emeritus of the department of anthropology at the American Museum of Natural History, sums up the evidence in his classic Indians of the United States. One thing is certain, tJ:ie whites did not bring war to the Dakota (Sioux). For centuries they had been schooled in arms. Their raids were never against other Dakota tribes,, but what was the limit of their friendliness, for not even other members of their Siouan family were safe." Continued as "Wolves" on last page (page 12) far He.Qt -/, f ooJ s: -fer r1J t/,e Lj !3os;cFc..--,/ ..9,-< 95- . ' . / ;Q\._ . '\. ' : \ - ~ ~fijli" "-....... .'" . ' OJO .. . t.:;: 00 . Jesse Pigeon, Second Place Winner of the Indian Health Drawing Contest Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council~ 7 �Ju.n.e Birthdays "Happy Birthday from GRITC" John Hart Mable Ramos Ronald A. Boda Virgil King Melinda Hinmon Karen Taylor Sue Maturkanich Fred Bell Kayle Crampton Brandi Shomin Hazel Birdwell Upton Shawn Day Ollie Pierce Rose Shomin Billie Joe Russell Bell Schrubbe Anthony Sams Andrea Kaye Priest David Sams Rita Blumkee Connie Cady Anna Ward Lisa Brummit Vicki Upton Fran Merriweather Roseanna Martell Kay Shagonaby Amy Anderson Colleen Nessner 1991 THURSDAY FAST PITCH 1991 RED DIVISION FIRST TEAM MENTIONED IS HOME TEAM ... more 1991 Graduates G.E.D. Kim Yates Mildred (Becky) Gann Creston Community Educafion Michelle Bekampis MAY CONTRIBUTORS TEAM MEMBERS Amos Day Andy Falcon D.K. Sprague Tim Brenner Hunter Genia 1. Blanco Furniture Denny Thornell 2. HURON POTAWATOMI· "Rocko" 3. Buist Electric Dave Farley 4. Heyboer Landscape Mark Farley 5. Byron Center Buddy Peters 6. Jolly Bar AlPopma Shawn Day Turtle Talk wishes to give our special thanks to the following donators. Your contribution will insure future editions of our newsletter! Golden Giver Roger Williams J. Wagner Wheeler Kathy Polise Mary Stitt Silver Giver Institute for Global Education Judy Dodge GAME TIMES May16 June 20 6:15 vs. Blanco 6: 15 vs. Blanco May23 June 27 7:30 vs. Jolly Bar 6:15 vs. Jolly Bar July 11 May30 9:00 vs. Byron Center 7:30 vs. Byron Center June 6 July 18 7:30 vs. Buist 7:30 vs. Buist July 25 June 13 9:00 vs. Heyboer 9:00 vs. Heyboer Bronze Giver Vina Dauten Cindy Wabanimkee j~1· '=5~~~=1f::11:l . ~l/ a. ~ , Corne and support your team! Garnes are in Moline. · ) , ~~ 1t l ifr, .. ~ I .~ .=· 8~ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council .Y-'{,,.....-.e ~1j .. p->U \. _ cril\1111 ri"r C!J n : - c~,, •.;.... r n:, p i rrn 111111r.1. ""'"""" ".""'" -'""·'·' -- -. ~\"' ]il:irtiri 1,,i1;,,, , i11 <l'L11:frs l ·.<JI _ -,j,,· .. , (!-..,..,,,,, I I ) \ ,<:k ... ,I', \ r ,, .. t.t; ~ ~~~I ~Im\ ;~!~· ~~l, ~ i~ '"'""'···"·."·.·.·....·.··;··.) ', '."."{..."·:.:.·.,""""".""'" ..... .. . . .~.~.· 1i!~~~~l,f!;\l;~Ji4ii.:r~;t~.;:;::t.t:i~~~111 �Turtle Talk makes every attempt to list only those jobs that are open but due to printing and mailing time,jobs listed may have already been filled. For further information on all listings, please call Fay at the GR/TC office at 6161774-8331. Paraprofessionals. Kentwood Public Schools looking to hire paraprofessionals for their special education programs. Starting wages $6.49 for no expenence. Academic Coordinator. Northwestern Michigan College has a vacancy for an Upward Bound Academic Coordinator. Full time, 12 months. Bachelors degree; ability to understand needs of and communicate with students, faculty, &related agencies. Submit letter of application and resume to Personnel services, Northwestern Michigan College, 1701 E. Front St., Room 50-Administration Bldg., Traverse City, MI Secretary. Typing correspondence and reports; arrangements for meetings; answering phone. Above avg. typing (60 wpm), grammar and phone skills. Must work well with people. General computer, spreadsheet and word processing experience necessary; knowledge of desktop publishing helpful. 1-2 yrs. secretarial experience. Construction Workers. M.A. Mortenson Company is hiring qualified, experienced construction workers to work during the next 3 months. Looking for workers in the areas of heavy industrial carpentry, laborers, and concrete finishers. Customer Service Night Supervisor, Customer Service Representative at UA Cablesystems of Michigan. (1 to 10 PM), full-time. Customer Service Representatives, Telemarketing Representatives at UA Cablesystems of Michigan. (evenings), part-time. Quality Assurance Manager. Blackmer Pump. Assure compliance with engineering specifications of all prcxiucts. Establish and control quality procedures. B.S. degree with 2 to 5 years experience. Machine Shop Supervisor. Blackmer Pump. Must have well-developed personal skills and 5 years experience with metal working machines such as CNC, Chuckers and Turret Lathes. Salary commensurate with experience. Foundry General. Blackmer Pump. Grind, inspect, and clean castings. Pour and shakeout molds and perform general labor as required. Must be able to read and write, maintain records, use basic math skills and have at least 2 years foundry experience. $8.44/hr. Construction Laborers, Operators, Cement Finishers, and Carpenters. O-A-K Co., 300 Ionia Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Laborers and Equipment Operators. Nagel Construction, Inc. Applicants must have reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and be in good physical condition. EquipmentOperator,PipeLayer,andGeneralConstruction Laborer. Geocon, Inc., 0-1296 Chicago Dr., Jenison, MI 49428, 457-6409. Previous experience in sewer or watermain construction will be given priority. Ask for Karen J. Kloote-Langfeldt Traffic Assistant WOTV, 120 College SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, John Postmus, Traffic Manager. Ability to work with numbers--data entry, organizational and communication skills. Radio Account Executive. WU-IT. Applicant will be friendly, committed to success, experienced in sales and have ability to communicate. Minority applicants are encouraged Mental Health Worker L Kent Community Hospital Nursing care of the mentally ill, $7 .92/hr. Must be HS graduate. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council~ 9 �ANNOUNCEMENTS $3000 Scholarship Available Made possible by a $9,000 grant from Philip Morris Co., Inc. The scholarship winner will receive $1,500 for the first half of the school year and an equal amount for the second. There are also two $1,000 scholarships available due to NAJA's silent auction. The 1991 scholarships will go to 3 Native American students who demonstrate both the potential and commitment to becoming journalists or other media-related professionals. Application packets must contain: 1) Cover letter with name, address, phone number, college enrolled in for 1991-92 school year, year in school, major,parent(s) name(s) and address( es) and statement of plans after college; 2) Proof of tribal enrollment; 3) Official transcripts; 4) One letter of recommendation from a school advisor, counselor, or professional familiar with student's background, abilities, and plans, and 5) Samples of student's work, if any, that has been aired or has been published. The scholarship application deadline is Friday, June 28th. Send materials to: College Scholarships, Native American Journalists Association ' Campus Box 287, Boulder, CO 80309. Turtle Talk ~ ~ We need your help. We need your contributions to help keep Turtle Talk alive. For your contribution, you not only are able to deduct it because we are nonprofit, but as a thank you from us, we will print your name in our next issue (unless you request to stay anonymous), and you'll continue to receive future issues of Turtle Talk. Golden Giver ... $15/yr. Silver Giver ... $10/yr. Bronze Giver ... $5/yr. Send your contribution to: GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. 10~ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council JUNE 15 & 16, 1991 Comstock Riverside Park•Grand Rapids, Michigan•Public Welcome GRAND ENTRY SATURDAY ATl PMAND7PM SUNDAY AT 1PM CASH PRIZES IN ALL CATEGORIES Registration Opens at 10 AM Saturday Morning Call Loretta, Chris, or Jeff at (616)774-8331, Monday-Friday Every Penny Counts ... Need Your Register Tapes I.Ct-ti In t· Your Cash Register tapes have been very helpful. Keep sending, bringing, shipping these in! We take any receipts from Eberhards, Meijers, and D & W. Your "tapes" will help send our youth to functions and other valuable activities. Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 616/ 774-8331. Free Car Wash Coupons Thanks to our readers out there, we were sent $6 in contributions from Car Wash 28 last month. Keep up the good work! Remember, with their coupon you get $.50 off and you also help benefit GRITC. Come pick your coupon(s)up at the Inter-Tribal Council! Buy a$4 Wash (discounted from $4.50) and GRITC will be rebated $2! Attention Anishnabe Vets GRITC is interested in learning the names and address of any Anishnabe veterans, and any Anishnabe who participated in Operation Desert Storm. We would like to honor them at the Veteran's Day Cultural Gathering on November 9th at the Ford Fieldhouse. If you know of any warriors, past or present, please notify Dennis Black at GRITC, 626{774-8331. �Announcing New AA Hours Michigan Indian Youth Retreat 1991 Unifying our youth today, for a better tomorrow. This year's retreat, or Year 1 Retreat, will be held at Michigan State University from July 29 to August 2, 1991. Year II Retreat will be held at Ferris State University from August 5 to August 9, 1991. Participants will have an opportunity to acquire academic support skills while working with Native American college students and professsionals. Native youth in grades 6 through 12 are encouraged to explore their potential. There is no cost to participants. Co-sponsored by the Michigan Department of Education and the university involved. Please call Hunter Genia at 616n74-8331 for a registration form. Sign up soon-due to thepopularityof the Retreat. GRITC is now offering more Alcoholics Anonymous sessions to better accommodate our community. Monday: 6-7 PM Tuesday: 12:30-1 :30 PM Wednesday: 6-7 PM Thursday: 12:30-1:30 PM All AA meetings will be held at the GRITC building, 45 Lexington NW, in room 2. Please contact Greg Leon at 616n74-8331 for more information. American Indian Entertainers Wanted Indian Summer Festivals, Inc. is looking for American Indian entertainers to perform at the 1991 Indian Summer Festival to be held September 6-9, at Milwaukee's lakefront, Henry W. Maier Festival Park. Interested inquiries should call Jean or Janet Baker at 414/383-8641, or write to 1319 South 37th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53215. Extended College-Day Programs at Central Michigan University June 16-22 The 0 j ibwe Traditions Workshop is designed to increase students' knowledge and appreciation of Ojibwe culture by exploring its many traditions. Students will be introduced to Ojibwe language, values, history, storytelling, arts and crafts, food, music, and dance. Hands-on; activities will be emphasized in learning Ojibwe traditions. Please call 517/774-3657 and ask for Dr. Barbara Kirk for more information. June 23-29 Roots: Cultural Explorations is to acquaint participants with their own cultural background and that of other workshop participants. The exploration process will allow participants to see the commonalities and diversity of their cultural backgrounds. Besides providing an understanding of what is meant by the concept of culture, other social science concepts and methods will be used. Contact Dr. Robert Newby at 517I 77 4-3410 for more information. June 22-29 The High School Ahana (African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and Native Americans) Journalism Workshop is intended for high school students interested in journalism. While living on campus, the students will involve themselves in the mechanics of newswriting and editing their own publication. Call John Palen at 517/ 77 4-7110 for more information. ELIGIBILITY: Each workshop will accept 25 students. Please note that the different workshops accept students from different grade levels: Ojibwe Traditions: Students enJering grades 7-9 in fall 1991. Journalism: Students entering grades9-11infall1991. Marketing: Students entering grades 10-11infall1991. Roots: Students entering grades 9-11infall1991. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council~ 11 �THE WOLVES continued from page 7 And again: "Horse stealing was a passion. An almost equal urge was to kill men. Both were frequently attempted in the same raid, and great social acclaim went to the man returning with both scalps and horses. The great American historian Francis Parkman wrote of the Sioux, with whom he stayed in their glory days, "War is the breath of theirnostrils. Against most of the neighboring tribes they cherish a rancorous hatred, transmitted from father to son inflamed by constant aggression and retaliation." It is hard to reconcile these accounts not only with Dances With Wolves, but with the dreamy image of Indians now widespread throughout America's emancipated classes. This movie seems destined to become the embodiment of Hollywood's new politics based on environmentalism, a vague sort of pacifism and most emphatically, the glorification of racial minorities. Coming out of the film in New York, I heard a woman say, "It makes you ashamed to be white." This is one of the movie's main points. It is vehemently, dishonestly, even illogically anti-white. And so, it appears, the "counter-culture" is not dead after all. In fact, it comes to a full circle. Costner's hostility to "white America" conceals an estrangement from America and all of Western civilization .... June 15-16 Pow Wow TRAIL Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Grand Rapids, MI 616/774-8331 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml l Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 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/. 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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 Stitt, Mary (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/a3503ea7dbc1357e10cc74ea4e19051a.pdf 84754b6eaeefdab95994c18111ac34b6 PDF Text Text GRAND VAllEY STATE UNIVERSITY UBRARY REGIONAL AFFAIRS RESOURCES COLLECTION A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter- Tribal Council Volume 1 Number 5 May 1991 REORGANIZATION submitted by Kathy Polise When people think of reorganizing sometimes, they statement to its fullest potential. As you see in a tree, the may think of making changes, adapting to a new technology, branches can go in any direction but usually follow the direct or even moving forward. Change is not always negative. source of light. Some branches may fall off, but a new one Change can be a way of modifying what we already are using. eventually grows and fills the void. As you may have heard, GRITC has begun a reorgani- Some say this change was needed for a long time, zation process. When we talk of reorganization, we talk of others say that is was not necessary at all. The change was laying down an old structure and rebuilding. The rebuilding made for several reasons, 1) To provide more effective process starts with GRITC's philosophy and mission. Our services to the community, 2) Eliminate the departmental mission is to provide a holistic care of health to the Native segregation experienced within Inter-Tribal. Programs were American population. The values are not forgotten in the being seen as separate entities instead of working together reorganization process but enhanced. within the agency. The reorganization allows for a unity ofall Some staff have changed job descriptions. Job descrip- staff and a unity of all programs. We are working towards tions were changed to adapt to the staffs level of creativity providing a holistic approach to treatment. The moment and talent. If you look at the client roster sheet in this someone walks in the door requesting services, he will newsletter you will see the new job descriptions and staff who receive an assessment and based on that assessment, he will are now providing those functions. be hooked up with services based on need-whether that be At times it may be easier to think of the change in an employment, substance abuse, mental health, seniors ser- analogy format. When talking about the reorganization to vices, or Indian health. All of these services make up the staff I think of a tree. The mission statement of GRITC is Inter-Tribal Council. The reorganization evolved out of a represented by the roots in the ground. The trunk of the tree necessity. A necessity to enhance present services and to is the community. The branches of the tree represents staff- ensure that our client's needs were being met. those people who are working towards fulfilling the mission A LOOK INSIDE Director's Report .......................... 2 Issues ............................................ 7 From the Board ............................. 3 Graduates ...................................... 8 People Profile .............................. .4 Birthdays ...................................... 9 Human Services Groups .............. .4 Indian Health Fair ......................... 9 Environment ................................. 5 Announcements ............................ 10, 11 Health ........................................... 6 Pow Wow Calendar ...................... 12 �r----------------~·-·--····-·----·--···-----------·-·-···············1 \ \ from the Director's desk... ~ \ · -w \ \ In the years that I have been associated with the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council \ ·, there have been many different people employed with the agency. All of those employed \ \ have provided a variety of duties ranging from average to outstanding. Many of those former I employees have impacted the community in a very positive way and have been held in high \ regard either for their friendliness, their caring, or their commitment. Few, if any, have i\ \ possessed all of those qualities to the degree of one of our fellow employees that will be \ \ I leaving for a position with another agency closer to his home. I am speaking of Leonard \ O'Bannon, our Outpatient Counselor within the Substance Abuse Program. In the years that i i Leonard has been with us he has had a tremendous positive impact with the people in our l community. From the children who seem to adore him, to the senior citizens that appreciate \ his kindness, warmth and friendly smile. Everyone has benefited in having Leonard around. \ Of all of Leonard's qualities, the most notable is his ability to make people relax into ·1 l a willingness to discuss the daily news or their personal issues and concerns. I know of no \ one that will be missed like Leonard will. Enough of the" Bad News". The good news is that l \ ·~ Leonard is only going as far as Lansing and he has promised to come back periodically for \ i \ \ I will miss Leonard a great deal as we both are from the Eastern Oklahoma area and l! our Tribes are sister Tribes that shared many of the same cultural and ceremonial practices. \\ It has always been refreshing to sit down with Leonard and talk about back home or to just \ festivals or other activities we will have. ) talk about anything. His cheerful manner seemed to make things a little \ ·1 better. Those of you from the community that have a special feeling for Leonard should be aware that he will be on the mailing list of our newsletter Turtle Talk. It will be a perfect way to keep him informed of what is happening with us as a community, please feel free to pass that news to him through your letters to Turtle Talk. We hope all of you will join us in wishing Leonard success, happiness, and good luck in his new endeavors and thanking him for what he has brought and left in this community. We also hope you will join us in encouraging him to visit with us often and especially at our community functions of which he has played l \ i ! such a significant part. .J mllll\lmB111!~~-------- J. Wagner Wheeler, Executive Director 2~ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �GRA'.\D RAPIDS hTER-TRmAL Cot:l\cn,I I GRITC Board of Directors Mary Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President Roger Williams - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Annual Board Elections Held at 45 Lexington N.W. Lew Burrows - Member Richard Chambers - Member William Memberto - Member Maurice Ninham - Member Paul Walters - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Dennis Black - Business Manager p/t Ann LaFontsee - Grantwriter/Fundraiser p/t Ji uman Services Kathy Polise - Human Services Coordinator Judy Dodge - Intake Worker Kristi Pagel - SA Counselor Hunter Genia - Prevention p/t Vicki Upton - SA Counselor/Prevention Loretta Yount - Elder Casemanager Ann LaFontsee - Mental Health casemanager p/t Bob Stone - Health Casemanager Faye Baker - Employment Casemanager Ruth Pitcher - Intern Karen Echtinaw - Volunteer Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Coordinator Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Kirn Yates - MI Indian Press Clerk To All Interested Persons: The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has a nine (9) member Board of Directors. The term of office for five (5) members will expire in June 1991. The Board Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for the vacancies which will be created by these expired terms. It is of the utmost importance for anyone who is willing to be a Board Candidate and run for election to understand the commitment required of elected Board members. Please review the Board Job Description and board Nominee form. If you believe you meet the qualifications, are willing to fulfill the job responsibilities and are ready to make a two (2) year commitment, please complete the board Nominee form. Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports oflocal and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments oropinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th of every month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 616/774-8331, FAX 616/774-2810. If you do not have a current membership application on file at the Inter-Tribal Council, a Membership Application can be obtained at the Inter-Tribal office or call Loretta Yount at 77 4-8331 to have an application sent to you. The closing date for submitting nominations is May 10, 1991. Completed Nominee forms must reach the InterTribal Council Business Office by 5:00 p.m. on May 10th. Elections will be held at the Annual Membership Meeting. This meeting will be at the Inter-Tribal Council on May 28, 1991 at 6:00 p.m. Voting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. Thank you for your time and interest, The Board of Directors Nominating Committee Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council~ 3 �PROFILE Betty Shelby 4-H Youth Agent submitted by Hunter Genia Betty is a youth agent for the 4-H program and her tasks consists of work- ing with volunteers who, in tum, work with kids. ! help volunteers, get them involved, 11 get them accustomed to 4-H resources, training, and materials. Keeping youths active keeps most of them straight and is part of Betty's philosophy behind her 11 involvement in 4-H activities. 4-H is learning by doing and has a lot of hands-on activities, plus I like 11 for the kids to feel good about themselves and be whoever they want to be. Betty's ambition was to always work with kids but admits to having to wait until her kids grew up because of her job. Leadership skills and feeling good about oneself are Betty's main goals in working with Native 11 American youth. ! would like to see them take an active part in determining their future. It all starts with positive Native American role models. I feel many of Native American youths lack self-esteem and lack cultural identity and I think a lot of this reflects in school dropout rates. 11 One of the good things she points out about the Young Eagles Program is that it provides exposure 11 to places and people which result in positive influences for its members. ! feel Nokomis Center, State Capitol, and the American Indian Dance Theater are all positive things that they normally wouldn't be exposed to." Betty Shelby has volunteered herself to the Young Eagles Project and I would just like to say Megwetch because she's a tremendous asset to the program. HUMAN SERVICE GROUPS Native American's Women's Group GreetingsLadies! Ithasbeensometimesincewe Our Group continues to meet on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 at this point in time but due to the summer hours of the Lexington Building, we may have to last connected through the newsletter so I would like to take this time to provide you with a general update. First of all I would like to give special thanks to Laura Powers and Kayle Crampton for their special efforts in making the children's Arts & Crafts table a change those hours for the months of July and August. Speaking of changes ...........Because of the intensity of our concerns and because of the common bond we have discovered through our expressions, the Group has gradually moved from being an Educational based giant success at the March 9th Cultural Gathering. Children and parents alike were very impressed with the addition of this activity and we hope to incorporate more of them into future Gatherings. If you are inter- group to a group of SUPPORT. So ...... if you are chemically dependent, an Adult Child of an Alcoholic or a Co-dependent, the Group may be a perfect avenue for you to venture in seeking recovery and support. We ested in helping with these activities please give me a call. are presently meeting in room 4, directly across from the daycare room. Hope to see you at ournext meeting! submitted by Judy Dodge 4~ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ENVIRONMENT All That Garbage submitted by Hunter Genia •Gulls and terns-birds that frequent recreational areas and dumps near the ocean sometimes The Problem catch one loop around their necks while fishing. "America has for a long time taken the Then they snag another loop on a stationary object. cheapest option in waste disposal: 90% of its Result: they drown or strangle themselves. rubbish is simply dumped in landfill sites and • Pelicans catch fish by plunging into the buried. But landfill sites are filling up; a third have water. Occasionally, one will dive straight into a closed since 1980. More than half the cities on the six-pack ring. Result: the bird ends up with thering east coast will fun out of room by 1990. In New stuck around its bill; unable to open its mouth, then York, 14 sites have closed in the past 10 years. All it starves to death. of Seattle's sites will soon be full."- The Economist • Young seals and sea lions get the rings caught around their necks. As they grow, the rings Common Sense get tighter, and the animals suffocate. Some states "Other industrial countries produce half as now require six-pack rings to be photodegradable, much trash per person as we do, and recycle a which means they break down in sunlight after 30 major portion of it. The cheapest and safest ways days, but that doesn't deal with the short-term to deal with trash are those that make common problems. sense: producing less waste and recycling more." Simple Things To Do - • Before you toss six-pack holders into the 1988-1989 Annual Report, The Environment Defense Fund garbage, snip each circle with a pair of scissors. •When you're on the beach, pick up any six- Snip Six-Pack Rings pack rings you find and take them with you. Snip Background. Plastic six-pack holders-the (or snap) them before you throw them away. This rings used for canned beer, soft drinks, oil, etc. may sound dumb, but during a recent cleanup have become an ocean hazard to birds and other along the Texas shoreline, they found 15,600 marine life. How do they get into the water? plastic six-pack rings in less than 3 hours! They're left on the beach by careless sunlovers and wash into the ocean; or they're dumped into seaside landfills and erosion or wind propels them into the water. Once they're floating in the sea, they're hazards to marine life. Did you know? • Six-pack holders are virtually invisible under water, so marine animals can't avoid them. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ~ 5 �HEALTH Medical miscellany submitted by Robert Stone • Don't eat food from a can if the seal is • When you quit smoking, almost all of the broken, the ends bulge, a seam is dented, the label nicotine is out of your bloodstream by the third day. is soiled, the can leaks or is rusty, or the food After that, cravings decrease significantly. spurts out or smells bad when you open the can. •If you've decided to reap the health benefits •The condition of your nails may hold clues of bran, introduce it to your system slowly. If you about the state of your health. A white nail bed, for eat too much bran at first, you may example, may point to anemia. High blood pres- d e - velop nausea, vomiting or ab- sure or ulcers may cause vertical red streaks along dominal pain. The best bet: the nail (although nail trauma is the usual expla- Get your bran from several nation for these streaks). Other changes in nail ~~fr sources, such as fruits, veg- ~,L,,,_,.~;=:::::::JJl~~appearance may signal vitamin or mineral defietables and grains, and slowly increase your to- ciencies. If you notice an)definite changes in your tal bran intake over a period of one to two months. nails, check with your family doctor or a dermatologist. Traditional Values Can Stamp Out the A.I.D.S. Virus 1. Wisdom: Informing yourself correctly ·······:·····-- ....:;~~ submitted by Ann LaFontsee . about AIDS to protect yourself and those you care about. 2. Generosity: Sharing what you have learned about AIDS with others is the best way to stop the spread of AIDS in Indian country. ··.,· '\::_,~\ . \~ .> 3. Courage: Having the strength to stand up against peer pressure and the courage to say no. 4. Acceptance: Accepting others for the way they are. In sickness and in health. 5. Respect: To insure future generations, respect your feelings, body, values, your life, and the decision of others. Alcohol and You. • More teenage girls drink today than ever before. • T\VQ.OUt ofthree adult womencl.t"irjk. 6~Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • Heavy drinking for women is defined as more than.two drinks every day. • Women .experience more serious .health effects from. alcohol after a shorter. history of drinking thal1JJ1eI1. �ISSUES Following is a response to a letter written to the United States Department of Interior inquiring as to when funds promised to us will be released and distributed. Please take the time to read this very important document to give you some understanding WHY we have not as yet received any money! We want to thank Bill Dunlop for sharing this letter with us. Our Agency is in receipt of your letter regarding the distribution of Judgment funds awarded the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan in Dockets 18E, 58, 364 and 18R, before the Indian Claims Commission. The following provides information regarding the division, use , and distribution of these funds. The Ottawa and Chippewa Indians were awarded $10, 109,003 in Dockets 18-E and 58, $25,223 in Docket 364; and $15,000 in Docket 18-R before the Indian Claims Commission. Funds to satisfy the award were appropriated on October 31, 1972; March 13, 1978; and December 18, 1975, respectively. Under the authority of the Act of October 19, 1973, 87 Stat. 466,legislation enacted by Congress to provide for the use and distribution of judgment funds awarded by the Indian Oaims Commission and the U.S. Claims Court, Results of Research Reports were prepared. The results of Research determined the beneficiaries of the awards. The Indian groups party to the Treaty of 1836 and descendants of these groups determined to be beneficiaries are: SAULT STE MARIE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS BAY l\11LlS INDIAN COMMUNITY MACKINAC BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS CHEBOIGAN BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS GRAND RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS LITfLE TRAVERSE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS L'ARBRE CROUCHE BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS MASKIGO BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS Since the beneficiares could not agree on the distribution of the funds, which is required by the Act, the Secretary of the Interior could not submit a timely plan to Congress. The Act of October 19, 1973, provides that ifno Secretarial Plan is submitted, then legislation must be enacted to provide for the division, use and distribution of the funds. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has met on a number of occasions with representatives of the beneficiaries; the Bay Mills Indian Community, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and the representatives of the Ottawa and Chippewa descendants group. Meetings continue to be held in an attempt to resolve the disagreement which surrounds the division and use of the funds. Once the differences are resolved legislation will be drafted and introduced in Congress. Following approval by Congress and enactment into law the requirements for participating for per capita shares and the process for applying will be known. This information will be given wide distribution through the media and other means, by this office, to get the information to possible applicants. Until Congress enacts the necessary legislation the funds will continue to be invested by the Bureau oflndian Affairs in interest bearing accounts. Yourname has been place on active file and when the aforementioned occurs, we will send you the necessary requested application, which you are to then complete and return to our Agency before the yet to be established filing deadline. Please keep this Agency notified of any address or name changes so that your file will be kept current. If you have any questions regarding the above information, please feel free to inquire. FINANCIAL STATUS As of September 30, 1990 the total award plus accrued interest... ........................................... $45,793,858.04 Tribal Operations Michigan Agency Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council lfJ,1 �Graduation Dinner to Honor Our 1991 Graduates May 29, 1991, Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. 45 Lexington N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Family and Friends Welcome! R.S.V.P. 774-8331 and ask for Chris Shomin Guest Speaker: John Concannon CoNGRATULATlONS TO OUR FROM GRANo Creston Hieh School Scot Moorman 1991 NATIVE AMERICAN GRADUATES RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL CouNaL Catholic Central Kateri Johnson Leo Pontiac Central Hieh School Kristy Pandron Ginger Mas ta w Amy Coons Park School Candy Wilcox Wayland Hieh School Heather Chrisman Brandi Fleek -:·· :-· Ottawa Hieh School James Pomeroy Union Hieh School Ben Shawa Jarod Medu Kas Summer Boese Lexineton School Terri Fasburg Westbridee School Andrew Arzola Erica Anderson Tim Buche Grandyille Hieh School Jodi Huhtala Marsha Shananaquet 8-Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Steve Jobes Jennifer Moses Christina Oswabine Delaney Alternate School Jessica Chivis Mid-City Hieh School Sonjia Meangwie �1\1.I a y :Birth.days Toni Leaureaux Kari Sprague Charlie Anderson (Jumbo) Liz Wesaw Paul Jackson Rita Wemigwans Linda Holt Misheka Floyd Chris Shomin Dave Shananaquet Roger Martel, Jr. Edward Sherman, Jr. Larry Shanaquet, Jr. Jimmy Bush, Sr. Rocky Russell Gus Day Dave Pierce Selena Gibbs Paul Shomin Dave Fox Leah Denhof Mike Denhof Issac McCann Denise Skorka Paul Hart Billie Jean Sams Mon-ee - Lee-Chivis Health Fair Poster Contest Now is the time to show the "world" your hidden talents and win $25 and a GR/TC sweatshirt. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is looking for creative and imaginative children between the ages of 5 to 13 to draw a poster (no larger than 8-1/2 x 11) for our Indian Health Fair to be held June 20th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Out of all submissions, only one will be selected. This year's theme will focus on our youth and the holistic approach to health. So get out your crayons, markers, paints - whatever, and see what you can create. Poster submissions are to be sent or delivered to 45 LexingtonN.W. Attention: Turtle Talk. Admissions will be accepted until May 20, 1991. Please don't forget to include your name, age, address, phone number (if any) so we can notify you of the results. We will make every attempt to print all picture submissions in our Turtle Talk as well as display them at the Indian Health Fair. The winning picture will also see its drawing displayed on sweatshirts to be sold at the Fair. Only one winner will be chosen so, give it your best shot. If your artwork is selected, we reserve the right to use it for the Health Fair poster and sweatshirt, as well as any other promotional materials related to this event. Pictures will not be returned. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council~ 9 �ANNOUNCEMENTS .,. . ~. ·.·.,· 1~.~,A, J/ ;-~_~:::~'- Second ;\nnual North Am~rican ,,,,_·;:.~;?'/~ Indian Prose Award ~;?'.;;:~.c~<";~~~::~~k The University of Nebraska ,.• _- ., ., .. . Press, in conjunction with the Native American Studies Program, Univeristy of California, Berkeley, seeks submissions for an annual pubication prize for the best new work by a North American Indian. The winner of the second annual North Amerivan Indian Prose Award will receive an advance of $1000. The award-winning manuscript will be co-published by the University of Nebraska Press in the United States and Fifth House Publishers in Canada. The North American Indian Prose Award is given on the basis ofliterary merit, originality, and familiarity with North American Indian life. The competition invites biography, autobiography, history, literary criticism, and essays. It excludes poetry, drama, and work previously published in book form. The deadline for submissions this year is July 1. Finalists will be chosen by November 1, and the author of the award-winning manuscript will be Minorities in Engineering Workshop An opportunity for you to learn more about engineering and university life-will be held on campus June 21-29, 1991. Michigan Technological University invites you to apply. Explore the different areas of engineering through laboratory and field exercises, gain insight into career opportunities in engineering and related areas and more. Cost is free to young women and men who are selectedtoparticipate.Forapplication,callHunter Genia at 616n74-8331. ~~, Michigan Technological University Native American Summer Workshop in Biological and Computer Sciences for Michigan students, grades 7-9, August 4-10, 1991. There is no cost to participants in the Program. There will be two one-week intensive morning sessions, one in the area of Biological Sciences and the other in Computer Science. Approval contingent upon transportation. For more information, please contact Hunter Genia at 616/77 41. 833 •· · · · · · · · · · · · • lll~~lf=l•• ~l••ll;•• R~Plr.~•• ll••·t~~·· ~~l~~·· ~qlj• • - ~~~:::~i;~,~~~i~;:~~~~~;~: ~'91iiillliil~illil~iiii notified in January 1992. coin, Nebraska 68588-0520. ~ ~ Needed-Cash Register Tape$ Free Car Wash Coupons Your Cash Register tapes have been very helpful. Keep sending, bringing, shipping these in! We take any recipts from Eberhards, Meijers, and D & W. With your "tapes" we'll be able to send our youth to educational functions and other valuable activities. Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 616/ 774-8331. Have a car that needs washing? Get $1 off and also help benefit GRITC by using Car Wash 28---car wash coupons. Come pick your coupon (s) up at the Inter-Tribal Council! Buy a $4 Wash (discounted from $4.50) and GRITC will be rebated $2! 10~ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �$10,150 in Awards ·· More than $10,000 in awards for .J.~ Homecoming of the Three Fires _\w /40..-, ~ ·1,~''fJ Indian artists in 1991 Red Cloud Indian ~_.llill~~ art show. -1 ' JUNE 15 & 16, 1991 Comstock Riverside Park•Grand Rapids, Michigan•Public Welcome GRAND EN1RY SATURDAY AT 1PM AND 7 PM SUNDAY AT 1PM CASH PRIZES IN AIL CA1EGORIES Registration Opens at 10 AM Satmday Morning Call Loretta, Chris, or Jeff at (616)774-8331, Monday-Friday Outside business hours call Phil at (616)530-8187 Now in its 23rd year, the Red Cloud show is open to all Native American artists-Indian, Eskimo, and Aleut-18 years or older. All works entered must be for sale, and each year, 40% or more of the works displayed are sold. No entry fees are charged and the show is admission free to the public, from June 9 through August 11. Artists wishing to enter their works can get entry forms and details by writing to The Heritage Center, Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770. Operation Desert Storm GRITC is interested in learning the names of any Anishnabe who participated in Operation Desert Storm. We would like to honor them with a feast. If you know of anyone, please notify Dennis Black of GRITC's staff at 616/774-8331. We Want to Hear YOUR Voice! We want you to use Turtle Talk as your sounding board. What's bugging you? What's on your mind? We will be happy to print any issues, concerns, or suggestions you want to express! Become an active participant in helping our community grow! Send us your article with your name by the 15th of each month! Seeking Assistant Director The National Campaign Office of the National Museum of the American Indian is seeking an Assistant Director for Foundation and Corporate Relations to help secure private funds for this new national museum. This is a federal government posi~~ ti on with a starting salary of $52,406. ~---~-..~~ All applications must be re~====~~ ceived by May 10. For more infor';...,..:~ mation on the position, applicants -.._: should call 202/287-3100, ext. 237. Support Turtle Talk The good news is-Turtle Talk's distribution is getting larger and larger, which means we're able to reach more people. But the bad news is--cost for producing Turtle Talk is getting higher. We need your help. We need your contributions to help keep Turtle Talk alive. We have provided a guideline for giving to make life easier. However, TT will take any donations of any amount lower or higher than these rates suggested below. For your contribution, you not only are able to deduct it because we are nonprofit, but as a thank you from us, we will print your name in our next issue (unless you request to stay anonymous), and you'll continue to receive future issues of Turtle Talk s~ Golden Giver ... $15/yr.rr. 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('•~ <oc , - ~ ~ - ~ 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 3f Grand ;Rapids; Ml 49504 Telephone:.(616),4S8-4o78 .Fax::(616) 45S.:.2096 Mniidoo-Giizis (Spirit Moon) January 2000 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 1-2 7he S-Ome Di,g NA. Music 4 SewingOrde 5 Wrnter Camp 2000 7 Natire Pride Conj 8 7he Untold Stary 9-11 12 ]ob Posting Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor. Sharon Horton Layout: Wanda Blanco Contributors: N.A.C.S. Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Community Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. Community Member Gets First Hand Experience on The S-Curve Dig By Larry Plamondon (Editors Note: Larry Plamondon is a member of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa. Because of his experience in the construction trades he was able to get a job with the archeologist's studying the Ottawa village site located below the 131 S-Curve). The S-Curve bridge on US 131 in Grand Rapids has been there since the late 1950' s. Many centuries before that it was the site of one of the many villages of the Grand River Bands of Odawa. And even before that, it was home to people who lived here before us. Repairs to the S-Curve have caused the State of Michigan and Federal Government to spend considerable money on a archeological study of the old Odawa village and earlier village sites. Let me tell you a story. Many thousands of years ago, there was no Grand River, there was only water. Lake Michigan was much larger then, and covered all of this part of Michigan. Finally the lake receded and all our beautiful rivers and lakes were formed. After that people lived there. The scholars call some of those people Hopewell. For many years the Hopewell lived here and buried their dead in large mounds. Then the Anishinabek came to this part of this world and the Odawa lived on the many rivers that emptied into Lake Michigan. Here, on this part of the Grand River, the Hopewell Mounds were on higher ground, and our Odawa village was down, closer to the river. We treated the burial mounds with respect. When the Europeans came to this part of the world, and named this place, Grand Rapids, and called our river, the Grand River, they didn't have much respect for our way of life, our knowledge or our burial sites. Neither did they respect the burials sites of those people who came before us, the Hopewell. Many years ago, as the city of Grand Rapids grew, they needed fill dirt to level the landscape. They used the Hopewell burial mounds as fill (Continued on page 2) �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 Pa!je 2 Native American Community Services~ i Stoff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist/Educator Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist/Educator Candi Wesaw K-3 Youth Group Facilitator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator I · ~l The goal of Native American Community Services is to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistance and referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. dirt, and as homes and factories were built, the early villages were covered civer and buried. When studying this site remember it is a complicated picture. For over 2000 years native peoples and European Americans have lived here and left behind evidence of their activities. Some things are where they were left, while other things have been disturbed and turned upside down. In 1957, when the City of Grand Rapids, the State of Michigan and Federal Government were preparing to build the US 131 S-Curve, there was little or no interest in the lifeways of the Odawa or the Hopewell. It just wasn't an issue to be factored in. Today, on the edge of a new century, a lot has changed. Over 30 archeologists from Michigan, Ohio, New York, Virginia and several other states are studying the old Odawa village and the lifeways of earlier people. Today, the Federal, State, and local governments and scholars are very interested in our ancestors village sites. They are removing dirt, inch by inch and screening it to find even the smallest artifact, trying to learn everything they can about the Odawa who lived here before the coming of the Europeans. The Anishnabek of the Grand River Bands and throughout Michigan can take a great deal of pride in knowing that the life ways and knowledge of our ancestors is finally recognized as valuable and worthy of study. Tlll&TD O' Tiii Tllltll ftltlt The Theater of the Three Fires will be holding auditions for a Spring 2000 production written by renowned Native American author, Diane Glancy. The auditions will be held at Native American Community Services, West Middle School, Community Room #42 on Thursday, January 13, 2000, beginning at 6:00 P.M. Ms. Glancy, of Cherokee descent, is an associate professor of English at Macalester College in Minnesota and has been given numerous awards for her books of fiction, essays, poetry and short stories. Ms. Glancy will be at Calvin College in Grand Rapids on April 1, 2000. The Theater of the Three Fires hopes to present a recommended production for this event. However, we need your support. Even if you are not inclined to be "center stage", the Theater could use any assistance that you can offer. For more information, please contact Courtney Biggs, 458-8432, Debra Muller or Hunter Genia, 458-4078 or Roger Williams at 245-4316. �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 Tribe glad to see plundered remains come home. Officials hope others will come forward to return their items that have been taken from burial sites. By Sarah Kellogg Press Washington Bureau Reprinted from Grand Rapids Press, Monday, November 29, 1999. A group of strangers will meet in Bay City this week to celebrate the homecoming of a woman they never met, from a time they never knew. The woman, an American Indian, has been missing from her grave for more than 30 years, since a bulldozer accidentally tore open an unmarked Indian cemetery on the banks of the Saginaw River. A treasure hunter, among more than 500 people who plundered the Bay City site, took her skull. Archeologists, who excavated the old Fletcher Oil Co. property, took her bones. Two years ago, the archeologists returned her bones to her descendants, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. They reburied them in a Mount Pleasant plot beside the remains of other American Indians from the site. On Thursday, the Bay County Historical Society returns her skull to the tribe. Then she will leave Bay City for the last time, traveling to Mount Pleasant for a private ceremony and reinterment in a special Indian cemetery. The woman is known simply as Burial No. 98. "This is very difficult for us," said Jefferson Ballew IV, who oversees reburials for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. "Native American people never had a practice of unburying our dead and moving them. We all deserve the right not to have our graves desecrated. Most other races don't have to worry about that-we do." Indian remains and goods are coveted by collectors who buy and sell at auctions - and by the curious. A 1990 federal law requires government agencies and U.S. museums that receive public money to inventory their collections and then return identifiable remains and items to their respective tribes. Private collectors are not covered by the law. "Everyone used to think that an Indian burial mound was fair game, including the government," said U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee, D-Flint, who has worked Page 3 to protect burial mounds. "Remains were dug up out of curiosity and put away and forgotten about. There's more of a sensitivity to this from non-Indians now. People need to respect these remains as they would their own family's." Maybe it's sensitivity that prompted an anonymous family to return the woman's skull to Bay County officials this year in hopes that it would find its way home. "A private citizen contacted us regarding remains that his father had excavated a number of years ago. His father is deceased now, and he wanted to give these back," said Gay Mcinerney, the society's executive director. Mcinerney declined to say who returned the skull along with a tool, known as a strike-a-lot, which was used to light fires. She says the society agreed to keep the name private, hoping others might come forward. Materials from the Fletcher site cemetery are missing still. Nationwide, the federal law has been used successfully to encourage and force the return of thousands of American Indian remains to U.S. tribes from public and private museums. In Michigan, reburials tend to be private and rare. But one of the largest reburials was the transfer of the 93 sets of Fletcher site remains from Michigan State University Museum to the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. While the tribes are pleased to have the remains and good returned, there is a growing uneasiness in the scientific community about reburial, or repatriation, effort by the tribes. Scientists mourn the loss of knowledge that comes with reburying rather than studying what is found. Tribes mourn the loss of privacy and honor. "What is the purpose of studying the dead?" Ballew asked. "You may be able to identify that someone had rickets or rheumatoid arthritis, but why? It's American culture to look for Native American villages and graves. If you want to know us, ask us a question. Talk to us. Don't dig up our graves." As for Burial No. 98, what little is known about her comes from tribal histories and, ironically, from archeologists. She was apparently buried between 1740 and 1780. She was probably of Ojibwa or Odawa descent. Tribal officials say they don't need much more than that. She will be home. �Page 4 Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 Bee was the recipient of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award at the NAMAs for his work with rock band XIT, as a writer/producer at Motown, and his recent accomplishments wilti SOAR. "The awards show is a good shot in the arm for By Deborah Evans Price Native American music," says Bee, who reports seeing Billboard sales spikes among artists on his label. Retailers outside the region are taking advantage Albuquerque, N.M. of the fact that November has been designated Native American Indian music has been picking up American Month to bring extra attention to the genre. sales steam over the last year, spurred by an increase in "I always have a whole section devoted to Nathe number of releases and a growing comtive American music," says Cassandra mitment to the genre by U.S. music retailKenfield, world music buyer for Tower ers. Records in Denver. "I'm planning to Exposure such as that offered by the put some extra stuff on the listening second annual Native American Music posts. (Native American is) an interestAwards (NAMAs) earlier this month also is ing section for us. It has picked up helping the cause, observers say, particuhugely in the past year. It has probably larly via local tie-ins with music merchants. quadrupled its sales." According to Ellen Bello, president But while sales increases can of the Native American Music Awards and certainly be attributed to heightened producer of the show, the number of Americonsumer awareness resulting from can Indian releases issued in the past year such retail promotions and awardshas more than doubled over previous years. show exposure, they also are being boosted by the "I was astounded by it," Bello says. "Everyone depth and breadth of talent that defines American Insays it's because of the awards and that there's an outdian music today, retailers note. let, but there has to be a support system (behind) those Bello and Bee hope the visibility American Inreleases, and it's there now. dian music receives from the NAMAs will help per"What's going on is a true market-spurt happen- suade the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciing that is encouraging more and more musicians to re- ences to add a Grammy category for Indian music. cord music," she adds. "Tom Bee has been campaigning for 10 years," "I feel like this genre is about to explode," says says Bello. That was part of the motivation (for starting Tom Bee, president of Sound of America Records the NAMAs) - to give these artists better recognition." (SOAR), which he started 10 years ago. "Back in the 60's they said, 'The British are coming! The British are coming!' Well, my cry is, 'The natives are coming! The natives are coming!'" Popularity of Native American music on the rise. 11 Native American Education Program (TITLE IX) 1999-2000 I HOPE THAT ALL WENT WELL FOR THE HOLIDAYS. I WENT HOME TO THE RESERVATION TO VISIT FAMILY AND FRIENDS. NOW THAT THE BUSY TIME OF THE YEAR HAS ENDED, I HOPE THAT WE WILL SEE MORE OF OUR NATIVE AMERICAN PARENTS ATTENDING THE (TITLE IX) NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM MEETINGS. YOUR CHILD MAY BE DOING WELL IN SCHOOL, BUT WE HAVE OTHER CHILDREN IN OUR SYSTEM THAT AREN'T. THE TITLE IX PROGRAM WOULD LIKE YOUR HELP AS A COMMUNITY MEMBER. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE A MEETING OR IF YOUR CHILD IS DOING WELL IN SCHOOL AND YOU STILL WOULD LIKE TO HELP, CALL BETTY DAVIS AT 771-2189 OR JONI ABELLA AT 771-3318 AND WE'LL CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR CHILD HAS A 506 FORM ON FILE. �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 1 Imprisoned author s book explains, expands on his life Grand Rapids Press, Nov. 19, 1999 Dale Dieleman Editor's Note: We would like to thank Mr. Dieleman for sending us this article himself and encourage him to continue to bring more awareness through media. This column began writing itself in 1975, and before that, in 1973 and slowly, but resoundingly, over the last 500 years. We are here with this story now because of that history since contact between Europeans and the Original People of North America. We are here, reading "Prison Writings: My Life Is My Sun Dance" because author Leonard Peltier - a man of Sioux, Metis, and Chippewa (Ojibway) ancestry- is serving two consecutive life sentences in Leavenworth Federal Prison for the crime of being a Native American. Peltier, the inmate, is doing time for being convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975 at Oglala, on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. Background In his preface, former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark states emphatically that Peltier "has committed no crime whatsoever." And of Peltier's court case, Clark remarks, "Among the many, many things withheld in his alarmingly unfair trial - a trial that disgraced, and continues to disgrace, the American judicial system ... " He also notes the "staggering violence on the Pine Ridge Reservation that led directly to the events of that day" in 19 7 5. Clark knows of what he speaks. He served as Peltier's lead counsel. The book, published this June with editor Harvey Arden, recounts and reminds us - or for most, informs for the first time - that there were more than 60 uninvestigated deaths of Oglala Sioux on the reservation between the 1973 Wounded Knee memorial occupation by Native Americans and Peltier's arrival with other American Indian Movement (AIM) member in 1975. The AIM members came in response to the cries and pleas of reservation residents for protection. He and others set up a spiritual "tent city" though, and admittedly, guns were kept for protection. Peltier describes the details of that fateful day that brought a literal rain of bullets from FBI and other tactical law enforcement agents into the area. And how he and his charges, mostly women and children, escaped as if protected Page 5 by the Sun Dance coats, which were said to make believers invisible to their enemies. '• A book of the spirit "Prison Writings" is a book of the spirit, of humanity; and for a gasping glimpse into federal prison life in America, this is an excellent read. For the essence of this book, we explore the subtitle, "My Life Is My Sundance," in reference to the Sioux ritual which he describes, as well as that of the sweat lodge ceremony. These give him, and the book, a spiritual context toward understanding why he not only survives being unjustly imprisoned, but thrives with hope. This is a call- yes - for his release, but more all of humanity to find release from all oppressions and bondage in reconciliation between peoples. What we find is truly a testament of faith, an epistle every bit as hopeful, full of grace and even forgiveness, as could be found, if one is prone to compare biblical letter from the Apostle Paul's imprisonments, or from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in his writings from the Birmingham Jail. Reading the book, we discovered the other Peltier, and why he was given his names Gwarth-ee-lass ("He Leads His People,"} and Ta Wikuwa ("Wind Chases the Sun"). Here is a man who cannot be bound in mind or spirit, who lives in constant oneness with his beliefs, to soar beyond prison bars as the eagle which guided him and those he led through the bullets into safety that day at Oglala. "We must each be an army of one in the endless struggle between the goodness we all are capable of and the evil that threatens us all from without as well as within," he urges. "Never cease to fight for peace, justice and equality for all people. Be persistent in all that you do and don't allow anyone to sway you from your conscience," he calls to all. Read this as much for its hope as its horror - as a spiritual calling to dedicate the soul and body to the new millennium, in which "We seek not revenge but reconciliation and mutual respect among our peoples," he writes. In a closing poem, "Difference one of many in this book, Peltier pens: •Let us love not only our sameness/but our unsameness. "In our difference is our strength. "Let us be not for ourselves alone/but also for that Otber!wbo is our deepest Self." "Prison Wirtings: My Life Is My Sun Dance" by Leonard Peltier published by St. Martin's Press, 1999, 243 pages. The hardcover cost is $23.95. �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 Grand Rapids Adult Education Winter Classes Submitted by Peggy Hartwig Grand Rapids Adult Education Begin January 26, 2000 English as a Second Language (ESL) GED Preparation (English & Spanish) High School Completion Adult Literacy Page 6 SEWING CIRCLE'. !The Sewing Orcle wfil begin meeting again on .February 7th, at 6:00 p~m. in >: Room·3S ofNativeAmerican Community Services. A list.ofscheduled presenters is being coordinated and·wm be announced in February issue of 'TartleTalk. . Megwetch - Hunter Genia. Vocational Computer Training + Keyboarding/Beginning Computers + Computing for Beginners-Microsoft Works + Microsoft Word 97 + + + + + Vocational Health Training Nurses Aide/CENA Home Health Care Aide Rehabilitation Technician/Therapy Aide School Health Aide Medical Office Assistant Day/evening classes at: West Middle Adult Education Center: 771-3270 615 Turner NW Adelante/Hispanic Institute: 771-2620/7712622 425 Pleasant SW Cost: Free to non-high school graduates and GED holders Must be 20 years of age on or before September 1, 1999 . . h Available services: child care, transportation, ot lunch GED Testing Center 771-3259 Monday 8:30am - 8:30 pm Tuesday 8:30am - 8:30 pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30 pm Thursday 8:30am - l 2:00pm Each of the five GED tests cost $25, money orders only. Bring your valid drivers license or state photo ID. Test fees will be waived for students enrolled in Grand Rapids Adult Education GED preparation courses. JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CERVICAL CANCER! JANUARY IS NATIONAL CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Submitted by Debra K. Muller, Program Outreach The Kent County Health Department, Women's Health Network, is promoting the early detection of cervical cancer by offering free Pap smear tests at the Kent County Health Department on Friday, January 14? 2000. Saint Mary's Health Intervention Services Clinic in Burton Heights, Spectrum Health East and Spectrum Health Kentwood are also offering the tests on the same date. The eligibility requirements are for women over 40 who haven't had a screening for three (3) years. For . . . further mformat1on and to schedule an appomtment, please call the Kent County Health Department at (616) 336-3058. Women do not have to be current clients of the Kent County Health Department to participate. For women under 40, please contact Planned Parenthood at (616) 459-3101. The American Cancer Society reports that between 60 - 80 percent of American women with newly diagnosed invasive cervical cancer have not had a Pap smear in the past five years and may have never had one. Cervical cancer is one of the most common, preventable and treatable cancers. Caught early, it is nearly 100 percent curable. Early detection saves lives! �Turtle Talk Newsletter January 2000 Page r ~ 7 ... a~, Winter Camp 2000 Maximum of 40 Campers REGISTER -- - EARL YI '/' Deadline: Wednesd~y, January 12, 2000 Registration fee: Minimum of $10.00 per family Volunteer . ;_ \_~ Orientation , January 4th, 2000 @6:00 - 8:00 pm (Meet at N.A.C.S. office) LOCATION: ' CALL: Native American Youth K-6th Grade Friday, Ja-nuary 14th Saturday, January 15th Sunday, January 16th Camp Qodesb2558 N. 20th Street Hopkins, Ml 49328 Candi Wesaw at Native American Community~ervices @ 458-4078 for Regi_s!ration forms. Camp Activities: • ·~ Snow Snake • Scavenger Hunt • Secret Field Trip • Sledding • And More! • COME AND "' :;: M ~~~~r-~ JOIN THE FUN IN THE SNOW! NACS, 615 Turner NW, Rm. 31 Grand Rapids, Ml (West Middle School Building, Ground Level) f �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 Page 8 Dean Lumpkins at Grand Rapids Community and Becky Yoder, Facility Coordinator at Grand Rapids Community College. Anishnabek Youth Leadership Council's Native Pride Conference Submitted by Brian Chivis On December 10th the Anishnaabek Youth Leadership Council sponsored a conference held at Grand Rapids Community College. The one-day event was originally intended for youth in grades seven through ten. The event, was opened up to the general community, so that everyone could take advantage of the keynote speaker, D.J. Vanas. D.J. Vanas is a Captain in the Air Force. He is currently the Chief of Minority enrollment at the United States Air Force Academy. Captain Vanas is a member of the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians and is also a sun dancer with the Lakota people. He is very dynamic and is considered one of America's hottestyoungspeakers, regardless of nationality. He delivered a powerful message about setting goals, and moving closer to them one step at a time. Never give up on what you really want and you will eventually achieve your goals. He, also, entertained the audience with his stories of parachute jumping into trees. The theme of the conference was "Your future, your choice." The conference was about careers. June Fletcher (PotawatomijOttawa), Program Director of Educational Connections at Grand Valley State University, stressed the importance of education and the opportunities provided by it. She also provided interest evaluations to steer them in some possible careers based on their evaluations. Candi Wesaw (Potawatomi), a local Native artist, gave a presentation on careers in art. Her message was to open up your mind and be creative. There are many careers in the art field, most of them you would not associate with art. The guests, at night, were treated to burritos from El Sombrero. The community was invited to the dinner and a mini pow-wow. Owashtinong Chung a ming (the Grand River Singers) provided the drum music. We'd like to thank all those who provided support for the conference, especially �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 The Untold Story Inhalant Abuse: Youth's Quest for Cheap Thrills Takes Costly Toll By Sonja Weisel Reprinted with Permission from American Indian Report January 1998 In the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, spray paint addiction is threatening to destroy their culture. Almost 90 of the 450 members are addicted ' some "sniffing for more than 20 years." Toni Murphy, a case manager for the Drug Elimination Program at the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, took an informal poll in a classroom containing 75 percent American Indian students. To her surprise half the eighth grade class admitted to having used inhalants. Six American Indian boys between the ages of 14 and 15 kicked down a locked basement door at the Selkirk Healing Center in Manitoba, Canada. The boys, all patients at the substance abuse center, were searching for oven cleaner. They wanted to get high. Inhalant abuse, the deliberate sniffing or breathing of household and industrial product fumes to obtain a "high" cuts across class and race. However, according to the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC) in Austin, Texas, prevalence surveys and medical examiners' reports indicate that there are concentrations of inhalant abuse among American Indians. And the problem is deadly serious. Six years ago, Our Home Inc., a substance abuse center in Huron, SD received a four year federal demonstration grant from the Center for Substance Abuse to initiate a specialized treatment project for kids with inhalant abuse problems. Although the project was designed to include 75 percent American Indian children, Steve Riedel said 95 to 99 percent American Indian children were actually served. Riedel, associate director of the center, is concerned that the issue of inhalant abuse isn't being treated seriously enough. "I have had people make statements to me that it is a passing phase of adolescence. They're saying, Let's not be concerned. It's no biggie." Many of the workers involved with inhalant abuse education are expressing worry that American Indians in particular aren't recognizing sniffing as a drug problem. Surveys over the last 25 years show in general, American Indian youth have a more severe problem Page 9 than most ethnic groups, although it varies from place to place, stated Fred Beauvais, senior research scientist for the Colorado-based "Tri-Ethnic Prevention Center. "We sent a community liaison aftercare type of worker down into a community one time and she was visiting with the drug and alcohol counselors and they said, "well, you mean that's a problem? We still do it after work," Riedel said. With the "high" available at the nearest store, inhalant abuse is extremely accessible and economical. The level of poverty has a lot to do with users choosing a can of air freshener over a bottle of alcohol. For $2.50 anyone can buy a can of spray paint and stay high for a couple of days. "Mind you, give them a can of gas and a bottle of [whiskey], they'll take the [whiskey]," said Mary Brown, Program Manger of Selkirk Healing Center. But many cannot afford it, or live in "dry" communities. And then there is the addiction. Both physiologically and psychologically addictive, inhalant abuse has been likened to both cocaine and alcohol addiction. "In the early experimental stages it's very colorful to users," said Morris Dyer, a retired Indian H~alth Service educator who has worked to inform tribes about substance abuse since 1973. "They can have hallucinations and it is still pleasant. Next thing you know they are hooked. Penny Kipp, a media specialist in the Tribal Health and Human Services office of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, is all too aware of the health effects that inhalants have on users. "Inhalant abuse is real prominent here on the reservation," Kipp said. "We have people who are brain damaged. They're unable to think straight. We have a kid who huffed from age six or seven into his late 20s. He just kind of wanders, almost looking retarded. He can't even zip up his coat. There are a small handful in similar situations." Kipp says her reservation isn't alone. "It's an abuse that's happening but doesn't have the attention that alcohol and other drugs get. In other tribes I've talked to in Indian Country they say, "yeah, we have a big problem with inhalants." Brain damage is not the only effect that inhalants have on the body. Sniffing or "huffing" them chemicals in paint, glue, gasoline, bleach and other . (C.Ontinued on pg 10) �Turtle Talk Newsletter· January 2000 Inhalants (Continued from pg 9) from vomiting and nausea to temporary loss of muscle control. Long term effects include liver, kidney, lung, blood and bone marrow damage. Deafness and paralysis are also possible for users, as well as fetal complications in pregnant women. "Kids using it the first time can die," Beauvais said. "Sudden Sniffing Death" can occur during or right after sniffing. The heart overworks, beating rapidly but unevenly, leading to cardiac arrest. It is hard to track the number of inhalant abuse related deaths though. Accidents that may have been caused by a person under inhalant influence are not often diagnosed. The parallels of inhalant abuse off and on reservations are similar, but on reservations it's easier to learn about because they are often small isolated communities, said Harvey Weiss, director of the NIPC. "There is a tendency on some reservations for inhalant abuse to be intergenerational", Weiss said. "Kids learn it from their parents and siblings." While kids, some as young a s six, have been reported to be the main "sniffers", American Indian adults are struggling with addiction, too. Eric Fredlund, Director of the Healing Grounds, a prevention program designed for the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, has spent many hours on the streets and under bridges with adult members of the tribe fighting inhalant addiction. "The standard picture of an inhalant abuser here is they've had little or no education. They've grown up in an exceedingly dysfunctional family, went tot work in the fields at age five, married young with four children by age 20. All of those children were taken away from them by child welfare. If we're talking about a woman, we're talking about someone who has been mentally, physically and sexually abused." "R", a Kickapoo who wishes to remain anonymous, has been in the Healing Grounds for two weeks trying to start anew. Twenty-four years old, married with two children, he has been an inhalant user for approximately seven years and wants to stop. "I went to use it one time and it's hard to stop. I keep thinking everyday I'm not going to use it anymore. I've got too many problems. I'm running around hurting people, hurting my kids," "R" said. Page 10 Having lied most of his young adulthood on and off the street, "R" is dealing with the suicide of a family member, his own thoughts of suicide, and other painful problems. The·pain in his voice is clear. Pain that tells him to stop abusing inhalants, but that is also compelling him to sniff. Fredlund who works closely with "R" said it's hard to tell what his future will bring. I have seen him carry as much as six months of sobriety ... but we have people leave here and they get home and their wife is waiting with a can of paint and a stack of beer saying "I have missed you so much, I have been waiting to party," But there is hope for him. It just may be a rocky road getting there." Hope is the key word when it comes to treating inhalant abuse. Within the professional health community there is a sense that inhalant abusers can not be helped. "People might call and say "Steve, is there really any reason to send an inhalant abuser to treatment? Aren't they brain dead anyway? Why should we even try?" Riedel said. "Well, yeah if you wait until the cancer is the size of a basketball to cut it out, you are going to need residential treatment. People are afraid to try." Every case is different but the consensus of most health care professionals is that once off inhalants, health can be restored in different categories. At Our Home, a population of young teens (average age of thirteen) went through neurocognitive battery tests that monitored motor functions, alertness and concentration, abstract reasoning and more. Fifty percent tested in the impaired range. A retest at the end of ninety days, showed 30 percent of the kids made the transition back into the normal range of function, enough to be statistically significant. the tests also proved that the older a child gets, the more likely he or she will suffer from brain damage or other irreversible health afflictions. The message is clear, prevention is key. More and more treatment centers are incorporating inhalant abuse into their drug treatment programs. In Canada, inhalant abuse among tribes has become so serious that the government put into place a system of seven youth treatment centers dedicated solely to inhalant addiction, with programs ranging from six months to two years. In America, funding for solvent programs has been sparse, and educators are struggling to enlighten (Continued on pg 11) �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 Page 11 Ml I NWA MU NA DI BISH KAWI N ! UNTOLD STORTY CONTINUED '''''''''''''''~'''''''''''''''''''11\.11\.11\. ~ JANUARY BIRTHDAYS ~ parents, law enforcement officials, teachers and law~ ~ makers to prevent more tragedies from occurring. Inhalants Continued from pg I 0) "The unfortunate part is that we haven't grabbed the bull by the horns to try and target these kids. The reality of it is funding. We have worked extensively with some of the representatives and senators in Washington to try and get some funding attributed to this. We need to let our local representatives, whether at the tribal or state level know this is a real problem for our kids. Because if we don't, they are going to damage their brain and bodies, and if they do live through it we're going to have people functioning at far less of their capacity that if we had helped them up front," Riebel said. Many inhalant abuse educators allege that some stores stock solvents on their front shelves because they know they are going to sell out fast. "When a kid comes in and buys six cans of paint, [shopkeepers] know what they're going to do with them," Beauvais said. "We have to train people who come in contact with these kids." Tribes such as the Confederated Salish of Kootenai and the Cherokee in Oklahoma are working to prevent inhalant abuse by fighting back with educational programs and awareness campaigns. The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas' Healing Grounds has also been generally successful. But there is plenty more work needed. It's a very complex problem affecting a lot of little commonly abused products is the same as poisoning the body and can lead to short-term effects ranging But kids," Riedel said. "The sad story is that these are five, six and seven-year-old kids. And if you could see some of their artwork, some of the pictures these kids draw, you want to vomit. It makes you sad. But can something be done about this? You bet. But we have to try. Information concerning American Indian Report can be obtained by calling 1-800-562-4957 ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ' II\. ~ ' II\. ' ~ ~~. , ~ ~ ~. II\. ~ ' ~ I \. :: ~ II\. 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COMMUNITY SERVICES '·~--~=-""""'""" > ""- 61 S Turner Ave., NW Rm. 31 Gran~ .Rapicls, Ml 49504 Telephone: (616) 458-4078 Fax: (61~) 4~8-2096 DECEMBER 1999 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: New Youth Group Pg.1 Traditional. Parent Pg.3 Indian Fishing Pg.S O:mm:n Ground Pg. 6 Diabetes Pg. 7 Stress pg. 9 Harrest Ga'thering Pg.10 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wanda Blanco Contributors: N.A.C.S. Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Spe. cial emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Community Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. Mnidoo- Giisoons (Little Spirit Moon) ••• ••• ••••• Anishinabe Youth Group Starts for 5th - 8th graders There's an old saying, "it takes a village to raise a child", and I truly do believe in that without question. It was also said that a "pyramid wasn't built in a day" and I definitely could believe that also. so what does that all have to do with a 5th 8th grade American Indian youth group? It has started! Normally, youth group information is not something that I would put on the front cover of our newsletter unless it was to announce an annual event or recognize an individual who is doing something worth recognizing. Although our program does coordinate and facilitate American Indian youth groups in the evenings, general announcements usually are shared after the first page. so why am I putting this on the first page you're probably wondering? we haven't offered a specific all middle school age youth group through our program before. Generally, they have either been intertwined with the Young Eagles or the Youth council depending on what grade they were in. That was the problem cited by individuals in our community and was the reason that this youth group, yet to be named, was started for. Actually, over a year ago, I met with a young man from our community who was interested in seeing this happen. so the seed was already planted and by a young person to top that. It has been known and mentioned throughout Indian country that most Indigenous youth and adolescents, particularly in the middle school age group, begin to show up on statistics as being a group labeled with problems and issues. Among the issues cited were school drop out rates, absenteeism, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, suicide, and low self-esteem. We've all heard this before, but it definitely isn't true for all of our youth. Individuals in our community, not necessarily with chil(Continued on page 2) ••• ••••• ••••• ••• �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 Page 2 dren in this age group have stepped forward to "Su&.lan<e Abuse P'evenlion Servioe•" ~ become a part of the program planning for this group. we invite all those that are interested Staff: II. ' from other organizations, Indian and nonLora Church Indian, to help fulfill our role and responsibility Program Director that we have to our youth of the future. Hunter Genia Recent events have dictated that these Caseworker/Wellness Educator Brian Chivis activities can be successful. Recently, in OctoPrevention Specialist/Educator ber, thirty-three American Indian youth along Candi Wesaw with ten adults participated in the hayride adK-4 Youth Group Facilitator venture for this age group. They participated Wanda Blanco on a hayride, got to feed buffalo Office Services Coordinator · - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (maskodebizhike>, ate a buffalo burger meal, The goal of Native American Community Services is and then terrorized through a corn maze. This to deliver services and information that encourage was followed up by a pizza party on the followhealthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. ing Wednesday with the admittance fee, filling .___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ out some ideas on a survey sheet. Our program strives to ensure the information and All community programs, or a representaservices provided that are culturally relevant and tive from a community program, should beage-appropriate. come involved or volunteer when they can. Because the children and the youth are a part of We Provide: all of us, it is therefore all of ours responsibility. Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. The program planners so far who have Assistance and referrals - can be provided to commade the commitment are: Shirley Loonsfoot, munity members as well as professionals about isJoan "Tink" Otten, Trisha Traskey, and Toni vansues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other deVoren and myself. we are looking at ways to drugs) develop and structure the program so that it is Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week fun, educational, and meet the needs of the throughout the year. youth. we are currently working on next years Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to early months calendar and invite you to join us. schools, organizations, community groups, including our youth group meets on Wednesdays at 6:00 parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culp.m. until 8:00 p.m. at west Middle School buildturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to ing at the Native American community services youth, parents and elders. office. Kchi-migwech! Native American Community Services -Hunter Genia RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDEDI Balls, Jump Ropes, etc ...... .in good condition We are requesting for a donation of any youth sporls equipment for the Young Eagles K-4 youth group. We would like to add a "play time" for them during the 2-hour weekly program and your donation would certainly help offer a variety of activities for them while in the gym. Please drop off your donation in our office - Room # 31 (ground level). Thanks! The Young Eagles meet on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m., please call Candi Wesaw at 616-458-4078 before dropping off equipment! �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 Page 3 TRADITIONS REFLECT POSITIVE INDIAN PARENTING Positive Indian Parenting Training Manual: Honorinq Our Children by Honoring Our Traditions, developed by The Northwest Indian Child Weifare Institute, Terry Cross, ASCW Director. (Reprinted from NMR Vol. 8., Issue 7, Academic Year 1996-1997.) In the history of Indian peoples, parenting was not left to chance. Through welldefined customs, values, and practices, which were handed down from generation to generation, parents and other caretakers nurtured, protected, and guided children. Children were taught the right way to do things, how to get along with others and how to have self-control. Different tribes did this in different ways, but each tribe had very positive values about chi ldren that helped keep the group strong. The underlying belief was that children were as much a part of the group as anyone else and be respected. The spiritual beliefs of many tribes about children helped protect children and are good indicators of just how important children were. In some tribes, children were seen as gifts from the creator who might be taken back if they were not treated well. In other tribes, it was believed that children's spirits were loosely connected to their bodies and that they should be treated kindly and gently so the spirits would stay. Another belief was that because children were such recent arrivals from the spirit world, they possessed a special wisdom and they should be listened to. Children were not talked down to and some Eastern tribes believed that a child would die of shame if punished too harshly. It was taught in some tribes that the creator was saddened when children did not receive proper care and the whole extended family or clan should make sure all children received care. A teaching that existed in many Northwest tribes, as well as others, was that aunts and uncles were to be called mother and father, cousins were brothers and sisters. In this extended family system, everyone shared the responsibility for a child's needs. No one person had sole responsibility for a child. Grandmas and aunties kept a watchful eye to make sure children were treated in the proper way. Children could be corrected by anyone in the community, and so the child supervision was everyone's job. The community acted as parent. Indian parenting traditionally was characterized by patience and kindness. Relationships were very important. Children were kept close to the parent through the use of cradle boards or blanket carrying. Communities celebrated children in naming ceremonies and at dances and powwows. Elders praised children with their eyes and words, often making prophecies about a child's positive future. Children were breast-fed and weaned only when ready. Every tribe had special songs to soothe children and stories which taught, entertained, and built respect. Indian teachings about children included ideas about child development. In some tribes pregnant mothers were told, "don't look at bad things" or "don't be angry, your child will learn these things". Parents learned that their child is always growing, developing, and learning. Children were given the freedom to develop at their own pace and given many opportunities to learn from nature, adults, and other (Continuedonpage4J �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 (Continuedfrompage 3) children. To understand what Indian parents face today we must consider where we have learned to parent, both as individuals and as a people. Before the white man came to this country, parenting ways were handed down from generation to generation. The ways were defined by traditions, customs, beliefs, and teachings that go back so far that we know littie of their origins. With agreement among people the ways were easily maintained. However, new influences changed much of that. The white world told Indians that their ways were bad and worked to destroy their ways. The spiritual beliefs that were closely tied with child rearing were often displaced. Much of what was good in child rearing was lost in the process. Indian parents learned the "spare the rod, spoil the child" ethic of the Europeans. Through relocation and other government policies the extended family support was sometimes lost. Stories were lost and traditional training and education were replaced by formal education. In this way many parenting ways were lost. Parents cannot parent wel I when they feel powerless, or when they are denied their culture and dignity. Even today Indian parents are often stripped of their dignity by the system. The survival of Indian people is remarkable and an indication of their strength. Today, Indian parenting is made harder because of the experiences of our people. No longer are the expectations of parents as clear as they once were. Parents often do not get the benefit of learning the old ways or the support of the extended family. Many parents are left with doing what they can in a world that is confusingly complex. Each individuals experience may be different. Page 4 In considering where Indian people learn to parent we must examine our history. To find where we, as individuals, learned to parent we must look at our experience. If our families have lost the old ways it has not been by choice, but it is by choice that we can reclaim the strength that is our heritage. We can look back to earlier generations in which the ways were still strong and learn from those examples. The power to choose belongs to today's parents. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Z n lJ Don't Forget You can purchase this exciting but inexpensive music recording. D n D Owashtinong Chungaming Pow-wow cassette or compact disc! D n Z D D n. n. n n D This pow wow recording features 12 songs, sung by Anishinabek Singers from the West Michigan area. This can be purchased for a minimum price of $5.00 for the cassette or $10.00 for the compact disc. Z n D D n n D n Z D D n n n n Z D n n n n D For more information call Hunter Genia at 616-538-3284, Joan "Tink" Otten at 231-937-5524, or John Pigeon at 616-681-2534. Z D nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn �Turtle Talk Newsletter TalkNewsletter - December 1999 Page 5 himself with dignity and gave no indication that he was displeased with negotiations so far. In fact, his presentation was quite the opposite: Schultz praised the Attorney General's office for it's good work. "I think we can get a settlement," Schultz said. "I think we will get a settlement." Reprinted: Grand Rapids Press, Saturday October 9, 1999 Good. Negotiated settlements are virtually always better than imposed settlements. And let's Manistee - It was opening day of bow sea- be clear on this: The court has said if the parties don't son, 7 p.m., just about the time you might expect a resolve the issues, the court will. Of all the matters addressed, the biggest big-headed old buck to come slipping down a trail... and I'm sitting in an auditorium with about 300 other stumbling block (and there are many) to a settlesportsmen waiting for a program to begin. ment appears to be expansion of the tribal gill net The program, put on by the Michigan Steel- fishery in waters from Arcadia to south of Manistee head and Salmon Fishermen's Association, was the in Lake Michigan. This has been taken rather hard by . first public presentation of what's in the proposals the sport fishing community. for a new Indian fishing consent order. "There is absolutely no basis for expansion of And it's about time. the 1985 consent agreement," said Jim Vander Mass, For the record, the negotiations involving the immediate past president of the Steelheaders. tribes, the feds and the state of Michigan, have been Although Vander Mass' sentiments are no held under a veil of secrecy. This has led to all sorts doubt shared by many in the recreational fishing of conjecture - much of it unhealthy. This program community, neither the tribes nor the state see it shed a little light on the subject. that way. The documents are clear on this point. Ah, but even facts can be controversial in this The tribes have carved up the treaty waterson-going biodrama. Shortly after the program was from Grand Haven on the west side up and around announced, an attorney for one of the tribes prothe Straits to Alpena on the Lake Huron side - into tested the meeting, suggesting it might be designed various fishing zones. to put public pressure on the state. If so, the meetThe tribes propose that commercial fishing in ing represented grounds to exclude the party in fur- Lake Michigan extend southward to just north of ther negotiations, said Kathryn Tierney, attorney for Pentwater. And they also want a "development zone" that extends to Grand Haven, where the Bay Mills Indian Community. Not so, countered the Steel headers, who are "biological assessment work" would be allowed. The part of a consortium that has amicus standing in the tribal documents contain no parameters describing negotiations. The program was a status report. John that effort. That means recreational anglers could run Wernet, assistant attorney general in charge of Native American Affairs, agreed, noting that documents into tribal nets out of Grand Haven. Perhaps many filed with the federal court Sept. 1 are public record. nets. And that doesn't sit well with some and there's Good. Enough for the background noise. just one word to describe that attitude: Tough. The status of negotiations was presented by The courts have ruled the Indians have a right Steve Schultz, the attorney for Michigan Fisheries Re- to fish in the waters covered by the Treaty of 1836. source Conservation Coalition. The coalition is made You don't have to like it. But you do have to up of the Steelheaders, Michigan Chamber of Com- live with it. merce, Michigan Council of Trout Unlimited, the Grand Traverse Area Sportfishing Association and the Hammond Bay Anglers Association - all groups with an interest in on-going negotiations. Although there was something of an air of gloom among those in attendance, Schultz gave a dispassionate, fact-based presentation of what's in the documents filed with the court. He comported Don't like the Indian fishing consent order? Tough By Bob Gwizdz �Turtle Talk Newsletter TalkNewsletter - Pa 0e 6 American Indian Health and Family Services of Detroit. It was decided by these attendees By: Jane Vass, Detroit American Indian that the AI/ AN po'jJulation of Michigan was Health Center severely unrecognized and, as with other AI/ AN communities across the nation, required The Michigan American Indian AIDS increased HIV prevention outreach. To Coaltion was formed on Monday, October 25, address the concern the coalition was formed 1999 during a conference funded by the and plans to increase awareness of AI/ AN Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Tempe, communities and increase HIVI AIDS and STD Arizona. The conference, titled "Common education/prevention activities in schools, at Ground", was conceived by the CDC and pow wows and other social events in the arranged by the Massachusetts Department of American Indian community. Coalition Education, it involved approximately 5 people members are actively being sought from urban, from each of the 13 states with the largest rural and tribal programs with the hope that American Indian/ Alaskan Native (AI/ AN) coalition outreach activities will formally begin populations, and addressed education and within the next year. prevention needs related to HIVI AIDS and STDs for AI/ AN youth. For more information call: The AI/ AN population holds some of Hunter Genia, Native American Community the highest statistics for Sexually Services of Grand Rapids: 616-458-4078. Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and other Rick Haverkate, Inter-Tribal Council of chronic diseases, which increase the risk of Michigan: 906-635-4208. contracting STDs. Those who work within the AI/ AN community also fear the HIVI AIDS Larry Klein, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Indians: statistics are dangerously inaccurate due to 906-632-5265. poor racial classification during testing, and Jane Vass, American Indian Health & Family reluctance on the part of many American Services, Detroit: 313-846-3718. Indians to go for testing and other health assessments due to confidentiality issues and Joan Webkamigad, Michigan Department of mistrust of mainstream society. Education, Lansing. Awareness of the presence of American Indians within rural and urban settings is also poor. Most people are still unaware over 60% of AI/ AN are in urban settings, with the remainder living in rural settings. Six individuals from Michigan were present at the conference and represented the Michigan Department of Education, the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Indians, Native American Community Services of Grand Rapids and "Common Ground" �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 DIABETES and AMERICAN INDIANS ARE YOU AT RISK? Page 7 Read each statement. If the statement is true for you, write in the points next to each staJement. If the statement is not true for you put a Z. When you are done, add your points. This is your total. By: John Aldred What is diabetes? • My weight is the same as or above the weight listed in the chart..... Yes (5 points) _ _ __ • I am under 65 years of age and I get little or no exercise during my day ...... Yes (5 points) _ _ __ Some people cannot get the blood sugar into cells and muscles because the blood sugar builds up in the blood. When this happens they get high blood sugar and as a result attain diabetes. • I am between 30 and 64 years of age .. Yes (5 points) _ __ • I am 65 years old and older .... Yes (9 points) _ _ _ __ Who gets diabetes? • I am a woman who had a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds at birth ... .Yes (I point) _ __ • I have a sister or brother with diabetes ... Yes (I point)_ __ • I have a mother or father with diabetes ...Yes (I point)_ _ __ Diabetes means having too much sugar in the blood. Your body changes the food you eat into blood sugar. Body cells and muscles use blood sugar for energy. You are more likely to get diabetes if you => => => => => => Are over 30 years of age Are overweight Are inactive Have family members with diabetes Had high blood sugar during pregnancy or Had a baby that weighed over 9 pounds at birth. What are the warning signs for diabetes? l l Some people feel body changes with diabetes. These body changes are warning signs! If you notice any of these body changes, talk with your doctor. => Feel tired => Have blurry vision => Have increased thirst => Urinate more often => Have sores that don't heal => Have sore gums => Have unusual weight loss Other people with diabetes feel no body changes. Are you at risk for getting diabetes? This test will help you find out your risk for getting diabetes. If your total is 3-9 points, you may be at low risk for having Type II diabetes. But don't just forget about it! Learn about what you can do to prevent diabetes. If your total is I0 or more points, you are at high risk for having Type II diabetes. Talk with your doctor. There is a simple blood test to check for diabetes. Extra weight on your body can increase your risk for getting diabetes. Check your weight. Consult your doctor for what your weight should be determined by your height. Diabetes is a growing problem for Native Americans Many Native American have Type II diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease that can cause problems with the heart, eyes, kidneys, feet and gums. �Turtle Talk Newsletter TalkNewsletter - December 1999 Harvest Feast Gathering By Mark Sanford The Circle of Relatives and the participants of the Three Sisters Garden project hosted a community feast to celebrate the Harvest on November 17. Turkey, corn soup, squash and fry bread was served as well as a wealth of desserts and other side dishes prepared by community members. The event was very well attended with over 100 people in attendance. The food was delicious and there was a sense of excitement around this gathering. Beans of a traditional heirloom variety which were grown in the garden were served at the feast as well. Contributors to the garden project were thanked, with a special thanks to Mr. Bill Dunlop for the Three Sisters Garden story this past summer to be used in the self-guided tour of the garden. Thank you to community members who loaned us tools for this project. Mr. Jim Williams from Maghielse Tool Corp. was in attendance as well as he and his company were responsible for the vacant lot on Broadway between Fifth and Sixth Street for the Three Sisters Garden in 2000. Renee Dillard was there and offered story telling and an introduction to the Corn Grinding Dance. Shirley Francis was the lead dancer and Owashtinong Chung a ming (Grand River Singers) sang for us. Thank you to all of the community members who helped make this event happen. Page 8 Community Members have chance to Feast & Mingle �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 Page 9 HOLIDAY SEASON AND STRESS - PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME Are you already thinking or making your plans for this holiday season? You are not alone and I'm sure some of you have already got. ten gifts or are in charge of planning your family's events or maybe wondering how your going to make it this holiday season. When preparing, keep in mind that "stress" is a natural part of our human makeup. In fact stress isn't all that bad if you know how to manage it. Stress is like the instigator that forces us to "get it done." Just don't wait until the last minute to start planning or stress could elevate to "fireworks" and then our body just breaks down. Your body isn't meant to run in high gear all the time and too much stress can wear you down emotionally and physically. Most households have common stress factors, let's talk about stress that are caused by: stress. That's because stress on parent can lead to: + Abusive Behavior: Stress can wear down a parent's self control. When stress is high, a parent may lash out - often at children. + Depression: Stress can make life seem hopeless. It can weaken the will to work, to care for others, even to live. + Damaged Relationships: Stress can make a parent irritable. Stress and irritability may be shared by other family members, and affect how they treat one another. + Illness: People under too much stress may develop heart disease and other illnesses. In turn, illness of a parent can cause even more stress for the family. + Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs: A parent may :::::> Poor Understanding Of Children. Many parents see children as small adults, and expect them to act that way. When children don't, parents may feel frustrated and angry. turn to these for "relief" from stress. Instead, the parent finds more stress - and trouble. Coping With Stress is one of the most important jobs as a parent! Here are some tips: :::::> Lack Of Support. Parenting takes time and energy. Parents may have trouble meeting children's needs and their own. Without support from family, friends and the community, many parents become worn out. 0 Recognize Your Feelings. Anger and frustration are nothing to be ashamed of and all parents have these feelings sometimes. Face up to your feelings because it's the first step in gaining control over them. judge their family against an imaginary "perfect 0 family." The pressure to live up to this ideal leads to stress. Find Out What Causes Anger and Frustration. Try to notice relationships, issues, even times of the day that tend to lead to trouble. Avoid difficult situations whenever possible, but be realistic, too. :::::> The Myth Of The "Perfect" Family. Some parents :::::> Low Self-Esteem. Many parents are unsure of their 0 parenting skills. They have trouble taking the ups and downs of family life in stride. Each frustration is seen as a personal failure. :::::> Work. Not implementing boundaries in order to avoid taking out your frustrations on family is a big factor in everyday family life. Have you implemented your boundaries between work and home? :::::> Financial Stress. Do you continue to argue or worry about how your going to pay your bills? Do you and your spouse continue to get frustrated over money situations and feel like your living from one paycheck to the next? The Whole Family Suffers when parents are under Find An Appropriate Outlet For Frustration. What do you enjoy to do that is healthy? Make a list and incorporate it into your daily living. You make get through them off but refer back to your list when in need of a change or something that will "take the load off. Remember, finding a positive support network is always helpful and community resources may be just around the comer. Stress can't be beat but it can be managed. �Turtle Talk Newsletter TalkNewsletter - December 1999 THE COALIDON OF INDIAN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INVITE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY T0... .)·!~,~ 'Che 'Chird Annual Anishnabek' l ~ew ~ears ~ve c:famzlp 6'ehbra:tion BRJN6 YOUR FAMILY AND FQJENDlS! ¢ POTLUCK PLBASE BRING YOUR FAVORIT£ DISH TO SHAR£ $ KARAOKE MUSIC AND DANCING WITH MASTER OF CE.IIB.MONY MATT BLUMK£ AND MISTRESS OF C£RE.MONY D£BRA MULLER $ 0'1V;.\SrfflNONG CHUNG;.\ N\ING DRUJ'J\ '1Vttl HELP BRING IN 'THE NE'N JV\JltENNtUJ'/\ ~ha:se_join usfar the partp efthe centurp! WHEN ....... . .. .. ............ . .. DECEMBER 31, 1999 TIME ..... . .............. . ...... 6:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. WHERE . . LOCAL 19 UAW HALL, 1750 CLYDE PARK SW (BETWEEN BURTON & CHICAGO/GRANDVILLE) For more information, please call the NACS Office at 616.458.4078 or Mary Cody at the MIETS Office 616.538.9644 1 ~ ·l& ~t 0 l ·:~00 X1 Page 10 �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 WELCOME NEW STAFF Page 11 MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! Ahnii, my name is Stephanie Snyder. I recently moved to the Grand Rapids area from Mount Pleasant and I will be working in the Native American Community Services office as a part-time Secretary. I am Native American and a descendant of the Saginaw Chippewa tribe. I enjoy swimming, shopping, and spending time with my family and friends. I am sure I will enjoy spending time in this office and getting to know the people in the community. Hi there! My name is Jennifer Brown, but I normally go by Jen. I am from Shepherd, which is a small town just south of Mt. Pleasant. I graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in public health education and promotion and a minor in exercise science; and I am currently the new Health Educator for the Healthy Heart Program for Native American Community Services. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, fiance, friends, and pets! I also love playing, watching, and coaching many sports. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and having fun in the community. �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 Page 12 "This could cost him a lot of votes," Allen said. Bush comment offends Native Americans When contacted Wednt!sday, the Bush campaign did not attempt to clarify the remark. The Anzona Republic There are about I million eligible voters in the NaWASHINGTON - Native American leaders say Texas Gov. tive American population, on and off the reservations. George W. Bush misconstrued 200 years of constitutional law Some tribal leaders said they were deeply insulted when he asserted that state law takes precedence in such In- that Bush would seen to overlook numerous treaties, along dian issues as gaming. with years of court rulings and executive orders affording Bush, in Syracuse, N.Y., four weeks ago for fundtribes the protection of sovereign governments. raiser for his Republican presidential campaign, was quoted in a local paper as saying, "My view is that state law reigns su**Respectfullf su/Jmitted Df Bill Dunlap** preme when it comes to the Indians, whether it be gambling or any other issue." Ron Allen, first vice president of the National Congress of American Indians, said Wednesday that he did not think that Bush's remark was a slip of the tongue, but rather a political calculation. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Community Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (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/787ec269e8df72a16726b6c577de8ba9.pdf da46b2579d27001194ec9ab1760d1796 PDF Text Text TURTLE TALK NEWSLETTER , · , , NATIVE AMERICA,N < ~ ., COMMUNITY SERVICES ~- "' - -.~-- -~ - ,., > 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 32-8 Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Telephone: (616) 458-4078 Fax: (616} 458-2096 Bashkakodini-Giizis Freezing Moon November 1999 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Open Letter 1·2 Ml Grave.r Meeting 4 Veteran's P01V--wow 6 American Indian Band 1 Senior Neighbors 8 Harvest Celebration 18 NA Senior Meals 12 NewslefferCoordinator: Hunter Genia Volunleer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wonda Blanco Conttibuton: N.A.CS. Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and notional interest whidl may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Telk is published by Native American Community Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have o story or information you would like to shore with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone IU'llber. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. ••• ••••• •••An Open••••• Letter to All Michigan Indian Community Organizers: Do you have enough money to provide the necessary services to your community? Chances are that the answer is "no". The funding of many of your programs is usually based on the population figures in your particular area. These area population figures come from United States Census. Every ten years the United States conducts its decennial census to lay a foundation of how many people there are in the country. American Indians have been under counted in every decennial census. However, in the upcoming Census 2000, we have an opportunity to get ourselves in a position to provide input and direction to achieving an accurate count. I have been working with the different aspects of the state wide communities in Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. There is much excitement over the chance to have a say-so in the future of our communities. We all understand that well over 75% of our population live off the "rez." As community organizers, we know that we are the ones who provide support, help, assistance in health, education, employment and social contact for our communities. We also know that a great many people who come to us for services were not included in the last Census figures. There are many reasons why we don't have an accurate count. I am offering one good solution to our dilemma. The Census Bureau's Partnership Program, Michigan State University's Native American Institute and Michigan Urban Indian Consortium are partnering together to pull all urban/nontribal /non-rez programs together on November 18, 1999, for (Continued on page 2) ••• ••••• ••••• ••• �Page 2 Turtle Talk Newsletter Attendance and participation in this gathering will allow your program/organization to assure your community members are included and counted. This will in tum ~\ give you a more substantial population base on which to achieve your funding. Native American Community Service~s 0 Staff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist/Educator Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist/Educator Candi Wesaw Con1roctual Prevention Specialist/Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator ff • For registration details, location, times, agenda and other information, please contact: Sincerely, Thurman Bear 1------------------11 Tribal Liaison, U.S. Census Bureau The goal of Native American Community Services is to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. We Provide: lnlormation - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistcrnc:e ancl referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youfh Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special ProgJm1b and Adivilies- are provided to youth, parents and elders. Starr Commonwealth to Host Conference on Working with Native American and Latino Youth and Families Starr Commonwealth's Working with Children of Color Conference, "Drawing on the Strengths and Traditions of Native American and Latino Youth and Families" will be held November 4 & 5, 1999 .in Albion, Michigan. The conference will provide educators, treatment professionals, and community leaders with a greater appreciation of the role that cultural tradition can play in treatment and education. Participants will gain specific tools for practice through presentations on cultural identity and social acceptance, integrating tradition into treatment, traditional alternatives to gangs and substance abuse, and working with diversity in the public schools. r---------------• "The conference maintains a balance between addressing shared social concerns and recognizing issues specific to both of these communities," states Carolyn Bush, conference chairperson. The conference, in its second year, is drawing participants from across the state, Indiana and Ohio. The schedule of events will include presentations by youth advocate Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Consuelo Kickbush whose innovative programming for Latino youth and families has won national recognition. Dr. Martin Brokenleg, professor of Native American studies at Augustana College in South Dakota and co-author of the nationally acclaimed book, "Courage for the Discouraged: Reclaiming Youth at Risk" will join Kickbush as a featured speaker. Local experts will provide leadership for a series of workshops on specific social issues impacting �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 these communities. Bill Memberto, Director of the Office of Indian Affairs in Detroit, Michigan; Renee Dillard, Saginaw Chippewa Prevention Specialist; and Julio Rios, Director of the Hispanic Domestic Abuse Intervention Program at Child and Family Services of West Michigan are among those providing a series of workshops exploring creative intervention with professionals serving these populations. Registration forms are now available through the Starr Commonwealth Training Resource Center by calling: 800-837-5591, extension 420. All conference activities will take place at the Ruth and Russ Mawby Conference Facility on Starr Commonwealth's Albion, Michigan campus. Starr Commonwealth is a nationally recognized non-profit, human service organization with locations in Michigan and Ohio. Starr Commonwealth provides a continuum of services that directly impact children and families. Mmin-nuh-gah-dah Healthy Heart Program BENEFITS FOR EXERCISE By: John Aldred 0 Regulor physical activity has mony health benefits other than just moking you more fit. Recent articles in the Journal of the American Medical Association and the New Englond Journal of Medicine list the following health benefits. •:• Heart Health - In an analysis of 43 scientific studies on physical inactivity and heart disease, they found that, on the average, inactive people develop heart disease twice as often as active individuals. Inactivity increases the risk for high blood pressure, obesity, high blood fat levels, and the blood is more likely to clot. •:• Osteoporosis - Exercises such as walking, aerobics, and weight training help prevent calcium loss from the bones. Regular exercise is essential for good bone strength. •:• Weight Control - Exercise helps prevent and control excess body fat by burning more calories and building lean tissue (muscle mass}. The omot1nt of leon tissue that determines now many calories our body expends every day. The fit person burns more calories even at rest. •:• Mental Health - Many studies show an association between physical activity and good mental health. Fit people seem to hove a better self image, feel better, hove more energy, and are tired less often. Some studies show an increase in endorphin levels in the broin to help one's mood, the "fitness high." •:• Cancer Risk - In a large study of people involving 110,000 person years of observation, people who were sedentary and unfit had four times the risk of getting concer, compared to those who were physically fit. •:• High Blood Sugar - Physical exercise improves insulin sensitivity, improving the body's ability to control blood sugar. +!• Longevity-There is good evidence thot regular exercise increases longevity. In one large study overall mortality rates were 3.4 times higher in unfit persons when compared to physically fit persons. In the Harvard Alumni Study researchers found that, on the overage, every hour of vigorous exercise increased longevity by two hours. Perhaps the best news in recent studies is that any exercise you get is beneficial and most of the health benefit can be achieved from regular, moderate activity. You will find these and more reconvnendation for good health in the Health Guide section of your Persona/ WeHness Profile. This is a comprehensive health report which is a trademark of Wellsource, Inc. You can receive your profile by contacting the Mmin-nuh-gah-dah Healthy Heart Program. �Page 4 Turtle Talk Newsletter LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR on the web at http:/lwww.mdcr.come/mcia/index. htm. Your comments are always appreciated. Sincerely, All things are contained within the sacred circle. Donna Budnick Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, like the seasons, life of a man is a circle. As time continues, only we can determine Michigan Graves Meeting the strengths and weakness of the circle. We are now at the end and beginning of the circle. With this closing, I ask you to give strength, respect On August 20, 1999, the Lac Vieux Desert Band and spirit to this new beginning. of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Watersmeet, As most of you have heard by now, Gover- hosted a meeting on Native American Graves nor Engler signed Executive Order 1999-9 that Protection and Repatriation Act and related abolishes the Commission on Indian Affairs. All graves issues. Commission responsibilities and duties are transferred to the Department of Civil Rights. The meeting was focused on the Anishinabeg Consensus Statement on Repatriation of Native I have had the opportunity to meet with Or. American Human Remains and Cultural Items. Nanette Reynolds, Department Director, to disThis consensus demands that Native American cuss the transition of the Commission's responsi- remains be treated with their due respect and rebilities to the Department From these conversa- interred responsibly. The statement also reaftions, I can tell you that this is a beginning and firms the belief that exhumed Anishinabeg human not an end of the services that will continue for the Indian people and we will continue to publish remains be repatriated, and no scientific testing of ancestral human remains or ceremonial obthe Michigan Indian Quarterly, among other jects should be permitted. These beliefs and acthings. tions should be conducted with a sense of unity As with beginnings there is opportunity to between the tribes and participation from all indigenous people. get acquainted. Now is the time to get acquainted with Department of Civil Rights. In this edition of the Quarterly, there is a tentative list of This was the 4th Graves meeting of the Tribes in Michigan Indian agenda. Please add to this list of Michigan. It is the wish of the representatives concerns, so that we may share your thoughts present to have either tribal leaders or designees with the _department. The Mi~higan Urban Indian to support the consensus statement. The meetCo~sortiu~ (MUIC) has graciously agreed to co- ing included representatives from the following ordmate this endeavor, please contact the!l' at tribes: Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians, (517) 333-6550 or fax. (517) 333-6552 or wnte Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa them at 4990 Northwmd Drive, Ste. 100, East . ' Lansing, Ml 48823, with your suggestions by No- Little Tr~verse Bay ~and of Ottawa, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Pokagon Band of Povember 15 1999. , tawatomi, Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake SupeUpon completion of the agenda, we will be rior Chippewa, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, meeting with the Department of Civil Rights. This Forest County Potawatomi Indian Community, and Wasauksing First Nation (Can.) meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 2000. If you would like to be a part of the agenda committee or the discussion, please contact MUIC. As always, I continue to look forward to heari11g from you. Please feel free to call me, or stop by the offices. The phone number and address will remain the same. You can also find us �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 5 Bop Scout Seells Native Am..lcan Dap Dear Sin: While doing my Indian Lore merit badge, I learned many things about Native Americans that I didn't Rr1ow before. One thing I learned was that the Native Americans have been in this country for thousands of years even before the Egyptians built the pyramids. The thing that I can't understand is why Columbus gets hon-ored for discovering this land? It was already discovered thousands of years before Columbus by the Native Americans. \Vhat I would Ii~ see is instead of Columbus Day, for it to be changed to Native American Day. I have written to many politicians in state and national government about changing the holiday. Very few replied and many didn't seem interested. A few said if more people wrote them and said they feel the way I do they would by to bring it up in D.C. I cm hoping that many Native Americans and other Americans feel the same way I do and write to our elected people in Washington. If you feel h~ we do and would I~ to see Native American Day instead of Columbus Day, we encourage you to write to one (or more) of our politicians in Washington. I would really appreciate the help because so far few ore listening to us. We are not Native Americans. I and my little brother and sister ere doing this because we believe in it. The Native Americans have long been over loohed and it is time they get recognized for their many contnbutions to this country. Also, I am hoping that if this ames to be that school boom will hove more history about the Native Americans and how the country and government treated them through the years. They changed the school boom and include B~ History and talb about slavery now. So they should have Native American H"istory and tell what they have done for this country and how the country has treated them. We should never forget the hardships and injustices that have happened to the Native American. We must learn from the post. When I was doing my Indian Lore Merit badge, my little brother and sister wanted to miow about it. I told them about how the white man tooh the Native Americans land, brobe most of the treaties, put them on worthless reservations. and the terrible Trail of Tears; they were vetV upset. They thought it was happening right now and SQid I should tell someone. I decided to tell people in government to by to change Columbus Day to Native American Day, I also hope it will bring more attention to today's Native Americans and their hardships so they can the help and assistance they might need. But so fer few people in government are listening to me. We have been telling politicians, but we need help from other people who feel the same. I am asbing anyone that is interested to please write to our politicians in Washington to change Columbus Day to Native American Day. The government helps many foreign countries when in our own country we have many who need help and many of these ore the Native Americans. The Native Americans are the FIRST AMERICANS of this great country- let us not forget them. We would lil:le to say thanR-you to the entire Native American Nation. Because of many things they invented, we use today. During the World War II, you helped to win the war because of the Code Talben and helped to l:leep our country free. Native Americans have done many wonderful things to help others and for this country that they have never been thaMed for. We, the Thompson's, would Ii~ to say than~ you. Scott Thom~ age 13; Andy Thompson, age 8; Kristen Thompson, age 6 As Adopted from the Michigan lncfKR1 ()uarterly Newsletter - Fa/11999 �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 6 I 9 99 Anishnaabek Veterans' Dance & Feast SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1999 LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED! Head Veteran: George Martin Master of Ceremonies: Thurman Bear Open Drum: All Drums Welcome Grand Entries at 1:00 p.m. &: 7:00 p.m. Community Feast at 5:00 p.m. Pkase bring your BEST tlisb to pasll • For more information contact Ron Yob at 616-458-8759 or Punkin Shananaquet at 616-451-4925 or.toll free 1-888-662-2809 Hostetl ""'1 sponsoretl by the Native American Sttulents of Westbritlge anJ the Grantl Ri11er Bantl ofOtta111a .Intlians. �Turtle Talk Newsletter INDIGENOUS: lHE HOTTEST AMERICAN INDIAN BAND mDAY! Na/ire Mondtly li&dsr, Volume fl Issue l Academic Year 1999-2000. Incendiary guitar. soulful vocals. house-shaking rhythms - this is the real deal. this is the hand Indigenous. Their stylistic roots reach back tn America's earliest form. the blues: they can trace their personal roots back even further. Afamily of musicians two brothers. sister and cousin - they have played together as lnng as they can remember. Members of the Nakata Nation in South Dakota. Matn Nanji. Pte. Horse and Wanbdi are all still in their early twenties - but they play with the skill and tested fire of signmcan~y older souls. Growing up on the Yanktnn Indian Reservation in South Dakota. they were home-schooled and. in addition tn learning the basics. music played a major role in their academii:: life. Their father. Greg Zephier. had played in the 6D's and 7D's with a band called the Vanishing Americans. It was his record collection. heavy on Santana. Hendrix. Buddy Guy and The Three Kings of Blues (Albert Freddie and BB) from which his children drew inspiration and were first exposed tD the music that they would one day make themselves. He also instilled a respect for their Nakata heritage by teaching the indigenous language and culture. Zephier. an American Indian Movement (A.l.M.) Activist got the kids interested in the movement even taking them (with Pte still nursing) tD demonstrations in Washingtnn. DC in 1978. While still pre-teens. they discovered their dad's band equipment in the basement and got to work. Says Wanbdi: "Dur dad showed us the basic.~. but fr~m. then on. he made us work everything out ourselves. Each s1bhng chase an instrument - Mam. the guitar he'd soon handle so fluidly: Pte. the bass. Wanbdi. the drums. Horse tnok up percussion and his road gear now includes congas. bongo~. timbales and a tambourine. Matn became the lead singer with Pte and Wanbdi providing backups. Matn .also began son_g writi~~- with an occasional generous assist from Wanbd1 as lyr1c1st Their father insisted that they practice intensely for at least two years before performing in publii::. In fact they ~pent more than five years perfecting their skill befare ever facmg an audience. Says Mato. "When we started out we'd only listened Page 7 to records. We had never seen any band perfonn live." This is truly an amazing statement fram a group that has had such prafaund effect an audiences. Acclaimed across the board by critics who have seen the band perform live. the constant refrain is that they never fail to ignite a crowd. In only four years since they began touring. lndigenoushas crisscrossed their native midwest coun~ess times. Along the way pla~ng - 171 gigs in 1997 and 150 this year - Indigenous have gained followers and fans. Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne among them. Musicians have befriended Matn. Wanbdi. Pte. and Horse. They have shared the stage with Melissa Etheridge. Jonny Lang. Keb'Ma'. Chris Duarte and Big Head Tadd and the Monsters. While gaining exposure as a celebrated opening act Indigenous was asked by yet another notable fan. kny Ray of the Indigo Girls. to record a song far her Honor The Earth compilation. Jim Nickel. owner of world-renowned Pachyderm Studio (known for recordings by Nirvana. live. PJ Harvy. Soul ~~um and so on) and producer Brent Sigmeth recorded the sang. Nii::kel was so impressed upon hearing Indigenous that he soon signed them tn the newly-formed national independent label. Pachyderm Records. Things We Do. the first mp-level studio production from Indigenous. was born. Things We Do has been released in the United States to rave reviews. The first single. Now That Yours Gone. has exploded onto U.S. Rack Radio and skyrocketed up the radio charts. The video far the second single. the ti~e track Things We Do. directed by Chris Eyre (directnr of the award-winning Smoie Signals). won the award for best video at the American Indian Film Festival. The video was shown three times at the upcoming prestigous Sundance Film Festival. where Indigenous also perfonned live. , , "We love what we do." Mato says. 'Theres nothing about it that we don't love. And all we want tn do is continue to make more music. play for more people and get more people tD listen." With Things We Do. Indigenous seems destined to have that wish fulfilled. "It's hard for us not tn play." says Pte. "we just love doing it so much." Cller:l lll/f 1'1e lm/igeno11s we/JsitB fur mare infurmatian, p/JolDs, IDur sclt11tlule andmuc/J morel www.indigenousracks.com �Turtle Talk Newsletter Senior Neighbors Page 8 • WORK IN GARAGES Senior Neighbors Inc., is a non-profit organization that serves Seniors aged 60 and over in Kent County. Our mission is to assist Seniors to remain independent in their own home. We accomplish this through a variety of services. • REPLACE FUSES • • CUT GRASS SNOW REMOVAL • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS HOME CHORE PROGRAM • • • CHANGE FURNACE FILTERS PAINTING The Senior Neighbors Home Chore Program was created to assist seniors who INSTALL GRAB BARS AND OTHER do not have the support systems and fiSAFm HARDWARE nancial resources to have minor home repairs and other jobs in their homes completed. Examples of work provided HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICES would include tasks such as snow removal, drywall repair, and minor mainteCONTACT SENIOR NEIGHBORS AT 233nanc~ of some home systems. 0280 AND ASK ABOUT OUR HOME CHORE We have also partnered with Elder Con- PROGRAM. sult to offer Home Safety Checks. A licensed Occupational Therapist will evalu· WE Will COMPLETE lNFORMATION AND ate and make recommendations to im- OBTAIN A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE prove overall safety in the home. The WORK NEEDED. needed improvements will then be comWE WILL THEN SCHEDULE A HOME CHORE pleted by our Home Chore staff. WORKER TO COME TO YOUR HOME TO ASSESS WORK AND COMPLETE THE NEEDED QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICES REPAIRS. 1. 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER 2. LIVE IN KENT COUNTY TYPES OF REPAIRS AVAILABLE: + REPAIR WINDOWS + REPAIR SCREENS + PUT ON STORM DOORS OR WINDOWS �Page 9 Turtle Talk Newsletter OFF RESERVATION INDIAN AGENDA LET YOUR VOICE. 8£ HE.ARD In order to better facmtate the transition of the Commission to the Department of Civil Rights, Indian leaders are compiling information for an "off-reservation agenda". This agenda will be used as a starting point for communication With the Department as as a tool to help educate the State of Michigan of the problems that Indian people and communities are facing. The following is a tentative list that has been compiled so far. We are asking you to add to the list. As a courtesy, Michigan Urban Indian Consortium (MUIC) will be the contact for your Input to the agenda. We really need to hear from you so that we can have complete picture of Indian off.reservation concerns. You can reach MUIC at (517) 333"6550, and if you would Hke to be on the committee that prepares the agenda, please let us know. We welcome your thoughts. a HEALTH HOUSING Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Substance Abuse Diabetes Smoking - youth Heart disease Obesity Lack of clinics Lack of prevention Lack of access due to cultural barriers Lack of trust Loss of Indian Health Services {HIS) Lack of Community Health Representatives (CHR's) Elderly health issues Lack of home-ownership Transient people Low-paying jobs Lack of money/skills/education Lack of credit EDUCATIONAL ISSUES High drop-out rate Cultural barriers Low Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) scores Lack of Indian representation within education CHILD ABUSE/VIOLENCE Indian Child Welfare Act issues Juvenile delinquency Violence toward Indians �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 9'oin Qls gn Our 1sf Jfarvesl GelebralLon Wednesday +November 17th +from 6-8 p.m. The Three Sisters Community Garden I 3rd Floor Cafeteria + West Middle School 615 Turner Ave. NW Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Opening Blessing to be given by Joe John I j Ie II I i i I The celebration will also include story telling by elders and sharing of our gardening experiences. Menu: Corn soup+ Frybread +Beans +Squash +Turkey dish to pass is optional. I; For more information please contact: Mark Sanford or Hunter Genia at Native American Community Services. (NA.C.S.) 616-458-4078 = it Feast coordinated by N.A.C.S., Three Sisters Community Garden and The Circle of Relatives. :• ii c! :"! •\i • ELEVATOR IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE! �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 5 & 6: Native American Speakers FoNm & 4th Annual Spirit of the Harvest Pow Wow. Houghton, Ml. For more info call Carol La Point (906) 487-2920. November 6: 7th Annual Great Lakes Anishinaabe Traditional Pow Wow. lansing, Ml. Lansing Community College- Gannon Vocational Technical Gymnasium. For info call Helen Roy at (517) 483-1059. MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! ~''''''''''''''~'''''''''''''''''''''~ ~ B1rthdays ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ November 10: Title IX Indian Education Parent Commit- a;. tee Mtg. West Middle School Bldg, 61 5 Turner St. NW, ~ lower level, room #41. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m .• ~ Parents strongly encouraged to come. ~ November 13: Veterans Dance & Feast. Grand Rapids Union High School, located at 1310 Tremont between Lake Michigan Dr. and Leonard St. NW. For more information call Ron Yob or George Martin at 616-458-8759. ~ -... ~ ~ ~ November 17: Harvest Feast Celebration at West Middle School in Grand Rapids. Located at 61 S Turner St. NW, ~ a;. 3rd Floor Cafeteria. For more information please call ~ ~ 616-458-4078. ~ ~ ~-----------------~ ~ NEW DAWN ANISHINABE BOWLING TOURNAMENT WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1999 WHERE: COMET LANES 1401 28TH ST., SE GRAND RAPIDS, Ml (616) 241-0471 SHIFTS: 12:30 & 3:30 PM ENTRY FEE: $100.00 PER TEAM ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ FOR MORE ENTRY AND PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT BRANDI JUAN AT 774-7189 OR LEROY SHOMIN AT 447-7690. ~ ~ ~ Lilly Bennett Kathy Bowen Don Bower Jr. James Brown Dennis Bush Frosty Chandler Phillip Chippewa Cory Dayson Michelle Ferrere Colby Genereaux Jr. James M. Genia Susan Ives Georgia Jacobsen Larry King Robin King Diane Leaureaux Marie Medacco Toni Medawis John Pigeon Mary Pigeon Steve Pigeon A-Dawa-Qua Pontiac Pete Recollect CJ Robinson Sally Rueckert Mary Sandoval Julie Shananaquet Erma Shriner Erica Smith Jessica Smith John Tadgerson Diana Tourongeau Linda Wheeler John Zakem '~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ t;. ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ RACK EM' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ llls!l!l!l!l!lm!l!'l.'!l!ll!il!l!l!l!l!l!lm!l!'l.'!l!ll!il!l!l!l!!'l.'!l!l!l!l!'Ji.'!ll!l!l!!'l.'!l!ll!:l!l!'llt;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.'''''''''''' �Turtle Talk Newdetter Page 12 Pawating Magedwin Native American Senior Meals Schedule and Menu November Calendar Tuesday Thursday November 2: Macaroni &Cheese Polish Sausage, Canned fruit, and Rolls. November 4: Chicken, biscuits, brownies November I I : Corned beef, cabbage, November 9: Bean & Ham Soup Crackers and Cheese, Bread Pudding carrots, potatoes, ice cream November 16: Country Pork Ribs Potato Salad, Pumpkin Pie November I 8: Potluck November 23: Sloppy Joes, Tater Tots, Com, Cake November 25: Senior Meals Center November 30: Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Fruit ** November 20 - Mobile Food Pantry at Pawating Magedwin I :00-3:00 p.m. Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615TumerNW Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, Ml Pennit No. 319 Grand Va11 . ey State All Library endate Mt u. n111ersity 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/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Community Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (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/f6cd2dc2ff70b941bd03cb1cb75e00d9.pdf 43eaf83c34dd6d710083df66385e6b0e PDF Text Text TURTLE TALK NATI v E AM ER 1cAN NEWSl ET TE RGrani!ValleySW• OCT t 91999 . eo MM u N r"FY s E R'v1 c Es UniftrslJLWrafl 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 32-B Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Telephone: (616) 458-4078 Fax: (616) 458-2096 Binaakwe Giizis (Falling Leaves Moon) October 1999 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Open Letter 1,2 Bullies, Bullies 3,4 Moving On! 5 Breast Cancer Month 6 Theater News 7 Event Photos 8,9 Announcements ••• ••••• ••• An Open••••• Letter to Michigan's Native Community On August 20, 1999, Governor John Engler, via Executive Order 1999-9, abolished the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs. Due to an unprecedented number of responses from Michigan's Native American community, the Commission on Indian Affairs issued the following statement. 11,12 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wanda Blanco Contributors: N.A.C.S. Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. Since Executive Order 1999-9 was signed on August 20, 1999, the volume of mail and calls expressing concern over the decision to terminate the Commission on Indian Affairs has been overwhelming. Many of the question in those calls could have been addressed had we known earlier of the intended action. The Commission is now in the difficult position of explaining an executive order we had no part in planning, were not asked to implement and is understandably fueling the anger and anxiety of Indians across the state. Currently, the Commission fields over 550 inquiries a month. The questions are all encompassing and involve such diverse issues as ancestry, health, scholarships and housing to cite just a few. A major concern with the executive order is the uncertainty of where those inquiries are to be directed in the future. The commission has a mailing list of over 5,000. It publishes the Michigan Indian Quarterly, the only statewide Indian news publication. It is the Commission that updates Michigan's Indian communities on legislation, pow wows, and yes, current issues such as changes in the state's administration of Indian affairs. If the Commission had been consulted on the executive order, it could have tempered much of the apprehension now flowing from our community to Lansing. The calls have also expressed concern over the plight of the 45,000 Native Americans who are not members of Michigan tribes. Our tribes have the same difficulty providing services to its members as any other governmental body. They are not equipped to provide services to nonmembers. While we're told the administration "will have government-to-government relations with tribes located in Michigan," who will champion the needs of Native Americans in this state who are not tribal members? The Michigan Urban Indian Consortium and its one part-time staff person is certainly not (Continued on page 2) ••• • •••• • •••• • •• �Page 2 Turtle Talk Newsletter Native American Community Services ~ Staff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist/Educator Vacant Prevention Specialist/Educator Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist /Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator ~ !• 1 1 ~I1 equipped to do so, as was suggested. The executive order was accompanied by a list of 11talking points," comments, we assume, that could be invoked to mollify whatever tension was generated by the Commission's elimination. The 11talking points" make mention of the approximately 50 programs that provide current services to Indians. While only a few were mentioned, we are concerned about those not cited; the Indian Outreach Program comes quickly to mind. We're told - by the 11talking points" - that the Director of 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - t h e Department of Civil Rights will continue to protect InThe goal of Native American Community Services is dian's civil rights and access to state government services. to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alYet, despite numerous requests by the Native American cohol and other drugs. community for an appointment to the Civil Rights Com1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - mission, the only Indian appointee was Beverly Clark who Our program strives to ensure the information and served from 1981 to 1991. This, according to many services provided that are culturally relevant and callers, only exacerbated the frustration. age-appropriate. We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistance and referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. We do not question the Governor's right to organize state government in any manner he deems will best serve the people of Michigan. Nor is it our intent to abrasively challenge a decision that has been made and, bluntly, will not be revisited. We can, however, ask questions about the future of valued programs that serve our community. Much of our concern is based on a lack of information. In that regard, the Commission on Indian Affairs has begun a dialogue with department designed to ease the pains inherent in this transition. Many of your questions have served as the foundation for those discussions. Our goal is to ensure effective programs are not lost, essential services are not discarded and the vibrant voice of our community continues to be heard. To those of you who have written or called to express concern, thank you. The Commission members have experienced the same anger and fear for the future of our programs. Now is not the time for threats and wasted behavior that will be remembered by our community but quickly forgotten in Lansing. We need a measured response that places the continued existence of the programs that serve our people above the short-term benefit that would accompany namecalling. This is not the first time adversity has served to unify our community, and, unfortunately, it will not be the last. Contact person: Matthew Wesaw, Chair �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 Bullies, victims grow into roles that can last a lifetime By Karen S. Peterson USA TODAY If you were picked on as a kid, odd are you have never forgotten it. "I have heard from so many adults who are still very angry and hurt from when they were mistreated in school," says Allan Beane, author of The Bully Free Classroom (Free Spirit, $19.95). If you were a serious bully yourself, there is a fair chance you are reading this while serving time. Research shows that by age 30, about 25% of people who had been bullies as kids have criminal records. And you probably started young. Some say a lifestyle of aggressive behavior is a done deal by age 2. Both victims and bullies may bear scars. The latest studies show that both are vulnerable to long-term social and emotional problems. And sometimes the results are much worse. Ridicule played at least some role in almost all the school shootings that have outraged the nation the past two years. Research is revealing quite a lot about the dynamics of bullying, the repeated abuse of power that is intended to cause pain. Part of the impetus for studies, experts say, is the strucrcrJe to identify risk factors for adolescent violence in the :,~ke of school shootings, such as the carnage in April at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. There is little doubt that bullying seems to be widespread, but the question is why. Part of the answer: Social scientist have broadened the definition of what constitutes bullying, so actions once considered as "boys will be boys" stuff are being recorded by researchers. The statistics do seem startling. A report to be released today by the nonprofit Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education (PRIDE) finds that 40% of youngsters in grades six through 12 have threatened to hurt another student at school. Some in the field estimate that 75% of adolescents nationally have been bullied some time in school. Other estimates claim that 10% to 15% of kids are bullied on a regular basis. In one recent, government-sponsored study at a Midwestern middle school, 80% of 558 youngsters reported bullyincr someone to some degree in the previous 50 days. Study a~thor Doroth~ Espelage of th~ Univ:rsity_ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign defines bullymg as teasmg, namecalling, ridiculing, threatening, and some pushing and shoving." ••• ••••• Most of the bullying, Espelage says was teasing and name-calling. Labeling those acts serious bullying is a relatively recent phenomenon, although Espelage points out that repeated name-calling can be very hurtful. "What used to be seen as verbal teasing and putdowns, as jousting between boys, is no longer seen as just that. It is now defined as bullying," says Harvard Medical School psychologist William Pollack, the author of Real Boys (Owl, $13.95) and a pioneering researcher in the field. He lists two other reasons for the bullying trend. In the aftermath of school shootings, the number of report rises as social scientists look harder at what is going on in school, Pollack says. More bullying is simply being identified. And, Pollack says, the phenomenon genuinely seems to be increasing. Bullying always has been around, says Hara Estroff Marano, and editor at large for PsychologyToday and author of Why Doesn't Anybody Like Me? (Quill, $12). "What I think is different now is that it has become more harsh." With ever-growing information about violence available through the media and the Internet, today's bully is more demanding of victims than his predecessor. Research also shows that girls are bullies. A A Philadelphia study last month found that 65% of middle school girls engage in some sort of physical aggression against a favored member of the opposite sex. Only 43% of the boys had. " We are beginning to see more physical forms of bullying in girls," Espelage says, in what she calls "direct" bullying. These days, she says, girls think themselves empowered to do what boys do. But she also says girls are more apt to be masters of "indirect bullying, spreading lies and rumors and destroying reputations." Girls are more prone to be emotional than physical bullies, a definition that broadens the scope of the term still further. The latest and most sophisticated research identifies different categories of bullies and victims. Classic playground bullies are sometimes called "effectual aggressors." They are, Marano says, "very cold and calculating. They want something, and they take it. These people have no thought of other people, no empathy." The second category of bully is more complex: He may also be a victim of bullying as a result of his hot temper, falling into the category of "provocative victim." (Continued on page 4) ••••• ••• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 4 A recent study reported in the British Medical Journal found that about a fifth of nearly 4,000 Australian children were both bullies and targets. A study of 16,000 Finnish students reported in the same issue found depression was most common in those who were both victims and bullies. The bully-victim is often the hotheaded kid, the "reactive" or "ineffectual aggressor," Marano says. "This is the kid who just loses it." He is easily emotionally + Believes aggression is an acceptably way to solve conf1icts. + Is quick to react with hostility to neutral events. • Gets into fights but blames others for starting them + Lacks empathy. • Breaks rules aggressively. • Needs to dominate others. + Has two or three friends who are aggressive. + Feels no anxiety. • Generally feels well liked. aroused and can ' t handle conflict. • (Continuedfrompage 3) Does not feel lonely. Espelage's most recent work identifies still another + Hangs out with increasingly younger children. group of bullies, who would be offended to be labeled bad guys. These are the bystanders who go along with bullies in order not to be bullied themselves. "They don't have the skills to go against a crowd. They feel badly afterward," she says. Two types of victims are cited by experts: passive victims and the hotheaded, provocative victim mentioned :::::> If you think your child is being bullied, ask him. earlier, who also may be a bully himself. Kids are embarrassed. Parents need to take the iniPassive victims are "pervasively nonagressive," tiative. Take notes. Marano says. "They don' t pick up on others or do any:::::> Believe your child if he says he is being bullied. thing to invite being picked on, but, when targeted for :::::> Don't confront the bully or the bully's parents. provocation, do nothing to defend themselves. Theirs are "This probably won't help and might make things acts of omission." They radiate fearfulness and a lack of worse." self-confidence and are virtually unable to influence their :::::> Don't tell your child to get in there and fight. peers, Marano says. "Bullies are always more stronger and more powThe aggressive victim, the hothead, invites abuse erful than their victims." through provocative actions. He is disruptive, gets other :::::> Don't blame your child. kids into trouble, makes fun of others, irritates, hits and pushes, in turn attracting the attention of stronger bullies. :::::> Don't promise to keep it a secret. Explain to your The bully-victim is particularly disliked by his child you will help and ask the teacher to help. peers. And his perch atop both sides of the bullying equa- :::::> Contact the teacher as soon as possible. Request a tion can lead to emotional problems that include depresprivate meeting when other students won't see sion, anxiety and possible suicidal thoughts. you. In many cases, victims are smaller and weaker than :::::> Seek the teachers' perspective. Stay patient. Ask bullies. They are seen as somehow different because of what will be done and get specifics. Ask to be "physical appearance, mannerisms, or just because they kept informed. don 't fit in," Beane says. "Children who have a disability or a chronic illness are common targets. Other victims are :::::> Help your child develop bully resistant skills. Enroll him in a class on assertiveness skills, friendthe children on overly protective or domineering parents." Listen to child; avoid confrontation Is Your Child Being Bullied or Are They A Bully Themselves? Identifying aggressors ... Experts list numerous signs that a youngster is either a victim of a bully or a bully themselves. Hara Estroff Marano lists how to identify a bully in Why Doesn't Anyone Like Me? Adapted from her list of what a bully often does: • Pushes, shoves, hits, kicks and/or makes fun of other kids, says mean things or calls them names. • Manipulates relationships. • Starts acting aggressively as early as preschool. :::::> :::::> ship skills or self-defense. Build his social skills by having him join clubs. Consider whether your child does something that encourages bullies to pick on him. Is there a behavior that needs to change? Ask the teacher for insights. Get involved with your child's school, and volunteer in the classroom. HEY! DON'T BE A BULLY! �Page 5 Turtle Talk Newsletter Staff Member Spreading Her Wings Elsewhere! Anishinabequay Will Be Missed Sally Olson Kee, a young woman in her fifties, passed away recently in Grand Rapids. Many of her I would always call her Renee or Renee-ish in the friends and extended family attended her services and office but she is known by everyone as 11Wasson 111 which expressed their condolences to the family. means light all around. This young lady decided it was Sally, was a member of the Little Traverse Bay time to share her knowledge and talents with the Saginaw Band of Odawas in Petoskey but made her presence known here in West Michigan in the Anishinabe comChippewa Indian Tribe in Mt. Pleasant. Darn her! Anyway, I'd thought I share some reflections about munity. What I'll remember most about her is laughter and just the enjoyment of life she lived for. our relationship here in the offi"ce. Most of it about the Members of our staff wanted to express a little things she coordinated and committed her time to. Before something about her in Turtle Talk and just say that she came on as employee, I had the pleasure of asking her we enjoyed her friendship very much. to volunteer her time and talents with the youth groups a - Native American Community Services few years ago. Then, with a little convincing, she applied for the prevention position, despite her doubts about her own capabilities. Excuse me, but give me a break! After she figured out that she was more than capable, she began to really unload good activities in the community. She was very instrumental in takitrg the Young Eagles program to a higher level, re-instated the Young Eagles Summer Camp, initiated and coordinated the Young Eagles Winter Camp, and was co-instrumental in the Women's Traditional Dance Gathering, oh yeah she also started the Sewing Circle. She also launched the Red Cliff Wellness Program from about three schools to nearly eight in one year, and those schools have requested it back again this year. That's all she did. Did I mention that she coordinated the festival food booth? Go figure! I realize other prevention workers have come and gone and I respect the work they have done as well, but there was deft.nitely something extra that Renee gave to our program and community. I will definitely remember all the times when she would say, Hunter in a real soft voice, and say do you have a minute. In reality she was asking tf I had a half hour to look at something for her or do some editing on a piece she had wrote. She had a way of getting things done, eh! I realize that I'm writing as if she had passed on to the spirit world, thankfully no( I just think she is deserving of a tribute for all the work she did do in a short period of time that she was here. Mt. Pleasant will be fortunate to have her as long as they know how to utilize her talents, which I'm sure they will. Thanks for everything you did Renee, but you'!! be back someday. 11 11 1 11 Giwesinini 11 • Native American senior Friendship Program Interested Volunteers that would like to participate in a proposed Native American seniors Friendship Program in crand Rapids are encourage to contact Rev. Tim Miller at Pawating Magedwin Church. Rev. Miller can be reached at 616364-6445. Program would focus on providing time and friendship for seniors/ Elders who have limited resources or family in area. Other activities could develop as program progresses or needs change. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Rev. Miller soon. �Page 6 Turtle Talk Newsletter OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Submitted by Debra K. Muller, Native American Community Services, Program Outreach Breast cancer is continuing to take the lives of our Native American women. Breast cancer knows no age, race or ethnic boundaries; cares not if you are residing on the "rez" or in a city environment nor does it give any consideration to your own personal time schedule. As Native American women, we frequently become so busy taking care of others, we forget about ourselves. The care taking of others is one of our many important contributions - but we are unable to fulfill this obligation to our loved ones if we cease to be! Please take the time, set a good example and teach others by getting your clinical examination and mammogram. The Kent County Health Department Women's Health Network offers free mammograms and pap smears to women who qualify. The Women's Health Network has 14 locations in Kent and Ottawa Counties where you can receive the services. If you need a ride to your appointment, one can be provided. Call the KCHD/WHEN at (616) 336-3058 for the location nearest to you. If you are under 40, Planned Parenthood Centers provide clinical breast examinations and referrals for diagnostic mammograms and/or ultrasounds, if indicated. Call 774-7005 for more information and Planned Parenthood Center locations. Locally, many events are planned to focus on breast cancer awareness. In October, Spectrum Health will be holding special presentations on breast cancer at both their Downtown and East Campuses. The American Cancer Society is sponsoring their Strides Against Breast Cancer on October 16th in downtown Grand Rapids. National Mammography Day recognition will be on October 26th at the Kent County Health Department in partnership with St. Mary's Mercy Health Services. Please advocate for the elimination of this disease and do your part by scheduling yourself for an examination. Although we cannot prevent the invasion of breast cancer, we do know that early detection is the best defense against this disease. "Pain doesn't come from getting a mammogram. Pain comes from wishing you had gotten one earlier. Don't wait" Submitted in loving memory of our friend and sister, Sally Olson Kee, who passed on to the Spirit World September 8, 1999. Sally was a breast cancer survivor for many years prior to the diseases spread. She is pidured, on page 5, giving a heartfelt and humorous testimonial at the Circle of Life Breast Health Education Program. Her spirit and kindness will always be remembered. JOB POSTING HEALTH EDUCATOR - HEALTHY HEART PROJECT, GRAND RAPIDS, Ml The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Health Educator for the MminNuh-Gah-Dah-Healthy Heart Program, located in Grand Rapids, Ml. Preference will be given to an individual of Native American descent. Minimum qualifications include Bachelors Degree in Health Education or related health and human services field and at least two years of experience working in a health services discipline. Experience working with communities of color. Strong computer skills including word processing, basic graphics creation, data collection and retrieval are required. A valid Michigan Drivers License is required. This position will work directly with the Native American population in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area to increase the level of intervention for cardiovascular disease and diabetes through early screening and treatment. Written, electronic, and telecommunications skills as well as community outreach and education will be used to accomplish the objectives of the program. Incumbent will ensure that all health care delivery personnel receive Native American specific cultural competency training. Network with local, state, and national tribal and other health service agencies. Travel in and around the Grand Rapids, Michigan, is required. Other duties as assigned. Salary is negotiable. For information please call Wendy or Renee at the Human Resources Office of the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan at (906) 632-6896. Mail or fax cover letter and resume to Human Resources, l.T.C. of Michigan, Inc. 405 E. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Ml 49783. Deadline is Friday, October 15, 1999. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 7 THEATER OF THE THREE FIRES The mission of the Theater of the Three Fires is to develop and enrich the understanding of the Anishinaabek culture, from historical and current perspectives, MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE TWO EVENTS! New Dawn Anishinabe Bowling Tournament Through artistic, creative and cultural works. The Theater of the Three Fires will present Harvest Ceremony: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth for the next production. The play, authored by Martha Kreipe DeMontanos of the Smithsonian Institute, National Museum of the American Indian, presents a Native American perspective of the Thanksgiving Holiday from both a historical and contemporary view. Ms. DeMontanos has graciously given the theater permission to adapt the script to our Anishinaabek culture. The script is being re-worked for a new experience by Theater of The Three Fires, with the play being directed by Larry Plamondon. The theater views this production as a work in progress and hopes to improve upon it annually. The Theater of the Three Fires is in need of volunteers and seeks community support. If you haven't yet become involved, or missed last years production, please join us this year. The performing arts world has something for everyone. If you shy away from being "center stage", we have many needs for those willing to work "behind the scenes". The auditions will be (Oct. 15th, those interested but unable to attend, please contact Courtney) at the West Middle School Building (Native American Community Services), updated rehearsal and performance schedules will be announced at the 15th meeting. Please contact any of the Advisory Board members listed below, or call (616) 4588432 (Courtney Biggs) for more information. We hope you can help. When: Saturday, November 27, 1999 Where: Miracle Lanes 3700 Plainfield NE Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 363-3833 Tournament Format: 4 person teams At least one member of the opposite gender on each team. Must be Native American, married to Native American, or bowl on a Native American league. Shifts: 12:30 & 3:30 Entry fee: $100.00 per team For more entry and pre-registration information please contact Brandi Juan at 774-7189 or Leroy Shomin at 447-7690. •i 1-------------------. ... · ..:1 Hq rvest CelebrGltion Of The T rGld iti o Dq I Three Sisters Gq rd en Migwetch November 17, 1999 The Theater of the Three Fires Advisory Board: Loc<~tion to be announced. Derek Bailey Joseph Cardinal Hunter Genia Debra K. Muller Roger Williams Courtney Biggs Tony Deahl Gordon Henry Larry Plamondon Renee Dillard For more information please contact Mark Sanford or Candi Wesaw at 616-458-4078. Sponsored by: Native American Community Services. ·~ . . ..., . ...._.. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 8 Reflection Photos from The In my youth I respected the world and life, I needed Native American College not anything but peace of heart, and yet I changed despite myself and believed in the spiders lies. He seemed to know all the truth, he promised to make me happy. & Career Fair • He made me ask the Creator for wealth, that I might have power; I was given poverty, that I might find my inner strength. I asked for fame, so others would know me; I was given Obscurity, that I may know myself. I asked for a person to love that I might never be alone, I was Staff from Grand Valley State University Given the life of a hermit, that I might learn to accept Enjoy Conversation myself. I asked for power that I might achieve, I was given Weakness, that I might learn to obey. I asked for health, that I might lead a long life. I was given Infirmity, that I might appreciate each minute. I asked Mother Earth for strength, that I might have my Way, I was given weakness, that I might feel the need for her. I asked to live happily, that I might enjoy life, I was Steve Parsons from University of Michigan was there! given a Life, that I might live happily, I received nothing I asked for, yet all my wishes came true. Despite myself and the spider, my dreams were fulfilled, I am richly Blessed more than I ever hoped. I I thank you, oh Great Creator, for what you have given me. I " j For my family, Betty Davis and Mary Cody share a laugh From James Otten To My Children with each other. �Page 9 Turtle Talk Newsletter AME.RICAN INDIAN BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO - SUCCESSFUL BY MARY CODY The first "Back to school expo", was held at the Westside Complex on August 13, 1999. The event which was sponsored by the Coalition of Indian Programs and Services of Grand Rapids - Kent County was a great success. Over 180 students, parents, and friends attended the event throughout the day. Each student, after visiting the booths, was given a backpack with school supplies, toothbrushes, and alarm clocks. Door prizes were given every 15 minutes. Hot dogs and hamburgers were prepared by our "chef" Tony Deahl. Everyone had a wonderful time. Be sure not to miss the next one! • PEOPLE REGISTERING IN FOR SCHOOL EXPO! ATTENTION!!! YOUTH EVEN GOT AN EYE EXAM ALL WINNERS AND THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN BY THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS. NATIVE YOUTH!!! ART CONTEST!!! THE CONTEST IS TO DESIGN A PICTURE THAT THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY CONFERENCE WILL USE AS A LOGO. THERE WILL BE A WINNER IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GRADE GROUPS: * (K-4) * (5-8) * (9- 12) EACH WINNER WILL RECEIVE $65.00 WORTH OF GIFT CERTIFICATES. ONE OF THE THREE WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN AS THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER. THEY WILL RECEIVE $150.00 WORTH OF GIFT CERTIFICATES OF THEIR CHOICE FROM THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BEST BUY, MC SPORTING GOODS, TOYS R US, AND SCHULER BOOKS & MUSIC. YOU MAY MIX ANY OF THE FOUR AS WELL ALL WINNERS AND THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN BY THE NA- ENTRY RULES: + + + + + + THE DESIGN SHOULD FIT ON ONE 8 1/2 INCH BY 11 INCH PAPER THE DESIGN SHOULD INCLUDE SOME FORM OF TRANSPORTATION. THE DESIGN SHOULD BE IN COLOR THE DESIGNER NEED TO WRITE THEIR; NAME, GRADE, ADDRESS, AND TRIBAL AFFILIATION ON THE BACK OF PAPER. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 22, 1999. CALL BRIAN CHIVIS FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 616-458-4078. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 WALL MURAL IS DEDICATED On September 8th, the Young Eagles and Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council invited the community to participate in the wall mural dedication. Presentations made by Young Eagles Shyla Otten and Shaandiin Church, as well as presentations by Youth Council members Becky Williams and Kristy Dayson were made. Candi Wesaw, project coordinator for the Wall Mural, was a special invited guest to share information about the project. Wall Mural Project Participants Share "Native Pride" Details with Audience Community Comes Out To Support The Youth And See The WalU r~\ ;J~· a•~~, 1V~1 \Jl\1111~~1_ 1': l ' II Native American quadriplegic looking for a live-in caretaker. Those seriously interested, please contact Punkin Shananaquet of Huron Potawatomi Northern Branch office at 451-4925. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 11 MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! CALENDAR OF EVENTS October 16-17: 6th Annual Land of Falling Waters Traditional Pow Wow. Jackson, Ml. Parkside Middle School, 2400 Fourth St. For more information contact Linda Cypret (616) 781-6409, Heather Miller (517) 7 68~80 l 8, or Vicki Antoine (61 6) 781 -5661. ~'''''''''''''''~''''''''''''''''''''~ ~ Birthdays ~ ' Jonie Abella Suzanne Allman ~ ~ i ~ ~ October 21-24: Returning the Gift VIII -A Festival of l\ Native American Writers & Storytellers. Marquette, ~ Ml. Northern Michigan University. For more informa- •,,. tion call (906) 227-1557. ~ ~ ~ October 27: Title IX Indian Education Program of Kent County hosts its Harvest Festival. Time and loca- ~ tion to be determined, please call 771-331 8 for more ~ !-information. ' November: Veteran's Pow Wow. Grand Rapids, Ml. Location and date to be announced. For more information contact George Martin or Ron Yob at (61 6) 458-8759. ~ ~ ' ~ ' * Reminder that Title IX Indian Education Program ~ meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Meet- ~ ings start at 6:30 p.m. in Rm. #41, Ground Level ~ ~ of the West Middle School Bldg. Parents atten, dance are welcome! For more info call 771-3318. ' ' ~--------------------' ' F;s.,lillii:lii:lii.'lilSSi:S:S:~;s.,;s;slillii:lii:lii.'lilSSi~~;s.,i:.'Si:liozoss;Silliilliill ~ ' Native American Elders Ghost Supper Purpose of this gathering is to pay our respects to those who have passed on in the last year, our elders, and men/women veterans. When:November4, 1999 ~ •, ~ ~ ll\ ~ ll\ ~ ~ Where: West Middle School, 3rd floor in cafeteria. Elevators will be available. Time: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. *Please bring a dish to pass* Meat & Refreshments Provided! For additional information call Joe John at 616-735-3600. ' ~ ' l\ ll\ ~ ~ ' ChrisAnde~on Jeremy Anderson Matt Anderson Jesse Arizola Linda Bessey Wanda Blanco Dorothy Boda James Bueschel Eugene Chisholm Lora Church ~d~~ Jennifer Lynn Cuellar Amos "Junebug" Day Shirley Day Tracy Dougherty Anthony Emery Hunter Genia Ronnie Judson John King Terri Leaureaux ' i ~ ' ' ~ ' ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ ' ~ ~ l\ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ Monica Otten Jeanette Pierce Angie Pigeon Art Pigeon Lorraine Pinero !-- Tyrone Raphael Marilyn Rueckert Mark Rueckert Leesa Sams ~ Mark Sanford Danielle Sheahan Robert Sheahan Steve Sheahan Nancy Shenenah Gary Shomin Mary Smith Paul Terpenning Barbara Toothman A.N. Wesaw Duane Wesaw Robert Williams David Yount ~ ' ~ ~ ~ I\ ~ , ~ ~ ' ~ I\ ~ ll\ It\. ll\ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * Our updated list is missing and we are using a ~ ~ 1998 birthday list. If you just recently added your ~ ~name, please call us to ensure that it is still in our:-- ~file. If you have accidentally been left off notify } ~us, we will run your name in the November issue. It\: ~ Migwech! ~ ~!2!2!2'2!'2!!'2!~:!".:l!ll!"Z.:!2!2!2!2!2'2!'2!!'2!~2!"Z.:ll!"Z.:!2!2!2'2!'2!!'2!~2!"Z.:l!I '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 Foster Home Recruitment Seminar : Anishinabek Youth Leadership : : council FC?Od Drive! : • • • • The Anishinabek Youth Leadership : gan Indian Child Welfare Agency are hosting a Foster •council is holding a food drive and would • The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Michi- : Home Recruitment Seminar on Tuesday, October 26, : like everyone whom is interested in do- 1999 :ram 6:3~ p.m. _to 8:00 p.m. All those inter- : homes in the Grand Rapids surrounding community. : nating non-perishable items to drop off ested in becoming a licensed foster parent are en•these items to the Native American comcouraged to attend. There is a critical need tor Native: munity services_ Multi-Purpose room. we hope you can join us. The seminar will be held in : the Community Room (Room 42), ground level, of the • West Middle School building. The address is: 615 Turner Ave. N.W. , Grand Rapids, Ml 49504. The food drive will run through oc- 4292 to register. 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Stoff Turtle Tolk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and notional interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Deportment ••• Potawatomi/Ottawa ••••• Teenager ••••• ••• Receives Miss Potawatomi Nation Title! Bozho (Hello), My name is Amanda Pigeon and I am the Miss Potawatomi Nation 1999-2000. I was crowned on July 31st, 1999 at the Potawatomi Gathering. This was the second time I ran for the title, with last year being my first and finishing second runner up. This year I ran against five other girls and there were judges from every Potawatomi tribe present. They each asked me questions ranging from what school I attend, to what my Anishinabemowin name is. I also introduced myself in the language, said a little bit about myself, and gave a little speech. A few moments later they announced the winners and I was surprised when they said my name. All the other girls hugged me "My advice to anyand my family came out and gave me a hug too . The one running for committee gave me a crown , a shawl, a sash, and a princess is to know dozen long stem roses. My advice to anyone running for princess is to you 're language, know your language, smile a lot, and don't let the judges smile a lot, and know you're nervous. Also, I would like to say that I am don 't let the judges very honored that I was chosen and I will do my best to know your nervrepresent the Potawatomi people, as well as, everyone ous." from the community in Grand Rapids and on the pow -Amanda Pigeon wow trail. Migwech/Wa-way-nen Amanda Pigeon Miss Potawatomi Nation 1999-2000 Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) 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You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. 4 Amanda is all smiles! ••• ••••• ••••• ••• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 2 Native American Community Services r ~-------------------------------------------------~ Substance Abuse Prevention Services Strength to Leave ~ Staff: You accused me You abused me Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Caseworker/Wellness Educator Renee Dillard Prevention Specialist/Educator Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist /Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator For your anger I was blamed For my bruises I was shamed The cheatings and the beatings caused emotional harm Abusive as you are you are no prince of charm When sober you were gentle and kind One drink and you lost your mind The goal of Native American Community Services is to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. W7ry did you hit me ifyou loved me so That nagging answer- I just don't know When physical abuse left me bloodied on the floor I used excuses - I tripped on the stairs I ran into the door Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. Love is not supposed to hurt this way Physical and emotional scars are reasons not to stay We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American life- I thought I had to stay because no one else would care I was so afraid of leaving you - I wouldn't dare style. Assistance and referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. I stayed in desperation though you made me feel cheap The emotional abuse hurt me very deep Badly hurt my life was just about to shatter No self-esteem no integn·ty nothing really seemed to matter I had a rude awakening and in myself I must believe On the day that I awoke I found the strength to leave. - Max Little, 1996 ~ .E .EE .. .. .E ~ ~-------------------------------------------------'~~····················································································~~ ~ 3 3 ~ ~ 3 ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CONGRATULATIONS TO THE... ·~ ~ Gun Lake Tribe Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Potawatomi Indians ~ The Department of the Interior has recognized the Gun Lake Tribe as a Sovereign Indian Nation 3 Congratulations to all their members, we know you have worked hard for this! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT~ ~ ~ ~ ~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 TRIBES ASSIST MUSEUM EXHIBIT "High Steppin' with Native Pride" Septepmber 8th, 1999 The Great Lakes Center for Maritime Studies (GLCMS), a partnership between Western Michigan University and the Michigan Maritime Museum, has been working with American Indians from the Leelanau Penninsula researching a forthcoming museum exhibit. Western Michigan University (WMU) History Department faculty members Dr. Michael J. Chiarappa and Dr. Kristin M. Szylvian and their students interviewed a number of tribal fishers including George "Skip" Duhamel, Cindi and Ed John, and Jim and Rose Raphael, Ronald Paquin, in late May and early June. The interviews are part of the research being done for "Fish For All: The Legacy of Lake Michigan Fisheries Policy and Management." The exhibit which will focus on the regulation and conservation of Lake Michigan fisheries by Great Lakes American Indian tribes and state and federal government officials, will travel to four locations in Michigan and Wisconsin. It will open in March, 2000 at the Dennos Museum in Traverse City. Persons involved in efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance Lake Michigan fisheries are urged to contact the GLCMS at 616-387-7330. Photographs or movies of tribal fishers, fish and wildlife officials, and other persons concerned with Lake Michigan fisheries are urgently needed for both research and exhibit purposes. Artifacts are also sought; examples of possible artifacts include devices used to weigh, measure, or count fish, devices used to measure mesh size on netting, log, account, and other records of catches, items pertaining to tribal fisheries law enforcement, and items pertaining to research projects sponsored by tribal fishing authorities or research projects in which tribal fishers were participants. The ability of the GLCMS to accurately and fully portray the range of tribal viewpoints regarding the management and conservation of Lake Michigan fisheries depends on community assistance. Native American youth groups would like - Great Lakes Center for Mari.time Studies you there! On Wednesday, September 8th, from 6 - 8 p.m. we will celebrate the theme of "HIGH STEPPIN' WITH NATIVE PRIDE" with several activities presented that evening. First, the Young Eagles and Anishnabek Youth Leadership Council will host the Wall Mural Dedication located at Broadway Ave. and 3rd Street. The youth have spent many hours designing and painting the wall mural and would like to present the full mural to the community. All of the community and those who support the Native American community and it's efforts are encouraged and very welcome to come. Second, we want to announce the three youth groups will mold into another phase that expresses the responses we have heard from the youth, parents and staff. • Young Eagles will be offered to K-4th grade. Renee Dillard will facilitate this group in 6-week sessions with a 2-week break in between during the school year. An "Older" Youth group will be offered for 5th-8th grade. Hunter Genia will facilitate this group and will be looking tor input from the youth and parents as he helps mold this "new" group of youth. A new youth group name will be sought. This group will also meet in 6-week sessions with a 2-week break in between during the school year. • Anishnabek Youth Leadership Council will be offered to 9t11..12th grade students. Brian Chivis will help facilitate this group (continued on page 4) �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 4 this group along with the assistance from the youth leaders and parents. Third, we want you to visit the Traditional Three Sisters Garden located on Broadway Ave. between 5th and 6th street. Come and read the signs that teach more about the importance of growing beans, corn and squash together, as well as, read the native stories. We are expecting a bountiful harvest this fall. So, as you can see, we will be celebrating our NATIVE PRIDE in a way that springs forth from our various programs!! See you on Sept. 8th!! Please set aside this date and celebrate this dedication to you on behalf of Native American youth. SUMMER CAMP & CANOE RUN PHOTO PAGE (See CAMP ARTICLE on Page 8) For more camp photos see Pg. 12 John Pigeon explains the process For obtaining blackash Richard Shenoskey helps a youngster Detroit and Grand Rapids Youth Groups Canoe Run Photos! Recently on August 11, Native American youth from the Detroit area and Grand Rapids went on a canoe run. Youth wanted to share their adventure with you. Also, any Native American youth wanting to be involved in the 9th-12th grade Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council are encouraged to call Brian Chivis to sign up. The groups meet weekly from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. We are also starting a 5th-8th grade Native American youth group and you can contact Hunter Genia for more details. Both Brian and Hunter can be reached at 458-4078, Migwech! ~· ~ ' ,, "'-.~ Vl l..r "" ~ , Detroit & Grand Rapids takes the time for a Group Picture s1eeping on the Job �Turtle Talk Newsletter Kids Count Reports Good and Bad News for Michigan Kids The new Kids Count of Michigan reports holds good news for Kent County, especially in the areas of teen pregnancy and arrests for theft and some violent crimes. This year's report, the first to focus specifically on young adolescents ages 10 to 14, reports that juvenile arrests in Kent County dropped approximately 20% from 1995 to 1997, while births to youth ages 10 to 14 dropped nearly 25% between 1995 to 1997. While reductions in teen pregnancy and juvenile arrests are a positive indicator for youth in Michigan, the Michigan League for Human Services released an interesting list of facts about child health in Michigan, with information that touches on all Healthy Kent 2000 priority areas. Read on: Every day in Michigan: * 366 babies are born * One child is born to a mother between the ages of 10 and 14; 16 are born to mothers aged 15 to 17. * 143 children are born into families with incomes below 185% of poverty. * Three infants die before their first birth day. * One child between the ages of one and 14 dies from a disease or injury. * One teenager between the ages of 15 and 19 dies from an accident. * 404 children live in families under suspicion of abuse and neglect. * Ten children are placed in out-of-home care for delinquency. * Nine juveniles are arrested for a violent crime. * One child in five, from birth to age 17, lives in poverty. * 87 out of a possible 1,078 are screened for lead poisoning. * During the school year, 157 teenagers drop out of high school. (Source: Michigan League for Human Services, as reported in the Grand Rapids Press). Page 5 for Safe . ·,'t?;>~~ '" '\;: 'Youth ~· ~#!Guidelines l~ i? ' Parties! Socialization, relaxation, and entertainment are important parts of teen's lives. Parties often play a big part in their social activities. But pressure to drink, smoke, and use of other drugs is great at many parties, even among younger teens and children. Parties that get out of hand can have tragic consequences. Safe parties do not include alcohol , tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD). Safe parties encourage healthy socialization, without the risks of ATOD or related problems. They also protect the parent from liability that would exist if alcohol or other drugs were available to minors in their home. Teens can socialize withoutATOD. Parents can help by clearly stating that parties must not involve these substances. The fact that some parents allow their minor children and their children's friends to drink in their home can confuse young people on the acceptability of underage drinking. Parents should explain that this is illegal and unacceptable. Guidelines for Parents of Teens Attending a Party • Know where your child will be - the name, address, • and telephone number of the party-giver, and their parent's names. Contact the parents of the party-giver to verify the • information (location, times, size, date, etc.) Make sure that a parent will be present, and that ATOD will not be allowed. Offer to chaperone . Discuss how your teen is getting to and from the • party and who will be driving. Be clear that you expect your teen never to ride with someone who has been drinking or using other drugs. Discuss what you expect your teen to do if the situation at the party becomes unsafe or uncomfortable. Explain that your teen will not be punished for others' behavior if the party gets out of hand, and that you can provide a ride home if needed. Provide numbers of other adults to call if you are not available. (See Safe Parties on page 8) �Turtle Talk Newsletter f'amif ~ Meah=h Carnival Free Food Free Prizes Free Games Free Health Screening Free Admission September 18, 1999 "Mmin-nuh-gah-dah" Healthy Heart Program TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: West Side Complex 215 Straight St., NW Grand Rapids, Ml Bozhoo! We look forward to seeing you at this important event. We have a variety of activities and health programs for your enjoyment and learning. For the family: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cholesterol screening Blood Glucose screening Blood Pressure check Health Risk Assessment Ml Child Adult Dental Kent County Health Department WIC, MIH, TB, STD, Immunizations, The Women's Health Network, and Tobacco Reduction Programs TEN-DON (Diabetes Outreach Network) Kent County Family Independence Agency's Indian Outreach Program Children's Special Health Services - Grand Valley State University Registered Nursing Program Osteoporosis screening Muskegon County Health Department Native American Outreach Program American Diabetes Association American Heart Association American Cancer Society Native American Community Services Michigan Indian Employment & Training Services, Inc. * Cherry Street Health Services Page 6 * Family Medical & Dental * Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's Seventh Generation will have a cultural teaching presentation. We would like tribal members and representation from these tribes: • Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potowatomi • Little River Band of Ottawa Indians • Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe • Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and • Chippewa Indians • Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians • Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians For the Children: Moonwalk Dunk Tank Face Painting Clown & Magician Balloons Young Eagles Caricature Artist Trader booths: * - Pure Potawatomi * - End-of-the-Trails * - Sault Chippewa Gifts * - Woodland Indian Art Design Native Image Planning meetings are being held every Thursday, Noon - 1pm @ NACS 615 Turner NW, Rm. 32-8, Grand Rapids. To volunteer and for more information, call: John Aldred, Health Promotion Disease Prevention Specialist, "Mmin-nuh-gah-dah" @ (616) 458-4078. �Turtle Talk Newsletter RACIAL REPRESENTATION ON THE LATE LOCAL NEWS By Jeff Smith Editors Note : The following was a report of the Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy, April , 1999. Researched and prepared by Jeff Smith. Native American Community Services does not make any claim for accuracy of report. Any questions should be forwarded to Jeff Smith at 459-4788, ext. Page 7 The data speaks for itself We have a long way to go in this community to heal the wounds of racism. Until the medra commits to more accurate, honest, and complete portrayals of diverse races and racial issues in this community, justice can not flourish. Methodology For the entire month of March 1999, we videotaped the late news broadcasts from Fox 122. 17 (10:00 p.m.), WOOD TV-8 (11 :00 p.m.). Introduction Each program, excluding weather and sports, was then viewed in its entirety with an eye on For years, researchers have shown that racial documenting the number of times that White, representation in TV news is appalling. (1) NonAfrican American, Hispanic, Arab American, white populations are either ignored or demonized Asian American and Native American persons 11 11 11 11 11 as " criminals I illegal aliens I terrorists f or a burden were represented. This included people who on society. 11 African Americans are often represented were interviewed or even just taped and given as 11 criminals," Hispanic Americans as 11 illegal aliens," no voice . Also documented was the type of acArab Americans as 11terrorists 11 and Native Americans tivity each person or group was engaged in each as 11 lazy. 11 news story and what their status was in society. Since many caucasion people have limited We focused particular attention on stories about contact with non-caucasion populations their percrime or criminal activity. ceptions are often formed by images from media: films, music, newspapers - but mostly from TV news. Some of the statistical highlights: (Keep in mind These manufactured perceptions often result in sothis was a 1 - month long analyzation and incietal support of excessive police force, growing volved prison populations, draconian immigration policies three local television stations, Fox 17, Wood TV and cultural parochialism. Manufactured perceptions 8, WZZM 13.) also contribute to individual and institutional racism. Re- cent immigrants are vilified if they speak their * Seven of the ten times that Hispanic Americans were represented concerned crime. own language and African Americans are dispropor11 tionately incarcerated in the so-called War on * Only one of the three stories with Asian Ameri11 cans was positive. Drugs. * Arab Americans were represented only once: a Pub I ic perception is therefore crucial to the murder sentencing. formation and implementation of public policy. If the Native Americans were never represented during news media truly wishes to promote democratic val- * the month long survey. ues, they must accurately portray communities and The total number of caucasion vs . non-caucasion their racial diversity. The news media must challenge * represented from all three stations for the entire the pervasive -racism in our society by exposing ramoth-long survey: 363 to 77. cism in all its forms. In addition, they should take a proactive stance in promoting racial and cultural diTo receive a copy of the entire report, versity in newscasts. What follows are the results of the Grand Rap- you may contact Jeff Smith of Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy's month-long ids Institute for Information Democracy survey of racial representation in late local TV news. at 459-4788, ext. 122. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 8 the trees and the environment and the important lesson of giving back. All of the youth had an oplocation is changed - before he or she goes to a new portunity to make a tra~itional woodland black ash location. basket. Every child who attended the camp, left Greet your teen when he or she returns home to with a basket. ensure that he or she is all right. Later in that evening, John Bush If your teen is invited to stay overnight, check with (Potawatomi) and lead singer for Northern Sky the host parents. Be sure that they want your teen to singers came out and gave a drum presentation. spend the night, that they will be at home, and that He explained the importance of the drum, the proyou agree on hours and other basic rules. Spontane- tocol and etiquette around the drum, and how it is ous sleep-overs should be discoura?ed. If allowed, used today as a vital part of our culture. The chilthey should always be confirmed with the host pardren participated in one of our social dances and (Safe Parties continuedfrompage 5) • • • Let your teen know that you must be informed if the really enjoyed his presentation. Michigan State University donated sweet Adapted from materials provided by Birminghamgrass seedlings, one of the four sacred medicines, Bloomfield Families in Action . and the children planted them in the forest pro~--------------------------------------- viding in their own "special place." Again, the camp was an outstanding success. Renee and I wish to thank the countless number of adult chaperones, On August 17th through the 19th Native youth volunteers, and presentAmerican Community Services, and the Young Eaers. Without your help a camp gles, sponsored its third summer camp, with this of this magnitude would not year's titled, "Mother Earth's Children Camp." This have been possible. We would summer camp was designed to help Native Amerilike to thank all the volunteers and presenters and can children become closer to nature and learn they are: Heather Miller, Linda Cypret, Kayla more about the environment. The campers stayed Vandergriff, Jacquie Robbins, Val Kettlehut, Richat the Elly Lake Campground, in the middle of the ard Shenoskey, Monica Otten, Tink Otten, Tina Allegan State Game Area. Renee Dillard and myHorne, Michael Dillard, Carolyn Bush, Francis Lawself oversaw the event with the help of numerous rence, Joan Yother, Heather Colthurst, Theresa adult chaperones and youth volunteers. Heather Cragg, Jack Otten, Monica Moore, Michael Moore, Colthurst donated life jackets and Tink Otten do- Amanda Pigeon, John Pigeon, Larry Plamondon, and nated her paddleboat for the youth to use during Dave Vanthof. Kchi-Migwech to all of you! (See the camp. The camp was such an outstanding succamp pictures on page 4) ** We have clothes that cess that plans are being made to expand the were left behind at the camp. If your child scope of the camp for next year. left any clothes, please pick it up at our office. On the first day the youth were exposed to We wl'll keep them untl'l Sept. 20th.** traditional sky stories told by Odawa storyteller Larry Plamondon. They learned how the stars, bigby: Brian ChiVJS dipper, and the milky way were formed according ents. Mother Earth's Children Camp 1999 to Native American tradition. During the afternoon of day two, Potawatomi/Ottawa resident, John Pigeon took the youth into the forest to harvest a black ash tree. He shared with them how we as Anishinabek respect �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 9 SMOKING AROUND CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW THAT CHILDREN EXPOSED TO TOBACCO SMOKE SUFFER? Tobacco smoke contributes to 150,000 to 300,000 respiratory infections in babies every year. These infections are the cause of 7,500 to 15,000 hospital stays annually. • • • • • It causes a higher rate of throat infections. It causes up to 26,000 new cases of childhood asthma every year. It may cause a permanent decrease in lung infection . It causes up to 80% more wheezing, coughing, and production of sputum than normal. It leads to more repeated ear infections. IF SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN YOUR HOME, OR WHERE YOUR CHILD IS IN CARE, READ THIS. SECONDHAND TOBACCO SMOKE main cause of death in--babies between one month and one year of age. SMOKING, CHILD CARE, AND THE LAW In choosing child care, there is much to consider. One concern is whether your child will be exposed to tobacco smoke. Parents should know that smoking is not permitted in licensed centers or registered family and group day care homes. The Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act protects children who attend licensed child care centers from exposure to tobacco smoke. This law prohibits smoking on the grounds of child care centers, inside the centers, and in all related buildings. Children in family or group day care homes are given some protection by a new law that prohibits smoking when children are present. (Providers must notify parents if they smoke in their homes when children are not present.) It is well known that smoking is dangerous However, your child may be cared for in an to health. It causes death from cancer, unregulated home. It is up to you to find out heart disease, and lung disease. Secondif people smoke at the home where your child hand smoke is harmful to everyone. Secis in care. A healthy environment for your ondhand smoke has two phases. It is a child is your responsibility. It is also your right. combination of exhaled smoke from a smoker and smoke from the burning end of a cigarette. The first WHAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME. phase of secondhand smoke is a blue-gray cloud made up of many harmful chemicals such as arsenic, • Protect your children from tobacco smoke at all cyanide , and tar. times. You can't see the phase of secondhand smoke. It • If you smoke, quit! You will feel better and so will does, however, hang in the air long after the first you your children. To help you , free Quit Kits are phase goes away. That phase also contains chemiavailable by calling 1-800-537-5666. cals that are harmful to everyone- especially chil• Until you quit, do not smoke around your children . dren. Smoke out of doors and away from your children . • Until you quit, do not smoke where children can IF YOU SMOKE see you. If children see you smoke, they may come to believe that smoking is a healthy behavIf you smoke in your home or car, your child is breathior. ing in your smoke. Studies show that nicotine from Quitting can be difficult, but don't quit quitting! secondhand smoke can be found in your child's urine. • Your child's lungs undergo important growth during the first two years of life. If an infant regularly breathes secondhand smoke, it may hurt lung growth and may cause a permanent decrease in lung function. Smoking by the mother is also associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or crib death, the A Message from the Michigan Department of Community Health �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 Health Education Technician Job Posting The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Health Education Technician to work with the Mmin-Nuh-Gah-Dah - Healthy Heart Program, located in Grand Rapids, Ml. Preference will be given to an individual of Native American descent. Minimum qualifications include an Associates Degree in Health Education or related field with two years experience working with communities of color or four years working directly in health education. Good organization skills, verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work well alone, with people and with community organizations, are needed. Strong computer skills including word processing, basic graphics creation , data collection and retrieval are required. Strong skills in planning, delivering, and evaluating health education programs. A valid Michigan Drivers License is required. The Health Education Technician will work directly with the Native American population in a ?-county area to increase the level of intervention for cardiovascular disease and diabetes through screening and treatment. Assist in the development, coordination and provision of health education curriculum related to heart disease and diabetes. Assist in the coordination and scheduling of heart disease and diabetes specific health screening of Native Americans and their family members. Set up of education displays at health fairs or other community events. Utilize media to provide education for cardiovascular and diabetes risk reduction and to publicize and promote community health screening events. Provide assistance to the Health Promotion Specialist. Other duties as assigned. Salary is $21,715.00. For more information, please call Lora Church, Native American Community Services of Grand Rapids at (616) 458-4078. Deadline is Friday, October 1, 1999. Mail or fax cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan , Inc., 405 East Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, Ml 49783 or fax at (906) 632-1810. ii i I : ; Office Assistant - Part-time : Job Posting 11 ~ ! Ii ' Ii ~ The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. has an immediate opening for a part-time Office As: sistant in Grand Rapids, Ml. This position assists in maintaining the office environment of the Healthy I~ Heart Program - Native American Community Services. The office assistant needs an understanding of functions entailed in clerical services. Assists by working cooperatively and collaboratively with program staff, other organizations, and the community. No less than a high school diploma. Course in =Secretarial Science and experience as a Secretary would be looked upon favorably. Knowledge of IBM Computers a must. Working knowledge & experience in Windows 95/98 or Windows NT, Word Perfect 6.1, Lotus 1-2-3 and Office 97 are required. Demonstrate ability to communicate with others verbally (including telephone) and in writing. Ability to operate multi-telephone lines, fax, copier, and cother business machines. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Good organizational skills with attention to ; detail and ability to work well within a team environment. Ability to perform data entry. Visual acuity to ; enable the reading of reports, manuals, data sheets, material in files, and computer screen. Other du• ,~ties assigned. Reliable transportation with valid Ml driver's license. Salary is negotiable. For more in~formation, please call Wanda Blanco, Native American Community Services of Grand Rapids at (616) : 458-4078. Deadline is Friday, October 1, 1999. Mail or fax cover letter and resume to Human Re: sources, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. , 405 East Easterday Avenue , Sault Ste. Marie, Ml 49783 • ; or fax at (906) 632-1810. i ! ;I ! "• ~.· 1' : i : •= ; : :1 : •= :! C : • . E �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS M 11 N WA MUN A DI BISH KAW IN! ~--l\l\"-l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\"-l\l\"-"-'''''''''''''''' Sept. 8: Title IX Indian Education meeting from 6:30 ' pm to 8:00 pm, at West Middle School, 615 Turner, NW, Lower Level - Room 41, for more information call 771-3318. l\ ~ ~ ~ Sept 11-12: 38th Annual Traditional Pow Wow, in Grand Rapids, Ml. Comstock Riverside Park, for more information call Lori Shustha at 61 6-364-4697. Sept 18-19: Frank Bush Memorial Walk In The Spirit Pow Wow. Dowagiac, Ml. Silver Creek Sacred Heart Catholic Church grounds. For more information contact Anne Bush at 616-363-6883 or Chris Cherrone at 21 9-234-2992. l\ September 18th: Family Health Carnival (see page ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 6 for more details). Westside Complex from l 0:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information please contact John Aldred - Healthy Heart Program at 61 6-4584078. ~ October 8-9: Women's Traditional Dance Gathering l\ ll\ at Dominican of Marywood Academy. For more information please contact Renee Dillard with Native American Community Services at 616-458-4078. October 16-17: 6th Annual Land of Falling Waters Traditional Pow Wow. Jackson, Ml. Parkside Middle School. For more information please call Linda Cypret (616) 781-6409 or Vicki Miller at (616) 7815661. •. ~ ~ ~ ~ "- ~ ~~ ~ l\ ~ ~----------------~, lllill:ii.'!iiilli~~~O'liis:~~;s;;:5i:!ii.'!i.'Sir.'5~liil!li:!iiiS:Si~liil!li:!iiiS:Si~ "- West Side Neighbors Comment On Native Projects By Mark Sanford We have had many positive comments on the Three Sisters Garden and the Wall Project. Many people have responded to our "Honk if you support Native Pride " in a positive way as well. ~ ~ , ~ ~ ~ l\ Anne Wisniewski, a West side neighbor had this to say: ~ ,~~ ... (Regarding the Garden) "It's nice to see a space that was a dead space with broken glass and trash used for something living and something beautiful." (Regarding the Wall Project) "What a big project. Wow! It is great to see the enthusiasm and dedication of the youth." ~ ~ l\ ~ September Birthdays r Jonie Abella Jeremy Atwood Kiana Atwood Daniel LaBlanc Bissell Elizabeth Caldwell Bissell Katie Bissell Karen M. Boda Faron Bowen Jimmy Bush Jr. Nicholas Cavasos Helen Chippewa Robert Comer Jr. Darcy Crampton Colleen Floyd Bart Gibbs Rob Herr Tom Herr Helen Hillman Rachel Hillman Kevin Ives Jr. Kathleen Kahgegab John Kozar Florence Loonsfoot Jacob "Nebinan" Mackey Dorothy Medacco Jacob Medura Johnny Noah Grace Peters Brian Pierce Paula Pierce Jennie Pigeon Lorraine "Olive" Pigeon Tanya Raphael Gary Rueckert Harold Shaw Sandra Sanchez Melissa Shomin Toni Vande Voren Louis Wesaw Seam Winters Loretta Yount ~ ~ ' ' ' ~ •. ~ ~ ~ ~ l\ ~ ~ =~ l\ l\ ~ ~ ~. ~ ~~ , ' ~ ~ •, l\ ~ ~ -· ~ ~ ~ l\ ~ ~~l\ ~ ~ l\ ~ l\ ~ iE.;!2?il!:l!ll!!!P.Z!!Z!ZZ.:?!:1!2!l!2?il!'Z.:!::?!'Z!:l!Zz::z::i!'.Z!'.Z!'!i!Z!::?!'Z!:l!ZZ!!Z~!'..2!".Z!il l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\ll\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 More Summer Camp photos Eh, batter batter swing Camp participants look on as Amanda pounds Blackash! Participants learn hands on how to construct a basket! 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Community Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (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/33123a3d8823cccb094a0a558b789655.pdf 3231d24a126b8431bca284ca87b34ca7 PDF Text Text Gr2r· '''alley State Datkaagmini-Giizis (Thimbleberry Moon) AUGUST ••• INSIDE THIS ISSUE: =••••• ••••• ••• Native Pride Wall 1 Native Pride Wall Dedication Set UNITY Trip 3 By Candi Wesaw A Story by Renee D. 6 Summer Camp '99 7 Health Carnival 8 Owashtinong Drum 10 Back to School Expo 12 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wonda Blanco Contributors: IFR/NAPS Stoff Turtle Tolk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and notional interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Deportment Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted con be used.) If you hove a story or information you would like to shore with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. I would like to invite everyone to a dedication ceremony for the Native Pride Wall project - September 8, 1999 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The dedication will take place at the corner of Broadway and Third st., on the southwest corner from the Native American Community services offices. The project began in April and we are planning on completing it soon. The wall project began as a community service project for the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Project and has been a joint project of the youth council and the Young Eagles. I hope you all will be sure to share your feelings with them after you see their enormous accomplishments. I was asked to facilitate this project and am pleased to have been involved. The ideas came from the youth groups as part of the process of knowing how they wanted to express "Native Pride." A few things were added and incorporated that I felt would be fun for them to paint. The painting actually began with a primer being applied first then a background was incorporated, which included a seven layer sunrise to remind us all that everyday we have a new opportunity to make the right choices. Each layer of the sunrise includes a clan symbol that was representative of the youth. The wall is huge <140' by 19 1/2'>. The wall was divided into five main sections with the first section including two graffiti boxes where the youth were encouraged to paint whatever came to their mind relating to Native Pride. A where's Waldo theme key, and a sponsor banner are also very visible. The next section of the wall mural has a drum, singers, a flying fry-bread, and a hoop dancer. It also has the beginning of the red road, which spans the main four sections of the mural. The third section will include a well known food stand, an eagle, and two traditional dancers. The fourth section will include two fancy dancers, a tree, a jingle dancer and an eagle. The last section has a grass dancer, and a medicine wheel. The majority of the dancers painted in silhouette are participants in this project. can you identify them? The dancers are dancing in the sunrise that is why they are in silhouette. You may be able to identify the drummers if you look really close, as well as, the food stand. Are you able to identify all of the items identified in the key? ••• • •••• -····· (Continued on page 2) • •• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 2 The entire length of the mural is bordered by applique' designed mostly by the younger groups. I had hoped that by asking them to design their own Staff: · Lora Church -~ • - ~\ applique, they might learn a little more about the colors and the symbolism involved in this process. I Program Director ' · didn't even know myself,_how well they got the idea Hunter Genia until I was telling someone why I asked them to do Caseworker/Wellness Educator The person explained to me why their young this. Renee Dillard person painted what they did, which was very perPrevention Specialist/Educator sonal for them, so they did understand what was Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist/Educator the goal. Wanda Blanco we also included a marbling technique on the Office Services Coordinator applique work along the bottom of the mural, this 1-----------------111 included using sponges and feathers. we are curThe goal of Native American Prevention Services is rently finishing a few details on the wall and will to deliver services and information that encourage autograph our work to finish the project. healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alThere have been many individuals involved in cohol and other drugs. this project besides the youth groups. The youth - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g r o u p s did paint the project, but many community Our program strives to ensure the information and members stepped up and contributed in many services provided that are culturally relevant and ways. Some designed clan signs, some brought reage-appropriate. freshments, some donated supplies, some picked up required materials for us. Many helped with setting We Provide: and tearing down. up Information - relevant to the Native American lifeTo everyone involved in this project, I hope style. all know they joy of accomplishing something you Assistance and referrals - can be provided to comdesigned to share with so many. You all have munity members as well as professionals about isthat will become a symbol for achieved something sues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other all Of US. drugs) Artwork is a universal language, when people Native American Youth Groups - are divided aclook, they will learn from your artwork. You have cording to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. shared a part of yourself. The community at large Consultations and Presentations - can be provided will learn from the mural and we are a part of this to schools, organizations, community groups, includcountry's past, present, and future. For years to ing parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or come, the work on the "Native Pride" Wall Project culturally related topics. will touch people's hearts. It certainly has touched Special Programs and Activities - are provided to mine. Native American Community Services Substance Abuse Prevention Services ~ 0 youth, parents and elders. - Candi wesaw, Native Pride Wall Project 99' • "We had No churches, No religious organizations, No sabbath day, No holidays, and yet we worshiped." Geronimo (1829-1909) hiricahua Apache Chief r--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~---'~~ -~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 Denver Recently, eight members of the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council participated in the National UNITY Conference in Denver, Colorado from June 25th -29th. Besides the _beauty of the country in Colorado, which would have been enough reason to visit alone, there was tremendous excitement from the youth to just return to the conference and unknown anticipation for others that were there for the first time. Even though Renee had the best room in the hotel by having it face the mountains, we all got a first hand glimpse of the beautiful and gigantic wonders by making a memorable visit on Saturday. On this day, it was time to test the waters as our group went whitewater rafting in the mountains (sorry Karen). Even though one of the youth's parents was a little worried for her daughter before we went on the trip, thinking we might do something crazy like that, everyone had a great time. Nearly everyone that went wants to head east to Tennessee or Virginia and even go up a level in skill to try more whitewater rafting. Only two people actually fell out of the raft, but it didn't matter as we had our wet suits, life jackets, and helmets on. The water was actually refreshing from what I hear. Anyway, after getting out of our martian suits and walking as if we were actually on the moon we headed for the Ute mountain area to saddle up. Ah yes, after seeing a fox on fox run highway, we approached the ranch in which we would take on the reins and ride away singing happy trails. Not really! Once a few people got over the nervousness of riding a horse and getting out of range of all the bugs that were flying above, it was smooth riding. We all had a great time, except for Amanda, whose horse wouldn't cooperate with her. Some of us had a hard time getting off the horses or walking after the horse ride. Actually, one of the persons had a hard time with both as she had to ride over to the table and sort of get some assistance. It was one bow legged experience after riding for about two hours. The conference was a lot of fun for all involved and the youth participated in some very interesting topic areas including: sovereignty, alcohol and other drugs, education, racial issues, and many more. Each night our group would get together and survey the day and I would guess at least ninety percent of the youth liked the workshops they participated in. They also got to sign up and tend the fire which was lit for all the days the conference was held. Our shift was at 2:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. Monday morning and we got to meet some very wonderful Navajo youth from Window Rock, Arizona. We were all sharing stories from our tribes and talked about some interesting cultural topics. The youth also got to meet an interesting person named, D.J . Vanos, who is Grand River Band Ottawa from Muskegon, but was a presenter at the conference. He presented on leadership and was just tremendous according to our kids. Our youth would like to bring him in to present at their conference in the near future. D.J. is enlisted in the service as was definitely an inspiration to them , hopefully he will be able to visit soon. Another highlight was the sacred hoop with 100 eagle feathers that was brought in from Don Coyhis and White Bison organization. Both UNITY and White Bison are committed to building leaders in our communities. One individual had the opportunity to speak about his growth through sobriety and he had nearly everyone very emotional as we can all relate to the effects that substance use has had on our families. After his words were spoken , all the youth wishing to make that commitment to be healthy and responsible was able to take some Saymaa and offer it to the cloth which was at the bottom center of the sacred hoop. After everyone had come up who was going to, they tied the bundle and offered all the prayers to the sacred fire . It was this timely presentation at the conference, that most everyone in our group agreed, put the momentum to the conference. (Continued on page 4) �Page 4 Turtle Talk Newsletter (Continued from page 3) Well, as the conference closed, all of our youth participated in the closing ceremony which involved collecting the commitment piece and then proceeding to therfire. As the UNITY drum performed the closing song, which Ernest Loonsfoot and Frank Lewis helped sing, all of our youth left with positive memories and hoping to return to Denver some day. If you would like more information on the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council please call Hunter Genia at 616-458-4078, or talk to one of the current youth council members in our community. - Get ready to charge! How do you stop this thing? Young Eagles Beach Outing By Brian Chivis The Young Eagles youth group sponsored a beach party on the 141h of July. Twenty-six children, their families, and the N.A.C.S. staff attended. The group reserved a spot at Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon. After swimming in Lake Michigan, the participants enjoyed a picnic lunch consisting of hot dogs, chips, and watermelon. Several of the families brought a dish to pass, making for a nice lunch for everyone. A talking circle proceeded and the children were given the opportunity to smudge. A language activity consisting of pictures of animals with both the English and Native word for that animal took place. The weather for the event was excellent, making it tough for everyone to come out of the water. Everyone enjoyed themselves and a special thanks to Dan Hessler for driving the van. The next event for the Young Eagles will be a three day summer camp at an Allegan County campground. If you have a school-age young person, you can sign them up for the Young Eagles youth group by calling the Native American Community Services Office. For more information see the flyer on page 7 or call the office and ask for Renee or Brian . • btfa Would you like some hot dogs and chips with us? Nee/and says yes to the beach! �Page 5 Turtle Talk Newsletter Mmin-nuh-gah-dah_ Healthy Heart Program • Keep the Harmony within you - check your blood pressure find out more about high blood pressure. Published by the National Institutes of llealth, National lleart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, Indian llealth Service, U.S.-Department of llealth and lluman Services, Washington D.C. Strength, wisdom, and good health are American Indian birthrights. Our elders taught us many healthy ways that were practiced for many generations. Over time, some healthy traditions have been traded for unhealthy ways that increase the chances of getting some diseases. Indian Nations United Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American Indians today. We can do something to prevent heart disease. Knowing your blood pressure can help you prevent heart disease. High blood pressure has no signs or symptoms. You can have it and not even know it. High blood pressure can cause heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. Your chance of having high blood pressure is much less if you watch your weight, stay active, use less salt in your food, and cut back on alcohol. If you have high blood pressure, here are some useful tips: * Take off extra weight by eating less and being physically active. *Use less salt in your food. Add taste by using spices like paprika, pepper, and lemon. *Avoid using salt at the table. * Drink less beer, wine, and liquor. * Take your medicine as your doctor tells you. * Have your blood pressure checked at least once a year. Go to your doctor or local health clinic to At one time we were part of the Tribe. At one time we were listened to. At one time we were considered. At one time we were included. At one time we were depended on. At one time our laughs were heard. That time, I weep, has stopped for us, Part of the Circle, we are no longer. The foreign concept of divide and conquer, Has weakened our ability to grow ever stronger. Understanding is something we try to have, Without us, adopted morals have forced their way. Our War cries are stifled, We are confused, Yet the Blood We strive, to fight another day. At one time, We today, Are Forgotten Warriors. Dedicated to all the Anishinabe incarcerated who are out of sight, out of mind. We Shall Endure!!! Indian Nations United �Turtle Talk Newsletter The Story of the Crow and the Corn As told through Renee Dillard This story not only tells about the first corn seed, but also offers a explanation about how we shouldn't live as the crows do. In the time when animals and people could speak the same language, the creator sent the first corn seed in the ear of the Crow. It was delivered to the Anishnabek (people of this place) by the crow and each year the Anishnabek would show their gratitude by leaving a offering of corn for the crow somewhere next to the garden. On good years of harvest there would be a large offering, on less productive years the gift would be more modest. But as time passed the people forgot why they needed to be grateful to the crow so the Anishnabek eventually didn't leave any corn gift at all for the crows. The crows never forgot who was chosen to bring the gift of corn to the people. Over time they became angry about being forgotten. Times became hard for everyone, the Anishnabek were not blessed with a bountiful crop for a long time so they were hungry and the crows were left to pick any scraps that might be overlooked. Usually the crow will congregate in a large tree next to the garden and speak out loud their disappointment in the human beings' forgetful ways. They have been heard to say "How could the Anishnabek be so ungrateful to us the wonder crow who was chosen by the Creator to bring the first corn seed to them. How could they forget us year after year!" Others try to find a solution, "We should quit waiting for them to respect us. We have families of our own to take care of." As each of the crows would work to find a better way for their kind and their own families, the tree became divided into different councils of discussion. The crows decided to plant and care for their own corn plants. Some crows would go out to scout for a garden spot. On one branch those crow decided they should collect the seeds and save them for the planting time. On another branch those crows decided they would be in charge of planting and other would be in charge of watering and weeding and so on. They all found the one area that interested them the most and found that part of the big council tree and began the planning. Funny thing about the crows they get real excited and all talk at the same time. So the meeting takes longer and longer and the crows get louder and louder. We can still se the crows having their huge council meeting in the tree next to the field every fall. This is because when each spring would come the crows would become excited about the new year and forget about the plans that were made all winter next to the empty fields. The crows could be heard saying, "Why should we worry about tomorrow when we have so much food today!?" So none of the crows save any seeds, plants, weeds, or even watered the sacred gift from the Creator. Once again when fall comes the crows grumble and divide into council in the tree next to the field and make plans that are never carried out. Do not live like the crow! �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 7 Young Eagles Summer Camp is a great opportunity for young people in grades K-8 to establish a healthy relationship with Mother Earth. NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES -- 1999 Summer Camp •OVER NIGHT CAMPING IN ALLEGAN FOREST • BLACK ASH BASKET WEAVING • NATURE HIKES • CAMP FIRE STORY TELLING •SWIMMING • HOMEMADE T.V. DINNER Where: When: Tuesday, Aug.17th through Thursday, Aug.19th Allegan County Campground Cost: $10.00 registration fee required FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL BRIAN OR RENEE (616) 458-4078 Young Eagle 1999 Summer Camp Mail-in Registration Detach and mail in with $10.00 registration fee to secure your spot. Mail to: Native American Community Services 615 Turner N.W. Suite 32B, Ground Level Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Phone: (616) 458-4078 Ask for Brian or Renee Absolute deadline for Registration AUGUST 10, 1999 "Embracing the Circle of Wellness" • �Turtle Talk Newsletter Pamily Health Carnival . ,F G , Free Foo d.' Free pnzes. ree ames. . . , . , Free Ad m1ss1on. Free Hea It h Screenmg. September 18, 1999 11 am - 3 pm Sponsored by: Page 8 • Cherry Street Health Services · • Family Medical & Dental • Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's Seventh Generation will have a cultural teach. tat' mg presen ion. We would like tribal members and representation from these tribes: "Mmin-nuh-gah-dah" • Healthy Heart Program Bozhoo! We look forward to seeing you at this important event. We have a variety of activities and health programs for your enjoyment and learning. For the family: • Cholesterol screening • Blood Glucose screening ·Blood Pressure check • Health Risk Assessment • Ml Child • Adult Dental • Kent County Health Department • WIC, MIH, TB, STD, Immunization's Women's Health Network, and Tobacco Reduction Programs • TEN-DON (Diabetes Outreach Network) • Kent County Family Independence Agency's Indian Outreach Program • Children's Special Health ServicesGrand Valley State University • Registered Nursing Program • Osteoporosis screening • Muskegon County Health Department • Native American Outreach Program • American Diabetes Association • American Heart Association • American Cancer Society • Native American Community Services • Michigan Indian Employment & Training Services, Inc. • • • • • Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potowatami Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians For the Children: Moonwalk Dunk Tank Face Painting Clown & Magician Balloons Young Eagles Caricature Artist Drum Music: Owashtinong Chung-a-ming Trader booths: • • • • Pure Potawatomi End-of-the-Trails Sault Chippewa Gifts Woodland Indian Art Design Native Image Planning meetings are being held every Thursday, Noon - 1:00 pm @ NACS 615 Turner NW, Rm 32-B, Grand Rapids. To volunteer and for more information call: John Aldred, Program Coordinator, Mmin-nuh-gah-dah @ ( 616 )-458-4078. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 9 Native American Summer School By Angela De Luca In the middle of July, it is very rare to see youngsters going to school. It is even more rare to see them going voluntarily. However, the children of one particular school return to the building to learn during their vacation. The school I am speaking of is, of course, the Native American summer program at Sibley Elementary School. Here thirty some children, grades K6, gather to learn about their Native American culture and History. The teacher even manages to squeeze in some language arts and math in between. The students meet from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday from June 21 to July 16. It is a learning experience for most of them. When they arrive at school in the morning they learned their mathematics. The children took WRAT tests to determine their learning level. They would then work with a teacher or teacher aid in a 3: 1 learning environment. Therefore, more help was available to the students. Once Math was over, they moved on to Language Arts. The students learned how to write paragraphs, make cause and effect charts, and present their writings. The daily writing usually involved what had been learned during culture the day before. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, the children had a cultural afternoon. During Culture, the children learned a lot about their Anishinabie ancestors. They learned how to make medicine wheels, and what they meant to their people. They made medicine bags out of leather. Also, they learned how to dance. They were taught, and gladly participated in such dances as the sneak up dance and the two step. Even I danced to the best of my ability. Some afternoons, speakers came in to talk about the Anishinabie, and the students learned to count in Anishinabek, they learned some vocabulary too. For example, the word for rabbit is waboose. One afternoon they even learned how to tap dance, and we all participated in a routine. Culture presentations were both entertaining and educational experiences for the children to be able to learn more about themselves as Native American people. Every Wednesday and Friday afternoon, the students went on a field trip. The trips varied from museum experiences to zoos and hayrides. The children were able to have fun and learn many things at these places. Although everyone was disappointed when the trip to Richmond Park pool was rained out, they were excited to find that the children's museum offered plenty of fun for the afternoon. I feel that the Native American Summer Program was a good way for the Native American children living in Kent County to learn more about their culture. They learned the beliefs of their respective tribes, and who they really are. The students benefited greatly from this experience and I hope the program will continue for another year. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 Owashtinong _,~\:•' ~ y Chung-a-ming Offers Pow Wow Compact Disc and Cassette Tape I I , Excerpt from inside panel of compact disc and cassette: I ~ I l ~ The Owashtinong Chung-a-ming drum would like to thank the Anishinabek community of I Grand Rapids and Western Michigan. Numerous individuals (too many to name) have assisted us on the trail of learning and teaching us the way of the Red Road. Our drum is one of sobri- I ety who seeks no notoriety. Instead we wanted to do this recording to thank the members of 1 the community who have supported us. I 1 Kchi-Migwech to all of you and more who have supported us. Owashtinong Chungaming • ! I ! I I For more information on how to purchase your compact disc or cassette which is in full color please contact any of the following individuals who are also members of the drum: I I Cost : Compact Disc $10.00/Cassette $5.00, for mailing or shipping please add $2.50. John and Olive Pigeon: 616-681-2534 Frank Lewis Jr.: 616-281-2009 Derek Bailey: 616-455-5000 Hunter Genia: 616-538-3284 Tim Loonsfoot Sr.: 616-784-4626 Jack Otten: 231-937-5524 Scott Saboo: 616-696-8535 Ernest Loonsfoot: 616-452-4322 Renee Dillard: 616-538-7568 Again, thank you from Owashtinong Chungaming Members of Owashtinong I ~ I' I I I I I �Turtle Talk Newsletter CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 1 3: American Indian Back to School Expo. Grand Rapids - West Side Complex. 10 a.m. -3 p. m. Free school supplies, refreshments, activities. Sponsored by Kent Cou~ty Coalition of Indian Programs and Services. For more information contact June Fletcher at 616-336-711 3: Page 11 M 11 NW A MUN A DI BISH KAW IN! ~l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\~l\l\l\l\,l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\'I\~ ~ Birthdays ~ ' Doris Allerding Clifford Bailey Nizhoni Moon Church Jacob Davis Johnny Day Annie Detz Isaac Dillard Corvin Emery Jim Foster Neegonquot Fox Joseph James Genia Debra Gibbs Taylor A. Hatfield Rose Hunt Jim Kelly Toni Kozar Mary Loonsfoot Wayne Loonsfoot Sr. Williams Loonsfoot Jr. Sherri Mamagona Elizabeth Marshall 111 " August 14: 2nd Annual Grand Rapids Anishinabe Golf Tournament. Alpine Golf Course, 2:00 P.M. start. August 1st -entry deadline. For more information call Ron Chivis at 616-878- 1957 or Hunter Genia at 616-458-4078. August 14-1 5: 23rd Annual Leonard J. Pomp Memorial Pow Wow. Union City, Ml. Turtle Creek Resort, for more information contact Stella "Bee" Pomp 616729-9434. August 14-15: Blue Water Indian Celebration. Port Huron, Ml. Pine Grove Park. For more information contact Anna Garrett 810-982-0891. , August 20-22: Peshawbestown Pow Wow. Suttons Bay, Ml. Grand Traverse Band Pow Wow GroundsStallman Road. For more information contact Thomas Shumin at 616-271-4966. i August 21-22: American Indian Council's 17th Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Lebanon, Indian. Boone County 4-H Grounds. For more information contact Nancy Malaterre at 765-482-3315 or Susie Deem at 317-545-5057. ~ August 27-29: 2nd Annual Rapid River Anishnabeg Pow Wow. Rapid River, Ml. For more information contact Don Jenerou at 906-474-991 0. l\ I\ ' ~ ~ -.. ~ ~ ' ~ -._ ' i~ ' ~ ' ~ I\ '' ~ ~ James Mccann Maudeline McDonald Francis Peters Brendan R. Pierce Michael J. Pierce Eddie Pigeon Jenna Pigeon Michael Pigeon Jr. Nikki Schoen Sally Schoen Earl Schoenborn Kelly Skinner Jeanette St. Clair Bob Stone Martin Wesaw "'- ~ ~. l\ I\ ~ ~ ~ e," ~ ~ I\ ~ ~ 111 " ~ ~~. ~ I\ ~ jJ~ I\ l\ e,,. ~ ~ ~ ~ l\ ~ ~---------------------' l\l\11\.1\1\11\!lli!,!lli!,I\I\I\ ll\!,l\I\ l\~.l\1\1\1\l\I\ ~. l\l\l\11\l\11\l\l\l\la'"l\11\l\e,,l\ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 American Indian Back To 2nd Annual Grand Rapids Anishinabe Golf Tournament School Expo When: August 14, 1999 VJhen:August13, 1999 Place: Alpine Golf Course 6320 Alpine NW Comstock Park, Ml 616-784-1064 Location: Grand Rapids VJest Side Complex 215 Straight NVJ, Grand Rapids, Ml. Time: 2:00 PM, Team Entries due by August 1st, late entries request depending on availability. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Entry Fee: $ 100.00 per team, 2 person scramble. Entry fee includes 18 holes, cart, steak dinner. Prizes: Awarded based on entries. Longest drive and closest to the pin contest awarded. Refreshments, activities, and free school supplies. For more information and entry form contact: Ron Chivis, Tournament Director at 616-878-1957 or Hunter Genia at 61 6-458-4078 for more . f ormat1on. . in J ti;'_ ~ . .,, . :,-.;-~ ;:a: ~Y' ' For more information contact June Fletcher at 616-336-7113. Sponsored by Kent County Coalition of Indian Programs and Services. Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615 Turner NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, MI Permit No. 319 Grand Valle . y State Universit Library Y Allendale Ml 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/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Community Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (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/88500a21ce78f9f89d0a6c3aae1641b8.pdf f83b9811f92444205cd660ef5de65776 PDF Text Text ·Grand Valley Stat~ LETTER Unive Mskomini-Giizis (Raspberry Moon) JULY 1999 ••• INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 1999 Sobriety Walk 1-4 Healthy Heart Prog. 5 Y.E. Activity 7 Indian Housing 8 3 Sisters Garden 9 New Staff on Board! 10 Back to School Expo 12 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wonda Blanco Contributors: N.A.C.S. Stoff Turtle Tolk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and notional interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Community Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department 4th ••••• ••••• Annual Native American ••• Walk for Sobriety "One of the best organized (Walks) that I have ever been to." Comment from Evaluation form On Saturday, June 12th, approximately 175 community members gathered with us to celebrate this annual event that continues to grow each year. With everyone's earnest efforts, we raised about $6, 400. 00 in Individual and Team category donations and with the sale of the Honored Names Sobriety Walk t-shirts. The Sobriety Walk means so much to me, for it is a way we, as a community, can join together to support our brothers and sisters on the Red Road, as well as, support our families and loved ones whom have chosen to live alcohol and drug-free. Dennis Banks, Leach Lake Ojibway, was our Special Guest Walker. He and Rose Shalifoe lead the 2.5-mile walk from the Sixth Street Bridge Park to the Three Fires Pow-Wow grounds at Riverside Park. Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to TUrtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted con be used.) If you hove a story or information you would like to shore with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. Rose Shalifoe, Dennis Banks and other "energanic" walkers lead us closer to the Pow-Wow circle. ••• ••••• ••••• (Continued on page 2) • •• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 2 NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES Substance Abuse Prevention Services~ Staff: Here are words of thought shared by several Sobriety Walk participants: ' ii "I have been exercising by walking daily since my retirement in 7997 from the University of New Mexico Food Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The more I wallc, the more I enjoy it. I really had a good time participating in the 7999 Native American Walle for Sobriety in Grand Rapids, Ml, meeting new people, ta/Icing, laughing all during the Walle. The water stops were especially enjoyable. It helped refresh me and gave me the determination to malee it to the finish line. The The goal of Native American Community Services is weather was perfect for wallcing, not too hot and the to deliver services and information that encourage humidity was not bad. My congratulations goes to all healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. those who put a lot of time and effort in organizing a - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - s u c c e s s f u l enjoyable Sobriety Walle. The wallc was well Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Caseworker /Wellness Educator Renee Dillard Prevention Specialist/Educator Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist/Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator • Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and organized." age-appropriate. We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistance ancl referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues relate~ to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations ancl Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. "My family and I are from Albuquerque, New Mexico. We drove approximately 7, 8 75 miles (one-way) to visit our daughter, Lora Church and her family and to participate in the Sobriety Walle. We are now baclc in Albuquerque, where the weather is hot and dry, but the early morning hours are nice and coo/ and very pleasant for walking. I am looking forward to participating in next year's Sobriety Walle." Curlis Morgan, Nava;o, age 66 "We were who we were caught in our generation, caught between the post and the future, in a society that wanted to deny us a present .•.." - John Trudell A call for Indian power on the red road. '~s a volunteer with the Native American Community Services, I was excited to be part of the 4th Annual Sobriety Walle planning committee. As many weeks went by, outlining our ideas, a strong sense of camaraderie developed between committee members as we boldly planned (continued on page 3) �Turtle Talk N cw sletter Pa e 3 for; registration ancl pledge sheets, community information tables, transportation, prizes, ancl the traditional T-shirt Honored Native donation. As time grew near for the Sobriety Walle to talce place, a special guest walker accepted an invitation from Debra Muller to join us fn the event. Dennis Banlcs, National Fie/cl Director of the American Indian Movement, lent both his name ancl support by walking the 2.5 miles from the 6th Street Bridge Parle to Riverside Parle. A long time admirer of Dennis Ban/cs ancl AIM, I was particularly proud to meet him, listen to his words ancl of wisdom, ancl lcnow that he supports those people on the Red Road to recovery which promotes a health lifestyle free from alcohol ancl drugs, and strong on culture ancl tradition." Elizabeth lsHak Some of the many comments shared by the Walkers via the evaluation forms: 1. What was your favorite part about the Walk? "Fellowship in Sobriety." "The sharing circle, prayer and testimonies." "Camaraderie and what it stands for." "The shade." "A good sense of gathering. Not just about money." 2. What was your least favorite part about the Walk? "None, except I didn't want to stop to retie my shoe!" "The heat - but you can't help that!" "The smoking of some people - need to encourage no smoking or at least away from people." "Started a little late, but oh well." 3. After participating in the Walk, have you thought about make a new commitment towards wellness, a healthy lifestyle or being alcohol and drug-free. Yes or No. "Yes, to set a good example for Anishnabe youth." "Yes, a healthier lifestyle." "Yes. To live more healthy and happy." "Yes, I plan to take care of myself more - to honor nature and my part in it." "Yes, to try my best to stay alcohol and drug-free." Thanks goes to all individuals and teams whom worked very diligently in gathering monetary donations!! Individual Category Grand Prize winners: Trisha Traskey and Christine Shomin • Team Category Grand Prize Winners: "6 Nish" and they are... Amanda Loonsfoot Monica Otten Alec Saboo Jack Otten Kristy Dayson Becky Williams �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 4 Our appreciation goes to the following donors for your assistance with the door prizes, service donations, food donations, Grand Prize donations and financial donations: r *Kent County Health Dept. * Huntington Bank *Linda Kovich *Cook Institute for Research & Education * Grand Rapids Public Schools - Multicultural Office * Shirley Loonsfoot *MC Sports * BP Gas Station * Big O's Cafe * Star Theatre * Bagel Beanery * Little Bear's Traders * Ramblewood Tennis & Health Club * Alpine Golf Club *Saginaw Chippewa Tribe - Soaring Eagle Casino * Jack Loeks Theatres * GYSU Native American Student Association * Notawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians * Little River Band of Ottawa Indians * Longford Care Unit of Kent County * Duthler's Foods * Henry Bierling * D.A.D.D.'s Magic Bus *Greg Larsen * Fountain Street Church *Yellen Safety Supply Company * Spartan Foods * Manda Be Aki Printing Service * Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services *Grand Valley State University * Grand Rapids Community College * Wege Foundation. Our appreciation also extends to the following volunteers: Joe John, Tom Botham, Ashley Botham, Jason Botham, Liz lsHak, Michelle Scott-RN, Tom Peterson-MD, Mary Coalter-RN, Eduardo Sanchez, Loretta Castenada, Camie Castenada, Helen Hillman, Trisha Traskey, Alicia Traskey, Lorna YanTil, Betty Davis, Kate Kruegar, Barb, Bob Eubanks, Peter Crane, Roger High, Barnie Halfaday, Gilbert High, Kristy Dayson, Morty Abish, Nancy Abish, Julie Saboo, and the men from the Vets Center. My apol?gies to other donors and volunteers I may have inadvertently missed. Overall, I feel we endeavor to compass all family members in this event. For this reason, I feel the strength that helps us continue to mold a healthier community first begins with the guidance from the Creator, then our personal commitment and support from our families, friends and community helpers. Thanks again for a another successful event!! Submitted by Lora Church, Program Director NOTE: You can still pick up a 1 999 Sobriety Walk T-shirt at our office for a $ 5.00 donation Walkers with smiling faces and dazzling t-shirts surround the banner that promotes our efforts. �Turtle Talk Newsletter "Mmin-nuh-gah-dah Pa;e 5 11 Healthy Heart Program By: John Aldred, Health Promotion Disease Prevention Specialist "Sugar is without question one of the most dangerous sub~tances on the food market today." Daniel Reid, author. What we mean here is sucrose, the white sugar reftned from cane or beet juice. Sugar is stripped of all its nutrients, vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, water, and other synergists. Sugar is not found in nature, it is a processed chemical. It suppresses the immune system by overloading the body with insulin. The overdose of insulin suppresses the release of grown hormone. The grown hormone functions as a regulator of the immune system. What happens is sugar leads to too much insulin, which suppresses growth hormone and your immune system. Theim~ mune system defends your body against ~~ disease. Since sugar is stripped of all nutrients it's seen as a foreign objects by our ~~ ~~~ immune system. At the same time sugar is depressing the immune system, the immune system needs to respond. Since sugar is devoid of all nutrients, it robs your body of their ~wn, stripping calcium, potassium and magnesium from your teeth and tissue, in order to get rid of it. We've always heard that eating too many sweets can rot your teeth. It's not so much from the contact with your teeth but the stripping of calcium from within them. Potassium, magnesium and calcium are needed for the proper running of the heart, sugar's stripping of these can be considered a major contributor of heart disease. Sugar continually leaches nutrients from your body, causing our body to feel hungry, depleted, and needing more food. You can get struck in an endless cycle of feeding and depleting, keeping insulin levels high over and over again, the end result is diabetes. On average people in the USA consume 130 pounds of sugar per person each year. Most people eat too much sugar for the body to use effectively. The excess energy is store away as fat or formed into cholesterol. Sugar is thus a major cause of arteriosclerosis and obesity as well. It is linked to violent behavior, hypertension, and learning impediments. Sugar has been banned in certain places worldwide. "Singapore in 1991 banned sugary -;}J soft-drink sales from all schools and youth centres, citing the danger that sugar poses to the mental and physical health of children." The;e are certain prisons that have taken out sugar and starche~ from their diets and the chronic violent behavior has remarkably been reduced. Alternative artificial sweeteners such as nutrasweet, aspartame, and sacarrin should be avoided at all costs. Aspartame not only causes individual sypmptoms, it can mimic entire syndromes! Things like chronic fatigue and immune deficiency syndrome, grand mal seizures, vision problems, hearing impairments, headaches, memory loss, slurring of speech, numbness, tingling, tremors, depression, irritability, aggression, anxiety, phobias, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, menstrual changes, weight gain, hair loss, urinary burning, excessive thirst, fluid retention, increased infection, cancer and even death. There are great nutritional alternatives for your sweet tooth. Nature makes them pure and unadultorated and you should keep them that way, things like honey, molasses, barley malt, fructose (found in fruits) lactose (from milk), and maltose (in grains) are all natural substances with nutritional value. The "1999 Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Great Lakes Regional Conference" will be held September 14-16 at the Fortune Bay Resort & Casino in Bois Forte. Please call 800-555-1714 pr 218-7 532261 to make reservations A.S. A.P. If you have any questions, please contact Faith McGruther at (906)632-0043 or RayVillebrun at (218)757-3261. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Feds Admit Problems with Indian Funds Lawyers: taxpayers may be liable for billions in underpayments to some Indians Washington (AP) - Accused of mismanaging $500 million in Indian trust funds, the government acknowledged in court Thursday it can't provide some account holders, many of them poor with basic information about their money. A class-action lawsuit is seeking to force the government to fix the accounting system and reconcile the 300,000 accounts. Lawyers for the account holders claim taxpayers could eventually be liable for billions of dollars in underpayments to the Indians. Minutes before the trial stated, government lawyers filed documents acknowledging that the Interior Department inadequately controls receipts and disbursement and doesn't provide regular reports and reconciliation of all accounts. "It is not surprising that a reformed trust system cannot spring up overnight," Justice Department lawyer Tom Clark the federal judge who is hearing the case. "It can't be done by a stroke of a pen." No one disputes that the government has mishandled the money for generations. The money primarily comes from lease revenue and royalties that the Interior Department holds in trust for individual Indians. Complex land ownership has made it difficult to track the accounts thousands of which are worth only a few dollars, and many records have been lost or destroyed over the years, officials say. Clinton administration officials contend they are working overtime to repair the system, but account holders say the efforts have been inadequate and halfhearted despite prodding from Congress. Over 150 years, there hasn't been an audit or reconciliation of Indian money," said Elouise Cobell a Blackfeet woman who is one of the five lead plaintiffs. The case is being heard by U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth, who earlier held Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt and Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin in contempt for their departments' delay in producing records for the lead plaintiffs. The lawsuit is being tried in two phases. The first will focus on finding the accounting system. The second will deal with reconciling the accounts. ' ' ' ' ' ' 'Information ' ' ' ' ' ' ' 'about ' ' ' ' 'J I' 'Important j i 'tj Affordable Health Insurance for Children Tips for Keeping Kids Tobacco Free *Know the facts about youth and Tobacco use: J -Kids who use tobacco may become addicted and find it ex- i 'j tremely hard to quit. -Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death in the U. Are your children in need of medical and dental insurance? The Ml Child t S. causing heart disease, cancers, and strokes. i Program provides these benefits at the af- i *Take a Stand at Home-Early and Often t fordable rate of $5 per t month per family and cov! -Parents can be the greatest influence in their kids lives, despite ers all children in the family ; the impact of movies, music, and TV. t under age 19 Without cot i pays or deductibles, Mli -Talk directly to kids about the risks of tobacco use; if friends or t Child covers regular checkrelatives died from tobacco - related illnesses, let your kids know f ups, shots, prescriptions, ! now. hospital and emergency care, prenatal ; t care and delivery, dental services, mental t -If you use tobacco, you can still make a difference. Your best J health and substance abuse treatment, J move is to try to stop smoking. In the meantime, don't use tot And vision and hearing screening. i bacco in front of your kids, don't offer it to them, and don't t For applications, information, or i leave it where they can easily get it. answers to questions, Eligibility Assis-Start the dialog about tobacco use at 5 or 6 and continue t tance staff will gladly help you over the i through their high school years. Many kids start using by age J phone or in person. Please call us at 453- i 11 , and many are addicted by age 14. t 2716. If your agency, organization, or i business could use information or applica- i -Discuss with kids the false glamorization of tobacco in magazine tf tions, please give us a call at this number. i' ads, newspapers, and in the movies. t Individuals inquiring about application or i J information can also call the MIChild pro- i *Make a difference in your Community t gram toll free at 1-888-988-6300 (TTY i users: 1-888-263-5897). i -Frequent restaurants and other places that are tobacco-free . ! j ! j j j ! ! ''' '''''' ''''' '''' ''' ,..._____________________ If i' -Partner up with the SAFE coalition! Call us to get involved. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 7 THE MULTI-CULTURAL OFFICE WOULD LIKE TO SAY "CHI MEGWETCH" TO THE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORS AT SIBLEY. YOU HAVE BEEN GREAT AND THE KIDS ARE GOING TO MISS YOU UNTIL, NEXT YEAR AGAIN, "CHI MEGWETCH" TO: TRISHA TRASK¥, TONI VANDE VOREN, COURTNEY BIGGS, JODI EASTMAN, ANDREAMARZEAN, NICHOLE SHANANAQYET, AND TAYLOR SHEPERD. THE MULTI-CULTURAL OFFICE IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR TUTORS TO HELP SIBLEY STUDENTS. EACH YEAR THIS PROGRAM GROWS AND WE ONLY HAVE A FEW TUTORS. THIS YEAR OUR OFFICE ALSO STARTED A "CULTURAL PROGRAM" AT RIVERSIDE MIDDLE. SO, WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! SO, IF YOU LOVE BEING AROUND CHILDREN AND WANT TO HELP, PLEASE CALL BETTY DAVIS AT 771-2189. The Circle of Relatives hosted a presentation by staff from Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency on June 22, 1999. MICWA staff Sylvia Murray, Bill Durkalec, D. J. Malloy and Lisa Heximer provided written and verbal responses to questions that had been posed by the Circle of Relatives. 35 people attended. An idea of creating a 11 Circle of Care11 is to address the need for collaboration on behalf of local Native children was put forth and the group agreed that this was a good idea. A planning meeting to better define what this will look like and how it should operate was scheduled for July 16, 1999 at 1 p.m. at Native American Community Services. Those who would like to bring their ideas are welcome to attend. Young Eagles Trip: Kalamazoo On June 23rd, the Young Eagles Youth group took a field trip to Kalamazoo. Ten young people and three chaperones participated in the excursion. The group traveled to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum where they viewed The Sky Legends of the Three Fires. The exhibit, which was shown in the planetarium, told the story of how the stars, milky way, and the big dipper were formed according to Native American legend. The stories, in the exhibit, were told by Larry Plamondon. The exhibit will be kept, by the museum, and shown on special occasions in the future. After lunch, at a local park, the group was given a tour of the Kalamazoo Aviation Museum. They saw airplanes from various branches of the armed forces. They also were allowed to play in simulated cockpits. The weather cooperated and a good time was had by all. Young Eagles Activities Planned + July 14: Muskegon Park Outing + August 17,18,19: Camp, Allegan Co. Campgrounds + September 8, 15, 22, & 29: Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. + October 6, 13: Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. + November 3, 10, 17, & 24: Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. Brian Chivis + December 1, 8,: Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. 27,28,29: K-6 Winter Camp �Page 8 Turtle Talk Newsletter INDIAN HOUSING LEADERS CONVENE IN SEATTLE JULY 12-14 • • • High Rejection Rate for Mortgages, Substandard Housing to be Discussed Convention Expected to Draw over 800 Professionals, Agency Leaders Trade Show Highlights One of Top Ten Builders---the Indian Housing Industry Washington, DC (6-2-99) Indian housing leaders will convene to address the still seriously substandard nature of Indian housing at the National American Indian Housing Council's 25'h Annual Convention in Seattle Hotel and Towers. Despite many successful and innovative programs created by Indian housing leaders, the need still far outweighs the supply of housing---40% of the housing on tribal land has been classified as substandard, compared to 5.9% for the U.S. generally, and homeownership rates are far below those for other Americans. Speakers to Include Secretary Cuomo, Senators Inouye & Campbell, Others HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native American Programs Jacqueline Johnson are both invited speakers for the Convention. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI) and Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-CO), Vice Chair and Chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, respectively, are invited to speak. NAIHC has also invited the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Assistant Secretary Kevin Gover and Gover's Special Assistant and Acting Director of the BIA's Office of Economic Development Dominic Nessi to address conferees. Training to Focus on New Opportunities These are just a few of the training sessions NAIHC will offer: • Overview of the Environmental Review Process • Filing Your Annual Performance Report • Fiscal Management Issues • Policies & Procedures • Tribal Leaders' Role in Implementing NASHASDA • Mortgage Lending and Implementation • Fair Housing Training • Community Reinvestment Act--- Make Banks Listen • Indian Community Development Block Grant and CDBG • Drug Eiimination • Federal Loan Guarantee Programs • Indian Housing Plans HMDA Data Show High Rejection Rate for Native Americans American Indians were the only group that actually registered a decline in the rate of mortgage lending for home purchases for 1997, according to the Federal Financial Institutions Council. The overall rejection rate data showed that American Indians were rejected for conventional mortgages at a rate of 52%, compared to 26% for white applicants. New Hope through CRA, Loan Guarantees, Leveraging Federal Funds More and more Indian housing leaders are seeking to make new opportunities for homeownership available, providing housing through new sources and new partnerships. Some partnerships are fostered by utilization of federal loan guarantee programs, fair housing laws, and utilization of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Housing leaders innovative programs are leveraging federal funds to provide more home for more people. Indian Housing one of Top Ten Builders Nationwide With an estimated 12,000 homes starts per year, the Indian housing industry as a whole ranks among the top ten builders nationwide, and is largely untapped market. The Trade Show held in conjunction with the Convention will offer exhibitors a rare opportunity to share news about their goods and services with hundreds of Indian housing professionals in one central location. A limited number of booths are available through NAIHC's services. These include research, technical assistance, and training, as well as publication of Native American Housing News. NAIHC's cancellation policy will be in effect. To make hotel reservations call Sheraton Seattle at 800-204-6100 or 206-4475555. For more information about the Convention or Trade Show, call NAIHC at 202-789-1754 or 800-284-9165. The National American Indian Housing Council is the only national advocacy group representing housing interests of tribes and tribal housing organizations across the country. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 9 Traaitiona( Tliree Sisters Garden Project On the Summer Solstice {the longest day of the year) preparation work on the garden was oompleted and the heirloom corn and squash seeds were planted! The beans and sunflowers will be planted in the next two weeks. We followed as closely as possible the i;eachings of Buffalo Bird Woman from her book, as well as, oral teachings from local people. We soaked the seeds first to give them a head start so this should help compensate for the late planting. The soil was blessed prior to the planting by Mr. Joe John and this blessing was attended by other elders and community members. Signs will be completed shortly to explain the project to the Community. The garden is located on Broadway Ave. between 5th and 6th street on the east side of the street. Call Mark at 458-4078 for more information or to volunteer. It is a fun and exciting project. Much thanks to all those who are helping. Look 11elow at our Monthly Schedule for our garden. "Potawatomi White Flour Corn & Menominee Squash planted in small mounds" July 1999 Sun tlon Tue Wed Thu Fr• sac 1 2 3 Watering Day! 5 6 Watering Day! 7 (Volunteer adult or Family Needed) 11 12 13 Watering Day! 14 8 6:00 pm Group Gardening Activity (Meet at Garden) - Planting of Beans - Lay down mulch for path around garden - Watering -Mowing 9 15 16 6:00 pm Group 10 Watering Dayl (Volunteer adult or Family Needed) Gardening Activity (Meet at Garden) -1st Hoeing (Volunteer adult or Family Needed} Watering Dayl (Volunteer adult or Family Needed) (Volunteer adult or Family Needed) 4 I 17 Watering Day! (Volunteer adult or Family Needed) - Watering - Mowing 18 19 20 Watering Day I 21 (Volunteer adult or Family Needed} 25 26 27 Watering Dayl (Volunteer adult or Family Needed) 22 6:00 pm Group 23 Gardening Activity (Meet at Garden) - Create self-guided Tour (signoge ready to display) - Watering - Mowing 28 29 6:00 pm Group Gardening Activity (Meet at Garden) - Demonstration of Traditionol tools - Watering - Mowing 24 Watering Day! (Volunteer adult or Family Needed} 30 31 Watering Dayl (Volunteer adult or Family Needed) �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 For the past two years, our Grand Rapids Anishinaabek community (and Wisconsin EEHH!) has provided encouragement to Native inmates at two prisons in Ionia, Ml. Volunteers are active with Ionia Michigan Reformers and Riverside Correctional Facility which are both classified as security level four and five prisons. Through an outreach effort by the prisons' Chaplains, there are currently nineteen volunteers that are involved with Ceremonies, Drum practice, and Talking Circles being held in the prisons. The men incarcerated at these institutions have continuously shown the volunteers respect and appreciation for the connection they bring to life outside the prison walls. As volunteering can be enriching to the recipient and the volunteer as well, an invitation for your involvement is being extended. For more information on adding the uniqueness that you could bring with the other volunteers, please contact Derek Bailey at 616-455-5000, ext. 2114 Megwetch! Spring Ceremony- May 23, 1999 Volunteers.identifies in picture from L-R: Standing: Chaplain Burred, Olive Pigeon, Valerie Gibbs, Tim Loosfoot, Bob Stone, Derek Bailey, Hunter Genia, Candi Wesaw, Rene Dillard, Fawn Loosfoot, Scott Saboo, Autumn McDonald, Kneeling: John Pigeon, Jarad Medukas, Wayne "Jr." Loonsfoot Not pictured: Jack Chambers, Charlotte Lewis, Frank Lewis, Timothy ''TJ" Derwin, Wilma Kelly New Stoff on Board!!! Hello my name is Brian Chivis. I am the new Prevention Specialist/Educator to Native American Community Services as of June 22nd_ I attended Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and Aquinas College. I have a BS degree in Social Science and I am certified to teach History and Psychology. My experience working with young people includes working at playgrounds for the Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation. I have coached High School Football for eight years. I have also coached youth football, baseball, and wrestling. I look forward to working with N.A.C.S. especially the Young Eagles. ., :; · ·~_,.,, ¥_· ~;:: Mt .:V·5- ·~•ti ~~:'. ~· 0 �Page 11 Turtle Talk Newsletter CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 10-11: Waahpaahshiki Peoples Pow Wow West Lafayette, Indiana Tippecanoe Amphitheater, 4888 N. Street, Rd. 43. For more information, contact Nick Clark (765) 423-4617. July 15-24: Michigan Indian College Leadership Academy, East Lansing, Ml. S-22 Wonders Hall, Michigan State University Info: Jolee Webb (517) 355-0177. July 16-18: 2nd Annual Honor All Children Pow Wow, Ishpeming, Ml. Al Quaal Recreation Area Info: Duane Ross (906) 4 75-4008, George Madash (906) 458-5602, Cathy Gardener (906) 475-6843. July 17-18: Honoring Our Heritage Pow Wow, Flint, Ml. 5045 Stanley Road - Crossroads Village. Info: Larenzo Alforo or Barbara Mitchell (810) 239-6621. MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! ~'''''''''''''ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\,ll\ll\I\"-''''''''''~ ~ ~ ~ -._ ~ :,~ =::: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I\ ~ ~ ~ July 18-23: Michigan Indian Youth Institute, East Lansing, Ml. S-22 Wonders Hall, Michigan State University. Info: Jolee Webb (517) 4831864 or (517) 355-0177. I\ ll\ July 21-23: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Traditional Speakers and Teachers Forum Baraga, Ml. Ojibwa Campground Info: Pauline Spruce (906) 353-6623. =::: ~ I\ July 23-25: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Pow Wow, Baraga, Ml. Ojibwa Campground Info: Pauline Spruce (906) 353-6623. ~,. . =::: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i July 24-25: Gagaguwon Pow Wow, Oscoda, Ml. Ausable Children's Park, O'Tool Street Info: Jow or Sue Ireland (517) 739-1994. ' , ~ ~ I\ I\ ~ "" ~ ~ ~ I\ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ July Birthdays Christopher Abella Betty Anderson Erika Anderson Trina Atwood Marie Baily Mark Bowen Carren Cady Sylvia Conteras Lindell Crampton Robert Cuellar Ill Alice Gorney Melody Harris Eva Hinnon Wilma Kelly Kevin Ives Sr. Robert Ives Dakota Jacko Culver Judson Charlie Korn Don Leaureaux Sky Loonsfoot Kelly Loonsfoot Dawn Loonsfoot Robin Mashka Darty McCann Mike McSauby Steve Medacco Tim Medallo Steve Parson Adam Pigeon Amanda Pigeon Michelle Priest Deborah Raphael Peggy Raphael ~~~~ Alex Russell Mellina Sams Tayla Shomin Richard Spraigue Marcia Sutherland Jamie Taylor Dennis Two Crow Lulu Two Crow Pam Wesaw Jennie Whitepigeon Wicker Kim Yates Andre Yount ~ ~ ~ -._ ~ :,~ =::: ~ ~ ll\ ~ i\ ~ "- ~ ~ ~I\ ~ 'I\ ~ ~I\ =::: I\ ll\ ~ I\ ~ i ' "" ~ ~ I\ ll\ ~ , ~ ~ ~ "- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\l\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\ll\l\"-1\ll\ll\"-ll\ll\ll\~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 ·····················: American Indian Back to School EXPO!!! Friday August 13, 1999 10:00 a .m. to 3:00 p.m. West Side Complex 215 Straight Ave. N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml .4950.4 • : • PA WA TING GED WIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY : • • : SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1999 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. : • • AT • •• 441 KNAPP, NE GRAND RAPIDS, Ml •• • ***FREE School supplies and refreshments*** Counseling on school admission Sponsored by: Coalition of Indian Programs & Services of Grand Rapids - Kent County : • • FREE TO All!!! : : THE FOOD PANTRY WILL BE HELD EVERY THIRD SATURDAY: EACH MONTH!!! • : : PA WA TING MA GED WIN!!! : : MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! : : :••••••••••••••••••••: Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615 Turner NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, Ml Permit No. 319 Grand \/a/f ey State All Library endaJe •• • u. niversity fVJJ 49401 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Community Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (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/4f8eb7615fb56a55712674d9070fbfb1.pdf cd493ee266c9180d9570b7720ed56f4b PDF Text Text .LETTER Ode'mini-Giizis JUN 0 3 1999 JUNE 1999 ••• INSIDE THIS ISSUE: New Prog. Name 1 Evening Programs 3 3 Sisters Garden 4 NA. Graduates 6 Sobriety Walk '99 8 Dennis Banks 10 Golf Tournament 12 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wonda Blanco Contributors: NACS Stoff Turtle Tolk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and notional interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Community Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Deportment Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted con be used.) If you hove a story or information you would like to shore with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. • • • •, ~iv.ersi~ (Strawberry Moon) oiirah • ••• • • •• ~ w,rnrroaucing..... "Native American Community Services" - Our new program name - ¢ .· h NATIVE AMERICAN· COMMUNITY SERVICES In February, we requested for your suggestions for a new program name. 17 names were submitted and reviewed by a panel of 5 community members; Bill Dunlap, Frank Murphy, Sally Olsen-Kee, John and Olive Pigeon. They earnestly talked for about 2 hours placing the best interest of our programs at heart. From that point, together they recommended their top three choices for the NAPS/IFR/HH staff to decide the final name. Upon a unanimous vote, our staff selected the "NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES" as the identifying program name. This was supported by a Resolution approved by the Inter-Tribal Council of MI, Inc., Board of Directors, with the approving vote on May 10, 1999 (ITC is our parent organization that provides fiscal and program management). "What does this mean for the "old" program names?" The program names, "Native American Prevention Services" and "Indian Family Resources" will slowly phase out as we become more familiar in using the new name. The new service entitled, "Mmin-nuh-gah-dah - Healthy Heart program," will remain the same but under the heading of Native American Community Sen;ices. "How does the new name impact our programming?" I hope the new name will indicate the existing unity of all services offered by our programs - prevention and intervention services go hand-in-hand as it relates to the health and well-being of individuals, families, and the community. In addition, I trust you will see that we the staff will endeavor to continue to offer culturally-relevant community-based programming for youth, adults and our elders that help us fulfill our overall program goals and objectives. So join us in the effort of calling our services: Native American Community Services!! A special note of appreciation to Bill, Frank, Sally, John and Olive for your kind dedication to our programs. -Lora Church ••• ••••• • •••• ••• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 2 Native American Community Services ~ Staff: ~ Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Caseworker/Wellness Educator Renee Dillard Prevention Specialist/Educator Native Artists Sighted ........ Using Strange Platform - Like Stru.ctures, Have You Seen Them!!! j A VACANT Prevention Specialist/ Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator The goal of Native American Community Services is to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. They've been identified as young, energetic, full of great ideas, working in the area of Broadway Ave. and Turner during certain evenings of the week. Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistance and referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. They smile, drink Coca-Cola, and are good with paint brushes! Hey, it's just some of the Youth Council members and Young Eagles working on the Anishinabek "Native Pride" Mural. Coming soon to a community near you. "Jn early life, I was deeply hurt as I witnessed the grand old forests of Michigan, under whose shades my forefathers lived and died, falling before the cyclone of civilization as be/ore a prairie /ire. Jn those days, I traveled thousands of miles along our winding trails, through the unbroken solitudes of the wild forest, listening to the songs of the woodland birds as they poured forth their melodies from the thick foliage above and about me. Very seldom now do I catch one familiar note from these early warblers of the woods. They have all passed away .... I now listen to the songs of other birds that have come with the advance of civilization ... and, like the wildwood birds our fathers used to hold their breath to hear, they sing in concert, without pride, without envy, without jealousy alike in forest and field, alike before wigwam or castle, alike before savage or sage, alike for chief or king." - Simon Pokagon, Potawatomi Chief from The Wisdom of the Native Americans �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 Anishinabek Youth leadership Council Update! This schedule may adjust as we approach or get into the summer months. If you have any question please contact Renee Dillard or Jennifer Jones at 458-4078, Migwech! By Autumn McDonald Ahnii! My name is Autumn McDonald and I'm a member of the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council, here in Grand Rapids. At our last meeting, we talked about having a monthly update in Turtle Talk, this way we can let everyone know what we're up to these days. First of all, on April 28, we elected new officers. Everyone who was nominated went through an interview first. Then, the other members rated their interview and gave them points (great idea, Hunter!). Naturally, the person with the most points won (on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best and l poor) • So, our new officers are: President - Kristy Dayson; Vice President Heather Green; Treasurer - Amanda Pigeon; Secretary - Alec Saboo. And if you see Rebecca Williams, congratulate her on an excellent year as President. Some of you may have noticed that there is a little bit of painting going on. The Youth Council and Young Eagles (K-6) have gotten together with Candi Wesaw and designed a mural. An Anishinabe mural depicting our "Native Pride." We're painting every Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. You're more than welcome to come down to West Middle and see what's going on, or maybe even help! Every year the Youth Council raises money and sends some of its members to the annual UNITY conference. So far we've been to Oklahoma City, Phoenix, and Washington D.C.. This year the conference will be held June 25-29, in Denver, Colorado. So when you see us, wish us luck. We'll try to have fun!! Last but not least, the Youth Council will have a booth at the pow-wow June 5&6 at Buffalo Ridge Ranch. We will be selling chips, pop, and candy to help shrink our deficit budget, just kidding. Come enjoy the pow-wow and say hi to us. If you would like to donate any food for our booth it would be greatly appreciated. Spirit Wind Recovery Lodge Mnidoo Noodin May 8th, a celebration for sobriety and a day to honor our mothers. Guest speaker Vic Visnaw of Flint, shared his story on the Red Road To Recovery. He was presented with an eagle feather for his twenty-two years of sobriety. Community member Joe Leo was also honored for his ongoing sobriety and the contribution he has made to the Indian community. The Grand River Singers helped to honor this event. A special thanks to the drum and singers. A traditional feast followed which honored our women for Mother's Day. The Anishinabek men cooked and served the meals. A giveaway followed the feast. Stories were shared and our people came together to celebrate one more day of sobriety in our community. Gene - Anishinabe in recovery SEWING Cl RCLE SCHEDULE By Renee Dillard As we come to the start of the Pow-Wow season we are closing the Sewing Circle until September. Don't panic as many people are still available throughout the community to assist you with those last minute details as you are getting ready for the pow-wow season. As expected, many new regalia have been created and as a result new dancers will be joining us this year in the dance circle. Some new regalia are adding new color to already dancing people. Many individuals have assisted the Sewing Circle over the past year. We will use this time to plan for next season and to focus on regalia and, as always, the traditional values that keep us in a healthy circle both at the pow-wows and in our daily lives. See The following is the schedule for the Young Eagles you in the dance circle! Youth Groups as they head into summer. Young Eagles K-6 Schedule ,A June 2: 6-8 p.m. June 23: "Big" Y.E. Activity July 14: Family Picnic August 17, 18, 19: Young Eagles Day Camp -Renee Dillard �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 4 An Overview of the Three Sisters Garden Project Three Sisters Garden By Renee Dillard and Mark Sanford (beans, corn and squash) We are excited about this season's efforts to- · wards the Three Sisters Cjarden. Mark Sanford and I have been dreaming of the start. Finally we did receive a donated site which is just down the street from our office on Broadway Ave. We wanted to stay as close to traditional early gardening practices as possible, although we are reminded that we are living in a large city outside of village value systems every step of the way. One of the important outcomes is to create more opportunities for elders and young people to work together for one common goal, the harvest. This project ties together all generations of involvement from planting to harvest. One of our Native community elder has been approached to ask for a blessing before we plant. Another was asked for his interpretation of the Three Sisters Cjarden procedure, that will be included in poster form for the self-guided tour that another community volunteer is helping to create. We have hopes that the self-guided tour and openness to the general neighborhood community members will help us work towards a harvest in the fall. The youth will be guided throughout the summer for maintenance. Some traditional tools are being made to help the youth feel connected with their past and earn a healthy respect and value for food gifts through Mother Earth. The harvest will be given to community members who have a need for food. Also, after a brief visit with the elders at the Senior Meals they heard through the Indian grapevine that they too will benefit from the harvest. Many said they looked forward to real Indian com soup. It is my understanding from some elders in the Suttons Bay area that the original Indian com was all white. This is the seeds that have been searched out and found for this Three Sister garden project on the West side in the Cjrand Rapids Area. Look for more updates and information in Turtle Talk or talk to Mark and Renee of Native American Community Services on how you can get involved. Sponsored by: Native American Community Services Featuring: Traditional Native American agricultural tools Traditional Native American planting processes. Ways of reinforcing respectful relationship with the Earth. Project Goal: To create community (cross-cultural) involvement that will provide an opportunity for stress reduction and personal growth. Call Mark Sanford or Renee Dillard at Native American Community Services 616-458-4078. Gift Seeds traditionally grown in this area passed down through generations. �Page 5 Turtle Talk Newsletter Circle of Relatives We miss you! Our team has slowly been dwindling down. We know that there never seems to be enough time for all the things we do, yet we hope each one of us can make the time to meet. By now most of us have probably received a letter with the entire list of topics coming up and dates for the group. In this letter, the possibility of a new series on parenting or an educational workshop for later this summer was discussed. CIRCLE OF RELATIVES MEETS Every 2nd an_d .4th Tuesday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at: WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL 615 TURNER NW/ROOM 35 GRAND RAPIDS The difference between the parenting series and the workshop format is how we want to split up our ideas or topics to be covered. With the parenting series, each idea or topic would be discussed on a given night. The workshop format would be a single day event where each idea or topic would have its own group or circle with set time schedules to sign up for. The best way we can describe it is to say that it would be like a gathering, but instead of vending booths, there would be different circles on various topics and activities. You would be able to sign up for the topic or activity that interests you the most throughout the workshop. Which do you prefer? Come and let us know!! Here are some of the new ideas to be discussed: • • • • • 000000000000000000000000 ({mjfiina& Sumnwt Scfuud 0 0 0 ~NLUJHLHH, 0 0 --~~---··0 0 0 g g Cultural teachings on the making of one's Regalia Feast of the "Drums" ceremony The Indian Education Program (Title Scheduling for a guest speaker to talk about legal 0 IX) is inviting children in Kindergarten 0 rights through sixth grade to attend the AnCultural story telling by an elder Family potluck and activities ishinabe Summer Program. The pro- g g g g g 8 Ogram will start on June 21st. ' O 0 0 0 o. 0 This summer we will focus on Math and 0 . Keep in mind our group can only be as good as its memReading skills, we will also have field bers, so please join us at the next meeting. All feedback trips and local Native American presentis appreciated and needed to make our team what everyone wants it to be. 0 ers for the cultural class. If you are in- 0 terested in this program, please contact Thank you!Migwech, the Multi-Culhiral office at 771-2016. Scott and Heather Colthurst O Registration forms will be mailed in O June. Hope to see you there!! 8 g 8 g g 0 g 8: g g g 8 91ettq, 9)~ 0 g 0 0 000000000000000000000000 �Turtle Talk Newsletter Let's Keep Honoring our Native American Graduatesl Andrea Bush is graduating in June from South Christian High School. Andrea is the daughter of Gordon Bush and Barb Bush and is a member of the Huron Band of Potawatomi. This fall Andrea will be attending Grand Rapids Community College and playing on the women's basketball team. Good Luck Andrea! Pase 6 Sports: Career Choice: University: ·Varsity Pom Pon Squad Freshman year Archeologist, Anthropologist Grand Valley State University. Something You Enjoy Doing: I enjoy being able to serve the Native community by serving on the NAGPRA Committee for the Grand River Band of Ottawa. Who I Would Like To Thank: I would like to thank my parents for supporting me in my high school career. Without them, I would not have been able to accomplish all of the goals that I have reached for. I would like to thank Ron Yob for introducing me to the wonderful field of archeology. He has supported me as a student and in my desires to become an archeologist. To him I am grateful. I would like to thank Janet Brashier, friend and professor of Archeology of Grand Valley State University. She too has supported me in my desires to become an archeologist and has taught me the skills Andrea Bush necessary to excavate in the field. She has taught me the delicate relationship needed between our Native Community and the Community of Anna May Detz is graduating from Creston High Archeology. I would like to thank the Center for Schoo I and is the daughter of Edward and Sharron American Archeology for the scholarship to attend Detz. Anna has received numerous awards and the field school last summer. The knowledge that include the following: "Rookie of the Year" award I have gained from the school is immeasurable. for band (1995); Honorable Mention for Community Service (1995); "Happiest" Award for Band (1997); "Most Improved" for Band (1997); Michigan State Board of Education Summer Institutes for the Arts, Sciences and Technology Scholarship (1997); Mother Theresa Award for over 200 hours of community service (1997); Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Award (1997); Participation as Altar Server for St. Isidore Catholic Church (1997); Participation in 1997 Summer Institutes for the Arts, Sciences and Technology (1997); Member of Creston High School Polar Bear club for having outstanding attendance record (1998); Scholarship to attend five-week field school with the Center Anna May Detz for American Archeology in Kampsville, IL (1998). �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 7 6TH ANNUAL ANISHINABE FAMILY LANGUAGE CAMP WHERE: SHADY TRAILS CAMP M-22, NORTHPORT WHEN : JUNE 17, 18, 19, 20, 1999 THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NORTH OF TRAVERSE CITY ON M-22, 5.5 MILES NORTH OF PESHAWBESTOWN. NO REGISTRATION FEE- BRING YOUR OWN CAMPING GEAR TRADERS WELCOME! PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS of the Anishinabe Nation. For more information call Kenny Pheasant, Pauline Barber, Sammie McClellan, or Carrie Leaureaux at: 1-800-216-7081. .•..~" ~ w~ Mmin-nuh-gah-dah Healthy Heart Program By Jean Johns *A Guide to Eating Out* Whether it's a business meeting over lunch, dinner from a neighborhood carryout, or a fast-food meal with the kids, eating out is a part of our lives. We eat out because it's easy, it's quick, and it's fun. But is it healthy? It can be, if you plan ahead and choose wisely. More and more people who eat out, want healthy food choices. Some are watching calories. Others want to keep their cholesterol under control or eat less fat. If you eat out a lot, you need to find ways to follow your meal plan as much as possible. Pick a restaurant with a variety of choices to increase your chances of finding the foods you want. Order only what you need and want. Know how to make changes in your meal plan in case the restaurant doesn't have just what 6 you want. Here's how to order: * If you don't know what's in a dish or don't know the serving size, ask. * Try to eat the same portion as you would at home. If the serving size is larger, put the extra food in a doggie bag before you start eating, or share some with your dining partner. *Eat slowly. * Ask for fish or meat broiled with no extra butter. * Order your baked potato plain, then top it with a teaspoon of diet margarine or vegetables from a salad bar. * If you are on a reduced-sodium diet, ask that no salt be added to your food. *Ask for sauces, gravy, and dressings "on the side." Continued on pg. 9 �Page 8 Turtle Talk Newsletter - Get Ready!! Get Set!! Go!! The 4th Annual Sobriety Walk is here!!! June 12th Honor Song for Participants, families and future generations. Location: Begins at the Sixth Street Bridge Park Grand Rapids, Ml Friday * * Saturday * * * Dennis Banks Reception, Riverside Park@ 5:00 p.m. Registration at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Registration at 8:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. Walk Begins@ 10:00 a.m. Destination: Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow-Wow grounds (Riverside Park, approx. 2.5 miles) Ride the DADO'S MAGIC BUS SHUTTLE to the Sobriety Walk!! Park at the Pow-Wow grounds and ride to the starting point. ** Shuttle Bus Stop# 1 -- 8:30 a.m. -- Pow-Wow grounds handicap parking lot. **Shuttle Bus Stop# 2 -- 8:40 a.m. -- North baseball diamonds parking lot. This is a fundraising event with everyone invited to join as a participant. Yet, the higher purpose to having the Sobriety Walk is to support those on the Red Road (recovery road); to support those who have chosen to live alcohol and drug-free; to support the healthy life style concept; and to support our people, culture and traditions. There are 3 ways you can help raise support on behalf of the NAPS/IFR/HH programs: Individual Category: 1 Pendleton blanket awarded to the individual. who collects the highest amount 1. of donations. 2. Team Category: 1 Pendleton backpack awarded to each team member (up to 6 people) who collect the highest amount of donations (1 team amount). (2"d and 3rd prizes will also be awarded in the above categories. Door prizes awarded throughout the Walk). 3. T-shirt Honored Names Category: Honor a family member, friend or loved one (living or in memory of) by having their name printed on the back of the Sobriety Walk T-shirt. We will introduce an "In Loving Memory Of" name category this year. 1 name = $ 25. 00 donation. Each addt'I name thereafter = $ 10. 00 per addt'I name. (Example: 2 names = $ 35. 00 donation). This category is a special category where competition for prizes is not factored in. (Deadline for donations and names is set for Tuesday, June 1st - printer's deadline). Pledge sheets and T-shirt Honored Names forms are NOW AVAILABLE!! Stop by the NACS office to pick up your forms!! HURRY!! (Next planning meetings: Wed., June 2"d at 6:30 p.m. & Wed., June ~h at 6:30 p.m.) �Page 9 Turtle Talk Newsletter (Healthy Heart continued from page. 7) * Order foods that are not breaded or fried. This adds fat. If the food comes breaded, peel off the outer coating. THEATER OF THE THREE FIRES _PRESENTS: SEGWOHI *Read the menu creatively. Order a Written by Diane Glancy fruit cup for an appetizer or the breakfast melon for dessert. Instead of a dinner entree, combine a salad with a low- The Theater of the Three Fires, a Native Amerifat appetizer. can community theater group, will present its' second production, Segwohi, in June, 1999. The * Ask for substitutions, instead of French presentations will be at the Meijer's Theater in fries, request a double order of a vege- the Grand Rapids VanAndel Public Museum as table. follows: * Ask for low-calorie items, such as salad dressings, even if they're not on the menu. Vinegar and a dash of oil or a squeeze of lemon are a better choice than high-fat dressings. * Limit alcohol, which adds calories but no nutrition to your meal. Instead choose low-calorie or calorie-free drinks. Thursday, June 10, 1999 7:00 P. M. Saturday, June 19, 1999 7:00 P. M. Sunday, June 20, 1999 2:00 P. M. The cast features local actors Roger Williams, Helen Hillman and Joseph cardinal. In addition, many of our local community members are volSome restaurants will better meet your unteering their time and efforts to assist in the special needs if you phone ahead. When you "behind the scenes" work that needs to be done. make the reservation, ask that your food be To volunteer, or purchase your tickets, please prepared with vegetable oil, low-fat margarine, contact Native American Community Services at (616) 458-1641. . little salt, no extra sauce or butter and be broiled instead of fried. Or ask to see a copy As an added attraction, DENNIS BANKS, coof the menu in advance so that you know founder of the American Indian Movement, ac-' which items would work well with your meal tor, civil rights activist and advocate for the Na- · plan. tive American communities across Turtle Island, will be talking after Segwohi's Thursday per* Diabetes Day-by-Day formance. Mmin-nuh-gah-dah - Healthy Heart Program: The mission of the Healthy Heart Program is to prevent heart disease and diabetes by early screening and entry into health care services that are sensitive to Native American cultural beliefs. For more information about the Mmin-nuh-gah-dah - Healthy Heart Program call: 458-1641 and ask for John Aldred or Jean Johns. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 DENNIS j. BANKS B/OGMPHY Dennis J. Banks - Native American leader, teacher, lecturer, activist and author is an Anishinabe born on Leech Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota. In 1968 he co-founded the American Indian Movement (AIJl.1) to protect the · traditional ways and treaties of the Narve American people. AIJl.1 participated in the occupation of Alcatraz Island where demands were made for all federal surplus property to be returned to Indian control. In 1972, the Trail of Broken Treaties across the US. to Washington D.C. called attention to the plight of Native Americans, resulting in the occupancy of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office. In 1973, AIJl.1 spearheaded the move on Pine Ridge Indian Reservaii tion in South Dakota to oust corruption and the US. appointed chairman. This led to the occupation of Wounded Knee for 71 days. Banks was the principal negotiator and leader of the Wounded Knee forces. In addition to AIJl.1 advocate activities, Banks established the first spiritual run from Davis to Los Angeles in 1978 (now an annual event) and organized the Longest Walk from Alcatraz to Washington D.C. that same year. Banks also received the idea of traditional sacred running in 1978, when he began the Sacred Run. This international, multicultural event consists of participants joining Native American runners carrying the message of the sacredness of all life and of humankind's relationship to the planet, Mother Earth. Each year, Banks leads Sacred Runs. As of 1996, Banks has led runners over 58,000 miles through the United States, Alaska, Europe, japan, Canada, Australia and New Zeeland. In 1994, Banks led the four month WALK FOR JUSTICE (WF]) from Alcatraz Island to Washington D. C. to bring public awareness to current Native issues. Banks agreed to head the "Bring Peltier Home" Campaign in 1996 for executive clemency for political prisoner Leonard Peltier. Banks' autobiography Sacred Soul was published in japan in 1988 and won the 1988 Non-fiction Book of the Year Award. He has had roles in the movies wtlr Party,. llte Last oft!te .Mo!tteans., and lltunder!teart. A musical cassette · "STILL STRONG" featuring Banks' original work as well as traditional Native American songs was completed in ~ 1993 followed by a musical video in 1995. He can also be heard on other musical CD's: Peter Gabrial's "Les Musiques d~onde", Peter Matthiessen's "No Boundaries", WORX-FM's "Tim Hain & the Worx" and with Cherokee Rose. Dennis Banks stays involved with American Indian issues, AIJl.1 activities, Sacred Run and travels the globe lecturing providing drug and alcohol counseling and sharing his experiences. Please join Native American Community Services in welcoming Dennis to our community on Thursday, June 1dh, following the Three Fires Theater presentation of Segwo!tiat the Grand Rapids Public Museum; Friday, June 11 1h, 5:00 P.M. at Riverside Park (powwow location) and Saturday, June 121h, 8:00 A.M. at the 61h Street Bridge Park. �Turtle Talk Newsletter CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 1 2- 13: Homecoming of The Three Fires Pow Wow. Grand Rapids, Ml. For more information contact Kelly Wesaw at 616-458-8759. June 19-20: North Port Sesquicentennial Pow Wow. North Port, Ml. For more information contact Tanya Raphael at 616-386-7859. Page 11 MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! ~''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''~ ~ June'·Birthdays ~ ~ Amy Anderson Fred Bell Rita Blumke Ronald A. Boda Lisa Brummitt Connie Cady Jennifer Cantu Chaun Castaneda Loretta Castaneda Terry Chivis William Chivis Mari Comer Kayle Crampton Ashleigh Day Shawn Day Nebin Floyd Elizabeth Gibbs Jeff Gibbs John Hart Melinda Hinman Robert Horton Jamie Hubbard William Jones ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ June 25-27: Hannahville 23rd Annual Great Lakes Area Pow Wow. Wilso, Ml. For more information contact 906-466-2954. ~ ~ ~ ' July 1-2: Spiritual Gathering. Soult Ste. Marie, Ml. For more information contact Cindy at 906-6356075. July 3-4: 4th Annual Little River Band of Odawa Indians Pow Wow. Manistee, Ml. For more information contact 1-888-723-8288. July 3-4: Sault Tribe of Chippewas Pow Wow. Sault Ste. Marie, Ml. For more information call 906-6356080. July 15-24: Michigan Indian College Leadership Academy. East Lansing, Ml. For more information call 517-483-1864 or 517-355-0177. ~ ' ~ ' ~ ~ ~ :.- ~ ' ~ ~ ~~ Cullen Kelly Brian Lett Ken Leash Ernie Loonsfoot Roseanne Martell Sue Maturkanich Joe Memberto ~ ' ~ ~ July 17-18: "Honoring Our Heritage" Pow Wow. Flint, Ml. For more information call 810-239-6621. July 21 -23: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Pow Wow. Baraga, Ml. For more information call 906353-6623. July 24-25: Gagaguwon Pow Wow. Oscoda, Ml. For more info call 517-739-1994. ~ ~'~ Ollie Pierce Andrea Kaye Priest Mable Ramos Dennis Rickert Cathy Rotan Billie Jo Russell Marcus Russell ~~~ms Martine Sanchez Bill Schrubbe Kay Shagonaby Brandi Shomin Douglas Martin Shomin Paul Shomin Rose Shomin Phyllis Sprague ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ I\ ~ -._ "'- ~ ~ Karen Taylor Vicki Upton Jessica Valdez Anna Ward Jamie Whitehead , ~ "'- ~ '---~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~---" ' ~ ~ -._ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , ~ ' ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~' , , I\ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ ,' ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~. ~ ~ ~ , ' ~ ~,~ , I\ ~ ~ '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' . �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 2NDANNUALGRANDRA~DS ANISHINABE GOLF TOURNAMENT If you have recently graduated from an educational and/or technical training program, you are already in demand! At the 20th Annual Homecoming of Three Fires Pow Wow, June 12-13, the pow-wow committee will be honoring all our Native American graduates. In order to congratulate and recognize our graduates, we are asking that names be submitted. The recent graduates should be from end of the 1998 school year to 1999 graduates. This includes high school, college, vocational and other certificate achievement. If you are a graduate, or know someone who is, please contact Derek Bailey at 455-5000, ext. 2114, or by fax at 455-5370 to submit a name. Please include full name, type of degree/certificate, and name of school they attended. Migwech! Date: August 14, 1999 ALPINE GOLF COURSE 6320 Alpine NW Comstock Park, Ml 49504 (616) 784-1064 Tee Time: 2:00 p.m. • Format: 2 person scramble $ SO. 00 per person/ 100.00 per team Prizes and Divisions based on Entries! Price includes: 18 HOLES, CART, & STEAK DINNER! Ron Chivis - Tournament Coordinator. For more information call Hunter Genia at (616)458-4078 (days). Full payment of $100.00 per team due by August 1st (check or money order only.) Payment made payable to Alpine Golf Course, but mail to Hunter Genia at 3907 Hazelwood, Wyoming, Ml 49509. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Community Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (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/41c9b1a5464bc255cea46c93f5cc4658.pdf 975233ae0f033b25fc001e1f134e9852 PDF Text Text LETTER Waawaaskone-Giizis MAY 1O1999 MAY 1999 ••• INSIDE THIS ISSUE : Anishinabek Mural 1 Volunteers 3 Clinton for N.A. 5 Festival '99 7 Circle ofRelatives 9 Women's Gathering 10 City Kids Golf 12 Newsletter Coordinator. Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sha :·on Horton Layout: Wanda Blanco Contributors: IFR/NAPS Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. • ••• • u (Flower Moon) ! ~ers"'y.:11m w•1• • • ••• We have an exciting new project for the entire Grand Rapids community to enjoy for years to come. Here in the Westside community, members of the Young Eagles and Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council have been working on a huge wall mural with the theme of "Native Pride". The mural project and native pride theme alone has been enough to inspire many beautiful ideas about what should be designed. Community member Candi Wesaw has been very instrumental with her ability to interpret our young people's feelings and ideas concerning Native Pride. Together, with the youth groups working on their ideas, it will result in a beautiful artistic work that our Native Youth can share for the entire community to see for years to come. Candi has been encouraging the youth to get out of their preconceived idea of how to paint. She has been challenging the youth to use more than just paint brushes. Leaves, feathers, and foam are just some of the creative tools that Candi will be incorporating into the mural project. More than just Native American Prevention Services youth groups have loaned their assistance to support this project. The Weed and Seed program helped us with acquiring paint; parents and family members have donated brushes; another lumber company that one Young Eagle parent works at had paint pans and brushes donated as well. So it has been more than just the youth who have been enthusiastic about the entire project. Everyone involved seems to understand that this project is designing, what hopes to be, a mainstay for everyone to admire for many years to come. We at Native American Prevention Services have hopes that as the project goes forward individuals and other community organizations will feel generous and help with paint or financial donations. We will be working on this project for approximately the next month. The location of the mural is just south of the parking lot for our office here on Broadway and Turner. The total wall surface is approximately 25 foot tall and 140 foot long. So this mural is rather a big undertaking for any group to accomplish. Please drive by or check us out in the evening to see if there is a crew of young people working and offer them a honk of encouragement. Again, if you would like to make a monetary contribution for this project please direct a check or money order to Young Eagles Mural project. If you would like to inquire on how we are doing with the paint supply and other materials for this huge project, just give us a call at the number listed above and/ or use the address above. Kchi-Migwech! ••• ••••• ••••• ••• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 2 Grand Valley State University Pow Wow, the Start of an Annual Gathering! Native American Prevention Services Staff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Who would've thought that ten years ago at this time, the mention of a pow wow at Grand Valley Renee Dillard State University would've actually become a reality, or Prevention Specialist/ Educator for that matter even a year ago. With the exception VACANT of the Veteran's Pow Wow a few years ago, many NaPrevention Specialist/Educator tive American brother and sister students sort of just Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator went to college there. It wasn't considered a school - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - with an enticing appeal to Native American students. The goal of Native American Prevention Services is They don't offer a language class, Native American to deliver services and information that encourage studies or law, or anything else other than a class on healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alNative Americans. It was and still is a good school to cohol and other drugs. get your degree, however, but thanks to a few dedi- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - cated students perhaps things will change even more. Our program strives to ensure the information and For one everyone can put the dates of Apri·I 22 & 23 services provided that are culturally relevant and ' ' age-appropriate. 2000 on your calendar. It will be the 2nd Annual Grand Valley State University Pow Wow. It actually sounds pretty odd to hear that, but it is about time, We Provide: don't you think? Information - relevant to the Native American lifeYes, we have had appearances by individuals style. and groups such as: Floyd RedCrow Westerman, RodAssistance ancl referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about isney Grant, De-bah-jeh-mu-jig Theater and even Red sues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other Thunder Theater/Dance group. However, this was drugs) something different and even the feeling was a lot difNative American Youth Groups - are divided acferent. This is due to the fact that next year at this cording to grade level and meet once a week time we can actually lock in the dates of April 22 & throughout the year. 23 in the little town of Allendale, Ml, but at the ever Consultations and Presentations - can be provided growing campus of Grand Valley State University. to schools, organizations, community groups, includSo go ahead and mark your calendars for ing parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or those dates because we have been assured that this culturally related topics. is a definite time when we can answer, "we're going Special Programs and Activities - are provided to to the Grand Valley State University Pow Wow" to the youth, parents and elders. question of what are you doing that weekend. Caseworker /Wellness Educator t-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... • Free Food! Come and Play Free Prizes! Free Fun For The Whole Family! You May Take Home A .... BICYCLE! TICKETS ARE FREE!!! Thursday, May 13, 1999 at West Middle School Gym 615 Turner, NW, Grand Rapids, Ml @ 5:00 - 7:30 P.M. Call 771-3318 �Turtle Talk Newsletter Lora Church. Volunteers Names: Peter Crane, Liz Ishak, Michelle Scott, Tom Botham, Betty Davis, Trisha Traskey, Loma VanTiL, Casey Church, Jim Genia, Morty Abish, Nancy Abish, Linda Bessey, Heather Colthurst, Scott Colthurst, Diane Friar, Beth OudWhat would we do without volunteers? The bier, Jackie Homant, Dan Hossler, Sue Ives, answer is very obvious to me, we would sink! Vol- Loretta Castaneda, Carny Casteneda, Shirley unteers and in particular speaking of the ones that Loonsfoot, Helen Hillman, Barb Shenoskey, Courthelp us here at the Native American Prevention ney Biggs, Joan Otten, Angela Abraham, Tom PeServices and Indian Family Resources, have simply terson, MD, Maggie Gillis, Men from Vets Center, Tony Martinaitis, Roger Williams, Jack Chambers, been "dy-no-mite!" They have been dynamite for us because Punkin Shananaquet, Diana Tourongeau, June without them the enormous task set forth in our Fletcher, Matt Blumpke, Mary Roberts, Simon Francis, Fran Compo, Chris Shomin, Bill Durkalee, objectives and goals to do at work, would be one big mountain to climb. So volunteers, we would Emmanuel Noboa, Frank Murphy, Rebecca Czarlike to say a big Kchi-migwech for your tremennowski, Autumn McDonald, Jennifer Decator, Carla dous support and time in helping us and in effect, Burr, Martha Barrientos, Norma Prieto and Rob helping our community who benefit. Horton. 1 would like to start this off by acknowledging those that have made my job easier to do Renee Dillard: thanks to their time, particularly in the last year. I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the Although some would be a little embarrassed, shy, following people who have made it possible for me or kchi-humble (eh), I believe their names are to move forward with some exciting programs. I would not be able to do many of the activities with worth mentioning. out the support from individuals/ organizations as Turtle ·Talk Support: Sharon Horton, Rob Horton, well as entire families who have stepped forward Diana Tcurongeau, Dan Brink and students from to volunteer their time and efforts. West Middle, and the community people who send Last summer we had our first Day Camp for in articles for insertion. Young Eagles. This was a big adventure, and I sometimes still hear comments about the activities that we offered. We had fun that summer Cultural Education Programs in Schools: Frank making home made kites as well as leaming from Lewis Jr., Jared MeDukas, Derek Bailey, Tracy Lee, John & Olive Pigeon, Valerie Gibbs, and parsome new cultural activities. ents who support the Youth Council to present Special Megwetch to: these programs. + Michigan Trails staff; Kate Kruger I Mi-Mi Wood I Lorena Palm Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council: Tim + Judy Norberg Loonsfoot Sr., Joan "Tinky" Otten, Olive and John + Diana Tourongeau Pigeon, Shirley Loonsfoot, Roger & Karen Williams, + Kristy Dayson Florence and Wayne Loonsfoot. + Tina & Roy Home Judith Kienty Youth Drum Circle: Olive and John Pigeon, Joan Olive Pigeon Otten, Emest Loonsfoot, and Jack Otten. Becky Williams • • Nancy Abish Lora Church: + Kevin Finney The growth, creativity and the expression + Raette Vandyke of the Native teachings that have assisted us to+ Frank Murphy ward the success of our many programs and + First Evangelical Covenant Church, Pastor events have not originated from one person. It is the combination of our volunteers' sharing, honDonald Logue for use of their van and drivers esty, kindness, respect, as well as, their heartfelt desire to help us work toward the enrichment of a We have had two Winter Camps now. Again this healthier Native community that have kept us mo- program would not exist without the efforts of tivated. Much has, and is yet to be, accommany people within the community. Notice how plished. Their willingness to give of their time and many youth from Anishnabek Youth Leadership energy encourages us to continue to do more. For Council members are listed as volunteers: this, I am deeply grateful and honored to be sur+ Michigan Trails for the use of the facility rounded by their support and generosity. To all our volunteers: Megwetch-Ahehee'-Thank You. vo1unteers Mat<e 1:he World Go Around • • • �Page 4 Turtle Talk Newsletter (Continuedfrompage 3) + • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Arbor Circle for the use of the van Tina Home Becky Williams Julie Bennette Amanda Pigeon Olive Pigeon Jackie Homont Kristy Dayson Monica Otten Scott Saboo Joan CTink) Otten Amanda Loonsfoot Hunter Genia Roger Williams Mary Cody Corey Loonsfoot Joan CTink) Otten Helen Hillman Olive Pigeon Jackie Homont Candi Wesaw Tina Horrigan Tally Julie Bennette Lora Church Hunter Genia Owashtinong Chung A Ming Jennifer Jones Jaycees Michigan Trails Arbor Circle Gerontology Network Grand Rapids Police Department Dan Hossler Casey Church Mike Dillard Ernie Loonsfoot Mike Kelly Larry Plamondon Diane Friar This year was our first time participants with East Jordan First Annual Snowsnake Tournament. It was great fun and learning experience for everyone. Title IX Program were gracious hosts and we enjoyed a wonderful feast with plenty of hot chocolate through out the day. We would like to host a tournament of our own next winter! + East Jordan Title Nine staff: Todd Parker I Deland Family for cooking + Tim Loonsfoot + Joan CTink) Otten + Monica Otten + Arbor Circle for the use of the van There are numerous parents who have made themselves available for helping with the ongoing program of Young Eagles youth group. This group varies in size from week to week. Sometimes we have 18 or more youth and other times just 8 youth attend on a six week schedule . This group meets once a week for six weeks then we take a break for usually two weeks though out the school year. But during the summer we plan for at least on "big" activity each month. This takes a great deal of planning and support from the community/ parents. Many of these people have made themselves available at a moment's notice. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Diane Friar Beth Friar Karen Hubbard Older Style Women Traditional Dance Gathering was very well attended last year. We had hopes of creating a interest for learning some older dances that some remember seeing at gathering years ago. The gathering was very well attended and we have found it necessary to extend the program to a two year series. This was and continues to be a great collaboration effort from many individuals throughout the state. My heart felt thank-you to all who saw the vision for the future of this exciting program. + Delores Laban + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Alvina Marshall Hunter Genia Nokomis Foundation: Kim Mulhern Debbie Muller Jack Chambers Joe Marshall Rod Crampton West Side Complex Catholic Human Development Outreach Camburns Home Bakery Jose Reyna Val Gibbs Val Gibbs sister Dawn And the countless other people who had the courage to stand up and volunteer to learn these . As you can see I have quite a extensive list of volunteers. Please accept my most sincere apology if you have been excluded. �Page 5 Turtle Talk Newsletter President Clinton and Vice President Gore software, and teachers that can use technology in COMMITMENT TO NATIVE AMERICANS WASHINGTON, D.C. - The President's FY 2000 budget represents a significant step forward for America, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and putting in place critical investments in education and training, from smaller class sizes to afterschool care. The President also has made a significant commitment to helping Native Americans, particularly in the areas of education, health care, and law enforcement. The following are a sample of some of the budget initiatives proposed for Native Americans in the field of education. the classroom. Teacher Recruitment: The President will propose $35 million to provid~ scholarships to 7,000 outstanding students who commit to teaching in highpoverty public schools. Head Start: A $607 million increase to fund the President's request of up to an additional 42,000 slots for children and keeping on track towards one million children served by 2002. Indian Head Start: The budget provides $14 7 million for Indian Head Start - a $17 million increase over FY 99. Education and Training: $1.4 billion for FY 2000 Child Care Quality: $173 million to improve child budget, a $200 million increase over FY 1999 fund- care for working families and $600 million for a ing, for his initiative to hire 100,000 teachers to re- new Early Learning Fund. duce class size in grades 1-3 to a national average of 18. $6 million of the $1.4 billion is earmarked for BIA-funded schools. COMMUNITY POTLUCK Training and Recruiting New Native American Teachers: $10 million to begin training and recruiting 1000 new teachers for areas with high concentrations of American Indian and Alaska Native students. New Native American School Modernization Bonds: In addition to the $22 billion of School Modernization Bonds authorized in his budget for the construction and renovation of public schools, the President's budget includes a new component for Native American schools. The Secretary of Interior would be authorized to allocate $400 million in School Modernization Bonds to tribes or tribal organizations for the construction and renovation of BIA funded schools. BIA School Construction and Repair: $108 million, an 80% increase over the FY 99 enacted level. Strengthening BIA-Funded Schools and Colleges Serving Tribes: $542 million for the operation of elementary and secondary schools, tribally controlled community colleges, and assistance to Indian children attending public schools. Education Technology: $103 million increase over FY 99 to ensure that every child has access to computers, the Internet, high-quality educational TO HONOR OUR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS PLEASE ATTEND TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! Wednesday, May 26, 1999 5:00 - 8:00 PM. WEST SIDE COMPLEX 215 Straight, NW Grand Rapids, MI Let's have a strong community showing to congratulate and encourage our youth as they continue with their future plans. We are very proud of them! If you know of a graduating high school senior, please contact one of the organizing committee members so we can include them in the festivities! Organizing Committee Members: Mary Cody MIETS, 538-9644; Betty Davis, GRPS, 771-2189; June Fletcher, GVS(f 336-711 O; Hunter Genia & Debra Muller, !FR/NAPS, 458-1641 �Turtle Talk Newsletter The Pase 6 4th Get Ready!!! Get Set!!! Annual Sobriety Walk is c~.ming!!! Date: Saturday, June 12th Location: Begins at the Sixth Street Bridge Park Grand Rapids, Ml Time: * Registration at 8:00 a.m. * Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. * Walk Begins at 10:00 a.m. Destination: Three Fires Pow-Wow grounds (Riverside Park, approx. 2.5 miles) This is a fundraising event with everyone invited to join as a participant. Yet, the higher purpose to having the Sobriety Walk is to support those on the Red Road (recovery road); to support those who have chosen to live alcohol and drug-free; to support the healthy life style concept; and to support our people, culture and traditions. There are 3 ways you can help raise support on behalf of the NAPS/IFR/HH programs: 1. Individual Category: 1 Pendleton blanket. The individual who collects the highest amount of donations will receive 2. Team Category: The team (up to 6 people) who collects the highest amount-of donations (1 team amount) will each receive 1 Pendleton backpack. (2°d and 3rd prizes will also be awarded in the above categories. Door prizes awarded throughout the Walk). 3. T-shirt Honored Names Category: Honor a family member, friend or loved one (living or in memory of) by having their name printed on the back of the Sobriety Walk t-shirt. We will introduce an "In Memory Of" name category this year. 1 name = $ 25. 00 donation. Each addt'I name thereafter = $ 10. 00 per addt'I name. (Example: 2 names = $ 35. 00 donation). This category is a special category where competition for prizes is not factored in. (Deadline for donations and names is set for Tuesday, June 1st - printer's deadline). Pledge sheets and T-shirt Honored Names forms are NOW AVAILABLE!! Stop by the NAPS office to pick up your forms!! HURRY!! You still have time to share your suggestions and ideas for another successful Sobriety Walk. Come and join us at the next planning meeting set for Wednesday, May 5th at 6:30 p.m., Room 32-B. Thanks, Lora. I .I �Turtle Talk Newsletter Announcement for Festival '99 Volunteers Page 7 Festival '99 June 4th 5th and 6th You will be able to sample the BUFFALO JOES we will be selling at the actual event. + A volunteer orientation held at the Kent County Health Department. + May 27th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This will be your chance to come and see how the booth will be set up. You will see your work station and your duties will be explained at that time. This is the only chance for all of us to come together for orientation. Don't miss it! Mark your calendar now! Come meet others you will be working with during Diabetes & Heart Disease By John Aldred Although the Anishnabeg have survived many hardships here on mother earth, there are still things unfolding which could lead to our abrupt extinction. There is battle happening right now, which can't be seen, heard, or smelled. This battle disguises itself as certain physical manifestations which creep in and create havoc among the many delicate, cooperating systems in our body. Two of these manifestations are labeled heart disease and diabetes. Each one of us determines what we will be, by the way we conduct our lives. There is an age old saying that fits this situation. "From one comes two, from two comes three, and from three comes ten thousand ... ," from one tree comes many seeds. Without knowing it, we as a people are planting bad seeds. Contemplate this for a minute,. What will become of the seventh generation? If we hold on to this mind-set, will there be a seventh generation? The science community has been hunting for cures for decades now, and with no avail. In the American Journal of Public Health an article about cardiovascular disease, by F. Javier Nieto, states a few alarming facts . He states that in the last four decades, we have not found any new substantive evidence for the cause of disease. "It is unrealistic, of course, to expect to be able to explain 100% of the occurrence of cardiovascular disease because of its extraordinarily complex pathophysiology and long natural history ... firm epidemiologic evidence of causality remains elusive." He continues by addressing the need to identify other risk factors to help explain the causes of disease. The article concludes by stating, "the limited progress in positively identifying new risk factors in recent decades may in part be a consequence of the reductionist character of approaches that look at molecular markers in isolation of macrophysiologic markers or the psycho social environment of the individual? ... new approaches to risk factor epidemiology, are required to meet this challenge." Said another way, by trying to find a · cure through reducing the disease state to a few key points, we realize this is a futile pursuit. Study any modern-day physicist and he or she will refer you to the uncertainty principle, which states, we can measure the speed of a particle but not its position, and vice versa. We can calculate only one thing at any given measurement. There is a high amount of uncertainty when you begin to work with the very small. (continued on page 7) �Turtle Talk Newsletter (Continuedfrompage 7) It's as if we're taking apart the watch to see what makes it work, but by taking it apart we no longer have a functioning machine. To spin off Carl Sagan's ideal, it like trying to conceive the biggest number imaginable and comparing it to infinity. This number will be as close to infinity as the number one. It's as if we're trying to capture our own shadow, or seeing the head separate from the tail. They are both part of one continuous thing. These diseases are caused by a problem of perception. It is how we, as people, view the world around us. There is a way of life , in this world, which sees itself as something separate from all other things , like a person watching TV. When we begin to view life this way, we begin to isolate ourselves from our environment. When we feel isolated, we search for security. We seek security in our external worlds, through the desires we pursue. We use them to try and spark life back into us. But to be secure psychologically, is to try and keep the machine running. For the more we yearn for the fulfillment of desires, the more is needed to make us feel content and happy. Look at all the gadgets around us today. We have big screen TVs, Hi-Fi VCRs, computers gaining speed by The Day, Satellite communications, Diskrnans, faster, more aerodynamic cars, and machines that break the sound barrier! Man, we are pursuing our desires with such emotion, we are forgetting our real reason for living. A well known physicist, Stephen Hawking, stated once that if we keep up at this rate, we will have to go 1000 mph just to keep up with the end of the line. It's not that technology is bad, it just the way we are yielding to it. We're using it as the sole means of enlightenment. We're going the wrong direction. When there's no relationship to our environment, we resist change and view our surroundings as something to defend ourselves against. There by trying to conquer nature and control it, rather than being a vital flowing part off it. When we view life as mere survival, we cut ourselves of from the rest of life. Think of a blocked artery, and feel why it is that way. We are trying to control our life so much, that we block off the natural flow of things. It's as if we are trying to capture the river in a bottle, or like trying to pull yourself up by your own boot straps. When you block off the river, what happens? You begin to form rapids or a whirlpool, a rush of water backing up on itself. We are so lost, scared, and separated from Page 8 nature that we use technology as a means to spark life back into us. It's as if each one of us purposely hooked ourselves up to a battery, and are shocking ourselves whenever the feeling of boredom sets in. I can't believe anyone could have the feeling of boredom or lifelessness, when all around us there is life screaming out in celebration. We are merely living to survive, instead of living to create. What does the term Creator signify? What is your place in all of this? Can you really separate yourself from any of this? What happens when you finally stop resisting? To find an answer, we need to look inside ourselves! We must first love ourselves in order to give love to others. Be a witness to it, and yell out and scream that you are all this happening of life. When you begin to open up and start receiving the things that you, previously, fought so hard trying not to lose, a strange thing happens. Things start to gravitate towards you. You begin to receive the warmth of the father Sun, you begin to move, learn, and grow. And in the midst of all this happening where is this thing you once called yourself? Where is John Aldred? Where is this feeling of isolation, this feeling of loneliness, this feeling of pain and fear I once felt? When you open yourself to your earth, and sun, and all the grandfathers in the universe, you start to realize this pain in your heart has disappeared. Contemplate why it has vanished and what has replaced it. Is it love? A love that is not closed in but is opened and unconditional and shines like to the sun itself, a brilliant light for all to see. A light that flows, warms and helps all things grow. Then you understand why you are alive, why you are here. It's to have this flowing feeling develop inside you. As the most famous martial artist of our time, Bruce Lee, stated, "Be like water my friend, for water flows with all things." Keep walking! �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 9 MNOOKMEH! IT IS SPRING! Saturday, May 8, 1999 Townsend Park Pavillion (Rain or Shine) Registration: Children's Games & Prizes 10:00 - 11:30 AM She she behn-KwehKush weh win (Duck) (Race) At 11:30 AM sharp, we will have a duck race in the creek for the children. You must register to have a duck in the race. Bicycles and Tricycles will be given to the winners. A home made boat race will commence immediately following the last Duck Race Boats must be hand made , no mechanical power, and under 13 inches long, for the sake of the children and parents that put time into making a boat, please do not enter quickly made boats such as plastic pop bottles or empty cigarette packs etc. For more information: call Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians 458-8759 - ~~I M M II§§ - ~~I M M II~~ - ~~I M · M II~~ - ~~I M M 11§~ - CIRCLE OF RELATIVES The upcoming schedule for Circle of Relatives is as follows: May 11 @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Renee Dillard, Prevention Specialist/Educator - NAPS Odawa Grand River Band Thunder Clan ~ Medicine Wheel Construction May 25 June 8 @ @ June 22 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Speaker to be announced ~ Traditional Teaching • 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Debra Muller, Program Outreach Coordinator - IFR ~ Adoption Issues @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency ~ Response to questions from Circle of Relatives We have been talking about the possibility of a parenting series or a workshop later in the summer. Please come share your ideas. (See page 12 for more information on Circle of Relatives) �Page 10 Turtle Talk Newsletter LOCATION: Dominican Center At Marywood 2025 E. Fulton Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-3895 (616) 454-1241 Friday, May 14, 1999 Saturday, May 1 5, 1999 11 :00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 11 :00 - Hotel (or other accommodations) check-in and program registration. 8:00 - Opening women's pipe, prayer, cedardirection-moon songs. (Continental Breakfast will be available) 12:00 - Opening women's pipe, prayer, and cedardirection-moon songs. 1:00 - Regalia, Outfits and Dresses: Definitely Not Costumes! 2: 15 - Break/Afternoon Snack 2:30 - Learn a Dance: Fish, Corn or Swan. 5:00- Ngia Gke Nimedim (Mother Earth, For You We Are 9:00 - Michigan Trail Peer Educators - "Respect Yourself": Grand Traverse Band - Gilda Allen presenting "Enabling Behaviors." 11 :00 - Learn a Dance: Fish, Corn or Swan. 12:30 - Closing remarks, evaluation forms, prayer and traveling song. Dancing). 1:00- Lunch 5:30 - Dinner 6:30- Today's Role of Traditional Women. CAPACITY LIMITED! 7:30 - Everybody Dance! 8:00 - Closing remarks and prayer. ~- Maps Available Upon Request! RESPOND TODAY! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - -- - -- -- - -- -- - -- - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - -- - Women's Traditional Dance Gathering - Spring '99 Please register by: Wednesday, May 12, 1999 Organization/Tribal Affiliation. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Or Community Member MAIL OR FAX THE ATTACHED FORM TO: Renee Dillard or Debra K. Muller Indian Family Resources & D Native American Prevention Services 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 32B Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Phone: (616) 458-4078 Fax: (616) 458-2096 Zip Code_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Free Will offering suggested amount $10.00! �Turtle Talk Newsletter CALENDAR OF EVENTS Page 11 MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! May 21-22: Two Day Anish-Na-Be, Double & Team ~''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ~ APRIL SIRTHDAYS ~ Bowling Tournament in the Greater Grand Rapids ~ Area. Further questions or information may be ob- ~ ~ Charles Anderson ~ tained by contacting: Carol Quinones, 616-222~ Sue Barz Ill. 5185 / Janet Shomin, 616-447-7690 / Mary Jo ~ Jim Braddock ~ Wert, 616-247-9681. "' Jimmy Bush Jr. ' May 29-30: 8th Annual Morning Star Traditional Pow Wow at Muskegon County Fairgrounds. Theme is "Honoring Turtle Island." For more information please call 616-271-6026. ~ '~ ~ ~ ~ ~ May 29-30: Gissawas Creek Veterans Memorial Pow Wow. Marion, Ml. For more information call ~ ~ 616-257-0346 before 6 p.m., or 616-878-9443 after I\ 6 p.m. ' ~~ June 4-6: 9th Annual First Peoples Pow Wow. Mt. Clemens, Ml. For more info please call 810-7561350. June 5-6: "Restoring the Circle Through the Buffalo" Pow Wow. Grand Rapids, Ml. For more info please ca II: 616-364-4697. ~ I\ ~ ~ ~ Tonileaureaux ~ '~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I\ ~ I\ ~ ~ ~ Ill. ~ ~ ~ Amanda Loonsfoot Roger Martel Jr. Isaac Mccann Thomas McDonald Georgianna Memberto Kitt Pigeon Dennis Resterhouse David Rocky Russell Billie Jean Sams Dave Shananaquet Larry Shananaquet Jr. Mary Shananaquet William Shananaquet I\ I\ Ill. I\ Taylor Sheperd Edward Sherman Jr. , et, Ill. ~ ~ ~ ~ Chris Shomin Jordan Shomin Paul Shomin Denise Skorka Kari Sprague lvanna Swainston Rita Wemigwans Liz Wesaw ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ June 12-13: 20th Annual Homecoming of the Three ~ ~ Fires Pow Wow. Comstock Riverside Park, Grand I\ Rapids, M~. For more information please call Kelly ~ at 616-458-8759. ' June 19-20: North Port Sesquicentennial Pow Wow ~ in North Port, Ml. For more information please call: ~ 616-386-7859 or 616-271-4640. , ~ To announce your event or adivity in the Turtle Talk newsletter please submit by mail or fax, your written information by the 10th day of the previous month you wish it to appear in the newsletter. Your name, address, and phone number must accompany the written information to be considered. Native American Prevention Services reserves the right to not use all information submitted. If you are submitting a photo along with an article or information, your photo can be held for pickup after printing services are complete. If you are making arrangements for photo to be held, please be sure to make arrangements before submitting to Turtle Talk. Any comments, suggestions, or input is wel- John Crampton Shandiin Church Gus Day Leah Denhof Mike Denhof Misheka Floyd Dave Fox Selina Gibbs Paul Hart Tashia Hillman Linda Holt Paul Jackson Dolores Laban et, ~ ~ ~ :. ~ Ill. I\ ~ , ~ ~ I\ ~ ~ ~ ~ -. ~ ~ :. , ~ ~ ~ :. ~ Ill. "- Lc_o_m_e_d_.~H_a_v_e_a_g_r_e_a_t_s_u_m_m_e_r_!~~~~~~~---'~ll\.ll\.ll\.ll\.l\l\l\l\l\lll.ll\.l\l\l\ll\.1\1\l\l\l\l\l\ll\.l\ll\.l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\I\~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 Circle of Relatives City kids golf will once again provide a junior golf program for Grand Rapids city youth. Youth ages 8-1 4 who are interested in learning to play golf are encouraged to join. All levels of play welcome. A tentative schedule beginning in May through August follows: Tues, Tues, Tues, Tues, Tues, Tues, Tues, Thurs, Tues, Thurs, Tues, Thurs, May 4: 2-5 May 11 :2-5 May 18: 2-5 May 25: 2-5 June 1: 2-5 June 8: 2-5 July 6: 11-2 July 8: 11-2 July 20: 11-2 July 22: 11-2 July 27: 11-2 July 29: 11-2 For more info call Willie at: 771-3067, or Joy at 241-0707. Why Join? My husband and I have been a part of this group with the start of the "Parenting Series". We were wanting to learn more about the Native American culture and family values. Through the "Circle of Relatives" , Scott and I have not only learned a great many things, we have also found a new branch to our family. What is the Circle of Relafives about? Easy, it is about family! We as a group listen to each other's daily struggles and triumphs over the obstacles of life. Being a part of the "Circle of Relatives" brings us together as a team. Through this team we address a wide area of issues concerning families. Everyone is welcome! Scott and I should know, we are not parents or of Native American heritage, but we are in the process of becoming foster parents of Native American children. We want to simply give the children that come into our home the support and love each deserve, including an environment that promotes pride in the Native American heritage. Just like the people in our circle. Circle of Relatives meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Indian Family Resources offices. So please join the team, we need you! Migwech, Heather Colthurst! Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615 Turner NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON.:.PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, MI Permit No. 319 Grand Valley State University Library Allendale Ml 49401 • ' 1 � 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 Native American Prevention Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (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/d813daeb47d19cffaf65c5c17042b77c.pdf 9dcdd2d886bd80ea9b4e3ec9b7767530 PDF Text Text '• NATIVE AMERICAN PREVENTION SERVICES 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 32-8 ·Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 .Telephone: (616) 45M078 Fax: (616)458-209~ (Sucker Moon) APRIL 1999 ••• INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Spirit Wind 1 Festival "99 Appl. 3 GVSU Educ. Conn. s Mi· Child 7 Dance Gathering 8 Healthy Heart Prog. 9 Sobriety Walk '99 N amebine-Giizis 11 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wanda Blanco Contributors: IFR/NAPS Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. ••••• ••••• Spirit Wind Recovery Mni-doo Noodin ••• Two years ago, Susan Ives and Gene Salgat met at a twelve step recovery meeting on the West Side. Salgat and Ives both had the idea to start a twelve step support group meeting for Native Americans. Salgat started a small group at the West Side Complex and Ives formed a group on Fulton Street. They decided to merge the two groups. lves's Saturday meeting grew fast and Salgat approached Lora Church/ Hunter Genia at Indian Family Resources. From there started the Second Native American Recovery Group for substance abuse. Our people started to gather for these meetings. Roger High of the west side started a Tuesday night meeting with the help of Barney Halfaday. They organized a meeting with traditional teachings by video. This meeting is based on twelve step teachings from the Medicine Wheel. Recently, a leisure night to work on crafts has started for those in recovery and their family. Sue Ives speaks of the movement going on for the Indian people recovering from drugs and alcohol. She has been sober for twenty-two years and seen the pain inflicted on the Indian race. Gene Salgat and Barney Halfaday both Vietnam combat veterans know the suffering of war and substance abuse. It's not unusual to see four or five veterans around our circle. We welcome all people to join our circle. The disease of alcoholism and drug addiction does not discriminate race, color, or religion. We want a place where Indian people feel welcomed. Through learned behavior and oppression we have been victims of a disease unknown to our early ancestors. Enough can't be said about the pains our people have suffered through the bottle. Loretta Castaneda talks about family destruction caused by alcohol. She grew up in an environment surrounded by bars and street life. Loretta has been sober over two years. She has learned about balance in her life and the importance of spirituality. Richard John shares how his life has changed since the three years he has been sober. His faith as a Native American has improved. He has a good relationship with his family. Roger High has learned about being Indian through a sober mind. He grew up not knowing culture or tradition. Barney Halfaday shares his past and the pain alcohol has brought him. Eighteen year old Patty Ives ••• ••••• ••••• (Continued on page 2) ••• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Pa~e Native American Prevention Services Staff: Lora Church 2 New Parent Committee For Title IX Program Seeks ..Parent Participation By Jeff Davis Program Director Hunter Genia Caseworker /Wellness Educator Renee Dillard Prevention Specialist/Educator VACANT Prevention Specialist/Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator The Parent Committee for the Title IX Indian Education Program is looking for parents of Native American children that attend the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) or the Kent Intermediate Schools (KISD) to get actively involved in the education of their children. The following officers for the Title IX program were elected in October 1998: Jeff Davis, Chairperson; Trisha T rasky, Vice-chairperson. The committee meets the second Wednesday of t--------------------- every month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the West Middle School The goal of Native American Prevention Services is to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. t--'--------------------Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistance and referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issue~ related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. Campus, 615 Turner N.W., Grand Rapids, Room 241. The Parent Committee is reviewing the present Title IX program and is seeking to make necessary changes to ensure that we are providing our children the best possible opportunity to succeed. We are looking at providing additional tutorial services to those children most in need, and we are also working toward providing cultural enrichment programs, primarily accessing those activities that are currently being provided by the GRPS' Multi-Cultural Office. In addition, the Parent Committee and the Title IX Program have invited the Superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools, Ms. Patricia Newby, to a meeting to discuss issues of concern for our children and to encourage an open and continuing dia logue on all aspects of Native American education within GRPS. The meeting will take place on May 4, 1999, at 7 p.m. at the West Middle School campus. The Title IX program is a supplemental program to those provided by GRPS and KISD. We look forward to working cooperatively with these school districts to improve the educational op portunities for our children. To that end, the Parent Committee has begun to restructure the program, refocusing Title IX re- ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •. . sources to provide services to those children within the school sys We have worked closely in the past Spirit Wind Continued with Dr. Cathy Large, the LEA from GRPS, and will continue to do has joined the Circle. She contributed to the so in the future to ensure that all available GRPS services are being youth by following the sober path her parents accessed by our children. r--------------------- tern that are m most need. walked. Scott Saboo and Tim Loonsfoot of the Grand River Singers have been supportive of the Circle. The door is always open. Anyone with the desire to stop drinking or using drugs is welcomed. We need your support in the comrr.unity and one meeting could save a life. Mni-Doo Noodin Miigwetch, Spirit Wind Recovery *See page 4 for the schedule. Title IX, GRPS and KISD are combining their efforts to better prepare our children to meet the challenges of the next millenium. Working together we can ensure that our children are afforded every opportunity to become successful, contributing citizens to our Tribal Communities and the Grand Rapids community. Migwetch, to all of those that have given so much time and effort in the past and continue to provide their support to this very worthwhile program. Chi Migwetch to Dr. Cathy Large, we thank you for your hard work and devotion to ensuring that our children are provided with the tools needed in today's world. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 Native American Prevention Services & Indian Family Resources 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 32-8, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Phone: (616) 458-1641/458-4078, Fax: (61~) ·458-2096 . Festival '99 Food Booth June 4-6, 1999 VOLUNTEER Male_ _ Telephone Number: In case of an emergeng,zplease-<fK>Tify: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J lated. l1h • • L•1m1tat1ons re to nea : - - - - - - ' - - ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The volunteer team choices ore: 1. Booth, on-site locations, and 5. Glean up. '. ~ ~ My second volunteer team chOice w<>Uld 'be:,_ ___,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.,.....;._.__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Please check which Friday Saturday Sunday ~ifts\you ~re ~n~ble to ·v~t~," -.1~~· . 0 7 AM-10 AM; 0~1~ AM - 2..PM; Q. 2 P.M-6 P:M; Q-·6 PM- 10 PM; 0 ·8 PM·--10:30 PM 0 7 AM:-10 AM; 0 10 AM- 2 PM; 'O 2 PM-6 PM; 0 6 PM- 10 PM; Q 8 PM' -10:30 PM o z~~Y- 1o AM; o 1o AM - 2PM; o 2"'1M.- 6 PM; o 6 PM - 1o PM; 0 a RM·- 1o:3o PM Contact the co-project leaJers-lor"'4nlormation, De&ra Muller -1-3; Renee Dillard'- ~ 4 & 5. . . I state that I am physiccilty fit for the event and I waive my rights that I may have against the N'i'tive American Prevention Services,. Indian Family Resources, and Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., Ws employees, volunteers, or sponsors for· damage or injury occasioned by my participation in this event. I also authorize the use . of any photographs, ·personal narrative, interviews and video recording of my ,participation in this event for any and all purposes. Participant's Signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ If under 18, parent or guardian's sign.ature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The above mentioned organizations are not obligated to provide a Festival '99 Food Booth assignment, nor are you obligated to accept the position offered. Volunteer opportunities are provided without regard to religion, creed, race, national origin, age, or sex. �Page 4 Turtle Talk Newsletter Native American AA Meetings and Activities Agenda Monday * Leisure time and crafts @ First step House, Bridge street, Grand Rapids at 7:00 - 9:00 PM Tuesday * Visual rwelve step Teachings on culture and Tradition, discussion after the video. @ second Chance Alano, Fulton Street, Grand Rapids at 8:30 - 9:30 PM Thursday * Native American closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous @ west Middle School, corner of Broadway and Turner, Grand Rapids at 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Saturday * Native American open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous * Friends and Family Invited * second Chance Alano, Fulton street, Grand Rapids at 12:00 - 1:OO PM Mni-doo Noodin Participants (Pictured) Sue Ives, Patty Ives, and Loretta Castaneda (Pictured) Richard John, Barney Halfaday, Roger High and Qene Salgat. Not pictured Scott Saboo, and Tim Loonsfoot �Turtle Talk Newsletter Pa e 5 GVSU EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS the Educational Connections Off ice to set up an appointment with an advisor or: have the person call our office directly. • 25 Commerce Avenue SW Lower Level Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4100 Please urge prospective clients to make an appointment before they come to our office to ensure that there will be an advisor to meet with them .. Phone: 616-336-7110/Fax: 616-336-7115 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Follow-Up: At your request, we will provide you with periodic updates as to the status of persons you have referred to our off ice. June Mamagona Fletcher, Director Aura E. Ortiz, Advisor Cassonya Carter, Advisor Santiago Zapata, J'r., Advisor/Teacher Diane Alexander, Program Coordinator ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••: : GOD'S KITCHEN MOBILE FOOD PANTRY • : Al PA WA TING MA GED WIN : : UMC'S PARKING LOT : : : : For Native Americans • • • Starting April 17th 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Continu- • • . dS ' d f h h • : mg every 3 r atur ay o eac mont same : •time. For shut-ins or people with no transporta- • Eligibility: Educational Connections can serve persons : tion, please call 364-6445 by the Friday before: who meet the following criteria: • the scheduled PANTRY DAY for home : 1. Low income. : deliveries. • 2. First generation college students •. y o Iun teers are neede d, pIease ca II Rev. M.11 .• 1 er • (custodial parent(s) d!d no! graduate from : or Deb Miller at 364-6445. • a 4 year college or umvers1ty.) • • 3. Not yet graduates of a 4-year college or ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ·• university. 'l'lleater of the 'l'llree Fires Services: Project services include: The Theater of the Three Fires is holding 1. Career and academic advising. open auditions to develop additional talent pool for 2. Assistance with admissions and financial plays to be performed by the theater group. The aid applications to schools both in and out-ofnext production will be in the middle of June 1999 state. with dates and name ofplays to be announced at 3. Application fee waivers/deferments to auditions. Ifyou want more information please schools and ACT tests (MUST be income call Roger Williams at (616) 245-4316. Auditions eligible). will be held on the evenings of Tuesday, April 13 4. Administration and evaluation of career and Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. at the interest inventories. West Middle School Building in collaboration with Native American Prevention Services. The theater 5. Arranging for school visits and campus group is also looking for additional volunteers to tours. _ assist with and become involved with theatrical pro6. Referral to other agencies/programs. Description: Educational Connections is a career and educational resource center funded by the U.S. Department of Education administered by Grand Valley State University. The program provides information . . . . . and services to people interested m continuing or resuming their education. Referral Pl'ocedure: If you identify a person whom you feel is interested in and would benefit from our program, either call 441 KNAPP N.E. GRAND RAPIDS, Ml : : •. ductions as a community. Sign-ups for volunteers will also be taken on those nights, as well as, ongo. mg. ~ . .1111.................................. ~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Pase 6 Matthew Whip: Jessica Lewis.· Matt's parents are Steve and Michelle Whip. Matt is a senior at City High. In addition to hockey, he also plays soccer and baseball. He is in the National Honors Society and was a student representative to Rotary in his junior year. Last spring he was awarded an Excellence in Education award from the Grand Rapids Foundation. Matt has been accepted to the University of Michigan and plans to study premed. Matt's favorite subjects are math and science. In his spare time, Matt enjoys snowboarding and playing sports. His coach comments, "Speed and determination have been the hallmarks of Matt's game." He also is a fine young man. Matt should go very far in life." My name is Jessica Lewis and I am a member of the Grand River and Little River Bands of Ottawa Indians. This year I am a senior at East Kentwood High School. During high school I have been a member of the National Honor Society, Class of 1999 Secretary, and Chairperson of the Student Council Volunteer Committee. I have participated as a member of the Dance Team, Youth Service Organization, and as a Teen Institute Teen Leader. I encourage other students to become involved. Academics are important, but the other activities are what really expand a person's character. This past summer I was selected to participate in the Macy's Minorities in Medicine Program at University of Michigan. This program not only offered me the · opportunity to explore my interest in medicine, but to meet other students with similar goals. It also gave me a first-hand view of university life. I highly recommend this program to any others who may have the opportunity. I have recently been accepted to the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. I have been awarded a four-year, full tuition scholarship by the University, and a first year board scholarship from the Steelcase Foundation for my academic achievement. My goal is to go into medidne, specializing in pediatrics or neonatology. My two sisters and I were all born prematurely. I have always had a great respect and appreciation for the special people who cared for us. I would like to be able to provide help for the children of our community in the future. Ifyou have a Native American student graduating, send a photo, information to share, example: interests, hobbies, and academic achievements to "Turtle Talk". �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 7 ~ a:: • Ml-Child (pronounced "My Child"), is Michigan's new children's health plan, that will provide public funds to help insure children of working low or moderate income families that do not qualify for Medicaid. An additional 156,000 children are eligible for the Ml-Child plan. With this new program 97% of all children will have access to health insurance. What is Healthy Kids? Healthy Kids is a part of the Mich-Care Medicaid Program. It provides health coverage for low income children and pregnant women. Who is eligible? To meet eligibility requirements, children must: • Be citizens of the U.S. (some legal immigrants qualify as well). • Be residents of Michigan, even if for a short time. • Be under 19 years old. • Have no health insurance. • Have a Social Security number. • Live in a family with a monthly income under: $1,809 for 2 $2,275 for 3 $2,742 for 4 $3,209 for 5 $3,675 for 6 $4, 142 for 7 $4,609 for 8 $5,075 for 9 $5,542 for 10 What is covered? • • Regular checkups Shots • • • • • • • • Inpatient hospitalization Lab and diagnostic imaging Prescription medications Medical care Dental care Emergency care Prenatal care and delivery Limited mental health services Limited substance abuse services How do I apply? Ask the staff and providers at Cherry Street Health Services or one of its satellite sites: Cherry Street Health Center 550 Cherry SE (616) 235-7272 Burton Health Center 21 35 Buchanan SW (616) 247-3638 Salvation Army Booth Family Services 1215 E. Fulton Street (616) 459-9468 Westside Health Center 669 Stocking NW (616) 235-1480 Belknap Commons Health Center 751 Lafayette NE (616) 7 42-9945 For assistance with applications or if you have questions, please contact Cristina Aguilar at Cherry Street - 616-235-7272. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 8 Women's Traditi~nal Dance Gatherinn , Spnng 1999 ··~ vided us with a wonderful warm meal, as well as, hot chocolate to warm our insides. Many people are thinking we need to start working on our snow snakes for next year at Winter Camp. Maybe even a state tournament! Friday, May 14th Saturday, May 1 5th Location: Dominican Center at Marywood 2025 East Fulton Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-3895 (616) 454-1241 Bring your friends and relatives and join us as we learn the difference between social & spiritual dances. This gathering has been designed for: * * * * * Anishinabek Women (Native American) Anishinabek young ladies Pow-Wow participants Dancers Non-dancers Our focus this year will be the CORN GRINDING DANCE/ FISH DANCE/ SW AN DANCE. There will be women available to give their opinions on regalia at our contemporary gatherings. A Young Eagle gets cheered on by others during a Snowsnake Toss! When the Young Eagles came back together it was St. Patrick's day. Our activity was all about how we believe we are lucky. Making four leaf clovers, the Young Eagles decorated them with pictures of family and homes. Many of the youth believe we are lucky because we have made the decision to not smoke and get addicted. Young Eagles found out they make their own luck by making good choices. "This is an open invitation to others who may remember these older dances. Please come and share your knowledge with your Native American sisters from the Michigan community." Hosted by: - Native American Prevention Services - Indian Family Resources. * For more information please contact Renee Dillard at The Young Eagles hold up their display from the St Patrick's activity! (616) 458-4078 or Debra K. Muller at (616) 458-1641. AND THERE IS MORE! lfl For the month of April we have a exciting new project for the entire community to enjoy. The Young Eagles have been working on the idea of a mural with the theme of NATIVE PRIDE. The Anishnabek Youth Leadership Council has been invited to help us, and they are just as anxious to get started. The mural will be painted on the Last month the East Jordan Title IX Indian Education pro- retaining wall supporting up 1-196 on the south end of our parking gram invited the Young Eagles to come and play snow snake with lot here at our office. Many ideas have been given to our lead them. What great fun we had! Many of us never played snow artist Candi Wesaw who has been generous with her talents for snake before. But even so, we came away with two first place this worthwhile project. If you would like to get involved with us or plaques. Our Grand Rapids group did very well overall, everyone have the time to help chaperone the event, please call the office came home with a prize. Our Title IX hosts were gracious and pro- 458-4078 and ask for Hunter or Renee. Young Eagles are Working Again! ~ �Page 9 Turtle Talk N cw sletter HEALTHY HEART PROGRAM INITIATES IN GRAND RAPIDS BY JEAN JOHNS AND JOHN ALDRED~ Diabetes and heart disease are so common that many Native Americans accept them as a fact of life. However, with more and more Native Americans dying from their long-term complications, this attitude has to change. The purpose of the Mmin-nuh-gah-dah Healthy Heart Program is to establish early screening for diabetes and heart disease. My name is JEAN JOHNS and I am the new Health Educator for the Mmim-nuh-gah-dah-Healthy Heart Program. I am an enrolled member of the Keweenaw Bay Tribe of Michigan. I received my health education degree from Northern Michigan University in 1993 and have worked as a Health Educator in a variety of community health settings. Most recent position was as a coordinator for the Wisconsin Women's Cancer Control Program. I have two daughters, Amy and Susan. The oldest daughter, Susan, lives in Prior Lake, MN and the youngest daughter, Amy, lives in Marquette, Ml. I also have two grandchildren, Ashley, who is six years old and Michael, who is two years old. As the Health Educator for the Healthy Heart Program, my goal is to reduce cardiovascular disease and diabetes by providing early screening and treatment for Native Americans in the counties of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa. Early screening and treatment are an important aspect of preventing and treating both of these diseases. Both diabetes and heart disease are very prevalent in the Native American population. Aanii, JOHN ALDRED n'dish-nikaaz, the new Health Promotion Disease Prevention Specialist for the InterTribal Council of Ml, Inc. I am part of the Healthy Heart Program designed to screen Native Americans and their families for diabetes and heart disease, and to refer them to health care services that are sensitive to the cultural traditions of Native Americans, thus making these services user friendly. As a main focus, I intend to teach people about ways to prevent any disease state from happening. It's not just a program about heart disease and diabetes, but about how we, individually, view our surroundings. In future articles, I will address this topic. I am a representative of the Loonsfoot Clan, residing on the land reserve called Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. I received my formal education and experience from Central Michigan University, majoring in Health & Rtness: Prevention and Rehabilitation. For four years, Mt. Pleasant was my home, as well as the home for CMU and the Saginaw Indian Chippewa Tribe. During my school years, I had the opportunity to meet a variety of interesting and intelligent anishnabeg. From their teachings, I gained a better perception of reality. I have them to thank for expanding my understanding and vision of the Creator's plan for the universe. So here I am, with you, in this community, waiting to share my ideals and visions, as well as, to learn from you, and to expand my understanding of life. Chi-migwetch, ahead of time for the teachings you have to offer me. Together, we will learn, we will teach, and we will grow. Baamaa-pii! If you are interested in learning more about the Mmin-nuh-gah-dah-Healthy Heart Program, please call the Indian Family Resources and Native American Prevention Services at (616) 458-1641. Our office is located at 615 Turner Street, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504. • E AMERICAN SERVICE JOHN ALDRED JEAN JOHNS �Turtle Talk Newsletter CALENDAR OF EVENTS Pa e 10 MllNWA MU NA DI BISH KAWI N ! ~,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,~ April 18: GVSU Mini Pow Wow. Sponsored by the Native American Student Organization of GVSU. Allendale Campus of GVSU in Allendale, Ml. For more information contact Amy Vega at 774-3083. i April 22-24: Gathering of Nations Pow WoVI· Albuquerque, New Mexico. For more info. call (505) 836-2810. ~ April 24-25: American Indian Council 8th Annual Spring Traditional Pow Wow. Lebanon, Indiana. Boone County 4-H Grounds - Community Building. For more info call: (765) 482-3315. ,~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ May 1: 8th Annual Social Pow Wow. Munising, Ml. i For more information call (906) 387-3861. May 8-9: °Free the Children" Spring International i ~ ~ Traditional Pow Wow. Climax, Ml For more info call (734) 763-8631. May 29-30: 8th Annual Morning Star Traditional Pow Wow. "Honoring Turtle Island" at Muskegon County Fairgrounds. For more info call (616)2716026. Saturday/Sunday afternoon and evening sessions both days. ' '~~ ~ ' '~~ ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ ..___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ______. ~ Pa Wa Ting Ma Ged _Win UMC 441 Knapp N.E. Grand Rapids, Ml CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1999 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. ADULTS: $5.00 5YRS TO 12 YRS: $3.00 0 TO 3 YRS: FREE FUNDS TO GO TOWARD APPORTIONMENTS COME AND ENJOY GOOD FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP! ll!l!!l!ll!Z!ll!ll!l!ll!Z!ll!ll!l!ll!Z!ll!ll!!l!ll!Z!ll!ll!!l!ll!Z!ll!ll!!l!ll!Z!ll!ll!l!ll!l!!ll!l!l!ll!l!l/9 ~ , ~ i ' ' ~ ~ i ~ ' ~ '~ '~ '~ Birthdays Rachel Albrecht lsabela Nadowegesa-Benavides April Blumke Jesse L. Boda Doug Bohjanen Misty Bowen Dawn Bush Casey Church Michael Corby Levi Albert Crampton Whitney Davis Robin Ensley JoAnne Fox John Hart Charlene J. Hatfield Monica Kelly Denise Kimble Mickey Kiogima Edna Kenoshmeg ~~n~m April Marie Leaureaux · Corey Loonsfoot Mary Ann Mashka Roseanne Moore Madelyn Nadowegesa Cindy Pigeon Sam W. Pigeon Josie Sams Judy Shriner Patricia Silverthorn Pam Smith April Wesaw Susan Wesaw . Sandy Whiteman · i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~· ,~. .,~ ~ i i ~ ~ ~ ' ~~· i ~ ' ,~ i ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ ~~ ' i ~ '~ ' i i ~ ' ''~ ~ '~ ~''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 11 PREVENTION SPECIALIST/EDUCATOR (Full-Time) . . for Native American Prevention Services, Grand Rapids, Ml. B.A. or B.S. in Education, School/Health Education, Human Services or equivalent related experience. The prevention specialist needs an understanding of prevention theory practices, exhibit a willingness to learn about the Native American culture and community. Skills in planning, promoting and delivering community-based substance abuse prevention programs, with public speaking and/or teaching experience. Will facilitate a youth group. Good organizational skills with attention to detail. Send resume with three (3) Letters of References to: Renee Daniels, InterTribal Council of Ml, Inc., 405 E. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Ml 49783. Closing date is Friday, April 30, 1999. EEO agency. Inquiries call Lora Church at (616) 458-4078. Get Readyll The 4th Annual Sobriety Walk is cominglll llA'lllEd.lll Date: ~FOR S08RFi'f 0 ¥ ~ ~ ffWJ.OllEl\EeG.f Location: 0 "' lii ~ Begins at the Sixth Street Bridge Park Grand Rapids, Ml Time: llA'lllE~ Saturday, June 12th * * * Registration at 8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. Destination: Three Fires Pow-Wow grounds (Riverside Park, approx. 2.5 miles) IUFHBPfTj 0 f fWJ.Ol)(l\E~ 0 ~~~ ~ ~--~ohSTAY AWAY ~ M.COHCX. """""uGS This is a fundraising event with everyone invited to join as a participant. Yet, the higher purpose to having the Sobriety Walk is to support those on the red road (recovery road); to support those who have chosen to live alcohol and drug-free; to heighten the awareness of how alcohol and drugs impact our lives; to support the healthy lifestyle concept; and to support our people, culture and traditions. Come by the NAPS/I FR office after Wednesday, April 21st to pick up your pledge sheets and T-shirts Honored Name forms. You're also invited to help us organize another successful Walk by attending our next Sobriety Walk planning meeting set for Tuesday, April 13th at 6:30 p.m. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Lora. Individual Grand Prize: One Pendleton blanket Tearn Grand Prize (up to 6 people on a team): One Pendleton backpack for each team member (2nd & 3rd Individual and Team prizes and door prizes will also be awarded). T-shirt Honored Names Section: Honor a family member, friend or loved one (living or in memory of) by having their name printed on the 4th Annual Sobriety Walk T-shirt. This year we will introduce a category entitled, l name=$ 25.00 donation "In Memory of:" Each additional name thereafter = $ l 0.00 donation per additional name �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 A dream I once had... By Jennifer R. Williams Dreams of passion, Wings ofgold, This is from what I have been told. Cool refuge is where I belong, Without the doubt of once a blue's song, Sharing to me a jealousy, I've heard before, But chose to ignore. But descends under a mask, Still, alive, waiting for a task. Surrender now to your darkest day, For you shall soon see no sky's ofgray. You shall sing a lullaby, Or at least unfailingly try. The melody of life, Street music, listening, playing, dreaming, Of the colors all streaminig, Lost in the dark of that thrill called life, Streams of gray but mauled by blue, So sit in the fields lit by the moon, And fear no creatures featured in the lagoon. Take a moment for yourself, Take a moment for yourself, Or store your memories on a shelf. Take your dre!ms hold them close, Visions given to you Treasures ofgold, Keep them in your mind and heart, For you shall never part, Write songs and stories That this beholds, And write what the future holds, Across the sky, Running beastly without a care, Streams of light beat down on me, For what I've shown sweet jealousy, They take me now without a message, The shadow of fall of the new passage, Silently seeping, Rowing, grasping, Though I find it all too fascinating, The closing the best, /'I/ leave the rest, Determine the ending, For I have heard nothing but minds rattling, Good bye sweet fields of green and lavendar, For they had once only heard her. Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615 Turner NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, MI Permit No. 319 Grand Valley State University Library Allendale Ml 49401 • , 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Prevention Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (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/5e6f95f7c40aedac36a1c50854f3d188.pdf ede61d352c463f674e6bfce50317f4e2 PDF Text Text TU RTL! TALK ~REWSLETTER -.. MAR151999 MARCH 1999 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: •• • Misconceptions! 1 Colon Cancer 3 Parenting/or Prev. 4 Message from Inside 5 Y.E. & Peer Educ. 8 29th Ann. NACIC 9 GVSU Pow-Wow 12 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wanda Blanco Contributors: IFR/NAPS Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. • • • • JWniyersit{; l- Ziisbaakdoke-Giizis (Sugar Moon) Libf?j••• • - • •• Destroying the Misconceptions! By: Hunter Genia Much has been made of sovereign tribal nations and their ambition to operate casinos on lands considered reservation territory. The State of Michigan have gaming compacts signed with all the federally-recognized tribes who operate casinos in the state, which by the way amounts to over 30 million dollars to the Governors special fund. Once Detroit begins operations of their casinos these gaming compacts are voided, with the exception of recently federally-recognized tribes and those tribes who will be seeking recognition and may consider casinos as an option. Not much has changed in terms of going through a beauracratic process, as most Indigenous people throughout North America would say it1s pai:t of the American tradition. Recently my wife and in-laws very anxiously looked forward to attending their federal affirmation ceremony, signifying of the Gun Lake Band of Match-ebenai-she-wish of Potawatomi1s to become federally recognized. This is the version of the "United States stamp of approval11 when a tribe is seeking sovereign recognition status. On the eve before departure a message she received was that Detroit had put a court order out to block the signing due to some 40 acres of land near Detroit that might endanger Detroit1s revenue from casinos. Hmmm ... endangerment? Well this leads into my point for this article which may be a good education for non-Indigenous people who are paranoid about losing power. JOIN THE CLUB! We 1ve felt that way hundreds of years before our families were even told they couldn 1 t speak our own language in your schools. Okay, I got my composure back now. Anyway, what I was intelligently going to say, is ask Isabella County in Mt. Pleasant whether they like the impact of the Soaring Eagle casino. If you bother to check the financial statements from the tribe you will see that there were millions of dollars given to non-Indian public services outside of the tribe for assistance. The request helped to fund road repairs, educational upgrades in public schools, capital resources, fire department equipment, and tons more. Needless to say, ask what improvements have been made on the reservations in terms of health, social services, elder services, youth services, schools, and cultural preservation projects. The reason I feel that this is important to share is due to public perception of Indian gaming in Michigan. By the way, is there the same sentiment with bingo? A statement made on ESPN sports basically said it all, when a Dine (Navajo) woman interviewed regarding the National Football Leagues Arizona Cardinals football camp on her reservation, quoted as saying, "Out there they worry about their computers and America On-Line, here we 1 re just trying to get electricity and running water. 11 So as you can see folks, we are just trying to survive. ••• ••••• • •••• === ._,_ ... �Turtle Talk Newsletter Native American Prevention Services Page 2 .{f!A ~ Staff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist/Educator Renee Dillard Prevention Specialist /Educator 'VOICES" WANTS YOU! ·. If you have any questions or comments please send them to Native American Prevention Services - Turtle Talk , at 61 5 Turner NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Please insure that they are VACANT submitted by the deadlines. Prevention Specialist /Educator Here's the deal, we will run the VOICES Wanda Blanco sections of Turtle Talk again, which hasn't been in Office Services Coordinator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - action for a few issues. The questions that are The goal of Native American Prevention Services is asked Will be from readers that have questions to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alabout Native American people, lifestyles, culture, cohol and other drugs. historical or contemporary areas, concerns, or is.....O_u_r_p-ro_g_r_a_m_st_r"_1ve_s_t_o_e_ns-u-re-t-he-in-fo-rm_a_t-io_n_a-nd-· sues. Your question will then be presented to services provided that are culturally relevant and community members for their response to be age-appropriate. printed in "Turtle Talk." This will be a good way to learn more about what others have wondered We Provide: about already. Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistance and referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. so send your questions in! An Anishinafee Goff bea~~e in Grand Rapids???? If you are interested in participating in an American Indian Golf League you are asked to contact Mike Sprague at 458-8383 for more details or information as soon as possible. Details of the league to be worked out depending on the interest level of the community. If you snooze you may lose, so hurry and calll 11 �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 fire You at Risk for Colon Cancer? What Is Colorectal Cancer? The term colorectal cancer is used to describe cancer of the colon or rectum. The colon, or large bowel, is the lower part of the digestive tract. The rectum is the last part of the colon. We will use term colon cancer from here on to mean colorectal cancer. Almost half of all people who develop colon cancer die from the disease. In 1999, an estimated 2, 100 people in Michigan will die from colon cancer. Little information is available on exactly how many of those persons will be Native Americans . According to Indian Health Service information, Native Americans in this area of the country (Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota) have the second highest incidence of colon cancer of all Native Americans! Native Americans have the lowest 5-year colon cancer survival rate of any race in the United States. Yet this cancer and these deaths can be prevented through screening exams and early detection. 1 Colon cancer starts as non-harmful or benign growths called polyps. These polyps can be found through an examination of the colon and removed before they turn into cancer. That is why having colon exams on a regular basis is so important, especially for people in families with a history of this disease. How Do You Know You're At-Risk? Your level of risk depends on: => => => => => How many of your family members have had colon polyps or cancer. How closely they are related to you. What age they first had polyps or cancer. What your age is. Whether you have had colon cancer or polyps before. The risk of colon cancer increases for everyone after the age of 50. Having had colon cancer or polyps yourself or having one or more parent, brother, sister or child with colon cancer can increase your risk of developing colon cancer. The only way to find out your level of risk is to take part in a complete review of your risk factors. This is called evaluation. If you have questions about your risk of colon cancer, need help in finding colon screening, or would like to talk with someone about your family history of colon cancer or polyps there are a number of local programs that can help you. For more information you can call Shawn Oliai at the American Cancer Society at (616) 364-61 21. This information is brought to you by the Community Colon Cancer Screening Group. The CCCSG is a local cooperative group presented by many healthcare organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Cherry Street Health Services and its satellite clinics, Grand Rapids Community Clinical Oncology Program, Metropolitan Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, Spectrum Health, and the Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association. We extend an invitation for you to join us as a cooperative group participant. Please call. 1 Native American Monograph No.1; National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Society, 1994. �Page 4 Turtle Talk Newsletter Parenting For Prevention Children and youth are bombarded everyday with incorrect information and mixed messages about alcohol. The reality is that alcohol is linked with health problems, violence, crashes, unwanted and unsafe sex, etc. Changing the alcohol abuse picture in any community requires us to "parent for prevention." This involves looking at ourselves individually and working with other parents in the community. 1. Become educated about the disease of addiction, risk factors, why people use, environmental influences, real facts. 2. De-myth our thinking • • • • • A little beer won't hurt. It's a rite of passage, all kids do it. Thank goodness she only drinks and doesn't use something illegal. I can trust my son not to drink and drive. It's ok because my kid only drinks at home. The Fact Is: Alcohol use in adolescents leads more rapidly to addiction than in adults. People who start drinking before the age of eighteen become addicted at much higher rates than those who start drinking later. Alcohol interferes with the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth of children. 3. Examine our own attitudes and role modeling. The perception that alcohol use is the norm makes a young person more likely to use. Drinking patterns are learned at home. 4. Know - and tell our children about - individual family risk. People whose biological parents or grandparents are alcoholic are at a higher risk for addiction if they choose to use. High tolerance for alcohol indicates a person is at high risk for addiction. 5. Learn the signs that a young person is using alcohol and seek help when needed. 6. Understand and warn against youthful patterns of alcohol use. Young people tend to binge drink. They-seek intoxication. They can drink themselves to death. 7. Take parenting instruction classes. Few of us have been prepared for this most important responsibility. Most of us could improve our skills. 8. Help children develop resilience • Teach them steps for making wise decisions. • Role play how to "say no" and avoid risky situations. • Model and create opportunities for good, twoway communication. • Encourage self-expression. • Foster situations and use language that promotes healthy self-esteem. 9. Become involved in providing alternative activities for youth, and a variety of means for their recreations, community service, creative expression, and personal achievement. 1O. Examine the community environment in regard to alcohol • • • • • • • Access to alcohol. Enforcement of laws and ordinances. Consistency of school and community policies and their enforcement. Advertising and other marketing/industry influences. Adult role modeling and attitudes about youthful use. Sources of mixed messages. Influences on community norms such as college culture, tourist trade, etc .. Then participate in needed changes. 11. Network with other parents. Establish community standards. Support children in making no use choices. Provide safe activities and celebrations. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 5 help from society while we're in prison it's hard to prove such things. If volunteers do not want to come in here and Dear Hunte!/ help us, we understand, it's prison, and no one wants to We hope when you receive this letter that you and come here. But as you peop/e·know, there are many other your loved ones are in the best ofhealth and spirits. As for us, we have run into some heavy road blocks. We have ways in which you could help us without being present been trying to order language tapes and books, but the in- physically. But ifyou choose not to help us, or give us a chance in any wa~ then society is being quite ignorant. stitution has denied them to us by saying it's not impor!ant. It's frustrating because other groups have language So the question at hand, are we going to begin materials. learning from one another, or are the Anishinabe people Well we read your article in the December 1998 who have chosen to make mistakes in their pasts, always '7urtle Talk'~ and in that article you stated that phrase/ going to be alone in this thing we cal/ life, without the unproverb, ''it takes a village to raise a child." You said how derstanding as to why! We are changed people, and now you wished that everyone could live by those teachings choose to do the right thing. Yet it appears as if society more intensely. Well as a group, we have no doubt that (the Anishinabe people) have exiled us from understandyou honestly feel that way. So the only conclusion that we ing. k11y is that! Now if society would sit back and ask themselves are able to come up with, is this,; since we all made misif they have made mistakes, the answer would obviously takes in our lives, and ended up in prison, we are no longer part of that village/community. ls that safe to say! be yes. So maybe we made a few more bad choices and Because that would explain why it's so hard for us to find maybe we made a few more mistakes. I can say that! But or get any type of outside support. But still it makes every- that we now have talked about this we see that we are not thing that much more confusing, because ifyou really look all that different. So ifyou choose to judge us badly, you at it we all live in such an imperfect world, a world that are in turn, judging yourself badly, as well as fa/sefully. Also, people are mentioning values. There is anmakes it nearly impossible for us to live ''mistake free." other word that goes with values. That word is morals. Everyone is going to make a few bad choices in their life, and just because the brothers here have made some bad It's a given that each individual in society or in prison, has his or her own set of values and morals about the way they choices, that doesn't make it right for people, "especially go through life. Anishinabe people'~ to ignore us, write us off. Now again, I repeat you sa~ it takes a village to There are a lot of brothers in here that could be raise a child. Well even though we are in prison, we really strong leaders, ifgiven another chance and some guidance. It's bad that people are blind to this fact! I think the do feel and really do believe that we are still a part of that village. So if society places right and wrong values and reason people aren't helping the brothers who have already made bad choices, is because it's the easiest thing to morals in a child's mind, then that child will grow to do! Now, even though some ofyou see the ignorance in know what is right and what is wrong. The village must that way of thinking, none ofyou want to be the first to keep an eye out and guide each child. I know that. Everyone should! step up and do something about it! After all we're the Lastly, I must say that our brothers here in prison outcasts and by being the outcasts and choosing a hard past and I quote "past'~ this makes us stronger and wiser! have a phrase/proverb, that we tend to go by.... Maybe For we have been down and seen which paths not to take you could share it with someone, sometime. It goes as in life! Now I say that we are stronger, because you gain such: Man does not balance his thoughts in an instant strength by making mistakes, and we are now wiser by He does not do it even in many lives choosing to use that strength to make the right choices in Therefore he must learn our lives now! And as he learns by the experiences which life The point I'm trying to make is that society tends to brings to him choose ignorance over - intelligence. So by labeling us and by his observations of the experiences of others. outcasts simply because of our pasts, is nothing less than ignorance. Therefore, if that's the way society chooses to look upon us, then they are ignorant in that form of reEditors Note: spect as well as judgement. Society doesn't know us now, Brian and others over the years have been turned and they don't know the changes to which we have made down by the prison for supplies that could help them in our lives, as well as our minds. So for once, please, learn, as well as, volunteers that could go in and assist. please, look beyond the cover and choose... .intelligence. To seek more information, you may write to the attention It's hard to really think positive about things going of "Chaplain" at: Handlon Michigan Training Vnit, P. on out there. We are doing everything possible so that brothers are able to leave prison and begin to prove to so- O.Box 492, 1728 Bluewater Highway, Ionia, Ml 48846. ciety that we have changed for the better! But without A Message from the Inside �Turtle Talk Newsletter Pase 6 YOUTH DRUM omoLE UNDER WAY They gathered around the large conference table to begin making their first drumstick, something they'll By Hunter Genia probably keep for a l~ng time or maybe give it to someone special. Whatever they choose they will have da thump da thump da thump da thump ....... . earned it. A few members of the Owashtinong Chung-a-ming Well you might have guessed, it is the youth drum came by to lend a hand, so it was cool they wanted drum circle striking the drum for the first time. Smiles to be a part of this as well. The sticks that they are spread across each veteran singer and drummer as they currently using are from the Owashtinong Chung-a-ming try to get the beginners on the beat. Ah yes, pasingers, after saymaa was properly given. , tience ....... . It's hard to believe that two sessions have already We all started out at something for the first time gone by and perhaps when you read this, they'll almost be and this is definitely no different. Five, six, seven, eight, half way through the six to eight weeks initially set aside nine, ten year old youths all together trying to bring harfor this. As I mentioned, many of the little ones have mony around the drum, to form unity in beat. Many wondered what's going to happen beyond this, but only who sing on area drums like Owashtinong, Rush Lake, time will tell. It's fun to just watch them glow in the High Spirit, War Party, Northern Sky, and many more all present. You are welcome and encouraged to come by started at the drum at some point in their lives. Some and show your support for these young people. didn't start drumming until their forties and if they were fortunate, then they had the opportunity to start in their ~{f{f{f {f{f {f {f {f {f {f {f {f {f {f {f {f {f {f {f {f {f~{f{f{f{f{f{f{f teens or younger. The first week they tried to just get to know one ~ Want A Trade? Want a Job? ; another and get to know the drum. When I started sing- ~ Want More From Life? ing it was no different, occasionally with even eleven 'W' ~ {j' ~ years of singing (not embarrassed to admit it) I still get {J' If you are ages 16 through 24, you may qualify for {J' off beat. Ah yes, patience ... .... "Don't be in a rush", {j' ~ {J' JOB CORPS. It's a training program that gives {f "Try to feel it", "When I point to you come in." {i' young adults a chance. {i' {{ {j' The drum, heartbeat of the community, a mes{{ {{ senger in many ways, healing in others, but we come to {i' L ~ "J earn Job Skills {{ understand the drum from our Anishinabe teachings. Finish School {i' {{ These are the things that are stressed in the group. ~ Find Direction There are many messages and lifelong teachings we can (jet A Job {{ live by from just the drum. You can sense that for most {i' {i' {{ {i' {f of them, our teachings may be unfamiliar to our youth. ~ The program offers training in many occupations, It doesn't even matter if the kids are from the city, res{i' including: {J' ervations, suburban, or rural areas. It is their first time {i' {i' for most. {f {j' ~ * Auto Repair * Food Service {i' Thirteen youth the first week, and about fifteen {i' * Retail Sales * Office Assistance {f at the second meeting come together asking questions. l'1 * arpenby {i' 1IJ * Health Services {J' "Are we going to make drum sticks? Are we going to ~ {f make a drum? What are we going to do after eight ses- {j' {j' {{ For more information call: {i' sions is up?" "Yes," "Maybe," and "I don't know" are {i' {{ {J' Myriam Martinez at {i' the answers to their questions. It is beautiful to see youth come together with such enthusiasm. What will ~ 1-800-774-JOBS they be like in five or ten years are thoughts that cross {j' (1-800-774-5627) {i' ~ ~ my mind. "It takes a community to raise our children." {i' {i' Okay, how many of you are ready to make a Residential and non-residential drumstick? "I AM". Okay gather around John, Olive, {{{j' Programs available {i' {i' Amanda, Joan and Jack, they'll get you started. After {i' {i' about a good forty-five minutes around the drum learnIt's The One Thing That Works For ... Everyone. ing to try and stay on beat, the drumstick making was of~ l'1 {j' 1IJ fered. g i i c g g i g i i {j'{j'{j'{i'{i'{j'{i'~{j'{j'{j'{f {j'{i'{j'{j'{i'{i'{j'{j'{i'{j'{j'{i'{j'{j'{j'{i'{f �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 7 proposals linking non-profit organizations, private businesses and educational institutions are strongly encouraged. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Grand Rapids City Commission has MicroEnterprise Loan Project allocated a maximum of $175,000 for this project. Project Management Organization These funds would be expected to support project planning, project administration, and loan The Community Development Citizen's principal amounts, federal rules limit business Committee and City of Grand Rapids seek loan assistance to business owners with proposals from business assistance moderate or lower incomes, and other federal organizations, community organizations, private rules apply. businesses, and educational institutions to Proposal packages are available from the manage a collaborative MicroEnterprise Loan City of Grand Rapids Community Development Project. This project would provide low-interest Office, 4th floor, Room 460, City Hall, 300 loans to develop small businesses within Grand Monroe NW. Questions may be directed to Rapids. Minority business participation is Barbara Hawke at 456-3677. emphasized. Proposals are due no later than March 26, Proposers would be expected to 1999. implement the project through all phases, from plan~ing the project and marketing loans through loan issuance and loan management. Business technical assistance is essential. Collaborative City of Grand Rapids Community Development Block Grant A Dozen Ways To Strengthen Your Family 1. Spend time with each other, do things together as a family. 2. Plan ahead with your family so things will happen and not "just happen." 3. Establish a reasonable balance between outside activities, work schedules and your family. 4. Talk with each other and listen carefully to understand each other's viewpoint. 5. Show each family member consideration and appreciation, especially in everyday ways. 6. Respect each person thoughts and feelings. his/her ideas, 7. Develop pride in your family. 8. Resolve problems and conflicts in a constructive way. 9. Help each other and be willing to let others help you. 1 0. Contact and build ties with other families. 11. Take part in community affairs and use community services. 1 2 . Develop a spiritual focus within your family. CELEBRATE YOUR STRONGER FAMILY! �Turtle Talk Newsletter Pa e 8 We h(lve h<ld <l lot ot tun while le<lrning <ibout ourselves <ind kindness. During this p<lst six weeks ot Young E<igles, we h<lve been concenfr<lting on kindness, sh<lring, honesty, <ind respect storiedrom the Red CliFFWellness Curriculum . We (Ire le<lrning th<lt we must pr<lctice these v(llues in our lives. B<il<lnce <ind underst<lnding these v(llues is outgo<il. The butterfly (lctivity w(ls <l be(lutitul story (lbout kindness. The Young E<igles sh(lred <ill the diFFerent w<lys they show kindness to others. We h<lve decided together th<lt the best time to be kind is before <lnyone ;isks us to be kind. The story W<lS <ibout how the butterfly brought h<ippiness to the child ten ot the vill<lge. To help the Young E<igles remember the story, we m<lde our own p<iper <ind glitter butterfly. Also the Young E<igles h<lve been pr<lcticing le<lrning how to pronounce the correct N<itive L<ingu<lge for our body p<lrts. We m<lde selt portr(lits <ind l<ibeled them <ill in Oiibw<ly. When the Young E<igles first come together we <llw<lys pr<lctice s<lying our body p<lrts together. They h;ive cre;ited their own ch<lrt to put up <lt home to help them remember. It you know <l young person between the gr<ldes ot k-6 <ind would like to become involved with the youth group we (Ire <llw<lys h<ippy to h(lve new members come ioin the tun. All you need is your p<lrent/gu<lrdi;in sign<lture on <l filled out regisfr(ltion form . It yout not sute you w(lnt to ioin then iust come for <l visit first, then decide. It you h<lve <lny questions ple(lse c(lll Renee Dill<lrd (lt 458-4078. Ate You A Potential Peet Educator! Ate you <l good communic(ltot <ind would like to sh(lre import<lnt infotm(ltion with other youth? Ate you concerned with N<itive Ameticqn he<llth issues with youth? Do you believe in the protection ot children who could use some helpful infotm<ltion <ind possibly consider m<lking he<llthy decisions (ls <l result ot <l ptesent<ltion you (Ire involved in? It you <lnsweted "Yes" to <ill these questions you would ptob<ibly m<lke <l good Native American youth peet educator. We (Ire getting ptep<lted to fr<lin <l new cl<iss ot peer educ(ltots this ye<lt <ind we (lte looking fot up to twelve youth who w<lnt to be <l p<irt ot it. It you (lte interested ple;ise te<ld the following: => You (lte invited to p<lrticip<lte with other peer educ(ltors <ind teen le;idets in the community ;it <l conference Wednesd<ly, M<lrch 17th 9:00 <lm to 2:15 p.m. This m<ly help determine whether being <l peet educqtot is fot you. It you (lte <ible to (lttend ple(lse cqll Renee Dill<ltd by M<ltch 10th, it you ;ite interested but un<ible to (lttend there will be <l meeting set up fot cuttent <ind newly interested peet educ(ltors. Ple(lse cont<lct Renee fot more intotm<ltion. Gr<lnd R<lpids Public School N<itive Ametic(ln youths interested in becoming <l peet educ;itot ple(lse c;ill Renee for speci(ll infotm(ltion. (Gt<ind R<lpids Public School students will be excused to (lttend this conference). => Out cuttent peet educ(ltots will help fr<lin new youth to become peer educ(ltots. They will receive fr<lining in import(lnt (lte(ls such <lS: HIV/AIDS prevention, Alcohol <ind other Drug <lW<lreness, <ind Diversity <lW<lteness tr;iining. As p<lrt ot the fr<lining cultur<ll <lW<lteness <ind sensitivity will ;ilw<lys be utilized. Cq// Renee Di/f4td Ifyou w<1nt to come ot ifyou have <1ny questions 458-4078. Young Eagle Ashleigh Day stanqing next to het Sel( portrait language activity. Young Eagles holq up theit butterfly Ptojects fot the camera. �Page 9 Turtle Talk Newsletter 1999 NATIVE AMERICAN CRITICAL ISSUES CONFERENCE BULLETIN NACIC 29th Annual Invitation to Participants March 25-27, 1999 For the past 29 years the NACIC has been designed to give participants the opportunity to examine key issues that impact the educational process of our Indian students and communities. The planning committee invites all persons who are concerned about Michigan's American Indian students to attend this conference. Title IX and the Johnson O'Malley programs continue to be our primary areas of involvement in Michigan's public schools but we also must earnestly look at what is the future of Indian Education in Michigan. U of M Law Day & Pow-Wow This year's conference will be held in Ann Arbor and will precede the annual U of M Law Day Program and the student Pow Wow. All three of these events have an long positive history in focusing on the critical issues impacting Indian country. This will be a very special week in Ann Arbor. The planning committee continues to provide sessions, which target students and adults in the K-12 system and Michigan's Higher Education Institutions. The committee acknowledges and recognizes the importance of the FIA Indian Outreach Program & Community Health Representatives as key delivery systems which impact the educational system. Pre-conference activities will include training about OIE and a special cultural presentations. Keynoters Our opening keynote speaker will be Edward Benton-Banai, author and lecturer on the need for relevant cuture-based curriculum materials. Mr. BentonBanai is the author of the much-acclaimed "The Mishomish" book. Dr. David Beaulieu, director of the Office of Indian Education will speak at our closing luncheon on "American Indian Education Policy and Initiatives for the 21st Century." Student Track We are continuing our efforts to provide positive leadership experiences for Indian students. The 1999 Youth Track will offer a combination of intensive and informational workshops designed to provide students with a look at selected career options. The students will spend a day experiencing a career in the communication, health, environmental, engineering, law, art & design, and computer technology fields. For further information please contact: Sharon Kota at 1-800-984-3101 x 337. Women's Circle takes initiative on Great Lakes water quality By: Minnie Two Shoes Walpole Island, Ontario (NFIC) 750, 000 gallons of sulfates will be pumped into Lake Superior over the next four years, affecting marshlands and water quality in the Great Lakes The women of Walpole Island, an Ojibwa reserve located on a tiny island on the northern shore of Lake Superior, are taking matters into their own hands. At issue is what they are calling the pollution and environmental degradation of the St. Claire River, from the discharge of sulfates into the river by Terra, a fertilizer plant operated by a subsidiary of the Imperial Chemical Company (ICC) of London, England. ICC began discharging the sulfates into the river in July, although the Women's Circle has been raising their concerns since plans for the discharge were announced over three years ago. "The big thing is, we're fighting not only the discharges, we're fighting for the health of the rivers and lakes, and the regulators are not doing their jobs," said Myrna Kicknosway, a member of the Walpole Island women's group. Environmental groups are also concerned with the effect the discharges will have on the water quality and lifestyle of the people of Walpole Island, and they predict it will affect the water quality of Lake Superior and eventually all of the Great Lakes. The increased levels of sulfates will affect the delicate balance of the marshlands on Walpole Island and the wild foods and game animals that are a part of the marsh's habitat and which play an important role in the local food chain used by Natives, said Kicknosway. Because of their concerns, the Women's Circle of Walpole Island will meet with Canadian officials and citizen groups to discuss the scientific evaluation of the effects of the discharge and to (Continued on page I 2) �Turtle Talk Page 10 Ru.th E. Minor (Genereamx) N overnlber 24 1927 - March 2nJ 1998 7 7 I am the resurrection, and The life He that believeth in me, Though he were dead, Yet Shall he Live, And Whosoever Liveth And believeth in me Shall never die. John 11:25 - 26 Office of Indian Education Poster Competition The office of Indian Education, U.S. Department of Education, is seeking poster designs for a poster to be distributed initially at the 30th annual convention of the National Indian Education Association during October 1999. The winning poster design will be mass produced and distributed nationally. Requirements: The design should include an Indian Education theme and may include the concept of lool<ing to the year 2000 and later. The design should be in color in any medium and submitted in an 8 1/2 x 11-inch format on white bond paper. Each submission should include student name, age, tribal affiliation, and school. An individual may submit only one design for poster consideration. I Eligible Contestants: Any K-12 Title IX eligible student is encouraged to submit a design. Awards: The student submitting the winning design will be provided with lodging and expenses for the student and chaperone to be recognized at the 1999 National Indian Education Association Conven tion in Ol<lahoma City. Competition Submission and Deadline: All design entries must be postmarked no later than April 1, 1999 to be eligible for poster consideration. Entries should be mailed to the following address: OIE Poster Contest, Office of Indian Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 3Wl 11, Washington DC 20202-6335. A selection committee will review all submissions. Announcement of the poster winner will be made by May 15, 1999. Entry submissions will become the properly of the Office of Indian Education and will not be returned to contestants. Questions regarding poster competition may be addressed to the fol lowing: Ross Byington (202) 260-1519, Amos Goodfox (Z02) 260-1637, Bernard Garcia (202) 260-1454. �Turtle Talk Newsletter CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 20-21: Pokagon Band of Potawatomi "Catch Your Dreams" Red Road Traditional Pow Wow. Dowagiac Union High School. For more info call Judy Winchester at 616-782-1142. March 24-26: Native American Critical Issues Conference. Ann Arbor, Ml. Clarion Hotel. For more information call Paul Johnson at 517-339-1069 or Sharon Kofa at 810-984-3101 ex. 337. Page 11 M 11 N WA MUN A DI BISH KAW IN! ~''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''~ ~ Birthdays ~ ~~ ~ ' ' ~ ~ ~ ' March 26-28: 27th Annual Ann Arbor Pow Wow "Dance for Mother Earth." Ann Arbor, Ml. Crisler Arena. For more information call Shannon Martin at 734-763-9044 or 734-64pow99. ~ '' '' '' I\ ~ ~ March 27-28: Learning to Walk Together Pow ~ Wow. Marquette, Ml. Northern Michigan University Campus. For more info call Mary Curtis at 906- ' ~ 249-5102. ' ~ April 10-11: 10th Annual Western Michigan Uni' versity Pow Wow. University Arena. "Living Our ~ Heritage - Teaching Our Children" For more info: ~ 616-387-2279 or 616-385-5939. I\ April 18: Grand Valley State University Mini Pow Wow. Grand Entry at 12:00 noon. Grand River Room at the Kirkhof Center on the main campus in Allendale. Sponsored by GVSU Native American Student Association. For more info call Amy Varano at: 616-774-3083 . • ,~ ~ ~ I\ ~ ~ ' ' llir!iO'!_,ii'Sii.'SliililSiiSi?lii!'lii?lii'Sii.'Si!Siilliiill'iillillii!'lii?l_,ii'Sii.'Sll'iillil!l'iiSll.'!_,i!Siilliiill'iillilSliW I\ Indians of Hungry Hollow Correction ~ ~ ~ Because of misinformation, the book Indians of Hungry Hollow by Bill Dunlap and co-authored by Marcia Blacklidge will not be available for at least another 2 months. Another bit to be corrected is that "Indians of Hungry Hollow" is located on the last street in Petoskey, not near Good Hart as formerly stated. This location was misprinted by Turtle Talk staff and not by Bill Dunlap. lll!ll!Z!!".2!'2Z~l!Z!!".2!'22!2".l\!ll!Z!'2!ZZ!B!ll!Z!'2!!!".ZZ!B!ll!Z!'2!!!".ZZ!B!ll!Z!'2!!!".ZZ!~ ' ' ~ I\ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ' ' Amanda Abella Charles Allman Mary Cody Destry Contreras Michael Dillard Darcy Emert Maryanne Fasburg Lillian Garcia Cherri Gibbs Ed Gillis Joe John Tammy Leaureaux Craig Lett Julius Lewis Wayne Loonsfoot Jr. Jonnie Mackey Henry Mark Kyle McSauby Arianna Memberto Paul Morrisson Jennie P. Pigeon Norman Pigeon Pat Pigeon Elsie Raphael Al Recollect Tina Sams Will Shananaquet Gary Shawa Richard Shenoskey Jr. Lance Shirley Bret Shomin I Bret Shomin II George Shomin Joe Shomin Linda Shomin Edna Shriner Grace Shriner Randy Slaght Daisy Sprague Taneasha Stevenson Tawas Thomas Carl Wesaw Jr. James Wesaw Jimmy Wesaw Wanda Wesaw '~ ' ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~"- ~· '' '' ' ' 11t\. ~ I\ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ' ~ ~ ' ' !\ ~ ~ I\ ~ ' ~ ' ' ~ ~ ~ , ' ~· ' ~· ' ~. ~ ~· I\ ~ ~ ~ ~ I\ ~ ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 (Continued from page 9) seek remedies. Native and ecological groups from both sides of the border, including the Indigenous Environmental Network and the Green Party, will attend to show support for the Women's Circle efforts. For more information contact Myrna at: 519-627-8365. Sponsored by the Native American Student Organization of GVSU. Sunday, April 18, 1999 Grand Entry at 12:00 noon! 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