5 24 430 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/dab879d7376a6940cf4432a1f4e32e21.pdf b8b9ffa530e6fd251acf9fac3e92da28 PDF Text Text GOOD HABITS START YOUNG Good habits start young, so getting into the exercise habit should start early. Unfortunate} y, this is not the case today with our youngest generations. *Today's children, beginning as young as age 6, weigh more and have considerably more body fat than did children 20 years earlier. * A 1989 national study conducted by the Amateur Athletic Union concluded that only 32 percent of children aged 6 to 17 meet minimum standards for cardiovascular fitness, flexibility. and abdominal and upper-body strength. Why should this be so? Most child development specialists tell you that children are born with a natural love of physical activity. Their ability to keep moving seems far above that of any adult-just look at any group of 5 -year-olds. But children frequently have television and video games as their prime leisure activities, not exercise and sports. The typical 6to 11- year-old watches television nearly 20 hours per week. The 2- to 5-year-olds average 22 hours a week. It's no wonder then that 11 million children from ages 6 to 17 are considered obese. It's inevitable, given minimal exercise and high-fat, excess-calorie diets. A sedentary lifestyle and bad eating habits must be learned by children. They could be following poo_r role models or repeating unhealthy activities until they become habits. So the goal of parents must first be to create an environment for their children that encourages good health. Any activity or fitness program for children should focus on health habits that will last a lifetime. Medical experts believe that children who develop sound, positive exercise habits will be more likely to continue them as adults. Some parents may say, "My child just isn't athletic," or "He/she just won't do anything to increase physical activity." These are just excuses, however. Every child has the capacity tri respond positively when a good example is set and interesting physical activities are offered. SIX WAYS TO GET CIDLDREN GOING 1. Make physical activity an expression of family unity. Recreational exercise or sports are a great way for parents and children to spend time together. 2. Limit TV time. 3. Emphasize the fun of the activity. The focus for sports should be enjoyment of the game, not winning. 4. Younger children especially respond well to stickers or stars as a measure of progress in physical activity. Adolescents respond well to getting special privileges. 5. Sports parties for your child and his or her friends-ice-skating outings, playground game parties, etc.- are an excellent way to build peer reinforcement for the joy of physical activity. A community sports program that is not overly focused on competition can work the same magic. 6. Provide a menu of available healthy activities, then let your child select those he/she prefers. �Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors: Roger Williams - President Joe John - Vice President Debbie Gibbs - Treasurer Hunter Genia - Secretary Wayne Loonsfoot - Member John Pigeon - Member Chris Shomin - Executive Director Native American Prevention Services Hunter Genia Cindy Pigeon TunleTalk: Hunter Genia - Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Phone (616) 774-8331 or771-2733. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turtle Talk information: For our reasonable advertising rates, call the office at 774-8331. Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first week of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used in Turtle Talk). If you have a story or information you want to share in Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if article is used. 2 • Native American Prevention Services September Birthdays "Muna ni·bish ka win Loretta Yount Rob Herr Louis Wesaw Jimmy Bush Jr. Sandra Floyd Sean Winters Dorothy Medacco Karen M. Boda Tom Herr Faron Bowen Nicholas Cavasos Gary Rueckert Helen Hillman Harold Shaw Jennie Pigeon Paula Pierce Melissa Shomin Rachele Hillman Kevin Ives Jr. Loraine "Olive" Pigeon Robert Comer Jr. Grace Peters Darcy Crampton Tanya Raphael Helen Chippewa Sandra Sanchez Toni VandeVoren John Noah Jennifer Taylor Jonie Mackey Jacob Madora Happy Belated Birthday to Mikey Jo Pierce August 31 This is a newsletter for the Indian community. It would be fantastic if you would write an article for us to share with the community. I know in the past you have sent articles in and they may not have been used, but we are in the present and are asking for your help. If you can't write an article to share with the people maybe you could write in and tell us what you would like to see in our monthly issue or how we are doing and what we can do to improve. We generally publish eight pages monthly. Half is on prevention, but that leaves four pages for you to have a voice. The articles can be opinions, poems, community events, Indian School (this I would love to hear), stories that have been told to you, education, conferences, how to make something and help pass it on, Drugs, A.A., Pow Wows, Health, Nutrition, self esteem. I ask for your help so that this is not only the Native American Prevention Services newsletter, but our community newsletter. Articles or information used will have name of person in Turtle Talk. �Community Profile.•• _ A little about Lora's family. __.•. Lora is a Navajo, of the Bitterwater and Edgewood clans (maternal and paternal clans, respectively) and is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is employed at the Kent County Health Department, Substance Abuse Assessment Unit. She conducts substance abuse assessments and Student Assistance Program screens. "Substance abuse problems are not only found within one specific population, nor within one particular part of town or neighborhood. Because our service area covers four counties, I meet with many people (clients) from various walks of life. Through the Student Assistance Program, I meet with K-12 students that live in an environment where positive change is needed. There are many students living in homes where small problems have the potential to escalate and may sometimes cause a crisis. The beauty of this program is providing assistance to families that will help them seek change, and it does not necessarily have to be substance abuse related. My commitment to the community, especially to the Native community, is to promote wellness in all aspects of .our lives. I try to accomplish this through my efforts in the Assessment Unit" Casey isPotawatomi and Ottawa. After serving in the U.S. Marines and being in the work-force for 15 years, he decided to return to college. He is full-time student at Grand Valley State University, pursuing a major in Sociology and Anthropology. Following graduation, he plans to attend a Seminary. He is a fulfilling his educational goals as he continues his pursuit into full-time Christian ministry. He has presented a workshop entitled, "Native American SpiritualityandmyChristianLife,"atvariouschurches, seminars and conferences. His parents are Leonard and Mary Church of Dorr, MI. Prior to relocating to Michigan, Lora worked as a social worker for Choctaw Nation Indian Child Welfare in Durant, Oklahoma and as a court bailiff for the Cherokee County Associate District Judge in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She graduated from Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with a major in Criminal Justice: Paralegal Emphasis (Pre-law) and a minor in Business and in Human Ecology. Lora now lives in Grand Rapids with her husband and daughter, Casey and Shandiin Church. Her parents are Curtis and Alberta Morgan of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Shandiin is pronounced "Shawn-dean", which means "sunshine" in Navajo. Her parents are long distance runners, and it appears she received their "running genes." Casey and Lora are expecting another child in January. submitted by Lora Church & Family requested so nicely by Turtle Talk. MICIIlGAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT & TJ!AINING SERVICES, INC. Region ill : 2 Fountain Place 60 N. Division Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ACTIVITIFS I< SERVICE'S 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 employ ment 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 Native American Prevention Services • 3 �Kent County Health Department Substance Abuse Assessment Unit MICHIGAN INDIAN CHILD WELFARE AGENCY BACK ON THE RIGHT TRACK Substance Abuse is a problem of all ages for which there is no easy answer. Abuse of alcohol and other drugs is a complex problem which affects, and is affected by all aspects of our society. Sault Ste. Marie;Michigan--The new Director of the Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency has turned the agency around after a rocky past. Since the arrival of Sylvia Evans, the central office in Sault Ste. Marie and the Grand Rapids based office have grown in clients as well as personnel. The addition of Evans to the M.l.C.W.A. staff has given the agency stability, something it had been missing in the past Evans hard work is paying off as evidenced by the agency's growth. This growth means that the Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency is better able to serve Native American children in need of help. The assessment Unit believes that chemical dependency is a chronic, progressive disease. For many people, the first step in stopping the disease is an assessment. The Assessment Unit provides: -Assessments to determine if a person is eligible for state or Medicaid funded substance abuse treatment programs. -Screenings for students and families who are referred by schools that are part of the Students Assistance Program. They are set up to help families with students whom have behavioral problems at home and/or at school and provide referrals for further assistance in the community. This service encompasses 19 school districts. -Assessments for women who have problems with substance abuse and who are pregnant, or who have just had a baby. -Assessments and case management services for individuals using injection drugs. -Community education and training about substance abuse issues. The assessments and screens are confidential and free of charge to persons living in Montcalm, Ionia, Newaygo and Kent counties. Following the assessment, a referral to the appropriate type of treatment can be made. For more information, call (616) 336-3804. MICHIGAN INDIAN CHILD WELFARE AGENCY DEFINES ROLE TO PUBLIC Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan- The central office of the Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency, in Sault Ste. Marie, is ready to set the record straight. The Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency (M.l.C.W.A.) asserts its efforts to assuring permanence for Native American children. The two primary services offered by the agency are foster care and adoption. The Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency is not an agency responsible for the removal of children. M.l.C.W.A. is merely an agency that other agencies turn to, to find homes for children in need. When foster care is necessary, the agency assigns a Family Services Specialist to assist in making th~ foster care experience a beneficial one for the foster parent(s) and child. Because foster care is not meant to be permanent, M.I.C.W.A. 's hope is th at the family can be reunited. The reunification of family is of great concern to the agency. With permanence being a goal of the Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency, it is important that children be placed in families that they can call their own. With this goal in mind, it must be understood that there are times when children cannot be returned to the biological parents. When such situations occur, Family Service Specialists are available to assist when adoptions are seen as the only alternative to permanence. If you have any questions or inquiries about the Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency ,or are interested in becoming a foster parent, please feel free to contact the office nearest you. Lansing inquiries, please contact the Grand Rapids office. 4 Native American Prevention Services �Orginal Man Walks The Earth .... continued from August issue When they had completed the task that Gitchie Manito asked them to do, they talked with the Creator once again. The Creator said, "From this day on, you are to separate your paths. You must go your different ways". "What shall happen to one of you will also happen to the other. Each of you will be beared, respected and misunderstood by the people that will later join you on this Earth." This last teaching about the wolf is important for us today. What the Grandfater said to them has come true. Both the Indian and the wolf have come to be alike and have experienced the same thing. Both of them mate for life. Both have a Clan System and a tribe. Both have had their land taken from them. Both have been hunted for their meen-jun (hair). And both have been pushed very close to destruction. We can tell about our future as Indian people by looking at the wolf. It seems as though the wolf is beginning to come back to this land. Will this prove that Indian people will cease to be the "Vanishing Americans?" Will Indian people emerge to lead the way back to natural living and respect for our Earth Mother? The teaching about wolf is important for anotherreason. From the wolf came the ah-ni-moos-shug' (dogs) that are friends to our people today. They are brothers to us much like wolf was a brother to Original Man. Because Gitchie Manito separated the paths of wolf and man and since our dogs today are relatives of the wolf, we should never let dogs be around our sacred ceremonies. To do so would violate the Creator's wishes and endanger the lives of those participating in the ceremony. So also, dogs are not supposed to be around places where ceremonial objects are stored. Some tribes today honor dogs in special ceremonies. This is done to recognized the special brotherhood that existed between wolf and Original Man. At a gathering of family and friends, the medicine person burns an offering ofTobacco and pronounces the new name to each of the Four Directions. All those present repeat the name each time it is called out In this way the Spirit World comes to accept and recognize the young child with the new name. It is said that prior to the Naming Ceremony, the spirits are not able to see the face of the child. It is through this naming act that they look into the face of the child and recognized him as a living being. Thereafter, the Spirit World and all past relatives watch over and protect this child. They also prepare a place in the Spirit World that this living being can occupy when his life on Earth is at an end. At this ceremony the parents of the child ask four women and four men to be sponsors for the child. It is a great honor to be asked to fill this position. After the child is given a name, each of the sponsors stand and proclaim a vow to support and guide this child in his development. In this way a provision is made by which the child will always be care for. Through this Naming Ceremony that was started by Original Man continuity is given to the lives of the people who would come to inhabit the Earth. Today, we should use these ancient teachings to live our lives in harmony with the plan that the Creator gave us. We are to do these things if we are to be the natural people of the Universe. _ continued in September issue Mishomis Book (Michigan Indian Press) Voice of the Ojibway Edward Benton-Banai • It is from the sacrifices that Original Man made in naming all of the Creation that our Naming Ceremonies today are taken. For this ceremony, a medicine person is asked by the father and mother of a child to seek a name for their young one. This seeking can be done through fasting, meditation, prayer, or dreaming. The Spirit World might speak to the medicine person and give a name for the young child. Native American Prevention Services • 5 �Communication Tips Effective communication between parents and children is not always easy to achieve. Children and adults have different communication styles and different ways of responding in a conversation. In addition, timing and atmosphere may determine how successful communication will be. Parents should make time to talk with their children in a quiet, unhurried manner. The following tips are designed to make communication more successful. Listening -Pay attention. -Don't interrupt. -Don't prepare what you will say while your child is speaking. -Reserve judgment until your child has finished and has asked you for a response. Looking -Be aware of your child's facial expression and body language. Is your child nervous or uncomfortable-frowrung, drumming fingers, tapping a foot, looking at the clock? Or does your child seem relaxed -smiling, looking you in the eyes? Reading these signs will help parents know how the child is feeling. -During the conversation, acknowledge what your child is saying - move your body forward if you are sitting, touch a shoulder if you are walking, or nod your head and make eye contact. The Circle as a Way of Life The younger m,an learned from watching his teacher that the ceremony is not an event, but a way of living life. Similarly, once you have made a commitment to become a personal force for healing and growth in the lives of other people, you are committed to a way ofliving your life. You become a role model for others. The circle is not just something you "do" at work. The circle is a way of being in the world. It is integrity, respect, forgiveness, courage, and humility in every part of our lives; with our families, our friends, and even with strangers we may chance to meet. It is the way that we conduct our business relationships, and the way that we carry ourselves at community meetings and gatherings. It is the way that we relate to money, to our own sexuality, to conflict, to political pressure and to responsibility. Once we decide to "be the change", then whether ornot we are at work or members of the same circle - we are al ways in the circle. It is like living in a glass ho·use. People watch. Your words and actions are observed, and they have impact on others. Why? Because you now represent the path of healing that many wish that they were on, but have not yet found the strength within themselves to take. As long as you remain on the path, then they know that there really is a path. Without your example, the path is hidden in a fog of denial and self-doubt, and becomes very hard to find. For this reason, there can be no real separation between your personal and professional self. Unless there is integrity and harmony between what you advocate within your organization and the way that you live your life outside of work, you will noJ have the credibility you need to keep the process going. Responding -"I am very concerned about.... " or "I understand that it is sometimes difficult.." are better ways to respond to your child than beginning sentences with "You should," or "If I were you," or "When I was your age we dido 't. ... " Speaking for one self sounds thoughtful and is les5 likely to be considered a lecture or an automatic response. -If your child tells you something you don't want to hear, don't ignore the statement. -Don't offer advice in response to every statement your child makes. It is better to listen carefully to what is being said and try to understand the real feelings behind the words. -Make sure you understand what your child means. Repeat things to your child for confirmation. 6 · Native American Prevention Services Brian & Paula Pierce are the proud parents of a son. Branden Rhea, born August 23, 1994, weighting in at 9 lbs. 1 oz. & 22 1!2 inches long. Proud Grandparent Jeanette & Olie Pierce. Congratulations!!! �• Announcements: 1994 Veterans Pow-Wow Committee Report Congratulations to Fran Compo who has accepted the Indian Outreach Worker position at Department of Social Setvices. Fran will begin Aug. 29 at her new position. Fran will be leaving M.I.C. W.A. (Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency) where she has worked for five years. Good Luck, Fran. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Cindy Pigeon who has been called into action by Steelcase will have left the prevention program by the time you would have read this. Her last day was August 19th. Her first day of combat for Steelcase is Aug. 22nd. All kidding aside, she will be missed along with her smile and last minute ingenuity. Good luck Cindy, knock them all dead. Oops!!! llll I I II Ill Ill Ill I I Illlll lllll I I I I11111111111111111111111111111111tttl11111111111111111111111 Who was that? In case you've been wondering who was that answering the phones in our office, it's Fawn Cass. Fawn was placed in our office through the M.I.E.T.S. (Michigan Indian Employment & Training Setvice). She will be entering the 11th grade at Comstock Park High School. Fawn runs track at the school and has been mistaken for Billy Mills sister, eh!! lllllllfllfllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Don't forget the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Powwow. ThePowWow is inits32ndyearandwill be held at Comstock Riverside Parle Sept.10 & 11. Pow wow is open to the public. For more info call: 538-7568. 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111ttttttl1111111111111111111111111111111111 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council's Board of Director meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.. The meetings are held in the Conference Rm. (Rm #4) Rummage Fest When: September 1 & 2, 1994 Rummage Sale, Games & Food. Games will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on September 1. (Cakewalks, water toss &more) Help GRITC clean out our worlc space. The Veterans Pow-Wow Committee has been busy since April preparing for this big indoor event set for Saturday, November 5, 1994. ThePow--WowwillbeheldattheGrand Valley State University Fieldhouse, Allendale, MI (formerly held at Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids). We expect over 3,000 people in attendance to honor Veterans of all conflicts and wars. The Committee is represented by Grand Valley State University, GVSUNativeAmerican Oub, the Vets Centerof Grand Rapids and other community members. The Committee has several sub-committees such as Fundraising, Publicity, Artwork, Traders, Finance, Parking & Shuttle Setvice, the Pot-luck committee, etc ... We invite all interested persons to attend our committee meeting set for Monday, September 19th at 6:30 p.m. at Lexington School, room 4, 45 Lexington St. N.W., Grand Rapids. If you have any questions, please call Casey Church at (616) 451-9066 after 6 p.m. submitted by Lora Church committee member MARK YOUR CALENDAR ... Inhalants .. .Information You Don't Know Could Kill You Presented By: Hunter Genia When: September 20, 1994 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Place: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council For more information call: (616) 774-8331 Protect Your Unborn Baby: Know the Facts Presented By: Hunter Genia When: September 27, 1994 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Place: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council For more information call: (616) 774-8331 • AIDS ... "Should We Be Concerned In Indian County" Presented By: Hunter Genia When: September 29, 1994 Time: 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Place: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council For more information call: (616) 774-8331 Workshops sponsored by Native American Prevention Services Contact Betty Gibbs or Diane Leaureaux at 774-8331. Native American Prevention Services · 7 �EVENTS CALENDAR SeJ}tember 3 & 4 Second Annual "Honoring Our Elders" Traditonal Pow Wow Hart, MI For more info: 616-894-8361 ·. U of M/Flint N.A.S.O. 2nd Annual Traditional Pow Wow Aint,MI For more info: September 10& 11 33rd Annual Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Pow Wow Grand Rapids, MI For more info: 616-538-7568 September 17 & 18 4th Annual Zog-Da-Wah Traditional Pow Wow Ausable, MI For more info: 517-739-5484 September 20, 7:00 -8:30 p.m. Inhalants, Information You Don't Know, Could Kill You-Free Presentation Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council For more info: 616-774-8331 September 23 Michigan Commission On Indian Affairs- Commission Meeting Detroit, MI 517-373-0654 September 23 - 25 Michigan Indian Day NAIA of Detroit 12th Annual Pow Wow Detroit.MI 313-535-2966 September 24 &25 Western Mich. University 6th Annual Pow Wow Kalamazoo, MI For more info: 616-349-4456 September 10 81~762-3431 September 27, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Protecting Your Unborn Baby: Know the Facts-Free Presentation Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Formoreinfo: 616-774-8331 September 29, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. AIDS ... "Should we be Concerned in Indian Country" -Free Presentation Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council For more info: 616-774-8331 October 8 Traverse City, MI For more info: 616-947-0122 Michigan Indian Legal Service Board Meeting Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. Allendale Ml 49401 NON-PROAT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 � 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 Genia, Hunter (Editor) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Native American Prevention Services 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/2e0a89ffe8036a2c9391a335d094cbf4.pdf 994a947ffe783ce05524b7e372ca8e37 PDF Text Text Components of Self-Esteem and False Beliefs That Derail Us by Vito Lentini Research indicates that a significant portion of our personality develops in the first three years oflife through interaction with family, children and, most importantly, our parents. In these early stages, children learn autonomy or shame/doubt. If an individual is raised in an environment that is authoritarian and their needs/feelings are shamed, they will struggle developing as autonomous individuals. As children grow from age 3 to age 7, their identity and conscience develop. During this stage, there is struggle between initiative and guilt Children can develop a sense of guilt even if they have done nothing wrong. The shame and guilt they feel drive them to inadequate behaviors to ease the pain. To prove themselves, they become perfectionists, avoiding criticism at all costs, seeking to control others to feel safe, and becoming overachievers or underachievers. Often they deal with their struggles through compulsive-addictive behaviors. Without help, the end result can be a cycle of pain. First, the cycle begins with a conflict in life that they are often ill-equipped to handle. Second, their response to the conflict is avoidance. If they equate their self-worth with the opinions of others and their ability to perform, this leads them to experience rejection, failure, fear of punishment, and shame. Third, this avoidance of pain leads to four false beliefs: 1) I must meet certain standards to feel good about myself. 2) I must be approved by certain others to feel good about myself. 3) Those who fail are unworthy of love and deserve to be punished. 4) I am what I am. I cannot change. I am hopeless. The fourth step is the state of rebellion and the use of unhealthy coping techniques to "kill the pain." Finally, these unhealthy coping strategies lead to additional guilt and shame and the cycle perpetuates itself. According to Robert Reasoner, there are five components essential for building self-esteem, including: 1) security: a safe, loving environment that fosters trust and a willingness to take risks. 2) identity: a strong sense of self; knowing personal strengths and weaknesses. It is difficult for an individual to accept others until each of us accepts ourselves. In other words, "lover your neighbor as yourself." 3) belonging: a sense of being valued for who you are; connectedness; the ability to develop intimate relationships. 4) purpose: a 8ense ofvision, a mission/direction in life; a belief in a high power. 5) competence: being able to take action without a fear of failure; a sense of accomplishment or being productive. To promote the development of a healthy self-esteem, it is important for a person to be able to develop a sense of trust with others. This can only happen with unconditional love from a least one other person. In addition, a person needs to be able to express his/her feelings to have a better understanding of who he/she is or their identity is lost To develop a sense of belonging, a person must be valued for who they are, not for what they accomplish. For example, I have a friend who has a Down Syndrome child and another friend has a child with cerebral palsy. Neither of these children will make "significant" contributions to society as we generally define significant. However, the delightful personalities and living spirit of these children bring joy to many. Our sense of purpose comes from realizing that there is something or someone greater than ourselves. For centuries, man has acknowledged a higher power. Furthermore, our willingness to serve others also creates a sense of purpose or importance in our lives. A sense of purpose often provides hope when the "chips are down." Finally, as simple as a task may be, we derive a sense of satisfaction as we contribute to the betterment of society. For many of us, our contributions may not change the world, but we can have an impact on the people in our community. �' Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors: Roger Williams - President Joe John - Vice President Debbie Gibbs - Treasurer Hunter Genia - Secretary Wayne Loonsfoot - Member John Pigeon - Member Native American Prevention Services Hunter Genia Cindy Pigeon Turtle Talk: Hunter Genia - Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Phone (616) 774-8331 or 771-2733. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turtle Talk information: For our reasonable advertising rates, call the office at 774-8331. Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first week of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used in Turtle Talk). If you have a story or information you want to share in Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if article is used. 2 • Native American Prevention Services August Birthdays ''Muna Di bish ka win" James McCann Bob Stone Elizabeth Marshall Jim Foster Eddie Pigeon Martin Wesaw Jeanette St Clair Clifford Bailey Corvin Emery Francis Peters Earl Schoenborn Jenna Pigeon Rose Hunt Michael Pigeon Sr. Maudeline McDonald Johnny Day Toni Genia Jim Genia Sherri Mamagona Doris Allerding Nikki Schoen Sally Schoen Dorothy Jiminez This is a newsletter for the Indian community. It would be fantastic if you would write an article for us to share with the community. I know in the past you have sent articles in and they may not have been used, but we are in the present and are asking for your help. If you can't write an article to share with the people maybe you could write in and tell us what you would like to see in our monthly issue or how we are doing and what we can do to improve. We generally publish eight pages monthly. Half is on prevention, but that leaves four pages for you to have a voice. The articles can be opinions, poems, community events, Indian School (this I would love to hear), stories that have been told to you, education, conferences, how to make something and help pass it on, Drugs, A.A., Pow Wows, Health, Nutrition, self esteem. I ask for your help so that this is not only the Native American Prevention Services newsletter, but our community newsletter. Articles or information used will have name of person in Turtle Talk. �Boozho, I thought everyone might like to know where the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is standing today. First we had the elections on June 11, 1994, at the pow wow grounds of the "Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow". The seven people elected to the Board of Directors are: Wayne Loonsfoot, Dorothy Mccann, Hunter Genia, Joe John, Roger Williams and Chris Shomin. At the first Board of Directors meeting on June 14, 1994 the following officers were elected to carry on the business of the agency. Roger WilliamsPresident, Joe John-Vice President, Hunter GeniaSecretary and Debbie Gibbs-Treasurer. Since that time Dorothy McCannhas resigned forpersonal reasons and has been replaced by John Pigeon. Chris Shomin resignated to be placed in the position of Executive Director for G.R.l.T.C.. One of the first things we have done is meet with an attorney to explore the different options that our agency could take in order for its survival. The board has also begun working on the revision of the bylaws in order to make it more readable, understandable and up to date with today's needs. The by-laws, when completed, will go before the membership for approval. We as a board also encourage all who haven't renewed their membership to do so at the Inter-tribal office. Also, by the time you read this newsletter, the board will have met with the funding sources to discuss future programming monies and how services will be provided to our community. We appreciate all those who have continually supported us. Monday, June 27, Vision Seekers (7-12) and Young Eagles (3-6) went to Mount Pleasant for the Michigan Indian Family Olympics. There was a total of 21 of us who rode up in 3 cars. We'want to thank Florence and Kelly Loonsfoot for their time, energy and generosity. There were many competitions such as softball throw, long jump, relays, and many different races. They had a fantastic lunch at noon supplied by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. We were thankful that the weather was good. We all had a good time. We came back with our share of medals: lst and 2nd place in the 100 yd. dash by Tim and Fawn Cass (Loonsfoot), 1st place in his age category for 100 yd. dash was Scott Loonsfoot, 1st and 2nd place in the softball throw by Angie and Jennie P. Pigeon. Representing the group were: Grandpa Ernest, Wayne, Corey, Ernie, Joshua Loonsfoot, Danielle Sheehan, Tawas Mccann, Kaine Shomin, Autumn McDonald, Mindee, Allison (John) Cabral, Sarah and Shana Krupp. Oh yeah, Cindy Pigeon and Hunter Genia. The Lord's Prayer (Translated by the Late Chief Pokagon into the Potawatomi language.) Nowwimaw wawkwing, Kitchwa Kiaia anosowin. Ki ogimawwin ondass, Ki inendam aia apine ogid Aki binish pindg Wawking. Migiwe kinawing aw gigig nind pakwegigan, dash bonendam kinawind nind matchi binidh ki bonendam igiwtchi matchii gige kinawind; dash wanishima kinawind ka-awaia tchi jobigewinmaka ikonaw kinawind tchi matchi, sakin aia ogimawiwin dash gashkiewis. dash kitchtwawin, sa apine dash apine MEGEING. / Our apologies to those of you who really wanted to attend the Vision Seekers fundraiser. We know there are a lot of supporters of our program, who, due to the lateness of our newsletter, weren't able to attend. We will be having another one soon and we'll promise to let you know a lot earlier. Migwech! The Lord's Prayer in Ottawa Ninidjanssidog! Kid-iji-angwaminininim acseni tchi anamiaieg endasso kigijeb gooskimoiegon, Endasso-onagosh gale wisgawishimoiegon Kishpin naningot inong, Osam wedamitaiegon pangi ganage anamiag; Kishpin dash wendanmitassiwegon, Kakina mandan ekossing anamiewin iktog. Native American Prevention Services · 3 �Judge Approves Banishment for Alaskan Teens Two Cultures joined hands when a judge allowed two Alaskan Indian youths to be banished by their tribe to separate uninhabited islands for a year instead of sending them to prison for a brutal armed robbery. Adrian J. Guthrie and Simon P. Roberts, both 17, will be given some hand tools and enough food for two weeks. After that, they will have to fend for themselves. The punishment will be meted out by leaders of the Thiawaa Thinglit Nation and the Kuy' Di Kuiu K waan Tribal Court of Southeast Alaska. Tribal leaders also promised restitution to the pizza delivery driver who was beaten by the boys during their $40 robbery. Snohomish County Superior Court Judge James Allenderfer agreed to the arrangement at the request to tribal leaders, who initially hoped to have the boys tried in tribal court. The judge's ruling, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation, defers the boys' sentencing for 18 months so tribal leaders can impose their own justice . system, which dates back thousands of years. Although the banishment might sound harsh, tnbal spokesman Rudy James defended the practice as being part of the Indian custom. He also noted that the boys will be monitored to ensure that nothing happens to them. Under tribal laws, James said, "victims are the most important part of the scenario." He said restitution must be made to the victim to "balance the books" and remove the shame from the offenders, their family and clan. In 18 months, the boys will be required to return to Allendoefer's courtroom to demonstrate whether they have been rehabilitated and made restitution, conditions that would have to be met before the judge could release them. The Tribal Council is scheduled to post a $25,000 bond on Aug. 1 to take responsibility for the boys, who pleaded guilty to beating Tim Whittlesey with a baseball bat and robbing him in Everett last Aug. 31. Whittlesey, who suffered multiple skull fractures, permanent loss of hearing in one ear, half of his hearing in the other and impaired vision, said he was somewhat surprised by the judge's decision. "I was worried that the kids would up and take off and never(be) seen again," he said, "But the judge said that if they didn't learn anything, then they will face the same sentence." During yesterday's sentencing hearing, Whittlesey told the judge that his injuries have prevented him from going to medical school as he had planned. He also said he had to use a cane for months and still walks with a limp. 4 • Native American Prevention Services Guthrie apologi~ed to his victim in court yesterday, and Whittlesey later said he would accept the apology, despite having held a grudge for along time. "But I didn'thearone (apology) from Roberts," he said. Roberts and Guthrie, who have spent most of their lives in Southeast Alaska, were visiting in Everett when they robbed Whittlesey. They were 16 at the time but were charged as adults because of the seriousness of the crime. Guthrie faced a sentence of 2 1(2 to 3 1(2 years, and Roberts faced more than five years because he was armed with a deadly weapon during the robbery. Michael Magee, assistant Snohomish County chief criminal deputy prosecutor, called it a "unique case" that is "on the cutting edge of trying something new" in the justice system. Defense attorney Al Kitching said he was very encouraged by the judge's decision. "I am tired of seeing my clients going to prison and once they get out it's either sink or swim," he said. Kitching said the tribal community will now be able to worlc with the youths to rehabilitate them. Defense attorney Tom Cox said that as far as he knows, allowing banishment hasn't been done in this country. He said the practice exists in Canada. Tribal leaders plan to pay Whittlesey's unpaid medical bills and other expenses. They also plan to build a duplex for him and his wife, Tonya. After spending some time on the island and if it is apparent Guthrie and Roberts are making progress, they will be put to worlc in a sawmill, James said. Printed Courtesy of Seattle Post-Intelligencer 'I -I �Orginal Man Walks The Earth._. After Original Man was placed on the Earth, he was given instructions by the Creator. He was told to walk this Earth and name all the o-way-se-ug' (animals), the plants, the hills, and the valleys of the Creator's gi-ti-ti-gan' (garden). Original Man had no name of his own yet. People would refer to him as Anishnabe and, still later, Way-na-boo' -zhoo. But at this early time, he who had no name would name all the Creation. As Original Man walked the Earth, he named all of the ni-bi' (water). He identified all the rivers, streams, ponds, lakes and oceans. He learned that there were rivers that ran underground. These are the veins of Mother Earth. Water is her life blood. It purifies her and brings food to her. kee-ki' (medicine). Some roots could be used to make dyes of different colors and·flavorings for food. Other roots could be used as a strong thread in sewing and in making tools. As he walked, Original Man talked with the animals. He named them as he went. He noted that some animals were good for we-sin' ni-win' (food) and medicine. He noticed that each type of animal had its own individual kind of wisdom. He did not know that all of these plants and animals would play an important part for all the people that would be coming to live on the Earth at a later time. Original Man traveled everywhere. There was not one plant, animal. or place that was not touched by him. Original Man also named all the parts of the body. He even named the 0-kun-nug' (bones) and organs inside the body. In his travels, Original Man began to notice that all the animals came in pairs and they reproduced. And yet, he as alone. While Original Man was carrying out the instructions given to him by the Creator, he noticed that the Earth had four seasons. All life was part of a neverending cycle. He spoke to his Grandfather, the Creator, and asked, "Why am I alone? Whyaretherenootheroneslike me?" The plants were given new life in the spring. With the coming of summer, they blossomed and bore the seeds for the next generation. Some of the plants produced fruits. In the fall season, the leaves of many of the plants turned from green to many spectacular colors. The leaves gradually fell to the ground as the gee-zhigad-doon (days) got shorter and the dee-bee-kad-doon' (nights) got colder. In winter, the cold winds of the Gee-way-din' (North) brought the purifying snows that cleansed Mother Earth. Some of the plants died and returned their bodies to their Mother. Other plants fell into a deep sleep and awoke only when Grandfater Sun and the warm winds of the Zha-wa-noong' (South) announced the coming of spring. As Original Man traveled the Earth, he identified what fruits were good to eat and what was not to be eaten. As he went, he found that some o-gee' -hie-coon' (roots) were good for food. Others were good for mush- Gitchie Manito answered, "I will send someone to walk, talk and play with you." He sent Ma-en'-gun (the wolt). With Ma-en-gun' by his side, Original Man again spoke to Gitchie Manito, "I have finished what you asked me to do. I have visited and named all the plants, animals, and places of this Earth. What would you now have me to do?" Gitchie Manito answered Original Man and Maen-gun, "Each of you are to be a brother to the other. Now, both of you are to walk the Earth and all its places." So, Original Man and Ma-en'-gun walked the Earth and came to know all of her. In this journey they became very close to each other. They became like brothers. In their closeness they realized that they are brothers to all of the Creation. continued in September issue Mishomis Book (Michigan Indian Press) Voice of the Ojibway Edward Benton-Banai Native American Prevention Services • 5 �Net dispute rises again Alpena-An agreement signed by sport fishing groups,stateandfederalgovernmentsandlndian commercial fisherman was to end 15 years of tension. Nine years later, however, issues with floating gill nets are causing concern in the Department of Natural Resources. The court-ordered agreement set up a 15 year period of cooperation in which selected areas could be fished with all gill nets, while the Indians were encouraged and assisted in changing over to trap nets. The trap nets allow fishermen to release unwanted species alive. Gill nets kill 75 percent of the fish they catch. John Robertson, director of the DNR 's fisheries division, said recently that an understanding must be reached with Indians on the type of suspended gill nets used. That's part of the 1985 consent order. He said it was his understanding that the gill nets in the agreement were those suspended 10 feet below the water. Some Indian tribes are debating that gill nets include any type of net suspended from the surface to the bottom of the lake. These nets are not selective and are very efficient in catching fish. But the DNR is concerned they'll take protected and stocked fish besides salmon, and will interfere with the propeller of suspecting boats. In order to provide safe boating within a tribal fishing area, Robertson said he wanted the regulation of gill nets to include buoys every 30 feet. Indians are objecting because they fear their nets will be tampered with or destroyed. Some Indian tribes countered with a proposal to mark nets every 300 feet. "We reasonably expect to protect people fishing in those areas. We've got the attorney general visiting that issue. There is debate over the definition of suspended nets. And that is a very debatable issue. Certainly what we had in mind were floating nets. We had nothing like this in mind or we would have detailed it quite differently," Robertson said. 6 ·Native American Prevention Services The intent wasn't a strictly floating net at the surface of the water. The DNR 's ideas was a net that was selective for salmon fishing, "and when we said suspended gill nets, that's what we had in mind. These new suspended nets are ones with the top line at the surface and the bottom line on the bottom (of the lake)," he said. Suspended nets are supposed to be in a onemile radius within an approved fishing site and was directed at one type of net, he said. "We said suspended nets," he said. "And what we were talking about were nets suspended from the surface, suspended by their surface line. We said those only in that two-mile radius. Now you have a hybrid gear out there. It does have floats on the surface, but the lead is on the bottom." Bay Mills fishermen said during 1990, they were railroaded into the agreement and intend to return to off-limits waters when the .agreement period expires in 2000. Many of them want the 1836 treaty rights back and they aren't willing to convert to trap nets. Gill nets are easily handled by one man in a small boat, while trap net require a larger boat and more hands. On the other hand, the DNR said the consent order has had a positive impact on commercial fish stock, with the exception of lake trout, in treaty ceded waters. The status report by the fisheries division states in part: 'The abundance of whitefish stocks is at historical high level, and the value of the tribal commercial fishery now exceeds the value of the entire state-licensed commercial fishery. About 17 million pounds of commercial fish species, with a dockside value of over $5 million, is taken each year by tribal fishers." Sport fishing groups remain vocal, however, on the issue of defining "suspended nets" and say the court should poll those who signed the agreement to get a consensus of their intent. Associated Press �• ANNOUNCEMENTS Meeting College Head-On Young Eagles/Vision Seekers Groups: K-2 Tuesday afternoon from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. 3-6 Monday afternoon from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. 7-12 Wednesday afternoon from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. New members welcome!!! Native American College Student Retention Conference. August 19-21, 1994 at Grand Valley State University. Contact June Fletcher at 3367110. Anishnabe A.A. Group Meets every Monday and Wednesday 12:00 noon Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal, room 2. Job Information Board In the hallway at Lexington School. Jobs updated weekly for your convenience. Parent Committee Group of Title V Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Native American Education Office, Rm# 241, at West Middle. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. For more infonnation call 771-3318. Seniors Meals Potluck Thursday, August 18, 1994 at John Ball Parle at 11:30 a.m. For more infonnation call Rev. Dave Knapp at 241-1361. Vets Pow Wow Committee Meeting The Meeting will be held on August 23 at 6:30 p.m at the G.V.S.U. Eberhard Center in room 415. For further infonnation feel free to contact Casey Church at 4519066. Any interested party are welcome to attend and share their input. Community Potluck When: Saturday, August 20, 1994 Where: John Ball Parle (Rose Garden) Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring your ball gloves, a dish to pass, your family! Sponsored by Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Please call 774-8331 (RSVP)for planning purposes •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• •• • • • •• •• •• • • • •• • ••• • • Anishnabemowin Ten Easy Words: Eye Nose Hair Ear Tooth Tongue Foot Finger Stomach Head -Shkezhick -Jahnsh -Meenjis -Toag -Weebit -Da-nue -Azid -Nihng -Mah-sut •• •• • • • •• •• .. ............•,• ............ Softball, Softball, Softball.•••••••••••.•.•. Bradley Braves: The Bradley Braves finished the 1st half of the season at 4wins and 3 losses. The 2nd half of the season kicked off with the team winning 10-0 in a mercy win. The Bradley team has been receiving record number of fan support, and people were even coming out of the bushes in Hopkins (joking). Come watch the Bradley Braves every Wednesday. For the time of games call D.K. Sprague at 531-0686 or Amos "Junebug" Day at 2491858. Nishnobs: This group of Anishnabeg called the "nishnobs" played co-ed softball to a perfect record. In reality, they had a lot of fun with a few injuries, none too serious. The coed team played every Wednesday night at the Fairview Refonned Church. Starting time was at 7:00 p.m .. They had some of the best spectators who kept their spirits up while the games left much to be desired. Salem Indian Co-Ed Softball: The co-ed softball team representing Salem Indian United Methodist Church participated in the Grand Rapids United Methodist Players (G.R.U.M.P.) summerco-ed softball league. They had a undefeated season of eight games. The team included Carl Perry (coach), Casey Church, Conrad Church, Bobbi Feaster, Lynne Feaster, Kevin Hall, Denise Knapp, Kim Lewis, Liz McBride, Rick Perry, Joe Serba, Liz Serba, Jim Skinner, Sarah Stad. Mary Church served as manager, owner, concession stand cleric and head cheerleader. Congratulations Salem! -Dip Native American Prevention Services · 7 �Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. Allendale Ml 49401 NON-PROAT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Native American Prevention Services 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/cc243f6208777c993388b2259e193fd3.pdf 94efb53434cf38dcf57bfa98599a40f3 PDF Text Text Understanding Indian Children Learning from Indian Elders As an Indian Elder put it, "The (Indian) children are our future, but we (elders) are theirbridge to the past, while they are the bridge to the future." The Medicine Elder wished to remain anonymous, but he expressed concern about our Indian children learning about their unique heritage, the traditions, and their culture way of life. As he said, "We are just a generation from losing our (Indian) living culture heritage. We could join the extinct ones." The key is to learn from our elders. We can all benefit from intergenerational programs and activities that encourage involvement and sharing with our Indian Elders. As the same elder put it, children are like little sponges-- he called them "spongies"- that can absorb even more than we realize through observation and learning. One reason why the Indian family is changing rapidly is that family members must work outside the home and the home environment The closeness of the family has been threatened with the "new survival," in contrast to the practice of earlier years when the family worked closely together to survive in a hostile environment. The hostile environment of today has also presented new stresses for the family, including the pervasiveness of drug and alcohol abuse and the search for independence by so many youth. As a grandfather said, "What has happened to the interdependence of the family, the clan, and the tribe of earlier years? We have learned too much 'interdependence' from the 'uneg' (white person), resulting in too much 'dependence' rather than having our life of sharing, and being 'helpers' for the greater benefit of the tribe as a whole, and giving thanks to the Great One." These are the kinds of things we learn from our Indian elders. They are lessons for all of us, regardless of race or culture. As a young boy, my fondest memories are of the special times I had with my grandfather, Oscar Rogers. My heritage is Cherokee-beginning with the Walkingstick family on my mother's side of the family-and Irish on my father's side. My grandfather would say, "You are different, and you have a spiritual vision that will come to you when the time is right." My mother, Ruth Rogers, guided me by encouraging me to learn and to enjoy working with nature. I remember the wonderful times learning about plants and herbs, and how to use what the elders shared. Unlike the rote memorization of learning today, observation and listening to stories was the primary way that Indian people learned in earlier years. Choice was very important in the learning process, with the focus on listening and respect, rather than on achievement. The emphasis was on preserving and strengthing the interdependence of the family, clan, and tribes, rather than on personal gain or wealth. The lesson that I learned as a youngster was that people need people, and that we all have one purpose. I learned to give thanks each day to the Great One for all things, and that experiences were necessary to learn to spiral toward a higher level of understanding. My experience and learning is understood by all American Indians and Alaska Natives today. by Children Today J.T. Garrett, Ed. D., M.P.H., Eastern Band of Cherokee Tribe �Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors: Chris Shomin - President Vancant- Vice President Vacant - Treasurer Hunter Genia - Member Debbie Gibbs - Member Joe John - Member Wayne Loonsfoot - Member John Pigeon - Member Roger Williams - Member Native American Prevention Services Hunter Genia Cindy Pigeon TunleTalk: Hunter Genia - Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Phone (616) 774-8331 or 771-2733. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turtle Talk information: For our reasonable advertising rates, call the office at 774-8331. Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first week of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used in Turtle Talk). If you have a story or information you want to share in Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if article is used. 2 • Native American Prevention Services July Birthdays "Muna DI blsh ka win" Marcia Sutherland Marie Bowen Michelle Priest Linell Crampton Adam Pigeon Mike McSauby Dennis Two Crow Peggy Raphael Jamie Taylor Robert Ives Betty Anderson Culver Judson Steve Medacco Deborah Raphael Tim Medallo Kevin Ives Sr. Mellena Sams Andrea Yount Steve Parson Alice Gormey Pam Wesaw Erika Anderson Carren Cady Eva Hinmond Kim Yates Lulu Two Crow Marie Bailey Don Leaureaux Duane Raphael Robin Mashaka Russell Alex Robert Cueller III Charlie Korn Amanda Pigeon Sylvia Contreras John McDonald Freddy Raphael Twyla Shomin Dorothy Sheahan Richard Sprague Melody Harris Christopher Abella Jennie Whitepigeon Wicker This is a newsletter for the Indian community. It would be fantastic if you would write an article for us to share with the community. I know in the past you have sent articles in and they were not used, but we are in the present and arc asking for your help. If you can't write an article to share with the people maybe you could write in and tell us what you would like to see in our monthly issue or how we are doing and what we can do to imrpove. We gene publish eight pages monthly. Half is on prevention, but that leaves four pages for you to have a voice. The articles can be opinions, poems, community events, Indian School (this I would love to hear), stories that have been told to you, education, conferences, how to make something and help pass it on, Drugs, A.A.. Pow Wows, Suicide, Nutrition, self esteem. I ask for your help so that this is not on1 y the Native American Prevention Services newsletter, but our community newsletter. Articles or information used will have name of person in Turtle Talk. �On behalf of the '94 Three Fires Pow Wow Committee, I would like to thank all the volunteers and community members that worked so hard to make this year,s Pow Wow so successful. On a personal level, I would like to express my appreciation to the committee members for their determination, dedication and total committment. It has been an honor working with the following people: Hunter Genia Carolyn Oglivie-Cohen Cindy Pigeon Tim Loonsfoot Wayne Loonsfoot Jamie & Dorothy Mccann Theresa Leo Monica Kelly Wilma Kelly Casey Church I'm going to be doing a presentation on AIDS soon so I've been getting all my material together so I could do the best one possible for our community. Some real quick facts about HIVand pregnancy: *When a mother is HIV - positive the chances of her baby also becoming infected are reported to be as high as 40% and as low as 7%. It is believed that of the babies born to HIV - Positive mothers, they are 25-30% more likely to be infected with the virus. Linda Mustain Ken & Juanita Leosh Simone Jonaitis Simon Francis Ted Jauw Alecia Jeffries Debbie Gibbs Charles Davidson Deb Vander Wood Gene Peters *Mothers who breastfeed can transmit the virus to their babies through their breast milk therefore HIV Positive mothers should consider bottle feeding. *One last interesting fact about HIV & babies who are twins: The first twin has a much higher chance of becoming infected then the second. A baby born to an infected mother is not always infected. It is not known until the baby is 3 - 6 months old whether the child will carry the virus. This is better then even a year ago when mothers had to wait until the baby was 18 months to know for sure. Megwetch! !!! Debie Muller, '94 Chair /' ............................. '\ • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • One day in the lives of American children 17,051 2,795 1,106 1,295 372 105 10 30 6 135,000 7, 742 623 211 437 1,512 1,849 3,288 1,629 2,556 2,989 34,285 women get pregnant of them are teenagers teenager have abortions teenager give birth teenager miscarry babies die before their first birthday. children die from guns children are wounded by guns. teenagers commit suicide children bring a gun to school teens become sexually active teenagers get syphillis or gonorrhea children are arrested for drug abuse. children are arrested for drinking. teenagers drop out of school. children are reportedly abused or neglected children run away from home children are in adult jails children are born out of wedlock see their parents divorced lose their jobs. • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • ii •• • • • • •• I hope that you will get a chance to come to the presentation to learn more about HIV & AIDS. The presentation is sure to be informative. You will also get a chance to learn about safer ways to prevent the virus and disease . Well that's about it fornow, I have more preparing to do and I'll share a little bit more in the future. If you would like more information right away I would suggest that you contact us or your local health department. Pa ma pii Go waad miin miinwa! Cindy Pigeon , I L \·\. i·;. . ( i(' \· . ..., 1 ' . . : . 'l • \.. ............................. ./ Native American Prevention Services · 3 �Jurors decide that drumming is noise By Jennifer Dale of WIN AWENEN NJSITOTUNG Jurors took less than one hour to detennine that drumming is noise. Native American drummer Joseph Medicine was found guilty of disturbing the peace, violating a city ordinance against noise. The two-day trial took place in Sault St. Marie's District Court. May 5 and 6, with Judge Michael MacDonald presiding. Sentencing will be June 29, 1994. Medicine could get up to 90 days in jail and a $500.00 fine. Two Native American citizens were turned down as jurors. The trial stemmed from the Jan. 30, 1994 arrest, of Medicine at his home at 518 Cedar street, in the Sault, by Officer Judson Price who was answering a noise complaint made by three Lake Superior State University students at approximately 2 p.m. The students live next door to the Medicine residence. Two of them were trying to sleep and one said he was trying to study. All complainants testified that they did not consider asking the drummers to stop drumming and singing, since they do not associate with strangers. One of the students and Medicine were acquainted as black jack dealers at the Vegas Kewadin casino. Prior visits by police following earlier complaints had resulted in the residents of 518 Cedar being given conditions under which they could drum. Medicine, fellow drummer Greg Dayfox and landlord Rosemary Gaskin testified to parameters being set in an effort to please the neighbors and still be able to drum. As an example, they said no drumming took place after7 p.m., due to a neighbors early bedtime. Price testified that his decision to arrest Medicine was based on the fact that Medicine did not offer a resolution to the "situation." He testified thathe was asked to leave the residence by Medicine, that they went out on the porch to talk further and at that point he decided to arrest Medicine. Dayfox testified that Officer Price was asked to leave the residence and talk on the porch because of disrespect for the drum, saying "damn drumming" in front of Dayfox's toddler son. Fawn Cass (Loonsfoot) gets ready to hand off to Tim Cass (Loonsfoot) during the 440 relay at the Michigan Indian Family Olympics. THE ALL PURPOSE REMOVER Used in small amounts, Alcohol will remove stains and spots from clothing, rugs, furniture and other household articles. However, if used in sufficient amounts, Alcohol will remove clothes from Men, Women and Children. It will remove the rugs from the floors, the furniture from the home and the food from the table. It will remove the lining of your stomach, the vision from your eyes and the judgement from your mind. It can also remove reputations, jobs, friendship, happiness, sanity, freedom, the ability to live with others and eventually life itself. As a remover of things, Alcohol has no equal 4 ·Native American Prevention Services �Job Information Board: "There is no quiet place in the White man's cities. No place to hear the unfurling of leaves in spring, or the rustle of an insect's wings. But perhaps it is because I am savage and do not understand. The clatter only seems to insult the ears. And what is there of life if a man cannot hear the lonely cry of the whippoorwill or the arguments of the frogs around a pond at night? I am a red man and do not understand. The Indian prefers the soft sound of the wind darting over the face of a pond, and the smell of the wind itself, cleansed by rain or scented with the pine cone. There's a job information board in our hallway here at Native American Prevention Services. The jobs are updated weekly for your information. There are many postings up for your information. \.. Eagles The Great Spirit (Kchi Manitou) was looking for something that would help guide the American Indian and all living creatures to make a living for themselves and to survive by hunting for their food according to the Great Spirit. A bird called "megizee" by the Anishnabeg which was known as an Eagle was later adopted as a national bird by the Americans. The air is precious to the red man, for all things share the same breath: the beast, the trees, the man, they all share the same breath. The white man does not seem to notice the air he breathes. Like a man dying for many days, he is numb to the stench. But if we sell you our land, you must remember that the air is precious to us, that the air shares its spirit with all life it supports. The wind that gave our grandfather his first breath also received his last sigh. And if we sell you our land you must keep it apart and sacred, as a place where even the white man can go and taste the wind that is sweetened by the meadow's flowers." ****1985 Chief Seattle of the Pugot Sound Indians was asked to sell a large area ofland in what is now Washington state. He and his people were also promised a reservation by President Franklin Pierce. The Eagle is known by the Indians as the bird of wisdom, a bird of swiftness, a bird of bravery, a bird that could fly great heights, see all and guide all those who are in search of their wisdom. The feathers from an eagle have been used as a measure of a warrior's achievement. For each event that was completed, an award was given by the chief. As each warrior was honored and wore his feathers at all ceremonies, the accumulation of feathers show his bravery and accomplishments in the tribe. / Vision Seekers Group Fundraiser The Great Spirit helped the American Indian in using the eagle to illustrate what he stood for and his accomplishments for mankind. The American Indian has continued to use the eagle feather with a great deal of honor because of what the ancestors had known about the honor the eagle had given to the people and the powers that went with the user of the eagle feather. Today, we as Anishnabek use the eagle feather in most all our ceremonies. When: July 14, 1994 • Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (Senior Room) What: Spaghetti Dinner Cost: Donation reprinted from 1981 Turtle Talk issue, written by John Boisen and Joe John. Native American Prevention Services · 5 �How Often Are You Angry? Everyone gets angry occasionally. But people who "fly off the handle" easily may be at risk for heart disease or other illnesses, so it's important to know how often you place yourself at risk. Men are at greater risk for these illnesses than women. 13. _ 14. _ I'm a very ambitious person, so sometimes I get impatient and angry with other people. I've been known to break things when I'm frustrated. _ _ TOTAL SCORE Score 1 if the statement is never true for you, 2 if it's sometimes true, 3 if it's often true, and 4 if it's always true. What Your Score Means If you score 18 or below, you have a low temper threshhold, and are able to stay calm in situations which would frustrate many others. This helps you manage your stress levels. If you score 19-27, you get angry about as often as most people. To reduce your score, practice the hints below. If you score 28-35, you might be under too much stress, orgettingangrymaybeahabit. Takethisscoreseriously, and begin to make changes now, before it affects your health. Try these hints from Cindy and Hunter and you'll be happier and easier to live with: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Go to the lake. Go to a pow wow. Go to church. Go to a park and relax Go watch the Bradley Braves. Go watch the Nishnobs (kwe) Read something for pleasure. Do something for the elders. Do something for the youth. Go fishing, swimming, camping. Go, go, go, go! Just do it If you score over 35, and you continue with your behaviors and attitudes, you risk serious stress-related disease. Work your way down the list above and take the test again. Repeat until your score is in the normal range. It may help to speak to a counselor about other ways to deal with your anger. 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _ It doesn't take much to get me mad. People tell me I should calm down. I blow up at terrible drivers. If I'm upset, I'll hit the dog or cat. People call me hotheaded. I'm furious about the way I get treated at restaurants or stores. 7. _When other people's mistakes slow me down, it can upset me for the whole day. 8. _ If things are bad enough, I'll throw things. 9. _ I swear loudly to blow off steam. 10. _ I feel like hitting someone who makes me very angry. 11. _ I've been told I have a bad temper. 12. _ If you embarrass me in front of someone, I'll be furious. 6 · Native American Prevention Services Traditional Dancer Maheengun Bradford Shawanda "Three Fires Pow Wow 94" �ANNOUNCEMENTS Native American Higher Education Advocacy Council Grand Valley State University Multicultural and Minority Affairs Center, Grand Valley State University MICUP Program Please oote time changes in Young Eagles and A.A. groups. ' p Young Eagles/Vision Seekers Groups: Time change in effect June 13. Presents: MEETING COLLEGE HEAD-ON: Native American College Student Retention Conference K-2 Tuesday afternoon from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. 3-6 Monday afternoon from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. 7-12 Wednesday afternoon from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. to be held at Grand Valley State University Vision Seekers Fundraiser August 19-21, 1994 A 7th- 12th grade Native youth program will be serving a Spaghetti dinneronJuly 14 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00p.m. in the Seniors room at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. All are encouraged to attend and support our youth. For more information contact Cindy or Hunter at 774-8331. Our goal is to provide Native American college students with useful information to help during the hectic college years and an opportunity to meet American Indian students from other Michigan postsecondary institutions. Anishnabe A.A. Group Please contact the following people for more information: Meets every Monday and Wednesday 12:00 noon Time change in effect June 1st. Parent Committee Group of Title V Steve Parson, University of Michigan (313)747-6059 (313) 936-0740 (fax) Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Native American Education Office, Rm# 241, at West Middle. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 771-3318. Pam Martell, Michigan Department of Education (517) 373-6059 (517) 335-5822 (fax) Salem Indian Mi~ion Fundraiser Saturday, July 30, 1994. Indian Tacos to be served. 3644 28th St., Hopkins near the Sandy Pines resort between 136th& 137thAve. Tobeservedbetween3:00 p.m . - 7:00 p.m. For more information call Rev. Dave Knapp at 241-1361 June Mamagona Fletcher Grand Valley State University (616) 336-7110 (616) 336-7115 (fax) Michigan Indian Employment and Training Services Seniors Meals Potluck Thursday, July21, 1994 at John Ball Park at l 1:30a.m. For more information call Rev. Dave Knapp at 2411361 . •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• : • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • •• • Anishnabemowin : Ten Easy Words: • • Fox Bear How are you Dog Bird Meat Grandpa Grandma I'm doing good Cat - Wagosh -Mkwa -Anishnaa -Animosh -Benai (she) -Weeyas -Mishomis -Nookomis -Nminoyaa gwa -Gashak • • • • • • •• • • •• • • •• • •• • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Do you know that there is a place in town called the Michigan Indian Employment & Training Services? It's located at Two Fountain Place, Suite #370, right here in Grand Rapids. When you get there you will meet two really nice people named Larry Romanelli and Rita Blumke. They are some of the friendliest people around. Michigan Indian Employment and Training (from now on referred as M.I.E.T.S.) is a state wide non-profit organization designed to improve employment skills and opportunities for Native Americans. The program is made possible through the U.S. Department of Labor. The services they provide are Career Guidance, Job Referral , Classroom Training, On-The-Job Training and Summer Youth Program. One of the important eligibility requirements is that those applying must be certified as at least one quarter blood quantum North American Indian. There are many other eligibility requirements but you really need to call them. To get more information on this agency you can call 451-1920. Native American Prevention Services · 7 �EVENTS CALENDAR July 8 Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs M~ckinac Island, MI For more info:: 517-373-0654 July 9 & 10 Annual Kettle Point & Stony Point First Nation's Pow Wow Kettle Point, Ontario, Canada For more info: 519-786-6680 July 12 thru 17 21st Annual Honor the Earth Traditional Pow Wow Hayward, WI Lac Courte Oreilles For more info: 715-634-2100 July 16 & 17 Walk In The Spirit Pow Wow Dowagiac, MI Sr. Anne: 616- 782-5296 July 16 & 17 9th Annual Bay City Pow Wow Bay City, MI Veteran Memorial Park 517-772-5700. July 16 & 17 Walpole Island Annual Pow Wow Walpole Island, Ont Canada. 1-519-627-1476 July 22 thru 25 16th Annual Spiritual Conference & Traditional Pow Wow Baraga, MI Ojibway Campground For more info: 1-906-353-6623 July 23 Michigan Indian Legal Service Traverse City, MI 160 E. State St. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. 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 Genia, Hunter (Editor) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Native American Prevention Services 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/1ed398f775890fca8ce624072a79c555.pdf 1cbf47e460acbd7201b362b85cd44aa5 PDF Text Text Grand Va11ey State JUN 14.1994 . - Pow Wow: A time to reflect and celebrate I'd listen to the drum and all I wanted to do was dance. Where is my brother and sister? I want them to take me out into the circle so I can dance. I was scared to go out there alone thinking everyone is looking at me. Aha, finally there's Jim. I'll grab him so he can take me out there, just like brothers should do. There's grandma and grandpa out of the corner of my eye, and I can see grandma pointing at me telling Joe that Giwesinini is out there dancing. I can just here him, "is he, ohh". Grandpa would just sit on the outside of the circle on part of the afternoon with his cane lying next to his chair. He used to bring "Toby" his dog along with him until he passed away. Grandma would just walk around slowly to all the traders to look at their goods but mostly she would buy a sweatshirt to take home and wear in the winter months. Approachin~ One o'clock: The Emcee announces, "please rise as we prepare for Grand Entry. Please no pictures taken and remove your hats. Host drum, when your ready." Eyes are looking on, waiting for the host drum to sing their grand entry song. Here come the dancers. There's Uncle Frank leading the dancers in so gracefully. Finally, I'm going to a powwow to sing because it makes me feel so good. Inside the circle I'll be dancing and the beating of the drum just makes you want to dance side to side and really kick it. After the song I'll go back to the drum and ask the lead singer what song are we singing next? He sings the lead softly so as not to distract the other drums when they're singing. Our tum to sing finally. The arbor is quiet and the dancers are looking in to see what song is going to kicked out next. Yeeha! Later in the day I finally get a chance to look around at some of the booths and say hi to family and friends, some I haven't seen in a couple years. I look around and see the pow wow committee working hard and attending the needs of different situations. I see elders telling their grandkids about the way it was. I see alot of people eating frybread and Indian tacos. I see alot of people eyeing one another and just smile. The night is coming on and people are slowly beginning to leave. I can see Wayne and Tim getting ready for the security. They slowly wait for their help to come on shift. They do such a great job. Keshep (morning) comes and before you know it is "noon". People are coming in for the final day of singing, dancing, and food. They buy at-shirt or a button to remember this year's powwow. The day goes by and it's giveaway time. You stand up there and shake hands with all the dancers, singers and principles to give them a gift and say "migwech" for coming. You pray for their safety home and hope they make i! back next year. Ah man, I can't wait for the next pow wow! Giwesinini �... ......,.., - . Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors: Chris Shomin - President Simone Jonaitas - Vice President Vacant - Treasurer Francis Davis - Member Hunter Genia - Member Debbie Gibbs - Member Frank Lewis - Member Nathan Little - Member Wayne Loonsfoot - Member Dorothy McCann - Member Debbie Muller - Member Kelly Wesaw - Member Native American Prevention Services Hunter Genia Cindy Pigeon Turtle Talk: Hunter Genia - Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports oflocal and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. June Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Paul (Bubba) Shomin Brandi Shomin Douglas Martin Shomin Anthony Sams (Bear) Melinda Hinmon Marcus Russell Virgil King Mable Ramos Jessica Valdez Shawn Day Ronald A. Boda Ollie Pierce Andrea Kaye Priest Rita Blumke Rose Shomin Jeff Gibbs Billie Jo Russell Bill Schrubbe David Sams Cathy Rotan Mari Comer Kayle Crampton Karen Taylor Sue Maturkanich Fred Bell John Hart JoeMembeno Connie Cady Anna Ward Lisa Brummitt Kay Shagonaby Roseanne Martell Vicki Upton Terry Chivis William Chivis William Jones Elizabeth Gibbs Dennis J. Rickert Phyllis Sprague Monica Arizola Amy Anderson Colleen Nessner Britney Kopka Dillion Anderson Ken Loesh Debbie Muller Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Phone (616) 774-8331 or 771-2733. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turtle Talk information: For our reasonable advertising rates, call the office at 774-8331. Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first week of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used in Turtle Talk). If you have a story or information you want to share in Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if article is used. 2 • Native American Prevention Services Three Fires Pow Wow looking for Volunteers•. The Three Fires Pow Wow which is being held June 11 & 12 needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please call 774-8331or771-2733 and ask for Debbie, Hunter or Cindy. You are also welcome to attend one of our meetings, held every other Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Lexington School. Three Fires Pow Wow T-Shirts on Sale now. M, L, XL= $10.00, XXL, XXXL = $12.00. Colors are red, teal and ash. Artwork designed by Jamie Mccann, Ottawa. �Prevention Prevention: What is it? Many of you haveprobably wondered exactly what the Native American prevention services program is. Probably the first thing that comes to your mind is Young Eagles/Vision Seekers program. Yes, that is a part of our prevention program, but that is only one of fourteen objectives that we have to meet by the end of the year. Let me give you an idea of some of the other objectives we have: *Prevention Committees (Aids Task Force, Child Abuse & Neglect, Regional Prevention Committee, *Consultation-(provides information to persons, groups that may call and need particular information on a health related topic), *Development of Community Presentations (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Inhalants, Aids), *Native American Womens Support Group *Turtle Talk newsletter *Native American youth camp During my four years working in the program alot has changed, not only with the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, but my position and responsibilities as well. Our prevention program is being administered contractually by Project Rehab due to the financial strain Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has incurred over the last few years. Changes have happened, but our program still has the same goal- to provide information anmd services to our community so they can make informed decisions. A letter that I recently received (without a name) asked the question, "why do you put so much health or prevention information in the newsletter?" They also said that by putting statistics in the newsletter in relation to alcohol or other drugs will lead people to believe that they are really bad people. First of all I want to say that we respect all letters that come in and encourage more people to write us to let us know how we're doing. In respect to the question, there are two reasons for the health/prevention information in the newsletter. First, we are required by the state (because we are funded by state prevention dollars) to put at least 5Q% prevention information in the newsletter. Second, we feel that any information promoting a positive healthy lifestyle is better than not promoting it at all. This falls within what were ttying to do as a prevention program. We tty to make sure that the information in the in the Turtle Talk it isn't badgering or demeaning to any person. We tty to think of the "circle" in that if we all can come together in the circle, we can be a strong and healthy people whose hearts are as one instead of separated and many. Giwesinini ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • Promote a healthier self and community by attending the:• • MICHIGAN INDIAN FAMILY OLYMPICS Date: Monday, June 27, 1994 Place: Central Michigan University Track Lyle Bennett Alumni Track Mt Pleasant, MI Time: Opening Ceremony 10:00 a.m. • 9:00 a.m. - June 27, 1994 Pre-Registration is required!!! • • • Registration: Awards: For information: T-shirts to the first 350 registered. Medals to the top three in each age group. Traveling team trophy. • Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center, (517) 773-9887, Sponsored by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Native American Prevention Services · 3 �Prevention Prevention Workshops- A Step In The Right Direction Workshops will be held again in the summer. In case you missed the workshops on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Inhalants, you won't have to worry because they will be held again in the summer (dates to be announced soon). It has been quite a while since there have been any workshops in the prevention area for the Indian community. On May 12, the inhalant workshop had 12 participants who attended to learn why this phenomen is prevalant not only with Anishnabe youth, but all races of people. Every-thing from types of inhalants/solvents to the effects that they produced when inhaled were discussed. On April 28, a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (F.A.S.) workshop was provided for 9 people to present information about the effects and consequences of what drinking while pregnant can have on the unborn child. Both of these workshops will improve eve as we receive more information on prevention health issues in relation to Native Americans. We will also be developing more workshops on health issues in the future. If there is a topic that you feel needs to be addressed, please call us so we can gather that information. Your input is important to us. We invite the whole community to come and learn about these issues so the awareness will perhaps bring about a healthier community. Migwech! Giwesinini The Four Sacred Plants -. The Anishnabe live life in a very sacred ma.'111er. Everything in life has a significance and is honored and respected. To those who live the traditional way, there are four plants that are especially reverned and used in daily living. SAMAH (Tobacco) Samah, or tobacco, is one of the four sacred plants, representing the eastern direction. Ojibwa used a form of tobacco known as kinikinik, or red willow. Some still prefer to use the kinikinik, but many use store bought tobacco. Samah is used in the offering of prayer to the Creator, acting as a medium for communication. It is either offered to the fire, so the smoke can lift the prayers to the Creator or it is set on the ground in a nice, clean place. This is done on a daily basis as each new day is greeted with prayers of thankfulness. The Elders say to hold it in your prayers of thankfulness. They also add that you are to hold it in your left hand as that is the hand closest to your heart. It is always good to offer Samah when seeking knowledge or advice from an elder or when a pipe is present. KEEZHIK (Cedar) Keezhik, or cedar, represents the Southern direction. The leaves are cleaned from the stems and separated into small pieces which are used in many ways. When burned, Keezhik acts as a purifier, cleansing the area in which it is burned and emitting a pleasing scent. Elders say put some in your shoes and only goodness will come your way. SHKODA WABUK (Sage) Shkodawabuk, also known as sage, is used in much the same was as Keezhik (cedar). It is burned as a purifier, but when compared to the piney scent of cedar. sage has a spicy air. Shkodawabuk represents the Western direction. WEENGUSH (Sweetgrass) Weengush, the sweetgrass, is known for it's beautifully sweet, aromatic scent, which is enhanced when it rains or when it is burned. This, too, is a purfier. Many things are made with Weengush (sweetgrass) such coiled baskets. It is often braided and thus signifies the hair of O'gushnan (our Mothe_r the Earth). Each of the three sections that go into the braid have a specific meaning, being: mind, body and spirit. Because Anishinabeg live life in a very sacred manner, when taking from the Earth, one should always explain to the spirit of the plant why it is being done and offer some tobacco in return for the generosity and help of the plant which share itself so freely. 4 ·Native American Prevention Services I < ) �Prevention What js paternity? Helping Our Young Eagles/ Vision Seekers Group How? Buy a "Value Check" book for $7.00. These books have many coupons to be use at restaurants and for recreation activities. The money raised will be used for camps and other extra-curricular activities. Help support our youth. Migwech *Paternity means fatherhood. Establishing paternity means making the biological father a legal father too. *All children have two parents. It is important for your child to know who its mother and father are. Paternity should be established if the parents of a child are not married to each other. Why js jt important to my child to establish paternity? *The name of the father appears on the baby's birth certificate. *Your baby can benefit from parental care by both the mother and father. "You have noticed that everything an Indian does in a circle, and that is because the Power of the World works in circles, and everything tries to be round. In the old days, when we were strong and happy people, all our power came to us from the sacred hoop of the nation, and so long as the hoop was unbroken, the people flourished. The flowering tree was the living center of the hoop, and the circle of the four quarters nourished it. The east gave peace and light, the south gave warmth, the west gave rain, and the north with it' s cold and mighty wind gave strength and endurance. This knowledge came to us from the outer world with our religion. Everything the Power of the World does is done in a circle. The sky is round, and I have heard that the earth is round like a ball, and so are all the stars. The wind, in its greatest power, whirls. Birds make their nests in circles, for theirs is the same religion as ours. The sun comes forth and goes down again in a circle. Even the seasons from a great circle in their changing, and always come back again to where they were. The life of a man is a circle from childhood to childhood, and so it is in everything where power moves. Our teepees were round like the nests of birds, and these were always set in a circle, the nation's hoop, a nest of many nests, where the Great Spirit meant for us to hatch our children." *Information about the family health history of both parents will be available if disease or illness develops. *Both parents have a responsibility to support their child. Both the mother and the father can provide financial help for the baby as he or she grows up. Receiving child support from the father can make a big difference in providing for your child. *By establishing paternity, you ensure your child qualifies for benefits from the father. *These benefits may include social security, insurance benefits, inheritance rights, veterans' and other types of benefits. Benefit to the Father: *The father has a chance to be a dad. The father can experience the companionship and rewards that come with spending time with his baby. The father has a right to establish and maintain a relationship with his child. (John G. Niehardt, Black Elk Speaks, 1959, p.164165) Native American Prevention Services · S �Pow Wow Refresher ••••• For those of you who may be coming for the first time or those of you who just need a little refresher here's some general information on POW WOW ETIQUETTE. Visitors are always welcome to watch during pow wow time. It is important however to realize that the dances are spiritual and should be observed with respect. 1. During Grand Entry, Flag songs, and Honor songs: please stand, remove hats and refrain from taking photographs. 2. Eagle feathers are especially sacred to our people. If an eagle feather falls from a dancer's regalia, a special ceremony will take 'place to retrieve it When an eagle feather is being retrieved from the dance circle, please refrain from taking photographs. 3. Always ask permission before taking photographs of dancers when they are outside the dance circle, and offer a small contribution. Also, please ask permission before taking photos of drummers and their drums. 4. The East entrance of the dance circle is reserved solely for dancers. Spectators are asked to refrain from congregating in this area. 5. The dance circle is for participants only. The arena is blessed prior to the event. In this respect, we ask spectators to consider this holy or sacred ground for the duration of the pow wow. You may be invited to enter the dance circle during the Inter-tribal or Honor dances. 6. The dancers clothing is referred to as regalia, outfit or just "clothes", not costumes. 7. The chairs, tent, or canopy is usually reserved for elders, participants and their families only. 8. If you have a question, ask a member of the Pow wow committee. We '11 see you there and have fun! 6 • Native American Prevention Services Feeling Good••••. Sharing with Elders•.... ~ I really love to spend time listening to our elders talk to each other at the senior lunches put on by the PawaingMagedwin United Methodist Church. To be allowed to eat with them is an honor in itself, but to hear them share their memories of just a few years ago is a real pleasure. We have among us, some of the greatest minds in all the universe. We have women and men who fought for Our Country, and put their lives on the line. We have some of the hardest work- ing people, who not only givel00% to their job but also 100% to their kids. Some of the best artists, cooks, and parents in the world are at senior lunches and Grand Rapids. They share their stories of Indian School or of the depression (the comment I liked best is they didn't know they were in the depression until someone told them). They talk of their families (Past and Present). I love to hear them talk Indian to each other.they will say a few words and laugh, then another one will answer and the laughter will sound again. I Love the stories and them. Albuquerque ••••• Oh man, I went down to New Mexico to the gathering of the Nations Pow Wow, and it was fantastic. The people were like long lost family and there were just hundreds upon hundreds of them. People came from everywhere, and Michigan was well represented. When I arrived, the parking was so packed that three parking lots were overflowing and one just kept expanding. The cost for parking was about nine dollars for both days. It was really hot in the arena and just to get a look at the goods of the traders was a chore. If you wanted to stop and see the arts, you needed to get a grip on the table so you wouldn't get pushed by the crowd. The Grand Entry was really exciting and the dancers were coming from all directions into the center. The drummers from all the drums sang next to each other and participated in the Grand Entry song. I know I wouldn't like to go again only because it was a special memory that I wouldn't want to blend or recreate. People from the Grand Rapids area that I know who went: Jennie Pigeon, Margaret Sipkema, Deb Muller, June Fletcher, Dolores Laban, Terry Chivis, Pam Sprague, Jason Muller, Anna Mae Chelbana, Artis Badger and Luella Collins. �ANNOUNCEMENTS HOMECOMING OF THE THREE FIRES POWWOW: JUNE 11 & 12 Please note time changes in Young Eagles and A.A. groups. . In a time when there's so much uncertainty in our community about this agency or that agency, there is one thing to look forward to and that is the Homecoming of the Three Fires pow wow. Young Eagles/on Seekers Groups: Time change in effect June 13. K-2 Tuesday afternoon from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. 3-6 Monday afternoon from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. 7-12 Wednesday afternoon from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. This gathering in it's 15th year will attract 20,000-25,000 people from Grand Rapids and throughout Michigan. For a lot of us (Anishnabek), it will be a time to see old friends and meet new ones, visit relatives who have traveled down from up north, and put on about 10 pounds eating fry bread and Indian tacos. The excitement for some will be the pounding of the drum, listening to the dancers keep rhythm with the beat, watching the dancers as they flash their colors during the fancy dance or watching the Veterans come into the circle where their people can honor them as they tum to the crowd and hear the appreciation. Anishnabe A.A. Group Meets every Monday and Wednesday 12:00 noon Time change in effect June 1st Parent Committee Group of Title V Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Native American Education Office, Rm# 241, at West Middle. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m_ For more information call 771-3318. For at least one weekend during the year we can forget about work, leave the stress behind and look forward to Saturday at 1:00 p.m. when Grand Entry takes place. We can forget about what made us mad just the day earlier or the irregular heartbeat in our community as oflate. Instead we can think about what bonds us as people, what values speak to our Anishnaabe people. Grand Valley American Indian Lodge: Regular meeting will be conducted the 2nd Tuesday of the month during the summer at Barb Seiferts. For more infonnation: Renee Dillard at 538-7568 Congratulations... Destry Contreras: Graduating from Newaygo High School. She is a 4 year Honor Roll Student with a 3.6 G.P.A. She will be attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall. She is part Cherokee,Yagui and Hispanic blood. Brian Pierce: Attending Grand Rapids Community College. Made the Deans List for the 2nd time with a 3.4 G.P.A. Pa maa pii, go waad miin, miinwa! Giwesinini ,. .............................. • Anishnabemowin Ten Easy Words: 1993-94 Native American Graduates at Lexington Charlene Abella Hatfield Tina Linscott Dmitira Morales Perfect Attendance: Kristy Shananaquet 6th grade, Harrison Park David "Rocky" Russell ,K, Harrison Parle. Jonie Mackey was chosen to have lunch with Senator Glen Steil in Lansing, as an official representative of Sibley School. Hello - Boozho Rabbit - Waboos Pig - Kookoosh Turtle - Misheka -Maheengun •Wolf - z.eetagun • Salt - Wasagun : Pepper -Nini • Man •Woman -Qua : Thank you - Migwech • •• • '\ •• • Can You Count To 10 1 - Bayzhik 2-Neezh 3-Nswih 4-Neewin 5 - Nonin 6 - N-go-da-swih 7 - Neezh-sas-swih 8 - Nish-sas-swih 9 - Zhong-swih 10 - Mid-daus-swih •• ••• • • •• •• • \. •••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••• .I Native American Prevention Services • 7 �r EVENTS CALENDAR June 10-12 Naes College Second Annual Pow Wow Chic..ago, Illinois For more info: 312-761-5000 Leroy Malaterre. June 11 &12 Annual Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow. Grand Rapids, MI Comstock Riverside Parle. For more info: 616-774-8331 or 616-771-2733. June 11 &12 Barrier Pow Wow Barrier, Ontario, Canada For more info: 705-721-7689 June 11 & 12 3rd Annual "Honoring Our Veterans" Pow Wow Brimley, MI For more info: 906-248-3354 July 8 Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs Mackinac Island, MI For more info: 517-373-0654 July 9&10 Annual Kettle Point & Stony Point First Nation's Pow Wow Kettle Point, Ontario, CANADA. For more info. 519-786-6680. July 12 thru 17 21st Annual Honor the Earth Traditional Pow Wow Hayward, WI Lac Courte Oreilles For more info: 715-634-2100 July 16 & 17 Walk In The Spirit Pow Wow Dowagiac, MI Sr. Anne: 616- 782-5296 July 16 & 17 9th Annual Bay City Pow Wow Bay City, MI Veteran Memorial Parle 517-772-5700. July 16 & 17 Walpole Island Annual Pow Wow Walpole Island, Ont Canada. 1-519-627-1476 July 22 thru 25 16th Annual Spiritual Conferenc & Traditional Pow Wow Baraga, MI Ojibway Campground For more info: 1-906-353-6623 Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 library Grand Valley State Univ Allendale Ml 49401 · NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 � 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 Genia, Hunter (Editor) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Native American Prevention Services 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/3989e72c9ed21662ffaea7b4e60978a0.pdf 1af749b0f8aeaec89e30bbff77a92a18 PDF Text Text _,, . :Grand Val:ey st~ ~, .- ·-·- JUN 0 3 1994 Libra~ Turtle Gets A Shell It was one oUhose days when Nanaboozho was in a strange mood. He had just awakened from a deep sleep that was disturbed by the noisy quarreling and scolding of the bluejays. He was a bit cranky; his sleep was disturbed and besides that, he was hungry. His first thought was to go down to the village and find something to eat. Entering the village, he came across some men cooking fish. They had their camp located close to the water and Nanaboozho spied many fish cooking over a fire. Now, being very hungry, he asked them for something to eat. The men were happy to give him some, but cautioned him that it was hot. Not heeding their warning, he quickly grabbed the fish and burned his hand. He ran to the lake to cool it off in the water. Still unsteady from his deep sleep, he tripped on a stone and fell on Mi-she-kae (Turtle), who was sunning on the beach. At that time, Mishekae was not as we know her today. She had no shell and was comprised of soft skin and bone. Turtle complained loudly to Nanaboozho to watch where he was going. Now, Nanaboozho felt ashamed of his clumsiness and apologized to Mishekae. He wondered, 'What can I do to make it up to her?" He wanted to do something to help his friend. "I'll have to sit and think it over," he thought, as he followed the path back to his wigwam. Some time later, he returned to the beach and called for Mishekae. Turtle poked her head through the soft beach mud. Nanaboozho picked up two large shells from the shore and placed one on top of the other. He scooped up Mishekae and put her right in the middle, between the shells. Nanaboozho took a deep breath and began. "You will never be injured like that again," he said slowly. "Whenever danger threatens," he continued, "You can pull your legs and head into the shell for protection." Nanaboozho sat beside his friend on the beach and told Mishekae his thoughts. "The shell itself is round like Mother Earth. It has a round hump which resembles her hills and mountains. It is divided into segments, like the many tribes that are a part of her; each different and yet connected by her." Mishekae seemed very pleased with this and listened intently. "You have four legs, each representing the points of direction; north, south, east and west," he said. 'When the legs are all drawn in, all directions are lost. Your tail will show the many lands that the Anishnabek have been and your head will point in the direction to follow." "You will have advantages over the Anishnabek," he went on. "You will be able to live in the water as well as on land and you will be in your own house at all times. Mishekae approved of her new self and thanked Nanaboozho for his wisdom. Moving now in a thick shell, she pushed herself along the shore and disappeared into the water. So, ever since that accident long ago, Turtle has been special to the Anishnabek. To this day, she continues to grace Mother Earth, still proudly wearing those two shells. Story written from Walk In Peace Book of Michigan Indian Press ~i �Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors: Chris Shomin - President Simone Jonaitas - Vice President Vacant- Treasurer Francis Davis - Member Hunter Genia - Member Debbie Gibbs - Member Frank Lewis - Member Nathan Little - Member Wayne Loonsfoot - Member Dorothy McCann - Member Debbie Muller - Member Kelly Wesaw - Member Native American Prevention Services Hunter Genia Cindy Pigeon TunleTalk: Hunter Genia - Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention infonnation. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department. Phone (616) 774-8331 or771-2733. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turtle Talk information: For our reasonable advertising rates, call the office at 774-8331. Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first week of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used in Turtle Talk). If you have a story or information you want to share in Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if article is used. 2 • Native American Prevention Services May Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" ·. Isaac Mccann Larry Shananaquot Jr. William Shanaquot Linda Holt Dave Shananaquot Billie Jean Sams Mike Denhof Jimmy Bush Sr. Jordan Shomin Paul Hart Rocky Russell Gus Day Misheka Floyd Dave Pierce Selina Gibbs Paul Jackson Kitt Pigeon Liz Wesaw Patrick Kopka Charles Anderson Mary Shananaquot Chris Shomin Denise Skorka Toni Le au re aux Kari Sprague Leah Denhof Ray McDonald Edward Sherman Jr. Paul Shomin lvanna Swainston Dave Fox John Crampton Tommy McDonald Jim Braddock Dennis Resterhouse Sue Barz Three Fires Pow Wow looking for Volunteers•• The Three Fires Pow Wow which is being held June 11 & 12 needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please call 774-8331 or 771-2733 and ask for Debbie, Hunter or Cindy. You are also welcome to attend one of our meetings, held every other Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Lexington School. Three Fires Pow Wow T-Shirts on Sale now. M, L, XL= $10.00, XXL, XXXL = $12.00. Colors are red, teal and ash. Artwork designed b}'.' Jamie Mccann, Ottawa. �Prevention Smoking Around Children..... *Tobacco smoke contributes to 150,000 to 300,000 respiratory infections in babies causing 7 ,500 to 15,000 hospitalizations. *Causes a higher rate of throat infection. * It makes childhood asthma worse, and it actually causes up to 26,000 new cases of asthma every year. * It may cause a permanent decrease in lung function. * It causes up 80% more wheezing, coughing, and production of sputum than normal. * It leads to a higher rate of repeated ear infections. IF SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN YOUR HOME OR WHERE YOUR CHILD IS IN CARE, READ THIS. SECOND-HAND TOBACCO SMOKE It is well known that smoking is dangerous to health. It causes death from cancer, heart disease, and emphysema. And is becoming well known that second-hand smoke is harmful to everyone. Second-hand smoke has two phases and is a combination of a smoker's exhaled smoke and smoke from the burning end of a cigarette. The first phase of second-hand smoke is a blue-gray cloud made up of many harmful chemicals such as arsenic, cyanide, tar, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and nicotine. The second phase of second-hand smoke is invisible and lingers in the air long after the first phase disappears. Both phases contain chemicals that are very harmful to everyone - especially children. IF YOU SMOKE•.• If you smoke in your home or car, with every breath your child takes, he or she is breathing in your second-hand smoke. Nicotine from that smoke can be measured in your child's urine. It is no wonder then that children exposed to smoking in their homes have noticeably more upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, wheezing and even more ear infections. Your child's lungs undergo important growth and development during the first two years of life. It has now been shown that if an infant regularly breathes second-hand smoke, it may stunt lung growth and may cause a permanent increase in lung infection. continue on page 4 Native American Prevention Services · 3 �Prevention SMOKING, CHILD CARE & THE LAW In choosing child care, there is much to consider. One concern is whether your child will be exposed to tobacco smoke. Parents who use regulated child care should know that smoking is not permitted in licensed centers or registered family and group day care homes. Children who attend licensed child care centers are protected by the Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act from exposure to tobacco smoke and the possibility of seeing adults smoke-adults who may be their role models. The Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking on the grounds of child care centers, inside the centers, and in all related buildings. It is up to YOU to find out if smoking occurs at the home where your child is in care. WHAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME 1. Protect your children from exposure to tobacco smoke at all times. 2. If you smoke, quit! You will feel better and so will your children. 3. Until you quit, do not smoke within the airspace of children, in your home or in your car. Smoke out of doors and away from your children. 4. Even though quitting can be difficult, don't quit quitting! WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT CHILD CARE 1. Choose child care carefully so that your children will not suffer from the harmful effects of environmental tobacco smoke. 2. Find out if smoking is allowed where your child is in care. 3. If smoking is allowed, make sure that smoking occurs only out of doors when children are NOT in care. Help Our Young Eagles/Vision Seekers Group How? Buy a "Value Check" book for $7.00. These books have many coupons to be used at restuarants and for recreation activities. The money raised will be used for camps and other extra-curricular activities. Help support our youth. Migwech 4 · Native American Prevention Services Native American Womens Group Join us on Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 771-2733 J ) �Prevention A Hello.••. Kent County Mental Health Department is providing counseling services for the Native American community. Counseling services are available at Lexington School between the hours of 10a.m.-2p.m., Monday through Thursday. The casemanager for this office is z.ena Patillo-Trimble. She is there as a resource person to assist with advocacy services in areas such as housing, locating financial assistance, food and scheduling for counseling appointments. Susan Montroy a Native American therapist, will provide counseling services on site. It is very important that this service is utilized by the Native American community for it to continue. Please stop in or call 454-6051 or 247-3815 for services or just to welcome our neighbors. solving and organizational skills. Based in Oklahoma City, UNITY is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that has provided leadership training to American Indian and Alaskan Native youth for 18 years. UNITY's mission is to foster the spiritual, mental, physical and social development of youth and to build a strong, unified and self-reliant Native America through involvement of its youth. For more information call 1-405-424-3010. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Young People A Repon of the Surgeon General The report lists the following major conclusions about youth and tobacco. 1. Nearly all first use of tobacco occurs before high school graduation. Conference set.•••• Officials of the country's leading Native American youth organization announced today that Tampa, Fla. has been selected as the host city for their upcoming annual conference which is expected to attract 1,000 American Indian and Alaska Native youths and advisors. The 20th National UNITY Conference will be held June 24-28 at the Sheraton Inn Tampa and Conference Center on the Seminole Indian Reservation. Operating under the theme of "Native Youth .... Taking Charge," the National UNITY Conference is for Native American youth ages 1524 who are interested in becoming leaders and contributing to a positive future for Native America. The conference allows participants to gain hands-on experience while serving as speakers, keynoters, group leaders, hosts and emcees of conference activities. All events and workshops are designed to provide youth with skills they need to take charge of their lives. Workshops will be offered on how to develop better communication skills, set goals, develop healthy self -esteem and improve problem 2. Most young people who smoke are addicted to nicotine and report that they want to quit but are unable to do so. 3. Tobacco is often the first drug that was used by young people who currently use alcohol and illegal drugs. 4. Among young people, those with poorer grades and lower self-images are most likely to begin using tobacco. 5. Cigarette advertising appears to increase young people's risk of smoking by conveying that smoking has social benefits and that it is far more common than it really is. 6. The most effective prevention programs are community wide and combine education and public policy approaches. Native American Prevention Services · S �Prevention Health Care Fact Sheet: Indian Health Service Edward R. Klebe Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the authority of the Snyder Act of 1921 and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act as amended, carries out the Federal responsibility of assuring comprehensive prevention, curative, rehabilitative, and environmental health services for approximately one and a half million American Indians and Alaskan Natives. The FY 1993 appropriation for the IHS was $1.86 billion. 'The Administration has requested an appropriation of $1.86 billion for FY 1994 for the service. Eligibility. Persons eligible for services include those of Indian or Alaskan Native descent who: (1) are members of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (2) reside within an IHS Health Service Delivery Area; or (3) are not members of a federally recognized tribe but are the natural minor children ( 18 years old or younger) of such a member and reside within a IHS Delivery Area. The program serves Federal reservations, Indian communities in Oklahoma and California and Indian, Eskimo, and Aleut communities in Alaska. In addition, under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, the IHS contracts with urban Indian organizations operating at 41 sites in cities throughout the country to make health services more accessible to the urban Indian population. Benefits. The IHS provides a comprehensive range of health care services through a system of more than 500 direct health care delivery facilities, including 50 hospitals, more than 150 health centers, 7 school health centers, and approximately 300 health stations and satellite clinics and Alaska village clinics. The range of services include traditional inpatient and ambulatory care, and extensive preventive care, including health promotion and disease prevention activities. In addition to providing general health services, the program focuses on such special problems as maternal and child health, emergency medical services, environmental health and sanitation, hepatitis B, dental services, and others. Administration. The IHS is comprised of 12 regional administrative units called Area Offices, and 136 local administrative units called Service Units. Services are provided by !HS-operated facilities and providers, by facilities and providers operated by tribes and tribal organizations under contract to the IHS, or by non-IHS contract providers. Within the 12 Area Offices, as of October 1, 1991, there were 75 !HS-operated service units that administrated 42 hospitals and 121 health centers, as well as 61 tribally operated service units that administrated the remaining 8 hospitals and more than 300 health centers. In FY 1991, an estimated 340,000 payment claims from nonIHS providers were processed by the IHS fiscal intennediary, and an equal number by IHS and tribal and contract programs. Funding. 'The IHS program is funded through a combination of Federal appropriations and through collections of reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance for services to eligible patients who have such insurance coverage. The following is the Federal appropriation for the IHS for the past 5 years: IHS Appropriations, FY 1989-1993 l~-------19)1 _ _ __ 19)2_ _ _ __ 19)'3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, _$1.~,954,cro _ _ _,_$1,88),lal,(ll) Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Budget documents. Article submitted by Joe John • i(~ ITT IBll~rui- ---1 Ao~~ I 1s% mscoUNT WITH THIS I 6501 South Division Grand Rapids, MI 49548 U I Phone: (616) 281-3640 I *Indian Jewelry *Indian Moccasins* L 6 • Native American Prevention Services _ _ _ ,J1,on,774,cm Jl;llfJmroJ _$1,.588,414,cm l~ ---------*Custom Jewelry* Silver Repairs• I I I I .J �J2hs: Community Potluck_.. Legal Secretary A community potluck for the Indian Community has been set for May 25, 199·4: 6:00 p.m. at the West Side Complex. The potluck is sponsored by: Grand Rapids (Downtown) firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with litigation experience. Must type 7o+ wpm. This is a permanent position in a fast-paced office with many challenges. Competitive salary and compensation package. To apply, contact Office Staffing Inc., 949-2525. Document Analyst Area company seeking individuals with good writing and analytical skills to review legal documents and write summaries of the documents. Qualified applicants must have at least one year of college, excellent communication and data-entry skills, and the ability to travel out of state for up to 3 weeks at a time. Travel expenses are covered by the company. Hourly pay is $7.00/hr. This is a long-term position that has the potential to last through August To apply, contact Office Staffing Inc. at 949-2525 Telemarketing Grand Rapids company seeking individual for telemarketing. Skills needed include strong, professional telephone skills and some experience in computer data entry. Candidates must be energetic, sales-oriented, and be good at customer service and troubleshootiqg. Interested candidates contact Office Staffing Inc. for an interview at 9492525. Chemical Dependency Counselor (Youth) Associates Degree in Human Services Field and one year counseling experience or high school diploma or equivalent and three year's work experience in a substance abuse program. For more information write to or call Tribal Personnel Office, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, 7070 E. Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858. "Pepsi Promo" June 14 - July 26 For each Pepsi product brought in to John Ball Park Zoo, visitors will receive $1.00 off admission. One product per person. For more information call Toni Genia at 336-4301. Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency Michigan Indian Employment & Training Services Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Pawating Magedwin Native American Prevention Services Nisswi Ishkoden Title V Indian Parent Committee Salem United Methodist Church Bradley United Methodist Church North American Indian Association Native American Appostle of Catholic Diocese Native American Alternative Learning Center Anishnabe community people You are invited to share in this time of gathering. A dish to share is appreciated. A Mes.§age from Obta-geshick-kwe or qua Dear Friend, Have you been recycling? If you haven't been recycling, well you better start, because our trees are being cut down. If you don't start recycling, your children's children won't have the oxygen supply given by trees. So we should start recycling. We need oxygen for animals too. We have a beautiful world so don't ruin it. We want future generations to see our beautiful world. Our earth needs our help a lot, more than anything. So please save our earth. Love, your friend Arianne Memberto Congratulations: Bernie (Compo) Norberg for being selected to represent West Catholic High School at the "Hugh O'Brien" Youth Leadership Conference. Bernie was selected based on youth leadership potential from teachers and administrators. She'll be attending the conference at Grand Valley State University and, if selected by her peers there, she has a chance to attend a conference in Albuquerque. Congratulations to you! Native American Prevention Services · 7 �EVENTS CALENDAR St. Clair Shores;·MI For more information call: 313-756-1350. Southeastern Michigan Indian Inc. Awards Banquet Celebration 19th Anniversary June 3 . Bradley Braves Men's lndlan Fast-Pitch Team "Catch the Excitement" ·' May25 6:15 p.m. July6 7:30 p.m. June 1 7:15 p.m. July 13 8:45 p.m. June 8 7:15 p.m. July 20 7:30 p.m. June 15 8:45 p.m. July 27 7:30 p.m. June 22 7:30 p.m. August 3 6:15 p.m. June 29 7:30 p.m. August 10 6:15 p.m. *All games in Moline. For more information call D.K. Sprague (616) 531-0686 or Amos Day. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. 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 Genia, Hunter (Editor) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Native American Prevention Services 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/c0f65e2b8366946463e8d678615a260d.pdf d19f72c956ae4a175e4fd765176df344 PDF Text Text • Ada Deer Challenges Youth to be Leaders; Learn About their Culture The kids used to tease her and call her a bookworm. But that never stopped Ada Deer. She was determined to read and learn about the history of her tribe and Indian people. She was determined to do well in school. Today, with her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and master's degree from Columbia University, Deer uses every bit of knowledge she's gained over the years in her position of Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs in the Department of the Interior. As Assistant Secretary, Deer holds a very high level position within the federal government. She serves only under President Clinton and Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt. Deer has an impressive list of credentials to add to her current position. She's been a lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has spoken at the United Nations, she is the only Native American woman to run for Congress and has traveled all over the world. She also enjoys working with young people. A member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Deer attended the recent National Congress of American Indian (NCAI) convention and spoke to more than 50 participants at the NCAl/UNITY Youth Symposium. "Each of you is a special person on this planet and you need to develop your talents and abilities," she said. "You need to go to school and do your best, don't skim by with C's. You need to go beyond high school and take additional training. Deer encouraged the youth to also take part in tribal, local, city or county political campaigns to find out what the system is like and to learn about the issues. "It's important to take care of tribal affairs," she said. "If you don't know history, culture or issues, you won't be able to help." Deer knows this all too well. In 1954 her tribe was terminated. This meant that the federal government no longer recognized the Menominees as an Indian tribe, and they were no longer eligible for scholarships. Because the tribe had previously granted her a college scholarship, she felt an obligation to help the tribe and started the restoration movement. She went to Washington to lobby this legislation and got the restoration act through Congress. "This was quite an undertaking considering at that time a small group of Indian people were making a policy change in Washington," Deer said. "I tell this story because there will be times that your tribe may need strong leadership." We need good, strong leaders at every level. It is very important to take a stand. By being informed and working hard you can make a difference." Article reprinted with permission from Unity �I r Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council April Birthdays "Muna-di-bish-ka-win" Board of Directors: Chris Shomin - President Simone Jonaitas - Vice President Vacant - Treasurer Francis Davis - Member Debbie Gibbs - Member Frank Lewis - Member Nalhan Little - Member Wayne LoonsfooL - Member Dorolhy McCann - Member Debbie Muller - Member Kelly Wesaw - Member Native American Prevention Services Hunter Genia Cindy Pigeon Turtle Talk: Hunter Genia - Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Tunic Talk 's mission is Lo provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may cffccl and impact our Native American community . Spe_cial emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Tunic Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504, in coop::ralion with the Kent County Health DepanmenL Phone (616) 774-8331 or 771-2733. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turlle Talk information: For our reasonable advertising rates, call the office al 774-8331. Tunic Talk due dales: Submissions Lo Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first week of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Nol all material submillcd can be used in Tunic Talk). II' you have a story or inl'onnation you want Lo share in Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if article is used. 2 • Native American Prevention Services April Marie Leaureaux April Bush April Wesaw April Blumke Josie Sams John Hart Jesse L. Boda Don Bowen Sr. Mary Ann Mashka Robin Korn Cindy S. Pigeon Michael Corby Micky Kiogima Sandy Whiteman Dawn Bush Susan Wesaw Robin Ensley Levi Albert Crciiil'.Jton Roseanne Moore Pam Smith Jo Anne Fox Misty Bowen Edna Kenoshmeg Doug Bohjanen Patricia Silverthorn Denise Kimble Charlene Hatfield Three Fires Pow Wow looking for Volunteers .. The Three Fires Pow Wow which is being held June 11 & 12 needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please call 774-8331 or 771-2733 and ask for Debbie, Hunter or Cindy. You are also welcome to attend one of our meetings, held every other Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Lexington School. �Prevention APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH "There is no room for alcohol abuse." These young people are featured in the "Choose :rradition, Not Addiction" public seivice announcements. They shared their stories about how they have no room for alcohol abuse in their lives. Nathan is a popular Native American actor who got his big break as "Smiles A Lot" in "Dances with Wolves." He enjoys playing basketball and sharing his culture. He hopes to be a director of youth programs someday. "Alcohol abuse is the main problem we have among teenagers. It's killing our people. Teenagers should learn how to handle peer pressure. They need to learn their limits and learn to say no. I deal with peer pressure by thinking of my people and my culture. I'm totally against alcohol abuse. I pray about the pressure and let others say whatever they want to. I hope people will really think twice before drinking." Nathan Chasing His Horse 17 Rapids City South Dakota, Lakota Junior at Rapids City Central Lewis is also pursing an acting career. He has appeared in "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," "Last of the Mohicans," "Broken Chain" and TNT's "Geronimo." Lewis also hopes to sing back up on a new album by the Temptations. I've done the drinking bit and drugs, and it's a dead-end road. Now that I'm in a position where youth are looking at me as a person to help them along the way, I feel it's my responsibility to uphold that .duty and be a positive role model. I realize there's more to life. Alcoholism kills. It's killed a lot of our people. I think alcohol affects people in different ways. It will slow you down. By being sober you can achieve more things, be more clear minded and be more stable whether it's emotionally, spiritually or physically." Lewis Tallbear, 30, Los Angeles, California, Southern Cheyenne Harding University in Arkansas. Native American Prevention Services · 3 �Prevention Young Eagles & Me What has Young Eagles done? They helped us make Baskets. They helped us out with games. They helped us learn more about our Culture, and we will know more about our Culture. We learned how to make Medicine Wheels and the story that goes with it, and we play games that have challenges with them. We went to the Indian mounds. And sprinkled Tobacco on their graves. We did birch bark canoes and dreamcatchers, and learned what a Native American is. So when someone asks us what something is we·can tell them the right way. Not the wrong way and our ancestors will be proud of us and our work. When I get older I want to teach people about their Culture and the Indians. So they can be smart. SARA KRUPP We have learned many Cultures of the Indian Tribes. We now know why we are suppose to respect Mother Earth. We now know why tobacco was smoked. It's to bring the living spirits. We also learned why we have respected elders, because they are the ones who taught us about Cultures. We made Thanksgiving baskets of food to people who didn't have much food. We sold food at booths to earn money so that we could go out and buy stuff to make shawls and arrowheads. To not put people down if they do start something with you first. It's o.k. to be called chicken or some other name, but you have to respect your Indian tribe. You can be taught the right decision. You can be the best if you just try. About how our food is special because some junk food is bad for us. People didn't have junk food. They ate food and killed buffalos for food. They planted crops for food, too. And about how the Three Fires many people now dance because it's a tradition. We dance so people know. We don't just make funny noises and run around like crazy animals. And how to put smudge around to keep the bad spirits away. GRACE SHRINER We have learned about how to behave, and do not run. Young Eagles helped us make cookies. We went to Michigan Adventure. We have been working hard. We went to the woods. We have learned about how not to smoke. We have learn how to behave ourselves. We have learned to clean up ourselves. We have learned how to throw our things away. We have learned how not to play the piano. We learned not to talk back to the teacher. I like to come to eagles because I learn. We do not smoke in eagles. To behave and learn, do not swear, do not be loud and do not scream. EDNA SHRINER During Young Eagles, we made Cookies for the Elders. They help us make Canoes. They help us do Arts and Crafts. They have taught us not to run in the hall, not to fight, respect each other, not to leave a mess, and not to talk back. Not just that, but also, not to throw things, not to mess with things. Don't use drugs and to behave. REBA In Young Eagles, we learn about Indians, not to trust strangers, not to fight, to help people. We learn manners and to clean up after ourselves, what Indians eat, how to make crafts. We listen to stories. We take walks. They let us play in the gym. They let us eat food. They take us places that are fun. They teach us a lot of stuff, and if we get hurt, they help us. SHANA 4 • Native American Prevention Services �Prevention FROM HERE to MATERNITY In many ways, prenatal health caretoday is more complicated than it was was only a few years ago. It involves a lot more than simply visiting a doctor and getting eight hours sleep at night lthough that's still important. Mothering an unborn baby today involves attending to the total needs of mother and child-'emotional and psychological needs, as well as physical and nutritional. Taking care of all those needs often requires changes in a mother's habits and lifestyle, from exercising regularly and eating sensibly, to just plain learning how to relax. Probably the most important single thing an expectant woman can do to protect her future baby's health is to adopt a drug-and alcohol-free lifestyle. For some women, that may require the biggest change of all ( or at least the most uncomfortable change of all). There's no better time to start than now. During the past dozen years or so, we've learned a lot of disturbing facts about the effects of drugs and alcohol during pregnancy. We've learned that many popular drugs like alcohol and tobacco can pose serious risks to unborn babies. We've discovered that nearly every drug a pregnant woman uses- whether commonplace chemicals like caffeine or exotic ones like cocaine- ends up in her child's body, too, and often in higher-- and more harmfuldoses than in the mother. At this point, there's still one more bit of good/bad news to consider. The good news is that most problems related to drug use in early pregancy are probably preventable as long as a woman discontinues use as soon as she discovers that she's pregnant. The bad news is that most experts fear that if she postpones that decision for even a short time, the decisionwhen it does come, may not be soon enough. Help our Young EaglesNlsion Seekers group. How? Buy a "Value Check" book for $7.00. These books have many coupons to be used at restaurants and for recreation activities. The money raised will be used for camps and other extra-curriculum activities. Help support our youth. Migwech Health Services within Kent County are exploring changes and need your input,,especially from the Native Community. Your input will be taken at a Focus Group. A focus group is made of 8-12 individuals and will meet one time for about 2 hours. The Focus Groups are set to meet in April & May. If interested in being involved please contact Lori Stegrnier, KCHD Chief Health Educator at 336-3841/3363804. You must register in advance. April 19, 2:30 p.m. April 27, 6:30 p.m. May 5, 2:30 p:m. Westside Complex BIRTH - REBIRTH We become stronger with each new birth just look around and you'll see The little boys singing hard at the drum and wearing their braids proudly. When the heart beat of the drum is pounding do you feel it as your own And can you hear the voices singing Calling out to you, come home. Where all Nations join together and our elders faces glow To your native ways, your language where the peaceful waters flow. And do you feel the war's end is near in the "Battle of Alcohol" where many have died, and still some yet to fall. The spirit is so strong you can feel the strength arising from all directions of the earth. Even those adopted into Non-Indian families are coming home to join us in our spiritual rebirth. reprinted from 1980 issue of Turtle Talk a poem written by Karen Lewis. Native American Prevention Services · 5 �Prevention APRIL IS: ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH Alcohol abuse is the number one drug problem among our youth today. Alcohol is the most widely available drug, and the pressures to drink are numerous, powerful and complex. An estimated 4.6 million teenagers aged 14 to 17 experience serious alcohol related problems. In Michigan. alone, an estimated 160,000 adolescents aged 12-17 are in need of alcohol and/or drug abuse treatment Alcohol-related traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for young Americans. MARK YOUR CALENDAR ..... Protect Your Unborn Baby: Know the Facts Presented By: Cindy Pigeon When: April 28, 1994 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Place: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, For more Information call: 616-771-2733 lnhalants ... lnformation You Don't Know Could Kill You Presented By: Hunter Genia When: May 12, 1994 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Place: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council For more information call: 616-771-2733 Native American Womens Group Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Facilitator: Cheryl Bosonic The Michigan Indian Legal Services Board of Trustees will meet at 1 :00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 1994 at 160 East State Street, Traverse City, Ml in the lower level. The Public is encouraged and invited to attend. Hunter and I, at a recent Vision Seekers Meeting facilitated an activity that centered around building a community and what the ..word community means to us. I shared a personal story of how it was growing up in a very small community and how we had to rely and count on one another. We all agreed that for a community to be strong you must include people from the youth all the way up to your elders. The activity we conducted with the youth was breaking them into three groups and asked them to brainstorm ideas on programs they would offer to community if they were a director of an agency. The groups then came back together and shared their thoughts and ideas with the whole group. Here are their ideas and I think you '11 find them quite interesting: A.A. group* SAD group* Suicide Hotline Shelter for theHomeless* Counseling* Teen-Parent Counseling Elders Activity group* Weekly health check ups for elders Cultural art room Cultural Awareness Group* Casino Store SchooVJob information Youth activity group Youth center Fundraisers Recreation Center (Native team sports)* Drop-in Center Holiday Care Programs Homeless assistance (more than a shelter) 24 hr. Hotline - teen and adult* Shelter for runaways (youth)* (*) asterisk notes those that were common among the three different youth brainstorming teams. II 6501 South Division I ~::e~~~~~): :1:~~ lt I *Indian Jewelry *Indian Moccasins* I 6 · Native American Prevention Services ---1 15%DISCOUNTWITHTHISAD~!~ r(~ ITT ~(r~ml- *Custom Jewelry* Silver Repairs* ~---------- II I I .J �APRIL: MONTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD 16 & 17: 26: 30: Grand Rapids Parent Magazine "International Kids Fest", 1994 , Grand Center, call 459-4545 for details. Positive Child Management, Kent Regional 4C, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., $5 prepayment with registration - required, call 451-8281. Immunization Clinic, Kent County Health Department, 9 a.m. - 1p.m. 700 Fuller NE. and the Wyoming Clinic at 173 54th St. S.W. All immunizations are FREE. "Pepsi Promo" John Ball Park Zoo June 14 - July 26 For each Pepsi product brought in, visitors will receive $1.00 off admission. One product per person. For more information call Toni Genia At 336-4301. We are looking for landscape maintenance and construction laborers. They must be dependable and clean cut. Please apply at Gootjes Associates, Inc. 5700 Kraft Ave. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m . to 4:00 p.m. Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. Congratulations to: Honor Roll Student Fawn Cass - Comswck Park H.S. Jennie "Pearl" Pigeon - Hopkins H.S. Angie Pigeon - Hopkins H.S. Adam Pigeon - Hopkins H.S. Annual Grand Rapids Anish-Nah-Be Bowling Tournament When: Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 Where: Holiday Lanes, 609 28th St. SW, Wyoming, MI 49509, (616) 532-5077 For more information contact: Dave Martell, (616) 454-2597 or Mary Jo Wert, (616) 456-1601. HOW THE RAINBOW CAME TO BE One bright summer day when all the flower were out, nodding their heads in the breeze and proudly showing their many beautiful colors, the Mighty Spirit overheard one of the older flowers saying to another: "I wonder where we will go when winter comes and we all must die? It doesn't seem fair. We do our share to make the earth a beautiful place to live in. Should we not also go to a happy hunting ground of our own?" The Mighty Spirit thought about this and decided that they should not die when winter came. So now after a refreshing shower, we may look up in the sky and see all the pretty, colored flowers of the past year making a beautiful rainbow across the heavens. The Institute for Global Education thinks there is no better way to celebrate Earth Day, April 22, than with Larry Plamondon, Native-American story teller at the Kava House, 1445 Lake Drive S.E., Grand Rapids. Larry's stories take us to the mythic heart of our struggle to live in harmony with nature and give graphic meaning to the concept of planetary health. We'll start at 7p.m. Bring lthe whole family. For more information call 454-1642. Student of the Month: Jennie "Pearl" Pigeon - Hopkins H.S. Native American Prevention Services · 7 �EVENTS CALENDAR ·. April 22 & 23 Gathering Of Nations Pow Wow Albuquerque, N.M. For more info: Melonie Matthews 1-800-551-6291. Fax: 1-515-839-0475 April 28, 6:30-8:00p.m. Protect Your Unborn Baby: Know the Facts Lexington School For more information: Cindy Pigeon (616) 771-2733 or (616) 774-8331. April 30 & Maylst American Indian Council, Inc. Traditional Pow Wow Lebanon, Indiana Community Building 4-H grounds. For more info: (317) 482-3315 May 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Inhalants, Information You Don't know, Could Kill You Lexington School For more information: Hunter Genia (616) 771-2733 or (616) 774-8331 May 16 thru 18 12th Annual "Protecting Our Children" National Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. Spokane, WA For more information: American Indian Institute (405) 325-4127. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. 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/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Native American Prevention Services 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/55c9f1e8c88bdcccf64e37208920f74d.pdf 0eb075a214a8c139ede6bb42702e77c1 PDF Text Text First Native American Workshop Educates Community Article reprinted with permission from the "Chimes" newspaper which is a publication of Calvin College. A Native American workshop, the first annual series of it's kind at Calvin College, was sponsored last week by the Office of Multicultural Student Development and the the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. Through lectures, discussion, and art presentations, "First People's Workshop Series: Exploring the Native American Culture," spanned from Monday until Thursday and provided different approaches to understanding the Native American heritage. The motivation behind organizing the series was to foster awareness about Native Americans and to dispel stereotypes often associated with them. As Rhae-Ann Richardson Booker, minority student advisor at Calvin, explained, "growth takes place with natural interactions, which does not often happen here at Calvin since Native Americans make up less than one percent of the student population." The first lecture in the series, entitled "Can it Be Found in History Books," gave a running history of Michigan tribes, and examined how one's view of history affects his/her view of the Native American people. John Bailey, former president of Genesee Valley Indian Association of Flint, Michigan, related some of the important treaties and events concerning different tribes. One of these events, as he explained, was Chief Pontiac's driving the English out of Michigan during the time of Colonial America. This led to the English prohibiting colonists from moving beyond the Appalachian mountains, one of the causes for the American Revolution. Bailey also recounted how the government told Native Americans that because they were going to be relocated they were not permitted to grow gardens (their main sustenance), and yet forgot about them year to year. The treatment that Native Americans have received from the government was an issue brought up in this, and subsequent workshops, especially regarding such policies as the Government Reorganization Act. This act, a current problem facing Native Americans was brought about by the U.S. government's unwillingness to deal with native people unless they prove the existence of their tribe and trace their ancestry, a difficult thing to do since they have no written records. The documented history is reviewed by the Bureau of Acknowledgement and Research who after a year of study decides whether a tribe is viable or not. As was pointed out in the Thursday workshop, to be a federally recognized tribe means being treated as a sovereign nation and receiving such assistance as health benefits. Surprisingly, in 1994, being recognized by the government still means residing on a reservation, and the decision to leave the reservation means the forfeiting of your rights. Today, eighty percent of native people do not live on reservations. Ironically, especially in the face of the recent North American Free Trade Agreement, trading rights for Native Americans are not being respected, and treaties have not been recognized since the 1950s. This means that tribes from the U.S. cannot trade with sister tribes in Canada and crossing the border often entails enduring harassment. Continue on page 3 �Future of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Many of you are aware that the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has been in crisis for some years. While that crisis has most notably been financial, there have also been many personnel and program problems, as well. Board of Directors: Chris Shomin - President Simone Jonaitas - V1ce President Vacant - Treasurer This Board, and many other Boards prior to this, have struggled with our best efforts and intentions "to ensure that an agency administered primarily by Native Americans would continue to serve Native American people. This Board remains committed to that objective although we now are faced with making a decision about whether this organization can continue to be that agency. This letter and the attached information is written to communicate with you about the nature of this decision by sharing with you the facts as we now understand them and the steps which we will need to follow to reach a final decision regarding GRITC's future . This information gathering process and steps to that decision are outlined on the attached sheet. We have also included a list of the current Board membership and their phone numbers should you wish to ask questions, offer suggestions, or make comments. We sincerely request your assistance. We truly need your wisdom and positive contribution to formulate a constructive approach to future service to the Native American community. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Decision-Making Process Question #1- What is the major decision that the GRITC Hoard must make? Answer- Should the GRITC Board attempt to keep THIS agency open or should the GRITC Board recommend to the membership that we dissolve this corporation, with the intent that all of us (we and you) would work together to form a new agency and provide services to the Native American community. Question #2-When will this decision be made? Answer- April 14, 1994 Question #3- If the Board recommends to the membership to dissolve the corporation, when will the membership act on the Board's recommendation? Answer-May, 1994 Continue on page 4 2 • Grand Rapids Inter Tribal Council Francis Davis - Member Debbie Gibbs - Member Frank Lewis - Member Nathan Little - Member Wayne Loonsfoot - Member Dorothy McCann - Member Debbie Muller - Member Kelly Wesaw - Member Staff: Human Services Hunter Genia Cindy Pigeon Turtle Talk: Hunter Genia - Editor Turtle Talk 's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. The views expressed in Turtle Talk are those of the author and not necessarily those of GRITC or its board of directors. Turtle Talk is published by Grand Rapids InterTribal Council, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504. Phone (616) 774-8331. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turtle Talk information: A one year subscription to Turtle Talk is $5.00. For our reasonable advertising rates, call the office at 774-8331. Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first week of each month forthe upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used in Turtle Talk). Please get all announcements in to Turtle Talk by the first week of the month before the event. �Tuesday, William Memberto spoke about the myths surrounding Native Americans in "What Really Matters?" and looked at the history they are forced to learn, a history that degrades their culture. He humoristically expressed "the myth of discovery," saying that C_ olurnbus did not discover America-he was a bad navigator-but if anything the Indians discovered Columbus. Memberto traced the journey of native Peoples, and how they arrived at where they are. It was a policy of genoGide, Memberto stated, as at first both cultures lived parallel to each other, following which the "policy of removal" occurred, concluding with what he termed "cultural genocide," namely being placed on reservations. The missionizing of the Indians, as was stated in the workshops, stemmed mostly from sociopolitical forces due to the collaborations of the Catholic Church with fur traders, and the Indians were threatened with removal of their land if they refused to convert to Christianity. A "Drum and Dance Presentation" was given on Wednesday by a group of all ages from the Grand Rapids and surrounding area, conveying the meaning and tradition of sacred dances to the audiences. As the organizers of the series emphasized, however, this particular presentation should be put into the context of the whole series, for fear of increasing and promoting existing stereotypes. The series concluded with "Inter-Generational Views," consisting of a panel which allowed audience members to ask questions. Members of this panel came from different tribes around the Grand Rapids area, and often identified themselves as being from a federally "recognized" or "non-recognized" tribe. Each panelist had personal anecdotes that helped illustrate the struggle of living as a Native American, and one related an experience she had undergone as child. One of her friends had come to sleep over at her house, but upon seeing her father who had a dark complexion ran home crying to her parents saying that she was afraid of being scalped. Following the workshop, members of the audience were given the opportunity to contribute to the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee, by buying different items that were being sold. Leonard Peltier, convicted of having killed two FBI agents without sufficient evidence, is the only Native American recognized by Amnesty International. Johnathon Wilson, one of the rare students who attended every workshop, commented on the series, "I learned a lot about the history of Native Americans and it gave me a sense of the struggle they have endured, even up to now. It also gave me more realization that the Civil Rights Movement in the 60's did not include every group." Eric Nykamp, who along with Wilson, is on the executive board of COLORS and helped to make the series possible, expressed frustration at the lack of attendance from the Calvin community. The first workshop, to which approximately sixty people attended, included mostly members from outside the Calvin community. As Richardson-Booker remarked, however, "all we can do is put programs out there, make them available to Calving students, faculty and staff. It was really a chance to hear about things that we talk about daily, things that we take for granted, in a different voice." Children Learn What They Live by Dorothy Law Nolte They learn confidence. If children live with criticism, They learn to condemn. If children live with praise, They learn to appreciate. If children live with hostility, They learn to fight. If children live with fairness, They learn justice. If children live with ridicule, They learn to be shy If children live with security, They learn to have faith. If children live with shame, They learn to feel guilty. If children live with approval, They learn to like themselves. If children live with tolerance, They learn to be patient. If children live with acceptance and friendship, They learn to find love in the world. If children live with encouragement, 3 ·Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Question #4 - Why is it necessary to consider such a decision at this time? Answer 1. The agency has lost all major funding for services except for a contract with the City of Grand Rapids, which will expire · shortly. Answer2. The current debt of GRITC appears to be more than $I 00,000 with no means to pay the debt. Answer 3. In addition to the debt, the Department of Labor may ask GRITC to pay back a portion or all of a $200,000 grant which was used several years ago because the use of the grant money has not been documented to the satisfaction of the Labor Department. Answer 4. With no money, the GR ITC no longer has any staff. Answer 5. A survey of funding sources must be made to seek their input about the consequences of deciding one direction or another. Answer 6. The Board needs to hear if Jim Keedy of Michigan Indian Legal Services is able to negotiate a favorable settlement with the Department of Labor regarding the questioned expenses in the $200,000 grant mentioned earlier. Answer 7. The Board hopes to receive a more current review of the financial status of the agency from a Certified Public Accountant. Answer 8. The Board must clearly document all debts. Educational Connections by June Mamagona Fletcher, Advisor for Educational Connections Question #5 - What information is still being gathered before the Board can make an informed and responsible decision? Answer 1. Legal questions concerning the process for dissolution must be answered. An auomey, Bob Cooper, is assisting with that effort. Answer 2. The current assets (tables, chairs, equipment, records, Michigan Indian Press) must be inventoried and appraised to determine their value to pay existing debts. Answer 3. The Board must also determine if it can sell the Michigan Indian Press to another organization legally given the debt<; to its creditors. Answer 4. Ideas about how and whether services to the Native American population might be continued by a new Indian agency, an existing Indian agency, or a non-Indian agency must be generated. 4 · Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Educational Connections is a federal program designed to provide information and services to people in the community who are interested in continuing or resuming their education. As an educational and career resource center, this program helps many people who are unsure of what steps are needed to attend an educational institution, and need guidance and reassurance to follow through with their career goals. The program staff can provide assistance in basic career and academic advising, completion of college and financial forms, administration and evaluation of career interst inventories. Educational Connections falls under the Academic Resources & Special Programs (a TRIO program) funded by the U.S. Department of Education, through Grand Valley State University. The office is located at 25 Commerce, SW in Grand Rapids on the lower level. If you know of anyone you feel is interested and would benefit from this program, please feel free to call the office at 336-7110 for more information. �Prevention Youth Group Updates ....... Boozho, my name is Diane Leaureaux and I'm a volunteer for the K-2 Young Eagles group. We have a fine group of kids that are all very special. Part of our program we have been doing is called Project Charlie which we do at least once a month. Project Charlie teaches our children that they are special and unique in each of his or her own way. We work on raising their self-esteem, caring for each other, no put-downs, respect, and self control activities. Although we have borrowed ideas from Project Charlie we also incorporate our culture into each session. An example of a Project Charlie activity is the feeling cube. The feeling cube is a square box with a feeling written on each side. The cube is tossed like a dice and whatever side rolls up, (e.g. happy or sad) the individual talks about a time when that feeling has occurred to them. The kids really enjoy the game and share with each other feelings and thoughts that may have not been able to share before. We implement guidelines to not break the confidence and trust each participant has with one another. Feel free to come and visit our group meeting at any time. We can always use a little help or input of ideas for working with our kids. You can enjoy some coffee, too, Migwech! ********************************************************************************************* Ahnee, my name is Cindy Pigeon and I facilitate our 3-6 grade Young Eagles group which meets every Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m .. We have reinforced our group guidelines so that they are fresh on all our kids minds. We have established a firm foundation. So far we have worked with various activities. One example is Project Charlie family and friendship activities. This activity focused on the child being able to recognize the importance of others, accepting people for who they are, and that feelings are better expressed than kept inside them. We've had presenters come in and show them how to make different cultural projects such as the medicine wheel and explaining it's importance and meaning to the group. We've also had presenters talk with us on various youth related issues in a good, fun way. Each group session has a lesson we all can learn. The group is looking forward to the coming months. Come and join us, Migwech! ********************************************************************************************* Boozho, here 1 am again and this time I'd like to talk to you about our oldest group called Vision Seekers, which is a name that they thought of last year. The Vision Seekers are setting their foundation by establishing their own guidelines for their group. Establishing guidelines was an interesting activity in it's own for the group and was nice to see how they worked together to establish them. We, as facilitators and volunteers, did three skits on different issues relating to decision making. This set the tone for the process of coming up with guidelines. Our group has also had presenters come in to do various cultural projects like mocassins (Dave & Punkin Shananaquot), quills (Renee Dillard). We also attended one of the Calvin College's "First People's Workshop Series" workshops. A couple of Wednesdays we got snowed out and couldn't have group. But we did enjoy the MEA Native American Critical Issues Conference which ten of the group members attended. Well come and check us out, give us a hand or just sit have coffee and share some ideas with us. Migwech! Amo-zeesi-ba-kwat 5 · Grand Rapids Inter Tribal Council �Prevention AIDS Crisis in Indian Country Young Eagles & Vision Seekers say. Migwech Reported cases of AIDS in Native American populations has increased, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta. AIDS is considered to be a epidemic proportions in Native populations, and limited resources combine with fear and denial within Native communities to produce a major health care issue. In 1987, a group of concerned Native people founded the National Native AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) based in Oakland, CA. Its mission is to stop the spread of HIV and related diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis among Native Americans and Alaskan Natives by improving their health status through empowerment and selfdetermination. By serving as a resource and by providing education and information services, the hope is to enhance the physical, spirtiual and economic health of Native peoples. For more information, contact the National Native AIDS Prevention Center, 3515 Grand Avenue (Suite 10), Oakland, CA 94610. Indian AIDS Information Line: 1-800-283-AIDS. The Young Eagles and Vision Seekers groups of Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council wish to say a special K-Chi Migwech to the volunteers who have helped make our youth programs so special: Carolyn McNamara Henry "Muckman" Mark Kelly Loonsfoot Deb Vanderwood Florence Loonsfoot George Martin Marcia Blacklidge Erma Shriner Renee Dillard Debbie Gibbs Fawn Cass Barb Shenoskey Tim Loonsfoot Dave Shananaquet Sid Martin Kayle Crampton Jennie Pigeon Tim Cass John Noah Marcella Dunlap Louise Medawis Wayne Loonsfoot Sr. Punkin Shananaquet Rosie Holmberg Linda Mandoka Frank Lewis Wayne Loonsfoot Reduce Stress in your Life Ease on down the road. Do you rush through each day trying to meet impossible deadlines? You may help lower your stress by beuer managing your time. Be realistic in your goals, and establish priorities. Try using a "to do" list as an aid to organizing your time. Schedule time each day to relax, even if it's only a short time. Take a mental vacation. Sit or lie down where you can be quiet and alone. Oose your eyes and imagine a restful place, a favorite room, a place at the shore or mountains. Or simply focus on a word or phrase such as "lam calm". If your thoughts wander, just refocus. Try doing this twice a day for about 20 minutes. Sing, dance, exercise. 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. 6 · Grand Rapids Inter Tribal Council And the following companies: Steelcase, Meijer Inc .. , D & W, GreyWind, Beads Inc., Tandy, Silkstone and Two Bears Trading Co. r----------, I (~~ ~f l~f l~~ll 115% DISCOUNT WITH THIS I I I 6501 South Division Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Phone: (616) 281-3640 /--- AD~--·~ 1J _ I I I I I __________ ... L *Indian Jewelry *Indian Moccasins* *Custom Jewelry* Silver Repairs* I �Prevention Inhalant Use on the Rise: A University of Michigan study released reports that inhalants are increasingly popular nationwide particularly among young substance abusers. The 1993 "Monitoring the Future"· study found that 11 % percent of the 8th graders reported using a inhalant in 1993 compared to 9.5% the previous year. 8% percent of the 10th graders reported using an inhalant up 7.4% in 1992. And 7% percent of the 12th graders said they get high using inhalants, increasing from the 6.2% who reported using inhalants in 1992. Among 12th graders, the study found that inhalant has risen fairly steadily from the mid 70's to the late 80's. Over the past two years, inhalant use rose again at all three levels, the study found . The survey was compiled from responses from 50,000 students in over 400 schools. Inhalants used in various spray products can produce a high by cutting oxygen to the brain the results can mean death or irreversible brain damage. Letter from the editor? ...... . Hi, my name is Corey Loonsfoot and I'm going to talk about the Young Eagles program. The Young Eagles is about Native Americans. We learn about Native Americans and and about our culture. The Young Eagles I attend is for grades three thru six. We meet downstairs of the Lexington School. We go to places like movies, camp, and Pow Wows. Camp is fun and I learned about my culture and had fun too. As one of the kids from the Young Eagles I make friends and do cultural activities. I like it because I'm with other Native American kids. Some ways we could make it better is to add on hikes and stuff. Check off on the Michigan tax return! What's an ~asy way to make sure that a little of your money is being put toward child abuse prevention? Check off for the Children's Trust Fund on the Michigan tax return. You can check $10 or give whatever you can. Half of your money will stay in an endowment (the Childrens Trust Fund). The interest from this endowment goes to fund direct service programs at the local level. The other half comes back to Kent County to fund the Council and various programs. Beware. It is more difficult, but not impossible to do this if your tax form is computerized. Most computer tax programs don't offer the check-off option. INSIST that your gift to the Children's Trust Fund be part of your tax return and suggest to your tax person (if you have one) that the computer programs need to be updated to easily accept your donation. Court Appointed Special Advocates The Juvenile Court is currently recruiting court appointed special advocates. These volunteers undergo a twelve-week training and then work with an abused child, speaking up for the child in court. If you would like more information about this training, call Deb Kammer or Jennifer Makal at 336-2303. • 7 · Grand Rapids Inter Tribal Council �Prevention Pow Wow Time Prevention Services Remain IntactDespite all the uncertainty about Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council the prevention program is here to stay, for now. Thanks to Project Rehab, Grand Rapids Public Schools and the Kent County Health Dept. our program will stay put at least for six months. Knowing that services could be halted due to funding and grants being pulled, a solution to keep the program for the remainder of this year was the main concern for all parties named above. After six months the Kent County Health Department will again review the situation. The consensus is to keep these services in the Native American community. The program picked up by Project Rehab will have the same focus and emphasis on it as it had before. We will remain at the same office in Lexington School. If you have any questions about our program just call us at either 774-8331 or 771-2733 and ask for Hunter or Cindy. Migwech! The Three Fires Pow Wow is in need of volunteers who are willing to assist the powwow committee with various duties. This year's powwow will be held June 11 and 12 at Comstock Riverside Park. Many questions have arisen as to whether the powwow will be held in June. The answer is definitely yes. A separate trust fund account has been set up to insure that all funds corning into the pow wow is used solely for this event. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is sponsoring it along with the City of Grand Rapids. If you are interested in attending any of the meetings, they are held every other Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m. at the council. If you have any questions please call us at 7748331 or 771-2733 and ask for Deb Muller , Hunter Genia or Cindy Pigeon. Migwech! A Chilly Night! by Nancy Lucas Blow Mr. Wind! Whistle your might. Let the snow fly, It's a chilly night. Warm fire, crackle in your place, Cuddle chair, let Your arms embrace. I have buttered Popcorn in the pan And a cup of cocoa In my hand. So, Old Man Winter, Go do your storm 'Cause I'm in here Where it's nice And warm. 8 · Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANNOUNCEMENTS Young Eagles Groups: (K-2) Meets Monday evening from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. (3-6) Meets Monday afternoon from 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. (7-12) Meets Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Note: All Young Eagles/Vis ion Seekers groups meet at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. For more information call us at 774-8331 or 771-2733. Anishnabe A.A. Group Meets every Monday and Wednesday at GRITC from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. in room #2. Parent Committee Group of Title V Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Native American Education office, Room 241, at West Middle. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Pat at 771-3318 . Three Fires Powwow Committee Committee meets every other Monday at 5:30 p.m. All meetings are held at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. For more information call 774-8331 . Senior Meals Senior Meals sponsored by Pawating Magedwin Church are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 :30 a.m. in the Seniors Room at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. For more info call 364-6445 . Senior Meals Senior Meals sponsored by Inter-Tribal staff are served the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Seniors Room. For more information call 7748331 and ask for Cindy. Grand Valley American Indian Lodge: Group meets the first Saturday of every month from 6:30 - 8 :30 p.m. at the West Side Complex. For more information contact Renee Wassonkweh Dillard at 878-3951. Cultural Art Class Personal View..... . Many people stop and talk to me and ask me ''what's happening qt Inter-Tribal?" or "Is it going to survive?". There is not a lot I can say, only answer as truthfully as I can. I hav.e been taught that native people have always survived no matter what comes our way. To believe that our elders in their wisdom can take care of our people; that as long as we group together for the good of the community, then our hearts will remain strong. Every decade has thrown out a problem for our people and each time the struggle seems worst than the time before but in some way we survive. People are working their buns off to ensure the future generations are taken care of, as we have been taught to do. I know that we are really in a struggle, this I have no doubt. I realize that we are in so deep due to problems from long ago to the present. I, for one will take my share of the blame but it does no good to point fingers except to degrade someone else. The problems are way beyond bad or even critical, yet inside I still believe an agency can survive and excel for the Anishnabe people in Grand Rapids. I am not really sure what I base my beliefs on other than the respect for my people and community. The previous boards have my respect for they kept the dream alive and worked for what they believed to be correct. The new board members also have my respect for the same reason . Each struggled with it's critical issues and each had their own styles yet it was always for the benefit of the community. We still feel the tension here everyday and the uneasiness is sure to stay until the question of this agency's fate. We have a lot of work and are trying to fullfill our obligations. We can sure use the community's help and support through these times. Migwech! Cindy Amo-zeesi-ba-kwat Pigeon • Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month in the Seniors Room of Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council from 6:30 - 8 :30 p.m .. For more information contact Anita Smith at 538-5394. Higher Education Grant: If you are a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe contact Janice Lewton (906) 635-6080. 94-95 academic year. 9 · Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Jobs: - Youth Baseball & Softball Field Director At least 21 years of age, preferably a teacher, coach or umpire. Must have thorough knowledge of baseball and softball rules. Must be able to work well with coaches, parents and umpires. $9.00/hr. · -Assistant Field Director At least 18 years of age, preferably a teacher, coach, umpire or someone with a strong baseball and softball background. Must have a thorough knowledge of baseball and softball rules. Must be able to work well with coaches, parents and umpires. $7 .00/hr. -Youth Baseball and Softball Umpires Needed. Ability to work with children and thorough knowledge of baseball and softball are desired qualifications. Experience is helpful but not necessary and a training clinic will be provided. For further information on the above contact the Parks and Recreation at 456-3696. -Customer Service Representative Previous Customer Contact experience, general office skills, be able to work flexible hours and a positive customer service attitude is a must. $5.62-9.80/hour. -Subscription Sales Rep. Degree in Sales or Marketing desired, previous sales experience and communication skills. Travel and weekend work required and own transportation. For the two above: Apply in person or send resume to: C-Tec Cable Systems of Michigan, 1202 Benton St., Greenville MI 48838 10 · Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council We are looking for Native American students who: *have made honors or deans list in high school, colllege, vocational . *is graduating from high school/college/ vocational school We would like you to let us know so we can recognize you in future Turtle Talk issues and we would like to honor these individuals at the "Homecoming of The Three Fires Powwow" in June. Please fill out the information and send into us c/o Hunter Genia. If you would like, attach a written paragraph stating your future plans. Migwech. (name) (age) (phone number) (school, college, vocational institution) (degree, certificate, honors) _ yes, you can use for Turtle Talk and Homecoming of the Three Fires Powwow. _yes, just submit for Turtle Talk. _ yes, just use for powwow. Congratulations to Brian Pierce for making the Deans List with a 3.64 GPA at Grand Rapids Community College. Congratulations to Fawn Cass for making the High Honors List at Comstock Park �February Birthdays "Muna 01-bish-ka-win" March Birthdays "Muna 01-blsh-ka-win" Wanda Raphael Richard Lewis Yusheka Raphael Rebecca McDonald Jamie Wilson Paul R Kristy Shananaquet Ben Shawa Julia Leaureaux Pine Shomin Luis Abella jr. Percy Bird Sheena Sotelo Kaine Shomin Gertrude Malgven Shirley Bennet Jeremy Sawmick Andy Pigeon Archie Evans Ella High James Mashka Lucille McSauby Henry Medawis Mary Switzer Lyle Lett Tony Lett Matthew Whip Terry Rasterhouse Sally Robinson Marilyn Geels Roderick Crampton Linda Marshall Amy Popma Anthony Genia Rachel Belka Jimmy Wesaw Amanda Abella Jonnie Mackey Henry "Muckman" Mark Norman Pigeon Tammy Leaureaux Linda Shomin Joe Shomin James Wesaw Julius Lewis Elsie Raphael Tina Sams Pat Pigeon Jennie Pigeon Steve Waukazoo Kyle McSauby Lance Shirley Lillian Garcia Joe John Destry Contreras Bret Shomin I Bret Shomin II William Shananaquet Cheri Gibbs Wanda Wesaw Daisy Sprague Tawas Thomas Gary Shawa Darcy Emert Ed Gillis Al Recollect Paul Morrison Maryanne Fasburg Charles V. Allman • George Shomin If you have a story or information you want to share in Turtle Talk please send it in with your name, address, phone number. Note that all information sent in will have name submitted with article if information is used. �r MARCH CALENDAR March 18 Michigan Commission on Indian AffairsComission Meeting Mt. Pleasant, Mi For information call: (517) 373-0654. March 21-25 "NORTH" Wellness & Women V Conference Portland, Oregon For information call: (405) 325-1790 March 25-27 Indian Law Day & Annual Univ. of Mich. Pow Wow . Ann Arbor, Mich. For information call: Mike Dashner: (313) 763-9044 April 9 &10 6th Annual Traditional CMUPowWow Mt. Pleasant, MI Finch Field House. For information call: (517) 774-2508 or (517) 772-5700. ~ NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Library Grand Valley State Univ. 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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If we successfully complete the first phase, we will be eligible for additional grant money of up to $1 million over a four-year period. Winter is a time in which the frozen stillness of our outward environment lends itself to inner reflection. Director's Column It is also a time for hatching new ideas Child Care which will grow into actions and accomplishments as the year~nfolds. In Announcements keepmg with this time of year, the News Briefs Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has "A Chilly Night!" adopted a new goal, "to be pro-active "Signs Of Progress" rather than re-active," which we hope "Just Do It" Award will better meet the needs of our Indian "Let Go" community. The Grand Rapids InterTribal Council, as well as The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, recognizes that no one grant can succeed ~ ~ o t a l l y on its Pow Wow Dates One of the first applications of this goal is the Inter-Tnbal's plan to apply for a Substance Abuse Prevention grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, entitled HEALTHY NATIONS. The Foundation, a leader · .,.,.,.,.,.,.,., ,.,.,:,.,: ,: ,,,,,, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,, '.,,, , , , ,, ,,,,,,, , , ., }~;~~~m~frt~~,'i~~?,es~°J;j~~~~hc~ as Native Amen~an corr:imunities from illness, disability and early death associated with substance abuse. Accordingly fifteen tribes or community organizations will be selected fr~m a nation-wide search to incorporate traditional cultural values in preventi~n activitie~. Recognizip.g ;hat before t~e European I!}tervent1on, .the Indian people mamtamed a nurturing and positive commu.n~ty based on an extended family system, GRITC has selected as 1t s theme for the grant, "It Takes a Community to Raise a Child." We are preparing the material for this grant to be submitted March 15, 1993.Under this six-year, two-stage competitive prograip, the Fo~datio.n will make up to $13.5 million available to Nat.1ve Amencan tribes and C(?mmunity C?rganizatiO!}S serving Indian people. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tnbal Council qualifies becau~e the.population we serve is approximately 7,000 Native Am~r~c~ns m our area. In the first stage, two year development/ feas1b1hty grants of up to $150,000 each will be available. During this period, we will be expected to document the current (r,-.1~ ( \ ~ ~~ ~ ~~~nu r C :~~ Therefore, •• _ ....,, we intend to thJs a ~~commun1tywide prevention effort, targeting children and adolescents. A committee will be formed to begin and oversee this process. -The committee will be made up of volunteers from all segments of ourcommunity, mcluding social agency representatives, business people, clergy, elders, educators, professionals and other community members. ~lfi:ilr~make continued on page 8 The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council• I �January 1993 FROM THE DIRECTOR Our nation was bom in genocide when it embraced the doctrine that the original American. the Indian, was an iriferior race. . . Even today we have not permitted ourselves to reject or to feel remorsefor this shameful episode. Our literature, our films, our drama, our folklore aU exalt it." Martin Luther King, in Why We Can't Wait (1964). Martin Luther King Day is celebrated each January to honor a champion of the Civil Rights Movement. Though he was murdered when he was only 39 years old. Dr. King left a legacy for oppressed people everywhere. He taught love and understanding through sermons and civil disobedience, through peaceful protests, and vision through his "dream." Unfortunately, the "I Have A Dream" speech he delivered thirty years ago this August has not become a reality for minorities in this country. American Indians, Hispanics, Asian-Americans. Jews. and African-Americans are still oppressed throughout this nation. As Dr. King stated, this nation was born in racism and genocide. For any one of us to ignore racism and prejudice is to stick our heads in the sand like ostriches. Sometimes when I speak to groups people will ask why minorities constantly talk about racism - as if it does not exist any longer. Well, it does still exist. Minorities are still excluded from jobs because of the color of their skin. Minority students still are subjected to racism as they attend school. A recent report submitted to the City Commission of Grand Rapids indicates that race is still a major reason for housing discrimination throughout our city. Much work is still required to eradicate racism. prejudice and hatred. As a tribute to Dr. King, we must all work hard to bring about "justice for all." 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Members Roger Williams Jeanne Harding Mary Roberts Bill Dunlop GRITCSTAFF The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council celebrates the New Year! As we begin 1993 we are excited about the changes which are occurring at the Council, among other things a new group for men is forming (details at a later date). Levi A. Rickert Executive Director GRITC Board of Directors William Memberto . Presidenl John Hutchinson . Vice-Presidenl Andra Robinson · Treasurer Loretta Antoine · Secretary • Administration Levi A. Rickert. Executive Director Marcia L. Blacklidge · Human Services Director Jeff Justin . Accountant Chris Shomin · Accounting Clerk Human Services Darcy Emert Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Loretta Yount KimSawmick Michigan lrulianPress 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 Conlributing Writers Bill Dunlop, Marcia Blacklidge, Levi Rickert, Nancy Lucas 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 10th 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, 6/6/774-8331, FAX 616/774-2810. �A NEW CONCEPT IN CHILD CARE On September 8, 1992, Porter Hills Presbyterian Village opened an inter-generational child care center. This center is managed by the YMCA and is called "Generations Child Development Center." It is open to serve all children from age six weeks to 12 years, from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Generations offers more than just babysitting. The staff plans and implements programs designed to help children develop pbysically, socially and emotionally through p1ay activities that are appropriate for the child's age and developmental stage. The inter-generational program offers activities and promotes interactions designed for both the elderly adult and young child, promoting a fresh and umque understanding among the two age groups in an atmosphere of happiness and compassion. One of the goals of Generations is to fill the center with children of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. To achieve this goal, Generations is being advertised in this, as well as other local minority publications. Financial assistance is available through the DSS Child Care Assistance Fund and the YMCA Child Care Scholarship plan. For more information, contact Sandra TenHagen, Center Director, at (616) 940-4049. Porter Hills is a retirement community offering continuing care to its residents. Submitted by Teresa Schaal, Porter Hills Men's Group Meets Every Third Wednesday beginning January 20th. A men's support group utilizing traditional programs & teachings. For more information call 774-8331. Intergenerational Child Care • Children 6 weeks to school age have the opportunity to develop special friendships with Seniors. An innovative intergenerational concept in child care located on the campus of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village. To receive an application for enrollment or further information, please contact Sandy TenHagen at 940-4049. • Financial Assistance is Available. Location : 3600 E. Fulton , in Grand Rapids Michigan. ONned By: Por:er Hi'!s Presby:eriar. V1Hage • Managed By: The Grand Rapids Me~o. YMCP.i S0u1:heast Branch 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) The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council•3 �SUBSCRIPTIONS In the past, we have sent copies of Turtle Talk to anyone requesting to be put on our mailing list. Last month we mailed the newsletter to over 1,100 people and the list is growing every day. We also send copies of Turtle Talk to our media contacts, and those people in the business and government sector who have been supportive of GRITC and its programs. We are striving to make Turtle Talk more self-supporting, and we need your help. We are offering advertising space at low cost, and now we would like to ask for subscription contributions from those of you who receive Turtle Talk regularly. The base subscription for one year of Turtle Talk is $5 (Bronze), additional contributions of $10 (Silver) or $15 (gold) are greatly appreciated. Your contributions will help develop Turtle Talk into a bigger and better source of information and entertainment for our Anishnabe community. Thanks for your help. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Every month, the Turtle Talk staff needs volunteers to help fold, staple, label and mail out the newsletter. You will find fresh coffee and cookies, as well as our special thanks for your help. Please call Diane Leaureaux at 774-8331 to volunteer. New Subscribers/Supporters Bill Memberto Woodland Mall Suzanne Van Wee/de Dick & Shirley Ohlman Mary Gani Janette Johnson Thunderbird Enterprises 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal JANUARY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Rose Mary "Judson" Johnson Elsie Wilson Emily Elizabeth Kahgegab Joe King Gary Sheahan Paula King Manuel Contreras Robert Parkey Vivian Foster George Shagonaby Patty Ives Virginia Herr Carmen Corby Susan Smith Ruth Ann Chivis Felicity McSauby Carole Marble Jesse Pigeon Bill Memberto Phil Memberto Levi Rickert Sam Comer Michael Pigeon, Jr. Joe John Leslie Pigeon Rhonda Davis Sarah Shomin Munsun Medawis Tenaya Medawis Carl Evans Julia Petoskey Ray Saboo �ANNOUNCMENTS A.A. POTLUCK FOR JANUARY December's meeting and speaker (Fred from Grand Rapids) was a great success. Thanks for everyone who helped us. Please join us on Monday, January 2S- for our next potluck at InterTribal. The potluck is from 5 - 6 pm, with a speaker and meeting following. Please bring food to pass. See you there! Submitted by Joanne Ogemaw ACOA: THE TALKING CIRCLE The Talking Circle is a new group meeting Mondays from 6-8 pm at the Inter-Trioal Center. ACOA (Adult Chililren of Alcoholics) hopes to help heal the emotional wounds that happen to all family members when alcoholism is present in any of the family members. The Talking Circle is an opportunity for group members to learn about ACOA issues and share experiences with other members, as it feels comfortable to do so. All adults are welcome. COMMITTEES CALL FOR PARTICIPATION Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has three main committees which deal with issues affecting the Council's programs: the Personnel Committee meets the First Tuesday of the month at 6 pm; the Program Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm; and the Finance Committee meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. These Committees are always looking for Anishnabe people with the time and energy to help build a stronger Council and community. Regular meeting attendance is required, but little "homework" is assigned, unless special projects are planned. Please consider contributmg your tafents and experience to the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. For more information, contact Levi Rickert at 774-8331. COUNSELING AVAILABLE AT GRITC Both Substance Abuse and Mental Health counseling services are available at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council offices, 45 Lexington NW. There are two full-time staff members pro- viding counseling services: Kristie Pagel, BSW; and Marcia Blacklidge, MS. Also available part-time evenings and Saturdays is Lew Burrows, CSW. To make an appointment, or for more information, call 77 4-8331. TWO HAWK SINGERS AT THE PUBLIC MUSEUM The Two Hawk Singers will perform at the Public Museum of Grand Rapids on January 31 as part of the "Sundays are Special" program series. Tickets for the performance in the Multi-Purpose room include general admission to the Museum, $3.25 for adults and $1.75 for children. YOUNG EAGLES IN HOLIDAY SPIRIT During December, the Young Eagles took time to mak:e the holiday season a little merrier as they put together Holiday packages. It was a night when they learned the value of giving and sharing, as they also made holiday cards to share with people in our community. The older Young Eagles were working hard preparing their A.IDS skit which was put on at the Christmas Party here at GRITC on December 16. This adventure was a challenge in fact as they were preparing the music, to the acting, laughing and just being nervous. Many were 1ooking at each other like "Oh my gosh, what am I doing?" and others were like they couldn't wait to get started, but others were asking, "Which way to Hollywood?" Submitted by Hunter Genia THEATRE GROUP TO MEET On January 14 a meeting is scheduled at 5:30 pm here at GRITC to discuss the Theatre Project. Those who are interested and have expressed interest should come to this meeting to hear about what is being planned. Hope to see you there! Submitted by Kim Sawmick The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council•5 �MICHIGAN COUNTY NAMES REFLECT NATIVE HERITAGE Hundreds of Indian names dot the Michigan map. It is said the name MICHIGAN comes from "michi," meaning great, and "gama," meaning lake or water. Twenty-five Michigan counties have names taken from Indian languages ALCONA: meaning a fine or excellent plain. ALLEGAN: named for the Indian tribe called Allegawi or Allegans. ALPENA: meanmg "a good partridge country." CHEBOYGAN: name applied to the river there. HURON: named for the Huron tribe. IOSCO: meaning "water of light." KALAMAZOO: meaning "the mirage of reflecting river." KEWEENAW: meaning "portage, or place where portage is made." LEELANAU: meaning "delight of life." MACKINAC: meaning "great turtle." MECOSTA: named for Chief Mecosta. MENOMINEE: named for the Menominee tribe. MISSAUKEE: Chief of that region, better known as Nesaukee. MUSKEGON: meaning "river with marshes." NEWAGO: named for Ojibwe Chief Newago. OGEMAW: named for the Ogemaw tribe. ONTONAGON: from the word meaning "huntin_g river." OTSEGO: named after the Otsego tribe. OTTAWA: named after the Odawa tribe. SAGINAW: from the words sac-e-nong, the Sac tribe who lived there. SANILAC: named after Chief Sanilac. SHIAWASSEE: meaning "river that twists about." WASHTENAW: meaning "at, or on the river." NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS Classes are now forming for various Native American arts, to be taught by local Anishnabe artist Anita Smith. Groups will meet at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Center, 45 Lexington, NW. Classes meet every second Thursday,_ from 6 - 8:30 pm. 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal CASH REGISTER TAPES & LABELS MEAN BENEFITS FOR US! Please continue to save your cash register tapes from Meijer and D & W to help support GRITC programs. Also save the labels from Spartan brand products (include the part with the UPC symbol. Bothof these items, normally thrown away, can mean CASH for many Anishnabe served by GRITC. Bring in your tapes and labels, or send to the office, c/o Chris Shomin, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. Thanks for your help! SWEATSHIRTS, T-SHIRTS & CAPS Sweatshirts, T-Shirts and baseball caps with the GRITC logo on them can be ordered from our office. ~egular weight sweats in turquois, Jade or red are $12.00; heavyweight sweats in ash gray are $22.00. TShirts, also in turquois, jade or red, are $9 .00. All nave black logos. Baseball caps are red (have in stock) or black (have to be ordered) at $9 .00. Call 774-8331 to place your order (we send orders to the printers approximately once a month). NEW LOOK FOR TURTLE TALK The new, sharper image for Turtle Talk is the result of a collaboration by two new GRITC volunteer~. M1chae~ V~derWall, a Graphic Design specialist and communitcations consultant is working with Ben Two eagles Marcus, a graphics student at Kent Skills Center to produce our newsletter layout. We tnank them both for their time and efforts on behalf of Turtle Talk. �NEWS MINORITIES IN SCIENCE Washington, DC-The November 13, 1992 issue of Science magazine contains a 35-page special section on minorities in science. Sczence is the official weekly journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a private, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of science worldwide. Despite thousands of programs aimed at increasing the number of minonty scientists and engineers over the last 30 years, the ranks of these professions remain overwhelmingly white. unique mix of instruction, curriculum, mentorship and dialog with some of today's leading opmion makers. For more information, contact Laura Harris, Program Coordinator, Americans for Indian Opportunity, 3508 Garfied Street NW, Washington, DC 20007; phone (202) 338-8809. BOOK NOTE: "Choteau Creek - A Sioux Reminiscence" by Joseph Iron Eye Dudley highlights the author's childhood with his maternal grandparents on the Yankton Sioux reservation in southeastern South "REDSKINS" UNDER FIRE Washington, DC -A national coalition of American Indian leaders filed a federal administrative law action with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in an effort to cancel the federal government's registration and rrotection of the term "Redskins" as the name o the professional football team in Washington, DC. AMinneapolis attorney for the petitioners says federal law prohibits trademark registration of words that are offensive or disparaging. The term "redskin" has historically (and is still commonly) used as a derogatory term. Redskin's owner Jack Kent Coolce said he does not intend to change the team's name. He told the Washington Post that he admires the name and feels it stands for "bravery, courage and stalwart spirit." N.C.A.I. HONORS Arlington, VA - At the 1993 National Congress of American Indians Conference, six outstandin~ women were honored for their contributions, 'To celebrate and Honor the Career Achievements of Native American Women." Honorees included: Hattie Kauffman, CBS Correspondent Award for Journalism; Cecilia Fire Th under, Oglala Sioux -Award for Community Activism; Ada Deer, Wisconsin Congressional Candidate - Award for Politics; Georgia George, Chairwoman Suquamish of Washington State -Award for Tribal Government; Reprinted from the 'Seminole Tribune' Janine Pease Windy Boy, President Little Big Hom College of Montana -Award for EduRELIGIOUSFREEDOM CONCERNS cation; Veronica Murdock, Special Assistant to Minneqpolis, MN-Senator Daniel Inouye Asst. Secretary for Indian Affairs, Dept. of the of Hawaii, Chair of the Senate Select Committee Interior Special Achievement Award. on Indian Affairs, will conduct a series of factfinding hearings in January for proposed amendments to the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978. The proposed amendments seek to strengthen parts of AIRFA that concern protection of sacred sites, traditional practices and rights of prisoners. AMBASSADORS WANTED Washington, DC - Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO) announces the American Indian Ambassadors Program: "Medicine Pathways for the Future," a dynamic national initiative designed to stimulate and empower a new generation oflndian leadership. Usmg tribal values as its foundations, the program will be a The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council• 7 �Community, continued from cover j \\ ~ ~ Effective programs are those that involve the whole community m its efforts to reduce the risk factors :.. associated with abuse of substances. The goal is for youth to say "no," and give them other 1 activities they can say "yes" to. ---=-w A CHILLY NIGHT! by Nancy Lucas Blow Mr. Wind, Whistle your might. Let the snow fly, It's a chilly night. "It takes a Community to raise a Child," is a comprehensive approach to addressing the four key risk factors in the future of our youth. These include family, school, peers, and community. Family: NativeAmericans'heritage was based on a closelyWarmfire, crackl_e knit family system which expanded into bands and then finally to In your place, the larger communi ties of tribes. Through the years, this structure Cuddle chair, let has been eroded with the introduction of alcohol into our culture Your arms embrace. and government assimilation policies. Education: Traditionally there has been deep mistrust in the I have buttered school system by parents, who in tum do not support their Popcorn in the pan children's academic efforts. Historically, children were removed from their homes for years at a time and placed in government And a cup of cocoa boarding schools. Although the curriculum has improved someIn my hand. what, Native Americans have been inundated with distortions of themselves. Shyness in students has often been misinterpreted as So, Old Man Winter, lack of intelligence. Go do your storm Peers: Among Native youth there is a sense of alienation 'Cause I'm in here from overall society. Native youth attempt to escape unpleasant conditions and feelmgs of hopelessness by the use of inhalants at Where it's nice a very early age, progressing mto alcohol and other drugs through And warm. adolescence. Community: As a community, Native Americans have been ?t!mmmmmmmmmmmmmr particularly fragmented by the policies enacted upon them by the Federal government. In addition, some of our tribes have been able to maintain a power base through the reservation system, which has given them access to Federal monies. In Grand Rapids, we have a significant Indian population, but do not have the same access to those monies. ANISHNABE A.A. "It takes a Community to Raise A Child" will further attempt to change the four key nsk factors into protective factors by implementing programs that teach the following life skills: Regular open Alcoholics 1. Communication - social skills - the abirity to cope effecAnonymous meetings are held tively in interpersonal relationships; Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 7 pm 2. Problem solving/decision making - skills to build selfin Room 2, Lexington School esteem and self control; 45 Lexington NW 3. Critical thinking - effective problem solving in specific situations; Everyone welcome to share the 4. General assertiveness - builds self-esteem; fellowship. 5. Resistance - builds the confidence level in order to say "no" to drugs; 6. Peer selection - encourages buildipg a positive support /t!==~==m.m .. = m -- · 8'll · ···-·.m -.-.. .m . . ..,r,-' . .. group; continued on next page 8-The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal �continued 7. Low-risk choice-making - encourages ability to make positive choices,and predict and avoid p~gative ones; .. 8. Self improvement - helps part1c1pants to make positive and lasting changes in their lives; 9. Stress reduction - decreases the perceived need for substance abuse; . .. IO.Consumer awareness -1rov1d~s .the ability to analyze and evaluate media messages : : : ~1iY~!;f:;}Bin::::=:iJfJ!i?!:!!!:i'.::::"''.::'}t·:;: WOMEN'S VOICES .. New York, NY--A poll commissioned by the MS. Foundation for Women of New York City and titled Women's Voices, asked women which issues they ~;:tonlt\1ie ~ or~ th~l~~ sensi~~! ~~:~s:a~~~ft~~t,~t~:r~~~:i;~ o~,b~it . :e olo/~); \?rf!t (~;~t and education ~~i:\?~ti~~~Ji~;:a;i~r;:~ ;~~~;~,11 ~~bstanag~s~iiJ~~~~i~~ti~:;c~~~.- ':~.. .todaZ:µ';;~';';~n°/q::~o;_ 0 1 is to develop commm?~Y-'Yldff~:Mstems of ~:pbhc mform:!fIOn; ;:: · . 1 ~ 1 (12%). 1 11: . mt1es can, over time, ach1ev~§µpsm.pfti!n~duct1onsJ9:tht,Q@W.t · 1 •• !:1~;~;~,1i: ADVERTISE IN TURTLE TALK Paul and Ray are "regulars" at GR/TC. Our newsletter reaches over a thousand Native Americans in a seven-county area surrounding Grand Rapids. In addition, we are read by other Indian agencies and organizations around the country. Our special low rates make this an advertising opportunity you won't often find. Advertising Rates 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. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council• 9 �SIGNS OF PROGRESS by Bill Dunlop Thirty years ago, they wouldn't have given us Indians a second thought. The& would have bulldozed the Indian graveyard making sure they were between the graves and not on the graves themselves . :i:~1~~t;~~t:ow~::i~~~r::9.~h,~·~l~:~:1:11:!1~l~1t.t:··.!~::. ~.~~ ••.;..... ' .• :,:,.•:•:;::::::::::::::::::::::::,:,:,:,:-:,·,•,..-,•.•,•,•,·=·······=·=··:-:,:,:,:::::::::::::::::::;::::•:•:•:••·, .. • /They.stopped-the projyct an.a sought out Indian advice. .M/ :-·. we:dig:m ·yours?\ .- . . · MICHIGAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SERVICES realize th~ IndiaQ 'fe.Qj~in§itli~f~'Jl<i,p beerip~rjed tA:9.9ll~~r~ttg:\l ground Wl th ~oper.,y~rem.9n)'.J \£µ~tq?:u1d We 9.Q.JQ J:IJ:~; ~ei1:;:;: ~ understand, t was IS fiO.?~!;:'ijf:~~:;;~~~~!i;~;~:::~;;; i:t~:~t::: : =: : :; , :, r- ·~~;J~h{f~,~,;~:~1f:~~~1Ju;:·· i Every T~~;~~-~~~-hursday between 10 am and 2 pm Room 2 and £d~~la¼8~ctubgd~: (;s~ Gra ~~P{~~:~~:~~~r~ Center "wired" for sound and sent on a mission. They went to the i cemeter~ on Leonard Street hill, each armed ~ith a shovel. J\n Rita & Larry accomplice, Larry Slot, would call the authont1es and complam ~ intake services that two Indians were digging up a grave. When the police were ~ spotted drivin~ into the cemetery, Hank arid Edsel were alerted ~ over the "wire' and began turning over a few shovels-fol of dirt, ~~~~-lfflffl!fflffl~~--=-- I 1O•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal nd Blumke Romanelli �WESTBRIDGE ACADEMY TEACHER WINS "JUST DO IT" AWARD . TO "LET GO" TAKES LOVE To let go does not mean to stop caring, it means I can't do it for someone else. To let go is not to cut myself off, it is the realization I can't control another. To let go is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural consequences. To let go is to admit powerlessness, which means the outcome is not in my hands. To let go is not to try to change or blame another, it is to make the most of myself. To let go is not to care for, but to be supportive. To let go is not to judge, but to allow another to be a human being. To let go is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes, but to allow others to affect their own destinies. To let go is not to be protective, it is to permit another to face reality. To let go is not to deny, but to accept. To let go is not to nag, scold, or argue, but instead to search out my shortcomings and correct them. To let go is not to adjust everything to my desires, but to take each day as it comes, and to cherish myself in it. To let go is not to criticize and regulate anybody, but try to become what I dream I can be. To let go is not to regret the past, but to grow and live for the future. To let go is to fear less and love more! Ron Yob, a teacher in Westbridge Academy's Native American Learning Center, is one of 20 teachers across the country to receive a JUST DO IT Teachers' Grant from the National Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE) and NIKE, Inc. The grantof$6,500 will fund Yob 's Drop In/Not Out Program, a stay-in-school initiative. Family responsibilities and ties in surrounding cities frequently remove the school's Native Amencan students from Grand Rapids for weeks at a time. When they return, overwhelmed with catch-up work or bored and frustrated with unchallenging material, many drop out of school. They become part of the 80% of Native American students who drop out of school nationwide. The Drop In/Not Out program provides a culturally-sensitive learning environment that's challenging, supportive, and keeps students in school. Drop In/Not Out allows Yob to create an individualized, computerized curriculum for each of the 35 seventh through twelfth grade students attending the Center. "The students vary in their academic achievement from third-grade reading and math levels to post-high school. Because their cultural and family obligations require them to come and go, we needed a way to keep track of where they are in their studies. That way, when they return they can begin where they left off," Yob says. Yob began his work with Native American students in 197 4 as a Native American Service Specialist in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Since then, he has worked in summer youth camps, as a teacher at the Owashtanong Anishnaw be Alternative School and as a Native American Specialist before entering his current position. Yob serves as vice chairperson of the Kent/Grand Rapids Community Action Program, as member of the Grand Rapids Historic Commission and the Indian Mound Commission, and as a member of the board of directors of GRITC. Submitted by Darcy J. Emert ... ..... '·": ..........,:.• ... : ',' . ... ·:. _ •, ",' .... ...... :.:· :" .... .,: .. •,•. ... . .. ~ The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council• 11 �JANUARY POW WOW -D ATES January 2 &3 Tecumseh Lodge Mid-Winter Powwow For more information, call Barb Scott at (317)773-4233. Tipton, IN January 15 Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs Kalamazoo, MI Annual Meeting - Contact Betty Kienitz at (517) 373-0654. JANUARY GRITC DATES January January January January January 4 5 11 12 14 " January 18 January 20 " January 25 January 27 January 31 ACOAGroup Personnel Committee Meeting ACOAGroup Program Committee Meeting Theatre Arts Group Anishnabe Arts Classes ACOAGroup Men's Support Group Finance Committee Meeting Anishnabe A.A Potluck ACOA Group Board of Directors Meeting Two Hawk Singers Performance Inter-Tribal Offices , ~C' Public Museum 1993: UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR FOR THE WORLD'S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: A year to foster international cooperation in solving problems faced by indigenous communities, particularly in areas of human rights, the environment, development, education, and health. Coordinator is the Under-Secretary-General for Human Rights. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 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/57de2fd7141caaf3a6980d58270b08cc.pdf c2756f15d505c66346222e461d4be665 PDF Text Text I Volume 2 Number 12 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council December 1992 A BOOK IS A PRESENT THAT KEEPS GIVING A Collection of Gift Suggestions from the Council -- With Our Best Holiday Wishes! Christmas shopping can be hectic. Even in the most festive of seasons, nobody wants to run all over town looking for just the right gift for friends and relatives. This year, GRITC offers a hassle-free shopping trip through our Michigan Indian Press. We have some very special gift books available right here at our office. The press offers a variety of titles for people of all backgrounds, many interesting and informative ways of learning about the Anishnabe. Everyone interested in Native Americans in Michigan needs a copy of "People OJThe Three Fires," by James Clifton, George Cornell, and James Mcclurken. The book presents a history of the Ottawa (Odawa), Chippewa (Ojibwa) and Potowatomi (Odawatomi) tribes, their culture and traditions. A good look at Native American life from pre-historic times to the present. ($15.95). "Aube Na Bing," by Simon Otto, is a selection of photographs from personal and archival collections. Spanning the years from 1865-1988, the book is a photo documentary of the culture and lifeways of Michigan tribes. ($15.95). A selection of eighteen legends and stories from Anishnabe oral tradition are presented in "Walk In Peace," by Simon Otto. The stories were passed down through the ages by Indian elders, various relatives, medicine men and a medicine woman. ($9.95). A PEEK INSIDE Director's Column ............ 2 Feature .................................. 7 Board Report .................... 3 Health Notes ................ 8, 10, 12 A Native Issue .................. 5 Announcements ..... .4, 11, 14, 15 Poem .................................. 6 Pow Wows ............................ 16 "Gah-Baeh-JhagwahBuk" is The Way It Happened, by James Mcclurken. This interesting and colorful book chronicles the Odawa's geographic and cultural continuity from the arrival of the Europeans to the present. It explores Odawa life before European influence, documents the political relationship with local, state, and federal governments from colonial times to the present. ($18.95). (continued on page 13) �FROM THE DIRECTOR: Boo-Shoo! As we celebrate this Holiday Season and prepare for the New Year, we are encouraged that 1993 will be more prosperous for Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and members of the Native American community. Though the holidays have different meanings for different people, the spirit of "Peace on Earth" is appropriate for everyone. The holiday season has much more meaning than simply drinking alcoholic beverages and partying. We should recognize that if people loved and cared more universally, the world would be a better place in which to live. All should recognize there is too much poverty, pain, and suffering in this world. Women and children suffer tremendously in this country due to abuse and neglect. We should not and cannot simply ignore the suffering of people. We must take action to correct the ills of society. The spirit of the holidays should be continuous beyond the month of December. More specifically, as applicable to the Indian people, it is simply deplorable that the dominant society allows 54% unemployment in this state, it is deplorable that 49% of Native Americans live below poverty level, and it is deplorable that the life expectancy for Natives is 59 years of age, versus 74 years for overall society. We must work hard to eradicate these dismal numbers. The Council was excited by the news of the election of Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a democrat from Colorado, to the United States Senate. Mr. Campbell is a Native American and has been the only American Indian in the House of Representatives in recent years. It is time for more Indians to get involved with the governmental process in this country so that we may better control our destiny. It is important that we make ~trong contributions and commitments to better the plight of the less fortunate among our people. We can make a difference against oppression and injustice year-round. On behalf of the Council's staff, "PEACE ON EARTH, GOODWILL TOWARD ALL." Have a safe Holiday Season! Levi A. Rickert, Executive Director 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors William Memberto - President John Hutchinson - Vice-President Andra Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Mary Roberts - Member Bill Dunlop - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Levi A. Rickert - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Human Services Darcy Emert Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Loretta Yaunt Kim Sawmick Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Support Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitator Diane Leaureaux - Michigan Indian Press Turtle Talk Marcia E. Barber - Editor Michael A. V anderW all - Layout Diane Leaureaux- Circulation Contributing Writers Bill Dunlop Diana Marie Irish William Elk Burford 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 10th 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, 616/774-8331, FAX 616/774-2810. �FROM THE BOARD During the past few months I've been involved in the committee planning the Veterans' Pow Wow at Grand Rapids Community College. As a result of being named donations contact for the committee, I have been talking with many leaders in the business community. I was pleased to find a high degree of awareness of Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and interest in its success in this transition period. Offers of resources and expertise are coming in to the Council frequently, and we have made many new contacts and acquaintances throughout. The network of support for economic development is beginning to build, and as a result, we continue to solicit new involvement from those individuals wishing to participate in Council activities. We welcome anyone from throughout west Michigan with new ideas for economic development projects for the Council to contact us with an outline by letter or telephone (616-7748331). People are also needed to serve on a variety of committees for upcoming projects. Intergenerational Child Care Children 6 weeks to school-age have the opportunity to develop a special friendships 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. Location : 3600 E. Fulton , in Grand Rapids Michigan. Owned By: Po~er Hi·;s Presby:ena", Vil!age • Managed By: T~e Grarid Rapids Me:ro. YMCA1 Sou:heas! Brar.ch Let LEE's Do Your Cooking ... Roger Williams, Board Member LEE'S Famous Recipe Chicken THREE LOCATIONS: 950 Bridge NW, at Lane (774-9311) 2020 Eastern, SE (452-9311) 509 - 44th, SE (531-2611) 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �GET INVOLVED WITH TURTLE TALK Letters to the Editor, comments about GRITC and its services, your thoughts on the state of the country all are welcome additions for upcoming issues of Turtle Talk. Please send your ideas to us at 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids Ml 49504. TURTLE TALK SUBSCRIPTIONS In the past, we have sent copies of Turtle Talk to anyone requesting to be put on our mailing list. Last month we mailed the newsletter to over 1 ,100 people and the list is growing every day. We also send copies of Turtle Talk to our media contacts, and those people in the business and government sector who have been supportive of GRITC and its programs. We are striving to make Turtle Talk more selfsupporting, and we need your help. We are offering advertising space at low cost (see below), and now 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 Talk is $5 (Bronze), and additional contributions of $10 (Silver) or $15 (Gold) are greatly appreciated. Your contributions will help develop Turtle Talk into a bigger and better source of information and entertainment for our Anishnabe community. Thanks for your help. ~ TURTLE TALK SUBSCRIBERS/DONATIONS ~ Nancy J. Cook Linda J. Wallace (For Her Daughter Olivia Wiersum) Jeanna Postema Grace Brewer Dallas Krum Manuel Contreras Walter E. Stawaszy Toni VandeVoren Nebin Floyd VOLUNTEERS WANTED Every month, Turtle Talk needs volunteers to help fold, staple and lable the newsletter for mailing. You will find fresh coffee and usually a plate of cookies, as well as our special thanks for your help. Please call Bill Dunlop or Diane Lareaux to volunteer at 77 4-8331 . NOVEMBER VOLUNTEERS A Special Thank You To: John Noah, Mike Kaboni, Matt Wilson and Henry (Muck Man) Mark 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council DECEMBER BIRTHDAY CREETINCS Joseph Raphael Billy Schrubbe Tracy Wesaw Harvey Anderson Jeremy Merryweather Deb Pigeon Christina Shomin Robin High Kathleen Floyd Sarah Andrews David Russell Joshua Shomin Edmond Pigeon Richard Raphael Robin Raphael Isabell Campos Matthew Boyer Carrie Martinez Jennie Ives Christopher Cuellar Comer John Bennett Trisha Genia James Mataxagay Jerry King Michael Ferrere Lanelle Ferrere Natasha Stewart �A NATIVE ISSUE The problem of alcohol abuse and Native American youth as grown in recent years. Native American male youths have a 42% percent problem-drinking rate (compared to 34% for Anglo males the same age). By age 11 years nearly one-third of all Native American adolescents had tried alcohol. The Indian Health Service considers alcoholism to be "one of the most significant and urgent health problems facing the Indian people today. Probably no other condition adversely affects so many aspects of Indian life in the United States." In comparative studies of alcohol use patterns it was found that Native Americans showed the greatest disruption of life because of alcohol use. Alcohol influenced crimes for Native Americans are 20 times more frequent than for black or white Americans. The suicide rate for Native Americans is about twice that of the general U.S. population. Approximately 75-80% of all suicides among Native Americans are alcohol-related. The diversity of cultural, social, and religious traditions need to be stressed. The only way to understand Native American responses to alcohol is to indeed recognize that there may be no such thing as a recognizable, standardized, common "Native American response" that can be readily identified to alcohol. Native American youth are both "Native American" (with all the societal attitudes that implies) and "youth" at the same time. If they are female in addition to the above, then they must deal with a certain amount of tribal (and societal) stigma and reproachment. Being Native American means dealing with societal stereotypes of the "drunken Indian," "firewater'' myths and other related images. Alcoholism is often looked at as an individual problem (he/she can't hold his/her liquor), rather than as a societal or public policy problem. Society has too often focused on the "alcoholic" (and treatment for the alcoholic) and not on alcohol and the total environment, on prevention. While the Indian Health Service has claimed that Native American health has improved in several categories, this has not been the case in the past with alcoholism. One can easily see how Native American youth growing up in terrible economic and social conditions could turn to alcohol as an "escape." Economic depravation is not the sole reason why many Native American youth drink to excess, but it is a significant reason. It is one of the many areas that must be targeted in order that Native American alcoholism prevention programs be successful. There appears to be no one, single, concise answer (or explanation) of the problem of Native American youth and alcohol. It is a complex problem, involving many elements, cultural, environmental, economic, and many other elements as well, all best understood in a historical context. Solutions involve variegated elements: alcohol education and prevention programs that truly involve the local tribal community, programs that involve parents and youth as well, and economic development programs on Native American reservations that hold out some promise that life can get better, and leadership from Native American communities that must be fostered, leadership that differs from the "pragmatic function" kind lodged in the larger society. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �L•.:. . . ·.·. . . . . . . 1·············.w.w.·.····················:w······r·········:;······:·:Icw··········:r<:········ ..u:r··.··=.:.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.r.· ........••••••••·•·•·•·•·.·•·.·.·••.:.·.·•••·.i.W.·..·.·.·.:.·.·.:.:••••.•••·•••·.:.n:.·......:.:.:.W.i.........:.:.:.• What is alcoholism? The American Medical Association recognizes alcoholism as a disease which can be arrested but not cured. One of the symptoms is an uncontrollable desire to drink. Alcoholism is a progressive disease. As long as alcoholics continue to drink, their drive to drink will get worse. If the disease is not arrested, it can end in insanity or death. The only method of arresting alcoholism is total abstinence. ···············.'.·.············w················.·········.·.'.'0•: : . \.........\ How much is too much to drink? If you plan to drive, plan not to drink. To reduce your risks, you can follow these simple guidelines: ZERO: Zero alcohol, especially if you are driving, under 21, pregnant or chemically dependent. ONE: One drink per hour sets the pace for moderate drinking. AND THREE: No more than three drinks per day, and never daily. My Talking Heart by Diana Marie Irish As the beat of the drums spread across our land, My heart with pride takes a stand, I hear the echoes of the past in the wind, It told me of the path, where I must begin. It speaks of the buffalo, who roamed our land, And our ancestors with their mighty hand. The cries of the widows from a warriors past That fought for our world for peace at last. Tho' the fires are gone, the smoke still fills my eyes To remind me how they suffered as years go by. Tho' my world is different my heart knows the way back, Just to find inner peace, that our world lacks. My heart shows me the serenity of sitting in the woods, Or a mountain top where the air is good, The animals who were our friends, The sacred circle with no beginning, no end. Now my heart still knows the songs of long ago, And the way to find harmony in this world I know. 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council I •• �RESSURECTION Conclusion of a personal journey, by Bill Dunlop now. The years have slipped past, and I have been "bone dry" ever since that miracle at Baraga. Things haven't always been letter-perfect for me; they never are in this life, they weren't planned that way. I do experience real joy every now and then. People don't avoid me anymore; they don't cross the street when they see me coming. In fact, they do just the opposite, and some of them even hug me! The clincher in this story happened just the other day, to show me that my miracle is still with me. My daughter called me from her home in Texas. Before we hung up the phone, she said, "Take good care of yourself, dad, I love you." My mind raced back over the years again, to that night on the beach. Remember the little girl I had deserted in favor of booze? Well, she had just said, "Dad, I love you," to me, just like other decent fathers hear. I walked over to the window of my home facing the east, from whence the giver of each new day comes, and I said, "Cha-meegwetch Zsham-na-du." Days later, maybe a week, I was sitting out on the long sunporch there at New Day (in Baraga), looking down at that same beach. A group of raucous young Indians went by. They knocked a couple of magazines off a table. I leaned over to pick them up, when I noticed one of the magazines had flopped open to a full page ad. It was a picture of a bottle of Seagram's 7 -Crown whiskey. That was my favorite, when I had the money. I had just started to fantasize how good it would taste if that picture were the real thing. It was then I realized a miracle had happened to me! The magnitude of it held me paralyzed. The thirst, the terrible undeniable demand for alcohol, was gone! I had carried that gorilla on my back, summer-in, winter-out, for forty-five long years, and fool that I am, when it was lifted off me, I didn't really realize it. But it didn't take long to know it had happened there on that beach last night. The Creator didn't make the star blink for me. Instead, He did something • ten thousand times better for me. He just took the addiction to alcohol from me. And then the star got brighter! I can't be "macho" and brag that I had fought the good fight and won, like some of my old 'wino' friends do. I did fight that battle they talk of for forty-five • years, but I lost every round. I smoked over two packs of cigarettes a day, and that was also lifted off of me. I don't vomit blood anymore either - the Creator doesn't do things half-way. The drunken tramp you may have seen staggering up the alley is gone 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HOLIDAY SWEETS Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what food most kids are dreaming about over the holidays. Adults also consume more than their share of sugar-coated calories during this time of year - it's hard to avoid it. Is sugar your friend or foe? Through the years, sugar has been hailed as a quick energy source. It has also been blamed for hyperactivity in children, obesity in adults, and even criminal behavior. But what do we really know about this sweet, white powder we can't seem to live without? The Up Side: Sugar can relax your nerves. In most people, about 2-1/2 tablespoons of sugar causes the brain to release a calming chemical. The effect usually takes about 20 minutes. Sugar does not cause obesity. While sugar does have calories, the fact is that most foods containing sugar are loaded with fat. A chocolate candy bar or heaping dish of ice cream are both jam-packed with fat. Better choices might be ginger snaps or your favorite fruit. The Down Side: Sugar causes cavities. This is something every parent knows and every child refuses to believe. The type of food, the length of time the food stays on the teeth, and the thoroughness of the brushing job you do, all determine how damaging sugar is to your teeth. Sugar by itself is not a good quick ''pickerupper." Many people eat sugar believing it gives them a burst of energy. Sugar can provide quick energy, but so can fruits, grains and starches, which are better for you because of the nutrients they contain. Sugar has its place in our diet, but how we get sugar makes all the difference between a healthy diet and an unhealthy one. A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables and grains can give you all the sugar your body needs. HAPPY HOLIDAY EATING! 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �J. . . ,. ,.: •., ., ., . IL. .,. . . . . . . . . .,. . .,. . . . .,. . . . . :.:.,.:.U...............:.·:.'.i.i.::'..... i]. . .:. . _?:.:.:.~.:.........:.:.:..:...........:.:.i.:.i.:JiiiHii:iiiiiiiiiii!EUi]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiiiiitn:::::tiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiJii!i!i!!iiiifiiiiiiir iiiiii!i]F····:I:F~":··rwi":;·;···:11 HOW TO THINK POSITIVELY ABOUT YOURSELF Make it a point to be your own best friend. That means giving yourself: ACCEPTANCE - Identify and accept your strengths and weaknesses (everybody has them!). HELP - Set realistic goals. Meet them by learning new skills and developing your abilities. TIME -Take time out regularly to be alone with your thoughts and feelings. Get involved in activities you can enjoy by yourself, like crafts, reading or an individual sport. Learn to enjoy your own company. TRUST- Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings. Act on what you think is right. Do what makes you feel happy and fulfilled. YOUNG EAGLES Looking for More Participants The Young Eagles is a Native American young people's group open to all Native Americans in grades K-12. The Young Eagles is focused on Native American cultural background, self-esteem building, team building, and having a good learning experience. This group offers a chance for all our youth to feel good about who they are as Anishnabe people, with the hope that they will be future leaders in their own right - in their family, communities, states or nations. It is our goal to assist our young people and give them the skills to succeed in society. They have every reason to celebrate their traditions, culture and being Anishnabe. For more information, call Hunter Genia at 77 4-8331 . RESPECT - Don't try to be someone else. Be proud of who you are. Explore and appreciate your own special talents. ENCOURAGEMENT- Take a "can-do" attitude. Set a reasonable timetable for personal goals and offer yourself encouragement along the way. PRAISE -Take pride in your achievements, both great and small. Remember your experiences are yours alone. Enjoy them! LOVE - Learn to love the unique person you are. Accept and learn from your mistakes. Don't overreact to errors. Accept your successes and failures - those who love you do. 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �CANCER SCREENING AVAILABLE One in nine women will get breast cancer. In Michigan, fifteen hundred die from it each year. But most of those deaths can be prevented by yearly screenings. Through new local public health programs, Michigan women age 40 and older can receive the following services: • Clinical breast exams; • Pelvic exams; • Pap smears; • Patient information; • Screening mammograms; • Follow-up appointments. Who is eligible? • All women age 40 years and older, especially those with no family doctor; • Low-income women may receive services at reduced cost or free of charge; • Women age 65 and older, Native Americans, Hispanics, African Americans, other minorities, and women with handicaps are encouraged to participate. Where should I go for service? • Baxter Community Center; • Betty Ford Center for Cancer Prevention & Screening (Blodgett Hospital); • Cherry Street Services; • Clinica Santa Maria; • Sparta Health Center. All services are confidential. For more information, call the Michigan Health Promotion Clearinghouse Hotline at 1-800-922-6266. PARENT COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES The Parent Committee hosted a Ghost Supper and Halloween Party on Saturday October 31st. The Ghost Supper was opened by Mr. Joe John who gave the greeting in the Anishnabe language. Nearly 75 people attended, but there was plenty of food to share. The Ghost Supper was followed by a Halloween Party for Anishnabe youth. The kids definitely got scared as many ghost and goblins (and some I couldn't tell what they were) were having just as much fun scaring the kids as the kids were going through the Haunted House. On October 30, the Parent Committee invited Mr. Marvin Defoe to speak on Parenting in Two Worlds. Mr. Defoe, an Ojibwa person, is from the Red Cliff Anishnabe Aki. He spoke on how people born into this world go through four stages from birth to the elder years. He emphasized how people must respect each other, no matter what race or beliefs. The Parent Committee is hoping to have Mr. Defoe back during their summer program. by Hunter Genia Volunteers are needed. Anyone interested in helping with the Parent Committee or any special projects they have coming up, contact them at 771-3318. JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �1~........:..:.:.:.:.:.:.:..:.·.............. ~: ... :.': .:.:.:.:.:L::i::::::::::::::W/::::::::::::L'::::::::::::iL::'::::::i:~::::I:::j::'::1Li:::::::··sn:::::'.dJf:J.lltfR.g;1-Jp.§:" U?lffil:::::::::::L'\:::':::::;::::::::J!;:':::l ~ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is sponsoring a A CHRIS1MA.S P01L.UCK on Wednesday, December 16 at 6 pm at Lexington School, 45 Lexington NW • Ornaments made by the Young Eagles will be presented to the elders. • The Young Eagles 7th - 12th grade group will present an AIDS drama. • There will be games and, of course, Santa Claus! • Please bring a dish to pass. • Everyone in the Native American community is welcome. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve food and to work with the young people. For more information or to volunteer, please call Darcy, Kim, Hunter or Diane at 774-8331. NRTI UE RMER I CRN RRTS Classes are now forming for various Native Rmerican arts to be held at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Center, 45 LeHington NW by local Rnishnabe artist Rnita Smith. Classes meet every 2nd Thursday from 6:00 - 8:30 pm beginning December 10th. GR ITC SWEHTSH IRTS CHPS I} URR IDUS SIZES, RSSORTED COLORS NOW ON SRLE RT OUR OFFICE 45 LEHINGTON, NW CRLL 774-8331 Happy Holidays from the staff and Board of Directors I I •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ALCOHOL-RELATED TRAFFIC CRASHES COST EVERYONE Alcohol is a factor in about one-half of all fatal traffic crashes and one-fifth of all crashes involving injury. As a result, a large portion of the economic costs of traffic crash injuries is attributed to crashes where alcohol is involved. In 1991 drinking was a factor in over 17,000 fatal crashes and 197,000 injury crashes. For every age between 6 and 33, traffic crashes are the greatest single cause of death, and alcohol is involved in nearly half of these. Another measure of the cost is the loss of a person's years of life. Traffic crash deaths generally involve victims who are much younger than those with diseases like cancer or heart disease, which are much more prevalent among the older part of our population. Each alcohol-related crash death costs our nation an average of 37 years of a person's life. By comparison, an average cancer death costs 16 life years, heart disease costs 12. So the fatal, alcohol-related traffic crashes represent one of the most significant preventable cost to our nation of any health problem. ALCOHOL AND DRIVING -- THE FACTS DON'T LIE • Highway crashes involving drivers (and/or pedestrians) who are impaired by alcohol and/or other drugs are not "accidents," they are preventable. • About 20,000 Americans died in these crashes in 1991, more than one-third of them under the age of 25. • Alcohol-related highway crashes are the leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults in the United States. • In spite of the minimum legal drinking age now set at 21 in all states, 30% of fatally injured drivers under 21 had high concentrations of blood alcohol. • In addition to saving lives and avoiding injuries and property damage, preventing impaired driving reduces the cost of private insurance and health care, frees law inforcement personnel to counter other threats to the community's well-being, and relieves over-burdened court and prison systems. • Parents and communities are now providing more comprehensive education to children and adolescents about the safety and health consequences associated with driving while impaired from alcohol and other drugs and not using safety belts. • Five states have now followed recommen• Teenagers are at high risk for alcoholdations of most experts to lower the Blood related highway crashes. Nearly half of 10th .Alcohol Content for drivers 21 and over. graders and a third of 8th graders reported This recognizes research showing that any riding with a driver who had used alcohol or measureable alcohol increases the crash other drugs before driving. risk for some drivers. Most states consider a blood alcohol concentration of .1 O as legal intoxication. icttoo~NOTToDRrnK&DRNE,--, ~~~~~<:.1'2~~~~~~~: __ J 12•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �BOOKS, continuedfrom Cover For a cleverly illustrated collection of oral history of the Ojibwa traditions, philosophy and culture, there is 'The Mishomis Book," by Edward BentonBenai, taking the reader from the creation to present day lifestyle. ($18.95). A collection of five coloring books accompanies the text ($5.00 each). A beautiful pictoral record of woodland beadwork is back on our shelves. "Beads: Their Use By Upper Great Lakes Indians," (an exhibition produced by the Grand Rapids Public Museum and the Cranbrook Academy of Art/ Museum) covers a range of topics with respect to bead usage, type and pattern descriptions: the role of beads, relative value, symbolism and evolution; beadmaking methods: and caring for Indian materials. ($19.95). "Sleeping Bear: It's Lore, Legends and First People," by George Weeks, spans the time from pre-history to the days of discovery, and includes the legend of "Leelinau -The Lost Daughter." ($9.95). For a look at Native American spirituality there is 'The Sacred Tree" by Judy Bopp, Michael Bopp, Lee Brown and Phil Lane. It presents many of the universal concepts and teachings of native societies throughout North America. Using the symbolism of the Medicine Wheel, the illustrated text concerns itself with the nature, purposes and possibilities of human existance ($9.95.). And finally, for those interested in tracing tribal growth, "Researching and Writing Tribal Histories," by Duane Kendall Hale, PhD. is an informational guide and research manual on Native American tribes. A 'how-to' guide in researching and writing processes on documenting historic tribal affairs. ($12.95). New SWEATSIIlRTS with our GRITC logo on them sold well at the Veterans' Pow Wow last month, and we have ordered more for Christmas . . These cosy shirts can be ordered in turquoise, jade, ash, red, royal, light blue, aqua, light green or pink, all with black printing. Sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large are $12 (plus tax). Sizes 3-X and 4-X can be special ordered for $18 (not all colors available). A special heavyweight sweatshirt is also available at $22 for sizes S, M, L, and X-L, and $25 for size XX-L. Colors are red or ash with black printing. BASEBALL CAPS with the GRITC logo can be ordered in red or black, one size, at $9.00. Order forms are available at the office, or call 77 4-8331 and we'll send you a form. Some sizes and colors will be in stock at our office - come and see. 13•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ACOA TALKING CIRCLE GRITC COUNSELING SERVICES The Talking Circle is a new group beginning December 7 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the InterTribal Council Center, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids. ACOA stands for Adult Children of Alcoholics and addresses the emotional wounds that happen to all family members when alcoholism is present in any of the family members. The talking circle will be an opportunity for group members to learn about ACOA issues and to share as it feels comfortable to do so. All adults are welcome. There are both Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling Services available at the Inter-Tribal Council. Currently there are two full-time staff members providing these services, Kristie Pagel, B.S.W. and Marcia Blacklidge, M.S. Starting in November, Lew Burrows, C.S.W., will be available on a part-time basis in the evenings and on Saturday. CALLING ALL ACTORS And All Theatre Enthusiasts Once again, we're asking for anyone interested in participating in our new Native American theatre project. We plan to deal with substance abuse issues in dramatic but entertaining presentations, and are looking for actors of all ages, as well as those interested in behind the scenes work. The group will practice their acting skills within their own meetings at first, then when more comfortable with performing, will go out into the community. This is an innovative project, and unique in Michigan. Legends from our area will be incorporated into the presentations, and a local author has agreed to adapt his work for our use. We will also be writing our own scripts, and will receive stage direction and character creation assistance from Bill Dunlop. Remember, the casts of Dances With Wolves and The Last of the Mahicans had to start somewhere! Call Kim Sawmick at GRITC for more information: 774-8331. 14•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANISHNABE A.A. Thank you very much, all of you who supported our successful potluck dinner on October 27, which was followed by our A.A. meeting. The December potluck will be held on Saturday, December 28 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm, with a meeting following. A speaker will be featured. Everyone is welcome. Regular open A.A. meetings are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in room 2, Lexington School, 45 Lexington Ave., Grand Rapids (774-8331 ). NAJA HIRES NEW DIRECTOR Boulder, CO - The Native American Journalists Association has relocated its administrative offices to 230 Tenth Avenue South, Suite 301 , Minneapolis, MN 55415. The new business phone number is (612) 376-0441. Their new executive director is Gordon Regguinti, a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • •• SAVE REGISTER TAPES : : Tun in your cash register tapes from • D & W and Meijer and help support our : Young Eagles programs. Give your tapes to : Chris Shomin at the GRITC office. Thanks : for remembering us! : : • : : •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM HELPS INDIAN TEENS COPE WITH SUICIDE Madison, WI - An innovative curriculum has been developed by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Stanford to address, in a culturally sensitive way, a sign of rising despair among American Indian teens: suicide. The new curriculum takes an approach to suicide - a taboo topic among some tribes - that's different from most teaching used now in Indian schools. Suicide occurs when people can't cope with stress, anger, shame, depression; and coping is a teachable skill. If students learn to deal with their feelings, to improve their self-esteem and to set goals for themselves, they're less likely to commit suicide. The curriculum covers six areas: information on suicide, suicide-intervention skills, communication skills, coping with oppression, anger and stress management, and personal and community goal-setting. 15•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �POW WOW EVENTS AND TIMES 1992 December 31st 1993 January 2nd & 3rd January 15th 4th Annual Traditional Pow Wow Sault Ste. Marie, Ml Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians reservation on Shunk Road. Call (906) 635-6075. Tecumseh Lodge Mid-Winter Powwow Tipton, IN For more information, call Barb Scott (317)773-4233. Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs - Meeting Kalamazoo, Ml For more information, call Betty Kienitz, Interim Exec. Dir. ((517) 373-0654. We wish to thank the following organizations and individuals who contributed toward making the Veterans' Pow Wow a success: Grand Rapids Community College, The Vet Center, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, Amway Corporation, West Central Business Association, John Hutchinson, Rogers Department Store, Chinatown Restaurant, Wolverine Coil Spring, NBD Bank, Coca Cola Bottling Co., Mike's Restaurant of Hudsonville, Meijer Inc., D & W Food Centers, Inc., Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, Keebler Co., GRITC Board of Directors, Bill Memberto, Tony Martinaitis, Loretta Antoine, Roger Williams, Julie Johnson, Jeff Justin, Casey Church, Laura Powers, Pam VanDyken, Carolyn Ogilvie-Cohen, John Pitz, Marcia Barber, Ron Barz, Gary Denison. Rapids Lexington, NW, Inter-Tribal Grand Rapids, Council Michigan 49504 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml 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/085ec4dc28fa0e418b33b60e128a44e7.pdf 20fe2c7bfe329b4118100c3ff1dbbbf0 PDF Text Text t.··.<: ·, Volume 2 Number 11 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ..l November 1992 TO HONOR ALL VETERANS A Celebration of Flags, Dances and Drums Our country has learned from its painful past that it is important to separate the warrior from the war. Now, we take the emphasis off the struggle, and instead honor the committment of those who served their country. To honor all veterans of all conflicts and wars, a VETERANS' POW WOW will be held Saturday, November 14, 1992 from 1:00 - 9:00 pm. Sponsored by Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and the Vet Center of Grand Rapids, this multi-cultural event is expected to fill the Ford Fieldhouse (Lyon at Bostwick). In addition to many dancers, drums and singers, food will be available, and traders from all over Michigan will sell a variety of Indian arts. This Veterans' Pow Wow has its roots in Hopkins, Michigan in 1979-1980. Veterans were sharing this celebration in a VFW Hall, gathered together by Frank Bush, a World War II veteran, and George Martin, a veteran of the Korean conflict. They had food and drumming and singing, with several hundred people attending. Everyone felt honored to share the process of celebration. It was very much a community effort in the old way, veterans and their families would bring a dish to pass. By the early l 980's the crowd had grown, and the pow wow was moved to the West Side Complex in Grand Rapids, to accomodate more veterans and their families. At this time, the Grand Rapids Inter- A PEEK INSIDE Director's Column ............ 2 Board Report .................... 3 Birthdays ......................... .4 Songs of the Warriors ........ 5 Ressurection ...................... 7 Youth in Crisis .................. 9 Stress ................................. 10 AIDS ................................. 11 Announcements .................. 12 Pow Wows ........................ 16 Tribal Council became involved in the organization of the pow wow. The gathering began to draw hundreds of participants, and again they ran out of room. Last year, Bill Memberto contacted Clyde Poag and Tony Martinaitis of the Vet Center about jointly sponsoring the event for all veterans. Grand Rapids Community College had coordinated other joint projects with GRITC emphasizing multi-cultural events. So when a facility was needed, Julie Johnson, Dean of Continuing Education at the college, secured the Ford Fieldhouse for the event. In this second year at the Fieldhouse, more dancers and more traders are expected, as well as ever-growing public support. (continued inside, p.8} �•:::::::::::::::::!:::::::!:::::::!:::::!:::!:!:!:!:::::::!:!:!:::::::::::~:::::::::::::::::~!~~!~~:~11m1::::u111:111mii111:1m11:u~1.Irltrrrrrrr:r:i1r::~:=:~:!::!::!I FROM THE DIRECTOR: Boo-Shoo! The Presidential election is being held November 3, 1992. GRITC remains neutral regarding party endorsement, but encourages everyone in the Indian community to VOTE! Please exercise your right to vote -- for the candidate of your choice. On October 12, 1992 the Grand Rapids InterTribal Council sponsored a "Recovery from Discovery" rally on the Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids, as an alternative to other Columbus Day celebrations which were held. The program included guest speakers representing the Native American community and local supporters: Fifth District Congressman Paul Henry; Lisa Garcia, Exective Director of the Hispanic Center; Mercedes Toohey, Hispanic Center; Kathy Kuhn and Paul Mayhue, representing the Kent County Commission; George Heartwell, City Commissioner; State Senator Vernon Ehlers; and Brad Miller, representing Senator Donald Riegle. These speakers, as well as our leadership, spoke of working together in our society to better the welfare of the Indian people. The Council welcomes Marcia Blacklidge, a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Ojibwa community, as our new Director of Human Services. Marcia is committed to working closely with the Native American community to help our people become better educated and fully employed. We all welcome her to the GRITC staff. The Council is forming a volunteer committee which can assist the staff in serving the community. Volunteerism is an important part of the functioning of GRITC, especially considering the reduction of funding within social agencies which resulted in reduction of staff. Volunteers are needed to assist with our Young Eagles program - working with young people from kindergarten through senior high school ages . Volunteers can also be helpful in the distribution of Turtle Talk .. Some in our community have expressed concern that our Prevention staff has in the past administered mental health assessments on the participants of the Young Eagle program. We have reviewed this process, and feel it is no longer necessary to subject our youth to these assessments. On behalf of the GRITC staff, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Levi A. Rickert, Executive Director 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors William Memberto - President John Hutchinson - Vice-President Andra Robinson - Treasurer Lorella Antoine - Secretary Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Mary Roberts - Member Bill Dunlop - Member GRIT<: STAFF Administration Levi A. Rickert - Executive Director Marcia L. Blacklidge - Human Services Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Human Services Darcy Emert Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Lorella Yount Kim Sawmick Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Support Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan lves - Intake Facilitator Diane Lcaureaux - Michigan Indian Press Turtle Talk Marcia E. Barber - Editor Denise Skorka - Layout Diane Leaureaux - Circulation Contributing Writers Bill Dunlop 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 lellers 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 10th of every month. 'Jurtle folk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids fnter-'J'ribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 616/ 774-8331, FAX 616/774-2810. �::~~:~e.~!. ., ., .,,. ,.,.,.:,. ,.,.,.,., ··:::.·,:·:.·:.·.·.·.·:.·::.::::.·.::.:.:.:.:.:.::::::.'.'.·.·.·.·.············.·'·········w·····'···.·.·.··.·.·.·.'.·.···············.·····:···:········,·,·,·,·,···········,·.·,·,·,·,·,··,·:·:·:·:·:·,·=-,::!::!::··!i!:j·'·:i:::·····.·e~~:~:~.•. ••·········1 From Mary Roberts, Board Member: responsibilities are: attend and participate in monthly Board meetings; The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (GRITC) became incorporated in serve on at least one Board committee·' monitor agency fiscal performance; 1972. The first Board of Directors participate in the development of (elected officials who govern the agency policy, planning and operations of the organization) programming. If you meet the consisted of four people. In 197 4, the number of Board members increased to requirements and can fulfill the responsibilities, please pick up a Board nine. GRITC has had a nine-member Nominee form at the GRITC office, 45 board since then. Lexington NW, Grand Rapids; or call Through the years, many 77 4-8331 and we will send one to you. Anishnabe people have served on There is a well-known saying GRITC's Board, some longer than which goes, "There are three kinds of others. GRITC needs nine dedicated people: those who make things Board members, willing to give a few hours of their valuable time each month happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what for the benefit of other Board members. I firmly believe that Boards should have happened. " Please get involved, share your knowledge, experience, and some turnover rather than having the yourself with and for the good of your same members and officials year after community by serving on GRITC's year. Turnover can foster new ideas, Board of Directors or one of the Board's creativity and bring a different committees and be one of the perspective to the Board. Anishnabe people who "make things Currently GRITC has a vacancy on the Board. The vacancy was created happen." GRITC is a valuable resource to when Levi Rickert resigned his position our community. If Anishnabe people and was appointed part-time Interim were being provided services by other Director. It is common knowledge that agencies/organizations, GRITC would he later accepted appointment as fulltime Executive Director. Levi's term on not be needed; but they are not being the Board expires in June 1993. GRITC served elsewhere. GRITC is vital to those in need in our community. needs an Anishnabe who is willing to If you want more information or make the committment to serve the have questions about GRITC, its remainder of Levi's term and also services, the Board, or anything related consider running for Board elections in to GRITC, please call or come in and May, 1993. speak with Levi, or come to one of The requirements for serving on GRITC's Board meetings. The Board the Board are: be of Native American meets at 6:00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of descent (1/4 blood quantum); be a every month. member of GRITC; be 18 years of age; Megwetch for your time and reside in GRITC's service area; support consideration of this important issue. GRITC's mission. Also, some Board 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �NOUEMBER BIRTHDAY GREETINGS 1 2 3 4 5 Intergenerational Chik:i Care 6 7 Children 6 weeks to school age have the opportunity to develop spec/al friendships with Seniors. 8 12 14 16 17 19 21 22 ·.·.·..:,·.:,;.·,:.·.;,:.·.;.·.;.;.;.:,·,;.;.;.;.;,:.;.;.;.:,; ; :,:;: : :;:;:;:;: :;:;:;:;:;:;:;:-:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:,;.:;:;:;: : ,: :;:,:,:;: :-. • ')}':}'//::;:::,:.:,;.;.;.·.·.·.·. ·.· ... >. ~Eiiiiilll!!l!!llil . ... . . ::::::::::::::::::,:::::;:•:•:•:········ i...·• ;p•. •.7=•.,•,.'•.,:,•. 00 0 r,.•,••. ·..•.p .•·:~..•,·•.•.,•·,.·.,•.••., ,;.·. ,.•.·. r.·,·,·,, '. ~·o ,.·,·4.".,• .· ·, · i , .· j .,• ~ ,·8 ,··r·µ Q · :· a : .··3... : ~.•:e·3,··.·.:.·,·,:. ,,..i ·,.,: ,¢·;··' ::.. 1 . •,.:·,.•n.,•p r ,.;. ,.•.·,.,u;···· :,=• .• ,.= ,•,• ,.···...·• ,.·,·, • ...· 1.1.~ r > ., ·.=~~!!lrl!iJ!!~i:~~~~~~~:~~r~i=~~ ~~!~~~~ :f~ i~t~:~~ p.,·,J.•. :s•,..•..,•,.••..,a.••..,• :... ..,•... ., ,. :: 0 <• • < : :••t?:•• ..• • i •; ; ; ::•;; i•ii i•i•• i•ii ii ; ; , • i • •.• •: I•]: • 1 25 C. J. Robinson Bea Bailey James M. Genia Don Bowen, Jr. Steve Pigeon Diane Leaureaux Jessica Smith Erica Smith John Pigeon Colby Genereaux, Jr. Marie Medacco Joel B. Rickert Kathy Bowen Pete Recoldect Mary Sandoval James Brown Mary Pigeon Lilly Bennett Em1a Shriner A-Dawa-qua Pontia ' s Frosty Chandler John Zaken Linda Wheeler Sally Ruecket Susan Ives Dennis Bush Phillip Chippewa Robin King Julie Shananaquet Larry King John Tadgerson 4•[he Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council family updates, or to see if your name is listed for upcoming months. Ask for Diane. �SONGS OF THE WARRIORS To understand why the Veterans' Pow Wow is so important in our community. we asked Tony Martinaitis, Readjustment Therapist with the Vet Center in Grand Rapids, and Bill Memberto, Board President, to tell us what it means to them and to all veterans. Bill: Honoring warriors has always been part of our culture. We recognize what they do for our community and for our nations - the Indian nations and the United States. We recognize these folks put themselves at risk for the ultimate sacrifice: their lives. We honor all veterans, even our enemies. Historically, in times of battle with people of other tribes, we sang songs and honored them, because we knew they were going through the same hardships for the same reasons - a sense of freedom, protection of their communities and nations. Tony: We really feel the honoring is inclusive, not exclusive, even to the point of honoring our enemy. A lot of us that experienced combat don't like to admit that we held the enemy in high esteem, because it kept us from thinking of him as less than human. Bill: We also honor those who took action to support, as warriors, Indian issues . We sing songs honoring those who were at Wounded Knee, at Alcatraz and at the BIA. We know it's not often a pleasant task being a warrior, because of the responsibility and the suffering, the ever-nearness of death. Many veterans are still haunted by their experiences. Tony: One feeling we all have is that the honoring is genuine - you don't have to prove you are worthy of it. This culture has a h a bit of saying, "We'll determine your eligibility, and we'll determine whether or not you'll get this medal." And there is a lot of bitterness in being questioned about this after having gone through combat. Makes a lot of these guys never pursue what is rightfully theirs. Bill: In the native community, we do the honoring a bit differently than mainstream s ociety. During the parade we held for Desert Storm people, they spent alot of tin1e showing off militaristic powers. We tend not to do that. We downplay that side and play up the committment, what these people went through to support us. On November 14, we will sing songs for everybody from World War I through the Desert Storm conflict. And we ask each veteran of those conflicts, natives and non-natives, to come in and dance with us and be honored. Last year's pow wow especially honored the Vietnam veterans. As a Vietnam veteran, I was well aware of what it means to those men and women. It was very emotional, and very cleansing for them. I saw well-decorated and wellrespected veterans who came out and danced, and we sang our Vietnam veterans song, and they had tears in their eyes. They felt good someone recognized their committment and sang this song for them. Tony: We need to draw attention to inequities in benefits for all veterans. It's only recently that World War II veterans are being included for treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and our outreach programs. When we don't address the needs of these older veterans, we are telling them something about our culture that I think is shameful. Even today, Korean era veterans are not entitled to services from the Vet Center. Many of them died in skirmishes after the conflict officially ended, but they were not honored as war veterans because they didn't die during the war years. Bill: This pow wow has brought us many lasting friendships and committments from other people, and a sense of understanding and shared feelings, even though we're all of different races. creeds and classes. We come together and share our commonality as veterans. Tony: I agree that's very important. This pow wow is a multi-racial, multi-cultural event, and I'm thankful to be a part of it and thankful that it exists. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Cou11 cil �RESSURECTION Continuation of a personaljourney, by Bill Dunlop ".. .Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him . .. " (Step #3, Alcoholics Anonymous). My recovery program ground to a halt, for I had no God. I'm not such a damn fool as to say there is no such thing as a supreme being, a Creator. Any reasoning person knows everything that is, or ever was, didn't get here by itself. And I did try hard to pray to be relieved of this demon of alcoholism. Nothing worked, and I sank lower and lower into the abyss of booze. Let me tell you how desperate I became. Before vandals forced the churches to lock their doors, I would go in when no one was around and drink the Holy Water. I'd wet my hair with it, and pour some down my shirt. I thought maybe, just maybe that would chase the devil of alcohol away. One of the many times I woke up in jail, a turnkey gave me a small Bible. I started to eat a page a day, thinking that might be the key, a way to be free of that terrible thirst for booze. How ridiculous! You might say that, but if you had gotten as desperate as some of us alcoholics got, you are like the drowning man grabbing at straws. I had a good roommate there at the New Day Treatment Center in Baraga. Wally was one of those strong-but-say-little kind. When I told him of my lack of religious direction, Wally pointed to the last four words of Step #3: "... as we understood Him." Then he said, "Make believe God is helping you." If Aristotle, Socrates, Shakespeare and all the other great thinkers had gotten together and scripted it, they couldn't have said it better than Wally, a plain, hardworking Indian man. His simple words sprung the door open for me! For then I no longer had to be Baptist, Methodist, Catholic or any other denomination. It could just be me, as I understood Him. It was three a.m. when I went to the front desk and signed the "In-Out" book. Helen, the night person, didn't question me, though she gave me a quizzical look. I walked down to the big, beautiful beach there on Keewanau Bay. It was one of those crystal clear nights, when you feel as though you could reach out and grab a star. I looked all around to make sure I was alone - no late night lovers or other truth-seekers there. I wanted to be completely alone with the Creator. Then I began to speak out loud: "Creator (I'm going to call you "Creator" because that way I can't miss). I'm going to talk out loud because I don't know if you can read my mind. I'm confused, first, about your name. I've heard you called Jehovah, Elohim, Allah, Yahweh and God, to name just a few. But I know it didn't take a whole team to create everything, it tookjust that one great mind. You created it all, and Creator you are. (continued) 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �I':• . · · · · · · · · · · · ·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·. ·.' ·. ·. ·. ·. ·., ., ., ., ., .,. ,.•·. ·:.,·.',·.', :.' :.' . ',.:'.:·.,,.·, .·, .·:,'.,'.:,'.,'. ,'.: : . ,. . . .· . ·. ·. ·: ·:'· . _ =·=·:·:·:·=···:·:·:·:·.··································:.1.·j_(j_i.1.1.1.1.:}...r=.t=.i.1.1.1.1.!i:.ir RESSURECTION, con't. ''I'm here because you are my last hope, last chance, after you and without you there is nothing. When I walk off this beach, I have three ways to go. To the cemetery, to the insane asylum or the road to sobriety. If I go back to booze, the asylum might be best, at least then I can't bring any more shame upon my people. I don't want to go to the cemetery just yet, not only am I afraid to go there, but there are things I want desperately to do yet. I fathered a little girl, but I've never been a parent to her -- my now-dead wife raised her. It's not too late! Maybe if you help me to do right, I could hear my little child say. 'I love you, Daddy,' like other decent fathers." Wally said he got results by making believe you were real and helping him. So I'm going to do the same, I'm going to act like you are right there with me at all times and before I TO HONOR ALL VETERANS make decisions, I'm going to talk it all (continuedjrom cover) over with you. "Now, I don't expect a voice to This year's pow wow again come booming out of the sky in answer features Head Veteran Dancers, Frank to me. But do me one little favor," I Bush and George Martin; Host Drum, picked out the brightest star I could Shingue-sase: Head Dancers, Jim find. "Please make that star blink for Petoskey, Josie Walters, Jerry Pigeon, me: just interrupt the light from that and Arlene Naganash: Master of star coming into my eyes, and I'll know Ceremonies, Bill Memberto. it is the Creator. I'll have faith from Doors open to the public at 12 then on. Do that for me, please?" noon, dancers and traders can arrive I don't know how long I stood earlier. Grand Entries are at 1 :00 and there, hours I guess. But the star didn't 7:00 (break for dancers from 5:00-7:00). blink. I finally gave up, but before I General admission is one dollar, seniors walked back up the hill to the treatment and children under 6 are free, children center, I said, "Creator, I'm still going to from 6-16 fifty cents. Free parking in keep trying, I'm going to keep my end of the CC ramp. the bargain ... " (to be continued in the December issue) 8•'/'he Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �t. ':•, .', .•, .', .•, .', .•, .=, .•, .•, . ~ 0 0 . . .-.1~~~~??~~?r~~~~~1??~~r? ~(t( ?~~~~~\::::=:=:-:=:=:-:-:-:-:-:·:·:·:·:::-:::-:-:=:=:=.=::_:.:_:_:_=:=.·_-_:_._::::.:::::.:.:::::~:· =••••••==•••••••••tt•••• t f t ? t t < . : t.•••.?.I.:.:.,.'.'.:.·,.,.·,.·:.:,.,.·,,·•.=.·.:.:,,:.,, •. ..•••..•.•.••,.•,=.••,•.•,:.',.: .:., •.•,•.::'.•,:.•.:'.:,·•.•::.••.:.•.:.•.:.:,.•.•,:.,·.,.=•,.:.,.=•.',.:.,•..•=.:., =..• =./.,.=.=.=.=. Native American Youth in Crisis: In February of '92 the results of a comprehensive study on the state of Native American youth health were published. This study was conducted between 1988 and 1990 by the Adolescent Health Program at the University of Minnesota in conjunction with the Indian Health Service . A total of 14,000 American Indian and Alaskan Native youth representing 50 different tribes participated in this survey marking it as the largest and most comprehensive study to date on the health status of Native American youth living on or near reservations. Some of the most disturbing findings: • Six percent of males and 9.7 percent of female Native American youth have experienced both sexual and physical abuse , and by 12th grade , 21 .6 percent of Native American females indicate they have be en sexually abused. • Twenty-two percent of the Native American youth say they have a family member who they are aware attempted or completed suicide , and over a third of these incidents occurred in the past year. • Twenty-eight percent of the youth report that at least one of their friends has attempted suicide , and about one in ten Native American teenagers say they have a friend who died from suicide . Parents as Role Models: Parents, teachers, athletes, music personalities and peers all provide models for children. Parents of adolescents often exert more influence in their children's lives than they take credit for. If one watches young children , one observes the influence of modeling . Dan and Molly play "dress up", both imitating the behavior of their parents. Bill y swears like a trooper, just like his dad. Melissa gets angry when she doesn't get her way ; Mom uses anger to get Melissa to obey. Parents often wonder why ct1ildren pick up negative traits such as a "bad temper". They often do not realize that children indiscriminately imitate what they see . Parents may know that they mod el responsibility and other positive behaviors but be unaware that they model some negative trait s as well. Modeling Alcohol and other Drug Use: Parents who drink alcoholic beverages or smoke may not think of these as drugs, nor do th ey always realize the influence these practice s can have on their children. They may talk to their children about abstaining from smoking, but themselves continue to smoke . They may offer a child a sip of beer or wine at family parties and think there is no problem with drinking, especially if they abu se alcohol. Are you modeling for your children? • Eleven percent of Native American youth indicate that one or both parents are dead and 11 percent indicate that they know someone who had committed suicide . 9•fhe Grand Rapids ln1cr-Trilx1/ Co1u1r ii �STRESSORS: WHERE DOES STRESS COME FROM? EMOTIONAL (NEGATIVE) EUSTRESS (POSITIVE) CHEMICAL PHYSICAL FRUSTRATION EXCITEMENT SUGAR INACTIVITY ANXIETY HARD WORK ALCOHOL TRAUMA DEPRESSION VACATIONS CAFFEINE INFECTIONS ANGER ACCOMPLISHMENTS NICOTINE SURGERY FEAR SUCCESS SALT CHEMICAL TOXINS GUILT PROMOTIONS OTHER DRUGS WEATHER RESENTMENT LACK OF SLEEP SELF-PITY POOR DIET RELIEVE TENSIONS 1. Talk It Out - Confide your worry to some 8. level-headed person. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. people expect too much of others, then feel let down, disappointed, frustrated when another person doesn't measure up. Each person has a right to develop as an individual. People who feel let down by the shortcomings (real or otherwise) of others are really let down about themselves. Escape for Awhile - Sleep, book, movie, ride, etc. Be prepared to come back and deal with the problem. Work Off Your Anger - Do something physical. It will help intellectually. Give In Occasionally - Everyone has to be on top sometime - yield, others will too. Do something For Others - It will give you a better feeling. Take One Thing At A Time - While under pressure, an ordinary workload is painful. Take one task at a time, don't overestimate the importance of things your own importance. Shun The Superman Urge - Perfection is an invitiation to failure. Decide the things you do well and put major effort into them. Give other tasks the best of your ability but don't take yourself to task if perfection is not reached. Go easy with Criticism - Some 9. 10. 11. Give The Other Fellow A Break People under tension feel they have to get there first no matter how trivial the goal, everything becomes a race. Competition is contagious but so is cooperation. Give the other fellow a break, then you won't be a threat to him nor him to you. Make Yourself Available - Many people feel left out, slighted, neglected. Often it is imagined; instead of withdrawing, it is healthier and more practical to make overtures. There is a middle ground. Schedule Recreation - If it is hard to take time out, put it on a schedule and throw yourself into it. PERCE OF MIND IS COOL MENTAL HEALTH JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �LIVING WITH AIDS Lisa Tiger is a 27-year-old Cherokee/ Muskogee (Creek) living in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Her story is not uncommon, unfortunately, among youth. But she is positive about the message she can give to other young people. Here is what she wants to say. "I found out I am HIV positive on July 5 of this year. I would have been considered low risk on anyone's list. I stand here as living proof that what happened to me can happen to you, or your sister, or your daughter, your friend, your co-worker. I have never smoked a cigarette, much less used a needle to inject drugs. I am not promiscuous. I thought I was careful. I thought I asked all the right questions. But as careful as I was, I was not careful enough. My message to youth is: The only safe sex is NO SEX! If you do have sex, then you must have safer sex. You must properly use a condom and a spermicide every time you have sex! You have to protect yourself. You cannot take the word of your partner. The message that should be heard is that if you have ever had unprotected sex you have put yourself at risk and need to be tested for the AIDS virus. I have heard that alot of people are afraid to be tested in fear of being positive. It is very important to know for the health and safety of yourself and others. Don't be afraid to be tested, if you are positive there are alot of things you can do to prolong your life. Remember that the best scientists in the world are working on a cure, and have every reason to believe that in the near future this will be a controllable disease such as diabetes." PRIDE is what it's all about. I'm Proud of who I am. I know I've got something to offer Something special. My heritage. Respect for my heritage demands that I know the facts about HIV and AIDS. The chances of getting AIDS are greater: * when doing drugs, * having unexpected sex. Even if we don't know any teenagers with AIDS now, it doesn't mean we can't get it. We can carry HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, for years without knowing it. Take pride in yourself. Take pride in your heritage. Join me in greeting the sun as it rises on the twenty-first century I !•The Grand Rapids lnter -'J'ribal Co1111. ii �YOUNG EAGLES PROGRAMS It's not too late for your young person to become involved with our Young Eagles program. Young Eagles Kim Punches and David Conrad participated in our "Recovery from Discovery" rally on October 12, presenting a Presidential proclamation declaring this to be the year of the Native American. Kim, Dmcy and Hunter have planned interesting meetings with a wide variety of topics. This fall begins a new K-12 grades program in which all Native American youth can participate. Our older group (grades 712) are eager to begin working on ideas they have. Call the office at 774-8331 for more information. COMMITTEES NEED VOLUNTEERS You can become involved in GRITC in a meaningful way by joining a committee. Your talents, experience and time are needed to support the activities of various committees, including: Health & Human Services· ' Finance; and the Young Eagles. Call the office at 774-8331 to volunteer your time. ANISHNABE A.A. POTLUCK Everyone is welcome to a potluck on Monday, November 30, celebrating thirty days of sobriety. Please bring a dish to pass. Potluck from 5:00-6:00 pm, open A.A. meeting from 6:00-7:00 pm at the InterTribal building, 45 Lexington NW. ANISHNABE A.A. MEETINGS Everyone is welcome to our open A.A. meetings, held every Monday and Wednesday night from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Come to room 2, Lexington School, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids. For more information, call 774-8331. A Substance Abuse Prevention Project For Native American Youth 12•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �I ·.·.·.·.:.·.:.·.·.·.·.:.·.·.·.·:·.·.·.g·ew1··:1ua1eits L:,:,:,:,:,:,:,:,:,:,:,.,.,.,.....,.,.....,.,.:.·.:.:.:.:.:.:.:'·.:::.:.:.:.:·:.:'·.:.:.::.:·:·:::.:.:.:.:.:.:.........:.:...:.:.:....:. ·.·.-.-:···.··.·.···.-:··.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.-.·:··.·.:.:.:.:.: ....:...·.... '.·..·.··.· :.::.:..·..·.···::·····.·. .·..·.·.·.·.:.. BELKNAP PARK ICE SKATING Grand Rapids - Open ice skating for all ages: Wednesdays and Sundays, 6:00-7:45pm, Fridays, 8:00-9:45 pm, Saturdays, 2:003:45pm and 8:0-9:45pm. Adult and family ice skating: Sundays, 4:00-5:45pm. (Note: youth 17 and under must be accompanied by adult family member). Teen and college-age ice skating: Fridays, 10:00-11 :45pm and Saturdays, 10:00-11 :45. Lunch time ice skating: Mondays through Thursdays: 11 :00 am 12:45 pm. Small admission charge, skate rentals and lessons available. Located at Plainfield/ Division and Coldbrook, NE. Call 235-9940. DNR OFFERS PAMPHLETS Lansing - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering free to homeowners copies of their pamphlet, Mulching and Backyard Composting Guide. A 100-page, in-depth guide, Yard Waste Composting Guidebook for Michigan Communities is available to municipalities and businesses at $5. To order either publication, write to DNR Waste Management Division, Box 30028, Lansing Ml 48909 (make check payable to . State of Michigan). CHILD POVERTY INCREASES Saginaw - NOMMO, the Poverty Peoples' Alliance of Saginaw, reports that Michigan cities led the nation in the increase in child poverty rates over the last decade, according to a study released by KIDS COUNT in Michigan and the Children's Defense Fund in Washington, DC. An analysis of Michigan's 60 largest cities by KIDS COUNT shows that more than one out of every three children lives in poverty in Saginaw (45%), Detroit (46%), and Flint (44%). NATIVE AMERICAN POET/ EDUCATOR JOINS NMU FACULTY Marquette - A noted Native American poet and culturalist with roots in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has joined the faculty at Northern Michigan University. Dr. James C. Spresser of Springfield, IL, a member of the Keweenaw Bay Native American Community at L'Anse, is an associate professor of English. Spresser, an Ojibwa, has published poetry, plays, articles and academic papers. His papers have dealt with Native American folklore and culture, many focusing on Upper Michigan. IROQUOIS LEADERS DEDICATE EXHIBIT Albany, NY - The Mohawk Iroquois Village was dedicated October 5 by New York Governor Cuomo and leaders of the Iroquois community. This exhibit portrays the strong bonds of community and family that continue to bind Iroquois society to this day. Combining state-of-the-art technology and extensive ethnohistory and archeological research, the exhibit takes visitors back through time to a longhouse village in the Mohawk Valley, about 400 years ago. SUNBURST ARTS COOP PROJECT Seattle, WA - The Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, has contracted research to be gathered on arts cooperatives and related organizations which assist Native American artisans to market their work. Information collected will be used to document existing arts cooperative organizations and researching the need and desire for such organizations on the part of the Native American community. For further information, contact the Sunburst Arts Coop Project at (800) 2580561. CPB PROJECT TO DEVELOP TEACHER LEADERS Washington, DC - The Annenburg/CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) Math & Science Project will work with the Quality Education for Minorities Network to develop a leadership corps of minority teachers who will join other reformers in the massive effort to improve mathematics and science education in our nation's schools. For more information, call Scott Roberts (202) 879-9641. 13•The Grand Rapids In1er-Trihal Council �THE THANKSGIVINGS We who are here present thank the Great Spirit that we are here to praise Him. We thank Him that He has created men and women, and ordered that these beings shall always be living to multiply the earth. We thank Him tor making the earth and giving these beings its products to live on. We thank Him tor the water that comes out of the earth and runs tor our lands. We thank Him tor all the animals on the earth. We thank Him for certain timbers that grow and have fluids coming from them tor us all. We thank Him for the branches of the trees that grow shadows tor our shelter. We thank Him tor the beings that come from the west, the thunder and lightning that water the earth. We thank Him for the light which we call our oldest brother, the sun that works for our good. We thank Him tor all the fruits that grow on the trees and vines. We thank Him tor his goodness in making the forests, and thank all its trees. We thank Him tor the darkness that gives us rest, and tor the kind Being of the darkness that gives us light, the moon. We thank Him tor the bright spots in the skies that give us signs, the stars. We give Him thanks tor our supporters, who have charge of our harvests. We give thanks that the voice of the Great Spirit can still be heard through the words of his religion. We thank the Great Spirit that we have the privilege of this pleasant occasion. We give thanks tor the persons who can sing the Great Spirit's music, and hope they will be privileged to continue in his faith. HAPPY THRNKSG I UI NG TO ALL -FROM ALL OF US RT GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 14•The Grand Rapids Int er-Tribal Council �INDIAN GIVERS Alphabet of Things that the Americas Gave to the World: A avocado, amaranth, asphalt B buffalo, beaver pelts, Brazilian dye C canoe, corn, caucus, chocolate, D E F G H I J K L M N 0 P Q R S T U V W X Y Z cocoa, cassava, chicle, cotton, cashews, chayotes, catfish, chilis, cayenne democracy, dyes, dog sleds ecology fertilizer, food preservation gum, guano deposits, grits hammock, hominy, hickory nut impeachment, ipecac jerky, Jerusalem artichoke kidney beans, kayaks libraries, long pants, llamas milpa, moccasins, manioc, medicines, nuts, names (half the state names of USA) Oklahoma potatoes, parrots, pumpkins, peanuts, popcorn, pineapples, passenger pigeon, pear cactus, parkas, peppers , pomegranate, passion fruit, papaya , pecan, paprika quinine, quinoa rubber squash, silver, sisal , sunflowers, sweet potatoes, succotash turkey , tapioca pudding, tomatoes, tortillas, tobacco, tar US Constitution (influences by Iroquois) vanilla wild rice, witch hazel, words (several thousand words in English and Spanish), white potatoes xylophone (the marimba of both African and American origin) yams zero, zucchini ;N'E'W'W01?DD rro ODD Corn - Sweet Potato - Tomato - Bell, Chili Pepper - Pimento - Cacao (For Chocolate) - Vanilla - Bean (Lima, Pole, Navy, Kidney) - Squash Pumpkin - Cassava Root - Avocado Peanut - Pecan - Cashew - Guava Pineapple - Sunflower - Petunia Black - Eyed Susan - Dahlia Marigold - Zinnia - Poinsettia - Turkey. 01/D 'WOa?DD rro ;N'E'W Horse - Cow - Sheep - Chicken Honeybee - Coffee - Wheat, Rice, Barley - Cabbage - Turnip - Lettuce Peach and Pear - Lemon and Orange - Banana - Olive - Gladiolus - Lilac Carnation - Daffodil - Tulip - Daisy Crab Grass - Dandelion. 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) l 5 ·The Grand Rapids Int a-h i/Jal Co1111 1 ii �POW WOW EVENTS AND TIMES November 7th & 8th 2nd Annual Eastern Michigan University Pow Wow Ypsilanti, Ml Bowen Field House, Call (313) 487-2379 . November 7th Annual Harvest Dinner & Membership Meeting November 20th Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs -- Commission Mtg. Flint, Ml Haskell Community Ctr. Genesee Valley Indian Assn . (313) 239-6621 Sault Ste. Marie, Ml Kewadin Clarion Inn . Contact: Betty Kienitz, (517) 373-0654. November 20 - 22nd (tentative dates) 39th Annual Chicago American Indian Cen ter Pow Wow Chicago, IL (312) 275-5871 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Edward V. Gillis 2512 Union NE Grand Rapids Ml. Non Profit Org . U.S. Postage PAID Permit No .690 Grand Rapids , Ml 49505 A Service of This newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health, and private donations. l 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • uriitedway � 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/f6ab0ce70e42bd5d497413c80d2baf5a.pdf 7177cc3b1f00d23315810901b572edc6 PDF Text Text Volume 2 Number 6 June 1992 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council A Native American Village in 1491 by Joe Memberto It is winter time in the house the Indian corn, is a food close to of the Turtle clan in the year ideal for both young and old. 1491. Not far away the waters Family compartments are small of a river flow beneath the ice. and, a blanket of skins may be You can count more women and children in the village than young drawn across the front of a compartment for privacy, but a fire's men, for it is time for many of had no say so about things in the warmth is preferred to privacy the men to be out-hunting, trap- village- a white man's myth. when the winds are cold. Under ping, or trading. Life in the village revolves the sleeping benches, one places around its women, so does the items one does not wish to share. political life of the people. Not even the smallest child will This village is on a neck of land whose wall of shale falls away to a creek on three sides. A Here in the house of the disturb them. This year the har- trench and a stockade protect Turtle clan more than 120 feet vest was very goodandthehunt- the landward entrance. The 50 long and 20 feet wide, with six ers' bounty is plentiful due to or so inhabitants of each of the central hearths, is home to 12 much deer. It means new cloth- dozens closely packed houses families. The women do not ing and skins for warmth. With are not afraid. But the women of have many children, usually these three things the forest, the three clans-Turtle, Bear, three. Infant mortality is much fields, and population, there is a and Wolf are able-bodied and lower than in Europe where delicate balance maintained. self reliant. childhood diseases yet unknown In the land of the Iroquois A myth about Native in America take a dreadful toll there is a story of how the league American women is that they and nutrition is excellent. Maize, (Continued on Page 2) A Peek Inside 1491 ..................................... 2 Executive Director Letter .... 3 Human Services .................. .4,5 Health .................................. 6 Feature ................................. 7 Feature Continued ....................... 8 Classifieds ................................... 9 Poems .......................................... 10 Announcements ........................... 11 Pow Wow Events ........................ 12 �1491 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (continued from page 1) began. At this time there were frequent blood feuds in the Five Nations. Cousin killing cousins occurred. Then a human messenger was sent by Tharonheavwakon, the Creator. The Peacemaker joined forces with a woman named Tsekonsaseh, an elder who always tried to counsel her people toward peace, and the Peacemaker known as Aiontwatha, and to later generations a Hiawatha. Together they traveled to all the nations, bearing the Creator's message of peace and there was peace as it was known. In those days there was a leader of the Onondaga Nation. His name was Atotarhohs, he was so twisted in his mind toward evil that snakes grew from his hair, and his body was bent in seven places. His magic was so great that they could not approach him until a Hymn of Peace was composed for them to sing as they came close. Hypnotized by the song, Atotarhoh sat still while Hiawatha (which means he who combs in Onondaga it is said Aiontwatha) and then Hiawatha combed the snakes from his hair. Then they straightened Atotarhohs body and set him up as one of the Peace Chiefs; because of his power, now from evil to good, he was made the leader of the league. Under Atotarhoh, the Five Nations grew strong and stayed strong all the years of time. It was set up so well that its political way oflife influenced the white man writing of the Unites States Constitution. Then in 1492 a man named Columbus came upon the New World. There were scores of peoples and cultures flourished. In 1600 a strong enemy came in the Northeast which made the people take shelter behind higher and stronger walls and pack more warriors behind their palisades. The new enemy, the white man, came from across the sea and bringing things for the Native Americans that they said would help us-like many sicknesses, a shorter life expectancy and most of all we have the white man to thank for Alcoholism. 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 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 Bill Dunlop - 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 Norman Leo KimSawmick Michigan lruiian 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, 616/774-8331, FAX 616/774-2810. �Farewell to J. Wagner Wheeler by J. Wagner Wheeler, Executive Director On June 10, 1992, I submitted my letter of resignation to the Board of Directors to be effective July 10, 1992. I plan to stay in this community and will continue to be involved in the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and the community. It has been 18 years of challenge, excitement, rewards, and frustrations. I believe this community is on the verge of developing an outstanding cultural center, a much needed educational center and new offices. These activities could take place in the next two to three years, and I hope to be around to be a part of that. One of the things I will be doing is returning to the marketing of Native American Arts and Crafts that I did many years ago. It is premature for me to discuss the other job I have, however I was approached with a project that I felt I must give serious consideration. After a few months of negotiations I finally made a commitment to leave InterTribal for the other position. I write this article because I feel there are many people in the Grand Rapids community that made my job at InterTribal easier, and while I can't name everyone, Ido want to thank the Board of Directors, past and present, all the staff and all of you who have supported what we have tried to accomplish. On another note, the annual membership meeting held on May 28, 1992, saw the community elect to the Board of Directors, Bill Memberto, Roger Williams, Andra Robinson, and Bill Dunlop. Bill Dunlop is a new member to the Board of Directors, but is far from new to the community or to the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal. Bill has written many articles for the Turtle Talk and has worked with the staff on behalf of the Senior Citizens of the Native American community. Bill is a very strong advocate for the Native American people and will be an invaluable asset to the organization. Finally, for those of you that missed the annual Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow held on June 13 and 14, you certain!y missed a very successful event. Board member and vice-president Loretta Antoine who chaired the Pow Wow committee, along with her volunteers, did an outstandingjob on the event. One hundred and thirteen dancers, four drums, and several thousand visitors made this year's "Traditional Pow Wow" an event of which everyone can be proud. The committee appeared somewhat nervous during its deliberations; that is to sponsor a "Contest Pow Wow" or a "Traditional Pow Wow." But when the "return to our old values" philosophy prevailed, there was no doubt, no nervousness and no question this Pow Wow was going to be a success. Many believe it was more successful than last year, which almost everyone agrees was the best until that time. Loretta Antoine and the other volunteers deserve a big thank you from this community. ONE COMPLAINT!!! Not enough volunteers! The committee is looking now at next year's event. If you are interested in helping, call 774-8331 and give us your name, phone number, and address. ,--------------------~ Congrats to Bruce Trobridge Recognize this face? It's Bruce Trobridge thinking about the hole-in-one hemadeatthePleasantHills Golf Course in Mt Pleasant, Michigan earlier this month. Heusedasixiron to accomplish this amazing feat while on the 16th hole. In case you're wondering how long this hole is, it is 195 yards long. Great job on the golf course Bruce! Maybe we can get some free lessons from you! 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 t o ~ you. How Alcohol Affects the UnbomChild INDIAN music • updates • happenings • issues • Taken from the Three Feathers Associates Alcohol freely crosses the placental barrier and enters the blood stream of the unborn embryo. The blood alcohol level of the unborn child has been shown to be approximate! y the same as that of the drinking mother. It is believed by researchers that the direct toxic effect of alcohol on the unborn baby is the most probable cause of FAS. The growing tissues and brain of the fetus are not able to tolerate the toxic chemical environment of alcohol, even for a short period of time, and thus do not develop properly. In addition alcohol decreases the ability of the small intestine to absorb proteins, fats and vitamins which also threatens the health of both mother and child. It is also important to note that alcohol can also affect the baby after birth because it is secreted in the breast milk of the nursing mother. So the only real prevention again FAS is for the pregnant woman to avoid alcohol in all forms, including beer and wine as well as "hard" liquor. There is no period during the course of a pregnancy when a woman can safely drink. A pregnant woman can affect her unborn child by one brief period of drinking. Men play no biological role in causing FAS, however they do have a social role. Very often, if the man of the house is drinking, the woman will drink too. If the woman is pregnant, the man should limit or quit drinking during her pregnancy. PROGRAM STATISTICS for May Substance Abuse Program Seniors Program Mental Health Program JTPA/NA Program Hrs. of Service 725.25 44.5 525 347.5 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council news • information listen to wbyw 89.9 fm from 4-6 pm every monday with h•u•n•t•e•r g•e•n•i•a 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 folloWlllg 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 �Incest Survivor - A Healing Journey by Christina Wildlake from News from Indian Country •Feeling totally alone I remember the first day I The next couple weeks were •Havinguncontrollablefearand walked into a support group. My really rough for me. Everywhere heart felt like it was coming out I looked I saw incest. I thought I panic •Freaking out in intimate situaof my chest. My palms were was going totally nuts. One sweating and I could feel my face minute I'd be crying hysterically. tions •Cutting yourself to release the The next I'd be totally numb to turning all red. I looked around at the other the world. I thought I had a neon badness inside of you •Drinking and taking drugs to women. They weren't like me at sign on me that said I was an all. They were different. They incest survivor. Most of the time numb the pain •Eating and eating to feel nurwere not like me. I just didn't know what I was The facilitator opened up the feeling. tured and then throwing up What's it like to be an in•Wanting to die and trying to first session with a discussion die about "The Steps oflncest Heal- cest survivor?? ing." Incest what was I doing in (This list is a complication •Having intense pain inside of a group about incest? What hap- of the thoughts and feelings of you pened to me wasn't incest, it was many incest survivors.) What's it like to be an incest It's survivor? How can we even bejust, well it wasn't THAT! or was it? •Hell gin to describe what it feels like? That day I drove home •Living in denial of yourchild- This is just part of what we feelswearing I'd never go back be- hcxxl just part. •Having absolutely no memory cause they weren't talking about Someone who has been me. Then I started crying and of your childhcxxl sexually abused as a child is not crying and crying. I couldn't •Knowing you, not someone unusual, different, weird, promisseem to stop, the tears just kept else, experienced something incred- cuous or damaged. Wearepeople coming. I had no idea why I was ibly horrible you come into contact with evcrying, I hadn't cried in years. •Having every aspect of your eryday. Weareneighbors,people The next week came around life controlled by incest at the grocery store and even your •Not nusting anyone and for some reason I went back best friends. •Feeling like your whole world to the group. I'd give it one more Native American try. One of the women walked in is out of control Women's Group crying. She said she had been •Havingyourbiologicalfamily meets crying for a couple hours but she and friends blame you for what hapMonday Evenings had no idea why. She talked pened 6-7 p.m. eCrying at everything about how relieved she felt, but Support Group for Women to she didn't understand what was •Never being able to cry, havEnhance Self-Esteem going on inside of her. I kept ing turned off all of your emotions Please join us in our path t,o heal.ing. thinking. "Oh my god, that's •Being raped Contact Loretta Yaunt how I've felt." •Having your soul tom apart for more information~ .. . . •Hating yourself at774-8331. ;'"' , ' t, 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HEALTH Tobacco Facts Taken from the Senior Citizen Senate of Kent County *Cigarette smoking is the chief avoidable cause of death and disease in Michigan and the United States. *During 1989, 15,328 Michigan residents died of smoking-attributable illness (15,189 adults who were smokers and 139 children under one year of age who died due to maternal smoking during pregnancy). This is about one in five of all Michigan deaths. *Recent studies estimate that environmental tobacco smoke is responsible for 53,000 deaths from heart disease and lung cancer among nonsmokers in the U.S. each year. When these national estimates are projected to Michigan's population, as many as 1,900 Michigan deaths occur each year among involuntary smokers. *Tobacco use creates economic costs in the form of medical expenses and income lost due to smoking-related disability or premature death. During 1989, smoking-attributable costs in Michigan totaled more than $2.2 billion. *A 1987 report concluded that employers who sponsor smoking cessation programs realize a return on their investment that is greater than the potential return from any other risk reduction activity. *During 1990, 29 .2% of the Michigan adult population smoked cigarettes. This is the second worst smoking prevalence in the nation. Michigan is surpassed only by the tobacco growing state of Kentucky. *Minorities and persons with low education levels and low incomes have the highest smoking rates. Women are also of concern because smoking among women has declined at a slower rate than smoking among men. *Tobacco use is an addiction; nicotine is the component of tobacco that causes the addiction. *60 percent of smokers begin before the age of 16; 90 percent begin before the age of 20. *Each year in Michigan, the tobacco industry must recruit 126,000 new smokers to replace smokers who die or quit the habit; 100,000 of these will be youths under the age of 18. *In 1989, the tobacco industry spent $3.6 billion on advertising and promotion of its products, largely aimed at young people, women, minorities, and blue collar workers, in order to maintain sales. 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council THEATRE FOR CHILDREN The Troll and the Elephant Prince July 13 - 20 The Ransom of Red Chief August l O- 17 All Seats Reserved. For Reservations Coll 456-6656 All Tickets $2.50 Community Circle Theatre John Boll Pork �FEATURE Savages and Civilized People by Bill Dunlop Ronald Reagan, Errol Flynn, John Wayne and Henry Fonda are just a few of the Hollywood stars who made "Injun movies." They all got rich by makinguslooklikepainted, warwhooping, blood thirsty savages. That is the image the American public has of our ancestors and consequently, us. What makes it more sickening, is we know better. Our people were peace loving, gentle, kind and entirely family oriented. We were the ones who were savaged. We were the ones who were robbed. They readily admit they stole our land. Some of them even brag about it. Remember the story of the 21 dollars for Manhattan Island? How foolish of them-it wasn't our island to sell. It belonged to the Great Spirit. Let's go to the very beginning of the white man in America. Werewehowlingbarbarians wanting only to hurl the white men back into the sea? Watch the facts unfold. Pilgrim-that was the name given by the first whites who came here to stay. The Indians met the boat when it landed, hostile? Not at all. They weren't even armed. Miles Standish carried a musket, however, do you see it? Right from the very beginning, the means of shedding blood was theirs. Many white men were here before the Pilgrims Phoenicians, Horsemen, etc. but they only made maps and departed. Naturally the Indians asked the Pilgrims why are you here and how long do you intend to stay? The Pilgrims said they wanted to stay here permanently. The Indian said, "Welcome, there is plenty of room for all." If our forefathers had wanted the white men out of our lands, all they had to do was withdraw and watch that first winter kill them. For everything they had with them was wrong, from their clothing to their food. An Indian named Squanto, was relegated the job of teaching these Pilgrims how to survive. He changed their dress first, by teaching them to tan the skins for warmth that would be needed when the storms came howling. They knew nothing of agriculture. For fertilizer, he taught them to put on a small fish in each planted hill of beans, corn, squash and potatoes. Squanto told them the Great Spirit sent the smelt up the rivers at planting time for this reason. Try as he might, he couldn't get them to eat tomatoes, they somehow thought they were poison. At a tree full of wild turkeys, Squanto taught them to shoot the bottom one first, and work up to the top. The whole tree of turkeys would fly away if the top one were shot first, the fluttering would scare the others away. This way one could feed his whole village instead of just his family. He taught them the signs nature used to foretell events, like weather predictions, medicines from herbs and the other plants, barks and roots. Anything and everything needed to survive in the Indians world was taught to them by the benevolent Indian name Squanto. And so they survived and multiplied. When they got strong enough and more of their brethren came over the big waters, they began to pay the Indian back for his kindness and aid. The white man began to erect fences. The Indian had never seen a fence before. When the Indians tried to explain that the Great Spirit owns the land and can't be owned by any one person, the whites used their militia and "thundersticks" to drive the Indians from their homes. Sticks and rocks are not much good against guns and cannon. Thelndiansweredriven farther and farther back. The true nature of these immigrants continued on next page - SAVAGES l•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Savages continued from page 7 was showing now; for many more of their evil brothers were coming in a steady flow. Just who is the savage and who is civilized at this point? Then they decided there was no room for the Indian at all. Genocide began and millions and millions were slaughtered. The death march called the "Trail of Tears" happened. They decided that what Indian hadn't been killed by the white man's weapon and his filthy diseases, would be rounded up and marched way across the Mississippi to the territory that is now called Oklahoma. Andrew"Stonewall" Jackson was the author of this plan. He is considered a historic hero by some to this day. He was known among the Indian people as "Sharp Knife." That was because he was constantly sharpening his knife. Although in 1830 the supreme court had ruled against Indian relocation, "Sharp Knife" ignored that order and began his "Swift and final solution." He said it was to relieve the "persistent tension" of the land-hungry whites. Soldiers in blue and on horseback drove women, little children, Grandparents, some women carrying babies, as well as the men toward the West. They used whips, clubs and gun butts. The emaciated and weakened Indians were ill dressed. 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council of Tears, the massacre at Some were barefoot. They Wounded Knee, or the burnout stretched for miles and miles and land theft at Burt Lake, along the trail. They had no Michigan, an even greater injusfood or water. Some ate snow to tice was done to the Indian. They help fight their thirst and the took our worship of our Creator snow was colored red from the away, and all their traditional bleeding feet of the Indians walkreligious ceremonies were foring barefoot miles ahead. When bidden. The white man came to some cried for mercy their heads this country for Freedom of Rewere bashed in and they were ligion. But when they became left to die alone in the snow. The strong enough, they took the soldiers raped the pretty Indian Indians' God away and tragic girls at will. When their men things began to happen; because folk tried to stop the raping, they then the Indian had nothing-no were clubbed to death or bayosupport at all. Moral and family neted. They weren't considered values deteriorated; there was a worth a bullet. An old Indian loss of self esteem, increased went to the aid of his Grand alcoholism, increased drug Daughter, a soldier rammed a abuse, and increased suicide. bayonet so hard in his back the It was President Jimmy blade came out of his chest. Carter, who in 1978 made a statBefore the old man fell dead, he ute that allowed us to practice stood there for a brief moment our religion. But the Reaganwith his mouth open; he couldn't Bush administration forbid the remember how to scream. Dead Indians of the Southwest to use mothers were carried by sons; peyote in their ceremonies. They dead daughters were carried by said this was a "mind-altering" fathers and mothers. Every third substance. Then they went to day they were allowed to stop their churches and at communand bury the dead. Fifteen thouion and they drank wine consand died of exposure and startaining alcohol. vation on this terrible march. (The savage is apparent now, isn'tit?)Atthe end of the Trail GRITC Senior/Activity Luncheon (SAL) of Tears there 1992 Schedule were very few JulyB, 1992 Indians left. August 12, 1992 Despite such events as Accepting Food Donations and the barbarianVolunteer Help. Contact 774-8331 ! ism of the Trail �CLASSIFIED 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 iriformation on all listings and additional job openings not listed, please call Bruce Or Dennis at the GRITC office at 616/714-8331. General Service Worker for Chemical Mfg. Must Lab Technician Environmental Laboratory. BS be self starter and able to lift 50 lbs. Chemistry, experienced, require AA or GC experience. Customer Service Rep. Part time 25 hrs. per wk. Must have good clerical and communication skills Television Control Room Operator. Able to perNeat appearance and positive attitude required. form '' on air '' audio and video switching. Must be Dependable and willing to work varied hrs. when familiar w/ operation of broadcasting equipment. Previous exper. required. required. Receptionist . Part time 20 hrs. Answer phones, greet visitors, process incoming and outgoing mail, assist with projects on Word Perfect 5.1. H.S.grad. and& 1 yr. experience answering phones. General Assignment Reporter. College degree desired. Smart alert reporters who are self starters and who communicate well on television w '/ about 2 plus yrs.experience will need a tape of your work. Gatekeeper for Public Park. Perform basic maintains in park. H.S. grad or equivalent. Cable Television Installers. Noon - 9 pm shift. H.S. grad. or equivalent. Drivers license and good driving record. Duties are to install, reconnect Cook for Jail. H.S. grad Prior experience in insti- disconnect and/ or relocate aerial or underground tution cooking. ·cable television from feeder lines to customers TV set. Also collect on overdue accounts. Receptionist full time. Dependable work history. Duties include typing, data entry, and P.R. assis- Salesperson . Full or part time. Sell air time for tance. local radio station. Die Cast Operators . Experienced only 3 CADD operator associate. Minimum of one year's yrs.minimum, w / emphasis on Setup and Trim experience as CADD oper. Associates degree in Press Operation. drafting, architectural technology or related field. Communicate with designers and salespeople. Tractor/ Trailer combinations, IlQ1. over the road. Must have or be able to obtain a class A CDL Buyer. HS grad with college courses in Business license w / an Air Brake and Hazardous Materials Admin. and 2 years experience as a buyer in large endorsements. Approximately 32 hrs a week. scale purchasing activities. Data Quality Analyst. For branch of U.S.govt. Monitor analyze and evaluate the accuracy and quality of data entered into the automated casemanagement system. Will use a Unisys 5000/ 95 mainframe computer with UNIX 6.03 operating system and UNIFY database. Maintenance Repair Worker. Skilled and semi skilled in plumbing, carpentry, welding, minor electrical, general maintenance. relating to institutional building and grounds maintenance. Experience Trim Carpenter. 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �NATIVE IMPRESSION TO AMERICA The imprint of our people is forever The music of the drums rhythm with a resounding beat of the drums Ilook at the notions around me and I feel contempt yes! contempt for imposition I live under. Iom a man first, on Indian, a Potowatomi, Ottawa, Chippewa of the United Notion of Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potowotomi. The United Stoles is also my country in that I live in it. Ilove my country and the United Stoles of America. Ido not ful~ understand why my people and me and a host of other Notions of Native People, The Western Shohsone, The Lakota, The Pomo, The Iroquois ore not permitted to be. There was a time we were the on~ majority now we ore the former majority, we ore not the first minority in the history of our country, the United Stoles of America. We ore small in numbers we ore also human beings like everybody else. Woke up world! Woke up United States give us bock our full freedom and releose the earth from your grip. You hod formal~ despoiled our people and plundered our notions. It was your coll of Manifest destiny. Now we hove so little leh for you to toke away. We ore those you formally warred against. We did not ask to be stripped of rights as human beings as you sought to do once. United Stoles we do not wont wor we wont the red rood of peace. We know your temperance is known to the world. You pity those who ore under lawlessness and you hove sought to right the wrongs of the world. But United Stoles look within to the voices within our country. Turn within and remember our people. We hove begun to heal the wounds that kepi us both distant-that is good. Rick Sprague (:3a...:.. -~·-··.a:) 1O•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council From the Editor: The following poem will run over a series of months due to its length. Thanking Susie Kiogama Shagonaby for submitting this poem. AHISTORY OF THE ODAWA INDIANS IN HARBOR SPRINGS You, my small son, asking questions Asking me for toles and legends, On this stone come sit beside me. As we gaze across the waters See the whitecaps coming shoreward. You shall hear a tole repeated By your P.eQple told and retold Ot the valiant and beloved Pop-si-gun, the Ottawa Chiehoin. Little Son, this land about you On the shores of these blue waters Along the shores of Little Traverse That with pride we coll uour Homeland" Homeland of the Ottawa Notion With its beaches and its birches, Pines and oaks and all its forest, Rich in nuts and gruits and berries, Rich in wildlife for to feed us, You, my small son, asking questions, This is not your native homeland. This the land of the Muskguotos! Lived by planting and by hunting. They a peaceful, happy people. Gone forever, the Muskquotos! But their fate -another story. Atole of infamy and baseness. Adeed unwort~y of our people. One of shame to Ottawa tribesman. Loter, Son, I'll tell their story That you may know our Ottawa history. Know the history of our P.eOple As Iheard it from my father Handed down from those belore him. In the land of the Algonquins Near the vast and great Solt Water On the great St. Lawrence beaches Lived our tribe among the other Ours a tribe among the Algonquins. Ours a port of their great notions. Then come unrest and dissenting As our tribe expressed displeasure At the warring and the fighting Among the strong ones of the notions �John Hart Mable Ramos Ronald A. Boda Virgil King Melinda Hinmon Karen Taylor Sue Mafurkanich Fred Bell Kayle Crampton Brandi Shomin Hazel Birdwell Upton Shawn Day Ollie Pierce Rose Shomin Billie Jo Russell Bill Schrubbe Anthony Sams Andrea Kaye Priest David Sams Rita Blumke Connie Cady Anna Ward Lisa Brummif Vicki Upton Fran Merriweather Roseanna Martell Kay Shagonaby Amy Anderson Colleen Nessner Dakota Emert Marcus Russell 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, GRIT(, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504, 616/77 4-8331 e-~ TURTLE TALK Subscribe to Turtle Talk•.AND You can deduct your gift to the 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. "Happy Birthdayfrom GRITC" ' Please send your contribution to: GRIT(, 45 Lexington NW, ""'=~~~~====---~~ ·Grand Rapids, Ml 49504. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DADS, GRANDDADS, GREAT GRANDADS AND GREAT GREAT GRANDADS. JUNE TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS We couldn't do it without YOU! Bob Bohjanen Reverend John Vallier Eric and Shirley Neitzel Richard & Rebecca Scoff Bunny Swank E. Green Donna Monticello April D. Schnur Jean Boda Judy Cou~ Karen & Adrienna Hutchinson Kathleen Felde pen fothe Community AReception will be held in honor of J. Wagner Wheeler who is leaving GRIT( after 18 years of dedicated service to our comm unify. At 45 Lexington N.W. • Grand Rapids, Michigan • June 26, 1992 • 11 AM to 3 PM CONSUMER MEMBERS- Call 458-8868 Senior Citizen's Co-op Senior Citizens 55 years old or older and become members of our co-op and pay a one-time membership fee of Sl 0.00. This will allow you to use the services of our worker membes in your home for: *CARPENTRY *PAINTING & DECORATING *PLUMBING REPAIRS *HANDYMAN WORK *YARDWORK & LANDSCAPING 1Jo The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �POW WOW EVENTS AND TIMES June 26th thru 28th 16th Annual Great Lakes Area Pow Wow Wilson, Michigan Hannahville Potawatomi Indian Community Reservation. Call: (906) 466-2342 June 27th & 28th 2nd Annual Summer Pow Wow Chicago, Illinois Lake County fairgrounds. For more information contact: Bob Smith (312) 275-5871 July 4th & 5th 20th Annual Oneida Pow Wow Oneida, Wisconsin Norbert Hill For more information call: after 5 p.m. (414) 833-6760 July 3rd thru 5th 11th Annual Traditional Pow Wow and Spiritual Conference Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians' reservation on Shunk Road. For more information call: (906) 635-6054 July 4th & 5th N-Amerind Heritage Days Celebration London, Ontario, Canada Longwood Road Conservation For more information contact Pow Wow Committee: (519) 672-0131 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Edward V. Gillis 2512 Union NE Grand Rapids Ml. Non Profit Org. 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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/a6452915681d9a4ba1c246bb05116cc8.pdf 1e6b555ce73c83e822da6fcffb04725f PDF Text Text Volume 2 Number 2 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Adolescence - April/May 1992 A Tough Time for Indian Youth from the Native American Deveopment Corporation Publication Adolescence (teenage years) for any youngster is a time of change and a time of personal and interpersonal conflict. For Indian youth, it is all this plus a time in which the world of their being Indian collides head-on with the world around them. In elementary school, many Indian children lag one to two years behind scholastically. By high school, the gap has increased and many fall two to four years behind. In urban areas, 80% of Indian youth drop out of school with most leaving between the 8th and 9th grades. The drop out rate for high school students on reservations and in boarding schools is high also (50%) but clearly lower than in urban areas. Ten to 25% of Indian youth display symptoms of psychological problems. Many Indian children have undiagnosed and untreated neurosensory disorders and developmental disabilities such as fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol effect. Fifty percent of Indian children have otitis media, an inner ear infection that often contributes to auditory and verbal difficulties. Many Indian youngsters live in environments where the rate of alcoholism is high and where alcohol and drugs are widely used as a means of coping with depression, anxiety, hostility, and feel- ings of powerlessness. Death by motor vehicle accidents, in most cases involving alcohol, is 5.5 times greater for Indians than for the general population. The chances for death by homicide are 2.8 times greater than for the general population. Therefore, by the time an Indian child reaches adolescence, chances are high that he/she will have experienced a traumatic loss within his/her immediate circle. Indian youth use alcohol at a rate three times that of adolescents in the general population and marijuana and amphetamines at twice the rate. They also have a suicide rate three times the national average. Why do Indian Youth have more problems? First, the recent oppressive history of tribes and their present economic and social situation creates terrific stress for all Indians, adolescent included. The Indian adolescent finds all the challenges of adolescence overlaid and complicated by the disruption and dysfunction being experienced by his culture as a whole. Secondly, some of the basic values of tribal society run counter to the tasks of adolescence of developing independence and individualism. continued on page 3 -Adolescents A Peek Inside Sterotyping .......................... 2 Adolescents continued ......... 3 Human Services .................. .4,5 Health .................................. 6 Feature ................................. 7 BOARD ELECTIONS ................ 8, 9 Profile .......................................... 10 Classifieds ................................... 11 Announcements ........................... 12-15 Pow Wow Events ........................ 16 �Stereotyping-H's Too Easy Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council from the AA. Group In this world we live everything is in many ways planned ahead for us. We call the so called plan another name-that name is "stereotype" A lot of our stereotype comes from our family and friend our race and back ground. Here we are as Native American seldom seen less for our diversity than for our stereotype as a Noble Savage or drunken Indian. What this simplistic convention misses is history. Many Indians refuse to drink. Now here is something that has made me wonder. If you have a Black man, a White man, a Hispanic and a Native American, why is it that you never hear anyone say there's a drunken Black or White or Hispanic walking down the street, but let a Indian come by a bar or come out of a bar is stereotype as a "drunken Indian". Here are some facts. Germans are the world champion beer drinkers with a per capita of 11 billion liters a year. Hear is another fact in Finland they don't drink and drive and they don't drink and work. You ask why, this is the reason "Work and driving interferes with drunkenness!! Fact, the French remain the world's heaviest drinkers. This is why you can not stereotype people. In A.A. we have no stereotype. We are all Alcoholics. We are not rich, poor, black, white, red or brown. We are Alcoholics. I am proud to say I am in a select group. Some of the people who are and were Alcoholics are the first 6 Americans to win Noble Prize in Literature, five were Alcoholics, Sinclair Lewis, William Faulkner, Earnest Hemingway, John Steinbeck and Eugene O'Neill. So this is why you should not look at people as stereotype, look at them as people. Do not forget that Anishnabe meet on Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 45 Lexington NW, Room 2. Everyone is welcome. April is Also Alcohol Awareness Month. 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 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 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, 616/774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. �Adolescents (continued from page 1) Traditionally, Indian children became more ward risk-taking-increases the dangers of alcohol important to the economic and social functioning and substance abuse. What can help? of their families and culture as they matured. In The role of alcohol and substance abuse within their teens, responsibilities and obligations to their families greatly increased. Youth were rewanied families must be acknowledged. Indian youngwith the recognition that they were an important and sters need help to see that alcohol and drugs create certain patterns within any valuable part of their families and tribal family. These patterns must unit: they belonged and were needed Indian.adolescents needtoknow be identified and recognized This integration into the family tha.t even tlwugh substance for what they are. Indian unit, while in many ways was posiabuse is high among their youngsters, if in an alcoholic tive, conflicts with the adolescent task people, the majority ofIndians family, must learn to place of developing independence. This are NOI' ALCOHOI.JCS. responsibility where it becultural characteristic is also out of sync with the tendency of the domilongs and must see that there nant society to encourage young people to leave the is nothing wrong with them. They must also family unit and "stand on their own." Many Indian recognize that abusive family patterns continue adolescents, as a result, feel selfish and disloyal to their from generation to generation and that they have families as they snuggle with issues of independence. the ability to break these patterns. Although Indian culture places high value on Indian adolescents need to know that even self direction and responsibility, it strongly pro- though substance abuse is high among their people, motes the good of the group over that of the the majority of Indians are NOT ALCOHOLICS. individual. Indian children are respected as indi- They must be informed that drinking alcohol is viduals in that they are given the option of self contrary to traditional Indian values. They need to direction very early. Child rearing techniques are know they have a choice about alcohol and drugs based on modeling and support. Children are not and that abstinence is an acceptable option. They told how to behave. They are taught by example. need to know they will not be left isolated and Indian adolescents must not only deal with the lonely or seen as less Indian for saying, "NO" to normal tasks of adolescence, they must also struggle alcohol and drugs. with and define their Indianness. Because of the transitions presently going on within Indian culture, positive, clearly defined role models are often not readily available. Many Indian adolescents, therefore, wind up putting together a patchwork self. They take a little from the non-Indian culture, a little from the Indian culture, a little from their schools. Because these sources are in conflict, the values of a patchwork self do not jell. Often times, negative coping patterns-especially reliance on alcohol and drugs---develop. This can be extremely dangerous because of adolescents' feelings of invulnerability-with their tendency to- 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. Alcohol's Amazing Feats • submitted by Jennifer and Kelly Alcohol is a product of amazing versatility. -I n -I d a. n It will remove stains from designer clothes. music • updates • happenings • issues • It will also remove the clothes off your back. news • information If by chance it is used in sufficient quantity Alcohol will remove furniture from the home, Rugs from the floor, food from the table, Lining from the stomach, vision from the eyes, And judgment from the mind. listen to wbyw 89.9 fm from 4-6 pm every monday with h•u•n•t•e•r g•e•n•i•a Alcohol will also remove good reputations, Good jobs, good friends, happiness form the children's hearts. Sanity, freedom, spouses, relationships, Mans ability to adjust and live with his fellow man, And even life itself. As a remover of things, alcohol has no equal. Native American Women's Group meets Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem ::-: J I >I 1 GRITC Senior/Activity Luncheon (SAL) 1992 Schedule Please join~£¥~:f!f~o healing. May 13, 1992-Wednesday June 10, 1992-Wednesday Accepting Food Donations and Volunteer Help. Contact n4-8331 ! i 0 i .,, ,, <:,A &<:kw«...:.Kcb;k:•.,.)&J:<:.:...a.;,.,.,:;,. .,..,.X<.,.,:•.,.,.,:•.,m:;••,,.x..N.,..:.: .:•..• •,:.).•,..,...).,..:.,.,.,...,.,.,.,.,.):/ :/ 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Message from the Sacred Tree submitted by Judy Dodge Within the new season upon •No person should be made us we are encouraged by tradi- to feel "put down" by you; avoid tion to reflect upon life and create hurting other hearts as you would fresh outlooks that will enrich a deadly poison. our lives in the next. We are •Touch nothing that belongs reminded that we are in charge of to someone else (especially sachanging the course of our path if cred objects) without permission, we wish to do so. The problem is or an understanding between you. that sometimes we forget where •Respect the privacy of evwe are going! For those of you ery person. Never intrude on a who fit into this category I would person's quiet moments or perlike to share with you an insert sonal space. taken from a book carried by the •Speak in a soft voice, espeMichigan Indian Press. cially when you are in the pres1. Each morning upon ris- ence of elders, strangers or others ing, and each evening before to whom special respect is due. sleeping, give thanks for the life • Never speak about others within you and for all life, for the in a negative way, whether they good things the Creator has given are present or not. you and others and for the oppor•Treat the earth and all of tunity to grow a little more each her aspects as your mother. Show day. Consider your thoughts and deep respect for the mineral actions of the past day and seek world, the plant world, and the for the courage and strength to be animal world. Do nothing to a better person. Seek for the pollute the air or soil. If others things that will benefit everyone. would destroy our mother, rise 2. Respect. Respect means up with wisdom to defend her. "to feel or show honor or esteem •Show deep respect for the for someone or something; to beliefs and religions of others. consider the well-being of, or to •Listen with courtesy to treat someone or something with what others say, even if you feel deference or courtesy". Show- that what they are saying is worthing respect is a basic law of life. less. Listen with your heart. •Treat every person, from 3. Respect the wisdom of the tiniest child to the oldest elder the people in council. Once you with respect at all times. give an idea to a council or a •Special respect should be meeting it no longer belongs to given to elders, parents, teacher you. It belongs to the people. and community leaders. Respect demands that you listen intently to the ideas of others in council and that you do not insist that your idea prevail. Indeed you should freely support the ideas of others if they are true and good, even if those ideas are quite different from the ones you have contributed. The clash of ideas brings forth the spark of truth. 4. Be truthful at all times, and under all conditions. 5. Always treat your quest with honor and consideration. give of your best food, your best blankets, the best part of your house, and your best service to your guest. 6. The hurt of one is the hurt of all, the honor of one is the honor of all. 7. Receive strangers and outsiders with a loving heart and as members of the human family. 8. All the races and tribes in the world are like the different colored flowers of one meadow. All are beautiful. As children of the Oeator they must be respected. 9. To serve others, to be of some use to family, community, nation or the world is one of the main purposes for which human beings have been created. Do not fill yourself with your own affairs and forget your most important task. True happiness comes only to those who dedicate their lives to the service of others. 10. Observe moderation and balance in all things. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. ' HEALTH ·Babies Born to Mothers On Crack Taken from the Messenger They are called "a biological underclass" and "a lost generation." Those are just two of the milder name tags attached to the children we have come to believe were permanently damaged by their mothers; use of cocaine. The posters in maternity clinics conjure up the same image of the prenatally doomed: "Some people who smoke crack never get over it." The schools, too, have been put on alert: "The crack babies are coming!" Indeed, the phrase "crack babies" and now "crack kids" is shorthand for monster-children who are born addicted. These are the kids destined to grow up without the ability to pay attention, learn or love. But just when the name has stuck, it turns out that the crack baby may be a creature of the imagination as much as of medicine, a syndrome seen in the media more often than in medicine. Three years after the epidemic of stores about these children began, six years after hospitals began to see newborns in deep trouble, researchers are casting doubt on the popular demon of the war on drugs. The very phrase "crack baby" is in any literal sense, a misnomer. Cocaine is rarely taken by itself. It's part of stew of substances taken in a variety of doses and circumstances. No direct line, no universal cause and effect, has been drawn from the mother's use of cocaine to fetal damage. Alcohol and tobacco may do as much harm to the fetus as cocaine. So may poor nutrition, sexually transmitted diseases and the lack of medical care. Most important, it appears that the children born to cocaine-using mothers are not hopeless cases, permanently assigned to the monster track. This is not, he cautions, a green light for taking drugs during pregnancy. Drugs remain a serious health problem, and cocaine specifically 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council contributes to premature birth and small head size. While the children in Dr. Ira Chasnoff studychildren who have been offered some help now functions normally as a group, they are at risk individually. But, says Chasnoff, "As I study the problem more and more, I think the placenta does a better job of protecting the child than we do as society." The need now is to widen the lens from nature to nurture, and from the environment of the unborn to that of the born. Another researcher who has taken a responsible second look at the syndrome is Oaire Coles of Emory University. She believes that these children are in fact "often victims of gross neglect, not brain damage." We are interested in genes these "Ifa child comes to kinderdays and more intergarten with that label ested in assessing they'redead. Theyarevery moral blame. In a likely to fidfill the worst time of pitifully few prophecies." drug treatment centers of pregnant women, the crack-baby panic resulted in a wave of arrests of these women. One of them, Jennifer Johnson, is still awaiting trail in Florida on drug charges. But perhaps the worst effect of this distortion is the sense of hopelessness dispensed with the title, "crack kid." Helplessness on the part of mothers, teachers and even the children. As Coles warns, "If a child comes to kindergarten with that label they're dead. They are very likely to fulfill the worst prophecies." So, no more convenient and empty names. The children whose mothers used cocaine are neither universally nor permanently nor uniquely damaged. The so called crack kids are just a portion of our growing population of children in deep trouble. They are only children, like so many others, growing up with a treacherous mix of nature's woes. If you need a label, call them "kids who need help." �FEATURE Origin of the Odawa A • submitted by Bill Dunlop ~ The creator made a great feast everything good that mother earth produced was included in that feast. All the food and drink that man and woman could possibly want was there and prepared to it's finest. Then at a very large clearing in the forest, a bit field, The Creator commanded "Stand Up!" and a whole tribe of Indians sprang up from the Mother Earth. Then the invitation "Come, eat of this feast and live!" That was how the Odawa tribe came into being. All the good food and drink from that feast is still with us to this day. I was a boy of ten when that legend was told to us by a wise old Indian named Frank Michigan. If he were still alive he would be about 140 years old. I often think back to that day when someone tells the many different theories of how we Indians came to be here on this continent. Some say we are a "lost tribe oflsrael". Trace this to the Mormons. Others say we came across the Bering straits when it was an Isthmus, a land bridge connecting Asia and North America. The different tribes of Israel were named after the brothers of Joseph. These tribes were the slaves who built the pyramids. Then Moses came and led them out of Egypt. After he persuaded Pharaoh to let them go. The pyramids are carbon dated at 4,500 years to 5000 years. We have Indian relics that carbon date to 47000 years that would be 42,000 years before the pyramids were ever thought of, and Israeldidn'texist! So much for us being a lost tribe of Israel. Now about us walking across the land bridge called Bering Straits. Why didn't we bring the wheel with us? The wheel was in full use at that time all over Europe and Asia. It makes no sense that we would drag our goods behind us on a travois, when we could have been using the wheel for transportation, and no evidence of the wheel has ever been found in all the Archeological excavations on this continent. I am forced to, ask this question----couldn 't that road over the Bering Isthmus have been a "two way" highway? After many years of thinking it over-Frank Michigan's theory is as good as any. As is his answer to all questions of rebuttal "The Creator can do things any way he wants to." Native Americans Suffer from Lactose Intolerance Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, which is the predominant sugar of milk. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD), as many as 75 percent of all Native American adults are lactose intolerant. The condition is least common among persons of northern European descent. Lactose intolerance results form a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down milk sugar into simpler forms that are absorbed into the bloodstream. Common symptoms include nausea, cramps, bloating, gas and diarrhea, which begin about 30 minutes to 2 hours after eating or drinking lactose containing foods. Many people are unaware that milk products may be the cause of these distressing symptoms. 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �' BOARD ELECTIONS Recruiting Members Wanting to Serve on the Board from GRITC Board of Directors Nominating Committee The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has a nine (9) member Board of Directors. The term of office for four (4) members will expire in June 1992. 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. If you do not have a current membership application on file at the Inter-Tribal Council, please complete the Membership Application and include it with the Board Nominee form. The closing date for submitting nominations is May 26 , 1992. Completed Nominee forms must reach the Inter-Tribal Council Business Office by 5:00 PM on May 26. 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 PM. Voting will begin at 6:00 PM and end at 8:00 PM. Thank you for your time and interest, The Board of Directors Nominating Committee Membership Application DA1EAPPLICATIONCOMPLETED: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ NAME: ADDRESS: OTY: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ COUNIT: _ _ _ _ _ ZIP: _ __ 1ELEPHONE: HOME: _ _ _ _ __ WORK: lRIBAL AFFILIATION: The By-laws of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council state that membership shall be open to any person of the age of 18 years who: (1 )resides in the counties ofAllegan, Kent, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Oceana, or Ottawa; (2) is of American Indian descent; (3) supports the aims (mission) of the Council. Persons who meet these requirements may become members by completing an application form. Application forms must be completed annually to maintain membership. The mission ofthe Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is to aid and promote the general welfare ofthe American Indian population in Westem Michigan (Allegan, Kent, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa Counties) by providing culturally sensitive seivices in the areas ofeducation, employment and training, health care, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment and by promoting Indian cultural events/activities. A person must be a member to vote in the Annual General Membership Meeting and to be a Board of Directors Nominee. 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �BOARD ELECTIONS CONT'D Annual General Membership Meeting and Election of Board of Directors PLACE: GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1992 TIME: 6:00 PM VOTING: METHOD: 6:00 - 8:00 PM SECRET BALLOT Board Nominee Form DA1EFORMCOMPLE1ED: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ NAME: ADDRESS: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ OTY: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ COUN1Y: _ _ _ _ _ ZIP: _ __ 1EIEPHONE: HOME: _ _ _ _ _ _ WORK: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 'IRIBALAFFILIATION: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION: AGE: _ _ _ 18-21 _ _ _ Business _ _ _ 21-30 _ _ _ Education _ _ _ Finance - - - 31-45 _ _ _ 46-(i) _ _ _ Health _ _ _ 61+ _ _ _ Law _ _ _ Management _ _ _ Retired - - - Skilled Trade - - - Social Seivices _ _ _ unemployed Please list present or past community service participation, offices held, etc.: EDUCATION: _ _ _ No High School _ _ _ Some High School _ _ _ High School Grad _ _ _ Some College _ _ _ Associate Degree _ _ _ Bachelor Degree _ _ _ Master Degree _ _ _ Doctorate 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �PROFILE Hunter Genia ... Role Model for Youth Hunter Genia is considered by his colleagues to be one of Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council's best role models for Native American youth. At Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, he is involved in the Young Eagles Project as a group facilitator actively involved and dedicated to youth. The Young Eagles Project is a Substance Abuse Prevention group providing services to Native American youth ages 8 to 13. The Project has reached out to 43 individuals in its short two year duration. The youth participate in activities focusing on problem-solving, communication skills, self-confidence, and cultural issues. Anyone interested in becoming a member of Young Eagles can contact Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (616)774-8331. Along with his duties as a facilitator, Hunter servers on Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council's Human Service team as a representative for youth services. He also conducts Native American educational workshops within the community, primarily to the educational institutions addressing misconceptions about Native Americans and emphasizing cultural customs and values. On a national level, Hunter is the Vice-Chair of the Earth Ambassador steering committee. In its second year, the program is designed to train American Indian youth to become spokespersons in promoting a healthy environment at the local, state, and national levels. The primary purpose of the Earth Ambassador program is to promote a healthy environment for Mother Earth and increase people's awareness about the importance of taking care of the environment. Native youth, ages 15-24 interested in being part of the nation's premiere youth environmental group is encouraged to apply to the United National Tribal Youth (UNITY) Earth Ambassador program. Applications are currently being accepted to fill the 48 Earth Ambassador slots. Youth selected as Earth Ambassadors will be expected to complete a three day environment training session before the 1992 UNITY Conference, as well as attend environmental workshops at the conference. Application guidelines are provided by Hunter Genia at (616) 774-8331. Candy 'joke' Offends l n d i a n ~ - - - - - - - - - Takenfrom The Associated Press A candy called Laffy Taffy tries to live up to its name by printing riddles on each piece's wrapper. But some Navajo eighth-graders aren't amused. They called for a boycott of the candy maker's parent company, Nestle USA, after discovering a riddle that says: 'Why were the Indians the first in North America? Because they had reservations." Linda Minas, a teacher at Leupp Boarding School, about 45 miles east of Flagstaff, said a couple of her students bought the candy a week ago. ''They said, Hey, they're making fun of us,"' Minas said "They viewed it as a personal attack. JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council "Its'srude. It's not a funny joke. Native Ammcans did not ask to be put on reservations." The students are demanding a written apology totheirschool,aswellasoneprintedonfuturecandy wrappers and in several prominent newspapers, including The New YOlk Times and USA Tcxlay. Nestle USA, theparentcornpanyofSunMark. which makes LaffyTaffy, hasn'tdecidedhowitwill respond to the students' request, said Dick Curd, a spokesman in Glendale, Calif. 'We sincerely regret offending the students and the Navajo Nation," Cunl said Hesaidthejokewas written by an outside firm ~dis no longer being printed. �l '~ - 'Turtlt!'·Tdlk md<eievery,attempNd /istonJythose_ifobs·that:arei()pen\b}iff<iui:)1 0,~~ng.iuld mailing time, jobs listed may have already been.filled. For further information on.all'listings 'and additional job \·:.i openings not listed, please call Bruce Or Dennis at the GRIIC office at 616/714-8331. Customer Service Rep/Bank Teller H.S. Grad/ GED Good Math skills Good Communication Skills Order Processor H. S. Grad 1 yr. Data Entry Experience P.C. Knowledge Draftsperson/Detailer Furniture Hardware H.S. Graduate Technical Training 2-5 Yrs. Experience Credit Administrator Knowledge of credit procedures and computerized accounting system work under pressure Local Auto needs: Experienced Mechanics Experienced Body Shop Technician New Car Sales Person General Laborers Accounting and Clerical Experienced Sheet Metal Installer 5 Yrs. Experience in HV AC Duct & Piping insulation Need Transportation May have to travel Construction Technician Class A CDL drivers license Basic AC/DC Theory Clerical Typing, Basic Computer Skills Including Lotus and Multimate Telephone Operator (Alma, Mi only) Typing, good communication skills Construction Co. Needs: Equipment Operator Truck Driver Pipe Layer General Constriction Previous Experience in sewer or watermain Construction will be given priority Social Worker-Mental Health Advocate Bachelors degree in social work or human service field Accountant- 27-30 hrs. per week Degree preferred but will accept experience Sales Representative (Holland area) Minolta copiers and Fax Systems Outside sales experience Registered Nurse Care for terminally ill patients and their families; Need transportation Telephone Company General Laborer Valid Drivers License Ability to lift 50 pounds 11 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANNOUNCEMENTS An Appeal to Native People Nineteen Ninety-Two and all of the noise and celebration surrounding the Quincentennary of Christopher Columbus is upon us. The impact of his "discovery" is being felt all over the world. While we as Native people realize our ancestors discovered him and his crews on our shores lost, hungry and frightened, the rest of the world is being taught he discovered us. During the week of June 21 through June 28, 1992, my daughter, Rosebud, and I have been invited to present a "Cultural Counterpoint" telling the facts of Christopher Columbus, his discovery and the impact he had on Native people then and leading up to today. This invitation has been made by a teacher in the school system in Salzburg, Austria. We have been offered to fly Rosebud and myself to Salzburg to make a factual presentation of Native history, music, dance, dress, food, lifestyle-the whole cultural spectrum of Native people in the Americas today. Rosebud and I feel so very honored to accept this invitation and all the responsibilities that go with it. The sheer volume of this teacher's expectations are practically overwhelming. Through contact by phone and by letter, it is apparent that these Austrian people are starving for information by and about Native Americans. I feel that no matter how I explain to them that I am just one man and one family sharing opinion or one viewpoint that the Austrian people will feel that I representandspeakforallNativeAmericanpeople. In view of this, I am making an open appeal to all Native people of all tribes, bands, councils and communities to share with me any specific information they want given to the people of Austria. 12•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Please send me information about your history, your community, your educational material, teaching aids, pictures, tapes and/or slides, brochures on tribal enterprises (tourism and other industries) so we may give them to the Austrian people from you. Our local community in and around Detroit is coming together in support of this trip. Some of the children are working on small handmade items to be given to the Austrian children as gifts. Other things we would like to take would be sweet grass and small gifts to be shared with the grandparents, the elders. Because of, as mentioned before, the sheer volume of things that she expects us to do, I am hoping to include my wife and two boys on this trip. Because they are only providing transportation for Rosebud and myself, we are attempting to do some fundraising to pay for the three extra tickets. A Pendleton blanket has been donated to this effort. We will raffle off this blanket prior to our departure day. By the time you read this, we will have received some donations of cash that friends of ours have pledged towards the tickets. May we please send you some raffle tickets for you to sell for us? We are asking for a little help from all our fiends; and in some cases receiving a lot of help from a few of our friends. Whatever you can do to make this a positive experience for the Austrian people would be greatly and truly appreciated. As you need or require further information about this, please feel free to contact me at (313) 841-6314. Any correspondence may be sent to 1263 Ferdinand, Detroit, MI 48209. Thank you in advance for your support. Thurman, Rose, Rosebud, Bluejacket and Joaquin Bear. �My Brian HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO Iremember when Iwas a mother to be, in the Springtime of my life a babe was born to me. Icried tears of joy, Brian was my baby boy. We grew close together under the summer's sun, mother and child, we would play and run. ALL THE MOMS, GRANDMAS, GREAT GRANDMAS AND GREAT GREAT GRANDMAS. Quickly summer was over and we didn't know, when September came my tears turned to snow. Winter was here to stay.. my Brian was called away, Those precious seasons he spent with me, now he's with God for eternity. Someday, under a heavenly sun, Brian and Iwill play and run... tur.u ~Uil~ JUM APRIL TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS We couldn't do it without YOU! Victor Yob Johanna Postma Ruth Sprague Dorothy Boda Robert Hilliker Thelma Trostle Steve Fancett Fred Gibbings Mr. & Mrs. Marshall W. Muskovin Mr. John Hutchinson Mr. John W. Hutchinson 5126 Tom Leaureaux 5/21 Dave Pierce 5/26 Kari Sprague 5/21 Selina Gibbs 5122 Charlie Anderson 5/29 Paul. Shomin (Jumbo) 5/31 Dave Fox 5/22 Liz Wesaw 5/28 Leah Denhof 5122 Paul. Jackson 5115 Mike Denhof 5/3 Rita Wemigwans 511 Isaac McCann 5/6 linda Holt 5/24 Denise Skorka 5121 Misheka Floyd 5!16Paul.Han 5124 Chris Shomin 5112 Billie Jean Sams 5/9 Dave Shananaquet 5!16JordanShormn 5114 Roger Mane/, Jr. 5!4William 5/28 Edward Sherman, Jr. Shananaquet 5!16JimmyBushSr. Mary Shananaquet 5117 Rocky Russell Larry Shanaquet Jr. 5!17GusDay Terry Chivis JHappy Birthday from GRITC" l 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS WANTED REPORTING FIRES Rim Development Company Currently being Created Spring is the time of year when most wildfires occur because dead gross and leaves from the previous year burn readily, requiring extra caution when enjoying the out-of-doors and doing annual yard cleaning. Looking For: :.~ NATIVE AMERICAN SCRIIPTS WRIITTN BY NATIVE AMERICAN SCRIPlWRITERS Please send synopses or scripts to: Kimberly Guidone 28 Dogwood Drive Chester, N.J. 07930 I(~ wildfires Lost year, stole fire agencies responded to more than 8,000 that burned over 5,000 acres in Michigan, resulting in } the loss of valuable cropland, wildlife hobitol, vehicles and ~ l timber. I In addition to occidental incidents, arson was another major t $ .,.,...,.,.,.............,...,.,.......,.,.,. .........,.........,.. ....,..,.,.,.,.,.,.,. ·,:,·· ··:-::·:··;::: ·;,.:.;:.:.:.:,,:.:.:.:.:,:,:..:.;:,,:c,:c·,,n.:.:.;:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:."'')l~: cause of Michigan wildfires in 1991. To report someone who hos intentionally set owildfire, Michigan hos otoll-free arson hotline: 1-800-44-ARSON. ~ OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY VOLUNTEERS WANTED Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is looking for individuals who con assist the Native American community through donation of time. We ore looking for persons to answer phones, type, and transport clients. Please contact Susan Ives of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council if you feel you would make ogood, reliable volunteer. ~ - Poster FREE! by M.T. Bussey The 19 x 25" sepia prints commemorate the three Michigan Indian tribes the Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi. Each tribe is represented in two prints; one is a single portrait of an important tribal figure, while the other includes several tribal members along with a Michigan map showing the area the tribe occupied around the turn of the century. April 9 -25 Jerry Sterner's comedy dromo won the Outer Critics' circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Ploy in 1989. The ploy outlines the Woll street takeover of osmall New England familyowned company. This Main Street vs. Woll Street tole is serious but funny, suspenseful and compelling. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre • 30 N. Division Ave. • Grand Rapids, Ml 49 503 • (616) 456-9301. ~ Get Poster FREE! published by Michigan Indian Press with your $10 Turtle Talk Subscription only for the month ofMay When you donate $10 you will receive Turtle Talk for the next year - and also receive a free Portrait. Don't forget to include you name and address so that you don't miss out. Send your donation to: TT, 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Special Price FREE with $IO donation and also receive future Tunle Talk Newsletters. 14•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Bear Hunting Regulations The Commission approved the following dates for Michigan's 1992 bear hunting season: Sept. 10 to Oct. 21 in the Upper Peninsula's Carney, Bergland, Baraga, Amasa, Gwinn and Newberry bear management units; Sept. 10 to Sept. 16 on Drummond Island; and Sept. 18 to Sept. 24 in the northern Lower Peninsula;s Red Oak bear management unit. Hunters may take bear in the Red Oak management unit, only using bow and arrow, from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8. In other 1992 regulation changes, Wexford County and the southern one-third of Grand Traverse County were removed from the Red Oak Unit. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is developing the quota of licenses to be issued this year to meet bear population objectives. Bear hunting application guides and forms are expected to be available in mid-May at license dealers throughout the state. June 15 is the deadline for applying for this falls bear hunting season licenses. ~ - Valley View Apartments 716 North State Road Ionia, Ml 48846 (616) 527-8929 Live Well and Prosper Visualized Yourself Living in Luxury at Valley View Rental Community Ionia' s Finest Invite friends for a movie or sports event playing on your Free Cable or relax and watch the snowfall on your wooded lot. We feature lots of Light and Open Space -Afeeling of Freedom and Security all wrapped up in Quality. KEEP UPlHE GOOD WORK BY lURNING IN YOUR REGISIIR TAPES Keep donating your Cash Register tapes to GRITC. Send, 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, GRIT(, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504, 616/774-8331 ~ 3Posili>n Ooonioo at Grml RapKls lnter-Tnool Couoo1 The Human Services at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is looking for 3 additional staff persons. Each of these positions is seeking individuals who demonstrate the ability to relate well with youths. These 3 positions are temporary (during the summer) and part-time. Apply at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504. Ask for Susan Ives. Field Trip Planner - Individual to plan and organize frequent field trips. Person needs to be self-directed, able to organize. This position requires that the individual has the ability to obtain a chauffeurs license. Teacher - Individual to implement an individualized reading and math curriculum for Native American Youth. Person needs to have experience as a teacher or teacher assistant. Casemanager -Individual will be responsible for psychosocial assessments and treatment plans for youth. This position requires that the individual has experience as a casemanager and/or counselor.~ A.A. News Joe M. will share meetings every Wednesday night from 6:007:00 p.m. 15•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Pow Wow & Events DATE EVENT LOCATION May 10 - 14 RESERVATION ECONOMIC SUMMIT & NATIONAL INDIAN TRADE FAIR Seattle, Washington Red Lion Hotel - Seatac. Contact: 1/800/423-0452. May 14th thru 17th INDIAN NATIONS RENDEVOUS & TRADE FAIR Denver, Colorado Hyatt Regency Hotel/downtown. Contact# 303/556-2860. May 22 thru 24 2ND ANNUAL GISS I WAS CREEK INDIAN POWWOW Marion, Michigan Kogler's Property Contact #616/281-3640 June 5th MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION MEETING Peshawbestown, Michigan Contact Betty Kienitz at 517/373-0654. HOMECOMING OF THE THREE FIRES POWWOW Grand Rapids, Michigan Riverside Park Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contact #616/77 4-8331 11TH ANNUAL DAY OF THE EAGLE POWWOW East Jordan, Michigan Anishinabe Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. Contact #616/536-7583. June 6 & 7th Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Edward V. Gillis 2512 Union NE Grand Rapids Ml. Non Profit Org . U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 This newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health , and p rivate donations. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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They were deported by forced march into unfamiliar lands in Oklahoma. The infamous "trail of tears" caused the deaths of thousands through disease, starvation and hardships suffered at the hands of whites. The same might have happened to the Ottawa of Grand Rapids had it not been for their wise leaders and the influential whites of Michigan who wanted them to stay. The Indian "wars" of the Grand River valley took place in the paneled chambers of Lansing and Washington D.C. The weapons used were not bows and arrows, but words. It was not a fair fight, says Gordon Olson, historian for the City of Grand Rapids. "But the Ottawa showed great skill in negotiating to remain in the state." The policy of the federal government of the early 1800's was simple: the "removal" of all Indians to vacant territory west of the Mississippi River. While that seems a cruel policy, not all the villians were on the side of the federal government. some unscrupulous traders, especially whiskey sellers, were anxious to keep the Indians nearby. Likewise, some humanitarian whites favored re- _ A Story ................................ 2 Human Services .................. .4,5 Health .................................. 6,7 Classifieds ........................... 8 moval. The Indians would be better off, they said, isolated from the corrupting influence of whites. Most Native Americans fought to stay, though few tribes outside Michigan were successful. Like the Cherokee, the Indians of Ohio, Indiana and lliinois, and even the Potowatomi of southern Michigan, were driven west. But the local band of Ottawa, as part of a larger group of Michigan Indians, fought a 30 year battle of wills against the federal government and eventually it paid off. Their story must begin with Chief Noonday, leader of an Ottawa Farming village on the west bank of the Grand River (near present-day Pearl Street.) In 1824 he invited the Reverend Isaac McCoy to establish a Baptist mission there. It was a diplomatic move, calculated to establish peaceful relations with the whites. For the wise chief knew his quiet valley would soon be filled with white men, and he was determined to make the best of it. By 1827 the Ottawa had built several log houses, a successful farm and a sawmill at the mission. Even so, McCoy called the mission a failure. Conversions were slow and he was unable to keep the whiskey sellers away from the mission. McCoy continued on page 3 - Old Grand Rapids A Look Inside Announcements ........................... 9 Happenings .................................. 10, 11 Pow Wow Events ........................ 12 �My Christmas Eve Banquet Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council by Bill Dunlop GRITC Board of Directors After you pass age 65 you quite often find yourself alone listening to your ears ringing. The bowling teams no longer invite you nor are there any asking you out to a night of dancing. I did have a fine "day before Christmas" luncheon, put on by the Inter-Tribal Council and Reverend Sprague' s Indian church. As I walked into the Seniors dining and meeting room, Louella called to me "Bill, you have a Christmas package." It was a small box about half the size of a shoe box. An envelope was attached to it. "A pair of socks." I said to myself. "Or a tie or some handkerchiefs." But when it's time for you to sing the "September Song," you are happy just to be remembered. That evening, I found myself alone watching them sing Christmas carols on television. It was then that I remembered the small box I had left on top of the television. I took the paper out of the envelope. It was a hand made Christmas card, made by a small boy named Pablo who had drawn my name by chance at school. On it, he had drawn a Christmas tree. It had lines to show it was glowing. Its single decoration was a small cross at the tip of the tree and under it, in a child's scrawl, was these words: MERY CHRISMAS Bill MAY YOU HAVE MENY MOR PABLO Inside the box was a can of "Beanie-weenies," a small can of mandarin orange slices, a stick of gum, and a tea bag. I ate the can of "Beanie-weenies" and the orange slices for desert. Then I made a glass of tea with the one tea bag and while the choir was singing "Silent Night" I rose up on my old legs and sore feet and held the glass high and said, "Merry Christmas to you too Pablo, I know you will have 'Meny Mor!"' I couldn't chew the stick of gum. It was the kind that sticks to false teeth but I'll keep it the rest of my life in remembrance of a small Boy named Pablo who gave me a Christmas Eve banquet. Finis! 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 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 Andra Robinson - Member GRITC STAFF 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 Campbell - Intern Amy Groenvelt - Intern Rebecca Margan - Intern Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumke Denise Skorka Mary Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production, 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 616/774-2810. �HEALTH Old Grand Rapids (continued from page 1) tried to convince the Ottawa that they'd be better off in the West, away from white settlement. Meanwhile, the white settlers' need for land put pressure on the Ottawa to sell land west and north of the Grand River. They sought the advice of Louis Campau (the first trader in Grand Rapids), and Rix Robinson (whose wife was Ottawa). Both encouraged the sale. The advice was practical. For in spite of some economic success, by 1835 the Ottawa were heavily in debt, politically divided and weakened by a smallpox .epidemic brought by the settlers. But what these white men did not consider was the Ottawa's emotional attachment to their Michigan home. The next year, a Grand Rapids delegation joined their Ottawa and Chippewa brothers in Washington D.C. to hammer out a deal. After two weeks of negotiations with government officials, the Ottawa agreed to sell their land from the Grand River north to Lake Superior. In return, they were told they could stay on their land for five years. That treaty, called the Treaty of Washington, helped the Ottawa's pay their debts while it bought them time. And most importantly, they were not forced to leave the state. But the Ottawa of Grand Rapids paid a particularly heavy price. Because their villages were seen as too close to the white settlement, they were forced to leave their villages. Many moved only as far as Lowell, Ada or Cutlerville. A few families bought land, became educated and became part of white culture. Many took jobs in the lumber industry. Other groups established new missions at present day Holland, in Hopkins and Bradley, and on the Leelanau Peninsula. Indians who purchased land found the most security. Their success convinced influential whites that they should not be forced to move west. Meanwhile, other whites, like Indian Agent Henry Schoolcraft, kept up the pressure to move west. In 1838, he sent a band of 24 young men to inspect land in Kansas, but most were unimpressed with the treeless landscape and the unpredictable Indians of the plains. As time passed it became clearer to the Ottawa that the government was not going to stop pestering them to move. To defend themselves, the Ottawa began a concerted effort to gain political power. In the 1840's, they launched a campaign to become citizens of the new state. In 1850, Michigan granted citizenship to those Indians whom white witnesses said were making "progress toward civilization." The Indians were gradually winning the support of their white neighbors. At about that time another Indian Agent visited Michigan and later wrote to his superiors, "I am satisfied that public sentiment in Michigan is in accordance with the wishes of the Indians as reported. I respectfully recommend that these Indians be permitted to ...remain." In 1851 the Michigan State legislature passed a resolution asking that the Indians be left alone. Next, The Indians asked the Federal Government to permanently set aside land for them within the state. More negotiations yielded another treaty, and in 1854 several tracts of land were declared Indian land. The Ottawa had won. It was an important victory. They gained a permanent place in Michigan. But again, there was a price. Indians living on land they didn't own would have to move to the newly reserves. Most Ottawa from Grand Rapids chose to move to reserved land at Pentwater or Bradley where some Ottawa already lived. The exodus was difficult and emotional one for everyone. Even whites who watched the Ottawa load their belongings into canoes, expressed sadness. But in the years that followed, the Ottawa visited Grand Rapids frequently. Eventually many returned here to live. Today, there are more Ottawa living in the city than there were 150 years ago That is how the Ottawa of Michigan were able to retain at least a small portion of their homeland. 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICES Native American Youth Enjoy Christmas Shopping .•; ·,. _,J,,-'/ by Hunter Genia and Kristi Pagel · -:-,--.:;==.,_ ,;_;.. . ..,. OnDecember6a wholelotofNativeAmerican Youth enjoyed Christmas shopping { \t--. at Target of the Greenridge Village Shopping Center. Approximately fifty Native / , ', i'-(··,. American Youth both from Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal and Native American education ·Y ' >~ Program spent a few hours doing their shopping for their families. The program which was to take approximately 90 minutes ended up taking double that time. All the youth that participated enjoyed picking out gifts and learned the value of giving since the emphasis was to get gifts for their family not themselves. Some of the adults that went ended up being chaperones as well. Some of the people that we would like to thank are Ray Stitt, Laura and Mike Powers, Toni Burfield, Mary Medawis, Jeanette St. Claire, PatrickLoonsfoot, Kathy Polise and the parents who waited so patiently for us to return as we were on Indian time. I hope none of the other parents or drivers got their ears pounded out with rap music, sorry mom. Special thanks to Dakota for helping me write this article. Anyway, I heard positive responses from everyone who participated. Megwetch! Seniors In the Know by Loretta Yount Jennie Pigeon has kindly offered to make "Fry Bread" for the Seniors and help GRITC staff provide the next Senior Activity Luncheon. SENIORS-Letmeknowwhatkindof menu you would like. We need your help and suggestions! Elsie (Jackson) Storrs has been in Kent Community Hospital. Sylvia Swanson is in Butterworth Hospital -Room 4533. John King Sr. is also in Kent Community Hospital. Let me know if any others who would like visitors. GRITC Senior/Activity Luncheon (SAL) 1992 Schedule February 12, 1992-Wednesday March 11, 1992-Wednesday 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Are You Getting All of YOUR Social Security Monies? Did you know a portion of your social security money automatically goes to medicare? This is an unnecessary payment YOU MAKE coming out of your checks every time you get paid. You can turn that around and have money going into a pension fund in your name by filling out an application. You can get one of these applications from Roseanne Martell in the Seniors Room at GRITC. Native American Women's Group meets Monday Evenings 6-8 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem Please join us! Contact Loretta Yount for more infornuition at774-8331. ~ �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 the]ob 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): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 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? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ - - - - - - .- - - - - - - - - -· GRITC Employee on Earth Ambasador's Steering Committee Five youth have been elected by their peers to seIVe as members of Earth Ambassador Steering Committee. They are Hunter Genia, an Odawa from Grand Rapids, MI and employee of the GRITC; LoVina Louise, a Colville from Nespelem, Wash; Ginger Martin, a member ofthe GilaRiver Indian Community from Bapchule, Ariz; Bryan Tsosie, a Navajo from Mexican Springs, N.M; and :Eddie Wadda, a Shoshone from Ft Washakie, Wyoming. The primary task of the steering committee is to represent the collective views of the 48 Earth Ambassadors and to workcloselywiththe UNl1Y staffinhelpingshapethefuture of the program. In addition to seIVing as the communications link between UNITY and the Ambassadors, the committee will act on the Ambassadors' behalf in gathering infonnation, exploring alternatives and discussing relevant issues. The committee will also fonnulate suggestions and recommendations for group consideration andre{X)rtto all the Ambassadors. Congratulations and Good Luck Hunter! •• ,. ( ... • .;·.. · 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 Sniffing on the Rise by Vito Lentini, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator In the Annual High School Seniors Survey, inhalant use was found to be on the rise. Use has increased from 12% to 18% among seniors over the last 10 years. Most of the users are 8 to 16 years. The greatest number of users are ages 12-13. Children and adolescents use inhalants to help them deal with feelings such as anger, depression, fear, and anxiety. These chemicals make them think they feel better about themselves, but it is just the drug. But why are inhalants so popular among children and adolescents? Inhalants are cheap. As little as $.49 will buy a bottle of correction fluid. Or for just a few dollars, PAM or spray paint can be sniffed. There are over 600 common household products which can be used. None of these products are illegal for children to buy. Some common side effects parents should look for are: a. rashes and/or redness near the mouth and nose. b.headaches c. dizziness d. stomachache e. "acting high" f. mood changes g. rapid pulse Inhalants, such as butane, found in cigarette lighters have been known to kill students. A few students in the West Michigan area have died recently due to inhalant abuse. If you would like more information about inhalants, call the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council at 774-8331. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Sacred Tree by Judy Bopp, Michael Bopp, Lee Brown, and Phil Lane Winter Special Buy The Sacred Tree Native America.n Spirituality from Michigan Indian Press at 25% off for the months of January, February and March with this coupon Presents many of the universal concepts and : teachings ofnative societies through North America. • Uses the symbol of the medicine wheel, concerns •• itself with the nature, purposes, and possibilities of _Yes, I wouk:I like _ _ oopies of The Scaed Tree at the special price of $7. 75 including tax. : human existence. Regularly $9.95. Special Price •Michgan lrdian Press, 45 Lexington N.W., Grard ~ . : $7.45 + tax. Michgan 49504, 6161774-8331 • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council •• • • • �How Well Do You Know Your Child?TakenfromTheChemicalPeopleNewsletter *What really makes your child angry? *Who is your child's best friend? *Who is your child's hero? *What embarrasses your child most? *Would your child prefer a vanilla milk shake, a hot fudge sundae or strawberry shortcake? *What is your child's biggest fear? *In gym class, would your child rather play basketball, do exercises or run relays? *What is your child's favorite subject in school? *What is the subject your child dislikes most? *What names is your child called in school? *What is your child's favorite music? *What is your child's favorite Bible verse? *What is your child's biggest complaint about the family? *If you could buy your child anything in the world, what would be his or her first choice? *What is your child's favorite television show? *Of what accomplishment is your child proudest? *What has been the biggest disappointment in your child's life? *What is your child's favorite sport? *Which of these chores does your child dislike most: drying dishes, cleaning his or her room, or taking out the trash? *What is your child's favorite book? *Does your child feel too small or too big for his or her age? *What gift from you does your child cherish most? *What person outside the family has most influenced your child's life? *When does your child pretend to do homework: after school, after supper, before bed, or in the morning before school? 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 mailing time, jobs listed may have already been filled. For further infonnation on all listings and additional job openings not listed.please call Bruce Or Dennis at the GRITC office at 6161774-8331. - I . Messenger II (Temp). Takes passengers back and forth from the terminal to the parking lot during busy periods. Individual will assist passengers with their luggage. January 1992 thru April 1992, 4 months in duration. High school completion or equivalent. Must possess chauffeur's license and have a Class three (3) Endorsement, have a good driving record subject to being checked and experience operating a motor vehicle. Desire two years or more experience driving in local area. Must possess good communication skills and be able to deal with the public well. Kent County Personnel Department, Room 205, County Administration Bldg., 300 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 774-3513. general public. Must also possess working familiarity with general office equipment and procedures. For consideration, please send resume to Personnel Director. Harbinger of Grand Rapids, Inc., 1155 Front NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Cook I. Prepares food in Hospital kitchen for patients and public cafeteria. Cleans utensils, equipment and work area. Performs related work as assigned. Two years cooking experience in a restaurant, hotel or institution. Kent Community Hospital, 750 Fuller Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Janitor A. Performs typical heavy cleaning and refuse removal in plant and office areas. Involves vacuuming, scrubbing of floors and carpets according to schedules. Services dispensers and keeps restrooms clean including floors, walls and mirrors. Performs limited monitoring of assigned equipment and light snow removal when needed. Washes and cleans floors in clean room, along with other general cleaning duties. Required to be on 24 hour call and to swing shifts in order to cover for absent maintenance personnel. Requires some knowledge of plant operations and sanitary cleaning procedures. Jet Electronics & Technology, Inc. 5353 52nd St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49588, (616) 9496600, ext. 204. Building Custodian II. Mainly responsible for window washing and screen cleaning. Also, dusting, wet mop, vacuum, empty trash, wash walls, move furniture, and other duties as assigned. Some work experience in janitorial or related custodial work. 750 Fuller Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Plastic Instructor. Prefer certified teacher with a full or temporary vocational authorization in plastic (C.I.P. code 48.0604) with previous experience in working with disadvantage youth. Must have experience in the operation of plastic injection molding machines and statistical process control (SPC). Kent Intermediate School District, 2930 Knapp, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 4950, (616) 364-1333, ext. 220. House Parent(s). Oversees all daily living activities of five youth in a group home setting, including household duties, study hour, and recreation. Will reside at facility. Transport residents to shcool and other activities and be responsible for vehicle maintenance. Keep grounds attractive, healthy and functional manner. Responsible for procuring all food and household supplies, as well as clothing an personal items required by residents. Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, 7070 East Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858, (517) 772-5700. Receptionist. Full time position in busy mental health agency. Must possess excellent communication and telephone skills and the ability to relate will with clients, staff and 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Senior Cost Accountant. Accounting and some general accounting activities. Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field; 3-5 years experience in cost accounting; experience with government contracts including progress billing, audits, and reporting is desirable. AlloyTek, 2900 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, MI 49418. (616) 534-1000. Student Services Assistant. Part-time. Maintain accurate student records in accordance with government contract. Davenport College Career Center, 3030 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, (616) 245-3030. Program Aides. $6.50 per hour. High School Completion. Training will be provided and required. (80 hours). Kent Client Services, 1225 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, (616) 774-0853. Oven Fresh. Are particularly interested in improving the number of women and minorities in our work force. Hiring some 50 - 70 people beginning in late March, 1992 for work in our bakery production area. Marketing Representative. Sell aircraft instruments and electronics to major airlines and aircraft OEM's. Program management within non-union manufacturing environment. Significan customer contact with responsibility for account management.. .start to finish, ie. design, production, response to RFQ's/Bid requests, proposal preparation, financial analysis, sale, and fallow up. �" ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGRATULATIONS! DRUMMING Many of you have been asking about the drumming class announced in past Turtle Talk issues. We will be holding a meeting on February 4th, Tuesday, at7 P.M. attheGrandRapidslnterTribal Council to discuss and set future dates and times we'll be meeting. If you can't make this meeting, please call us. Also, if there are people interested in learning to dance, please continue to let us know before we make a commitment to have individuals take time out of their busy schedules to come in and teach it. Megwetch, Hunter Genia. Congratulations goes out to Kenneth Martell who graduated from the American Indian Ironwork Program in Chicago, Illinois. Kenneth, who graduated from Lee High School, attended the traning program for 3 months and graduated in December '91. Kenneth is looking to work in the Grand Rapids area, but if not there, has an opportunity to work in Seattle or Denver. Kenneth is also tying the knot in August - so a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to him and good luck in the future. RITC WOULD LIKE TOTAKE , .•: ;._ ..• .• ,, ••~,,1 --~~ ··'<··:·' ,/:..--;._ .._..- )ff ; .. ...,,.r IS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK OSEORGANIZATIONSWHO TURTLE TALK HAVE TAKEN THE TIME TO Start the year out right CONTRIBUTE DURING THIS with a yearly subscription to HOLIDAY SEASON. Turtle Talk. AND You can de- ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - ' - - 1 duct your gift to the full extent of the law. And as GAINES TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY. .. for your donation of non-perishable items, a $25 certificate for food, and mittens, hats, and slippers. AIDS FOUNDATION OF KENT COUNTY... for $500 to GRITC to purchase educational materials regarding AIDS. ' ' ) J~NtjARY 1\!RT~·~{rAL~---. · , ~:, <f:,O ~ 'J!'.',R .J-JB U ·r O :\l~-:$ '\ i Th)nk? 1Vlfor:your-sue~? '\ \ ,,e~d~& {arl String~(. __ _) / Dof 1ifoog~nstyn Jr. \ P''r &-·Mij<e Curtis DJ.lores Dunlop ;.• Rofiert B. Woodrick >. ~ 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. January Birthdays "Happy Birthday from GR/TC" 'R.__u6en Cf,,ivis 'R.gsemary "Judson" Jof,_nson 'Emi{y 'E{iza6etf,_ 'l(aftgega6 Joe 'l(jng (jary Sneanan Pau£a 'l(jng 'R.gvert Parfyy (jeorge Sfuigona6y Sy{via Swanson 'Betty :Mark_ Carmen Cor6y 'Virginia :Jferr SusanSmitf,_ 'E£izaa6etf,_ (ji66s Susan Lewis 'Bi{[ :Mem6erto Pf,,i{ :Mem6erto Joey Jof,_n 'R.__nonaa ']Javis SaraSnomin 'Jdicity :JvfcSau6y Caro{e :Mar6{e '1.imotf,_y C. J{atjie{d Car{'Evans Jufia Petosfyy 'RJI.ySa6oo 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HAPPENINGS Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation Sliding and Supervised Skating 1991-92 Season The Franklin Mint seeks Painters/illustrators of children in a realistic or whimsical style. Contact: TheFranklin Mint, Franklin Center, PA 19091. Sliding Areas Unsupervised sliding areas are located at: Richmond Park-Tamarack & Richard Streets NW Mulick Park - Sylvan & Griggs Street SE Mary Waters Park- Lafayette & Leonard Streets NE Old Town Chamber of Commerce of Chicago is sponsoring its 18th Annual Wells Street Art Fair from June 13-14, 1992. Juried. Cash prizes awarded in all original media. Deadline date February 19, 1992. Contact: Joyce Saxon, Outdoor Ice Staking Outdoor Ice Skating rinks will be provided, as weather Manager, Old Town Chamber of Commerce, 1543 North Wells Street, Concourse Level, conditions permit at the following sites: Chicago, IL 60610-1307. 312-951-6106. Richmond Park Mulick Park Monroe Center Amphitheater-Pearl& Monroe- Downtown Arts International/The Fund for U.S. Artists at International Festivals and Warming shelters will be staffed Monday - Friday; Exhibitions. 4:00pm - 9:00pm and Saturday/Sunday 1:00pm - Apublicprivatepartnershipthatawardsgrants 9:00pm. to individual artists, and groups from across the country taking part in major international events. The Fund is especially interested in Cross Country Skiing Groomed cross country ski trails are available at Aman proposals reflecting the cultural and regional Park located 6 miles west of the city on M-45. Parking diversity of the U.S. Deadlines: February 1, 1992, June 1, 1992 and November 1, 1992. is available at the site but no warming shelter. Contact: Arts International, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. 212-984Winter Activities Line For a recorded update on conditions for winter activi- 5370. ties, the public may call 456-3218. Houghton Mifflin is expanding their network of free-lance book Indian Gaming Magazine designers and illustrators. Interested in portfoseeks submissions of Indian Art for its magazine. lios of work suitable for children ages 5-14. Send brief bio, name, address, phone and sample of Contact: Wendy Johnson,ArtDirector, School work to Indian Gaming Magazine Art, 15825 Shady art, Houghton Mifflin Co., One Beacon Street, Grove Rd., Suite 130, Rockville, MD 20580. Boston, MA 02108. Exhibition Space for Visual Artist. 1500 sq. ft. exhibition space available 4 times per yr. Submit up to 10 slides with supporting materials & SASE to: Nora Hosoda, Kampo Cultural Center, 31 Bond St., New York, NY 10012. 212-228-3063. JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich Children's Books seek nonfiction for all ages, fiction for middle grades and slightly younger, and picture books. Send SASE to: Manuscript submissions, HBJ children's Books, 1250 6th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. �Turn Your Register Tapes Into$$$ . • «::: Keep donating your Cash§ Register tapes to GRITC. Send,;; 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. Arterial Magazine, seeks poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction as well as artwork and photography. No deadline. Submissions or information: Arterial Magazine, 1202 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122. 49th Parallel Poetry Contest. For rules and information contact: The 49th Parallel Contest, 1007 Queen St., Bellingham, WA 98226. ASNE Reporter Needs Staff for '92 Edition The American Society of Newspaper Editors will sponsor a news lab during its 1992 convention in April in Washington, D.C. College juniors and seniors are invited to apply. The 20 students selected to participate will work side-by-side with produce a convention newspaper, the ASNE Reporter, April 3-11. Transportation, hotel costs and a $200 stipend are provided to students. To obtain an application, contact Minority Affairs Director, ASNE PO Box 17004, Washington DC 20041 or call 703-648-1146. January 1-31, 1992: Regional deadlines for the 65th Annual National Scholastic Writing Awards Program to encourage and recognize junior and senior high school student achievement in creative writing. A wards include cash awards and equipment prizes. Sponsored by Scholastic, Inc. Contact: The Scholastic Awards Program, 730 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, 212-505-3566. February 28, 1992: Submission deadline for written entries for the Seiko Youth Challenge - Year II, an educationally based, environmentally oriented high school competition. Students are invited to identify, research, analyze, and propose a detailed solution to a local environmental problem. Awards include $1,000 scholarships and $1,000 grants at the regional level, and a $10,000 scholarship and $10,000 grant at the national level. Sponsored by Seiko Corp. of American Contact: Lynn Carlotto, DRB Communications, 1234 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06905, 1-800-323-1550. March 15, 1992: Application deadline for the D 'Arey McNickle Center for the History of the American Indian's Native American Literature Summer Institute for Secondary and Reservation College Teachers, to be held June 19-August 7, 1992 at the Newberry Library, Chicago, IL. Contact: D' Arey Mc Nickle Center, Newberry Library, 60W. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60610, 312-943-9090. The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre "How to Audition," a one-day workshop for adults, will be lead by Roger Ellis of the Grand Valley State University Theatre Dept., Sat., April 18, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The fee is $15. ll•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Pow Wow & Events February 8th & 9th GIIWEBIBOON 14TH ANNUAL MID-WINTER POW WOW : . ·.:····.::·:.. Escanaba, Michigan At the Bay de Noc Community College on us 41 just north of Escanaba. For more information contact Wally Blanc at 906-428-9373. February 15th & 16th (Tentative dates) East Lansing, Michigan For more information contact Bea Peters at 517-353-7745. March 7th & 8th Rothschild, Wisconsin At the Rothschild Pavilion 1104 Park Avenue. For more information contact 715-845-2613. Ann Arbor, Michigan At the Chrysler Arena. For more information contact Mike Dashner at 313-763-9044. April 4th & 5th :: \. ···.. }' =Ii 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 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 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/4f475bfe53eea8663dddb717dc554253.pdf d2c19bda9d5b5f965145fc8f3708adf7 PDF Text Text Volume 1 Number 12 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council December 1991 Crazy Horse is Fifth Granite Face Now Emerging in the 8 I a ck Hi 11 s Taken from News from Crazy Horse ~· The emerging face ofOazy HorseontheBlack Hills mountain carving, Native American blessings, and the donation of a historic pipe were among highlights of a record year at Oazy Horse Memorial, according to Mrs. Korczak(Ruth) Ziolkowski. She supervises all work on the colossal mountain carving now in progress and where detail work is underway on Oazy Horse's head andface-thefifth granitefacenow emerging in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The last rock in front of Oazy Horse's chin was blastedawayinlateSeptember,andoneresultwasthatfor the first time the nearly nine-story-high profile of Oazy Horse was blocked out against the skyline. 'This has been a pivotal year because Oazy Horse began to come alive on the mountain," said Mrs. Ziolkowksi. "Now that the entire face is blocked out, we 'II continue with detail work on the eyes and nose. We'll work as much this winter as Mother Nature allows, and nest year we plan to begin shaping Oazy Horse's lips." Oazy Horse "opened" both eyes on the Black Hills last April. The forehead has been cut and polished, the tip of the nose is out in space, and both jaw-lines have been blocked out Oearing rock from above crazy Horse's 263-foot-long outstretched arm is underway. To date approximately 8.3-million tons of rock have been blasted off the mountain carving which, when completed, will be 563 feet high, 641 feet long and be cmved in the round It was begun in 1948 by Sculptor Korczak:Ziolkowski (1908-1982)who was invited to the Black Hills by Lakota chiefs who wanted "the white man to know the red man has great heroes, too." The work is being continued according to three booksofdetailedplansandmeasurementswhichKorczak andhiswifepreparedforthatpurpose. Sevenoftheirsons and daughters also work on the project Oazy Horse is not a federal or state project; it is a nonprofit, educational undertaking financed primarily from and admission fee. MOUNTAIN BLESSINGS The mountain from which Oazy Horse is being carved was blessed this year in four spiritual ceremonies by Lakota,Minataree and Shawnee leaders. By conductingtheirceremoniestheypaidgreat honortoOazy Horse Memorial, according to Mrs. Ziolkowski. continued on page 8 - Crazy Horse A Look Inside Director's Message .............. 2 Health .................................. 3 Update ................................. 4,5 Human Services ................... 6,7 Miscellaneous ...................... 8, 9 Events .......................................... 10,11 Inspirational ................................. 12 Classifieds ................................... 13 Announcements ........................... 14, 15 Job Bank ...................................... 16 �From the Director's Chair... Once again we are appealing to the community for assistance. I don't know if it is because of the Columbus Quincentennial, the Atlanta Braves famous, or infamous, "Chop", or whatever, but we are getting a tremendous number of requests to make presentations to schools, churches, and other organizations. The number of requests far outnumber the amount of time we have to make the presentations. Therefore, we are asking for volunteers from the community to contact us in order that we may make referrals to you to help make these presentations. I strongly believe that when someone wants a presentation made to their group about our people and we don't respond, then they will either develop their own presentation or find some non-Indian to make the presentation. Either way, many times the presentation is not accurate or even close to being accurate. We are the only ones who can correct this situation, so if you are interested in meeting new people, sharing feelings and issues, or expressing your views, please contact Hunter Genia or me at 774-8331. The Veteran's Pow Wow was such a success that if you were not there, you really missed an outstanding event. The committee is planning to have it again next year, hopefully at the same place. I believe the event was just as successful as the "Three Fires Pow Wow" was in June of this year. What is really positive is that this community, the Indian or Native American, and the nonIndian or non-Native American communities were so supportive to make them both successful. We have been discussing what we can do this next year, Columbus' Quincentennial, to help re-educate our communities regarding the issues and socioeconomic problems among our people. Our biggest concern has been, how is the total community going to respond to our feelings of Columbus and his" remarkable" exploit. Given the success of our two recent Pow Wows and the support from the total community for those events, maybe our feelings and issues with the Quincentennial will be more readily accepted than initially thought. J. Wagner Wheeler Executive Director 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 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 - Clinical Advisor Dermis 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 - In.tern Amy Groenvelt - Intern Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Mary Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production Diane Leaureaux- Circulation 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 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. �HEALTH How Does AIDS Kill? Taken from Health Edco--A Division of WRS Group, Inc. By overwhelming the immune system, AIDS allows a variety of infections, cancers and other diseases to spread throughout the body, eventually resulting in death. PNEUMONIA · . ~ The most common cause of death in PWAs is a type of pneumonia called Pneumocystis carinii. : ·~ Under normal circumstances, this pneumnia occurs only in cancer or transplant patients taking drugs which suppress immunity. HAIRYLEUKOPLAKIA Infections of the mouth are often the first indication of AIDS. Leukoplakia, a white-colored precancerous change in the mucosa, may be complicated by fungal infections which produce an almost hairy appearance. INTRACEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE PWAs are prone to bleeding disorders (particularly in the brain), which result in damage, paralysis or death. KAPOSI'S SARCOMA This normallyrarecancerusually arises in the skin and produces characteristic purplish blotches or bumps before it spreads internally. It is the second most common caused of death in PWAs. VIRAL INFECTIONS Any viral infection may attack PWAs, and herpes NEUROWGICAL DISORDERS The AIDS virus has been found in cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissue. Nearly half of all PWAs suffer from some type of neurological affliction, and experience symptoms ranging from seizures to dementia. 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �UPDATE Deaths of Omaha Indians Linked to Lead Poisoning The Associated Press Testsindicateleadpoisoningfromgoodsdelivered by white traders may have killed many of the Omaha Indians, who historians long believed were virtually wiped out by diseases brought by the white man. University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers tested 40 sets of 200 year-old skeletal remains and found more than half had lead levels high enough to cause problems, said Karl Reinhard. an assistant professor of anthropology. Researchers conducted the tests at the tribe's request They were to rennn the remains of 106 Omaha to the tribe for bmial on a Missomi River bluff. lead isn't found naturally in Nebraska. so traders probably provided lead-based products such as bullets, wine casks and paint to the Omaha. Reinhard said "Just in the last couple weeks we have had to reevaluate what we thought," he said "We can't identify nutritionordiseaseasacauseofdeath. Thisleaddatamay indicate that was a cause of their extinction." History had recorded that the tribe was virtually wiped out by epidemics ofsmallpox, cholera, whooping cough and other ailments brought up the Missomi river by whites, said, Dennis Hastings, tribal historian. 'Toe skeletalremainsofour ancestors are speaking to us thought science," he said. The scientists analyzed bones dating from 1780 to 1820. Twenty-two had lead levels that would have caused symptoms ranging from mild to severe,Reinhard said In some cases, especially children, the lead levels would have been lethal, he said. The Omaha were Nebraska's first gunsmiths and probablymadetheirownbulletsbymeltinglead,hesaid. If this was done in pots also used for cooking, food would have been contaminated, Reinhard said. The discovery is the first known evidence of society-wide con13rnination with a toxic element in the New World, he said Many Old World populations, including the Romans, suffered significant lead poisoning. ···4'1i~····· Parent Committee Meeting Needs YOUR Voice-Low Turnout for Elections by Hunter Genia When Native American students have one of the highest dropout rates in school nationally that tells you one thing-do something about it and get involved. At the recent parent committee meeting, you can't help but wonder where all the parents are or Native American community members are who are supposedly concerned about how their son or daughter is doing in school. The parent committee is comprised of twenty one seats that need to be filled and it couldn't be filled at the election due to the lack of concern in the community. It would be a great opportunity for anyone interested in doing volunteer work to get 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council involved with the committee which has different functions to meet your taste. The committee meets once a month and who can't afford to spend one night a month for a meeting which is for the concern of all Native American students in Grand Rapids. When the Grand Rapids school district shows a definite 500 or more Native American students, it's sad to see the Parent Committee not fill all 21 seats and easy to see why Native American students are flunking the test. Your involvement is crucial to the success of these students and shows them that you really do care about what happens with their education. So let's get involved Contact 771-3318 for more information. �Payments to the Ottawa and Chippewa of Michigan - Distribution plan for Dockets 18E and 58 Thanldng Bill Dunlop for sharing this article In the late 1980's an apparent agreement was reached on distribution of funds from dockets 18E and 58. Congressman Davis prepared a bill and the distribution plan was adopted by all groups involved The Northern Michigan Ottawa Association, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Orippewa Indians, the Bay MillsCommunityofilippewa Indians, theSaultTribeofilippewa lndians,andtheDescendantsgroup. After submissionofthebill the Sault Tribe withdrew their support of the bill. The reason stated was because the bill called for distribution on the oosis of 1/4 blood and Sault Tribal rolls are based on less than 1/4 blood quantum for a large portion of their membership. It is estimated that there are somewhere between 1,(XX) to 3,(XX) people registeredasSaultTribalmemberswith a 1/4 blood quantum and between 14,000 and 16,000 members who are less than 1/4 blood quantum. Judgment funds are approximately 52 million dollars and based on 1/4 blood distribution the munber of people involved in the distribution would be between 18,000 to 22, 000 or between 22,000 believe the 18,000 to 22,(XX) figure. If the Sault Tribe were allowed to include less than 1/4 blood quantum members this figure would be increased by 14,000 to 16,000 which would effectivelycutinhalfthefundingfor all 1/4 blood quantum Ottawas and Orippewas. If we look at the Grand River as an example, the original estimate fortheGrandRiver Band was3,700 and the payoff was 4,700. If you look at the treaties and do a percentage based on signanrres and say that we are all reproducing at the same rate,thereshouldbe18,000to22,(XX) Ottawas and Orippewas. Most people I have talked to agree with these estimates including the counsel for the Select Connnittee on Indian affarrs. ...88% of the people who are 114 blood are being held up to 12% ofthe people who are less than 114 blood. If you figure there are 2,400 members of the Grand Traverse Tribe, 1,(XX) members of the Bay Mills Tribe, and between 1,000 and 3,000 members of the Sault Tribe (let's use anaverageof2,000forthis pmpose), that are quarter blood, this means that there are 5,400memberships of the Grand Traverse Tribe. This leaves only 3,000 people who are deciding (or holding back) the distribution of these funds. This means that 88% of the people who are 1/4 blood are being heldupto 12%ofthepeoplewhoare less than 1/4 blood This would be oo.sed on 3/25 and on the estimates explained alx>ve. I wouldliketoproposethatwe dig out the old bill introduced by Congressman Davis, and ask either Congressman VanderJagt, or Senator Levin, to submit the bill based on 88percentofthefunding. Wewould foonacoalition of support from the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association, The grand Traverse Tribe, and the Descendants Group who comprise88 percentofthe 1/4blood people. We would do a mass letter writing campaign in support of the bill and ask Pete Taylor, lead counsel. of the Senate Select Committee on Indian Affarrs to get involved on our behalf. We could also present this same package with a variance to allow Congresstodistributeonly75 perrentnowandhold the balance of 13 percent until the final issue has been resolved by the other 3,(XX) quarter blood peopleinvolvedin the settlement Manypeoplehave gone to their grave awaiting distribution of these funds, I believe that we as Tribal leaders should do everything within our power to seek distribution of these funds as soon as possible for the sake of our Elders. Pleaserememberthatthesefigures are oo.sed on estimates and that alltheideasareputforthhereasideas tohopefullygetsomethingmoving on the issue. Everyone is strongly encouraged tohaveyourvoiceheard on thisimportantissue. Itisyourright and your responsibility to oontact yourTriballeadersandletthemknow your position on this issue. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICES E & T Deparbnent with New Format ''Young Eagles GMng Baskets" by Kristi Pagel by Bruce D. Trobridge {/.\ Boozhoo! GRITChasappointedtwonewemployment and training specialists. Dennis Black and I will be heading a program with new focus and direction. A program that will play a more active role in supporting youandyourfamilymembersinyouremployment,skills training, and educational needs. We are currently developing a Job Bank. This area of the program will match participants with jobs that are equal to one's knowledge, skills, education, and abilities. (Please refer to the last page). We also have an Employment Support group meeting every Tuesday night at 6PM to help individuals obtain and secure a job with a fundamental approach. Our department offers a wide range of employment, training, and educational opportunities through Michigan. Contact either Dennis or myself at the office daily from 9 to 5 PM at 616'774-8331. 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. 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council «1,) The Young Eagles were busy the week before Thanksgiving. The Young / ,~,. Eagles thought it would be nice to make fjl '~~ Thanksgiving baskets for our seniors. On Thursday, November 21st, the Seniors Room was buzzing with activity. Each Young Eagle put together baskets with love and pride. Several seniors said they were surprised and touched with their gift. Giving love and happiness to others is one of lifes greatest gifts. Native American Women's Group meets Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem Upcoming Events: December 9-Mabel Shomin December 16-Bill Dunlop Please join us in our path to healing. Contact Judy Dodge or wretta Yount !iii �A Busy Month for GRITC's Seniors Program by Loretta Yount It has been seven months since I began work- donated and prepared by GRITC staff. They did a ing in the Seniors program. I've enjoyed every super job. We fed about 70 people. minute ofit. I can only hope if there is any way I can These lunches will be the second Wednesday help, I will be notified. October and Nove1_11ber of each month at 11:30. The next SAL will be have been very busy months. December 11, 1991 at 11:30on Wednesday. I hope you can make it. The Native American church is still doing CIRCLE OF LIFE In October, I attended my first Circle of Life meals on Tuesday and Thursday. We have two Conference. I cannot begin to tell you how much I volunteers-Raphael Gasco and Virginia Peshaba. enjoyed the conference. All the presenters were I know this is a big help to Mary Shawa, the cook Native American. Each morning we gathered in the for Senior meals. circle. The personators were there to give us information on tradition and our culture. SENIOR MEETINGS It was a rewarding experience for me, one that The last Thursday of the month I attended the I will never forget. The workshops I attended were: Senior Citizen Senate of Kent County Meeting. Elder Abuse, First 500 Years, Adult Children of There are 45-60 agencies represented. The concern Alcoholics, Adult Children of Sexual Abuse, AIDS is what happens to Seniors and what can we do to Panel and each morning the General Session. be sure they are treated fairly, with dignity, and independence. Each month, there is an update on SENIOR LUNCH legislative issues from resource personnel from the November 13th, Wednesday, Grand Rapids office of Senator Carl Levin, Don Riegle, ConInter-Tribal Council had a Senior/Activity Lun- gressman Paul Henry, Michigan House Democrat cheon (SAL) for the Seniors. All the food was Research Staff, Social Security, and Area Agency of Aging of West Michigan. r<''...-~···"'"•·, S ,··,, ·<:<. ~•. . . ..... '.{t ~. ' "'°"' ~ \_ ~~ . ,, / ")'>' . ~ ,...., -~· "$-•...>' "';:.· . r·""··' \'.k..,< fa,, Y ~.,,,, ~ ~~ MISCELLANEOUS 0 :~-:77;;,~~:;,. -· ····· , .. . __"7 -~ INTERESTED IN:~ \.."'>"«> • drumming, singi.ng, indian dancing classes wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. at the grand rapids inter-tribal council 45 lexington n. w. grand rapids, michigan 49504 call for more information at 616/774-8331 between 8 - 5 p.m. and ask for hunter genia or wag wheeler It is very important Seniors especially the ladies to travel with someone - not only another Senior but anyone. One of the Seniors here in our community was mugged. A person going in the opposite direction walked pass her and grabbed her purse. Fortunately she had no money in her purse. So be alert and careful when you're out walking. In months to come, I hope to be-able to give more information on what is going on in the State of Michigan for the elderly. If you have any concerns you want me to bring to these meetings please let me know. 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �MISCELLANEOUS Memories of Ghost Suppers Past . by Mabel Shomin .;,,:;+-,\!!$ Craze Horse ~,ondnuedfrompag,1 - ·· ,,.,,,..__-=~ .:'.?"'- · · · Following in the sacred traditions of his family, an Oglala Lakota religious leader, Charles Chipps, on July The month of November brought back memories of Cross Village back in the 1920's and 30's as many of our people observed the feast of the dead this year. Feast of the dead were held in autumn in memory of the loved one who had died during the year. We lived in a log house next to the cemetery. Early in the morning, on November 1st, people would come to the cemetery and place wreaths on the crosses. These wreaths were made from bright colors of crepe paper. After decorating the crosses everyone went to church for All Saints Day services. After the church service, the feasting began as families were invited in private homes to partake of the food in memory of the deceased. If a person died during the year, someone would be invited who was about the same age as the deceas~. I recall going to the home of Frank and Theresa Shawinibin. Their son had died at the young age of 3 or 4. Each year the Shawinibin family sent a messenger to our home inviting my brother Richard, who was the same age as their son. He would be given a special place at the table. The grandmother Mrs. Shawan saw to it that Richard dot special attention placing all kinds of goodies on his plate and would say, "A how wi-si-nin n/gwis sa" (All right, eat, my son). Some of the homes I recall going to are: John and Angeline Chippewa Simon and Mary Samual Dan and Angeline Dailey Benedic and Lena Showanibin Jerry and Catherine Nishaw Rose Gilbert 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 10th conducted the first sacred pipe ceremony atop the . OazyHorsemountaincarving. Hesmokedapipeonce used by the Lakota medicine man, Sitting Bull FromSD. 'sPineRidgeReservation, Chipps is the great grandson of "Old Man" (Hom) Oripps, the medicine man who gave 0azy Horse the medicine believed to have made him impervious to bullets. Duringthecereroony Oripps blessed the mountain andprayedforthesuccessoftheon-goingworkandofthe educationalandculruralaspectsofOazyHorseMemorial. He conducted a second pipe ceremony on the mountain carving Sept 6th. PIPE USED BY CRAZY HORSE Another highlight of the year was the donation to Oazy Horse Memorial of a pipe believed to have been used by 0azy Horse. A rare artifact of historical importance, it was acquired and donated to the Oazy HorseMemorialFoundation by Mr. andMrs.. GilbertD. Moyle of Rapids City, SD. He is the Foundation's president Oglala Lakota medicine man and pipe keeper, Charles Chipps, is the keeper of the pipe used by Oazy Horse. He said, "With the knowledge and theanswerthat camefromaspecialceremonythatlhad,Ibelievethatthe OazyHorsemountainandthepipeshouldbeconsidered as one, are very sacred and should be treated with respect" HesaidthatthepipeusedbyOazyHorseshouldbe keptatOazyHorseMemorialinanisolatedplaceaway fonnpublicview. Headdedthatacopyofthepipeshould be made which also would be considered sacred and which could be used at special ceremonies. The Director of the Indian Museum of North American at Crazy Horse, Anne Ziolkowski, stressed that the pipe used by Crazy Horse never will be put on public display. ''Because pipes such as this are sacred objects, this pipe will be housed in a revered place out of public view where it always will be kept according to Lakota tradition." �GRPS Millage Critical I J If you want to protect your investment in the public schools, make sure to vote YES on January 14, 1992. The Grand Rapids Public Schools is fighting to maintain its programs, services and facilities. The school board is asking voters to support (1) a bond proposal to fund additional classrooms, technology, building renovations, (2) a renewal of all of the district's current operating millage; and (3) a millage increase to offset rising operating costs and maintain current program levels. A Financial Advisory Panel ofleading citizens has affirmed that these three proposals are absolutely necessary to protect the quality of our school programs and facilities. Our program has graduated over 300 Native Americans over the past 10 years. If you would like more specific information about the January 14, 1992 election, please call Chris Shomin at 774-8331. How a Bit of Bubbly During the Holidays Can Affect YOU! Alcohol is a drug. It is a central · nervous system depressant. Alcohol is the major psychoactive ingredient in wine, beer, and distilled liquor, and is found in many prescription and overthe-counter medications. ALCOHOL'S EFFECT ON YOU. J Alcohol's depressant effect begins even with small doses. It has a tranquilizing effect on most people, but it also depresses the brain centers for self control and inhibition. Lowered self-control often leads to loud or aggressive behavior and makes alcohol appear to act like a stimulant. Alcohol also dulls sensation and impairs vision, other senses, memory, muscular coordination, and judgment. The larger the dose, the greater the effect. Alcohol's depressant effect on the brain can also cause unconsciousness, coma, respiratory failure, and death. In addition to the immediate effects of drinking, alcohol taken in larger quantities over a long period of time can damage many body organs, including the liver, heart, and brain. CAN PEOPLE BECOME DEPENDENT ON ALCOHOL? Yes. Alcohol causes both psychological and physical dependence. When a drinker uses alcohol as an escape from problems and stress and comes to depend on the drug for relief, psychological dependence is present. When repeated drinking produces tolerance (a need to consume more of the drug to obtain the same effect), and the drinker's body needs alcohol to function, physical dependence has developed. Once dependent, drinkers experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking. WHAT DANGERS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH SOCIAL IHNKING? The term "social drinking" can be confusing. Even many heavy drinkers think of themselves as social drinkers, since they socialize with others who drink just as heavily. One helpful definition of social drinking is "no more than one standard drink per hour, and no more than three drinks in one day, but not every day. A limit of zero alcoholic drinks is appropriate for many people, such as pregnant women, those not yet 21 years old, those who are driving, those using medication, those who are chemically dependent, and those who abstain for medical, health, or personal reasons." A standard drink contains approximately one-half ounce of pure alcoholexamples are one 12-ounce beer, one five-ounce glass of wine, or one ounce of 100-proof liquor. 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �EVENTS Youth Can Have FUN! by Hunter Genia Now is the time to get your son/daughter involved in what's happening around Grand Rapids. There are lots of opportunities for youth to get involved in either basketball, volleyball, table tennis, gymnastics, and ice skating. If your son/daughter is stuck around the house, then get him involved in recreational activities to create an opportunity to develop friends, team skills, communication, interaction, self-esteem, and just have plain fun. If your interested but have problems signing up or transportation then let us know and we will do what we can. 7-8 PM Beginners 5-12 yrs. Wednesdays: Beginning January 15 at OtThe Grand Rapids Recreation Department tawa Hills H.S. will offer an open gym recreation program for a 6-7 PM Beginners 5-12 yrs. period of 10 weeks, from Saturday, January 117-8 PM Beginners 5-12 yrs. March 14, 1992. Centers will be open to middle Cost: $16 for G .R. residents, $19 for nonschool, high school, and college age students. The Saturday Recreation Centers will offer a variety of residents. Classes meet one hour a week for 8 weeks. activities including basketball, volleyball, and table tennis. The cost is $.50 per visit. SOCIAL DANCE LESSONS Centers will be open at the following locaAll classes meet one hour a week for 10 weeks tions from 12 noon to 5 PM. for those 18 yrs & over. Burton Middle Iroquois Middle Mondays: Beginning January 13, 1992 at Northeast Middle Union High Westwood Middle School Beginners 6:30-7:30 PM 5TH • 8TH GRADE BASKETBALL PROGRAM Intermediate 7:30-8:30 PM Sign ups for 5th through 8th grade boys and Advanced 8:30-9:30 PM girls for its Saturday morning basketball program Wednesdays: Beginning January 15,1992 at on Saturdays, December 7 and 14, 1991 from 10Riverside Middle School 11:30 AM at the following sites: Beginners 6:30-7:30 PM Sign Up Site Sign Up Times Intermediate 7:30-8:30 PM Northeast Middle 10-11:30 AM Advanced 8:30-9:30 PM Union H.S. 10-11:30 AM Cost: $26 for city residents, $34 for nonOttawa Hills H.S. 10-11:30 AM residents (half price for golden age cardholders). Iroquois Middle 10-11 :30 AM Pre-registration is required for all gymnastic All registrants pay $10 registration fee. Forms must be signed by a parent or guardian and are and social dance lessons. Send the student's name, available at your school, the G.R. Parks and Rec- address, your business and home phone numbers, reation Department Office (201 MarketAve. S.W.), first and second choice of class along with a check or money order to: or at the sign-up sites listed above. G.R. Parks and Recreation Dept.•201 Market GYMNASTIC LESSONS Mondays: Beginning January 13 at Ottawa Avenue S.W.•Grand Rapids, MI 49503•Deadline: Friday, December 20, 1991. Hills H.S. 6-7 PM Beginners 5-12 yrs. OPEN GYM JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �BELKNAP PARK ARENA SPECIAL HOLIDAY PUBLIC ICE SKATING SCHEDULE (November 29. 1991 - January 5. 1992) For daily recording of arena activities call 235-9940. OPEN SKATING - ALL AGES _T.KEN & COLLBGK AGE SKATING - 13 & YRS & OVER Friday, · November 29 10:00-11:45 p.m. Friday, December 20 10:00-11:45 p.m. Saturday, December 21 10:00-11:45 p.m. 6:00-7:45 p.m. Friday, December 27 10:00-11:45 p.m. Monday, December 23 1:00-3:45 p.m. Saturday, December 28 10:00-11:45 p.m. Tuesday, December 24 1:00-3:45 p.m. Friday, January 3 10: 00-11 :45 p.m. Thursday, December 26 1:00-3:45 p.m. Saturday, January 4 10:00-11:45 p.m. Friday, December 2 7 · 1:00-3:45 p.m. 8:00-9:45 P-m. Friday, November 29 1:00-3:45 p.m. 8:00-9:45 p.m. Saturday, December 21 2:00-3:45 p.m. 8:00-9:45 p.m. Sunday, December 22 Saturday, December 28 2:00-3:45 p.m. 8:00-9:45 p.m~ Sunday, December 29 6:00-7:45 p.m. Monday, December 30 1:00-3:45 p.m. Tuesday, December 31 1:00-3:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 1 1:00-3:45 p.m. Thursday, January 2 1:00-3:45 p.m. Friday, January 3 1:00-3:45 p.m. 8:00-9:45 p.m. Saturday, January 4 2:00-3:45 p.m. 8:00-9:45 p.m. Sunday, January 5 6:00-7:45 p.m. *NOTE: FAMILY AND ADULT SKATING (17 & Under must be accompanied by an adult family member) Sunday, December 22 4:00-5:45 p.m. Sunday, December 29 4:00-5:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 1 4:00-5:45 p-m. THKRK WILL NOT BE LUNCH SKATING ON DECKHBKR 23,. 24 & 26,. 1991,. and January 1,. 1992. THKRK WILL BE NO PUBLIC SKATING ON THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRIS'IHAS EVE, CHRIS'l'MAS DAY AND NEW YEAR'S KVE. FOR ICE RENTAL INFORMATION PI.KASH CALL 456-3696 BKTWKKN 8:00 A.H.-5:00 P.H.,. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. 11 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �INSPIRATIONAL DECEMBER TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS Thanking you for your support' Golden Givers Frank Paybow Shirley Lurtsema Prayer by a Cheyenne Indian. Thanking David Rankin of the Fountain Street Church. "O'Great Spirit,, Whose voice I hear in the winds, And whose breath gives life to all the world, hear me! I am small and weak, I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things you have made, and my ears sharp to hear your voice. Let me learn the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock. I seek strength, not to be greater than my brothers and sisters, but to fight my greatest enemy -myself. Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes So when life fades, as the sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame." December Birthdays "Happy Birthday from GR/TC" Joseph Raphael Billy Schrubbe Tracy Wesaw Harvey Anderson Jeremy Merryweather Christina Shomin Robin High Kathleen Floyd Sarah Andrews Dave Russell Joshua Shomin Edmund Pigeon Richard Raphael Matthew Boyer Trisha Genia Carrie Martinez John Bennett James Mataxagay 12•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council The Vision by Pamela Maillet ti; People are very busy · '----..:, 1 · Anticipating with great advice The great celebration of the year 19CJ2 The birth of Discovery The day of invasion Things will never be the same Spoken by the new aliens How free it was How free its been The days of the great Buffalo Are only now a dream. The frees are gone- replaced by stone. Our people are scattered Seemingly along. A conquered people here in their own land A little help here and there If you have a band But even then there's no guarantee For the governments have broken every treaty. One night I called for the Great Grandfathers Please come and show us the way. And in the quiet of the midnight hour This is what they had to say. Be not afraid of 19CJ2. We are as man as 1492. Be at peace- all of you, on this great day. We'll show you where to walk and guard the words youll say. By train, by bus, by plane. We'llhelpyouall the way. March up to every capital doors. And ask these questions here. Do you remember us? . And don't show any fear. Ask them when they will set us free. It's been 500 years. When will they Honor the treaties? So, we can dig our tears. Ask them what comes to mind. Raise not your hand March in demonstration every province, every state. All over the land With trembling hand I wrote this down. So I could share with you of the words the Grandfathers spoke of Columbus Day 19CJ2. ; �CLASSIFIED Turtle Tal.k 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 i,iformation on all listings and additional job openings not listed, please call Bruce Or Dennis al the GRITC office al 616/714-8331. CAD Operator. Provide product drawings, literature drawings, graphs, and illustrations. Requires an understanding and applied knowledge of CAD commands and functions. Associates Degree. $1600-$2000/month. Blackmer, 1809 Century Ave., G.R., MI 49509, 241-1611. Client Services Manager Team Leader. Provide daily leadership and supervision for 3 ACT Team professional staff in delivery of intensive casemanagement services to 20 to 25 adult mentally ill service recipients. Master's degree in field related to the provision of CMH services, such as counseling, social work or psychology. $26,291. Send resume to: Amy Rengo, Director of Personnel, Mason County Community Mental Health Services, 920 Diana St., Ludington, MI 49431. Oerk Typist HS. diploma. Worlring knowledge of oosic English, spelling, and math. Ability to pass 50 wpm typing test General knowledge of office machines & basic operation of such. $15,7f>6/yr., fulltime. Kent Community Hospital Complex, 750 Fuller Ave., G.R, :MI 49503. Building Custooian N. Supervisory responsibility in the direction of custodial tasks. One year's experience. Knowledge of proper methods, procedures, and equipment Sufficient education to understand and issue written ocal instructions. $16,474/yr., full-time. Kent Connnunity Hospital Complex, 750 Fuller Ave., G.R., :MI 49503. Head FlOOIWOiker for Saginaw Chippewa Fund Raising Bingo/Cardroom Videos Isabella Indian Reservation. 18 years or older with HS. diploma or equivalent; Must be able to handle rroney accmately and worlc well with the public. $5.50/hr., full-time. The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, 7070 E. Broadway, Mt Pleasant, :MI 48858, 517n72-5700. Accounting. Night account adjustment/driver check-in clerk. Varied duties-receive product returned, using a CRT to make customer account adjustments and adjustments to inventory. Warehouse setting. Basic accounting background beneficial. Sunday night through Thursday, 6 PM to 2 AM. $6.50 + .20/ hr., full-time. Sysco Frost-Pack Food Services · Inc., 3700 Sysco Ct., SE., MI 49518-8769, , 49512. Credit Secretary. Requires use of Lotus and dBase software, strong written and verbal communication skills; accounting knowledge preferred. Sysco Frost-Pack Food Services Inc., 3700 Sysco Ct., SE., MI 49518-8769, 49512. Civil Engineer. BSCE or MSCE with min. 4 yrs. experience in MDOT hwy design, utilities drainage, and hydraulic analysis. Capital Consultants, Inc., 820 N. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48906, 517/371-1200. Credit Analyst. $25,000-$30,000/yr. Phoenix Designs, a subsidiary of Herman Miller, Inc., 10875 Chicago Dr., Zeeland, MI 49464, 800/ 253-2733 or 616n72-5323. Senior Tool Designer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Quality Control Manager-all 1st shift. Drawform, 300 N. Centennial Ave., Zeeland, MI 49464, 616n72-1910. Citizen Action Center Aide. Good public relations skills to provide City information and interaction with City departments to resolve citizen requests. Data entry and recordkeeping. $4.35 to $5.55/hr. Civil Service Board, Human Resources Department, Personnel Services, City Hall, Room 816, G.R., MI 49503, 616/456-3176. 13•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANNOUNCEMENTS Audition for Festival '92 Dance Festival Dance Guidelines YOUTH STAGE Age Limitation: Stage Time: Special Note: MAIN STAGE Theme: Audition Time: Stage Time: If any of your performers are over the age of 12 as of June 5, 1992, your group or act must audition through the main stage audition process. Acts not auditioned (those under age 12) will be given 15-minute time slots. You may request, and receive, multiple time slots; however, they will not be scheduled back-to-back. Separate application forms must be submitted if you would like more than one time slot. If your act requires more than 15 minutes, you must audition through the main stage audition process. If your group must now audition, due to these changes in stage time and age limitations, please fill out an application to audition, and attach it to your Youth State application. Your dance act should reflect a specific idea. It should be presented as a theme, telling a story, or conveying a continuing concept throughout. The program may present any number of dance styles, or a combination thereof. Continuity of music and dance will be used as the basic criteria in determining the presence and strength of theme. If you wish to discuss your theme concept/content for clarification purposes prior to the auditions, please call either Terri or Kathy. You will be given 5 minutes' audition time for each theme, with a maximum of 30 minutes total audition time. Should you have more than 6 themes to audition, they must all be viewed in your 30-minutes allotment. Each theme must be submitted on separate application forms. Feel free to photocopy your application if you need more than one! As will be given no less than 5 minutes and no more than 30 minutes per theme. Please note time needed per themes on each application to audition. Call Mary Stitt at 774-8331 for more information. t~ AIDS Memorial Quilt DECEMBER 15-16, 1991 ~ 'f( b Ford Fieldhouse Grand Rapids CommunityCollege• 121 LyonNE•Grand Rapids, MI Sunday, Dec. 15,1 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free Admission For further information call (616) 771-4163 Sponsored by: Grand Rapids Community College in cooperation with G.R.A.C.E., 14•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council G.R. Civic Theatre Auditions The MusicMan. Cast: 45 men and women, ages 10 and up. A musical by Meredith Willson. Auditions are Saturday and Sunday, December 14 & 15, 2 PM; Tues., Dec. 17, 7:30 PM. Directed by Paul A. Dreher. Other People's Money. Cast: 2 women and 3 men, ages 35 and up. A Jerry Sterner comedy. Auditions are Sun. and Mon., Feb. 23-24, 7:30 PM. �:M'. ... ~ Open to the Public The AIDS Council of Kent County meets the second Tuesday of each month from 8-10 a.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Kent County Health department. The agenda varies but subjects such as service needs, funding priorities and setting public policy are addressed. ~ Special Needs from GRARC VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST - GRARC is in urgent need of a volunteer receptionist. Hours 1-5 p.m., M-F. Duties include phone answering, typing, filing etc. Please call Theresa at 459-9177 if you or someone you know can help. If you have questions about any of the volunteer opportunities, or need more information, please call 459-9177 AIDS Lecture Series POTLUCK-bring a dish to pass. Main dish will be provided. Mark your new calendar reserving January 14th, 1992, Tuesday,4:30PMforthis informative presentation. TURTLE TALK BUY your loved ones a · "~£. yearly subscription to Turtle ~ . . .. , Talk. ANDYou can deduct your gift to the 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. ~ America in 1492 An Exhibition of Books and Manuscripts Portraying American Civilization on the eve of the Columbus Voyages. Jan 18-April 18, 1992, M,F, Sat from 9 to 5 PM T, W, Th. from 9 - 7:30 PM. Accompanying the exhibition is a series of free public lectures at 10 AM 1125/92 WilliamR. Swagerty,Americain 1492. 2/1/92 Jay Miller, Society in America in 1492. 218192 Sam D. Gill, Religion in America in 1492. 2115192 Francis Jennings, Trade in America in 1492. 2!22!92ClaraKidwell,TechnologyinAmericainl492. 2/29/92 Alan Kolata., The Andean World in 1492. Craft Classes Renee Dillard will be holding craft classes on the second Thursday of each month at 7 PM downstairs at the Inter-Tribal Council. Contact Ike Peters for further information.These classes are for all crafts so bring your projects and come on down. ~ 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 616/774-8331 to make your appointment 15•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Job Skills Bank The response to this bank has been positive. We would like to extend an invitation to those who haven't signed up as yet, to 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 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): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 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 _ _ _ _ __ 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 l o n g ? - - - - - - - - - = = - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Edward V. Gillis 2512 Union NE Grand Rapids Ml. l 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 49505 Non Profit Org . U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml � 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/2bedea36deee8a02cc962ac64f2d304e.pdf 7d50d95037c80fbf2fc27d3f899edaa5 PDF Text Text Volume 1 Number 11 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council November 1991 The Danger of "Harmless" School Mascots by Barbara Miner an article taken out of "Rethinking Columbus" Go White Boys! Victory to the Black Skins! Rah Rah Chinamen! Can you imagine any school district in the country tolerating such racist cheerleadingfor sports teams? Of course not. So why are millions of children attending schools with mascots and sports teams such as the Redmen, the Warriors, the Red Raiders and the Indians? Nor are such demeaning stereotypes limited to elementmy and high schools. There's also the Marquette Warriors at Marquette University in Milwaukee, the Atlanta Braves baseball terun, and the Washington Redskins football team-just to name a few. Concrete Way to Fight Bias Organizing against such mascots and sports names provides a concrete way to combat bias against Native Americans. At best, your efforts will lead to a change in names. At worst, it will raise consciousness about the negative nature of such mascots and names. While some schools have gotten rid of Native American mascots, many refuse to do so. "Why does one woman want to change a logo that has been used at Milton High School for over 50 years ... ," the letter asked. "People of Milton, don't let her get away with it. Stand up and fight like your Redmen teams do." Native Americans make several points to counter such views: • Why are Indians used as names for teams and as mascots in the same way as badgers, gophers, or eagles? Are Indian people equated with animals and seen as less-than-human? •Mascots are often used to provide comic relief during half-time; they are silly creatures not to be taken seriously. Why perpetuate such a view of Native Americans? •The mascots help people deny the modemday existence of "real Indians" living and working in the 20th century. •The mascots perpetuate the stereotype that Native Americans are bloodthirsty and savage. •Teams and mascots aren't named the Jew Boys, or the Black Savages, or the Spies, or the Yellow Peril. Why isn't there the same sensitivity toward racism against Native Americans? "Racially demeaning stereotypes are dangerous," notes Carol Hand, a Native American parent who has filed a legal complaint against the Milton school mascots. "By tolerating the use of demeaning stereotypes in our public school systems, we desensitize entire generations of children. A Look Inside Editorial ............................... 2 Environment ........................ 3 Health .................................. 4,5 Human Services ................... 6 Human Services ................... 7 Profile .................................. 8 Inspriational ......................... 9 Announcements ................... 10, 11 �Has Columbus Had His Day? Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Thanld.ng David 0. Rankin of the Fountain Street Church This reading is by Chief Red Jacket of the Seneca Indians. Written in 1805, it is his reply to a Christian missionary. Brother, you say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit. If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it? Why do not all agree, as you can all read the Book? "Brother, we do not understand these things. We are told that your religion was given to your forefathers and has been handed down from father to son. We also have a religion which was given to our forefathers and has been handed down to us, their children. We worship in that way. It teaches us to be thankful for all the favors we received, to love each other, and to be united. We never quarrel about religion. Brother, we do not wish to destroy your religion or take it from you. We only want to enjoy our own." The second reading is by Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee Indians. Written in 1810, it is his view of the ethical life. "So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no man about his religion- respect him in his views and demand that he respect yours. Love your life, beautify all things in your life, perfect your life. Seek to make your life long and of service to your people. Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend or even a stranger, if in a lonely place. When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies in yourself. When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so when their time comes they weep and pray to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home." 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors Mazy 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 Mazy 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 Mazy Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Kim Yates - MI Indian Press/Summer Youth Clerk Mazy 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. �ENVIRONMEN Recycling Begins at Home submitted by Hunter Genia "By recycling rather then using raw materials, you reduce the amount of pollution created, by 80 percent." Neil Seidman, Institute for Local Self-Reliance "Every ton of recycled paper saves 17 trees, requires 7,000 fewer gallons of water to make than nonrecycled paper, and keeps 60 pounds of pollutants out of the air. So why do we insist on seeing what we throw out as worthless?" Senator Albert Gore The things that are easy to do: 1. Use coffee mugs instead of polystyrene cups 2. Reuse plastic wrap, foil and plastic bags 3. Recycle newspaper and magazines 4. Recycle glass 5. Recycle plastic containers Are you willing to do it? 1. Take your own bags to the store 2. Shop at a store that carries biodegradable products 3. Pay more for products in low-waste packaging 4. Pay more for recycled paper ''MEATBALL HASH"? WHAT~ · ir!AT"!- 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HEALTH Exploding The Myths About Aids Taken from Health Edco-A Division ofWRS Group, Inc. AIDS is NOT just a male or homosexual disease. AIDS is NOT spread through casual contact such as handshaking, hugging, drinking from common glasses, using toilet seats or caring for aids patients. AIDS is NOT spread by kissing. A positive antibody test does not mean a person has aids, but that he or she has been exposed and is potentially contagious. This means he or she could pass on the virus through semen or blood even though no illness is apparent. Animals cannot transmit HIV. Condoms are not fool-proof in preventing the spread of aids, although they help and are strongly recommended. HOW TO A VOID AIDS: DO NOT engage in anal sexual intercourse. DO NOT have sex with multiple partners or persons who have had multiple partners. DO NOT have any type of sexual contact with persons known for high-risk behavior. SYPTOMS OF AIDS: The presence of any of these signs does not in itself indicate aids, but persons in risk groups with these symptoms should be alerted to see a physician. 1. Fatigue 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Enlarged lymph nodes Night sweats Weight loss Persistent diarrhea Fever Sores in mouth, nose or anus Next issue: How Does AIDS Kill? 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Fat Burning Foods submitted by Loretta Yount Eat all you want and still melt away flab by packing your diet with amazing fat-burning foods according to top nutritionists. "You no longer have to starve to trim yourself down," says Dr. Stefan Lindquist, professor of nutrition at Australia's University of Canberra. "Our extensive research proves you can stuff yourself and still burn off excess fat." "The key is choosing the right foods and making them the mainstays of your meals." "You don't even have to cut out fat-laden hamburgers and french fries, or calorie-packed cake and candy. But you just make them an occasional treat rather than a staple of your meals." Results of Dr. Lindquist's work published recently in the prestigious Australian Journal of Nutritional Health. Dr. Lindquist lists the 10 best foods that either fill you up with few calories or speed up your body's metabolism so the fat simply melts away. 1. APPI.ES - These marvels of nature truly do deserve their reputation for keeping the doctor away when you eat one a day. And they'll help you melt your fat away, too. 2. BANANAS- Theyalsocombathungerpangsand fill you up, yethaveonly 80 to lOOcalorieseach. They're beautifully suited for dieting because they're free of sodililll and supply vitamin C. 3. BREAD - Bread has long been viewed as villain indieting, butit's an undeserved.rap, says Dr. Lindquist He recommends a daik, rich, high-fiber bread such as pumpernickel, whole-wheat, mixed grain or oattneal. The average slice contains only ro to 70 calories, yet is rich in complex carbohydrates-the best steady fuel you can give your body. 4. COFFEE-Acupofblackcoffeeinthemorning and another in the afternoon is a great reducing aid Caffeine speeds up metabolism because it's a stimulant, and it can help you firm up to 10 percent more calories than nonnal. 5. GRAPEFRUIT - An average-size grapefruit supplies only 74 calories, and is high in vitamin C and these superfruits contain pectin and other substances that help dissolve fat and cholesterol. 6. MUSTARD - Hot, spicy mustmtl can speed up your metabolism by as much as 25 percent for several hours, researchers say. This can result in the-body burning an extra 45 caloriesforeve:ry700consumed,Hot peppers also have the same effect 7. POTATOES- Unfortunately,potatoeshave been tagged with the same "fattening" rap as bread-and it's totally unjustified. These nanrral marvels are a great source of fiber and potassium, yet deliver only about 85 calories perpotato. But don't add butter and sour cream, or you will blow it 8. RJCE-Acupofcookedricecontainsonlya third the nlilllberof calories found in an equivalent amount of beef or cheese. Yet it's a food which, when used as a staple, prcxluces stunning weight loss and also helps cure kidney ailments and high blood pressure. 9. SPINACH -Popeye really knew what was good for him when he tossed down the spinach. It supplies a load of nutrients, including iron. Beta carotene and vitamins C and E. At the same time, it revs up the metabolism to burn away unwanted fat 10. TOFU-Thisrelativelylittle-knownfoodfrom the Orient can replace a lot high-fat meat in your diet and help you lose weight fast It's soy bean curd and is relatively tasteless, so you can flavor it with spice or a nofat dressing. It has impressive amounts of calcium and iron but no saturated fat and almost no sodium In addition to these super-foods, researchers report that plain old drinking water is another great fat-fighter. "Drinkatleasteight8-ounce glasses ofwater a day. "says Dr. Lindquist'' ''It flushes fat and dangerous chemicals from your system and makes weight loss much easier to achieve." 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICES "Young Eagles Get A Taste Of Culture" by Hunter Genia //'=r""~ { IJ.:7} ~ ,,. -=/.i1 ;Ji~~, On September 26th the Young Eagles got a taste of their own culture in a time when alot of young people have forgotten it or have never really been exposed to it. Bill Memberto a Grand River Odawa and a member of the board at Inter-Tribal came and did a presentation for about 45 minutes talking about the circle, the eagle feather, sweet grass and what it means and why it's used. Starting off the presentation, we smoked everyone down with sweetgrass as they were in the circle. Just the expression on all their faces like "Yow-zah" showed me that alot of the group had never been taught or exposed to these teachings. Smoking them down in a manner which was non-threatening enabled the group to be more relaxed. After the presentation, the group was exposed to the drumming and dancing which goes on at" social gatherings", but in a way, where they could come up to the drum and actually drum if they wantto or dance if they wanted to. There were about 3-4 of the group members who actually did come up and drum or sit by the drum. Lorraine "Punkin" Shananaquet gave an explanation to the"Fancy Shawl" dance and the "Jingle Dress" dance. She and Carly Shananaquet each performed an exhibition for their style of dancing. Drummers from the community came in and lent a hand and we'd like to say Me-gwetch to them. ~~:~ ··~·:... 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. 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Native American Women's Group meets Monday 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 ow path to healing. Contact Judy Dodge or Loretta Yount for more information ~ �The AIDS/Drug Abuse Connection submitted by Darcy Emert We live in a drug-oriented society where Anyone using substances of any kind is put- drugs and alcohol may be offered as a solution to ting themselves at a real in- any deficiency or distress. They are creased risk for coming into offered everywhere by many of our most influential sources of information and knowledge: families, doctors, television, advertisements ... If we don't like the way we contact with HIV/AIDS virus Any use of drugs and alcohol suppresses the immune system ... the vital operation of your body that fights for your life! infection. Just because a user may not use needles, does not mean that they have little or no risk. Here are some of the major feel, act, look or make decisions, ways in which drug use in- we are told there is something we creases chances of spreading can take to make us feel or be better. The purpose of introducing the AIDS/DRUG the AIDS infections: • "If you don't have control of yourself, others ABUSE Connection is to sharpen your awareness will take control of you." of the extent and nature of drug use by high-risk • Blackouts - a waking loss of memory. users, particularly with as many adolescents now Blackouts put people at risk because people are using. Certain practices or effects associated with vulnerable to having unknown sex, rape, incest... drug use increases the users risk for HIV/AIDS virus infection and transmission. • Change in Peer Group - With increased use of alcohol and drugs, there is a shift in the kinds of peers with whom a user associates. Increasingly, he or she takes up with new friends that share the same drug using interests and are out for the same risk-taking adventures. ANYONE INTERESTED IN drumming, singing, or ind.ian dancing classes wednesday evenings at the grand rapids inter-tribal council 45 lexington n.w. grand rapids, rnichigan 49504 call for more information at 616/774-8331 between 8 - 5 p.m. and ask for hunter genia or wag wheeler • Needle Use - The risk behavior is empha- sized with HIV infection. HIV is non-discriminating with regards to race, sex, or creed. It is associated with risky exposures. Any use of drugs and alcohol suppresses the immune system ... the vital operation of your body that fights for your life! Alcohol and drugs reduces the ability of the body to fight off infection. Any risky drug/alcohol use or compromised behavior may leave anyone vulnerable to infection with HIV! 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �PROFILE Darcy Emert - Counselor, Mother, and Student If you've wondered who this perDarcy, a native of Grand Rapson hanging around Inter-Tribal Counids, was raised on the west side of cil is - she is Darcy Emert. Darcy is town. Her mother is Mary Jane a member of our Human Services Shomin and her grandmother is Team. She is a recent addition to our Mabel Shomin. At the age of 17, team, having started in the latter part Darcy became a parent. Her son Dakota is now 5 years old When talking of May. Her contributions in this short with Darcy a1x>ut the issue of being a period of time have been many. She works full-time providing counseling single parent, you will realize that she and casemanagement services and also has endured some struggles. She has assists in the facilitation of the Young continued to work on completing school Eagles Project. while raising her son. Her desire to continue to learn Being a single parent, and underand grow with regards to improving her delivery of standing the demands that it places upon an individual is services in this community is an invaluable quality. in part why Darcy is the caring and professional indiRecently, Darcy completed an intensive training vidual that she is. When she is not devoting her time here workshop on an AIDS high risk adolescent preven- at the Council, you will find her tending to the needs of her tion project in Traverse City. This training will son, or attending classes at Aquinas College where she is allow Darcy to conduct AIDS risk assessments and working towards a degree in Special Education with an risk reduction sessions with youth. emphasis in Speech Therapy. November Birthdays "Happy Binhday from GR/TC" Georgia Jacobson Frosty Chandler Robin King Mary Sandoval Larry King John Tadgerson Pete Recollect Bea Bailey C.J. Robinson JohnZakem James Brown George McDonald Dennis Bush Phillip Chippewa Diane Leaureaux LindaKeway Kathy Bowen Erica Smith Jessica Smith Don Bowen, Jr. Marie Medacco Julie Shananaquet Colby Genereaux, Jr. A-Dawa-qua Pontiac Oops we forgot Jonie Abella for October Birthdays. Happy Birthday to you Jonie! NOVEMBER TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS Thanking you_ ) i.6';;~ your support! Gl~P,~ Lyl¢.i&:iElaini~ett ~" /! lt:tl -,_~~~~~i;~· Al Sllvet;:G,ve.t. .r::: i/~:~(t:::-~-:_.-,:f:·: .4i61f & judy:Flietstra '::.--=Jl: '. /:_:rt ~_::;~·-._ .. '. ·~~ . ( ·:?\S';· :: i i JJ~ickie Radiinak "···" }='·s:t;bW, _Givers Sister '~~ne '.Jeffrey, OP '::: :.• ' AND CONGRATULATIONS to Judy and Bill Dodge on the birth of their new baby girl LEAH in late October! 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �INSPIRATIONAL To Rose The Child Care Room is quiet now, Not quite like any other day, The ladies rock the babies gently, Singing lullabies in a tender way. But, someone's missing, something's wrong ... Even though the babies are too young to comprehend, The Leader of this Group is gone. Last Friday, we all lost a special friend. For fourteen years, Rose loved the babies, And she helped them all to grow. She cared about each one of them, Even, at times, when it maybe didn't show. Rose was tough, feisty ... You didn't mess with her. Yet, at the drop of a hat, let a baby cry, And she'd be there, it's tears to dry. What about when the Rule was made? No smoking in the Teacher's Lounge. Well, Rose wasn't about to use the Student's Break Room, That's forever trashed to the absolute max ... So Rose, peeked here, and she peeked there, Trying to find a spot. How about Inter-Tribal' s Conference Room, (She used to sneak in there quite a lot!!) We will think of you often, Rose. We loved you. You didn't give us time to say Good-Bye. To the children, we'll give an extra hug and a kiss ... And, at Lexington School, you '11 always be missed. GHOST DANCER Lonely Wovoka, ghost dancer of night, dances the circle under pale moonlight His arms stretched out high, chants to the spirits of the sky, "Come back great buffalo, hear my song, the plains are quiet, the longknives are gone. My dead warriors, I await your return, fear not the bullets, for they won't burn. Stardust is our power, the moon is our shield, my brothers we're free to hunt in the field." Wovoka dances and cries his song, to fade away with the morning dawn. Nancy Lucas Hogan Preserve your cultural ways through your children. Preserve your children through love and understanding. Food and a roof over their head is not enough. Give them the things you yourself yearned for as a child. Ruth Pitcher ROSE KURLENDA Mrs. Rose J. Kurlenda (nee Mondry), of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, October 18, 1991 at her residence. Surviving are her husband, Edward; children, Paul Kurlenda, Sandra (Frank) Drury, Sheryl (James) Spoelstra, SteveKurlenda,Laura(Jerry) Ross, and Janice Kurlenda; several grandchildren. She was Head of Child Care at Lexington School, a member of the C.W.V. Post 1500 Ladies Auxiliary, Good Fellowship of Sacred Heart, a member of Sacred Heart Parish and its Altar-Rosary Society. Encourage your children to read, to learn, to seek knowledge. Allow them room to grow in all directions. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies in perpetuating stereotypes. 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANNOUNCEMENTS Attention Vietnam Era Veterans Did you take associate degree courses? You may be eligible for retroactive G.I. bill payments! You may be entitled to retroactive payment of VA educational benefits if you are a Vietnam era veteran who took courses in an associate degree program any time between January 1, 1982, and December 31, 1984. This is the result of the settlement of a lawsuit called Pacheco v. VA (formerly known as Schunemann v. VA). Potentially Eligible Veterans You may be eligible for retroactive payment of VA educational benefits if: 1. You are a Vietnam era veteran, and 2. You did not use all the months of Ch. 34 VA educational benefits to which you were entitled, and 3. You were otherwise eligible for benefits, and 4. You pursued courses in an approved associate degree program predominantly vocational in content, at any time between January 1, 1982, and December 31, 1984. DEADLINE Your claim must be received in the Cleveland VA Regional Office no later than August 20, 1992. Mail Your Claim Today The Cleveland VA Regional Office will handle all claims. If you believe you are eligible, complete the form below and mail it to the Cleveland VA Regional Office. More Information is Available If you have questions or need further assistance, you may contact: *Cleveland VA Regional Office tool-free at 1-800-827-8144, or *Nat'l Veterans Legal Services Project, ATTN: Pacheco,2001 S St., NW, Ste. 610, Washington DC 2009. PACHECO CLAIM LETTER TO: VA Regional Office, A TIN: 21P, Celebrezze Federal Building, 1240 East 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44109 FROM: Name: ------------------------- Address:-----------------------City, State, ZIP: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ VA Claim Number: _ _ _ _ Social Security Number: _ _ _ _ _ __ I wish to claim retroactive payment of VA educational benefits under the Pacheco settlement. DATE 1O•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council SIGNATURE �TURTLE TALK PLEASE HELP by giving what you can.We'd like to~ ·~ ·--~ hear from you. Our mailing list is now up to over 950 households! More paper and more postage. Every little bit counts. 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. Berkeley Has Opportunities for American Please send your contribution to: GRITC, 45 Indians The American Indian Graduate Program at Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. the University of California at Berkeley is recruit~ ing American Indian and Alaska Native students. The UC-Berkeley program has recently cel- Tutor at GRITC Available ComevisitChristineBuchanan,certifiedK-8teacher ebrated 20 years and has assisted over 200 Indian graduates. The Berkeley program actively recruits will be at GRITC on Wednesday from 4-5:30 for three students into such professional schools as public half-hour sessions for up to two people at a time. Looking for people who need extra help with health, social welfare and business administration. homework. There are several other professional and academic Priority will be given to those people who are degree programs leading to a masters or doctorate. already receiving services. Call Diane to reserve your For example, over 80% of the graduates in the Public Health Program have received mid-level spot at 616/774-8331. and upper management jobs within the Indian ~ Health Service during the last twenty years. WEATHERIZAllON KEEPS RESIDENTS Information regarding the various graduate WARM AND COMFORTABLE programs and financial assistance can be obtained Holland, Michigan ... The Ottawa County Comby telephoning (510) 642-3228 (collect)orwriting munity Action Agency (CAA) announces the Weatherto: American Indian Graduate Program, 140 Earl iz.ation Program is again available throughout the winter Warren Hall, University of California, Berkeley, months to all qualified Ottawa County residents. ResiCalifornia, 94720. dents qualify based on income guidelines. Turn Your Register . , Tapes into $$$ . Keep donating your Cash§ Register tapes to GRITC. Send? 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. ff"'~ ~ 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. The W eatheriz.ation Program is free of charge and includes attic, wall, and floor insulation, caulking, venting, weatherstripping and minor home repairs. Licensed contractors perform the work and share energy-saving tips with each homeownerorrenter. The Weatherization Programoperatesyear-roundandprovidesaddedbenefit in the winter by keeping residents comfortable despite falling temperatures. For more information or an appointment, contact CAA at 393-5644, 846-5110 or 1-800-782-8814. 1 l•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Job Skills Bank The response to this bank has been positive. We would like to extend an invitation to those who haven't signed up as yet, to 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 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 _ _ _ _ __ 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? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ~ ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -~ ~ - Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington. NW. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Edward V. Gillis 25 12 Union NE Grand Rapids Ml. 12•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 49505 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource 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/bb3760413cfee55b7ff29a5e34033c1e.pdf 3a524d38ceb25cc42d717dcfaf7fabd8 PDF Text Text Volume 1 Number 7 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council September 1991 Catholic church rededicated to Indian Life The Associated Press Peshawbestown-The Roman Catholic bishop for northern Michigan wore traditional robes, but feathers dangled from his mantle and his processional was to the beat of an Indian drum. Esther Koon, 77 waited a lifetime to see her church embracing the ways of her people. As the 77 year-old Koon watched, Bishop Patrick Cooney on Sunday rededicated the Immaculate Conception Church in Peshawbestown to the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Church, named after a devout Mohawk woman beatified for her innocence and faith. The church has been in Peshawbestown, and Indian reservation on the Leelanau Peninsula, since 1849. About 40 percent of the parish's congregation is Indian, said the church's pastor, the Rev. Andy Buvala. Congregation members said the new name is fitting for a church that includes liturgies in the Ojibwe language and the burning of traditional herbs instead of incense at funerals and weddings. In holding to both her Indian ways and Catholic teachings, Koon relates to the trials of Tekakwitha. "She overcame oppression and opposition," Koon said. "Even today there are those who think we should not be Catholic and Indian, too." Tekakwitha, sometimes called "Lily of the Mohawks," was born in 1656 in what is now Auriesville, N.Y. She was part Mohawk and part Algonquin and was orphaned at four when a smallpox outbreak killed her parents and her brother. Tekakwitha herself was scarred and partly blinded by the disease. At 20, she fled her Mohawk village to escape persecution against Christians. She made a vow of celibacy, worked with the sick and undertook debilitating fasts. Tekakwitha died April 17, 1680, in what is now La Prairie, Quebec. Believers say her death at age 24 was accompanied by miracles, including the disappearance of the smallpox scars on her face. She was declared "venerable" in 1943 by Pope Pius XII and beatified in 1980 by Pope John Paul II, meaning she is one step from sainthood. A Look Inside Director's Report ................. 2 Update ................................. 3 Health .................................. 4,5 Human Services ................... 6 Inspirational ......................... 7 Survey ............................... .-.. 8 Classifieds ........................... 9 Announcements ................... 10, 11 �Native American Community Welcomed at GRITC Doorstep Many people -from the community do not realize that everyone from the Na.ive American community can participate in most of the programs offered through Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. The belief is that you have to meet some kind of income guidelines to qualify for the programs or services, when in actuality most of the programs and services provided by the Council are open to everyone. The Young Eagles program established to help young people get or stay in touch with their heritage and promote self-esteem is open to all of our young people. We do have a maximum number we can accommodate, but that is only because we have a limited number of staff. The Substance Abuse Prevention Services is targeted toward everyone in our community even those yet to be born. Out-Patient Services can be utilized by everyone who feels Substance Abuse is a problem. Our Mental Health Services are designed to help people maintain good mental health in our fast changing and ever-stressed society. It is not just for people suffering from severe mental and emotional problems. Kids suffering traumas from school or peer pressures, individuals suffering from the work environment or other personal issues, and families trying to maintain a positive home environment or sufferingfromtheeconomyorothersocialpressures-theseare the only qualifications needed to be eligible for our services. All ofour support groups are available to everyone without specific qualifying guidelines. The Job Skills Bank, designed to help anyone from the community who wants to change careers or changejobsisopentoeveryone,justfilloutthefonnintheTurtle Talk and drop in by or mail it in. All of our community events: Cultural Gatherings, Mini-Pow-Wows, feasts, and other community meals are all open to everyone from the community. The only programs which do have specific qualifications are limi.ted Work Experience Program, Swnmer Youth Work Program and the Employment Support Program where we have helped with work clothes, safety glasses, uniforms, etc. These programs do require meeting income guidelines, however, if you are looking for a job or you want to improve your employment or change jobs, maybe we can still help, or call or write, or come in and talk to our staff. Our services continue to improve through ourreorganization andourclientnumberscontinue to increase, however, ifyou have an issue about the agency or want to know more about the new structure, please let us hear from you. J. Wagner Wheeler Executive Director 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 Paul Walters - Member Jim Petoskey - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Mary Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Assistant Director Anne LaFontsee - Clinical Director 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 Blumke - 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 of the 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, 616/774-8331, FAX 616/774-2810. �UPDATE Walk In Peace Selected As the Book to Have by Mary Stitt Walk In Peace was selected as one of the few books recommended by Jim Dana, president of the association that has been providing a "Read Michigan" theme. Walk In Peace is authored by Simon Otto, an Odawa Indian who resides in northern Michigan. This book contains 18 heartwarming stories orally passed down through the ages by Indian elders, various relatives, medicine men and a medicine woman. These stories teach the reader or listener a lesson in life when faced with emotions such as jealousy, selfishness, etc. As quoted from a review from the Historical Society of Michigan, "Still the stories are told with such tenderness, indeed, such honor that they escape the bonds of language, to soar like eagles in the imagination of the children for whom they are intended." Other books mentioned as a must to have if your looking for books highlighting the beauty of Young Eagle Featured in Press! by Hunter Genia Young Eagle Josh Ahsoak (pronounced Ahso-ack) was recently in the press promoting World Peace. He spent most of the day managing a children the eighth annual Peace and Environmental Day at the Monroe Mall. Josh comments, "I'm discouraged with the way older people are handling politics, and the way they think ... We have the next generation to save us." I think I'll recruit Josh for the Earth Ambassador's Project, eh!!! Anyone interested in joining the Earth Ambassador's Project is welcome to call at 616n7 4-83 31 or write me at 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 and I'll gather some information for you. Michigan are: The Journey of John Engler by The Detroit News, The Making of Michigan 18201860: A Pioneer Anthology edited by Justin L. Kestenbaum, Sleeping Bear: Yesterday and Today by George Weeks, Still Michigan: Photographs of the Northwest Lower Peninsula by Ken Scott, Sweetwater Storms and Spirits: Stories ofthe Great Lakes edited by Victoria Brehm, Letters from the Leelanau: Essays ofPeople and Place by Kathleen Stocking, Walnut Pickles and Watermelon Cakes: A Century of Michigan Cooking by Larry and Priscilla Massie, Good Food from Michigan by Laurie Woody,ErnieHarwell'sDiamondGemsby EmieHarwelI,FishMichigan: 100 SouthernMichigan Lakes by Tom Huggler, and Enjoying Birds in Michigan by the Michigan Audobon Society. You can purchase your Walk In Peace book from your local bookseller or order from Michigan Indian Press, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Young Eagles End Summer with a Splash The last summer session for the Young Eagles was a hit at Richmond Pool. A total of 17 youths swam, splashed, and generally enjoyed themselves. We only had 17 youths almost drown, just kidding really! After the pool, we ate pizza at the InterTribal. We'll be heading into the fall session with many new activities and sessions. Anyone interested in joining, please call us. Qualifications are: Native American and between the ages of 8 and 13. Mee-gwetch! Sincerely, Hunter Genia 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HEALTH What is AIDS? Taken from Health Edco--A Division ofWRS Group, Inc. Acquired-not genetic, inherited, or contracted from the environment. Immune-Refers to the body's system of protection agains any particular disease. Deficiency-Refers to a gap in the body's immune system, which leads to an increase in illnesses. Syndrome-Refers to a set of symtoms which occur together. Who is most likely to get AIDS? •Men who have sex with men •Intravenous drug users •People who have sex with an infected partner Is there a blood test for AIDS carriers? Laboratory tests can detect antibodies to the HIV virus, thus identifying carriers and screening blood products for HIV exposure. Do all persons carrying the AIDS virus get the AIDS disease? While the disease may not show up for several years, potentially, all HIV-Infected people will develop AIDS. Those who do are now called PWAs or persons with AIDS. How does AIDS affect immunity? The body's immune system includes two special kinds of white blood cells called "Helper" T-Cells and "Suppressor" T-Cells. The "Helper" cells help fight diseases while the "Suppressor" cells call off the defenses once a disease has been conquered. The AIDS virus appears to destroy the "Helper" cells but not the "Suppressor" cells, thus upsetting the balance of the immune system. Next issue: How is HIV/AIDS Transmitted. Save Your Kidneys; Stop Smoking Diabetics-researchers at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center have discovered that diabetics who smoke cigarettes are two to three times more likely than nonsmokers to develop kidney damage. This damage often leads to the need for dialysis or even transplantation. Smoking constricts the body's blood vessels. In diabetics, those who smoke are more likely to leak large proteins called albumins out of the vessels and into the kidneys. Dr. H Peter Chase, clinical director at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, says that 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council over time, this can lead to damage of and eventual failure of the kidneys. The good news for the more than 11 million who have diabetes is thatdiabetics who stop smok-:;..,_..,.&--.~::: ing can decrease their risk of kid- ' ney damage significantly. �STEER CLEAR OF DRUNKEN DRIVERS THE DISEASE OF ADDITION by Darcy Emert Alcoholism and drug addiction are among our oldest diseases. We used to jail people for alcoholism, and we have called it a moral or ethical problem for hundreds of years. We used rationales such as; "people drink and use drugs excessively People who drive under the influence of alcohol are responsible for more than half of all auto accidents in America. The saddest fact is that they kill thousands of innocent people because of their because they can't use self discipline ... or, simply irresponsible drinking and driving. Your best defense against steering clear of a can't say "no". We've changed those views considerably. In drunken driver is to know how to spot them. 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous was established on Watch out for drivers who: a self help program and alcoholism was declared a Speed up and slow down for no reason. disease. In 1956, the American Medical AssociaStop too late at stop signs. tion officially recognized alcoholism as a disease. Ignore traffic signals. A disease that can be treated. It was not until 1987 Follow cars too closely. however, that the American Medical Associatio~ Change lanes frequently. Drive without their lights on after sundown. recognized that drug addiction is a treatable disease. As a result of these developments, addiction is Weave as they drive. If you see someone who is driving like this now seen as a primary disease, and has its own and have serious reason to believe they are intoxi- symptoms, its own etiology, and its own effects. cated, write down the make and license number of Hospitals now accept alcoholic and drug using patients. We no longer jail them because of alcothe vehicle and report it to the police. holism. Doctors don't have to concoct phony reasons to allow addicted patients to receive medical attention and drug and alcohol treatment centers offer decent, professional, and humane treatment. Addictive disease is treatable, but not curable is a person is susceptibl, he or she will need to stop using alcohol or drugs altogether..for life. Addictive disease is multigenerational and can be traced back in the family tree for generations. It passed on to offspring acting as a vulnerability. This disease is multicultural and socially "indiscriminate", affecting youth and families at all levels of society and in every racial and ethnic group. Itis progressive and if untreated, addictive disease is lethal. Fortunately it is and treatable. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICES 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. ) Native American Women's Group Monday 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. Contact Judy Dodge for more information at774-8331 . . ·• The. Selli<>r••I{991li.~ll··~· btktt••~Y ~~~edll~Y·ahc1•·fricla~•ttott1•9:00. t<>··~l:.9(). Afyt..Loretta !!! · · · · · · · · · · yount; •QUf ~()t ~ij)anagef,#illbe·availlible··auring·th~··ffi>tifs·.to ~ ·you{•.•· .m ....... · ·····•> .•. bk:« ..½,p{Vifa-dr&»MKQ.PAfs¥iP/·· · 1Mfu~,,'L}V:nxn'WW"'u<<,·}·1,,r<<.:i@:.fr» . •.• • :"·· z·· t · · >·· · · · · · ·,•·•· · · ·.· . ·· ,,,·•.· ·.·• :;:.·.·,,,,.. ·:::: : : : ·:::;::,:.,:":Ji!I Classes in your neighborhood. Call 771 •2733 ,.,,.. Free to non -high school gr;:iduc:ites & persons under 20 yrs. ,... Free Child Care while you attend cl;:isses Lexington Community School Servants Community Church , ... Tran sportation •.,.. Lunch Program - EJ\HN C HEDIT IN 8 SIIOlff,W EEI<S - Le Xi n gt On CO mm Unity SC h OOI is offering cl ass es in Desktop Publishing • Nurse's Aide Training _ • Art and Many more! 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �· · Apache Tears There is a legend of Indian tears, a bloody battle with guns, arrows and spears. A band of men, red and white, met on a mountain ledge and began to fight. The Indians cried and jumped to the ground, and many dead braves were lying around. They'd rather die and end their days, than have to live by the white men's ways. That day had darkened and winds did cry, messages of death to the village nearby. Little maidens come get your dead, their tears turned to stone the legend said. To this day, near the mountain edge, they find black tears the Apache shed. Peace of Mind · · INSPIRATIONAL Poem from "The Broken Bottle" There are little eyes upon you, Jr·~f . and they're watching night and day; -. .. 1 There are little ears that quickly .;; . , ·• l 1 take in every word you say; J I ·J There are little hands all eager to do everything you do, And a little boy who's dreaming of the day he'll be like you. You're the little fellow's idol. You're the wisest of the wise; In his little mind about you, no suspicions ever rise; He believes in you devoutly, holds that all you say and do. He will say and do in your way, when he's grown up just like you. There's a wide-eyed little fellow who believes you're always right, And his ears are always open, and he watches day and night. You are setting an example every day in all you do. For the little boy who's waiting to grow up and be like you. g Ll· What makes one person happy and productive, another unhappy and frustrated? A few years ago, the Sociology Department of Duke University did a study on "peace of mind." Hundreds of people, both happy and unhappy, were studied. Nine factors were fow1d most likely to contribute to emotional and mental stability. They were: 1) The absence of suspicion and resentment Nursing a grudge was a major factor in w1happiness. 2) Living in thepresentand the future. Much unhappiness stems from an unwholesome preoccupation with past mistakes and failures. 3) Not wasting time and energy fighting conditions you cannot change. 4) Cooperating with life, instead of trying to either demolish it or run away from it. 5) Forcing yourself to be outgoing with others - instead of retreating within - during periods of emotional stress. 6) Refusing to pity yourself or seek self-justification in easy alibis that make you appear "noble" to yourself and others. 7) Cultivating the old-fashioned vittues of love, honor, loyalty, thrift. 8) Not expecting too much of yourself. When there is a wide gap between the standards you set for yourself and your actual achievement, unhappiness is inevitable. If you cannot improve your performance, try lowering the demands instead. 9) Finding something bigger than yourself in which to believe. Self-centered, egotistical, materialistic people score lowest of all in any test for measuring happiness. 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �SURVEY Community Survey Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (GRITC) is seeking to improve services to the community. Your opinion is highly valued in helping us to shape the future structure of our agency. Please take a minute to respond to these questions below by October 30, 1991 and then simply drop this card in the mailbox. 1. Are you familiar with GRITC services. (Please circle one) Yes No 2. Grade each of these services and activities currently being provided by GRITC to the Indian community below using the suggested scale. a=This service has been extremely effective in helping the community. b=This service is adequately being met by GRITC. c=This service needs much improvement in its delivery to the Indian community. Mental Health Health Issues _ _ Employment _ _ Support Groups Substance Abuse _ _ Seniors Program Education 3. What services and activities would you like to see us provide in the future? If you would like additional information, would you be willing to be contacted? (Please circle one) Yes No Optional: Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ _ Zip ____ Phone _ _ _ _ _ __ Anyone who completes this card and sends it back to GRITC, 45 Lexington N. W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 to include your name and address will be entered in a prize drawing. September\ Birthdays "Happy Birthday from GR/TC" Jonie Mackey Stacia Heffelbower Sandra Floyd Karen M. Boda Loretta Yaunt 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 ,· ""':!HIKff.l= SEPTEMBER TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS Thanking you for your support! Golden Givers Sue Engle Bronze Givers Doug Bohjanen Happy Belated Birthdays to: Roger Williams (August) Mark Wheeler (August) 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Darcy Emert �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 GR/TC office at 616/774-8331. Program Aide (Female). Work with the developmentallydisabledinagrouphome,implementing behavioral treatment programs. Validdriver'slicenserequired. $6.ffi/hr. HS. Diploma or equivalent Training will be provided. Kent Oient Services, 1225 Lake Drive. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, 616/774-0853. Case Manager, RN. Michgian RN license, recent nursing experience with at least 2 years in acute care. Experienceinhospice,homecare,oncology,orgerontologypreferred. Drivers licenseandreliable transportation. 8:30-5 M-F, $10-$13/hr. Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids,233E.Fulton,Suite210,P.O.Box2427,GR,MI 49501-2427, 616/454-1426. CustomerServiceRepresentative.Goodmathskills; computer literate; have ability to work under pressure; pleasant and courteous phone demeanor. Batts, Inc.,2'.eeland, MI 49464-0303, 616/772-4635. Secretary. Answer and direct routine inquiries; greet the public; and have above average proofreading skillsalongwith typing50-70wpm Specific experiences on Macintosh computers programs: Excel, MacWrite, or MSWordwouldbeideal.Batts,Inc.,Zeeland,MI494640303, 616fi72-4635. Data Entry. On PC-based software programs. Prefer experience in dBase III+ and Lotus 123. Very busy environment Part-time,apprx. 3 days/week. Sysco FrostNursing Supervisor. Current Michigan license as Pack, P.O. Box 8769, Grand Rapids, MI 49518-8769, RN; at least 2 yrs. of acute care experience; management 3700 Sysco Ct, SE. and experience in hospice or home care and BSN preferred. Ability to work as part of ID team. Oversees Sanitation. General cleaning in warehouse. May planning, implementation and evaluation ofnursing care involve manual lifting and moving to clean aisles, etc. fora group ofpatients. Supervises a group ofnurses. 8:30- Appx. 32hrsJweek, withshiftstartingat7:00a.mor8:00 5 M-F, $28,000-$33,000. Hospice of Greater Grand am Sysco Frost-Pack, P.O. Box 8769, Grand Rapids, Rapids,233E.Fulton,Suite210,P.O.Box2427,GR,MI MI 49518-8769, 3700 Sysco Ct, SE. 49501-2427, 616/454-1426. Sales Position. WLAV-AM/FM is seeking recent Promotions Director. At least 2 yrs. experience, college graduates for entry level sales position. Extensive preferably in the broadcast media. You must be ex- training provided. Guaranteed salary during training. tremely organized and self-disciplined, have exceptional Contact: Personnel, Adams Radio of Grand Rapids, Inc., writing abilities, be able to work with sales and program- 3rdF1oorTradeCenter,50I.ouisNW,GrandRapids,MI ming staff, and be able to produce creative ideas that 49503 generate consumer involvement Contact: Personnel, Adams Radio of Grand Rapids, Inc., 3rd Floor Trade Female equipment operators. Must be at least 18 Center, 50 Louis NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 yrs. old, have a current drivers license, dependable transportation, be willing to work overtime, and be in Part-time announcers for occasional fill-in work. good physical condition. Drug testing is also a part of our Nights and weekends. Only those experienced with pre-placement physical examination. Kamminga & AOR format need apply. Submit a tape with your Roodvoets, Inc., 3435 Broadmoor Avenue, S.E., Grand application. Contact: Personnel, Adams Radio of Grand Rapids, MI 49512. Rapids, Inc., 3rd Floor Trade Center, 50 Louis NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANNOUNCEMENTS Indian Entrepreneurs to Publish Native American Upcoming Pow Wow October 5-6 3rd Annual Western Michigan Kalamazoo, MI University Pow Wow 616/349-5387 l=====================================:::::'.J Acting School at the GR Civic Theatre The fall term of acting classes for adults and young people will begin the week of September 23. Adult classes meet evenings or Saturdays for eight weekly three-hour sessions. Youth classes meet for two-hour sessions weekdays after school for ten weeks for ages 8-10, 11-14 and 15-18. Class size is limited to 16 students. Tuition is $80.00 for each class except for the Broadway Bound (musical theatre) class which is $85.00. Tuition may be charged on a VISA or MasterCard. The registration deadline for returning students is Tuesday, September 3, and for new students, Monday, September 9. To register, call the business office, 4569301, for an application. ~ Regular Commission Meeting in Escanaba Date: September 20, 1991/Friday Time: 9 AM to 4 PM Place: Anishnabeg Mom-Weh, Community Center, 1219 First Ave. S., Escanaba, MI, 906n86-0556. The community/public is welcome and encouraged to attend for input and or discussion. Contact your Commissioner or 517/373-0654 if you have an item you would like to appear on the agenda. Io l:,e a 'b.'UE! hman is ~ ahle to sbm :ill front of our Cxea1oi: am say '1 haft dollE :wy best fox ~ am :wy pa,ple! II JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Cookbook The United American Indian Enterprises, one of the Youth Entrepreneurial Programs sponsored by the Phoenix Indian Center, has announced that it has chosen the publication of a Native American cookbook as its business project. All Native American recipes will be considered and those whose recipes are selected for publication will be acknowledged in the book. The business will be soliciting recipes from reservations and Native American individuals from all over the United States. The United American Indian Enterprises, composed of business enterprise students from North High in the Phoenix Union High School District, is one of several such groups sponsored by the Phoenix Indian Center in conjunction with Central Arizona Junior Achievement. This pilot project to teach entrepreneurship to young Native Americans, is part of the Center Economic Development Department, and was designed with a grant from the Administration for Native Americans, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Those interested are invited to send their recipes to: Sara Williams c/o Youth Entrepreneurial. Program The Phoenix Indian Center 99 East Virginia, Suite 160 Phoenix, Arizona 85004. Those sending recipes are asked to include his/her name, mailing address, tribal affiliation and the history of the recipe. �• ~~~n Your Register Tapes Into. . TURTLE TALK Keep donating your Cash Register tapes to GRITC. Send, E:::l 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. Inter-Tribal Arts Experience Inter-Tribal Arts Experiences 1991 (ITAE) will be held October 11, 12 and 13 in Dayton, Ohio. ITAE is a juried Native American art show and market featuring the works of 75 artists from throughout the United States and Canada. 1991 marks the second year for the event after a most successful premiere in 1990. ITAE is the first juried, all Native American art show and market in Dayton and one of very few in the Midwest. As a result, the 50 artist in attendance in 1990 found a new market for their work and sales were excellent. Nearly every artist has expressed an interest in returning. Attendance in 1990 was over 5,000 and visitors from a dozen states outside Ohio traveled to the event. 1991 should prove to be even more successful. Prize money for ITAE "91 will be $13,000 with a Best of Show prize of $800.00. Categories will include painting, pottery, category broken down into further sub categories. ITAE requires that all applicants have a blood quantum of at least 1/4 and will require proof of the quantum. Applications may be obtained by writing or calling William Jordan, Chairman, Inter-Tribal Arts Experience, P. 0. Box 703, Xenia, Ohio 45385. (513) 275-9011. ITAE is co-sponsored by Miami Valley Council for Native Americans and Blue Jacket Outdoor Drama. We'd like to hear from you. Our mailing list is grow- ~-~-~ - ... ing 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. ~ Indian Art Show Posters Available 1991 Lawrence Indian Arts Show poster goes on sale Aug. 29 at the Museum of Anthropology gift shop at the Univ. ofKansas. Thepostershows a bronze sculpture, "Daydreaming," by San Carlos Apache sculptor Craig Dan Goseyun. The sculpture was chosen for a Best of Show prize from more than 300 artworks entered in the 1990 Lawrence Indian Arts Show juried competition. "Daydreaming," a 28" high figure, portrays an Apache woman seated with legs drawn up and her rums wrapped around her left knee. The poster is available for $25 signed, $10 unsigned. For more information, write or call Maria S. Martin, Lawrence Indian Arts Show, Museum of Anthropology, The Univ. of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045; 913/864-4245. 11 •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): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Message Telephone #: Are you currently looking for work? Yes_ _ _ _ _No _ _ _ _ __ Date available for work: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you have a Driver's License? Yes _ _ _ _ _ No _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you have reliable transportation? Yes No _ _ _ _ __ Are you a GRITC member? Yes _ _ _ _ _.N o_ _ _ __ What types of jobs are you interested in: 1. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Are you currently employed? _ _ _ _ _ _Yes _ _ _ _ _ No If yes, where? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Edward V. Gillis 2512 Union NE Grand Rapids Ml. 12•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 49505 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml � 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/415f0d4916ea07210e0839320feb4a30.pdf 4b43bfe6da94353cdfce3401a0bdd186 PDF Text Text Volume 1 Number 7 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council August 1991 DAYDREAMS ... BY John Trudell-Native Nations I would guess that there was a period of time when all of us daydreamed. And I would guess that all of us were told that it wasn't good, that we shouldn't do it, that we should do something else. But my experience with daydreaming is that, as a child, when I daydreamed, I would daydream to escape, to get away from what I didn't want to be around. I never made unhappy daydreams. I only made daydreams that would make me feel better. It was an energy-we all have it-that I had. Instinctively, as children, since as children we are still closer to the universe and haven't been attacked as long, we know to use that energy in a healing way, in a good way. But then as we grow up, our spirit is attacked, our identity and our sense of worth is attacked. As we go through like, that energy changes. We then use it for our paranoias and our insecurities. It is the same energy, but we no longer use it to make dreams that help us to find our way through life. We use this energy to create _ nightmares that destroy our way through life. And none of this is an accident. It's all very deliberate. They tell us about the illusions of power, and at the same time these illusions are respectable, acceptable, and normal. They attack us every day, and for the TV generation they have attacked us every day of our lives through things like advertising. Every commercial that goes on television is telling us that we are worth less. We would be worth more by consuming the product they are putting in front of us. Other children will like us better if we have these toys; men will like us better if we wear these clothes; women will like us better if we wear this perfume or this cologne. But everything is put into our minds and every day it is a constant barrage, telling us we are worth less. At the same time, we are having these illusions defined for us as to what power is really all about, because the reality is that if we had a clear mind, if we understood our purpose, had a sense of balance, and understood our wholeness with the Earth and universe, then there would be no way, in any way, shape, or form, that humans would tolerate what is happening to them and to the planet, because it is against the better interest of 99 percent of the people on this planet. Once the concept of death sinks in, then we become afraid of ourselves, we no longer accept ourselves, and we start to deny the inevitability of our continuing on, our leaving this world. Death puts fear. It is like imposing a form of death to the spirit, death to the mind, as soon as that concept sinks in, because we become afraid to really live. Once we become afraid to really live, then we will A Look Inside Director's Report ................. 2 Update ................................. 3 Environment ........................ 4 Health .................................. 4 Human Services ................... 6 Poem .................................... 7 Feedback .............................. 8 Classifieds ........................... 9 Announcements ................... 10, 11 Pow Wow ............................ 12 �The Success of Our Agency Depends on YOU . As theGrand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council continues to improve the services to the Native American Community, we constantly need information and suggestions from you of the community. Therefore, either in August or September, we will be asking you to help identify needs for our people. One of those issues will involve asking you to fill out a survey and then mailing it back to us. This survey will help us further develop and improve services to our community. The success of any Human Service Agency is to have the people it serves to give feedback and suggestions for improving the services. Hopefully, you will help us to identify those ways and areas that need improving. We are counting on you, please don't let us down. I can't say enough about the success of the Three Fires Pow Wow. Loretta Antoine, Vice President of the Board of Directors and her Pow Wow committee did an outstanding job of raising money, organizing the activities and contacting the participants, to make the Pow Wow the best ever. It is also the first time in many years the Pow Wow committee had sufficient funds to sponsor this event. I talked to many people, to include those from the City of Grand Rapids Parks, a co-sponsor of the Pow Wow, to people in attendance. There was resounding agreement that this was the best Pow Wow we have ever had. Congratulations to Loretta, the Pow Wow Committee and all the other volunteers and participants. We are still going through our internal reorganization and if you haven't been in to get acquainted with the staff or our new structure we encourage you to do so. Things are going very well and we believe the quality of services are improving, please tell us what you think. Again, look for the survey in the August or September issue. J. Wagner Wheeler Executive Director 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 l,'aul Walters - Member Jim Petoskey - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Mary Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Assistant Director Anne LaFontsee - Clinical Director 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 Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Kim Yates - Ml Indian Press/Summer Youth Clerk Mary Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production 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 6I6n74-2810. �UPDATE < GRITC's Facelift by KathyPolise Since our reorganization, we felt it would be helpful to keep you updated on the services we presently offer. If you've walked into our agency lately, you will notice a number of new changes- not only physically, with desks and chairs appearing where they weren't before, but also with regards to staffing. Our staff is now trained to be alerted to the unique needs of each individual. The changes that have occurred in our agency over the past year are positive changes and are structured to better serve the needs of our clients and community. Several treatment and counseling services have been restructured and consolidated. And strangely enough, by consolidating our services, we are now able to more efficiently meet the needs of our clients whether that client has one problem, or problems that may require the involvement of a spectrum of services. We provide a full range of services with a continuum of services for children, youth, and adults. These include: intervention, assessments, outpatient group, family, and individual treatment, intensive family intervention, treatment team, dual diagnosis team, team counseling, casemanagement, aftercare, substance abuse prevention group, Native American women's group, and cultural training. Our services stress the individual needs of the client but we also recognize and include the family when necessary in working with an individual to empower himself. Physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the individual are also included in the treatment plan. We are striving to continually improve our programming to meet the needs of our clients. If you have any questions regarding our programs, please call Kathy Polise at 77 4-83 31. "Just the Beginning for Our Youth" by Hunter Genia Meeting of July 16,1991 OnJuly 16,1991 theGrandRapidslnter-Tribal hosted a youth directed action symposium. At this _ meeting, we met very important people who were ready to share their own resources and skills with us. Some of the people who participated were: Everett Vermeer, Kent County Direction of DSS; Val Johnson, Family & Children Service DSS for Lansing; Paul Johnson, MEA consultant-Lansing; Clinton Pelcher, Substance Abuse-Prevention, Isabella Reservation; Betty Shelby, Kent County 4-H; Sylvia Evans, DSS-Lansing; Judith Pomp-OSAS, Indian Review Board-Lansing; Linda Shirkey, Director of the Office of Legal Affairs, DSS-Lansing; Rick Havekate-Health Education Consultant from InterTribal Council of Michigan, Inc., Sault Ste. Marie; Rosie Holmberg, Indian Education, Muskegon;Kat~ Polise, Heath Human Services Coordinator, Grand Rapids; and Chris Nelson, Education & Health Development, East Lansing. These were only some of the people who attended. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough room to list them all. The purpose of this gathering was to get acquainted with people and brainstorm ideas on what avenue we want to take in paving the way for our future. The next meeting, on the same note, is scheduled for July 26th in Baraga, Michigan on the Keewanaw Bay Reservation. Previous to the meeting mentioned above, a Unity Conference was held in Spokane, WA. This conference took place on June 28th through July 2nd. The intention of this conference was not only to have continued as "Youth" on page 5 column 2 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �.- HEALTH Secondhand Smoke Can Kill You Even if you've never smoked tobacco, the habit can kill you. Secondhand, or passive smoke, causes an estimated 53,000 deaths each year in the United States. The American Association for Respiratory Care offers the following suggestions for avoiding secondhand smoke: 1. Ask family members or visitors to smoke only outside your home. .. · "' I am ,:youir worst enemy; I am alcohol. :':-,,--:··· designate nonsmoking areas or have a "NO Smoking" policy. 3.When you're in public and someone's smoke is affecting you, politely ask the smoker to extinguish it. 4. Join or create a nonsmoker's club in your community. 5. Support family and friends' attempts to stop smoking. 6. At work orin your car, post signs asking smokers not to smoke when around you. ~ ENVIRONMENT DOING OUR PART! by Hunter Genia Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is doing its part in helping the environment. How about you? simple. It's not like you' 11 be tripping over boxes. So do your Can you take an extra ten to fifteen minutes a day part and recycle! Here is what to sort out your recyclable materials? How impor- Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has done the tant is Mother Earth to you? I once heard someone · past couple of months. say it is not Mother Earth who is sick, we are From April to June 1991-recycled 1,300.00 because we're the ones polluting her. Before you . pounds of office paper. throw away newspaper, regular paper, plastic, alu- •Saved 11.5 trees minum, etc. think about where it's going. When •Prevented39.00lbsofpollutionfromenteringthe we throw or dump contamination in the ground it atmosphere only pollutes the ground. If you set up boxes to _ •Save 3.90 months worth of electricity consumed separate different material, recycling would be 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council by the average home. �"Dreams" continued from page 1 "Youth" continued from page 3 accept anything, any illusion, any injustice, any lie, if it will help us hide from our fear. They know that. There are people that know that and have created civilizations based upon that. They have convinced us that power is in money. Whoever has the money, the economic ability, the economic resource, is powerful, and we believe that. We give our power away, we no longer believe in ourselves. Whoever controls the money just has a lot of money, usually through exploitation and greed. That is no power. They tell us that whoever controls the politi- fun but to bring back valuable ideas, concepts etc. to use or adopt for our Anishnabe youth here in Michlgan. Michigan represented who attended, felt there was a need for reservation and non-reservation youth to have access to a youth action group here in Michl· cal systems has power. But it's not power, its manipulation. Competitiveness and manipulation and distortion is all that it is. They tell us that the military industrial complex and its systems is power, but it is only violence and brutality-it has nothing to do with power. If we believe all of these things are power, then we give our power away. If we believe the illusion, we become the illusion. I hear about primitive peoples and how they fed their gods and I think about the crusades and all those religious wars that have gone on through history and to me it is the same as taking people to the altar and just cutting out their hearts and tossing them to the gods. The blood has been spilled. The blood continues to be shed under these ideologies, and I know it is the wrong way to go. The planet · does not live by being fed blood. The system is built on a weird process. The art of refinement here is to cloud the human mind and human consciousness-not to sift it out and sort it out, but to cloud it so that people can no longer have clarity, and end up using their energy to selfdestruct. As long as we have to hide, as long as we have to project an image, as long as we can't really be who we are, if we have to play a role, if we have to ear the mask for whatever the reasons, as long as they have us in a situation where we have to do these things, then we never really will get in touch with our own sense of worth. gan. If any of this interests you, let us know. We could always use help and resources, especially now' because we are at the ground breaking stage. Any questions please feel free to write me atG.R.I.T.C. c/ oHunterGeniaMe-gwetch.It'sJusttheBeginning". Disabled Childrend in Kent County May be Due Retroactive SSI Benefits Because of a recent US Supreme Court ruling, disabled children in Kent County may be eligible for as much as $40,000 each in retroactive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Grand Rapids Social Security Administration office will be contacting hundreds of children in this area who have been denied Supplemental Security Income benefits since 1980. , These reviews are the result of a 1990 Supreme Court ruling that said the agency had unfairly limited SSI benefits for poor, disabled children. The new standards require the agency to consider not only the children's medical problems, but also the effects those conditions have on their ability to walk, eat, and take part in other activities of daily living. · The potential amount of retroactive benefits which average $387 per month back to 1980, is significant for each of these children and their families. The notices were sent out about July 15, and advises the children that they have 120 days to request that Social Security reevaluate their past claims for SSL You can inquire about these benefits by calling toll free 1-800-234-5772 or by contacting the Grand Rapids office at 1 Monroe Center N.W., Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI. 49503. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. Employment Support Group by Dennis Black GrandRapidslnter-TribalCouncilwill ~ be starting an Employment Support Group / :i · ~ on September 10th, Tuesday evenings, 6:00 ( , >:/ p.m. at Lexington School, 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids. If you are unhappy with your current job or frustrated by your unsuccessful attempts to find a job, then you may want to join us. Benefit from the shared experiences of a group, contact Dennis Black at 774-8331. If you can't call, just show up on the 10th. . HUMAN SERVICES Native American Women's Group ' Monday Evenings } 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women who are: anadultchildofanalcoholic codependent or chemically dependent Please join us in our path to healing. Contact Judy Dodge for more iriformation at 774-8331. 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. 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): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Message Telephone#: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you currently looking for work? Yes_ _ _ _ _No _ _ _ _ __ Date available for work: --------''------------Do you have a Driver's License? Yes_ _ _ _ _No _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you have reliable transportation? Yes No _ _ _ _ __ Are you a member? Yes_ _ _ _ _ No_ _ _ __ What types of jobs are you interested in: 1. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Are you currently employed?_ _ _ _ _ _Yes --'-_ _ _ _No If yes, where? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �, Pequamo's Last Vision POEM Giving wisdom and loving peace These and more am I. by Lew Burrows He sees men of rainbow colors Dancing and singing about him As the sky clears and the blue day begins. Suddenly As they sing The powers of Creation Descend in the form of fire. A man stands before them With the heavens glow in his eyes. His words ring as bells In the domes of their heads. "I am here to speak of the Father The Master of All. All powerful and All giving. In the past world I, too Became vain And proud of my lofty position And my special powers. In my haste To bring him the knowledge Of the sacred path I brought man to the back door And untied disastrous secrets Loosing upon him The seven deadly sins For which he was unprepared. For our misuse of power Man's world was destroyed And my position was lowered. You know his names, The secret and sacred names. Yet his name is but a single breath Uttered countless times around the earth Each precious instant By all living things, Each breath a prayer In concert with all life. To destroy any life Is to profane the prayers of creation. I became guardian of the underworld. My name villified, I was now called Fallen Angel Prince of Darkness Trickster Ugly Face, Fat Belly, Dirty Boy And Coyote, whose symbol is the Dog Star. You know me, brothers. I have been sent here before To remind you of the path The way of the Creator, our Father. My names and signs are familiar: I am the Feathered Serpent The Two-Horned God The Bright and Morning Star The Anointed One, Protector of Men Deliverer, Law Giver, Fire Bringer Medicine Bestower Pipe Bearer Seed Provider Flute Player The one who comes from the east Those of you who keep the sacred path And remember the laws of creation Now the lessons of this fourth world have been learned. Will be the life blood 0 the new world. Come and be as the branches Of the sacred Tree. Wake, Wake, Wake The dawn star breaks The earth is born anew. Wake, Wake, Wake We come forth again We have a new day. 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. FEEDBACK An Honest Look at Native Americans by Colman McCarthy- Washington Post Writers Group Thank you Shirley Francis for sharing this artic(e wi~_h us. She writes "Here is how the majority ofEuropeanAmerzcans feel about "Dances with Wolves." Editor Eighthundred the.atersareshowing"Dances With Wolves," a film ofrare genuinenes.s. It has a story line ofiron authenticity that says who we know we trust, who we trust we know. Lit John Dunbar, played by Kevin Costner, is a Union Army o(ficer who chooses service in the mid-1860's on a Western outpost that has an abandoned shack for headquarters and initially suspicious tribal people for neighbors. As a soldier in the Civil War, Dunbar had the bravery to risk his like in battle. On the Great plains, he has a higher courage: to risk his live in seeking friendship with the Lakotas. The film ends with a manhunt. Union soldiers, in customary hyperbolic military violence, are out to kill the lieutenant for the high an traitorous crime of accepting a tribal way of life. He consorted with the enemy and discovered it wasn't the enemy. When the movie opened in mid-November, critics predicted it would reap major awards. It had in face already won the only prize that matter: unqualified approval by the Lakota tribe, whose Sioux ancestors were the focus of the film. In ceremony outside the U.S. Capitol in late October, tribal leadersadoptedCostnerasamemberoftheLakotas. Itwasn'tany empty gesture. Costner, who starred and directed, earned it Actors who played tribal members in "Dances With Wolves" belong to tribes themselves. Tantoo Cardinal, who plays Black Shawl, is a Creek. Rodney Grant, who is Wind in His Hair, is an Omaha. Floyd Red Crow Westerman, A Sioux, plays Chief Ten Bears. The 150 extras were Sioux from the Rosebud reservation. In a break from Hollywood tradition in which the Tontos, Chief Sitting bulls and Pocahontases always speak flawless English, the Lakotas speak in their tribal dialect. Subtitles are used. The lieutenant learns the native language, syllable by guttural syllable, with his linguistic conversion an early sign that he is the rare openminded white visitor who appreciates the local culture. No scene in the film-not the running of 3,500 buffalo, not the dance around the bonfire, not Costner's romps with the wolf named Two Socks-rings truer than the lieutenant sitting with the tribal elders determined to communicate in their tongue. 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council "Dances With Wolves," the name the Lakotas give to Dunbar, is a film of reparations, a small payback to native tribes for the damage they have suffered in American movies form "Robby and the Redskins" to John Wayne's "Big Trail." Hollywood reflected a white racism against red people that predated white racism against blacks. Before slave ships discharged their ebony bounties of West African tribes people on the East Coast of North America, Pilgrims were raiding the villages of the Wampanoags in Massachusetts. The Great Swamp War of the 1650sintheNarragansetts' part of what is now south central Rhode Island was an early display of the white European's slaughterous ways that would endure into the 20th century. With only a few exceptions-Costner's movie is onefilmmakers have kept to the line that politicians have consistently articulated. Gov. William Bradford of the Massachusetts Bay Colony saw natives as "Savage and brutish men, which range up and down little otherwise than wild beasts." From his observations of the bestiary beyond Monticello, Thomas Jefferson stated that members of Virginia Tribes were "savages" with "no vivacity, no activity of the mind." They were "cowardly and timid." A century later, another president Theodore Roosevelt, would say: "It is nonsense to talk about our having driven most of these Indians out of their lands. they did not own the land at all, in the white sense." Praising the U.S. Army's invasion of the West, Roosevelt said: "The great continent could not have been kept as nothing but a game preserve for squalid savages." The decimation began with violence to language. Christopher Columbus and his armed mercenaries, stupidly believing they had arrived in India, called the natives Indians. The word stuck, never to be corrected, no more than corrections have been run on other errors and crimes of the colonizers. Lakotas, Seminoles, Hopis, Passamaquoddies and all other tribes are demeaned when called Indians. Call them by the names they gave themselves, not what an Italian invader. who couldn't navigate, laid on them. It would help, too, to remember that the military attacks on the peaceful Lakotas portrayed in the movie contirme today in the economic brutaliz.ation suffered by the people on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations in South Dakota. The movie was filmed in those ~red parts, no on a Burbank back lot �, CLASSlFIEDS Turtle Talk mpkes 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 Dennis at the GRITC office at 616/774-8331. Michigan Bulb Co., 1950 Waldorf NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, (616)453-5401. Second and third shift position packing products for shipment, loading and unloading mail trucks, opening and verifying customer orders and keypunching orders to generate a shipping label. Openings for September through November and February through May. Work with live and growing things. Contact Penny Vargo, Personnel Director or call Dennis Black at GRITC 774-8331. Sysco Frost-Pack Food Services, Inc. Human Resources Department, 3700 Sysco Court SE, Grand ~apids, MI 49508. Night Verification Clerk-Immediate opening in Customer Service Department. Position involves work with a CRT, verification and correction of orders, answering phones, dealing with customers and a variety of duties. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Applications accepted Monday through Fridays, 8-4 PM. 98 WGRD, 38 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616)459-4111. Part-time position open for music research. Previous telemarketing experience helpful but not necessary. Must be friendly, articulate, and organized. 15 hours per week, weekday, evenings. Apply in person. No phone calls. St. Mary's Health Services, 200 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Nursing/Registered Nurses, Current Michigan licensure or permit, patient care. Call Dennis Black at 774-8331. Sysco Frost-Pack Food Services Inc.,3700 Sysco Ct., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. Yardman. Full time position, $260/week. Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift. Work includes washing and fueling tractor trailer trucks. Must have a good driving record; mechanical aptitude important. SyscoFrost-PackFoodServicesinc.,3700Sysco Ct., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. Delivery Driver. Provisional Part-time with no benefits. Tractor/trailer combinations; not over the road. Must have or be able to obtain a class A C.D.L. license with an Air Brake and Hazardous Materials endorsements. Job involves close customer contact as well as repetitive manual lifting and unloading of product. Starting rate of $6.80/hr. Kent Community Hospital Complex, Personnel Office, 750Fuller Ave.,GrandRapids,MI49503. Food Service Worker I. $5.92hr./Part-time (32hrs/ wk). Perform a variety of simple food service tasks, serve, portion foods. Clean areas and equipment and do dishes. Kent Community Hospital Complex, Personnel Office, 750Fuller Ave.,GrandRapids,MI49503. Nurse Aides/Hospital Aides. $6.15 hr./Plus diffs./ Full and Part-time. Provide direct patient nursing care. Taking and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration. Assists patients with daily needs such as baths, ambulation, and making beds. Must be Michigan State Certified as a Nurse Aide. Jet Electronics & Technology, Inc., 5353 52nd St., SE, 949-6600 Ext. 204 or 212. As for Hazel Waits or Dawn Reigler. General Clerk, ASAP. $285-$355/week to start, 8-4:30 PM. General clerical support for the department. Data entry, filing, operation of NBI and personal computing equipment, operation of duplicating and binding equipment, manual sales and document mailings. JetElectroni~&Technology,Inc.,535352ndSt.,SE, 949-6600 Ext. 204 or 212. As for Hazel Waits or Dawn Reigler. Machinist "B" ASAP. $9.02-$10.56 hr. to start. Operates a variety of light machine tools, wire and sheet metal fonning equipment to produce repetitive production parts to specifications. Make simplermachine setups independently. 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. August - ANNOUNCEMENTS Birthdays "Happy Birthday from GRITC" AUGUST TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS Earl Schoenborn Martin Wesaw Jeanette St. Clair Clifford Bailey Rose Hunt Maudeline McDonald Francis Peters Mark Wabanimkee Teresa Shananaquet Toni Genia Tim Genia Jamie McCann Bob Stone Johnny Day Ann LaFontsee Thanking you for your support! Golden Givers Bob Bohjanen Eric and Shirley Neitzel Richard and Rebecca Scott Bronze Givers St. Jude's Church Washington University Offers Indian Studies On Your Mark .. GetSet .. GO .. Back to School!! Enroll Today and you can receive credits in 8 short weeks! Registration starts August 19, 1991 TECHNOLOGYAilGH SCHOOL COMPLETION •Accounting/Recordkeeping •Home Economics •Art •Intro. to Macintosh •Nurse's Aide I •Cashiering •Nurse's Aide II •Computer Literacy •Photography •Employability •Typing •GED Need help with basic skills? •Everyday Writing •Learn to Read •Math Lexington Community Education 45 Lexington N.W. QUESTIONS?? WANTTOSIGNUP?? CALLUS TODAY AT 771-2733 JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Washington University in St. Louis has established the Center for American Indian Studies in Social Services. The Center is designed to promote the high education of Native Americans and to prepare future education leaders to serve American Indian communities. The center is also designed to offer a variety of programs, colloquia and lectures on the issues of current and historical importance to Native Americans. Native American students who intend to teach or practice social work with Indian people may apply for scholarships. The scholarships cover the cost of tuition for two years of full-time study, books and living expenses. Other financial assistance is available for students who do not receive scholarships. If interested contact Dana Wilson Kar ' M.S.W., J.D., Director, Center for American Indian Studies, Washington University, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130. Call (314) 889-6288. �TURN YOUR REGISTER TURTLE TALK TAPES INTO $$$ We'd like to hear from Continue to donate your you. Our mailing list is growCash Register tapes to GRITC. ing past 900 households. This Keep sending, bringing, shipping means more paper and more postage. PLEASE these in! Your "tapes" will help send our youth to HELP by giving what you can. Every little bit functions and other valuable activities. We take any counts, even a couple of dollars will help take us receipts from Eberhards, Meijers, and D & W. out of the red. Please send your $$$ (in any Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Lexington amount) to help keep Turtle Talk alive. You are NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 616/774-8331. 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 NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS COMPETITION FOR LOGO/SIGNATURE anonymous), and you'll be assured of receiving DESIGN ANNOUNCED BY THE HEARD future issues of Turtle Talk. MUSEUM & THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Golden Giver ...$15/yr. Silver Giver ...$10/yr. ORCHESTRA Bronze Giver... $5/yr. NativeAmericanartistsfrom throughoutthe United Please send your contribution to: GRITC, 45 States are invited to enter the competition for a logo/ Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Ml49504. signature design for Native Mosaic, a new and exciting ~ collaborative project by two of Phoenix's Symphony Orchestra. Thejointproject, whichhasreceiveda$174,000 NO MONEY FOR UTILITIES? grant from the Flinn Foundation, Phoenix, will offer a STRETCHING YOUR BUDGET? unique blending of traditional Native American music Weatherizing your home can keep the heat with concerts, lectures, an exhibition, and educational out and cut down on utility bills. Services are free outreach programming beginning in 1992 through the of charge and include: spring of 1993. •Insulating •Caulking The competition is limited to Native American •Weather Stripping •Minor home repairs artists and includes a $1,500 prize for the winning enny. •Venting •Plus much more ... In addition, the winning logo/signature will appear on all As a renter or homeowner, you qualify for Native Mosaic collateral materials, including, but not free weatherization. Call today at 393-5644 (Hollimited to, a brochure, poster, educational materials, land), 846-5110 (Grand Haven), or 1/800/752stationruy, banners and billboards. 8814 (Toll Free). From the Ottawa County ComSubmitted artwork should be viable in black and munity Action Agency. white, two/color, and four/color. Samples of the recommended PMS colors should be included. No artwork will be returned. Winning artwork becomes the property of The Heard Musewn and The Phoenix Symphony Or- CELEBRATING OUR TRADITION chestra. Entries will be judged by a panel consisting of 19-91 Peshawbestown Traditional Pow Wow, experts in the visual arts from The Heard Musewn and Saturday and Sunday, August 24th and 25th 1991. The Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. GTB Grand Health Pow Wow will be held Friday, Materials are due no later than December 15, 1991. August 23rd, on the new Pow Wow grounds. Free No extensions. Send all materials to: Marketing, The health screenings for Native Americans-food, Heard Museum, 22 East Monte Vista Road, Phoenix, entertainment, health education, and door prizes. Arizona 85004-1480. For more information,call the Marketing Department, TheHeardMuseum, (ffi2) '.?52-884Q. 11 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �· , THE Pow W <>w TRAIL The Moon's Prayer Questing Rules to Live an Honorable Life 1. Mental Harmony: I shall think only good of myself. This shall lead me toward harmony within my mind; 2. Physical Harmony: I shall keep my body clean and strong inside and outside. This shall lead me to physical harmony; 3. Social Harmony: I shall think only good of all my brothers and sisters of society. This shall lead.toward harmony with all of humankind; 4. Environmental Harmony: I shall strive to protect Father Sky and Mother Earth from harm. This shall lead to harmony with the natural world and environment; 5. Spiritual Harmony: I shall make sure all my prayers are humble and only seek to fulfill the above to provide spiritual harmony. August 17-18 9th Annual Traditional Pow Wow Honoring All Veterans Sept. 6-8 1991 Indian Summer Festival Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Pow Wow 414/383-7425 October 5-6 3rd Annual Western Michigan Kalamazoo, MI University Pow Wow 616/349-5387 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Edward V. Gillis 2512 Union NE Grand Rapids Ml. 12•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Lebanon, MI 317/482-3315 PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Wagner Wheeler, Executive Director "CARING FOR OUR FUTURE" by Hunter Genia A Senior's Feast, sponsored with the staff of the Grand Rapids InterTribal Council was held on February 20th. The event was attended by nearly 100 members of theNative American Community, primarily Seniors. The Feast was organized through GRITC staff discussing the need to recognize our elders as one of our most valuable resources, as well as to explore ways to support the needs of our Senior Community members. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is dedicated to utilizing the knowledge of our Elders to educate our youth. The year 1992 will be dedicated, Nationwide, to Native American Youth and we would like to see our Elders involved in these efforts. We would like to encourage Elders to share their knowledge and understanding, as well as to provide advice to GRITC on subjects ranging from books and publications (Michigan Indian Press), through suggestions on establishing activities for Seniors. Of those attending the feast, there was a consensus to continue to ineet approximately every three months to share information and to receive updates on GRITC services. A special thank you to all of the staff, volunteers and Elders who contributed to our feast, whether through their assistance, presence or blessings. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council provides Case Management for Seniors who are in need of this supportive service. GRITC welcomes your suggestions. Please feel free to contact Loretta Yount for any information on our Senior's Program at (616) 774-8331. Cultural Gathering Attracts 500 The Honoring Our Youth Cultural Gathering/Mini Pow-wow which was held on March 9th at the West Side Complex was a "very busy affair" with over 500 in attendance, reports Judy Dodge, Cultural Gathering Chairperson. The next event is scheduled in Honor of our Veterans and will be held in November. __ ··, The Turtle Talk Newsletter will have messages or facts about the environment in each publication. As first Americans we are the first environmentalists and therefore we feel as Native Americans we should do what we can to make people aware of issues effecting us today involving the environment. Earth Day will take place nationally on the 22nd of April. STOP JUNK MAIL Facts: 1. The junk mail Americans receive in one day could produce enough energy to heat 250,000 homes. 2. Americans receive enough junk mail each year to destroy 100 million trees every year. 3. Americans receive almost 2 million tons of junk mail every year and almost 44% of that mail is never opened or read. 4. If only 100 ,000 people stopped their junk mail, we could save about 150,000 trees each year. If a million people did, we could save some 1.5 million trees. What to do: 1. Write to: Mail Preference Service, Direct Marketing Association, 11 West 42nd St. PO Box 3861, New York, NY 10163-3861. By writing they'll stop your name from being sold to most large mailing list companies. This will reduce your junk mail up to 75%. 2. Recycle the junk mail you already get: If it's printed on newsprint, toss it in with the newspapers. If it's quality paper, make a separate pile for itmany recycling centers accept both white and colored paper. Envelopes are recyclable, too-as long as they don't have plastic windows in them. �GRITC Staff Roster Administration Wag Wheeler .................................. Executive Director Loretta Yount ................................... Executive Secretary Dennis Black ................................... Business Manager eff Justin ........................................ Accountant Chris Shomin ................................... Accounting Clerk Ann Lafontsee ................................. Program Developer Substance Abuse Prevention Program Vicki Upton ...................................... Coordinator Leonard O'Bannon .......................... Counselor Hunter Genia ................................... Prevention PIT Robert Stone ................................... CHR Lisa Sams ........................................ Support Staff PIT Mental Health Services Kathy Polise .................................... Coordinator udy Dodge ..................................... Case Manager Denise Skorka ................................. Receptionist Ruth Pitcher .................................... Intern Kristi Pagel ...................................... Volunteer Employment Program Faye Baker ...................................... Coordinator ~~~r~ ~~~~~;'.~~.~.~~~~··················· Coordinator Mary Stitt ......................................... Marketing/Sales 1 Kayle Crampton ............................... Illustrator GRITC developed a regional concept in 1984 practicing a holistic concept of health care. The holistic method respects the interconnectedness of the person's body, mind, and spirit with his environment- stressing the interrelationship of all things in the universe. The foundation of these efforts are based within Indian culture and traditional process, in conjunction with mainstream health and human services methodology. Art Reception and Dance The Indian Summer Annual Art Reception and dance will be held Friday, April 5, 1991, from 7:00 p.m. till midnight, at Milwaukee's War Memorial, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. The event is held to select a work of art to be used for the 1991 Indian Summer Festival poster. All entries are submitted by American Indian artists, with the winning artist receiving $500 in prize money. Included in the event will be dancing and live music provided by the Faders, formerly the Greg Menominee Band, 8:00 p.m. - midnight. A cash bar and snacks will also be available. Ticketpricesare: 15.00percoupleor$8.00 per person. For more information or tickets call: (414) 383-7425. Diabetes and You submitted by Roben Stone, CHR Most doctors go to Medical School because they want to help make people who are iii get well. Treating diabetes turns this arrangement on its head. There is no cure for diabetes. Also, more than 95% of the daily treatment of diabetes is provided by the patient. When you have diabetes, you may be asked to do blood tests, take pills or inject insulin, examine your feet, treat low blood sugar reactions, follow sick day guidelines, and do other diabetes care practices. The kind of diabetes care you have to provide for yourself is what doctors went to medical school to learn to provide for their patients. This situation sometimes makes patients and their doctors uncomfortable. In order for diabetes care to be successful, both you and the doctor must recognize that this disease demands new roles for both of you. Because diabetes is cared for largely by the patient, your role is more like the role of the doctor. The doctor's role is more like that of a consulting specialist. Patients who are unwilling to accept responsibility for treating their own diabetes or doctors who are unwilling to allow their patients to accept this responsibility will find diabetes care frustrating. Doctors may be frustrated that they cannot cure diabetes or even provide the majority of the daily diabetes treatment. Diabetes can be equally frustrating for patients because you may not want the responsibility for treating diabetes. As you carry out the many steps involved in diabetes care you may think, "If I wanted to be a doctor I would have gone to medical school. I never bargained for this." You're right, no one bargains to get diabetes. It may be very useful to discuss with your doctor the fact that your roles are very different than the traditional doctor/patient roles. If you feel anxious or even resentful of the fact that the responsibility of daily diabetes care falls on your shoulders, you should share these feelings with your doctor. Diabetes care can be a satisfying experience for you and your doctor. However, it requires both of you to change your ideas about the usual doctor and patient relationship. In this new relationship, patients should be thought of as their own doctors. Your doctor can be viewed as your "diabetes coach" who helps you carry out your daily self-care plan. Diabetes care can be a rewarding experience for both the patient and the doctor when they both accept the fact that the patient is responsible for the daily treatment. More than most other diseases, diabetes care requires good communication and a great deal of trust between you and your doctor. Ask your doctor to refer you to a diabetes education program to help prepare you to be your own "diabetes doctor." If you would like to be on the mailing list for diabetes newsletters contact: American Diabetes Association Western Region 950 28th Street, S.E. Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 (616) 243-3475 Taken'trom Grand Rapids Diabetes Advisory Council's Diabetes Newsletter �The Pow-Wow Trail e :J{appy '13irtfu£ay! ~ .9Lpri{ ate Event Location/Contact 4/6 - 4/7 CMU Pow-Wow Mt. Pleasant, Ml Dave Staddon (517) 774-3773 4/14 U of Notre Dame 3rd Annual Pow-Wow Monica Tsethilkai (219) 283-4283 4/19 - 4/20 Gathering of Nations Albuquerque, NM (505) 836-2810 Pow-Wow 5/25 - 4/26 GISS I WAS CREEK Indian Pow-Wow Marion, Ml Bruce or Rose (616) 281-3640 or (616) 878-9443 6/1 -6/2 10th Annual Day of the Eagle Pow-Wow East Jordon, Ml (6160536-7583 617 - 619 Red Earth '91 Contest Oklahoma City (405) 943-2784 Pow-Wow 6/15 - 6/16 Grand Rapids InterTribal Pow-Wow Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 774-8331 Beads, Supplies and Custom Made Native American Articles. Contact Julie Palma at 538-1636 The Native American Scholarship Fund, Inc. provides scholarships for college students majoring in math, engineering, business, science, education and computers. For more information or for an application, write to : Dr. Dean Chavers, Native American Scholarship Fund, Inc., 3620 Wyoming Blvd., N.E., Suite 206, Albuquerque, NM 87111, or call (515) 2759788. Looking for Native American from Michigan who went to broadcasting school In Sarasota, Florida In the fall of 1971. Had a common interest in yoga. Please contact Mr. Lapinski at (616) 454-4718 in Grand Rapids or 949-8151 (answering machine). 'R.g6in 'Ensfey 'R.g6in 1({Jrn Jesse L. 'Boaa 9vfaryan 9vfasfil(a 'R.gsann 9vfoore 9vfary 9vfeangwie 'Eana 'l(gnosfimeg 9vficl(y 'l(gogima Sanay 'Wfiiteman 'Dawn 'Busfi Cfiarfene (Jl6e{{a) J--[atfieU Susan 'Wesaw PamSmitfi 9vfisty 'Bowen 'Don 'Bowen, Sr. Jolin J--{art Ylprif 9vfarie Leaureau~ Jlprif 'Wesaw Levi Jl[6ert Crampton Josie Sams Joanne :To~ 9vficfiae[ Cor6y D'Arcy McNickle Memorial Fellowships are available to tribal Indians who are working on some aspect of Indian history. The money awards are available to librarians, archivists of tribal cultural centers, tribal historians, graduate students, and adults who can only spare a short length of time from community commitments. Length of stipends and tenure vary; cost of one round-trip to Chicago is included. For more information, contact: Committee on Awards, The Newberry Library, 60 West Walton St., Chicago, IL 60610 Senior Meals are provided by The Native American Methodist Church at Grand Rapids InterTribal Council on Tuesday and Thursday at 11 :30 (except holidays). �What: is the M..:me 11·· ~ 1gan Indian Tuition Wai:ver Pro. . g· ra· m?.. ..... : .~. Q. What Is the most expensive part of a college education? Q. What are the steps for certification? A. Tuition. In college, the tuition cost is based on the number of credit hours for each course you take. The cost of tuition is waived for North American Indians who qualify for this state-sponsored program. A. Your tribal organization or the Bureau of Indian Affairs can certify your blood quantum by checking tribal or federal records. ········· Public Act 194 of 1976, as amended, reads as follows: Q. Do all North American Indians qualify for this program? A. The program is for all North Ameri- can Indians who: An Act to provide free tuition for North American Indians in public state community or public junior colleges, public colleges or public universities. • are Michigan residents for 12 consecutive months • are not less than 1/4 blood quantum as certified by the person's tribal association and verfied by the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs. Section 1: A public state community or public junior college, public college or public university shall waive tuition for any North American Indian who qualifies for admission as a full-time, part-time or summer school student and is a legal resident of the state for not less than 12 consecutive months. Be prepared to answer questions about your relatives such as: Did they live on or near a reservation? If yes, for how long? Are they still alive? Did they have any contact with the federal government? After you have answered these questions to the best or your ability, contact: U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Michigan Agency P.O. Box #884 Sault Ste. Marie, Ml 49783 Q. What are the steps for certification? Section 2: For the purposes of this act, "North American Indian" means a person who is not less than 1/4quantum blood Indian as certified by a person's tribal association and verified by the Michigan commission on Indian Affairs. If you are not a registered member of a tribe and you want to trace your ancestry to certify your blood quantum, you will need background information such as names of parents, grandparents and other relatives believed to have an American Indian bloodline. A. Your tribal organization or the Bureau of Indian Affairs can certify your blood quantum by checking tribal or federal records. U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Tribal Enrollment Washington, DC 20240 Phone: (202) 343-3592 or If you are not a registered member of a tribe an you want to trace your ancestry to certify your blood quantum, you will need background information such as names of parents, grandparents and other relatives believed to have an American Indian bloodline. Section 2a: The Michigan commission on Indian Affairs shall annually, upon application therefore, reimburse each institution Q. Are there programs which cover for the total amount of tuition other college costs (room and board, waived during the prior fiscal year books, fees, etc.? under section 1 of this act. The A. Yes. There are federal, state and commission shall report to the private grant and loan programs to apply legislature annually the number for in addition to the tuition waiver proof American Indians for whom gram. For more information or an extuition has been waived at each planation of the financial aid pr.ocess for institution and the total amounts these programs make an appointment with a financial services advisor at a to be paid under this act. college or university. National Archives and Records Administration National Resources Branch Archivist Bureau of Indian Affairs 8th at Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20408 Phone: (202) 523-3238 If you have any further questions or concerns, contact: Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs 611 West Ottawa Street P.O. Box 30026 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Phone: (517) 373-0654 �A way to understand the negative effects to unbalanced living is communicated through the story of Peach Tree. Taken From Alternative Pathways To Healing - The Recovery Medicine Wheel /:Jy Kip Coggins, MSW (Ojibwa and Ottawa). The Story Of Peach Tree There existed at one time, long ago, a big beautiful peach tree. This peach tree lives in a wide grassy canyon near a deep clear river. One day a young boy discovered Peach Tree and picked and ate one of the peaches. The young boy exclaimed out loud, "What a delicious peach and what a beautiful tree!" Soon everyone in the village was making trips to pick peaches. Peach Tree was very happy. All summer she gave her peaches away to the people. When fall arrived, however, all the peaches were gone. The people of the village stopped coming to see Peach Tree and this made Peach Tree very sad. All summer, She had heard people talk beneath her, picking and eating her peaches and saying how much they loved her, but now no one came around. The people were busy with other things. They were hunting elk, gathering wood and drying squash for the winter ahead. All fall and winter Peach Tree stood alone with no more than an occasional visitor. Finally spring arrived and Peach Tree burst into beautiful dark pink blossoms. Her perfume filled the air and young girls from the village came to smell her flowers and share secrets beneath her shady branches. It was then that Peach Tree decided she would not stop giving way, not even when fall and winter arrived. As summer came and went, Peach Tree kept producing peaches. She was happy to be giving away to the people. Every day, the villagers would visit her and go home with many peaches. As Peach Tree wanted all the people to love her and be near her, she spent all her time making peaches. She did nothing but make peaches. Peach Tree never wanted the people to leave her alone again, so she worked night and day to make and give away as many peaches as she possibly could. One day in late summer, River said, "Peach Tree, you must take water or you will die." Peach Tree replied, "I need no water. I am fine. If I stop to take water, I will have to quit making and giving away peaches. If I do that, the people will leave. Maybe later I will take water." After River spoke, Mother Earth talked to Peach Tree. "Peach Tree, you have taken no food from the soil. If you take no food, you will die." Again Peach Tree replied, "I am fine. I am too busy making peaches to stop and take food from the soil. If I do that, I will have to stop making peaches and if that happens, the people will leave." Peach Tree went on through the fall making peaches. Every day, people would visit her and they would be amazed at all the peaches she was producing. - As winter approached, Wind came to speak to Peach Tree. "Peach Tree, you need to sleep now. If you try to stay awake all winter, you will freeze to death. Only if you sleep like the river, frogs and bears will you make it through the cold season. Look, you have not even made new buds for the spring."Peach Tree replied, "I am fine. I have to make peaches. If I don't make peaches, the people will leave me alone again. I have to keep giving away." Finally Winterman came to the canyon. The air became very cold. Soon all the peaches froze and fell to the ground. Peach Tree's leaves turned brown and dropped. When the people from the village saw what had happened, they stopped visiting the tree. Soon the dead peaches turned brown and even the birds did not come. Now Peach Tree was all alone. She had many dead and frost-blistered branches. Winter was well underway and Peach Tree was freezing to death. One day in early spring, a small bird landed on Peach Tree. The bird could hear Peach Tree singing her death song. Immediately the bird flew away to the village. The bird told the people that Peach Tree was singing her death song. Since the people loved Peach Tree, they came out once more to the river where she lived. The people made a circle around Peach Tree and began to sing a song. As they sang the healing song, Peach Tree could feel life slowing back into her branches. Soon all the branches had tight little buds on them. Peach Tree could feel the water entering into her roots. She could feel the food pouring into her from Mother Earth. It was then that Peach Tree understood that the people loved her, not just when she was giving away peaches, but also when she was blooming or sleeping or turning red in the fall. With the love of the people, Peach Tree had returned from sickness to health. Through the love of River, Mother Earth, Wind and the people, Peach Tree learned that she must allow herself to take water, food and rest. She discovered that only through taking good care of herself would she be able to give away to others. The bottom line is to maintain balance in all areas of life. This balance will create fertile ground tor growth in a positive direction. �Is Your Life Out Of Balance? Watch for these key warning signs that indicate your life is out of balance: 1. Has your diet become very limited for reasons, other than shortage of food or money to purchase food? 2. Are you eating more sugar? 3. Has your coffee-drinking or cigarette-smoking increased? 4. Are you overworking (arriving at work early, staying late, skipping lunch or dinner)? 1. Recognition of your current unbalanced state is the first and most important step. 5. Have you placed exercise or relaxation last on your list of priorities? 2. 6. Have you begun to assume more responsibilities at work or home because you feel no one else will do them or they won't do them correctly? Seek out people (your recovery group) or a person (a counselor or friend) who can help you see where and how you are being overly negative in assessing yourself. 3. Making and carrying out plans to nurture your own spirit, be it through meditation, praying, chanting or simply being alone in a place where you have traditionally felt happy or content. The place you choose to be alone can be by a lake, an ocean, out in the desert, near a stream, in the mountains, in the forest, beside a river or even in your own garden. The act of taking time to be alone with the earth and your own thoughts in a healing place will allow you to let go of some of the negativity that has you out of balance. 4. Plan healthy, constructive and enjoyable activities for yourself. Some examples of healthy, constructive activities are going to a good movie, attending a stage play, cooking a gourmet meal, horseback riding, swimming, dancing, skiing, fishing, painting or even something as simple as chopping wood. The important thing to remember is that the activity be healthy, constructive and enjoyable. 5. To balance yourself in the Recovery Medicine Wheel way, read each step carefully. Think about how each step applies to your life and your current situation. Discuss the Recovery Medicine Wheel with supportive people to gain a greater understanding of the steps and in bringing yourself back into a state of balance. Work the steps of the Recovery Medicine Wheel on a regular basis (usually daily). 6. Stick with your commitments made as a result of going through this rebalancing process. Remember that regaining balance will not happen instantly. As the Recovery medicine Wheel states, "Change is a process." After all, you didn't get out of balance instantly. You will not regain balance instantly either. 7. Has yourthinking become very negative regarding yourself and life in general? a. Do you feel defeated, tired, uncreative, incompetent, etc.? 9. Have you given up on your physical and mental health resolutions one by one? 10. Do you feel the need to make sweeping, total, drastic life changes immediately? For example, do you think you should quit your job, pack your bags, load up the car and move across the country tomorrow? 11. Do you see learning, growing and working at maintaining balance in your life as too hard and not worth the trouble? 12.. Do you see yourself looking for the quick fix, the short-cut to solving the problem or attaining your goals? 13. Are you thinking you should give up on trying to live a healthy positive life because you feel, "It was a stupid idea to believe I could change or be happy anyway"? 14. Do you find yourself engaging in obsessive thinking (primarily negative) that leaves you feeling out of control or scared? (For example, are you constantly afraid that you might return to drinking or drugging? Are you perhaps concerned with finding a safe place, getting control of yourself and making the right life choices now? Do you find yourself feeling fearful, wanting to run and not being able to identify where these frightening feelings are coming from? Most importantly, are these thoughts going through your mind day and night with very little relief? If so, you are caught in obsessive thinking.) 6 Helpful Steps To Bring Back Balance Taker. From Alternative Pathways To Healing by Kip Coggins, MSW Ojibwa/Ottawa), Health Communications, Inc. �8. TJiE SPI'FJTU!lLL 'DI'J.f'E'J{SIO'J{ O'.F 9-{'LJ:M!ll'J..l 'D'E'VELOP'M'E'J{'T 1f.9IS '.FO'U'l('R:J:,L!lLPE'D C!lLP!lLCI'Tl'FS: PWELVE 'P'JU'J.{CIP£'ES O:f . I9{'1J IY'8{P!J{J£0S OP!J{'Y • the capacity to have and to respond to dreams. visions. ideas. spiritual teachings. goals and theories • the capacity to accept these as a reflection of our unknown or unrealized potential • the capacity to express these using symbols in speech. art or mathematics • the capacity to use this symbolic expression towards action directed at making the possible a reality. 9. P'EO'PL'E 'J.f'US'T!lLCTI'VEL'Y P!ll'l('TICIP!lLPE I'J{ TJ{'E 'D'E'VELOP'M'E'J{'T 0'.F 'I'Jf'EI'l( O'W'J{POI'E'J{'TI!!LL. 10. !lL P'E1?,SO'l{:M'l1S'T 'D'ECI'D'E 'TO 'D'E'VELO'P TJ{'EI'l( O'W'J{POI'E'l{'TI!lLL: The path will always be there for those who decide to travel it. ---···- .. _:_ ._. ~ ~_,J .. ~ pt ~~ . - --~ ,__~·-, -~ ... . 7 ef . .....a 1. 'WJ{OL'E'1{'ESS: All things are interrelated. Everything in the universe is part of a single whole. Everything is connected in some way to everything else. It is only possible to understand something if we understand how it is connected to everything else. 2. CJ{!JJ.~fj'E: Everything is in a state of constant change. One season falls upon the other. People are born. live. and die. All things change. There are two kinds of change. The coming together of things and the coming apart of things. Both kinds of change are necessary and are always connected to each other. 3. CJ{M{{j'E OCC'U1?,S I'J{cYCL'ES O'l(P!ll'ITE'l('J{S: They are not random or accidental. If we cannot see how a particular change is connected. it usually means that our standpoint is affecting our perception. 4. 'I'Jf'E 'P'J-fYS IC!lLL 'WO'l\_L'D IS 'l('E!lLL. 'I'Jf'E SPI'FJTU!lLL 'WO'l\_L'D IS 'l('E!lLL. They are two aspects of one reality. There are separate laws which govern each. Breaking of a spiritual principle will affect the physical world and visa versa. A balanced life is one that honors both. 11. f1V.{f P'E1?,SO'l{'WJ{O S'E'IS O'U'TO'l{!ll JO'U'l('J{'E'Y 0'.F S'EL'.F-'D'E'VELOP'M'E'J{'T 'WILL 'l3'E !lLI'D'E'D. Guides. teachers. and protectors will assist the traveller. 12. TJ{'E O'J{L'YSO'U~ 0'.F '.F!lLIL'U'l('E IS !lL P'E1?,SO'l{:S O'W'J{'.F!lllL'U'l('E 'TO '.FOLLO'WTJ{'E PE!JLCJ{I'l{(jS. Taken from Native American Cultural Aspects of Eliminating Alcohol/Drug Abuse - ADAPT - Fort Berthold Indian Reservation - April 7990 .-G-=--r_a_n_d_R_a_p_i.,-d_s___l_n_t_e_r_-T-r-ib_a_l_C., . .,--o_u_n_c_i,,__l__, Health and Human Services Mental Health Seniors Program • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASSESSMENT OUTPATIENT 1REATMENT CASEMANAGEMENT PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES GROUP 1REATMENT CONSULTATION REFERRAL Indian Health 5. P'EO'PL'E !ll'l('E 'PHYS I C!lLL !ll'J{'D SPI'FJTU!lLL 'l3'EI'l{(jS. 6. P'EO'PL'E C!ll'l{!lLCQ'UI'l('E 'J{'E'W (jI'.F'IS, 'l3'U'T'I'Jf'E'Y 'J.f'llS'TSTJ('U(j(jL'E'TO'DOSO. The process of developing new personal qualities may be called "true learning·. 7. 'I'Jf'E'l('E !ll'l('E '.FO'U'l( 'DI'J.f'E'l{SIO'l{,s 0'.F "Tl('U'E L'E!ll'l('J{/'l{(j n. A person learns in a whole and balanced manner when the mental. spiritual. physical anGl emotional dimensions are involved in the process. Substance Abuse • SCREENING • CHR SERVICES • NU1RITIONAL • VISITING NURSE • REFERRAL • TRANSPORTATION • • • • • • Employment • • JOB PLACEMENT • RECRUITMENT • 1RAINING • EVALUATION •FOLLOW-UP ASSESSMENT REFERRAL 1RANSPORTATION RE-ASSESSMENTS SOCIALIZATION 1 ELDER S ADVISORY COUNCii ASSESSMENT REFERRAL FOLLOW-UP CASEMANAGEMENT OUTPATIENT COUNSELING AFTERCARE PREVENTION SERVICES Cultural Awareness • CONSULTATION • EDUCATION • GUIDANCE • ACTIVITIES �Gran Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Serving tfie 9{,ative .9lmerican Community since 1972 GRITC Board of Directors Executive Dlrector.. J. Wag Wheeler Editor.......................Victoria Upton GRITC Board of Directors: Presldent.. ........... Mary Roberts Vice Presldent.. ... Loretta Ant9ine Treasurer............. Roger Williams Secreta,Y ........... ;.John Hutchin~pn Your donation will help to us to be able to send young people to workshops, conferences and trainings! Me~ber............ ~; ..William Mem~rto Member ................ Maurice Ninhain . · Member.............. ~.Lew Burrows / · . ~!~=~:::::;.:::;.::::::~~~~a~~r:,,,bers Meijer D&W Bring your cash register tapes into our office. mail them in or we'll be glad to pick them up. Youth Fund Raising Project Care of: Chris Shomin Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 NON PROFIT ORG. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council U.S. POSTAGE 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 PAID PERMIT NO. 690 GRAND RAPIDS, MICH . • Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 Services at (jrantf 'lqipitfs Inter-'Iri6a{ Council are supportea 6y %e 'Unitea '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. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Upton, Victoria (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/718af5d992f0853bafa9f70b6020068b.pdf 4717b0a0444768e30a9cb45479d90666 PDF Text Text 'Easter (jreetings Simon Otto's StoryTelling Captures Audience A reception for Simon Otto and Kayle Crampton was held by The Michigan Indian Press on January 25, 1991. More than 50 distinguished people attended to meet both the author and the illustrator of Walk In Peace. .. ::::::: l]::::::::: ;l]I:I::: :;~:!jjj!:~j . . ,.,.,.,... For close to an hour, Simon captivated the audience as he summarized how his book, Walk In Peace, came into being. Simon was an avid listener as a child and was also taught to listen without interruption. He remembered the countless stories told in his household by various family members and friends who visited. So as the years passed and as he grew into adulthood, all these stories and legends were stored away in his head. Later with the encouragement of his wife, Mary, he began sharing these stories to the public. Over the years, he has written numerous stories while employed at separate times for Mount Pleasant and Traverse City newspapers. It is not without much thought that the title Walk In Peace evolved. Inaian Prayerfor)Peace ·.· .·.·.·.····.·.·.·.·.... .-:· -:-:--:-:-.-:-:.:-:-:-:-::-:-:. Oli great ~gi~t... Leaaus · to . tliefra,t~ of;peace .anauhaerstqtiffeng. . .. Our fives areiSO short nere ... Let our eyes pe enea to a{{ of the b@fings you liave"giveh us P{ease liear ourpfayers. Oli great Spirit. o······· p ·----------------·-· ···---------··········· Earlier in his years, he encountered and befriended in Utah and Apache medicine man while attending school there. The Apache medicine man being from the south was totally unaccustomed to this new environment so Simon, being well acclimated to the cold weather, suggested he'd buy a warm coat. Subsequently, the Apache bought a jacket, but the jacket's hood lining was composed of wolf's hide. The Apache expressed being very uncomfortable having this wolf's hide as a part of this jacket. Simon recommended they take this hide and give it a proper burial. Soon after, both Simon and the Apache hiked up into the mountains and gave the wolf hide a decent burial and this gave the Apache peace. Eventually it came time for the two good friends to part. It was at this time the Apache bid Simon "Walk In Peace". And it was in memory of this warm relationship between the two men that the title of his book, Walk In Peace, was conceived . Other stories were told by Simon. The goal in telling his stories, as Simon stressed, is to inform and educate. His main purpose behind these writings is to inform and educate - not only the general public but more importantly his own people who have veered away from Indian culture and heritage. Simon is expected back down in southern Michigan (Lansing) in May - once the snow has cleared. For those of you who missed him in January, take the time to see Simon at Schulers Bookstore. �GRITC Staff Roste Administration Wag Wheeler ................................... Executive Director Loretta Yount ................................... Executive Secretary Dennis Black ................................... Business Manager Jeff Justin ........................................ Accountant Chris Shomin ................................... Accounting Clerk Ann Lafontsee ................................. Program Developer Substance Abuse Prevention Program Vicki Upton ...................................... Coordinator Leonard O'Bannon .......................... Counselor Hunter Genia ................................... Prevention P!T Robert Stone ................................... CHR Lisa Sams ........................................ Support Staff P!T Mental Health Services Kathy Polise .................................... Coordinator Judy Dodge ..................................... Case Manager Denise Skorka ................................. Receptionist Ruth Pitcher ..................................... Intern Kristi Pagel ...................................... Volunteer Employment Program Faye Baker ...................................... Coordinator Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey ................................... Coordinator Mary Stitt ......................................... Marketing/Sales Kayle Crampton ............................... Illustrator Native American Education Program The Native American Education Program targets services at eligible American Indian Students in grades K-12 in the following areas: 1. Improvement in the acquisition of basic academic skills. 2. Prevention school drop out situations and reduce the absenteeism among Native American Students. 3. Stimulate an interest in careers. 4. Provide for the accurate placement of Native Ameri can Students in district programs. 5. Stimulate interest in Native American Ancestry, Tribal Culture and Native American Organizations. 6. Bring about the integration of the Native American Program into the school improvement initiative of the secondary schools. Native American Student eligibility requires a federal form 506 to be filled out by the parent. If parents have not filled out this form, one may be acquired by stopping by our office or calling 771-3318. CMU Interested in Outreach, Recruitment and Retention of Native American Indian Students Dear Colleague, I hope that this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I'm writing to let you know that I am now working for Central Michigan University as a Special Assistant to Vice President James Hill. CMU is currently making an effort to diversify the University. Naturally, part of this effort includes the recruitment and retention of American Indians. Over the past year, I have been involved in committee work regarding the creation of educational opportunities for Na ti ve American Indians here at CMU. Whether you are an administrator in higher education, a student, a Title IV coordinator, a teacher, a tribal education administrator or have an interest in seeing more Native Americans participate in higher education, please let me know how things are with you. I'm interested in knowing what you think that Central Michigan University could be doing to promote higher education amongst our People. Meegwetch for your time and consideration in this important matter. On behalf of Central Michigan University, I'm looking forward to hearing from you in the near future. 'DavUf 'Trout Staatfon Specia[ 'l/ice PresUfentia[Ylssistant 250 :[oust J--{a[[ Centra[ Aficliigan 'University Aft. Pfeasant, :Jvfl 48859 (517) 774-3773 NATIVE AMERICAN PARENTS - - - YOU ARE NEEDED!!! The NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM PARENT COMMITTEE meets every second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the program office. The Parent Committee welcomes your comments and concerns. Committee Chairperson- Fran Compo, Vice Chairperson- Debbie Gibbs. Secretary- Kay Shagonaby. Treasurer -Joni Abella. ~11i()f'~ 11.fJ1cf1~s are pr()vi(j~(j "Y the Native American Methodist chl.frch here at >Grand Rapids•• • •ntE!·r-Tri.bal•• • t:ou. llci·l·· ·eVery·. Tuesday·· ·· andThurs.(jays (except Holidays). �The Pow-Wow Trail The Potowatomi Indian Nation, Incorporated wishes to announce their JTPA Program and Enterprise Zone Project has moved to new offices at 185 E. Main Street, Suite 300, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022. For more information on these programs, please call Gary Morseau, J.T.P.A. Director at (616) 925-1010 or Sharon Winters, Enterprise Zone Director At 925-6525. Tribal Enrollment and the Tribal Operations Manager, Linda Yazelcan still be reached at 53237Townhall Road, Dowagiac, Michigan 4904 7, phone: (616) 782-6323. ·Afay your day 6e fi!!ed witli tfie joy of , fife and tfie wonder of nature. _ p :Happy 13irtfu£ay( ~ March Jimmy 'Wesaw Ylmanaa Ylbe{[a Jonnie Mac~y Ylngie Meyers 'lammy Leaureau~ Linaa Sliomin JoeSliomin 'f. James 'Wesaw Ju{ius Lewis 'Efsie 1?.fip/iae{ 'Ena Sams Steve 'Wauf(azoo Lance Sliidey Joe Jolin 'Bret Sliomin Clierri (ji66s 'Wanaa 'Wesaw 'Daisy Sprague 'lawas Mccann 'Ea (ji{{is Yl[ ']\f,co{{et �SPRING SONG Ojibwa as my eyes look over the prairie I feel the summer in the spring witli b{essings for peace and understanding... "I wish for you the mountain's peace, the scented air of pines; I wish that you may always walk beneath a sun that shines" mmmmrn "May the Great Spirit watch over you as long as the grass grows and the river flows.· Four Songs of Life mrnmmm by Ray Young Bear 1.) a young man 2.) an old man alone the blue rain quiet in feelings losing nothing - showing no one that i am cold in this earth singing different songs i never heard from the same people unable to create or remember their own songs to keep. i remember well my people's songs. i will not reveal to anyone that i know these songs. it was intended for me to keep them in secrecy for they are now mine to die with me. 4.) he was approached 3.) one who realized i sang to the warm sun and cold moon this morning and offered myself to the land and gods for them to teach me the old hard ways of living all over again. (Pawnee Indian Blessing) atime in sadness within the night holding me and comforting me. here i am being . taught to be aman with life and old sacred songs to guide me and love me forever. These poems were published in the North American Indian Reader - Viking Press. "Oh, Great Spirit, Let us greet the dawn of a new day when al! men live as brothers and peace reigns everywhere." _____________________________ ----------------------------- "May the music of the meadow with its songs of sliver streams bring sunlight to the paths you walk, and magic to your dreams" mrnmmm "One prayer: Peace, One hope: :J{amwny, One 1Jream: 'Understanding." mrnmmm "May the warm winds of heaven blow softly on this house... and may the Great Spirit bless all who enter here.· (Cherokee Blessing) mmmmrn �LETTERS FROM ALL OUR RELATIONS ... from tfie Seattfe Intfian :Healtfi 'Board Intfian .91.fcofio{ Prevention 'Team Project Dear Mr. Blackhawk, I'm writing you, requesting you might put this in your Indian News. I'm 13 years old and I have a little sister and brother. My mom and her boyfriend drink almost every weekend and most days. I would like to see them quit. Sometimes they quit but are gone to bingo every night and I have to watch the kids and sometimes they take money and don't buy food for us. My brother, sister and me love my mother and are sad when she leaves us and goes drinking or bingo. Maybe when we get old enough we can go to the bars and bingo and see what it is that is more important to us. I hope my brother will go to work when he grows up and not lay around like my moms boyfriend and cuss us. Thank you for looking at this letter. Maybe my mom will see this and stay with us kids more. A Winnebago Daughter Dear Winnebago Daughter, I would like to thank you for your letter. This newsletter will go to many parents and there are many parents who need to know how children feel when parents drink. You are very beautiful and caring to have written this letter. First of all, I'm with you. I, too, would like to see your mom and her boyfriend quitdrinking. Butuntiltheydo,Iwould like to share something with you. There are many children who feel just as you do. In fact, when I was your age, the same thing happened to me. My mother had a drinking problem. I would feel sad when mom went drinking, angry or hurt if there was no food, and I felt very responsible formyyounger brothers and sisters. Sometimes I wouldn't know what to do. I also loved my mother but didn't like the drinking or when she left us alone. Sometimes I thought it was my fault that all this was happening. I, too, wondered what could be more important than us that made her leave us alone. What I have learned is what I want to pass on to you. First of all, you need to know that you or your brothers and sisters are not causing your mom to drink. It is not yourfaultthat she drinks. You didn't cause the drinking, you can't control the drinking and you can't cure the drinking. However, people who have drinking and gambling problems can seek help. Until they seek help, you will need to keep yourself safe and allow support from a sober adult friend that you like and trust. It is not easy to live with parents who have a drinking or gambling problem; but you can take care of you and help your brothers and sisters. National Association for Native American Children of Alcoholics "... the time has come to put away the negative influence of drugs and alI mentioned seeking support from a cohol and to bring along our richness sober adult. Is there a sober adult in your community that you can talk to, as a peopl e... " someone you trust and like? You can tell if you trust and like this person if it is easy to talk, laugh and be relaxed when you are with her (or him). You feel comfortable and safe when you are with this person. This person might be an auntie, granny, teacher, or counselor. You are very important and finding someone to talk with is a loving thing to do. You are deserving of love and kindness and I urge you to find that sober adult who can listen and support you. NANACOA was formed in the spirit of healing and recovery for Indian people. NANACOA objectives include: • To establish a national network and newsletter for Indian Children of Alcoholics. • To develop educational and supportive information and make Also, is there an Ala-Teen, or COA it available to Indian Communisupport group in your area. You can ties. look in the yellow pages under Alcoholism to see if there are any support groups. If there is, I would encourage you to attend. Please allow a sober adult friend or relation to help you. Writing the letter was an important thing to do and I appreciate your letter so much. Please remember that you do not have to handle this alone, that you are very deserving of love and kindness, and that reaching out is important. May the Great Spirit bless you and keep you safe. If you are interested in information, counseling or forming a Native American Children of Alcoholics support group, please feel free to contact Leonard or Vicki at Grand Rapids InterTribal Council, (616) 774-8331. Nishnabe A.A. Meetings are held at GRITC on Monday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m. For any information contact Leonard O'Bannon at GRITC. �POEM What do the terms "COA" and "Adult Children" mean? I tried to teach my child from books. He gave me only puzzled looks. I tried to teach my child with words. They passed him by, often unheard. COA stands for Children of Alcoholics. Any child who grows up in a home where one or both parents are alcoholic faces a family environment in which Despairingly, I turned aside, "How the focus of what the family's attention is on is the shall I teach this child?" I cried. addiction and not on the nurturing of the children. The basis of this family system is "denial". Children Into my hand he put the key: "Come," he said, "Play with me." living in alcoholic homes learn at an early age not to trust their own feelings and perceptions. COAs Anonymous learn the three basic rules for surviving an alcoholic family: "DON'T TALK, DON'T TRUST, DON'T FEEL". This environment places COAs at further risk for physical abuse, sexual abuse and emotional abuse. "Adult Children" refers to adults who grew up in dysfunctional families, such a families with 1. STOP ALL CRITICISM. Criticism never alcoholism. Adult Children may continue to live changes a thing. Refuse to criticize yourself. Acaccording to the "DON'T TALK, DON'T TRUST, cept yourself as you are. If their is something about DON'T FEEL" code of survival. yourself you would like to change ... accept it, then consider change. When you criticize yourself, your Patterns exhibited by adult children can include: changes are negative. When you approve of yourself, your changes are positive. • a tendency for the parent to parent themselves 2. DON'T SCARE YOURSELF. Stop terrorizing through their children yourself with your thoughts. It's a dreadful way to • looped communication within the family system live. Find a mental image that gives you pleasure, • a need to be in total control of emotions and immediately switch your scary thought to a pleasure thought. • difficulty with spontaneity and having fun 3. BE GENTLE AND KIND AND PATIENT. And • guessing at what "normal" is • consistent guilt about parenting and a belief that practice on yourself! 4. BE KIND TO YOUR MIND. Self hatred is only there is a "perfect parent" hating your own thoughts. • rigidity in thinking and behavior 5. PRAISE YOURSELF. Criticism breaks down • may feel intimidated by assertiveness and the inner spirit. Praise builds it up. honesty 6. SUPPORT YOURSELF. Find ways to support • detached from own feelings and concerns yourself. Reach out to friends and allow them to Adult Children of Alcoholics are at high risk to: help you. It is being strong to ask for help when you need it. 7. BE LOVING TO YOUR NEGATIVES. Ac• become alcoholic or drug dependent knowledge that you created them to fulfill a need. • develop other addictive habits Now you are finding new, positive ways to fulfill • marry a dependent spouse those needs. So lovingly release the old negative • experience low self esteem and depression patterns. • raise their own children in ad ysfunctional family 8. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY. Learn about THERESULTOFTHESEPATTERNSISASECOND nutrition. What kind of fuel does your body need GENERATION OF CHILDREN BROUGHT UP IN to have optimum energy and vitality? Learn about ADYSFUNCTIONALHOME. WEMUSTBREAK exercise. What kind of exercise can you enjoy? THIS CYCLE! Cherish the temple you live in. �- , llllBlmllltktinfmlll G RITC SERVICES OIP#ii1fmllllP#il1fmE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM The GRITC Employment Program has been in existence since 1984. To you, our prospective Employer Participant, we offer a multi-faceted, efficient program of employment services. Our components are: ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ J'IPJI Program Limited Work_ 'Ezyerience Summer 'Youtfi 'Training MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES a Mental health is state of mind. We all suffer from conflicts, stressors and things that cause us anxiety. At times in our lives, these things seem too overwhelming to handle on our own. An individual trained to work with individuals, families, and groups may assist us at just that time. Our services at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, Mental Health are prepared to help you. We provide: ¢ ¢ Potential candidates are screened to determine their eligibility. Candidates who qualify are then referred for assessment and testing to determine their employability skills and job readiness. GRITC offers a program of PreEmployment Training in a classroom setting to enhance employability skills and job readiness. Candidates are then matched up with employer participants. 3$ 3$ ¢ ¢ assessments referrals casemanagement counsefing group tfierapy dance q_ercise If you would like information on our services, contact our office at 774-8331. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES GRITC Substance Abuse Prevention and Counseling Services provides services for individuals, families and the community. Our Services include: ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ 3$ Outpatient Counsefing 'l\glapse Prevention Counsding (jroup Counsefing Preventive Services Information If you would like any information on drugs or alcohol, or on our services, contact Vicki at 774-8331. 'Information and education are tfie /(gys to figliting tfiis major pro6[em • BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MICHIGAN INDIAN PRESS People of the Three Fires (hardbound) People of the Three Fires (softbound) Aube Na Bing Sleeping Bear The Mishomis Book Walk in Peace (hardbound) Walk in Peace (softbound) $25.95 $15.95 $24.95 $24.95 $13.95 $17.95 $ 8.95 A 40% discount is available for orders of five books and over. For ordering information write or phone the Michigan Indian Press, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Ml 49504, or call (616) 774-8331. Tune into WEHB 89.9 FM every Wednesday Morning from 8 to 10 a.m. tor the "Voice of the Original People" radio program. Robert Stone is your host. If you have any requests call him at 453-3711 at the station. or at GR/TC at 774-8331. �CULTURAL GATHERING Mini Pow-Wow "Honoring Our Youth" Gran Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Saturday, March 9, 1991 Serving the 1{,ative .9lmerican Community since 1972 2:00 - 7:00 PM Grand Entry at 3:00 PM GRITC Board of Directors Executive Dlrector•. J. Wag Wheeler Editor....................... Mary Stitt . GRITC Board of Directors: Presldent.. ........... Mary Roberts Vice President.. ... Loretta Antoine Treasurer............. Roger Williams Secretary............. John Hutchinson Member................ William Memberto Member................ Maurice Ninham Member ................ Lew Burrows Member ................ Paul Walters Member ................ Richard Chambers West Side Complex 215 Straight, N.W., Grand Rapids, Ml Host Drum: Veteran Dancer: Head Dancers: Youth Head Dancers: Two Hawk Singers Frank Bush Andre and Julie D' Artagnan Robert Memberto Carly Shananaquet Look forward to singing. dancing. traders. books for sale. information tables on seNices through GRITC and a children's table offering crafts! For additional information contact: Hunter Genia or Judy Dodge at (616) 774-8331 sponsored by the Grand Rapids Inter- Tribal Council Grand Rapids Inter- Tribal Council 45 Lexington , N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 690 GRAND RAPIDS , MICH. Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College A!lendale Ml. 49401 Services at (jrana '1\fipi<fs Inter-'Iri6a[ Councu are supportea 6y 'Ifie 1.lnitea '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. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_turtle-talk_1991-03 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, March 1991 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-03 Description An account of the resource March 1991 issue of Turtle Talk by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource 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/f8b29fef6a644f488798c70fd6a8a349.pdf 9a4acca941046730a27733ab1050475b PDF Text Text GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSllY LIBRARY Native American Youth Unite Earth Ambassadors Project 6y 9funter <jenia Mother Earth is being taken advantage of by people who only think of today. What about our children, grandchildren, and seven generations ahead, what kind of environment will they live in? It seems people are willing to harm Mother Earth at any cost in order to make short term gains. We need to unite and make a stand for Mother Earth. All races must come together and become aware of the damage we're inflicting. The Earth Ambassador Project in Canada is to be implemented with the promise of involving more countries. "As First Americans, First EmJironmentalists, wewin through our Earth Ambassador roles, provide visible leadership in Indian Country and the rest of the Nati.on." Tim Wapato, Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans I have recently returned from a conference in San Diego. The main focus was on how we can protect Mother Earth. The UNITY Organization or United National Indian Tribal Youth, and the Four Worlds Development of Canada organized this conference and selected 48 Nati ve American Youth to attend. The 48 Native American youth were from 22 different states and met for one week of intense training covering critical topics such as what is hurting Mother Earth and what we can do to help protect her. Many of the ideas we discussed have been implemented by some of the youth already on their reservation or in their communities. We dealt with pollution and its negative effects on land, air and water. Plans call for us to meet again in Washington, D.C. on Earth Day in April and also in Spokane, Washington, June 28 July 2 for the Unity Conference. I've met many brothers and sisters who will be going to tribal councils and communities explaining as I am now, hoping to instill the same spirit our people have always had.We hope it will have an international effect. Native Americans have been known as the caretaker of Mother Earth. This project, with the direction of future leaders will go a long way. In D.C. we will be making an environmental statement, but more importantly, a statement for Mother Earth. We will unite there with our brothers and sisters and make that commitment to become Earth Ambassadors. ~ g Another key issue is to have Native American Youth Councils across the country so that Indian Youth can have a voice for themselves. There are presently 25 Native American Youth Councils in the country. We want to establish some in Michigan with the first attempt in Grand Rapids. UNITY, which is based in Oklahoma City, is looking to have a National Youth Council with representation from each youth councilacrossthecountry. Youth councils are a way for Indian youth to do the following: Have a voice, become aware of issues existing in our society, sponsor alcohol and drug free social events and just have plain fun. It is set up like a regular council and provides self esteem and leadership skills. The amount of ideas and skills learned from this can be unlimited. We need representation from Michigan and to start up a youth council in Grand Rapids. With your help we can pursue our goals. Call Hunter Genia at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council at 774-8331 or write to me at45 Lexington,N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504. �GRITC Staff Roste . Administration Wag Wheeler ......... .... ..... ... .. .. ....... ... Executive Director Loretta Yount ................ ................... Executive Secretary Dennis Black .. .. ..................... ..... ..... Business Manager Jeff Justin ...... ............... ................... Accountant Chris Shomin .... ............................... Accounting Clerk Ann Lafontsee ................................. Program Developer Substance Abuse Prevention Program Vicki Upton ...................................... Coordinator Leonard O'Bannon .......................... Counselor Hunter Genia ............. ...................... Prevention PIT Robert Stone .. ................ ..... ............ CHR Lisa Sams ......... .............. ............ ..... Support Staff PIT Mental Health Services Kathy Polise ................ ..... ............... Coordinator Judy Dodge ............. ........................ Case ~an~ger Denise Skorka ................................. Receptionist Ruth Pitcher ...... ............ ................... Intern Andrea Romero .................. ... ....... ... Intern Kristi Pagel ..... ................ ....... .......... Volunteer Employment Program Faye Baker ............. .. .......... ... ......... . Coordinator Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey ............. ......... ...... ~ ... ... Coordinator Mary Stitt .. .. .. ................................... Marketing/Sales Kayle Crampton ............................... Illustrator Did you Know? 'Ta~n from an articCe in tfu :SeminoCe 'Tri6une' 'Decem6er 1990 An Update From the Native Women's Group 6y Judy 'Dodge Boozhoo Ladies! The Native Women's Group continues to meet on Monday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 and we continue to extend our invitation for you to join us. The Group at this point is ranging in ages from 35 to 55 and all is going well, but we would really like to receive some input from our young adult women in the community and elders as well. We have received phone calls of interest from women who have seen our flyer at various other agencies and centers in the community and expect a healthier number of participants for the future. We would like to thank Leonard O'Bannon, Ann Lafontsee and Vicki Upton for their input on issues related to Alcohol Awareness and Co-dependency, and would like to .remind you that you are never alone in regards to any of these issues. Should you approach the Group with problems related to these (or any) topics we will be happy to share your concern and offer you support. All you have to do is be there! Healthy diets are not only low in fat, but also high in soluble fiber. Sources of soluble fiber include legumes, like lentils and beans, some vegetables Agenda for February is as follows: and fruits like apples and pears, and grains like oats and psyllium. Feb 4th Nutrition and Weight Control Feb 11th Fit or Fat? Highlights from a book by Psyllium is a natural grain similar to wheat or corn. Covert Bailey that shows you how to Consumed for generations, the grain has a very attain physical fitness and permanent high soluble fiber content, more than eight times control of excess fat. that of oat bran. Feb 18th Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Recent studies show that adding a psyllium-based Feb 24th Eating Disorders. Presented by Cindy cereal to a low-fat diet reduces blood cholesterol Sullivan of the Kent County Health levels beyond a low-fat diet alone. Both total choDepartment lesterol and LDLor"badcholesterol"werereduced, while HDL, or "protective" cholesterol, and trig- Drop that candy bar and join us for an interesting 1yceride levels stayed the same. month of education and conversation! Hope to see you in February! For more information about psyllium and soluble Senior's lunches are provided by the Native fiber, write to Kellogg's for a free brochure at: Good American Methodist Church here at Grand and Nutrition Communications, Dept. B-0, P.O. Rapids Inter-Tribal Council every Tuesday Box 3447, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3447. and Thursdays (except Holidays). �Tips From The Home Front DNRNEWS Michigan Department of Natural Resources LANSING- The proposed list of contaminated sites in Michigan, totalling 2,846, was released in November 1990, by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The list is required under ACT 307 and is used as the basis for funding requests to address correcting contaminated sites. It is a proposed list which will now be subjected to public comment and review. A final list is expected to be released by March 1. ... And Quiet The next time your little one starts screaming and carrying on, don't scream back - whisper instead. His curiosity about what you're saying will out- The clean-up activities conducted at contaminated weigh his anger, and he'll eventually stop screaming sites include: Site investigations, development of so that he won't miss what you're trying to tell him. remedial action plans, providing al tema te drinking water supplies to those whose wells have been contaminated, securing contaminated sites to prevent exposure, awarding contracts for actual ...Stuck on You Here's a tip for those of you who are thinking of cleanup, supervising cleanup and providing longbuying a used car: When examining a vehicle, run term monitoring to make sure contamination a magnet, wrapped in a thin cloth, over the body. If problems have been properly addressed and rethere are parts of the car that the magnet won't moval of leaking underground storage tanks. adhere to, chances are the area has been patched DNR Director David Hales reports that "many of with body putty. these problems are historic ones", ... "our emphasis now is on preventing further pollution and contamination by setting stringent limits and working .. .Up, Up and Away!!! Stumped for a birthday present for a child? Tie to avoid future costly clean-ups. some dollar bills onto the string of helium - filled balloon. Place the balloon inside a box and wrap it in colorful paper. The balloon will float out when LANSING - Street-licensed vehicles will be permitthe box is opened- to the delight of the birthday boy ted only on state owned roads which are posted open to traffic in the Pigeon River County State or girl. Forest, under an order issued by the DNR. The order which will take effect on January 1st, 1991, is aimed at eliminating traffic in environmentally Easy Riders My two young boys' collection of bikes, trikes and sensitive areas of the forest. Any unlicensed, wagons overran our yard. To restore some order, I wheeled motorized vehicles, such as three and four marked off "parking spaces" in the garage to keep wheel all terrain vehicles, are prevented from optheir toys neat when not in use. Now "parking their erating on state-owned lands and roads within the Pigeon River Country State Forest by a previous cars" is the most fun part of their playtime. order. For Popcorn Lovers ... Keep your kernels in the refrigerator. The cold will make more of the kernels pop, and the popcorn will be fluffier too. Eighty-six miles of State Forest road is scheduled to be posted "open" by the DNR. DNR foresters assure that vehicle operators will have ample access to state forest land. �! ... •·· Walk In Peace ,.-··.· ·; ~• Legends And Stories of the Michigan Indians A valuable contribution to understanding and enjoying the culture of the Michigan tribe. It is well presented with eighteen legends handed down to the author, Simon Otto, through family oral tradition. The majority of these legends have never before appeared in print, existing only in the memories of Indian elders. What makes Walk In Peace so important is that it reveals for the first time the didactic concept of teaching used by the Michigan Anishnabek, The legends express the holistic balance of life among Indian societies in teaching traditional lifeways. As you read through the book you find yourself enjoying the stories fortheir straightforward simplicity, while also appreciating the depth of understanding of the natural world. Walk In Peace will therefore lend itself to many audiences, from children to educator to history buff and anthropologist. The legends contained in this book seem to draw children into the action line. They allow for the identification children-often feel for-Characters in animal form. You will find these animals take on a spectrum of personalities to encompass emotions such as jealousy, fear, selfishness, and loneliness. "The Eagle Who Flew Too High" centers around the antics of a society of eagles and the jealousy of one brother over another. The book is beautifully illustrated by Odawa artist, Kayle Crampton, in pointillist pen and ink images of Michigan wildlife. The black bear which graces the cover of the book sets a tone for the additional ten pictures intermingled with the text. True to Indian culture, it is often the animal who serves as teacher and this visual inclusion with the story line acts to accentuate the legend. Walk In Peace is a reflection of our natural world through the eyes of a people who have always respected her. It is a lesson to be learned and a book to be treasured. Order from your local bookstore or the publisher, Michigan Indian Press, 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504. l I;, Legend• •nd Btorlol tbe Mlchlg•n lndl•n• January February Ruben Chivis Rosemary Johnson Emily Kahgegab Joe King Gary Sheahan Paula King Robert Parkey George Shagonaby Sylvia Swanson Carmen Corby Virginia Herr Susan Smith Susan Lewis Bill Memberto Phil Memberto Joe John Rhonda Davis Sara Shomin Richard Lewis Yusheka Raphael Rebecca McDonald Jamie Wilson Wanda Raphael Paul Ruekert Kristy Shananaquet Ben Shawa Wag Sheeler Julia Learea ux Pine Shomin Lewis Abella Jr. Percy Bird Kaine Shomin Gertrude Malgren Shirley Wilson Jeremy Sawmick Cecelia Sprague Irene Elk Archie Evans Ella High Pat King James Mashka Lucille McSauby Henry Meda wis Mary Switzer Arthur Pete �On the Road to Recovery... 6y (.j'JU'TC Substance JI6use Prevention and Counsefing Services One of the major problems in recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction is relapse, or return to alcohol or drug use after a period of not using. You must always be aware that relapse is a dis tin ct possibility which could happen. Recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction is an ongoing process requiring both abstinence from mood altering substances and changing behaviors, attitudes, thinking patterns and/ or lifestyle. The relapse process begins to occur before the actual use of the substance. • Replacement addictions such as compulsive eating disorders, gambling and workaholism, tend to lure addicts who yearn to feel "high". About 62 percent of studied patients take on at least one replacement addiction before experiencing a complete relapse. Relapse is a significant problem facing recovering persons. Many researchers cite lack of motivation, inability to handle withdrawal symptoms, and peer pressure as typical causes for relapse. However, even persons who are very motivated to refrain from the use of alcohol or drugs may find themselves using substances once again. • Overlooking warning signs is common for many recovering individuals. They fail to see that depression, fatigue and insomnia can spark a relapse. Other studies pinpoint four specific elements that lead persons back into addiction: •Adverse personality traits often tum addicts into perfectionists or emotionless people. As a result, they can't get in touch with their true feelings and deny addiction. Detrimental characteristics include: dependency, indecisiveness, hidden aggression, narcissism and antisocial personality. • Lack of vital healing elements such as selfawareness, positive disposition and coping skills cause patients to remain in a depressed state of mind. Persons recovering from alcoholism and I or drug addiction can best prevent relapse by developing positive behavior, healthy attitudes and a constructive lifestyle. There are several well known relapse warning signs. Relapse can be prevented. Involvement in counseling can serve as a "road map" in the road to recovery. A.A. Meetings are held at GRITC on Monday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m. For any information contact Leonard O'Bannon at GRITC. �Case Updates SEE YOUR DOCTOR The Cold Facts About Respiratory Infections Su6mittec£ 6y 'lq16ert Stone, Community J{eaftli ~presentative <;;rand PJI.pids Inter-'Tri6a£ Council Native American Rights Fund Legal Review Duro v. Reina The U.S. Supreme Court held that an Indian tribe may not exercise criminal jurisdiction over nonmember Indians who commit a crime. The Court primarily based on the fact that since a nonmember · Cl cannot vote in tribal elections, hold tribal office, or 0 sit on a tribal jury, his relationship with the tribe was much the same as a non-Indian's relationship with a tribe. The Court therefore said the situation of the nonmember Indian in Duro is identical to the non-Indian in Oliphant wherein the Court found that Indian tribes do not have jurisdiction over nonIndians for purposes of criminal prosecution. N ARF The common cold is irritating enough, but compli- submitted an amicus curiae (a friend of the court) cations can make matters worse. In the presence of brief on behalf of several tribes. a cold, germs can cause more severe respiratory infections such as sinusitis, bronchitis and pneu- Twin City Construction Co. v. Parisien monia, which prolong the misery. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed an The symptoms of sinusitis or inflammation of the earlier district court decision which denied jurissinuses are similar to those of the common cold: diction to the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Tribal stuffy nose, nasal discharge, facial pain, headache Court. The case involves a tribal member who sued a non-Indian contractor conducting business on the and fever. reservation. The appeals court instructed the disBronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial trict court to allow the tribal member to proceed tubes. Constant coughing up of phlegm, known as with his suit in tribal court. The district court had a "productive cough," is the chief symptom. The refused to lift an injunction that prohibited the case same germs which cause sinusitis, along with an- from proceeding in tribal court. The appeals court found that issues of jurisdiction should be considother germ, are usually implicated in bronchitis. ered under the amended tribal code in the approAnother complication for cold sufferers is one of priate forum of forums beginning with the tribal the atypical pneumonias. These differ from typical court. NARF represents the tribal member in the pneumonias in that they're characterized by a slower case. 0 onset of fever, aching, chills and a dry cough. Atypical pneumonias are caused by a certain group Federal Death Penalty Amendment of germs, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae, which accounts for one third of all pneumonias in the NARF was instrumental in the passage of an amendment to the Omnibus Anti-Crime Bill which general population. prohibits the death penalty provision of the bill Doctors will often prescribe antibiotics to kill the from being applied to Indian country. Under the germs causing these ailments. Persons suffering amendment, tribes can choose whether or not to from the symptoms of any of these respiratory have the death penalty apply to their reservation. NARF represented several tribes in the matter. infections should definitely see their physician. �EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM The GRITC Employment Program has been in existence since 1984. To you, our prospective Employer Participant, we offer a multi-faceted, efficient program of employment services. Our components are: Program Limited 'Work_ 'Ezyerience Summer ')Outli 'Training $ J']Pf!l $ $ $ Potential candidates are screened to determine their eligibility. Candidates who qualify are then referred for assessment and testing to determine their employability skills and job readiness. GRITC offers a program of PreEmployment Training in a classroom setting to enhance employability skills and job readiness. Candidates are then matched up with employer participants. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Mental health is a state of mind. We all suffer from conflicts, stressors and things that cause us anxiety. At times in our lives, these things seem too overwhelming to handle on our own. An individual trained to work with individuals, families, and groups may assist us at just that time. Our services at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, Mental Health are prepared to help you. We provide: $ * * * $ $ assessments referrals casemanagement counse£ing group tlierapy dance q _ercise If you would like information on our services, contact our office at 774-8331. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES GRITC Substance Abuse Prevention and Counseling Services provides services for individuals, families and the community. Our Services include: * * $ * * Outpatient Counsding 'R.f,fapse Prevention Counse£ing (jroup Counse£ing Preventive Services Information If you would like any information on drugs or alcohol, or on our services, contact Vicki at 774-8331. ·Information and education are tlie /(g,ys to figliting tliis major pro6fem • BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MICHIGAN INDIAN PRESS People of the Three Fires (hardbound) People of the Three Fires (softbound) Aube Na Bing Sleeping Bear The Mishomis Book Walk in Peace (hardbound) Walk in Peace (softbound) $25.95 $15.95 $24.95 $24.95 $13.95 $17.95 $ 8.95 A 40% discount is available for orders of five books and over. For ordering information write or phone the Michigan Indian Press, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Ml 49504, or call (616) 774-8331 . Tune into WEHB 89.9 FM every Wednesday Morning from 8 to 10 a.m. for the "Voice of the Original People" radio program. Robert Stone is your host. If you have any requests call him at 453-3711 at h . �GRITC Board of Directors e>Cecut1Veb1reptQr..g. Y"~g •'fNreeler • •. . . . . Ecti.tC>r.•• ~•...•~..•.•.•~2•· • · • "~····•M?.ry•• Stitt•• • > ·• Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council . • • G. RITC•• aC>~rd·· ~f• 81t~c~drs·~· • • • . · Serving tfie 'l{ative Jlmerican Community sitUe 1972 ~a~·· Rbberts·· · · · · · . . Pres1d&nt •.••••.•.•..•.•.•.•.. vice Pl'esldent... ~ .LorettaAntoihe Treasuref..; •...•...••. @ogef WH1ia.111s Secretary•.;•· •· • ~·• h •····J()hn. Hutch.irjs9n Member..............;.William Memberto · Member................ Maurice Ninham · Member................ Lew·Burrows Member... '··· ........ ,Paul Walters Member.""............. Richard Chambers . . . . . . The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors welcomes its newest Board member, WilliamMemberto. The community is invited to attend GRITC Board Meetings. The meetings are held at Grand Rapids InterTribal Council on the second Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in serving on a GRITC Committee please contact us. The by-laws eligibility clause does not apply to committee members and relatives of board and staff. As well, Non-Indians may serve on committees. NON PROFIT ORG. Grand Rapids Inter- Tribal Council U.S. POSTAGE PA ID PERMIT NO. 690 GRAND RAPIDS, MICH . 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 • Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 Services at (jrantf 1qlpid.s Inter-'Tri.6a[ Council are supportetf 6y rrTie CUnitecf 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. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource 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/626bfa0a4cb0528cb751063c547e223e.pdf f8370d83239c163034c64d959d2df1fb PDF Text Text .., ESOURCES COLLECTIO A Monthly Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council December/January 1991 THE INVOLVEMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY IS VERY MUCH NEEDED AND APPRECIATED 'El(ecutive 'Director's ~port It is very encouraging to have people from the community fill in and provide activities and services when we have lost resources. I am speaking primarily of Rev. Joe Sprague and members from his church who are here every Tuesday and Thursday preparing and serving meals to our elders. Steve and Lou Collins, Kit Pigeon, Mary Shawa, Roseanna Martell and Geri Conway have done an excellent job in making the meals program very successful. There are also others who have contributed to our community. Carol Downs provided and helped prepare the food for the Elders Thanksgiving Dinner. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council staff donated money, food, and time to have another successful Ghost Supper. George .M artin presented a Pipe Ceremony to open the Ghost Supper activities and Rev. Joe Sprague opened the feast with an invocation followed by Mabel Shomin with an invocation in Ojibwa. Over 175 people were in attendance. tl~'iJ((ij41tfjlri1t!I While resources have been reduced that created staffing cuts, which effected services to our community, it is real encouraging to see many of you make up part of those services. Continuation of involvement from the community guarantees services to those in need. The community has proven that reduction in resources does not necessarily eliminate total services. That is something of which we all should be proud. .· w . <- .._. . , . . .· ·.. ~· ·~ , ~· ( ·1 ~ The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors welcomes its newest Board member, Richard Chambers. The community is invited to attend GRITC Board Meetings. The meetings are held at Grand Rapids InterU bJ,..,~Mfrfa/Air"'""·l~.,.. .. >FMm.,,,,. ,,11.ih'"""''""' , Tribal Council on the second Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in serving on a GRITC Committee please contact us. The by-laws eligibility clause does not apply to committee members and relatives of board and staff. As well, Non-Indians may serve on committees. J. 'Wagner 'Wfiee{e1i 'El(ecutive 'Director <jrand 1@,pUfs Inter-'Tri6a{ Councif A.A. Meetings are held at GRITC on Monday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m. For any information conract Leonard O'Bannon at GRITC. �GRITC Staff Roste Administration Wag Wheeler ................................... Executive Director Loretta Yount ................................... Executive Secretary Dennis Black ................................... Business Manager Jeff Justin ........................................ Accountant Chris Shomin ................................... Accounting Clerk Ann Lafontsee ................................. Program Developer Substance Abuse Prevention Program Vicki Upton ...................................... Coordinator Leonard O'Bannon .......................... Counselor Hunter Genia ................................... Prevention Pff Robert Stone ................................... CHR Lisa Sams ........................................ Support Staff Pff WHAT EXACTLY IS THE NATIVE WOMEN'S GROUP? The Native Women's Group is: •Relaxed and informal •Open to spontaneity •Flexible •Friendship •A social gathering •Educational Mental Health Services Kathy Polise .................................... Coordinator Judy Dodge ..................................... Case Manager Denise Skorka ................................. Receptionist Ruth Pitcher ..................................... Intern Andrea Romero ............................... Intern Kristi Pagel ...................................... Volunteer It has been brought to my attention that there is some confusion about the Native Women's Group and its relationship to mental health, and what is expected from the women who attend. First of all, the Group is facilitated by a staff person from Employment Program Faye Baker ...................................... Coordinator Mental Heal th and certain issues are presented and discussed that are parallel to mental health issues, ~~~r~i~~~~~:'.~~-~-~~~~··················· Coordinator but, no one, by any means is expected to reveal deep Mary Stitt ......................................... Marketing/Sales Kayle Crampton ............................... Illustrator secrets about themselves or participate in any conversation that is not of interest to them. Second of all, the Group does not seek to make evaluations on Native American Education Program others nor does it seek for members to share confiInvites Interested Persons to Attend Parent dential information thatthey are not ready to share. Committee Meetings Members with same-life experiences are ready to As Indian parents, we can all do things to help our children on their way to becoming successful students. Regular school help if help is asked for, but crises are not a prereqattendance for ALL children between the ages of five and uisite for joining the group. sixteen is Michigan law. It is our responsibility to see that our children are given every opportunity to grow up healthy, happy and become responsible people. Our children need to hear continually that we love them, we are proud of them, and that we support them. They need to hear positive statements about school and its importance now and in the years to come. We are very special people. We are a proud people. We are a strong people. We are a caring people. Our kids need to know this and feel this. This need to know that there are good times and bard times, and that growth (physically and mentally) is never ending. We all have choices in our lives, the choices we make effect our lives and the people around us, our children, our extended family, our community. The staff of the Native American Education Program is supportive of Indian children and Indian families. Our children deserve the very best from their formal educational experiences, so be involved. Know your childrens' teacher, building principal and ask about special services that might be available to your child. JOIN THE NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM PARENT COMMITTEE. For information, please call Janet Shomin, Supervisor, Native American Education Program at 771-3318 Agenda for January is as follows: Jan. 7th Jan. 14thJan. 21st Jan. 28th - Adult Children of Alcoholics presented by Leonard O'Bannon Co-Dependency Fetal Alcohol Syndrome presented by Vicki Upton Open Discussion A big thanks to Terri Bussey for sharing her knowledge on Medicinal Plants and Herbs, and for taking the time out of her busy schedule. If you are interested in sharing information with the Group or know of someone who has expertise on a topic that would benefit the Group, please contact me, Judy Dodge at (616) 774-8331. $el1i9fl§ 1l.lhcHe~ ~re t>rC>\frae~ 6\1 the N3ti\f~< ·• .American IVletHoHist cHutcH•• Here •at •<irana•• •• l33t1t~~ Jnt~r..J-fi~~' ~v~ry 'I"l.1~$a~y < · • ~11~ ~f19r~~~x§• ce~'?~et•• t-t<>ti~~>'~>·•• •>• • •• • • • <• ·•·•<<<•··. ·.·.·.·.·. ·. ·. · ·· p9µ[ipit �EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM The GRITC Employment Program has been in existence since 1984. To you, our prospective Employer Participant, we offer a multi-faceted, efficient program of employment services. Our components are: $ $ $ $ J'TPJ'L Program Limitea 'Work_ 'Ezyerience Summer ')'i:Jutfi 'Training MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Mental health is a state of mind. We all suffer from conflicts, stressors and things that cause us anxiety. At times in our lives, these things seem too overwhelming to handle on our own. An individual trained to work with individuals, families, and groups may assist us at just that time. Our services at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, Mental Health are prepared to help you. We provide: $ $ Potential candidates are screened to determine their eligibility. Candidates who qualify are then referred for assessment and testing to determine their employability skills and job readiness. GRITC offers a program of PreEmployment Training in a classroom setting to enhance employability skills and job readiness. Candidates are then matched up with employer participants. $ $ $ $ assessments referrals casemanagement counsefing group tfierapy aance ezy.rcise If you would like information on our services, contact our office at 774-8331. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES GRITC Substance Abuse Prevention and Counseling Services provides services for individuals, families and the community. Our Services include: $ $ $ $ $ Outpatient Counsefing ~[apse Prevention Counsefing (jroup Counsefing Preventive Services Information If you would like any information on drugs or alcohol, or on our services, contact Vicki at 774-8331. 'Information ana eaucation are tfie /(g,ys to figfiting tfiis major pro6fem' BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MICHIGAN INDIAN PRESS People of the Three Fires (hardbound) People of the Three Fires (softbound) Aube Na Bing Sleeping Bear The Mishomis Book Walk in Peace (hardbound) Walk in Peace (softbound) $25.95 $15.95 $24.95 $24.95 $l3.95 $17.95 $ 8.95 A 40% discount is available for orders of five books and over. For ordering information write or phone the Michigan Indian Press, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Ml 49504, or call (616) 774-8331. �December January Joseph Raphael Billy Schrubbe TracyWesaw Harvey Anderson Jeremy Merryweather Christina Shomin Robin High Kathleen Flyod Sarah Andrews Dave Russell Joshua Shomin Edmund Pigeon Richard Raphael Robin Raphael Matthew Boyer N elxine Francis Trisha Genia Carrie Martinez John Bennett James Mataxagay Ruben Chivis Rosemary "Judson" Johnson Emily Elizabeth Kahgegab Joe King Gary Sheahan Paula King Robert Parkey George Shagonaby Sylvia Swanson Carmen Corby Virginia Herr Susan Smith Susan Lewis Bill Memberto Phil Memberto Joe John Rhonda Davis Sara Shomin FREE SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR HOME-BOUND ADULTS Would you or a friend benefit from one of the following: * Friendly Visitation * Errands & Shopping * Home Chores * Caregiver Respite * Minor Repairs * Other Special Services If interested - please call: Jackie Pointer or Jo Mansfield Visiting Nurse Services Volunteer Program 774-2702 · Looking for satisfaction? Interested in helping others? Have an hour or so to share? Become a VISITING NURSE SERVICES VOLUNTEER Volunteers are needed to *Provide a break for a caregiver* *Visit shut-ins* *Run errands for the elderly* Volunteers are matched to specific assignments. We provide training, service credits, recognition and ongoing support. For information call Jackie or Jo at: 774-2702 �New Public Museum Presents "TALKBACK" Lecture Series Cultural Gathering Committee Awarded State's Model Project Award Starting January 15, 1991, the Public Museum of Grand Rapids will present a series oflectures called "TALKBACK" about the new riverfront Public Museum. Seven lectures will occur between June at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Public Museum. These public meetings will share the progressandseekinputfrom thepublicin theplans for the new Public Museum. The series is supported by a grant from a federal agency, the Institute of Museum Services. The "Cultural Gathering Committee" received the first place award at the Prevention Network/National Council on Alcoholism Annual Meeting, held on Tuesday, December 11th, in Lansing, Michigan, for the project entitled "All Together as One". The award was presented by Joan Walker of the Michigan Office of Substance Abuse Services to Victoria Upton, Committee Chairperson (GRITC staff) and Robert Stone, Committee Member (GRITC Staff). Familiar faces at the Awards Presentation also included Ted Holappa; Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs, Mike Petosky; Northwestern Michigan College, Leonard O'Bannon; Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council/PreventionNetwork Board Member, and the Two Hawk Singers. The Two Hawk Singers gave a very moving and memorable demonstration of Native American songs. Ten other projects received honorable mentions including CHEERS (E. Lansing),HutchinsPuppetTheatre (Detroit), Anti-Drug March (Pontiac), Single Mothers of Color (Detroit), Rochester Families in Action (Rochester Hills), Lake Fenton Student Action's Commercial (Fenton), Watervliet Youth Outreach (Watervliet), E.T. White Junior High School (Lapeer),ParentSupportNetwork(Bridgman),and PRIDE (Newaygo). The Museum's Native American collection will form the core of a major exhibition in the new Museum, along with permanent installations that explore Grand Rapids' furniture heritage, celebrate the area's ethnic diversity and honor the wonders of our natural world. The Public Museum is currentlyraising$12,000,000 in private funds for its new $33,000,000 downtown riverfront facility. This new family education and entertainment center will be a tourist attraction for all of West Michigan and will open to the public in the spring of 1994. On the agenda for the TALKBACK series: January 15th, 1991 - People of This Place - The Native American Story. Meet Dr. Ruth Phillips, international expert on the decorative arts of the Great Lakes Indians, and Frank Ettawageshik, traditional Odawa storyteller and craftsman. They will share with you the life, history and culture of Native Americans from this area. Museum staff will present the latest draft of how they plan to present this information in the New Museum. ~Ceas~••saicJe•• ~l?t,i~•• miJ§~•·•~&~~~n••'lap~•• • · ~Ell~:; The Cultural Gathering Committee was comprised of individuals from The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, Native American Churches, Department . of Social Services (Indian Outreach Program), Grand Valley Indian Lodge, Title V Indian Education, and other very much appreciated volunteers. �Some Native American Contributions to Today's World MAPLE SYRUP SUGAR WHITE POTATOES SWEET POTATOES TOMATOES PINEAPPLES AVOCADO TURKEYS CLAMBAKES PEMMICAN CANOE TOBAGGAN SNOWSHOES MOCCASINS TIPI KAYAK LACROSSE TOMAHAWK PIPE SMOKING CORN POPCORN WILD RICE SQUASH PUMPKINS PEANUTS CRANBERRIES CREWING GUM CHOCOLATE BABY CARRIERS TOBACCO COTION RUBBER QUININE VARIOUS MEDICINES PANTS TAPIOCA 14 TYPES OF BEANS JERKEY Over half of the present world's food supply comes from the American Indians Agriculture, primarily consisting of corn and the so-called "Irish" Potatoes. The Indian value system has been recognized as one of the most important contributions. Many American Indian societies placed emphasis and importance on: Thousands of American Indian Names dot maps in states, cities, counties, lakes, mountans and rivers, and hundreds of Indian names are used as trade names for manufactured products, etc. Respect for Mother Earth (Ecology) Respect for Fellow Man (No Prejudice) Respect for Great Spirit Respect for Elders Respect for Family Tradition Thousands of years of peace (before 1492) No alcohol No drugs No tranquilizers Generosity and Sharing No major wars No taxes, borders or boundries No insane asylums, jails, or prisons Honest leadership selection Bravery and Courage No religious animosity No poor and no rich Indian art, designs and styles have strongly influenced modern design, architecture, and music. Youth groups such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls and YMCA Indian Guides all include programs which may or may attempt to simulate Indian lore, arts, crafts, character building and other skills. Past American Indian civilizations influenced the present form of democratic government. The Iroquois Confederacy was copied by Benjamin Franklin when he drafted the Federation of States. �What is cocaine? Cocaine in its pure form is a white crystalline powder extracted from the leaves of the South American coca plant. The drug sold on the street is a mixture of the pure substance (cocaine hydrochloride) and various adulterants added to increase the quantity, for he seller's profit. How is cocaine being used? Most users "snort" cocaine, that is, they sharply inhale the powdered mixture. Another form of the drug called "freebase" is made by chemically converting the street drug into a basic form that can be smoked. Smoking freebase is an especially dangerous practice. Cocaine is also injected, sometimes mixed with other substances. Which type of use Is most dangerous? The use of cocaine is risky in all forms. As with any drug, the risks vary depending on the amount, how it is used, the setting of use, and individual sensitivity. Risks increase as the amount and frequency of use increase. When cocaine is smoked, very large doses reach the brain within seconds, increasing the risks. Injecting cocaine carries the additional hazards of serious infection and possible adverse reactions to the impure injected mixture. When "snorted" even small amounts of cocaine in sensitive individuals may be enough to cause convulsions that can result in heart and respiratory failure, and death. Do adulterants increase the risks? Yes. Cocaine adulterants and cocaine substitutes in common use increase the hazards of taking an already risky drug. The user cannot monitor the dosage of the drug taken. The cocaine that ends up in the hands of the consumer ranges widely from 30% to 95% pure and some of the adulterants are dangerous as well. Do people get "hooked" on cocaine? Yes. Cocaine is an addictive drug. Researchers have found that an addicted animal will prefer cocaine to food even if starved. Sometimes people who have been using the drug over a period of time continue to use it just to feel "normal", or to avoid the severe depression and fatigue that occurs when they try to stop using the drug. Virtually no one who becomes addicted to cocaine ever thought they would. c•c:aine Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council- Substance Abuse Prevention Program What are the Immediate effects of co- Do withdrawal symptoms occur when calne? people stop using cocaine? When cocaine is "snorted," the effects begin within a few minutes, peak in 15 to 20 minutes, and disappear within an hour. The immediate effects include dilated pupils, increases in blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature. The user usually feels a sense of well-being and may feel more energetic or alert. Does cocaine get ride of depression? Once the initial euphoria wears off, in about 30 minutes, users are likely to feel more down, more depressed than when they started. The higher the high, the lower the low. There's even a name for the low: the "coke blues." People often get caught in "binge and crash" cycles when they use cocaine and take other drugs to get rid of the depression that follows the short-lived cocaine "high". Users often get caught in a down cycle of needing more and more of the drug just to feel "normal". Does cocaine Improve concentration and performance? Some users report that cocaine, like other stimulants, increases their concentration and improves performance on a variety of tasks. No objective evidence support these reports. Basically, they just think that they are doing better. Moreover, cocaine is a short-acting drug, and within an hour, a person not only feels less alert, but more anxious, tired, or depressed than before. Doescocalneenhancesexualpleasure? Cocaine may initially seem to act as an aphrodisiac, probably because of its initial psychological effects as well as its actions on the sympathetic nervous system. However, when used on a regular basis, cocaine can produce complete sexual dysfunction. How does cocaine effect the heart? A large dose, or even a moderate dose under some conditions, can overtax the heart and may be fatal. Regular use of cocaine can cause heart palpitations, angina, arrhythmia, and even a heart attack. Yes. Symptoms of cocaine withdrawal include exhaustion, irritability, sleepiness, loss of energy, depression, and an intense craving for more cocaine. Is there a cure for cocaine dependence? Most people who become dependent on cocaine require help in order to stop using cocaine. Cocaine dependence is a persistent and devastating experience. Users may be unaware of or deny the negative effects of the drug because they are addicted. Treatment can be long and costly and craving may persist for long periods. The most common reasons given for entering treatment are financial and family problems What Is Crack? "Crack" has recently been identified as a popular form of cocaine sold in certain areas of the state. It is especially dangerous for these reasons: It is smoked and absorbed through the lungs which produces a very rapid and powerful impact on the heart, brain and nervous system, sometimes resulting in death. Because Crack is a very pure form of cocaine many people who intended to use it only once or twice, just to "try" it, become addicted. 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Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 Services at (jrantf 'l@pidS Inter-'Iri6a{ Councif are supportetf 6y 'ITie 'llnitetf '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. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand 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/08ae0859f4d1d8cad9abebee8991fd7a.pdf c2fc203a9720034aaa5416b2c485afff PDF Text Text ~A.RC..) 221 / eiR\ Gl?AND VALLEY St REGIONAL AFFAIRS A~~S~NIVERS17Y LIBRARY URGES COLLECTION TURTLE TALJK THE BOARD NEEDS YOU! The GRITC Board of Direc- The Personnel Committee: Ad- dissension be up front and out in the open. tors welcomes two new Board dresses Personnel issues that arise. Re- We are being eroded from within by rumors, members, Lew Burrows and Paul views job descriptions and salaries, etc. back biting and personality attacks where Walters. Thatleavesonevacancyon The Membership Committee: Is the Board. If you are interested please presently drawing up a vehicle to recruit The easiest way to sit back and wave an attend the board meetings. Commit- new members from the community, and accusing finger and then when failure is tee members are needed as well. The are keeping a current membership roster. imminent, say "I told you so". by-laws eligibility clause does not The Finance Committee oversees all We are our own worse enemy! We, apply to committee members. Rela- the council money matters. It's activity who have known oppression, annihilation, tives of board and staff as well as engages in fund raising projects and is and prejudice. We, who have had to fight to Non-Indians can serve. seeking funds to reduce our deficit keep our culture alive when assimilation personalities should not be an issue. The Program Committee: TheAdvisorvCommittee: Currently threatened us. We are fighting each other. Overviews existing programs in the made up of Non-Indian Professionals who Assimilation is insidious, it has taught our council and develops plans for new are interested in assisting the council but people competitiveness where none existed. programs. who cannot serve on the board directly nor It has taught us to measure our Indian broth- vote. To keep this council in working ers and sisters by blood quantum and tribal condition we need your help - Volun- affiliation, not who they are. There is strength in unity; strength in teers! The Personal Statement: the community as a whole. We are all - This Indian Community has a long regardless of blood quantum - way to go towards helping and healing Indian. We must respect this. itself. No one in decision making posi- We are spending too much negative tions satisfies everyone. We attempt to energy fighting each other. I personally chal- evaluate and analyze this situation and lenge members of this Indian Community, make decisions based on what we feel is who dare, to take an active interest Direct good for all. This may not be what some our energies toward helping each other. individuals want, and if this is true, those people have a right to dissent. But, let this Loretta Shawanesse Antoine �GRITC SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM The GRITC Employment Program has been in existence Mental Health is a state of mind. We all suffer from since 1984. To you, our prospective Employer Participant, we offer conflicts, stressors and things that cause us anxiety. At times in our a multi-faceted, efficient Program of Employment Services. Our lives, these things seem too overwhelming to handle on our own. components are: An individual trained to work with individuals, families, and groups may assist us at just that time. Our services at Grand Rapids • J1PA PROGRAM Inter-Tribal Council, Mental Health are prepared to help you, and • Limited Work Experience senior citizens. • Summer Youth assessments referrals casemanagement counseling group therapy dance exercise We provide: • Training Potential candidates are screened to determine their eligibility. Candidates who qualify are then referred for assessment and testing to determine their employability skills and job readiness. GRITC offers a program of Pre-Employment Training in a class- ____ __ room setting to enhance employability skills and job readiness. Candidates are then matched up with Employer Participants to begin the OJT period. If you would like further information on our services, _.__contact our office at 774-8331. WEHB 89"9 FM "VOICE OF THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE~ Tun~~~:~~~~;*~1~i~:~a,,y. ·_=) he's not at the station. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES . Administration Wog Wheeler .................. Executive Director Loretto Yount .................. Executive Secretory Dennis Block. ..... ....... ....... Busine§ Manager Jeff Justin........ ...................Accountont Chris Shomln ......................Accounting Clerk Annie Lofontsee ............. Program Developer GRITC Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services provides services for clients and the community. We provide SARP, Screening, Assessment, Referrals and Follow-up. Also Outpatient Counseling and Prevention Services. If you would like any information on illegal drugs or alcohol, or our services, contact Vicki at 774-8331. "Information and education are the keys to fighting this major problem." 2~-- Substance A~ Prevention Program Vicki Upton ...................... Coordinator Leonard O"Bonnon ........ Outpatient Counselor Hunter Genio........... ... ......Prevention/Port-Time Bob stone ........................ Co mm. Health Rep. Mental Heatth Servicu • Senio111 Program Kathy Po Ilse ..................... Coordinator Judy Dodge ... ................. Cose Manager Denise Skorko .. ................ Receptionist Ruth Pitcher....... ... ............ Intern Andrea Romero ... ........... Intern Kristi Pogel......... ... ....... .. ....Volunteer Employment Program Foye Boker ...................... Coordinator Michigan Indian Presa Terry Bussey...................... Coordinator Mory stltt .. ........................ Marketing/Soles Kayle Crompton ............. Illustrator �Giiii --->¥ SENIOR MEAL SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER (Held every Tuesday and Thursday of the month at GRITC, 45 Lexington NW) Lunches provided by the Native American Methodist Church BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MICHIGAN INDIAN PRESS People of the Three Fires (hardbound) People of the Three Fires (softbound) Aube Na Bing Sleeping Bear The Mishomis Book Walk in Peace (hardbound) Walk in Peace (softbound) $25.95 $15.95 $24.95 $24.95 $13.95 $17.95 $8.95 Tuesday 11 /20 Potpourri Thursday 11 /22 Closed Tuesday 11/27 Potato Soup, Quick Break, Cookies Thursday 11/29 Potluck, Birthday Cake For ordering information write or phone the Michigan Indian Press, 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 49504, or call (616) 774-8331. I PREGNANCY ADDICTS: THE DEBATE OVER PROSECUTION With national attention focused on women's right groups. These same groups drug use and drug-related crime and vio- define "prosecution" or "punitive measures" SATURDAY RECREATION lence, few issues provoke more controversy as meaning one thing-jail with no treat- CENTERS or frustration than substance abuse by preg- ment and automatic loss of children involved. nant women. There is little dispute over its Realistically, the only way that an- undesirability or harmfulness to the women, swers will be found to the complex ques- the fetus or existing children in the home. tions posed by parental drug use is through But there is intense disagreement over how, cooperation. To gain that cooperation it may when where and who should attempt to stop be necessary for social service, women's it, and whose rights take precedence. right and health groups to look more closely Criminal Justice medical and social at their biases and consider the potential that service professionals are divided over how exists with the criminal justice system. At best to respond to maternal drug use. The the same time, criminal justice professionals issue also splits women's and children's may need to lay down their spears and look advocates-long time allies on family vio- at the big picture to see whether traditional lence concerns-legislature, treatment pro- forms of law enforcement can be better viders, and correctional officials, and links shaped to deal with a problem that is both traditional opponents such as pro-choice and legal and social in nature. right-to-life advocates. Opposition to pros- (Reprinted from Update, a program of ecution (or, "punitive measures," as it is American Prosecutors Research Institute, Au- euphemistically referred to) seems the one gust, 1990) area of agreement for many health and The Grand Rapids Recreation Department will offer an open gym recreation program fora period of ten weeks, from Saturday, January 12-March 16, 1991.Centerswillbe open to middle, high school and college age students. The Saturday Recreation Centers will offer a variety of activities including basketball, volleyball and table tennis. The cost is-$.50 per visit. Centers will be open at the following locations from 12;00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Burton Middle School Iroquois Middle School Northeast Middle School Union High School *NOTE: Please contact the Recreation Department at 456-3696 for specific schedule as some sites will be periodically closed due to school activities. -~3 �1111;;: ---~1111 YOUNG EAGLES UPDAT~ ~f) BY HUNTER GENIA "'! , NATIVE WOMEN GATHER IN MUTUAL "~~ SUPPORT --~ The Young Eagles Project is coming along well. We have on the average eight Native American Youths attending up to this date. The last couple of showings however we had nearly 1012 youths come. It's a pleasant surprise to see and we're happy to see the kids make a commitment to come every week. We're also getting more adults to come in and share their knowledge, wisdom and experience with the youth. Coming up in the next couple of months the group will be experiencing how to do beadwork, dream catchers, a field trip, and more. If there are any interested ANIS HINABE who has been wondering what the program is about or is interested in helping/volunteering, please contact us at 774-8331. It always seems that when a program starts up that everybody says it• s a great idea. A great idea is just that, a idea unless we get people involved to make it a reality. So far this is becoming a reality but that doesn't mean we slack off and say okay let someone else take care of it. I hear alot of people say we need to teach the youth the right way, well that• s a great idea. I hear people say we need to get more people involved especially Native American role models who can teach with their knowledge and wisdom that they have learned from other Anishinabes, another great idea. Well, I'm a Anishinabe and I'm taught that the knowledge you gain you pass on to the Anishinabe who want to learn. Well, guess what, I have 10-12 Anishinabes who are very eager to learn and probably many more who are walking around the streets that need a program like this. Please call or come on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Me-gwetch. == . BY Juov DooGE The First meeting of The Native American Women• s Group took place on November 6th and although the Group was small in number, the dynamics were terrific! It was decided among the group of five that in addition to increasing our awareness to women's issues in general, what we really want to learn more about is the values and customs of out heritage. This type of attitude is certainly essential for the development of the Group since membership is limited to Native women, but it is also of great value because it provided us with an impetus for bonding a group of unique individuals. Due to the present schedule being an inconvenient time for most women who would like to attend the Group, meetings will be scheduled on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 beginning the month of December. If you are a Native American women over the age of 18 and wish to gather with other women in a supportive atmosphere to learn and share your ideas, this group is ideal for you. You will always be welcome. Agenda for the month of December will be as follows: December 3 Stress Management December 10 Plants and Herbs and Their uses (Presented by Terry Bussey, Michigan Indian Press) December 17 Well Being December 24 Merry Christmas! No Meeting December 31 Happy New Year! No Meeting I look forward to seeing you in January when the topic for the month will focus on Alcohol and its impact on Native Women. Bring a friend and take advantage of the presentations that our people have to offer. 4~-- �1111-- ¥~1111 5TH THROUGH 8TH GRADE RECREATION 1990 7TH ANNUAL GRAND RAPIDS BASKETBALL PROGRAM ANISHNABE BOWLING TOURNAMENT A GREAT SUCCESS ~:::::~~~.;.: ~ BY HUNTER GENIA morning basketball program on Saturday, December 1 and 8, 1990 from 10:00 a.m., -11:30 a.m. at the There were 47 bowling squads who participated in both shifts for a first place prize of $1,000.00. Yes, read my lips I following sites: said $1,000.00. Breakdown for prize money was as follows SIGN-UP SITE SIGN-UP TIME 2nd-$500, 3rd-$400 and so forth. Amos "Junebug" Day with the help of some friends were the workhorse for putting on the tournament and when asked his overall feeling Northeast Middle School • Lobby 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Westwood Middle. Gym Lobby stated "Overall, I'm still 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. hungry". Okay Junebug on the tournament, he anymore additional com- Ottawa Hills High School- Gym Lobby 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Iroquois Middle School • Gym 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ments?, "I did get two cornchips". On the more serious side he said it was the responsibility of the hosting tournament to Boys compete against boys and girls compete against girls. There will be separate leagues for 5th & 6th grade students provide enough food and vowed that next year people will and 7th & 8th grade students. look like stuffed turkeys coming out of there. There was also All registrants are required to pay a $5.00 registration fee. a live band providing country music to all us "wild things" Registration forms be signed by a parent or guardian and are who wanted to strut their stuff. Talking to J unebug before the available at your school, the Grand Rapids Recreation Depart- tournament you could tell he was committed to putting on the ment Office (201 Market Avenue S.W.), or at the sign-up sites best bowling tournament possible. He likes the idea of live listed above. music,anabundanceoffoodandmakingsurepeoplewillhave Forms must be turned in at one of the above sign-up sites, they will not be accepted at your school. If you have questions, call the Grand Rapids Recreation Department at 456-3696. a great time. After the tournament we were already talking about next year's event and it sounds like it's going to be even better. On another note, it was great to see familiar faces and just being able to socialize and make new friends. I think personally that makes it even a better event. Well, hope to see you all next year and with another $1,000.00 first prize, I'm sure I'll be there! Me-gwetch to all those who came and made it a great tournament. - .. 5 �lllt=s ---~Ill WALK IN PEACE LEGENDS & STORIES OF THE MICHIGAN INDIANS Michigan Indian Press is proud to present Walk In Peace- Legends and Stories of the Michigan Indians written by Simon Otto and illustrated by Kayle Crampton. Walk In Peace has been a project in the making for the past year and a half. One will find Walk In Peace filled with legends dealing with issues such as jealousy, selfishness, friendship, giving, and many other topics. Don't miss adding this valuable book to your personal library. Better yet, offer it as a Christmas gift to your loved ones! Here is a sample story for your review. The Eagle Who Flew Too High by Simon Otto Grandfather once told me, when we were out on the trap line, how the Great Spirit reacts when too many animals live on Mother Earth. Years of trapping had provided him with a special knowledge of our animal brothers and sisters. He could predict weather and seasonal climate by the size of the animal, condition of the fur and how many he harvested that year. He could also forecast the next years animal population just by observing animal life, their behavior, and numbers. One of nature's regulators is the scavenger buzzard. You can see him circling and soaring high overhead in search of prey, usually the dying or dead. Yet it was not his role in the old world of the Anishnabek. There was once a family of eagles and they were the strongest of all birds that flew above Mother Earth. In this family was a young eagle who could fly higher and better than all the rest. One of his younger brothers was very jealous of him. One day the younger eagle was disturbed and angry, because again his brother flew higher and stronger in the sky. Jealousy overtook him and he began to wonder how he could come out ahead? An idea came to him. He could challenge his older brother to a series of contests based on speed and • aerobatics. His brother agreed, but one by one, the younger eagle lost every contest. There was just one event • ·~, 1 left; who could fly the highest? j '/., They waited for a calm, clear day and then the contest began. He would let his older brother go first, then ..!~ he himself would fly higher than any other eagle had ever flown. All of the other eagles gathered to watch the ··t1.event. The older brother went first, up and up he flew, catching the wind currents, and getting higher until he f ~, was just a speck in the sky. When he slowly descended, the other eagles cheered him loudly and greeted him ·1 i. ~~~ ~ The younger eagle, jealous and angry, started up on his flight. He would fly differently. He went straight i\:: ... up into the clear sky, determined to win. As he picked up speed, getting higher and higher, he could hardly see . ·• _ ·; ·oi~ ~·j ·· the other eagles below on Mother Earth. Just a little farther, he thought, and he would beat his older brother. :·::t~~- :J. "' '·.·.. · •• One last big burst of speed took him higher than he had ever been before. He knew he had finally won. ·:_.·:~!:~. 1 .. . Just as he was getting ready to tum back, a sudden updraft caught him and carried him higher. He tried · .:" ;:. ·,: .. to fly down, but he couldn't. The wind was pulling him toward the sun. He was getting hotter and still the updraft · 1·:-" · swept him up. His flight was helpless and out of control. The heat became unbearable and soon he blacked out. When he came to, he was tumbling toward Mother Earth. Nearing the crowd of eagles he could hear them .. laughing at him. The beautiful white feathers on his head were singed off by the heat of the sun. His head was ·:~. naked. Nanaboozhoo told him that this was a punishment for his jealousy. That from this day on, his head would be <:.; naked and he would be a scavenger of the dead animal brothers and sisters. This would be his means of existence. So from that day on, the eagle who flew too high, became a buzzard and ever since then has been feeding on the carrion of the Earth Mother. · · Walk In Peace retails for $8.95 Paperback and $17 .95 Hardcover. If you are interested in purchasing Walk In Peace or any of our other selections, call (616) 774-8331 or visit us at 45 Lexington N.W. and ask for Mary Stitt or Loretta Yount. 6~-- .(·:. �---~1111 -== NOVEMBER BABIES FROSTY CHANDLER JOHN ZAKEM ERICA SMITH ROBIN KING JAMES BROWN JESSICA SMITH MARY SANDOVOL DENNIS BUSH DON BOWEN JR. LARRY KING PHILLIP CHIPPEWA MARIA M EDACCO JOHN TEDGERSON DIANE LEAUREAUX JULIE SKIPERGOSH PETE RECOLLECT LINDA KEWAY COLBY GENEREAUX BEA BAILEY KATHY BOWEN A·DAWA·CUA PONTIAC C.J. ROBINSON THE MAN IN THE GLASS When you get what you want in your struggle for self He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest. And the world makes you a king for a day, For he's with you clear up to the end. Just go to the mirror and look at yourself, And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test And see what THAT man has to say. If the man in the glass is your friend. For it isn't your father or mother or wife You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years Whose judgment upon you must pass, And get pats on the back as you pass. The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life But your final reward will be heartaches and tears Is the one staring back from the glass. If you've cheated the man in the glass Some people may think your a straight-shootin' chum Author Unknown And call you a wonderful guy, But the man in the glass says you're only a bum if you can't look him straight in the eye. 7 �lllf iii =--~1111 Congratulations!!! ATTENTION! to two very special people Upcoming Health Education Programs offered to the general public. Kathy & Mike Polise on their new baby girl! • Best Wishes!!! from the Staff atGRITC WHEN HoME Hearing and Aging 335 Bostwick, N.E. Thursday, December 6th 10 a.m. to 12 noon Register at 774-1626 Managing Stress Metropolitan Hospital Monday, December 10th 1 to3 p.m. Register at 247-7376 Is WHERE THE HuRT Is Reports of child abuse to DSS last year involved 3,495 children- a 12.9 percent increase over 1988. More than 700 women and children were housed last year at the YWCA' s Domestic Crisis Center, a residential shelter for women and their children who are fleeing an abusive home; over 230 women had to be placed elsewhere because the shelter was full. One of every four murders victim is killed by her husband or boyfriend. For hundreds of local women and children, home is not a place to feel loved and secure. The United Way has identified family violence as an issue requiring increased community action. Your United Way contributions are funding critical services to address this issue: domestic crisis counseling, emergency shelter for victims of family violence, educational programs for parents at risk of abusing their children, help for victims of child sexual abuse, community education and training for professional and volunteers, and support groups. Call United Way's First Call For Help at 459-2255 for 24-hour information and referral about this or any health and human service need. Get involved is helping to solve community problems. The United Way. Call 459-6281. Take it Personally 8~-- �10 67"\ \Q1.) sgNS T'O s·A y NO .... ~ .= ....... · W'A.YS T'O: SA V NO : .... _.··.:·········· _: __ ,,···. �f})o you or anyone tliat you /Qiow of buy groceries at Eberhard Meijer D&W Wliat cfo you cfo witli your casli register receipts? make them into little paper airplanes? don't know? throw them away? use them for scrap paper? leave them in the bag? PL'E.!llS'E S.9L'VE ')'Oi19(C.!ll5Ji 9('E(j ISPE9( 'I5IPES!!! for our community casli register receipt funtfing raising project Receipts may be brought in to our office mailed into our office or we will pick them up Contact: Chris Shomin Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Phone: 774-8331 'llian/('You for 'Your Support!!! �Lexington Community School NEWS As we get ready for the holidays, it gets more and more difficult to think about school, but as usual, here we are, plugging away at our studies. Many students are putting in double-time to make sure they complete the classes that they signed up for this fall. So, if you have family members or friends doing just that, keep in mind that they need all of the help and support they can get! It's not easy, you know! So, what's new? We talked about it in the last Turtle Talk, but it's worth mentioning again, because it still seems new to us! w_e have an incredible new computer lab that 1s equipped with state of the art technology. We have (right now) eight Macintosh computers, one laser printer and one lmageWriter printer. This is in addition to the Apple llE computers many of you are experienced with. Is it difficult to learn how to use the new Macintoshes? Absolutely not!!! In fact, they are the most "user friendly" computers in the world! They are also the computer of choice of the Inter-Tribal Council. We had a great Thanksgiving Potluck! Thanks to everyone who came and brought such YUMMY FOOD!!! The only thing is, did you know that there are actually people who do not like cranberry sauce???? (We had lots of cranberries left over.) Coming up this month is our annual dessert exchange. Be sure to bring a goodie to share, but make sure it DOES NOT HAVE CRANBERRIES IN IT!!! ITS ALMOST TIME TO SIGN UP FOR SECOND SEMESTER CLASSES. There are some exciting choices to make: Photography, Yearbook, Art, Computer Literacy, Office Procedures, Law and Economics, Communications, Writing, Intro to Macintosh Design, Desktop Publishing, and of course, all of the regulars. We hope to see you soon! Remember, it is our firm belief that education is a key to success. We would like you to be a part of our team! Were open from 8:30amto 8:30pm. Happy Holidays from all of us 771-2733 t �• GrandRapids lnt1r-Tri/Jal Council NON PROflT ORCJ. U. S. POSTAGE PA ID 45 ~xington N.W., Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 PERMIT NO. 690 OP;.tiO RAPIDS. MICH. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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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/49f883446816dcecdb9381f75aeb629a.pdf 3321538bfc659d4a226216171735d6a6 PDF Text Text TURTLE ' TALK 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 September I October 1990 A Monthly Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council txxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx~ ·····························~ A Word from the Board The Board of Directors of Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council wishes to invite you to its monthly meetings which are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Seniors' lunchroom at Lexington School. Sound familiar ... You have seen this notice before in the Turtle Talk, so wh.at's new? lrirst, the Board needs you. GRITC was founded to help the Indian Community. This is still the agency's mission, but we need the support of the Indian Community. We need input from the community in order to better serve our people. Secondly, The Board has voted to include you, the membership, in its monthly meeting agenda by way of the "Community Forum". This is a time set aside after the business meeting to hear the membership's concerns, complaints, suggestions or questions. There are so many rumors, many of them negative and/ or unfounded, about GRITC and its functions as well as the Board and its actions. Why not come to the meetings to learn the facts and question the Board and Staff. Thirdly, this article is the beginning J., of a regular series in Turtle Talk attempting to acquaint you with the Board and what's going on within the agency's Board. Since I have volunteered to submit these articles, I will introduce myself. I am Loretta Shawanesse Antoine, Ottawa-Chippewa, originally from Harbor Springs and Pellston, Michigan, now living near Cedar Springs. I was one of the group of people who started GRITC, printed our first news letters and along with many other good people kept GRITC going with rummage sales, bake sales and the like. Those were the good old days. then, but since that time eight Directors have come and gone. We, the agency, need Board Members. I am sure there are Indian people out there who are willing to give back to their community a little of their time. We hear a lot of the need for people with "expertise" to serve as Board members, this is true. We need people who know the law, who know accounting, who are social workers, but there is one field of "expertise" that is needed even more, and that is the expertise gained by being and living as an Indian. So, all you people with expertise come forward; we do need Board Members. Volunteer! Jr I returned to the Board one year ago. Since that time I have had my eyes opened. I have seen improvements. We have problems, there is no doubt, but the solutions are there and we are trying to bring them about. We sincerely need your participation. We need Board Members! One year ago we were faced with allowing non-Indians to sit on the Board, the governing .body of this agency. That move was defeated Executive l)irec:for J.\AfagperW6~~t~( •Edltof........ c..I .•.. '.;, Frqh Mf3(rW{EjqttjElt 6Rtt¢.soC'l@ <>tPt,icroisV •J.•.]. :.•.Md&Roberts·······){ •·.·•· Preijd;nt•... .· ViciPresldenffa;.: foretfoAnt6inij\< Jreasi.lret .;i,,Wi;#.R§g~r),\ljllftjtj'\ft S..cretary).;.@,#-·•.JolihHI.Jfcmimoti·•· •· ·•· · •5gt...AhAr~ i;W,,..\locqbf .> • <<<:. >>:\\:· :::)>i> . ·_/:\?:>>t>: :.·.:./://:/ ..-. ' Member .).. .fj,... PhylffsDavis ... Member .,. ....,. ....... McirisNlriham / Mernper .. ".,,.i,.! .. ,,\itj9bt1f \< M8f'Tll:>er .... ;.,;.,,, ••. ;,Vd¢CJnt �•••,. GRITC SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES t;RfTC Slpf Rl:Mt•c Admlnlltrallon WOQ Wheeler .................. Executl\/9 Director Loretto Yount .................. Executl\/9 Secretory Demis lllock: ....,.._.......... Bu~ Monoger Jeff Justin........................,...Accouritont Chrti Shomin. .................... .Accounting Clerk Annie Lafonttee .............. Progiom Developer Subllance Abuse Prevention Program Vicki Upton ...................... Coordl(1Cl!or Mental Health is a state of mind. We all suffer from conflicts, stressors and things that cause us anxiety. At times in our lives, these things seem too overwhelming to handle on our own. An individual trained to work with individuals, families, and groups may assist us at just that time. Our services at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, Mental Health are prepared to help you, and senior citizens. Leonard O'Bonnon ........ Outpatient Counselor Loy-off.:, .......,,.....;.. ,.......,,. Piewntton/PorHlme_: HISlter Ger*l....... ,:,,,.; ..., .. Pr•wntlon/PoiHlme . Bob Slone,,. ....... ;;;.;..;.. ;,., Comm:·Health Rep. . Healh Servk:414' ~~1o! ~ranC•·•· · Mental Kathy Pollle ............;:.,.,,... Coordinator . · ... · Judy Dodge .::....:,........... Monogei · Cose Denise Skorko .................. Receptionist · · Ruth Pltcher.............. :., ...... lntern Kristi Pogel............ ,, ..... ,., ...Volunteer /. ='°=~~~ii:. :,.a,.,:+;:.,,,;;.,. .l: c oordn,tor : Loy-<>ff ;,,... Sec;e_ trirv • • / L~ff};,,,.;; .. ,,../ .)/.L; Job Deveiope{ L0ycqtf}:...,c ...;......./,,.L, <:;ler1< ·. ·.· · .) <.····•·• •· Michigan liidlanPi.u .· .·... Terry Bussey. ,,:,:, ....,;c: ..... ,. ,Coordlnotor• Mory Stitt ........... :.,: ....... ,.:,. Morketifig/Sales · KCl'(le Ciompton :.:,..... C: .. lllustrotor • SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES We provide: assessments referrals case management counseling group therapy dance exercise If you would like further information on our services, oontact our office at 774-8331 . WEHB · 89.9 FfA "VO/CE ()F .THE .·. ORIGINAL-•.· P.EOPLE" Tune in to Bob Stone every Wednesday morning from 8 to 10. If you have any requests call him at 453-3711 or 774-8331 when he 's not at the station; EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM The GRITC Employment Program has been in existence GRITC Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Ser- since 1984. Toyou,ourprospective Employer Participant, we vices provides services for clients and the community. offer a multi-faceted, efficient Program of Employment Services. Our components are: We provide SARF, Screening, Assessment, Referrals and • JTPA PROGRAM Follow-up. Also Outpatient Counseling and Prevention Ser• Limited Work Experience vices. • Summer Youth • Training If you would like any information on illegal drugs or alcohol, or our services, contact Vicki or Fran at 774-8331. Potential candidates are screened to determine their eligibil"Information and education are the keys to fighting this major problem." ity. Candidates who qualify are then referred for assessment and testing to determine their employability skills and job readiness. GRITC otters a program of Pre-Employment Training in a classroom setting to enhance employability skills and job readiness. Candidates are then matched up with Employer Participants to begin the OJT period . ... �=== ~... Senior Meal Schedule T for October ))/ (Held every Tuesday and Thursday of the month at GRITC, 45 Lexington NW) •<• ·.·.·····.\ •.. \ . . The Michigarllndi.anPress wasestablishedi01986 as an economic develbpnientptoject of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal ·Council. While publishing books which offer the unique perspective ofthethreeMichigan tribes, JM press places err1phasis oneducational materials desigt1¢df"9Fe1~meptafy aj;idsecohdaty Stud.ertts and teach~ ·ers. .. :_: .:.·.:_:_·:_·_:_: ::::-... ::: .. ,:_: Lunches provided by the Native American Methodist Church Tuesday 10/2 Hotdogs & Beans, Chips & Applesauce Thursday 10/4 Goulash, Green beans, bread & butter, Cookies ::.:.· ... ·: The Michiganiridiari Press strives for quality and cultural accuracy ill alFPublitations. Our booksare/selected.for their contribution tOa more complete understanding of the culture arid history ofthe Michigan tribes. Thursday 10/11 Potato Soup, Fry Bread, Fruit Books now available through the Michigan Indian Press: Tuesday 10/16 Indian Steak, Potatoes, Corn.Bread People.of the Three Fites(hardbound) People theTIIree Fires (softbound) Ali~.~Na Bing · Sleeping Bear . •Th~ '.Mishomls Book W~lk fo Peace (hardbound) Walk in Peace (softbound) of $25.95 15.95 24.95 24.95 13.95 17.95 8.95 For ordering irtfonnation write or phone the Michigan Indian Press, 45 Lexington N:W., Grand Rapids Inter-TribafCcmncil 49504, or call (616) 774-8331. "We become not what we think but what we do!" 1i1f iiF Tuesday 10/9 Macroni & Cheese, Ham, Squash, Bread & Butter, Sherbet & Butter, Jello with fruit Thursday 10/18 Beef Noodles, Carrots, Bread & Butter, Sherbet Tuesday 10/23 Chicken & Rice Soup, Crackers, Bread & Butter, Fruit Thursday 10/25 POTLUCK, Birthday Cake Tuesday, 10/30 Hamburger Soup, Quick Bread, Cottage Cheese with fruit "Every human being is an artist who can paint bright colors on each day" :w.~111• 4= -- �-Young Eagles Program by Hunter Genia The "Young Eagles" program is a substance abuse prevention project for Native American youth. The project is designed to build a positive foundation for developing survival skills. This project is created to encourage self confidence and enhance cultural identity. The group members participate in activities such as: * preparing simple snacks and meals * making basic home repairs * repair and make clothing * Native American dance * Native American music * Education and career development * decision making * Native American arts and crafts * story telllng and legends * "Challenge" outings and activities Membership is open to Native American Youth between the ages of 8 to 13. We encourage all people who would like to volunteer their resources to contact the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council as we would like as much participation as possible or for more information contact Vicki Upton or Hunter Genia at (616) 774-8331. Our youth are our future! YOUNG EAGLES FUNDRAISING REPORT We recently had a fundralser at the Grand Valley Indian Lodge Pow Wow. We had great success selling Ice cream bars and Ice cream sandwiches. The money made all went to the Young Eagles Project. Young Eagles Dinner September 14, 1990 Well, the first Young Eagles group topped off their session with a Young Eagles Dinner for their parents. We had a great turn out for the dinner and everything went smoothly as expected. The Young Eagles made pizza from scratch, salad, snacks, punch and Ice cream. We all had a very good time and were happy to see all the families there and hope the success of the program continues. We also had a raffle there at our booth for a stained glass Indian design. Part of the proceeds went to the Young Eagles Project and we appreciate the donation. The Young Eagles Project made $290.00 from the Ice cream and the raffle. We would llke to thank Grand Valley Ind Ian Lodge for being so helpful. We'd also llke to thank Dolores Laban who made the stained glass and donated part of the proceeds to the Young Eagles. John Balley did a tremendous job promoting our group and we really appreciate It. We'd llke to thank everyone at the pow wow who supported the Young Eagles Project by buying our Ice cream. Me-gwetch &J ~ We are currently setting up the next Young Eagles session and would love to hear from the Indian Community on Ideas or people who would like to get Involved In the program to teach the Young Eagles. Your Involvement Is needed and appreciated. �Welcome ... Native American Women To a Support group that is being held uniquely for you! When: Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Lexington School - 45 Lexington NW Room #3 1990 7th ANNUAL GRAND RAPIDS ANIS-NAH-BE BOWLING TOURNAMENT SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 10, 1990 WHERE: WESTGATE LANES 4486 Alpine Ave. Grand Rapids, Mi BOWLER FEE4.20 PRIZE MONEY- 18.00 TOURN. FEES.80 Agenda: "Native Women from Past to Present" "Eating Disorders" "Co-dependency" "Adult Children of Alcoholics" "Death and Dying" "Human Sexuality "Marriage and the Family" Guest speakers will be present to facilitate certain topics, but any topic that you are interested in having presentedwill be addressed and facilitated by a guest or staff person. Childcare will be provided Refreshments will be served The f lrst meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 6th, 1990 For more information please feel free to call Kathy Polise or Judy Dodge at n4-8331 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. "Faith an_d belief are wmgs that will help you soar to your destination" . . >GHOS'E SUPPER TIME: 6:00 P.M. Thursday - November 1, 1990 .·.· ··.··.··.·.· ·.· ·.)>LA.Cit: ··..·..·..··.· ·.·..·.·.·. · · Gralld .·.· ·.·.·.·.·..· ·· Rapids]nter-Tribal 451.exingfon NW ·Council · .·. ·· . .. . . . ·i Side Dish Potluck .·•·•· >Traditional blessin ·arid burnin offood offerin SHIFTS: 12 Noon & 3 p.m. REGISTRATION: 9:30 TO 11 :30 a.m. TEAMS: 4 Person Team Q,Ofil: $ 23.00 per person per shift, $92.00 per team ENTRY DEADLINE: Nov.10, 1990 RULES: 1. Bowlers must be of Indian descent, married to an Indian.or bowl in a Indian league. 2. Highest final league average of 1989/90 will be used. All bowlers will be responsible for verification of average, so please bring league book from your area 3. If no verified average, Men-190, Women-170, Handicap 80%- 200. 4. A team may bowl more than once, but, must change at least 2 bowlers per shift. Tearns will consist of at least 1 male or 1 female both shifts. 5. First Prize- $1,000 guaranteed! All remaining prizes will be based on entries. 6. U.S. Currency only and No Checks, Please! FOR INFORMATION CALL: Amos Day, Jr. 6059 In the Pines, S.E. Grand Rapids, Mi. 49548 (616) 530-0571 Hunter Genia Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (61;6) 774-8331 �Pleasant Reading I Can Fly ~ f Curtis D. Cook lsleta Pueblo Albuquerque, New Mexico There was a time in this life of mine when strength to cope I could not fine. So weak I couldn't do anything; I felt like a bird with a broken wing. So burdened was I with hurt and pain I thought I'd never fly again. I'd taken blame and such abuse I'd come to think there was no use In trying to deal with all these things that hurt me so, and bound my wings. All I could do is sit and cry; .It seemed that I would never fly. It seemed there'd never be a day when love and kindness came my way. It seemed there'd never be a night when pain was gone; when things were right. I envied the birds that I could see flying on skies so fresh and free, Unfettered by these earthly bounds, unloving words, unpleasant sounds. The Father cares for birds above ; why can't I have that kind of love? Why can't I fly and overcome the wounds that I am hurting from? The broken wing, and broken heart ... when would gentle healing start? Well, that was what I thought of me until one day I came to see That these thoughts had me paralyzed; and suddenly, I realized There was no need to take the blame, to take abuse, to play this game. There was no need for broken wings, for I could fly above these things. Like an eagle I could fly into the freedom of the sky. For there is deep inside of me an inner strength that sets me free; The strength that comes from God above, the healing power of His love. For they wait upon the Lord, I see it written in His Word, Renew their strength, and mount up high with eagles' wings into the sky; Run, and not grow weary here; walk, not faint, no longer fear. No more shall I a victim be; These troubles shall not cripple me. I'll fly above the stormy strife into a fuller bright life. With strength renewed and heart aright, I'll spread my wings in joyful flight. I'll feel the freedom of the air, never again to go back there. Now, I have strength that will not die; Rainbow Phil George Nez Perce Oral Tradition Russell V. Boham Little Shell Band, Chippewa The spoken word is creation renewed. Conceived in the mind and born with the breath of life, What I say to you is sacred. These words are my creation, but always they are My responsibility. I choose not beauty nor anger, but truth. Sunlit crystals, moist spring mists Cut-glass rainbow across her dress ... A vibrant spray of colors shimmering .. • Ao ~-, {:~,·.. "' •..... ... As a swan she floats to ancient son Sky sparkling moccasins almost touch the grass. The eyes of a fawn this ageless maiden Flawless doe-skin flow in fringe The chaste style of ethical ancestors. Modest strands in wampum wealth Bespeak innate riches in happiness, health. She Honor Dances: American Beauties on Parade Drums/Singing stops .... Begins again .... Ermine tipped otter wraps swing, sway ... Rainbow blushes as though ochre flushes Her luscious face Feather fan conceals coyness. Spokane Princess - our eyes meetWe smile. We love and respect each other: The way good friends do. �1a11,11~~~~~i'/ · ·• >~~cief~~t~~ r . · · norotHy M~dacco< FrancisiPeters . ~;,ji~~ }\1cCan? t/. Faron Bowen Gary Rueckert Harold Shaw rr:~r~t~§\i~'.:ir J:.:1:.Pi~~()~ii i;tet·. ~ennle .• Jimmy Buf3.h • · Jr. \ Karen M. Boda · · Nicholas Cavasos l,l?~IJ~*!'. �Congratulations!!! to two very special people Tiq and Lu-Ann for uniting as ONE in Marriage " ... to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." Best Wishes!!! from the Staff -Ralph Walso Emerson at GRITC • ,M.o > n~~j, ~. n ~ West Michigan Blues Society presents SOFTBALL UPDATE Boo-shoo, 0 1 JIMMY STAGGER AND JUNIOR VALENTINE & THICK& THIN plus KING BEE AND THE BUZZ TONES Sunday, October 21 6:0~ P.M. Location: MARTINI'S 1437 Wealthy, SE Grand Rapids SUPPORT BLUES IN WESTERN MICHIGAN 1I i t • •tdthe N~ia:r~~~j.J~C:,"Mithddi~~: fast-pifoh softballtearn. . With a . tean, that has been together for only two years in the Moline fast pitch League, no one expected a league championship but only improvement on last summer's three wins. The last time this team has won a 1eague championship was many moons ago, 17 years to be i tu._ •_.•w. .•.• ._9,y.. ·.a.·n1·o ···.r.1iufr'h . · .r_ .•eeu nn_ie.•se·d···.v_ •.a n •.'._ ,'e.•1 c.•·..•:. •.•_ e .· •·.· •.itat_:,s··.· 1··· ···'·w··.t...•;.e:.·.•~ .·•1· . i1 ·. 1 .··· .· · ·:.• Notuntilthe nirithihhingwitha ruhneronsecondwereweable to wihWith a base hit up the · middler ·.. \ .·.....·. The bein§ .• a nucleus of a few chiefs and alot of young braves, will most Hke1y be one of]he teams to b~9t nexf ye~r ip.Jhe tough P . •. ! __ ' ·a ..··_• t ._ . . .t •. •. ·. ·u ·· ····e· ·.·. P· p ··· .. ·.·t_.••.•• tEl.arn ::!:;ti£:::r~S!~a£it~:;.. .. ~~~ietfil:!fii!ifif;:t~ f n9ments _in·the gamewhichtooK ·.•. 1 9 >· Mefhodjsts < Church .for .gthen )&~·<:we'd %~~~!have ~:~hn~nuJt~~~f uJ;' ·. y t&/1i ~~~!f ~~,~~~o~ifJ~&{ to get out the > · ·. ¢ah$isf~ntly supported us for oxygen tanks for the "old" guys. The opposing team (Jolly Bar) got the bats rolling early and had a 2-0 lead in the first inning. With the never say die attitude of our team which has been growing == - ~ ---A • W--- ~ the seasori .·. If was also a great inspiration to see some of the ballplayers who played on the lastchampionshipteam. To all these people we say Me"'gwetch! --..A¥=: Y• I• 1 == �Press Release from the American Indian Heritage Foundation, Washington, DC An American Indian owned and operated production company Washington. oc: The American Indian Heritage Foundation announced that Congress has passed a landmark bill honoring America's Tribal People. The bill reads in part: "Resolved by the Senate the House of Representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled, that the month of November, combined efforts of Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, Congressman Eni Faleomavaega of Samoa, letters of support from many tribes, and the American Indian Heritage Foundation which spent several years securing national support and the more than 270 necessary votes. 1990, Is designated as NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN The foundation encourages Indian people throughout HERITAGE MONTH, and the President is authorized America to celebrate this national recognition through a and requested to call upon federal, state, and local governments, interested groups and organizations, and the people of the United States to observe such month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. Princess Pale Moon.President of the American Indian Heritage Foundation, credits the bill's passage to the unified effort and to share with the non Indian societythe value and contribution Indians have given to Americans. For further information on local and national programs, ceremonies and activities scheduled, contact the American Indian Heritage Foundation, Washington, DC, 202/INDIANS. FAX #703-532-1921. :::- -- Vietnam Veterans of America Grand Rapids Chapter #18 As an American, you've probably heard of the American Legion, VFW and AMVETS, mainly because they have been in existence for many years. But, do you know that there is an organization specifically for Vietnam Veterans? Vietnam Veterans of America, formed in 1978, has grown to over 400 chapters nationwide with a membership of well over 10,000. Our own chapter, Grand Rapids Chapter #18, was founded in 1982 as the second chapter in Michigan. Not unlike other Veterans organizations, we strive toward the same goals of service to the community, to fellow veterans, to fellow veterans, and their families. What makes us different is that we have a membership comprised oJ Vietnam Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans. All 1Ii t • veterans who served their country from August 1964 to May of 19 75 are considered a Vietnam Era Veteran. The problems faced by Vietnam Veterans are unique to those of Veterans of any other conflict. Although it is not our purpose or intent to be counselors, we do continue to investigate and gain the most current information possible regarding such topics as Agent Orange, its effects and legislation, P.T.S.D. assistance, POW/ MIA updates, etc. Sometimes just having someone to talk to about things only another Vietnam Vet can understand can make all the difference, whether or not you served directly in Vietnam or as American support elsewhere. We also encourage families, friends, and all other Veterans to become As- = - ~ -A'I I ~ sociate members. Our Associate members are an intrical part of our Organization with their support and workings for many of our committees and special projects. Some community events we have been involved in include: Festival, bringing a replica of ''The Wall" to Grand Rapids, parades, POW/MIA National Recognition Day, an on-going food drive for needy Vets, charities such as Mercy Respite and M.D.A. If you would like more information, we Invite you to attend our meetings held on the 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. In the NCO Club In the southeast corner of the Michigan National Guard Armory, 1200 44th St. S.W. If you need Information before the meeting, pleasefeelfreetoleaveamessageby calling 534-3133. $=¥111 1I11 #: -- �Pr,vi/nt~inlJ SLI'DS in ltttfia,n Cou.11try 6y 'Victoria 'Upton, Su6stance. ~use Preventiun and Counsefing Services <!) A while back, I approached a group ofyoung people who were standing around near "Freeway Park". They were talking about "getting a blow", "getting high"... etc. I asked what they were doing to get high and was told ''you know... shootin'up". They told me that they were using ''T's and Blues" and said ''you're not gonna start talking to us about that A.A. stuff now are you". I said, "no, I'm not gonna talk to you about A.A. (besides, I've never preached A.A. to anyone, anyhow), "but I do want to know what kind of works you're using". One guy pulled out a syringe. This syringe was real cruddy looking and the needle was so beat up, it looked like' about like a ''fish-hook". So I said ''you guys share needles?" A few responded ''yeah", as if to say "of course we do, what are you... stupid or something". I said, ''you know... there's a lot of diseases you can get from sharing needles". One guy said "oh yeah, like what?". So I said, hepatitis is one thing, but there's something that's even more serious... AIDS". The group looked at each other and started Laughing ''AIDS???': .. "hah ... that's a disease that gay people get...and none of us are gay" One guy grips him and says jokingly ''you speak for yourself'. After the laugh was over, someone else says, "well, are there any queers here?" He turns to one of the girls in the crowd and asks "what about you... are you gay?" The group begins to laugh again. There was a time, when I first heard about AIDS that even I thought that AIDS was a disease that only homosexual men acquired. I told them that I used to believe that too, but now there's more people getting AIDS from sharing needles with each other, than from getting it any other way. The group was silent. The guy with the syringe said, ''you don't need to worry about us... we clean our needles off before we us them". I inquired "how so", and he said "like this" and placed the needle between his forefinger and thumb and wiped it off'. I explained that the disease is spread by contact with an infected person's blood and how a tiny amount of blood gets into the needle and can be passed on to another person. "You can reduce the risk by cleaning your works inside and out, with chlorine bleach". One of the group said in a serious tone "Hey, I heard that "so and so" has AIDS and that he got it from a dirty needle". Another person said, "No way, I just say him yesterday and he looks healthy to me... those... people with AIDS look real sickly and skinny". I told them that there's no time limit or special rules on how AIDS effects a person .. .it can kill fast or slow... in six months or six years ... Most people who are infected look and feel fine. They don't suspect they are carrying the virus. They don't realize they are spreading it to others. You can be infected by having sex with anyone who has the virus, even though they don't show the symptoms of the disease. You can also be infected by sharing a needle with someone who is infected. The only way to tell ifyou have the AIDS virus is by having a blood test. The test looks for changes in your blood caused by the presence of the virus. If you test positive, it means that you have been infected. You can �leave you more susceptible to the AIDS and hepatitis-8 viruses. The use of intravenous drugs is dangerous, and sharing a needle creates a very high risk of getting hepatitis-8 or AIDS. Even needles used to inject steroids or insulin may be dangerous if they are shared. have the virus without having the disease itself, or without even appearing or feeling ill. And you can transmit the virus to others. Once infected, you will remain infected for life. It could take ten years or longer for the actual disease to develop, or it may never develop. Everyone in the group was Indian. None looked especially heafthyandallhaveexperienced sharing needles, heavy drinking and possibly unprotected intercourse. The fact is that AIDS is spreading faster among IV drug users and heterosexuals (especially minorities) than homosexuals. Even among prostitutes who I have spoken with, most are informed about AIDS and no longer practice dangerous or high risk behaviors. In some areas, the incidence of AIDS has quadrupled in just several months among the Native Americans (Oklahoma Health Department) and for every reported case, it is AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Very simply, it is a disease caused by a virus that can damage the brain and destroy the body's ability to fight off illness. AIDS by itself doesn't kill. But it allows other infections to invade the body and these diseases can kill. At the present time, there is no known cure for AIDS, and no vaccine that prevents the disease. AIDS is a very serious disease. Together, we must continue to do all we can to protect ourselves and those we love. estimated that there are 20-50 more unreported cases. There aren't a lot of concrete statistics available on AIDS and Native Americans. Often with this type of data, Native Americans get categorized in other racial groups or possibly as "other". It is predicted that the AIDS epidemic will strike the Indian Community very drastically during the 1990's (as spread For more information, call the through IV drug users and hetero- AIDS Information line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800sexuals). 342-AIDS. Free testing and There are several reasons to be counseling is available in our concerned about drugs and alco- community. hol even though they are not considered a direct cause of sexually transmitted diseases. Drugs and alcohol can impairyour judgment and reduce your ability to make wise decisions. Research shows that alcohol, marijuana, amphetamines (speed), and amyl nitrite (poppers) may damage the immune system, leaving you open to diseases that you might otherwise be able to fight off. Research also suggests that these drugs may �t])o you or anyone tliat you KJl-ow of buy groceries at Eberhard Meijer D&W Wfiat do you cfo witfi your cash register receipts? I make them into little paper airplanes? don't know? throw them away? use them for scrap paper? leave them in the bag? P£./E.9IS'E SYl'llE 'YO'l.11( CAfJ{ 1('E(j ISPE1( rI!lWES!!! for our community casfi register receipt funaing raising project Receipts may be brought in to our office mailed into our office or we will pick them up .I Contact: Chris Shomin Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Phone: 774-8331 %an/('You for 'Your Support! I! �"Anish Nat from Lexington Community School! We are alive and Well, thanks to our new and returning students and staff! It's great to see our new student body doing so well this year. We have a lot of interesting and exciting programs and classes. Among them are: Desktop Publishing, Computer Literacy, Micro-Computer Applications, Word Processing and Reading Lab.'· All of these classes are held in our new computer lab (room · 15). This lab has eight new Macintosh SE 2000 computers, a scanner and a laser printer. All are state of the art. We also have seven Apple IIE Computers with two printers. If you have always wanted to get into computers, now is the time!!! ADULT BASIC ED. We continue to offer Adult Basic Education classes. Terri Bult is the new teacher for this program. Welcome, Terri! STAFF UPDATE Walt Larson, Chris Fleming, Marian Takens, Freda Lehnen, Sue Maturkanich, Elaine Dalcher, Dorothy Jirtle, Bob DeMaagd, Bobbie Gillis, Arkie Verberkemos, Jeantette Pierce, Jonie Abella, Kendra Simon, and Chris Shomin make up the Adult Education Staff. We would like to welcome Loretta Castaneda as our new night secretary. She is a great addition to our program, offering a helpful smile for all in need. STUDENT WORKERS This year we have student workers, too. Charlene Abella works as a clerical worker in the counseling office and the main office. Laura Johnson works for Sue M. and in the office. Timothy Hatfield is the art assistant. Joseph Raphael and Amy Rodriguez are other office helpers. Leesa Sams works in the substance abuse program as a secretary. Robert Williams is a custodial assistant. These students are employed through JTPA programs. Faye Baker is now in charge of this program. The deal is, that they work 20 hours per week, and go to school 20 hours per week. In exchange, they get paid $3.80/hr. After 6 months in this training program, these student workers will receive help in permanent employment situations. Sounds great, doesn't it? See Faye if you would like to arrange something like this for yourself. �NON PROFIT ORO. 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Loretta You nr........... :~ .....•......... Executive Secretary pennis Black........................... ,BusihessManag~r . > · JeffJustin..................................ACCountant . .· < · Chris Shomln ............ ;.............. ,,AccoUntingClerk Annie LafOntsee .• ~ .•• ;,............. ;, Pr0gra.111 Developer ? ·. ·· .·.; · - - . . . . . ·. ·:··.-: : :·_::::··.· .· ·.-:"->::::.:::::;:;:;:;: Substance Abuse Prevention P~ograan < .. . Vicki Upton ........ ,................... ~ ;.Co6rdina.tor . . < . Lf30nard O'Bannon ................n~ OutpatieritCOt.inselOr ..·.. . . . < Fran Merryweather............. z .... Pl'eventiorVPart-Time > ..·· Mernber ...............•.•........ ,; ........ ,...•...... Gen~Jeive Shirley . ..··..•·•· ·• HunterGenia ...................... :;...LPi'everitiontParFTirne Member ........................................ ,... Betty DuBois · .•· < B6b Stone ......................... ,.. " .. Cormn. Health Rep. Member ............................................ Sylvia Waukazoo Member ............................................ Vacant Mental Health Services & Seniors Program Kathy Polise ............................. Co6rdinator Judy Dodge .............................. Case Manager Denise Skorka .................... ;.... Receptionist Grand Rapids lnter-ttibal Council Board of Directors Ruth Pitcher.............................. .Intern Meetings are held e"ery month, the second Tuesday of Kristi Pa.geL .......................... ,; .. Volunteer ... the mollthat s:oo p.fu~;at 45 Lexington N.W. . .. . ... EmployinefitProgram · / > .• <··· Faye Baker ... ;.......................... Coordinator Rita Blumke ., ........................... Secretary Connie Cady ............................ Job Developer < L ·•••• • • ·• • · ·•••·•· · • • • • • •••· . . ·.·• . Carmen Corby ......... ,........ ,...... Clerk ·•· ·.· Indians a;e lnorbll, while they want to be. ii >· .-.· . - . <> :: Indians are immortal; whilethey hear the old ones. Indians are immortal, \Vhile they know the red path. Indians are ilnmdrtal, while thefraise the child in beauty. Indians are immortal, while they know their relatives. Indians are immortal, while they respect the circle . ~ ·.-~~ ~ - . Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey ............................ Coordinator Mary Stitt .................................. Marketing/Sales · Kayle Crampton ........................ Illustrator by Carter Camp, Ponca Native American Reader . ~ ..... . -= ·· ;:., • ...... .. :::_ >·-....._ _...__"---- Address Change · · · ::::::::::::- - - - - If you move and still want to receive your Turtle Talk, please send or call in your new address. Contact Loretta Yount or Fran Merryweather at 774-8331. ) �2. 2 1•1•• -~~ UCI ;1111 G.R..'L'fC 8ER..V'LCE8 EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM The GRITC Employment Program has been in existence since 1984. To you, our prospective Employer Participant, we offer a multi-faceted, efficient Program of Employment Services. Our components are: • JTPA PROGRAM • Limited Work Experience • Summer Youth Potential candidates are screened to determine their eligibility. Candidates who qualify are then referred for assessment and testing to determine their employability skills and job readiness. GRITC offers a program of Pre-Employment Training in a classroom setting to enhance employability skills and job readiness. Candidates are then matched up with Employer Participants to begin the OJT period. ?' MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Mental Health is a state of mind. We all suffer from conflicts, stressors and things that cause us anxiety. At times in our lives, these things seem too overwhelming to handle on our own. An individual trained to work with individuals, families, and groups may assist us at just that time. Our services at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, Mental Health are prepared to help you, and senior citizens. We provide: assessments referrals case management counseling group therapy dance exercise If you would like further information on our services, contact our office at 774-8331. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES GRITC Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services provides services for clients and the community. We provide SARF, Screening, Assessment, Referrals and Follow-up. Also Outpatient Counseling and Prevention Services. If you would like any information on illegal drugs or alcohol, or our services, contact Vicki at 7748331. "Information and education is the key to fighting this major problem." . ~-~-· .•.•. WEHB89.9 FM "VOICE OF THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE" Tune in to Bob Stone every Wednesday morning from 8 to 10. If you have any requests call him at 453-3711 or 774-8331 when he's not at the station. ·~ :: : �3. 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Echoes Guyneth Bedoka Cardwell Caddo I Hear Your Call Althea Jose' Colville ·. . -; .• ·::;~ . t··: .it~ ~9 t,·~ !: • ;.:i .:.·· ./~:-:. ,. .. · . . I hear your call ·,. ··.:~:;](. ·, .. · ~ '··... through the echoes in the · ..= mountains ~ :· I hear your call through the coyotes howls at night. I hear your call through the winds in the sky I hear your call yet your source remains a mystery. ~ In the reverie of my mind I can hear far away across the Arkansas River echoes of my people old songs sung in the twilight of the day tiki-cumbah-kay-ya Arkansas wits-sit dah-oh-sah way-he-yah-he-wah-yah-hey way-he-yah-he-wah-yah-hey I can hear the music riding the wind I can see the drummers in the clouds I can feel the dancer's feet beating a rhythm in my heart what is left is only in the mind /·"i ·. · ·: .· Sunshine D.L. Birchfield Choctaw Ribboned Woman Guyneth Bedoka Cardwe Caddo Ribboned woman in sunlight shimmering reflection of past and present crowned with streamers of rosetted mirrors and silver buttons feet in velvet and beads dress of cloth and aproned in white reminiscence of forgotten days once toilers of the soil and harvesters of corn and squash dancers of Caddoan warrior deeds and now only a mirrored image of yesterdays Sunshine, Smile a smile at me-bounce it off a distant star, let it search the heavens far, prancing, dancing star to star, all the way ·from where you are to where I wait to see the smile you smile at me. THE MONSTER IN THE CLOSET By Kristy Russell Age7 There was a girl named Mary. She 's 7 years old. Her hobby is swimming. One night when she went to bed, after about an hour she saw something in her closet. She yelled "mommy, mommy, I saw something in my closet." She said, "can I sleep with you" and her mom said "of course." After that they went to bed. Mary had a nightmare. She woke up and said, "its just a dream." The end. �5. THE SACRED PIPE Taken from the Nishnabeg Mom-Weh Newsletter Of all the plants on Mother Earth, none is held in more reverence than tobacco. When used in traditional ways, it is thought to have awesome supernatural powers. Tobacco is thought to be a special gift from the spirits. To thank the spirits, Indians make frequent offerings of it. Before planting, harvesting or the gathering of maple syrup, for instance, pinches of tobacco are sprinkled to ensure a bountiful harvest. Because Indians consider tobacco to have mystical powers, the pipe acquired its symbolic importance. Non-Indians sometimes call any pipe used by Indians a "peace pipe." Rather it is used only on very special occasions: funerals, marriages, graduations, installations of tribal officers, the opening of special assemblies like the Grand Assembly of the Michigan Tribes held in the Sault last fall. In all of these cases, the pipe is a ceremonial pipe not peace. Very elaborately decorated pipes were used historically to bring about peace, in which case they were truly peace pipes. The sacred pipe of any tribe is one of its most valuable assets. To illustrate the significance the pipe had in the 1600's, Father Marquette observed "There is nothing more mysterious or respected .. Less honor is paid to Septors of kings. It seems to be the God of peace and war, the arbiter of life and death. It has to be but carried on one's person, and displayed, to enable one to walk through the midst of enemies, who, in the hottest fight lay down their arms when it is shown." This is the description given by Lame Deer when he was permitted to smoke his tribes sacred Buffalo Pipe: "I held the pipe. I felt my blood going into the pipe. I felt it flowing back into me. I felt the pipe coming alive in my hand, felt it move. I felt the power surging from it into my body, filling all of me. Tears were streaming down my face. I knew that when I smoked it, I was at the center of all things, giving myself to the Creator, and that every other Indian praying with this pipe would, at one time or another, feel the same." The pipe bearer is conversant with many rituals, and is a person held in great respect. Both men and women can be pipe carriers. �6. ••1•· -~~ £41'4--- -- ~ 9111• Our Most Deadly Enemy I am more powerful than the combined armies of the world; I have destroyed more men than all the wars of the nations; I am more deadly than bullets, and I have wrecked more homes than the mightiest guns; I am the world's slyest thief, I steal millions of dollars each year; I spare no one, and I find my victims among the rich and poor alike, the young and the old, the strong and the weak; widows and orphans know me; I loom up to such proportions that I cast my shadow over every field of labor; I lurk in unseen places, and do most of my work silently; You are warned against me, but you heed not; I am relentless; I am everywhere-in the home, on the street, in the factory, at the office, and on the sea; I bring sickness, degradation and death, and yet few seek to destroy me; I destroy and crush, I give nothing and take all; I am your worst enemy. My name is MR. ALCOHOL. .. ANISHNABE ATHLETICS RECOGNITION DINNER HELD Ron Yob Michigan Indian Quarterly On May 16, 1990 members of the Native American Community of Grand Rapids sponsored a recognition dinner for outstanding Native American athletics. We are proud to announce that 4 area High School students of Native American descent have proven to be the top of their field in various High School sports. These students are: Jason Chivis -Potawatomie Godwin High School All Conference Football All Conference Wrestling All Area Wrestling Liz Church - Ottawa/Potawatomie Central High School All City Volleyball Ray Robertson - Ottawa Creston High School All City Cross Country Tools to Help You Be the Best That You Are Survival Kit by Dr. Susan B. Anthony Be a saint with a sense of humor! Live on the Island of Today Meditate-that is, give your time, skill, energy, love, and attention to the image Ben Shawa - Ottawa Union High School All City Wrestling This event was attended by many Native American people of all ages, as well as school personnel, coaches and interested supporters. As a member of the local Native American community, I often see negative issues concerning our race. It was great to recognize some positive efforts being made by the youth of our community. I am very proud of our youth, and appreciate the role model and leadership examples they show our entire community. of what you want to be! Be the best that you are Have a love affair with life! Make every day a holiday Live life and love it! ••1•• At Siii• a:: �7. •••• -~--.co - -----=-----= z;; 41 - - --- ~~ -- --- - -- - §Ill• --==-=---=-~ --=--- Baseball Bulletin : Native American Church News by Hunter Genia Boo-shoo, The Indian fast pitch softball team from Grand Rapids would like to personally invite all sports enthusiasts and Native American community to come out and support your team. We are in our second year in the Moline League. Last year we won our final 3 games of the year and expect a good record this year. The team is on the up and up with a good mix of veteran and young ballplayers. The team plays on Thursday nights in Moline which is about 20 minutes from Grand Rapids, about the same time it takes you to get to work through city traffic. So come on out and support your team! It you have upcoming events in your church that you would like announced; Please send your information no later than the 10th of each month to: NATIVE AMERICAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 17 SOUTH DIVISION, GRAND RAPIDS, Ml. 49503 or CALL 774-5900 and leave the information NATIVE AMERICAN ASSEMBL YOFGODwill be hosting its annual inner-city revival August 6th - 9th. The guest Evangelist will be the Boyd Indian Family from Poplar, Montana. Service time will be at 7:00 p.m. each evening. If you desire a ride and live within a radius of the church, please call 774-5900 or 453-7859. ***TEAM MEMBERS*** NATIVE AMERICAN ASSEMBLY is located at 17 South Division; across from Dodd's Record Shop. Parking is available in the YMCA parking lot on the corner of Division and Weston. *ANDY FALCON* *AMOS (JUNEBUG) DAY* *D.K. SPRAGUE* Northport Indian camp meeting will be held August 1219 in Northport, Ml. The theme this year is "Bring Back the New Again". There will be two teachings and a service each day. *DENNY THORNELL* *BUDDY PETERS* *TIM BRENNER* 10 am - "FOUNDATIONS FOR THE NEW CHRISTIAN" 2 pm - "THE DEEPER WALK' 6 pm - SONG SERVICE 7 pm - EVANGELISTIC SERVICES WITH THE BOYD INDIAN FAMILY *HUNTER GENIA* *BARRY ALDERSON* *RON (JOHN) SHANANAQUET* * Meals provided on the grounds * Camping sites available *Activities include: volleyball - horse shoes- supervised swimming *PAUL HART* *RYAN SPRAGUE* *GEORGE SPRAGUE* There will be an official dedication of the grounds at the 1O am service. *DAVE FARLEY* Get away from it all for a while and spend some time with the LORD! *JASON MORGAN* *MARK FARLEY* If you want to see some good ball playing come on out and see us play! Schedules and information call Hunter 774-8331 . .•.,. -==-=------~ -91110....: - -_--- - -=-~ - ___ _-=--- Ill• -: �_, . 8. ••••• --- -----=--==------=--- - - -~ - -- -~--...;;;::::: --- - ----- - -- Ill• ::: : NMOA UNIT FOUR REPORT 42 Annual Meeting July 2, 1990 Joe John, Chairman As usual, at the recent NMOA annual meeting, questions came up about the amount and distribution of the additional payment for our 1836 treaty lands. In recent telephone conversations with Rep. Bob Davis office, and the Michigan Bureau of Indian Affairs (MBIA) , I heard both good news and bad news. First, the good news. According to the MBIA, as of January 1, 1990, our award fund, including interest, totaled over $43 million. The reason we do not have a more current report than January is because blocks of the money are invested by the U.S. Treasury Department in several different places for different lengths of time, and we do not know until the end of each investment period exactly how much interest has been earned. Now the bad news. There has still been no movement on a settlement. One group (docket 18r) is unwilling to agree on the distribution plan. The government wants a consensus among the four groups who will receive payment, and all but the one group have reached an agreement. A proposed plan was submitted to Rep. Davis office by 18r last winter, but it was not consistent with other groups, and was sent back for further review. As of now, we do not know when a settlement will be reached. When payment is made, final certification will be in the hands of the Michigan Bureau of Indian Affairs. Another item that was reported at the annual meeting had to do with the Bingo venture that NMOA was involved with several years ago in Muskegon. After the venture closed, NMOA received a bill of $9,000 for rental of the Bingo hall until the lease ran out. To date we have not paid this bill since we do not have any records of the Bingo operation and there is no record of the rental being approved by NMOA members. EAGLES SIGHTED taken from the Michigan Indian Quarterly Spring 1990 Michigan citizens reported the sighting of 359 eagles wintering in Michigan this year, said David Hales, Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Hales said this is the largest count since the survey began in 1979, when only 30 eagles were reported. Reports were submitted by 470 state residents. Last year, 217 eagles were spotted during the two week January census. "We thank everyone who responded to our request for winter eagles sightings, Hales said. We are pleased that the number of nesting and wintering eagles is increasing in Michigan." Wintering eagles are most frequently sighted near areas of open water or scavenging on dead animals along highways. The eagles tended to winter farther north in 1990, with 206 eagles reported in the Upper Peninsula, 129 reported in Northern Lower Peninsula and 24 in the Southern part of the state. VIDEO - "THE SPIRIT IN WOODLAND INDIAN CRAFTS" Available for sale and rental to the public. The video featuring the work of six Native Americans who each reflect the spirit of the Woodland Indian cultural in their art, with an interpretive introduction by a noted historical museum curator. Rental: VHS $40.00 each (enclose check) plus $4.95 for shipping and handling - Total of $44.95. Purchase: VHS $125.00 (enclose check). Mail to: Robin Menefee, Director, Native American Arts and Crafts Council, P.O. Box 1049, Graying, Michigan 48821. 1111· -as&.=- =;g J Ci Wir--=- :e =-: �9. ..................................................................... ·· · ·· · ····· · ·· · :::: : ::======= = ==== :: : ::;:::::::::::::::g~~ ~; ~~~~ m m ~ n m~m ~ g~g~m ; mEg:m:::= =====······ •• ••••• ••• ••••• •••••• • •••••• •••••••••• •• ••••• • •••• •• •••o ooo:::•• ••• •o•on•• • •• • ••• •• •• •• ·············· ···:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::············· . . ,.., . , . 1990 POW WOW CALENDAR August 4-6 30TH ANNUAL WIKWEMIKONG INDIAN DAYS POW WOW Pow Wow Grounds, Wikwemikong Reserve, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada; contact Margie Trudeau 706-859-3695. August 4-5 LITTLE ELK'S RETREAT Mt. Pleasant, Ml; Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal campgrounds; contact 517-772-5700. August 18-19 STH ANNUAL TRADITIONAL POW WOW Lebanon, Indiana; 1-65 North Exit 138, Boone County 4-H Grounds; for info write: American Indian Council, 1302 Victoria Drive, Lebanon, Indiana 46052-1060. September GRAND VALLEY AMERICAN INDIAN LODGE POW WOW Grand Rapids, Ml; Riverside Park; exact dates & info contact Ike Peters 616-791-4014. September 1-2 KEE-BOON-NEIN-KAA POW WOW South Bend, Indian; St. Patrick's Park; grand entry Sat. 12 pm & 6 pm, Sun. 1 pm; Greg Ballew 219-233-6518. September 1-3 16TH ANNUAL DELAWARE NATION POW WOW Moraviantown, Ontario, Canada; 80 miles East of Windsor off Highway 401; contest, traders; for information contact Mike Hopkins 313-721-4273. October 13-14 2NP ANNUAL POW WOW HONORING HERITAGE & EDUCATION Kalamazoo, Ml; Read Field House, Western Michigan University; for info. contact Julie D'Artagnan 616-349-5387 or Johnny Bradley 616-388-3382 . . October 20-21 2NPANNUAL TRADITIONAL POW WOW Milbury, Ohio; American Indian . lntertribal Assoc. of Toledo; Sun Recreation Center; contact 419-244-2787. 111 I ¥ -&s._:: =;g: 2 --- __,_______ ~§Ill• 4 I llld - - ~= �10. Community School Scholarship Winners The Grand Rapids Community Education Scholarship Selection Committee has completed the task of identifying this year's scholarship recipients. The scholarship winners and a guest will be honored at a dinner graduation night, just prior to the Graduation Ceremony. Ol!lr congratulations go to the following students. Linda Irish Sandra Antonini Geoffrey Bouma Shantinel Laws Paula Atkinson Claudia Suminski Patricia A. Matthews Melody Harris Ottawa Community Education Lexington Community Education Mid-City Community Education Mid-City Community Education Mid-City Community Education Grand Rapids Tech Center Burton Area Community Education Lexington Community Education Linda Irish and Geoffrey Bouma were both honored with two scholarships each. Congratulations! The Community Education Staff is proud of the accomplishments of all of our students! - ----------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - �11. , .~ • • ~~ . • e ~ i/i{J-,_ ,,/~-"~~,.,. ~' .-'~?.~: y;:-·+ • '"\' • • • •• • •• • •• •• •• •• •••• •••• • • . I ADULT HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES 'HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION 'ADULT BASIC EDUCATION 'COMPUTERS 'G.E.D. Testing and Prep. •English As A Second Language 'Enrichment Classes ;;, , .,,... • FLEXIBLE DAYS & EVENINGS •••••••••••••••••••••••••• MANY CLASSES ARE FREE ...SEE IF YOU QUALIFY CALL 771-2121 FOR MORE INFORMATION • ·\~\· ~ ... Now enrolling Adults for our FALL PROGRAM GRAND RAPIDS co~MUN;l'r . • .:,~·~ ~ EDUCATION · ,;£~·"' Wtmm COMPUTERS **Computer Literacy **Word Processing **Desk Top Publishing (AT LEXINGTON ONLY!) IT'S BACK!!! ART IN ROOM 13!!! G.E. D PREPARATION •••••••••••••••••••••••••• ADULT PRE-HIGH SCHOOL •••••• •••••••••••••••••••• SKILLS TRAINING NEW: ..NURSE'S AIDE TRAINING! "CASHIERING .. FLORAL DESIGN .. PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS ED *'TYPING ..ACCOUNTING .. WORD PROCESSING .. SECRETARIAL ..BOOKKEEPING NEW: Special classes for 16 -18 year olds QUESTIONS? Want to sign up? Call us today at 771-2733 1 �• g': Grand Rapid1 lnt1r-Tribal Council 45 Lexington N.W .. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 GR.A,._.;o io!'"" ~';J~- · '. 70 ,\. ~ 1...H . --- - - _ __ . _ _ A United Way Agency Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 ' U. S. POST AGE r A i D PEP.N.:1 ; i:.: • I NON l'ROFIT ORG. l � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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