1000 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4f1c724e35f2794d0e14b591feaddbd5.pdf 736cc3ed0faf9c788eac76af0a298a9b PDF Text Text GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL TURTLE TALK EDITOR: toni a. foster SEPTEMBER - 77 ASS'T EDITOR: margaret sprague TOTANKA YOTANKA ' 'Let us put our minds together and see what life we will make for our children. ' ' �This Page is for Your News BOOOHOOl STATE INDIANS TO DIVIDE LlND AWARD September's herel Hurray! It's time to start buying school clothes and lli.D.Jdiu: in with the shopper's at all the various Malls around you. The Northern Michigan Ottawa Association will meet in Petoskey thi:a September to determine the eligibility of tribal members for a portion of a $1.5 million land claim settlement. School's just around the corner and soon all the children will be gone off to classes. Seems like when vacation-time first started, the children were up-and-at-them at 8:00 in the morning, (every morning). But now that school will soon be opening, it's a different story, they tend to sleep in ¢11111:00. Well, I guess that's the way the ball bounces. An estiaated 2,000 to 3,000 members of the Ottawa and Chippewa tribes will share in the money, which was authorized by Congress last year to settle a claim involving an 1821 treaty. The association noraally meets in June, but it will meet this year at 1 P.H., Saturday, September 17, at the Petoskey Fair Grounds. Anyways, I hope all of you had a really nice vacation like the rest of us did. Seeu like you didn't do enough and then you wish that you could try it all over again. Let's hope that Indian Su11111er this year will take its time and not leave us so fast. • •• • MICHIGAN'S BA.NON INDIAN FISH SALES REVERSED MUSK.IDOft - (AP) - State efforts to prevent Indiana fro• selling their fish catches drew a stinging rebuff yesterday from a federal judge. Mee-gwetchl THE EDITOR• U.S. District Judge Noel Fox enjoined the State Departaent of Natural Resources (DNR) from trying to block fish sales by Indians. He said the DNR's efforts were "blatant discrimination." Fox ordered the DNR within 48 hours to withdraw a June 15 letter from George Dahl, the department's law enforcement director. Dahl had written every fish wholesaler in Michigan. Part of Dahl's letter said "a wholesale fish dealer is ••• not authourized to sell Indiancaught fish of any species." He also warned dealers that buying from Indiana could mean losing their licenses. The new issue of Akweaaane Motes are on sale at the Center. If you would like to purchase a few, ask for Toni or Margaret at the front desk and one of them wi~ be able to help ;rou. They are on lJ&le for the price of ,50¢. ~ The judge said all dealers IIU.St be notified the June 15 letter is rescinded • Dahl did not indicate i11111ediately if he would appeal, but the judge noted the DHR has recourse in Michi.~ �·ts - if it can draw a nonnatory policy on fish sales. his ruling after hearing of testimony. The U.S. ·n t of Justice sought the on. ling was part of a five-year ttle over Indian fishing n Michigan. The main case to settle the quarrel is not cted to be tried for months. make this service available to you (our community), let's just see what we can do to help others and ourselves. This is a service that operates under co1111unity in-put. Mee-gwetchl Also if you need a ride, please try to remember to call a day ahead of time. It makes it a lot easier for us rather than have all the papers mixed up and sometimes allowing us to forget someone. See you next 110nth, e involves the DNR's ban l nets still used by Indians. ral agencies contend that .o t apply to Indians. The say they cannot be bound by shing regulations since t their fishing rights under they made with the federal nt in 18,36 and 1855. state insists the Indians those fishing rights through eaties. ember, the Michigan Supreme led rights kept by the Chip18,36 remain valid. But ision sent back to lower urts the question of whether may regulate Indian fishing ay. yesterday Fox ruled the Court decision last December supreme law of the State gan. 11 • • • • DH PART OF THE OUTREACH ~T :i.re you and yours this month. ope as we are well too, with ption of our Van driver, ollins who is in the hospital, ope that she is back with soon. Hope you get well 11 ! I ~ow we try to help everyone Lth emergency food, etc., shelves are looking kind of ely, so in order for us to Barbra Sheahan, Worker/Helper OUTRF.ACH DEPARTMENT ~ EXECUTIVE DIIUX:TOR POSITION The North American Indian Association of Detroit, Inc., is looking for someone to fill the now vacant position of Executive Director for the Detroit American Indian Center. Listed below are the duties of that position. systems, forms control, office layout, suggestion systems, personnel requirements, and performance standards, to create new systems or revise established procedures. 8. Responsible to analyze jobs, wage and salary adjustments, promotion, workflow, operating policies, budget needs. 9. Responsible to interview job applicants, conduct orientation of new employees, and training programs. Deadline to submit resumes is September 30, 1977. All resumes should be sent to one of the following addresses: Maynard Kennedy, President 16484 Bryan Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127 or ,/./ .(~ Pray that you may relax and that the Great Spirit's (God's) strength will b e given to you. Pray that you may subject your will to the Great Spirit (God) and be free from all tenseness. Phone Number Open Dailey Meeting: Tues. Fri. 458-7175 9:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Vince Adams, Chairman 7824 Katherine Taylor, Michigan WHO 4818o Owl Indian Outreach is a licensed Substance Abuse (Alcohol) Program, designed for Native Americans, and others who wish to work at the standards and level set by the program. DUTIES: l. Services in Administrative and Public Relations work as Executive Head of the Indian Center. 2. Works under the general direction of the Board of Directors. 3. Uses considerable independent judgement in making decisions. 4. Locate, co-ordinate, and utilize services of existing agencies to provide assistance and services to Native Americans. 5. Works and deals with Indian Communities, Federal, State and Community Organizations • 6. Provides assistance to Native Americans in areas of housing, health services, elderly assistance, education, legal assistance, civil rights, economic development, and the preservation of Native Culture. 7. Responsible to analyze unit opera ting p~1.6 tices, such as recordkeeping You will realize and try not to get tense. You will have no fear because you know everything will work out for the best. You will try to learn to keep your life in balance in this fast moving and changing world. You will claim the power of the Great Spirit (God). You will get back to the Great Spirit (God) and replenish your strength after each task so that no work can be to great for you to handle. OWL INDIAN OUTREACH, INC • , NEWS "How the OWL'S Have Been Working for Our Indian People." The Owl program is a way of life. It's a way of living. If the program is going to work for you and for us. We have to learn to live itlll The Owl Steps are like guideposts in our lives. They help to point your life in the right direction. Each member of Owl has to find Ms/her own way of living our program. You can't all do it the same way. It may be by attending meetings, one to one counseling, talking with others you trust. You have to live our program as it suits YOU. Owl becomes your regular way of living. My Great Spirit (God) gives me the knowledge and strength to realize the goals and goodness which He has given us, always walking in the eyes of our Great Spirit (God). We, the willing, led by the Great Spirit (God) are doing the impossible -- for the ungrateful -- and having done so much for so long with so little -- are now qualified to do anything with the Great Spirit (God). STEPS 1. We adllit that drinking makes us problelDS in our lives, and in the lives of others we come in contact with. 2. Believing in a Great Spirit (God), as we understand him. 3. Admit to the Great Spirit (God), that we are doing wrong and ask him for his forgiveness. ~. Always look back over our lives �problel!B which drinking and thank the Great Spirit the change. e Great Spirit (God) to our lives and lead us in way. be williag to forgive rs and sisters, be willing .em whenever possible. morning, always ask the it (God), to lead us the day. evening, always thank the it (God), for the things .e in keeping us from harm it (God), lead me through knowing I can't change but give me strength 1 to change the things 1y life. Keep me from harm in whatever I do. Ohl it (God), give me the need to withstand hardlost of all, help me in can, to make it in my give me the desire and • Help others whenever • • • • t~t~t.\~~•iv+~ ~/\A/\""/\1"\" • • • • ' OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGE'? ATE RELEASE ;ular meeting of the Hichi1sion on Indian Affairs, 1sion elected new officers, .rection, and will be work:o bring the Indian side of 1sues to the forefront in .ghts and legislative act 1. 1 V. Alexis of Benton Har.ously holding the Office iairman, was elected Chair:lamatioR. Ha. Viola Peter:, the outgoing Chairman moved that Hr. Alexis be elected by acclamation and indicated she would be available to help the new Chairman thro~gb any difficulties that arise. Ha. Joan Bemis of L'Anse, Michigan, was elected Vice-Chairman. Ha. Bemis has served on the Commission since July of 1976, and her election as Vice Chairman marks a new trend of ideas taking place on the Commission. Hs. Ilene Tuffelmire of Grand Rapids was elected Secretary, replacing Doris Adams of Petoskey. Ha. Tuffelmire was also appointed in July of 1976, and as with all the other Officers, will serve until the second meeting following appointment of the Commissioners by Governor Milliken. The new Chairman stated his goal while in office will be to chart a new direction for the Commission into areas of Indian concern which are vital to the Indian people. During the next year it is expected that the Commission will phase out its technical assistance role and begin concentrating on addressing the problems created by the Indian hunting and fishing controversy and itelllS of a nature which can best be addressed by working with State and Federal Agencies, the Legislature and the Congress. Mr. Alexia, a member of the Potawatomi Tribe, and longtime resident of Benton Harbor was first appointed to the Commission by Governor Milliken in 1973, and has served as Vice Chairman since 1974. He is married and has four children and has been very active in several Indian organizations in the Sou.t hwestern part of Michigan. This marks the first time the Commission ha has elected a Potawatomi person as Chairman since it beginning in 1966. •••• BEING INDIAN IS ••••• . ' BEING INDIAN IS ••• watching John Wayne whip 50 of your kind with a single shot pistol and a rusty pocket-knife on the late show. C BEING INDIAN IS, •• having at least a dozen missionaries from twelve different faiths trying to save your heathen soul every year. the "American Way". BEING INDIAN IS ••• feeding anyone and everyone who comes to your door with whatever you have. BEING INDIAN IS ••• feeling the stares of all whiteys in any public place you walk into. BEING INDIAN IS ••• having your nonIndian wife dancing in full regalia at you tribal Pow-wow. BEING INDIAN IS ••• fighting with the BEING INDIAN IS ••• knowing the Great U.S. Army to save your country from Spirit. the evils of communists, and against the U.S. Army on your reservation to keep the Corps of Engineers from ( BEING INDIAN IS ••• having a Christian missionary tell you it is wrong to stealing all your land. believe in more than one Divine Being, then listen to him tell you BEING INDIAN IS ••• having every third about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy person you meet tell you about his Ghost, the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, great grandmother who was a real St. Patric, St. Christopher, St. Cherokee princess. ~ ancis, etc. etc. BEING INDIAN IS ••• having 9 out of --by Reuben Snake 10 people tell you how great they believe Jim Thorpe, Squanto, Tonto, • • • • and Little Beaver are. I BEING INDIAN IS ••• loving frybread ( and corn soup. NATIVE AMERICAN SUMMER PROGRAM I would like to take this opportunity BEING INDIAN IS ••• having high salaried to share with you some really great experiences which resulted from the laried BIA, PHS, OEO, HEW, and DOL summer program that the Indian students white-collar bureaucrats tell you from the Grand Rapids and Kelloggshow much money is being spent on ville public schools participated in. Indians these days. The novel aspect of the program is that it was fully developed within the BEING INDIAN IS ••• having the greatest Indian community and secondary students grandparents in the world. were utilized as corps leaders who were put in charge of about 6 students BEING INDIAN IS ••• having your teenfor organizational purposes and each age child come home from school and leader was responsible to a staff ask you about "the strange beliefs" of Indians that the teacher mentioned member. in school today. In the elementary component classes were held each morning following a BEING INDIAN IS ••• waiting (impalight breakfast and the classes were tiently) for the new Tecumseh, Osceo structured to provide extra individOsceola, Crazy Horse, and Geronimo ualized help to students in grades to appear. 3 - 6 in the areas of reading and math. A playground activity was provided BEING INDIAN IS ••• living on borrowed during the morning session. Other time after your 44~ birthday. skills that were structured to be taught during the morning session were fil;ING INDIAN IS ••• listening to all culture awareness classes in Michigan the middle-class Tontos and Uncle Indian language, Indian foods and their Tomahaw~s tell you we must do things �.on, Michigan Indian legenda, philosophy and nature study. GRAND RAPIOO INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL DU>LOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER 5. Mr. Arnold Van Dyken, President Van Kyken Heating & Cooling 623 E stern Ave. S.E. ~ irnoon -s spent participat.eld trips in and around l Rapida area after providing ;o the students at noontime. •f about 83 students were Lnts and an average of about its attended daily. 1e week of July 7 - 14, the were provided with the op' of attending Camp Innesfree •erse City. The camp was for the Native American tarticipants. About 8o enjoyed this experience. 1ping the program continued .nated on July 22, with open l an Indian feast. Staff ,nts were pleased with the · parents and interested rho at tended • · 25 - Aug. 5, activities ·ided for Indian students in - 12. The secondary strucsimilar to the elementary 1ing classes and afternoon .ps. · camp experience at Peshaw- WORKSITE · • Are you a resident of Kent County? • Are you currently unemployed? • Are you economically disadvantaged? • Will you work for S2.3() per hour until we can find you a better job? J St. Clair. • • •• Location: 756 Bridge St. Grand Rapida, Michigan. N.w., OJJS STAFF Joseph Raphael attended a workahop for the Homemaker Aides and the Community Health representatives held in lansing on August 21, to present the Juvenile Justice Services grant operating out of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. There was a lot of interest expressed in the foster care/adoption component of the program. Five people requested more information on foster care. Anthony Hartinaitis - ERC Director Carlotta Anewishki - Clerical Aide Suzan Maturlcanich - Clerical Aide •work experience Program at 451-8826. Fred S. Chivis, Jr., Job Developer !Ji:mployment only at 451-0008. ERC Employment Honor Roll List From July 11, 1977 to August 22, 1977. Wanda Raphael Carol Shagonaby William Augusta Jacquelyn Augusta Jacquelyn Harris Threasa Morman We have also r .e cei ved word from the OJJS office in Lansing that they will be refunding a few exceptional programs in Michigan for 197778. The possibility of G.R.I.T.C. getting funded again looks real good. Hichigan was engaged in .ded a 3 day, 45 mile sur:e into the fields, woods, ,es of Leelanau Peninsula. ·e 27 participants in this 15 students chose to go on and 10 students persevered .d. A special program was for those young people who hoose to go hiking. .nator of the summer program · thank everyone who helped .he program a success. The , a tremendous job and the .ders · were great persons to We all wish to thank the ,mmittee of Title lV - A ,ts of the students who were ·a tive and helpful. Experience Program Qualifications EMPLOYERS We would like to thank the following Worksites: 1. Mr. Albert Willis, Center Dir. Franklin Hall Complex 4oo Franklin S. W. · 2. Mr. Ralph Benston, Supervisor John Ball Park Fulton & Valley St. NW 3. Mr. Darrel Gritter, Acting Dir. North West Center 751 Stocking Ave. N.w· 4. Mr. Larry Shananaquet, Director Owl Indian Outreach Inc. 215 Straight St. N.W. 5. Mr. David Coon - Personnel Michigan Veterans Facility 3()00 Monroe St. N.E. 6. Mr. Harley Huffmall, Head Cust. Rockford High School 4855 Ten Mile Rd. Rockford, Michigan •••• We would like to thank the following organizatiom and companies for hiring our sisters and brothers. L. Mr. John Wozorek - Personnel American Bank StatioDary Co. 3720 Hagne Drive S.E. Wyoming, Michigan J 4 2. Mr. Thomas Bonnette, Plant Mgr. Kent Casting Inc. 200 Garden S.E. 3. Mr. Louis Freyblen, V. Pres. Horgan Manufacturing 1020 Hovey s.w. 4. Mr. M.W. Warmels, President Peninsular Sprinkler Co, Inc. 61fa Ball N.E. The Grand Rapids Press has an opening for assistant in our Flair Department. We would like to consider minority applicants. The position involves assisting persons who come to Flair for marriageengagement forms, other purposes; handling a variety of telephone calls, refering them to proper person in department; typing articles for bridal tab, other Flair uses; entering articles in computer Yia electric typewriter, video display terminal. Qualifications include an accurate typing ability of at least 55 words per minute minimum, pleasant telephone voice and a knowledge of gramar and spelling to proof-read pages. �,at be an ability to know : of all aspects of Flair .ing telephone calla and the to bllndle complaints. .ntereated ins omeone who ,ng-term employment. The tpids Preas has superior dental and pension programs. .y, , E. Pelissier ,l Manager ID RAPIDS PRESS They further proved their versatility by stringing teeth, bones, stones, fossils, vegetal materials and freshwater pearls which they used for adornment. With the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492, glass beads were introduced to the American Indian. Europeans traded them for furs, used them as gifts to win friends among the Indians, and found them helpful when negotiating treaties. Indian women soon became very adept with this new found craft and before long, beadwork adorned many of their personal articles such as bags, knife cases, items of clothing, and ceremonial and utilitarian objects. As the women became more skillful, the designs became more elaborate. ~IC MUSEUM HAPPENINGS! er 18 - November 13, 1977 SEARCHED EXHIBIT ON BEADS ro GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM bit entitled "BEADS: Their Upper Great Lakes Indiana," 3 the historical, cultural, and economic impact of the ead on American Indians. hibit will open to the public September 18 and continue Sunday, November 13 in the apids Public Museum. Admisfree. oric Indiana in the Upper akes used ingenuity in making rom natural materials they round them. Raw Copper was d into globular and tubular and marine conch wer~ fashioned ac-shaped and tub1:.:r orna/ Beadwork became an important form of self-expression when, in the nineteenth century, Indian life came under heavy domination from the United States Government. Pressure continued to be applied in the twentieth century to the Indian populace to subordinate their own values and cultures in favor of the white mans. Many gave up their beadwork and other skills, but in re. cent years there has been a resurgence of interest .to learn again and retain their traditional crafts which resulted in the creation of some spectacular beadwork. In addition to the display of prehistoric and European glass beads and the vast array of objects decorated with beadwork, there will be a film showing beadmaking and beadworking techniques. An 84 page catalog with color plates and black and white prints of all items in the exhibit, will be available at the Museum Gift Shop. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. ***Black and white glossy prints for use in publications, are available on request•••. Ni'CA attacks Deloria's Book In a letter to the Executive Director of the Field Foundation, National Tribal Chairman Association President Joe DeLaCruz said that the Foundation's publication A Better Day for Indians by Vine Deloria, Jr., contained Hmisinformation, inaccuracy and near-slander about American Indian tribal governments and their elected leaders." The letter said "this vitriolic publication plays into the hands of anti-Indian organizations whose goal is to destroy tribal governments and to claim our dwindling natural resources." NTCA asked the Field Foundation to publish refutation of the Deloria pamphlet to be prepared by a writer of NTCA's choice and to cease dissemination of the Deloria work. • • •• JUST A REMINDER! 11 The General Membership Meeting will be held at the Center on September 29, 1977. If there is to be a Pot Luck Dinner a flyer will be sent in the mail a few days ahead of time. • ••• The Indians are going outsi de the country for help because of what they call federal red tape and foot - dragging, MacDonald sai d. "We're looking for information principally," MacDonald said. "We believe they have a certain amount of information and technology that would be most valuable to us." MacDonald declined to identify the countries with which the Indians met on June 28 and 29 in Washington. He said- the discussions were 1nitiated by the Indians and that a statement would be issued after this week's meeting. Among the tribes represented in the discussions are the Apache, Sioux, Navajo, Crow, Blackfeet, Shoshone, Cheyenne, Utes, Pueblo, Chippewa, Cree, and Yakima. They represent about two-thirds of the Native American population, and their reservations are spread over 10 western states from the Dakotas to Washington and south to Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma. According to estimates supplied by a spokesman for the Indians, about 8o percent of the nation's uranium reserves and about one-third of all the low-sulfur strippable coal in the country lie under those reservations. • • • • AMERICAN INDIANS ASK HELP OF ARABS Denver - (AP) - Twenty-three western Indian tribes are seeking the help of Arab-dominated OPEC nations to develop vast uranium and coal reserves beneath the reservations. Two meetings have been held in Washington between representatives of the Council of Energy Resource Tribes and six member-nations of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, an Indian spokesman said. A third meeting is to be held there this week, said Peter MacDonald, tribal chairman of the Navajo nation and chairman of the Council of Energy Resource.Tribes. California Indian Days (Sept. 23, 23, 1977) Indians of California ~ill host their first cultural fair this year at Cal Expo, Sacramento. The Inter-Tribal cultural exchange is sponsored by the California United Indian Council, Inc. and the California State Department of Parks and Recreation. Traditional Indian dances and handgames are planned for the event and traditional food will be served. In addition D.Q. - University will stage a benefit concert. �;ion ,mes ,ney Lted dances 'Ifill be staged during Indian days vi th totaling S4,625 to be to the vinnera. ,11 be 11 contest divisions. l drum groups are Mocking Bird 1 Be.y Area and Oklahoma Inter38.y Area. All drua groups ,ted to participate. discrimination as 11e11bera of a special ethnic group vi.th no equal rights. However, the Native Aaerican WOll&D who walked aide by aide with the Native American man during the "Trail of Tears"• in the early 18oos was soon to fe•l the impact of a dual discrimination. To UDderstand the role of Native American women, we should keep in mind the fact that the process of "civilizing" in our country was equated with Area Gourd Dance Society is the process of Christianizing. Since ltured at the cultural ex"Western civilization" noted a division 1vents. of labor by sex, the missionaries thought it unfitting for the woman areas and rations will be to labor and till the land while the l to all participants. men hunted, defended, and participated in ritual duties. The Jlative American td by: California United woaaan like her white pioneer counter~ouncil, lli<>9 32nd St. part was to undergo a complete reito, California (916) 452modeling of sex roles to become a i the California Exposition ~e Fair 1600 Exposition BLVE. "frail" woman who should devote her time and self to her house, children, Sacramento, California and good housekeeping standards. The +l-2,501. Native man was to become the farmer who would do the heavy labor in the fields. • • • • •••• Hoyo Sia Hoke le Nowabbi I Am a Choctaw From this time on, the Native woman exprerienced more and more "divide and conquer• tactics. In 1887, the Dawes Act stipulated individual land ownership "to such Indiana ••• aa desire it" with added provision for compulsory allotments and variant provisions for particular tribes. Those Indiana who adopted the habits of civilized life were to be declared citizens of the United States. Thia excluaive move by the government did not guarantee citizenship to all Indiana. To combat the government's exclusive move, the Indian Citizenship Act was passed on June 2, 1924, whereby citizenship was conferred upon all Indiana. It is ironic that Indian a have been citizens for only fifty years in the land of their birth! ~hoctaw woman! A person born > identities. As a Native 1 and a Choctaw, I a11 a part 1cific ethnic group that is :ally distressed. As a woman, !)art of that group which is >rity of the world's population. When the women's suffrage movement achieved a breakthrough in 1920 vith lve American woman is at the the passage of the Nineteeth Amendld of struggles in racis• and ment, all women citizens were provided the right to vote. But the white woman's Indian sisters and brothers lew the status of the Native were still considered "wards of the 1er situation is parallel to government" and were not accorded this the Native man. Both sexes citizenship and voting right - ' except •eased and feel the brunt of for those who had received land title under the Dawes Act in 1887. As result of this process called civilization, the Native American woman began to feel a break in the extended family system. The extended family soon was to develop into a nuclear family vi.th less security for widowed, single and aged women who were a part of the extended family. Kinship patterns were realigned. The Indian community soon was to become self-sufficient through individual land ownership. Some Indian women were encouraged to marry white men as a sign of being civilized. The Native American community norms of generosity, hospitality and interdependence were soon to be on of the past. "The End of the Trail", a sculpture that depicted the Indian as tired and dejected, soon became America's image of a "vanishing race." The Native American did not vanish! In 1970, the population totaled 792,7'?/J, reflecting a growth of 51 percent between 1960 and 1970. Since 1890, the Indian population has grown by 208 percent. The 1960 and 1970 censuses were the only ones in which self-identification was the basis for enumerating the Indian population. occupations. Only 9 percent of the men were employed at a professional and technical occupation. For every 1100 all American families earned, Indian families made about '61. I believe that the Native American woman can work and be supportive of a movement that adresses itself to the basic issue of human rights for both women and men. Because of strong family ties, it would be more difficult for the Native woman to identify with movements that were antimale of antifamily. At the same time, she must not allow herself to be swallowed by a movement that approaches her only on an identity as a minority woman. It is a mistake to assume that all minority cultures are alike. It is a greater mistake to assume that all Indian tribes are alike. It would be wrong for a woman who has never shared the culture and history of the Native American experience to define the identity of the Indian woman. This would be equally true of the brother who, in his right to be free, may unintentionally oppress the woman.~ Each culture experiences stereotyping of the woman as portrayed in the school textbooks and media publications. The Native woman is no exception. The whites have attached a derogatory status to the aqllllw, The median age for Indiana is 20.4 based on what they perceived from the years while the national median is viewpoint of their own culture. Yet, 28.l years. The median age for Native they attached a royal legacy to the American women is 20.9 vith the median image of an Indian princess. Many age of the male being 19.9 years. whites have claimed to be descended Indian families are slightly larger from an "Indian princess," but have you heard of a white claiming to be than those of the general population. Nearly one-fifth of them were headed by a descendant of a squaw? a female in 1970. One-third of the Indian population 25 years old and The Indian woman must raise her own over had completed high school, vith a level of consciousness to recognize median of 9.8 years of schooling. her contribution to her church and Hore than 7 percent had l to 3 years tribal community. Women are the of college training, reflecting a 3 majority in membership in most Indian percent increase since 1960. As for churches, but the woman is seldom employment, 55 percent of those 16 visible in areas of leadership. years and over, and who were employed, There are very few Indian women among worked in urban areas. About 70 the clergy. However, the women are percent of our working women 16 years the financial backbone, and do effect old and over were in clerical, operadecisions in the local church. tive and service jobs, and 11 percent worked at professional and technical As a Native American, the Indian woman �lerstand the issues, needa, s, expectations and goals of her aency within the church. She aca te her church, its organi.za1d agencies (including her ) to Indian issues and organize, ate and program national and L consultations, seminars, workid caucuses that are represen>f the people. t work in coalitions and with ther to insure increased part>n and leadership of Native 118 1 both women and men, in L, regional and conference Lona - and through the elected , rather than being in the posit ~ of completing at-large lee. She must be aware of the !" the price of one" approach, ~ that allows her to particit excludes other Indian parton because she can represent e Indian and the woman. l8o0s the influence of Western tterns affected the roles of ive women and men. Now in the the men are no longer farmers, women still maintain the and home responsibilities. titutions that changed these hould recognize their responaifor equal opportunities and tive action for Native American nd men alike. Otherwise, Namen and men will be pitted aeach other, and the Native woinat the white woman and other men. role and status of Native Amermen and men vary from one tribe her tribe, let us not forget .e y walked side by side on the of Tears." Each person shared ·uggle for human survival. Let ·e the struggle for human rights · the recognition to express our 1ess within the context of our '• 11 Trail of Tear" originally referred to the migration west of the Cherokee Indians after they were forced from their land in Alabaaa and other Southeast territories during Andrew Jackaon's administration. The term is often used, however, as a way of speaking of all the journeys made by American Indian tribes driven from their original lands by the white people. • •••• •••• ATTENTION BOWLERSIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII The first bowling session will begin on September 10 1 1977 at 9:00 pm. It will be held at Michigan Lanes on the corners of Fuller and Michigan Sts. N.E. There will be a meeting before bowling begins at 7:'!IJ pm so if your interested contact: Margaret Sypkema at 877-466o after 6:00 pm She's ordered extra lanes this year so let's get a lot of people out there and really show Michigan Lanes how the Indian people here in Grand Rapida can really bowllll •••• The Grand Valley American Indian Lodge will hold ita annual Powwow here in Grand Rapida, Michigan on Septtfmber 17, 18, 1977 at Fort Iamar Park on Byron Center Road and Porter Ave. Hope to see you all thtrel •a bbi is a staff member of the , Division, Board of Global ·ies, the United Methodist Church. • ••• ·tifolio includes membership 18 and the reading program. This Page is for Your News �I I ~ ~ NON PROFIT ORG . U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS , MICH . PERMIT NO . 690 ~ Grand_Rapids Inter-Tr_:::!_:,=.,_~""' 756 Bridge St . N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 PHONE 774-8331 Address Correction Requested Native American Program Lexington School 45 I..exington St. N.w. 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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 Foster, Toni (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/b9d5a35b05ceb069e59c1ca51e96c9bf.pdf 5cfc2261806c22509ce755e87972716d PDF Text Text .. •' ~ (~~~ �GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL SEPTEMBER r_r {J R'I, I-4 EJ TALK 1978 GRAPHICS DEPARTMENT TURTLE TALK STAFF EDITOR .......... ···········~·· ...•........•..... TONI A. FOSTER ASSISTANT EDITOR ....................•.... VIRGINIA MEDACCO HERR CIRCULATION DIRECTOR ........................ ., •••••• ROSS MORGAN PRINTER ..................•...................... DONNA M. DUNLOP TYPISTS •••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• BARBARA SHEAH.ll.N DONNA M. DUNLOP VIRGINIA MEDACCO HERR ARTIST •.••..••••••.••••••.•••••••.••.••••••••••• DONNA M. DUNLOP ****The TURTLE TALK staff would like to thank the following people who he1 ped us with the assembl 'lng; stapling and labeling of 1ast month's issue: Stephen Parsons and Tom Herr �~EPTH}pJR BI£{]J-!Di'l.I~- Happy birthday to: Rob Herr Mar'! ene Mau1denauto Loretta Yount Barbara Wemigwans Sandra Floyd J300-sh00! Roger Spragm~ Marlene l>Jemigwans Or.ce a.gain I ~:..."Ti standing in fo:r our editor~ Toni Foster, :J.s s!1e hr1s beer1 down with a pretty se:ciou.s illness, but unde1,.:3t.anCL that with. the :t'ighting s:pirit she h6,s, she 1 s on the road to recovery luld ~:ill. be back with us before too long. Tammy Dorothy Medacco Carlotta ,1\new·i sh I< i Tom Herr Sa1··ah Medm1i s Faron Bowen Dennis Srrd th Carl Hamn ton Shirley McDonald Richard Shenoskey Ca 11een f'l oyd Jenr.ie Bruner Corky Reco11 et Dorothy ,Jimenez Jackie Mc Dona 1d Maude1 ine Mc Dona 1d Will be gJ ad wrien she 1 s back to her "oJ.d. 11 self, cause we mv~e miss that ?'o2~dn self ar~--iund l1ere.. Th_i11gB ju.st l1D:vc11 ., t, b0-::·:t1 the same. r1:o:ni , "\VC., ~c·e real anxious tc· have ycu baek, but do t nl'i:e it i:.~as:'/? f-1.LL the 'l'!JRTI..E 'I'ALK S'l'A.FF ha::; ~Deen ~Jemigwans wor};:- Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 1 2 4 5 5 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 9 Sept, 10 Sept. 11 Sept. n Sept. 12 Sept. 14 Sf~pt. 15 Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 16 22 22 23 24 Sept. 28 Sept. 29 Sept. 29 Sept. 29 ing :ceaJ. ho.rd. to get this ~Lssue out to and it is our aim to please you no h:)pe you do er::.joy it. (Yor~ too, 'I'onL) /.\nd a be 1a ted happy b'irthday to v:RGD!IA MEDACCO Hm:rn ASfHSTANT EDI'1.'0H - TUH'I'Ll~ TAI,K ,Joe Ferreri::: .'(011, last month s oversights. 1 Dorothy Kiogima mr THE PERSONAL ______ ___SIDE, • . ••••.• c.nI.LDRT~_N ---------·- SO.MET'}{}}JG· }TOR 1:H}:"": ·-·------·~--~ ....... ..._.,..,,_,___, Loti.f: 1ong <.1{-;o., tbe Vre:j.t Spi 1·i t (·:rea t(·~d ·t·:"ii s ·rno.rJ. <l. Ile :r:)-~Jt l1po11 it., tree~:t ·t streams, ~1ou.ntai.ns, ocea.:-1s, ani.rn~i1 s 'bi.rd.s c"r;.d fist.. I-le lii:.ed. h::i s w-c>rl{. Aug. 15 Aug. 8 _.,..._ ...... \.\e have two -birth announcements to ma.Ju: th.:Lz; n11'..Jnth, ~:tnd theJr are: !1 1)e.by g:i.r1 bo:rn to LeOil.::t Cobb and Ri<::h·'I'11~y c2.J.1 11er I~a,:~11eJ. Ijee <::..11(: sh.e ·\..;·:1s 1)0'("1) .Augl1s t 6 ,. 1978 at o, ~t::r·~J. ~.1 :r1c;~·1ian Then he decided to create people. F'tJ..r·st 'tl~: raade c:. brc\.-n1 one, then a I~ed 9;l~9 1\.l11l~ ~-:it ~S:itte1-w<xrth I·IOHL>iLal 0:1e, then a :1eJle\{, .._...:s \\rhi_t_e and. '°t;Le~,ci:\_" He t:ic.~n 1nade I:TFFl~REl'ff.' Sl~i.J\D·r::s oi' brc..-&rn. ~ n=d; ye.i.low, 'Nhit.e and blac:h. Adm.iring th(~n, thern in 4 L:Lnda .Floyd eave bJ.tth to .Ji.me ;::'.l, ::! 9"(8. boy, Nebin he picked th;::m ll_D and ha11d, .t\.:c.d then "he ~aid, Indc~~o, tf1i3 IS a "bea1.,:_t.i..f'·ul ·bou.quet ! u p·~.tt t f·ians happy ;-r:Lshes go out to these ha.:ppy h~.;:~ parr:ents. 0 *** *** 1 ** �NEWS FROM OUTJ\lii.A.CH ·-·----------·.., ..... Hi f'rom Outreach. This faJ.1 the CETA I work experience 'rhe su.mmer months have been slow~ but it i-1as gi tre11 us a cr1ance tc> l1a.ve sorn.e p:rogra.c.'11 will be offering some new time off - to enjoy with our families . ~ometh~ng Nevertheless , we are stiJ_l here to help is making :::·efe:rrals to other agencies.. The agr~nc:tes in·vol,red. 1·rtll. include Davenport col1ege,JuniDr o:pportunitie8 for the _participants. new that we wi11 be dojng you in any way we possibly can. College, OTC, and South Kent Comm- Starting in September our Homemaker's will be in full swing onc e again. We a-;;·e hoping t;o come up with some new unj_ty Education. Junior College will be offering /\.uto body and mecbantcs, home repairs, mainten- idea;3 and different things to do. Jean will notify the la.dies when we wilJ. ha1re the next meeting. We should by then, ance ::::neehanies, production machine and welding classes. have our new schedule :for the coming year. The participants will be going to these classes 8 hours a clay. They will be paid at $2.65 an hour through Junior Gol1ege. Upon We woul.d also like this opportunity to let families know we do have Doctor's Directories available for those who don't have faJnily doctors or a:ce new in town. co1npletion of t11ese cl<..'.t.Sf;es they v1:il1 recei vc-: a eertificate r:>tat - ing they have sueessf'ul1y co:mand placement in that line of work. You may pick up you.r di.rectories here at Outreach. plete-d the c.lass Hopefully) we'll. have more news next month. And one more thing. We sti:Ll are scheduling shopping trips . South Kent Community Ed's classes inc Jude clerk-ty-:.:ri.st, bank teller s.ccounts payroll ~ secretary~ :-ece- ptionist, e~s..sl1ier and. nv.rses aide tra:Lning. 'Their program will la.st SHIHLEY MCDONALD OU'r:REACH Difl.ECTOn 8-10 weeks with 30 hours a. week in c:lass:i..·001r, and 10 hours independent :3tt1,i.,y ') Here again, they will be paj_d $2 . 65 an hour through South Kent Co:mmuni ty Ed11cai:.ion. Ax1othcr progra'l'l South Kent offers i~1 a co-op on the Job training designed to g:i.ve opportunity to non-higb school graduates to p:et tbeir djpJ.oma while i;hey- work. ;r;he prog:ran1 hc4s a. du.ration of' 10 n1onths half :i.n classroom training and half work experience in a job settj_ng. 'L'he job becomes permanent if the student is happy with it . Most of the jobs they have, start around $3.'75 an hour. 2 �INTRODUCING •.............. By Virginia Medacco Herr DAWN BUSH ---·---- "I really have no hobbies outside of sewing and traveling> 1'.mt I 'n: always willing to try anything new." 'I'his statement came from Dawn Bush, our Assistant Outrea~h Director here at .the Counc:i.l. A very competent and dedicated worker she is too, which is obviuus from all that she a.ccompli.ahes. fu.1d ii' I were to make a judgement, I wculd say her work :i.s almost her hobby, as she enjoys it so much. Oh yes, she says she does like to read poetry too. Dawn; with the long dark hair, ca.me to us in November 1976) a.nd is a Potawatomi, born in Plainwell, Michigan. And again I hate to overuse this word, but she does 1rn.v-e that same sense of humor that all here at the Council have (must be,it's contagious.) Six year old Carey, four yea:r old Charlie and three year old Charlotte call her mommie) and she is very devo"':;ed to her ~~hrce Davenport College a.nd OIC will be offering clerical classes, including stenography·, typing, a.nd training for medical secretaries. Besides these referralr; the C~l!:TA I program also wi.11 be of:fer:i.ng GED and high school completion classes at Lexington School and typing, filing and shortharn.1 at the Council. A.Jl participants v.ri11 be receiving career planning co<.mseling, job seek:ing skills, and job-placement and follow-u:p ·ho help ·[;he participant get the jo·b they want children. Dawn says happiness and contentment an: her aims in life, and tha.t she is young enough yet, that she knows there are a lot of good things ahead . .And in closing. Dawn. Mav I ask. if one of those "ne¥'1 thin,q;s you've tried is ''fluffed ham?" BOB JOHNSON Since Gepterriber 1977, -we have had with us as hccounta..'1t a most e:fficent gentleman who answers to the name of Bo-o ~Tohnson. And a1ong with that eff'eciency we get the bonus of a. very :pleasing personality. and. to help them with any problems they might have while in the program. Enroll- Born :i::-i Grand. Hap:i.ds and unrter the sign of Cancer he was schooled. at the University ment for ::..:LJ.. CE'rA I programs wilJ. begin of Michigan, ICS and Sta:nford, taking the 1st of September. If interested, courses In Accotmting, Cred.:tt and :Business contact the EMPI,OYM.1!--:!N'I' HESOURCE CENTER. Mariagem.ent • 451-8826 or 451-000A. 3 �Bob does appear to be ou the serious side while busy at work, but lest you think he's ALL "business!! we must inform you that 'long about the late }+O' c and e a r1y 1 50 s Bob used to play a real hot sax and clarinet with a group called Howard Bree?."~ s Sl:;;/EN HITS AND A MISS, 1 Hot4EW·.KERS C~ --·------ Homemakers C1\ib will berrin meeting on Wedr1esday ~ September 13 in the Food and Nutrition room at Lexington School from Hm.mm.11d Bob says when he rea.Lly wants to get away from it a11 , he goes into his mac:hine shop and makes something. For recreation he loves camping, fishing , hunting and water skiing . In the hobby department he collects coins and stamps. 6:30 to 9:00 P.M. 'rI:iis year, we plan: on making numerous shopping trips and c~LL=· tura.l trips besides improving our skills in basic homemaking. Transportation and Child ca.re will be · ·· F. or mor·~" 1' nformation •. c ontact provid.ea.. -- , Jean Warren at 774-8331. Married to a lovely lady named Ru.th, he has two sons , 'l'om and ,Jim RECIPE Bob definetly is an asset to the Council and we hope he is with us for a long time Hey Bob, can you play nYakety to come. Sax'?" Fresh Strawberry Jam (makes l :;/4 cups at 18 ca1or ies per tablespoon) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons water .1 envelope unflavored gelatine l 1/2 teaspoons arrowroot 2 cups washed a.rid hulled strawberries 9 ta:..~l~spoons suga~ 1. Combine lemon juice, water, gelatine and arrowroot in a saucepan. Heat, stir- ring constantly, until gelat.ine and arrow-root dissolve . 2. Add strawberries and sugar to gelatine A University of Indiana scholar has re• searci1ed the possJ.• bl e :meanings or~ 1' K. emo · mixture. Hea.t to 'boiling over medium heat stirring constantly. Boil 3 minutes. Pour i.nto jars: cover. Store in refrigere.tor. Sabe" the expression used by the J.one Ranger's stdekick, '.Ponto, the Smith- sonian reports. Dr. Mart.ha Keller tried out "Kerno Sabe 11 in rnany different Indian J.a.nguages and the closest she cac"fie was 11 iK·i.nmasao 'e'11 11 m in Yauapa:t• , wuere .. "' a"'..:: ,;_ 11 the one -who :Ls white." Meanings turned up in other languages include 1'du:mpl ling" and "stink beetle." E~T~.h b1ueberry_itam: Use 2 cups fresh blueberries instead of' 0 strawberries. Frozen blueberrv or strawberry jam -·-·-------~----- Substitute 2 1/2 eu:ps frozen unsweetenec0 Mrs Keller berries for the i):esh berries . Su.;ar free Jani (};:it su~'. After heating stir in su~r subst.itute to equal l cup sugar. six calories per tab.lespoo:!.1. savs these meanings were 1-Ullikely but wh; knowH? Perhaps, for 'l'onto the joke was on the Lone Hanger in :return for being ca.lled "Tonto" ("Crazy") in Span-:i sh." 4 �ADULT___ EDUCNfiON SCHEDULE ___ ..... DAYS M-F M-TH _,,.;..,.,,.-..........--~-··----- HOUI~S M-Ii' M-F . lPM LOCATiori ------ 12 Office Proceedures Grand Hapids 5PM Office I'J:•occed-ures Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Com1ci1 High Sc11ool complet icm an cl GED prE:parati on Lexington School - Room 6 ,., l c 6FM - 9: 30 Htgh School Comple-· Tnter~-'l'ribal Lexingto:r1 School ~"'·· Roon1 Council 6 tion and GED :preparation M only F only 3:30-noon Indie.n Arts and Crafts Lexington School -· Hoom 10 Indian Arts and. LE:xington School - Room 10 Crafts TUES 8: 30-r<oon ,Job Seeking Ski1 ls Lexington School Room 10 THUH lPM - 4:30 Job Geeking Skills Lexington Sehool Room 10 Hom.emak.ers Club Le.:nngton Sc11ool rition Food and Hut - *** TJ1e Indian Adl.1.l t I-'et1rn:i.ng Center ·t,.ri1l cor1~.it1ue to . .hold c!lasset~ duTing tr1e 1978-·79 ;,rear.. Classes ca.n be t<?.J.{en for Higl-1 School Diploma or s G.E.D. cE:rtificate. Credits can be earned in *** *** *** Stu•lents not in the CETA I program wil: be a.bl.e to take a.dva"1ta.ge of free -: tra.nsportatio11 a.ra_i c!1:l.1cl care vr:t1ile attending classes. It :Ls :possi-ble for some studentG to combine classes witb the CE'I.'A I Work history, xnatb., gci\rern:rnent, eng.1..isb arid special classes. All classes w-ill begin September 11. Sr;eeia.J. c1as::1eg vrill ·be 11e1d ~i~n: t:YI)ing ~hort11and, fiiine) Indi.<1n. arts & era.fts Homemakers club and job r:;eeking skills. i{OlJRS: 8: 00 -until ii: 00 until Se:ptemher 11. and then B:OO A . f~I~ ·until 9:30 I..1.,f,,1~ I.f :lctt are i:1terestecl ir1 a:ttend:ing classes, call 456-6985. Registration wi 11 h::gin August 15 at Lexington School (room 6). We wil.l a.J.so ·be able to register you for driver's training or voc:a.Uona1 training classef; at K..-mt Ski 11s Center. I\·like Conr1ol.1~t Su.e ,,~at.L1rl1:a.n.ieb Maryan MasrJ~a ~foe lrnne Peterson ~'teve ,Juff_:yJean Parsons Ha~pbael Vlr:ir· rl~'n �Driving into the town of' Mashpee, Massachusetts on Cape Cod is a venture into Mashpee is beautiful, and it is beautiful because of the hono:.: and vigilance oi' the l~ative People who worli;: to keep it mm way. E<lgar Tobey told of the loss of' mu.ch land. in the past; his own the profound peace and beauty that is held witbin the Natural World. After haYing visited several places on the Cape which are the restless a.ncl commerfamily with over 1,000 acres of land cialized tourist areas w1th the ''Almighty is . now left with a me1 e seven or eight Dollar!! as the prime motivator behind. all acres. We reflected .in silence on the the bustle, we entered Mashpee with the lU:J.scrupu1ous ways in which this took hope of meeting the Native people of the place. 'fobey spoke or the t;o1rernn1::.cntMashpee Wam.panoag •rribal Council. M:;r a1 refusal to recognize the Wa.rri_panoag mother had been keeping me posted on Nation. as it is here with the Odawa. !foti ve land cl.aims cases in the· Eastern Pcop:Le in Michigan.. (Note~ Ii.R. 12996 J.s pru:·t of the country where she lives, a. bill to be introduced which would ar:.d a week on the Cape afforded rne the He stablish an a(irr..ini strai:.ive procedure time to visit the Mashpee Tribal Council. and 3-...lid.clines to be followed by the .A yeD.ow country house on a sma11 hj_ll De:pai:'tment of' the Interior in ::Lts dein a crescent or tall trees, rich greencision to acknowledge the exi.stence ery, and the voices of' birds, iB the of certain Indian tribes.") We spolce Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribal Council. 4 I was greeted at the door by a. Native man nruned Edgar 'Tobey. who later told me of the need to 1mt forth the effort to gain federal .recognition as well as to regain the land which is rightfully he is in the poaition of Tribal A.dministra,tor. A sensitive, philosophical, and principled. man, Edgar Tobey seems to me c,a"'. We acrreed that u.ltim'b ,_..,.round *' ate1y it is the Great Spirit who wi.11 take .ca.re of his ow11. This spiritual belief' :Ls what sustained the People 1-Tar,.""'or ~ .i.l._tlCL~ 1 and J.nspira.tion and enc:ouragement ·to Na:tive and Natura.l l)eoples who strive to restore to our Mother Ea:rt.h the dignity, respect, and the J..ove which we, as her children, owe her. t,:) . # 0 of the Longest Walk and :i.s hopefully tl:le nrevail:i.ng source of faith and There a.re those nur~ tura;1ce to Native peoples in the entire Western Hemisphere. people who would continue to steed the land from the hands of the l'Tative people of' Mashpee, and exploit i.t to make more of the money that other areas o.f the Cape: (and the cow1try) already at te::;t to in glaring ugliness. While at the Mashpee 'Tribal Council~ I also met a worn.ar:. na.i.'1tec1 R&'nom•, &nd her l.ittle daughter~ who was sleeping in her small wooden cradlel1oa.rd on 6 �the kitchen table of the Tribal. Council. We stood around her and spoke of the last days in Washington D.C. where the little one had traveled with her mother. I left the Council. to stand in the drivewa.;r and b:ceathe deeply of the country air, and look around at the presence of trees :Ln the <Tu1y sunahine. There is a battle going on in this town, but there is a pervading calm. The Ottawa Association also discussed status of current claims a.gainst the 1. err:rn"ent. Mrs. Dom:i.nic said the 182.l claim may be :paid out by the end of t1 year. This would involve about $1. 5 million. She said the Bureau of Ind.ti Affairs. would soon send out a draft p1 ponal regarding settlement of the 183! claim. About .$13. 5 million is involv( in that claim. There :Ls strength in this adversity, and I know it is the Ifative People who are going to ht>.rvest the natural beauty of a. land which has alw1:J~1s been theirs. This Moon, from Eloise O'.l"l'AWA ASSOCIATION .OPPOSES RUPPE PLAl'l' lN :lf'JSH DIS:PU111E - - - - - · - - - ·~--- The association members will vote on ; cepta.nce or rejection of the proposal Mrs. Dominic empha.sh:.ed t.he blood lin• issue will be a significant factor in the proposal's acceptance or :rejectio1 The association supports a one-qua:rte: or more Ottawa blood line for payment any claims. About 150 association members attendee the annual COlliicil meeting which wa.s held in Petoskey-, By Dav~ PI'J'T Petoskey' s Waunita Dominic uas re·-elect- ed chairwoman of the Northern Michigan Ottawa,Indian Assoc:i.ation at the associ-· at.ion's 30th 8J1nual council rli.eeting. Steve Shomin was re~el€:cted v.ice-chair:man, Pan1i.ne Ba:t'ber was named secretarv. _A..!:111 Snri.th was re-c-:lec1;ed treas-u..re1... and. . J\nthony Chingman was i·e-e.lected interpretor. 'l'he c:ounselors are: Dan Daven.port, ,Joe John, GJJ,dvs Laws and. John Cantu. · J This vrill be Mrs. Dom:i.ni.e 1 s third year a.s chairwomax:t. She succeed.ed her late husband, Robert, who served 3-S chairm<1.n for 27 ~rears. Mrs. Dominic said the as~::oeia.tion took a. i>tand of not; favoring U.S. Rep Phillip E. Ruppe' s bill before Congress \vhich wou}d settle :fishin.g a.r;.d J11:u1ti..r1g dis:r:rutes in Michigan in vol v:i.ng sportsmen and Im1h:Uw. Sne said the association will ~0-cperat.3 with the state in certa:Ln areas of. ;::oncern such. t:ts fish conservatiori, bu_t didn't support the Huppe proposed legislation. �SPORTS llE:WS PC1ETHY 'l'he Grana. Rapids Inter-Tribal' s :fast pitch team had a very tough and. disappointing season this past ,:;u1mner in the Ada. League finishing with a. l - 11 To me a baby i :3 like a. :flower f,,~ail and fra.g:i le in the beginning but growing fa~;t and strong : 2x~d finally the time to emerge and ~ne miracle of· life is done; The floweT li.ke the baby is ne;':>tlerl to it's mothers breast. record. Coach Hoger Sprague b1amed the poor and unpY.'ocluetive season on the la.ck of motivation and interest. :i.n playing ·bal1.. I, in my humble heart, give thanks to the Great Spirit, our father, to our Cos.ch Sprague noted that th0 tea:m did have some "very talented players, if they :.=-J_l. showed up for garn.es , to compete with any team in the league. We had to rely on the eoaching abilities of Hoger Sprague. Mother~ This also proved to be unpro- My ha.by har; the most beautiful green ductive a..'1.d disasterous, although he did eyes, every time I look into them, I manage to salvage one win. remember the days when I u.sea. to walk i.n t:he woods and smell the p:i.ne scented e.i.r, e.nd feel the softness of natures ow11 ca.rpet, the green moss, 1.1.nder m;y feet. ·when asked abo:.:rt next year's team, Coach Sprague sa1d, "Well, tbe team will lose a little talent should second basem:rn ::3teve Collins, :d.ghtfi.elder Rudy F'onU.ac and. pitcher 3ill Shananaq_uet dectd.e to retire next year. Earth, for ct.llowing us this miracle. Ebe has t.he coloring of a daisy, Hopefully, I ca.n sit ><'lite, ye.ll.ow ~ and g:::-een, she looks so di.f·ferent frorn tk:te rest ot• UC-3: What kind of place would this be i:f we a11 100.ked a1:i.ke'? BO I say .~'. __ \ii~l..a ])iffi;:ri:p_s_i::_" this is my down with Sponsor \'lag wr1eeler, Executive D:}.rector of GHITC, a.nd discuss the pos:::-ibili ty of gettirig mo:re pl.ayers J:Uu: Me:rv l:e.nsor: ·:f:rom t·'.ilme~:cta., Howard. Webkam5.gad from Canada. Other than that, the t.emn can look forward to consistent :p1aying from players 1ike J..iee SpragnC'. Ce<.:il John, D.K. Sprague; Demw Thc.cn- i: Da.niclle" '' Dan:i..:=lle" every time I hear her na:m.e I see her 1}eautifu1 1ittl.e face, always e11, Howard. Issac, and Dave and Ron smiling, in my mind. her eyes :;o ShB. nanaquet .. u trust.ing a I wish. we all cou_ld sta;r so open and honest, through out; ou.:r Althm;gh we h<:-i.d a 1.-11 reeord it vms a 1~Lv·er:, ·btl.t I guess tJ-.Lfits t.oci idealist:ic ·o.d; wh(m she loolG'· at me, I feel .like lot of' fun and wi1J be better next year. I can snd could conquer the whole. world! 'l1 l~ta:t1l~ Y.oi....~. God, for tb.:.ts little pieee cf b:u..E1anit;r, I 1ove her, my bea.~1tiJ\11 Dc-·.nielle ... 8 �'l'HF. REVEREND LOVY'ELL L. ANDERSOH F'.ROM 'C'HE PRINCE OF' PEACE LU'.rHEF..Al\J' CHURCH SENT es A COPY OF' 'l'H.E FOLLOWING LETTEH WHICH HE 81~N1 r '.I'O THE GrtAND RAPIDS FR.ESS ON JlJLY 11.i.TH 1978 AND WI<'. WOULD LIKE 'l'O PUBLISH I':' AT TH IS 'C.:ME • How would we :reac:t if we were the minor-· ity and a Native Ame:d.can newspaper ran such a lengthy .!!f:w~3 article on child abuse, but only ·ihere whites were invlo·ved'? I think you have used very poor judgment. Eespectf-all.y, Rev. Lowell L. Ande':-son Dear Sir: I a. n1 \-lriting a.bout az1 .a rticle th.at a~p:pea..r­ ed some time ago. I rw.ve not had the t ir:;e to wrH;e before now, but I must write. T am using my memory to :.reca.11 details. On Saturday, ,July 1, 197 8, page three, the GRAHD RAPIDS PI-\EGS r~.!.n az1 article of about twenty inches, about an Indian man who kep-r; three yo·,:ng ch:i.ldren in a cage to keep thern off highway 82. The article indicated that the d1ildren we.re bon1 o:;:' "cwo mentally reta,r<led sisters . Ih:ing an Indian is---sad I am. up~-;et ·b y t!1r:tt art;icle.. .lls <J, clerg~r . .ms.n wbo does considerable counselling, I ~;ee (~hil·i abuse regularly and strange rnm1 woman relationships a:u the time, mnn;;r of them. ju.st as b:-:i::l or ·wor~se Being an Ind:tan is---tough Being an Indian ..i:s---har..i th.9.n tl1e seG11e .Being an Indian is---crying described. In :ma11y insta11ces ~ 1a:w enforcrne:nt age:ncies a:ce irrvol1rell, so the1:·e i~~ that mue!1 ·pclblic 1. . eeorCl of t11ern ir1 G-1~· :.3:r1d Hapid.s; bu-r~ they were alJ. white. I~u. t TNhen Being an Indian fa·-··-laughing Being an Indian is---7";?,reat 'B·~ing a l~rt.t:.ve Arrieri.c&Jl, 1;!.10 1-ives t~..ro Seing an Indian is-··---forever thousand miles a'iiay does ::;omething that deviates thi ·' far from ou.r p·cesent cuJ.tur·e .it becomes rnaj(Yl ne·ws. l.fhy'? l hat k.it.-.:l of a news story do0sn 1 t deserve:~ to a.p1)ear in ~he tctb1oid ~1car1d.a1 aheets ,t}lat are t1r.fcr-tt1r1a tel·y a:v-aj_latJJ f::·. 1 an Indian is----beaut:.Lfu.1 1 Otl1er abtlse situE!:tions a.re not- :re:porteCt a.s news at. tha-:: length, eve:r. w}1en the;r are local. If :you. net!ded. a 0 f:LJ.1er" I'1n :-3urc that AP could 11ave provided you. -w:i th some1~11 in;::; far better. I'm also distresse•] that first, it ran d:u.:r:Lng the LONGES'l' WAI.K on ~Yashin.gton by tl1e I~ati.-~re A.rnericru1s, e.:nd ca.sts an a1..1.ra of doubt on tr. . a.t "nr11ole process 3rid the v/nole :IJative American com-· nnmity at this time, and. second, that it preceded. your full page treatment of the treaty conflicts. I don't think the treaty items Etre "fair coverae;e 11 ;;:,t all, afteY- you. have ca.,3t doubt on ttJ.e whole e:olture. 1 9 �~rt;;: .ALBm;i.UE:l:'?QUE, NM--Tl1e SoutlTwsstern Ind.ian Polytechrilc Insti ti.i ~e, bet:; ';e:r }:nowr; a,s ·:,.,~·r1· '' . 111 . ~.\:s .' +'- year 01_.• 01Yera .... ;:, i _.__·_ " 1::; se1rer1vo. futu.re of SIPI 1ook:::1 br-:i.gbt ~ Tbe:ce ec;t1t.h::ues to be a demand for <3.t<.il1e6 India.rit'; throu.eh·.:Yut~ t.11e co1Jn.try. .lls {)r:.e Na:'iru,jo lerl..d.er su1nn:!.:3.~ci~z;ed in a re--ce1Tt "1isit, n SIF I is strt:t.tegice.11.V loe:.g,ted to the IIuvctjo anc3 otl1er Ind.ian 9YL.1upB and has :f-.otentiaJ. in serv:i.nf~ as a prim_c;.ry t.raini.ng ~;;ite with :regard to excellent facilities~ diverse inf>t:cuctiona.'... progra.ms, avn.i1abLd ty of fL'lancia.1 aid, and job and career· pJE~ce-1 Uon this year. J.\pp:rox:lJr.a.tel_v 500 Ind-· ian younc men and ·w,:;men a.re expected to arrive on campus foe the fall quarter begi nn.ing on. Se:rrt.ember 2:5th. The major goaJ of the Institu~-e ccntinues to be: to provide voca.tionn.l- teclmical ~?'Ci:nc·.e.t.ion f'o:r 1'\n1erican Indians :i.r:. t11cse t)C'Cupat:Lor1~1 ·wl1j_c~h ha.v·e a hig11 em:t.:lo::{n1\~nt l)Otenttal in :pri.\tate ir1d·u.stry· and govern111ent (tribal, federa,l, state, and loc2_J.). Certificate programs are exail-able in ;,; veri.ety cf f':ie1ds: 1nerit ~-;'.e1"".,rices. H For Intor':na'ti.t)n cont.q,ct ~· Off:i ~e of l-1.dmj ssi.om:; SOUTffWJ~STI;RN INDI!-tN J'OLY'I'EGHNIC INf'<T" -· Po Box 10146 -- 9169 Coors Rd. N.W Albuquerque, New Mexieo 87184 OCCl.JfATIONf\L EDUCA'I'IO'N Ci~J·il 'E;ngi11eerin.g Teqhr1olog;,y Dr::l:f'ti7.lg Tec::hono1gy Elc-~ctronics An Italian feels like eating some of his na:Gi ve food and he has only to J.ook :in the yellow pagec:> to find the nearest restaurant serving hi·; favoritr:: pasta 'Te(::b.nolz.;g~r F1ocd Pre1)ar:·aticn ar1d _f.1;s,11agernen.t . Optici:.1 Tf::chnoJogy Te1ecorr.unun'ication~ :rechnology BUSINESS EDUCA'T'ION .. ~:ark~-::ting n;nd I)istribl;.tion ~I~:zican restaura~nts all across t:r1is city and every ci t:r :i.n the United States vie to:r" t·he rArJutatior1 of (Jeing) the -best c!i:ili parJ.or in t~o-r...m ~ 1ro1N they even have d.r:lve-in taco, burrito a.nd ench:Uada places. Ku:merical Processir.:.g: Accountirn; r:.r-..1 })ft.ta }~11t:r;,"" 8ecre'tB.rial n.nd C1eri(~a.l J)EN'I'ATJ A.tJX.II,IJ\RY J!~DtJC~J~ rIOi~~l)enta1 La-t;(>ra.tor-:.t<r Tee11nici.an 1 . Llc-ntaJ. ft.1.ssist.ant 1.'he sa.m.e t;oes for t11e Greeks. fJ....re ·tl1ey ·not fam.ou.s for tbei.r :rt:.;s·tal1ra..ntn? -rYl110 hasn't hea.rd of' sM sh- ka-bob? Irish New options within these certificate pror~~ran1s ar~~: r:.v-ai.l:.!l;J.e (~8.ch yea.r, ~F:cir exa.rnple ~ the Ff::::dr::rnJ. A_v:i.at ion J\/brrin:l s-l~ratJ.c;11 is schedul.ed to i1'Y1pJ.e:rner1t a!l !51eet.ronic 1:Pechn:i.ciP. .n o·ption ir1 E·lectri-:-a.J- mechanica]_ fields 'begirning in t.he fs.11 ·?uarter. In 1.978. for tbe f:trB-;:; <i:nE: ~ fi1.::) e,ssocia,te or a1)plied science def.s-r~~e0j were a-;,.JB.l"'ded "! af: part of a con-::;.ort.5 urn e.2:reernent l1etv1et:n the lJ:ni.verstty cf AJ 'buqv.erque and. SlPI. ;l'he first recipient of the A..A.S. degree was ·1·/fs. Ro\.vena Q;ua.rn of Zl1r1i. in C1pt5.eaJ rreehno.lOtS:Y"' on 1~1ciy 14th.. 11he second student, fi.1r .. St0 1.Te FeeO[--) of ,Jemez, also rece6·veL1 c;..~3 A..ltS de,•\cee in BJ.ectron:i.e~> Technology C'n July \rihs._t city· of· art.;f size i~1 t:his COlli.ttr;,r can yo· .1 n.axne tl1at d.oesn tt ha\.,..e a restaurant featuring food. and nrn by people .f:r:~G!Ii tt1e d.ir_ect op_posite S.ide of t~~e · ee..1---·c 11·? ·r;arnely tl1e Ct1inese ! 1 1 J'..nd s, sped.al h1..,rrah for th•= 'bJ.ack :man viho wr1s bound in chains in Africa and l)rought to tt1:1.s coi.n.lt:ry on s1axre sh.:lps., U:nfortunr~teJJr, they :forgot t;o 11rlng 11is :;;·>a·ctict.1la.. r gaJ.ne n1eats aJ.ong with hin1 .. The only zc!bra and 1,:riJ.cle1:1east in this country a.:re in ;::7trj - 10 ~:.oos. �Put t,he -ble.ck 1ar :!:\J:.):~ls n:~.d r~ian rea.~l.) h.a.s biG ·c>TNn pa1·tic1J.·c . . . --r:Lelrt.., he ir~ve11_t0(J, wages that many of the otbe:t nat.L:.;:al-· iti •.::i.:-; W"t)-:J1(1 ·be f)D.l~;>r toe l''.ia.J_;J='Y tc try Gio.ns f':reg_uen.t a.:c.;.cl :p.::rt:ro:ni zt::~ hi. s e,::1ting esta:bJisf1~1c'!:c.;tsJ. ..::h.iel:~ei1 2~r1(J r~it> tt sl1a,ek~-; '• h-::·e .Ln !q.bt.rr.:..~:lt:trl.<.:e e:v ery~.rh.cr-!"~ . A "Jila:tii:tr:~ A1x;;.::ric.:."1rl ( con1s·1cnl~t"" CEt}-L(~(l ·i)y a ~31is1:01rie~c ~ Ir.1dian.} 1-:a..;::-, nc IJlace tc go . .~v:~1ere }..~.r..:: or she C:f--t_u_ ;::it \Scn·ln ar1C eat fc.10d his anc(~~::,tors ·;-L.tiTf:.. :::-t1tcrt rlrJ1t b.r:~"C crt this l/er~" ${)11 fer u.~1cou:n.ts:.1.~·lE~ Or t0 be rrnre precise c.en.tu.r·I.~::--s. ce:.n t.}1e 1:1a.t1 ·re Arieri::.~ t.r.i s~tTfff11e ( a1lc1 th.at" s r:"tl j_, ,..:.;a.InpJ.e) a. llt.t.1e d;. .)ff1 ·- pc~·~rwc~-..'fs 1 r~al1·-1J-Oo 01· ·pq,w\~sl1. .-E-~--gv::-::., no rn(JO.r.:~rn gaE; o:t ele(:i...J:.. "ie rD.nges to ccoJc on~ ~Ee ;~ook_etl 1-,J.s fcod. over open this l:e.1.. ·t;~.(!tte c:r ·~yro:i..1~_ng·l) Cr dj~ectly rn ~o~ rocks or ~oals. ·cE~n t ·c}.y~s st:i11 1;-:.)5~,ibJe? lJ.ol;o/iy- as1~s .[tT!. In(ii..s.n. to d.;~_; hrrytl15.ng n.s rid. i.eulo11~; fire_ ~Isn.•t 7 ;'.\rn.e-r':l can food! :food! see on~- :3ign. :c~:a.di:ng Nti.ti·ve Arner-icar1 and An1e1gica:n. fc;0d. served l-1e1:"e·? as to 1:,u5 Jd a f.~~:r:e cn1t Cf.Q(irs ~ .,::ook. and. sell h.iG food. .. BY Once it.:. ~res .:·11egc:~·'._ ~·.:. ~;;_t.:.~ll ··.\~il.d Bu.t DJ)lif tn t;_1e ·1_ay~ of" f~1:"€:ez-::rs, j ·t·wo pla.ces p·1rchn.se6.. 1·c~~t.ers~1 ·wJ->e·~,,.e b1~f.fn~.:.::) £e . . d E~n. ~ t ;nf;.··;:.1-, c-e. r1 ·br:· C··nt~ ft~~ i\i·:1gsJ~~y- r:J1.d ·pc~i.~1ttng._:;. gar~t~~. a.~:l t~·1t~ t,h.e ctfler;t t.r:in!:::~3 C(Ynt-.2i1:i;1ttng to t·h(~ at1tJ()SI;}1e1"'e of t.'ri"3 }fsti "ire Arrrer:ica.:n. ~-ll~r.;/0 tc be I:nd.J.a.n ·wou1d11' t ~;e:Lr?o:tne the ch~1::1c~2<:.. h1e t,c· t:req_1ier1t t1is c--t.1'1:~i·~ sur- l 1 Me:du:rn and Tta.lto.r: arj_d 1\m.ertcB.n �And it all F'alls back Into dream. The colors Are m:.ited, '.!'he green Runs into And. the purple 111osgoms. Shadows Of' places, I Thank you For the paths My feet touched. For the tides retreating And d:r.a-w:i.ng nigh, For the sea grass 'l'hat whispers and the crows Overhead. I thank you white cedar swamp the scent of pines. the 1ong road back the long road to Follow. that has been plngu:Lng us, and were given a nj_ee pleasant day for our p:i.cnj.c. Made it nice for our ball players The: Blue For And For And We can chaJ_k up the Grand Rapids Inter'r1·iba1 Council's annual :pi,~nic as a huge success. A..'1.d it was fortunate for us that we had a break in the heat wave too, as we had four different softball grunes going. It was indeed, a very good turnout with people com.i:ng from a.s far away as Mt. Pleasant, Athens, Ha.:L'tford and Bradley. App:coximatly ;~50 to 300 pe0ple were the:·e through-out the day. And one measure of succe'ss might "be that AI,L i;he food was consumed, anti there WAS much umch food supplied by the Council, not to mention the dishes everyone else bro.ight ! Most of the })icnickers left a.round 10 PM but got wind of a :t~umor that there were some merry-makers who :::tayed until the wee hours. Something l:i.k.e 2 AM. '.!.'hat I was There, I thank you. 'l1hat I am F'ro;n a.J.1 B.ppea.rances I would sa;v that everyone: had a grea.t ti.me. Can h$,rdly wait 'till next ye:ar ! ! ! Here, I thank you.. For waking s.nd Scaling the arch Of another Ra.inbow . .F'or the black clouds And the dew, 'l'he carved boat Pur::ming the water. For m:Lst and ·.rhe echo in the pond. On :F'.r'iday, August 18, 1978, the long awa.HJed softball geJ'tie bwtween the For the mirrored Frog on the bank Grand Hapids Inter-Tribal Counci.l and Of a mossy river. IJexington f3chool' s Staff and Students I tbank :rou I praise you I sing to yom~ J3.lack Moon your was played at John Ba:.1 Park. All morrling :-jmJnous dark clouds hung heavy over our c:Lty, t;hrea.ten:i.ng to spoil our game, but ·by afternoon i.t was n:i.ce enough to pla;/, so a.11 the Light Sun your Dark Sun. your White Moon a.nd all hearty souJ.s played. The v-oices of trees and all ':Che ma~;0s of webs T.t was a pretty exciting game, with In a gl.istening I•licbae1 Connolly getting a home run, but . Lm.fortunately for Lexington, they Jost an:,rvrn.y, . F'ina.1 sco:re'l 18 to 15 ·i_n favor of' the. Council. 'T. t--'.l'.1.g.i..,. 12 �! :3ffN f.,'-'- I 1~-- Ii ' I v.o~rnAY I ij I I l I II I !.·~-.+----- . j I ~ .. ~-1 r 4 rl ! II I LAMJ'.R P i.K ·-rr.M·-nn ,~ ,~ I ,:'.1-''T:.:_ R •\..1\• , E'...:...,. ·~·~r ~~.!." vAt •. .,.,!. ., :_ :t '" , Fl\i:I)T" N T bn,...v :Hr ..~.H. '-'1 ""''f.1- ---l.----- ···-- . . 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Betty Jones GrandValley State College Al1enda1e , Mich. 49401 --- 690 ;;.·~ ' � 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 Foster, Toni (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/6abedf98e054c6e0bc12a6673376fc9b.pdf 8a78e5b479cd90fae4c661b74aa7dc8e PDF Text Text GRAND VALLEY srl, E.fuLLEGEs llBRARY l!ijj/Of«L ~F[AIR~ BESouf!cts kf!/TQ AUG 2 8 1979 COLLEGES LIBRARY TURTLE TALK SEPT '79 �SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS Turtle Talk September 1979 J ·cHAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL i \ / I I EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR •••••••••• J. Wagner I Wheeler i ASSISTANT OIRECTOR ••••• Joseph "Buddy" Raphael ' PRESIDEMT ••••••••••••••••••••••• George Martin ~ICE PRESIOENT ••••••••••••••••••• Pat Rawlings ! TURTLE TAlK STAFF EDITOR •••••••••••••••••• Virginia Medacco Herrl i I ASSISTANT I EDITOR •••••••••••••••••• Ross Morgan soo·sHoo It was never ·supposed that this person would be wrlting this column, however~ our fresh new EDITOR slipped away to some hospl tal to get her gall conquered, in all itrs ports. The Doctor said she had TOO much 1 so . he cut it out and. took all the gall away. 1'11ow when she returns the EDITOR will be one galless woman but, not guiless perhaps. one seems to have survived the sunmer, or. mostly, and we hear lots about back to S·'.!hool, if the school wasn 1 t moved or closed or other wise disposed of. So we suppose ..:hat all the fond parents will be soon bereft -~very the companionship of the dear little ones, wM.le the 1i ttle children are away all day at Llf school learning to good citizens and responsible adults; and a credit to society and all the rest of it. Yet don 1 t be sad dear p.arents the charming little ones w111 return to hearth and home each evening just like last year, for you to feed clothe and cherish till morning, when you send them forth again. )11 .)1'.~>... -7"-.~-- >. > > ~ ~~>>'" ~· ~~'b..---·,,,.RI.. J' _.. And a special thanks to the followlng people who helped with the assembling, labeling and stapling of last month's issue: Buddy Medawis Kelly Compo Kay Campos Sonny Raphael This month's front cover is taken from a photograph of the Inter-Counci~ Building. Happy birthday to: Rob Herr Rose Marsh Marlene Mauldenauto Loretta Yount Barbara Wemigwans - Shenoskey Sandra Floyd · Roger Sprague Tammy Wemi.gwans Dorothy Medacco Carlotta Anewishki Tom Herr Sarah Medawis Faron Bowen Dennis Sl'l'lith Carl Hamilton Clifford ColHns Alan Wayne Kiogima Jr. Shirley McDonald Richard Shenoskey Calleen Floyd Jennie Bruner Corky Hecollet Dorothy Jimenez Jackie McDonald Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. l 2 2 !~ 5 Sept. 5 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 11 12 14 15 16 17 21 22 22 23 24 28 29 29 And a belated happy birthday to last month'.s oversights. Barbara Bush Charlotte Bush Robbie Wonegeshik Margaret Neyome Charlene John MaudeHne McDonald Aug. 1 Aug. 12 Aug. 22 Aug. 24 Aug. 28 Aug. 29 llllll_ll Wedding Anniversary ·goes to: Butch & Betty Wonegeshik August 20th. On the Personal Side, JoAnn Peterson is going into a hospital soon ·to g;e de-galled, Barbara. tooth~n ;s no~ -~~u~ of' hospital} whywas she in? Chr.1.st ... ne Ma1...,us Stone visited upon the district recently .?{ * *' a? ffi Item of Transient Interest, Geri Conway Relates the tale that upon July of the 29th inst. she was bitten by a gigantic fish she call "The Long Lake Sharl<" Geri swears this is gospel truth. �CERTirICATION The Bureau of Indian Ai''fairs officially recognizes certification of degf'."ee of Indian Blood from the following persons: Mr. Frederick Dakota, Chairman Keweenaw Bay Tribal Center Baraga, Michigan lt9908 r--' -· • ' • f' DATE: SEPTEMBER 13r 1979 TIME: THURSDAY PLACE: LEXINGTON SCHOOL Mrs. Sally Halfaday, Chairperson Hannahville Tribal Center Wilson, Michigan 49896 Telephone No. 906-466-9931 Mr. Peter D. Otto, Chairman Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Center 7070 E.ast Broadway Mt. Pleasent, Michigan Telephone No. 517-772-5700 Mrs. Wauneta Dominic, President _ttgrt~1! Mich~.9.ai! .Q.!tawa .:.~~sociatipr;_ 911 Franklin Street Petoskey, Michigan 49770 Telephone No. 616-347-3415 H:r. Gordon Bush Huron Potawatomi, Inc. f\te. l ( 45 Lexir1gton BRING A DISH TO PASS . The summer has been slow so lt glves the Outreach Staff some ti.me for vacations wi.th their families and traveling to other areas for festivals, Pow-wows, C;.imp Meetings, or whatever. I, myself really enjoyed staytng home and spending time with my family. Hopefully \Ye will have more news next month. Outreach Department fl!! ff J.f If IJff ff #fNN! ft 1Nf #ff fl iNf tNNI 1Nf IN? 111f ff ff iU/ ff 11 :ff It ii# lN! # ifi ti if Northern Michigan Ottawa Association is arranging to peti Uon the Federal Gove:rrunen t. for federal recogni t.ion. Interested persons plea.:se make contact with Norther:n Michigan Mr. Joseph Winchester Potawatomi Indians of Indiana & Michigan Rte. 6, Box 526 Dowagiac 1 M1chigan 49047 Telephone No. 616-463-6791 LEXINGTON SCHOOL '{; 00 PM PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 12 NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRk"1 is moving to Lexington School by the end of August the Phone Number will be the sa."Ue 1;56-4226 This is to remind all people that you may need 1 ~-:erti fication 1 to reciE::ve Bureau of Indian Affairs education aid and also for Michigan 'State tution . '(!' ' U•F.~~lfl The fi.rst thing we would like to do is to express our sincere appreciation to HuthArm Chivis of the Huron Pottawatoml, Inc. Center for providing some of our community with Crisis Intervention Assistance. Ottawa Association. The same certification wtll apply to 'claimsf qualification. b b I Outreach News Fulton, fviichigan 4-9052 Telephone r~o. 616- 729-5151 o:c contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs. I l Telephone No. 906-353-6623 Mr. Arthur L. LeBlanc, Chairman Bav Mills Indian Community urlmley, Michigan 49715 lelephene Mo. 906-248-3241 6:30 p M A. Native American Sunday School is to meet at, West Side Complex beginn]:ng Sunday, Sept. 23. From 2: 30 to 3: '~5 A11 Ages Including Adt1lts. Nursery Provided Any Questions Call Mike Peters t '63-7859 �P 0 W- W0 W S C H E D U l E September 1-2 GRJWD Vf.lJ.ID NV£RICAN INDIAJ~ LOIXf ffiv VrM Mor.aviontown, Ontario Band Office (519) 692-4341 113 ThamesvUle, Ontario SEPTEMBER 8 &9 R.R~ ********************** CAf"P LYON ON NORTH DIVISION September 8-9 Muncey, Ontario COMSTOCK PARK Band Office (519) 289-5396 Carol Morrison (519) 264-1838 ffiAIERS BY INVITATION ONLY ** ********~* ********** NOOTHERN DRLM September 8-9 Grand Rapids, Michigan CRAFT CONTEST CONTACT FREE ADMISSION . FREE c.AJIPING TRADITia.IAL. DANCE STYLE Bill Van Dien 513 Cresent Grand Rapids, Mich. Traders by invitation Only Grand Valley Indian Lodge Publicity Chairman - Joe John (616) 458-3569 49503 Ike Peters 4240 Chicago Dr. S.W. Grandville, Mich. 49418 ***~****************** November 23-25 Chicago, Illinois NE W S T A f F ihis rs ""to tell you that we have some peo- Annual Pow-wow - Chicago Armory 234 £. Chicago Or. Willard E. LaMere (312) 275-5871 * * * * * * HOMECOMING. * * * * * *POW-WOW ** * * POTTAWATOMI GRAND RAPIDS ple added to our staff of workers here. Greg Bailey and Shirley Chamberlain are CETA III Co-ordinators, and Betty Cole is doing t~e secretary routif\~ in the Main Off. :Job Tra.ininq ihe-Grancn'faoids Inte:r.-iribal Council plans to operate an On Job Training program for person~ interested in seeking employment in the ,skilled trades. The program will begin operation in October of 1979. Persons 18 and over interested in this program should contact Greg Bailey or Shirley Chamberlain at 774-8331 for . more information. . ... Most strigent Federal Laws exist in all the land against inciting riot and against fomenting revolt, no matter,,.A<>w we see in and around North Western lower Penninsula of Michigan, very many signs and posters . as "SAVE A FISHt SPEA.~ AN INDIAN" and "SAVE A FISH, NET AN INDIAN" t~'int funny, Chomoke ****** 150~omecoming Pow-wow was. held Aug. 11&12 1979 at Function Junction just East of Mendon Mich. In conjunction .with the Pow-·wow a Softball Tournament was held on Aug. 11 in Memory of Henry Sprague Sr. The Tournament was won by Mt. Pleasant with six Sprague Grand Sons and one Grand Son by marr iage in the Line up. Grand Rapids with six Sprague's finished 2nd. Watervelet, Dawagic and the Pow-wow Singers and Dancers also .received Trop~ys. I spent the Day at the ball field in Mendon and presented the Trophys at the awards Ceremony. My Brother Henry Sprague Jr. gave a very (moving) talk thanking Leonard Pamp and everyone else involved for the Honor bestowed on our Father. The Pow-wow was enjoyed by all Rbg~r L Spragye · ·News Release the c""c;~ernor's Office for Aug. 14,1979 From and Item in Grand Rapids Press of Wed.,.Aug. 15} 1979. The Governor has directed hls staff to coordinate the development of a . NEW OWL INDI~N OUTB.~CH Enos Cabinaw Anna Marie Medawis Jeanette St.Clair Wag Wheeler Mary Jane Swanson BOARD David Kail Sister Patricia Malone Raymond Heidenga Mrs. Mamie (Joe )Maddrey . ~ ,Ji resource management plan for the Michigan. Great Lakes fishery. "··· I continue to be ::: concerned about maintalning Michlgan's fisheries resource. 11 said Milliken. But it i.s very clear he co4ld have beeaut.~ady to go 'on this the week after Judge Fox's decision and ~Q\lt he's really late. �******"'r*'l~******N 0 T I C E *********"/:*********** NOTICE************'k*** ANNOUCEMENT THE PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 1979 AT LEXINGTON SCHOOL AT 7:00 P.M. WE WILL BE HAVING A COMBINED POTLUCK WITH LEXINGTON SCHOOL - MEETING WILL BE HELD AFTER THE POTLUCK DINNER. PLEASE BRING A DISH TO PASS, MW WE HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE! t, ! ! ! ! ! ! *****************'k***********-id:*~'*********~'****************************** • �Grand Rapids Community Education Grand Rapids Public Schools at LEXINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER 45 Lexington Ave. N.W. &r11R111d1 Plbllc Schools • - ADULT HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION - LEISURE TIME CLASSES - CHILDREN'S AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES - 1 ' - COLLEGE COURSES ~-~' ·_ ._ .F - HOMEMAKER'S CLUB - RECREATION Childcare and transportation are free The center is open 58 hours a week - students pick the best time(s) and day(s) for their particular work/home schedules. For more information call 456-6985 or 456-3720 and ask for Steve, Mike, Sue or Dottie. �LEXINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER 45 Lexington Ave. N. W. Classes begin the week of September 10, 1979 - All classes meet for 17 weeks. Adult High School Classes 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. 10:25 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. MONDAY&: WEDNESDAY TUESDAY&: THURSDAY FRIDAY ONLY Clerical Skills General Merchandising Literature Through Films Art Independent Study Adult Basic Education Clerical Skills Sewing Nurse's Aide Spelling and Vocabulary Independent Study 8:30 - 12 NOON Clerical Skills English Grammar Women's Studies I Job-Seeking Skills Art Independent Study Adult Basic Education Adult Ba{jd_~cf on Clerical Skills U.S. History II Sewing Women's Studies II First Aid & Nutrition (Tuesday only) Community Awareness (Thursday only) Independent Study Adult Basic Education Cler!cal Skills Journalism Arts and Crafts Independent Study Adult Basic Education "''' ~6985 . ~ o•. ""•I• 4$6 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Clerical Skills U.S. History I Writing for Fun Sewing Energy & Environment Independent Study Adult Basic Education Clerical Skills Modern Problems Reading Improvement Home Service Aide Art Independent Study Adult Basic Education Independent Study Adult Basic Education Independent Study Adult Basic Education Driver's Education (Thursday only) MONDAY 6:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Government Modern Dancing Independent Study Adult Basic Education TUESl....AY Clerical Skills Self Defense Independent Study Adult Basic Ed. Pre-Apprentice WEDNESDAY Homemaker's Club U.S. History I Independent Study Adult Basic Ed. . • 4-.•. •. 6...-. ·. ·s ··. . ..... .. ' . . '2 . THURSDAY Community Night Speed Reading/ Study Skills Independent Study Adult Basic Ed. Pre-Apprentice Adult Basic Education and Independent Study classes are available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon Fridays. ----CHILD CARE AND TRANSPORTATION ARE F R E E - - - Specific classes are offered as listed - or - you might choose individualized coursework where you work at your own pace. Home tutoring is also available. Adult High School Classes are Free to Non-High School Graduates and High School Graduates under 20 years of age. �~.,,_,. - -· .... ·-·- _......._.... . . . . _ '79 ........... ., _.,_,_.~~ SEPTEMBER SVN MO IV TfJ 5.J WEO . '7tt /h' I//( PR! SAT I Moravionto n Ontario 1 Pow~wow ~ Moravlontow1 Ontario Pow-wow I i j Gr and 9 3 /0 I Valle 16 /~ II Parent Colllllittee Lexington 7 p.m. ' Pow-wow Muncey Ont. Pow-wow I 6. 'f 17 Ii /'1 ~ . 13 Potluck Lexington School 7:00 p.m. .:i.o Sun y Scho1 ~l Wests de Comp le 130 ~ .!IS* tf If !!' Alcohol Educatton & Grand Valle Personal Awareness Pow-wow Muncey Ont. Group 8:30 p.m. Pow-wow Owl at Westside Alcohol Education & Personal Awareness Group 8:30 p.m. Owl at Westside eP-1 :i:t Alcohol Education & Personal Awareness Group 8:30 p.m. Owl at Westside ' ~ 7 :t.6 #..7 AP Alcohol ~ducation & Personal Awareness Group 8:30 p.m. Owl at Westside :1..9 �I Grand Rapids Inter- Tri/J11l Council 756 Bridge, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 ' NON PROFIT 0110. I PA l D \ u. s. POSTAGE GRA1'1.D RAPIDS, MICH . \ . PERMIT NO. 690 ~ • Betty Jones: Library 9rand Val ley Sta te Col le es nllendale, MI g 49401 I J � 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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Special Collections & University Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection, RHC-14</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_turtle-talk_1979-09 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, September 1979 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-09 Description An account of the resource September 1979 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 Herr, Virginia Medacco (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/d14c143c98a8c6a96901eb47e631570a.pdf 61ed769c5568fac80661e56328183198 PDF Text Text • GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL TURTLE TALK SEPTEMBER 1981 Executive Director ..................................................... J. W. Wheeler Assistant Director ..................................................... Joseph Raphael Editor .................................................•............... Rae Santigo BOARD OF DIRECTORS Simon Francis .......................................................... President George Martin .......................................................... Vice President Barbara Arzola ......................................................... Secretary ' Jeanette St. Clair ..................................................... Treasurer John Ha rt .............................................................. Sgt. at Arms Mary Roberts ........................................................... Member Patricia Rawlings ...................................................... Member Mary Church ............................................................ Member Paul Jackson Jr ........................................................ Member Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. to you. And many many more. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday My thanks to everyone who helped with the mailing of last month's issue of Turtle Talk. It's really YOU who make things happen. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council will be sponsoring a Boy Scout Group (Club 303). Their meetings will be held at Lexington School, Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Eligible age group is 11-17 years old. Anyone wishing to join the club should contact Bob Cook at 456-1147. �DON'T MISS THE FUN AT LEXINGTON THE FALL FESTIVAL ! ! ! I Thursday, September 17, 1981 MUCH MORE 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Lexington School 45 Lexington N.W. Sponsored By: Lexington Community Education G.R. Inter-Tribal Council . . Ethnic Food Indian Jewelry Indian Crafts - Art Neighborhood Displays Fun For The Kids �FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/12/81 The Urban Indian Culture Club, Inc. has announced that it has received a $1,500 grant from the Nebraska Committee for the Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The grant will be used to help pay the expenses for the Urban Indian Culture Club's 10th Annual Pow Wow. The Pow-Wow is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Plains Indian. Activities include traditional Hand Games, Gourd Dances, and War Dances. Contests will be held to determine champion dancers in all dance categories. This years• Pow-Wow will be held over Labor Day weekend at N.P. Dodge Park in Omaha, Nebraska. The public is invited. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE POW-WOW CONTACT: Joe Hollowell - 345-1576 Gwen Nugent - 323-8647 Dot Hollowell - 345-2226 GENERAL NEWS Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council staff attended a public hearing on GLR funding for the 81-82 school year. Outcome - Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council will receive funding of $10,000 for the next year. SENIOR NEWS A total of 210 people were provided with meals in the month of July. Steve Monsma, State Senator-32nd District, came for a visit on Monday, July 27, to meet our Native American Seniors. He was also given a tour of our building. On Wednesday, July 29, the Seniors had their picnic at Riverside Park. people from Lansing, Mt. Pleasant and Grand Rapids area attended. Sixty-nine Door prizes went to: Hank Sprague (1st place) water painting made and donated by Lee Sprague. Betty Mark (2nd place) pair of Indian dolls donated by the Homemaker's Club. Harry Judson and Steve Waukazoo won 3rd & 4th place. They each won a set of towels. Other prizes were won by: Cliff Gould, Izada Gee, Rose McSaubi, Roy Chivis, C. Smith, John Crampton, Elizabeth S. Grass, Sylvia Swanson, Joe King, Maggie Jackson, Lucy Smith, John King, Betty Mark, Steve Waukazoo, Nellie Jackson, Mary Shawagon, Julia Shaegwadja, Charlotte Wayashe, Golding Cogswell, Zalpha Hill, Joann Jackson, Lena Strong, Iniz Carvantes, M. Keogima, & Elizabeth Elmer. $147.25 was collected on the Senior 50/50 raffle. Cecelia Sprague drew the winning name. Congratulations to Ron Judson who won $74.25. Thanks to Marion and George Ziton, owners of the Four Seasons Bar, who generously donated the ice for the Senior picnic. �SENIOR NEWS cont . .Something very special happened the day of the Senior picnic . Some very unselfish and helpful people volunteered to help the Outreach team with s etting up, cooking, serving and cleaning up. Thanks to Jumbo Anderson, Greg Bailey , Wally Hall, Bu ddy, Sherri and Merri Medawis, Phil Memberto and Chris Shomin. It wa s these people who were willing to help that made our day easier and gave a goo d example an d respect to our elders. *********************************************************************************** FAITH GOSPEL CHURCH MEETING PLACE: 7300 S. Division PASTOR: B.J. Elk PHON E: 531-6104 Bible Study - Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Sunday School & Morning Worship - Sundays 10:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME ********************************************************************************** WE'RE VERY PROUD Big surprises can come in small packages. One such is Elizabet h Pi geon, 7, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Butch) Pigeon of Holland. Elizabeth was the winner in the girls fancy dance category 6-12 at the Keewenaw Bay Pow-wow in Barage July 24, 25, and 26. Her prize was a wa tch, just right for a small wrist. Miss Pigeon has been fancy dancing since the Lansing Pow-wow 197 9. Her participation has increased and been rewarded with her win at the Muskegon Pow wow last fall when she placed first. She took third place at the Three Fires Pow-wow this summer. Fancy dancing is just one form of Elizabeth's dance expression, she has also studied ballet for two years. Elizabeth's enthusiasm is a delight to her parents and grandparents as expressed by her paternal grandfather, Ed Whitepigeon of Lansing. Elizabeth is the great, great, great, great, great granddaughter of Wah-be-me-me, for whom White Pigeon Michigan is named. Elizabeth's dancing has become a family project. Her aunt, Julie Pigeon of Kalamazoo, gave her the beadwork and initial instruction. Her mother, Sarah, made her ribbon dresses. Her paternal grandmother, Virginia Pigeon of Kalamazoo made her long-desired, fringed shawl and her father, Butch , made her leather work. It is through this support of family and friends that Elizabeth is learning about tradition. It is .through the enthusi asm of t he young that tradition is kept alive. . �SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM A Time for Moving Forward ... The Substance Abuse Program is now in full swing offering services and activities to the community. Louise Medawis is leading groups, a Circle of Concern, Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. The groups deal with AA attitudes, but in traditional ways. They are for both men and women and will be held at the Council in room 7. Phil Memberto is a new staff member and counselor with the program. He will be having many youth activities going on through the year. Presently, he is having weight lifting and sport films on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Erving Romans, the spiritual teacher and elder, will be here the first week in September. Call Phil or Bobbie at 774-8331 to find the exact time. He is a man of much wisdom and should not be missed. Look for us to bring you the films "Windwalker" and "I Will Fight No More Forever" in the near future, probably around the first week in November. Both films have Native American cast in positive and truthful ways. Both also have Nick Ramus in the cast who plays twins in the extraordinarily beautiful film, "Wi ndwa 1 ker" . Lastly, I am moving on. It has been a good year. I have met many whom I respect and I have learned a great deal. I thank everyone for giving this year to me. Me-gwetch Kim Hoag ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** INDIAN CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM UPDATE The purpose of the Indian Child Welfare Program is to prevent the unwarranted removal of Indian children from their homes. During the first year of the Indian Child Welfare Program we served a total of 44 families, exceeding our goal by 34 families. (227%) Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal 's goals for the second program year beginning August 1, 1981, are to provide services to a total of 26 families either through counseling, guidance, legal representation or advice. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council will also be recruiting Indian families to become licensed foster homes for Indian children. For more information contact Geri Conway or Joseph (Buddy) Raphael at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council . at 774-8331. �NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE \ I COMING SOON NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE If anyone is interested in taking J.C. classes at Lexington School on Monday evenings, please call Geri or Chris at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council irrnnediately! The number is 774-8331. COURSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED TO DATE. NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE =l\ZS2\7\zsz=VVV\Z\ NATIVE AMERICANS CETA III Classroom Training (20 hours) for Native Americans will begin September 14, 1981 at 9:00 a.m. If you have not registered, ENROLL NOW. and other skill training. Training offers GED, high school completion You must be Native American aged 17 and up. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LORETTA OR MARYAN AT 774-8331 TODAY! LEXINGTON COMMUNITY EVUCATION VeaJL S.tu.dent.6, It' -6 that :tJ.me agcUn. to ftegAA.teJt 6oft 6all c.f.a..Mu. Leung.ton o66eM a wide va!Uety 06 c.f.a.-6-6U 6oft all a.gu. I 6 you. have aR.way-6 been .trun/U.n.g abou.:t c.ompleting you.Jr. rugh -6c.hool edu.c.ation .thAA AA the time to do U! I 6 you. need to bftMh u.p on you.Jr. Typing we o66eJt an exc.eUen..t Cleltic.al SIUU.6 PftogJtam wruc.h al-60 c.oveM S.teno-6c.Jtip.t, bookkeeping, bMinU-6 mac.hinu, voc.abu.lafty, -6pelling and mu.eh moJie. I 6 you. would like .t o. join u.-6 6oft ou.Jt Vftummi..ng and Singing c.f.a.-6-6 u we would love to have you.. How abou.:t Indian Mt? Leung.ton hM a. 6an.tMtic. AJt.t pftogJtam. WoJr.Jtied bec.aMe you. c.an'.t ftead oft WJU..te? Von'.t be. We c.an help you.. The -6.ta6 6 a.t Lexington AA JiegAA.teJting -6.tu.dent.6 a.t .thAA veJty moment. Why not -6.top by? I 6 we don' .t have the c.lM-6 you. duJ.Jie, we will. do ou.Jt but to Mnd the c.en..teJt but 6oJi you.. Cla-6-6U be.gin Se.ptembeJt 21, M REGISTER NOW. JUST GIVE US A CALL AT 456-3720. You.Jr. Fftiend-6, Lexington Commun.Uy Edu.c.ation sta66 �1 AUSTERITY PLAN for the KENT COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC. submitted by: Joe John In realistically considering the funding outlook, it is the position of the Kent Community Action Program to immediately implement the following recommendations. 1. To reduce the number of Neighborhood Centers; specifically, to close the Franklin Hall Complex, the East Kent Center, the Cedar Springs Center and the North East Complex with the possible option of maintaining the North East Complex if a rent-free arrangement can be worked out with the City of Grand Rapids. We propose to maintain the Sheldon Complex and the West Side Complex. 2. To maintain program Administration functions at the Central Office (550 Cherry Building) and to establish a Mobile Service Delivery System utilizing the experienced staff to work in the out-county areas from the Central Office. 3. To continue Weatherization Program operations from the Madison Center. 4. To reassess Central Office and total staff activities. 5. To reassess Neighborhood Center staffing. 6. To reassess the absolute need for certain jobs; for example, six Job Developers, six Volunteer Coordinators, a Purchasing Agent, a Property Clerk, an Administrative Aide, and two Bookkeepers. 7. To reassess the present telephone system. 8. To reassess inter-agency staff linkages. 9. To freeze all salaries at their present level until September 30, 1981. 10. To revise the agency's office hours; for example, to consider reducing daily work hours to redirect portions of funds otherwise going for payroll expenses. 11. To actively recruit the volunteers necessary to supplement program efforts. 12. To escalate efforts aimed at revenue generating activities. July 22, 1981 Adopted by C.A.P. Board July 29, 1981 �LITTLE ELK by: Sarah Pigeon He's a basket weaver, a maker of toys. He creates beauty, he gives us joy. An elder who's seen the coming rebirth, The children returning to Mother Earth. His wisdom is quiet, his smile meek. In native language our prayers he speaks. The elders are our treasure, they have much to give. We must accept what they offer, while they live. �~ 5EPTEMBER. ' - Lore rto.. ~ool'\. t b1'1-th.d '.s 'Rose. Ma..t-s h's • ,, 5€.t'\1 or \01'1ch. 1:TA ur 6~; "$ ~~;01 \uhc..h_ •• ~l·H;iJn•ty €d. bir+ unc...h. I aa ez)' n.S 1" I~!ior I 011c..I" ~ ., ., 1.s Se."" i or I uV< c...h b1 r-thdc\y bir+-h.dc..j .. se.-n 10 r l VI'\(_~ Je.n.n.e. 610nu's- I '-!It& b1'rth.do..~ \ 0 nch ,. o..y ~eol\ n S '' Cfan l-lami l tun 's ')e~1C{ )l)nC~ •• ·+ya_{_j " ,, -- • Kcu·-en Bodu.. s luht ~ ·-·-·- ~};1[ic~d 's •• sen ;or 1&• I 5chOO Ke I' •s:ev"·or •• . . b1r+h.du.~ se.n;or ,., l & •• 1-kv-Dtd s~ s: b1 r+-hclc.. ,,~ II• 1 �Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council .. .... -- •p -- -- -- -- 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 -- •te::: Phone: 774-8331 NON NtOm OIO. ~I. POSlACH PAID :.. J1t.M11 !:~ . . .. ··. ··. · NO. 690 MJltDe, MIOt. Betty Jones: Library Grand Valley State Colleges Allendalei MI 49401 r I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_turtle-talk_1981-09 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, September 1981 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981-09 Description An account of the resource September 1981 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 Santigo, Rae (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/56ceadd64533d0d87866a68949004a40.pdf b7c0da7e137db29a793d36b6bfec5bee PDF Text Text TAL K T U RT L E l GRAND RAPIDS INTER- TRIBAL COUNCIL J. Wagner Wheeler Executive Director Jos.eph Raphael Assistant Director CETA UI CU~SSROOM TRAINING FOR NATIVE AMERICANS WILL BEGIN SOON .. fF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED, ENROLL NOW. TRAINING OFFERS GED/HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION. YOU MUST BE NATIVE AMERICAN, AGE 17 AND UP. GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL - CETA III CLASSROOM TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NATIVE AMERICANS IS DESIGNED TO OFFER INDIVIDUALS THE INCENTIVE TO COMPLETE THEIR GED/HIGH SCHOOL, OR INCREASE THEIR BASIC SKILLS IN MATH AND READING. ALL PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED DO RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT SEEKING SKILLS AND JOB PLACEMENTS ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MINIMUM TIME AVAILABLE FOR TRAINING BUT WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ATTAINING THE ACADEMIC AND TECHNICAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT NATIVE AMERICANS WHO ARE CONSIDERED ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGE, OR UNEMPLOYED OR RECEIVING ANY KIND OF GENERAL ASSISTANCE QUALIFY FOR CETA III. GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - - - - - - - - - George Martin Vice-President - - - - - - Robert Biggs - Barbara Arzola Secretary - Treasurer - - - - - - - - - Simon Francis Sgt.-At-Arms - - - -John Hart - - -Mary Roberts Member - - - - - Member - - - - - -Sidney Martin Member - - - - - - - -Mary Schrubbe "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to everyone who has a birthday in August. Please keep us informed if your address has changed. We will need to know both your old and new address including both zip codes. If you have friends or family who would 1i.ke to receive our news letter call; 774-8331 or write to 45 Lexington N. W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49504. THE CETA III STAFF WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THE NATIVE AMERICAN WHO ARE INTERESTED IN COMPLETING THEIR GED/HIGH SCHOOL, OR INCREASING THEIR BASIS SKILLS. If you would like to put something in Turtle Talk, we will need the information by the 15th of each month. I'll do my best to get information in Turtle Talk. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 774-8331, BE GLAD TO HELP IN ANYWAY WE CAN. GRITC Board of Directors hold their meetings the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30, 45 Lexington N. W., everyone is welcome. WE WILL NOTICE ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Potluck 6:30 45 Lexington N. W. August 25, 1982 OUTREACH DEPARTMENT: LOW INCOME NATIVE AMERICANS FAMILIES ***CHEESE** THE 1st WEEK IN SEPTEMBER** YOU MUST SIGN UP NOW***** DEADLINE AUGUST 31, 1982**************** September 15. 1982 1. 6:30 6: 30 �INDIAN ADULT LEARNING CENTER AT LEXINGTON SCHOOL 45 LEXINGTON N.W. COME lN TODAY AND SIGN UP FOR CLASSES EARN YOUK HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ! ! WORK AT YOUR OWN *Basic Math & Reading *Clerical Skills *G. E. D. PACE!!!!! *Indian Crafts *Indian Culture *Drivers Education Home Tutoring * Child care * Bus tickets SENIORS PROGRAMS Indian Arts & Crafts Trips Homemakers Club COME TO POTLUCKS: ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION For ages 13, 14, & 15 Native American Culture Outdoor Education August 25, September 15. 1982 CLAS S ES AB0 UT S T ART T HRE E CALL WE E K S 456-3720 2. I N at 6:30 pm �... S E P T EMB E R SUNDAY f"DNDAY 198'.2 TUl:S DA' YEU~6 DAY 1 (August 25, Potluck 6:30) SIGN UP FOR SC 5 LABOR DAY ~OOL NOW! 6 CALL 4~ 6-3720 OR COME 7 Senior Lunch FREE Tribal ID 2 Senior Lunch I SAT - ~ R. 4 N TO LEXINGTON! _9_ 8 GRITC Bd of Directo s meeting 7:30 FRI T1 UffiDAY 10 &11 Senior Lunch 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM w J2 14 13 16 15 P.otluck Senior Lunch 6:30 17 & 18 Senior Lunch FREE Tribal ID 12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM HIGH SCHOOL CLAS SES BEGIN! 19 20 CALL 21 I 56-3720 OR COME IN TO LEXINGTON! 22 FREE Tribal ID Senior Lunch AUTUMN BEGINS 23 Senior Lunch 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM ?h ?7 28 Senior Lunch 29 ~ Senior Lunch 24 & 25 �~ ?.'Z/ oR./ NON 1'110FIT °"G. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council - .... 1 U. S. POSTAGE P A. I D PERMIT NO . 690 :we= 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 GllAND RAPiDS , MI CH Betty Jones: Library Grand Valley State Colleges Allendale; MI 49401 vI·'~ LI r:v q~ f.Ti."= rn~ lf.G. rs l BDARV ""AND Uf\ REG r l 1 1..,J... ~~ •1 0~~ , oL 1 i r:. ..... ~ •~~~ •., h ,},.,., - 1 I T\ .-1 - CENTER ;·1·r'Ai , . . .,,iw..JVli . _ ~· - ')'"E· ..~· _, A,, •.• ' . .... (" ~"' ~:.,. ....'\ e .. ;:· -""" ; i?...' J � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_turtle-talk_1982-09 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, September 1982 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-09 Description An account of the resource September 1982 issue of Turtle Talk by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/cd95008b47089c43440b4ecbd0f7b753.pdf 5e3e8bab83acbeb6ca4d84f38c81a2ef PDF Text Text T U R T L E Executive Director T A L K - J. Wagner Wheeler September 1983 SENIOR LUNCHES ARE BEING SERVED EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - - Vice PresidentSecretary - Treasurer - Sgt.-At-ArmsMember Member Member Member 11:30 FOR SENIORS - William Memberto l2: (noon) FOR ALL OTHERS - Robert Biggs _ Mary Roberts NATIVE AMERICAN SENIORS AND SPOUSE - - -George Martin 50 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER --FREE - - -John Hart NON-INDIAN 60 YEARS & OLDER -FREE - - Jennie Pigeon ____ Sydney Martin LEXINGTON STAFF DONATION OF $2. 00 - Mary Schrubbe _______ Ron Yob JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT (JTPA) Classroom training for Native Americans will begin soon. HAPPY BIITHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A If you are not registered, Call 774-8331 BIRTHDAY IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, TO NAME A FEW: (AUGUST) Earl Schoenborn, JTPA offers GED/High School Completion. Cornelius Smith, Martin Wesaw, Rose Hunt, Jeanette St.Clair, Clifford Bailey, FrancisYou must be Native American, Age 17 and Peters, Maudeline McDonald, Levi Kiogima; up. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (Sept) Sandra Floyd Karen M. Boda,Carl JTPA _Classroom Training Program for Hamilton, Jennie, Bruner, Harold Shaw, Native Americans is designed to offer Dorothy Medacco, Rob Herr, Tom Herr, individuals the incentive to complete Faron Bowen, Hazel John, Sean Winters and their GED/High School, or increase their Louis Wesaw. basic skills in math and reading. Many thanks to all of the people who helped me with Turtle Talk. All participants enrolled do receive supportive services, employment seeking skills and job placements assistance. GRITC Board of Directors meet the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30, 45 Lexington. The program is designed for individuals with minimum time available for training but who are interested in attaing the academic and technical skills necessary for employment. Please keep us informed if your address has changed----We need to know the old address, the new address and both zip codes. Native Americarswho are considered economically disadvantage, or unemployed or receiving any kind of general assistance qualify for JTPA. SENIOR PICNICS - - SENIOR PICNIC SEPTEMBER 7, 1983 RIVERSIDE PARK ACROSS FROM VETERANS FACILITY The JTPA staff would like to hear from the Native American who are interested in completing their GED/High School, or increasing their basis skills. FROM 11:00 UNTIL 2:00 For more information call 774-8331, we will be glad to help in anyway we can. �DISCOVER THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL Adult Basic Education Office Education Reading Accounting Writing Typing Clerical Procedures Spelling Adult High School Off ice Machines Math Day and Evening EVERY DAY (EVERYDAY) Brush-up Typing Monday, 5:00-8:30 Many exciting classes are available including: G.E.D. Preparation • Drawing & Painting • Pottery & Sculpture ~ Learning Center Learn at your own pace! Call 456-3720 for details. SSS • Environmental 3cience Driver Education • Indian Art Friday 8:30-12:00 • Indian Culture Non-graduates • Indian Literature Graduates • Indian History • Indian Drumming • Photography, Beginning • Photography, Advanced or Learn at your own pace! 456-3720 • SSS FREE $50 SSS Sewing Parenting Home Management 111 Homebound? If transportation or children keep you from attending classes at Lexington - you may qualify for our Outward Bound program. If so, a teacher will come to your home. SSS Services for Students • Child Care • Bus Passes • Hot Lunches If you qualify ,..... �DON'T MISS THE FUN AT LEXINGTON THE FALL FESTIVAL ! ! ! S£PT£MB£!2 21. /9A3 MUCH .,, MORE 3:00 - 6 :oo p. m. Lexington School 45 Lexington N~W. Sponsored By= Lexington Community Education G.R. Inter-Tribal Council • Ethnic Food Indian Jewelry Indian Crafts - Art Neighborhood Displays Fu11 For The Kids �HEALTH NURSE Bobbie Rosencrans - Masters in Social Work Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington N. W. Grand Rapids, MI. Office hours at GRITC: (774-8331) ALL DAY ON TUESDAY She will be here every TUESDAY FROM 9:00 - 4:00 Come and talk with me about your health related concerns and questions: For example: Diabetes, blood pressure, medications, sexuality, Weight control, exercise, TB counseling, emotional problems, nutrition, pregnancy. FAMILY CENTER: (774-3292) ALL DAY MONDAY Rosanna Martell - DSS: Office hours at GRITC: (774-8331) HEALTH CONCERN DOES NOT HAVE TO BE TUESDAY AND THURSDAY A MAJOR ILLNESS TO WARRANT ATTENTIO~ "I may be able to help you make FROM: 10:00 to 4:00 PM a decision regarding when and where to go for medical care Geri Conway - Director or I may be able to help you SUBSTANCE ABUSE MEETINGS: deal with certain aspects of health problems yourself!" AA MEETINGS - ONCE A WEEK ON OTHER HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES I CAN DO RIGHT AT GRITC. THURSDAY FROM 5:00 to 6:00 UNTIL HIGH SCHOOL BEGINS. FOR NEW SCHEDULE Blood pressure screening and moniCALL FOR GERI - 774-8331 toring, urine testing, and capillary blood glucose for diabetes diabetes hematocrit test for iron Phillip Memberto - Community Health Rep. in blood and pregnancy testing. WESTSIDE CLINIC: TB skin test - immunizationsbreast Exam. - Pregnancy testing, PAP test - screening for cervical cancer and also vaginal infection. "ALL INFORMATION SHARED WITH ME IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL, UNLESS YOU DECIDE OTHERWISE." Thank-you Lyn Ver Hage, PHN (For more information - call 774-8331) Office hours at GRITC (774-8331) (8;00- 5:00) MONDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY MUSKEGON COUNTY(724-6246) WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY Leave messages 8:00 in the morning Will be out in the county MUSKEGON CO. HEALTH DEPT[724-6246) WEDNESDAY ONLY �"If you are having any problems getting into health systems that service the public, please call me. There are many services that could be utilized through the public health department •• " some people need immuziations, others had dental or vision problems; these are just a few. But encourage you to follow-up on these concerns". Lyn Ver Hage, PHN (774-8331) GRITC Phil Memberto GRITC - 774-8331 Muskeg~n Health Dept. 7'24-6246 "THE VOICE OF THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE" The program is still running on TUESDAY AND THURSDAY from 4:00 to 5:00 on WEHB 89.9 FM. Traditional and comtempory music and area news throughout the Indian community. Any donations of music or news inf ormation can be sent to Phil Memberto at G. R. Inter-Tribal Council. All news and announcements welcomed. This is Nishnawbe radio for our communit~ use it. Coming up in the fall more Mi-Gi-Zi communications and the New Elders Program being put together now. Megwetch, The Voice • "As a result of the May Health Fair cerhealth problems were identified. Those people who participated in the fair may follow-up on those "Problems" with me o r Perk Shebely at Westside Clinic. (Mon. - Fri ) (NO Thurs - AM) Some people still need their blood rechecked for level of iron; some need blood pressure checked, �[' 22ND ANNUAL POW-WOW Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Grand Rapids, Michigan Area FOUNDED 1961 FIRST PUBLIC INVITATIONAL PHOTO CONTEST SATURDAY/SUNDAY,5ept. 10/ll, 1983 3 - CATEGORIES: *HUMAN INTEREST - *PORTRAIT - *ACTION $50.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR FIRST PRIZE IN EACH CATEGORY (Certificate redeemable in merchandise at Arden's Photo Mart) JUDGES Larry Heydenburg - President of S.W. Mich., Council of Camera Clubs of Michigan Jim Starkey - Photo Editor, Grand Rapids Press Eci Gillis - Co-Founder and Program Director of Grand Valley American Indian Lodqe CONTEST ENTRY FEE $1 .00 l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. RULES Pictures entered must have been taken at subject Pow-Wow All pictures entered must be 5" x 7", color or black & white All entrys become property of Grand Valley American Indian Lodge archives and subject to possible lodge non-profit promotional use. Limit of one prize p~r person. Contest closing date 9/30/83. Winners announced 10/15/83. Names of subjects taken helpful, but not a must. Mail entry's c/o Ed Gillis, 2512 Union, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI, 49505. --------------------------------------------------.-e-------------------------CONTEST\~(\ ~ l NAME AtJRE~S ~~~~~--,.~~~~--'1--~-+r+- • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For the Preservation and Advancement of American Indian Heritage �------ Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Grand Rapids, Michigan Area FOUNDED 1961 NEWS RELEASE ' GRAND VALLEY AMERICAN INDIAN LODGE With Co-Sponsor CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS Invite You To Attend THE 22ND ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY POW-WOW Weekend of September 10 & 11, 1983 In Beautiful COMSTOCK RIVERSIDE PARK - N. MONROE AVE. (Opposite Mich. Vets Facility) Public Cordially invited - No Admission Charge Ample, Easy Access, Free Parking - ACTIVITIES Saturday, 1:30pm to 5:00pm and 7:00pm to 10:30pm; Sunday l :OOpm to 5:00pm Traditional Native American Dances with good narration by Pow-Wow "M.C." See beautiful authentic Indian Regalia Hear the legend, and really see the "Grand River Troll" (Sat. & Sun. at 3:30pm) Shop among some 30 to 40 traders from as far away as Kentucky, Arizona, Minnesota, and parts of Canada, for genuine crafts, art pieces and foods. See a spectacular arts &crafts exhibit and learn Indian culture first hand. Participate in a raffle donation for three (3~ (valued over $100 each) genuine Chief Joseph Pendleton blankets. Join in periodic public invited dancing, Indian style, when announced by "M.C." A first time ever, public invitational photo contest, for the best 22nd Anniversary Pow-Wow, shot in following three category's - Action - Portrait Human Interest. $50.00 value gift certificate for first prize in each group exchange at Arden's Photo Mart. Send pictures to: E. Gillis, 2512 Union, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, no later than 30 days after Pow-Wow. Winners to be announced within two (2) weeks after closing date. ($1.00 entry fee) See genuine Indian "Salute to Veterans" dance, across from Pow-Wow site, on lawn of Mich. Veterans Facility, Saturday, 4:00 to 5:00pm. Don't miss those ever popular and unique tastin' Indian foods - "Indian frybread", "Indian corn soup", "Penabo - Indian potato soup", etc. - continued For the Preservation and Advancement of American Indian Heritage �Meet Potawatomis, Ottawas, Chippewas, Hopi, Cree, Iroquois, Seminole, Minominee and other native Americans. Lots of park tables for a 'bring-your-picnic-lunch' and spend an eventful day with us. Your hosts - The Grand Valley American Indian Lodge and the City of Grand Rapids have combined their efforts to make your weekend interesting, exciting, knowledgeable and just plain fun. **** For more information contact: Ed Gillis, Public Relations & Program Director Grand Valley American Lodge Phone 361-5380 or John Schuster City of Grand Rapids Community Enrichment Services Phone 456-3361 - - - - - - - - - - - SIGN UP FOR SCHOOL NOW! ---- CALL 456-3720 OR COME IN TO LEXINGTON EARN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA!! OWASHTANONG ANISHABE ALTERNATIVE ED BEGINS SEPTEMBER 7, 1983 HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES BEGIN! SEPTEMBER 14~ 1983- CALL 456-3720 GRPS POTLUCK AT LEXINGTON 6:30 - ----- - - - - - - - - - - - -----• �FOOD FOR THOUGHT •••••••••••• The Greatest Sin: The Best Day: The Meanest Feeling A Human Being is Capable: FEELING BAD AT ANOTHER'S SUCCESS FEAR The Greatest Need: TODAY The Biggest Fool: THE BOY WHO WILL NOT GO TO SCHOOL. The Best Town: WHERE YOU SUCCEED. The Most Agreeable Companion: ONE WHO WOULD - NOT HAVE YOU ANY DIFFERENT THAN BEFORE. The Greatest Bore: TO THE POINT. The Greatest Puzzle: LIFE The Greatest Mystery: DEATH The Greatest Thought: GOD The Greatest Thing in All The World: LOVE ONE WHO WILL NOT COME Reptd.fm,the Muckleshoot Smoke Signals The Greatest Deceiver: ONE WHO DECEIVES HIMSELF. The Greatest Invention of the Devil: TIME THURSDAY 4 to 5 o'clock THE KNOWLEDGE THAT DETROIT LIONS VS CHICAGO BEARS YOU HAVE DONE YOUR WORK WELL. DATE: The PLACE: Greatest Mistake: & FOOTBALL EXCURSION WHAT YOU LIKE The Greatest Comfort: THE VOICE OF THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE WAR WEHB 89. 9 FM - TUESDAY The Greatest Secret of Production: SAVING WASTE The Best Work: COMMON SENSE GIVING UP The Most Expensive Indulgence: HATE OCTOBER 16, 1983 PONTIAC SILVERDOME TIME OF DEPARTURE: 9:30 A.M. SHARP (No Indian time) The Cheapest, Stupidest and Easiest thing PLACE OF DEPARTURE: ROLLER WORLD Thing to do: FINDING FAULT 44TH AND CLYDE PARK The Cleverest Man: ONE WHO DOES WHAT HE PRICE: $26.00 PER PERSON (INCLUDES THINKS IS RIGHT TICKET) The Most Dangerous Person: THE LIAR CONTACT: DAWN ANDERSON OR The Most Disagreeable Person: GREG BAILEY 774-8331 THE COMPLAINER The Best Teacher: TO ·LEARN ONE WHO MAKES YOU WANT - - - - - - - - - - �Status Report on Docket 58A 18E This report will summarize a BIA report given on June 18, 1983, at Petoskey, and will also provide some background on non-reservation Ottawa and Chipewas as decendents of the 1836 Treaty. In relation to Docket 58, it is important to'know that nonreservafion Ottawa and Chipewa decendents constitute 90% of the 1836 Treaty. At Petoskey, the BIA reported that there is no distribution plan at this time. The previous position of non-reservation Indians was reached after a lengthy process of public hearings, petitions and letters of support. Over 90% of those who particpiated in this process supported the position of Bob Dominic. The major element of the Domenic position was that to be eligible for a claim. one has to be one quarter Indian on the 1910 Durrand Roll, on census or field notes. The other parties to the treaty also had public hearings to determine their position with the major difference being that one had to be one eighth Indian by lineal descent. Current confusion on the claims distribution has been created in part by the three branches of the BIA not knowing what the other is saying or doing. The lines of communication between the BIA in Washington, the Regional Office in Ashland, \~is., and the State Office at the Soo, are not always open. ln Docket 58 and l8E, the land ceeded to the Federal Government provided an original awarq of $10 million in 1972, and has been increased to $24 million in 1983. Rumors have continued to circulate from the various parties about how the claims will be distributed. It is important to recognize that the final authority on distribution is James Watt, Secretary of the Interior. The government has all our records and our research. They are currently taking the -final steps to complete a distribution plan which must first be presented to Congress, passed into law, and then signed by President Reagan. It appears that this plan will be revealed through a news release. The other elements of the plan seem to be as follows: eligible claimants will not need special identification cards and will not need any affilication with the parties to the treaty. The BIA in the Soo will do the final certification, and applications will be obtained by mail from the Soo and will be mailed back by the claimant to the Soo. Foot Note: July 11, 1910, there_ was an Ottawas and Chi pewas. Claimants had to ro11. The payment was for $21 for each payment office was in Traverse City and given to personally go to Traverse City 5,644 Indians received payment. adjusted payment for land ceeded by the be so ~; or more of Indian lineage by the 1870 claimant and $1.25 for each papoose. The only ten (10) days word of mouth notice was to put in a claim. Of the 8,000 applications, This report was submitted by Joe Kenwabikise John (Long Moon) Unit 4 7-J~~3, . �Time is urgent now As I sit here quietly we must hurry . . . on this isle of thought For lest we disappear Alone by like the dew, in the noonday sun. water lapping to the shore quietly Hurry, come my children, gather your dreams the sun touching the very edge on its your hopes and your childhood aspirations. way down for the day. With misty eyes, I must bid you farewell Lonely? For my time and your needs are less and Just a complete sense of peace and less . . . quietly I hear the coming of tranquility which is mine . adulthood . . And like the beautiful butter- while on this isle of thought choic~ I see the No . . fly you have come into your own Nes-Wa-Bin And I Am Hear the cries of the lost . Proud Nes-Wa-Bin Alone . . . no one to listen. Lost . . . no one to care. With each day that passes by, So deeply within their self. Minute Take heed, my friends. by minute which people call time, We stand alone to live our life, Laugh not, for your life with the love of God and his son Jesus Christ, and mine are not yet over. we all need love to survive, whether We do not know the troubles it's family, friend, man or wife, and anguish that plague a person's They say that love should grow and Mind . . . So. never die, with that thought in mind, Laugh not, my friends. I say goodbye my love, For your life and mine are not yet over. Goodbye Tammy Sytsma Taken from "DO YOU HEAR MY VOICE" Editor: Joe Anne Peterson Contributors: Lexington Poetry Class Feb. 16, 1983 Anon. �Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency 249 Irwin S_treet Muskegon, Michigan 49442 (616) 725-7207. The Michigan Indian Chi.J.d Weifare Agency is a p.Lacement agency operating unaer the provisions of the Inaian ChiJ.d WeJ.fare Act. When the Department of SociaJ. Services removes a child from an Indian home, tney JIIUSt notify the Tribe. The Indian ChiJ.d we.J..fare Act provides a J.ist of priorities where that chiJ.d may be p.J.aced. One provision of tne Act is the chi.id be p.laced in an Indian Romeo involved. The Agency J.icenses and supervises Indian Homes. There is no other agency AJ..l infonnation given to the Case worker is confidentiaJ.o Other agencies use middJ.e c.Lass standards for their foster homes. That is - t.he parents must be anarried, in a high income .Leve.J. with a bedroom for each chi.id. Our standards of a "good Home" vary. The standards are set by the Indian co111Jnunity. For exmnp.Le, singie peop.J.e are a.Lao good parents. Persons receiving state financia.L assistance can provide a wann, .Loving home. years 01· Children avai.J.abJ.e for adoption or foster care are from infant to eighteen age. The chi.J.dren were removed for alleged negJ.ect or abuse. Not covered under the Act are juvenile acts which wou.Ld be considered criminaJ. if committed by an adult or divorce custody proceedings. Act. The children roust be el..tgib.Le for certification to be covered under the At J.east one parent must be one ha.J..f Indian. If you are involved in a Court proceeding where you children were removed from your care, infonn the Department or SociaJ. Services that you areinaian and snou.Ld come under the protection of the Indian Chi.id welfare Act. If you wish more infonnation on becoming a foster parent, please contact Michigan Indian Chi.Ld weifare Agency, 249 Irwin Street, Muskegon, MI 4'141.:2. (bio) 725-7207. Megwetch, Bernadene Crampton �/ .;:)_. NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF DETROIT, INC. • 360JOHN A DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48226 • 1-313-963-1710 OFFICERS ATTENTION: Ira Kiyoshk President Robert Luxon 1st Vice Pres. James Revels 2nd Vice Pres . ALL NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS To those Native Americans who served in the United States or Canadian Armed Forces. We have the opportunity to be recognized as warriors or veterans who served in Eva Reaume Treasurer Thomas Bardy Secretary the Armed Forces. On September 23, 1983 there will be an all Native American Parade and mini Pow-Wow afterwards in celebration of the All Native American Day in the state TRUSTEES of Michigan in the city of Detroit. Elmer Sebastian Chairman Nancy Alchin Trustee It is time we stood up to be recognized. For those who are interested in , taking part in this event please contact Cary E. Severt, Seniors Aide, at the Detroit Frederica Rossi Trustee Indian Center, telephone number: 963-1711 or 963-1710. It is about time that we are shown recognition and Eva Kennedy Trustee appreciation for serving in the Armed Forces whether it be World War I or II or the Korean War. Especially Vietnam Veterans should be recognized at this time. ;I~ Fraternally yours, I /7 .' -0 " / !:a/?',/ ' - \-~-/~ / ~Cary , E'~ Severt -; I / �For release July-25, 1983 NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE ACCUSES REAGAN ADMINISTRATION OF BREACH OF GOVERNMENT-TO-GOVERNMENT RELATIONSHIP In a tribal statement released today, the Northern Cheyenne Indian Tribe accused the Reagan Administration of unlawfully depriving Northern Cheyenne schools of funds. entitled "Robbing Our Children,~' The statement, is a 27-page document which de- tails charges that the federal government and the BIA in particular have breached contracts and violated federal laws in withholding or reducing funds and services due the three schools on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation under federal Indian education programs. The statement focuses particularly on the plight of the Busby Elementary School and High School. The Tribe charges that the Bureau of Indian Affairs has deliberately allowed the facilities at the Busby School to deteriorate over the past ten years by refusing to make repairs and replace worn-out equipment, while at the same time slashing the funding for maintenance personnel so as to reduce the maintenance staff from 14 in 1972, when the Busby School Board contracted with the government to take over the schools, to 2 this year. The re- -sult was that the facilities became so dilapidated, unhealthy and dangerous that Busby School Superintendent, Dr. Ray Phipps, ordered the dormitories closed in 1981 and the high school building abandoned in 1982. The tribal statement cites a February 1983 �survey of the Indian Health Service and a Montana state school visitation team which found that serious safety hazards exist at the school which present an "imminent danger to students and faculty" and recommended the school be closed until hazardous conditions were corrected. The Indian Health Service survey found that fire equipment was uninspected and probably unuseable, that high voltage electrical wiring is a hazard to students, and that plumbing deficiencies include toilets and urinals that do not flush. The Tribe charged that the plumbing situation was so crit- ical that the American Association on Indian Affairs arranged to have a private plumber make repairs which were finally paid for by the BIA at a cost of around $375. The deterioration of the Busby School facilities has been going on steadily and has resulted in a serious decline in enrollment, which the BIA uses to justify continued denial of maintenance. The Tribe charges that the declining enrollment is a result of the deterioration of the facilities, and that the BIA's excuse is wholly unjustified. With the closure of the high school building, the Administration was forced to try to accommodate a high school program in the elementary school building. of this school year, half the high school attendees At the end dr~pped out and the total high school enrollment has now dropped to about 12 students. �The Tribe charges that if the Busby School were some other federal facility, such as a federal office building or a military base, such dilapidation would not have been tolerated, and indeed this is dramatically illustrated by the BIA's action in of remodeling its own agency offices at Lame Deer at a cost of a half-million dollars. The Tribe charges that the BIA has been di- verting money that rightfully should have gone to the Busby School and demands that the practice stop. The Tribal statement accuses BIA policies of causing rising levels of student absenteeism and dropouts and related juvenile social problems. The closure of the Busby Boarding School facili- ties has created very serious problems for Indian students who need dormitory facilities. Roughly half of the high school stu- dents who have attended Busby High School live at home without any adults and many of these students badly need a dormitory facility. There simply is no other alternative available on the ResPrvation. A recent proposal to refurbish the elementary school building will primarily result in fuel conservation and does not address the major problems of the school. At any rate, said the Tribe, it is only a band-aid on a seriously run-down government facility. The Tribal statement points out that the other Reservation schools are also suffering from federal program cutbacks. The Lame Deer school operation has been denied federal impact aid even though its daily attendance has gone up, forcing it to dip into �, its reserves and raising the very real threat that unless funding policies are changed, that school may be forced to close entirely within three years. The Labre Indian School, which is heavily supported by the Catholic archdiocese, has often been forced to borrow from the archdiocese to continue operations while it waits for the BIA to process federal funding due to the school under law. All o f these actions, charges th e Tribe, are a flagr a nt v i olation of law. Public Law 638 mandates that all fed e ral f aci l- ities operated under contract by Indian tribes, such as the Busby School, must be funded at no lower levels than when operated by the federal government. Maintenance operations at the Busby School have clearly been reduced below the level required by law. The Tribe calls on the Reagan Administration to make good its claim that it wishes to maintain gov e rnment-to-government rel a tionships with the tribes. As a beginning, the Tribe has told t h e federal government that it should honor its treaty and contra ct commitments to the tribes. The Tribe vigorously insists that there is an ongoing trust relationship to provide Indian education, and points to historic treaties with the Northern Cheyennes beginning in 1826 under which the government promised the Cheyennes education for their children. The Tribe also points to federal laws adopted by the United States Congress declaring it to �be the policy of the United States to assume federal responsibility for education of Indian children. The Tribe charges that the federal government is turning its back on its trust obligation. The Tribal statement decries the human losses which are occurring to its children and points out that tribal self-sufficiency depends critically on education as a fundamental tool. For the Northern Cheyenne Tribe particularly, an educated membership is a must. The Tribal st~tement points out that the Tribe is facing major economic decisions and the members who will be making those decisions are now passing through the critical years of childhood. says the Tribe. They cannot be placed on "hold," The Tribe demands that the Bureau of Indian Affairs act immediately to renovate the Busby School system by renovating the high school and dormitory facilities. The cost will be high, said the Tribe, because of the deliberate deterioration which has been permitted over many years. The Tribe estimates the reconstruction cost at $14.5 million, with an annual plant maintenance budget of about $970,000. In the meantime, the State of Montana has granted Busby Elementary School only provisional accreditation, and federal and state inspection teams have recommended that the facility be closed until recommended repairs are made. On June 13, the Busby School Board voted to suspend normal academic and extracurricular functions at the high school until the facilities were upgraded to �meet minimum health and safety standards, and until funds were made available to maintain and protect the facilities, and to hire and maintain staff to meet minimum academic requirements. The Tribe is sending its statement to the entire Montana delegation in Congress, to key members of House and Senate committees, to President Reagan, and to I~terior Secretary Watt. MK/72283 W1/AJZ/NC/PR • �NORTH AMERICAN l·NDIAN ASSOCIATION OF DETROIT, INt 360JOHN A • DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48226 • 1-313-963-1710 5, 1983 TO: OFFlCERS Ira Kiyoshk President Robert Luxon 1st Vice Pres. James Revels 2nd Vice Pres. Eva Reaume Treasurer Thomas Bardy Secretary TRUSTEES Elmer Sebastian Chairman Nancy Alchin Trustee Frederica Rossi Trustee Eva Kennedy Trustee ALL INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS <:n Septemb~r 23, 1983 the North .Amer.i can Indian Association of Detroit is planninq on several activities to take place in recognition of Michigan ¥ian Day. Mayor Coleman Young and the Detroit City Council has approved for us to have a parade down Woodward Ave., as well as allowed us the use of Hart Plaza (at no charge) to hold a Pow-Wow on the riverfront. Needless to say, this is a great time for Indian people in Detroit as well as in the state of Michigan. 'lhe planned activities so far include a parade including: floats, bands, marchers ., Indian cars, well known Indian people. We are asking if you or your organization would like to participate? '!here will be media coverage, and of course we will feed all participants. '!he parade is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Friday. '!his day of activities is for all Indian Organizations and individuals across Michigan as well as Canada. I do th.ink we can have a very enjoyable as well as memorable Michigan Indian Day, 1983. Fbr more information on the parade please contact: Rose Silvey at (313) 963-1712. We are also planning a Pow-V.bw at the beautiful Hart Plaza, traders, dancers, drums and public are welcome. 'lhe Pow-V.bw will take place .immediately following the parade. Fbr more information on the Pow-V.bw contact Elaine Antone at: (313) 963-0124 or 531-1943. No traders fees/free admission to all. We are also hoping to have guest speakers to share wjth us the past and present, hopes, dreams, ideals and problems that Indian people face in 1983. If you are interested in addressing the group at Hart Plaza please contact Linda LaRoque at (313) 963-0126 or Collette Schott at (313) 963-1711. 'lhese two individuals will also be responsible for getting information out to groups and individuals, as well as MEDIA coverage. It looks to be quite exciting and enjoy.able day of activities. I do hope you or your organization will plan on participating. '!here will be a planning meeting on August 15th at the Detroit Indian Center at 1 :00 p.m. Please let us know .:i.f you will be attending. We need volunteers as well as constructive input. Looking forward to hearing from you. rn Strength'r---J. Linda ·-o~ Lalbqu~ �l ~I f I II I 'll ~I I !f\?I r '~ c :-· 8 1 !i I I a •• J ~I T .. - .. 0 -:C ~I .f: c 1 ~I ~1 ==-I ~' ~I / / �\ ,, ... ' • NON PROPIT otO. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council U. S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 690 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 G~HO RAPIDS, MICH. ~--------------------~.... 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/303ca01c3c148a477cd44c105285d8cb.pdf b76a7cd52712a8bbd8df0bdb79621c27 PDF Text Text Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council =::::::::itc==»c:=:x-te:==>-n-c:=:x-,c-===>-a-c:=:x-11i1-==~-a-c:=:x-1.--:c::=:::i-111-ic:::=:::)l-n,-c:=:x.tte:: 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Phone: 774-8331 TURTLE TALK Executive Director .......... J. Wagner Wheeler Editor .•.................... Fran Merryweather G.R.I.T.C. Board of Directors: President ..........•••........••. Mary Roberts V. President ..................... Betty Shelby Treasurer ...............•....... Carol Dutmers Secretary ................... Genevieve Shirley Sgt.-At-Arms .•...........•..... Roger Williams Member ....................... Priscilla Friend Member ..........•........ ~ ........ Mari Dudley Member .......................•....•. John Hart Member ....................•..... Sydney Mart in G.R.I.T.C. Staff Roster: Administration Wag Wheeler ......... Executive Director Loretta Yount ....... Admn. Assistant Dennis Black ........ Business Mngr. Chris Shomin ........ Receptionist Substance Abuse Prevention Program Vicki Upton ......... Coordinator Leonard O'Bannon .... Outpatient Counselor Fran Merryweather ... Prevention/Admn. Bob Stone ........... Comm. Health Rep. Mental Health Services Kathy Polise ........ Coordinator Judy Dodge .......... Casemanager GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS ARE HELD EVERY MONTH, THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:00 P.M., AT 45 LEXINGTON N.W. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Keep your D&W and MEIJERS CASH REGISTER TAPES coming in. In case you haven't heard yet, Eberhard tapes have been discontinued. If you have tapes saved up but don't have time to bring them in, CALL Chris at 774-8331. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Seniors Program Louella Collins ....• Coordinator Employment Program Faye Baker .......... Acting Coordinator Connie Cady ......... Job Developer Rita Blumke ........• Job Developer Carmen Corby ........ Clerk Michigan Indian Press Jeff Justin ......... Coordinator Terry Bussey ........ Part-time Coordinator Kayle Crampton ...... Illustrator Gert Austof ....•.... Secretary Mary Stitt •......... Consultant ------------------------------- ·-----------MEMBERSHIP MEETING POTLUCK Subject: Date: Time: Place: Amending By-Laws Monday, September 18, 1989 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Westside Complex, 215 Straight St. N.W. (See details on next page) The G.R.I.T.C. Staff would just like to say "Congratulations and Welcome Aboard" to the new Board of Directors. We look forward to working with you! Michigan Indian Press office is in Byron Center .... Phone: 878-3844 �GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL (PUBLIC PURPOSE: HEARING) To seek public input, particularly from American Indians and persons providing services to American Indians, concerning proposed changes in the agency by-laws and means through which the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council can immprove its programs and more effectively address emerging needs in the American Indian Community. EXAMPLES OF TOPICS FOR INPUT: -By-laws Proposals -Agency Administrative -Quality of services -Extent of community needs -Need for other services -GRITC's role in the community DATE: September 18, 1989 LOCATION: West Side Complex 215 Straight St. NW Grand Rapids, Michigan TIME: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Potluck By-Laws Review (Attorney Bob Cooper will be present) Public Hearing/Voting on proposed By-Laws FORMAT: 1. A panel consisting of Board and staff, as well as several at-large members who are also American Indian will convene to hear constructive input from interested persons directed at commenting on by-laws changes and improving and/or increasing existing GRITC services. 2. Each person interested in speaking will be limited to three (3) minutes to make their remarks. If more time is available after all have spoken that wish to, persons desiring so may make additional comments. 3. Written testimony will also be accepted by the panel if .it is received within sev~n (7) days of the date of this hearing. 4. The panel would like to invite constructive comments on means through which various aspects of agency operations can be improved. 5. A summary of all comments made and the subsequent response by the Board/Panel will be made available to all who request a copy of these proceedings within four (4) weeks of the hearing date. �V V Y 'V ~alth and Human SMOKERS DILLEMA Services By Trina Hillman Rap;tl~ I'~ smoked too many ciga~ettes My stomach feels upset But if you get nicotine crazy I guess that's what you'll get It's not really my fault It's really just a habit To look at my pack of Marlboro's and then reach out and grab it I think it feels real good Whenever I £lie my bic But I better do it less and less or I ' l l be getting sick Thank you for listening to me talk about my flaw I'll have to be shutting up now a Marlboro has just called. _.;;;;;~;.::;__ (For infonnation on nicotine addiction, call Substance Abuse Prevention at GRITC, 774-8331) UPCOMING EVENTS & INFORMATION Death & Dying Sobriety Dance A Presentation on Death & Dying will be held at Lexington School, 45 Lexington N.W., on September 19th, 1989 at 6:00 p.m. The focus will be placed on steps that can be taken to prepare ourselves and loved ones for the death transition, and also on the "Five Stages of Dying", with information on how to assist individuals through that process, helping them to maintain a sense of dignity. If you have any questions, contact Judy Dodge at 774-8331. The GRITC Substance Abuse Prevention Program will have their next Sobriety Dance on Friday, October 27th, 1989, rrom 7 to 11:00 p.m., at Westside Complex, 215 Straight St. N.W. Body Toning & Dance Movement If you are interested in body toning and dance movement, then Dance Exercise is for you. Classes begin September 13th and will meet from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday for eight weeks. Activities will include stretching, toning, technique observation, locomotor movement and dance combinations. If you have any questions or are interested, please contact Judy Dodge at 774-8331. Tracing Your Indian Heritage In order to receive benefits (health, education, etc.), Indian people must have documented ancestry paperwork. Genealogy is very important. Many state and federal laws require a quota of 1/4 blood or more to qualify. The Indian Commissipn staff has put together a preliminary guide. The guide helps Native Americans in gathering of initial family information for submission to tribal certifies for tribal certifications. To request a copy, call Betty Kienitz at the commission (517) 373-0654 or write their office: MICHIGAN COMMtSSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS DEPT. OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 611 W. Ottawa N. Twr. - 3rd Floor P.O. Box 30026 Lansing, MI. 48909 WEHB 89.9 ~ on your dial! "Voice of the Original People" Every Wednesday Morning 8 to 10. �/ -~ m ¥ ¥ ¥ T ' ¥ Health and Human -SHARING-- Services This new section will be of articles that touch or have reached out and grabbed a person. The articles are taken from books, newspapers, etc., and proper credit is given ~o the publisher and/or writer. <:,fond Rap;tf.$ If you should run across an article that you'd like to share, send it to GRITC Turtle Talk, c/o Fran. Please keep the article short or not longer than a regular type written page. The article should be informative and received by the 15th of the month. We reserve the right to edit materials submitted. We will not assume liability for materials against loss or damage. Material contained herein represents the opinion of the individual contributors and not necessarily that of the publisher. The following article is brought to you Author from Maxwell Maltz, M.D., F.I.C.S. of the book "PSYCHO-CYBERNETICS". OUR GOOD EARTH Paul B. Sears, the distinguished naturalist, said, "This is our world." In these four short words he expressed man's responsibility throughout the ages to do something to really mean this is our world. Man evolves as a better human being when he realizes his responsibility to come to terms with nature, with his fellow men, and with himself. However, he must come to happy terms with himself before he can accomplish anything constructive with others and with the outside world. The three worlds in which he lives, the world of his body, his mind, and his spirit, are his good earth. He cannot come to terms with nature if he doesn't come to terms with himself. He cannot be a friend to others or to nature unless he is a friend to himself. He must save his own existence from destructive forces before he can talk about preserving the life of beautiful animals in the forest. He must control the violence within him before he can control the violence around him. He must control the pollution in his mind and spirit, control the garbage of hurt feelings, before he can control the pollution of air and water. Wars and the hydrogen bomb have taught us that we can die together. Even though no workable formula has b ,een devised to show us how to live together, we can each make a start right now by doing something about the dignity crisis, respecting our personal dignity and the dignity of others, understanding our personal needs and the personal needs of others. -QUOTES TO LIVE BY''Look at the sky every day to renanber the i.mrense freedan around you, then look within yourself to make certain you can enjoy that freedan." ''Resolve never to retire fran life. You rrust contirrually nourish yourself with the arotional and spiritual tonic of happiness." �~¥¥'¥~'¥ ealth and Human Services Rap;tf.$ ~4ti.i~ THE GREAT REMOVER ALCOHOL is good at removing things. If you have stains on your clothing, alcohol might remove them: It will also remove winter clothes, spring clothes, and summer clothes from man, his wife and children if used in large enough quantities. ALCOHOL has been known to remove furniture from the home, rugs from the floor, lining from the stomach, vision from the eyes, and judgement from the mind. ALCOHOL will also remove reputations, good jobs, good friends, happiness from the children's hearts, sanity, freedom, man's ability to adjust and live with his fellow man, and even life itself. As a remover of things, equal. alcohol has no (The Great Rarover was fA.Jblished in ''Bear Talk 89", August, 1989) Infants Pay Consequences for Mom's Drug Use During Pregnancy Infants pay the consequences of a mother's alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy, particularly in the age of AIDS. Reports of drug-exposed babies have increased dramatically in the last year: * "Cocaine baby" births reported to the Illinois Child Abuse Hotline in 1988 increased nearly 80% over the previous year. Experts estimate as many as 15% of all Illinois newborns are exposed to cocaine. * "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" is the 3rd leading caus·e of mental retardation--and is the only preventable cause. FAS is the extreme of a range of birth disorders occurring when pregnant mothers drink. It occurs in I to 3 live births per 1,000. * The Surgeon General warns that even moderate drinking during pregnancy poses a risk to the unborn infant. Any drinking on the mother's part can lead to less severe disorders and FAS-like symptoms. These symptoms include hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder (ADD) and other neural abnormalities, as well as cranial and facial · malformations. * AIDS is the 9th leading cause of death in 1-4 year old children, according to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. HHS spokespeople predict AIDS will move into the top 5 in the next 3-5 years if present trends continue. * Infants acquire HIV infe~tion perinatally from infected mothers. In 1988, 1,125 infants and children in the U.S. under 13 were diagnosed and reported as having AIDS. But the official figures are very low. They do not include children in the early stages of the disease or those who are HIV infected but asymptomatic. HHS estimates that, for every child reported in the official statistics, another 2 to 10 are infected. HHS estimates 10,000 to 20,000 U.S. children will be HIV-infected by 1991. 1 * Drug abusers--particularly "needle addicts" or IV drug users--are the fastest growing population contracting the AIDS virus. 13% of IV drug users in Chicago treatment centers test positive for the HIV virus. The rate of HIV infection am IV drug users increased 182% last year. (This article is brought to you by ''Bear Talk 89") For nore infonnation about drug abuse and AIDS, contact GRITC Health &Human Services office at 774-8331. �...,, NEW STAFF Health and Human Services e:,t'ond Rap;ds ' Hi! My name is Denise Sk;rka, I'm a new employee here at GRITC. My position is an Intake/Clerical worker for the Mental Health Program. My job entails being able to work independently, and also picking up the skills of a receptionist. Some things I will be doing is typing, filing, answering phones and maybe finding information Mental Health Services might benefit from. I'm a good worker and I like to learn as I go along. Welcome aboard Denise! POW-WOW 28th Annual Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Pow-Wow to be held September 9th & 10th at Riverside Park. Grand Entry 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Contact Ike Peters at (616) 791-4014. NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL PLEASE! BEING INDIAN IS ......•. Being Indian is ... Loving frybread and corn soup and pumpkin pie. Being Indian is ... Having the greatest Grandparents in the world. Being Indian is ... Living on borrowed time after your 44th birthday. Being Indian is ... Having at least a dozen missionaries from twelve different faiths trying to save your heathen soul every year. Being Indian is ... Listening to all the middle-class Tontos and Uncle Tomahawks tell you we must do things the "American Way." Being Indian is ... having 9 out of I 0 people tell you how great they, believe Jim Thorpe, Squanto, Tonto, and Little Beaver are. BIRTHDAY'S August 8th Nee-gon-guet Fox 15th Debbie Gibbs 24th Bob Stone 31st Mike Pierce September 5th Sandra Sanchez (Floyd) 12th Brian Pierce 20th Bartlett A. Gibbs 23rd Calleen (Reno) Floyd If you want your birthday or someone elses birthday announced, please send it c/o Turtle Talk, GRITC, Attn. Fran. We wish you the BEST BIRTHDAY AND MANY MANY MORE TO COME! Aren't Pow-Wows fun when ............. . Being Indian is ... Knowing the Great Spirit ... Being Indian is ... TO BE PROUD! You are really jamming at your dancing and you step in the only hole in the dance arena and fall down! II See you all next m::mth" �GREAT LAKES ARTIST ASSOCIATION (sulnri.tted by Candi Wesaw) We would like to introduce to the art world a rn ark et wh i ch h as ex i s t e d f o r -Cent u re s Great Lakes region. formed to regional art in the rn a k in g in the The Great Lakes Artist Association was identify the the Great Lakes Indian Artists and the viable competition and distinctive art form. The Great Lakes Association objectives will be to promote, advertise, market and exhibit Great Lakes Indian art. there are many skilled artisians right to be recognized. from ANA Grant For more and we feel We already have and from Nokimis. information please contact: William Church Executive Director Commission on Indian Affairs North Ottawa St. P.O. Box 30026 Lansing, MI. 48909 (517) 373-0654 Robin Menefee Executive Director of Native American Arts & Crafts Council P.O. Box 1049 Goose Creek Road Grayling, MI. 49738 (517) 348-3190 Candi Wesaw Western Michigan Facilitator 407 Lincoln N.W. Grand Rapids, MI. 49504 Oliver Brant Eastern Michigan Facilitator 28490 Mound Road Warren, MI. 48092 (313) 751-8676 In this the region time financial is backing �VOICE OF THE UH-1li IIU AL,I-' EU PL E f MUSIC • NEWS •INFORMATION lj 451 · 0797 :!u\Nl) RAP.ll'6 INI'ER-1RHW. CUN:I.L • SUBSI:NU: Alll!SE SERV1CLS • 45 IEJCI1Gl'rn twl • aWID RAf'lI~, Ml. 11950'1 • 771,-833 I �GO BACK TO SCHCOL ... Now enrolling Adults for our FALL PROGRAM •••••••••••••••••••••••••• ADULT HIGH SCHOOL FLEXIBLE DAYS & EVENINGS ••••••••••••••••••••••• ••• G.E.D. PREPARATION ••••• ••• •••••••••••••••••• ADULT PRE-HIGH SCHOOL •••••••••••••••••••••••••• COMPUTERS *'*Computer Literacy *'*Word Processing '**Desk Top Publishing (AT LEXINGTON ONLY!) IT'S BACK!!! ART IN ROOM 13!!! 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 456-3720 �Gr•nd R•pids lnt1r-Trib•I Council 45 Lexington N.W .. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 • HON ,aom ORG. U. S. ?CST AGE P A i D PERM!, NC . t-90 GlAN0 A United Way Agency Edward V. Gillis 2'5.1..2 Un :i.Dn NE Grand Rapids MI 49505 R.APlDS . ~·.1 .::H . � 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 Merryweather, Fran (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/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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Mishikenh- Geeg-a;. ·- -awen 'The Turtle Speaks" September 1995 Museum Exhibit RevealsChanged, But Not Extinct, Culture Lanthorn of Grand Valley State University by: Joanne Kuyt SEP 1 ::; 1995 University Library They were the first to inhabit Michigan. Long before Europeans settled the land, these first people developed a rich culture. Over time, they were forced to adapt their lifestyle to the ways of the immigrants. But the fundamentals of their identity-love of tradition, family, and the earth remained constant Today they seek to integrate the values and heritage of the past into their everyday lives. They are the Anishinabek (a-neesh' -anah' -bek), "First People," and have found an outlet for their story in a new, permanent exhibit at the Van Andel Museum Center in downtown Grand Rapids. Bryan Kwapil, curator of the exhibit, has seen a very positive response from most visitors, especially the Native American community. ''They are thrilled that their culture is finally receiving this much attention," he said. Three separate Native American tribes, all identifying themselves with the term "Anishinabek," come together here in a celebration of their past and present. These tribes-the Ottawa, Potawatomi, and the Chippewa-represent themselves here in a unique way. The Anishinabek's history is revealed in the artifacts, craft work, and black-and-white photos throughout the display. Baskets beadwork, art, logging implements and tools ttace the story of a central tribe that long ago separated into three groups to further the survival of the people as a whole. These groups each took on a special role. The Ottawa became the traders for the Anishinabek, while the Chippewa, or Ojibway, concentrated on hunting. The Potawatomi did the fishing and farming, and served as keepers of the "Sacred Fires"-the councils and rituals that upheld a bond between the three tribes. The Anishinabek figured greatly in both Michigan and American history, and their contribution is highlighted in many of their displays. These include memorabilia from the Civil War, when volunteer Anishinabek formed the First Michigan Sharpshooters Company K; and souvenirs from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, in which Native Americans were key players. But the uniqueness of the Anishinabek exhibit is not in its portrayal of the past. Rather, its emphasis is on the present. The Anishinabek have struggled greatly to protect their culture, and their pride as a people. Through a film, interactive videos, and selected quotations from the people themselves, the visitor gets an in depth look at the Anishinabek - their beliefs, traditions and feelings about their history. "I can remember when I was quite young, thinking, 'why do I have to be Indian?' Everyone treats me different." Quotations such as this, from Margaret Chandler, of the Brethren, are posted next to the displays. ·"Part of being Anishinabe is to understand that difference, to take a hard, long look at our history; to experience the feelings that bring out, and to heal," continues Chandler. The film, titled "What Does it Mean to be Anishinabe?" shows the responses of many Native Americans to this question. It contains colorful footage of a festival and ritual dances still practiced today. This exhibit's focus on modem culture is extended with several interactive video screens. Visitors can view various short programs on Anishinabe traditions, costume, religious beliefs and language, all at the touch of a screen. Throughout every display, the visitor is reminded that the Anishinabe cannot be merely assigned a place in the past. ''They 're still here," Kwapil said. "The Anishinabek are very vibrant, very important part of Michigan today." And Kwapil believe this viewpoint makes the new exhibit truly different from others. "Traditional, Indian exhibits have dealt only with the Anishinabe exhibit, "today's Native American community can speak for itself." Anishinabek: The People of This Place is now open every day at the Van Andel Museum Center of the Public Museum, at 272 Pearl Street, downtown Grand Rapids. Museum hours are 9-5, seven days a week. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors and $2.00 for children 3-17. Children under 2 and members~ admitted free. For more information on exhibits or membership, call (616) 459-4253 �Native American Prevention Services September Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Hunter Genia Turtle Talk: Hunter Genia - Editor Charlene Hatfield - 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) 458-4078 or 771-2733. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used 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. Loretta Yount Rob Herr LouisWesaw Jimmy Bush Jr. Sandra Floyd Johnny Noah Seam Winters Dorothy Medacco Karen M. Boda Tom Herr Faron Bowen Nicholas Cavasos Gary Rueckert Harold Shaw Jennie Pigeon Helen Hillman Melissa Shomin Rachelle Hillman Kevin Ives Jr. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 2 • Native American Prevention Services Loraine "Olive" Pigeon Robert Comer Jr. Grace Peters Darcy Crampton Tanya Rapheal Helen Chippewa Sandra Sanchez Toni Vande Vorren Jonie Mackey Kids Bill of Rights... Kids have the right to be who they are. Kids have the right to be loved. ' Kids have the right to be safe and protected. Kids have the right to protect themselves when someone hurts them, and to have grown-ups help them. Kids have the right to want and receive attention, affection and nurturing Kids have the right to be respected. Kids have the right to receive guidance from others Kids have the right to have feelings. Kids have the right to say yes and no. Kids have the right to agree and disagree with othe1 kids and grown ups. Kids have the right to be special and unique. No one has the right to physically hurt you, not grown-ups, not other kids. No one has the right to sexually hurt you - not grown-ups. 6 �PARENTS: ALTERNATIVES TO SPANKING/HITTING ~ ~~ A NATION'S HEARTBEAT * DEVELOP A NO HITTING ATTITUDE. * CLEARLY COMMUNICATE WHAT YOU EXPECT. Set simple family rules. Give (2) choices. Be firm and direct. Be consistent. * CHILDPROOF YOUR HOME. Reduce the risk of your young child getting into/onto "untouchables". Keep your home safe for toddlers. * REDffiECT YOUR CHILD. Trade a dangerous activity or fragile object for a safe activity or toy. Physically move them away from danger or engage them in safer play. * REW ARD GOOD BEHAVIOR. Positive behavior gets smiles, hugs and privileges; negative behavior gets consequences that fit the problem (i.e., not picking up the toys means not being allowed to play with any toys; staying out past curfew means not being allowed to go out next time). *TIMEOUT Explain time out, understanding yourself that this is time limited (3-7 minutes). Place the child on a chair away from anything interesting or remove child to another room. When the time is up, and if the child is calm and willing help him/her rejoin the activity. * ROLEMODEL You as a parent or caregiver must show children how to behave in a positive nonviolent manner. Children learn fast and learn more from actions than words. You are their first teachers .... teach them Well! A Joyful Song is Sung In Honor to All Living Things, To Honor Deeds and To Remember Those Who Have Passed On A Story is Told We Begin to Learn About Each Other A Nation's Heartbeat is Heard, The Children Remember Eagles Flying Overhead; All Living Things Understand The Circle of Life Is Made Complete As::::h::::her _Q What a Great Idea.• ~ A suggestion from one of our readers is to have a space set aside for you to make comments, ask questions, or just give your opinion on any certain matter that involves directly or indirectly the Native American Community. So were going to try it. Perhaps you'd like to comment or ask a question on the Tuition Waiver issue, gambling, fishing-hunting, treaties or something of relevancy to the Native American communities. We've tried this before but were willing to give it another shot. So come on let your voice be heard. What do you want to share. As long as we use what you send we'll share your name. Please accompany any information with your addres~ and zip code. (See pg. 2 for article submissions). Native American Prevention Services 3 �Some of over 4,000 Chemicals in Tobacco Smoke CARCINOGENS COMPOUND COMMON USAGE Arsenic Benzene Hydrazine Fonnaldehyde Tar Vinyl Chloride Urethane Lead Cadmium Nickel Polonium - 210 Acetaldehyde Ant Poison Fuel Component Preservative Asphalt PVC Component Wood Stain Heavy Metal Car Batteries Heavy Metal Radioactive Solvent TOXlNS COMPOUND COMMON USAGE Cyanide Ammonia Acetone Nicotine Carbon Monoxide Butane Toluene Rat Poison Floor Cleaner Nail Polish Remover Insecticide Car Exhaust Lighter Fluid Industrial Solvent Red Cliff Wellness Program••• The Red Cliff Wellness Program curriculum will soon be available to area youth. This exciting and much awaited program promotes the cultural, emotional, and social growth of Native American youth to prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. It also has been implemented for non-Native American youth with great success in sharing tribal teachings and legends. Plans are currently being made for prevention specialist, parents, school staff and community members to be trained as program facilitators. That could be you. The Red Cliff Wellness Program was developed by the First American Prevention Center in Wisconsin. In order for the program to reach it's maximum potential, community involement is a must. If interested please contact Hunter Genia at Native American Prevention Services at 458-4078. Migwech! 4 • NativP. A TTlP.rirnn PrP.vP.ntion SP.rviC'e~ "Sisters" OPENING SEPTEMBER 10th!! The long anticipated "Sisters of the Great Lakes" will be opening on Sunday, September 10th. The opening celebration will be from 2 to 5 p.m.. Many of the "Sisters" artists plan to be in attendance for this event. In addition to the gallery exhibition, the exhibition catalog will be on sale - in both hard and soft cover editions- providing a unique opportunity to have a signed edition. The exhibit will fill the gallery, with all the pieces displayed on birch wood furniture, with a light blue trim color accenting the war theme of the exhibit. The works include traditional Woodland arts such as basketry, quill boxes, and jewelry as well as painting, sculpture, photography, and more. Despite the great variety of media, the pieces all share a common theme. All of the women in the exhibition participated in a series of seminars and work sessions. Not only did they develop professionally, but they formed many new friendships, the "experience" of being women Native Americans. The opening promises to be Nokomis' s premiere event of the year, rivaled in scope and artistry only by the annual Woodland Art Market, coming in November. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend! The "Sisters of the Great Lakes" Artists: Shirley Brauker Lois Beardslee Anna Crampton Kayle Crampton Lavina Day Sandy Dyer Carol Elder Leda Johnson Yvonne Keshick Delores Laban Casey Munz Becky Munz Debra Pine Diane Quillen Lorraine Shananaquet Jolene Rickard Sharon Skolnik Tammy Tarbell �KIDS TALK TO KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL.... If people start laughing at you because you don't drink, don't worry yourself about it. After all, the best opinion of yourself is your own. Karen, age 10 Kids my age have so many problems that happen all at once. When someone offers them alcohol, they think they just found the answer to their problems. I've felt some of these feelings and I understand. It took a lot of will power to say NO~ Galina, age 11 If you drink, your mind gets smaller. Richard, age 10 I believe alcohol is way for people to help get rid of their griefs and miseries, but in the long run it will just make more grief. Jennifer, age 10 Alcohol will talk and walk for you. It will take charge. It will also cause you not to realize what you are doing. Bridgette, age 10 Don't let anybody get to you by name-calling. Names don't hurt you, but alcohol and drugs will. If other kids call you names because you won't drink, don't mind them. Let them think what they want. But inside, you know what is best for you. You have a mind of your own. Brandon, age 11 Don't drink alcohol just because you want to be somebody. Be somebody who doesn't drink. Kin, age 10 Lots of times, when someone wants to be accepted by the popular people, they will do a lot of stupid things such as drinking. To learn to say NO to alcohol, you have to have confidence in yourself. You have to realize that you are fine the way you are. If your friends aren't going to be your friends because you said NO to alcohol, t h e ® , maybe they weren't such good friends · ; after all. The Fight Goes On••. Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver Governor John Engler is at again. In a recent letter that he addressed the House of Representatives on July 9, 1995, Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver entailed his remarks about the Indian Tuition Waiver Program he states, "I have chosen not to veto this program in recognition that a veto would merely deprive public colleges and universities of reimbursements for waivers granted in prior years. However, for the reason outlined in my original budget message, I still believe that the time has come to eliminate this program. As Michigan public colleges and universities begin the 1995-96 school year, they must understand that I will not support further appropriations to reimburse them for tuition waived for Native American students." The position that the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs is taking is simple, "Read Public Act no. 174." It states," 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 legal resident of the state for not less than 12 consecutive months." The President's Council of State Universities of Michigan made it publicly known that they will honor the agreement for the fall semester of 95' and review their position for the winter term. The President's Council includes the following schools: Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan Michigan University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State University, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, University of Michigan -Dearborn, University of Michigan Flint, Wayne State University and Western Michigan University. Reader Response.What do you think about the Tuition Waiver Program? Respond to us and we '11 share with the rest of the community in the Turtle Talk. Please remember your name will be used if the information is shared. Please keep your opinion to a paragraph. If you have any questions or concerns you can contact Ms. Carolyn Kiogima at 1-517-335-1641 or Karen Kay at 517694-7800. !~ ~ •• '. ( ) ::-. -~ Lana Jo, age 9 Native American Prevention Services · S �iii DANCETURNSOUT40YOUTH! Even though there wasn't much dancing, it seemed to be enjoyed by most. A Native American Teen Dance was held at the West Side Complex. Nearly 40 youth showed up to check it out. Some were there out of curiosity. Some were there hoping to bust their moves on the floor. Most were there until the end. Bradley Braves DRIVE TOWARDS CHAMPIONSHIP! Pictured Front row (1-r): Junebug, D.K., Keith, Rob, Roger. Back row(l-r): Keith, Billy, Ryan, Nick, Wade.Mike, Gary, Hunter, Buddy, and Andy. Termed by many volunteers as a "start" , this Anishinabek youth activity hopes to be a sparkplug to more activities and events that can coordinated and implemented on a community level for Anishinabek of all ages. The goal was to gather Anishinabe youth in a setting that was positive, drug-free and fun. I think that was accomplished. There was positive feedback from the volunteers and youth on what we could do to improve. Several said they would support future activities like this and would even help out with coordination. Many volunteers came to show their support. Businesses pitched in with food, gift certificates, Tshirts and music C.D. 's .. A big thank-you to Diane Leaureaux who coordinate the kitchen. Carrie Conkell from the Kent County Health Department and Therese Hoyle from the AIDS Resource Center contributed input and met with the youth group to gather ideas and be a resource. A thank you also to Tony and Jeff who did the sound system. This was also the first project/activity sponsored Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council of Grand Rapids sponsored. It was their way of saying, "together we can make it". A Chi-Migwech to the following people: Derek Bailey Carrie Conkell Char Campbell Therese Hoyle Danielle Chisholm Lora Church Fran Compo John Day Debbie Gibbs Amy Popma Billy Jo Russell Barb Shenoskey Brandi Shomin Gary Shomin Diane Leaureaux Deb Muller Denise Skorka Shawn Day Janet Davis (West Side Complex) 6 · Native American Prevention Services �Hello, Native American Community Yes, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is still open!. We have down sized drastically but still have managed to stay open despite all the rumors. Grand Rapids InterTribal has been in existence since 1972. It was started by arespected community person. He had the interest of our community at heart. I was fortunate enough to work with him.(Chet Eagleman). I worked with him as a volunteer when GRITC was in the infant stages. GRITC was built with a group of four other community members and there families. Their revenue came from private and public sources, and fundraisers, such as: rummage sales, box socials and raffles. GRITC went from small scale budget to a budget of some $700,000.00 then back to small scale again. As everyone knows, GRITC has a large deficit. We have gone up and down for months on whether we should close or stay open. In spite of all the negative publicity we are still here and dedicated. When I tell community members we are closing the majority hate to see that happen. Their response is "isn't there anything that can be done to stay open?" GRITC is back down to a handful of people dealing with a tax problem. We recently had a board election with 21 community members voting. The results were .... Diane Leaureaux Randy Cardinal Greg Leon Joe John Denise Petosky Loretta Castenada Debbie Gibbs Nathan Little Mary Jo Wert Huron Potowatomi Chippewa Cherokee Ottawa Ottawa Chippewa Ottawa Cherokee Ottawa We would like to see you involved and would like to hear your comments. Please call Chris Shomin, Executive Director at 774-8331. Migwech! LEXINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 771-2733 Fall Classes StartingNOW! Free to nongraduates Here are a few of our classes. •• *Computer Literacy *Oral Communication *Computer Keyboarding *Law and Economics *Physical Science *Job Skills *G.E.D. Preparation *Life Science *Cashiering *Health *Art *Math *English Composition This is your chance to: *help yourself *show your family the importance of school and work *make a difference in your school and community Services for students *Work at your own pace *FREE on site child care *Bus transportation *Career counseling *On site meal program *Social events throughout the year *ID pictures CALL Jonie, Chris, Loretta, Dorothy, Char, Amy or Bobbi to sign up now! Native American Prevention Services · 7 �POW WOW EVENTS & CALENDAR September 2 & 3 Michinemackinong Traditional Powwow St Ignace, Mi For more info: 906-863-9831 September 2 & 3 Potawatomi Indian Nation Inc. Kie Boon Mienkaa Festival St Joseph County, Ind For more info: Sharon Winters at 616-782-6323 September 2 & 3 Third Annual "Honoring our Elders" Traditional Pow Wow Hart,MI For more info: Pat Beatty at 616-873-2129 September9 U of M/Flint N.A.S.O. 3rd Annual Traditional Pow Wow Flint, MI For more info: Isabel Valero at810-762-3431 September 9 & 10 34th Annual "Honoring New Beginnings" Traditional Pow Wow Grand Rapids, Ml For more info: Write GVAIL, P.O. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Prevention Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e89ca82b0e93129444c86f6ef7e4ab3f.pdf 80a7cfdb812b01ac71c003b2ad4cb8c4 PDF Text Text N E w s Turtle Talk Watebaea Giizis (Leaves Turning Moon) Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 L E T T E R September 1996 Highlights King Chavez Park College Day Program .......................................... I University to Review Use of "Redskins" as Mascot .............. ...... . I Native Youth Leadership Conference ......................................... l HELL0 ...................................... ... .... .2 UNIVERSITY TO REVIEW USE OF "REDSKINS" AS MASCOT Oxford, Ohio (PA) Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Staff Lora Church - Staff Derek Bailey - Staff Karena Ordway - Staff Turtle Talk 's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) Ifyou have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk ifyour article is used. King Chavez Park College Day Program Grand Valley State University through its King/Chavez/Parks program hosted an overnight college experience for Native American students from the Grand Rapids area. This event was an opportunity for youth to experience campus life while reinforcing their cultural identity. All the presenters want the students to continue their education beyond high school. The youth experienced staying in dorms, learned from adults who believe education is the key to their future, found out what powwows are all about from Mr. George Martin, and learned about healthy lifestyles and wellness. Chi-megwetch to Betty Davis from Grand Rapids Public Schools, June Fletcher from GVSU, Hunter Genia from Native American Prevention Services and Derek Bailey from Indian Family Resources. A big thank you goes to Michelle Viera and Dean Don Williams from GVSU for helping to sponsor this event for our youth. The Oklahoma-based Miami have withdrawn its longtime support for Miami University's use of Redskins as a nickname for sports teams, the university said July 18th. Accordingly, the university's board of trustees said it will consider in September whether to drop the moniker at the end of the 1996-97 school year, as the tribe requested. In a separate action, the Miami University Senate voted in April to appoint a committee to suggest alternative names. The Senate -which includes faculty, students and some staff -- has not yet suggested any names. NATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Thirty-seven Anishinaabek participated in the Native Youth Leadership Conference! Thirty-seven Anishinaabe youth traveled in from all over Michigan to partake in the 4th Annual Native Youth Leadership Conference held in Tustin, Michigan. Youth from various tribes, Huron Band of Potawatomi, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, Little Traverse Band of Ottawa, Little River Band of Ottawa, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa, Grand River Band of Ottawa, Saginaw Chippewa �• 2 August 1996 Turtle Talk Tribe, Bay Mills Indian Community, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibway, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, plus twelve facilitators and chaperones from . respective tribes in Michigan were all gathered there for four days. The conference is designed to introduce leadership skill development for our Anishinaabe youth who will hopefully take leadership roles in their respective communities in the near future. The conference focused on three main areas: communication, healthy lifestyles & wellness, and culture identity. Knowledgeable Anishinaabe facilitators introduced topics of discussion that lead to hands on interaction and activities. For some of us, the morning started at about five-thirty in the morning to attend the sunrise ceremonies. The others, well, they slept in until seven in the morning. I will end here and let one of the participants share her experience. "The Native Youth Leadership Conference was not only a fun experience, but it was also a learning experience. It taught us many things, such as trusting one another, AIDS, alcohol abuse, and some traditional things as well. The facilitators kept it fun by keeping us involved. We met lots ofpeople, and made many new friends. Everyone got along and there were no fights or arguments. We did many activities to get to know everyone. Unlike most conferences the facilitators and chaperones took part in everything instead of sitting off to the side. Ifyou get a chance to be involved in this next year, I recommend that you do. You'll have lots offun, meet many new friends, and learn a lot. Everyone had so much fan, no one really cared about how bad the food was. I hope everyone got as much out of this as I did. I'll never forget the memories I have of this. " Fawn Loonsfoot 'i>'i>'i>'i>'i> 'i>'i>'i>'i>'i> 'i>'i> ·'k~!:~ Hello, My name is Carol Smith and I am the new Counselor/Case Manager for Indian Family Resources. I received my Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University. I am a Grand Rapids native but have recently moved back to Grand Rapids from Iron Mountain in the Upper Peninsula, where I worked as an outpatient counselor for Community Mental Health for the past two years. The goal of our program is to provide Native American people with adequate Health and Human Resource services that are culturally sensitive. In my position as Counselor/Case Manager, I provide . initial assessments and assist individuals to receive needed services in the community. I will also be providing outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling services. I will be working with Derek Bailey (Family Resource Specialist) to provide educational groups for the Indian community. Stay tuned to "Turtle Talk" for information about upcoming groups. I would like to invite you to visit our program and learn mo:e about .the services we offer. Indian Family Resources office hours are from 8:00 4:30 pm. I am happy to back in SJrand Rapids and look forward to meetmg you and getting to know you. Thank you -- Carol Smith Counselor/Case Manager fxcerpt from Native llmericon U/isclom When a man does a piece of work which is admired by all we soy that it is wonderful; but when we see the changes of day and night, the sun, the moon and the stars in the sky, and the changing seasons upon the earth, with their ripening fruits. anyone must realize that it is the work of someone more powerful than man. Chosed-b1,1-Beors ( 1843-1915) Sontee-'lonktonoi Souix PARENTING EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP Dear community members and interested professionals, Indian Family Resou:ces is pleased to announce that the Parentmg Education & Support Group will meet for 6 weeks on Wednesdays beginning October 9, 1996, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. This group will provide parents with support and enable them to understand the patterns and problems of parenting, normal developmental issues, and issues specific to Native American families. Activities will provide participants an opportunity to: +participate in activities of interest +learn new skills +improve quality of community and family life +develop new relationships with other participants +explore creative capabilities Indian Family Resources 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 458-1641 Please contact the Indian Family Resources office to sign up for this group on or before October 7, 1996. Child care provided. �• 3 August 1996 Turtle Talk All Soul Day - Tchibaigijigad November 2nd This is an explanation of our Annual Ghost Suppers as the beliefs and traditions were passed down by our Tribal families throughout the years. In Peshawbestown, November 2nd is believed to be the day when the souls are released from the spirit world to join with the living to enjoy a feast with family and friends. A couple of the houses had their ghost suppers on November 1st, All Saints Day, due to dreams involving their angel babies passed on. The reason for calling it a ghost supper is just that, it is to feed the souls of family members and friends who will be visiting from the spirit wold. Each household prepares the favorite foods of their departed loved ones as to make them happy when they come to visit. The table is then set with food as well as tobacco. A sacred fire is built (in which no trash should be burned). This fire is maintained for the entire night so that any consumable items (food, beverage and tobacco) may be burned as offerings. Before anyone eats, a plate of food is fixed with a serving from each dish prepared for the feast. This is burned in the fire for the benefit of the souls. The door is left ajar as a gesture, demonstrating everyone is welcome. Visitors are expected to enter without knocking (knocking is not recommended - you may offend someone). Anyone knocking shows hesitancy about entering into the house, therefore, it may cause the souls traveling along with them to be hesitant to enter as well. This may be misconstrued as defeating the purpose of the feast, everyone is welcome. Each and every visitor is honored, fed, treated with respect, and appreciated of their visitation and participation in the feast. It is believed that the more visitors you have from this world, the more visitors you have from the other; each visitor bringing along with him/her spiritual members of their family. On this glorious day of feasting it is said that you are not able to fill yourself. (You may get a strange look if you say you are full). Any food left on your plate is not to be thrown away, given away, or fed to the dogs. It is to be burned in the sacred fired as an offering. The table is continually set with clean place settings throughout the evening for the guests who visit. The table is left set overnight with the food, tobacco and place settings for the unseen visitors who continue to visit throughout the night. If you open your home to have a ghost supper, it is a commitment to continue on in the following years, because the spirits will return to your home hungry and will need to be fed. This is out or respect and commitment for those who have passed on. This is a tradition that keeps us in touch with our ancestors. Dimoyas/Tehtahgunakweh Pearly Broome ******************* Thoughts from Renee Dillard What I remember about the Ghost Supper, many different families would come together on a specific week or weekend in the fall time of the year to cook and serve a meal to as many people that come over. The men are fire tenders of a sacred fire where food is fed into so as to feast those of whom walked on through the western door. So there is always a place setting on the table to symbolize those who walked on. one, the better. So this event calls for everyone to participate. ************************** Ghost Supper Learning Circle Date: Thursday, September 26th Time: 1:15 p.m. Location: Lexington School Building, Room #4. Anyone interested in learning more about the Ghost Suppers, such as, how they were offered in the early days; appropriate and respectful ways to prepare for the fall Ghost Suppers, letting people know you will be opening your home for a Ghost Supper, etc. are invited to attend. For more information, please call Renee Dillard at (616) 538-7568. PARENTS! GRANDPARENTS! ELDERS! FRIENDS! Please join us for a Native American Gathering. Date: September 11, 12, 1996 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Location: 45 Lexington Presenter: Cathy Ross - She will be presenting on Leaming Styles of Native American students. Date: September 26, 1996 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Location: 45 Lexington Presenter: Cynthia Akins - She will be presenting on Brain Gym. These are exercises on how to use both sides of your brain. participate as a home to be visited. No one knocks to come in, they just enter and eat. Some say the spirits would be frightened or confused by the noise of door knocking. Dinner and child care will be provided for all our presentations. If you are planning on attending the dinner, please let me know two days before each speaker with the number of people in your family. This will help us in preparing the meal for this event. Miigwech. Everyone is welcome. This is a time where there are no strangers. The more people that come to eat and feast a loved If you have any questions, please call Betty Davis at (616) 771-2016. Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is considered a great honor to �• 4 August 1996 Turtle Talk THE LEARNING CLUB Lexington School 45 Lexington, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Telephone: (616)771-2733 Fax: (616) 771-2738 PURPOSE The purpose of The Leaming Club is to provide a learning environment in which students ( 12-15 yrs. old) can be productive and accepted. CURRICULUM/DELIVERY SYSTEM +Active, hands on learning in academic and elective areas +Teaching/Learning Teams +Involvement with the Community +Cooperative Learning SIZE: Limited to 125 students CRITERIA FOR ENROLLMENT +Parent or significant adult support required +12 - 15 yrs. of age +Application process followed by Orientation with parent and +Students must be committed to activity participating interview in their own learning +Referred from GRPS Student Services, base school or out of school TRANSPORTATION Student responsible for their own transportation. GRATA bus tickets available toqualifiedd students. August 27-September 20, 1996 September 20-0ctober 30, 1996 October 30-January 17, 1997 SCHEDULE January 21-March 27, 1997 March 3 I-June 12, 1997 Mini-Session Session I Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sept. 14 U of M/Flint NASO Fourth Annual Pow Wow University of Michigan/Flint Riverbank Flint, MI For More Info: Isabel Valero (810)762-3431 Sept. 27-29 Michigan Indian Day Celebration and North American Indian Association of Detroit, Inc. 14th Annual Pow Wow Parade Noon on Friday, mini-Pow Wow follows; traditional Pow Wow on Saturday/ Sunday. For More Info: Collette Schotte (313)256-3263 Sept. 28-29 Maple River Gathering Uncle Johns Cider Mill, North US-27 St. Johns, MI. For More Info: Cindy Mclrath (517)339-3443 Nov. 16-17 Fourth Annual Anishinaabe Artists Cultural Show and Gathering Frandor Center, Lansing, MI. For More Info: Lansing Community College Native American Leadership Program (517)483-9803 �• 5 August 1996 Turtle Talk September Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Jeremy Atwood Kiana Atwood Karen M. Boda Faron Bowen Jimmy Bush, Jr. Nicholas Cavasos Helen Chippewa Robert Comer, Jr. Darcy Crampton Collen Floyd Bart Gibbs Rob Herr Tom Herr Helen Hillman Rachelle Hillman Kevin Ives, Jr. Hazel John Kathlyn Kahgegab John Kozar Jonie Mackey Dorothy Medacco Jacob Medura Johnny Noah Grace Peters Brian Pierce Paula Pierce Jennie Pigeon Loraine "Olive" Pigeon Tanya Rapheal Gary Rueckert Sandra Sanchez Harold Shaw Melissa Shomin Toni Vande Voren Louis Wesaw Sean Winters Loretta Yount SENECA NATION CAN EVICT HOMEOWNERS FROM THEIR LAND By Bucky Gleason Buffalo, New York (AP) Sixteen homeowners who refused to sign a lease with the Seneca Nation should be evicted from the Senecaowned land, a federal court has ruled. The case involves non-Indian people who built houses on land owned by the Seneca for hundreds of years. Many live in the homes, but several rented out properties without paying for land on which the houses stand. "I've got people that paid for their houses and own it, or thought they did," said Jennifer Coleman, an attorney for the holdouts. "For many people, it was their sole investment or sole retirement fund. Now it's gone." Those who refused to sign the lease claimed the Seneca had no right to kick them off the property. U.S. Magistrate Judge Carole Heckman ruled otherwise July 9th, recommending the homeowners be removed. The U.S. Justice Department argued to have the holdouts evicted by building their case around the fact that the Seneca Nation owned the land and, therefore, could establish a signed agreement with non-Senecas. reservation for 40 years with the option to renew for 40 more. More than 2,400 non-Jndians signed, and 16 refused. "rfthey signed the lease, no Seneca would have bothered them for 40 years," Seneca President Dennis Bowen said. "The others who signed know that. They will sleep fine tonight because they know there won't be problems." The deal that over 2,400 non-Senecas signed was reached after a 99-year lease ran out that cost non-Indian homeowners about $1 a year. The Senecas also received $60 million from the state and federal governments to make up for inequities in the old leases. But disagreements have persisted since. "Obviously, we've been involved in this for five or six years," said Joseph Fluent, one of the holdouts. "We chose this route because we believed our position was the correct one. We continue with that belief today." ELDERS' DAY Elders' Day Program gives elders a chance to come together for health. One of the main arguments the holdouts had was that the new agreement gave Senecas the power to throw them off the land for any reason. Others claimed they paid for the homes and their improvements, making them the owners. Homeowners were given four chances to sign the new lease, which guarantees the right to stay on the Although a small number attended (10), it didn't lack in discussion. The program which was three hours in length and offered twice �• 6 August I 996 Turtle Talk on August 28th touched on topics such as nutrition, physical fitness and a discussion on youth. A luncheon was also provided for the elders. Corn soup, frybread, squash, jello, fruit bowl, and more was enjoyed by all. Elders spoke about what activities they did growing up as a child and that kept them physically fit. Some spoke about the work that was expected of them around the home, others spoke about walking a long ways to get where they were going, and yet another spoke about playing ball when smaller and traveling to other reservations for games. The elders also watched a video in which elders from other tribes, some as old as ninety-three, spoke on how they still stay fit and exercise. Overall, it was pleasing to see these ten elders come. We would like to be able to do more of these in the future. A chi-Miigwech to the following individuals who donated food and/or time in order for our first Elders' Day to be successful: Derek Bailey, Betty Davis, Paula Montgomery (KCHP), John & Olive Pigeon, Dorothy McCann, Amy Popma, and the Weed & See program. Keep an eye out for future Elders' Day programs in the Turtle Talk. We are also in the process of developing a senior mailing list for future announcements. If you want to be added, please call our office at 458-4078 and ask for Hunter or Korena! Miigwech -- Hunter AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS!! The North American Indian Center of Grand Rapids will host: AMERICAN INDIAN Art Show and Auction: Celebrating Great Lakes Native Art November 18, 1996 - 7 - 9 p.m. Kent Careerffechnical Center, 1655 East Beltline, NE, Grand Rapids FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Levi A. Rickert -- Potawatomi (616) 451-8937 or write North American Indian Center 96 Monroe Center, Suite #I 05 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 BABY DAY -Derek Bailey- On August 13, 1996, a group of people met to learn and share about their experiences with babies. This educational program was offered at two times, from 11 :OOam to 1:OOpm and later that evening from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Along with myself, Lora Church also provided an educational piece on 'Attachment'. This focused on the different categories that attachment can be defined as (secured, avoidant, and ambivalent), and that the overall goal of attachment is detachment. The informational piece I focused on was meeting the emotional and physical needs of infants. This provided the participants with material on how to strengthen the emotional bond between parent and infant, and what health concerns should be addressed. Also, community resources were presented to encourage the participants to access the health programs that exist, which will help babies maintain a proper growth and development. The two programs met their stated goals, and the participants left with shared insight and information in raising a baby. For those that could not attend, please feel free to call our offices at (616) 458-4078 if you would like information on community resources that are available. We also have many pamphlets and brochures that are obtainable at our office site. LOWER-FAT FRY BREAD 2 cups whole-wheat flour 2 cups white flour 4 level tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 114 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup warm water Mix together both flours, baking powder, and salt. Add vegetable oil a little at a time making mixture look like corn meal. Slowly add warm water, only enough to make the dough stick together. Roll into fist-sized balls. Cover the bowl with a towel for 10 minutes. Pat dough out to the size of large pancakes. Fry in vegetable oil (about 375 degrees) brown on both sides until golden brown. "Only after the last tree has been cut down, only after the last river has been poisened, only after the last fish has been caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten." -unknown- �NAYTIVE AMERICAN PREVENTION SERVICES COMING ATTRACTIONS ••• Everyone Is Welcome To Come!!! • 7 August 1996 September 1996 TUESDAY MONDAY SUNDAY I 2 3 WEDNESDAY 4 ClOIED - LABOR DAY 8 9 16 6-7pm Young Eagles. K-3 THURSDAY 5 10 116-Bpm Celebrating Parenting/John Ball 23 6-7pm Young Eagles, K-3 29 FRIDAY SATURDAY 6 7 12 13 14 20 21 Park-Topic:Effectivt Communicc'ltionwlthYouth 6-Bpm Drum Circle 6-Bpm Young Eagles, 4-6 Call 458 -408 for Info 6-Bpm Vision leekm, 7-12 17 185-Bpm Women's 19 11-lpm/5-Bpm Indian Male Night Out-Lexington lchool Day - Lexington lchool 6-8pm Young Eagles, 4-6 6-Bpm Drum Circle 6-Bpm Vision Seekers, 7-12 Call 4SB-4078 for Info 2 6 6-Bpm Celebrating 22 1996 6-Bpm Drum Circle Call 458-4078 for Info 6-7pm Young Eagles, K-3 15 Turtle Talk 24 Il-2pm/5-Bpm Parenting Wellness Day - Lexington School 25 2 7 28 Parentin&flexington School Topic:Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 6-Bpm Young Eagles, 4-6 6-Bpm Drum Circle 6-Bpm Vision Seekers, 7-1 l Call 458-4078 for Info OFF - MICHIGAN INDIAN DAY 30 6-7pm Young Eagles, K-3 Here is information that will be provided at the following events: September II - Celebrating Parenting: Effective Communication with Youth Goal: By attending the two hour Celebrating Parenting. you will be able to enhance your methods to effectively communicate with your youth so as to strengthen your parent-youth relationship. Objectives: *You will be able to identify various methods of communication *You will learn measures to help sort between lies, imagination and the truth *You will have a good time! September 17 - Indian Male Day Goal: To reflect on our past. To examine the roles that Native men play in today's society. To bring Anishinaabe men together in order to revitalize and restrengthen our role in today's society. Objectives: *By examining the traditional vs. Contemporary roles. *By examining the damaging factors that have impacted our role within the family and community. *By what/how are we maintaining our culture and traditions in our contemporary roles. *By identifying needs of Indian males in order to maintain our identity in today's world. September 18 - Women's Evening Out Goal: During the Women's Evening Out, you will have an opportunity to enhance your knowledge-base and improve your personal health, well-being and quality of life. Objectives: You will engage in activities that will help identify the importance of cooperation and oneness; You will be able to identify the traditional and contemporary roles that women have fulfilled throughout the years; You will be able to: *Define self-concept and self-esteem *Understand how they are developed *How to incrme self-esteem Identify two arm in a person's life that can be affected by negative self-talk. September 24 - Parenting Wellness Day Goal: By attending the Parenting Wellness session, you will build upon your parenting skills that will enhance your relationship with your family members. Objectives: *You will be able to identify the contemporary and traditional parent roles *You will be able to identify your parenting role *You will have an opportunity to share family values that help to keep you family ties strong, especially when troubling times arise *You will be able to identify strmors and learn ways to reduce mm that are fun and inexpensive to your wallet September 26 - Celebrating Parenting: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Goal: To increase participants' knowledge-base on fetal Alcohol Syndrome, as it pertains to both individually, withing the family and at the community level. Objectives: *By having participants take a pre- and post-mt on FAS, the results will show an increase in knowledge *By participants' identifying what role they can plan - as mother or father, brother/sister, aunt/uncle, etc. *By developing ideas that the community can take in providing information to people that will make FAS 100% preventable. �• 8 August 1996 Turtle Talk GRAND TRAVERSE BAND TRIBAL SCHOOL Teaching Position Posting Position Titles: Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education Instructors Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Supervisor: School Administration and Mentor Teacher Native American Women's Circle A support group open to any Anishinabequay. You are welcome to bring your arts/crafts to work on. DAY: Tuesday TIME: 5:30 pm LOCATION: Grand River Band's Office (458-8759) 307 Michigan NE FACILITATOR: Charlotte Campbell Project Rehab Phone: 458-8521 (Please call if you have any questions.) The Grand Traverse Tribal School wishes to honor the whole student by teaching from the heart. In an environmental framework, the curriculum and methodology of the school will provide opportunities for students to work through real life interdisciplinary projects, reflecting the traditional Odawa and Ojibwe philosophy of ecological stewardship. Qualifications: Possess the appropriate Michigan Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain such . Experience/willingness to work in a collaborative/team teaching structure. Wanted: Elementary Certified Teachers; K-12 Reading Specialist; Special Education Teacher; Odawa Language Teacher; Technology Integration Consultant; and Secondary Certified Teachers in Math, Science. Send Letter of Application, Resume, Teaching Certificate and References to: GTB Tribal School 2605 N.W. Bay Shore Drive Suttons Bay, MI 49682 ATTN : Pam Martell, Tribal School Administrator Fax : 616-271-4861 Grand Rapids Public Schools Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, Ml Permit no. 319 Library Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI 49401 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Prevention Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/583bc3806b18a12aa28ecf95f282a6b2.pdf a521aaeaf7123d8ab9fd432858509067 PDF Text Text Mdaamini Giizis TU Rf l E TALK NEWSLETTER NATIVE AMERICAN (Com Moon) PREVENTION SERVICES Mishikenh Geegadohawen 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 32-B Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Telephone: (616) 458-4078 Fax: (616) 458-2096 GranCJ Valley State SEPTEMBER 1998 ·····--'--~~P. ~::l_ )g. •••Clinton Urges More Attentiollflv~ Library INSIDE THIS LS.SUE: ' Attention for NA. z Summer Day Camp 4 Young Eagles 3-6 6 Circle ofRelatives 7 Horse-n-A round 9 Calendar of Events 11 Contemporary Arts 12 Turtle Talk C onfributors: Hunter Genia Renee Dillard Jennifer Jones Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. Plight of Native Americans Arlington, Virginia (AP/ICC) I Following up on the adyice of his advisory board on race, President CJinton says American Indians. need special attention in getting over the "pathetic and inadequate" conditions created for them by the :lfooeiraJ government. During a roundtable discussion on race July 8, Clinton encouraged the American public to act to ameliorate the isolation and neglect that Indians feel. He admitted he did not know much about Indians until he ran for president in 1992 and, after visiting a few reservations, concluded that this country has given them a raw deal. "The paternalistic relationship the U.S. government has kept them in was pathetic and inadequate," Clinton said. "They literally got the worst of both worlds. They weren't getting enough help, and they certainly didn't have enough responsibility and power, in my view, to build a future." Clinton spoke after his race advisory board reminded him that he should develop a strategy to address American Indian concerns. That suggestion grew out of a meeting in Denver in March, where protestors complained about Clinton's failure to appoint an American Indian to his race panel. The president's remarks pleased Sherman Alexie, an author-filmmaker who directed a film on Indian life. He said Indians were tired of being ignored in discussions of race, when so many of their problems are based on race. "A poor Native American faces more hurdles than a poor anybody," Alexie said. "I didn't have running water until I was 7 years old. I still remember when the toilet came. "Nobody talks about Indians," Alexie said. "Usually what they'll do to me is come up and tell me they're Cherokee." That drew laughter from the president, who had said his grandmother was one-quarter Cherokee. Clinton's session with eight panelists was taped to air July 10 on PBS' television program "NewsHour." The White House billed it as Clinton's third town hall meeting on race, but there was no audience or live broadcast, as there (Continued on page 2) __ ·-·-...... ,....... --""""',,,_.. .. .. ~~.. -· ... ·-····- -....~;·-· ~- �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 2 had been in the previous two. The session was held as Clinton's advisory board Staff: was preparing a report for him to use in writing his own asLora Church sessment of race, due at the end of the year. The \\t11i te I Program Director House has said Clinton would keep the discussion alive in II Hunter Genia some form through the rest of his term. I Prevention Specialist /Educator The July 9th panel, which comprised authors, colum- 1 Renee Dillard nists and other commentators, urged Clinton to use his of- 1 Pre vention Specialist /Educator fice to remind Americans that integration is still an admiraJennifer Jones Prevention Specidfist /Edt1cator ble goal. Clinton called for "a vocabulary that embraces Wanda Blanco America's future," while acknowledging the country's past Office Services Coordinator enors on race - starting with the first ones against Ameri1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - c a n Indians. Native American Prevention Services The goal of Native American Prevention Services is to deliver services and information that encourage Cynthia Tucker, a columnist at The Atlanta Consfitu- ! tion, said there must be "an acknowledgment that African i hol and other drugs. Americans and Native Americans especially have suffered 1----------------·----• burdens others have not. But I also think that all of us, inOur program strives to ensure the information and cluding African Americans, need to acknowledge how much services provided that are culturally relevant and the world has changed." age-appropriate. The following is an excerpt from the dialogue: We Provide: Mr. Alexie: A poor Native American faces more Information - relevant to the Native American lifehurdles than a poor anybody. style. The President: Anybody? Assistance and referrals - can be provided to coml\llr. Alexie: Anybody, in this country- certainly. munity members as well as professionals about isWe 're talking about third-world conditions fourth-world sues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other conditions on reservations. I didn't have running water. ... drugs) Mr. President: ..... Lets just talk about the Native Native American Youth Groups - are divided acAmerican population . When I was running for President in cording to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. 1992, I didn't know much about the American Indian condi Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to tion. except that we had a significant but very small popula schools, organizations, community groups, including tion of Indians in my home state, and that my grandmother parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culwas one-quarter Cherokee; that's all new. And I spent a lot turally related topics. of time going around to the reservations and to meet with Special Programs and Activities - are provided to leaders and to learn about the sort of nation-to-nation legal healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alco- youth, parents and elders . .,..::-::=================~relationship that's supposed to exist between the U.S. government and the Native American tnbes. r concluded that the American Indians had gotten the worst of both worlds - that they had not been given enough empowerment or responsibility or tools to make the most of their own lives, and the sort of paternalistic relationship the U.S. government had kept them in was pathetic and inadequate. So they literally got the worst of both worlds. They weren' t given enough to help and they certainly didn't have enough responsibility and power in my view to build the future. So what do you think the most important thing is for Americans to know about American Indians? What do you think is the most important thing American Indians should be doing for themselves or should ask us to do to change the future? Mr. Alexie: I think the primary thing that people need to know about Indians is that our identity is (continued 011 page 3) �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 much less cultural now and much more political, that we really do exist as political entities in sovereign political nations. And that's the most important thing for people to understand, is that we are separate politically and economically and should be. For Indians, themselves, I think we have to recognize the value of education, which is something culturally we have not done. And with the establishment of the American Indian College Fund and the 20 American Indian colleges on reservations and in the communities throughout the country, I think we've begun that process of understanding that education can be just as traditional, just as tribal, as a pow wow or any other ceremony, that education should become sacred. FMI on the President's Initiative write to PIRl New Executive Office Building, Washington D.C. 20503 or e-mail to OneAmerica@whitehouse.gov Keepers of the Treasures - Keepers of the Language By C.L. Nez Santa Fe, New Mexico (ICC) Many generations of American Indian students were beaten and punished for speaking their native language at federal, state, and mission schools. The impact is still being felt. The Indian languages are dying with the tribal elders, say members of the Keepers of the Treasures organization. The Keepers of the Treasures is a cultural council oflndians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians who are helping preserve native languages by hosting conferences and serving as a clearinghouse for information. "I think collectively, all the tribal people are concerned about the loss of their language and are very much concerned about the young parents who are not focusing on teaching their language to their children ," said Tessie Naranjo, board member of Keepers of the Treasures. At the time of the first European contact in the 16th century there were about 300 languages compared to about 175 Indian languages spoken today. The languages are continuing to be endangered, says Naranjo, a Santa Clara Pueblo . . . . . . .,..,.,,. •••,,,..,, , _,_ . , . , ,. . . . . .,.,..1 "I know that your tribal language and your world view and your behavior :(i ----- --- -- --------- 1;1are all meshed together," said Naranjo who teaches her native Tew~ language. "I ~. l · t 0 i jknow that speaking the language is i~ot enough. It's more than that. It's about ur goa is !.I knowing how to behave- social gestures, social courtesies, your world view and 1 d k J" i :pro uce spea ers O; I! your belief system within the community. All of those are important." ';; language not : : Last month at a conference, "Native Languages: Repatriating the Spirit of ;I ' )i Nations," David Herrara and Ann Ke-hee, teachers from Cochiti Pueblo, taught the d l • li t stu en ts t Jat can Iiiaudience some words in the Keres language. ii say bear" :!' Using stuffed animals and pantomime, Herrara expertly rolled the words !i "O 1 1 " ' ljil ii ]~ I off his tongue for bear, quail, duck and other wild animals for the audience to re~ • .............-:u~~..-~,~·;~~~:~::·~ peat. When he picked up the stuffed skunk, he held his nose and said the word for skunk. Laughter followed, then the word was repeated. Chuckles are the typical response to Herrara· s lessons. There is no dictionary or grammar guide for the Keres language he is teaching. "Our goal is to produce speakers of language, not students that can say bear," Herrara said. ''What about the bear? We want the full sentences and we want them to have the communication skills in our lan(Co11/i1111ed on page ./1 �Turtle Talk Newsletter CoN'T KEEPERS Page 4 OF THE TREASURES guage- not just a computerized program to learn from." In Cochiti Pueblo, knowing Keresan is vital to being a part of a community. All tribal council meetings of traditional societies, ceremonies and songs are in Keresan. But only one-third of the Pueblo's 1,150 population speak fluent Keresan. That population is 35 and older. But overall, New Mexico is one of the states that has the healthiest population of fluent Indian language speakers. Other pueblos, and tribes such as the Navajo Nation, have programs to teach at least the fundamentals of tribal languages in schools and community centers. However, other communities have made a strong comeback to revitalize their languages. Such is the case with the Native Hawaiians. A Hawaiian Native and Keepers of the Treasures Board member Larry Kimura said, "The situation seems to be pretty drastic. We are coming back from almost extinction." A Native Hawaiian language college has been established and a masters program has been approved, Kimura said. "The first native language and literature program will accept our first students this fall." You have to have a written language today. Our language wasn't written until the American missionaries came. Of course, they needed the Bible translated. That was how they established our alphabets." Someone walks by and says "Aloha." Kimura smiles and returns the greeting, "Aloha." Then he says, "If we don't preserve our language then we disappear from the face of the earth. It's us we're talking about not just the language." For more information call (202) 588-6207. This year we had a three day camp at Townsend park, and everyone came out to play. We had many volunteers and parents come and spend quality time with their children and community youth. It was refreshing to see the older youth helping their cousins and younger siblings with the various projects and activities. There were many interesting things to make and learn at this year's first Native American Prevention Four Winds of Summer Day Camp, held July. The Peer Educators told Red Cliff stories about sharing, honesty, respect and kindness, as well as conducted the ice breakers. Nobody went home a stranger, and we all made many new friends. Thanks to Lorna and Kate who are new friends from the Girl Scouts, the youth were taught how to make a really cool kite and got to fly ~t too. It is amazing what we can create with string, straws, tissue paper, and determination! The scavenger hunt and water exploration was a fun way to acknowledge the world around us. The Medicine Wheel activity was a hands-on project that teaches the youth how to utilize the four sacred medicines. The kids took home a medicine wheel they created to help remind them of the lesson. Another popular new friend was Kevin who came from the Lansing area to teach flint napping and ancient fire-starting techniques with only a stick and very fast hands. Each youth who worked on a flint point was very proud of the piece they were able to nap using only an antler and muscle. Kevin also brought with him an ancient hunting tool called the atladel. Each young person was given a turn to throw it using the special extended arm. All of these activities were brought to the youth to help them understand how rich our culture is. My teaching philosophy is "if you understand your past you will better understand yourself therefore having a clearer direction for your future." The youth learned more about the world we live in and how to better take care of the one Mother Earth we have. This Day Camp helped the young people gain and reinforce the (Continued on page 5) �Turtle Talk Newsletter necessary tools they need to decide what kind of lifestyle they will choose. Thanks to the many parents and volunteers who made themselves available, we had a safe and fun learning environment for everyone. Jennifer and Renee are grateful for your input and availability for such a rewarding experience as working with the young people. If you have some time or talent that you would like to share with the young people in the Native American Prevention Services youth programs, call Renee or Jennifer at 458-4078. Submitted by Renee Dillard Parents, volunteers, and day campers take time out for a Kodak moment. ~oung Eagle~ As we gear up for school and our summer comes to a close, we will start meeting again with the Young Eagle Group in early October. This will give the youth time to adjust to their new grade and/or their new school. Renee has some exciting new projects planned for her 3rd to 6th grade group. (Note the grade change). As always, Native language and culture is always apart of each two hour session. We will have art projects and activities in six week sessions with two weeks off before we start another six week session again. Young Eagles 3rd through 6th grade will meet on Wednesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. If you know a young person who would like to be involved with the program, please call Renee and let her know. Page 5 We at Native American Prevention Services are very proud of the accomplishments that many of the Sewing Circle participants have been able to achieve. Rebecca is a member of our Peer Educators group called "Da Native Thang". She has the support of her family and the community as demonstrated at the Three Fires Pow Wow. Recently she was the head youth female dancer representing the Potawatomi Tribe at at Three Fires Pow-wow in Grand Rapids. Keep up the great attitude Becky! My name is Rebecca Williams. I am 15 years old and I attend Ottawa Hills High School where I am in ninth grade. I currently attend the Sewing Circle on Monday nights sponsored by the Native American Prevention Services. I really appreciate Sewing Circle. I am alcohol, tobacco and other-drug free . Sewing Circle has helped me to be ATOD free in many ways. One way it has helped me is by making my regalia that I have been able to sew on Monday nights. I love my new regalia, and it is one of the things that has kept me ATOD free. Out of respect for myself and the circle of community when I dance, I know I need to stay ATOD free. Another way my regalia has kept me A TOD free is by the respect I have for my regalia and knowing that by smoking it can be very hard to breath when I dance because of my lungs. (I am a fancy shawl dancer.) Another way Sewing Circle has kept me ATOD free is just being there. When I'm at Sewing Circle I don't smoke or anything because those kind of unhealthy ways are not acceptable. If I wasn't in Sewing Circle I could be on the streets or hanging with other kids that smoke, but I'm not. From left to right: Autumn McDonald, Becky Williams, Amanda Pigeon, front row: Alicia Black �Turtle Talk News l etter Page 6 1 r -- - i.I:1 i -Young Eagles 3rd-6th grade Six Week schedule 111 1~1. October 71-h- November 11th I. J 'I I la iJ,11 l I !t Wednesday October 7th l'i• 1· Week #1 1 Our first time together this school year as a Young Eagles group we will be having an opening I ceremony for those who haven't been here before. We will be learning a new game with the 1. Native language and making the game pieces. 1 1 I Wednesday October 14th I• 1 • Week #2 I !We will be looking at the environment and the effects we have on it. This is the start of the !j!pollution project concerning the water. We will be discussing different ways we can make a difference in the future with water conservation. This project will be fun and engaging. Ii 1.•[Wednesday October 21st I Week #3 I • ' I l·i: Bring in all the newspapers and magazines you can find , we will be looking at alcohol and tobacco I I ~ 1 1 I I· advertisement s and how they may or may not effect our decisions. We will also look at making our own advertisement that will be an anti-smoking or drinking to be published in "Turtle Talk" 11 i newsletter. i" i' Wednesday October 28th • I Week #4 Continue activity from week 3. 11 Wednesday November 4th • Week #5 !eeN;:i::n;:;~a;~c~:~:g:~a;ow:o:::::r;~~:::~:st I~e;:~ ~~g:::~~~e:e~n;~;e~hi~ :~:":ome '11 I!the learning is so much greater. !Wednesday November 11th ·1 · Week #6 I· I 1 I 1.1 11 J 1 What is Thanksgiving? Talking Circle discussion on how we understand the holiday will be the main . ' topic. We will experience the foods of the tradition with a feast during this time of year. I ��Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 8 PA WA TING MA CED WIN UMC'S Senior Meals P~ogram Will start the regular twice a week schedule on Tuesday, September 8th at Lexington School 11 :30 a.m. Elders age 50 and over eat free. Small donation for others. Transportation available. Please call 246-5257 to schedule a ride the day before a ride is needed. ANNOUNCING .... THE THEATER OF THE THREE FIRES The mission of the Theater of the Three Fires is to develop and enrich the understanding of the Anishinabek culture, from historical and current perspectives, through artistic, creative and cultural works. You may have heard rumors of a new Native American Theater group forming in the Grand Rapids area. Beginning in the summer of 1997, several community members met with the objective of organizing the production of a theater work about the Anishinabek tribes indigenous to Michigan. Over the following months, planning and networking with others from the Grand Rapids arts community was made to see what would be involved in producing a work specifically about the People of the Three Fires. As of this writing, we have two playwrights putting the finishing touches on an original work. We have also secured a director and will be contacting a recommended set designer in the near future. Most importantly, we need your support as volunteer actors, sound and light technicians, set designers, and other jobs . This is to be a work by, about and using Native Americans from our own community. The following time schedule has been set: D_aie Wednesday, September 16th Wednesday, September 23rd Saturday, September 26th Monday, September 28th Sunday, November 15th Auditions Auditions Auditions Rehearsals Begin Premier & Reception 6:00 p.m. NAPS Multi-Purpose Room NAPS Multi-Purpose Room 6 :00 p.m. Community Media Center 1 :00 p .m. To Be Announced 4:00 P.M. Van Andel Museum The members of the> Three Fires Theater Board of Directors are: Derek Bailey Courtney Biggs Tony Deahl Renee Dillard Joe Dulin :r .. · Hunter Genia Gordon Henry Debra Muller Larry Plamondon ,.Kemo Smith Christine Marcus Stone Robert J. Swanson Cedric Ward · Roger Williams We are in need ;f.a!I community members' input, support and commitment to guarantee the success of our first locally based theatrical presentation . Please contact anyone from the list above with your offer of assistance . .- ~-. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 9 Gun Lake Picnic Native American Prevention Services Youth programs took the K-6 Young Eagles youth to the Flying Horse Shoe Ranch near Hasting for a horse back riding adventure. We were able to offer a bus ride from the office to the Ranch, thanks to the Grand Rapids Public School. Megwetch to Dr. Newby and Lorna VanTil for helping. We had a good time. For some of the urban youth it was the first time ever seeing a horse up close, let alone riding on one. We went out on a back-woodsy trail for about a hour ride in small eight person groups. The horses were beautiful and very well kept. We were glad to know their names so we could get to know them. A few horses were feeling a little spunky and some of us went back to the beginning rather than finish the entire ride. Johnny Pigeon fell and walked his horse the rest of trail. Even so it was still an adventure to remember. I am sure it was an activity that none of us will forget any time soon. After our morning on the trail we went to Gun Lake for a quick swim and picnic lunch. It was a beautiful day and the volunteers were most helpful in every possible way. Megwetch to everyone who is responsible for the new positive memories that youth will have about the summer of 1998. September 18 & 19, 1998 For American Indian Middle School Youth in Kent County Hosted by: Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council of LOCATION: Kent Intermediate School District Center 2930 Knapp St., NE Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 For further information & registration forms, please contact: Hunter Genia @ (616} 458-4078 NATIVE AMERICAN PREVENTION SERVICES This conference is in cooperation with: • • Native American Prevention Services • G.R.P.S. - Multicultural Services Kent Intermediate School District Center "1st 60 youth to pre-register will receive a conference T-Shirt and a chance to win door prizes." �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 Indian Family Resources JOB POSTING: CASEWORKER/WELLNESS EDUCATOR (Part-time) For Indian Family Resources. Min. B.A./B.S. in Soc. Wrk. and Pub. Health, or related profession i.e. Sub. Abuse or Mental Hlth. Exp. fac. support groups, impl. mh/wellness ed. srvs., casefinding, outreach and case management. Prior exp. wrking with families of multicultural background looked at favorably. Salary neg. Send Resume and 3 Letters of Reference to: Lora Church, 615 Turner NW, Rm. 32-8, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504. Closing date: September 18, 1998. EEO Agency. Inquiries call C. Hewitt, (906) 635-4208 or L. Church (616) 458-1641. NEWS... from the Grand Rapids Public Schools - Multi-Cultural Office: The Multi-Cultural office will be providing training for anyone that is interested in becoming a tutor for the Binoojiinhagmaampii afterschool program at Sibley Elementary. This past school year we had seven tutors in the program. We still need more people to volunteer to help our children. Please don't say no if you feel you wouldn't be able to help, just your presence is helpful. We need our children to know that we, as a community, care about their achievements. Our first session will start on Tuesday, October 13 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays until December 10. The second session will start in January and end in March, so if you can only do one session that wil! be great. If you are just a little curious as to what we do, please come to our training on Thursday, September 17, at 6:00 p.m. The location of the training is 1331 Franklin in Room 10 l. It is a three hour training, and we will provide dinner for all participants. If you should have any questions, please call the Multi-Cultural office@ 771-2016, Courtney Biggs@ 458-8432 or Trisha Trosky@ 784-5001. The Multi-Cultural office is also looking for parents to get involved with our Native American Advisory Council. Here is a list of some of the activities we sponsored or co-sponsored this past school year: • Senior trips to visit coileges • Senior Day (our office along with GVSU helped our Seniors with information regarding Financial Aid) • Senior Banquet (our office along with MIETS, GVSU, NAIC, • Spring Gathering (our office put on a day at Sibley Elementary for our 2nd-6th graders. This was our grand finale for • our Binoojiinhag-maampii afterschool program) Presenters packet (we need a lot of help with this project, we are compiling a list of local presenters to go into our • schools) Recognize Seniors in the "Turtle Talk" Newsletter & NAPS sponsored a banquet for our graduates) If you are interested or would like to attend a meeting, please call the Multi-Cultural office@ 771-2016. �Turtle Talk N ews letter Page 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DIBISHKAWIN! September 12-13: 37th Annual Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Pow Wow "Honoring Each Other, in Friendship". Grand Rapids, Ml. Riverside Park. For more info call: 61 6 -459-6820. ' September 18-19: Native Pride - "United Youth Tod ay for Tomorrow" American Indian Youth Conference for Middle School youth in Kent County. Grand Rapids, Ml. For more info or to receive an application by mail call Hunter Genia at: 61 6-458-4078. September 26-27: The 2nd Annual "Land of the Lakes, Gathering of the People" Traditional Pow Wow. Warsaw, Indiana. For more info call: 616-849-0431. October 5: Fall Conference in New Baltimore, Ml. American Indian speaker and workshops. Call 81 0598-1 222 for more information. October 17-1 8: 5th Annual Land of Falling Waters Traditional Pow Wow. Jackson, Ml. For more information call 616-781-6409, 616-781-5661, or 517784-3557. November 7-8: 3rd Annual Spirit of the Harvest Pow Wow & Gathering and Native American Speakers Forum. Houghton, Ml. For more call Carole LaPointe i 906-487-2920. I Do you have anything to announce in "Turtle Talk"? It's simple. Just send us the information including your name, address, and phone number by the 10th of the month for the following month announcement. ti\ ~ ~ ~- Muna Dibishkawin Birthdays Jeremy Atwood Kiana Atwood Daniel LaBlanc Bissell Elizabeth Caldwell Bissell Katie Bissell Karen Boda Faron Bowen Jimmy Bush Jr. Nicholas Cavasos Helen Chippewa Robert Comer Jr. Darcy Crampton Colleen Floyd Bart Gibbs Rob Herr Helen Hillman Rachelle Hillman Kevin Ives Jr. Kathleen Kahgegab John Kozar Florence Loonsfoot Jacob "Nebinan" Mackey Jonie Mackey Dorothy Medacco Jacob Medura Johnny Noah Grace Peters Brian Pierce Paula Pierce Jennie Pigeon Loraine " Olive" Pigeon Tanya Raphael Gary Rueckert Sandra Sanchez Harold Shaw Melissa Shomin Toni VandeVoren Sean Winters Louis Wesaw Loretta Yount iz ., ~- �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 Urban Institute For Contemporary Arts Will Feature Native Americans During November, 1998. A Contemporary Dance Presentation To Be Performed The Michigan Indian Leadership Program of Michigan State University is sponsoring a college visit to MSU and Lansing Communtty College. We are offering an overnight visit specifically for American Indian youth in the Grand Rapids area who are in 7th grade through 1' 2th grade. These youth should be interested in learning more about opportunities available at these two institutions. The agenda is set to be fun and engaginffi . Transportation, housing, and meals will be provided at no charge to the students. A tentative- date is being set for the month of Novemher. For more information please contact Hunter Genia at 616-458-4078 or Jolee Webb at. 1-800-644-4522 ext. 1864. t The Urban Institute for Contempo~ '1'\ l rary Arts will feature Native Ameri~-Pr~ ., ......1~· ,~ cans during the month of November, ~ 1998. One presentation \vill be a ' \ f / -. I contemporary dance work showcasing our local talent. TI1e dance lessons will be provided to Native American community members, teens through adults, for FREE!!!! TI1e instruction and choreography \Vill be tmder the direction of Debra K. Muller, Nottawaseppi Huron Potawatomi, and will plimarily focus on jazz dance. All teens and adults, with or without previous dance expelience are welcome. We need men and boys too!!! Classes be offered at illCA's new location in downtown Grand Rapids, at 41 Sheldon Boulevard, S.E. on September 16th from 6:00 - 7 :30 p.ni. For more information, please contact Debbie at (616) 243-1046 or illCA at (616) 235-8422. If you haven't studied dance before, but have always wanted to, now is your opportunity. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Prevention Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/582e920179a5c91cd6820df009ea5c5e.pdf bb9c019c58e15fcc5ca43432d31b5db0 PDF Text Text TURTLE TALK NEWSLETTER NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 32-B Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Telephone: (616) 458-4078 Fax: (616) 458-2096 (Corn Moon) September 1999 INSIDE THIS ISSUE : Teenaw Craunxi 1 MuseumAssistai 3 Safe Youth Parties 5 Health Camiu:1l 6 OJildren '.5 Gimp 8 Smoking & Children 9 job Postings Mdaamini Giizis 10 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wonda Blanco Contributors: N.A.C.S. Stoff Turtle Tolk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and notional interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Deportment ••• Potawatomi/Ottawa ••••• Teenager ••••• ••• Receives Miss Potawatomi Nation Title! Bozho (Hello), My name is Amanda Pigeon and I am the Miss Potawatomi Nation 1999-2000. I was crowned on July 31st, 1999 at the Potawatomi Gathering. This was the second time I ran for the title, with last year being my first and finishing second runner up. This year I ran against five other girls and there were judges from every Potawatomi tribe present. They each asked me questions ranging from what school I attend, to what my Anishinabemowin name is. I also introduced myself in the language, said a little bit about myself, and gave a little speech. A few moments later they announced the winners and I was surprised when they said my name. All the other girls hugged me "My advice to anyand my family came out and gave me a hug too . The one running for committee gave me a crown , a shawl, a sash, and a princess is to know dozen long stem roses. My advice to anyone running for princess is to you 're language, know your language, smile a lot, and don't let the judges smile a lot, and know you're nervous. Also, I would like to say that I am don 't let the judges very honored that I was chosen and I will do my best to know your nervrepresent the Potawatomi people, as well as, everyone ous." from the community in Grand Rapids and on the pow -Amanda Pigeon wow trail. Migwech/Wa-way-nen Amanda Pigeon Miss Potawatomi Nation 1999-2000 Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you hove a story or information you would like to shore with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. 4 Amanda is all smiles! ••• ••••• ••••• ••• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 2 Native American Community Services r ~-------------------------------------------------~ Substance Abuse Prevention Services Strength to Leave ~ Staff: You accused me You abused me Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Caseworker/Wellness Educator Renee Dillard Prevention Specialist/Educator Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist /Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator For your anger I was blamed For my bruises I was shamed The cheatings and the beatings caused emotional harm Abusive as you are you are no prince of charm When sober you were gentle and kind One drink and you lost your mind The goal of Native American Community Services is to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. W7ry did you hit me ifyou loved me so That nagging answer- I just don't know When physical abuse left me bloodied on the floor I used excuses - I tripped on the stairs I ran into the door Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. Love is not supposed to hurt this way Physical and emotional scars are reasons not to stay We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American life- I thought I had to stay because no one else would care I was so afraid of leaving you - I wouldn't dare style. Assistance and referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. I stayed in desperation though you made me feel cheap The emotional abuse hurt me very deep Badly hurt my life was just about to shatter No self-esteem no integn·ty nothing really seemed to matter I had a rude awakening and in myself I must believe On the day that I awoke I found the strength to leave. - Max Little, 1996 ~ .E .EE .. .. .E ~ ~-------------------------------------------------'~~····················································································~~ ~ 3 3 ~ ~ 3 ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CONGRATULATIONS TO THE... ·~ ~ Gun Lake Tribe Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Potawatomi Indians ~ The Department of the Interior has recognized the Gun Lake Tribe as a Sovereign Indian Nation 3 Congratulations to all their members, we know you have worked hard for this! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT~ ~ ~ ~ ~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 TRIBES ASSIST MUSEUM EXHIBIT "High Steppin' with Native Pride" Septepmber 8th, 1999 The Great Lakes Center for Maritime Studies (GLCMS), a partnership between Western Michigan University and the Michigan Maritime Museum, has been working with American Indians from the Leelanau Penninsula researching a forthcoming museum exhibit. Western Michigan University (WMU) History Department faculty members Dr. Michael J. Chiarappa and Dr. Kristin M. Szylvian and their students interviewed a number of tribal fishers including George "Skip" Duhamel, Cindi and Ed John, and Jim and Rose Raphael, Ronald Paquin, in late May and early June. The interviews are part of the research being done for "Fish For All: The Legacy of Lake Michigan Fisheries Policy and Management." The exhibit which will focus on the regulation and conservation of Lake Michigan fisheries by Great Lakes American Indian tribes and state and federal government officials, will travel to four locations in Michigan and Wisconsin. It will open in March, 2000 at the Dennos Museum in Traverse City. Persons involved in efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance Lake Michigan fisheries are urged to contact the GLCMS at 616-387-7330. Photographs or movies of tribal fishers, fish and wildlife officials, and other persons concerned with Lake Michigan fisheries are urgently needed for both research and exhibit purposes. Artifacts are also sought; examples of possible artifacts include devices used to weigh, measure, or count fish, devices used to measure mesh size on netting, log, account, and other records of catches, items pertaining to tribal fisheries law enforcement, and items pertaining to research projects sponsored by tribal fishing authorities or research projects in which tribal fishers were participants. The ability of the GLCMS to accurately and fully portray the range of tribal viewpoints regarding the management and conservation of Lake Michigan fisheries depends on community assistance. Native American youth groups would like - Great Lakes Center for Mari.time Studies you there! On Wednesday, September 8th, from 6 - 8 p.m. we will celebrate the theme of "HIGH STEPPIN' WITH NATIVE PRIDE" with several activities presented that evening. First, the Young Eagles and Anishnabek Youth Leadership Council will host the Wall Mural Dedication located at Broadway Ave. and 3rd Street. The youth have spent many hours designing and painting the wall mural and would like to present the full mural to the community. All of the community and those who support the Native American community and it's efforts are encouraged and very welcome to come. Second, we want to announce the three youth groups will mold into another phase that expresses the responses we have heard from the youth, parents and staff. • Young Eagles will be offered to K-4th grade. Renee Dillard will facilitate this group in 6-week sessions with a 2-week break in between during the school year. An "Older" Youth group will be offered for 5th-8th grade. Hunter Genia will facilitate this group and will be looking tor input from the youth and parents as he helps mold this "new" group of youth. A new youth group name will be sought. This group will also meet in 6-week sessions with a 2-week break in between during the school year. • Anishnabek Youth Leadership Council will be offered to 9t11..12th grade students. Brian Chivis will help facilitate this group (continued on page 4) �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 4 this group along with the assistance from the youth leaders and parents. Third, we want you to visit the Traditional Three Sisters Garden located on Broadway Ave. between 5th and 6th street. Come and read the signs that teach more about the importance of growing beans, corn and squash together, as well as, read the native stories. We are expecting a bountiful harvest this fall. So, as you can see, we will be celebrating our NATIVE PRIDE in a way that springs forth from our various programs!! See you on Sept. 8th!! Please set aside this date and celebrate this dedication to you on behalf of Native American youth. SUMMER CAMP & CANOE RUN PHOTO PAGE (See CAMP ARTICLE on Page 8) For more camp photos see Pg. 12 John Pigeon explains the process For obtaining blackash Richard Shenoskey helps a youngster Detroit and Grand Rapids Youth Groups Canoe Run Photos! Recently on August 11, Native American youth from the Detroit area and Grand Rapids went on a canoe run. Youth wanted to share their adventure with you. Also, any Native American youth wanting to be involved in the 9th-12th grade Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council are encouraged to call Brian Chivis to sign up. The groups meet weekly from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. We are also starting a 5th-8th grade Native American youth group and you can contact Hunter Genia for more details. Both Brian and Hunter can be reached at 458-4078, Migwech! ~· ~ ' ,, "'-.~ Vl l..r "" ~ , Detroit & Grand Rapids takes the time for a Group Picture s1eeping on the Job �Turtle Talk Newsletter Kids Count Reports Good and Bad News for Michigan Kids The new Kids Count of Michigan reports holds good news for Kent County, especially in the areas of teen pregnancy and arrests for theft and some violent crimes. This year's report, the first to focus specifically on young adolescents ages 10 to 14, reports that juvenile arrests in Kent County dropped approximately 20% from 1995 to 1997, while births to youth ages 10 to 14 dropped nearly 25% between 1995 to 1997. While reductions in teen pregnancy and juvenile arrests are a positive indicator for youth in Michigan, the Michigan League for Human Services released an interesting list of facts about child health in Michigan, with information that touches on all Healthy Kent 2000 priority areas. Read on: Every day in Michigan: * 366 babies are born * One child is born to a mother between the ages of 10 and 14; 16 are born to mothers aged 15 to 17. * 143 children are born into families with incomes below 185% of poverty. * Three infants die before their first birth day. * One child between the ages of one and 14 dies from a disease or injury. * One teenager between the ages of 15 and 19 dies from an accident. * 404 children live in families under suspicion of abuse and neglect. * Ten children are placed in out-of-home care for delinquency. * Nine juveniles are arrested for a violent crime. * One child in five, from birth to age 17, lives in poverty. * 87 out of a possible 1,078 are screened for lead poisoning. * During the school year, 157 teenagers drop out of high school. (Source: Michigan League for Human Services, as reported in the Grand Rapids Press). Page 5 for Safe . ·,'t?;>~~ '" '\;: 'Youth ~· ~#!Guidelines l~ i? ' Parties! Socialization, relaxation, and entertainment are important parts of teen's lives. Parties often play a big part in their social activities. But pressure to drink, smoke, and use of other drugs is great at many parties, even among younger teens and children. Parties that get out of hand can have tragic consequences. Safe parties do not include alcohol , tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD). Safe parties encourage healthy socialization, without the risks of ATOD or related problems. They also protect the parent from liability that would exist if alcohol or other drugs were available to minors in their home. Teens can socialize withoutATOD. Parents can help by clearly stating that parties must not involve these substances. The fact that some parents allow their minor children and their children's friends to drink in their home can confuse young people on the acceptability of underage drinking. Parents should explain that this is illegal and unacceptable. Guidelines for Parents of Teens Attending a Party • Know where your child will be - the name, address, • and telephone number of the party-giver, and their parent's names. Contact the parents of the party-giver to verify the • information (location, times, size, date, etc.) Make sure that a parent will be present, and that ATOD will not be allowed. Offer to chaperone . Discuss how your teen is getting to and from the • party and who will be driving. Be clear that you expect your teen never to ride with someone who has been drinking or using other drugs. Discuss what you expect your teen to do if the situation at the party becomes unsafe or uncomfortable. Explain that your teen will not be punished for others' behavior if the party gets out of hand, and that you can provide a ride home if needed. Provide numbers of other adults to call if you are not available. (See Safe Parties on page 8) �Turtle Talk Newsletter f'amif ~ Meah=h Carnival Free Food Free Prizes Free Games Free Health Screening Free Admission September 18, 1999 "Mmin-nuh-gah-dah" Healthy Heart Program TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: West Side Complex 215 Straight St., NW Grand Rapids, Ml Bozhoo! We look forward to seeing you at this important event. We have a variety of activities and health programs for your enjoyment and learning. For the family: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cholesterol screening Blood Glucose screening Blood Pressure check Health Risk Assessment Ml Child Adult Dental Kent County Health Department WIC, MIH, TB, STD, Immunizations, The Women's Health Network, and Tobacco Reduction Programs TEN-DON (Diabetes Outreach Network) Kent County Family Independence Agency's Indian Outreach Program Children's Special Health Services - Grand Valley State University Registered Nursing Program Osteoporosis screening Muskegon County Health Department Native American Outreach Program American Diabetes Association American Heart Association American Cancer Society Native American Community Services Michigan Indian Employment & Training Services, Inc. * Cherry Street Health Services Page 6 * Family Medical & Dental * Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's Seventh Generation will have a cultural teaching presentation. We would like tribal members and representation from these tribes: • Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potowatomi • Little River Band of Ottawa Indians • Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe • Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and • Chippewa Indians • Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians • Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians For the Children: Moonwalk Dunk Tank Face Painting Clown & Magician Balloons Young Eagles Caricature Artist Trader booths: * - Pure Potawatomi * - End-of-the-Trails * - Sault Chippewa Gifts * - Woodland Indian Art Design Native Image Planning meetings are being held every Thursday, Noon - 1pm @ NACS 615 Turner NW, Rm. 32-8, Grand Rapids. To volunteer and for more information, call: John Aldred, Health Promotion Disease Prevention Specialist, "Mmin-nuh-gah-dah" @ (616) 458-4078. �Turtle Talk Newsletter RACIAL REPRESENTATION ON THE LATE LOCAL NEWS By Jeff Smith Editors Note : The following was a report of the Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy, April , 1999. Researched and prepared by Jeff Smith. Native American Community Services does not make any claim for accuracy of report. Any questions should be forwarded to Jeff Smith at 459-4788, ext. Page 7 The data speaks for itself We have a long way to go in this community to heal the wounds of racism. Until the medra commits to more accurate, honest, and complete portrayals of diverse races and racial issues in this community, justice can not flourish. Methodology For the entire month of March 1999, we videotaped the late news broadcasts from Fox 122. 17 (10:00 p.m.), WOOD TV-8 (11 :00 p.m.). Introduction Each program, excluding weather and sports, was then viewed in its entirety with an eye on For years, researchers have shown that racial documenting the number of times that White, representation in TV news is appalling. (1) NonAfrican American, Hispanic, Arab American, white populations are either ignored or demonized Asian American and Native American persons 11 11 11 11 11 as " criminals I illegal aliens I terrorists f or a burden were represented. This included people who on society. 11 African Americans are often represented were interviewed or even just taped and given as 11 criminals," Hispanic Americans as 11 illegal aliens," no voice . Also documented was the type of acArab Americans as 11terrorists 11 and Native Americans tivity each person or group was engaged in each as 11 lazy. 11 news story and what their status was in society. Since many caucasion people have limited We focused particular attention on stories about contact with non-caucasion populations their percrime or criminal activity. ceptions are often formed by images from media: films, music, newspapers - but mostly from TV news. Some of the statistical highlights: (Keep in mind These manufactured perceptions often result in sothis was a 1 - month long analyzation and incietal support of excessive police force, growing volved prison populations, draconian immigration policies three local television stations, Fox 17, Wood TV and cultural parochialism. Manufactured perceptions 8, WZZM 13.) also contribute to individual and institutional racism. Re- cent immigrants are vilified if they speak their * Seven of the ten times that Hispanic Americans were represented concerned crime. own language and African Americans are dispropor11 tionately incarcerated in the so-called War on * Only one of the three stories with Asian Ameri11 cans was positive. Drugs. * Arab Americans were represented only once: a Pub I ic perception is therefore crucial to the murder sentencing. formation and implementation of public policy. If the Native Americans were never represented during news media truly wishes to promote democratic val- * the month long survey. ues, they must accurately portray communities and The total number of caucasion vs . non-caucasion their racial diversity. The news media must challenge * represented from all three stations for the entire the pervasive -racism in our society by exposing ramoth-long survey: 363 to 77. cism in all its forms. In addition, they should take a proactive stance in promoting racial and cultural diTo receive a copy of the entire report, versity in newscasts. What follows are the results of the Grand Rap- you may contact Jeff Smith of Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy's month-long ids Institute for Information Democracy survey of racial representation in late local TV news. at 459-4788, ext. 122. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 8 the trees and the environment and the important lesson of giving back. All of the youth had an oplocation is changed - before he or she goes to a new portunity to make a tra~itional woodland black ash location. basket. Every child who attended the camp, left Greet your teen when he or she returns home to with a basket. ensure that he or she is all right. Later in that evening, John Bush If your teen is invited to stay overnight, check with (Potawatomi) and lead singer for Northern Sky the host parents. Be sure that they want your teen to singers came out and gave a drum presentation. spend the night, that they will be at home, and that He explained the importance of the drum, the proyou agree on hours and other basic rules. Spontane- tocol and etiquette around the drum, and how it is ous sleep-overs should be discoura?ed. If allowed, used today as a vital part of our culture. The chilthey should always be confirmed with the host pardren participated in one of our social dances and (Safe Parties continuedfrompage 5) • • • Let your teen know that you must be informed if the really enjoyed his presentation. Michigan State University donated sweet Adapted from materials provided by Birminghamgrass seedlings, one of the four sacred medicines, Bloomfield Families in Action . and the children planted them in the forest pro~--------------------------------------- viding in their own "special place." Again, the camp was an outstanding success. Renee and I wish to thank the countless number of adult chaperones, On August 17th through the 19th Native youth volunteers, and presentAmerican Community Services, and the Young Eaers. Without your help a camp gles, sponsored its third summer camp, with this of this magnitude would not year's titled, "Mother Earth's Children Camp." This have been possible. We would summer camp was designed to help Native Amerilike to thank all the volunteers and presenters and can children become closer to nature and learn they are: Heather Miller, Linda Cypret, Kayla more about the environment. The campers stayed Vandergriff, Jacquie Robbins, Val Kettlehut, Richat the Elly Lake Campground, in the middle of the ard Shenoskey, Monica Otten, Tink Otten, Tina Allegan State Game Area. Renee Dillard and myHorne, Michael Dillard, Carolyn Bush, Francis Lawself oversaw the event with the help of numerous rence, Joan Yother, Heather Colthurst, Theresa adult chaperones and youth volunteers. Heather Cragg, Jack Otten, Monica Moore, Michael Moore, Colthurst donated life jackets and Tink Otten do- Amanda Pigeon, John Pigeon, Larry Plamondon, and nated her paddleboat for the youth to use during Dave Vanthof. Kchi-Migwech to all of you! (See the camp. The camp was such an outstanding succamp pictures on page 4) ** We have clothes that cess that plans are being made to expand the were left behind at the camp. If your child scope of the camp for next year. left any clothes, please pick it up at our office. On the first day the youth were exposed to We wl'll keep them untl'l Sept. 20th.** traditional sky stories told by Odawa storyteller Larry Plamondon. They learned how the stars, bigby: Brian ChiVJS dipper, and the milky way were formed according ents. Mother Earth's Children Camp 1999 to Native American tradition. During the afternoon of day two, Potawatomi/Ottawa resident, John Pigeon took the youth into the forest to harvest a black ash tree. He shared with them how we as Anishinabek respect �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 9 SMOKING AROUND CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW THAT CHILDREN EXPOSED TO TOBACCO SMOKE SUFFER? Tobacco smoke contributes to 150,000 to 300,000 respiratory infections in babies every year. These infections are the cause of 7,500 to 15,000 hospital stays annually. • • • • • It causes a higher rate of throat infections. It causes up to 26,000 new cases of childhood asthma every year. It may cause a permanent decrease in lung infection . It causes up to 80% more wheezing, coughing, and production of sputum than normal. It leads to more repeated ear infections. IF SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN YOUR HOME, OR WHERE YOUR CHILD IS IN CARE, READ THIS. SECONDHAND TOBACCO SMOKE main cause of death in--babies between one month and one year of age. SMOKING, CHILD CARE, AND THE LAW In choosing child care, there is much to consider. One concern is whether your child will be exposed to tobacco smoke. Parents should know that smoking is not permitted in licensed centers or registered family and group day care homes. The Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act protects children who attend licensed child care centers from exposure to tobacco smoke. This law prohibits smoking on the grounds of child care centers, inside the centers, and in all related buildings. Children in family or group day care homes are given some protection by a new law that prohibits smoking when children are present. (Providers must notify parents if they smoke in their homes when children are not present.) It is well known that smoking is dangerous However, your child may be cared for in an to health. It causes death from cancer, unregulated home. It is up to you to find out heart disease, and lung disease. Secondif people smoke at the home where your child hand smoke is harmful to everyone. Secis in care. A healthy environment for your ondhand smoke has two phases. It is a child is your responsibility. It is also your right. combination of exhaled smoke from a smoker and smoke from the burning end of a cigarette. The first WHAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME. phase of secondhand smoke is a blue-gray cloud made up of many harmful chemicals such as arsenic, • Protect your children from tobacco smoke at all cyanide , and tar. times. You can't see the phase of secondhand smoke. It • If you smoke, quit! You will feel better and so will does, however, hang in the air long after the first you your children. To help you , free Quit Kits are phase goes away. That phase also contains chemiavailable by calling 1-800-537-5666. cals that are harmful to everyone- especially chil• Until you quit, do not smoke around your children . dren. Smoke out of doors and away from your children . • Until you quit, do not smoke where children can IF YOU SMOKE see you. If children see you smoke, they may come to believe that smoking is a healthy behavIf you smoke in your home or car, your child is breathior. ing in your smoke. Studies show that nicotine from Quitting can be difficult, but don't quit quitting! secondhand smoke can be found in your child's urine. • Your child's lungs undergo important growth during the first two years of life. If an infant regularly breathes secondhand smoke, it may hurt lung growth and may cause a permanent decrease in lung function. Smoking by the mother is also associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or crib death, the A Message from the Michigan Department of Community Health �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 Health Education Technician Job Posting The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Health Education Technician to work with the Mmin-Nuh-Gah-Dah - Healthy Heart Program, located in Grand Rapids, Ml. Preference will be given to an individual of Native American descent. Minimum qualifications include an Associates Degree in Health Education or related field with two years experience working with communities of color or four years working directly in health education. Good organization skills, verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work well alone, with people and with community organizations, are needed. Strong computer skills including word processing, basic graphics creation , data collection and retrieval are required. Strong skills in planning, delivering, and evaluating health education programs. A valid Michigan Drivers License is required. The Health Education Technician will work directly with the Native American population in a ?-county area to increase the level of intervention for cardiovascular disease and diabetes through screening and treatment. Assist in the development, coordination and provision of health education curriculum related to heart disease and diabetes. Assist in the coordination and scheduling of heart disease and diabetes specific health screening of Native Americans and their family members. Set up of education displays at health fairs or other community events. Utilize media to provide education for cardiovascular and diabetes risk reduction and to publicize and promote community health screening events. Provide assistance to the Health Promotion Specialist. Other duties as assigned. Salary is $21,715.00. For more information, please call Lora Church, Native American Community Services of Grand Rapids at (616) 458-4078. Deadline is Friday, October 1, 1999. Mail or fax cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan , Inc., 405 East Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, Ml 49783 or fax at (906) 632-1810. ii i I : ; Office Assistant - Part-time : Job Posting 11 ~ ! Ii ' Ii ~ The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. has an immediate opening for a part-time Office As: sistant in Grand Rapids, Ml. This position assists in maintaining the office environment of the Healthy I~ Heart Program - Native American Community Services. The office assistant needs an understanding of functions entailed in clerical services. Assists by working cooperatively and collaboratively with program staff, other organizations, and the community. No less than a high school diploma. Course in =Secretarial Science and experience as a Secretary would be looked upon favorably. Knowledge of IBM Computers a must. Working knowledge & experience in Windows 95/98 or Windows NT, Word Perfect 6.1, Lotus 1-2-3 and Office 97 are required. Demonstrate ability to communicate with others verbally (including telephone) and in writing. Ability to operate multi-telephone lines, fax, copier, and cother business machines. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Good organizational skills with attention to ; detail and ability to work well within a team environment. Ability to perform data entry. Visual acuity to ; enable the reading of reports, manuals, data sheets, material in files, and computer screen. Other du• ,~ties assigned. Reliable transportation with valid Ml driver's license. Salary is negotiable. For more in~formation, please call Wanda Blanco, Native American Community Services of Grand Rapids at (616) : 458-4078. Deadline is Friday, October 1, 1999. Mail or fax cover letter and resume to Human Re: sources, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. , 405 East Easterday Avenue , Sault Ste. Marie, Ml 49783 • ; or fax at (906) 632-1810. i ! ;I ! "• ~.· 1' : i : •= ; : :1 : •= :! C : • . E �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS M 11 N WA MUN A DI BISH KAW IN! ~--l\l\"-l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\"-l\l\"-"-'''''''''''''''' Sept. 8: Title IX Indian Education meeting from 6:30 ' pm to 8:00 pm, at West Middle School, 615 Turner, NW, Lower Level - Room 41, for more information call 771-3318. l\ ~ ~ ~ Sept 11-12: 38th Annual Traditional Pow Wow, in Grand Rapids, Ml. Comstock Riverside Park, for more information call Lori Shustha at 61 6-364-4697. Sept 18-19: Frank Bush Memorial Walk In The Spirit Pow Wow. Dowagiac, Ml. Silver Creek Sacred Heart Catholic Church grounds. For more information contact Anne Bush at 616-363-6883 or Chris Cherrone at 21 9-234-2992. l\ September 18th: Family Health Carnival (see page ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 6 for more details). Westside Complex from l 0:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information please contact John Aldred - Healthy Heart Program at 61 6-4584078. ~ October 8-9: Women's Traditional Dance Gathering l\ ll\ at Dominican of Marywood Academy. For more information please contact Renee Dillard with Native American Community Services at 616-458-4078. October 16-17: 6th Annual Land of Falling Waters Traditional Pow Wow. Jackson, Ml. Parkside Middle School. For more information please call Linda Cypret (616) 781-6409 or Vicki Miller at (616) 7815661. •. ~ ~ ~ ~ "- ~ ~~ ~ l\ ~ ~----------------~, lllill:ii.'!iiilli~~~O'liis:~~;s;;:5i:!ii.'!i.'Sir.'5~liil!li:!iiiS:Si~liil!li:!iiiS:Si~ "- West Side Neighbors Comment On Native Projects By Mark Sanford We have had many positive comments on the Three Sisters Garden and the Wall Project. Many people have responded to our "Honk if you support Native Pride " in a positive way as well. ~ ~ , ~ ~ ~ l\ Anne Wisniewski, a West side neighbor had this to say: ~ ,~~ ... (Regarding the Garden) "It's nice to see a space that was a dead space with broken glass and trash used for something living and something beautiful." (Regarding the Wall Project) "What a big project. Wow! It is great to see the enthusiasm and dedication of the youth." ~ ~ l\ ~ September Birthdays r Jonie Abella Jeremy Atwood Kiana Atwood Daniel LaBlanc Bissell Elizabeth Caldwell Bissell Katie Bissell Karen M. Boda Faron Bowen Jimmy Bush Jr. Nicholas Cavasos Helen Chippewa Robert Comer Jr. Darcy Crampton Colleen Floyd Bart Gibbs Rob Herr Tom Herr Helen Hillman Rachel Hillman Kevin Ives Jr. Kathleen Kahgegab John Kozar Florence Loonsfoot Jacob "Nebinan" Mackey Dorothy Medacco Jacob Medura Johnny Noah Grace Peters Brian Pierce Paula Pierce Jennie Pigeon Lorraine "Olive" Pigeon Tanya Raphael Gary Rueckert Harold Shaw Sandra Sanchez Melissa Shomin Toni Vande Voren Louis Wesaw Seam Winters Loretta Yount ~ ~ ' ' ' ~ •. ~ ~ ~ ~ l\ ~ ~ =~ l\ l\ ~ ~ ~. ~ ~~ , ' ~ ~ •, l\ ~ ~ -· ~ ~ ~ l\ ~ ~~l\ ~ ~ l\ ~ l\ ~ iE.;!2?il!:l!ll!!!P.Z!!Z!ZZ.:?!:1!2!l!2?il!'Z.:!::?!'Z!:l!Zz::z::i!'.Z!'.Z!'!i!Z!::?!'Z!:l!ZZ!!Z~!'..2!".Z!il l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\ll\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 More Summer Camp photos Eh, batter batter swing Camp participants look on as Amanda pounds Blackash! Participants learn hands on how to construct a basket! 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Community Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/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. U. S. POST AGE Grand Rapids lnt,r-Tribal Council PAID PERMIT NO. 690 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Edward V. Gillis 2512 Union NE Grand Rapids } GIIANO RAPIDS. M1CH. Ml. 49505 /c:, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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 Merryweather, Fran (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/0ca332ad6d88e4e99c64a9ef8f210c2f.pdf 47d496a9e15c5d17644380fe7de39ccb PDF Text Text ~- Volume 2 Number 2 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Undying Love - February/March 1992 A Rare Case by Bill Dunlop In my long life, I have seen only a few cases of what I can describe as "undying love." I have heard men some men swear undying love for their wives and then, a short time later, I have watched them pursuing the bar "floozies" around in some gin mill ... while that truly beautiful wife sits home alone-but then that is an example of the strange quirks of the human mind. It will gather up burnt match sticks, pieces of string, trash and throw away the diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. The following short, short story is one of those rare cases of genuine undying love. An Indian lumberjack, Joe Suchoh was hurt badly in a lumbering accident on Beaver Island at the time of America's great depression. His legs were broken in many places and he would later hobble along on crutches the rest of his life. But the Creator gave Joe a wonderful compensation. A compensation so heart-lifting that Joe considered himself the luckiest man to walk the Mother Earth. The Great Spirit gave Joe a friend so true and loyal, that nothing could separate them - even death. His friend's name was "Jim-ta-gu" or "Bad Stick." He was a German Shepherd and a Red-bone hound - a "mutt" as some called him. I was a small boy, and I roomed everywhere in and around Petoskey. In my growing up years, I saw those two many times in my travels. "Jim-tagu" liked to have Joe throw sticks in the river and in the Bay for him to fetch. When one stopped to talk with old Joe, Jim-ta-gu would step up and offer his paw "shake hands" as Joe taught him to do. Joe fed his dog with meat scraps given to him out the back door of Crago' s Economy Market. If Joe got a hot dog, he quickly tore it in half and gave Jim-tagu his share. Joe was given a small pension for being crippled, so this was how he and his dog lived. Everybody liked these two, from the mayor to the street sweeper. And all waved in greeting them as they passed. I once asked Joe how he became acquainted with his dog. He said he was walking along the railroad tracks one day; when face-to-face, he met Jim-ta-gu. He wasn't much more than a pup then. The little dog turned and went with Joe and never left his side again. Jim-ta-gu growled at me only once. Joe's legs gave out and he was taking a nap in the city park. I noticed the dog was wagging his tail while he gave me a low growl. If he could have talked, he would have said "Sorry, I'm only doing my job, please don't go near Joe until he wakes up and we're still continued on page 3 - Undying Love A Look Inside Letter of Appreciation ......... 2 Human Services .................. .4,5 Health ........................•......... 6,7 Classifieds ........................... 8 Announcements ........................... 9 Happenings .................................. 10, 11 Pow Wow Events ........................ 12 �Letter of Appreciation Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council from Reverend Joseph Sprague GRITC Board of Directors 1991 was a banner year for our Senior Meals program. The Pawating-Magedwin United Methodist Church would like to thank Grand Rapids Community Education and the Grand Rapids Inter-tribal Council staff for the use of the building and the support of our Senior Meals Program. Macy Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President William Memberto - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Lew Burrows - Member Levi Rickert - Member Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Andra Robinson - Member GRITCSTAFF We also have special thanks to Mary Shawa who shows up every Tuesday and Thursday and cooks. She's done a great job as any elder will vouch for. Also, Jean V alas, Roseanna Martell, and Josie Walters deserve thanks for their assistance to our elders. Our Christmas party was a successful event. We would like to thank the generous people that volunteered their time with the food, serving and cleaning up. Also, the people who couldn't volunteer but donated much appreciated money and gifts. Jim, Mary & Jamie Shawa Rita, April & Lori Blumke Ray Gasco Dee Braesicke Cindy Pigeon Roseanna Martell Carol Downs George & Sid Martin Roger & Karen Williamson Geri Conway Luella & Steve Collins Jean Valas Loretta Yount Me-qwetch Rev. Joseph Sprague Senior Meals on Tuesday & Thursday (serving at 11:30am) Sponsored by the Pawating-Magedwin United Methodist Church 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Macy Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Supervisor Anne LaFontsee - Clinical Advisor Dennis Black - Counselor Judy Dodge - Human Services Darcy Emert - Human Services Hunter Genia - Human Services Kristie Pagel - Human Services Bruce Trobridge - Human Services Loretta Yount - Casemanager Ruth Pitcher - Intern Lee Ann Bridenfield - Intern Amy Groenvelt - Intern Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Macy Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Macy Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production Diane Leaureaux- Circulation Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any C01Jlfflents or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views ofthe writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th ofevery month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexi.ngton N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 6161774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. �. Undying Love . . HEALTH (continued from page 1} friends." Old Joe did the same. He once held his index finger to his lips and pointed to his sleeping dog. I passed by in silence and nodded that I understood. As the years crept by, old Joe shuffled along slower and slower. Jim-ta-gu went slower too. He no longer ran circles around old Joe. He just walked slowly at his side. We once saw Joe slipping and sliding down an icy hill. Jim-ta-gu had the seat of Joe's pants in his teeth as he too slid along behind Joe on all fours. He held old Joe up on his feet! Then came the very sad time Joe got pneumonia and died. At Joe's wake, some Indians made the mistake of holding the old dog up to look at Joe in his casket. After the services, at the funeral home, they put Joe's coffin in the hearse and the long line of cars headed for the cemetery on the outskirts of town. Jim-ta-gu was too old. He tried to run alongside, but kept falling. A car of young Indians stopped and put the dog in the back seat. The old dog whimpered when they lowered the casket into the ground. After the burial, all the Indians asked what was to become of the old dog. A widow named Mrs. Miximony took him home with her. But every morning, Jim-ta-gu was to be seen walking up to the cemetery where he stayed all day by Joe's grave. He stayed there until they chased him out at night. Not surprisingly, the day came when the cemetery caretaker drove down the "hungry hollow" where many Indians lived, and said the dog was lying dead on Joe's grave. My brotherandiran up to the cemetery. "Jimta-gu - Bad Stick" appeared to be sleeping. He lied there, head on his paws, covered by a fine dusting of snow. The wind gently ruffled his hair. When Uncle Ike got there with a blanket, we carried Jim-ta-gu up to the woods overlooking the cemetery and buried him. I like to think that they are together again, somewhere in another dimension, somewhere where time is unending- for a love as great as this old man and this old dog held for each other surely deserves not to end... not ever! : .::••,, ~ .. . ~ Recycling Guide for Office Paper .. >--.~:.~--;~·-~~ Let's do our part in helping to save Mother Earth from further damage! Recycle these items: Do Not Include These Items: Miscellaneous items: Office forms Carbonless papers Colored papers Computer printer paper Copy machine paper Letterhead and stationery Non-window envelopes Typing paper Index cards Phone messages and post-it notes Manila file folders Carbon paper Newsprint and phone books Glossy (magazine)paper Blueprint or waxed paper Heavy brown envelopes Grocery or lunch bags Food wrappers/containers Glue bound books or reports Nor rubber bands or metal fasteners such as spiral binders. Paper clips and staples are O.K. (we Recycle cardboard separately). The more "PURE" the paper you recycle, the better. When in doubt, throw it out! 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICES The Senior Room will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00to11:00 AM. Loretta Ymmt, our senior casemanager, will be available during those hours to assist you. Attention Senior Citizens PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAX CREDIT pharmacies can provide you with a year-end report of your 1991 prescription drug purchases. CAN I APPLY IF l'M 65 OR OLDER BUT MY Once again, the Michigan Prescription Drug SPOUSE ISN'T? Credit will help low income older people pay for their prescription drugs. If you are 65 or older, and your household income is less than $9,930 if you are single, or $13,320 if you are married, you may be eligible for this rebate on yoiir prescription drug costs. The credit is yours if you are a Michigan resident, you or your spouse were age 65 or older by December 31, 1991, and you spent at least 5% of your household income for prescription drugs in 1991. HOW DO I APPLY FOR THIS CREDIT? You may file a complete 1991 Michigan Prescription Drug Credit Claim form (MI-1040CR-9) with the Michigan Department or" Treasury. The Department of Treasury has mailed a 1991 drug credit form to senior citizens who filed for a 1990 drug credit. Copies of the 1991 form are available at many local libraries, Secretary of State Offices, Area Agencies on Aging and at all local Depanment of Treasury offices. You also may order a copy of the form by mail by calling 1-800-FPRM2ME (367-6263). WHAT INFORMATION MUST I HA VE TO APPLY FOR THIS CREDIT? Yes, but you can only claim a credit for the costs of your prescription drugs. You cannot claim a credit for your spouse's drug costs. HOW MUCH OF A CREDIT IS POSSIBLE? The maximum credit for a single person is $600. The maximum credit for a married couple both of whom are over 65 is $1200. The actual amount of the credit you receive will depend on the number of older persons in the state filing claims. WHEN DO I APPLY FOR 1HE CREDIT? You must file no later than June 1, 1992. The Department of Treasury will process and mail out the Drug Credit checks sometime after June 1st of 1992. CAN I GET HELP COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM? Yes. The Prescription Drug Credit form contains instructions on the back. You can get further information from the Department of treasury by calling 1-800-487-7000. Additionally, there are many volunteer tax preparer programs helping seniors with their tax forms. Call you local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to find when and where this help will be available. IS OTHER HELP WITH HIGH DRUG COSTS AVAILABLE? You need to know your household income for 1991, and you need to know how much you spent on your prescription drugs in 1991 (amounts which Medicaid paid, or which you were paid back by other insurance cannot be counted). Almost all GRITC Senior/Activity Luncheon (SAL) 1992 Schedule March 11, 1992-Wednesday Anril B- 1992-Wednesdav 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Yes. The Michigan office of Services to the Aging and your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) operate the Michigan Emergency Pharmaceutical Program for Seniors (MEPPS). Call 517/373-8230 for more information. �Job Skills Bank Sign up today. The Jobs Skills Bank is a computerized file of people who are looking for employment or who may be looking for employment at some point in the future. We encourage you to register with theJob Skills Bank as we may be of assistance to you in obtaining employment and valuable training. If you are interested, please fill in the following data sheet and mail or deliver to GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504: Name_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~D.ate: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Social Security#: DOB: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Telephone# (include area code): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Education, Training, or Certifications? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Employment Interests/Experience related to interests? _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Driver's License? Yes_ _No Chauffeurs? Yes_ _No Do you have reliable transportation? Yes No _ _ _ _ __ Native American? Yes__ No _ __ GRITC member? Yes_No__ What skills do you have? 1. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 2. _________________________ 3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you currently employed?_ _ _ _ _ _Yes _ _ _ _ _No _ __ If yes, where and for how long? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -------------------~-----~.---------·Native American Women's Group meets Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem Please join us in our path to healing. Contact Loretta Yowzt for more information at 774-8331. ~ ' ... - Employment Support Group Meets Tuesday evenings 6:00 PM 45 Lexington NW 774-8331 Benefit from the shared experiences .of a group if you are frustrated by unsuccessful attempts to find a job or unhappy with your current job. Ask for Dennis Black or Bruce Trobridge. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HEALTH Common Questions About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome by the California Urban Indian Health Council, Inc. Fact Sheet 1. Question: Is it safe to drink alcohol when you are pregnant? Answer: No. Research has shown that alcohol can harm an unborn baby. When you drink alcohol, your unborn baby does too. Alcohol use during pregnancy causes the second most common birth defect. 2. Question: Is there a "safe" amount of alcohol that you can drink during pregnancy? Answer: No amount of alcohol is " safe" to drinkduringpregnancy. Wedoknowthatthemore a woman drinks during pregnancy, the greater the risk to her baby. The American Medical Association recommends no alcohol for pregnant women as the "safest course." 3. Question: How serious are the birth defects that come with drinking during pregnancy? Answer: Very serious. They include: 1) Slow growth before and after birth. 2) Strange physical development such as small heads, facial deformities, heart defects, and abnormal limbs. 3) Mental retardation. These physical, mental and behavioral problems are known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Alcohol can also affect a developing baby to a lesser degree. The more a pregnant woman drinks, the greater the risks are to her unborn baby. The less she drinks, the fewer the risks. Children may display some of the lesser degrees of FAS, such as hyperactivity, nervousness, and short attention spans. 4. Question: How does alcohol affect the unborn baby? Answer: Alcohol crosses the placenta and goes directly into the baby's bloodstream. Due to its small and undeveloped system, the baby can't get rid of the alcohol as fast as the mother can. The baby uses its energy to get rid of the alcohol instead of using it to grow new cells and tissue. 5. Question: Couldn't something besides alcohol be to blame? Answer: Studies have looked at other factors such as nutrition, smoking, and use of other drugs during pregnancy. Alcohol has been isolated as the cause of FAS. However, these other behaviors do affect the unborn baby . ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Get Aube Na Bing FREE! Aube Na Bing • FREE! published by compiled by Terri Bussey with legends by Simon Otto Michigan Indian Press with your $10 Turtle Talk Subscription for the months of February, March, and April This selection is a compilation of photographs from personal and archival collections. It spans the years from 1865-1988 as a photo documentary of the culture and lifeways of the Michigan tribes. A $15.95 value! When you donate $10 you will receive Turtle Talk for the next year - and also receive free Aube Na Bing-A Pictorial History of the Michigan Indians. 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If adults are not parents often need to learn to determine the level of commu- flexible or willing to try to see a communicate in a diplomatic, nication they will have with their situation through the eyes oftheir and teenager. teen, they may often hear a teen's nonjudgmental manner. Ifadults Between adults and teens frustration expressed as "You are sure that this sort of commu- there are three basic levels of just DON'T UNDERSTAND!" nication is really important to communication. The lowest But this is just one of the areas them and their teenager, an extra level, called cliche conversation, where problems can arise in com- dose oflove and patience doesn't consists of very minimal ex- munication between teens and hurt. change of information, i.e. "How their parents. "Where are you going?" "Out." The middle level of conversation concerns the exchange of ideas and values. If adults are appropriate, Finally, communication was your day?" "OK", "What did you do today?" "Nothing", when problems can also occur on the The highest level of communication deals with exchange of the individual's feelings and ambitions. supportive and show genuine nonverbal level. A parent's tone of voice, gestures, posture, eye contact and facial expressions can speak louder than their words. Non-verbal communication can have a very powerful concern as conversation begins, Another area where com- impact on how a teen perceives real communication can take munication problems can occur what is being said. In fact, one of place. If not, teens often retreat is in the content of conversa- the best ways parents can open to cliche conversation. tions. Studies have indicated that the lines of communication with The highest level of com- parents, on the average, spend their teen involves no words at munication deals with the ex- less than 17 minutes a week talk- all: listening. A parent will never change of individual's feelings ing with their children, and of- learn anything about a teenager if and ambitions. This type of con- ten those 17 minutes are devoted the parent is doing all the talking. versation can only be developed to negative and closed ended "The mediocre parent TELLS and maintained in an environ- comments like, "Your room is a The good parent EXPLAINS ment of complete trust between mess," or "Get off the phone." The supreme parent SHOWS parent and teen. Imagine adults directing similar The great parent LISTENS" 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �fin J CLASSIFIED Twtle TaJk makes every attempt to list only those jobs that are open bUJ due to printing and mailing time, jobs listed may have al.ready been filled. For further informati.on on all listings and additional job openings not listed, please call Bruce Or Dennis at the GRITC office at 6161774-8331. · ' 't ! Herman Miller RN/Disability Coordinator: We currently have a position available at Herman Miller, Inc., for a data base analyst with a starting salary range of $30,000 to $36,000 annually. We have a particular interest in identifying a minority candidate for this position. Minimum Requirements: *Bachelor's degree plus four year's experience in data processing or eight years in data processing. A minimum of two years' systems programming experience is preferred. Prefer master's degree in data processing or business. Send resume to: JIBS, Inc., 833 Kenmoor, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. EOE. Corrections officer, Sheriff's Department Messenger II's (Temp): Department of Aeronautic, Kent County Airport, $6.64 per hour, 20 hours per week. Kent County Personnel Department, 300 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Building Custodian II $6.64 hour, part-time (16 hrs/wk), Kent Community Hospital Complex, 750 Fuller Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Requires graduation from a standani high school. Sufficient work experience to indicate maturity and depend- L.P.N. ability. Michigan Employment Security Commission, $18,741/Yr/Plus Diffs./Full-Time/lst shift, Kent 727 Waverly avenue, Holland, MI 49423 or Michigan Community Hospital Complex, 750 Fuller Ave., Employment Security Commission, 17280 Robbins Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Road, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Building Custodian I Human Resources Clerk Part-time clerical position. Comfortable with personal computers. Knowledge of DBase and preferred. Sysco Frost-Pack, 3700 Sysco Ct., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. Receptionist Apply at Haviland Products Company, 421 Ann Street, NW, Grand Rapids, 49504. Haviland, 421 Ann St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. $12,314 a year, full time, Kent Community Hospital, 750 Fuller Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Secretary-Employee Health Office. Requirements: Proven secretarial skills within high volume office; ability to type 50-55 wpm accurately (tested); proven grammar skills; Apply at: Personnel Department, Saint Mary's Health Services, 200 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Customer Service Representative in our Inter- Dining Service Worker national Division. Requirements: Demonstrated math ability; cashier A good phone personality is a must for this position. An Associate degree and some experience would be ideal. We also have a need for a Switchboard-Receptionist Must also have math skills and theabilitytotype40wpm Batts, Inc., 1-800-442-2887. 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council experience desirable. Ability to deal with public and operate various food preparation equipment. Apply at: Personnel Department, Saint Mary's Health Services, 200 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 �On behalf of all of us here at WGVU/WGVK, please allow me to express our sincere appreciation for the InterTribal Council's assistance in the December Membership Drive. Your hard work resulted in $350,7879 raised in support of WGVU/WGVK from 4,600 pledgers. Thanks to all of you for helping us in our efforts to provide quality, non-commercial public television in west Michigan. Come back to see us soon. Sincerely, Georgia Dreyer WGVU!WGVK 35152 Membership February Birthdays TURTLE TALK . Start the year out right t!iffe1. with a yearly subscription to 1'"~....-18Kl Turtle Talk and a FREE Aube Na Bing with your $10donation. AND You can deduct your gifttothe full extent of the law. And as a thank you from us, we will print your name or your loved ones name in our next issue (unless you request to stay anonymous), and you'll be assured of receiving future issues of Turtle Talk. Golden Giver ... $15/yr. Silver Giver ...$10/yr. Bronze Giver ... $5/yr. Please send your contribution to: GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Richard Lewis Yusheka Raphael Rebecca McDonald Jamie Wilson Wanda Raphael Paul Rueckert Kristy Shananaquet BenShawa J. Wag Wheeler Julia Leareaux Pine Shomin Lewis Abella, Jr. Percy Bird Kairle Shomin Gertrude Ma/gram Shirley Wilson Jeremy Sawmick Cecelia Sprague Archie Evens Ella High Pat King James Mashka Lucille McSauby Henry Medawis Mary Switzer March Birthdays FEBRUARY TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS We couldn't do it without YOU! Charles E. Allman Denise Kimble Charles A. Allman Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Morgan Mrs. Birdie Van Dyke Jimmy Wesaw Amanda Abella Jonnie Mackey Tammy Leaureaux Linda Shomin Joe Shomer F. James Wesaw Julius Lewis Elsie Raphael Tina Sams Steve Waukazoo Lance Shirley Joe John Bret Shomin Cherri Gibbs Wanda Wesaw Daisy Sprague Joe John Ed Gillis Al Recollet Paul Morrison Maryann Fasburg Charles V. Allman "Happy Birthday from GR/TC" 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �- . AUDITIONS OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY Performances: April 9 - 25 A Jerry Sterner Comedy Directed by Paul A. Dreher Sunday and Monday, February 23 - 24, 7:30pm Cast: 2 women and 3 men, ages 35 and up HAPPENl~GS SECRETARY NEEDED AT GRITC Friendly, outgoing mature person needed immediately for full-time position. Must be detail-oriented and self-directed individual. Computer, typing, and phone experience are a necessity. Apply at GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Ask for Kathy Polise. PULLIAM FELLOWS GET ADVANCE ON CHILDREN'S THEATRE JOB TRAINING WIND IN THE WILLOWS The 1992 Pulliam Journalism Fellowship Program Performances: May 2 - 10 provides entry-level journalists with an opportunity Based on the Kenneth Grahame classic book to polish their skills before landing their first jobs. Directed by Jeralyn Pinsky Fellows work as staff reporters or editorial writers Saturday and Sunday, February 29 and March 1, 2pm for one of four dailies in Arizona or Indiana Cast: 7 men and 3 women, ages 18 and up, 20 young The program runs from June 8 to August 14. Each people, ages 10-20 fellow will receive a stipend of $3,630. All must sing and dance For more info, write: Harvey C. Jacobs, The IndianapolisNews,P.0.Box 145,Indianapolis,IN462009963. Application deadline is Mai:ch 1. UNITY CONFERENCE Oklahoma City officials of the nation's leading native "The 1991 conference in Spokane, Wash. atyouth organization announced today that St. Paul, tracted record numbers with nearly _1,000 naMinn. has been chosen as the host city for their upcom- tive youths and advisors representing 70 tribes ing annual conference which is expected to attract over and 27 states," he said. "The 1992 conference 1,000 American Indian and Alaska Native youths and promises to be even bigger and better with special sessions for high school students, coladvisors nationwide. lege students and youth advisors and coordiThe 18th National UNITY Conference will be held nators." June 12-16, 1992 at the Radisson Hotel St. Paul Conference registration fee is $40 per youth, The National UNITY Conference attracts American advisor or coordinator. Hotel rates are $59 Indian and Alaska Native youth ages 15-24 from across plus 12.5 percent tax. This is a flat rate for the United States who are interested in becoming lead- single, double, triple or quad occupancy. Hoers and contributing to a positive future for Native tel reservations can be made through the America. The conference allows participants to gain Radisson Hotel St. Paul at (612) 292-1900. hands on experience while serving as speakers, group leaders, hosts and emcees of conference activities. Arrangements have been made with discounted airfares. Airline reservations can be made by "UNITY'S annual conference is an intense, but excit- calling 1-800-328-1111. When making resering, five-day gathering that promotes leadership among vations, use the conference ID code, #08472. native youth," Cook said. "We bring in top trainers to facilitate youth in improving their leadership, commu- For more information about the National nication and organizational skills. We also try to build UNITY Conference and registration forms, their confidence and self-esteem contact UNITY at (405)424-3010orP.O. Box 25042, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �STATE AND NATIONAL ARTS OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE The Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids has a limited supply of applications for artist listings in the Michigan TouringArtsDirectory, 1992-94Edition. TheDirectory is seeking Michigan Performing Artists, Visual Artists, MuseumsandGalleries.DeadlineforapplicantsisMarch 2, 1992. For a free application, contact Jacqueline at the Arts CouncilofGreaterGrandRapids, 616/459-2787 or the Michigan Touring Arts Office, 517/631-5930, extension 22. KEEP UP THE GOOD ~ WORK BY TURNING IN~ YOUR REGISfER TAPES t9 Keep donating your Cash Registertapes toGRITC. Send, bring, ship these valuable sales tapes in! Your "tapes" have helped send our youth to functions and other valuable activities.WetakeanyreceiptsfromEberhards,Meijers, and D & W. Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 l..exingtonNW,GrandRapids,MI49504,616fi74-8331 ENTRIESSOUGIITFORCOMPETITION Native American Journalists Association is inviting Native American high school students to submit their writings in the 3rd Annual Project Phoenix Writing Competition. The writing contest is divided into the following categories: news writing, column/editorial writing, feature writing, and sports writing. First place winners in each category will receive $100 and a plaque. Second and third place winners will receive plaques. Open to any Native American high school student. Deadline for submission is March 27, 1992. Winners will be announced in May. Articles must be submitted on 8-1/2 x 11 white paper and must have been published in either a school or community newspaper or newsletter in 1991or1992. Students may enter all four categories, but only once in each category. Articles will not be returned. Send entries to: Phoenix Competition, NAJA, Campus Box 287 Boulder, CO 80309. SCHOLARSHIP FOR RELIGIOUS STUDY UNDERGRADUATES The $2,500 Leonanl M Perryman Communications Scholarship for Ethnic Minority Students is being offered by United Methodist Communications. The scholarships are for junior and senior minority undergraduate students pursuing careers in religious communication. For an application, write: Scholarship Committee,UnitedMethodistCommunication,Ste.1901, 475 Riverside Dr., New York, NY 10115. Deadline for applications is March 30. DANCE ANN 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 1992 SAT.. MARCH 21 SUN., MAKH 22 UM CRISLER ARENA '91 Pll:IZES & GIFTS TOTALLED OVER $25,000 FOR HELP GRITC EARN MONEY THE EASY WAYJust CLIP and SAVE UPC symbols from Spartan brand products you buy and send them to us. We get $.02 for every label we receive. WOW, what a dealevery little bit counts. ,····~ MOTHER ARBOR . -- ---~ ~.~~··-·: .. -~· .. ··~.) POW ,· EARTH WOW SPIRIT BIRO BENTON MEMORIAL GRASS DANCE INVTTED DRUMS: Afl Notions, Beor Clan, Block. lodge, Blocltfool CrONJng, Ironwood, Kingbird, little O!et, Ooltdol., Otonob.. Red Eonh, R:ockyBoy, Smo~n . WhiM Eye, White Fish Soy, Wisconsin Dells, Wilcvir.miltong Grond E"tries: Sor. 1:00 & 6:30, Sun., l :00 Dona Regis. Ope'l't oll -k•nd Contest oil categories jincluding NATIVE AMERICAN LAW DAY Senion 45+1 Lond, low ond Contr~rsy l"fo: 313/763-9044 Keynofe: LDOonno Horris Tnxl•s: 313/764-9270 Rvs BorVi, United Notions Pot Nionture, Law Proieuor Coll early for Pow WC!W rotes: Do.,. lest.r, Oirec:)Or CEl!:T Best West'n 800/800-5560 Fridoy, Ncirch 20, ~5 Knights Inn 313/665-9900 250 Hvtc:hins HoD, Law School lomp Posr Inn 313/971.aOOO Receprion to /oPow Howard Johnson 971-0700 Info: J 13/764-7097 Comfort lno 313/973-6100 Doys Jnn J 13/973-6100 SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE wi!h 7TH FIRE, Sponsored by U of Mic!Ugon Conodo's premi•re lndion Sand l l•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Pow Wow & Events March 7th & 8th 6TH ANNUAL CENTRAL . WISCONSIN INDIAN CENTER POWWOW Rothschild, Wisconsin At the Rothschild Pavilion 1104 Park Avenue. For more information contact 715-845-2613. March 21st & 22nd 20TH ANNUAL UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN POW WOW Ann Arbor, Michigan At the Chrysler Arena. For more information contact Mike Dashner at 313-763-9044. April 4th & 5th 4TH ANNUAL CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY POW WOW Mt. Pleasant, Michigan At Finch Fieldhouse . For more information contact Sandy Stevens at 517-772-5700. Muticultual Center 517-774-7318. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids , Michigan 49504 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 This newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health , and private donations. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stitt, Mary (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/9e88c5acefd2a4b71f93a031b0ba772e.pdf 8efcd9e556c07b5121eb9f68180668d2 PDF Text Text A Publication by the Gri nd Rapids Inter· Tribal Council July 1992 A Fond F r well to J. W gner Wheeler GRfl'C Board of Dlr ctors 1. Wagner 11Wag" Wh eler besan his mployment with the OrnndRapldsint r-TribalCoun· cil (ORITC) s it ex cudve Director in 1974, two years aft r ORITC became incorpor t d as a non-profit ors nha1tion. He wns asked to fill the Executive Director position by Chet Ea leman, Sr., one of the found rs of ORITC. Wa was working at th University of Michigan at the tltn . When W sbee me Execu· tiv Director, ORITC wa oper· atlns under a $25,000.00 srant from the city of Orand Rapid . In 1974, ORITC received its second grant, a $40,000.00 fed· eral grant from the Offlc of Native American Programs in WAShington, D.C. Under Wag's I le dership, ORITC's bud et grew from $25,000.00 to the op ratingbudg tof$700,000.00 for fiscal 1992 which comes from a combination of local, state and feder l funds. Staff positions also ew from one (him) to the current staff of sixteen full time and two part time employees. ORITC began in 1970 as a social club for area Native Americans to provide support and camaraderie for Native Americans who felt alienated nnd isolated living in a non-Na~ tive American world. Originally j ORITC operated out of a private homeonDickensonSE. In 1972, the Catholic Diocese of Orand Rapids allowed ORITC to move into a small, unused church on thecomerofBridgeandStraiaht Streets. In 1975, the Diocese sold the church to ORITC for $1.00. The church was then renovated to make office space for ORITC employees. Due to ORITC' sgrowth in revenue and number ofstaff, it gradually out· grew the church building. Was then negotiated a contract with the Orand Rapids Public School District to rent space in the old Lexington Elementary school. In 1980, ORITC moved its op· orations to its current site at 45 Lexington NW. (Continued on Paga 2) ~ A .Peek Inside - ~ Feature Continued ....................... 9 Poems 10 Announcements ........................... 11 Pow Wow Events ........................ 12 Farewell to Wag .................. 2 Interim Exec. Director ......... 3 Human Services ................... 4,S Health ........................ ~ ......... 6,7 1111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feature ................................. 8 • �Farewell Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (continued from page 1) Under the leadership of Wag Wheeler and the Board of Directors, GRITC has progressed over the years to become a viable Urban Indian Center in Western Michigan which provides a variety of social services to Native Americans. Wag Wheeler submitted his resignation as Executive Directors of GRITC effective July 10, 1992. He has given eighteen years of his life to GRITC and the people it serves. He has often been maligned and seldom appreciated for his efforts in securing services for the Native American community. Despite those type of experiences, he met the challenges he faced with determination and perseverance. The GRITC Board of Directors, therefore, has taken this opportunity to publicly express sincere appreciation GRITC Board of Directors Bill Memberto - President Bill Memberto John Hutchinson - Vice-President John Hutchinson Andra Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Mary Roberts - Member Bill Dunlop - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Levi A. Rickert - Interim Executive Director Loretta Yaunt - Assistant Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Mary Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Supervisor Anne LaFontsee Dennis Black Judy Dodge Darcy Emert Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Bruce Trobridge Loretta Yaunt Norman Leo Kim Sawmick for Wag's dedicated years of service which resulted in tremendous growth for GRITC with an increase in the provision of services for Native Americans in need. Thank you, Wag Wheeler, for eighteen years of service to the Native American community. We wish you well in your future endeavors and hope you carry many fond memories of GRITC with you wherever your future leads you. Megwetch and Farewell, GR/TC Board of Directors GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL WISHES TO THANK THE FOLLOWING VVA MEMBERS FOR THEIR INVALUABLE HELP AT OUR LATEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL POW WOW HELD THIS PAST JUNE! RON ROZEVELDT BOB BRANYAN GORDEN MARSHALL JIM BOERSMA DOUGLAS BOOMER TOM JOHNSON BOB STINE JIM BOERSMA 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Support Rita Blumke - Data Entry Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitatr Diane Leaureaux - Michigan Indian Press Mary Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production Diane Leaureaux- Circulation Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views ofthe writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th ofevery month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 6161774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. �Interim Executive Director Appointed The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors named Levi A. Rickert, 36, as Interim Executive Director. Mr. Rickert, a Potawatomi Native American who was born and raised in Grand Rapids, is a member of the Whitepigeon family. The Whitepigeons traces its roots to ChiefWhitepigeon, an Indian leader in the early 1800's, in southwestern Michigan. Until his appointment, Mr. Rickert was a member of the Board of Directors of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. Mr. Rickert is also a co-owner of the Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken franchise in Grand Rapids having three chicken restaurants in the metro area. In addition, Mr. Rickert serves as the president of the West Central Business Association serving the businesses on Bridge Street where one Lee's is located. To devote more time to the agency, he will have a diminished role in the day-to-day operations of the Lee's restaurants turning more control over to his brother Dennis. Bill Memberto, President of the Board of Directors, states that the Board will be working closely with Levi to help develop the administration will also advocate necessary changes to enhance the service of the Native American people. Mr. Rickert is committed to the continued success of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and is a strong proponent of Native American empowerment. Origins as Seen by the Tewa Pueblo by Joe Memberto This is a story of the origin of the Tewa Pueblo. These people, when they came into the land, one chief led them. They called him the Hunt Chief. As the story goes the Hunt Chief took two ears of com--one blue and the other white. To one he handed the blue com and said, "You are to lead and care for all the people during the summer." To the other man he handed the white com and said, "You shall lead and care for the people during the winter." This is how the Summer and Winter Chiefs were instituted. The Hunt Chief then divided the people between the two chiefs. They moved south down the Rio Grande; the Winter people lived by hunting, the Summer people by agriculture. From this time, the story tells us, the Tewa have been divided during their lives into moieties Winter people and Summer people. Still today the Tewa People have two Chiefs, the Winter Chief guides the Tewa for five months of huntcontinued on page 9 - Tewa HEAD START/HOME START Do you have a child between the ages of3 and 5? Are you low income? Head Start/Home Start is a FREE preschool program for low income children between the ages of3 and 5. If you are interested in enrolling a child in the program and you live in the Northwest area, or received a flyer, please call the Pine Head Start, 1805 Bristol NW, at 791-9894. Now enrolling for the fall of 1992. 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICES The Senior Room will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Loretta Yount, our senior casemanager, will be available during those hours to assist you. Young Eagles Summer Happenings The Young Eagles facilitators have put together a fun-filled summer agenda especially for our youth! July 22: Finish shawls and ribbon shirt project. July 29: Visit the Juvenile Court facility and if time permits, make posters and banners for the freedom walk to take place the following weekend. August 1,2: Youth Exchange. Native American Youth will go up to the Mt. Pleasant Reservation and have fellowship with Mt. Pleasant Indian youth; take part in the Freedom Walk and observe the Pow Wow this weekend. More information will follow. INFORMATION ON GRITC SERVICES AVAILABLE If you are interested in receiving information about Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal services, please fill out the following form. Check the service(s) that you would be interested in and return to GRITC. (cut and detach here) Twould like information on the following services offered: (check those that apply) _ _Employment and Training Senior Services Substance Abuse Prevention _ _Substance Abuse Counseling _ _Mental Health Counseling My name and address is: Please complete form and mail to: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 45 Lexington NW • Grand Rapids, MI 49504 August 12: Young Eagles and facilitators will prepare a Senior luncheon for the Native American community. August 19: OverniteCampingTrip. Horseback riding, canoeing, arts and crafts. LEE'S Famous Recipe Chicken August 26: Trip to Harbor Springs. Planning still in the works! PROGRAM STATISTICS for June Substance Abuse Program Seniors Program Menf al Health Program 118 Program 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 509 44th Street, S.E ...................... 531-2611 950 Bridge Street, N.W............... 774-9311 2020 Eastern Avenue, S.E .......... 452-9311 �Lending A Hand To lend a hand to the without en,. abling his or her drinking. You need to be: Hopeful that the person can recover. Alcoholism is a disease that can be conquered if the person can become drug free (detoxified) and receives the treatment and personal support that is needed. Insightful into the goodness and strengths buried beneath the alcoholic behaviors. You have to be able to recognize that goodness and certain personal strengths and resources are there. You have to believe in the older problem drinker and his/her potential usefulness to others. Caring and able to express you concern in a consistent, kindly fashion. "I care about you and I want to help." This includes seeking the experienced help of an alcohol counselor. Nonjudgemental regarding why, how much or when the person drinks and the results of the drinking. remember that Children Learn What They Live the disease of alcoholism by Dorothy Lea Nolte programs the person's thoughts If a child lives with criticism, and actions and reinforces his/ he learns to condemn. her feelings. Try to view the If a child lives with hostility, alcoholic the same way you he learns to fight. would if the person were If a child lives with ridicule, handicapped by diabetes or a he learns to be shy. broken leg. If a child lives with jealousy, Unsupportive of the he learns to feel guilty. person's drinking and its If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient. consequences. You have to If a child lives with encourageallow the person to bear the ment, responsibilities of his or her he learns confidence. actions and allow him or her to If a child lives with praise, resolve the crises that occur. he learns to appreciate. Without crises the person may If a child lives with fairness, never perceive the consehe learns justice. quences of drinking or the need If a child lives with security, to do something about it. he learns to have faith. If a child lives with approval, Allow the person to make his or he learns to like himself. her own decisions and don't If a child lives with acceptance protect him/her from drinking and friendship, situations. he learns to find love in the Educated about the effects i~~f world. of alcohol. This booklet is only a primer. You need to know ~ 11 much more. You may also Native American need ongoing, experienced and Women's Group educated support to maintain meets your caring skills. Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem Please join us in our path to healing. Contact Loretta Yount for more information at774-8331. ~te' -,,~~ 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. !!~!!~~;ilism HEALTH ( .-,,it) ever ~:~1e::,e~~~~;:~en "°-"i~ /J/ ~::.:'. "'drink! years old. It was on a Sunday ,afternoon. I also remember what t h a t .. _, little glass of beer did for me. It allowed me to feel like other kids looked like they felt. I could be the clown. I could do the things that I normally was afraid to do. I could make jokes. I could roll around and play, the way other children did, without the fear that normally kept me from playing. I also remember the last drink I had. It was on skid row. I remember the vomiting, the shakes and again the horrible fear that was by that time my constant companion. I could no longer stand to look at what I saw in that mirror. The self-loathing and hate that was in me had led me to the very brink of insanity. I know very well about drug and alcohol addiction, and what it can do to people, good people. Unless you have been there yourself, you cannot understand what it is all about. I have had people, good people, die before my very eyes. I have seen the most horrifying things done in the name of addiction. Unless you have been there yourself, there is no way I can make you understand the outright horror that it can cause. Addiction starts out very slowly. From that little glass of beer, I was always looking for way to make me feel better about me. Trying different things, doing things in different ways, always looking for the thrill when I found something that made me feel better. Alcohol and drugs are the deadly enemy of anyone who uses them on anything like a regular basis. They cause, or allow us to do things, and say things that we could not force ourselves to do under normal conditions. (WOULD THAT I DID). 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council I've lost so many people, beautiful people to the ravages of drugs and alcohol that I cannot count them. A young man that I know thought that he could go another round with immunity. He was driving down a main street of this city. He missed a traffic light and killed the mother of two little children. He is now in prison for a long time. ALL IN THE NAME OF A GOOD TIME. I know better. I've been there, and I thank any power that I know of, that I've come out the other side of that God awful Hell. I shall be ever grateful for that beautiful second chance at life that was given to me. I shall always treasure the life that I lead, and it is my fervent hope that I may be able to give back just a little of what has been so freely given to me. GRITC Senior/Activity Luncheon (SAL) 1992 Schedule August 12, 1992 September 9, 1992 Accepting Food Donations and Volunteer Help. Contact n4-8331 ! THEATRE FOR CHILDREN The Troll and the Elephant Prince July 13- 20 The Ransom of Red Chief August l 0 -17 All Seats Reserved. For Reservations Call 456-6656 All Tickets $2.50 Community Circle Theatre John Ball Park �FEATURE Good Health Begins with Good Nutrition by Bill Dunlop GOOD HEALTH BEGINS WITH GOOD NUTRITIONAL Eating right is one of the best ways to get healthy and stay healthy. Studies have shown that people who eat properly have fewer illnesses and recover more quickly when they do become sick or injured. They also tend to have shorter hospital stays and fewer and less costly complications from treatment. Many elderly Americans, however, do not eat as well as they should, thereby putting themselves at risk Take this simple checklist to find your nutritional score. Read the statements below. Circle the number in the "Yes" column for those that apply to you or the person you are testing. Add the circled numbers to get your score. To determine your nutritional health, compare your score with the rating given below. *I have an illness or condition that made me change the kind 2 and/or amount of food I eat. *I eat fewer than 2 meals per day. 3 *I eat few fruits or vegetables, or mild products. 2 *I have 3 or more drinks of beer, liquor, or wine almost every day. 2 *I have tooth or mouth problems that make it hard for me to eat. 2 *I don't always have enough money to buy the food I need. 4 *I eat alone most of the time. 1 *I take 3 or more different prescribed or over the counter drugs a day. 1 *Without wanting to, I have lost or gained 10 pounds in the last 6 months. 2 *I am not always physically able to shop, cook and/or feed myself. 2 TOTAL- - - - - Total your nutritional score. If its: 0-2 3-5 6 or more Good! Recheck your nutritional score in 6 months. You are at moderate nutritional risk. See what can be done to improve your eating habits and lifestyle. Your office on aging, senior nutrition program, senior citizens center or health department can help. Recheck your nutritional score in 3 months. Youaremhighnutriti.onalrisk. Bringthischecklistthenexttimeyou see your doctor, dietitian or other qualified health or social service professional. Talk with them about any problems you may have. Ask for help to improve your nutritional health. 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �FEATURE So Long Pat, See You Later Biddy by Bill Dunlop Funerals are for those left behind. Well meaning people and relatives console each other amid much weeping. Tearfully they bid the departed one ' 'goodbye.'' They heap pretty flowers around the body and say a lot of nice things about the deceased one-"Eulogy" it's called. Then they all go to the cemetery and put the dead body in a hole in the ground. "That's the end of So and So," they say............ They couldn't be more wrong! What has happened is the departed one has reached the end of the beginning. The caterpillar has changed into a butterfly. It no longer crawls along, It now floats and flies and now its more beautiful than ever. So it is with all of us. We leave the body, the husk, the shell, call it what you will but that is what we put into the ground. We are not there and we are not "dead" at all. "Biddy's" old shoes are where he left them - "Pat's" old sweater is hanging where she left it. But they are not there anymore than they are in that hole in the ground. They have gone to join all the friends and family who went on before. They are in the realm of our Creator, the Great Spirit. Here is how my mother's father put it when he was teaching us. I was a boy of seven ..... "The Great Spirit is your Father and the Earth is your Mother. When you die, if you have lived your life right, your Spirit, not graded, will return to your Father, the Great Spirit, but your body will go back to and remain with its mother, the Earth." Those old Indians had it right. We are here only to be "graded." Some call this life "the Value of Tears" and they are close to the truth. Just look at your own life. See how little joy is stacked up against all that stress. Life is a proving ground. 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council If you are one of those poor souls who made a mistake ("if you offend one count you are guilty of all.") And because you are hungry, you climbed over a fence, into someone's orchard and took an apple. That for this "sin" you will be thrown into a lake of fire to bum and suffer horrible forever and ever, without the benefit of dying to end it all. Then I pity you. Your whole life will have been a morass of anguish and fear. As for the rest of us who love and respect our Great and Grand Father we know, by every sense of our being that the Great Spirit would not do this horrible thing to any of his children. He loves us dearly, at the very worst, and they would have to be something outright evil, like a pedophile, or a "Bitch" of Buchenwald. Oblivion is their harvest, they will just cease to exist. The rest of us will step up to whatever "grade" the Creator deems for us. Two of our beloved friends "went away" recently, Patricia "Pat" King and James "Biddy" Kishick. But we know we'll see them again. We know also that they are better off where they went- the test is over for them. They left those pain filled, failed vehicles behind. And when they got across to the other side, a multitude was waiting to greet them. We'll all miss you "Biddy" especially the little children and the women folk. They knew that no one could misuse them or abuse them, not as long as you were around. Your strength was theirs, they could depend on your steadiness. We'll miss the little things about you too, the look of pride when you showed us your new beaded Indian vest. The way you threw your head back and laughed when you mispronounced that long Indian word. It was a comfort to live in the same world with a man like you. Your family continued on next page - Pat & Biddy �Tewa continued from page 3 ing, and a Summer Chief guides the agricultural cycle. There are special dances, costumes, rituals, and colors attached to each moiety. Everything has symbolic significance to the Tewa-in dualities of plants, diseases; games are hot and cold, summer and winter. Healers are the middle factor meditating between the two. This is what gives order to the Tewa Pueblo lives. When a child is born after four days the child is taken into the first rays of the sun to be presented to the sun. In a Pueblo village the child is taken by the "umbilical cordcutting mother" and assistant. The cord cutting mother proffers two perfect ears of corn, one blue and one white, to the six sacred directions. A prayer is said, "Here is a child who been given to us. Let us bring him to manhood. You who are dawn youths and dawn maidens. You who are winter spirits. You who are summer spirits. Take therefore. Give him good fortune, we ask of You." As our story of our genesis establishes another vital aspect of our lives. As in the naming ceremony: Two women attended and two ears of corn were offered with the child. This duality is the very basic to understand the Tewa Pueblo behavior. Later in the child's first year, the child is incorporated into its moiety through the ceremony known as water-giving. The ceremony is held in a sanctuary at a chief's home. If the Winter Chief conducts the rite, it is held in October, the summer Chief conducts it in late February or March. There is an altar, sand paintings, and various symbols. The Chief and an assistant are dressed in white buckskins. A last person appears, he is preceded by the call of a fox, as the story of creation begins. He is the Hunt Chief. A female holds the child; the moiety chief recites a short prayer and gives the child a drink of the sacred medicinal water from an abalone shell, thereby welcoming the child into the moiety. The third rite in a child's life-water pouring, comes between the ages of six and ten, and is held within the moiety. It marks the transition from the carefree innocents of early childhood to adulthood. One of the people called Dry Food People. For four days boys carry a load of firewood continued on last page -Tewa Pat & Biddy (continued) values "Biddy" were right on. The big shots in Washington D.C. are only now getting wise to what you knew all the time. And you "Pat" how we will all miss laughing with you! Seems like you were always on the look out for something to laugh about. I will always remember how you blew the rain drop off the end of your nose and then laughed so hard when I imitated you. Your friends, and there were so many of them, all looked so somber at the services for you. But when they got to the Inter-Tribal for the luncheon they put on for you, they were their old selves again. They talked aoout you and had more laughs-you would have liked it. Your nice Mom even managed a few chuckles. And your Dad, don't worry about him, his kind can stand up to anything. When he went blind we all felt so bad, but he just squared his shoulders and kept right on going. You never had it easy, but you just took it as it came and like your Dad kept right on going. We will all be together again "Biddy" and "Pat." We know you will be waiting there when we "cross" over. Until then all of us will say see you later "Biddy" and so long "Pat." 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Dear Folks at Inter Tribal Council, I have read the story about the girl being called a "Squaw." She could not be a "Squaw" because she was only a girl. A chee chief told me that it means "mother of child." 1 do not think the Native Americans had any bad words or disrespect for 1 · h h. ' d h. d · their peop e m t e w ite man s wor s. T 1s wor means a Native American woman. She cannot be a " Squaw" until she has a child. It doesn't mean anything bad. I think much has been lost in the way the people lived. There were a few good white people at first. But there were many who had a choice of jail or coming to the new world as it was called. They were the ones that had no respect and did much evil. They were the rogues from England and other countries. So please pass this on to the writer of the story. ~-E_ d_ ith_ A_ . F_ z_.tz_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ NEED ARIDE? CALL RIDE LINE 245-3555 for ride information Know someone who needs a ride? Senior? Limited income? Physical or mental disability? Coll Ride Line 245-3555 for ride information? ~' Executive Director Position Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is a non-profit organization serving the Native American Community in seven counties of Southwestern Michigan. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Requirements include: Bachelor's Degree; two years' experience in human service programs; ability to work with groups and individuals from multicultural backgrounds, in particular those of Native American descent; ability to develop and implement human service programs. Responsibilities include: work with and through avoluntary Boord ofDirectors; grant writing; set, implement and evaluate goals, objectives and resources; fundraising; fiscal control of budget and staff objectives; compliance of all grant obligations; community relations; supervision of all staff employees; equal employment and affirmative action policies and programs. Application Deadline: August 1, 1992 Send Resume to: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, c/o Search Committee, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council From the Editor: The following poem is the second in a series of eight due to its length. Thanking Susie Kiogama Shagonaby for submitting this poem. AHISTORY OF THE ODAWA INDIANS IN HARBOR SPRINGS (2) Among the Iroquois and others, The Ottawa (also Algonquins) Were a peaceful, loving ~pie. Needless wars brought only sadnessWeeping women, crying children, Dying warriors, chiefs, and brave men. Tliere were other ways of living. Let the wiseman find a pathway, Find a way out of this turmoil. Then the wise chief of the Ottawas, He- the great, beloved Popsigun went to seek much needed council. From Gitche Manito he sought it For the welfare of his people. Gitche Manitou -Great Spirit, Gitche Manitou -The Mighty, The creator of all notions Looked down on Popsigun with pity For his children in there sorrow. There was land for his people There was land that lay to westward. There a fruitful land, surrounded By great lakes of sweet, fresh water. There were waters fillea with fishes. Marshes rang with cries of wild foul. Deer for food and skins for clothing. He would give this to his people. Popsigun, wisest of all chiehains, Listened to the council given. Called his braves in solemn council. Told them they must travel westward. Leave the land of the Algonquins. Leave the homeland of their fathers. Seek a land - and be directed By the hand of the Great Spirit Find a land where they, the Ottawas, Could ever live their lives in quiet. Live in peace, they and their children. Scouts prepared and then deported Down the waters of the St. Lawrence. Crossed the big lakes in the birch bark Formed to make canoes for travel. 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If you wont information, write to your United States Senators, Corl Levin or Donald Riegle, c/o the United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510. tl6niJ6.SJ6f.fi br..Ha ~ THE ADVENTIST CLOSTHES CLOSET will open to give away good, clean, used clothing to anyone in need of these items. For men, women, boys, girls, infants, and teens. Pants, shirts, socks, dresses, blouses, shorts sweaters, skirts, jeans, etc. Open 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, from 1AM until 3 PM at Community services Unit Bethel SDA Church, 1024 Adams SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616/451-2456. 1 l•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �AND TIM July 18th & 19th 7th Annual B y City Pow Wow Baft City Mlchl~an Vt tran Memor al Park. For more Information contact Aprll Borton: 617·772·6700. July 18th & 19th Annual Walpole I land Pow Wow Walpole Island, Ontario, Canada For more Information call: 617· 827·1478. July 18th & 19th 2nd Annual Zog-Oa·Wah Tradltlonal Pow Wow Au11blt, Michigan AuSablt Chlldrtn' Park at th corner of Harbor & O'Toolt (3 blocks wtst of US·23~ or more Information contact: u11n Nahgahgwon 617·731Mi484. July 24th thru 28th 14th Annual Traditional Pow Wow Baraga, Michigan OJlbWay Cam~round . Hom of the Or1g1anl. dnl~ht Two·St p World hamplonah p. For mor Information contact: Glorla 908· 624·8534 eve. & wttktnda Gerry or Chiz 908·363·8823 days. July 26th & 28th 8th Annual 11Honorlng our Heritage" Powwow Fllnt, Mlchgl n E.A. Cummln~ Cent r, 8130 Eaat Mt. Morr 1 Road, North of Fllnt. For more Information call: 313·239·8821. T1w1 (oonttnuld from p1g1 I) th y h v cut them lves, nd th alrl hnve to carry b ket of cornmeal they ground them· elv , They tak the e things to the home of sp n ors. A ponsor teaches e ch one the pr ctlce and bell f of their villa1e. n the fourth niaht, the deities come to the kiva, the child may 10 to watch. The sponsor aft rward 1ives the child b th pourin1 water over him or her. Thi is the time that th child hi 1lven dutl M judged by their sex. Th n a few years l ter a flnishln1 ritual to brln the boys nnd irl t adulthood. Por the male it i me ningful ~ r now they are able to assi t nd take part in the coming of th Ood in th ir m iety's Jdva. Thus the bond of th moiety 1 further trengthened. rand Rapid• Int r·Trl al Counc:ll 45 L xington, NW, Crand R pid1 1 MichigAn 49504 Non Profit Org. U.S. ?oatage ?AID Permit No.690 Grand Raplda, Ml Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 This nawda1tar lsfuntlt1d In part by Unlt1d Way, Olflc of Substanct! Abusa Sarvlcas, Community M ntal llttalth, and private donations. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stitt, Mary (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/0ee193985ae4674424b3e91bc745dca9.pdf 775504d3c3709b25da64c2c260d7f903 PDF Text Text Volume 2 Number 2 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council MarchiApril 1992 Do You Know What "Squaw" Means? by Mary A. Kunst I was remembering a time back in junior high right in Webster's dictionary was the definition of school, when a group of boys were sitting behind "squaw." It said it meant a North American Indian me in class. They were talking about Indians and Woman. After that, I was on my way to suspenhow dumb and scrubby we were. At the time, my sion. I bring this issue up years later because of last name was Perez and most of the students thought I was of Mexican descent, unless they some guys riding by in their car yelling "Squaw" is still there_with the same meaning. asked me. My Ojibwa language teacher told me that I was getting angrier and angrier because these boys were not clean or neat themselves as "squaw" means whore. I was also told by another they were saying this about Native Americans. that "squaw" originally came from the word Then they started saying how Indian girls were "numsquaw," meaning male genitals. I'll share the "easy" to get. I turned around and said, "Oh, you story I was told. When the Anglo-Saxon men were away from scums never went out with any of my friends! Like any Indian girl would go out with you guys." I their homes and towns for long periods of time, knew this wasn't true because I knew what friends their "urges" had to be satisfied. They couldn't were "going together." Plus, most Indian girls only make the Indian men understand that they wanted dated the Indian boys. The one boy said, "Tum Indian women, so they exposed their genitals and around squaw, we're not talking to you." This made evocative actions. The Indian men pointed at made me want to bash his face as hard as I could, them and said, "Numsquaw," which means male genitals. The men started hooting and shouting so I did. out, "Yeah ... squaw! That's what we want are The result was in-school suspension at Mt. Pleasant High school for three (3) days. Nothing squaws!" I think back to that time the boy called me a happened to the boy because he was right for calling me "squaw" and that word didn't mean squaw and how I felt I had every right to knock his Indian woman. "Lets check the dictionary Miss nose out of place. I was in the right, I was not a Perez," said the principal. I was thinking to myself, squaw and the dictionary was wrong. That boy was the word's not going to be in the dictionary. Well, continued on page 3 - Squaw A Look Inside 0-de-ne Ki-to-ta-gan-an ...... 2 Squaw continued ................. 3 Human Services .................. .4,5 Health .................................. 6 The Indian Way ................... 7 Classifieds ................................... 8 Announcements ........................... 9 Happenings .................................. 10, 11 Pow Wow Events ........................ 12 ·- �0-de-ne Ki-to-ta-gan-an A-go-deg TOWN WHERE THE BELLS HANG (OR) Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council STEEPLE TOWN. by Vi Cummings and Mabel Shomin On Sunday February 23rd at St. James Parish the Steeple Town Three Fires Kateri Circle of Grand Rapids hosted a farewell celebration in honor of Chet Eagleman' s family who is moving to Billings Montana in the near future. The Rev. Richard Host, pastor of St. James Parish celebrated the regular 7 :30 P .M. Mass with the acculturation of Indian spirituality. We began with a pot luck at 4:00 P.M.. The celebration included a small concert from 7:00 to 7:30 P.M. by Kelly Kay, a Chippewa singer from the Sault St. Marie band, who writes most of her own songs. Kelly says her music is to uplift the image of the American Indian in association of the world we live in today. She also aims to keep the traditions of what the Indian people were at one time. Kelly also sang beautiful songs during the Mass. The Indian Liturgy consist of Sun Dance music and the Pipe Ceremony presented by Jo Ellen Leith. A Sioux Honor Dance preformed by Shelly Eagleman was a highlight of the celebration, along with the presentation of an Eagle Feather to Chet Eagleman. Rev. Host also included in the doxology a four direction prayer and to the sky and the earth. It was a very moving experience for us Catholic Indian people who attended to have Indian acculturation into our regular Mass with the Sacred Pipe and the Holy Eucharist together is the most powerful prayer. We thank Rev. Host for his willingness and caring for all people. He is learning Indian ways very well. We thank Chet Eagleman for the many years of service to many people here and around Michigan. We wish him and his family well in their new surroundings. Chet will be working with the BJ.A. in several areas. GRITC Board of Directors Mary Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President William Memberto - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Levi Rickert - Member Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Andra Robinson - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Mary Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Supervisor Anne LaFontsee Dennis Black Judy Dodge Darcy Emert Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Bruce Trobridge Loretta Yount Ruth Pitcher - Intern Lee Ann Bridenfield - Intern Amy Groenvelt - Intern Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Clerical Rita Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan Ives - Human Services Diane Leaureaux - Michigan Indian Press Mary Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production Diane Leaureaux - Circulation Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th of every month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 6161774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. �• �. Squaw HEALTH (continued from page 1) degrading me with that racist s~atement. Back then, the Native American, students had counselors, but they weren't Native American, so I had no one to help me out. Of course, I realize now that fighting isn't the answer. I found voicing my beliefs and making myself heard to be more powerful and effective, as I was taught by my friend Wilma Henry. I don't let things "slip" by if I don't agree or believe in it. If "squaw" is going to be in the dictionary, it should be defined as a Native American Indian meaning whore, no matter if it's an Anglo-Saxon woman, Negro woman, or any other nationality. It doesn't mean a Native American Indian whore only. "Kwe" means a woman/lady in Ojibwa language. It doesn't necessarily mean a Native American Indian woman, but all women of different nationalities. Source: The Tribal Observer, 7070 East Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI NOTE: I hope Mary A. Kunst doesn't mind my sharing this article. Thank her for sharing this bit of information to the public. They need to know about these misunderstandings that have been mistaken as facts. There have been so many misinterpretations. Before Another Child Is Hurt CTF is a non-profit agency that supports local child abuse prevention programs throughout Michigan. You can help by sending a donation directly or by checking off on your next Michigan income tax return. CTF does its work only with voluntary donations. Your contribution will make a difference. REMEMBER THE KIDS AT TAX TIME. If you would like to help stop child abuse, put this reminder with your tax information so that you will remember to make a donation at tax time. If your Michigan Income Tax return is prepared by a tax preparer, fill out this form and give it to your taxpreparer with your information for the year. _ _ YES, I would like to contribute to CTF to help stop child abuse. I would like to contribute: _ _ $5 _ _ $10 _ _ $15 $25 _ _ $50 _$100 _ _ _or, please ask me after you have figured my return so that I can decide on the amount before the final preparation. 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICES The Senior Room will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00to11:00 AM. Loretta Yount, our senior casemanager, will be available during those hours to as&st you. Adult Children of Alcoholics by Darcy Emert What Happened To You As A Child? When is a child not a child? ... When the child lives with alcoholism. You certainly looked like a child and dressed like a child. Other people saw you as a child, unless they got close enough to that edge of sadness in your eyes or that worried look on your brow. You behaved much like a child, but you were not really frolicking, you were more just going along. But no one really noticed that. That is, unless they got very close, and even if they did, they probably didn't understand what it meant. Whatever others saw and said, the fact remains you really didn't feel like a child. You didn't even have a sense of what it's like to have a child's feelings. A child is very much like a puppy ... offering and receiving love freely and easily, scampering, somewhat vicious, playful, doing work for approval or a reward, but doing as little as possible. Most important, being carefree. If a child is like a puppy, you were not a child. Children of alcoholics grow up in similar environments. The cast of characters may be different, but what happens in each alcoholic home is not a whole lot different. The specific happening may vary but, in general, one alcoholic home environment is like another. The undercurrent of tension and anxiety is ever present. What happens with it in particular may vary, but the resulting pain and remorse predictably follow. The differences exist more in the way you reacted to your experiences than to the experiences themselves. Remember what it was like at home? You can probably GRITC Senior/Activity Luncheon (SAL) 1992 Schedule April 8, 1992-Wednesday 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ' - visualize what it looked like, but do you remember what it felt like? You may not be in the best place for you, but you' re not alone, nor have to be alone. Living in the past and blaming others are ways to avoid living in the present and taking responsibility for your own behavior. Don't be afraid to feel. You create your own horror show and you must be accountable for your behavior. You are the only one who can make you feel better about yourself. Discover a recovery! Remember that recovery is a process you have not failed if something you thought you had resolved pops up in another form. It may now be on a deeper level. You have not failed if you go through a stressful times . .soon you will be free. Native American Women's Group meets Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem . Please join us in our path to healing. Contact wretta. Yount for more informa.tion at 774-8331. ~ �Young Eagles and More ... by Hunter Genia The Young Eagles group took a trip to the GrandRapidsFireEngineHouseon Franklin Street. We had the privilege of meeting up with Rod Crampton who's been with the Fire Department since 1987. The group was taken on a tour of the Fire Department and they learned a lot about the fire trucks and sleeping quarters. They even observed a real call for the fire trucks to go on a scene. Rod, from the Saginaw Chippewa tribe, even made some fry bread for the youth group. A special Megwetch to Rod and the Fire Department. The group also learned more about the consequences oflnhalant Solvent Abuse and Substance Abuse. The Young Eagle Project is open to Native American youth between the ages of 8-13. An Older Youth Group? That's the question we've been hearing lately. There has been a couple of parents that have expressed an interest in having an older Native American Youth group above the age of 13. What we need is volunteers to run the group that would entail planning, meeting place, activities, transportation. If you have a couple of hours a week or more ,-··~ ,),_ 1'1t.... :: and would be committed to help, please give me a call. In our community there is nothing happening for the older youth and if there is please send us the information so we can pass it along. Basketmaking Class I have asked Ed and Jenny Pigeon recently if they would be interested in teaching a class in traditional basketweaving. Indeed they are interested and so I'm passing the word on to you that they would be willing to do this. This class will take approximately 10-12 weeks. Drumming Native American drumming has been under way for a couple of weeks now and meets at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. If you're interested please call for more information. It's nice to see Native American youth in the community coming to learn. Megwetch. Beadwork The last Thursday of each month the Grand Valley Indian Lodge has a group of individuals that meet at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council in the Seniors Room at 7 p.m. The class is open to all individuals who are interested in learning how to do beadwork. ' ··~···· -~ ") ,,.,.-~ Recovery is a Discovery I found my "child within" today for many years so locked away Loving, embracing - needing so much if only I could reach in and touch I did not know this child of minewe were never acquainted at three or nine But today, I felt the crying inside I'm here I shouted, come reside .e. ····• ,, ~. ... . . ,; as feelings emerged of hurt and fright It's okay, I sobbed, I love you so! You are precious to me, I want you to know My child, my child, you are safe today. You will not be abandoned - I'm here to stay We laughed, we cried, it was a discovery this warm, loving child in my recovery Recover is as they say, one day at a time. We hugged each other so tight 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HEALTH Fetal Alcohol Syndrome-7 Tips To Share 1. FAS and other ARBD are preventable. 2. The safest choice is not to drink during pregnancy. 3. It is very important not to drink if considering pregnancy. A woman may not know she is pregnant for one or more months after she has conceived, and this may be one of the most crucial times in terms of the teratogenic effects of alcohol on the baby. 4. A woman who has been drinking during pregnancy can improve her chances of have a healthy baby as soon as she stops. 5. A woman's chance of having a baby with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or other ARBD appears to increase, if in addition to drinking, she also smokes, is malnourished, and/or is taking other licit or illicit drugs, including caffeine. FAS can occur, however, through the use of alcohol alone. 6. Alcohol is a drug that the baby consumes whenever the mother drinks. 7. Women who breastfeed should continue abstaining from drinking alcohol until her baby is weaned, because alcohol readily enters breast mile and is transmitted to the nursing infant. In addition, heavy alcohol consumption has been shown to reduce lactation . ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Aube Na Bing FREE! compiled by Terri Bussey with legends by Simon Otto • •• This selection is a compilation of photographs •• L--~====::::.:±"'~~!!_J from personal and archival • collections. It spans the • years from 1865-1988 as a photo documentary of the • culture and lifeways of the Michigan tribes. A $15.95 • value!. • • . Get Aube Na Bing FREE! When you donate $1 O you will receive Turtle Talk for the next year - and also receive free Aube Na Bing-A Pictorial History of the Michigan Indians. •Special Price FREE with $10 donation and also Don't forget to include you name and address • so that you don't miss out. • receive future Turtle Talk Newsletters. • • ••••••• •••••••••• • ••••• •• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council : published by : Michigan Indian Press • • with your $10 Turtle Talk Subscri tion • for the months of F~ rch, and April �The Indian Way by Bill Dunlop The story of the American Indian is more than warpaint and feathers as the Hollywood movies would like you to believe. There is another side that is more important, which is very apparent in the creativeness of their daily lives, thoughtful, gentle and spiritual. The American Indian lived a love affair with nature. Their ancient wisdom shows in what they wore, how they made their clothing, in what they ate and how it was prepared. In the disciplinary of their children, and the warmth of their home life, in their methods of adopting to the environment and in their philosophy of life. The philosophy of the American Indian embraced all of nature. No one owns the land. It belonged to the Great Spirit and his children. Those who use the land must keep it clean and beautiful for all those who will come after. No man owns the woods, the forest, the lake and the rivers. They belong to all. Wild plants and flowers all belong to the creator, and man must take care of them for him. And since no man owns the animals and the fish in the waters, he must take only what he needs. All who are sick, all who are old or helpless, have the right of protection by the rest of the tribe. All children have a place and belongs to the tribe, regardless of conditions of their birth. Though their birth parents are their main stewards. All had their place no forgotten Elders, no destitute widows or unloved orphan children. All were important and believed to be a part of the Great Spirit. The children were loved by all but were given duties that would help them in later life. Even the dogs had their work. They carried packs when the tribe moved. The earliest Indian had no written language, so even the spelling of their names is not always the same. They were not only given names by other tribes but by white settlers as well. And these were often very different from the names they gave themselves The purity of their minds can be readily deduced from the purism of their language. You cannot curse in Indian it's impossible T use the Creator's name foully. You cannot say jail, policeman, pimp, prostitute, dope, drug pusher, or even poorhouse. (These are but a few words characteristic of the language in use today). In the purism of their thinking, the Indian people never invented those kinds of words. Just because they had no use for such words. The discovery of the "new world" seems to be the beginning of the end for the American Indian way of life against staggering odds in terms of numbers and weakening. The Indians battle for survival was met with rapid defeat and today, sadly the American Indian way is vanishing, all in the name of "progress". Little is left of the Indian culture and heritage although their are a few who work to preserve what may be left and remembered of these things. And surely the Great Spirit weeps for this vanishing of what once was his pure way of life. Have we been talking about a Shangri-La lost here ... ? Yes, with all the guiltlessness of a Garden of Eden. 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �CLASSIFIED Turtle Talk makes every attempt to list only those jobs that are open but due to printing and mai.ling time, jobs listed may have already been filled. For further information on all listings and additiona.l job openings not listed, please call Bruce Or Dennis at the GRIIC office at 6161774-8331. Experienced Party Chief and Experienced Instrument Operator OMM Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, 1550 East Beltline SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49506. Office Services Clerk Enthusiastic person willing to put effort into handling office services including mail, literature, telephone/fax correspondence, inventorying of supplies and special projects. Must be able to do physical lifting up to 40 pounds and be on feet up to 8 hours. Type accurately, 50 wpm and have valid drivers license. Blackmer, 1809 Century Avenue, grand rapids, Ml 49509. Department Secretary Qualifications required: Excellent attendance history, high school education, two or more years of secretary experience, good typing skills, preferably inclusive of personal computer/word processing experience, the ability to work without close supervision and to efficiently complete multiple assignments. Fuel Systems Textron, Inc., 700 N. Centennial Street, Zeeland, Ml 49464. Truck Driver Six positions to be available. Requires a valid CDL and experience driving a semitractor. Applications will be taken at 3625 Viaduct, SW Grandville, Ml. Corrections Officer Performs overall prisoner guard duties for the county sheriff's department. Requires graduation from a standard high school. Sufficient work experience to indicate maturity an dependability. Application with resume accepted at: Michigan Employment Security Commission, 727 Waverly Avenue, Holland, Ml 49423 or Michigan Employment Security commission, 17280 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, Ml 49417. Gatekeeper (Temporary Part-time) Parks and Recreation Department Under supervision of the Park Operations Superintendent, opens and closes park gates and facilities according to schedule. Performs park maintenance tasks. Performs minor public relations functions (i.e. informing visitors that park is closing to 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ~ Wiffillf~I clear park). Two (2) positions presently available at Hager Park and Kirk Park. Control Booth attendants (6 positions) Control booth attendants are responsible for issuing motor vehicle permits and fee collections; parking lot control, public relations, and performing park maintenance tasks as needed. Ottawa County Human Resources Department, 414 Washington Street, Room 206, Grand Haven, Ml 49417. Park Attendants (10 positions) Park attendants performs a wide variety of tasks to insure smooth operation of county parks including building/grounds maintenance, litter control, public relations, rule enforcement, and problem-solving. Ottawa County Human Resources Department, 414 Washington Street, Room 206, Grand Haven, Ml 49417. Grounds Attendant (5 positions) Grounds Attendants perform tasks such as mowing/ trimming, building/grounds maintenance and repairs, and light construction projects. Physical endurance is a consideration for this position. Ottawa County Human Resources Department, 414 Washington street, Room 206, G'rand Haven, Ml 49417. Receptionist/Switchboard Answers switchboard, connects caller or uses paging system. Receives company visitors, furnishes badges. Performs typing and miscellaneous clerical functions. High School education plus three to six months on 50+ line switchboard. Better than average attendance record. Jet Electronics & Technology, Inc., 5353 52nd Street SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49588. Maintenance Supervisor Supervises maintenance, repair and improvement of plant equipment and facilities. High school graduate. Minimum of four (4) years work experience or equivalent in electrical maintenance and/or HAVAC. Previous work experience in a supervisory capacity. Knowledge of equipment and building maintenance procedures. Jet Electronics & Technology, Inc., 5353 52nd Street SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49588. �ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ ·~.:-..~. .~~·.·=·~~~:».::~:::==·~:~:::::::~;.;::,.::::::;-:=::::::::::::::;~~ ~:~.:::.~.~:::::::;: 1-11111~1 _;~:;:=. ... .. ·-: r. .~dt=~:#titJ~:?-~:~m::~:~::::~::::.~-:::::::·::f.:.: • I ....... I II.I ...... Ill I ,11, Congratulations to Ruth Ann Chi vis. She was recognized and given an award for being the most Outstanding American Indian Graduate Student at Western Michigan University for the year 1991-1992. Ruth Ann was presented this notable award at the Enduring Peoples of American Conference on the 27th and 28th of March. Ruth Ann, again, we'd like to extend our congratulations for your achievement ! , I MARCH TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS We couldn't do it without YOU! Edith B. Gilmore Lulu Beauchamp Denise Pennington Catherine Hathaway Carolyn O'Gilvie Sarah Keranen W. W. Plummer Shirley Francis Dorothy Devemey Schmidthaus Emporium Marilyn Quigley Carolyn Ogilvie-Cohen Silver and Stuff Steve Fancett Thelma Trostle Laura Marie Powers ... ,, {~ WEST MICHIGAN QUILTER'S GUILD I CONGRATULATIONS TO ;~ . BRET AND TWILA SHOMIN on their new baby boy born March 26, 1992. He was a whopping 23" long, 9 lbs. 5 ozs. This is grandma Chris Shomin's FOURTH grandchild! CONGRATS to you! The West Michigan Quilters' Guild (over 300 members) will hold it's bi-annual quilt show to exhibit members' quilts, have lectures and demonstrations - and to raise money for two West Michigan charities The 1992 recipient charities are Hospice of West Michigan and "The Tie That Binds" fund at Butterworth Hospital's neonatal unit. The show is on May 9, 1992 (9 am to 6 pm) at the Grandville High School, 3535 Wilson Avenue, Grandville, Michigan. ( March Birthdays Jimmy Wesaw Amanda Abella Jonnie Mackey Tammy Leaureaux Linda Shomin Joe Shomer F. James Wes aw Julius Lewis Elsie Raphael Tina Sams Steve Waukazoo Lance Shirley Joe John Bret Shomin Cherri Gibbs Wanda Wesaw Daisy Sprague Joe John Ed Gillis Al Recollet Paul Morrison Maryann Fasburg Charles V. Allman April Birthdays Mon-ee Lee Chivis Robin Ensley Robin Korn Jesse L. Boda Maryan Mashka Roseann Moore Mary Meangwie Edna Kenoshmeg Micky Keogima Sandy Wheeler Dawn Bush Charlene Hatfield Susan Wesaw Smith Misty Bowen Don Bowen, Sr. John Hart April Marie Leaureaux April Wesaw Levi Albert Crampton Josie Sams Joanne Fox Michael Corby "Happy Birthday from GR/TC" 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HAPPENINGS NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN PROSE AWARD Submissions for the 1992 North American Indian Prose Award are welcome. The annual award, co-sponsored by the University of Nebraska Press and the Native American Studies Program of the University of California, Berkeley, is given on the basis ofliterary merit, originality, and familiarity with North American Indian life. The competition invites biography, autobiography, history, literary criticism, and essays; it excludes poetry, drama, and work previously published in book form. The winner receives a cash advance of $1000 and publication of the award winning manuscript by the University of Nebraska Press. The jury for the 1992 competition will include American Book A ward winner Gerald Vizenor (University of California, Berkeley), Louis Owens (University of California, Santa Cruz), A. LaVonne Brown Ruoff (University of Illinois, Chicago), and 1990 award winner Diane Glancy. The annual deadline for submissions is July 1. Finalists will be chosen by November 1, and the author of the award winning manuscript will be notified in January of the following year. For rules, please write to: North American Indian Prose Award, University of Nebraska Press, 327 Nebraska Hall, 901 North 17th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588-0520.= JUNIOR BASEBALL • MICKEY MANTLE LEAGUE JUNIOR BASEBALL - CONNIE MACK LEAGUE The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will hold an organizational meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 1992 at Belknap Park Arena, Coldbrook and Plainfield N.E. for coaches interested in entering a team this summer in the Mickey Mantle Junior Baseball League for boys 16 years old and under. At this meeting, entry fees, deadlines, playing dates and other pertinent information will be discussed. For further information call 456-3696. The Grand Rapids Pmks and Recreation Departmentwillholdan organizationalmeetingat7 :45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 1992 at Belknap Parle Arena, Coldbrook and Plainfield NE for coaches interested in entering a team this summer in the Connie Mack Junior Baseball League for boys 18 years old and under. At this meeting, entry fees, deadlines, playing dates and other pertinent information will be discussed. For information call 456-3696. FOSTER PARENTS FOR TEENS The Kent County Juvenile Court is in need of foster parentsforteens. Foster care is assigned to provide a home for youth who need an alternative to their own home for a temporary period of time. The Court provides board and care, clothing, medical, and dental needs for each youth. An informational meeting will be held at the Kent County Juvenile Court Center located at 1501 Cedar Street, NE,GrandRapids,onTuesday,March24, 1992,at7:00p.m. For more information please call the Court's Foster Home Coonlinator, Tom Sibley, at 774-3752. MICHIGAN INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES MEETING The Michigan Indian Legal Services Board of Trustees will meet at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, 1992 at 160 East State Street, Traverse City, Michigan in the lower level. The Public is invited to attended. lO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council AITENTION ADOPTED INDIAN CHILDREN! From the University of Arizona ..The loss of our Indian children to non-Indian families continues despite the Indian Child Welfare Act Urban Indian children, under state courts, are placed with foster non-Indian families and then adopted into them. We are asking for testimony from persons who have experienced adoption. We don't need names or locations, no one will be identified. We need the age of the individual when (s)he was adopted, how long there, what kind of emotions are connected with the adoption, and mostly, later life impact of adoption. Please send your stories to: Dr. Carol Locust, Native American Research Center, Univ. of Ariwna College of Medicine, 1642 E. Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85719. (602)621-5075. �--- -- .. " . ... The Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids has an KEEP UP THE GOOD opening for a secretary in the Office for Social WORK BY TURNING IN11!11~ Concerns. Job requirements include proven exper- YOUR REGISTER TAPES ~ tise in secretarial and administrative functions, Keep donating your Cash including word processing/microcomputer skills Register tapes toGRITC. Send, bring, and operation of all standard office machinery. ship these valuable sales tapes in! Your "tapes" have The successful candidate will have excellent com- helped send our youth to functions and other valuable munications and interpersonal skills to deal effec- activities.WetakeanyreceiptsfromEberhards,Meijers, tively with Diocesan staff and community-at-large. and D & W. Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Salary commensurate with education and experiLexingtonNW,GrandRapids,MI49504,616n74-8331 ence. Send resume or apply in person at the Office of Social Concerns, 650 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. ANISHINABE BOWLING TOURNAMENT WHEN: May 9, 1992 WHERE: Westgate Bowl, 4486 Alpine NW, Grand Rapids, MI (616) 784-6450 PRIZE MONEY: $700.00 First Place (based on 40 teams) RULES: 1. Cost $25.00 each/$100.00 a team/at least 1/3 of all teams will cash. 2. Teams may consist of: 2 men & 2 women $15.00 prize 3 men & 1 women $ 3 women & men $ 3. Ified average, Men-170, Women-150, Handicap based on 80% from 210. 4. Must have proof of average or be in a book from '91 5. Only bowlers will be allowed to eat, if you do not bowl $4.00 will be charged to any adult, $2.00 children under 12. 6. Any dispute will be settled by the Tournament Board. All decisions will be final! 7. A team may bowl more than once, butmustchange atleast2 bowlers per shift. Teams will consist of at least 1 male or 1 female both shifts. 8. Sign-ups: 1st session - 9:30-10:45 Bowl - 11:00 Bowl - 2:30 2nd session - 1:00-2:15 9. Return 3 way score sheets to tourney office as soon as you are through with your session. 10. Actual game pots $3.00 - Envelopes will be on lanes-lman, 1 woman. Any questions contact: Mary Jo Wert (616) 363-7858 Janet Shomin (616) 363-1994 Announcing the INDIAN NATIONS RENDEZVOUS AND TRADE FAIR May 14·17, 1992 Denver, Colorado For further information contact: Theresa Burns Gutierrez (Oglala Lakota) (303) 556-2860 ll•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Pow Wow & Events DATE .. ~-~ . . ..... ~ April 4th & 5th 4TH ANNUAL CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY POW WOW April 11 & 12 4thANNUAL FIRST PEOPLE'S INTERN'L TRADE EXPO AND POW WOW Warren/MiChigari ··· . .... / · :". Macorriffotfumunity Coll~g~'.!: More information, contact the Southeastern Michigan Indians, Inc. 313/756-1350. April 25 & 26 GATHERING OF NATIONS POW WOW Albuqueque, New Mexico University of New Mexico Arena (The Pit) More info., call 505/836-281 O May 5 - 7 INDIAN GAMING CONFERENCE Las Vegas, Nevada Holiday Inn/Holiday Casino. More info., call 703-578-8800. May9 & 10 SPRING EXPO ARTS AND CRAFTS Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by American Indian Center Contact Bob Smith 3121275-5871. May 10 - 14 RESERVATION ECONOMIC SUMMIT & NATIONAL INDIAN TRADE FAIR Seattle, Washington Red Lion Hotel - Seatac. Contact: 1/800/423-0452. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids. Ml ~tty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 This newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health, and private donations. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Volume 2 Number 1O A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council October 1992 AFTER THE "DISCOVERY'' Columbus' Quincentennial is Nothing to Celebrate -- But 500 Years of Native Peoples' Resistance Is. GRITC RESPONDS TO COLUMBUS DAY by William D. Memberto, Board President As most folks know by now, the Board has hired Mr. Levi Rickert as the Executive Director. In the search for an individual for this position, we interviewed at least six candidates. The Board was focused on finding someone with good insight into the development of a strong management process. We were and are particularly concerned with the development of both program and fiscal accountability for the Council. We believe Levi's experience and success in business will be of great assistance to our efforts here at InterTribal. In addition, the fact that he has spent A PEEK Director's Column ............ 2 Introduction ...................... 5 Christopher Columbus ..... 6 Historic Lies ...................... 7 Past Tense ......................... 9 some time as a working member of the Board will be helpful in building relationships between the Board and the Executive Director. I believe that Levi also has the ability to work with=====~~~==~~~~~~===== both the Native American funding sources and community and the supportive people in the mainstream service and mainstream. During this political structures we past month the Board of must work with to reDirectors began this focus efforts of the effort with the developCouncil. ment of the Health and As President of the Board Human Services Committee and the Economic of Directors, I believe we Development Committee. must set an agenda in Assisting us in these our reorganizational efforts are the Urban efforts to facilitate a Institute at Michigan more open and State University and the interactive process School of Social Work at within the community, Grand Valley State as well as with the University. We are hopeful that once the INSIDE mission has been set in Opportunity ....................... 10 Moving Ahead .................. 12 Announcements ................ 14, 15 Pow Wows ........................ 16 (continued on pg. 3) �FROM THE DIRECTOR: This issue of Turtle Talk is devoted to the theme of Columbus Day simply because the general population will be focusing on Columbus with 1992 as the Quincentennial during the month of October. Eighty million dollars is being spent to commemorate his exploits, which is preposterous considering the atrocities he committed soon after a rriving on this continent, and further when we witness the poverty and suffering Indians still encounter today. Would it not have been grand if a portion of this $80 million was given to alleviate the poverty among Indians? GRITC Board of Directors William Memberto - President Jolm Hutchinson - Vice-President Andra Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Mary Roberts - Member Bill Dunlop - Member t--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- GRITC STAFF Administration Levi A. Rickert - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk H wnan Services Darcy Emert Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Loretta Yount Kim Sawmick Author Vine Deloria wrote recently, "The celebration of the quincentennial of Columbus' discovery of the western hemisphere contains the potential for great reconciliation or immense misunderstanding." We at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council hope that perhaps something contained herein will help readers become more understanding of the plight of the American Indian peoples. Mich ig an Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Support Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitator Diane Leaureaux - Michigan Indian Press Levi A. Rickert, Executive Director 'furlle 'J 'alk Marcia E. Barber - Editor Diane Leaureaux- Circulation ConlribuLing Writers Bill Dunlop Richard Sprague Kim Sawmick William Membeno Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may dire ctly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinionsfrom its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter or GRITC. I Deadline for submission is the 10th ofevery month. Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 6161 774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. 1 1 2•'/'he Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �GRITC RESPONDS (can't. from cover) each of these areas. we will be able to solicit others from both the mainstream and Native American community to join us in further efforts in these two important areas. I believe, as do other members of the Board, that we can form positive partnerships to assist us in meeting the overall needs of our communities. The last thing I want to mention is the upcoming "Columbus Day" effort taking place on the Calder Plaza on October 12, 1992. There are sure a lot of issues we need to address as part of this effort. Most of the Native people and other people of color understand and view the "myth of discovery" as the beginning of 500 years of genocide in the Americas, and rightfully so. It is time that Euroamerica comes to the truth and reality of America's history, rather than continuing a myth of heritage that has become a process of denial in the mainstream. If Euroamerica will acknowledge history as seen through the eyes of Native Americans, it certainly challenges the long history of distortions that we as Native Americans have endured, and makes many of these believers uncomfortable. This is very difficult for them, as we know. Of course the problem that we as Native Americans have is that if Euroamerica can ignore the history of this land and the relationships with the Native American populations, they can have no perspective of the current truth of our people. The fact is that many of the worst anti-Indian efforts are not historical - they are indeed happening today. While the "Custer" days of military interventions are hopefully a thing of the past (we cannot be sure), there continues a more subtle, but equally negative process of legal manipulations that basically steal the lands and the sovereign status of Native Americans today. In addition, we see the advent of the "spiritual" quests of many nonNative Americans to the traditional religious practices of our people. This has proliferated to the point where we now see Native American spiritual processes and ceremonies being conducted and sponsored by and for non-Native Americans. While I fully understand that many people are in need of a spiritual awakening, and that Native American processes can be helpful for many folks. I admit I have an aversion to seeing so many non-Natives suddenly becoming experts in the ceremonial process. Make no mistake, this practice finds its roots in racism. Until 1978, we could not even practice openly many of our religious activities in this country. Our elders and spiritual leaders took lifetimes to learn of these things, and these non-Natives, primarily the Euroamericans, have learned everything in a mere fourteen years - ironic, isn't it? Of course. in many cases it took hundreds of years before we, as Native Americans. could in a legal sense practice these things ourselves. The basic message here is that I hope we will think about this matter in depth, rather than just cursing Columbus. There are many actions being taken against Native Americans in both this and the southern hemisphere that reflect "business as usual" in the Americas. Think about it, and then come and speak out at the Calder on October 12, at 3:00 pm. See you there! 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �TURTLE TALK NEEDS WRITERS Send your short stories, family histories, poems, cartoons or thoughts on today's current events. We will use as much original material as possible in each issue. Also send your letters and comments, ideas and \isions for the future of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, to: Turtle Talk, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. SUBSCRIBERS & SUPPORTERS WANTED Subscribe to Turtle Talk and help support programs of the GRITC. Your contributions are tax deductible, and all donations are greatly appreciated. Generous friends will be recognized in the next issue of Turtle Talk. Be a GOLDEN GIVER for $15/year, A SILVER GIVER for $10/year, or A BRONZE giver for $5/year. Please send your subscription donations to: Turtle Talk, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids. MI 49504. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER DONATIONS We appreciate your support! Rev. David Knapp Leroy Bailey Eric Neitzel June Barber Michael J. Kelly Wilma Kelly \~. OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS Jesse Arizola Tracey Dougherty Dorothy Boda Mark Rueckert Mary Smith John King Tyrone Raphael Robert Sheahan David Yount Sharon Winters Duane Wesaw A. N. 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M-<.-~-- e...--- u-~-.·-,· s---- n-~--· A·Y·""-- 1~..- · s·:-s----u-~-.·-,--E- ' .... : ... ... :. :=__;:- :_ --_..::· .. .. .. ::· ... ·..· -.. -. ::: ·:_ -. __.:. :_ ...· ./ .. : ... := _:_. / : ..=.... =:: ___::: _) .· ·.. _.:::: .. ..· _) .. _·::· .. : .· .. _::: ... : ·_. _) .· ·_·__.) _) .. _::_:=. ::: COLUMBUS DAY, A BEGINNING by Marcia E. Barber Just before the arrival of Columbus on this hemisphere, hundreds of indigenous cultures, tribes, and nations were engaged in a full range of activity designed to meet the needs of massed as well as isolated populations. The Northeast Indian Quarterly, Fall 1990: "There was culture and viewpoint, cosmology, agriculture and natural resource methodology in many local adaptations - a grand diversity that signalled a continental civilization. Terribly reduced, major cultural clusters of that vast hemispheric civilization nevertheless survive." Columbus Quincentenary has been in the making since the 1970's, plans of hemispheric and global proportions laid. "An obscene amount of money will be lavished ... on parades, statues and festivals ... in cities with no connection to the original rub -a -dub-dub lurch across the sea in search of India and gold. Funny hats will be worn and new myths will be born. Little kids will be told big lies in the name of education," says Susan Shown Harjo, national coordinator of the 1992 Alliance, a coalition of Native groups. From this shore, reflections on the past 500 years center on a celebration of Indian survival and resistance to oppression. It's also an opportunity to "open the files" on Colurnbus and the aftermath of his arrival, and get at some hard truths. As author M. Scott Momaday says, 'The whole history of Indian/white relations from 1492 to the present is a large subject to get at, but is emanently worth thinking about. I would hope that (questions raised) would produce greater awareness of Native cultures, the importance of those cultures, and indeed the indispensable importance of them in the light of the twenty-first century." For Native cultures and all other cultures alike, there is an immediate opportunity to learn and to reach across the gap that has separated us throughout this half-millenium. We can take this anniversary time to review the history as well as the contemporary social conditions of American Indian people and go forward. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �1:::::::1::::::i:I:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1::::::::::::I:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1:1::::::::::::::::iiiiiii::::::::::::1:::::::::::::::::~:::~:::m1:::1ta:::::1•111.11111:::'ll1l•l111:::::I:I SEPARA TING THE MAN FROM THE MYTH He (Columbus) is either a slave-trading, bloodthirsty colonial pirate, or the personification of the virtues of capitalism and an inspiration for generations of entrepreneurs. ".. . No one knows the truth about Columbus. His story is a very complex history in and of itself. Too often, this history is posed as romantic myth, a id the uncomfortable facts about Columbus are eliminated." Susan Shown Harjo Western historians would weave a cocoon of mythology around the story of Columbus as had been done with countless other heroic figures, and would in time anoint the story as historical fact. Columbus' story is generally told as an adventure to find new routes to Asia , but the context of a quest which culminated generations of the development of a world market economy and the commercialism of militarism is largely ignored, it's implications unexplored. The danger of the Columbus myth goes beyond distortions about the European conquest of the Americas. The myth also prepares children to accept a winners' perspective and to ignore the views of less powerful groups. Textbook Crimes & Misdemeanors: Columbus is only the beginning A WORD OF CAUTION by Bill Dunlop We Indians all know what an ogre Columbus was. Yes, that's the description that fits him best. Any man who orders the hands cut off another man is an ogre, no doubt about it! That's the order he gave whenever an Indian didn't bring enough gold in. And when they ran and tried to hide, he had them hunted down with dogs. For sport, he pitted a monkey against a wild boar. But flrst he had the monkey's hands cut off, so he could not use them to fight off the boar. What I have told you here is not a fictional story, it is from the writings of fray Bartholome de las Casas, a priest who set sail with Columbus from Spain. Now a word to all who are advocating rethinking Columbus, a word of caution. We should not openly approach the American public without proper preparation. We should remember that saying Columbus was an ogre might be tantamount to saying John the Baptist was a sex pervert. You are bound to get a "knee-jerk" reaction. I myself was taken aback somewhat when I first read of the atrocities committed by Columbus. Remember that I, too, learned to recite: "In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue." We all learned these nice things about him in grade school. I had thought of him on the same level as Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. Then to suddenly learn that he was more like Jack the Ripper and Count Dracula ... I also drew back and rejected this new definition of Christopher Columbus. Now, I'm in no way trying to discourage you in this movement to make more well known the real Columbus. I'm with you all the way. What I'm saying is, be prepared! Let people know that what you are telling them is not what Indians wrote, but what the men who were with Columbus said. 6°J"he Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �TEXTBOOKS, TEACHERS, TRUTHS There was life here before 1492 -- although that period of our history is called "pre-history" in the European and American educational systems -- and there is life after 1992. WHAT NOT TO TEACH Don't talk about Indians as though they only belong to the past. A program entitled "How the Indians Lived" infers there are no Indians living today . Try to avoid the "Them/Us" syndrome. Don't lump all Native Americans together. Cultural history of different Indian groups varies widely. There is no such thing as a generic Indian program. Concentrate on the individual nations: Ottawa, Ojibway , Potawatomi, etc . Don't refer to Native American clothing worn by dancers as "costume." In historic settings or at contemporary pow wows the clothing was and is a functional part of the culture. In your general conversation, beware of negative stereotypical language. "They acted like a bunch of wild Indians," is insensitive. And never use the word "squaw" in reference to a female Indian. In very early history it became synonymous in meaning with whore. Don't reinforce the popular notion that a few brave Europeans defeated millions of Indian savages in battle. While there were many battles with victories on both sides, diseases introduced by the Europeans such as smallpox, measles and tuberculosis killed far more Native Americans than the Indian wars . Don't reinforce the popular notion that Indians were all "scalpers." Some tribes never took scalps . In a perverse twist of history , the French sometimes payed Indians for scalps of the English, or vice -versa . "Teachers need to respect the truth. What happens if I'm sitting in a classroom and teachers are telling me that Thomas Jefferson was one of the greatest men in the world, and I also know that he owned slaves , but they don't tell me that? What am I going to do when I'm told 'don't use or abuse drugs or alcohol'? Will I think there may be another side to that too? What else am I being told that isn 't true." Susan Shown Harjo Children's biographies of Christopher Columbus function as primers on racism and colonialism. They teach youngsters to accept the right of white people to rule over people of color, of powerful nations to dominate weaker nations. And because the Columbus myth is so pervasive , it inhibits children from developing democratic, multicultural , and anti-racist attitudes. "If I had five minutes to spend with students, one of the most important points I would make is that Indians are 500 different cultures in this country. We have different languages , different perspectives on life. And you can't be an Indian in a vacuum . You have to be a member of a tribe. And that tribe is a unique phonomenon with a specific social, political or economic order which makes it a particular culture. Comanches are different than Navajos, who are different than Cherokees ." La Donna Harris, president and executive director of Americans for Indian Opportunity 7•The Grand Rapids fnter-hibal Council �RETHINKING THE "DISCOVERY" by Kim Sawmick On October 12, 1992 many Americans will be celebrating the 500th year of Christopher Columbus' arrival. Many see it as a discovery, not acknowledging that there were people here who had inhabited the land for thousands of years (were they waiting to be discovered?). These people are still being discovered ~n archaeological digs, without respect for them as persons. Would this be tolerated if an aboriginal were to dig up the remains of a caucasian? I think not. This is probably why we cannot agree on language for a burial repatriation act which doesn't compromise Native American rights. Since this "discovery" we have seen the devastation of the people, the earth and the animals through disease. pollution. chemicals and other man-made methods of destruction, in the name of progress. In Michigan alone, there have been nine tribes identified as extinct: they are the Wyandotte (Huron), Mascouten, Ossawgees, Ouacheskesovck, Outaouakamigouk, Michilmackinacgoes, Odawagawmies, Manomenis and Nawdowaaseewog. It's hard to have a positive viewpoint, as a Native American, about the Columbus Quincentennial, but I guess we can if we look hard enough. If nothing else, it challenges us to think about positive solutions to make our world a better place to live in. We have a long road ahead of us, but it can't be any worse than what has already occurred. For now, we can pay respect to the extinct and surviving tribes and call for a healing of all aborignal people. On a longer term basis, we could start by recycling, getting involved in the political process by voting, and talking with your representatives to let our voices be heard on issues pertaining to us, respecting one another for a more unified approach, and learning more about our culture so we can be proud of who we are and why it is our inherent responsibility to address these issues. These are only a few things I can think of, but I'm sure you can add to this list. The main issue is to start doing something, because we already know what the problems are. Kim Sawmick is a prevention worker for GRITC and serves on the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs, District 4 R•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �IMAGES OF YESTERDAYS "I started to wonder why a movie such as Dances With Wolves became the major event of 1991 and why a movie such as Powwow Highway, which has become a cult classic in Indian country, has been virtually ignored by white America. The answer is that white America doesn't want to know about or even recognize modern-day Indians; it doesn't want to deal with the problems that the reservation system has created in the way of extreme poverty, hopelessness, created dependency, and alcohol and drug addiction that for many are the only way out of the concentration camp horror of their reserves or homelands (called reservations in America)." Jan Elliott, editor of Indigenous Thought "We have to stop thinking of our own historical importance as pre-history. Our history is as relavant now as then. We have to change this attitude of "sudden history" beginning when Columbus landed, but that it existed well before that. . . I think Indian people ourselves have to realize individually that we can't sell ourselves but we really should know ourselves as individuals, with knowledge of where we are coming from." Beverly Singer, freelance ti/maker "The tragedy of America's Indians - that is, the Indians that America loves, and loves to read about - is that they no longer exist, except in the pages of books. Rather, the modern Indians dress much the same as any other person, attend pretty much the same schools, work at many of the same jobs, and suffer racial discrimination in the same manner as do other racial minorities." Vine Deloria, in God Is Red BASIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE HISTORICAL SETTING AND EFFECTS OF COLUMBUS' VOYAGES: 1. Columbus did not discover the new world and, thus, initiate American History. 2. The real America Columbus encountered in 1492 was a different place from the precontact America portrayed in folklore, textbooks and the mass media. 3. Africa was very much a part of the social, economic, and political system of the Eastern Hemisphere in 1492. 4. The encounters of Native Americans, Africans and Europeans following 1492 are not stories of vigorous white actors confronting passive red and black spectators and victims. 5. As a result of forces emanating from 1492, Native Americans suffered catastrophic mortality rates. 6. Columbus' voyages were not just a European phenominon but, rather, were a facet of Europe's millennia-long history of interaction with Asia and Africa. 7. Although most examinations of the United States historical connections to the Eastern Hemisphere tend to focus on northwestern Europe, Spain and Portugal also had extensive effects on the Americas. National Council for the Social Studies. 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �FINDING SOLUTIONS TOGETHER The American educational curriculum is almost bereft of information about Indians, making it difficult for young non-Indian Americans to understand or care about presentday Indian issues. Jerry Mander, in the Utne Reader LOOKING FORWARD WITH A BACKWARD GLANCE by Richard M. Sprague It is said that Europeans realized the newly-found continent had much to offer those willing to exploit the resources. Columbus started this with his report to the Crown in Spain, talking of the riches the land held. It continued with the rest of the seafaring nations of Europe. landing and laying claim to the vast territories of North and South America. Litlle consideration was given to those inhabitants of the islands and mainlands. Diplomatic measures were extended to native peoples only when necessary to do so for peace. Often, diplomacy was not used when it was possible to take the resources with little threat of major opposition. Methods used to acquire land in the Americas would lead to public outrage if committed in our modern world of media exposure. We can't change the history of the conquest of the Americas; but we can educate society to change the future for the betterment of all the descendants of the original inhabitants. And in so doing. help to shape a better future for all p eople in the world. We 've finally gotten most people to say it was an encounter, not a discovery . We 're trying to emphasize the contributions indigenous people have made not only to the Americas , but also to the world : the foods , the way of organizing the societies , the way of contributing to our view of the world , selfgovernment , and social and political organization . The responsibility of education always comes back on us. Ladonna Harris, Americans for Indian Opportunity IO•The Grand Rapids Inter -Tribal Council The voyage of Columbus is much too significant an event in human history for the nation's schools and colleges to ignore or to treat romantically or trivially. The most fitting and enduring way in which educators can participate in commemorating the quincentenary is to examine seriously the available scholarship to enhance our knowledge about 1492 and, in turn , to enhance the knowledge of our students. Specifically, educators should: help students comprehend the contemporary relavance of 1492 ; and provide students with basic accurate knowledge about Columbus' voyages, their historic setting , and unfolding effects. �COLUMBUS DAY by Jimmie Durham In school I was taught the names Columbus, Cortez, and Pizzaro and A dozen other filthy murderers. A bloodline all the way to General Miles, Daniel Boone and General Eisenhower. No one mentioned the names Of even a few of the victims. . But don't you remember Chaske, whose sprne Was crushed so quickly by Mr. Pizzaro's boot? What words did he cry into the dust? What was the familiar name Of that young girl who danced so gracefully That everyone in the village sang with her Before Cortez' sword hacked off her arms As she protested the burning of her sweetheart? That young man's name was Many Deeds, And he had been a leader of a band offighters Called the Redstick Hummingbirds, who slowed The march of Cortez' army with only a few Spears and stones which now lay still Jn the mountains and remember. Greenrock Woman was the name Of that old lady who walked right up And spat in Columbus' face. We Must remember that, and remember Laughing Otter the Tiano who tried to stop Columbus and was taken away as a slave. We 1zeJ1er saw him again. In school I learned of heroic discoveries Made by liars and crooks. The courage Of millions of sweet and true people Was not commemorated. /,et us then declare a holiday For ourselves, and make a parade that begins With Columbus' victims and continues Even to our grandchildren who will be named In their honor. Because isn't it true that even the summer Grass here in this land whispers those names, And every creek has accepted the responsibility Of singing those names? And nothing can stop The wind from howling those names around The corners of the school. Why else would the birds sing So much sweeter here than in other lands? ll•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �TOWARD A HEALING FUTURE Native nations seem to keep bobbing up like felled trees, their deep roots intact. "I think if Indians exclude themselves from it (the celebration), that's a negative thing .. . Indians have much to celebrate. They have come to an interesting and crucial point in their history. They stand to teach the rest of the world that there's something good about celebration." M. Scott Momaday "Should we celebrate Columbus? I would say no, really why should we? But maybe in 1992, the Indian relatives from our area could get together. I know I would really like to know more about our Indian past, how we got along, all that. And about other Indian people. I would like to know more about all of them." Hernandez Cobas, Cuba OUR LAND, OUR LIFE Native Peoples Organize tor Justice in the Americas Amazon Amazonian Indians are protesting the damage caused by logging and mining companies and gold prospectors. They are demanding that international aid to the Amazon come with the strict condition that Indian organizations be involved in the programs. Cheyenne Native Action , a citizen 's organization in Northern Cheyenne, Montana, is opposing the Federal Government's largest coal sale in the history of the U.S., which includes a 100-mile tract of land in Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota. Cree/Inuit At James Bay in Canada, the Cree and Inuit are organizing against the construction of the single largest hydroelectric dam project in North America. Gwichin On the Artie National Wildlife Refuge in the Yukon , home to the caribou herd on which they rely, the Gwichin people are trying to stop oil development. Lakota The Native Resource Coalition of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota opposes a toxic waste dump and surface mining. Mohawk In protest to the extension of a golf course into ancestral lands in Oka, Quebec, Mohawks erected barricades over a bridge linking Montreal with its southern suburbs. During the nine-week impasse, the police and the Mohawk clashed violently. Ojibway The LaCourte Oreilles and other bands of Ojibways in Wisconsin oppose the construction of a copper and zinc mining facility which will devastate the local ecosystem. Wauju A traditional native people of the Brazilian rainforest, the Wauja are peacefully organizing to defend their land from ranchers and poachers . 12•The Grand Rapids inter-Tribal Council �I WON'T BE CELEBRATING COLUMBUS DAY "These societies must come to grips with the past, acknowledge responsibility for the present and do something about the future ... The United States could start by upholding it's treaty promises - as it is bound to do by the Constitution that calls treaties the "Supreme Law of the Land." Churches could start by dedicating money to the eradication of those diseases that native people still die from in such disproportionately high numbers - hepatitis, influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis. Church and state could start defending our religious freedom and stop further destruction of our holy places. The general society could help more of our children grow into healthy adults just by eliminating dehumanizing images of Native people in popular culture . Stereotypes of us as sports mascots or names on leisure vans cannot be worth the low self-esteem they cause." Susan Shown Harjo Many of the quotes in this issue were taken from the publication RETmNKING COLUMBUS, a special issue of Rethinking Schools dedicated to the children of the Americas. Published by Rethinking Schools, Inc. in collaboration with the Network of Educators on Central America. Copies are available for $4 at the Michigan Indian Press, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. (616) 774-8331. CAR AVAILABLE Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is accepting written bids on a 1985 Plymouth Turismo, with under 13,000 actual miles, two-door hatchback, manual transmission. $2,000 or best offer -- cash only. Bids accepted through October 15. Send bids to GRITC, 45 Lexington NW. Grand Rapids MI 49504. Native American Women's Group meets Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem Please join us in our path to healing. Contact Loretta Yount for more information at774-8331. 13•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �NATIVE AMERICAN PARENT COMMITTEE (Title V: Native American Education Program) Meetings will be held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the West Middle School Building, Native American Education Office (Room 241) , 615 Turner NW, Grand Rapids. Elected Officers for 1992-1993 Chairperson: Fran Compo Vice-Chairperson: Simon Francis Secretary: Laura Mulholland Treasurer: Madelyn Murray Sergeant-At-Arms: Debbie Gibbs All parents of Indian students , all Indian high school students , teachers, counselors and community members of the Grand Rapids Public School and Kent Intermediate School Districts are eligible and encouraged to participate and join other parents who are st riving to improve educational services for our An ishnabe students . For more information , call 771-3318 or 771-2129 . Let LEE's Do Your Cooking . .. LEE'S Famous Recipe Chicken THREE LOCATIONS: 950 Bridge NW, at Lane (774-9311) 2020 Eastern, SE (452-9311) 509 - 44th, SE (531-2611) 'S1L5Jf@) ISJl.5Jf@'SJ l5Jf®EJ /4 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Co uncil �VETERANS' POW WOW Set aside November 14 for the second Veterans' Pow Wow at the Ford Fieldhouse of Grand Rapids Community College. Details will be in November Turtle Talk. YOUNG EAGLES The Young Eagles program will be expanding to include grades K - 2nd, 3rd 6th, 7th - 9th and 10th - 12th, beginning October 6, 1992. If your young person would like to participate, please contact Darcy Emert or Kim Sawmick at GRITC (774-8331 ). SENATOR RIEGLE SEEKS TRIBAL RECOGNITION Washington, DC - Two Michigan Indian tribes may receive the federal recognition they seek because of legislation proposed by U.S. Senator Donald W. Riegle (D-Mich.) and Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.). The tribes, the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, have been seeking federal recognition since 1935. "Both tribes have long and rich histories that extend well before the first Europeans entered the Great Lakes area," Riegel said. "These tribes have a strong case for seeking federal recognition through Congress and I support them." DANCE DEMONSTRATIONS St. Clair Shores, Mich. - The second Annual Dance Demonstration and Traders Show will be held at the Gibralter Trade Center on October 9, 10 & 11. American Indian foods will be served, quill basket demonstrations given, a fashion show and 50150 raffles are planned. ANISHNABE A.A. Everyone is welcome to our open Anishnabe A.A.meetings every Monday and Wednesday night from 6 - 7 pm in Room 2, Lexington School, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids. For more information, call 7748331. CALL BOARD Anyone interested in assisting or participating in a theatre group, please contact Kim Sawmick at GRITC (774-8331 ). This is a new effort and will need the support of the community. What will be needed to make it a successful effort are: g director. playwrights. actors. costumers and stage crew. I look forward to hearing from you soon! RESUMES ACCEPTED Velting Contractors, Inc. of Grand Rapids is interested in receiving applications from experienced construction laborers. Work involves commercial site work, water, sanitary and storm pipe lines, and road building. Call Greg Forde, Dispatcher, for further information: 949-6660. NATIONAL ART EXHIBITION College Park, Maryland - RECOVERY FROM DISCOVERY: A NATIVE AMERICAN RESPONSE TO THE QUINCENTENARYwill be on display on the campus of the University of Maryland from October 6 through November 25. This exhibit is an open call for Native American artists throughout the nation to repond to the 500th anniversary of the encounter between Columbus and the "New World." For more information or entries, contact Nancy Meyer (301) 314-8493. 15•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �J' (Pow wow EVENTS-AND TIMES-4th Annual Western Michigan University Pow Wow Kalamazoo, Michigan Minority Affairs (616) 387-3357, or Julie D'Artagnan (616) 349-5387. Great Lakes Artist Association Meeting Kalamazoo, Michigan 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information call Candi Wesaw-Wilcox (616) 459-2125 . October 10th & 11th Rama's Annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow Rama, Ontario, Canada Chippewas of Rama First Nation's Reserv. Contact: George St. Germain (705) 325-3611 October 17th & 18th Nashville Pow Wow Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Contact: Barb Scott (317) 773-4233 . October 24th & 25th 4th Annual Traditional Pow Wow Todedo, Ohio Sponsored by American Indian Tribal Association . Call : (419) 249-2601 . 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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/7ff666cf91a685b2a3be825a9426b480.pdf 8a3899aef036ad2c54fe68573af679a7 PDF Text Text Volume 2 Number 9 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council September 1992 TO HONOR CHILDREN: Traditional Parenting This article speaks to the environment in which Indian children were traditionally raised within the extended family system. The parenting method of honoring children has been used by generations of Indian families. The basic belief is that when parents honor their children, they will rear children who will be respectful, wise, and honorable adults. Honoring children is done by giving praise, encouragement, and affirmations about positive behavior. There are many aspects to traditional parenting teachings, practices and beliefs, including the Medicine Wheel, extended family and clan systems, storytelling, vision quests and honoring children. Children need and desire the warmth, concern and encouragement that parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters can give them. This type of nurturing and guidance was the "planting of good seeds" within the child to direct their thoughts and actions. When an Indian woman discovered she was carrying a child within her, she would ' A PEEK INSIDE Director's Column ............ 2 Words & Wisdom ............. 8,9 Newsbriefs ....................... 3 Announcements ................ 10, 11 Feature ............................. 4,5 Pow Wows ........................ 12 Human Services ............... 6,7 actively engage in song and conversations with the yet unborn child, to touch with words and intent. This was to ensure the infant knew it was welcome, and a foundation was made for planting the seeds of love and respect. It was assumed the child possessed the qualities to develop into a worthwhile individual. Because a child was considered a gift from the Creator, the caretakers had the responsibility to return to the Creator an individual who respected him- or herself and others. Children knew they were the center of existence for all family members. They were honored by celebrations and feasts given by relatives, leaving no doubt as to their worth and value. Indian parents knew they could encourage good behavior by acknowledging those traits that would be helpful as the child grew into adulthood. Excerpt from an article by D. Subia Bigfoot, PhD. �DIRECTOR'S COLUMN .. Boozhoo: During this summer the Grand Rapids InterTribal Council has been busy planning for the future. Interviews for the new executive director have taken place, programs have been reviewed, downsizing of the GRITC staff has occurred, and a public forum was held to hear from the Native American community. One issue that was discussed at length at the forum was the hiring practices of the City of Grand Rapids relating to American Indians. As a result of this discussion, I met with Frank Smith, Human Resources director for the City of Grand Rapids, who explained the policy to me. Further, he has agreed to write an article for a future issue of Turtle Talk. 1992 has been declared the "Year of the American Indian" by the United States Congress. This is also the quincentennial of Columbus arriving in the western hemisphere. Many Native Americans feel it has been 500 years of survival for our people. More about events surrounding Columbus Day will follow in next month's issue. Recently I attended a national symposium in Washington, DC conducted by the Administration for Native Americans. This symposium wa~ very informative concerning grant writing and legislative concerns for American Indians. The Council was saddened by the news of the passing away of Ike Peters. Ike provided our community with guidance and many years of encouraging of PowWow through his leadership of the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge. He will be missed by the GRITC staff. Finally, let me take this time to thank Mary Stitt, who is no longer on GRITC staff, for her contribution to Turtle Talk; and to introduce our new editor, Marcia Barber. Please contact Marcia at 7748331 with ideas or comments on Turtle Talk. Please feel free to contact me at the Council for any community input. Levi A. Rickert, Interim Director 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors Bill Memberto - President John Hutchinson - Vice-President Andra Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Mary Roberts - Member Bill Dunlop - Manha GRITCSTAFF Administratiaa Levi A. Rictm - lnJaim Executive Director l..oRu.a. Yoanl - Assis&ant Director Jeff Jusain - AaxMmraor Cluis Sbcmin - Aa:ouuting Clerk HllfflOIISen Demis Blad: Dmq F.mm HunaGmia Kristie Pagel Bruce Trobridge Lorena Youn1 Normml..eo KimSawmict Michigan Indian Prus Terry Bussey - Production S11pport Denise Skork.a - Adminislration Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitator Diane Leaureaux - Michigan Indian Press TIUt~Talk Marcia Barber - Editor Diane Leaureaux- Circulation Con1ribu1ing Writers Bill Dunlop Hunter Genia Mabel Shomin Susie Shagonaby Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinionsfrom its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsleuer or GRllC. Deadlinefor submission is the 10th ofevery monlh. Turtle Talk is published monihly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 6161 774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. �, PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION JOB SERVICE A new service on Wyoming's public access cable station, TV23, will let area job seekers watch television to find out if they have skills local employers are seeking. "WYOMING JOB MART' is a 15-minute bi-weekly public service project by the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce and TV23. Listings of available jobs from 700 firms in the Wyoming area will be featured. Information will tell viewers who is hiring, what the job responsibilities and requirements are, work hours, wages and who to contact. The program airs at 8:30 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning August 19. CHARLOTTE ANDERSON WINS AW ARD In a letter from the principal of the T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, Virginia, CHARLOTTE ANDERSON was recognized for her "academic work, effon of leadership qualities, and for having made a positive contribution to her class as well as the overall school learning environment." She is the winner of the T.C. Williams Titan Pride Achievement Award. . NEWSBRIEFS CHEROKEES MEET IN GEORGIA The governing body of the CHEROKEE NATION plans to meet on Georgia soil Thursday for the first time since the tribe was driven out on the infamous Trail of Tears more than 150 years ago .. "This is a very historic occasion. It has been 162 years since the council met here, and several years after the council's last meeting the Trail of Tears began," said Jeff Stancil, a park ranger at the New Echota Historic Site near Calhoun in northwest Georgia. "CRAZY HORSE" TESTIMONY In Washington, DC the Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families held a hearing May 19 to focus attention on "Crazy Horse" Malt Liquor. Testimony was given that the marketing of this product is culturally insensitive to many Native American tribes who hold Crazy Horse as a revered Indian hero, a spiritual leader, and an undefeated warrior. For more information, contact Cassie Statuto at (202) 2267692. From FrankR. Wolf, Member of Congress, 10th District, Virginia. BEADING BONANZA NBC News recently reported the NAVAJO NATION signed a contract with sneaker-maker Reebock which will showcase their tribal beadwork in an exciting new form. According to Navajo Vice President Marshall Plummer, craftspeople create elaborate beaded panels which are shipped to Denver for application to white high-top style sneakers. With a 45% unemployment rate among their population, Plummer is pleased so many more people, men and women, now have work which gives them independence, income and pride in their heritage. The finished product, now in demand by celebrities, costs anywhere from $200 to $2,000. 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �FEATURE RESURRECTION by Bill Dunlop "You were with my brother in the alcoholic trap for many years. Now you're out of it and my brother is still in it. What happened to you that didn't happen to him? When are you going to tell us about that?" These questions were asked of me recently by two long time friends outside a grocery store. First thing I must tell you is I can't answer those questions in a sentence or two, so I'll answer as best I can. The biggest mistake I've made in my life was to think that fun, pleasure and excitement were happiness; and of course you can induce those feelings with alcohol. I'm not the only one to make that mistake. Look around you, there are legions who have made that same mistake. "Feeling good" is what they call it, and at first it's true. You do get a rush of good feeling, euphoria, when you first start using alcohol. The "hell" hasn't commenced. come under a bridge, where I was a homeless derelict bereft of all hope, vomiting blood, four days and nights, waiting to die. I remember saying. "God, if there is a god, let me take just one more breath, and then if you have any mercy left for me, just turn off my lights and let my suffering end." I waited then for death. I want to interrupt myself at this point to apologize, to make atonement as best I can to my people, all the Indian people, for what I did to their good name. DIRTY, DRUNKEN INDIAN! That's the name I helped label them with. Beg, borrow and steal, that was my motto. That was how I got my booze in the latter stages of my life as an alcoholic. As a practicing alcoholic that is. for I will always be an alcoholic. My uncles thought it was cute to let me have the foam off their beer. I guess they didn't realize the bubbles would disappear but the alcohol would remain to do its work. I must have been a boy of five or so. I can still remember how really good it felt. I could run faster, jump off higher places, a~d laugh. I felt like laughing all the time. I felt good! In remission now, of course, but still there lying in wait. For though rm in my seventh year of complete abstention from booze, I know as sure as the next dawn will come that should I take just one small drink the soul-crushing disease of alcoholism would come roaring back to life. I would be it's slave again, I would wander around in a torpor, trapped in a world of make-believe, where the only thing that matters is the next drink, and the supply of booze. The die was cast from drinking that foam in. For all the rest of my drinking life I would associate drinking with fun, pleasure and excitement. That was the beginning of my life with booze. Many, many years would go by, forty-five to be exact, until the end of my drinking would come. Fortyfive years of riding t~at mad "merry-go-round" to hell. The end of my alcoholic life would I'll be using the word "Booze" as I tell you my story. Booze is anything with alcohol in it. I know what I'm talking about, for I learned the hard way. I was the guy you saw passed out in that doorway with the almost empty wine bottle beside me. I was the unwashed, unshaven guy in the old army greatcoat you saw shuffling along the railroad tracks. I was that dirty bum who 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Triba[ Council �asked you for seven cents so I could get another drink. I had to stay alive. The disease changed from living to drink to drinking to live. You may say "Shame on you for letting yourself get in such a way." Yes, the shame was still there and still alive. I felt it deeply when I saw you looking at me in disgust and revulsion. But the terrible unending need for booze was much stronger and it overrode all those things like shame, and pride. I'm an old man now, and there are times when I am alone in the still of the night and I think of the disgrace I brought upon you. The tears well up in my eyes as I realize I can't tum back time and do things differently. I can't say "I'm sorry, I won't do it again." Of course I can't do it again, I don't have forty-five years of life left to do it again. rm past singing the "September Song," and at the bridge I'm halfway through my twilight time, and "Nearer My God To Thee" is all that's left. Sam Bush helped me get cleaned up at the Mission. Roseanne Martell got a bus ticket (marked "do not refund"), and I was on my way to Resurrection. Yes, that's the right word. Resurrection is returning to life from the dead. I owe those four Indians (Sam Bush, Bill Memberto, Hank Shaw and Roseanne Martell) a deep debt of gratitude, as well as the Indians at the treatment center in Baraga. There were wonderful people who helped me. Indians and non-Indians alike. But I can't tell you some of their names. If I could, I would shout them from the tallest steeples and highest mountains. They are without a doubt the best people the Creator put on earth, but they wish to remain anonymous and I respect their wishes. This article is a small glimpse of how the little boy drinking the foam off his uncles' beer became the dying, dirty tramp lying under the bridge. Next time, I will tell you more about this life. When I realized I wasn't going to die under that bridge, I dragged myself a few steps at a time (I was so weak) to a friend's office. 1 know I was a 6(23/92 terrible sight. People stared at me and shrank Hello: away from me as I made my way slowly along I'm writing to tell you I'm very interested in your area of the street. But a Good Samaritan helped me up , the country. My name is Vicki Bilagody, I'm from Tuba the stairs at the Guiding Light mission to where City (AZ) and I'm a Navajo. I'm taking a travel & tourism Sam Bush was working as a counselor. He class, learning about airlines, motels, and where people called Bill Memberto at the Inter-Tribal Council, like to go. I'd like to know if different people from other and he called Hank Shaw in the Upper parts of the country come to your area to enjoy themselves. Peninsula. Somehow these Indians got me Thanks, admitted to the treatment center for alcoholic Vicki Bilagody Indians at Baraga, Michigan. I say somehow, Note : Vicki is looking for people to write her, telling because that wonderful place was already about their homes, their families, crafts, special interests overcrowded. They convinced the Indian people and their languages and customs. Prospective pen pals there that I was an emergency. At that time I can write her at: weighed 156 pounds. In high school, I played P.O. Box 1354 football at 180 pounds and now weigh 260 Tuba City, Arizona 86045 pounds. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICE YOUNG EAGLES HAPPENINGS by Hunter Genia The Young Eagles are in the middle of the summer schedule and doing a real good job. The Young Eagles is a Native American youth prevention group that focuses on activities which will support self esteem, cultural projects/heritage, prevention of substance abuse and a fun learning experience. At this time the Young Eagles are in the process of finishing their shawls and ribbon shirts. They have worked long and hard and this was sometimes frustrating for them, but they were nonetheless eager to finish. They have taken nearly a month to do this project or close to 8 hours. From the very beginning of picking out their material for colors and size to sewing their last stitch the group has done a real good job sewing and being patient. None of this could have been done without the help of volunteers of course and we'd like to thank them for their tremendous help with this project.: Lorraine "Punkin" Shananaquet, Levi Ricken, Rosemary Shipman, Mary Medawis, Betty Shelby, Toni Genia, June Fletcher, Dave Shananaquet, Wendy Fitzgerald. / /;' Congratulations to the Young Eagles, and while we're at it, let's pay a tribute to them for a job well done and more to come! Robert Memberto Arianne Memberto April Leaureaux Linda Mando~a Brian Pahman JoePahman Mellena Sams Danielle Cohee Edna Shriner Grace Shriner Ernest Loonsfoot Frank Dunlap Pooch Dunlap Sheena White .\.. NMU NATIVE STUDIES Northern Michigan University, which has the largest Native American enrollment among state colleges and universities in Michigan, will offer a Native American Studies Minor. Some courses will be national in emphasis, some regional. Courses include Native American literature, history, folklore, the Ojibwa language, frontier geography, and socio-cultural anthropology. MILWAUKEE FESTIVAL "Discover America's Founding Fathers" at the Indian Summer Festival on Milwaukee's Lakefront, September 11-13. American Indian Art & Craft Demonstrations, Authentic Indian Food & Merchandise, Contemporary & Traditional American Indian Entertainment, Competition PowWow, Live Village Set Up, Special Events. For more information, call (414) 383-7425. 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HELP PREVENT CHILD ABUSE The Kent County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect is recruiting volunteers for their Speakers Bureau. Presentations to the community will focus on prevention of child abuse and neglect. The goal is to increase awareness of the problem, provide people with information on how to report suspicions and how to become actively involved with prevention. Training will be provided, no previous knowledge is necessary. Call Jan Allen at the Council at 454-4673. 25 WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN SCHOOL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Keep your child healthy. Talk with your children. Listen to your children. Praise your children. Be patient with your children. A void comparing your children. 7. Set the stage for good homework habits. 8. Schedule home study on a regular basis. 9. Set a bedtime and stick to it. 10. See that your children's school attendance is excellent. 11. Know exactly how your children are doing in school. 12. Make family mealtime meaningful. 13. Make television your servant, not your master. 14. Take your children places. 15. Read with your children. 16. Help your children read. 17. Have your children read to you. 18. Listen as your children tell you about what they have read. 19. Provide a wide variety of reading material in your home. 20. Give your children books as birthday or holiday gifts. 21. Tempt your children with paperbacks. 22. Intrigue your children with their own magazine subscriptions. 23. Get your children interested in daily newspapers. 24. Join and use the free public library. 25. Encourage a wide variety of reading experiences: kitchen reading (labels, recipes); medicine cabinet reading (labels, prescriptions); record reading (read the jacket labels on record albums & songbooks). "Let us put our heads tcgether and see what life we wil~ make for our children . " Tatanka lotanka (Sitting Bull, Lakota) 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �WORDS & WISDOM A HISTORY OF THE ODAWA INDIANS IN HARBOR SPRINGS (part three) by Susie Kiogama Shagonaby Some there were who left the party. Found a place and set their wigwams. There remained and built their village. But the great chief, Popsigun, Ever heedful of the wisdom Given him by the Great Spirit, Traveled onward with his people. When they came to big island, There they stopped and there they rested, Weary from their tiring journey. Waited/or the scouts before them. Waited/or the scouts returning. Soon the scouts came to the island To report to Popsigun, their chieftan. Told of a land made up of beauty: Rolling hills and skyblue waters, Forests, grapes and wild fruit growing. Of land with fish and wildfowl, Where the deer roamed unmolested. Here we came and pitched our wigwams. Linle Traverse, Waug-ga-nuk-sa. Linle Traverse, Our New Homeland. (Continued in next issue) AUGUST BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS Earl Schoenborn Martin Wesaw Jeannette St.Clair Rose Hunt Maudeline McDonald Francis Peters Mark Wabanimkee Teresa Shananaquet Toni Genia Tim Genia Jamie McCann Bob Stone Johnny Day Ann LaFontsee Corvin Emery Monica Rickert Elizabeth Rickert Sandra Floyd Karen M. Boda Loretta Yount Jennie Bruner Harold Shaw Sean Winter Hazel John Louis Wesaw Dorothy Medacco Rob Herr Tom Herr Faron Bowen Tanya Raphael Darcy Crampton Jimmy Bush, Jr. Nicholas Cavasos Gary Rueckert Kevin Ives, Jr. 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �GREAT PINE by Mabel Shomin Kit - chi jing - wale Kit - chi jing - wak Ma - tig - wa -king en - dai -an A - nish mi - nik bi - boo pa - ta - ki - shi - ain 0 - jon - da Ak - king Kit - chi - jing - wak Kit - chi - jing - wak pi - sin - dan - a - wi no - din ma - da - ni - mad Kit - chi - jing - wak Kit - chi - jing - wak K I non - da - wak nah A - ni - ni - kig? Bi - dwe - we - da - mok Kit - chi - jing - wak Kit - chi - jing - wak Kl na - ga - mo - wi - nan - nah a - ni - wi Wen - dji kit - chi - ma - tig wi - ian? Great Pine Great Pine You who dwell in the forest How many years have you stood here on earth? Great Pine Great Pine Listen to that wind It's beginning to blow. Great Pine Great Pine Do you hear the thunder? They are approaching. Great Pine Great Pine Are those your songs Why you are a mighty tree? note: spelling by Fr. Baraga The Senior Roorn will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Loretta Yount, our senior casemanager, will be available during those hours to ~ you. [ 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANNOUNCEMENTS ADULT HIGH SCHOOL COURSES SIGN UP NOW FOR FALL! Lexington Community Education offers all required subjects, plus: Computers & Word Processors; GED Preparation; Adult Pre-High School; Business Education; and .Skills Training Programs. Call 771-2733 Lexington Community Education 45 Lexington, NW Grand Rapids Community Education Grand Rapids ~ublic Schools 950 Bridge N.W. (at Lane) Let LEE's Do Your Cooking... COUNSELING IN MUSKEGON The WOLF CLAN COUNSELING SERVICES will be opening September 1, 1992. ·Their offices are at 345 West Grand Avenue, Muskegon. Phone (616) 726-6224. CASH REGISTER TAPES Please continue to donate your receipts from Meijer and D&W for GRITC. Your "tapes" help send our youth to many functions and activities. Bring in your tapes, or send to: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. Thanks! NEED A RIDE? CALL RIDE LINE at 245-3555. Know someone who needs a ride, a senior, someone with limited income, a physical or mental disability? Call the ride line at 245-3555 for more information. HOME DELIVERY (Limited Deliver Area) 774-9311 Hours of Delivery: Monday - Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. Minimum $8 Order Required Native American Women's Group meets TEACHING TO A NEW AMERICA September 18 is set for a CONFERENCE at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Highlights include: Multi-cultural education with emphasis on Native American culture; Renowned national and regional presenters on multi-cultural education; Resource room open to the public. Conference 8:30 am to 3:45 pm, Arts Integration Celebration Dinner 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Fee $15 (dinner $10 extra). Call Christine Johnson Martin at 228-9400 for information. JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem Please join us in our path to healing. ConJact Loretta. Yount for more information~ · ·. ·. at774-8331. •.,. q:,, �NATIVE AMERICAN PARENT COMMITTEE (title V: Native American Education Program) ANNUAL ELECTIONS & MEMBERSHIP DRIVE September 9, 1992 6:30p.m. West Middle School Building Native American Education Office, Room 241 615 Turner, NW Grand Rapids TURTLE TALK SUBSCRIBERS & SUPPORTERS Subscribe to Turtle Talk and you can DEDUCT YOUR DONATION on your income tax. Turtle Talk appreciates all contributions and recognizes generous givers in the next issue (unless you prefer to remain anonymous). Be a GOLDEN GIVER for $15/year, a SILVER GIVER for $10/year, or a BRONZE GIVER for just $5/year. Please send your contribution to: GRITC, 45_ Lexington NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER SUPPORTERS We appreciate your donations! Joe Couillard Larry Couillard Bruce Hardwick Pam VanDyken BE A TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTOR Your stories, poems, cartoons and news clips are needed for upcoming issues of TURTLE TALK. We are always looking for good news, births, weddings, awards, graduations, etc. Please send your contributions to: Turtle Talk, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. ADVERTISING RA TES All parents of Indian students, Indian high school students, teachers, counselors, and community members of the Grand Rapids Public School and Kent Intermediate School districts are eligible for election to the Parent Committee and are encouraged to participate and join other parents who are striving to improve educational services for our anishnabe students. Turtle Talk is now accepting outside adverting. Rates are: Full Page $ 100/month Half Page $50/month Quarter Page $25/month Business Card Size $15/month A 5% discount is offered for a one year subscription, prepaid. We can also offer production assistance. For more information, call the office at 774-8331. For more information, call: 771-3318 or 7712129. 1 l•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �POW WOW EVENTS AND TIMES September 12th & 13th 31st Annual Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Pow Wow Grand Rapids, Michigan Comstock Riverside Park. Contact: Frank Murphy (616)363-5573 September 25th Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs' - Commission Meeting Detroit, Michigan For more information contact Betty Kienitz, Interim Executive Director (517) 373-0654 September 26th & 27th Woodlake Pow Wow Jones, Michigan For more information contact: Barb Scott (313) 773-1233. September 26th & 27th North American Assoc. of Detroit & U. of M./Dearborn Pow Wow Dearborn, Michigan For more information contact: U. of M. Fieldhouse (313) 593-5390. September 26th & 27th 4th Annual Western Michigan University Pow Wow Kalamazoo, Michigan Wings Stadium. For more information contact: Phil Francisco (616) 375-5376 or Dave Knapp (616) 387-3390 for Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids. Ml Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 This newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health, and private donations. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Barber, Marcia (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/731035b027ccb3995093beb9d2b2f955.pdf d69aad42abb0b5018d954844c54c2c8c PDF Text Text TurtleTalk Volume:) Number-+ Grand Rapids Inter-Trilxtl Council April 199:) LET'S DRAW THE LINE! CHILDREN AND ALCOHOL Parents who are clear about not wanting their children to use illicit drugs may find it harder to be tough about alcohol. After all , alcohol is legal for adults, many parents drink, and alcohol is a part of some religious observances. As a result, we may view alcohol as a less dangerous substance than other drugs. The facts are otherwise. • 4.6 million teenagers have a drinking problem. • 4 percent of high school seniors drink alcohol every day. • Alcohol-related accidents are the leading cause of death among young people 15 to 24 years of age. • About half of all youthful deaths in drowning, fires , suicide, and homicide are alcohol-related. • Young people who use alcohol at an early age are more likely to use alcohol heavily and to have alcohol-related problems; they are also more likely to abuse other drugs and to get into trouble with the law. • Young people whose body weight is lower than adults reach a higher blood alcohol concentration level than adults and show greater effects for longer periods of time. College students spend more on beer than on books. LETS DRAW THE LINE. Alcohol Awareness Month: April, 1993 TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL It's never too early to starting teaching your children about the effects of alcohol on the body. For instance, you could explain the path alcohol takes through a person's body when they take a drink. 1. The STOMACH - that's the first stop in alcohol's journey through the body. A small amount of alcohol passes through the stomach wall and into the bloodstream. But most of the alcohol continues on to the SMALL INTESTINE, where it enters the bloodstream by passing through the intestinal walls. Too much drinking too often can create some really serious digestive problems. 2. Once it's in the bloodstream, alcohol takes off in all directions. It travels to ALL PARTS OF THE BODY, including the brain and liver. 3. Alcohol that reaches the BRAIN interferes with many activities people take for granted seeing, remembering, talking, walking, driving, and more. 4. Alcohol that goes to the LIVER is oxidized (changed into water, continued on page 4 �April 1993 FROM THE DIRECTOR GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Memberto - President John Hutchinson - Vice-President Andra Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary MEMBERS Boo-Shoo! Spring has arrived! It is always nice to get through the winter months and look forward to the renewal that Spring provides as the leaves reappear on trees and the grass turns green once again. Spring in Michigan can be beautiful. Hemember Earth Day is April 22, as American Indians we realize the importance of preserving the Earth from one generation to the next generation. The Earth is beautiful and we all need to work together to help preserve it. Tf you missed the -March issue of the Grand Rapids Magazine which had an article written by William D. Memberto, president of the Board of Directors of GlUTC and Marcia E. Barber, editor of Turtle Talk , we will send you copy of the article which was called, " Native American Myth." Simply call us at the Council at 774-8331 for your copy. Don't forget the Council still needs volunteers for the "Homecoming of the Three Fires" Pow Wow which is going to be held on June 12 and 13 at Hiverside Park, Grand l~apids, Michigan. Volunteers are needed to staff booths, parking lot assistance, general maintenance of grounds, security, etc. Please contact Loretta Antoine, care of the Council for more information. The Board of Directors of GRITC is sending a Resolution to State Representative Morris Hood which deals with the self-identification process currently used at state educational institutions to track students, staff, and faculty when reporting their affirmative action programs. The Resolution calls for the state legislature to make it mandatory for those who maintain to be American Indian to be able to verify their claim. Further, the Board is in the process updating our Affirmative Action Statement for the Council. Levi A. Hickert Roger Williams Jeanne Harding Mary Roberts Bill Dunlop Rita Blumke STAFF Levi A. Rickert - Executive Director Marcia L. Blacklidge - Human Services Director Jeff Justin - Business Manager Human Services Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Loretta Yount Carolyn Ogilvie-Cohen Lew Burrows Support Denise Skorka - Secretary Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitator Diane Laureaux - Prevention Bill Dunlop - Seniors Contacts Turtle Talk Marcia E. Barber - Editor Two eagles Marcus - Layout Michael Vanderwall - Graphics Advisor Turtle Ta/k's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Native American community. Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions/ram its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address . It should be noted that letters to the editor express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter or GRTTC Deadline for submissions is the first week of every month for the upcoming month's issue. Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids lnter-Trihal Council and Michigan Indian Press, 15 Lexington Avenue NW, Crand l<apids, Ml 19504 Phone (616) 774-833 1, Fax(616) 774-2810. 2 • The Grand Rapids Inter-Triba l Council �MICHIGAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES, INC. TURTLE TALK INFORMATION A one year subscription to Turtle Talk is $5 (Bronze Givers),additional contributions of $10 (Silver Givers) or $15 (Gold Givers) are greatly appreciated. Your tax-deductible contributions will help develop Turtle Talk into a bigger and better source of news and entertainment, and keep you informed of happenings in our Anishnabe community. Region Ill 2 Fountain Place 60 N. Division Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Adwrtislng Rqtes ACTIVITIES & SERVICES Career Guidance: A para-professional counseling service to help applicants assume responsibility for making career plans and decisions. Job Referral: Qualified applicants are referred to employment after they have demonstrated they possess the required skills or abilities to do the job. Classroom Training: Assistance is provided in obtaining a GED or high school diploma. Work Experience: A short-term employment program for adults and youth over 14 years to develop basic working skills and provide job training in specific areas. Full Page: $100/month Half Page: $50/ month Quarter Page: $25/month Business Card: $15/month A can also offer graphics assistance in design and layout. Call Lhe office al 774-8331. New Subscribers/SuDDorters Carey A. AquiGna Susan Marks Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Morgan Silver & Stuff Sally Olson Kee Nokomis Learning Center Cindy Rosenzweig William Jones, Jr. Mae Ring Artifactory Calvin College Gray Wind Call: (616) 451-1920 APRIL BIRTHDAY GREETINGS April Blumke Josie Sams John Hart Jesse L. Boda Don Bowen, Sr. Mary Ann Mashka Robin Korn Cindy Pigeon April Marie Leaureaux April Wesaw .·:·. ·>: ·:-:-: .-:-:.·.·.·.······ Sam Pigeon Michael Corby Micky Kiogima Sandy Whiteman Dawn Bush Susan Wesaw Robin Ensley Levi Albert Crampton Roseann Moore Pam Smith JoAnnc Fox Misty Bowen Edna Kenoshmeg 5% discount is offered for a one-year contract, prepaid. We Aspecial thank you this month to Pat Baldwin and St. James Christian Services for a generous contribution to our Senior Meals Program. Your generosity is much appreciated. · CHI-MEGWETCH! r----------, (~~ ~f l~( l~~ll. • Indian Jewelry • Indian Moccasins • · Custom Jewelry· Silver Repairs· I I I I I The Grand l{apids Inter-Tribal Council • 3 I I I I I 15% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD! 6501 South Division Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 Phone : (616) 281-3640 L----------.J �continued from cover carbon dioxide and energy). This takes time - at least one hour per drink (12 oz. of beer, 5 oz. of wine or 1-1/2 oz. of 80-proof liquor). Jn the meantime, any remaining alcohol in the bloodstream keeps passing through the body until the liver is ready for it. Too much drinking means a lot of extra work for the liver. APRIL 2 - 4 IS NATIONAL ALCOHOL-FREE WEEKEND to increase public awareness of the problems associated with drinking alcoholic beverages by asking Americans to refrain from drinking them for this weekend. ' Why kids in America drink· I. Boredom 2. Loneliness 3. Depression LET'S DRAW THE LINE. Alcohol Awareness Month: April, 1993 REACTIONS TO ALCOHOL How a person react5 to alcohol depends on certain factors including: • HOW fASTthe person drinks. Drinking fast means that • • • • more alcohol will get to and stay in the brain. HOW MUCHthe person drinks. Obviously, the more a person drinks the more likely he or she is to get drunk. BODY WEIGHT A lighter person will be affected more quickly than a heavier person. HOW A PERSON FEHS. A person's mood, how tired he or she is, and other factors, can make a difference. AMOUNT OF FOOD IN THE STOMACH. Food slows down the effects of alcohol. The most likely cause of death for a sixteen-year old in America is alcohol-related. LETS DRAW THE LINE Alcohol Awareness Month: April, 1993 4 • The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal ~ouncil fOI PAIEN1S: • Ask your children if alcohol is. affecting the quality of their lives and be sure to listen to their answers. Good communication is a good form of prevention. • Reinforce what your children learn in school about television content, helping them to analyze commercials and their messages during home viewing. If your child believes that he or she is being influenced to drink by a particular alcoholic beverage commercial, help him/her to write a letter of complaint to the manager of the television station that is airing the commercial. Send a copy of your letter to the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20580). • Assume a strong pro-active position regarding the wellness of your children and support your children in their often difficult choice to live a drug-free lifestyle. • Host meetings for other parents to discuss and share the responsibility of raising drugfree children. • If you drink, be sure to set an ongoing healthy example regarding adult alcohol use. �STORY Michael Dorris' exquisitely crafted book, "The Broken Chord" is an impassioned plea for society to recognize and prevent the passage of alcohol from mother to fetus. With that purpose, Dorris describes in heart-wrenching detail his personal and professional search for information to free his own adopted son from the affliction of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. He fails in his quest, and thereby leaves the reader devastated by the grim reality: Alcohol abuse has created a massive, unending destruction of life. Dorris does propose solutions for the protection of unborn generations - massive education efforts coupled with loss of civil liberties for those who insist upon abusing the unborn. As "Surely Adam's a sensitive, obstinate, loving, and self-conscious young academician problem was at Dartmouth College, Dorris not unique,... challenges overwhelming social an isolated case service odds by winning the.right to adopt a three-year old American of bad luck." Indian son, although he is single with no marriage prospects. Dorris applies his considerable academic skills to the problems of his son's development, which through the fifteenyear story, become greater as the boy grows. He returns to his own American Indian root5 to begin his quest for an understanding of alcohol's role in Indian society. "Surely Adam's problem was not unique," he writes, "an isolated case of bad luck. Yet the litany of his definable symptoms - low birth weight, small cranial circumference, hyperactivity, repetitious mistakes, an early failure to thrive, attention deficit, seizures did not in and of itself, according to the doctors and other professionals I consulted, point to any pat diagnosis." As the obsessed and searching father, he sought personal knowledge. He amassed volumes of research notes; he pursued medical experts, social scientists, American Indians with first hand information. "In the final analysis, it is the story that captivates us, makes us the willing receptacles of the scary statistics, and transforms us into missionaries for the cause," writes book reviewer Daniella Levine. Dorris' message is not always easy to continuea on top of next page FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME AND FETAL ALCOHOL EFFECT Children affected by this syndrome exhibit distinctive physical features, including a small head; low, prominent ears; poorly developed cheekbones, and a long and smooth upper lip. They may be shorter in height and lighter in weight, and ~ave heart defects and joint problems. They are also slow to develop physically and mentally, and exhibit retardation and behavior problems. Children with symptoms in three categories - facial abnormalities, growth problems, and neurological abnormalities are said to have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Children less severely affected, who show symptoms in two of the three categories, are defined as having Fetal Alcohol Effect. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 5 �continued from previous page swallow; total abstinence at the time of conception and throughout pregnancy and nursing is urged, even exhorted. Dorris writes the worst result of F.A.S., however, which especially affects children suffering from the full syndrome, is the vacuousness, the absence of true understanding. "These children don't learn from their mistakes. They, like Adam, may have but faint recall of critical lessons and experiences, despite IQ scores that would predict greater learning ability." As a young man of 21, Adam cannot remember to wear his coat in the cold, or to take his daily medication, or eat a meal unless the food is placed directly in front of him. Then, he consumes indiscriminately until every shred is gone, though he shows no awareness of what he has been served. Save your CASH REGISTER TAPES from D & W and Meiier to help support programs at GRITC. Drop odd or send in the tapes to our office, care of chris Shomin. ANISHNABE A.A. meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 • 7:00 pm at GRITC, 45 Lexington NW. Everyone is Welcome. Order your GRITC SWEATSHIRT or TEE·SHIRT soon •• call us for color and size selections (77 4·8331) GRAY WIND NATIVE AMERICAN OWNED QUALITY NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS SPECIAL WHOLESALE PRICES ON GLASS & PLASTIC 1117 BURTON SW WYOMING, Ml 49509 (616) 243-0003 INFANT, CHILDREN'S &ADULT MINNETONKA MOCCASINS $13.00 &UP INDIAN JEWELRY • 6 • The G rand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council BEADS GLASS PONY BEADS 4d 50/$1.15 100/$2.10 ~ ~ . \.!)! GLASS SEED BEADS $1.69/HANK �BE AWARE••• COMMIT AND CARE! PROTECT MOTHER EARTH. RESPECT Native Americans share the belief that everything was created by the Great Spirit. The human race has been placed alongside all other members of the creation family - not to be supreme or dominant but to be servants and caretakers. Chief Seattle advised us to respect all of creation - plants, trees, animals, birds, fish, water, rocks, the sun, wind and the ground we walk on. All , he said, are sacred - that whatever happens to the birds and animals will soon happen to us, for all things are connected. Native Americans also believe that the quality of a person's life depends on how that individual respects other people as well as all other creation. After all, we arc one with the world. To show our respect for Mother Earth and for the survival of future generations, let us "Recycle, Reduce and Reuse." REDUCE • Use both sides of the paper, whether it's for copying or taking notes. • Turn off lights when leaving a room. • Use fewer bulbs in multi-bulb fixtures. • Walk or ride a bike for short trips instead of driving. • Turn off the water when brushing teeth. • Repair leaky faucets quickly. • Turn water heater down to 130 degrees. • Keep thermostat below 72 degrees in winter and above 78 degrees in summer. • Use a fan instead of air-conditioning when possible. RECYCLE • Recycle aluminum cans: Making aluminum from recycled materials cuts related pollution by 95 percent. • Recycle glass: All glass jars and bottles can be recycled. • Recycle newspapers and other papers: Making new paper from old uses 30 to 50 percent less energy than making it from trees. • Recycle automotive motor oil or have oil changed someplace where they do recycle. • Leave grass clippings on the lawn or compost them to keep them out of landfills. • Recycle phone books every year. • Recycle clothes by taking them to non-profit organizations. • Buy recycled products when they are available. REUSE • Use cloth napkins and towels instead of paper ones • Use reusable containers to store leftovers. • Choose paper bags instead of plastic: Paper is reusable and plastic is not degradable. • Use a mug for hot chocolate or coffee instead of Styrofoam cups. • Use a canvas bag for carrying purchases. • Use "wasted" paper for scratch paper. • Create a compost pile in your yard for food waste and yard clippings. APRIL IS KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL MONTH • •• To educate Americans about their personal responsibility for litter prevention, proper solid waste disposal and environmental improvements through various community projects. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 7 �APRIL 18 - 24 IS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK: WE NEED YOU! APRIL IS: Moon of greening grass (Sioux) Moon when the geese lay eggs (Cheyenne) Planting corn moon (Winnebago) Leaf moon (Kiowa) Moon of the breaking up of the ice (Mandan-Hidatsa) We can take this week to honor those who reach out to others, and call attention to the need for more community services for individuals, groups, and families. We can also emphasize that real social progress depends on the selflessness of caring people STEP LIGHTLY ON YOUR MOTHER EARTH YOUNG EAGLE COMPANIONS APRIL 22: EARTH DAY· Our Monday evening Young Eagles group, grades three through six, needs caring companions to assist staff with activities such as crafts, cultural programs and field trips, as well as planning and ideas. The group meets weekly from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and volunteers with transportation are especially needed. Retired teachers and scout leaders would be perfect, anyone at any age can be involved with this fun group. recycle your newspapers, glass, metal and plastic containers; then take a walk in the wood<; and appreciate nature. APRIL 30: ARBOR DAY • area schools are providing tree seedlings for students to plant, helping them make a green future for themselves and their own children. HOMECOMING POW WOW Volunteers are needed in several areas to prepare for and put on the June 12 and 13 Pow Wow, "Homecoming of the Three Fires." The planning committee meets Monday nights from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Grand Hapids Inter-Tribal Council (call for exact dates and times, 774-8331). Would you like to help sell books for Michigan Indian Press? Perhaps you'd rather help get drinking water to the dancers, or help register the traders as they set up their booths. There's lot<; to do, please help! ANISHNABE IANGUAGE: OJIBWA (mealtime) Bskwezhigan - bread Zawa Mide - butter Waagon - egg Doodooshaaboo - milk Giigoonh - fish Pin - potato Mdaamin - corn Wiiyaas - meat (from the Bay Mills News, January 1993) 8 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �NATIVE AMERICAN, AFRICAN, & NEIGHBORHOOD ART THE ARTIFACTORY CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME 619 LY NE BE EN GRAND & U ION (61 ) 454-6344 Child Development Center For children 6 weeks to School age An innovative intergenerational concept in child care located on the campus of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, located at 3600 E. Fulton, in Graro Rapids. Now accepting applications for enrollment! For information, please contact Sandy Ten Hagen at 940-4049. • Owned By: Porter Hills Presbyterian Village ·Managed By The Grand Rapjds Metro. YMCN Southeast Branch • Financial Assistance is Available. •pAINTI s•PRINTS ·scULPTU ·cARVING •JEWELRv•s._.-. ............_ __J A PROCIAMATION FOR ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH 1993 WHt'N.f.AS~ the legal drinking age in the United States of America is twenty-one; and WHtR.HAS: the nation's student councils have identified alcohol as their school's most serious problem; and WHHRHAS: drinking has a negative effect on the academic performance of students; and WHERE4S, nearly one-third of all high school seniors "binge drink" on a regular basis; and WHEREAS, underage drinkers are at greatest risk for alcohol poisoning; and WHt'N.MS, alcohol use among junior high school students is increasing; and WHEREAS: a young American dies every three hours in an alcohol-related car crash; and WHt'REAS: the National Minimum Drinking Act saves one thousand lives each year; and WHEREAS, enforcement of the legal drinking age is an adult responsibility; NOW, THEREFORE, The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council does hereby proclaim April 1993 to be Alcohol Awareness Month in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and the Kent Intermediate School District. As the Executive Director, I also call upon citizens, parents, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, hospitals and schools in the Greater Crand Rapids Area to help raise awareness about this critical public health issue and join me in "drawing the line" to prevent underage drinking. Th~ Grand llapids Inter-Tribal Council • 9 �OPPORTUNITIES FOR DRIVER JOBS Bill Dunlop reports to us from AARP that during the Seniors Employment Program's past fiscal year, local companies and organizations hired 25 drivers of cars and vans, making this the most popular job. The average wage earned was from $4.25 to $7.25 per hour. Usually the employer provides the car or van, although in some cases the employee is asked to provide his own vehicle (then mileage is allowed). You must have a good driving record, know the area, and possibly may have to get a chauffeur's license from the State of Michigan. You should also like to get out and meet people. If you arc interested, contact your local AARP office. MICHIGAN INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES Michigan lndian Legal Services in Traverse City has a toll-free telephone number available for use by clients and potential clients. Anyone is encouraged to call for information. 1-800-968-6877 (Please note this change from number given in last month's Turtle Talk). AIDS AWARENESS CONFERENCE Grand Rapids Reach, Inc. and the InterDcnominational Ministerial Alliance of Lansing present their first AIDS Awareness Conference for African Americans and other people of color. The title is "HIVI AIDS Is In The Hood," and informational topics include: What is the AIDS virus? Where did it really come from? How is the AIDS virus transmitted? What does it do to the body? How can it be treated? Dental/burial procedures. Financial assistance. The conference will be held Saturday, April 17 at Messiah Baptist Church from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Free to all - to preregister, call Grand Rapids Reach, Inc. at 235-0455. YOUNG EAGLES SAY THANKS! The Young Eagles would like to thank the following people for helping to make our youth program a continuing sucess. Grades K-2 would like to thank Carol McNamara, Cathy Bielk, Mike Kaboni and Johnnie Noah for the tremendous volunteer work they have been doing with our group. These fine people have done everything preparation of the activities, providing resources and helping guide the younger ones on their projects. Grades 3-6 would like to thank Barb Shawanoskey, Kurt Schmidt 10 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal C0uncil (intern from Aquinas), Troy Barger (intern from Grand Valley), George Martin, Ron Yob, Larry Peshawba and Rosie Holmberg for their time and efforts in helping with the group and leading the group through the night's act1v1t1es. Grades 7-12 would like to thank George Martin, Dave Shananaquet and Lorraine "Punkin" Shananaquet for their time and effort in doing some really nice projects with our group and have expressed a lot of interest in doing future projects. Chi-Migwich! to all of you. Submitted by Hunter Genia WANTED: TURTLE TALK PHOTOGRAPHER We will supply the 35-mm camera and film, but we need your expertise as a photo-journalist. Turtle Talk is looking for someone who would be available to periodically take photos of GRITC events such as Young Eagles activities, community potlucks, promotions and special events - involves some evenings and/or weekends. This is a volunteer situation, we need your help! ILLUSTRATORS AND GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Turtle Talk provides an opportunity for new artists to showcase their work. We are always looking for Native American artists to contribute to our newsletter and welcome any submissions. We have featured original poetry and stories from local authors, now we would like to see contributions from the fine arts. Small pen/ink sketches work best for our production. Photographers and artists, please call the office at 774-8331 and ask for the Turtle Talk Editor. Footnote to the March article entitled "'fl fh' N!:'SCUE" by Bill Dunlop: II great-grand-daughter ofJoseph Okenotego called Turtle Talk and told us the name 'Okenotego' had died out through the years hut not his decendants, many of whom now use their ancestral middle name, 'Francis' as their modern surname. (Brought to our attention by Pamela Durant and Solomon Francis). �TURNER TALK TV Guide magazine recently gave a big cheer to Ted Turner and the Turner Broadcasting System, for a $30 million commitment to programming about Native Americans. "The Native Americans: Behind the Legends, /3eyond the Myths wi!l utilize the talents of noted American Indians and producers such as Francis Ford Coppola and Norman jewison, not to mention Turner's wife, Jane Fonda, in the production of original films for TNT, a documentary series on TBS, news specials on CNN, and a book from Turner Publishing. The plans, announced early in December by chairman Ted Turner, are "a guilt trip to some degree," according to Turner. He said the projects developed from his own interest in Native American history. The first movie, "The Broken Chain, is about the Iroquois Confederacy, and will air in October of 1993. A six-hour documentary exploring history is entitled, 'The Native Americans. Cable channel CNN will also produce a 20-part series of reports on American Indian life today, called the "Invisible People," with a companion book to the series called "Indian Country. The media mogul says he doesn't expect to profit from his multimedia initiative, but the rest of the country certainly will when his plans regarding the neglected history of the first Americans come to fruition. Meanwhile, Mr. Turner's Atlanta baseball team will not change its name, according to a New York Times story: "for the most part, I haven't heard that any one really has a problem with the name Braves." 11 11 11 11 THE CAMPBELL.TAPES American Public Radio will distribute an hour-long special on Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the Native American Senator from Colorado. Hosted by Gary Fife, producer/host of National Native News, the program will provide insights on the political career and personal side of Campbell, who has served three terms in the United States House of Representatives. The special is produced by Alaska Public Radio network in Anchorage. GREENE GROWING Busy actor Graham Greene has not let the grass grow under his feet since his remarkable success in Dances With Wolves and 7bunderheart. Greene, a full-blood Oneida who lives in his native Canada, just finished a made-for-TV movie for the Turner Network called Cooperstown. Next up are movie projects Benefit of a Doubt, for Miramax; Medicine River, for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.; and Pioneers, a TV pilot of which he's the star and associate producer. Greene fans can catch an earlier performance in a Canadian movie called Clear Cut. In between movie projects, Greene can be seen as a semi-regular character on Monday night TV in "Northern Exposure." MEDICAL MISCELLANY • According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the riskiest age for weight gain is between 25 and 34. Among the 10,000 participants in the study, the biggest weight-gainers were women who were overweight at the beginning of the study. The authors of the study recommended that people in their 20's and 30's step up their exercise programs and pay closer attention to their dietary intake. • If you've decided to reap the health benefits of bran, introduce it to your system slowly. If you cat too much bran at first, you may develop nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain. Best bet: get your bran from several sources such as fruits, vegetables and grains, and slmvly increase your total bran intake over a period of one or two months. • Don't eat food from a can if the seal is broken, the ends bulge, a seam is dented, the label is soiled, the can leaks or is rusty, or the food spurts out or smells bad when you open the can. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • 11 �APRIL POW WOW DATES April 3 & 4 5th Annual Central Michigan University Pow Wow Mt. Pleasant, MI Call (517) 772-5700. April 3 5th Annual University of Notre Dame Pow Wow fort Wayne, IN Call (219) 283-1879. April 4 DAYUGHT SAVINGS TIME - set clocks to "Spring Ahead" one hour. April6 FULL MOON April 17 & 18 21st Annual University of Michigan Pow Wow Ann Arbor, MI Call (313) 763-9044. April 23 & 2/i Gathering of Nations Pow Wow - University ofNew Mexico Albuquerque, NM North America's Largest. Call (505) 836-2810. April 24 Annual American Indian Festival & Pow Wow Algonac, Ml Call (313) 984-3101 or (313) 256-1633. April 24 & 25 American Indian Council 2nd Annual Traditional Spring Pow Wow Indianapolis, IN Call (317) 773-4233. PLAN AHEAD: "HOMECOMING OF THE THlrnE FIRES,, POW WOW, GRAND RAPIDS RIVERSIDE PARK, JUNE 12 & 13. Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 PAID • Permit No. 690 Grand Rapids, Ml Library l Grand Valley State Univ Allendale Ml 49401 · A Service of l'his newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health, and private donations. e ullited Way � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_turtle-talk_v31993-04 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, Volume 3, April 1993 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-04 Description An account of the resource April 1993 (volume 3) 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 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/ea58f530a2b97df8f89f137bb3fd63aa.pdf 2fb7ee7d8f04a5c151a0bc18c51b3997 PDF Text Text Volume 3 August 1993 Number 8 Ta I K I YOUTH BUILDING LEADERSHIP by Hunter Genia RECENTLY RETURNED FROM A CONFERENCE IN Albuquerque which revitalized me in trying to mobilize youth for the year 2000. Over 700 Native youth participants at the conference representing many tribes have made a challenge to themselves of mobilizing youth in their own communities. UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth) which is located in Oklahoma was formed some 17 years ago under the leadership of] .R. Cook. Since their first conference of 250 youth they have had record number of Native youth turn out for the conferences which have reached around eleven-hundred. The turnout was smaller this year, some tribal govcrnmenr.s that would not let their youth attend because of the "mystery illness" in the Navajo Nation. Within in the last couple of years I have mentioned the ideas of youth councils. This concept has grown in Indian Country to the point where there are over li5 youth councils in the country. Youth councils allow young Anishnabeg to gain leadership skills by working on cultural, educational, environmental and community service projects. This also allows them to work on issues which effect our own community. They will be able to network with many tribal youth from around the country who face the same issues or arc working on similar projects, but yet are doing something for and in their own community. Native American youth are feeling isolated from the rest of the country, from other tribes. Local councils allow youth to have a voice where they had none before. At the conference some young people had told me about trouble they have not being heard when they approach their tribal council: "youth" is not on the tribal agenda - their concerns are passed over for hot topics like gaming. I told them I feel sorry for the people on the tribal council because they (the youth) are the future, the leaders of tomorrow. The next UNITY regional conference is scheduled to take place this fall, somewhere in the West Michigan area. I welcome all Native American youth to become involved. At least 200 are expected to participate, and funding assistance will come from the Kellogg Foundation. I would like to get more information on the UNITY conference of '94 and the Earth Ambassador training of '94. The Earth Ambassador training is something that could be valuable for youth who are interested in doing more about themselves and their environment. This last training took part in the Jemez Pueblo area. I had the continued on page 6 Grand Rap ds Inter-Tr bal .Council �August1993 From The Di rector GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Hutchinson PRESIDENT- VICE PRESIDENT- BOO-SHOO! THE COALITION FOR RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY IS AN organization which was formed to deal with the issues of racism and set its mission to empower racial and ethnic groups. The Coalition met recently to discuss the economic challenges for minorities in the Grand Rapids area in a five-hour workshop. As a member of the Coalition, I was given the opportunity to present the American Indian perspective. Urban Indians across this country face many difficulties with little assistance from government or others. According to The American Indian Digest 0993 edition), "75% of the Indian work force earn less than $7,000, 45% live below the poverty level, and the average rate of unemployment is 45%." As we approach the year 2000, these are tragic numbers. Empowerment to the Indian does not always mean the same thing as it does to the Caucasian. Opportunities for American Indians may be protected by various Civil Rights Acts, but real opportunities for advancement for Indians do not always exist in the real world - corporate America. Many times, American Indians are forgotten when it comes to inclusiveness even among other minority groups. Frequently, if they have been hired, Indians have been the last hired, and the first fired. Historically, Indians were stripped of their land and selfdignity . lndians have been made to feel inferior to those of European decent. Indians were taught to forget their heritage and become "white" - they were stripped of their identity. So empowerment for Indians has to include restoring our dignity. From early school days until retirement, Indians must be given the opportunity to fully participate in society as productive citizens, not wards of society. The Coalition for Racial and Ethnic Diversity has much work to perform if its intent is to help eliminate racism. The Grand Hapid~ Inter-Tribal Council will continue to have a voice in the Coalition. Mary Roberts TREASURER- Andra Robinson SECRETARY- Rosie Holmberg MEMBERS: Loretta Antoine, Roger Williams, Jeanne Harding, Bill Dunlop, Rita Blumke, Jonie Abella, Francis Davis, Larry Peshaba, Bruce Trobridge T G R C S A F F Levi A. Rickert EXECUTIVE DIRECTORBUSINESS MANAGER- T Jeff Justin HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATOR- Lee Ann Campbell HUMAN SERVICES STAFF: Hunter Genia,Kristie Pagel,Loretta Yount, Carolyn Ogilvie-Cohen,Lew Burrows, Cindy Pigeon,Bill Dunlop SUPPORT STAFF: Denise Skorka,Chris Shomin,Diane Laureaux T U EDITOR· LAYOUT· R T L E T A L K Marcia E. Barber Two Eagles Marcus GRAPHICS ADVISOR- iii' Twrn~TALK's ¥. Michael Vanderwall MISSION IS TO PROVIDE rrs READER- SHIP wrrH REPORTS OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL INTEREST WI-OCT! MAY AFFECf AND IMPACT OUR NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY. Twrru TALK WELCOME SUB- MISSIONS OF ANNOUNCEMENTS, ARTIC'LES AND POEMS (PARTICULARLY NATIVE HEALTH-RELATED) ACCOMPANIED BY THE SIGNATURE AND ADDRESS OF THE AUTHOR. SPACE IS LIMITED DUE TO FUNDING REQillREMENTS. Levi A. Rickert Executive Director DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS THE FIRST WEEK OF THE MON"m FOR THE UPCOMING MONTH'S ISSUE. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN TURTLE TALK ARE THOSE OF TIIE AUTHOR AND NOT NECESSARILY ·mosE OF GRITC OR ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. TURTLE TALK IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, 45 LEXINGTON AVENUE f'NV, GRAND RAPIDS, Ml 49504. PHONE (616) 774-8331, FAX (616) 774-2810. 2·~rand Rap ds Inter-Ir bal touncil �TURTLE TALK INFORMATION A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO TURTLE TALK IS $5, ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF $10 OR $15 AUGUST James Mccann Bob Stone Elizabeth Marshall Jim Foster Eddie Pigeon Martin Wesaw Jeanette St. Clair Clifford Bailey Corwin Emery Francis Peters Earl Schoenborn i(~ ITT I I I I BIRTHDAYS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. 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DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER ISSUE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3.(NOT ALL MATERIAL SUBMITTED CAN BE USED IN TURTLE TALK) Child Development Center For children 6 weeks to School age An innovative intergenerational concept in child care located on the campus of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village. located at 3600 E. Fulton, in Grand Rapids. Now accepting applications for enrollment! For information, please contact Sandy TenHagen at 940-4049. ·Owned By: P0!1er His Presbylerian Village ·Managed By: 1he Grand Rapids Metro. Yl./CAI Southeast Branch ·Financial Assistar.a; is Available. fr~ Four generations enjoyed the Homecoming of lhe Three Fires Pow Wow in June. From left: Florence Harris, Carolyn Ogilvie-Cohen, Angus Ogilvie-Cohen, Ann Ogilvie. In a naming ceremony, Angus received the name Pi-Moptote-Wa-Gosh (Running Fox). ~rand B.ap ds Inter-Ir I bal tounc 1•3 �··~·········································· HEALTH HOME REMEDIES YOU SHOULD NEVER USE: 1.DON'T APPLY BlJ'J TER, GREASE OR OTHER i:oons TO A11tJRN. These substances tend to hold in the heat and can even cause infections. Also don't use adhesive bandages or fluffy materials such as cotton balls. For minor burns, cool the heat with ice or cold water, then cover the wound with a gauze pad. Don't try to self-treat third-degree burns (which are charred and white), burns that arc larger than a quarter, or any burns on infants younger than a year. increases blood pressure and risk of heart disease. The combination of milk and baking soda is particularly hard on the kidneys, where calcium buildup can cause kidney stones or even kidney fail- 2. DON'T USE Al.COi iOi. BATHS TO REDUCE A FEVER. Asponge bath with cool vvatcr works better, plus you don't inhale noxious fumes. 6.Dcm'T ATrEMPT TO CUT OFF FOOT CORNS OR CALLUSE5. Although you may be tempted to hack away at the offending skin, such bathroom surgery can lead to serious infection. Also avoid medicated pads and over-the-counter corn removal treatments, which can cause ulcerations in the corn and may damage surrounding healthy tissue. 3. DON'T GIVE ASPIRIN TO CHILDREN lJNDER Tl 11: A(;E OF 15 TO Rl'DUCE FEVER. In kids with upper respiratory tract infection, chicken pox or the flu , aspirin can trigger Rcyc's syndrome, a rare but potentially deadly neurological illness. Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) is safe. ure. 5.Dcm'T WEAR APATCH OVER A RED, ITCHY EYE. If the irritation arises from a bacterial infection, the warmth and moisture behind the patch will only serve to increase the bacteria and make it worse. i. DON'T TRl'i\T ULCERS WITI I MILK OR BAKING SODA. Milk feels good going down, but the fats, protein and especially the calcium trigger the release of stomach acid. And using baking soda repetitively can k:ad to a sodium overload, which 7.DON'T TREAT SPRAINS OR STRAINS WITH HEAT. Or at least wait 48 to 72 hours after the injury before you do. Heat will increase circulation to the injured area, and thus increase swelling. To treat sprains, remember RICE: Rest to take the pressure off; apply Ice to relieve pain and reduce swelling; wrap with a Compression bandange to prevent fur- 4-~rand Inter-Ir 1 Hap ds bal ther swelling and provide support; and Elevate the sprain above the heart to reduce swelling. 8. DON'T SLAP ACHOKING PERSON ON THE BACK. If the person is able to cough, leave him alone. Hitting a coughing victim on the back may drive the obstruction further down the airway. If the person is not coughing or breathing, you need to perform the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the blockage. Stand behind the victim and, with your arms around him, clench one fist and place it, thumbknuckle inward, at a spot above the navel and below the rib cage. Hold your fist with the other hand and pull both hands toward you with a quick apward thrust into the abdomen. The procedure is slightly different for infants and ~hildren - consult your local Red Cross for details . 9.DON'T BREAK BLISTERS CAUSED BY BURNS OR FRICf!ON. A blister forms a natural bandage that allows a wound to heal and prevents infection. If the blister is in such an awkward spot that it breaks accidentally, be sure to leave the skin flap intact, or the area will be painful and vulnerable to infection. ,Counc �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• HEALTHY, LOW-COST SNACKS FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS Kids need more energy than adults, especially during active summer vacation days. They need re-fueling frequently, between meals. These pick-me-up snacks need not spoil their appetite for dinner, but they will give them an extra kick for play. FHUIT WIGG LIES - fun finger food 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1 can (12 oz.) frozen apple, orange, or grape juice concentrate 3/lt cup boiling water Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add juice and stir until mixed. Pour into lightly buttered 9 x 13 pan. Chill for several hours. Cut into squares or use cookie cutters in interesting shapes. Play and eat. Cl IEE/.IES - for little house mice I cup flour I cup shredded Cheddar cheese I/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (if desired) a dash of salt (if desired) 1/2 cup soft butter or margarine Combine all ingredients in bowl and knead to form dough. Chill for half an hour. Shape into balls about 1 teaspoon each! Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 " apart. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. CANOES - crunch on the run a supply of celery stalks chunky peanut butter r:iisins Spread celery canoes with peanut butter and top with raisins. APPLE CORES - try different kinds of apples 6 apples 1 cup chunky peanut butter 1/ 2 cup Rice Krispics shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup raisins Cut apples in half and scoop out cores and seeds, making a hollow in each half. Mix peanut butter with cereal, raisins and cheese. Spoon into prepared apple halves. Cut into slices for small children. CRUNCI I BARS - for a cool, rainy day 2 eggs 1/ 2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 cups granola (or cereal) Beat eggs well and blend into applesauce. Add granola and stir well until mixed. Spread in 8" square pan that is lightly buttered. Press firmly into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cut into bars and serve. MOO j UICE - an interesting combination I can (6 oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate 2-1 / 2 cups milk Combine ingredient-; and mix well in a blender or by hand ~rand Bapids Inter-Ir bal tounc •5 �THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-ESTEEM Feeling good about yourself enables you to: A CCl' PT CHAL L E NG ES When you have high self-esteem, you're not afraid to develop your abilities. You're willing to risk trying new things. If you don't try, you can't grow. you to involve yourself completely with whatever you're doing. Whole hearted effort helps to bring improvement to performance. REMAIN E N R I C II Y 0 lJ R L I F E Ilappy people arc a joy to be around. Uy being happier with yourself, you'll be eager to meet new friends. By being more comfortable and open about yourself, you'll develop closer relationships . :\I A I '\ ·1 1\ I N SE L F - C 0 N FI D ENC E Bclicving you can do something is half the battle; it allows MICHIGAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES, INC. 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WITH HI G H SELF-ESTEEM, CONTINUED FROM COVER. chance to help facilitate these trainings and watch these young people grow and move past barriers which had held them up before. We had people like Tom Goldtooth of the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) come and do presentations, Bea Shawanda from Canada who was the keynote trainer all week, Sherry McKasoto from the Native Lands Institute do a presentation and elders from the Jemez Pueblo who came and shared their culture, experience and motivated our participants to be leaders. The Earth Ambassadors are made up of Native youth from all around the country who have applied to become part of the program. Any person interested in the UNITY conference or Earth Ambassador program can contact myself or the UNITY office at 1-405-4243010 and ask for Harlan or JR. There are a few young people who are interested in starting a youth council in Grand Rapids and if you're intercsted, please let me know so I can get us all together. One of their goals will be raising money to attend the UNITY conference next year to represent Grand Rapids. Call: (616) 451-1920 6 •~ r a n d B a p d s .J n t e r - I r CAN: b a I .C o u n c �ANNOUNCEMENTS GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS NEW OFFICERS: Please note the new officers of GRITC, elected at the General Board Meeting, May 27, 1993: President John llutchinson; Vice President Mary Roberts; Secretary - Rosie I!olmberg; Treasurer - Andra Robinson; Members - Loretta Antoine, Roger Williams, Bill Dunlop, Rita Blumke, Jonie Abella, Jeanne Ilarding, Francis Davis, Larry Peshaba, Bruce Trobridge. CONGRATULATIONS TO TWO LOCAL ACHIEVERS: On June 28 the Young Eagles went to Mt. Pleasant to participate in the Indian Family Olympics. We are pround to announce thatjudy Shriner came back with a second place medallion. And congratulations to Jennie Pearl Pigeon, who won a statewide president.al physical fitness award from I lopkins Public School, and carried a B average since the 3rd grade. She received a pin and a certificate. GRITC SELLING T-SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS: We have 1993 Pow Wow t-shirts, plus a small supply of 1992 Pow Wow shins and those with the GRITC logo .Grand on them. All t-shirts in stock will sell for $7.00 (limited sizes available). Shop early for Christmas - there are children sizes of sweatshirts with the GRITC logo on them available for $7.95. Call Denise at 774-8331 for size requests. No new orders will be taken at this time. BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GAINS ACCREDITATION: The two-year college on the Bay Mills Indian Reservation has recently gained acreditation, so all credits earned at Bay Mills will be transferable to any other four-year college. SENIORS' TRIP: Watch for updoming details of a Seniors' Trip to Sault Ste. Marie in September. For more information, contact Loretta or Bill D. at 774-8331 . MUSKEGON COUNTY HEALTH SCREENINGS: The Health Department announces free immunizations, hearing and vision testing (ages 3-21) , along with general health screenings, at St. Mary's of the Woods Catholic Church, Lakewood Club. Days are every Tuesday and Wednesday from August 10 through Sept. 1. Please call 724- Hap ds 1203 to schedule an appointment. All families welcome. NATIVE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF MUSKEGON: The next Board meeting will be held August 31 at 6:00 pm. The location isyet to be announced. Call 774-4167 or 724-4410 for more information. SUMMER FUN IN GRAND RAPIDS: · The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department announce summer activities for the whole family. Swimming lessons are offered at four outdoor pool sites: Briggs, Garfield, Richmond and King Park. Adult, youth, preschool and lifeguard training classes will be taught. Supervised playgrounds located throughout the city offer planned recreation activities Monday through Friday, including arts & crafts, games, storytelling, team games and free play. A federally funded free lunch is provided at eligible sites. The 20th Annual Michigan Senior Golf Tournament for those over 55 years will be held September 23 at Indian Trails Golf Course. For more information on any of these programs, call 456-3696. !nter-.Iribal .Counc I •7 �AUGUST POW WOW DATES August 7 & 8 Little Elk's Retreat Traditional Pow Wow MT. PLEASANT, Ml. Call (517) 772-5700. August 7 & 8 Land of the Menominee Pow Wow KESHENA, WI. Call (715) 799-5114. August 6-8 2nd Annual Odawa Homecoming Pow Wow HARBOR SPRINGS, Ml. Call (616) 526-6939. August 14 & 15 17th Annual Traditional Leonard J. Pamp Pow Wow BURLINGTON, Ml. Call (616) 729-9434. August 12-15 Elders' Council and Pow Wow CROSS VILLAGE, Ml. Call (616) 348-3410. August 14 & 15 11th Annual Traditional Pow Wow Honoring All Veterans LEBANON, IN. Call (317) 482-3315. 4th Annual Traditional Anishnabeg Mom-Weh Indian Center Pow Wow RAPID RIVER, Ml. (906) 786-0556. August 27-29 , ... Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 690 Grand Rapids, Ml Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. Allendale Ml 49401 A Service of Address correction requested 'Ib is newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Seroices, Community Mental /-lea/th, and private donations. .. ~ urntedway � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection, RHC-14</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_turtle-talk_v31993-08 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, Volume 3, August 1993 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-08 Description An account of the resource August 1993 (volume 3) 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 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/65fa4c6f5c338c32cb25db351825b926.pdf 5e6061365297fae412a6d4bc4099821f PDF Text Text Volume J • December 1993 Number 12 T Li r [ E Ta I K •••••• SUCCESSWHAT MEASURE? by Bill Dunlop- Ottawa When asked how I measure a man's success, I think of two men I worked with years ago. Julius Good was our sweeper. He was a slightly-built black man. Ile went to school as far as the sixth grade. He didn't remove his cap when he talked to anyone, but he let you know he respected everyone. He followed instructions to the "T' and was dependable in every way. We called him Goodie. One morning he asked me, his foreman, if he could show his wife around our warehouse. He said he wanted to show her how he "brought home the bacon." She startled me when she showed up, promptly at noon. She came up behind me, I had forgotten she was coming. She had three small boys with her. The boys spotted Goodie and his cleaning cart at the far end of the warehouse. All three ran faster than fast, shouting "Grandpa, grandpa!" the full length of the warehouse. The two biggest boys reached their grandfather first, the little fellow couldn't keep up. They grabbed his legs and pinned Goodie in a corner. When the littlest one got there, he couldn't get past his brothers to his grandpa. So he reached through and got hold of Goodie's pant leg. He didn't care what it was, a shoe, a leg, an ankle, just as long as it was a piece of grandpa. A Hi-Lo driver had pulled his machine up beside me and was watching this scene unfold. Then the driver said simply, "There's a man who is a success." Mrs. Good laughed and said, "I've got my Julie's favorite right here in this dinner pail. I asked what his Grand Rap ds favorite was, and was thinking about the endearing way she said "my Julie." "Two big juicy pork chops and some compone," she told me, "I know that will taste good," I lied, not knowing a compone from a corncob. They sat with Goodie while he ate his lunch, then he showed his family around his place of work, and how he brought home the bacon. The day wore on and we did all the things men do in warehouses all over the world. It was near quitting time and I went to the wall and threw the switches that would close the big overhead windows. I saw the sky was full of black clouds and heard the muttering of thunder in the distance. It was starting to rain. I saw him walking toward me in the big main aisle- he looked so out of place. His thousand dollar suit, white shirt and tie, highly polished shoes, just didn't fit in a warehouse. Then I glanced through an open door toward the loading docks and I saw the reason he was in our warehouse. A big Cadillac Towne Car was parked among the semi-trailers, under the overhanging roof. The Chairman of the Board didn't want to get any rain on that expensively tailored suit. "Hello Bill," he said, "You're doing a fine job in this warehouse. I'm told that by all the people who do business here." I thanked him and wanted to say something nice about his job, only I didn't know anything about being a Chairman of the Board, so I let it go at that. I looked out the door, and she was wagging her hand at me, a hand and wrist covered with Inter-Tr continued on page 7 bal .Council �From The Director •••••••• Boo-Shoo! n late October the Arrerican Indian community was saddened by the tragic death of Duane Raphael, who was a victim of violence. Mr. Raphael was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. He was 34 years old. gritc of directors: PRESIDENT- John Hutchinson VICE PRESIDENT- Mary Roberts TREASURER- Andra Robinson SECRETARY- Rosie Holmberg MEMBERS: Loretta Antoine, Roger Williams, Jeanne Harding, Bill Dunlop, Rita Blumke, Jonie Abella, Francis Davis, Larry Peshaba, Bruce Trobridge g All across the nation, violence is destroying the fabric of Americ.an society. President Clinton recently rmde·a speech which denbunced the violenee which is rampant throughout American society. School teachers, parents, and retail-operators are among those who worry about senseless acts of violence which can occur atany rooment indiscriminately. board r c i s a Levi A . Rickert BUSINESS MANAGER- Jeff Justin HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATOR- Lee Ann EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- Campbell HUMAN SERVICES STAFF: Hunter Genia,Kristie Pagel,Loretta Yount, Carolyn Ogilvie -Cohen,Lew Burrows, Cindy Pigeon,Bill Dunlop SUPPORT STAFF: Janet Reno, United States Attorney General, is · advocating for more control over television and roovie • producers regarding the excessive portrayal of violence. Attorney General Reno cites that the average American child by the age of 5 witnesses over 18,000 acts of violence on television; children even witness acts of violence while watching cartoons. Whether or not Hollywood is to blame for inciting violence, I do not know. Americans have always been a violent group. Today, the easy access to firearms is frightening. 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By observing the animals, man can see what someday shall befall man him5elf." As is true with most noble Chiefs, Seattle was a man of great wisdom and an even greater natural insight. His type of wisdom wasn't the kind you could find in a volume of "Encyclopedia'', nor hope to pick-up from watching ones favorite 1V show. In short, "The Native American Way" is a spiritual understanding of life and nature. In recent years the The Michigan Department of Corrections has recognized the Native American Indian as an ethnic group within itself. Even the Native American spirituality has been accepted as a recognizable religious practice. This recognition was only accomplished through a great deal of work and group involvement. Yet according to D.O.C. policy directives, the group may only practice its spiritual beliefs with the aide and assistance of qualified volunteers. Unfortunately, popular opinion of what sort of riff raff and scum resides within the Iron House has greatly hindered all efforts to attract the interest of any outside volunteers. No one seems to care about our brothers and sisters who have been prosecuted and sentenced to prison. Regardless of this popular opinion, those who have suffered this fate will someday rejoin the natural world. They will once again be our neighbors and once again work along side of us. It would be better to have them return with a well rounded spirituality then to have them released with sad hearts and little faith. A medicine man can point out how the animals can show us the way in nature, but when we have no Medicine Man, and we have no animals, then we lose sight of all nature and the world becomes a dark place indeed. The American Indian culture is of such importance that any time a brother or sister shows an interest to grow spiritually within the way of our people, it becomes the responsibility of us all to offer as much support as we can, Let the Great Spirit show us the Way. submitted by Ron Water Walker Jansson '(!L~~~1 .,',,Ttl!~! :Jt~'t:!!?-' H a·:rv~'y]·)\: Jl ~-:irs o n iifi:~: '"5:~i:q _J:1 11 g h 3s~~-~;1:::~enrlct~~~sd D~ ~€\ R J-~:tet'.f:::>. J oth.ua.:"sti'a ::r~ · e:~ m;·;1:: ; i!!~~? n f!J,!,iil~f!i R!JPJ~.!!t ~;?jli:~:i,:l'~~~ - Ma t!'.nf '~ ~!i!:>'.:~ r c~~a~!!~~~~~ ·:::eu:111 it c oofe r Jo fin .: (f~ riri:it t , , Hfti sh ··:-_ §@ni~ J "j::~~~~~~,:~1 y tan e Ile! F e:t:te!re Nl•u s s ~-.- t)j:fifi'1 s .·.·.·.·.·.·.·•·•·.·.. Bowling Tournament Who: Any Anishnabe bowlers, must be Indian or married to one. When: January 8, 1994 (Saturday) Where:Michigan Lanes ( 1503 Michigan St. N.E.) Time: Two shifts -11 :00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Rap ··:·:·:·:·:-:-:-·-:-:-:·:-;.;-:-:-:- Reception immediately following at the Grand Rapids Firefighters Hall (Fuller & Knapp) What: Grand Rapids Anishnabe Grand .-:-:·:·:·:· First Place - $1,000 (based on number of entries.) Door Prizes, all are eligible. Any Questions- Contact Roderick Crampton at (616) 281-4849 or your favorite Anishnabe. ds lnter-.Iribal touncil ·~ �first line is, 'Our father which art in heaven.' That means the Father of all that is good where no wrong can dwell . Then it says, "Hallowed be thy name." That means, darlin, that we should love and respect all that is good. Then it says, 'Thy kingdom come, they will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.' That means, darlin, as we fill our hearts with love and the good, the true and the beautiful, then earth where we mow are will be like heaven. 'Give us this day our daily bread.', meaning to feed our hearts and minds with kindness, love and courage that will make us strong for our daily task. Then after that, the line of the Lord's Prayer is, 'and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.' The meaning being, we must do unto others as we would want them to do unto us. 'And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.' , meaning, darlin, to ask God to help us to do and see and thing right so that we will neither be led nor tempted by anything that is bad. 'For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever, Amen', meaning, darlin, that all the world and everything that's in it belongs to God's kingdom. And as we know that, and act as if we know it, that, is the real spirit of Christmas. ''All That is Good." I came across an article years ago. Now it's a beat-up, old ragged newspaper clipping. I figure it's time I shared it's message. The Lord's Prayer is said by many of us, time after time , over and over. Sometimes, I'm sure, it's said so automatically we're not thinking about it. The words are right, but our minds are elsewhere. We know the words, but maybe aren 't sure of their meaning . And even those, perhaps especially those, who do know the meaning will , I hope , appreciate this interpretation. "Amos 'n' Andy" was a radio program back when radios had weekly shows and families sat around radios the way we sit around television today. I'm not old enough to remember, but I'm sure that those of you who do will agree that this is a classic and worth sharing with younger generations . What follows arc the words from one particular episode that was rebroadcast every Christmas from 1930 until 1952. Arbadella, Amos daughter, one night as her father listened to her say t;he Lords's Prayer asked, "What does the Lord's Prayer really mean , Daddy?" 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For information, please contact Sandy TenHagen at 940-4049. .°"""' ds Inter-Ir bal By; - Ith i'l'olb!lt11n Vlll9I • lllnogod By Tllo~... llajids ....... YllCN *""'1. nrwmi .....,.. • Jniailable. submitted by Rosie Holmberg ' c:8i•~rand MICHIGAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ~ounc �••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Letter to Tandy Leather from the Genesee Valley Indian Association Tandy Leather Company 1400 Everman Parkway Fort Worth, Tex as Dear Sirs, After viewing page six of your "Halloween Madness Sale" flyer 133D, I have concluded that Tandy executives and share holders are not in control, or are as culturally ignorant as their advertising department. Although the native American Indian people in this area have patronized the Tandy Leather Company, we are no longer inclined to do business with those marketing practices include crude, stereotypical portraits of the Indigenous population. What could have possibly induced anyone to print, "Dress up your little Indians." We don't encourage our children to dress up like little Caucasians. And, we certainly don't think prancing around in a tuxedo or a gown and grease paint could represent an entire group of people. Imagine what it would be like to answer the cry of "Trick-or-Treat!" at your door, finding two native American children waiting for their goodies. "Oh, The family of Sarah Ann Day wishes to express their appreciation to everyone for their support and prayers in the recent loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt. Your prayer helped ease the pain and thebeautiful flowers so matched the · beauty of Sarah'sinner strength and character that look!" you exclaim, "it's Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers!" Bewildered, the children reply, "Why, no. We're dressed up like white people." As a further illustration, native Americans wear varied regalia. Each nation has its own unique style, which relays considerable intonnation about the person wearing his or her traditional garments. Thus, we do not wear costumes. Moreover, many of our accessories are significant and meaningful objects, worthy of legitimate, respectful duplication and demonstration. Nevertheless, each October, dozens of young people attempt to demonstrate their impression of Indian behavior. In disgusting displays, they dance through neighborhoods waving tomahawks. Bedecked in warpaint, bells and feathers, they whoop and holler every step of the way. But, I wonder how you would feel if children were dressed up as a Bible carrying ministers each Halloween? What would you think if they rolled and convulsed from door to door, waving Bibles and pretended to speak in tongues? While non-natives grope for appropriate words to identify us and our traditional attire, I find your attempt to peddle a stereotype highly offensive. touchedthe heartsbfso many people ih sd than)'< · •· . ways. . ) .• < <•• ····-:::·::··-:: ::<:>.:>:::·:::::::::· ·:_::<>::.":':',','',,,, Yourthough~ulnesswill always ~rerrierrii)erecJ. ~ •.• speciaJthanksfo tJ1e drufn · for singing ahfa>n()r ~rig for Sarah. · ThankYou; >· · Meg\Vetch . .• .Grand . .. . ... \Ve-wa~Nah! •· >·. Bap ds To do so for capital gain is inexcusable. Although you may feel it is hannless to promote your goods as "fun frontier lore," or to associate dance bell kits with "ward(ing) off evil spirits," you are teaching your children that our beliefs and feelings do not need to be respected or taken seriously. For each non-native person who struggles to uproot and destroy personal misconceptions about all aboriginal people in North America, there are those who cannot see beyond their silly fears and prejudices. Thanks to your advertising, these ideas are kept alive and extended to other countries. It's bad enough that textbooks and movies are filled with negative, derogatory and inaccurate images of native Americans, without trying to reinforce the stereotype by selling supplies to help make the fantasy come alive. The Tandy Leather Company has behaved irresponsibly and insensitively in promoting products without respect to native Americans. Rather than soil ourselves and our regalia with your merchandise, native American Indians in this area will take their business elsewhere. And, you can be certain that I will do my best to convince other communities to do the same. A SPECIAL NOTE: THE GRAND RAPIDS INTER· TRIBAL COUNCIL WILL BE CLOSED ON DECEMBER 24 & 27 AND DECEMBER 31 & JANUARY 3RD DUE TO THE HOLIDAY SEASON. WE HOPE EVERYONE WILL ENJOY THEIR HOLIDAY AND WE WISH YOU A SAFE HOLIDAY FROM THE BOARD AND STAFF OF THE GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL! Inter-Ir bal .Counc l•fu) �· ····~······································· 7 M y t h s About Mammograms Myth 1: FACT: Myth 2: FACT: "I don't need a mammogram if I don't have any symptoms." ~ ~ Isadore D.J. "Tom" Wemlgwans FACT: Once is not enough. A mammogram can detect breast cancer when it is in its earliest, most treatable stages, but only if done regularly. Myth 4: FACT: "I don't need a mammogram unless my doctor says I do." Don't wait! The American Cancer Society recommends that once you turn 40, you should have a mammogram every 12 years. Starting at age 50, have a mammogram every year. Examine your breasts monthly and make sure your doctor gives you a breast examination once a year. Myth 5: "Mammograms are painful." FACT: A mammogram is simply an x-ray of your breast. Although the procedure may cause discomfort, it is very brief. Myth 6: "If a mammogram does find something, it's too late." FACT: Over 90 percent of women with breast cancer survive if the cancer is found and treated early, before it has spread beyond the breast. Myth 7: "Mammography gives off unsafe levels of radiation." FACT: The radiation exposure from mammography equipment is very low, similar to being in the sun for two hours. It is far more dangerous to allow breast cancer to go undetected than to be exposed to very low doses of radiation For more information about breast or cervical cancer, contact: American Cancer Society, Kent County Chapter 364-6121 .Council ~ ~ ~ ~ I ~ ~ ~ ~. ~ s IO Great Spirit, ~ Whose breath gives ~ life to the world and ~ whose voice is ~ heard in the soft breeze,we need ~your strength and *:l wisdom.May . we ~ walk In Beauty. May ~ ~ our eyes ever ~ behold the red and r purple sunset. ~ Make us wise so ~ that we may ~ understand what you have taught us.Help us learn the ~ lessons you have ~ hidden in every leaf ~ and rock. Make us ~ always ready to ~ come to you with ~ clean hands and I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I ~ ~ ; ~ :: ~: ~ I ~: ~ ~ I I i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ jj ~ I=~~~==~!:°as l.• ~ the fading sunset, ~ our spirits may ~ ~ come to you without i ~ shame. :' \,l_;=::: I~ submitted by the .. Jnter-Iribal ~ I ~ .-.·.·.-.·.·.··········~·~· · · ~· · -·.-.·.:- .• ~.,... Rapids ~ I ~ Wemigwans family! @•Grand ~ I ~ "I had one normal mammogram, so I don't need another." ~ ~ of Toronto (formerly Mammography may detect breast cancer up to two years i ~of Grand Rapids, before you or your doctor can feel a lump. ~ Mich) who died suddenly on Saturday "There's no history of breast cancer in my family, so I don't need i November 6, 1993 to worry about getting it." near Birch lslandin Eighty percent of women who develop breast cancer have his 42nd year. You no family history of the disease. ~ will be missed! Myth 3: I In Loving Memory of ............. '.'o~ ..........-.y...·.•..............,...,.......... . �~ ············································ continued form cover. CW!,d·: ~~~~t.· ~°'4. ,~s:gl,~ct .J ~~ _.t ··\=:. . =~ l . ..)..1 J. (. \/ .ii ==·=·...· _;:._ ) ==\ ......:: ... } Know the Facts Annually in Kent County: -more than 1,500 cases are reported (3,300 children). -over()()() reports (over 1,300 children) are for physical neglect. -over 500 reports (over 1,200 children) are for physical abuse. -over 250 reports (over 550 children) are for sexual abuse. -less than 10 reports are for emotional abuse. There are four types of child abuse and neglect: Physical Neglect: The chronic failure of a parent or caretaker to provide a child under 19 with basic needs such as food, shelter, medical care, educational opportunity, protection and supervision. Physical Abuse: Physical abuse is any non-accidental injury to child under the age of 19 by parent or caretaker. Non-accidental injuries my include beating, shaking, or burns, with resulting bruises; and welts, broken bones, scars or internal injuries. Sexual Abuse: Child sexual abuse is the exploitation of a child or adolescent for the sexual gratification of another person. It includes behaviors such as fondling, intercourse, verbal stimulation, or exhibitionism. Emotional Maltreatment: There are two types of emotional maltreatment that are generally recognized. Emotional neglect is the consistent failure of a parent or caretaker to provide a child with appropriate support, attention, and affection. Emotional abuse is a chronic pattern of behaviors, such as belittling, humiliating, and ridiculing a child. For more information, call The Kent County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect and ask for a copy of "for Kid's Sake: AChild Abuse Prevention and Reporting Kit" 454-4673 Grand Rap ds jewelry. She was definitely one of the most beautiful women that I'd ever seen: the teeth in her smile showing pearl-white, and hair that must have cost a small fortune to put up. That face would have been right for the cover of a magazine. ' But you should have seen that face change when her husband, the Chairman, opened the door to get in beside her. like a snake or an alligator was crawling in the car. You've heard the expression, "If looks could kill ... " That face went in an instant from radiant beauty to a mask of pure hatred. The Great Spirit alone knows what made her hate him so much. Now, let's use rooney and rank as a yardstick to measure these two men: the Chairman of the Board and the small man who swept up. The Chairman wins easily without question. He sits in the owner's box on opening day at Wrigley field, and throws out the first ball. The sweeper sits somewhere in the bleachers, out in left field. He's lucky to get a bag of popcorn. But now let's take another measurement. We'll use love as a yardstick this time. Immediately we see an altogether different picture. I'm thinking of how his wife said, "my Julie" so lovingly. And about the three little boys who ran to get hold of their grandpa's leg. The Hi-Lo driver said it best: "that man is a success." Put that beside the beautiful face that turned to ugly hatred, and now it's the sweeper who's made the home run. Using love to measure success, the Chairman isn't out in left field, he can't even get into the ball park. Yes, it would be nice to have all that rooney and rank, but I couldn't take all the hate it took to get it. I'll take what the sweeper had, cleaning cart and all. How about you? Inter-Ir bal tounc I •LJ �the wrong one, as I was supposed go to the one on gangs which was being presented by Ulric Johnson but instead accidentally went to Treatment of Survivors of Violence: On November 1& 2nd, three of GRITC prevention staff (Therapeutic Tech. for Healing (pt. 1) given by Theresa plus one board member were lucky enough to attend a Anderson-Varney, Ph.D. I didn't really get into this one as conference on "Youth, Substance Abuse and Violence: Current she only talked to a select few participants which didn't make Problems, Creative Solutions". This conference, which was it all that exciting. As soon as a break came I transferred sponsored by The Kent County Health Department I MINK quickly to the correct workshop which I found to be Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency and The Center for interesting. Although I was there for just an hour it was very Substance Abuse Services was held at the Grand Plaza. The informative as it spoke on the relationship between gang fact it was held at the Grand Plaza was great but what we involvement and substance abuse. No question - a great learned in those two days was even better. We started the day workshop. in the Pantlind Ballroom listening to the welcome and opening The next day ran fairly much like the first day except I remarks (and then I thought, "What did Hunter get me into?"). didn't get lost. I attended one more workshop titled, " Then came the keynote address given by Beverly ColemanWitnessing Violence: The Impact on Children/ Issues for Miller, M.D. She spoke about increasing violence in our Treatment" given by Philip Hamberg, M.S.W., and it was society and about comparisons with other societies. Listening okay. After the workshop we all met together for lunch in the to her about the life experiences she's been through was Pantlind Ballroom. The lunch was nice and the group I ate worth the whole experience. We had a small break (I got lost with was a fun, entertaining crew. We then listened to the in the hotel) and then proceeded to our workshops. I closing remarks given by I.arry Cohen, M.S.W. who was interesting and gave a lot of information on what resource attended the one on Youth and Racial Strife which was presented by Beverly Coleman-Miller, M.D. She didn't lecture material we can send for. All in all it was a fantastic two days. Anyone interested in obtaining information that I have on us, but talked with us and discussion followed on what we believed were the main causes of racially based conflict the conference or where you can send for resource material among youth. It was a fantastic workshop where everyone can contact myself or Diane Leaureaux. had input. We broke for lunch which was rather nice and the four of us met to talk over what we thought of the conference Submitted by Cindy Pigeon (Amano-zees-ba-kwat) so far. The other workshop I attended was okay but I attended Conference News: NOii Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID P.,....ltNo. 690 Grand Rapids, Ml A Service of READ ME: This newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health, and private donations. 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. 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Barber Many elements of our community came together January 5th at GRJTC to form a strong and powerful circle. Seventeen people from other social service organizations, from ·the clergy, from our public schools, our museum, and from our Anishnabe community attended the first HEALTHY NATIONS committee meeting. They were invited to participate in a unique community-wide collaboration to establish a working committee as part of GRITC's bid for a special grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (see January Turtle Talk). To open the gathering, Board president Bill Memberto smudged everyone with sage as they introduced themselves to the group, seated in a circle. Jeanette St. Claire offered a prayer in her native language. Bill's opening remarks began by saying that progress in dealing with native problems, as evidenced by this assembled group, is being made in our area. There is much reason for hope, but only if we first look back to unresolved issues. The question most asked is, why do Indians drink? Why do native people have serious problems with alcohol and substance abuse? The simple answer is that, with increasing European influence in their lives, Indians were not allowed to be Indian - to be who they are. In order to be acceptable to mainstream society, extraordinary pressures were put on Indians to transform themselves into "whites with dark skin." Toward this end, children were taken from their homes and families and sent off to residential boarding schools to be reeducated in white ways and manners. As Bill says, "The circle of family life was irreparably broken. Children couldn't learn from their older relatives as in the past; the generational chain was broken. It was either become part of the mainstream, or disintegrate." The self-actualization, which is a difficult process for any adolescent, was now made culturally impossible for native youth in the boarding schools. Emotionally punished by separating them from their loved ones, they often endured physical punishment for hanging on to a shred of their tribal identity - a bead, a feather, a word of native language. The children, of course, couldn't comprehend what they had done wrong to deserve this treatment. 11 But this is the 50lst year after the European encounter," says Bill, "and it is a year for building self-esteem and selfdetermination. We are part of a re-development of sacred processes around the country." This continued on page 4 �february1993 FROM THE DIRECTOR: The United Nations General Assembly and the World Bank have declared 1993 to be the International Year of the World's Indigenous People. These two organizations have pledged to push the protection of cultural minorities around the world. As we continue into the 501st year of Euro-centric domination, it is important to remember that Native people of our area have survived with much of their culture intact. The 'INDIANS HAVE SURVIVED' theme is important for our young people to understand as they confront and deal with the complexities of today's society. Native American youth have much lo be proud of concerning our heritage. Indian youth must be taught that their ancestors survived this land and in many cases withstood the relocation process that put some Michigan tribes on reservations in other states such as Kansas and Oklahoma. Indian youth must be taught that Indians in Michigan were able to survive the harshest of winters through sophisticated housing and clothing. Indian youth must be taught that our people toiled the land in order to survive by planting seeds and harvesting the fruits of their labor. The culture of Native Americans in the State of Michigan is rich and has contributed to society throughout the history of the state and nation. The point really is the truth concerning the American Indian people, not the distorted view that is presented to our youth as they encounter the educational system today which suggests that Indians needed the technology of Europeans in order to survive. Levi A. Rickert Executive Director FEBRUARY FIRST "Be an Encourager" Day: An encourager literally means 'one who fills the heart,' hence this is a special day to share heartfelt encouragement with family, friends and co-workers. 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors William Memberto - President John Hutchinson - Vice-President Andra Robinson - Treasurer Loretta Antoine - Secretary Members Roger Williams Jeanne Harding Mary Roberts Bill Dunlop GRITCSTAFF Adminislralion Levi A. Rickert - Executive Director Marcia L. Blacklidge - Human Services Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Human Seroices Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Loretta Yount Kim Sawmick Carolyn Ogilvie-Cohen Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Support Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitator Diane Leaureaux - Michigan Indian Press Bill Dunlop - Seniors Contacts Turtle Talk Marcia E. Barber - Editor Two eagles Marcus - layout Michael VanderWall - Graphics Advisor Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter or GR/TC. Deadline for submission is the first week of every month. Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council locatedat45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 61617748331, FAX 6161774-2810. �FEBRUARY: THE MONTH OF THE 1 FISH· RUNNING MOON' FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Wanda Raphael Richard Lewis Yusheka Raphael Rebecca McDonald James Wilson Paul Rueckert Kristy Shananaquet Ben Shawa Wag Wheeler Julia Leaureaux Pine Shomin Lewis Abella, Jr. Percy Bird, Jr. Sheena Sotelo Kaine Shomin Gertrude Malmgren Shirley Bennett Jeremy Sawmick Andy Pigeon Archie Evans Ella High Lucille McSauby Henry Medawis James Mashka Mary Switzner Marcia Barber This is the season to pause and reflect, About cooperation and mutual respect; The great runs of salmon we have learned to expect, Deserve a future we must unite to protect. May the Great Spirit guide us all in the year to come. (Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission) NEWS BRIEFS More Native Americans Finish College The number of Native Americans who attend and finish college is up, according to a new report by the American Council on Education. The report says 103,000 Native Americans enrolled in college in 1990, 11%more than in 1988. Native Americans, however, still account for fewer than 1% of all college students. The report also noted that 53% of Native Americans enrolled in college leave after the first year. Potawatomis Donate $250,000 to Fund History Display The Forest County Potawatomi Community donated $250,000 to the Milwaukee Public Museum·for a North American Indian display which opened in September. The new display is part of a $1.5 million exhibit called "A Tribute To Survival." The display features a cast of Native American pow wow dancers and singers. The funds were made available from revenue generated by the tribe's gambling operations. Religious and Human Rights Communities Form AllianceTo Defend Religious Freedom Traditional Native Spiritual leaders, non-Indian clergy and human rights leaders announced the creation last October of a historic coalition to defend the right of Native Americans to practice their religion and to protect the cultural survival of Indians in the United States. The coalition will push Congress to strengthen the 1978 American Indian Religious Freedom Act. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal CounciI•3 �CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE- committee now comes together as an educational process, and also as a community effort. We all expressed our appreciation of the effort and commitment of the committee members and their interest in the needs of Native Americans today. Next, Marcia Blacklidge described the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation addressing major health issues in the United States. Their studies showed unprecedented high risk statistics among Native Americans, and they therefore targeted this group for special funding, especially the fight against substance abuse. Under the theme, "IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO RAISE A CHILD," Marcia described the three-part program outline as a guideline for the committee to build on and hopefully add to. The timing of the grant funding involves a two-year planning process followed by a four-year implementation of programs. "Walking in Two Worlds" is the theme for the first section of the plan, which is centered on a mentoring program. After a year's mentor training, planned activities for the pairs may include weekend camps, vision quests, Indian naming ceremonies, clan sytems, geneology charts, language, and multi-cultural coping skills. "Dream Catchers" is a cultural resource group covering storytelling, drumming, singing and dancing. And "Three Fires: Lighting the Circle of Wisdom," targets development of multi-media school presentations to incorporate Michigan Indian history, treaty information , videos, college prep. camps, and working with the Public Museum of Grand Rapids. In closing, Marcia gave the committee an assignment: they are each to think about significant persons who influenced them strongly (positively or negatively) during their adolescence. She reminded everyone, "We must learn where we came from to know who we are and where we are going. We must be comfortable 'walking in two worlds' 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and taking our heritage with us in our daily lives." Good comments came from the group members: mentors should cross cultural and gender lines; the committee should be 'nominal,' fair and equitable, totally non-judgemental, and confidential; we need to reach beyond the schools to catch needy youth; and more. Dr. Irv Berkowitz, of Grand Valley State University's School of Social Work, defined for us the process of collaboration vs. coordination when working with such a diverse group as ours. We will bring together members from many fields to operate in a totally different way than we normally do in our individual organizations. Next, we presented "Healing the Hurts," a video film which follows a group of native people who had been in residential boarding schools through a series of healing sessions. The film takes a hard look at the after-effects on these people of having had their heritage taken away from them during the government's years of attempting to assimilate natives into mainstream society. The policy of removing children from their homes in effect produced a generation of people who despised themselves. This program says that healing is a lifelong process, not an event, and that we are the only ones who can heal ourselves. The boarding schools stopped that healing process from continuing. Ironically, the American boarding schools were patterned after the British boarding school system, which took young men from their families at an early age to prepare them for the monarchy or the peerage. There was little love in these schools, only hazing, humiliation and torment. For �Indian children, raised with great love and devo- now believe that the after-effects of this situation tion in large, nurturing family groups, the wrench may be at the root of many Native American of separation was even worse. problems today. The video was powerful, and everyone was affected. The purpose of the schools was to erase all At the end of the video, Marcia offered "Indian" behavior from the children; but we tobacco ties to each of the members, symbolizing cannot separate behavior from the person. The their commitment to the program. The Healthy purpose of the healing sessions is to recover Nations Committees meets twice in January and energy and power while getting rid of anger and twice in February before the grant proposal is resentments. Committee members who may submitted. never have given this aspect of history a thought, Marcia Blacklidge and Loretta Yount prepare food for the Holiday potluck. ANISHNABE LANGUAGE: ANISH-NA-BEM-DA This month: Ottawa/Odawa Greetings Boo-zhoo - Hello (with a handshake) Ah-neen - How are you? Anish-na-gigee - How are you doing? The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council•5 �"' WHAT 15 PREVENTION? Prevention is a fundamental component of a thorough response to these problems, and consists of activities which will keep alcohol and other drug problems from occurring. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council's programs are centered around prevention activities, services and information. What exactly do we mean by prevention? Certain approaches have been demonstrated and are accepted as hallmarks of positive, effective prevention efforts. These include: • providing relevant factual information; Good health, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, is important for a satisfying and productive life as well as preventing substance abuse. Each of the following is necessary for positive health for people of all ages: • meeting the social or psychological needs of people; • reducing feelings that "It can't happen to me;" • improving life skills; • a positive relationship with oneself, evidenced in a sense of being worthwhile, and of being capable; • addressing beliefs about alcohol and other drug use; • positive relationships and a sense of bonding with family, peers, and the community; • helping people cope with emotions. • a sense of hopefulness about the future; • awareness and relevant knowledge of health risks. The abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, or any use by youth, is a major threat to health. It is also related to, and a possible indication of, other serious problems such as violence, child abuse and criminal behavior. Because of the frequency, seriousness, complexity, and social nature of alcohol and other drug problems, these are problems that affect the community as a whole. The community in every aspect and at every level, including its institutions, has a stake in and responsibility for addressing these problems. 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • addressing early anti-social behavior; Comprehensive, community-wide prevention also includes consistent programming and messages which come from, and are directed to, groups and individuals in all aspects of the community: • prevention involves families of all farms, parents, and other role models, parent groups, other volunteer community groups, civic and social organizations, peers and peer groups; • all "systems" and sources, in all settings, including religious institutions, media, entertainment, business and labor, human/health/social service organizations, education, law enforcement, and government; • individuals outside schools, clinics, and other formal settings. �Finally, an effective prevention act1v1ty incorporates as many of the following content elements as possible: • empowerment of all individuals to undertake positive behavior; • accurate, relevant information on specific substances at issue; • awareness of and training in appropriate prevention skills, such as communication, parenting, assertiveness, resistance, social competence, and healthy coping; • use of multiple approaches, techniques, presenters and materials; • encouragement and development of social norms which promote safe, healthy behavior; • appropriate role modeling peers, parents, authorities, high profile individuals. (adaptedfrom the Prevention Network Board, 1991) SING OUT! Bronson Peshlakai has a soft speaking voice, but a strong, beautiful voice for song. He is a member of the Boys Choir of Grand Hapids, an affiliate of the Royal School of Church Music in Croyden, England. A junior at Grand Rapids Christian High School where he is a member of the a Capella choir, Bronson Bronson Peshlakai (third from the right side) with the Boys Choir of Grand Rapids. practices with the Boys Choir every Monday night from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. He In addition to the formal concert series, the also plays piano and organ with his church Choir performs at churches, nursing homes, service choir, and plays the saxophone. and social clubs. Bronson recently toured with the Choir to Toronto, and this year they will be playing Like the cathedral choirs of Europe, his concert dates around Michigan. He once directed choir includes both men and boys. The men of his school choir when the director was away, and the choir sing three parts (bass, tenor, alto), thinks he might like to try conducting and arranging while the boys sing the treble line. By the time at a future date. A member of the Navajo tribe, he a boy becomes a chorister in the Performing moved here in 1985, and it was in Grand Rapids that Choir, he has received 120 hours of training in he was introduced to the fine arts. At home, he voice and music theory in the Preparatory Class. listens to rock music "Or any good music, except A typical Choir boy is 8-13 years old, can sight country," he says. Also at home are two sisters (one read music and sing in French, German, Italian at college) and a kitten named Sylvester. and Latin. In one season, the Choir will develop -MEE a repertoire of approximately 60 musical pieces in the English Cathedral tradition. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council• 7 �MICHIGAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES, INC. M.l.E. T.S SERVICES The Michigan Indian Employment Training Services is available every Tuesday and Thursday between 10 am and 2 pm, room 2 of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Center, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids. Rita Blumke and Larry Romanelli are intake specialists. SAVINGS DOUBLE SAVINGS Save your cash register tapes from D & W and Meijer to help support special programs at GI~ITC. Also save the labels from Spartan brand products (with the UPC code showing). You'll save money shopping, and make money for GRITC at the same time! Bring in tapes and labels, or send them to Chris Shomin at GRITC. Thanks for your help. MICHIGAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION NATIVE AMERICAN CRITICAL ISSUES CONFERENCE With the theme: Reflections of the Past, Focus on the Future, the 1993 Conference will be held February 25-27 at the hotel Radisson on the Lake, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Keynote Speakers are Bea Shawanda , internationally known lecturer currently living and working in Leth bridge, Alberta, Canada; and Donald Fixico, from Oklahoma, is currently a professor of history at Western Michigan University. NEW GRITC BOARD MEMBER We welcome Rita Blumke to the Board of Directors of Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. Ri'a is an intake specialist with the Michigan Indian Employment Training Service of Grand Rapids. Region Ill 2 Fountain Place 60 N. Division Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 ACTIVITIES &SERVICES Career Guidance: A para-professional counseling service to help applicants assume responsibility for making career plans and decisions. Job Referral: Qualified applicants are referred to employment after they have demonstrated they possess the required skills or abilities to do the job. Classroom Training: Assistance is provided in obtaining a GED or high school diploma. Work Experience: A short-term employment program for adults and youth over 14 years to develop basic working skills and provide job training in specific areas. Call: (616) 451-1920 Let LEE's Do Your Cooking ... •• , .. ~ fam THREE LOCATIONS: 950 Bridge NW, at Lane (774-9311) 2020 Eastern, SE (452·9311) 509 · 44th, SE (531·2611) The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council• 9 �stable life. We will be meeting for a Board and administrative staff retreat that will help us set the tone for the year 1993, or "501." It is time for us to begin and By Bill Memberto It was a very interesting year, what with the attention paid to the fact that last year was the sooth anniversary of the arrival of Chris Columbus in America. I believe many Native American groups across the country effectively addressed this myth of discovery, including our Council. I do, however, believe that we did not spend enough time focusing on what we are going to do for the next 500 years to overcome these many years of cultural genocide. Seems at times we focus so much on the past that our vision for the future is weakened. That may be what has happened to some extent here at GRITC. I believe the Board of Directors and the administrative staff here at the Council have an obligation to focus on the future. This is not to say that we ignore the history of anything that has happened, but we really need to move on with the responsibilities that we have in this community. This includes a restructuring process that will insure the accountability in both the fiscal and program areas. As most of you know, we have been hurt very deeply as an organization because of our lack of accountability in both of these areas. Certainly there are those who want to focus on taking some action toward those who may have wronged the community and the Council. I assure you that if indeed this Board finds there are activities which warrant further investigation in a legal process, that action will be taken. However, at this time we have no reason to pursue that direction. This is not to say that we are satisfied with what has taken place here at the Council in the past, regarding the overall management, because we were not at all satisfied with the condition we were left with. During our last Board of Directors meeting, we discussed in length ways that we may be able to dig ourselves out of the negative situations we are in here. We have made a commitment to develop an agenda for this next year, and to begin the process of long term planning that has the hope of returning the Council and the community to a more healthy and maintain a planning process that has its roots in our traditions - long term planning. Many tribes, including the Three Fires people, made plans and decisions that were based upon the impact that it would have on our grandchildren seven generations from the planning time. This is how they insured a balance in their lives as well as the lives of those that would come after them. It is time for us to return to the strengths of our culture and to throw off the myths and the stereotypes that many would like us to keep operating under so that we would remain powerless over our own future. This year we will begin a different process. . . one that will hopefully, over time, lift this yoke we carry from the past. In closing, I would like towelcome Ms. Rita Blumke to the Board of Directors. I look forward to working with her over the next year on many of the tasks that we must undertake. Rita, thanks for caring enough to get involved. Remember, you too can be a volunteer here at the Council, serve on committees or help in many other ways. Call and ask (774-8331). If no one gets back to you in a reasonable amount of time, call me and I will find something for you to do to help out. Have a good year everyone! 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANISHNABE A.A. MEETINGS Regular open Alcoholics Anonymous meetings will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm in room 2, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Center. Everyone is welcome to share in the fellowship. ARTISTS OPPORTUNITIES Intergenerational Child Care Native American artists and illustrators are needed to work on various projects for the Michigan Indian Press. Along with books and pamphlets, the Press plans to produce greeting cards and calendars in the upcoming year. Please submit your name, address and phone number, along with a current resume and at least three samples of your work (preferably in slide form) to: ARTISTS, c/o Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. ote: Federal law requires that artists provide proof of their blood quantum to sell merchandise as authentic Native American. Children 6 weeks to school age have the opportunity to develop spec/al friendships with Seniors. NEW YOUNG EAGLES? It's not too late for your young person to participate in the Young Eagles program at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal. We are especially hoping for more young people in grades 7-12. Culturallybased activities for all age groups are offered. Grades 3rd through 6th meet Mondays from 6-8 pm; grades Kindergarten through 2nd meet Tuesdays from 6-7 pm; grades 7th - 12th meet Wednesdays from 6-8 pm. LEARN BEADWORK AND OTHER NATIVE ART Join others here at GRITC on Thursday, February 11 from 6 - 8:30 pm. Local artist Anita Smith will lead the group in creating beadwork rosettes and fringed shawls, among other projects (materials list available). For more information, call 774-8331. 1O•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council COMMUNITY POTLUCK The Community Potluck this month is Tuesday, February 9 at 6:00 pm at GRITC. Please bring a dish to pass. • ·---------------· : rn~ ummm : I I I I I I 15% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD! 6501 South Division Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 Phone: (616) 281-3640 • Indian Jewelry • Indian Moccasins • • Custom Jewelry • Silver Repairs • I I I I I I ·---------------· �GIFT GIVING MADE EASY GRITC sweatshirts and tee-shirts and baseball caps make great gifts for friends and relatives, or for yourself! Call us for colors, sizes and prices (774-8331) MUSKEGON COUNTY CANCER SCREENING The Muskegon County Health Department announces a new cancer screening program, offering affordable exams for breast and cervical cancer, including pap smears and mammograms. For more information, call (616) 724-1286. HEARTSIDE OUTREACH Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council sends staff to the Heartside area of downtown Grand Rapids as part of our outreach efforts to help those who cannot come to the Council offices. Hunter Genia dishes out food at God's Kitchen every Thursday afternoon; Loretta Yount conducts casemanagement from Casey's Restaurant; and Lew Burrows counsels in the Herkimer Hotel on Saturdays. Feel free to contact the Council for more information (774-8331). ~® TORTLE TALK SOBSCRIPTIO"S We are striving to make Turtle Talk more self-supporting, and we need your help. We would like to ask for subscription contributions to those of you who receive Turtle Talk regularly. The base subscription for one year of Turtle Tallz is $5 (Bronze), additional contributions of $10 (Silver) or $15 (Gold) are greatly appreciated. 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. ADVERTISE I" TORTLE TALK Our newslener reaches hundreds of Native Americans in a sevencounty 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. CULTURAL DIALOG CONFERENCE Agathering of artists, art administrators, and cultural workers from African American, Asian American, Latino and Native American communities will meet in April in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to explore issues of advocacy, funding equity, art and its relationship to social change, and global unity. Travel scholarships available. Call Conference Coordinator Davida Adedjouma at (612) 341-0755. SENIORS' LUNCH The monthly luncheon for seniors is Wednesday, February 10, downstairs at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Center. VOLO"TEERS "EEDED 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 Lo volunteer. New Subscribers/Supporters: Roderick Crampton Diana Irish Frank Murphy David Conrad D. HoogensLyn, Jr. Larry Romanelli Ron & Sue Barz Dr. Peter Birkeland Thank you to Karl Lowenberg of the Print Station for help with photos for Turtle Talk. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council• 11 �February is National Human Relations Month: a month to promote race awareness and an appreciati ~n for cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity. II is also American Hearl Month. FEBRUARY POW WOW DATES February 5, 6 & 7 American Indian Center Winter Pow Wow Holiday Inn O'Hare/ Rosemont Chicago, IL. (312) 275-5871 February 13, 14 Mid-Winter Pow Wow Great Lakes Area Family Bay De Noc Community College U.S. 41-North, Escanaba, MI. Call Wally Blanc (906) 428-9373. February 19-21 Mid-Winter Pow Wow Northern Michigan Univ. Marquette, MI. (9o6) 249-3153 February 27-28 NAISO's 12th Annual MSUPowWow Jenison Fieldhouse, Michigan State Univ., East Lansing (517) 353-5255 FEBRUARY GRITC DATES February 1, 8, 15 & 22 A.A. Open Meetings GRITC February 9 Healthy Nations Committee Mtg. GRITC (5:30 - 7:30 pm) February 9 Community Potluck GRITC (downstairs, February 10 Seniors Luncheon GRITC (downstairs, 12 noon) February 11 Nalive Arts Class GR ITC February 23 Healthy Nations Committee Mtg. GR!TC (5:30 - 7:30 pm) February 24 GRITC Board Meeting Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 6 pm) Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml Library Grand Valley State Univ. Allendale Ml 49401 This newsletter is funded in parl by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health , and private donations. A Service of e u~ia.edway � 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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It was not until the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1964, signed into effect by President Lyndon Johnson on July 2nd, that blacks and Native Americans, among other minorities, finally received the legal backing to be equal. But other freedoms were being assessed and asserted. It was during this turbulent year in our country that the term "Red Power'' came into existence. In his essay "The New Indian Patriots," author Alvin M. Josephy, Jr. describes the mood of the country. "In 1964 some patronizing whites, wealthy dogooders of the kind that had long been satisfying their own frustrations and problems by asserting possessory rights over American Indians - 'protecting' them against other whites, solving their problems for them, and in their arrogance treating the Indians as children who could have no idea what was best for them in this best of all possible worlds - got the shock of their lives. "They took a group of Indians to New York to meet the press and other makers of public opinion... so that the Indians could tell them, once again, of the problems on the reservations. This time a bolt of lightning struck. "These Indians were young, college-educated, articulate - and fed up. They represented a new organization of their own, the National Indian Youth Council, and they had a lot to say. To the consterna- Grand Rapids D t ~ 1 ARAI I 0 N •• T bese Indians tion of their patrons, and to the delight of the open-mouthed and unbeed, articulate - and fed up. lieving press, they attacked the do-gooders and told them to get off They represented a new Indians' backs; they ridiculed their own organization of their own, elders, the 'Uncle Tomahawks' among the the National Indian Youth tribal leaders, who for decades had sold out the · Indians by letting the doCouncil... " gooders decide what was best for their people; and they demanded Red Power - the power of the Indian people over their own affairs." "Red Power, as it has been taken up in the intervening years by Indians throughout the United States and Canada, today reflects a determined and patriotic Indian fight for freedom - freedom from injustice and bondage, freedom from patronization and oppression, freedom from what the white man cannot and will not solve." NIYC's young president, Clyde Warrior, expressed his views in testimony at a hearing of the President's National Advisory Commission on Rural Poverty in 1967. "Most members of the NIYC can remember when we were young, college-educat· Inter-Tr continued on page 7 bal .Council �July 1993 From The Director GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTING PRESIDENTVICE PRESIDENT- Boo-Shoo! IBIS YEAR'S "HOMECOMING OF THE THREE FIRES" Pow Wow was a huge success. Thousands enjoyed the two-day event held at Riverside Park. This year's Pow Wow was bigger and better than ever. There were some "behind the scene" stories about the Pow Wow which are worth mentioning because of the added work that was required in order to make the Pow Wow such a success: • Some supplies (parking signs and electric cables) used at previous Pow Wows were destroyed in April when a fire destroyed the barn at the Antoine's where they were stored. With much needed hard work, some members of the Pow Wow Committee worked diligently to replace them. • On Saturday morning, a volunteer who was trenching a line accidentally cut through an already buried electric cable which caused a disruption of electrical power. Thanks to Jerry Roberts who made an emergency trip out to the Pow Wow to patch the cable and to get the power restored. • With the temperatures in the 80's all weekend, we ran short on our supply of ice. Thanks to the people at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, who worked hard to supply the Pow Wow with 115 bags of ice at a short notice. 250 -8# just were not enough! Levi A. Rickert Executive Director 2•G.rand Rap ds Inter-Ir bal Mary Roberts TREASURER- Andrea Robinson SECRETARY- Rosie Holmberg MEMBERS: Loretta Antoine, Roger Williams, Jeanne Harding, Bill Dunlop, Rita Blumke, Jonie Abella, Francis Davis, Larry Peshaba, Bruce Trobridge G R I T C S BUSINESS MANAGER- T A F F Levi A. Rickert EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- Jeff Justin HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATOR- Lee Ann Campbell HUMAN SERVICES STAFF: Hunter Genia,Kristie Pagel,Loretta Yount, Carolyn Ogilvie-Cohen,Lew Burrows, Cindy Pigeon,Bill Dunlop SUPPORT STAFF: Denise Skorka,Chris Shomin,Diane Laureaux T U EDITOR- Besides the hard work associated with Pow Wow, many thanks to those who worked hard on the American Indian Art Show and Auction, Celebrating Great Lakes Native American Art which was held at Bridgewater Place on June 11, 1993. Our first auction was a success. Special thanks to the wonderful people from the Ada Council for the Arts who provided GRITC staff with valuable information. Also, thanks to Paul Collins who served as the Project Coordinator. Megwetch to all who assisted the Council at both functions!! As the summer progresses and many of you are on the Pow Wow Trail, have a safe and enjoyable summer. John Hutchinson LAYOUT- R T L E T A L K Marcia E. Barber Two Eagles Marcus GRAPHICS ADVISOR- Michael Vanderwall ;;'ti' TURTLE TALK'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ITS READER~ SHIP WITH REPORTS OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL INTEREST WHICH MAY AFFECT AND IMPACT OUR NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY. TURTLE TALK WELCOMES SUBMISSIONS OF ANNOUNCEMENTS, ARTICLES, POEMS RELATIVE TO ISSUES RELATING TO AMERICAN INDIANS. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SIGNED NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE AUTHOR. 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DATES: SUBMISSIONS TO TURLE TALK MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE ARTIFACTORY CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME OUR OFFICE BY THE FIRST WEEK OF EACH MONTH FOR THE UPCOMING MONTH'S ISSUE. DEADLINE FOR AUGUST ISSUE: FRIDAY, JULY 2. DEADLINE FOR SEP- TEMBER ISSUE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 6. DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER ISSUE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3.(NOT ALL MATE- 619 LY NE BE EN GRAND &U ION (61 ) 454-6344 RIAL SUBMITIED CAN BE USED IN TURTLE TALK) THANKS TO ALL WHO DONATED THEIR TIME AND MONEY TO MAKE THE ART SHOW & AUCTION AND THE HOMECOMING OF THE THREE FIRES POW WOW A SUCCESS CHl-MEG-WETCH ! •PAINTI s•PRINTS "SCULPTU •cARVING • JEWELRv·ec:M.D'il..___....:..J Grand Rap ds Inter-Ir bal tounc 1•3 �HEALTH • For Our JULY IS NATIONAL PURPOSEFUL PARENTING MONTH This celebration encourages parents to incorporate "purpose" in their parenting. The effort is designed to elevate the level of parental effectiveness by building awareness and providing tips for positive conscientious parenting. Sponsored by Parenting Without Pressure, Inc., a Longwood, Florida organization. A Heritage of Prevention: PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM ABUSE and neglect so that they can thrive and mature is the most fundamental function that a society can provide. Historically, Indian communities had well-developed customs and traditions of child rearing, which produced a natural system of child abuse prevention. Despite a long history in which the natural system protected children, child abuse and neglect are serious problems in many present-day Indian families. Although Indian people still value their children in much the same way they did before, life in the modern world is much different and Indian society has had trouble adjusting to the radical changes that have taken place in a relatively short time. Reservations, boarding schools, governmental laws and orders, and non-Indian spiritual beliefs have all contributed to the onset of problems Indians face today. But it is the children who 4•Grand Rap ds suffer the most. Child abuse and neglect are on the rise in Indian communities. Even with the development of Indian Child Welfare programs, which are designed to protect Indian children, child abuse and neglect is occurring. Traditional ways of parenting are seldom used today. Indian people who were not taught parenting skills, who have few personal and community resources, and who were abused and neglected as children, are at high risk of becoming abusers. The consequences of child abuse and neglect are devastating: • Physical abuse - non-accidental injury to a child; • Sexual molestation - the exploitation of a child for the sexual gratification of an adult; • Emotional abuse - a pattern of behavior that attacks a child's emotional well-being. Inter-Iribal No Perfect Discipline for Kids: ANY GOOD PARENT WILL TELL YOU there is always much more to learn about the responsibilities of disciplining your children. If we lived in a perfect world, parents would have boundless energy, patience when needed, tolerance and a great capacity for understanding and flexibility. But unfortunately, no parent is perfect. So it's helpful for us to have a variety of practical skills when it comes to disciplining our children. Here are some common mistakes parents make. Yelling: THIS MAY HELP VENT FRUSTRATION, but it has proven to be an ineffective tool for discipline. Most children soon tune out yelling. Ask yourself how you'd feel about someone yelling at you. Instead, save it for emergency situations like, "Get away from the road!" tounc �Emotional and Verbal Abuse: BELITTLING YOUR CHILD TO change acceptable behavior only makes the child grow more insecure, feel inadequate and less intelligent. There is an old saying about a self-fulfilling prophesy: "If you tell a child he is bad and ugly, he will indeed become bad and ugly." This can affect the child all through his life. Monitor your language and be aware how often you say positive instead of negative things. It is much more effective to simply state your disapproval of the wrong action, and tell your child what disciplinary measure you will take. Giving In: IT IS SO IMPORTANT THAT parents be consistent daily in disciplining their children. Often, a tired parent will give in to demands instead of standing firm on their first answer. Coercion or Threats: THREATENING YOUR CHILDREN with real or imaginary consequences is demeaning to you both. A mother was overheard talking to her crying child in a doctor's office: "If you don't go to the doctor, I am going to call the police to come and get you." In this case, the mother is expressing her need for control over the child, instead of helping him express his fears by talking about it. Imposing Excessive Guilt: MAKING YOUR CHILD FEEL SHE IS responsible for the bad circumstances in your life is very wrong. Be careful not to let her feel she is responsible for the problems of the world. Statements like, "If you loved me at all, you Twelve Alternatives to Lashing Out at Your Kid You don't have to lift a hand to hurt your child. Words hit as hard as a fist. The next time everyday pressures build up to such a pitch that you feel like lashing out, stop! And try any of these simple alternatives. Remember, take time out. Don't take it out on your kid. 1. Put your hands over your mouth. Count to 10. Or better yet, 20. 2. Stop in your tracks. Press your lips together and breathe deeply. 3. Phone a friend. 4. Phone the weather. 5. Say the alphabet out loud. 6. If someone can watch the children, go outside and take a walk. 7. Take a hot bath, or splash cold water on your face. 8. Pick up a pencil and write down your thoughts. 9. Close your eyes and imagine you're hearing what your child hears. 10. Turn on the radio or TV. 11. Hug a pillow. 12. Write for prevention information: National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse, Box 2866, Chicago, IL 60690. wouldn't do this," impose too much pressure on a child. Examine your feelings and your need for your child to be dependent on you. If this has become a habit, you may need to seek professional help from a counselor or psychiatric social worker. there something about your homework you don't understand?" Advice itself is not fruitless, but it is often given when it is not wanted, and at the wrong time. Always allow yourself time for elaborations and examples. Pick a time when your child is not on the way to somewhere, or having friends over. Lecturing and Giving Advice: YEARS AGO, LECTURING CHILDREN was considered productive. Today, however, the faster pace of life makes this method appear fruitless. Thanks to television, most children have a liinited attention span for communications with their parents. And many times, a lecture doesn't adequately address the whole problem (lecturing a child whose homework is chronically late doesn't address the importance of education). Ask "What happens when you don't turn in your homework?" or "Is Taking Your Anger and Frustration Out on the Child: THIS IS THE MOST COMMON and abused disciplinary problem that faces parents today. Because there are so many outside stresses and demands, parents and caretakers often overreact to situations and show inappropriate anger. In these situations, parents are most likely to say things that can never be erased from the child's mind. Don't be afraid to share your feelings of frustration with your child. A part of growing up is learning how to Grand continued on next page. Rap ds Jnter-.Iribal ~ouncil•5 �continued form previous page. handle situations. For instance, if you take the time to teach your child about overspending on things that are not necessary, he can better understand when you say, "You don't need that." ... Back to the Nagging: MANY TIMES PARENTS BECOME totally exhausted nagging their children to do something. Youngsters have to be told repeatedly to finish their homework or clean their rooms, while they sit watching television. Get your child's attention. Go and stand in front of the television or turn it off, then tell the child what you expect him to do. red, white, black, yellow; rich or poor; young or old; Physical Punishment: educated or poorly educated. Everyone ends up the AUTHOR JAMES WINDELL IN 11 Alcoholism as a disease or sickness takes everybody: Bottom Line says correction is not achieved same - dead or insane, or both. And in between, through physical punishment of a child. The purpose of discipline is to teach a child to have self-discipline or to be a follower. It is still more effective as a parent to be a good example and a leader for your child. Some parents still feel a spanking is the only answer for a child who just won't mind his parents. These parents should keep in mind: never spank a child while you are angry; never use an object for spanking that may cause physical injury; never spank or hit a child on parts of the body that could cause damage to the organs (i.e., brain, liver, lungs, kidneys, etc.). life is broken down and miserable. We are only fooling ourselves, as native people, that somehow we are different when it comes to alcoholism. Our native ways make our culture good but alcoholism twists, misuses and wipes these out. We once respected each other and ca red what each person felt. We were honest, gentle, kind, softspoken, generous people, but alcoholism has twisted these ways into disrespect for ourselves and others . We become dishonest, mean, angry, selfish, and harsh people when we drink. We are not this way as native people, the cre- Setting Traps: PARENTS WHO TEND TO BE punitive and authoritarian often try to catch their children in a lie to prove a point. For example, a parent finds a note in the child's room which indicates he has been smoking with friends. Instead of asking, "Do you smoke?" be straightforward and say, "I found this note in your room. This concerns me and I want to talk about it." 6•.Grand Rap ds ator never meant us to be, so we must find our way back to the good way. 11 John Woodenlegs, Cheyenne Elder Borrowed from the Thunder Child News by Hunter Genia Inter-Tribal ~ounc �CONTINUED FROM COVER. 1993 HOMECOMING OF THE FIRES POW WOW. were children and spent many hours at the feet of our grandfathers listening to stories of the time when the Indians were a great people, when we were free, when we were rich, when we lived the good life. At the same time we heard stories of drought, famine and pestilence. It was only recently we realized that there was surely great material deprivation in those days, but that our old people felt rich because they were free. They were rich in things of the spirit, but if there is one thing that characterizes Indian life today it is poverty of the spirit. We still have human passions and depth of feeling (which may be something rare in these days), but we are poor in spirit because we are not allowed to make those basic human choices and decisions about our personal life and about the destiny of our communities which is the mark of free mature people." JULY Moon when the cherries are ripe (Sioux) Corn-popping moon (Winnebago) fl~ ITT ~ll~t- - - I I I -1 15% DISCOUNT WITII TIIIS AD! • 6501 South Division Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 Phone: (616) 281-3640 Indian Jewelry • Indian Moccasins • • Custom Jewelry • Silver Repairs • I I I L----------.J .Grand Rap ds Inter-Tr bal .Counc •7 �HEALTH Al5C AND 5HINC UST BECAUSE KIDS ARE HANGING around home this summer is no reason to neglect morning nutrition in the form of BREAKFAST. When kids eat breakfast at home, studies show they get more sucrose (simple sugar) in their diets; while school breakfasts provided slightly more fat, calories, total carbohydrates and sodium than home breakfasts. Americans are breakfast eaters, skipping this meal only 11 percent of the time. And recent surveys suggest we're eating smarter, avoiding breakfast foods that are high in fat and cholesterol - eggs, bacon, sausage, doughnuts. Instead, we choose more nutritious low-fat foods such as oatmeal, bran and fruit. Breakfast is an important contributor to the nutritional adequacy of children's diets. A sample of 10-year olds surveyed showed that the 16% who skipped breakfast had lower intakes of calories, protein, carbohydrates, and several vitamins and minerals - all necessary for good health. Surprisingly, skipping breakfast does not promote weight loss. Instead, a high-fiber breakfast can reduce the appetite for lunch. Breakfast skippers have below normal metabolic rates, so they can gain a pound every seven weeks, even if their calorie count remains the same. Skipping breakfast can cause you to eat more food later in the day, and have difficulty controlling your hunger. Eating breakfast provides energy and essential nutrients and helps control hunger. It may also improve physical work performance in late morning and academic performance at school. 8•Grand Rap ds Inter-Ir What to Have for Breakfast: ,; I SKIP 1BE STEAK AND , eggs, too high in fat, choles/ terol and protein. A healthy breakfast should be rich in complex carbohydrates (including fiber) with moderate protein, and low in fat and sucrose. For variety, offer unconventional breakfasts like pasta-vegetable soup, baked apples, baked potatoes with low-fat cheese topping, shakes made with lowfat yogurt and fruit, whole wheat soft pretzels, crepes or blintzes with vegetables or low-fat cheeses, even cheese pizza. Not all ready-to-eat cereals are created equal. Check food labels for fiber, sugar (sucrose vs. complex carbohydrates) and hidden fats (oils, nuts, coconut). Serve with low-fat or skim milk for added nutrients and less fat. Whole wheat bread is one of the best fiber foods (white bread has the fiber, or bran, removed from the flour). Make healthy muffins by substituting half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or rolled oats; substitute two egg whites for each whole egg; replace whole milk with skim or low-fat milk; replace vegetable oil with applesauce, pureed or dried fruits; replace sour cream with non-fat yogurt; add spices for flavor (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice); add grated vegetables (zucchini, carrots) or chopped fruits (banana, raisins, apples, berries). Avoid the three C's: chocolate, cheese and corn flavoring which generally mean more fat. bal ~ounc �by Bill Dunlop ~~:-:-:-:.:.:: I,. . \/ :f'.:::::; ::.":.:-:-:-:-' ~::: ·-==!:.~.:-::-:! 1,,,,., * ~ ~ J I "-/I (continued from last month) Carlisle, the now-defunct Indian School in Pennsylvania, is remembered by today's sportswriters as the starting place of the world's greatest athlete. Jim Thorpe was only starting his career there, his many accomplishments just beginning. He was to end his illustrious career playing professional football with the Ohio Bulldogs and professional baseball with the New York Giants. Before he turned "pro" he was to astound the world in 1912 with his achievements in the Olympic Games of that year. Thorpe won both the decathlon and the pentathlon - ten events in the decathlon and five events in the pentathlon. In both events he achieved unbelievable scores. For this superlative athletic achievement, the King of Sweden invited him to be honored. The king presented him with a bust of himself saying, "You, sir, are the most wonderful athlete in the world." The huge crowd give him thunderous applause as a laurel wreath was placed on his head. A gift from the Czar of all the Russias was presented - a solid silver ship studded with $50,000 worth of jewels - and the crowd roared again. From the spirit world, Chief Blackhawk must have looked down at his grandson and smiled his approval also. Upon his return home from the Olympic games of 1912, Jim Thorpe's achievements were celebrated in ticker- .Grand Rap ds tape parades in New York, Philadelphia and Boston. His teammates stood proudly by his side, including Tawanima, Jim's great running partner at Carlisle. Another was a man who later gained fame as "Old blood and guts," General of the Third Army, whose merciless tank drive would crush the last breath from the Nazi superforces of World War I( And General George Patton was proud to be called teammate by Jim Thorpe. That year, the Associated Press and sportscasters throughout the nation voted. Casting 393 ballots, they named Jim Thorpe the greatest athlete of the first half of the 20th century, giving him 252 votes. The only other hero to come close to this number was Babe Ruth, with 86 votes. Other contenders for the "greatest" title were Jack Dempsey, Ty Cobb, Joe Louis~ Lou Gehrig, Red Grange, Jackie Robinson, Bobby Jones, Bronko Nagorski, Walter Johnson, and Cornelius Warmerdam - hot company. When young Indians get together to talk about having a sports hero to look up to, they should remember that famous Indian who stood like a giant above all of the world's sports greats. When the question is asked, "Who was the greatest athlete who ever lived?" the answer has to be WA-THO-HUCK, BRIGHT PATH, JIM THORPE, All American Native American . Inter-Tribal ~ounc •9 �auctioneer Randy Disselkoen kept the bidding at a fast pace and the competition for some pieces was lively. Between bids, commentator John Bailey told stories about the artists, their crafts, and legends associated with the animals represented in the art. GRITC wishes to thank all the talented artists who provided their work to be auctioned off this year: Paul Collins, Christine Marcus Stone, Katie Sickles, Robert Pego, Dennis Christy, Terry Bussey, John Nahgahgwon, James "Bud" Pego, Marty Katon, Al Pego, Sally Fox, Dan Mena, James McCann, Dolores Laban, Sarah Turkey, Scott Pego, Steve Pego, Leda Johnson, Angry Bear, Lavina Day, John Pigeon, Christine Collins, and James Bailey. The total intake for the evening topped $9,000, of which GRITC will receive a percentage. Art for Sale •• n Friday, June 11, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council held its first (what is hoped will be annual) Art Auction featuring Great Lakes Native American Art and Artists. Over 200 people are estimated to have attended the event, held at Bridgewater Place. Before the auction, drumming and dancing was provided by the Little Weasel Thunderchild Singers and several of the principal pow wow dancers. A beautiful hors d'oeuvres buffet and beverages were provided by Rembrandt's at Bridgewater. After a welcome by Levi Rickert, artist Paul Collins kicked off the auction with the presentation of his print entitled "Mrs. Red Cloud." Guest MICHIGAN INDIAN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES, INC. -.- GtM!lt\TfJJr.si Region Ill 2 Fountain Place 60 N. Division Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Child Development Center For children 6 weeks to School age An innovative inlergenerational concept in child care located on the campus of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, located at ACTIVITIES & SERVICES Career Guidance: A para-professional counseling service to help applicants assume responsibility for making career plans and decisions. Job Referral: Qualified applicants are referred to employment after they have demonstrated they possess the required skills or abilities to do the job. 3600 E. Fulton, in Grand Rapids. Now accepting applications for enrollment! For information, please contact Sandy Ten Hagen at 940-4049. • Owned By: Porter H41s Presbyterian Village Classroom Training: ·Managed By: The Grand Rapids Metro. Yt/CN Soutlleast Brarch 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. • rinancial AsSistarce is Available. Call: (616) 451·1920 lO·~rand Rap ds Inter-Ir bal .Counc �ANNOUNCEMENTS GRITC Expands Board of Directors: Lee Ann Campell Joins GRITC Staff: THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council voted at their Annual Meeting on May 27, 1993 to increase the number of board positions from 9 to 13. The election was held that evening. Newly-elected and reelected members include: Jonie Abella, Rita Blumke, Francis Davis, Jeanne Harding, John Hutchinson, Larry Peshaba, Mary Roberts and Bruce Trobridge. LEE ANN CAMPBELL IS NO STRANGER TO GRITC, having done a one-year internship here a couple years ago. She started working full time June 2nd as Human Services Coordinator and will work with the prevention and counseling staff. Her duties will include overseeing grant funding, coordinating services of counselors and casemanagers, as well as prevention programs, including Young Eagles & Vision Seekers, Womens Group, and the Senior Programs. Lee Ann keeps busy being single parent to son Kyle, age 12. Michigan Indian Legal Services Meeting: THE MICHIGAN INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES BOARD OF Trustees will meet at 1 pm on Saturday, July 17, at 160 East State Street, Traverse City (lower level). The public is invited to attend. Council Meeting: THE NATIVE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN meeting will be held at Muskegon Community College on July 29, 1993. Clothing Available: THE MUSKEGON KATERI CIRCLE HAS ACCESS TO used clothing for Native American families at no charge. A wide range of sizes is available, from newborn infants to XXX-large men's and women's clothes. Call (616) 726-6125 for more information. Health Fair at Pow Wow: A NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH FAIR WILL BE HELD in conjunction with the Bucky Collins Memorial Pow Wow in Muskegon. Free testing of heart and blood pressure, blood glucose, tuberculosis testing, cholesterol and oxygen will be offered. Pow Wow dates are July 17 and 18, at Heritage Landing. The Grand Rapid.5 Inter-Tribal Council received $150 from Old Kent Bank and Trust Company's recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for it's new Bridgewater Place office. David Wagner.President and CEO,andJoyce Wong, manager of the Bridgewater office presented the money to Levi Rickert and Bill Dunlop representing GRITC. Actual bills, taped together, formed the "ribbon• for cutting. .Grand Rap ds Inter-Tr bal .Counc • 11 �JULY July2 July 2 • 4 July3 & 4 POW WOW DATES Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs - Meeting SAULT STE. MARIE, Ml 12th Annual Traditional Pow Wow & Spiritual Conference SAULT STE. MARIE, Ml 21st Annual Oneida Pow Wow ONEIDA, WI. Call (517) 373-0654. Call (906) 635-6054. Call (414) 833-6760 after 5 pm. July 13 · 18 July 17 & 18 July 17 & 18 HAYWARD, WI. 20th Annual Honor the Earth Traditional Pow Wow Call (715) 634-2100. Bucky Collins Memorial Pow Wow Call (616) 755-5857n44-9547 . 8th Annual Bay City Pow Wow BAY CITY, Ml. MUSKEGON, Ml. Call (517) 772-5700. July 23 · 26 15th Annual Traditional Pow Wow BARAGA, Ml. Call (906) 524-6534/353-6623 . July24 & 25 9th Annual "Honoring Our Heritage " Pow Wow FLINT, Ml. Call (313) 239-6621. (NOTE: DATES AND INFORMATION FOR POW WOWS IN CANADA,PLEASE CALL 774-8331) Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 690 Grand Rapids, Ml Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. 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