726 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/33123a3d8823cccb094a0a558b789655.pdf 3231d24a126b8431bca284ca87b34ca7 PDF Text Text Gr2r· '''alley State Datkaagmini-Giizis (Thimbleberry Moon) AUGUST ••• INSIDE THIS ISSUE: =••••• ••••• ••• Native Pride Wall 1 Native Pride Wall Dedication Set UNITY Trip 3 By Candi Wesaw A Story by Renee D. 6 Summer Camp '99 7 Health Carnival 8 Owashtinong Drum 10 Back to School Expo 12 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wonda Blanco Contributors: IFR/NAPS Stoff Turtle Tolk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and notional interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Deportment Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted con be used.) If you hove a story or information you would like to shore with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. I would like to invite everyone to a dedication ceremony for the Native Pride Wall project - September 8, 1999 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The dedication will take place at the corner of Broadway and Third st., on the southwest corner from the Native American Community services offices. The project began in April and we are planning on completing it soon. The wall project began as a community service project for the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Project and has been a joint project of the youth council and the Young Eagles. I hope you all will be sure to share your feelings with them after you see their enormous accomplishments. I was asked to facilitate this project and am pleased to have been involved. The ideas came from the youth groups as part of the process of knowing how they wanted to express "Native Pride." A few things were added and incorporated that I felt would be fun for them to paint. The painting actually began with a primer being applied first then a background was incorporated, which included a seven layer sunrise to remind us all that everyday we have a new opportunity to make the right choices. Each layer of the sunrise includes a clan symbol that was representative of the youth. The wall is huge <140' by 19 1/2'>. The wall was divided into five main sections with the first section including two graffiti boxes where the youth were encouraged to paint whatever came to their mind relating to Native Pride. A where's Waldo theme key, and a sponsor banner are also very visible. The next section of the wall mural has a drum, singers, a flying fry-bread, and a hoop dancer. It also has the beginning of the red road, which spans the main four sections of the mural. The third section will include a well known food stand, an eagle, and two traditional dancers. The fourth section will include two fancy dancers, a tree, a jingle dancer and an eagle. The last section has a grass dancer, and a medicine wheel. The majority of the dancers painted in silhouette are participants in this project. can you identify them? The dancers are dancing in the sunrise that is why they are in silhouette. You may be able to identify the drummers if you look really close, as well as, the food stand. Are you able to identify all of the items identified in the key? ••• • •••• -····· (Continued on page 2) • •• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 2 The entire length of the mural is bordered by applique' designed mostly by the younger groups. I had hoped that by asking them to design their own Staff: · Lora Church -~ • - ~\ applique, they might learn a little more about the colors and the symbolism involved in this process. I Program Director ' · didn't even know myself,_how well they got the idea Hunter Genia until I was telling someone why I asked them to do Caseworker/Wellness Educator The person explained to me why their young this. Renee Dillard person painted what they did, which was very perPrevention Specialist/Educator sonal for them, so they did understand what was Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist/Educator the goal. Wanda Blanco we also included a marbling technique on the Office Services Coordinator applique work along the bottom of the mural, this 1-----------------111 included using sponges and feathers. we are curThe goal of Native American Prevention Services is rently finishing a few details on the wall and will to deliver services and information that encourage autograph our work to finish the project. healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alThere have been many individuals involved in cohol and other drugs. this project besides the youth groups. The youth - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g r o u p s did paint the project, but many community Our program strives to ensure the information and members stepped up and contributed in many services provided that are culturally relevant and ways. Some designed clan signs, some brought reage-appropriate. freshments, some donated supplies, some picked up required materials for us. Many helped with setting We Provide: and tearing down. up Information - relevant to the Native American lifeTo everyone involved in this project, I hope style. all know they joy of accomplishing something you Assistance and referrals - can be provided to comdesigned to share with so many. You all have munity members as well as professionals about isthat will become a symbol for achieved something sues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other all Of US. drugs) Artwork is a universal language, when people Native American Youth Groups - are divided aclook, they will learn from your artwork. You have cording to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. shared a part of yourself. The community at large Consultations and Presentations - can be provided will learn from the mural and we are a part of this to schools, organizations, community groups, includcountry's past, present, and future. For years to ing parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or come, the work on the "Native Pride" Wall Project culturally related topics. will touch people's hearts. It certainly has touched Special Programs and Activities - are provided to mine. Native American Community Services Substance Abuse Prevention Services ~ 0 youth, parents and elders. - Candi wesaw, Native Pride Wall Project 99' • "We had No churches, No religious organizations, No sabbath day, No holidays, and yet we worshiped." Geronimo (1829-1909) hiricahua Apache Chief r--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~---'~~ -~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 Denver Recently, eight members of the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council participated in the National UNITY Conference in Denver, Colorado from June 25th -29th. Besides the _beauty of the country in Colorado, which would have been enough reason to visit alone, there was tremendous excitement from the youth to just return to the conference and unknown anticipation for others that were there for the first time. Even though Renee had the best room in the hotel by having it face the mountains, we all got a first hand glimpse of the beautiful and gigantic wonders by making a memorable visit on Saturday. On this day, it was time to test the waters as our group went whitewater rafting in the mountains (sorry Karen). Even though one of the youth's parents was a little worried for her daughter before we went on the trip, thinking we might do something crazy like that, everyone had a great time. Nearly everyone that went wants to head east to Tennessee or Virginia and even go up a level in skill to try more whitewater rafting. Only two people actually fell out of the raft, but it didn't matter as we had our wet suits, life jackets, and helmets on. The water was actually refreshing from what I hear. Anyway, after getting out of our martian suits and walking as if we were actually on the moon we headed for the Ute mountain area to saddle up. Ah yes, after seeing a fox on fox run highway, we approached the ranch in which we would take on the reins and ride away singing happy trails. Not really! Once a few people got over the nervousness of riding a horse and getting out of range of all the bugs that were flying above, it was smooth riding. We all had a great time, except for Amanda, whose horse wouldn't cooperate with her. Some of us had a hard time getting off the horses or walking after the horse ride. Actually, one of the persons had a hard time with both as she had to ride over to the table and sort of get some assistance. It was one bow legged experience after riding for about two hours. The conference was a lot of fun for all involved and the youth participated in some very interesting topic areas including: sovereignty, alcohol and other drugs, education, racial issues, and many more. Each night our group would get together and survey the day and I would guess at least ninety percent of the youth liked the workshops they participated in. They also got to sign up and tend the fire which was lit for all the days the conference was held. Our shift was at 2:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. Monday morning and we got to meet some very wonderful Navajo youth from Window Rock, Arizona. We were all sharing stories from our tribes and talked about some interesting cultural topics. The youth also got to meet an interesting person named, D.J . Vanos, who is Grand River Band Ottawa from Muskegon, but was a presenter at the conference. He presented on leadership and was just tremendous according to our kids. Our youth would like to bring him in to present at their conference in the near future. D.J. is enlisted in the service as was definitely an inspiration to them , hopefully he will be able to visit soon. Another highlight was the sacred hoop with 100 eagle feathers that was brought in from Don Coyhis and White Bison organization. Both UNITY and White Bison are committed to building leaders in our communities. One individual had the opportunity to speak about his growth through sobriety and he had nearly everyone very emotional as we can all relate to the effects that substance use has had on our families. After his words were spoken , all the youth wishing to make that commitment to be healthy and responsible was able to take some Saymaa and offer it to the cloth which was at the bottom center of the sacred hoop. After everyone had come up who was going to, they tied the bundle and offered all the prayers to the sacred fire . It was this timely presentation at the conference, that most everyone in our group agreed, put the momentum to the conference. (Continued on page 4) �Page 4 Turtle Talk Newsletter (Continued from page 3) Well, as the conference closed, all of our youth participated in the closing ceremony which involved collecting the commitment piece and then proceeding to therfire. As the UNITY drum performed the closing song, which Ernest Loonsfoot and Frank Lewis helped sing, all of our youth left with positive memories and hoping to return to Denver some day. If you would like more information on the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council please call Hunter Genia at 616-458-4078, or talk to one of the current youth council members in our community. - Get ready to charge! How do you stop this thing? Young Eagles Beach Outing By Brian Chivis The Young Eagles youth group sponsored a beach party on the 141h of July. Twenty-six children, their families, and the N.A.C.S. staff attended. The group reserved a spot at Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon. After swimming in Lake Michigan, the participants enjoyed a picnic lunch consisting of hot dogs, chips, and watermelon. Several of the families brought a dish to pass, making for a nice lunch for everyone. A talking circle proceeded and the children were given the opportunity to smudge. A language activity consisting of pictures of animals with both the English and Native word for that animal took place. The weather for the event was excellent, making it tough for everyone to come out of the water. Everyone enjoyed themselves and a special thanks to Dan Hessler for driving the van. The next event for the Young Eagles will be a three day summer camp at an Allegan County campground. If you have a school-age young person, you can sign them up for the Young Eagles youth group by calling the Native American Community Services Office. For more information see the flyer on page 7 or call the office and ask for Renee or Brian . • btfa Would you like some hot dogs and chips with us? Nee/and says yes to the beach! �Page 5 Turtle Talk Newsletter Mmin-nuh-gah-dah_ Healthy Heart Program • Keep the Harmony within you - check your blood pressure find out more about high blood pressure. Published by the National Institutes of llealth, National lleart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, Indian llealth Service, U.S.-Department of llealth and lluman Services, Washington D.C. Strength, wisdom, and good health are American Indian birthrights. Our elders taught us many healthy ways that were practiced for many generations. Over time, some healthy traditions have been traded for unhealthy ways that increase the chances of getting some diseases. Indian Nations United Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American Indians today. We can do something to prevent heart disease. Knowing your blood pressure can help you prevent heart disease. High blood pressure has no signs or symptoms. You can have it and not even know it. High blood pressure can cause heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. Your chance of having high blood pressure is much less if you watch your weight, stay active, use less salt in your food, and cut back on alcohol. If you have high blood pressure, here are some useful tips: * Take off extra weight by eating less and being physically active. *Use less salt in your food. Add taste by using spices like paprika, pepper, and lemon. *Avoid using salt at the table. * Drink less beer, wine, and liquor. * Take your medicine as your doctor tells you. * Have your blood pressure checked at least once a year. Go to your doctor or local health clinic to At one time we were part of the Tribe. At one time we were listened to. At one time we were considered. At one time we were included. At one time we were depended on. At one time our laughs were heard. That time, I weep, has stopped for us, Part of the Circle, we are no longer. The foreign concept of divide and conquer, Has weakened our ability to grow ever stronger. Understanding is something we try to have, Without us, adopted morals have forced their way. Our War cries are stifled, We are confused, Yet the Blood We strive, to fight another day. At one time, We today, Are Forgotten Warriors. Dedicated to all the Anishinabe incarcerated who are out of sight, out of mind. We Shall Endure!!! Indian Nations United �Turtle Talk Newsletter The Story of the Crow and the Corn As told through Renee Dillard This story not only tells about the first corn seed, but also offers a explanation about how we shouldn't live as the crows do. In the time when animals and people could speak the same language, the creator sent the first corn seed in the ear of the Crow. It was delivered to the Anishnabek (people of this place) by the crow and each year the Anishnabek would show their gratitude by leaving a offering of corn for the crow somewhere next to the garden. On good years of harvest there would be a large offering, on less productive years the gift would be more modest. But as time passed the people forgot why they needed to be grateful to the crow so the Anishnabek eventually didn't leave any corn gift at all for the crows. The crows never forgot who was chosen to bring the gift of corn to the people. Over time they became angry about being forgotten. Times became hard for everyone, the Anishnabek were not blessed with a bountiful crop for a long time so they were hungry and the crows were left to pick any scraps that might be overlooked. Usually the crow will congregate in a large tree next to the garden and speak out loud their disappointment in the human beings' forgetful ways. They have been heard to say "How could the Anishnabek be so ungrateful to us the wonder crow who was chosen by the Creator to bring the first corn seed to them. How could they forget us year after year!" Others try to find a solution, "We should quit waiting for them to respect us. We have families of our own to take care of." As each of the crows would work to find a better way for their kind and their own families, the tree became divided into different councils of discussion. The crows decided to plant and care for their own corn plants. Some crows would go out to scout for a garden spot. On one branch those crow decided they should collect the seeds and save them for the planting time. On another branch those crows decided they would be in charge of planting and other would be in charge of watering and weeding and so on. They all found the one area that interested them the most and found that part of the big council tree and began the planning. Funny thing about the crows they get real excited and all talk at the same time. So the meeting takes longer and longer and the crows get louder and louder. We can still se the crows having their huge council meeting in the tree next to the field every fall. This is because when each spring would come the crows would become excited about the new year and forget about the plans that were made all winter next to the empty fields. The crows could be heard saying, "Why should we worry about tomorrow when we have so much food today!?" So none of the crows save any seeds, plants, weeds, or even watered the sacred gift from the Creator. Once again when fall comes the crows grumble and divide into council in the tree next to the field and make plans that are never carried out. Do not live like the crow! �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 7 Young Eagles Summer Camp is a great opportunity for young people in grades K-8 to establish a healthy relationship with Mother Earth. NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES -- 1999 Summer Camp •OVER NIGHT CAMPING IN ALLEGAN FOREST • BLACK ASH BASKET WEAVING • NATURE HIKES • CAMP FIRE STORY TELLING •SWIMMING • HOMEMADE T.V. DINNER Where: When: Tuesday, Aug.17th through Thursday, Aug.19th Allegan County Campground Cost: $10.00 registration fee required FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL BRIAN OR RENEE (616) 458-4078 Young Eagle 1999 Summer Camp Mail-in Registration Detach and mail in with $10.00 registration fee to secure your spot. Mail to: Native American Community Services 615 Turner N.W. Suite 32B, Ground Level Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Phone: (616) 458-4078 Ask for Brian or Renee Absolute deadline for Registration AUGUST 10, 1999 "Embracing the Circle of Wellness" • �Turtle Talk Newsletter Pamily Health Carnival . ,F G , Free Foo d.' Free pnzes. ree ames. . . , . , Free Ad m1ss1on. Free Hea It h Screenmg. September 18, 1999 11 am - 3 pm Sponsored by: Page 8 • Cherry Street Health Services · • Family Medical & Dental • Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's Seventh Generation will have a cultural teach. tat' mg presen ion. We would like tribal members and representation from these tribes: "Mmin-nuh-gah-dah" • Healthy Heart Program Bozhoo! We look forward to seeing you at this important event. We have a variety of activities and health programs for your enjoyment and learning. For the family: • Cholesterol screening • Blood Glucose screening ·Blood Pressure check • Health Risk Assessment • Ml Child • Adult Dental • Kent County Health Department • WIC, MIH, TB, STD, Immunization's Women's Health Network, and Tobacco Reduction Programs • TEN-DON (Diabetes Outreach Network) • Kent County Family Independence Agency's Indian Outreach Program • Children's Special Health ServicesGrand Valley State University • Registered Nursing Program • Osteoporosis screening • Muskegon County Health Department • Native American Outreach Program • American Diabetes Association • American Heart Association • American Cancer Society • Native American Community Services • Michigan Indian Employment & Training Services, Inc. • • • • • Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potowatami Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians For the Children: Moonwalk Dunk Tank Face Painting Clown & Magician Balloons Young Eagles Caricature Artist Drum Music: Owashtinong Chung-a-ming Trader booths: • • • • Pure Potawatomi End-of-the-Trails Sault Chippewa Gifts Woodland Indian Art Design Native Image Planning meetings are being held every Thursday, Noon - 1:00 pm @ NACS 615 Turner NW, Rm 32-B, Grand Rapids. To volunteer and for more information call: John Aldred, Program Coordinator, Mmin-nuh-gah-dah @ ( 616 )-458-4078. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 9 Native American Summer School By Angela De Luca In the middle of July, it is very rare to see youngsters going to school. It is even more rare to see them going voluntarily. However, the children of one particular school return to the building to learn during their vacation. The school I am speaking of is, of course, the Native American summer program at Sibley Elementary School. Here thirty some children, grades K6, gather to learn about their Native American culture and History. The teacher even manages to squeeze in some language arts and math in between. The students meet from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday from June 21 to July 16. It is a learning experience for most of them. When they arrive at school in the morning they learned their mathematics. The children took WRAT tests to determine their learning level. They would then work with a teacher or teacher aid in a 3: 1 learning environment. Therefore, more help was available to the students. Once Math was over, they moved on to Language Arts. The students learned how to write paragraphs, make cause and effect charts, and present their writings. The daily writing usually involved what had been learned during culture the day before. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, the children had a cultural afternoon. During Culture, the children learned a lot about their Anishinabie ancestors. They learned how to make medicine wheels, and what they meant to their people. They made medicine bags out of leather. Also, they learned how to dance. They were taught, and gladly participated in such dances as the sneak up dance and the two step. Even I danced to the best of my ability. Some afternoons, speakers came in to talk about the Anishinabie, and the students learned to count in Anishinabek, they learned some vocabulary too. For example, the word for rabbit is waboose. One afternoon they even learned how to tap dance, and we all participated in a routine. Culture presentations were both entertaining and educational experiences for the children to be able to learn more about themselves as Native American people. Every Wednesday and Friday afternoon, the students went on a field trip. The trips varied from museum experiences to zoos and hayrides. The children were able to have fun and learn many things at these places. Although everyone was disappointed when the trip to Richmond Park pool was rained out, they were excited to find that the children's museum offered plenty of fun for the afternoon. I feel that the Native American Summer Program was a good way for the Native American children living in Kent County to learn more about their culture. They learned the beliefs of their respective tribes, and who they really are. The students benefited greatly from this experience and I hope the program will continue for another year. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 Owashtinong _,~\:•' ~ y Chung-a-ming Offers Pow Wow Compact Disc and Cassette Tape I I , Excerpt from inside panel of compact disc and cassette: I ~ I l ~ The Owashtinong Chung-a-ming drum would like to thank the Anishinabek community of I Grand Rapids and Western Michigan. Numerous individuals (too many to name) have assisted us on the trail of learning and teaching us the way of the Red Road. Our drum is one of sobri- I ety who seeks no notoriety. Instead we wanted to do this recording to thank the members of 1 the community who have supported us. I 1 Kchi-Migwech to all of you and more who have supported us. Owashtinong Chungaming • ! I ! I I For more information on how to purchase your compact disc or cassette which is in full color please contact any of the following individuals who are also members of the drum: I I Cost : Compact Disc $10.00/Cassette $5.00, for mailing or shipping please add $2.50. John and Olive Pigeon: 616-681-2534 Frank Lewis Jr.: 616-281-2009 Derek Bailey: 616-455-5000 Hunter Genia: 616-538-3284 Tim Loonsfoot Sr.: 616-784-4626 Jack Otten: 231-937-5524 Scott Saboo: 616-696-8535 Ernest Loonsfoot: 616-452-4322 Renee Dillard: 616-538-7568 Again, thank you from Owashtinong Chungaming Members of Owashtinong I ~ I' I I I I I �Turtle Talk Newsletter CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 1 3: American Indian Back to School Expo. Grand Rapids - West Side Complex. 10 a.m. -3 p. m. Free school supplies, refreshments, activities. Sponsored by Kent Cou~ty Coalition of Indian Programs and Services. For more information contact June Fletcher at 616-336-711 3: Page 11 M 11 NW A MUN A DI BISH KAW IN! ~l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\~l\l\l\l\,l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\'I\~ ~ Birthdays ~ ' Doris Allerding Clifford Bailey Nizhoni Moon Church Jacob Davis Johnny Day Annie Detz Isaac Dillard Corvin Emery Jim Foster Neegonquot Fox Joseph James Genia Debra Gibbs Taylor A. Hatfield Rose Hunt Jim Kelly Toni Kozar Mary Loonsfoot Wayne Loonsfoot Sr. Williams Loonsfoot Jr. Sherri Mamagona Elizabeth Marshall 111 " August 14: 2nd Annual Grand Rapids Anishinabe Golf Tournament. Alpine Golf Course, 2:00 P.M. start. August 1st -entry deadline. For more information call Ron Chivis at 616-878- 1957 or Hunter Genia at 616-458-4078. August 14-1 5: 23rd Annual Leonard J. Pomp Memorial Pow Wow. Union City, Ml. Turtle Creek Resort, for more information contact Stella "Bee" Pomp 616729-9434. August 14-15: Blue Water Indian Celebration. Port Huron, Ml. Pine Grove Park. For more information contact Anna Garrett 810-982-0891. , August 20-22: Peshawbestown Pow Wow. Suttons Bay, Ml. Grand Traverse Band Pow Wow GroundsStallman Road. For more information contact Thomas Shumin at 616-271-4966. i August 21-22: American Indian Council's 17th Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Lebanon, Indian. Boone County 4-H Grounds. For more information contact Nancy Malaterre at 765-482-3315 or Susie Deem at 317-545-5057. ~ August 27-29: 2nd Annual Rapid River Anishnabeg Pow Wow. Rapid River, Ml. For more information contact Don Jenerou at 906-474-991 0. l\ I\ ' ~ ~ -.. ~ ~ ' ~ -._ ' i~ ' ~ ' ~ I\ '' ~ ~ James Mccann Maudeline McDonald Francis Peters Brendan R. Pierce Michael J. Pierce Eddie Pigeon Jenna Pigeon Michael Pigeon Jr. Nikki Schoen Sally Schoen Earl Schoenborn Kelly Skinner Jeanette St. Clair Bob Stone Martin Wesaw "'- ~ ~. l\ I\ ~ ~ ~ e," ~ ~ I\ ~ ~ 111 " ~ ~~. ~ I\ ~ jJ~ I\ l\ e,,. ~ ~ ~ ~ l\ ~ ~---------------------' l\l\11\.1\1\11\!lli!,!lli!,I\I\I\ ll\!,l\I\ l\~.l\1\1\1\l\I\ ~. l\l\l\11\l\11\l\l\l\la'"l\11\l\e,,l\ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 American Indian Back To 2nd Annual Grand Rapids Anishinabe Golf Tournament School Expo When: August 14, 1999 VJhen:August13, 1999 Place: Alpine Golf Course 6320 Alpine NW Comstock Park, Ml 616-784-1064 Location: Grand Rapids VJest Side Complex 215 Straight NVJ, Grand Rapids, Ml. Time: 2:00 PM, Team Entries due by August 1st, late entries request depending on availability. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Entry Fee: $ 100.00 per team, 2 person scramble. Entry fee includes 18 holes, cart, steak dinner. Prizes: Awarded based on entries. Longest drive and closest to the pin contest awarded. Refreshments, activities, and free school supplies. For more information and entry form contact: Ron Chivis, Tournament Director at 616-878-1957 or Hunter Genia at 61 6-458-4078 for more . f ormat1on. . in J ti;'_ ~ . .,, . :,-.;-~ ;:a: ~Y' ' For more information contact June Fletcher at 616-336-7113. Sponsored by Kent County Coalition of Indian Programs and Services. Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615 Turner NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, MI Permit No. 319 Grand Valle . y State Universit Library Y Allendale Ml 49401 • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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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/f6cd2dc2ff70b941bd03cb1cb75e00d9.pdf 43eaf83c34dd6d710083df66385e6b0e PDF Text Text TURTLE TALK NATI v E AM ER 1cAN NEWSl ET TE RGrani!ValleySW• OCT t 91999 . eo MM u N r"FY s E R'v1 c Es UniftrslJLWrafl 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 32-B Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Telephone: (616) 458-4078 Fax: (616) 458-2096 Binaakwe Giizis (Falling Leaves Moon) October 1999 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Open Letter 1,2 Bullies, Bullies 3,4 Moving On! 5 Breast Cancer Month 6 Theater News 7 Event Photos 8,9 Announcements ••• ••••• ••• An Open••••• Letter to Michigan's Native Community On August 20, 1999, Governor John Engler, via Executive Order 1999-9, abolished the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs. Due to an unprecedented number of responses from Michigan's Native American community, the Commission on Indian Affairs issued the following statement. 11,12 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wanda Blanco Contributors: N.A.C.S. Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. Since Executive Order 1999-9 was signed on August 20, 1999, the volume of mail and calls expressing concern over the decision to terminate the Commission on Indian Affairs has been overwhelming. Many of the question in those calls could have been addressed had we known earlier of the intended action. The Commission is now in the difficult position of explaining an executive order we had no part in planning, were not asked to implement and is understandably fueling the anger and anxiety of Indians across the state. Currently, the Commission fields over 550 inquiries a month. The questions are all encompassing and involve such diverse issues as ancestry, health, scholarships and housing to cite just a few. A major concern with the executive order is the uncertainty of where those inquiries are to be directed in the future. The commission has a mailing list of over 5,000. It publishes the Michigan Indian Quarterly, the only statewide Indian news publication. It is the Commission that updates Michigan's Indian communities on legislation, pow wows, and yes, current issues such as changes in the state's administration of Indian affairs. If the Commission had been consulted on the executive order, it could have tempered much of the apprehension now flowing from our community to Lansing. The calls have also expressed concern over the plight of the 45,000 Native Americans who are not members of Michigan tribes. Our tribes have the same difficulty providing services to its members as any other governmental body. They are not equipped to provide services to nonmembers. While we're told the administration "will have government-to-government relations with tribes located in Michigan," who will champion the needs of Native Americans in this state who are not tribal members? The Michigan Urban Indian Consortium and its one part-time staff person is certainly not (Continued on page 2) ••• • •••• • •••• • •• �Page 2 Turtle Talk Newsletter Native American Community Services ~ Staff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist/Educator Vacant Prevention Specialist/Educator Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist /Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator ~ !• 1 1 ~I1 equipped to do so, as was suggested. The executive order was accompanied by a list of 11talking points," comments, we assume, that could be invoked to mollify whatever tension was generated by the Commission's elimination. The 11talking points" make mention of the approximately 50 programs that provide current services to Indians. While only a few were mentioned, we are concerned about those not cited; the Indian Outreach Program comes quickly to mind. We're told - by the 11talking points" - that the Director of 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - t h e Department of Civil Rights will continue to protect InThe goal of Native American Community Services is dian's civil rights and access to state government services. to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alYet, despite numerous requests by the Native American cohol and other drugs. community for an appointment to the Civil Rights Com1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - mission, the only Indian appointee was Beverly Clark who Our program strives to ensure the information and served from 1981 to 1991. This, according to many services provided that are culturally relevant and callers, only exacerbated the frustration. age-appropriate. We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistance and referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. We do not question the Governor's right to organize state government in any manner he deems will best serve the people of Michigan. Nor is it our intent to abrasively challenge a decision that has been made and, bluntly, will not be revisited. We can, however, ask questions about the future of valued programs that serve our community. Much of our concern is based on a lack of information. In that regard, the Commission on Indian Affairs has begun a dialogue with department designed to ease the pains inherent in this transition. Many of your questions have served as the foundation for those discussions. Our goal is to ensure effective programs are not lost, essential services are not discarded and the vibrant voice of our community continues to be heard. To those of you who have written or called to express concern, thank you. The Commission members have experienced the same anger and fear for the future of our programs. Now is not the time for threats and wasted behavior that will be remembered by our community but quickly forgotten in Lansing. We need a measured response that places the continued existence of the programs that serve our people above the short-term benefit that would accompany namecalling. This is not the first time adversity has served to unify our community, and, unfortunately, it will not be the last. Contact person: Matthew Wesaw, Chair �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 Bullies, victims grow into roles that can last a lifetime By Karen S. Peterson USA TODAY If you were picked on as a kid, odd are you have never forgotten it. "I have heard from so many adults who are still very angry and hurt from when they were mistreated in school," says Allan Beane, author of The Bully Free Classroom (Free Spirit, $19.95). If you were a serious bully yourself, there is a fair chance you are reading this while serving time. Research shows that by age 30, about 25% of people who had been bullies as kids have criminal records. And you probably started young. Some say a lifestyle of aggressive behavior is a done deal by age 2. Both victims and bullies may bear scars. The latest studies show that both are vulnerable to long-term social and emotional problems. And sometimes the results are much worse. Ridicule played at least some role in almost all the school shootings that have outraged the nation the past two years. Research is revealing quite a lot about the dynamics of bullying, the repeated abuse of power that is intended to cause pain. Part of the impetus for studies, experts say, is the strucrcrJe to identify risk factors for adolescent violence in the :,~ke of school shootings, such as the carnage in April at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. There is little doubt that bullying seems to be widespread, but the question is why. Part of the answer: Social scientist have broadened the definition of what constitutes bullying, so actions once considered as "boys will be boys" stuff are being recorded by researchers. The statistics do seem startling. A report to be released today by the nonprofit Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education (PRIDE) finds that 40% of youngsters in grades six through 12 have threatened to hurt another student at school. Some in the field estimate that 75% of adolescents nationally have been bullied some time in school. Other estimates claim that 10% to 15% of kids are bullied on a regular basis. In one recent, government-sponsored study at a Midwestern middle school, 80% of 558 youngsters reported bullyincr someone to some degree in the previous 50 days. Study a~thor Doroth~ Espelage of th~ Univ:rsity_ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign defines bullymg as teasmg, namecalling, ridiculing, threatening, and some pushing and shoving." ••• ••••• Most of the bullying, Espelage says was teasing and name-calling. Labeling those acts serious bullying is a relatively recent phenomenon, although Espelage points out that repeated name-calling can be very hurtful. "What used to be seen as verbal teasing and putdowns, as jousting between boys, is no longer seen as just that. It is now defined as bullying," says Harvard Medical School psychologist William Pollack, the author of Real Boys (Owl, $13.95) and a pioneering researcher in the field. He lists two other reasons for the bullying trend. In the aftermath of school shootings, the number of report rises as social scientists look harder at what is going on in school, Pollack says. More bullying is simply being identified. And, Pollack says, the phenomenon genuinely seems to be increasing. Bullying always has been around, says Hara Estroff Marano, and editor at large for PsychologyToday and author of Why Doesn't Anybody Like Me? (Quill, $12). "What I think is different now is that it has become more harsh." With ever-growing information about violence available through the media and the Internet, today's bully is more demanding of victims than his predecessor. Research also shows that girls are bullies. A A Philadelphia study last month found that 65% of middle school girls engage in some sort of physical aggression against a favored member of the opposite sex. Only 43% of the boys had. " We are beginning to see more physical forms of bullying in girls," Espelage says, in what she calls "direct" bullying. These days, she says, girls think themselves empowered to do what boys do. But she also says girls are more apt to be masters of "indirect bullying, spreading lies and rumors and destroying reputations." Girls are more prone to be emotional than physical bullies, a definition that broadens the scope of the term still further. The latest and most sophisticated research identifies different categories of bullies and victims. Classic playground bullies are sometimes called "effectual aggressors." They are, Marano says, "very cold and calculating. They want something, and they take it. These people have no thought of other people, no empathy." The second category of bully is more complex: He may also be a victim of bullying as a result of his hot temper, falling into the category of "provocative victim." (Continued on page 4) ••••• ••• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 4 A recent study reported in the British Medical Journal found that about a fifth of nearly 4,000 Australian children were both bullies and targets. A study of 16,000 Finnish students reported in the same issue found depression was most common in those who were both victims and bullies. The bully-victim is often the hotheaded kid, the "reactive" or "ineffectual aggressor," Marano says. "This is the kid who just loses it." He is easily emotionally + Believes aggression is an acceptably way to solve conf1icts. + Is quick to react with hostility to neutral events. • Gets into fights but blames others for starting them + Lacks empathy. • Breaks rules aggressively. • Needs to dominate others. + Has two or three friends who are aggressive. + Feels no anxiety. • Generally feels well liked. aroused and can ' t handle conflict. • (Continuedfrompage 3) Does not feel lonely. Espelage's most recent work identifies still another + Hangs out with increasingly younger children. group of bullies, who would be offended to be labeled bad guys. These are the bystanders who go along with bullies in order not to be bullied themselves. "They don't have the skills to go against a crowd. They feel badly afterward," she says. Two types of victims are cited by experts: passive victims and the hotheaded, provocative victim mentioned :::::> If you think your child is being bullied, ask him. earlier, who also may be a bully himself. Kids are embarrassed. Parents need to take the iniPassive victims are "pervasively nonagressive," tiative. Take notes. Marano says. "They don' t pick up on others or do any:::::> Believe your child if he says he is being bullied. thing to invite being picked on, but, when targeted for :::::> Don't confront the bully or the bully's parents. provocation, do nothing to defend themselves. Theirs are "This probably won't help and might make things acts of omission." They radiate fearfulness and a lack of worse." self-confidence and are virtually unable to influence their :::::> Don't tell your child to get in there and fight. peers, Marano says. "Bullies are always more stronger and more powThe aggressive victim, the hothead, invites abuse erful than their victims." through provocative actions. He is disruptive, gets other :::::> Don't blame your child. kids into trouble, makes fun of others, irritates, hits and pushes, in turn attracting the attention of stronger bullies. :::::> Don't promise to keep it a secret. Explain to your The bully-victim is particularly disliked by his child you will help and ask the teacher to help. peers. And his perch atop both sides of the bullying equa- :::::> Contact the teacher as soon as possible. Request a tion can lead to emotional problems that include depresprivate meeting when other students won't see sion, anxiety and possible suicidal thoughts. you. In many cases, victims are smaller and weaker than :::::> Seek the teachers' perspective. Stay patient. Ask bullies. They are seen as somehow different because of what will be done and get specifics. Ask to be "physical appearance, mannerisms, or just because they kept informed. don 't fit in," Beane says. "Children who have a disability or a chronic illness are common targets. Other victims are :::::> Help your child develop bully resistant skills. Enroll him in a class on assertiveness skills, friendthe children on overly protective or domineering parents." Listen to child; avoid confrontation Is Your Child Being Bullied or Are They A Bully Themselves? Identifying aggressors ... Experts list numerous signs that a youngster is either a victim of a bully or a bully themselves. Hara Estroff Marano lists how to identify a bully in Why Doesn't Anyone Like Me? Adapted from her list of what a bully often does: • Pushes, shoves, hits, kicks and/or makes fun of other kids, says mean things or calls them names. • Manipulates relationships. • Starts acting aggressively as early as preschool. :::::> :::::> ship skills or self-defense. Build his social skills by having him join clubs. Consider whether your child does something that encourages bullies to pick on him. Is there a behavior that needs to change? Ask the teacher for insights. Get involved with your child's school, and volunteer in the classroom. HEY! DON'T BE A BULLY! �Page 5 Turtle Talk Newsletter Staff Member Spreading Her Wings Elsewhere! Anishinabequay Will Be Missed Sally Olson Kee, a young woman in her fifties, passed away recently in Grand Rapids. Many of her I would always call her Renee or Renee-ish in the friends and extended family attended her services and office but she is known by everyone as 11Wasson 111 which expressed their condolences to the family. means light all around. This young lady decided it was Sally, was a member of the Little Traverse Bay time to share her knowledge and talents with the Saginaw Band of Odawas in Petoskey but made her presence known here in West Michigan in the Anishinabe comChippewa Indian Tribe in Mt. Pleasant. Darn her! Anyway, I'd thought I share some reflections about munity. What I'll remember most about her is laughter and just the enjoyment of life she lived for. our relationship here in the offi"ce. Most of it about the Members of our staff wanted to express a little things she coordinated and committed her time to. Before something about her in Turtle Talk and just say that she came on as employee, I had the pleasure of asking her we enjoyed her friendship very much. to volunteer her time and talents with the youth groups a - Native American Community Services few years ago. Then, with a little convincing, she applied for the prevention position, despite her doubts about her own capabilities. Excuse me, but give me a break! After she figured out that she was more than capable, she began to really unload good activities in the community. She was very instrumental in takitrg the Young Eagles program to a higher level, re-instated the Young Eagles Summer Camp, initiated and coordinated the Young Eagles Winter Camp, and was co-instrumental in the Women's Traditional Dance Gathering, oh yeah she also started the Sewing Circle. She also launched the Red Cliff Wellness Program from about three schools to nearly eight in one year, and those schools have requested it back again this year. That's all she did. Did I mention that she coordinated the festival food booth? Go figure! I realize other prevention workers have come and gone and I respect the work they have done as well, but there was deft.nitely something extra that Renee gave to our program and community. I will definitely remember all the times when she would say, Hunter in a real soft voice, and say do you have a minute. In reality she was asking tf I had a half hour to look at something for her or do some editing on a piece she had wrote. She had a way of getting things done, eh! I realize that I'm writing as if she had passed on to the spirit world, thankfully no( I just think she is deserving of a tribute for all the work she did do in a short period of time that she was here. Mt. Pleasant will be fortunate to have her as long as they know how to utilize her talents, which I'm sure they will. Thanks for everything you did Renee, but you'!! be back someday. 11 11 1 11 Giwesinini 11 • Native American senior Friendship Program Interested Volunteers that would like to participate in a proposed Native American seniors Friendship Program in crand Rapids are encourage to contact Rev. Tim Miller at Pawating Magedwin Church. Rev. Miller can be reached at 616364-6445. Program would focus on providing time and friendship for seniors/ Elders who have limited resources or family in area. Other activities could develop as program progresses or needs change. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Rev. Miller soon. �Page 6 Turtle Talk Newsletter OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Submitted by Debra K. Muller, Native American Community Services, Program Outreach Breast cancer is continuing to take the lives of our Native American women. Breast cancer knows no age, race or ethnic boundaries; cares not if you are residing on the "rez" or in a city environment nor does it give any consideration to your own personal time schedule. As Native American women, we frequently become so busy taking care of others, we forget about ourselves. The care taking of others is one of our many important contributions - but we are unable to fulfill this obligation to our loved ones if we cease to be! Please take the time, set a good example and teach others by getting your clinical examination and mammogram. The Kent County Health Department Women's Health Network offers free mammograms and pap smears to women who qualify. The Women's Health Network has 14 locations in Kent and Ottawa Counties where you can receive the services. If you need a ride to your appointment, one can be provided. Call the KCHD/WHEN at (616) 336-3058 for the location nearest to you. If you are under 40, Planned Parenthood Centers provide clinical breast examinations and referrals for diagnostic mammograms and/or ultrasounds, if indicated. Call 774-7005 for more information and Planned Parenthood Center locations. Locally, many events are planned to focus on breast cancer awareness. In October, Spectrum Health will be holding special presentations on breast cancer at both their Downtown and East Campuses. The American Cancer Society is sponsoring their Strides Against Breast Cancer on October 16th in downtown Grand Rapids. National Mammography Day recognition will be on October 26th at the Kent County Health Department in partnership with St. Mary's Mercy Health Services. Please advocate for the elimination of this disease and do your part by scheduling yourself for an examination. Although we cannot prevent the invasion of breast cancer, we do know that early detection is the best defense against this disease. "Pain doesn't come from getting a mammogram. Pain comes from wishing you had gotten one earlier. Don't wait" Submitted in loving memory of our friend and sister, Sally Olson Kee, who passed on to the Spirit World September 8, 1999. Sally was a breast cancer survivor for many years prior to the diseases spread. She is pidured, on page 5, giving a heartfelt and humorous testimonial at the Circle of Life Breast Health Education Program. Her spirit and kindness will always be remembered. JOB POSTING HEALTH EDUCATOR - HEALTHY HEART PROJECT, GRAND RAPIDS, Ml The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Health Educator for the MminNuh-Gah-Dah-Healthy Heart Program, located in Grand Rapids, Ml. Preference will be given to an individual of Native American descent. Minimum qualifications include Bachelors Degree in Health Education or related health and human services field and at least two years of experience working in a health services discipline. Experience working with communities of color. Strong computer skills including word processing, basic graphics creation, data collection and retrieval are required. A valid Michigan Drivers License is required. This position will work directly with the Native American population in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area to increase the level of intervention for cardiovascular disease and diabetes through early screening and treatment. Written, electronic, and telecommunications skills as well as community outreach and education will be used to accomplish the objectives of the program. Incumbent will ensure that all health care delivery personnel receive Native American specific cultural competency training. Network with local, state, and national tribal and other health service agencies. Travel in and around the Grand Rapids, Michigan, is required. Other duties as assigned. Salary is negotiable. For information please call Wendy or Renee at the Human Resources Office of the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan at (906) 632-6896. Mail or fax cover letter and resume to Human Resources, l.T.C. of Michigan, Inc. 405 E. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Ml 49783. Deadline is Friday, October 15, 1999. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 7 THEATER OF THE THREE FIRES The mission of the Theater of the Three Fires is to develop and enrich the understanding of the Anishinaabek culture, from historical and current perspectives, MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE TWO EVENTS! New Dawn Anishinabe Bowling Tournament Through artistic, creative and cultural works. The Theater of the Three Fires will present Harvest Ceremony: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth for the next production. The play, authored by Martha Kreipe DeMontanos of the Smithsonian Institute, National Museum of the American Indian, presents a Native American perspective of the Thanksgiving Holiday from both a historical and contemporary view. Ms. DeMontanos has graciously given the theater permission to adapt the script to our Anishinaabek culture. The script is being re-worked for a new experience by Theater of The Three Fires, with the play being directed by Larry Plamondon. The theater views this production as a work in progress and hopes to improve upon it annually. The Theater of the Three Fires is in need of volunteers and seeks community support. If you haven't yet become involved, or missed last years production, please join us this year. The performing arts world has something for everyone. If you shy away from being "center stage", we have many needs for those willing to work "behind the scenes". The auditions will be (Oct. 15th, those interested but unable to attend, please contact Courtney) at the West Middle School Building (Native American Community Services), updated rehearsal and performance schedules will be announced at the 15th meeting. Please contact any of the Advisory Board members listed below, or call (616) 4588432 (Courtney Biggs) for more information. We hope you can help. When: Saturday, November 27, 1999 Where: Miracle Lanes 3700 Plainfield NE Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 363-3833 Tournament Format: 4 person teams At least one member of the opposite gender on each team. Must be Native American, married to Native American, or bowl on a Native American league. Shifts: 12:30 & 3:30 Entry fee: $100.00 per team For more entry and pre-registration information please contact Brandi Juan at 774-7189 or Leroy Shomin at 447-7690. •i 1-------------------. ... · ..:1 Hq rvest CelebrGltion Of The T rGld iti o Dq I Three Sisters Gq rd en Migwetch November 17, 1999 The Theater of the Three Fires Advisory Board: Loc<~tion to be announced. Derek Bailey Joseph Cardinal Hunter Genia Debra K. Muller Roger Williams Courtney Biggs Tony Deahl Gordon Henry Larry Plamondon Renee Dillard For more information please contact Mark Sanford or Candi Wesaw at 616-458-4078. Sponsored by: Native American Community Services. ·~ . . ..., . ...._.. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 8 Reflection Photos from The In my youth I respected the world and life, I needed Native American College not anything but peace of heart, and yet I changed despite myself and believed in the spiders lies. He seemed to know all the truth, he promised to make me happy. & Career Fair • He made me ask the Creator for wealth, that I might have power; I was given poverty, that I might find my inner strength. I asked for fame, so others would know me; I was given Obscurity, that I may know myself. I asked for a person to love that I might never be alone, I was Staff from Grand Valley State University Given the life of a hermit, that I might learn to accept Enjoy Conversation myself. I asked for power that I might achieve, I was given Weakness, that I might learn to obey. I asked for health, that I might lead a long life. I was given Infirmity, that I might appreciate each minute. I asked Mother Earth for strength, that I might have my Way, I was given weakness, that I might feel the need for her. I asked to live happily, that I might enjoy life, I was Steve Parsons from University of Michigan was there! given a Life, that I might live happily, I received nothing I asked for, yet all my wishes came true. Despite myself and the spider, my dreams were fulfilled, I am richly Blessed more than I ever hoped. I I thank you, oh Great Creator, for what you have given me. I " j For my family, Betty Davis and Mary Cody share a laugh From James Otten To My Children with each other. �Page 9 Turtle Talk Newsletter AME.RICAN INDIAN BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO - SUCCESSFUL BY MARY CODY The first "Back to school expo", was held at the Westside Complex on August 13, 1999. The event which was sponsored by the Coalition of Indian Programs and Services of Grand Rapids - Kent County was a great success. Over 180 students, parents, and friends attended the event throughout the day. Each student, after visiting the booths, was given a backpack with school supplies, toothbrushes, and alarm clocks. Door prizes were given every 15 minutes. Hot dogs and hamburgers were prepared by our "chef" Tony Deahl. Everyone had a wonderful time. Be sure not to miss the next one! • PEOPLE REGISTERING IN FOR SCHOOL EXPO! ATTENTION!!! YOUTH EVEN GOT AN EYE EXAM ALL WINNERS AND THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN BY THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS. NATIVE YOUTH!!! ART CONTEST!!! THE CONTEST IS TO DESIGN A PICTURE THAT THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY CONFERENCE WILL USE AS A LOGO. THERE WILL BE A WINNER IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GRADE GROUPS: * (K-4) * (5-8) * (9- 12) EACH WINNER WILL RECEIVE $65.00 WORTH OF GIFT CERTIFICATES. ONE OF THE THREE WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN AS THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER. THEY WILL RECEIVE $150.00 WORTH OF GIFT CERTIFICATES OF THEIR CHOICE FROM THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BEST BUY, MC SPORTING GOODS, TOYS R US, AND SCHULER BOOKS & MUSIC. YOU MAY MIX ANY OF THE FOUR AS WELL ALL WINNERS AND THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN BY THE NA- ENTRY RULES: + + + + + + THE DESIGN SHOULD FIT ON ONE 8 1/2 INCH BY 11 INCH PAPER THE DESIGN SHOULD INCLUDE SOME FORM OF TRANSPORTATION. THE DESIGN SHOULD BE IN COLOR THE DESIGNER NEED TO WRITE THEIR; NAME, GRADE, ADDRESS, AND TRIBAL AFFILIATION ON THE BACK OF PAPER. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 22, 1999. CALL BRIAN CHIVIS FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 616-458-4078. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 WALL MURAL IS DEDICATED On September 8th, the Young Eagles and Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council invited the community to participate in the wall mural dedication. Presentations made by Young Eagles Shyla Otten and Shaandiin Church, as well as presentations by Youth Council members Becky Williams and Kristy Dayson were made. Candi Wesaw, project coordinator for the Wall Mural, was a special invited guest to share information about the project. Wall Mural Project Participants Share "Native Pride" Details with Audience Community Comes Out To Support The Youth And See The WalU r~\ ;J~· a•~~, 1V~1 \Jl\1111~~1_ 1': l ' II Native American quadriplegic looking for a live-in caretaker. Those seriously interested, please contact Punkin Shananaquet of Huron Potawatomi Northern Branch office at 451-4925. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 11 MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! CALENDAR OF EVENTS October 16-17: 6th Annual Land of Falling Waters Traditional Pow Wow. Jackson, Ml. Parkside Middle School, 2400 Fourth St. For more information contact Linda Cypret (616) 781-6409, Heather Miller (517) 7 68~80 l 8, or Vicki Antoine (61 6) 781 -5661. ~'''''''''''''''~''''''''''''''''''''~ ~ Birthdays ~ ' Jonie Abella Suzanne Allman ~ ~ i ~ ~ October 21-24: Returning the Gift VIII -A Festival of l\ Native American Writers & Storytellers. Marquette, ~ Ml. Northern Michigan University. For more informa- •,,. tion call (906) 227-1557. ~ ~ ~ October 27: Title IX Indian Education Program of Kent County hosts its Harvest Festival. Time and loca- ~ tion to be determined, please call 771-331 8 for more ~ !-information. ' November: Veteran's Pow Wow. Grand Rapids, Ml. Location and date to be announced. For more information contact George Martin or Ron Yob at (61 6) 458-8759. ~ ~ ' ~ ' * Reminder that Title IX Indian Education Program ~ meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Meet- ~ ings start at 6:30 p.m. in Rm. #41, Ground Level ~ ~ of the West Middle School Bldg. Parents atten, dance are welcome! For more info call 771-3318. ' ' ~--------------------' ' F;s.,lillii:lii:lii.'lilSSi:S:S:~;s.,;s;slillii:lii:lii.'lilSSi~~;s.,i:.'Si:liozoss;Silliilliill ~ ' Native American Elders Ghost Supper Purpose of this gathering is to pay our respects to those who have passed on in the last year, our elders, and men/women veterans. When:November4, 1999 ~ •, ~ ~ ll\ ~ ll\ ~ ~ Where: West Middle School, 3rd floor in cafeteria. Elevators will be available. Time: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. *Please bring a dish to pass* Meat & Refreshments Provided! For additional information call Joe John at 616-735-3600. ' ~ ' l\ ll\ ~ ~ ' ChrisAnde~on Jeremy Anderson Matt Anderson Jesse Arizola Linda Bessey Wanda Blanco Dorothy Boda James Bueschel Eugene Chisholm Lora Church ~d~~ Jennifer Lynn Cuellar Amos "Junebug" Day Shirley Day Tracy Dougherty Anthony Emery Hunter Genia Ronnie Judson John King Terri Leaureaux ' i ~ ' ' ~ ' ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ ' ~ ~ l\ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ Monica Otten Jeanette Pierce Angie Pigeon Art Pigeon Lorraine Pinero !-- Tyrone Raphael Marilyn Rueckert Mark Rueckert Leesa Sams ~ Mark Sanford Danielle Sheahan Robert Sheahan Steve Sheahan Nancy Shenenah Gary Shomin Mary Smith Paul Terpenning Barbara Toothman A.N. Wesaw Duane Wesaw Robert Williams David Yount ~ ' ~ ~ ~ I\ ~ , ~ ~ ' ~ I\ ~ ll\ It\. ll\ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * Our updated list is missing and we are using a ~ ~ 1998 birthday list. If you just recently added your ~ ~name, please call us to ensure that it is still in our:-- ~file. If you have accidentally been left off notify } ~us, we will run your name in the November issue. It\: ~ Migwech! ~ ~!2!2!2'2!'2!!'2!~:!".:l!ll!"Z.:!2!2!2!2!2'2!'2!!'2!~2!"Z.:ll!"Z.:!2!2!2'2!'2!!'2!~2!"Z.:l!I '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 Foster Home Recruitment Seminar : Anishinabek Youth Leadership : : council FC?Od Drive! : • • • • The Anishinabek Youth Leadership : gan Indian Child Welfare Agency are hosting a Foster •council is holding a food drive and would • The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Michi- : Home Recruitment Seminar on Tuesday, October 26, : like everyone whom is interested in do- 1999 :ram 6:3~ p.m. _to 8:00 p.m. All those inter- : homes in the Grand Rapids surrounding community. : nating non-perishable items to drop off ested in becoming a licensed foster parent are en•these items to the Native American comcouraged to attend. There is a critical need tor Native: munity services_ Multi-Purpose room. we hope you can join us. The seminar will be held in : the Community Room (Room 42), ground level, of the • West Middle School building. The address is: 615 Turner Ave. N.W. , Grand Rapids, Ml 49504. The food drive will run through oc- 4292 to register. Refreshments will be pro- vided. : • : I tober 30th and can be dropped off at our : • • • • • • • • • • •Migwech- 1 •office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. •The members of the youth leadership •council will package together items do- Please contact Cheryl Gandhi at_1-800-346- : • nated and deliver to veterans and elders •in the community. . • • • • • • j . •Monica Otten, secretary, A YLC j 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- . -------------------------NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, MI Permit No. 319 Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615 Turner NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • Grand Valley State University Library Ml 49401 Allendale � 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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Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and notional interest whidl may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Telk is published by Native American Community Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have o story or information you would like to shore with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone IU'llber. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. ••• ••••• •••An Open••••• Letter to All Michigan Indian Community Organizers: Do you have enough money to provide the necessary services to your community? Chances are that the answer is "no". The funding of many of your programs is usually based on the population figures in your particular area. These area population figures come from United States Census. Every ten years the United States conducts its decennial census to lay a foundation of how many people there are in the country. American Indians have been under counted in every decennial census. However, in the upcoming Census 2000, we have an opportunity to get ourselves in a position to provide input and direction to achieving an accurate count. I have been working with the different aspects of the state wide communities in Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. There is much excitement over the chance to have a say-so in the future of our communities. We all understand that well over 75% of our population live off the "rez." As community organizers, we know that we are the ones who provide support, help, assistance in health, education, employment and social contact for our communities. We also know that a great many people who come to us for services were not included in the last Census figures. There are many reasons why we don't have an accurate count. I am offering one good solution to our dilemma. The Census Bureau's Partnership Program, Michigan State University's Native American Institute and Michigan Urban Indian Consortium are partnering together to pull all urban/nontribal /non-rez programs together on November 18, 1999, for (Continued on page 2) ••• ••••• ••••• ••• �Page 2 Turtle Talk Newsletter Attendance and participation in this gathering will allow your program/organization to assure your community members are included and counted. This will in tum ~\ give you a more substantial population base on which to achieve your funding. Native American Community Service~s 0 Staff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist/Educator Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist/Educator Candi Wesaw Con1roctual Prevention Specialist/Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator ff • For registration details, location, times, agenda and other information, please contact: Sincerely, Thurman Bear 1------------------11 Tribal Liaison, U.S. Census Bureau The goal of Native American Community Services is to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. We Provide: lnlormation - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistcrnc:e ancl referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youfh Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special ProgJm1b and Adivilies- are provided to youth, parents and elders. Starr Commonwealth to Host Conference on Working with Native American and Latino Youth and Families Starr Commonwealth's Working with Children of Color Conference, "Drawing on the Strengths and Traditions of Native American and Latino Youth and Families" will be held November 4 & 5, 1999 .in Albion, Michigan. The conference will provide educators, treatment professionals, and community leaders with a greater appreciation of the role that cultural tradition can play in treatment and education. Participants will gain specific tools for practice through presentations on cultural identity and social acceptance, integrating tradition into treatment, traditional alternatives to gangs and substance abuse, and working with diversity in the public schools. r---------------• "The conference maintains a balance between addressing shared social concerns and recognizing issues specific to both of these communities," states Carolyn Bush, conference chairperson. The conference, in its second year, is drawing participants from across the state, Indiana and Ohio. The schedule of events will include presentations by youth advocate Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Consuelo Kickbush whose innovative programming for Latino youth and families has won national recognition. Dr. Martin Brokenleg, professor of Native American studies at Augustana College in South Dakota and co-author of the nationally acclaimed book, "Courage for the Discouraged: Reclaiming Youth at Risk" will join Kickbush as a featured speaker. Local experts will provide leadership for a series of workshops on specific social issues impacting �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 these communities. Bill Memberto, Director of the Office of Indian Affairs in Detroit, Michigan; Renee Dillard, Saginaw Chippewa Prevention Specialist; and Julio Rios, Director of the Hispanic Domestic Abuse Intervention Program at Child and Family Services of West Michigan are among those providing a series of workshops exploring creative intervention with professionals serving these populations. Registration forms are now available through the Starr Commonwealth Training Resource Center by calling: 800-837-5591, extension 420. All conference activities will take place at the Ruth and Russ Mawby Conference Facility on Starr Commonwealth's Albion, Michigan campus. Starr Commonwealth is a nationally recognized non-profit, human service organization with locations in Michigan and Ohio. Starr Commonwealth provides a continuum of services that directly impact children and families. Mmin-nuh-gah-dah Healthy Heart Program BENEFITS FOR EXERCISE By: John Aldred 0 Regulor physical activity has mony health benefits other than just moking you more fit. Recent articles in the Journal of the American Medical Association and the New Englond Journal of Medicine list the following health benefits. •:• Heart Health - In an analysis of 43 scientific studies on physical inactivity and heart disease, they found that, on the average, inactive people develop heart disease twice as often as active individuals. Inactivity increases the risk for high blood pressure, obesity, high blood fat levels, and the blood is more likely to clot. •:• Osteoporosis - Exercises such as walking, aerobics, and weight training help prevent calcium loss from the bones. Regular exercise is essential for good bone strength. •:• Weight Control - Exercise helps prevent and control excess body fat by burning more calories and building lean tissue (muscle mass}. The omot1nt of leon tissue that determines now many calories our body expends every day. The fit person burns more calories even at rest. •:• Mental Health - Many studies show an association between physical activity and good mental health. Fit people seem to hove a better self image, feel better, hove more energy, and are tired less often. Some studies show an increase in endorphin levels in the broin to help one's mood, the "fitness high." •:• Cancer Risk - In a large study of people involving 110,000 person years of observation, people who were sedentary and unfit had four times the risk of getting concer, compared to those who were physically fit. •:• High Blood Sugar - Physical exercise improves insulin sensitivity, improving the body's ability to control blood sugar. +!• Longevity-There is good evidence thot regular exercise increases longevity. In one large study overall mortality rates were 3.4 times higher in unfit persons when compared to physically fit persons. In the Harvard Alumni Study researchers found that, on the overage, every hour of vigorous exercise increased longevity by two hours. Perhaps the best news in recent studies is that any exercise you get is beneficial and most of the health benefit can be achieved from regular, moderate activity. You will find these and more reconvnendation for good health in the Health Guide section of your Persona/ WeHness Profile. This is a comprehensive health report which is a trademark of Wellsource, Inc. You can receive your profile by contacting the Mmin-nuh-gah-dah Healthy Heart Program. �Page 4 Turtle Talk Newsletter LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR on the web at http:/lwww.mdcr.come/mcia/index. htm. Your comments are always appreciated. Sincerely, All things are contained within the sacred circle. Donna Budnick Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, like the seasons, life of a man is a circle. As time continues, only we can determine Michigan Graves Meeting the strengths and weakness of the circle. We are now at the end and beginning of the circle. With this closing, I ask you to give strength, respect On August 20, 1999, the Lac Vieux Desert Band and spirit to this new beginning. of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Watersmeet, As most of you have heard by now, Gover- hosted a meeting on Native American Graves nor Engler signed Executive Order 1999-9 that Protection and Repatriation Act and related abolishes the Commission on Indian Affairs. All graves issues. Commission responsibilities and duties are transferred to the Department of Civil Rights. The meeting was focused on the Anishinabeg Consensus Statement on Repatriation of Native I have had the opportunity to meet with Or. American Human Remains and Cultural Items. Nanette Reynolds, Department Director, to disThis consensus demands that Native American cuss the transition of the Commission's responsi- remains be treated with their due respect and rebilities to the Department From these conversa- interred responsibly. The statement also reaftions, I can tell you that this is a beginning and firms the belief that exhumed Anishinabeg human not an end of the services that will continue for the Indian people and we will continue to publish remains be repatriated, and no scientific testing of ancestral human remains or ceremonial obthe Michigan Indian Quarterly, among other jects should be permitted. These beliefs and acthings. tions should be conducted with a sense of unity As with beginnings there is opportunity to between the tribes and participation from all indigenous people. get acquainted. Now is the time to get acquainted with Department of Civil Rights. In this edition of the Quarterly, there is a tentative list of This was the 4th Graves meeting of the Tribes in Michigan Indian agenda. Please add to this list of Michigan. It is the wish of the representatives concerns, so that we may share your thoughts present to have either tribal leaders or designees with the _department. The Mi~higan Urban Indian to support the consensus statement. The meetCo~sortiu~ (MUIC) has graciously agreed to co- ing included representatives from the following ordmate this endeavor, please contact the!l' at tribes: Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians, (517) 333-6550 or fax. (517) 333-6552 or wnte Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa them at 4990 Northwmd Drive, Ste. 100, East . ' Lansing, Ml 48823, with your suggestions by No- Little Tr~verse Bay ~and of Ottawa, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Pokagon Band of Povember 15 1999. , tawatomi, Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake SupeUpon completion of the agenda, we will be rior Chippewa, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, meeting with the Department of Civil Rights. This Forest County Potawatomi Indian Community, and Wasauksing First Nation (Can.) meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 2000. If you would like to be a part of the agenda committee or the discussion, please contact MUIC. As always, I continue to look forward to heari11g from you. Please feel free to call me, or stop by the offices. The phone number and address will remain the same. You can also find us �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 5 Bop Scout Seells Native Am..lcan Dap Dear Sin: While doing my Indian Lore merit badge, I learned many things about Native Americans that I didn't Rr1ow before. One thing I learned was that the Native Americans have been in this country for thousands of years even before the Egyptians built the pyramids. The thing that I can't understand is why Columbus gets hon-ored for discovering this land? It was already discovered thousands of years before Columbus by the Native Americans. \Vhat I would Ii~ see is instead of Columbus Day, for it to be changed to Native American Day. I have written to many politicians in state and national government about changing the holiday. Very few replied and many didn't seem interested. A few said if more people wrote them and said they feel the way I do they would by to bring it up in D.C. I cm hoping that many Native Americans and other Americans feel the same way I do and write to our elected people in Washington. If you feel h~ we do and would I~ to see Native American Day instead of Columbus Day, we encourage you to write to one (or more) of our politicians in Washington. I would really appreciate the help because so far few ore listening to us. We are not Native Americans. I and my little brother and sister ere doing this because we believe in it. The Native Americans have long been over loohed and it is time they get recognized for their many contnbutions to this country. Also, I am hoping that if this ames to be that school boom will hove more history about the Native Americans and how the country and government treated them through the years. They changed the school boom and include B~ History and talb about slavery now. So they should have Native American H"istory and tell what they have done for this country and how the country has treated them. We should never forget the hardships and injustices that have happened to the Native American. We must learn from the post. When I was doing my Indian Lore Merit badge, my little brother and sister wanted to miow about it. I told them about how the white man tooh the Native Americans land, brobe most of the treaties, put them on worthless reservations. and the terrible Trail of Tears; they were vetV upset. They thought it was happening right now and SQid I should tell someone. I decided to tell people in government to by to change Columbus Day to Native American Day, I also hope it will bring more attention to today's Native Americans and their hardships so they can the help and assistance they might need. But so fer few people in government are listening to me. We have been telling politicians, but we need help from other people who feel the same. I am asbing anyone that is interested to please write to our politicians in Washington to change Columbus Day to Native American Day. The government helps many foreign countries when in our own country we have many who need help and many of these ore the Native Americans. The Native Americans are the FIRST AMERICANS of this great country- let us not forget them. We would lil:le to say thanR-you to the entire Native American Nation. Because of many things they invented, we use today. During the World War II, you helped to win the war because of the Code Talben and helped to l:leep our country free. Native Americans have done many wonderful things to help others and for this country that they have never been thaMed for. We, the Thompson's, would Ii~ to say than~ you. Scott Thom~ age 13; Andy Thompson, age 8; Kristen Thompson, age 6 As Adopted from the Michigan lncfKR1 ()uarterly Newsletter - Fa/11999 �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 6 I 9 99 Anishnaabek Veterans' Dance & Feast SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1999 LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED! Head Veteran: George Martin Master of Ceremonies: Thurman Bear Open Drum: All Drums Welcome Grand Entries at 1:00 p.m. &: 7:00 p.m. Community Feast at 5:00 p.m. Pkase bring your BEST tlisb to pasll • For more information contact Ron Yob at 616-458-8759 or Punkin Shananaquet at 616-451-4925 or.toll free 1-888-662-2809 Hostetl ""'1 sponsoretl by the Native American Sttulents of Westbritlge anJ the Grantl Ri11er Bantl ofOtta111a .Intlians. �Turtle Talk Newsletter INDIGENOUS: lHE HOTTEST AMERICAN INDIAN BAND mDAY! Na/ire Mondtly li&dsr, Volume fl Issue l Academic Year 1999-2000. Incendiary guitar. soulful vocals. house-shaking rhythms - this is the real deal. this is the hand Indigenous. Their stylistic roots reach back tn America's earliest form. the blues: they can trace their personal roots back even further. Afamily of musicians two brothers. sister and cousin - they have played together as lnng as they can remember. Members of the Nakata Nation in South Dakota. Matn Nanji. Pte. Horse and Wanbdi are all still in their early twenties - but they play with the skill and tested fire of signmcan~y older souls. Growing up on the Yanktnn Indian Reservation in South Dakota. they were home-schooled and. in addition tn learning the basics. music played a major role in their academii:: life. Their father. Greg Zephier. had played in the 6D's and 7D's with a band called the Vanishing Americans. It was his record collection. heavy on Santana. Hendrix. Buddy Guy and The Three Kings of Blues (Albert Freddie and BB) from which his children drew inspiration and were first exposed tD the music that they would one day make themselves. He also instilled a respect for their Nakata heritage by teaching the indigenous language and culture. Zephier. an American Indian Movement (A.l.M.) Activist got the kids interested in the movement even taking them (with Pte still nursing) tD demonstrations in Washingtnn. DC in 1978. While still pre-teens. they discovered their dad's band equipment in the basement and got to work. Says Wanbdi: "Dur dad showed us the basic.~. but fr~m. then on. he made us work everything out ourselves. Each s1bhng chase an instrument - Mam. the guitar he'd soon handle so fluidly: Pte. the bass. Wanbdi. the drums. Horse tnok up percussion and his road gear now includes congas. bongo~. timbales and a tambourine. Matn became the lead singer with Pte and Wanbdi providing backups. Matn .also began son_g writi~~- with an occasional generous assist from Wanbd1 as lyr1c1st Their father insisted that they practice intensely for at least two years before performing in publii::. In fact they ~pent more than five years perfecting their skill befare ever facmg an audience. Says Mato. "When we started out we'd only listened Page 7 to records. We had never seen any band perfonn live." This is truly an amazing statement fram a group that has had such prafaund effect an audiences. Acclaimed across the board by critics who have seen the band perform live. the constant refrain is that they never fail to ignite a crowd. In only four years since they began touring. lndigenoushas crisscrossed their native midwest coun~ess times. Along the way pla~ng - 171 gigs in 1997 and 150 this year - Indigenous have gained followers and fans. Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne among them. Musicians have befriended Matn. Wanbdi. Pte. and Horse. They have shared the stage with Melissa Etheridge. Jonny Lang. Keb'Ma'. Chris Duarte and Big Head Tadd and the Monsters. While gaining exposure as a celebrated opening act Indigenous was asked by yet another notable fan. kny Ray of the Indigo Girls. to record a song far her Honor The Earth compilation. Jim Nickel. owner of world-renowned Pachyderm Studio (known for recordings by Nirvana. live. PJ Harvy. Soul ~~um and so on) and producer Brent Sigmeth recorded the sang. Nii::kel was so impressed upon hearing Indigenous that he soon signed them tn the newly-formed national independent label. Pachyderm Records. Things We Do. the first mp-level studio production from Indigenous. was born. Things We Do has been released in the United States to rave reviews. The first single. Now That Yours Gone. has exploded onto U.S. Rack Radio and skyrocketed up the radio charts. The video far the second single. the ti~e track Things We Do. directed by Chris Eyre (directnr of the award-winning Smoie Signals). won the award for best video at the American Indian Film Festival. The video was shown three times at the upcoming prestigous Sundance Film Festival. where Indigenous also perfonned live. , , "We love what we do." Mato says. 'Theres nothing about it that we don't love. And all we want tn do is continue to make more music. play for more people and get more people tD listen." With Things We Do. Indigenous seems destined to have that wish fulfilled. "It's hard for us not tn play." says Pte. "we just love doing it so much." Cller:l lll/f 1'1e lm/igeno11s we/JsitB fur mare infurmatian, p/JolDs, IDur sclt11tlule andmuc/J morel www.indigenousracks.com �Turtle Talk Newsletter Senior Neighbors Page 8 • WORK IN GARAGES Senior Neighbors Inc., is a non-profit organization that serves Seniors aged 60 and over in Kent County. Our mission is to assist Seniors to remain independent in their own home. We accomplish this through a variety of services. • REPLACE FUSES • • CUT GRASS SNOW REMOVAL • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS HOME CHORE PROGRAM • • • CHANGE FURNACE FILTERS PAINTING The Senior Neighbors Home Chore Program was created to assist seniors who INSTALL GRAB BARS AND OTHER do not have the support systems and fiSAFm HARDWARE nancial resources to have minor home repairs and other jobs in their homes completed. Examples of work provided HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICES would include tasks such as snow removal, drywall repair, and minor mainteCONTACT SENIOR NEIGHBORS AT 233nanc~ of some home systems. 0280 AND ASK ABOUT OUR HOME CHORE We have also partnered with Elder Con- PROGRAM. sult to offer Home Safety Checks. A licensed Occupational Therapist will evalu· WE Will COMPLETE lNFORMATION AND ate and make recommendations to im- OBTAIN A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE prove overall safety in the home. The WORK NEEDED. needed improvements will then be comWE WILL THEN SCHEDULE A HOME CHORE pleted by our Home Chore staff. WORKER TO COME TO YOUR HOME TO ASSESS WORK AND COMPLETE THE NEEDED QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICES REPAIRS. 1. 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER 2. LIVE IN KENT COUNTY TYPES OF REPAIRS AVAILABLE: + REPAIR WINDOWS + REPAIR SCREENS + PUT ON STORM DOORS OR WINDOWS �Page 9 Turtle Talk Newsletter OFF RESERVATION INDIAN AGENDA LET YOUR VOICE. 8£ HE.ARD In order to better facmtate the transition of the Commission to the Department of Civil Rights, Indian leaders are compiling information for an "off-reservation agenda". This agenda will be used as a starting point for communication With the Department as as a tool to help educate the State of Michigan of the problems that Indian people and communities are facing. The following is a tentative list that has been compiled so far. We are asking you to add to the list. As a courtesy, Michigan Urban Indian Consortium (MUIC) will be the contact for your Input to the agenda. We really need to hear from you so that we can have complete picture of Indian off.reservation concerns. You can reach MUIC at (517) 333"6550, and if you would Hke to be on the committee that prepares the agenda, please let us know. We welcome your thoughts. a HEALTH HOUSING Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Substance Abuse Diabetes Smoking - youth Heart disease Obesity Lack of clinics Lack of prevention Lack of access due to cultural barriers Lack of trust Loss of Indian Health Services {HIS) Lack of Community Health Representatives (CHR's) Elderly health issues Lack of home-ownership Transient people Low-paying jobs Lack of money/skills/education Lack of credit EDUCATIONAL ISSUES High drop-out rate Cultural barriers Low Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) scores Lack of Indian representation within education CHILD ABUSE/VIOLENCE Indian Child Welfare Act issues Juvenile delinquency Violence toward Indians �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 9'oin Qls gn Our 1sf Jfarvesl GelebralLon Wednesday +November 17th +from 6-8 p.m. The Three Sisters Community Garden I 3rd Floor Cafeteria + West Middle School 615 Turner Ave. NW Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Opening Blessing to be given by Joe John I j Ie II I i i I The celebration will also include story telling by elders and sharing of our gardening experiences. Menu: Corn soup+ Frybread +Beans +Squash +Turkey dish to pass is optional. I; For more information please contact: Mark Sanford or Hunter Genia at Native American Community Services. (NA.C.S.) 616-458-4078 = it Feast coordinated by N.A.C.S., Three Sisters Community Garden and The Circle of Relatives. :• ii c! :"! •\i • ELEVATOR IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE! �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 5 & 6: Native American Speakers FoNm & 4th Annual Spirit of the Harvest Pow Wow. Houghton, Ml. For more info call Carol La Point (906) 487-2920. November 6: 7th Annual Great Lakes Anishinaabe Traditional Pow Wow. lansing, Ml. Lansing Community College- Gannon Vocational Technical Gymnasium. For info call Helen Roy at (517) 483-1059. MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! ~''''''''''''''~'''''''''''''''''''''~ ~ B1rthdays ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ November 10: Title IX Indian Education Parent Commit- a;. tee Mtg. West Middle School Bldg, 61 5 Turner St. NW, ~ lower level, room #41. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m .• ~ Parents strongly encouraged to come. ~ November 13: Veterans Dance & Feast. Grand Rapids Union High School, located at 1310 Tremont between Lake Michigan Dr. and Leonard St. NW. For more information call Ron Yob or George Martin at 616-458-8759. ~ -... ~ ~ ~ November 17: Harvest Feast Celebration at West Middle School in Grand Rapids. Located at 61 S Turner St. NW, ~ a;. 3rd Floor Cafeteria. For more information please call ~ ~ 616-458-4078. ~ ~ ~-----------------~ ~ NEW DAWN ANISHINABE BOWLING TOURNAMENT WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1999 WHERE: COMET LANES 1401 28TH ST., SE GRAND RAPIDS, Ml (616) 241-0471 SHIFTS: 12:30 & 3:30 PM ENTRY FEE: $100.00 PER TEAM ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ FOR MORE ENTRY AND PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT BRANDI JUAN AT 774-7189 OR LEROY SHOMIN AT 447-7690. ~ ~ ~ Lilly Bennett Kathy Bowen Don Bower Jr. James Brown Dennis Bush Frosty Chandler Phillip Chippewa Cory Dayson Michelle Ferrere Colby Genereaux Jr. James M. Genia Susan Ives Georgia Jacobsen Larry King Robin King Diane Leaureaux Marie Medacco Toni Medawis John Pigeon Mary Pigeon Steve Pigeon A-Dawa-Qua Pontiac Pete Recollect CJ Robinson Sally Rueckert Mary Sandoval Julie Shananaquet Erma Shriner Erica Smith Jessica Smith John Tadgerson Diana Tourongeau Linda Wheeler John Zakem '~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ t;. ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ RACK EM' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ llls!l!l!l!l!lm!l!'l.'!l!ll!il!l!l!l!l!l!lm!l!'l.'!l!ll!il!l!l!l!!'l.'!l!l!l!l!'Ji.'!ll!l!l!!'l.'!l!ll!:l!l!'llt;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.'''''''''''' �Turtle Talk Newdetter Page 12 Pawating Magedwin Native American Senior Meals Schedule and Menu November Calendar Tuesday Thursday November 2: Macaroni &Cheese Polish Sausage, Canned fruit, and Rolls. 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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/9209cdd2611d11e69ae3594436ec4cce.pdf 1918b1e59a05fa5a2a4f0a17b4fb3a8b PDF Text Text GrandJlff: DEC TAlK NEWSLETTER 4ftl3 ~' ~.'.'-,~: Unive , . , ~~~- -~~~ ---~- NATIVE AMERICAN . COMMUNITY SERVICES '·~--~=-""""'""" > ""- 61 S Turner Ave., NW Rm. 31 Gran~ .Rapicls, Ml 49504 Telephone: (616) 458-4078 Fax: (61~) 4~8-2096 DECEMBER 1999 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: New Youth Group Pg.1 Traditional. Parent Pg.3 Indian Fishing Pg.S O:mm:n Ground Pg. 6 Diabetes Pg. 7 Stress pg. 9 Harrest Ga'thering Pg.10 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wanda Blanco Contributors: N.A.C.S. Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Spe. cial emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Community Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. Mnidoo- Giisoons (Little Spirit Moon) ••• ••• ••••• Anishinabe Youth Group Starts for 5th - 8th graders There's an old saying, "it takes a village to raise a child", and I truly do believe in that without question. It was also said that a "pyramid wasn't built in a day" and I definitely could believe that also. so what does that all have to do with a 5th 8th grade American Indian youth group? It has started! Normally, youth group information is not something that I would put on the front cover of our newsletter unless it was to announce an annual event or recognize an individual who is doing something worth recognizing. Although our program does coordinate and facilitate American Indian youth groups in the evenings, general announcements usually are shared after the first page. so why am I putting this on the first page you're probably wondering? we haven't offered a specific all middle school age youth group through our program before. Generally, they have either been intertwined with the Young Eagles or the Youth council depending on what grade they were in. That was the problem cited by individuals in our community and was the reason that this youth group, yet to be named, was started for. Actually, over a year ago, I met with a young man from our community who was interested in seeing this happen. so the seed was already planted and by a young person to top that. It has been known and mentioned throughout Indian country that most Indigenous youth and adolescents, particularly in the middle school age group, begin to show up on statistics as being a group labeled with problems and issues. Among the issues cited were school drop out rates, absenteeism, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, suicide, and low self-esteem. We've all heard this before, but it definitely isn't true for all of our youth. Individuals in our community, not necessarily with chil(Continued on page 2) ••• ••••• ••••• ••• �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 Page 2 dren in this age group have stepped forward to "Su&.lan<e Abuse P'evenlion Servioe•" ~ become a part of the program planning for this group. we invite all those that are interested Staff: II. ' from other organizations, Indian and nonLora Church Indian, to help fulfill our role and responsibility Program Director that we have to our youth of the future. Hunter Genia Recent events have dictated that these Caseworker/Wellness Educator Brian Chivis activities can be successful. Recently, in OctoPrevention Specialist/Educator ber, thirty-three American Indian youth along Candi Wesaw with ten adults participated in the hayride adK-4 Youth Group Facilitator venture for this age group. They participated Wanda Blanco on a hayride, got to feed buffalo Office Services Coordinator · - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (maskodebizhike>, ate a buffalo burger meal, The goal of Native American Community Services is and then terrorized through a corn maze. This to deliver services and information that encourage was followed up by a pizza party on the followhealthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. ing Wednesday with the admittance fee, filling .___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ out some ideas on a survey sheet. Our program strives to ensure the information and All community programs, or a representaservices provided that are culturally relevant and tive from a community program, should beage-appropriate. come involved or volunteer when they can. Because the children and the youth are a part of We Provide: all of us, it is therefore all of ours responsibility. Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. The program planners so far who have Assistance and referrals - can be provided to commade the commitment are: Shirley Loonsfoot, munity members as well as professionals about isJoan "Tink" Otten, Trisha Traskey, and Toni vansues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other deVoren and myself. we are looking at ways to drugs) develop and structure the program so that it is Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week fun, educational, and meet the needs of the throughout the year. youth. we are currently working on next years Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to early months calendar and invite you to join us. schools, organizations, community groups, including our youth group meets on Wednesdays at 6:00 parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culp.m. until 8:00 p.m. at west Middle School buildturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to ing at the Native American community services youth, parents and elders. office. Kchi-migwech! Native American Community Services -Hunter Genia RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDEDI Balls, Jump Ropes, etc ...... .in good condition We are requesting for a donation of any youth sporls equipment for the Young Eagles K-4 youth group. We would like to add a "play time" for them during the 2-hour weekly program and your donation would certainly help offer a variety of activities for them while in the gym. Please drop off your donation in our office - Room # 31 (ground level). Thanks! The Young Eagles meet on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m., please call Candi Wesaw at 616-458-4078 before dropping off equipment! �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 Page 3 TRADITIONS REFLECT POSITIVE INDIAN PARENTING Positive Indian Parenting Training Manual: Honorinq Our Children by Honoring Our Traditions, developed by The Northwest Indian Child Weifare Institute, Terry Cross, ASCW Director. (Reprinted from NMR Vol. 8., Issue 7, Academic Year 1996-1997.) In the history of Indian peoples, parenting was not left to chance. Through welldefined customs, values, and practices, which were handed down from generation to generation, parents and other caretakers nurtured, protected, and guided children. Children were taught the right way to do things, how to get along with others and how to have self-control. Different tribes did this in different ways, but each tribe had very positive values about chi ldren that helped keep the group strong. The underlying belief was that children were as much a part of the group as anyone else and be respected. The spiritual beliefs of many tribes about children helped protect children and are good indicators of just how important children were. In some tribes, children were seen as gifts from the creator who might be taken back if they were not treated well. In other tribes, it was believed that children's spirits were loosely connected to their bodies and that they should be treated kindly and gently so the spirits would stay. Another belief was that because children were such recent arrivals from the spirit world, they possessed a special wisdom and they should be listened to. Children were not talked down to and some Eastern tribes believed that a child would die of shame if punished too harshly. It was taught in some tribes that the creator was saddened when children did not receive proper care and the whole extended family or clan should make sure all children received care. A teaching that existed in many Northwest tribes, as well as others, was that aunts and uncles were to be called mother and father, cousins were brothers and sisters. In this extended family system, everyone shared the responsibility for a child's needs. No one person had sole responsibility for a child. Grandmas and aunties kept a watchful eye to make sure children were treated in the proper way. Children could be corrected by anyone in the community, and so the child supervision was everyone's job. The community acted as parent. Indian parenting traditionally was characterized by patience and kindness. Relationships were very important. Children were kept close to the parent through the use of cradle boards or blanket carrying. Communities celebrated children in naming ceremonies and at dances and powwows. Elders praised children with their eyes and words, often making prophecies about a child's positive future. Children were breast-fed and weaned only when ready. Every tribe had special songs to soothe children and stories which taught, entertained, and built respect. Indian teachings about children included ideas about child development. In some tribes pregnant mothers were told, "don't look at bad things" or "don't be angry, your child will learn these things". Parents learned that their child is always growing, developing, and learning. Children were given the freedom to develop at their own pace and given many opportunities to learn from nature, adults, and other (Continuedonpage4J �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 (Continuedfrompage 3) children. To understand what Indian parents face today we must consider where we have learned to parent, both as individuals and as a people. Before the white man came to this country, parenting ways were handed down from generation to generation. The ways were defined by traditions, customs, beliefs, and teachings that go back so far that we know littie of their origins. With agreement among people the ways were easily maintained. However, new influences changed much of that. The white world told Indians that their ways were bad and worked to destroy their ways. The spiritual beliefs that were closely tied with child rearing were often displaced. Much of what was good in child rearing was lost in the process. Indian parents learned the "spare the rod, spoil the child" ethic of the Europeans. Through relocation and other government policies the extended family support was sometimes lost. Stories were lost and traditional training and education were replaced by formal education. In this way many parenting ways were lost. Parents cannot parent wel I when they feel powerless, or when they are denied their culture and dignity. Even today Indian parents are often stripped of their dignity by the system. The survival of Indian people is remarkable and an indication of their strength. Today, Indian parenting is made harder because of the experiences of our people. No longer are the expectations of parents as clear as they once were. Parents often do not get the benefit of learning the old ways or the support of the extended family. Many parents are left with doing what they can in a world that is confusingly complex. Each individuals experience may be different. Page 4 In considering where Indian people learn to parent we must examine our history. To find where we, as individuals, learned to parent we must look at our experience. If our families have lost the old ways it has not been by choice, but it is by choice that we can reclaim the strength that is our heritage. We can look back to earlier generations in which the ways were still strong and learn from those examples. The power to choose belongs to today's parents. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Z n lJ Don't Forget You can purchase this exciting but inexpensive music recording. D n D Owashtinong Chungaming Pow-wow cassette or compact disc! D n Z D D n. n. n n D This pow wow recording features 12 songs, sung by Anishinabek Singers from the West Michigan area. This can be purchased for a minimum price of $5.00 for the cassette or $10.00 for the compact disc. Z n D D n n D n Z D D n n n n Z D n n n n D For more information call Hunter Genia at 616-538-3284, Joan "Tink" Otten at 231-937-5524, or John Pigeon at 616-681-2534. Z D nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn �Turtle Talk Newsletter TalkNewsletter - December 1999 Page 5 himself with dignity and gave no indication that he was displeased with negotiations so far. In fact, his presentation was quite the opposite: Schultz praised the Attorney General's office for it's good work. "I think we can get a settlement," Schultz said. "I think we will get a settlement." Reprinted: Grand Rapids Press, Saturday October 9, 1999 Good. Negotiated settlements are virtually always better than imposed settlements. And let's Manistee - It was opening day of bow sea- be clear on this: The court has said if the parties don't son, 7 p.m., just about the time you might expect a resolve the issues, the court will. Of all the matters addressed, the biggest big-headed old buck to come slipping down a trail... and I'm sitting in an auditorium with about 300 other stumbling block (and there are many) to a settlesportsmen waiting for a program to begin. ment appears to be expansion of the tribal gill net The program, put on by the Michigan Steel- fishery in waters from Arcadia to south of Manistee head and Salmon Fishermen's Association, was the in Lake Michigan. This has been taken rather hard by . first public presentation of what's in the proposals the sport fishing community. for a new Indian fishing consent order. "There is absolutely no basis for expansion of And it's about time. the 1985 consent agreement," said Jim Vander Mass, For the record, the negotiations involving the immediate past president of the Steelheaders. tribes, the feds and the state of Michigan, have been Although Vander Mass' sentiments are no held under a veil of secrecy. This has led to all sorts doubt shared by many in the recreational fishing of conjecture - much of it unhealthy. This program community, neither the tribes nor the state see it shed a little light on the subject. that way. The documents are clear on this point. Ah, but even facts can be controversial in this The tribes have carved up the treaty waterson-going biodrama. Shortly after the program was from Grand Haven on the west side up and around announced, an attorney for one of the tribes prothe Straits to Alpena on the Lake Huron side - into tested the meeting, suggesting it might be designed various fishing zones. to put public pressure on the state. If so, the meetThe tribes propose that commercial fishing in ing represented grounds to exclude the party in fur- Lake Michigan extend southward to just north of ther negotiations, said Kathryn Tierney, attorney for Pentwater. And they also want a "development zone" that extends to Grand Haven, where the Bay Mills Indian Community. Not so, countered the Steel headers, who are "biological assessment work" would be allowed. The part of a consortium that has amicus standing in the tribal documents contain no parameters describing negotiations. The program was a status report. John that effort. That means recreational anglers could run Wernet, assistant attorney general in charge of Native American Affairs, agreed, noting that documents into tribal nets out of Grand Haven. Perhaps many filed with the federal court Sept. 1 are public record. nets. And that doesn't sit well with some and there's Good. Enough for the background noise. just one word to describe that attitude: Tough. The status of negotiations was presented by The courts have ruled the Indians have a right Steve Schultz, the attorney for Michigan Fisheries Re- to fish in the waters covered by the Treaty of 1836. source Conservation Coalition. The coalition is made You don't have to like it. But you do have to up of the Steelheaders, Michigan Chamber of Com- live with it. merce, Michigan Council of Trout Unlimited, the Grand Traverse Area Sportfishing Association and the Hammond Bay Anglers Association - all groups with an interest in on-going negotiations. Although there was something of an air of gloom among those in attendance, Schultz gave a dispassionate, fact-based presentation of what's in the documents filed with the court. He comported Don't like the Indian fishing consent order? Tough By Bob Gwizdz �Turtle Talk Newsletter TalkNewsletter - Pa 0e 6 American Indian Health and Family Services of Detroit. It was decided by these attendees By: Jane Vass, Detroit American Indian that the AI/ AN po'jJulation of Michigan was Health Center severely unrecognized and, as with other AI/ AN communities across the nation, required The Michigan American Indian AIDS increased HIV prevention outreach. To Coaltion was formed on Monday, October 25, address the concern the coalition was formed 1999 during a conference funded by the and plans to increase awareness of AI/ AN Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Tempe, communities and increase HIVI AIDS and STD Arizona. The conference, titled "Common education/prevention activities in schools, at Ground", was conceived by the CDC and pow wows and other social events in the arranged by the Massachusetts Department of American Indian community. Coalition Education, it involved approximately 5 people members are actively being sought from urban, from each of the 13 states with the largest rural and tribal programs with the hope that American Indian/ Alaskan Native (AI/ AN) coalition outreach activities will formally begin populations, and addressed education and within the next year. prevention needs related to HIVI AIDS and STDs for AI/ AN youth. For more information call: The AI/ AN population holds some of Hunter Genia, Native American Community the highest statistics for Sexually Services of Grand Rapids: 616-458-4078. Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and other Rick Haverkate, Inter-Tribal Council of chronic diseases, which increase the risk of Michigan: 906-635-4208. contracting STDs. Those who work within the AI/ AN community also fear the HIVI AIDS Larry Klein, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Indians: statistics are dangerously inaccurate due to 906-632-5265. poor racial classification during testing, and Jane Vass, American Indian Health & Family reluctance on the part of many American Services, Detroit: 313-846-3718. Indians to go for testing and other health assessments due to confidentiality issues and Joan Webkamigad, Michigan Department of mistrust of mainstream society. Education, Lansing. Awareness of the presence of American Indians within rural and urban settings is also poor. Most people are still unaware over 60% of AI/ AN are in urban settings, with the remainder living in rural settings. Six individuals from Michigan were present at the conference and represented the Michigan Department of Education, the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Indians, Native American Community Services of Grand Rapids and "Common Ground" �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 DIABETES and AMERICAN INDIANS ARE YOU AT RISK? Page 7 Read each statement. If the statement is true for you, write in the points next to each staJement. If the statement is not true for you put a Z. When you are done, add your points. This is your total. By: John Aldred What is diabetes? • My weight is the same as or above the weight listed in the chart..... Yes (5 points) _ _ __ • I am under 65 years of age and I get little or no exercise during my day ...... Yes (5 points) _ _ __ Some people cannot get the blood sugar into cells and muscles because the blood sugar builds up in the blood. When this happens they get high blood sugar and as a result attain diabetes. • I am between 30 and 64 years of age .. Yes (5 points) _ __ • I am 65 years old and older .... Yes (9 points) _ _ _ __ Who gets diabetes? • I am a woman who had a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds at birth ... .Yes (I point) _ __ • I have a sister or brother with diabetes ... Yes (I point)_ __ • I have a mother or father with diabetes ...Yes (I point)_ _ __ Diabetes means having too much sugar in the blood. Your body changes the food you eat into blood sugar. Body cells and muscles use blood sugar for energy. You are more likely to get diabetes if you => => => => => => Are over 30 years of age Are overweight Are inactive Have family members with diabetes Had high blood sugar during pregnancy or Had a baby that weighed over 9 pounds at birth. What are the warning signs for diabetes? l l Some people feel body changes with diabetes. These body changes are warning signs! If you notice any of these body changes, talk with your doctor. => Feel tired => Have blurry vision => Have increased thirst => Urinate more often => Have sores that don't heal => Have sore gums => Have unusual weight loss Other people with diabetes feel no body changes. Are you at risk for getting diabetes? This test will help you find out your risk for getting diabetes. If your total is 3-9 points, you may be at low risk for having Type II diabetes. But don't just forget about it! Learn about what you can do to prevent diabetes. If your total is I0 or more points, you are at high risk for having Type II diabetes. Talk with your doctor. There is a simple blood test to check for diabetes. Extra weight on your body can increase your risk for getting diabetes. Check your weight. Consult your doctor for what your weight should be determined by your height. Diabetes is a growing problem for Native Americans Many Native American have Type II diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease that can cause problems with the heart, eyes, kidneys, feet and gums. �Turtle Talk Newsletter TalkNewsletter - December 1999 Harvest Feast Gathering By Mark Sanford The Circle of Relatives and the participants of the Three Sisters Garden project hosted a community feast to celebrate the Harvest on November 17. Turkey, corn soup, squash and fry bread was served as well as a wealth of desserts and other side dishes prepared by community members. The event was very well attended with over 100 people in attendance. The food was delicious and there was a sense of excitement around this gathering. Beans of a traditional heirloom variety which were grown in the garden were served at the feast as well. Contributors to the garden project were thanked, with a special thanks to Mr. Bill Dunlop for the Three Sisters Garden story this past summer to be used in the self-guided tour of the garden. Thank you to community members who loaned us tools for this project. Mr. Jim Williams from Maghielse Tool Corp. was in attendance as well as he and his company were responsible for the vacant lot on Broadway between Fifth and Sixth Street for the Three Sisters Garden in 2000. Renee Dillard was there and offered story telling and an introduction to the Corn Grinding Dance. Shirley Francis was the lead dancer and Owashtinong Chung a ming (Grand River Singers) sang for us. Thank you to all of the community members who helped make this event happen. Page 8 Community Members have chance to Feast & Mingle �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 Page 9 HOLIDAY SEASON AND STRESS - PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME Are you already thinking or making your plans for this holiday season? You are not alone and I'm sure some of you have already got. ten gifts or are in charge of planning your family's events or maybe wondering how your going to make it this holiday season. When preparing, keep in mind that "stress" is a natural part of our human makeup. In fact stress isn't all that bad if you know how to manage it. Stress is like the instigator that forces us to "get it done." Just don't wait until the last minute to start planning or stress could elevate to "fireworks" and then our body just breaks down. Your body isn't meant to run in high gear all the time and too much stress can wear you down emotionally and physically. Most households have common stress factors, let's talk about stress that are caused by: stress. That's because stress on parent can lead to: + Abusive Behavior: Stress can wear down a parent's self control. When stress is high, a parent may lash out - often at children. + Depression: Stress can make life seem hopeless. It can weaken the will to work, to care for others, even to live. + Damaged Relationships: Stress can make a parent irritable. Stress and irritability may be shared by other family members, and affect how they treat one another. + Illness: People under too much stress may develop heart disease and other illnesses. In turn, illness of a parent can cause even more stress for the family. + Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs: A parent may :::::> Poor Understanding Of Children. Many parents see children as small adults, and expect them to act that way. When children don't, parents may feel frustrated and angry. turn to these for "relief" from stress. Instead, the parent finds more stress - and trouble. Coping With Stress is one of the most important jobs as a parent! Here are some tips: :::::> Lack Of Support. Parenting takes time and energy. Parents may have trouble meeting children's needs and their own. Without support from family, friends and the community, many parents become worn out. 0 Recognize Your Feelings. Anger and frustration are nothing to be ashamed of and all parents have these feelings sometimes. Face up to your feelings because it's the first step in gaining control over them. judge their family against an imaginary "perfect 0 family." The pressure to live up to this ideal leads to stress. Find Out What Causes Anger and Frustration. Try to notice relationships, issues, even times of the day that tend to lead to trouble. Avoid difficult situations whenever possible, but be realistic, too. :::::> The Myth Of The "Perfect" Family. Some parents :::::> Low Self-Esteem. Many parents are unsure of their 0 parenting skills. They have trouble taking the ups and downs of family life in stride. Each frustration is seen as a personal failure. :::::> Work. Not implementing boundaries in order to avoid taking out your frustrations on family is a big factor in everyday family life. Have you implemented your boundaries between work and home? :::::> Financial Stress. Do you continue to argue or worry about how your going to pay your bills? Do you and your spouse continue to get frustrated over money situations and feel like your living from one paycheck to the next? The Whole Family Suffers when parents are under Find An Appropriate Outlet For Frustration. What do you enjoy to do that is healthy? Make a list and incorporate it into your daily living. You make get through them off but refer back to your list when in need of a change or something that will "take the load off. Remember, finding a positive support network is always helpful and community resources may be just around the comer. Stress can't be beat but it can be managed. �Turtle Talk Newsletter TalkNewsletter - December 1999 THE COALIDON OF INDIAN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INVITE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY T0... .)·!~,~ 'Che 'Chird Annual Anishnabek' l ~ew ~ears ~ve c:famzlp 6'ehbra:tion BRJN6 YOUR FAMILY AND FQJENDlS! ¢ POTLUCK PLBASE BRING YOUR FAVORIT£ DISH TO SHAR£ $ KARAOKE MUSIC AND DANCING WITH MASTER OF CE.IIB.MONY MATT BLUMK£ AND MISTRESS OF C£RE.MONY D£BRA MULLER $ 0'1V;.\SrfflNONG CHUNG;.\ N\ING DRUJ'J\ '1Vttl HELP BRING IN 'THE NE'N JV\JltENNtUJ'/\ ~ha:se_join usfar the partp efthe centurp! WHEN ....... . .. .. ............ . .. DECEMBER 31, 1999 TIME ..... . .............. . ...... 6:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. WHERE . . LOCAL 19 UAW HALL, 1750 CLYDE PARK SW (BETWEEN BURTON & CHICAGO/GRANDVILLE) For more information, please call the NACS Office at 616.458.4078 or Mary Cody at the MIETS Office 616.538.9644 1 ~ ·l& ~t 0 l ·:~00 X1 Page 10 �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 WELCOME NEW STAFF Page 11 MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! Ahnii, my name is Stephanie Snyder. I recently moved to the Grand Rapids area from Mount Pleasant and I will be working in the Native American Community Services office as a part-time Secretary. I am Native American and a descendant of the Saginaw Chippewa tribe. I enjoy swimming, shopping, and spending time with my family and friends. I am sure I will enjoy spending time in this office and getting to know the people in the community. Hi there! My name is Jennifer Brown, but I normally go by Jen. I am from Shepherd, which is a small town just south of Mt. Pleasant. I graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in public health education and promotion and a minor in exercise science; and I am currently the new Health Educator for the Healthy Heart Program for Native American Community Services. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, fiance, friends, and pets! I also love playing, watching, and coaching many sports. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and having fun in the community. �Turtle Talk Newsletter - December 1999 Page 12 "This could cost him a lot of votes," Allen said. Bush comment offends Native Americans When contacted Wednt!sday, the Bush campaign did not attempt to clarify the remark. The Anzona Republic There are about I million eligible voters in the NaWASHINGTON - Native American leaders say Texas Gov. tive American population, on and off the reservations. George W. Bush misconstrued 200 years of constitutional law Some tribal leaders said they were deeply insulted when he asserted that state law takes precedence in such In- that Bush would seen to overlook numerous treaties, along dian issues as gaming. with years of court rulings and executive orders affording Bush, in Syracuse, N.Y., four weeks ago for fundtribes the protection of sovereign governments. raiser for his Republican presidential campaign, was quoted in a local paper as saying, "My view is that state law reigns su**Respectfullf su/Jmitted Df Bill Dunlap** preme when it comes to the Indians, whether it be gambling or any other issue." Ron Allen, first vice president of the National Congress of American Indians, said Wednesday that he did not think that Bush's remark was a slip of the tongue, but rather a political calculation. 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('•~ <oc , - ~ ~ - ~ 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 3f Grand ;Rapids; Ml 49504 Telephone:.(616),4S8-4o78 .Fax::(616) 45S.:.2096 Mniidoo-Giizis (Spirit Moon) January 2000 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 1-2 7he S-Ome Di,g NA. Music 4 SewingOrde 5 Wrnter Camp 2000 7 Natire Pride Conj 8 7he Untold Stary 9-11 12 ]ob Posting Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor. Sharon Horton Layout: Wanda Blanco Contributors: N.A.C.S. Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Community Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. Community Member Gets First Hand Experience on The S-Curve Dig By Larry Plamondon (Editors Note: Larry Plamondon is a member of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa. Because of his experience in the construction trades he was able to get a job with the archeologist's studying the Ottawa village site located below the 131 S-Curve). The S-Curve bridge on US 131 in Grand Rapids has been there since the late 1950' s. Many centuries before that it was the site of one of the many villages of the Grand River Bands of Odawa. And even before that, it was home to people who lived here before us. Repairs to the S-Curve have caused the State of Michigan and Federal Government to spend considerable money on a archeological study of the old Odawa village and earlier village sites. Let me tell you a story. Many thousands of years ago, there was no Grand River, there was only water. Lake Michigan was much larger then, and covered all of this part of Michigan. Finally the lake receded and all our beautiful rivers and lakes were formed. After that people lived there. The scholars call some of those people Hopewell. For many years the Hopewell lived here and buried their dead in large mounds. Then the Anishinabek came to this part of this world and the Odawa lived on the many rivers that emptied into Lake Michigan. Here, on this part of the Grand River, the Hopewell Mounds were on higher ground, and our Odawa village was down, closer to the river. We treated the burial mounds with respect. When the Europeans came to this part of the world, and named this place, Grand Rapids, and called our river, the Grand River, they didn't have much respect for our way of life, our knowledge or our burial sites. Neither did they respect the burials sites of those people who came before us, the Hopewell. Many years ago, as the city of Grand Rapids grew, they needed fill dirt to level the landscape. They used the Hopewell burial mounds as fill (Continued on page 2) �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 Pa!je 2 Native American Community Services~ i Stoff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist/Educator Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist/Educator Candi Wesaw K-3 Youth Group Facilitator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator I · ~l The goal of Native American Community Services is to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistance and referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. dirt, and as homes and factories were built, the early villages were covered civer and buried. When studying this site remember it is a complicated picture. For over 2000 years native peoples and European Americans have lived here and left behind evidence of their activities. Some things are where they were left, while other things have been disturbed and turned upside down. In 1957, when the City of Grand Rapids, the State of Michigan and Federal Government were preparing to build the US 131 S-Curve, there was little or no interest in the lifeways of the Odawa or the Hopewell. It just wasn't an issue to be factored in. Today, on the edge of a new century, a lot has changed. Over 30 archeologists from Michigan, Ohio, New York, Virginia and several other states are studying the old Odawa village and the lifeways of earlier people. Today, the Federal, State, and local governments and scholars are very interested in our ancestors village sites. They are removing dirt, inch by inch and screening it to find even the smallest artifact, trying to learn everything they can about the Odawa who lived here before the coming of the Europeans. The Anishnabek of the Grand River Bands and throughout Michigan can take a great deal of pride in knowing that the life ways and knowledge of our ancestors is finally recognized as valuable and worthy of study. Tlll&TD O' Tiii Tllltll ftltlt The Theater of the Three Fires will be holding auditions for a Spring 2000 production written by renowned Native American author, Diane Glancy. The auditions will be held at Native American Community Services, West Middle School, Community Room #42 on Thursday, January 13, 2000, beginning at 6:00 P.M. Ms. Glancy, of Cherokee descent, is an associate professor of English at Macalester College in Minnesota and has been given numerous awards for her books of fiction, essays, poetry and short stories. Ms. Glancy will be at Calvin College in Grand Rapids on April 1, 2000. The Theater of the Three Fires hopes to present a recommended production for this event. However, we need your support. Even if you are not inclined to be "center stage", the Theater could use any assistance that you can offer. For more information, please contact Courtney Biggs, 458-8432, Debra Muller or Hunter Genia, 458-4078 or Roger Williams at 245-4316. �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 Tribe glad to see plundered remains come home. Officials hope others will come forward to return their items that have been taken from burial sites. By Sarah Kellogg Press Washington Bureau Reprinted from Grand Rapids Press, Monday, November 29, 1999. A group of strangers will meet in Bay City this week to celebrate the homecoming of a woman they never met, from a time they never knew. The woman, an American Indian, has been missing from her grave for more than 30 years, since a bulldozer accidentally tore open an unmarked Indian cemetery on the banks of the Saginaw River. A treasure hunter, among more than 500 people who plundered the Bay City site, took her skull. Archeologists, who excavated the old Fletcher Oil Co. property, took her bones. Two years ago, the archeologists returned her bones to her descendants, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. They reburied them in a Mount Pleasant plot beside the remains of other American Indians from the site. On Thursday, the Bay County Historical Society returns her skull to the tribe. Then she will leave Bay City for the last time, traveling to Mount Pleasant for a private ceremony and reinterment in a special Indian cemetery. The woman is known simply as Burial No. 98. "This is very difficult for us," said Jefferson Ballew IV, who oversees reburials for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. "Native American people never had a practice of unburying our dead and moving them. We all deserve the right not to have our graves desecrated. Most other races don't have to worry about that-we do." Indian remains and goods are coveted by collectors who buy and sell at auctions - and by the curious. A 1990 federal law requires government agencies and U.S. museums that receive public money to inventory their collections and then return identifiable remains and items to their respective tribes. Private collectors are not covered by the law. "Everyone used to think that an Indian burial mound was fair game, including the government," said U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee, D-Flint, who has worked Page 3 to protect burial mounds. "Remains were dug up out of curiosity and put away and forgotten about. There's more of a sensitivity to this from non-Indians now. People need to respect these remains as they would their own family's." Maybe it's sensitivity that prompted an anonymous family to return the woman's skull to Bay County officials this year in hopes that it would find its way home. "A private citizen contacted us regarding remains that his father had excavated a number of years ago. His father is deceased now, and he wanted to give these back," said Gay Mcinerney, the society's executive director. Mcinerney declined to say who returned the skull along with a tool, known as a strike-a-lot, which was used to light fires. She says the society agreed to keep the name private, hoping others might come forward. Materials from the Fletcher site cemetery are missing still. Nationwide, the federal law has been used successfully to encourage and force the return of thousands of American Indian remains to U.S. tribes from public and private museums. In Michigan, reburials tend to be private and rare. But one of the largest reburials was the transfer of the 93 sets of Fletcher site remains from Michigan State University Museum to the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. While the tribes are pleased to have the remains and good returned, there is a growing uneasiness in the scientific community about reburial, or repatriation, effort by the tribes. Scientists mourn the loss of knowledge that comes with reburying rather than studying what is found. Tribes mourn the loss of privacy and honor. "What is the purpose of studying the dead?" Ballew asked. "You may be able to identify that someone had rickets or rheumatoid arthritis, but why? It's American culture to look for Native American villages and graves. If you want to know us, ask us a question. Talk to us. Don't dig up our graves." As for Burial No. 98, what little is known about her comes from tribal histories and, ironically, from archeologists. She was apparently buried between 1740 and 1780. She was probably of Ojibwa or Odawa descent. Tribal officials say they don't need much more than that. She will be home. �Page 4 Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 Bee was the recipient of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award at the NAMAs for his work with rock band XIT, as a writer/producer at Motown, and his recent accomplishments wilti SOAR. "The awards show is a good shot in the arm for By Deborah Evans Price Native American music," says Bee, who reports seeing Billboard sales spikes among artists on his label. Retailers outside the region are taking advantage Albuquerque, N.M. of the fact that November has been designated Native American Indian music has been picking up American Month to bring extra attention to the genre. sales steam over the last year, spurred by an increase in "I always have a whole section devoted to Nathe number of releases and a growing comtive American music," says Cassandra mitment to the genre by U.S. music retailKenfield, world music buyer for Tower ers. Records in Denver. "I'm planning to Exposure such as that offered by the put some extra stuff on the listening second annual Native American Music posts. (Native American is) an interestAwards (NAMAs) earlier this month also is ing section for us. It has picked up helping the cause, observers say, particuhugely in the past year. It has probably larly via local tie-ins with music merchants. quadrupled its sales." According to Ellen Bello, president But while sales increases can of the Native American Music Awards and certainly be attributed to heightened producer of the show, the number of Americonsumer awareness resulting from can Indian releases issued in the past year such retail promotions and awardshas more than doubled over previous years. show exposure, they also are being boosted by the "I was astounded by it," Bello says. "Everyone depth and breadth of talent that defines American Insays it's because of the awards and that there's an outdian music today, retailers note. let, but there has to be a support system (behind) those Bello and Bee hope the visibility American Inreleases, and it's there now. dian music receives from the NAMAs will help per"What's going on is a true market-spurt happen- suade the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciing that is encouraging more and more musicians to re- ences to add a Grammy category for Indian music. cord music," she adds. "Tom Bee has been campaigning for 10 years," "I feel like this genre is about to explode," says says Bello. That was part of the motivation (for starting Tom Bee, president of Sound of America Records the NAMAs) - to give these artists better recognition." (SOAR), which he started 10 years ago. "Back in the 60's they said, 'The British are coming! The British are coming!' Well, my cry is, 'The natives are coming! The natives are coming!'" Popularity of Native American music on the rise. 11 Native American Education Program (TITLE IX) 1999-2000 I HOPE THAT ALL WENT WELL FOR THE HOLIDAYS. I WENT HOME TO THE RESERVATION TO VISIT FAMILY AND FRIENDS. NOW THAT THE BUSY TIME OF THE YEAR HAS ENDED, I HOPE THAT WE WILL SEE MORE OF OUR NATIVE AMERICAN PARENTS ATTENDING THE (TITLE IX) NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM MEETINGS. YOUR CHILD MAY BE DOING WELL IN SCHOOL, BUT WE HAVE OTHER CHILDREN IN OUR SYSTEM THAT AREN'T. THE TITLE IX PROGRAM WOULD LIKE YOUR HELP AS A COMMUNITY MEMBER. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE A MEETING OR IF YOUR CHILD IS DOING WELL IN SCHOOL AND YOU STILL WOULD LIKE TO HELP, CALL BETTY DAVIS AT 771-2189 OR JONI ABELLA AT 771-3318 AND WE'LL CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR CHILD HAS A 506 FORM ON FILE. �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 1 Imprisoned author s book explains, expands on his life Grand Rapids Press, Nov. 19, 1999 Dale Dieleman Editor's Note: We would like to thank Mr. Dieleman for sending us this article himself and encourage him to continue to bring more awareness through media. This column began writing itself in 1975, and before that, in 1973 and slowly, but resoundingly, over the last 500 years. We are here with this story now because of that history since contact between Europeans and the Original People of North America. We are here, reading "Prison Writings: My Life Is My Sun Dance" because author Leonard Peltier - a man of Sioux, Metis, and Chippewa (Ojibway) ancestry- is serving two consecutive life sentences in Leavenworth Federal Prison for the crime of being a Native American. Peltier, the inmate, is doing time for being convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975 at Oglala, on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. Background In his preface, former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark states emphatically that Peltier "has committed no crime whatsoever." And of Peltier's court case, Clark remarks, "Among the many, many things withheld in his alarmingly unfair trial - a trial that disgraced, and continues to disgrace, the American judicial system ... " He also notes the "staggering violence on the Pine Ridge Reservation that led directly to the events of that day" in 19 7 5. Clark knows of what he speaks. He served as Peltier's lead counsel. The book, published this June with editor Harvey Arden, recounts and reminds us - or for most, informs for the first time - that there were more than 60 uninvestigated deaths of Oglala Sioux on the reservation between the 1973 Wounded Knee memorial occupation by Native Americans and Peltier's arrival with other American Indian Movement (AIM) member in 1975. The AIM members came in response to the cries and pleas of reservation residents for protection. He and others set up a spiritual "tent city" though, and admittedly, guns were kept for protection. Peltier describes the details of that fateful day that brought a literal rain of bullets from FBI and other tactical law enforcement agents into the area. And how he and his charges, mostly women and children, escaped as if protected Page 5 by the Sun Dance coats, which were said to make believers invisible to their enemies. '• A book of the spirit "Prison Writings" is a book of the spirit, of humanity; and for a gasping glimpse into federal prison life in America, this is an excellent read. For the essence of this book, we explore the subtitle, "My Life Is My Sundance," in reference to the Sioux ritual which he describes, as well as that of the sweat lodge ceremony. These give him, and the book, a spiritual context toward understanding why he not only survives being unjustly imprisoned, but thrives with hope. This is a call- yes - for his release, but more all of humanity to find release from all oppressions and bondage in reconciliation between peoples. What we find is truly a testament of faith, an epistle every bit as hopeful, full of grace and even forgiveness, as could be found, if one is prone to compare biblical letter from the Apostle Paul's imprisonments, or from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in his writings from the Birmingham Jail. Reading the book, we discovered the other Peltier, and why he was given his names Gwarth-ee-lass ("He Leads His People,"} and Ta Wikuwa ("Wind Chases the Sun"). Here is a man who cannot be bound in mind or spirit, who lives in constant oneness with his beliefs, to soar beyond prison bars as the eagle which guided him and those he led through the bullets into safety that day at Oglala. "We must each be an army of one in the endless struggle between the goodness we all are capable of and the evil that threatens us all from without as well as within," he urges. "Never cease to fight for peace, justice and equality for all people. Be persistent in all that you do and don't allow anyone to sway you from your conscience," he calls to all. Read this as much for its hope as its horror - as a spiritual calling to dedicate the soul and body to the new millennium, in which "We seek not revenge but reconciliation and mutual respect among our peoples," he writes. In a closing poem, "Difference one of many in this book, Peltier pens: •Let us love not only our sameness/but our unsameness. "In our difference is our strength. "Let us be not for ourselves alone/but also for that Otber!wbo is our deepest Self." "Prison Wirtings: My Life Is My Sun Dance" by Leonard Peltier published by St. Martin's Press, 1999, 243 pages. The hardcover cost is $23.95. �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 Grand Rapids Adult Education Winter Classes Submitted by Peggy Hartwig Grand Rapids Adult Education Begin January 26, 2000 English as a Second Language (ESL) GED Preparation (English & Spanish) High School Completion Adult Literacy Page 6 SEWING CIRCLE'. !The Sewing Orcle wfil begin meeting again on .February 7th, at 6:00 p~m. in >: Room·3S ofNativeAmerican Community Services. A list.ofscheduled presenters is being coordinated and·wm be announced in February issue of 'TartleTalk. . Megwetch - Hunter Genia. Vocational Computer Training + Keyboarding/Beginning Computers + Computing for Beginners-Microsoft Works + Microsoft Word 97 + + + + + Vocational Health Training Nurses Aide/CENA Home Health Care Aide Rehabilitation Technician/Therapy Aide School Health Aide Medical Office Assistant Day/evening classes at: West Middle Adult Education Center: 771-3270 615 Turner NW Adelante/Hispanic Institute: 771-2620/7712622 425 Pleasant SW Cost: Free to non-high school graduates and GED holders Must be 20 years of age on or before September 1, 1999 . . h Available services: child care, transportation, ot lunch GED Testing Center 771-3259 Monday 8:30am - 8:30 pm Tuesday 8:30am - 8:30 pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30 pm Thursday 8:30am - l 2:00pm Each of the five GED tests cost $25, money orders only. Bring your valid drivers license or state photo ID. Test fees will be waived for students enrolled in Grand Rapids Adult Education GED preparation courses. JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CERVICAL CANCER! JANUARY IS NATIONAL CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Submitted by Debra K. Muller, Program Outreach The Kent County Health Department, Women's Health Network, is promoting the early detection of cervical cancer by offering free Pap smear tests at the Kent County Health Department on Friday, January 14? 2000. Saint Mary's Health Intervention Services Clinic in Burton Heights, Spectrum Health East and Spectrum Health Kentwood are also offering the tests on the same date. The eligibility requirements are for women over 40 who haven't had a screening for three (3) years. For . . . further mformat1on and to schedule an appomtment, please call the Kent County Health Department at (616) 336-3058. Women do not have to be current clients of the Kent County Health Department to participate. For women under 40, please contact Planned Parenthood at (616) 459-3101. The American Cancer Society reports that between 60 - 80 percent of American women with newly diagnosed invasive cervical cancer have not had a Pap smear in the past five years and may have never had one. Cervical cancer is one of the most common, preventable and treatable cancers. Caught early, it is nearly 100 percent curable. Early detection saves lives! �Turtle Talk Newsletter January 2000 Page r ~ 7 ... a~, Winter Camp 2000 Maximum of 40 Campers REGISTER -- - EARL YI '/' Deadline: Wednesd~y, January 12, 2000 Registration fee: Minimum of $10.00 per family Volunteer . ;_ \_~ Orientation , January 4th, 2000 @6:00 - 8:00 pm (Meet at N.A.C.S. office) LOCATION: ' CALL: Native American Youth K-6th Grade Friday, Ja-nuary 14th Saturday, January 15th Sunday, January 16th Camp Qodesb2558 N. 20th Street Hopkins, Ml 49328 Candi Wesaw at Native American Community~ervices @ 458-4078 for Regi_s!ration forms. Camp Activities: • ·~ Snow Snake • Scavenger Hunt • Secret Field Trip • Sledding • And More! • COME AND "' :;: M ~~~~r-~ JOIN THE FUN IN THE SNOW! NACS, 615 Turner NW, Rm. 31 Grand Rapids, Ml (West Middle School Building, Ground Level) f �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 Page 8 Dean Lumpkins at Grand Rapids Community and Becky Yoder, Facility Coordinator at Grand Rapids Community College. Anishnabek Youth Leadership Council's Native Pride Conference Submitted by Brian Chivis On December 10th the Anishnaabek Youth Leadership Council sponsored a conference held at Grand Rapids Community College. The one-day event was originally intended for youth in grades seven through ten. The event, was opened up to the general community, so that everyone could take advantage of the keynote speaker, D.J. Vanas. D.J. Vanas is a Captain in the Air Force. He is currently the Chief of Minority enrollment at the United States Air Force Academy. Captain Vanas is a member of the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians and is also a sun dancer with the Lakota people. He is very dynamic and is considered one of America's hottestyoungspeakers, regardless of nationality. He delivered a powerful message about setting goals, and moving closer to them one step at a time. Never give up on what you really want and you will eventually achieve your goals. He, also, entertained the audience with his stories of parachute jumping into trees. The theme of the conference was "Your future, your choice." The conference was about careers. June Fletcher (PotawatomijOttawa), Program Director of Educational Connections at Grand Valley State University, stressed the importance of education and the opportunities provided by it. She also provided interest evaluations to steer them in some possible careers based on their evaluations. Candi Wesaw (Potawatomi), a local Native artist, gave a presentation on careers in art. Her message was to open up your mind and be creative. There are many careers in the art field, most of them you would not associate with art. The guests, at night, were treated to burritos from El Sombrero. The community was invited to the dinner and a mini pow-wow. Owashtinong Chung a ming (the Grand River Singers) provided the drum music. We'd like to thank all those who provided support for the conference, especially �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 The Untold Story Inhalant Abuse: Youth's Quest for Cheap Thrills Takes Costly Toll By Sonja Weisel Reprinted with Permission from American Indian Report January 1998 In the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, spray paint addiction is threatening to destroy their culture. Almost 90 of the 450 members are addicted ' some "sniffing for more than 20 years." Toni Murphy, a case manager for the Drug Elimination Program at the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, took an informal poll in a classroom containing 75 percent American Indian students. To her surprise half the eighth grade class admitted to having used inhalants. Six American Indian boys between the ages of 14 and 15 kicked down a locked basement door at the Selkirk Healing Center in Manitoba, Canada. The boys, all patients at the substance abuse center, were searching for oven cleaner. They wanted to get high. Inhalant abuse, the deliberate sniffing or breathing of household and industrial product fumes to obtain a "high" cuts across class and race. However, according to the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC) in Austin, Texas, prevalence surveys and medical examiners' reports indicate that there are concentrations of inhalant abuse among American Indians. And the problem is deadly serious. Six years ago, Our Home Inc., a substance abuse center in Huron, SD received a four year federal demonstration grant from the Center for Substance Abuse to initiate a specialized treatment project for kids with inhalant abuse problems. Although the project was designed to include 75 percent American Indian children, Steve Riedel said 95 to 99 percent American Indian children were actually served. Riedel, associate director of the center, is concerned that the issue of inhalant abuse isn't being treated seriously enough. "I have had people make statements to me that it is a passing phase of adolescence. They're saying, Let's not be concerned. It's no biggie." Many of the workers involved with inhalant abuse education are expressing worry that American Indians in particular aren't recognizing sniffing as a drug problem. Surveys over the last 25 years show in general, American Indian youth have a more severe problem Page 9 than most ethnic groups, although it varies from place to place, stated Fred Beauvais, senior research scientist for the Colorado-based "Tri-Ethnic Prevention Center. "We sent a community liaison aftercare type of worker down into a community one time and she was visiting with the drug and alcohol counselors and they said, "well, you mean that's a problem? We still do it after work," Riedel said. With the "high" available at the nearest store, inhalant abuse is extremely accessible and economical. The level of poverty has a lot to do with users choosing a can of air freshener over a bottle of alcohol. For $2.50 anyone can buy a can of spray paint and stay high for a couple of days. "Mind you, give them a can of gas and a bottle of [whiskey], they'll take the [whiskey]," said Mary Brown, Program Manger of Selkirk Healing Center. But many cannot afford it, or live in "dry" communities. And then there is the addiction. Both physiologically and psychologically addictive, inhalant abuse has been likened to both cocaine and alcohol addiction. "In the early experimental stages it's very colorful to users," said Morris Dyer, a retired Indian H~alth Service educator who has worked to inform tribes about substance abuse since 1973. "They can have hallucinations and it is still pleasant. Next thing you know they are hooked. Penny Kipp, a media specialist in the Tribal Health and Human Services office of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, is all too aware of the health effects that inhalants have on users. "Inhalant abuse is real prominent here on the reservation," Kipp said. "We have people who are brain damaged. They're unable to think straight. We have a kid who huffed from age six or seven into his late 20s. He just kind of wanders, almost looking retarded. He can't even zip up his coat. There are a small handful in similar situations." Kipp says her reservation isn't alone. "It's an abuse that's happening but doesn't have the attention that alcohol and other drugs get. In other tribes I've talked to in Indian Country they say, "yeah, we have a big problem with inhalants." Brain damage is not the only effect that inhalants have on the body. Sniffing or "huffing" them chemicals in paint, glue, gasoline, bleach and other . (C.Ontinued on pg 10) �Turtle Talk Newsletter· January 2000 Inhalants (Continued from pg 9) from vomiting and nausea to temporary loss of muscle control. Long term effects include liver, kidney, lung, blood and bone marrow damage. Deafness and paralysis are also possible for users, as well as fetal complications in pregnant women. "Kids using it the first time can die," Beauvais said. "Sudden Sniffing Death" can occur during or right after sniffing. The heart overworks, beating rapidly but unevenly, leading to cardiac arrest. It is hard to track the number of inhalant abuse related deaths though. Accidents that may have been caused by a person under inhalant influence are not often diagnosed. The parallels of inhalant abuse off and on reservations are similar, but on reservations it's easier to learn about because they are often small isolated communities, said Harvey Weiss, director of the NIPC. "There is a tendency on some reservations for inhalant abuse to be intergenerational", Weiss said. "Kids learn it from their parents and siblings." While kids, some as young a s six, have been reported to be the main "sniffers", American Indian adults are struggling with addiction, too. Eric Fredlund, Director of the Healing Grounds, a prevention program designed for the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, has spent many hours on the streets and under bridges with adult members of the tribe fighting inhalant addiction. "The standard picture of an inhalant abuser here is they've had little or no education. They've grown up in an exceedingly dysfunctional family, went tot work in the fields at age five, married young with four children by age 20. All of those children were taken away from them by child welfare. If we're talking about a woman, we're talking about someone who has been mentally, physically and sexually abused." "R", a Kickapoo who wishes to remain anonymous, has been in the Healing Grounds for two weeks trying to start anew. Twenty-four years old, married with two children, he has been an inhalant user for approximately seven years and wants to stop. "I went to use it one time and it's hard to stop. I keep thinking everyday I'm not going to use it anymore. I've got too many problems. I'm running around hurting people, hurting my kids," "R" said. Page 10 Having lied most of his young adulthood on and off the street, "R" is dealing with the suicide of a family member, his own thoughts of suicide, and other painful problems. The·pain in his voice is clear. Pain that tells him to stop abusing inhalants, but that is also compelling him to sniff. Fredlund who works closely with "R" said it's hard to tell what his future will bring. I have seen him carry as much as six months of sobriety ... but we have people leave here and they get home and their wife is waiting with a can of paint and a stack of beer saying "I have missed you so much, I have been waiting to party," But there is hope for him. It just may be a rocky road getting there." Hope is the key word when it comes to treating inhalant abuse. Within the professional health community there is a sense that inhalant abusers can not be helped. "People might call and say "Steve, is there really any reason to send an inhalant abuser to treatment? Aren't they brain dead anyway? Why should we even try?" Riedel said. "Well, yeah if you wait until the cancer is the size of a basketball to cut it out, you are going to need residential treatment. People are afraid to try." Every case is different but the consensus of most health care professionals is that once off inhalants, health can be restored in different categories. At Our Home, a population of young teens (average age of thirteen) went through neurocognitive battery tests that monitored motor functions, alertness and concentration, abstract reasoning and more. Fifty percent tested in the impaired range. A retest at the end of ninety days, showed 30 percent of the kids made the transition back into the normal range of function, enough to be statistically significant. the tests also proved that the older a child gets, the more likely he or she will suffer from brain damage or other irreversible health afflictions. The message is clear, prevention is key. More and more treatment centers are incorporating inhalant abuse into their drug treatment programs. In Canada, inhalant abuse among tribes has become so serious that the government put into place a system of seven youth treatment centers dedicated solely to inhalant addiction, with programs ranging from six months to two years. In America, funding for solvent programs has been sparse, and educators are struggling to enlighten (Continued on pg 11) �Turtle Talk Newsletter - January 2000 Page 11 Ml I NWA MU NA DI BISH KAWI N ! UNTOLD STORTY CONTINUED '''''''''''''''~'''''''''''''''''''11\.11\.11\. ~ JANUARY BIRTHDAYS ~ parents, law enforcement officials, teachers and law~ ~ makers to prevent more tragedies from occurring. Inhalants Continued from pg I 0) "The unfortunate part is that we haven't grabbed the bull by the horns to try and target these kids. The reality of it is funding. We have worked extensively with some of the representatives and senators in Washington to try and get some funding attributed to this. We need to let our local representatives, whether at the tribal or state level know this is a real problem for our kids. Because if we don't, they are going to damage their brain and bodies, and if they do live through it we're going to have people functioning at far less of their capacity that if we had helped them up front," Riebel said. Many inhalant abuse educators allege that some stores stock solvents on their front shelves because they know they are going to sell out fast. "When a kid comes in and buys six cans of paint, [shopkeepers] know what they're going to do with them," Beauvais said. "We have to train people who come in contact with these kids." Tribes such as the Confederated Salish of Kootenai and the Cherokee in Oklahoma are working to prevent inhalant abuse by fighting back with educational programs and awareness campaigns. The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas' Healing Grounds has also been generally successful. But there is plenty more work needed. It's a very complex problem affecting a lot of little commonly abused products is the same as poisoning the body and can lead to short-term effects ranging But kids," Riedel said. "The sad story is that these are five, six and seven-year-old kids. And if you could see some of their artwork, some of the pictures these kids draw, you want to vomit. It makes you sad. But can something be done about this? You bet. But we have to try. Information concerning American Indian Report can be obtained by calling 1-800-562-4957 ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ' II\. ~ ' II\. ' ~ ~~. , ~ ~ ~. II\. ~ ' ~ I \. :: ~ II\. 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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/69a68498ad72303fa4e6d8390d8b43d7.pdf 20af51e45624f4cfe03f8ab14b25ed17 PDF Text Text APR 12-.; lshki Gamizige Giizis (Sap Running Moon) A ril 1995 Our Original ''Way of Life" provides some ans\Vers for Raising our Young. From a traditional Indian perspective, many persons, outside of what the dominant society calls the nuclear family, share the role of raising and nurturing children. In some respects, this is done to share child-rearing responsibilities with the "biological parents," but more important, because children are valued as sacred gifts from the Creator. Another reason that children have been held in such high regard is the belief in the connectedness of all things. For Indian people, a child is automatically born to many brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, and grandparents. Because everyone recognizes their relatedness, child-rearing is shared by the entire community. Traditionally, this was part of the "way of life", and as such, there is much to be relearned about traditional childrearing. Many Indian people have never lost these ways but for many Indian people the strength of this extended family has been denied them. Still, these ways are available to anyone willing to win them again. What follows is a brief discussion of what is still practiced by many and still available to all. Throughout childhood, children are recognized during various tribal ceremonies, such as naming ceremonies and, in other rites of passage ceremonies. Children are continually praised for their accomplishments and given ongoing instruction in different aspects of community life. However, if for some reason a child cannot comprehend a lesson, he or she is not criticized but rather is allowed to develop at his or her own pace. Traditionally, then, the Indian family does not exist as a self-contained unit. Because of this, the extended family network has had a major influence on child-rearing practices. All adult members serve in parental roles. Although the biological parents serve many of the roles also assumed by other members of the extended family, their primary role is to provide food, shelter, and clothing. The expectations for the parents are clear- raise the child with love and respect Grandparents, as the primary link with the wisdom and history of the past, serve as teachers. They are the storytellers and the ones who hand down the wisdom. The stories explain such things as creation, history, and correct behavior. These stories are an important part of every child's upbringing. Today, we call this type of interaction "quality time," a time when the children bond not only with the grandparents but also with other family members. Storytelling time, a time set aside most often for the winter months, is very much a communal experience. This time is also very important because it is through the oral tradition that each member of the community learns his or her role and responsibility to the rest of the members of the community. Storytelling is a great illustration of how, in traditional Indian culture, there are no generation gaps because social functions are not age exclusive. Children are included in all social events. Storytelling sessions help children first learn self-control, especially listening- a necessary attribute for a strong parent-child relationship. Other extended family members contribute to the development of the child by providing protection, counseling, additional education, and spiritual guidance. Uncles often teach mannerisms of the various animals that were hunted. At other times, they are the disciplinarians. Aunts are much like mothers and, in many cases, are called mother. They instruct girls in domestic affairs and make certain that the children receive proper care. continued on pg. 3 �Native American Prevention Services Hunter Genia Catherine J olm Turtle Talk: Hunter Genia - Editor Catherine John - Co-Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Charlene Hatfield - Clerical Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports oflocal and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. 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). / April Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" 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 W. Pigeon Michael Corby Micky Kiogima Sandy Whiteman Dawn Bush Susan Wesaw Robin Ensley Levi Albert Crampton Roseanne Moore Pam Smith JoAnneFox Misty Bowen Edna Kenoshmeg Doug Bohjanen Patricia Silverthorn Denise Kimble Charlene Hatfield Judy Shriner Last month's issue indicated the birthday's were February's but in actuality they were March's. Sorry for any confusion. If were missing any birthdays let us know. I 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. CONGRATULATIONS TO Aaron "Bear" Chivis who is in the 5th grade at Brown Schoolin Byron Center. Aaron made the High Honor Roll. "Bear" also participates in football and baseball. Aaron is an Odawa and Potawatomi young man. Congratulations Aaron. 2 • Native American Prevention Services �continued from pg. 1 As a result of this cooperation, it is considered neither unusual nor abandonment for a child to be left .in the care of grandparents or other relatives for an extended period of time. When necessary, the aunts and uncles take the children into their home and raise them as their own. Sometimes this is due to a hardship in the immediate family, but it is just as common for a child to stay with a relative because of the child's preference. This preference is respected within the Indian extended family concepL as to why Indian people are still adapting, one need only realize that from any Indian families it has been only four generations since the traditional practices were prominent in every family. source: A Nation's Hope Rekindled Another important insight into the traditional child-rearing practices is the manner in which young Indian parents are treated. Having a child does not mean that the parents are viewed as adults old enough to take care of themselves. They can still count on advice, help, and support when their child is born. They are not required to make all of the parenting decisions alone nor to make the transition from nonparentto parent without considerable support and help. Thus, one strength of the Indian community is that the first-time parents do not lose their own status as children to their own parents or grandparents. These elders are al ways available, offering help without imposing expectations beyond the new parents' experience. In tum, young parents retain respect and deference for the experience and wisdom of their elders. New parents understand that they still have much to learn, and only with the assistance of the elders will their children grow to learn the proper ways of living. Contrast this experience with the expectations on new parents in the Anglo culture, and even in the lives of most Indian people today. Most new parents are expected to live separately from theirparents. When a baby is born, the new parents' status within the family changes drastically, from child to adult In many cases, however, the expectations may in no way match their ability in parenting skills. As a result, many parents are ill-prepared to raise children in today's society. While the extended family has traditionally served a major source of protection from individual and family hardships, the degree of protection has been diminished in most recent years for many Indian people. Some of the reasons for this have been attributed to boarding schools, relocation of Indians to urban centers, and a variety of other social changes. This rapid social change has, in pan, contributed to the contemporary problem of a lack of parent involvement as many Indian people are still adapting themselves to contemporary norms. Forthose with question Congratulation to the Winners of the 1995 Native American Bowling Tournament held March 11, 1995 at Miracle Lanes, the winner of the team event was: Brenda Chamberlain, Chris Jackson, Frank Davis and (not pictured) Joe Sprague Jr. The team walked away with $1,000.00! Native American Prevention Services · 3 �Viewpoint on the Native American Tuition Rally March 8, 1995 What a wonderful sight to see on this bright crystal morning, the trees still encased in the icing the Creator placed on them the day before. There we were gathered on the Capital steps in Lansing - the corning together of the Native American Michigan Nations - all supporting the same cause. So many Indians and there wasn't even a pow wow! The spirit of the people was high and enthusiasm filed the crowd. This just goes to show that the Native community can and will come together for a common purpose and we are strong. We were from the U.P., Northern Michigan, Western and Southern Michigan, Odawa, Ojibwa, Potowatomi and even Natives of distant Nations like the Sioux and Miscogee Creek came to support our cause. AIM was there. The young, the elders and the veterans were there. All of Michigan was represented to support the future and welfare of our children. There were close to 1,200 Anishinabe there on the Capital steps and surrounding area with our signs held high, our Eagle Staff proudly displayed by Jerry Pigeon, our drums beating out the sound our souls cry. Another injustice, another treaty ignored, another attempt at suppression. We stood there in the cold and cheered our speakers, some of whom were Thurman Bear, Cathy John, Hunter Genia, Bucko Teepo, Shannon Martin and students now taking advantage of the student tuition waiver. Some who would really have to struggle to continue school, some who were concerned for their brothers and sisters. We listened to their words of wisdom, their advice, their cries for help as we watched the tears trickle down their cheeks. We felt their pain, their anger and the fear that was expressed in their words, their body language. What was next? What's the next door that would close on them? How can they ever rise above the past if they can't see a future? Bucko Teepo from Sault St Marie, talked about us becoming independentofthe government and maybe it's time? Maybe it's time to protect ourselves and our next generations. Maybe it's time to take a look at the good in Gov. Engler's whole proposal - he brought us together and united us. Maybe it's time we as a Nation of people come together and start taking care of our own. Maybe as a Nation ofunited Michigan tribes, we can build our own college and offer students tuition in return for 5 years of their service. This way we can keep our children and not lose them to the dominant society. If we work together to rebuild our communities, our children can learn their language, their tradition, their heritage, and our culture will grow strong. Our fami lies will stay together, our children might marry in the culture and keep our bloodline going, our elders will find the place of honor and respect they deserve and be taken care of. They can teach the ways of tradition that is fast becoming lost. We can train our people and give them jobs and create dignity once again. We will become strong in our own right and as unified sover eign nations can once again be a powerful force to be reckoned with. We have the casino's! The tribes have money! With all the Michigan Nations working together we could do this! Let Engler keep his 3 million, but we, as a united Nation of people could make his loss even greater. As a group vote, we could influence everything that happens iin this state and maybe it's time we should! After all, this is our land and the Creator intended that we be the caretakers. continue on pg. 5 Pictured: Rev. Lewis & Gladys Church of Hopkins 4 ·Native American Prevention Services �continued from pg. 4 EVERYDAY DRUGS & PREGNANCY 11Iink big I say! And to explain why I feel this is important, I need to tell you about a young man, awroximately 13, who was standing in front of me at the rally with his mother, sister and younger brother. His mother is a full blood, his father is half and they live in an area of many Native communnities. As this young man was listening to the speakers and they were referring to the" Anishinabe", he reached over and tapped his mother on the arm and said,, "Mom, am I an Anishinabe?" No Indian child should ever have to ask this! We need to keep our people proud to be "Anishinabe" ! Good parenting starts ~fore your child is born. In the previous article, the subject of positive parenting is discussed. As an extension of that thought it is important to realize that the role of the parent is to provide "food, shelter, and clothing." Well this is essential to the growth of your child once they are born it is also important from conception until birth. It is important for the expectant mother to be aware of the common drugs that could affect the health of herself and the child she is carrying. Alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine are the most common drugs that a woman must avoid to ensure the health of her unborn child. The seriousness of our mission was always present even standing there in the crowd you couldn't help but feel the comradeship among the people. Even as we greeted old friends, stepping from one foot to the other to ward off the cold and read each others signs, sometimes laughing and sometimes nodding in agreement, we never lost that feeling of common purpose. We were there to save the future of our children, because we know that through them is the only way we can save our future as an Anishinabe race. We must never forget this. One of the most frequently asked questions that an expectant woman must answer is "What do you want?" The most common answer that I hear when I ask that question is "It doesn't matter as long as it's healthy." For those of you who are expecting a child, the health of that child will most likely be up to you. You can control the health of your unborn baby. The day ended with many people gathering on the Capital steps and singing the AIM song over and over. And in the words of my funny friend, Renee, she said someone yelled out "Weesineda" (lets eat), and the place emptied. She said she went into the Capital building to find her son and when she came out, all that was left to show we had been there were three deserted signs and a styrofoam cup laying on the ground. She said, "there wasn't even anyone to follow to the Lansing Indian Center." This funny little story reminds me that some of the best qualities of the Anishinabe, is our sense of community when called upon, our sense of humor and most of all, when we're done, there better be food and fellowship! Sally Olson Kee, Odawa GVAIL, Secretary The unborn child is an actual "part" or extension ofit's mother. They share the same oxygen and nutrients the mother's blood supply by way of the umbilical cord and placenta. Virtually everything that passes through the mother's system will pass through the unborn child into the developing organs of that child. The unborn child has no way of filtering the harmful substances from it's body so it must rely solely on the mother to perform that function for them. Because of the lack of this filtering system, and the size, any alcohol, tobacco, or caffeine that the mother ingests will enter the child's developing body at higher, more toxic levels, and stay in their system longer. In the first few months of your pregnancy the heart, brain and othervital organs are forming. This is when the majority of birth defects occur. Using drugs and alcohol will greatly increase the risk of your child having a severe birth defect. During the last few months of your pregnancy, using drugs or alcohol will increase the risk of learning and behavioral disorders. So the danger of using drugs and alcohol during your pregnancy is constant-it never goes away. Don't put your child at risk. ALCOHOL-When a pregnant women drinks she puts her unborn child at risk. The amount of pure ethyl alcohol is the same in all alcoholic beverages-roughly about half an ounce. And the more the pregnant women drinks the greater the damage to the unborn child. If she drinks enough she may even kill the child. The most common birth defect from drinking alcohol during your pregnancy is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, or FAS. Native American Prevention Services · S �This is a set of birth defects involving four main areas: * Reduced growth * Facial/Head Malfonnations * Fetal Organ Defects * Mental Retardation FAS occurs in about two of every 1,000 live births. This rate is increased about 25% if the pregnant woman is a heavy drinker. A less severe fonn of FAS, is Fetal Alcohol Effects, or FAE. This is just as serious. It involves behavioral disorders, low IQ's and slowed fetal growth. If your pregnant-don't drink. No amount of alcohol ingested into your system is considered a "safe" level for your unborn child. snacks, avoid caffeine. If you ·smoke-cut back, or stop altogether. If you drink-quit F ASIFAE is the only birth defect that is totally preventable. This infonnation was obtained from the Do It Now Foundation Series and The Department of Health and Human Services-Indian Health Service Division. MORE FACTS: Tobacco smoke can: * cause higher rate of throat infections in babies which may require hospitalization * increase risk of childhood asthma TOBACCO-itcontainsabout4,000differentchemicals that once ingested into your system will find it's way into your baby's. Nicotine and carbon dioxide the most common chemicals reduce the flow of oxygen to your baby. Nicotine also increases it's heart rate and blood pressure. * cause higher rate of ear infections * when a child breathes in this smoke the nicotine can be measured in the child's urine If you smoke during pregnancy you increase the risk * increase the child's risk of bronchitis, pnuemonia, and wheezing of: * Premature Birth * Low Birth Rate/Delayed Growth * Infant Death [ie-Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) CAFFEINE-can be. found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, and chocolate among other foods, as well as some overthe-counter medicines. It is linked to heart defects, miscarriages, and slow fetal growth. As a stimulant it increases irritability, insomnia and tension. Being a good parent involves taking care of your child. Teaching them right from wrong. Helping them to make healthy decisions and choices. If you want to be a good parent start before your child is bom Choose healthy 6 · Native American Prevention Services * can stunt lung growth * can cause a pennanent decrease in lung function �Anishinaabe Youth Learning More Than Just Drumming I had been asked to write an article about a group of Anishinaabe young men who are learning how to drum. My name is Hunter Genia and my Anishinaabe blood comes from the Grand River Ottawa & Saginaw Ojibwe. I've worked with young people ever since I became employed with Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (4 years) and now Native American Prevention Services (March 94 - present -1 year) at the age of twenty years old. I was given the task of working with the Young Eagles program in the Substance Abuse Prevention area. One of the things I have felt strongly about is that in order for young people to have a positive self image, respect for themselves, respect for their elders, traditions, culture and life, they must know who they are, where they've been (as a people), in order to know where they are going. One of the things that have helped me in my life is our culture, traditions and ceremonies. One of the first things I probably learned is that learning is a life-long process, so no one masters anything but instead we teach others what we have learned up to that point I will tell you a little about what I have learned about the drum and what I have taught the young men who are learning with me. The drum is very sacred and central to our people. One of the first things I learned is that if every citlture or race of people (including Europeans) went back and traced their roots far enough they will find that there was a musical instrument which was sacred to them and it's possible thatit was a drum also. It'sjustthat as Anishinaabe people we have maintained this as a living part of our culture. The drum is circular in shape and can be representative of many things: Is it just a coincidence that the sun (geezis), moon (dibikat geezis) orour Mother Earth (Aki) is round also? Thinking about this, then we should be thinking that all life is connected. When our singers are around the drum they are connected in a circle as well. The drum is a spirit that lives and sings with us. The materials we use to make this drum come from our Mother Earth and we put down the A-say-mah before we take these natural materials to give thanks to her and to the Creator (Gitchi-Manido). This also helps us to not forget where we come from and where were going, eh! The drum is very respected and taken care of. Our elders tell us to treat this drum as if it is your mother or grandmother. Would you leave her alone and cold? No, not unless you have no meaning of respect This is why we have a drumkeeper for each drum, to remind us of our responsibilities to this drum. When we are singing with this drum, we put down tobacco first to pay our respect to this drum, all living, our ancestors, the circle and so on. We pray that these songs will be sung with respect. This drum is never put on the ground but instead has a blanket to keep her from touching the ground. There are other reasons as well but perhaps you should approach an elder and ask him or her. I told you earlier that when the singers are together around this drum they form a circle and so they are connected. This circle can be representatives of unity, harmony. The balance of this circle can be thrown off many ways. If people come into the circle with bad feelings, negative thoughts or under the influence of alcohol orotherdrugs then this can throw off the balance of the circle. Just like in our everyday lives. That is why it's important to teach the teachings and know our traditions so that these things don't happen but when and if they do, we shouldn't hold these people in judgment but try to show them a better way. (A good way to do this is to practice what we preach.) So it's important that we teach our people from the beginning what our values, traditions and ceremonies are because the non-Indian way will always be there and so will the traditonal ways if we take the time to learn them. Plus, the young people don't have to repeat the mistakes we all have made in our lifetime. Remember we must think six generations beyond us. Teach what you know well enough so that those teachings can be remembered down the road. There are many things I've left out about the teachings with the drum but these are things you have to seek out Things that are in reference to the different kind of drums, uses and creation of etc ... When you learn these things record them with your heart and mind. I've probably given you an earful but we are learning the songs, learning to respect the drum and connect how that also can teach us about life. The young men on this drum include: Wayne Loonsfoot, Tim Cass, Ernest Loonsfoot, Tim Loonsfoot, Dave Shananaquet, Paul Shananaquet, Alex Antoine, Kaine Shomin, Marcos Compos and Richard "Little Richard" Shenoskey. This drum is for the Anishinaabe community and so it is open to all Anishinaabe youth or adults who want to learn. A Chi-Migwech to Dave & Paul Shananaquet for helping me with the group. A Chi-Migwech also to Pappy Joe & Vivian Bellgraph for their generous time and support. Achi-Migweeh to those Elders & relatives who have helped me greatly. Paa ma pii go waad miin miinwa Giwesinini Native American Prevention Services • 7 �Announcements: Michigan Indian Legal Services will hold it's next Board meeting on June 3, 1995 at the home of Board Trustee, Beverly Oark. 9214 Dwight, Detroit, MI 48207. Thepubliciswelcometoattend. Formoreinfo: 616-947-0122. American Indian Biological and Computer Science Workshop (June 11 -17; grades 6-9): Currently our youngest workshop Program, now going on its 7th year, the American Indian Biological and Computer Sciences Workshop was modeled after the Summer Institute for Arts, Sciences and Technologies. Young American Indian students attend this Program cost-free for a one week period. They explore areas of interest in biology and computer science, hear presentations, participate in cultural events, and enjoy a multitude of recreational activities. Deadline to apply: May 1, 1995. For more info: Kerry Hicks, Youth Programs Coordinator, Phone: 906-487-2219 or write: Youth Programs - Michigan Tech, 1400 Townsend Dr., Houghton, MI 49931-1295. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board Meeting meets every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Rm #4. For more info call Chris at 774-8331. Parent Committee Mtg of Title V meets the 3rd Wednesdayof eachmonthat\VestMiddleSchool. For more info call Pat at 771-3318. North American Indian Center of Grand Rapids There is a new Resource Center for Native Americans in the area. The NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER OF GRAND RAPIDS opened an office at 44 Fountain Street N.W. on November 16, 1994. The CENTER shares office space with the Michigan Indian Employment and Training Services (MIETS). Please stop by to see the office, see what services are available, and meet the staff of the CENTER, Levi Rickert, ·and the staff of MIETS, Larry Romanelli and Kim Buttnick. Office hours are 8 :00 a.m. - 5 :00 p.m., Monday - Friday until further notice. 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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/215ff20b831ef9d01626d5bc3e9a81df.pdf 271f7c4d77634eef7826df04013300d3 PDF Text Text .....:.... · ~ II W abigoni Giiris (Budding Moon) May1995 CRADLEBOARD We we we Tabobandung We we we Waubun-anung Swinging now, He who sees far Swinging now, The Morning Star te MAY 09 1995 This is an Ojibwa lullaby sung to an Anishnabek abinoojiiyens-ag. Held safe and secure in the cradleboard, whether leaning against a tree, or hung from it's branches, our children observed the world around them from this wonderful "babysitter''. Many Indian women that I have spoken with express their beliefthat the cradleboard and "wrapping" babies is a reminder of the security and safety of the womb. A child as it develops in the womb is confined in a small "cocoon" that feeds rocks, and sustains them. The "wrapped" baby can experience the same security by having it's arms and legs secured tight with a blanket, then wrapped with soft hide and strapped to the cradleboard. Cheryl Kukla, a 20-year veteran of Munson Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, says that wrapping "her babies" when they are ~y or ready to be put down for a nap helps in calming the child and giving them a sense of security. Many parents ask that she teach them to "wrap" their babies before they leave the unit so that they can continue the practice at home. Oteryl says that she learned the importance of this practice from watching her Mother and Grandmothers while she was growing up. She says that it is very soothing and comforting for the child. Pearl Broome, Grand Traverse Band, says that her last child, Silas, was a "cradleboard" baby. It was a very convenient method of childcare for her. She felt that it provided her son with a sense of security and love. During my childhood I can remember the older women stringing clothesline across the room and pinning a blanket between the ropes providing a hammock to nestle the child and rock them to sleep. It would encase the child in a warm cocoon and let them rest, feeling secure in this nest. In recent months, I have had the opportunity to speak to one of our young men in this community, Casey Church, who has studied the construction of cradle boards and their value to the mental and physical growth of Indian children. He takes great pride and joy at constructing these boards. He hopes that more young parents will recognize their value and use them. I have seen cradleboards that have elaborate beadwork; black-ash weaving; quillwork; and reeds. There were those that designed wrappings for summer and winter; used trade cloth and applique '. Regardless of their outward appearance the best cradleboard' s were those that provided adequate back support and footrests so that their tiny bones would not be twisted, and soft, absorbent inner padding for the babies comfort. In the past the cradleboard allowed the baby to have a mobility that otherwise would not have been possible. Wherever the adults went the child could be easily carried and placed within reaching distance. It didn't require a lot of "hands-on" attention as it could be hung from a tree branch, leaned against a wall or other structure, or attached to a parent's back. It was important to keep the child with the adults and elders so that they could observe and be observed. By observation a child learns to speak, eat, walk, and understand. ·Maybe in the years to come as a new child is brought into this circle of life the cradleboard will be brought back into use. It is one of my hopes and dreams that they will become more prominent than the "backpacks" and harnesses that you see continued on pg. 3 �Hunter Genia Catherine John TunleTalk: Hunter Genia - Editor Catherine John - Co-Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Charlene Hatfield - Clerical Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports oflocal and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. 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. 2 • Native American Prevention Services May Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Isaac McCann Larry Shananaquet Jr. Rita Wemigwans William Shananaquet Linda Holt Dave Shananaquet Billie Jean Sams Roger Martell Jr. MikeDenhof Jimmy Bush Sr. Jordan Shomin Paul Hart Rocky Russell Gus Day Paul Jackson Kitt Pigeon Liz Wesaw Charles Anderson Misheka Floyd Dave Pierce Selina Gibbs Mary Shananaquet Chris Shomin Denise Skorlca Toni Leaureaux Kari Sprague LeahDenhof Edward Sherman Jr. Paul Shomin Ivanna Swainston Dave Fox John Crampton Jim Braddock Dennis Resterhouse Sue Basz Dolores Laban Tashia Hillman 1bomas McDonald �continuedfrompg. l some children carried in. Maybe the stroller will become obsolete within the Indian communities and , once again, mothers and babies will experience the bonding that is essential to the mental health of our children. As in the mother's womb, when an infant is strapped into a cradleboard it can feel it's mother's every move; listen to the gentle sound of her voice; hear her heart beat; wrapped up safely and securely knowing that it's every need would be met by this person who carries them. It's not old-fashioned, it's healthy. HEALTHY SNACKS If you have toddler's, preschool age, and elementary age children in your house you know the importance of~- Children at this age are always "onthe-go". 1be energy that they need to keep their little bodies healthy can be provided by: Carrot Sticks Cheese slices Milk-2% or skim Raisins Apples Oranges Bananas Popcorn Pop Tarts Breakfast Bars Granola Bars Fruit Juices Pickles Tomato slices Assorted Fruits Snacks to avoid because of their high fat & sugar content are: Pop Candy bars Potato Chips Tea Cookies Cradleboard Baby Candy Peanuts Gum Coffee Ice cream Developing healthy eating habits early will help your children as they grow and develop into adulthood. Many diseases such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and others, can be avoided in adulthood if healthy lifestyles and habits are established early. Safe and secure Watching the world go by My little one rests Not a sound, not one little cry Safe and secure Watching the world go by My little one can see All his family, his universe, all around, way up high Safe and secure Watching the world go by My little one knows Mama is here Watching him touch the sky clj-()4112195 Anishinaabe basketball teamfrom Grand Rapids takes 3rd in Grand Traverse basketball tournament. Native American Prevention Services • 3 �Folks Tend to Look Down on Addicts... Alcoholicslookdownonthoseaddicted to drugs. Addicts who are still working look down on those who have lost their jobs. People coming to worlc. with two containers of coffee look down their noses at the folks standing outside smoking. People ordering wine in a restaurant wrinkle their noses at the overweight couple eating garlic bread and pasta Folks pulling levers on slot machines turn away from the man staggering towani the door to the men's room. It's not just addicts who are so easily belittled. Western society is very critical of all those who have lost control, or of those who are dependent Addiction can be defined as "the use of a substance or an activity to avoid a feeling that might otherwise provide an opportunity for growth". People in recovery must accept their feelings, howevernegativeorfiustratingorinfuriatingorhurtful they might be, inorderto grow. And we, the community, family. friends, and counselors must accept that person's feelings if we're going to support people in their move beyond addiction. We must not be people who block the way of others by expressing bitterness and criticism; al ways pointing out faults and never strengths; accepting the stereotypes that "they" are not so smart, or so able, or can't be on time, or by putting down our institutions and agencies rather than getting involved to strengthen and improve them. Anything that covers, masks or changes feeling, can become addictive. Addiction takes many forms: drugs and alcohol, shopping, gambling, smoking, TV and movies, exercise, sex, sex 900 Lines, psychic hot lines, video games, worlc., cleaning, money, power, control, and others. And if we are JlQl addicted, but look down on or proclaim the worthlessness ofaddicts in our communities, we are contributing to their stress and to their increased use of tactics to avoid feelings. Most of the above addictions are not illegal. Many of them are necessary for health. It is when they become the only/primary method of controlling feelings that they are injurious. lbere are other ways Indian people can manage the anger, fiustration, powerlessness, loneliness, fear and depression that so many share. Get involved; the community needs you. These ideas were taken from an article by Nancy Stremmel in the American Indian Community House Community Bulletin. 1be significant message is that we mustallofferunderstandingandacceptancetooneanother. We must not judge one another, due to the difficulty in measuring the harm of one addiction against another. reprinted with permission from NACS News writer Bernie Huber, Native American Community Services 4 ·Native American Prevention Services GRACES OF LIFE On my dreams, I build hope Of Life, I look towani the future In the present, I live In sorrow, I cry and hope to grow In love, I know I am less than perfect In hope, I hope to grow and learn what I need to learn In anger, I hope to let it go, to be happy In holding on, I hold tight In loss, I have few words at times and at other times more In speech, I wish and search to say the right thing In forgiveness, I hope to give and receive In letting go of pain, I hope to gain In Life I hope to be happy and to bring it to others In feeling needed, I hope to need others also When pain and sorrow, anger and hostility start to develop, I hope to find resolution as in a smile that conveys I care In silence, I hope to listen to life and what can be felt without words by others and in nature My life I seek to be me to learn from others and by my mistakes and I hope to address them at the time I need to I am born to live the best that I can to love and be loved, to understand God and treasure those close to me. And, If I fail, I hope to be comforted to live my life and be happy submitted by RICHARD MARK SPRAGUE Rick reports he's doing well out in the great Northwest in the state of Washington. He's lived there now for 1-1/2 years and is working at the Spokane Urban Indian Health Services. He also attended some summer college d~ this last summer. Keep it up Rick and we'll miss your help at this years Three Fires Pow Wow. �Vision Seekers..... The Vision Seekers Anishinaabe youth group have been pretty busy this spring and the plans are already starting to heat up forthe summer. One of the most exciting things that they are undertaking is becoming a Youth Council. A Youth Council is a vehicle in which the youth can work on projects, developing themselves as future leaders, give & share to the community, participate in Indian Youth Leadership Conferences, build self esteem, make a comminnent to abstain from alcohol & other drugs, a voice for environmental health, and much more. Presently there are 120 Indian Youth Councils in the U.S. & Canada. With the Vision Seekers fonning their own they will be the fourth in Michigan. This will allow us a chance to network and jointly work on other projects with Youth Councils from the U.S. and ourneighbors here in Michigan. 1be Youth Council isn't the only thing they're doing they have invited speakers to come in and talk to them about goal setting, homeless youth issues, alcohol & other drugs, cultural arts and they will also be given an opportunity to participate in, by their choice, cultural gatherings & ceremonies. It's about them making positive healthy decisions for themselves and taking action steps to see that it doesn't end. The Vision Seekers do need your help though. They can't do it alone but they need to know from time to time that you support them in their efforts. They want to do something positive and build on it and hope somebody or something doesn't drag them down in the process. They would like other Anishinaabe youth to join them and give it a try as well. Together in this circle there is strength but alone we are weak. If you would like infonnation on how to get involved your more than welcome to call me at my office. A Chi-Migwech to Renee Dillard, Carolyn McNamara, Fran Compo, Jeanette Pierce & Ruth Bergsma for their help. These are just some of the names I can remember from real recent activities and a Chi-Migwech to those parents who help tremendously and to those people who think of our youth in their prayers. WHAT IS A NATIVE AMERICAN? A native American is a group of people made up of many tribes and cultures. We are a people of laughter and sadness a people of remembrance and anger. We are a people of sight and beauty a people of wisdom and knowledge. We are a people of honor and respect a people of prayer and thankfulness. We are a people that are one with Mother Earth and she provides for us. We are artistic with the days now gone, and we are poetic with the sounds of the winds and cries of the past. We are a people that survived for centuries when the world around us wanted us dead. We are a people that are in the minds of the others, that wish we were a memory of long ago. We are a people of healers and prophecy. We are a people of mystery and awe. We are brothers and sisters of the animal world around us. We are the thunder and lightning; we are the hail and snow or a reed in the wind. I have met all these people in my travel, and of the others that want to be of the people, they may come close, but they cannot totally because they do not possess certain qualities that we are born with. We are a unique and beautiful people. We are the Native Americans. WA-SHEA-KWU (Lynette Shawano), Wsiconsin Giwesinini Native American Prevention Services • S �MICWGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS HIRES NEW DIRECTOR 1be Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs appointed William A. LeBlanc to the position of Executive Director effective April 10, 1995. LeBlanc, a member of the Bay Mills Indian Community, is the Commission's first Executive Director since 1991. He has a long history with the Indian Commission, serving as a commissioner, chainnan, deputy director and director, most recently in 1984. He has maintained a solid interest in issues affecting the Native Americans of Michigan, recently coming out of retirement to take the position of Indian Health Coordinator at the Michigan Department of Public Health, a position originated in 1974. When announcing his return to worlc. at the September 1994 meeting ofthe Commission on Indian Affairs, LeBlanc told the assembly that he was being "recycled". Mr. X wants to see an adolescent support group started so that other young individuals he sees can get help before they get to the point where he was at just a few short montm ago. He started naming a few names and says this one is doing this and that one is doing that He was reflecting at the same time telling me that this is how he started out as well. I told him I will help him any I could but in the back of my mind I realiu that this is going to take a whole community. Mr. Y is going to be sent away pretty soon to a place where other young repeat offenders go. For an adult it's considered a prison for a young man it's considered just astepdownorthe same. One more crime on the streets and he may have been sent to the big house. When talking about his parents he stated something that surprised me to an extent He said that when he or his siblings got in trouble that their parents would just yell at them and then let them be on their way. 1be parents would just go on partying and the young ones would just run around the streets again. He said, he wished that they would have grounded him or something, but because they didn't, he felt that they didn't care about him or his siblings. He thought because they didn't care that running around and getting in trouble was okay. On different paths... Recently, I met with two young gentleman who are on the two different paths right now. One (Mr. X), is on his way back to a life he hopes will be free from alcohol and other drugs and the other (Mr. Y) is unsure where his path is going to lead except that he will be away for awhile with other young men who are in similar positions as him. Mr.Xis scared to come backforthe fearthathe will be offered all the drugs that lead him to get him trouble. He knows what he has to do, find new friends, but when asked who he could identify right now as his support group he could only name two or three family members. He fears those majority could outweigh his few support members and get him on the wrong path again .. When talking to Mr. Y, his first comment was that it was this other person's fault for him being there. He admitted that there were some 15 to 20 other charges built up from when he was even younger and perhaps he realized, this may have had something to do with why he was there also. He also didn't hesitate to blame some of his family members because all they did was drink and party. He doesn't want to go home but said he'd rather live in a foster home. 6 • Native American Prevention Services This shouldn't be news to you but this has been going on for a long time and until the communities/ families are ready to support positive healthy lifestyles then we will continue to see problems in our community. Our youth will also continue to see a future uncertain. We can't assume that we have all the positive parenting skills to help ourchildren. Many ofour ways have been stripped from us and often, were just reliving the cycle of our upbringing. Often times because of pride and embarrassment or the lack of infonnation on who to contact we ignore help and get ourselves further into trouble. Just like other problems we often don't acknowledge it but instead try to cope with other means. Sometimes those means of coping aren't always healthy. lfyouneedhelpdon'tbeafraidtoask. Youcanalwayscall a friend, find cultural or religous help, or seek services from a health organization. Chi-Migwech! Giwesinini �Announcements: / Three Fires Pow Wow Meetinp: May 1, 9, 17, 25th at the G.R. Inter-Tribal Council. All Meetings are at 6:00 p.m in Rm# 4. We still peecf mapv yoluoteers. From one of our readers.-. Sharon Brayley, a Community Outreach Worker in Buffalo, NY and a Seneca Indian from Tonawanda Indian Reservation, wanted to share a little story thatsheandhergranddaughterexperienced. Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow WowJune 10 &11 at Comstock Riverside Parle. For more info call Debbie Muller at 243-1046 or Chris Shomin at 7748331. One summer day last year, my seven year old granddaughter Daphne Sundown and I were eating lunch in the park, near Lake Erie, in the city of Buffalo. Daphne said ''Look Grammy,Eagles. Let's feed them". My reply was '"Those aren't Eagles, their Seagulls". Daphne then said "Oh, then let's feed the Eagulls". Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board Meeting meets every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m in Rm #4. For more information call Chris at 774-8331. Parent Committee Mtg. of Title V meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at West Middle School For more information call Pat at 771-3318. Grand Valley American Indian Lodge meets the first Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Location is the West Side Complex. For more information call Renee at 5387568. Senior Meals: Every Tuesday & Thursday at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Sponsored by the Pawting Magedwin United Methodist Church. Tune: 11 :30 a.m For inore information call Rev. Knapp at 364-6445. / \.. For The Seventh Generation Youth Retreat July 10-14th, University of Michigan Any student entering the grades 9th through the 12th as of the fall of 1995. · * Learn your potential as a student Tuition Waiver March & Rally "It ain't over yet" May 17th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Assemble at Riverfront Park at 9:00 a.m. to march to Capitol Building. Lunch will be at Francis Parle at 1:00 p.m (2600 Moores River Dr. ) * Learn self-confidence * Learn more of your culture * Live in a University Hall * Learn to use coinputers * Participate in cultural activities * Daily recreation time * much, much more. Need to register before June 19th, and there is a $25.00 registration fee. For more information and application call Laura Kota at 313-936-1055. For more info call Lansing North American Indian Center at: 1-517-487-5409 \. Native American Prevention Services • 7 �POW WOW EVENTS & CALENDARS May6 2nd Annual Land of Falling Waters Traditional Pow Wow Jackson.MI Parkside Junior High School For more info call (517) 787-9252 May6&7 Red Road Traditional Benefit Pow Wow Dowagiac, MI Dowagiac Union High School For more info call Julie (616) 782-9222 Mayl9 Mich. Commismon on Indian Affairs Mtg. Saganing, MI For more info call (517) 373-0654 May20&21 The First People's Intn'l Indian Fair & Trade Warren, MI For more infonnation (810) 756-1350 Exposition May20&21 Michichigan Inter-Tribal Assoc. Pow Wow Oirnax,MI For more infonnation (616) 746-4004 May26 Urban Indian Affairs 25th Ann Banquet St Qair Shores, MI For more infonnation (313) 256-1633 May27-28 18th Annual Lansing Indian Ctr. Pow Wow Lansing, MI For more infonnation (517) 487-5409 May27 &28 5th Annual Gissiwas Creek Indian Pow Wow Marion, MI For more infonnation (616) 281-3640 May27 &28 2nd Annual Rush Lake Indian Cementary Hartford, MI For more infonnation (616) 463-3721 June3 South Eastern Michigan. Inc. Awards Banquet Celeb. 20th Anniversory St Oair Shores, MI For more infonnation (81) 756-1350 June4&5 Day of the Eagle Pow Wow East Jordan, MI For more information (616) 5363465 Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • Library Grand Valley State U . Allendale Ml 49401 rnv. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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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/b0403ffa32b62cb062d4f65cf7877d0c.pdf 9fc69e6867db0e1d8961863caacf45ec PDF Text Text . . . f'«,. ~ '~" ;..:"' ~,+'< ..,· ··- ··...- II Ode'imin Giizis (Strawberry Moon) JUNE 1995 16th Annual Three Fires Pow Wow: "Unity & Harmony" JUNE 10 & 11, 1995 The Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow this year will emphasize the theme of '"Unity & Harmony". The Pow Wow going on it's sixteenth year will gather on the banks of the Grand River in Comstock Park. Thousands of people are expected for the cultural gathering which will also bring drums, dancers and traders from all over the United States. The head participants for this year's gathering is: Emcee - john Bailey; Head Veteran - Frank Bush; Head Female - Julie Block; Head Male - Ben Hinman; Arena Director - Steve Pego; and Host IXum - Rainbow Singers from Brimley, MI. You may want to check out the program for this year's powwow. This year's program will not be the usual book format but instead a calendar. Selected artists have been asked to submit their beautiful work informs of paintings or drawings that will be used in the calendar. All the artist are Anishinaabe from the Grand Rapids and surrounding area. Chris Marcus Stone is the coordinator for the calendar project. The Health Fair /Native Program Services tent will get the needed attention it deserves for this year's event. In the rerent past the health fair tent went unnoticed but due to the collaboration of Lora Church of the Kent County Health Department and Cathy John of Native American Prevention Services there will be much improvement. Please be sure to check it out as valuable health/ prevention information as well as program services information will be available to everyone. Check it out. Perhaps "Unity & Harmony" is best stated in the case cl Richard Dayson. The community must come together to give this young man cl forty-seven years a chance to live many more years. He is in need cl a donor whose marrow matches his. He is dying cl cancer and the best chance cl living is another American Indian person who matches his blood type. There will be a place set aside at this year's gathering for people like you and me to donate blood. It doesn't hurt and only takes a minute to go through this procedure. It won't cost you anything to do this. Read the fallowing related -article in the Turtle Talk and it will help answer some cl your questions. You Could Save a Life of a Brother I Hunter <Jenia �r June Birthdays Di bish ka win" Hunter Genia Catherine John Turtle Talk: Hunter Genia - Editor Catherine John - Co-Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Charlene Hatfield - Clerical Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports oflocal and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. 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). "Mu~a Paul Shomil Brandi Shomin Douglas Martin Shomin Anthony Sams Melinda Hinmon Marcus Russell Virgil King Mable Ramos Jessica Valdez Shawn Day Ronald A. Boda Ollie Pierce Andrea Kaye Priest Rita Blumke Rose Shomin Jeff Gibbs Billie Jo Russell Bill Shcrubbe David Sams Cathy Rotan Mari Comer Kayle Cra~on Karen Taylor ..... ·. 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. .· ·:- :·:-: .. -·-: . . ·-:-··· ' Sue Matur1<anich Fred Bell John Hart Joe Memberto Connie Cady Anna Ward Lisa Brummitt Kay Shagonaby Roseame Martell Vicki Upton Terry Chivis William Chivis William Jones Elizabeth Gibbs Dennis J. Rickert Phyms Sprague Loretta Castaneda Chaun Castaneda Nebin Floyd Amy Anderson Jamie Whitehead Colleen Nessner -:-::-. -·:--:-:-:-: ·.· .RI OS, DEADLY MARCH . * A IDS . ....... . is now the I ead casue of daa th among Amer i cans ag• 25 to 44. * Congratulations to the following students: Richard Shenoskey Jr. East Leonard Elementary Honor Student of the Month 5th Grade For 25-44 ..,.ar b Ids# A I OS Is th• I •ad Ing cause of dea l n aen and woman In 7g of 16 U . S • c I t I •s • i th popu I at I ons ore a ter than 100' 000 . * More thdn 440, 000 cases A I OS, i nc I ud I ng 6 # 000 . ch I I dren, hav• been r-epor to centers. . * .. . _:-:· . . .. ' . ·._·:-.> ·.-·: .. . More than 250, ooo have d I •d froarR I OS or A I 2 • Native American Prevention Services �What do alcohol and drugs have to do with HIV & AIDS? Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS. Alcohol and drugs do not cause HIV infection or AIDS. But they are the most common reasons today why people become infected with HIV. Here are the facts: 1. Many people who get infected with HIV are heroin, cocaine, or speed users who use needles to shoot (inject) drugs. Sharing needles passes HIV directly from the bloodstream of one person to another. This is one of the most effective ways to spread HIV. 2. When people are high on alcohol and drugs they sometimes do things that can be very dangerous, things that they would not do if they were not high. People are killed in car accidents because they are too high on driving. The same thing happens with sex and HIV. People know that having sex without condoms is how HIV is spread sexually. But research shows that when people are on drugs and alcohol they are much less likely to use condoms. 3. Using drugs and alcohol is not healthy. It can destroy organs in your body and damage your immune system. The more alcohol and drugs you use the worse it is. Everybody needs their immune system to fight off disease. If you are infected with HIV you need your immune system to be as strong as possible. We're not saying that because you use drugs or drink alcohol that you will get HIV. But, alcohol and drugs can lead to unsafe sex and sharing needles. Don't let alcohol and drugs lead to infection with HIV. If you have trouble sticking to sa.fe sex: - drugs and alcohol use may be why. - if you need help call an AIDS or drug hotline. If you Bl8 an IV drog user: - Think about stopping. Talk to a drug counselor. - Don't share needles. - If you do share a needle, clean it first with bleach. - Always use latex condoms when you have sex. If you B18 Infected with the AIDS virus: - Cut down or stop using alcohol or other drugs. - Improving your eating, sleeping and exercise habits will assist in building up your immune system. - See a doctor to monitor your health and get treatments. - Always use latex condoms during sex. 1995 Wednesdaj ~n's Fast May 17 -7:30 May 24 .:s:15 May31 •.• .:6:15 June 7 -7:30 &9:00 Native American Prevention Services • 3 �ABSTINENCE: "THINK ABOUT Ir Native American Film Series What is Abstinence? The Public Museum of Grand Rapids presents a Native American Film Series featuring film and video written, directed, produced and starring by Native Americans THURSDAY EVENINGS June 8, 15 & 22, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Public Museum of Grand Rapids Van Andel Museum Center 272 Pearl Street NW Grand Rapids Meiher Theater Second Floor Thursday Junes *Treaties" *"Lighting the Seventh Fire" Thursday June 15 *"Navajo Talking Picture" *Her Giveaway" *It starts With Whisper" Abstinence means not having sexual intercourse. It means you wait to have sex until the time is right for you. Lots of people are waiting to have sex. Waiting to have sex means you don't have to worry about pregnancy or sms. sms are sexually transmitted diseases. Abstinence and STDs: Have you heard of HIV, gonorrhea and syphillis? These are all STDs. STDs are diseases you can get by having sex. If you decide not to have sex, you don't have to worry about getting an SID. If you don't have sex, you or your partner won't get pregnant either. What You Need To know: *It can be hard to say no to sex. But having sex is risky. Lots of people today choose to wait to have sex. • Saying no to sex is a smart choice. But you must choose to say no before you feel "sexy" with your partner. Thursday June22 *"Imaging Indians" *"Powerless Politics" *You can love your partner without having sex. You can kiss and hug and do fun things together. Abstinence Is a Smart Choice: • Talk to someone you trust. Ask for advice on how you can stick to your decision. *$1.00 Museum Friend Members *$150 General Admission • Decide what you are going to say to your partner. • Pick a good time and place to talk with your partner. Be honest. Tell him or her how important your decision is. 4 ·Native American Prevention Services �SAVE A LIFE OF A BROTHER ••• ARE YOU GRADUATING THIS YEAR? Richard Dayson, an Odawa, is in need of your help. Richard is in need of a bone marrow transplant. If he doesn'tfind a match to his own blood type bone marrow his life could be taken. Richard is the father of four children: Tammy, Christy, Dale & Cory, and has lived in the Grand Rapids area for about twenty five years. He also has three sisters Dorothy, Nancy and Martha and three brothers Joe, Peter and "Bear" Ted. At the Three Fires Pow Wow there will be a booth where you can donate blood. It only takes a minute, doesni hurt and there is no cost. Only your time is needed. With your help it may be possible for these patients to find donors who match because of their Native American blood line. If your graduating this year we would sure love to hear from you. If you are Anishinaabe or American Indian student who will be graduation from a High School, College or Vocational School please let us know. Why? It's part of Anishinaabe tradition to honor those who are doing well and are striving to better yourself, family and especially the community. We would like to take some time during the Three Fires Pow Wow to honor those students who have worked hard to get through high school, college or vocational schooL If you could call me at 458-4078, I would like to get some information from you so that we can share with the community what a wonderfuljob you are doing. The deadline to submit this information is June 5th. Be a part of tradition and let us honor you. ChiMigwecht You may be the one person in a million who can save a life. Hunter Genia Each year many Native American children and adults develop fatal blood diseases. For most, their only hope of survival is a marrow transplant. Marrow is very hard to match. A person's marrow type is inherited, just like a hair and eye color. The best chance of a match is with a donor who is a family member. But 70% of patients cannot find a match in their own families. The next best chance is with a person of the same racial heritage. The National Marrow Donor Program keeps a list of possible marrow donors. When patients cannot find matching marrow in theirfamilies, they search the national list. There is a desperate need for more Native Americans on the national list. With more people on the list, there is a better chance of finding a match for someone who will most likely die without the transplant. It's easy to get on the list of possible marrow donors. All it takes is a small blood sa"1>1e. You rrust be between 18 and 55 years old and in good health. If you are selected as a marrow donor, you undergo a simple surgical procedure to remove a small amount of marrow. Your body replaces the marrow you have donated in about two weeks. For more information on Marrow Donor Program call 1800-Marrow-2. For more information on the Three Fires Pow Wow Blood Donor Booth you can call Debbie Muller at 774-8331. Native American Prevention Services · S �•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• American Indian & Engineering Science Fair in WisconsingetsaftavorofGrandRapidsAnishinaabe youth. SevenAmericanIOOianyouthfran GrandRapi~ went out to prove that they could handle what was dished out Since the American Indian & Fngineering Science Fair began in Wisconsin eight years ago, it is believed that no Michigan Indian youth had ever participated in the fair. That was WUil six students from the Westbridge Academy and one student from Stocking Elementary went out to prove that they belonged there. The National American Indian Science & Engineering Fair provides a learning experience which promotes Academic and Cultural enrichment for the student participants. The Fair provides students the chance to meet other American Indian students from diverse areas, learn about each other's projects, and speak with professional role models during the project judging. Nearly 200 scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and university students, from all overNorth America, attended the fair to judge the student projects. Ron Yob,NativeAmericanAltemativeLearning Center instructor, estimates that over 800 Indian students participated in this nationwide fair and the first time he canrememberthereeverbeingoneMichiganAnishinaabe youth there to actually participate. The seven students names along with the school, grade and science project theme is as follows: Andrea Norberg - Stocking Elementary - 5th grade "Mah-dahmin"; Tawas McCann- Westbridge - 8th grade "How we age animals"; Linda Mandoka - Westbridge - 9th grade "Petoskey Stone"; Mellena Sams - Westbridge - 8th grade "Sand Dunes ofMichigan"; Karla Wesaw-Central High - 10th grade "Arthritis"; April Brown - Westbridge - 10th grade "Formation of clay in Michigan"; Marian Peltier - Westbridge - 12th grade "How Lake Michigan Effects our Weather". MarianPeltierwonanaward from the "American Meteorological Society" for" Ability and Creativity in an Atmospheric Science Exhibit". Ron, sees this as a step in the right direction. "It helped our ki~ know that they can compete in these competitions and it helped demonstrate projects which were indigenous to Michigan." He also says that the youth are already talking about next years competitions. Ron also hopes to coordinate an Indian Science Fair in Grand Rapi~ next year. Submitted by Ron Yob 6 · Native American Prevention Services The Three Fires Pow Wow is in need of volunteers!!! We will begin setting up the grounds on Friday, iune 9th at 9:00 a.m. We need manpower to set up the tents, stake the trader sites, post signs, etc... On Saturday and Sunday, June 10 & 11th, we need parking/security volunteers, dinner (Saturday) and breakfast (Sunday) assistance, grounds, clean-up, sales help, etc .. On Sunday, we need help in taking down the tents and overall grounds clean-up, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Please call 774-8331 to volunteer. H you get the answering machine please leave a message and we'll call you soon there after. KChi-Migwech! Three Fires Pow Wow Committee •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Grand Rapids Anishinaabe Basketball Team takes 3rd in Grand Traverse Basketball Tournament Pictured in front row: John Day, Gary Mandoka; Middle Row: Paul Walters, Hunter Genia, Anthony Sprague, Percy Bird; and Back Row: Derek Bailey, Aaron Sprague, Mike Sprague. �The Teachings. Lessons to learn, visions to seek, to live in harmony, the voice of the meek. Knowledge of the elders, in a positive way, walking the red road, hearing what to say. Listen to our brothers, crawl, walk, or fly, ignoring the message, is to inwardly die. Earth, wind and fire, the waters of 1ife, the meaning of happiness, the meaning of strife. Frank Bush and Richard Snake smile before the march to the Capital for the May 17th Tuition Waiver Rally! Old stories to tell, children to reach, lies to dispel, the truth at our reach. compassion and love, honor and respect, accepting the pain that others reject. There's no turning away a cry out for help those seeking the truth, our spiritual wealth. These are the teachings, our last final test, so take what you need, but don't waste the rest. submitted by Greg Leon Native American Prevention Services · 7 �POW WOW EVENTS & CALENDAR June 10 &11 Annual Homecoming Of The Three Fires Pow Wow Grand Rapids, Ml Comstock Riverside Pk. For more info: Debbie at 616-243-1046 or Hunter at 616-458-4078. June 10 &11 4th Annual "Honoring Our Veterans" Pow Wow Brimley, Ml For more into: Sara at 906-248-3354 or Art at 906-248-3208. June 17 &18 Holton's Third Annual Traditional Pow Wow Holton, Ml For more into: Stella at 616-861-6516 or J.D. at 616-348-5875. June 23 & 25 18th Annual Great Lakes Area Pow Wow Wilson, Ml For more info: 906-4662342. June 24 & 25 First Nation Chippewas of Samia 34th Annual Pow Wow Samia, Ontario, Canada For more info: 519-336841Oor519-332-1831. June 24& 25 Pine River Gathering Traditional Pow Wow St. Clair, Ml For more info: 616-2813640 or 616-878-9443. June 30 - July 2 Sault Ste. Marie Tribal National Assembly, 13th Annual Traditional Pow Wow And Spiritual Pow Wow. Sault Ste. Marie, Ml For more info: 906-6356050. Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG. • Library Grand Valley State Univ. Allendale MI 49401 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/. 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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/1e45cf5e18e494df3fb94c707b9eb2af.pdf 768f08f1704448c798d55d493f2570f9 PDF Text Text Ahibitanibin Giizis (Middle of the Summer Moon) JUL 10 1995 llnhrersity Library JULY 1995 Native American Prevention Program Project REHAB, the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, the Grand Rapids Public School Indian Education Title V Coordinator, the North American Indian Center, the Grand Valley State University Education Connections office,the Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency,Three Fires "Nisswi lshkoden", Kent County Health Department Assessment Unit, Grand Valley American Indian Lodge, the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., and the Huron Potawatomi, Inc., in Fulton, Michigan. Agencies wishing to address the coalition to share and develop a working network can also call any of the above mentioned Coalition Members. OUR COMMENTS RELEVANT TO THIS OPEN HEARING INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: In a document entitled "Cultural Diversity in Michigan - Proving Culturally Comnetent Mental Health Services. A Manual for Mental Health Workers", James K. Haveman, Jr. Director of the M.D.M.H., specifies in the "Forward", e.g., The MD.M.H. is committed to delivering Mental Health Services to all citizens. Projections for the future indicates that we will see dramatic shifts in the cultural and ethnic composition of individuals who will need Mental Health services. Multi-cultural groups will become a larger and more significant segment of the Mental Health consumer population. In the previously printed M.D.MH. document, "Delivering The Promise", it is noted that between 1980-1990,Michigans population increased less than half of one percent, BUT, the makeup of that population changed substantially as the numbers of African-American increased by 7.7%, Hispanics by 24%, native Americans by almost 39%, (from 45,000 to 95,000) and Asians by almost 85%. In addition, Michigan is home to the largest Arabic-spealcing population outside the Middle East-200,000 people. As the population becomes more culturally diverse, the Department of Mental Health and the local Community Mental Health Boards will need to take a careful look about how they will meet the needs of these diverse population. The City of Grand Rapids/Kent County and surrounding counties has a rich heritage within its Native American Population and a~ ~Indian Community with the City of Grand Rapids. The Coalition of Indian Programs and Services of Grand Rapids/Kent County would like to share the following thoughts with you: The Coalition appreciates the effort made by Kent County Community Mental Health to fund an American Indian operated Mental Health Promotion, and Emotional illness prevention project for our Native Community. This project entitled "Family Health and resource Initiative for Indian Families in the Kent County Service Area" will focus on the Mental and Emotional Health needs of the Indian Community. Linking up the individual. the..fa!!!..ih'.. with necessary Mental Health and other related area services necessary to reduce the rl.sk.s.. Theproject will also provide on site clinical assessments (psycho-social), set up treatment plans for risk reduction and referral for necessary tertiary treatment Individual, InterTribal Council, the grand Rapids Public School Indian Education Title V Coordinator, the North American Indian Center, the grand Valley State University Education Connections office, the Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency, Three Fires "Nisswi Ishkoden", Kent County Health Department assessment Unit, Grand valley American Indian Lodge, the Inter-tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., and the Huron Potawatomi, Inc. in Fulton, Michigan. Final plans need to be made by and with the native American Student Services at grand Valley State University for membership on this coalition. I The members of the coalition seem to be having positive feelings for and about this initiative. The group is looking forward to developing a long range p!an that will provide more and ongoing services to the Grand Rapids Indian community in the Health and Human Services arena and a Plan that will strive to ensure sensitive and culturally appropriate ~to services that are currently in place in the non-Indian service setting. If you have any question about the coalition, a call to any of the agencies listed above will produce a roster with names, addresses, and telephone numbers or you can call Char Hewitt at the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. at (906) 495-2289 and they will mail you a copy of the roster. Agencies wishing to address the coalition to share and develop a working network can also call the above number to get on the agenda. �Native American Prevention Services Hunter Genia TunleTalk: 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 or771-2733. 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). July Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Marcia Sutherlan Mark Bowen Michelle Priest Linell Crampton Adam Pigeon Mike McSauby Dennis Two Crow Peggy Raphael Jamie Taylor Robert Ives Betty Anderson Culver Anderson Jennie Whitepigeon Wicker Steve Medacco Deborah Raphael Tim Medal.lo Kevin Ives Sr. Mellena Sams Andrea Yount Steve Parson Alice Gorney PamWesaw Carren Cady EvaHinmon Kim Yates Lulu Two Crow Marie Bailey Don Leaureaux Robin Mashka Russell Alex Robert Cuellar ill Charlie Korn Amanda Pigeon Sylvia Contreras Freddy Raphael Dorothy McCann Richard Sprague Melody Harris Erika Anderson Christopher Abella 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. Congratulations to: Patty Ives forreceiving the President's Award for Academic Excellence. Patty received her award from St. Alphonsus while in the 8th grade. She will be attending Catholic Central High School next year. She is a member of the Bay Mills Indian Community. 2 • Native American Prevention Services Rosie Holmberg and Rose Shalifoe stand for a pose at the Anishinabek: "The People of This Place" reception at the new Public Museum of Grand Rapids. The reception was held May 3 lst �American Indian People "Give your heart a workout!" Strength, wisdom, and good health are American Indian birthrights. Our elders taught us many healthy ways that were practiced for many generations. Over time, some healthy traditions have been traded for unhealthy ways that increase the chances of getting some diseases. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives today. We can do something to prevent heart disease. Being active is one way to keep a healthy start Being active has always been part of ouir daily life. We hunt animals, play games, dance, run, swim, and ride bikes. Let us keep these healthy ways. At work or at home - give your heart a workout! Brisk walking can give your heart a workout It is good for both the young and old. Take a brisk walk for at least 20 minutes three times a week, alone or with your family. Start slowly and build up as you go along by walking longer and farther. Walking is an easy way to stay active. Staying active is one the best things we can do four our hearts. Being active is good because: 1. It helps take off extra weight 2. It helps lower high blood pressure and high blood sugar 3. It is relaxing 4. It gives the bcxly more energy 5. It builds heart and lung strength Enjoy be1ng active- 1t's part our healthy trad1t1ons! Information from National Institutes of Health; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Indian Health Service; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and our friends at NACS NEWS. New MSU Museum Exhibit Examines Indian Symbols East Lansing, Mich. - The thunderbird and the underwater panther, two important symbols for Native Americans in the Great Lakes region, will be examined in an exhibit that opens Sunday, June 18, at the Michigan State University Museum. The Exhibit, ''The Thunderbird and the Underwater Panther: Symbols of Power and Persistence," will run until Dec. 21. The exhibit will feature depictions of the thunderbird and underwater panther - both important in Ojibwa, Odawa and Potawatomi cultures - in a variety of media from the prehistoric period to contemporary times. Native Americans of the Great Lakes region have a strong connection to and respect for the world around them, in which each plant and animal is believed to have a spirit The thunderbird and underwater panther are .. spiritual beings representing opposite forces and dualines. One is believed to inhabit the sky region and the other the underworld. The exhibit is based on three years of field work and interviews conducted by Marie Gile, and MSU graduate student who has been studying the Ojibwa, Odawa and Potawatomi tribes, which call themselves the Anishinabe, or the People. Gile has surveyed museum collections and interviewed Anishinabe artists and storytellers in an effort to better understand the distinctiveness and hannonious relationship of the two symbols. Other members of the exhibit team include George Cornell, director of the Native American Institute at MSU; Kurt Dewhurst, MSU Museum director; Yvonne Walker Keshick, Odawa artist; and James McClurken, MSU Museum adjunct curator. The exhibit is supported by the Native American Institute and the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, except 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. The museum is handicapper accessible. Native American Prevention Services • 3 �The Quick and Deadly High What is Inhalant Abuse? Inhalant abuse is the use of any volatile substance - that is, any substance that becomes a gas at normal room temperature - for the purpose of getting "high." This is a new practice, but what is the number of easily available, household chemicals that can be used for this purpose. Many of the cans, bottles, and tubes in our homes contain these substances, which can cause intoxication and serious injury when inhaled. The practice of breathing chemicals to change states of consciousness is more than two centuries old During the 19th century, some inhalant anesthetics nitrous oxide, ether, and chlorofonn-- were abused by adults in Europe, Great Britain, and North America How They Affect Users Users experience a feeling of well-being, a reduction of inhibitions, and an elevated mood In many respects, the effects are similar to those produced by alcohol and other sedatives. Higher doses often produce laughing and giddiness, feelings of floating, dizziness, time and space distortions, and hallucinations. Some substances induce psychedelic-like effects, and some users experience feelings of increased strength. These effects may last anywhere from five minutes to an hour, depending on the substances and the dose. It is important to note that there is NO SAFE WAY to inhale volatile chemicals, since they were never intended for internal use. Short-term Effects Now, however, inhalant abuse is more widespread among the young. Studies show that most inhalant abusers are now between 8 and 18 years of age, with the highest number being between 12 and 13. This and other drug use is reflected in the fact that death rates for those aged between 15 and 24 have increased since 1960, despite the fact that death rates for all age groups have declined during this century. Common Inhalants One of the reasons inhalant abuse is becoming an alarming problem is that the number of substances that can be abused as inhalants has increased dramatically. Almost every home contains common household products - like nail polish remover, airplane glue, lighter fluid, or aerosol cans of hair spray or bath cleaner - that can be sniffed. Unfortunately, these substances, because they were never designed to be taken into the body, can cause effects that range from mild dizziness to total unconsciousness and even death. 4 ·Native American Prevention Services Deep breathing of the solvent vapors, or use of a large quantity over a short period of time, may result in your losing touch with your surrounding, losing self-control, behaving violently, becoming unconscious, or dying. Deliberately, inhaling fumes from a paper bag greatly increases the effects of the inhalants, and thus raises your risks of suffering side effects. Sniffing highly concentrated amounts of solvents or aerosol sprays can produce heart failure and instant death. Sniffin2 can cause death at any tjme. eyen the first time jt is done. High concentrations of inhalants cause death from suffocation. Long-term Effects Sniffing causes brain damage, and leaves you unable to think clearly, reason well, remember things, or solve problems. Sniffing destroys nerve cells, and can lead to difficulties with balance, walking, and even sitting. Abnormalities in liver and kidney functions, and bone marrow activity, also result from longterm use, as do inflammations or infections of the stomach and kidneys. �Chronic users experience slow healing ulcers around the mouth and nose, as well as loss of appetite, weight loss and nutritional disorders. Chromosone damage and blood abnormalities have also been linked to inhalant abuse. Are you still unsure about what Inhalant Abuse is? Here are some commonly asked questions: Q: What is inhalant or solvent abuse? A: Solvent or inhalant abuse is the deli berate act of inhaling fumes from volatile substances for the purpose of getting "high." Often, the volatile substances are common household products. Q: What kinds of fumes are inhaled? A: Hundreds of products that are used in the household contain solvents - from kitchen cleaners, paints, and personal care products, to automotive products and gasoline. These chemicals are normally liquid. However, when they are exposed to air, they evaporate, and produce fumes. Q: What exactly are these chemicals? A: Generally speaking, volatile chemicals that areabused as drugs fall into three large categories. The largest is the f arnily of solvents (like toluene, xylene, acetone, trichloroethylene and methyl ethyl ketone). Second is the group of propellant gases found in aerosol products. These include butane, pentane, isobutane, and nitrous oxide. Finally, there are products like air-conditioning recharging units which contain refrigerants. All told, there are hundreds, maybe even a thousand, everyday products that can be abused. In England, solvent-based glues and butane lighter refills are often abused. In some ·p arts of Canada, spray paint and typewriter correction fluid seem to be the products chosen by inhalant abusers. Q: Is it true that sniffing is confined to particular racial or ethnic groups? A: No. Whehter your skin is white, black, brown or red, solvent abuse can affect you: It does not know any racial, ethnic or geographic boundary. Simply put, solvent abuse is part of the entire substance problem that is acute among the world's youthful populations. Do you know someone, perhaps a loved one who is abusing their bodies with solvents or chemicals, otherwise known as sniffing or huffing? There is help but a person needs to make that first step in acknowledging that there is a problem. If you want more information about sniffing or huffing you can contact me at 458-4078 or your local health department. For Kent County that number is 336- 3806. r-r·r:'"i ,..~,. .I .. J,· l .,_'( • .•l"· .'-'~t.•..:1-1 --4',. ;,,:..~':"'. _.._.. )" -:~·• ·~:,,,. /•,.&., .~ .....~ :,-:.:.·I --..:; •··-~·~ l·..._ t{f...=-:;..·: - ..\..... ·.. -... .... l-.....:,.1 .. .:.:1· /...,_: K.~-::·1••::..:;"',.:· • : :.:~:··. -~: ::"'=°"" ...... ·:i--"':· • • .:;.' _,.. ~,. "'- ·w· Q: Is solvent abuse a major problem in the United States? A: Yes. In just one large city in Texas in a two-year period, 20 children died while sniffing. The numbers of those who damage their mental and physical health are much greater. ~;T: :I ......_..: Jt-r. ·=r~· ,·~ ~- :-:-::--_,,X.-:-- 1 ·......... ..,.,.,. ..·~=-:-- :·.1.... ~. Jp··:·· I .:.,~ • "·~ :·~· •. ·:-:..-.:=--:--..·.·~ .J. ~ • · vt ·-.-J.._•• ,.,,. ·T-- .-.·. .,,~y·. .r •":f'.• ·• .,. ·T·':·. _...,. ...... ·=--·-.. .... : ....... --.._,,..... . ...._;;.- •.::-~:-.. •••.. ...,.r;: -.. ....,.... .:. ·.;...i.:-4:-":'•:t; 1.f-,.-· • ..:1.-..... :·1=. ~~ .;.._...:.L- ...~--..~-~ /,,..;;;-· ··:.;:..-.::-~ .... •--':'.·-J . ,. /•';.r-- v Q: Is solvent abuse limited to the United States? A: No, the problem is global. In Mexico and Australia, for example, the number-one inhalant abused by adolescents is gasoline. Native American Prevention Services · S �HOMECOMING OF THE THREE FIRES ''UNITY AND HARMONY'' POW WOW POSTSCRIPT After months of planning and preparing, we were ready!! The '95 Three Fires Pow Wow Committee and volunteers gathered on Thursday night to begin staking the grounds for the weekend. Those not in attendance were, most likely, taking care of other details involved with such a well attended event Our hopes were high, our objectives were clear. After working with each other for months, we wanted to share with others the unity and hannony we had experienced The feedback received thus far indicates that the pow wow was enjoyed by all. Our participants increased in all categories, with 5 visiting drums and more dancers from children through adults. Our trader inquires never stopped! Our 1996 waiting list is well underway. We also extended an invitation to select non-Native agencies. Newcomers to the neighborhood were the V anAdel Museum Center and the National Marrow Donor Program. The participation in the marrow program far exceeded the Blood Centers expectations. Again, our "Unity and Harmony" was evident; all participants are to be commended. The Grand Rapids-Kent County Coalition of Indian Programs and Services maintained a booth, front and center! The sixteen agencies were invited to distribute information and answer questions. We look forward to their participant next year. We also honored our high school, vocational and college graduates. Eight individuals were present-our hats go off to you. We hope to continue this honorarium in the future. A time of reflection and inspiration was set aside this year with the Women's Circle held on Sunday morning. Guest speakers werewelcomed and those in attendance told of their experiences. Thank you, everyone, for sharing. Total community awareness was at its peak. From the Proclamation of Anishnabe Weekend by Mayor Logie to coverage by all media sources, it is evident that Grand Rapids and surrounding areas desire to learn about us. With further understanding by all, we offer our young a more promising future. On a personal note, I ask that each of you acknowledge the total commitment and determination that the Pow Wow Committee has. A great deal of time and effort was put forth, Please take the time to thank the following members for their endless giving and endurance: Derek Bailey Casey & Lora Church Debbie Gibbs Hunter Genia Toni Hayes Catherine John Simone Jonaitis KenLeosh Theresa Leo Tim Loonsfoot Wayne Loonsfoot James & Dorothy McCann All sign point to a healthy future of the Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow. However, to do so, we need the Three Fires community for committee members and volunteers. With a week-end attendance of 25,000, it is unrealistic to expect twenty six committee members to attend to all needs. If you are unable to attend scheduled meetings, that's OK! There are many "shortterm" tasks that can be handled at your convenience. Please consider making a commitment We welcome your ideas and suggestions-we need your support. ChiMigwech! Debbie Muller 6 · Native American Prevention Services Two Eagles Marcus Cindy Pigeon Jennie & Ed Pigeon Levi Rickert Bob Swanson Christine Marcus Stone Christine Shomin Debbie Vander Wood Josie Walter Roger & Karen Williams Ben Williams �POW WOW EVENTS & CALENDAR July 2 & 3 22nd Annual Oneida Pow Wow Oneida, Wisconsin For more info: 414-83367flJ. July 8 & 9 Annual Kettle Point & Stony Point 1st Nations Pow Wow Kettle Point, Ontario For more info: 519-7866680. July 14 Mich. Commission on Indian Affairs Sault Ste. Marie, MI For more info: 517-3730654. July 13-16 22nd Annual Honor The Earth Traditional Pow Wow Hayward, Wisconsin For more info: 715-634-89 24. July 15-16 WalJX>le Island Annual Pow Wow WalJX>le Island, Ontario 519-627-1476 July 15-16 2nd Annual KalVIA Traditional Pow Wow Kalamaz.oo, MI For more info: 616-3272468. July 22-25 16th Annual Spiritual Conference & Traditional Pow Wow Baraga, MI For more info: 906-3536623. 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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/d416587513f90ed30257f8b3d20e0fa6.pdf 0af4d50341b6596cca6ac08130179d9e PDF Text Text August 1995 A story passed down not so long ago. Gm::J iaiiq Sfuic JUL 3 1 1995 A story that was passed down from long ago maybe one that will be heard for mMW~ ~R~ons. A man in his 20's led a group of young Anishinabek who were told it was time to prove themselves as warriors. The elders sent out young men and women(although this wasn't a nonnal tradition}, on a task to retrieve articles of goods taken from a neighboring tribe. They prepared for this test by meeting several different times. They prepared by meeting and talking about what they needed to swvive and how they were going to handle any encounters they would face. When they met, one of their concerns was the women and how they would make sure they were going to make iL (As Anishinaabek they were always told to look out for everyone in their village not just themselves.) The group of about 10 young warriors and 3 older warriors (some were real old) set out on foot and their goal was to go through this (no man's land) and be able to swvive through brush, swamps and animals in order to make their goal of recapturing some goods that had been taken along with other valuable possessions. On the first day, they set out at a very high pace hoping to gain ground and eventually get their goods back. Little did they know h9W far they would have to travel on fOOL The weather was 95 degrees or hotter and it was real muggy. They were carrying packs offood, clothing and water. As the day wore on they were getting tired and eventually came across a small lake. This lake was beautiful and very clear blue. They decided to break there and rest. eat and swim to cool off. The warriors set out about a half hour later because they didn't want to lose to much ground Again, they set out at a very high pace hoping to recapture their goods within the first day. It became dusk and the warriors decided to stop and rest for the night The young females had to stop and rest as they were getting sick and the young men were feeling it to. The older lady was complaining about going back home and staying in a more comfortable setting. At their break they drank alot of water and ate some food to build their strength back up. They built a fire to keep warm and the older ones put saymah out in the fire and they prayed to Creator to help these young men and women make it all the way to the end and they prayed that tomorrow would be a good day. They knew that the fire was sacred and that their prayers would be carried up to the one who's responsible for everything. They held a meeting that evening after people were rested They held a circle where each was given a chance to speak on whether they wanted to carry on. The older lady spoke and everyone listened out of respect, she said she was tired and that the only reason she came in the first place was to suppon the young lady's who went. She said she couldn't go on and that her bones were getting weak, tired and achy and said this was a overwhelming task. Another young lady spoke and said as she got through her first day's travel she got sick and she couldn't go on. Then a young man spoke said he couldn't go on either (this young man was a big young man and upon arrival to camp he got sick and vomited. He didn't say anything to anyone for fear of teasing and ridicule from his relatives who were also along, but in essence he was a warrior because he didn't complain at all and distanced that first day just as far as everyone else, aho!) People became quiet at this meeting and they were confused and didn't know if they should carry on or make camp and go back the next morning. Continued on pg. 7 �NC1t1ve A11it-:r1cn11 P1eh'l1!1011 Services August Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Hunter Genia TunleTalk: Hunter Genia - Editor Charlene Hatfield - Layout Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports oflocal and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention infonnation. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Phone (616) 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 infonnation 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. James Mc Cann Bob Stone Elizabeth Marshall Jim Foster Eddie Pigeon Martin Wesaw Jeanette St Clair Clifford Bailey Corvin Emery Francis Peters Earl Schoenborn Jenna Pigeon Rose Hunt Michael Pigeon Sr. Maudeline Mc Donald Johnny Day Toni Genia Jim Genia Sherri Mamagona Doris Allerding Nikki Schoen Sally Schoen Taylor Hatfield NATIVE AMERICAN PREVENTION SERVICES JOB OPENING TITLE: Coordinator of Native American Prevention Services QUALIFICATIONS: BA in education, human services, or equivalent related experience. Skills in delivering community based substance abuse prevention, program development, public speaking and or teaching experience. Coordinator will provide approximatley, 75 % Direct Services, 25% Program development and Coordination. Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to the attention of : Patti Ziemba Project Rehab 822 Cherry St S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49506 2 • Native American Prevention Services �Native American Women- Walking on a Path Toward Better Health According to the American Cancer Society, the same percentage of Native American and Caucasian women get breast cancer (1 in 8 women in her lifetime). But the five year breast cancer suIVival rate for Caucasian women is 78%, while for Native American women the five year survival rates is only 46.2%. Experts do not have all the reasons for this, but Native American women should know that their survival rates go up greatly if they have regular mammograms. A screening mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer early. The American Cancer Society recommends that women age 40 to 49 have a clinical breast exam every year, and a mammogram every 1 to 2 years. Women over 50 should have clinical breast exams and mammograms every year. Cervical cancer is the third most deadly female cancer. Having regular Pap test means early detection and early cure for cervical cancer. Women 18 years or older should have a Pap smear yearly. Some statements and comments heard from women include: ''What is a mammogram?" •A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast. ''Ignore it and it will go away." • 80% of lumps found in the breast are not cancerous. • 20% oflumps found, if detected early, could possibly be cured. ''I'm not at risk, no-one in my family has ever had it, so I'm not concerned enough to do it." • 60% of all women who have breast cancer have had no family history of breast cancer. Maintenance Organization (HMO). ''How much does it cost?" • The BCCCP offers this service FREE of charge based on family income and family size. For other women who are members of HMOs or whose income is above the BCCCP financial guidelines, we encourage you to seek cancer screening from your private physician or medical center. I urge all Native American women to get an exam. If you would like to set up an appointment or have any questions about our services, breast and cervical cancer, fell free to call us at (616) 336-3058. Wishing you and your families the best of health Patty Post, BCCCP Coordinator Graph#l BCCCP Screening is provided at these location: *Betty Ford Center, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center *Butterworth Hospital *Cedar Springs Clinic *Cherry Street Health Services *Clinica Santa Maria (Bilingual staff available) *Kent County Health Department *Lentini Health Center St. Marys Hospital *Sparta Clinic *Westside Complex *Wyoming Clinic The Kent County Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) provides both a mammogram AND a pap test on the same day, (see Graph #1 for list of screening sites for the most convenient location for you). Plus, both the mammogram and pap test are done by female medical team. Since, 1992, 28 Native American women have decided to walk toward better health and have had these exams. We encourage more Native American women to consider walking this path also. ''Who qualifies to have these exams done by the BCCCP?" • A woman over the age of 40. • She must not be a member of an Health "Ready to take a break." Kim Punch~ from the Vision Seekers group on their hike in June 95' Native American Prevention Services · 3 �''Coalition Of Indian Programs and Services-Grand Rapids- Kent County" 'The Coalition of Indian Promros and SeIYices" came together as a result of the members of the Indian community in Grand Rapids, recognizing that they, as working professionals and most important, community members, could channel their individual and organizational efforts to meet the needs of the Indian people in the region by working together in a coordinated and cooperative way. Since January of 1995, in a systematic way, with guidance and participation of the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., Field Health Program, the coalition has met once monthly to define its goals and objectives to solidify its membership and to begin verbally to assess the needs of the community. To date, the coalition has drafted a goal statement, objectives, and has pretty much formalized its membership. The goal of the coalition is to develop a "working coalition of Indian people in the Grand Rapids area who would meet and worlc together to create seIYices access of Health and Human SeIYices that are continuous and uninterrupted for the Indian community living within the seIYice area Objectives include the following: * To establish ongoing continuous communication within the Indian community and with non-Indian seIYice providers. To assess NEEDS of the Grand Rapids Indian community and plan together as a group, how to meet those needs. * * To review needs based documents as they relate to Grand Rapids Indian community. Use them to plan strategically for increased seIYices and increased access of seIYices. * To impact resource development for and by Indian people. * To establish/share opportunities in the training/education arena. The coalition consist of fourteen (14) organizations, with a membership roster of twenty individuals representing the Indian community of Grand Rapids. Each of the agencies and the members have made their commitments to participate by placing on file, 4 Native American Prevention Services commitment letters signed by their boards or agency directors. The organizational membership list includes, the Michigan Indian Employment and Training Center, the Kent County Department of Social Services Indian Outreach Program, the Native American Prevention Program Project REHAB, the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, the Grand Rapids Public School Indian Education Title V Coordinator, the North American Indian Center, the Grand Valley State University Educational connections office, the Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency, Three Fires "Nisswi Ishkoden", Kent County Health Department Assessment Unit, Grand Valley American Indian Lodge, the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., and Huron Potowatomi, Inc., in Fulton, Michigan. Final plans need to be made by and with the Native American Student Services at Grand Valley State University for membership on this coalition. The members of the coalition seem to be having positive feelings for and about this initiative. The group is looking forward to developing a long range Jllim._that will provide more and ongoing services to the Grand Rapids Indian community in the Health and Human Services arena and a plan that will strive to ensure sensitive and culturally appropriate ~to corviooc that are currently in place in the non-Indian service setting. If you have any questions about the coalition, a call to any of the agencies listed above will produce a roster with names, addresses, and telephone numbers or you can call Char Hewitt at the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., at 906-495-2289 and they will mail you a copy of the roster. Agencies wishing to address the coalition to share and develop a working network can also call the above number to get on the agenda. �West Michigan Indian Cultural Council NATIVE AMERICAN TEEN DANCE Po~ible Areas of CQnsideration I. Collect, study and promote the history of the Ottawa, Chippewa and Potawatomi--The Three Fires-Including how they came to West Michigan, their lifestyles and their relations with Europeans and Americans. 2. Collect and preserve the oral traditions of West Michigan Indians. When: August 16, 1995 Where: Westside Complex What: Dancing (Live DJ.), Food, and Fun Time: 8:00 pm - Midnight Must be between the ages of 13 & 19. 3. Preserve and promote traditional art and crafts and encourge their appreciation by non-Indians. 4. Promote the continuation of Ottawa, Chippewa and potawatomi spiritual practices, and encourge greater understanding and appreciation by non-Indians. 5. Encourge the preservation of Ottawa, Chippewa, and Potawatomi language and develop language education programs for young people. Sponsored by: Native American Prevention Seivices in collaboration with Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council of Grand Rapids. For more information call Hunter at 458-4078. An Alcohol & Drug Free Event! 6. Gather information about the history of Indian Treaties, and Indian identification-certification related to annuity claims, and hunting and fishing rights. 7. Develop a better understanding of traditional Indian medicine and education. 8. Collect information about traditional Indian sports and encourge their c.ontinuation. 9. Gather infromation about the history of Pow Wows and how they have changed, and promote information about each year's Pow Wows through area media. I 0. encourage young people to learn and preserve Indian songs and dances. Joe John, President Grand Rapids lntetfribal Council Native American Prevention Services · 5 �SOME IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR QUITIING IBE SMOKING HABIT American Lung ~iation of Michigan You can quit if you want to, but you must~ to quit to be successful. The smoker who wants to quit must make this personal promise and stick with it The key to successful cessation of smoking is a finn resolve to stay off cigarettes-not even to smoke in exceptional or difficult situations-because you want to quit smoking. Some people will have little difficulty in quitting because they can throw the pack away knowing full well that this is the best thing to do. There are others, however, who must conscientiously and continuously work at making the decision to stop. There are a nwnber of things you can do to help you through the cessation process. 1. Substitute citrus juice for nicotine. An occasional glass of orange juice or lemonade helps to flush the nicotine from the system. 2. Drink plenty of water during the day. 3. Frequently practice oral hygiene to eliminate the taste of focxl that triggers the desire to smoke. 4. Go for short walk and practice deep breathing instead of having a cigarette. 11. Stop smoking in ilie presence of nonsmokers. 12. Remove ashtrays and make it inconvenient to smoke. Put away your lighter or make the matches inaccessible. In other words, when you want to smoke, make sure that you have to go looking for the means to do so. 13. Stop carrying cigarettes when doing errands or when going to other rooms. 14. Attempt not to smoke before I I :00 am or after 7:00 pm and gradually reduce the nwnber of hours each day where you allow yourself to smoke. 15. Attempt to keep regular hours and get plenty of rest, particularly during the first few days. 16. As you notice a return of your taste sensations, do not be tempted to over eat. You may begin to eat more than before, so watch your weight. 17. Do not sit around after meals. Instead, immediately practice good oral hygiene (brush your teeth, floss), and get away from the stimulation for a cigarette. 5. Take a warm shower or bath. 6. Initially attempt to avoid coffee, liquor and other stimulants which trigger the desire for a smoke. 7. Let members of your family know that you made the decision to quit smoking and that you need their help in overcoming the craving for cigarettes. 8. Avoid idle time. It is dangerous to have nothing to do. Keep occupied with your favorite hobby and participate in sports that are satisfactory to you. 9. Make a list of your reasons for wanting to become a nonsmoker and discuss it with members of your family, or friends who are close to you. Periodically reread your list to reinforce your resolve. 10. Postpone smoking certain selected cigarettes. For instance, delay smoking after lunch for at least 15 minutes. Gradually increase this time period. 6 · Native American Prevention Services 18. To partially relieve the craving for a cigarette, try (sugarless) gwn, hard candy or other substitutes. 19. Get a relative or close friend to stop smoking when you do. Depend on each other for encouragement and support. No single method of cessation works for every individual. These tips will only provide you an opportunity to do something other than light a cigarette. Be imaginative and develop your own ways to avoid smoking. Don't be afraid to tell people you are trying to quit. Your sincerity will encourage their support of your efforts. GOOD LUCK! Keep trying. If you fail once, don't give up. It took years to become a smoker, so don't expect to become a nonsmoker overnight. But remember that if you really~ to stop smoking, you will succeed! r �........Continued from pg. 1 Three young warriors and three older men spoke up, they said they had prepared to much to go back and that even though they were physically tired their spirits were strong and they would carry on. Everyone listened to them, and then two shkineegishuk spoke up and said they would go on also. The older ones could see that these two young men were real tired and that the day had worn on their bodies. The asked an honor upon these two young men and asked if they would watch and protect the rest who stayed. They all agreed that the three older boys and three men would carry on and retrieve the goods and come back for the rest. The next morning they woke early and ate. The ones who knew laid tobacco upon our Mother Earth and thanked her for all the beauty that she provides and they prayed that today would be a safe and good day. · They felt that this would be the day that they would reach their destination. Again they walked and at a fast pace in order to make good time. Today, it would be hot, they said it was at least in what we know to be a 100 degrees, sunny and muggy. Their walking was harder today as the more they carried on the more they felt yesterday's soreness coming back. The pace slowered and as the day went the heat soared upward. They took many breaks but their will to carry on was not injured. They didn't carry all of their supplies either but only water and food. The day wore on and they walked a good half day and felt they were close. They approached a friendly home who offered them food and more water. They could tell they were tired and offered to take them where they were going. The warriors were happy, smiling and relieved. The older ones spoke among themselves and said they would send a gift to this family as a token of their appreciation. So they were refreshed, no more walking, found the goods and brought them back. There was no one around the goods and so there was no confrontation. They were happy. They came back to camp and only a few were left. They said the older lady and young lady along with the young man who was sick were taken back by friendly people to the home village. We broke camp and went back ourselves. We accomplished what we set out and the young men learned more about themselves and started the road to being warriors. (It was said that the young men and women who set out actually came from the Three Fires tribes here in Michigan and that the area that was traveled was somewhere near what we call Gaylord, MI today.) Giwesinini LdGO CONTEST<.··{ LOGOCONTEST ~l!-t~~~~P~L.'~d~ces lV'itllipgr3JldRapi~.:Kent· county. < · ~~~f!MtJl~~!i~~~~~ ·. ·. · · Colllmullity~' ~~Rf ~~ADL~: FriWiy,Au~4, 19'Js ·.· P~tSAWA1U5Ell: l • Grand i>ritt of $100.00 . ~. -Honon.t~le Mention.prizes . ·. . ·•·•·• of $50.00 each~ . •.·..·.• < £6~~~,~~~~i~~~Y:~atiVe Alll~ric:im Preventioll Services, 451.exington NW Grand Rapids, MI · ·•· .· . . ~'~~~,~~&~~~~Jrch,· JDember, Coaliti~D. at(616) 336-226l<>r (616) 451- 9066 after6·p.m. >. ·win ~· 1'~~·be·arecieved ·~· ~~··Sas:~~· ·as··the.Grand••Prize.\Tinner alld .oonsidered as ~ donation to ~he. <;OOlition and will be med as the identified aml>iem for the Coalition. .. *Allotherarl pieces not selected .as the Grand Przie winnerwilf be returned upon requestby the artist. *.Other coalition membershelping in this effort are June Fletcher, Levi Rickert and Hunter Gellia; Indian Bowlin2 Lea2J1e Sizm-Uo! What are you doing this fall, dust off that ball and get down with the Indian Bowling League starting this September. For more information contact Ron Collins Sr. at 776-0063. Native American Prevention Services · 7 �POW WOW EVENTS & CALENDAR July 29 & 30 3rd Annual Honoring Our Elders Pow Wow Bay City, MI For more info: Craig at 517-846-6451. August5-7 35th Annual Wikwemikong Indian Day Pow Wow Manitoulin Island.ONT. For more info: 705-8593122. August5-6 Little Elk's Retreat Traditional Pow Wow Mt Pleasant, MI. For more info: 517-7725700. August5 &6 Land of the Menominee Pow Wow Keshena, Wisconsin 715-799-5114. August 12-13 4th Annual Odawa Homecoming Pow Wow Harbor Springs, MI For more info: 616-3483410. August 12 &13 19th Annual Traditional Leonard J. Parnp Pow Wow Burlington, MI For more info: 616-7299434. August 16 Native American Teen Dance. Ages 13-19.Music, food, and fun. For more infonnation call Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Hunter at 458-4078. • NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POST AGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 Library Grand Valley State Univ. 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. 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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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. Box 1644, 49501 September 16 & 17 5th Annual Zog-Da-Wah Traditional Pow Wow Ausable,MI For more info: Susan Nahgahgwon at 517-739-5484 September 22 · Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs Commission Meeting Detroit, MI For more info: 517-373-0654 September 22 - 24 Michigan Indian Day Celebration and North American Association of Detroit, Inc. 13th Annual Pow Wow Detroit, MI For more info: 313-535-2966 September 23 Maple River Gathering StJohns, Ml For more info: Cindy Beckhorn at 517-339-3443 Lexington School • 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 Library Grand Valley State Univ. Allendale Ml 49401 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource 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/5ed7184a53479dbfa6151da77a2b16f7.pdf 8369574ada55db301ac74e88ac4623be PDF Text Text Binakwe Giizis "Falling Leaves Moon" 1 October 1995 LAST STAND FOR LEONARD PELTIER: Clemency drive poses political dilemma for President Clinton by Dennis McAuliffe Jr. Washington Post staff Writer Grand Valley state OCT 0 4 1995 University Library The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee, working for the release of a Native American prisoner, from the federal penitentiary here, has an unusual greeting on its telephone answering machine. No one is available to take your call, it says, but you can leave a message at the White House. Using phone calls, faxes, protest marches and their own Washington lobbyist, the followers of Leonard Gwarth.,.ee-las Peltier are fighting what may be his Last Stand-his remaining chance to get out of prison this century. In the process, they are seeking to make Peltier as well known in Washington as he is in many countries that regard him as America's political prisoner. Peltier, now 50, is serving two consecutive life terms for the execution style slaying of two FBI agents in a gun battle on a South Dakota Indian Reservation on June 26, 1975. It is a crime he and his supporters contend he did not commit, and a conviction they maintain was secure on evidence fabricated by the FBI. Denied parole until 2009 and having exhausted his appeals-appellate courts have upheld his conviction three times, and the Supreme Court has twice declined to hear his case - Peltier , who has been imprisoned 19 years, applied for executive clemency Nov. 22, 1993. The Lakota-Ojibwe Indian's supporters contend his case puts to the test President Clinton's pledge-made at a historic White House meeting with more than 300 tribal leaders more than a year ago-to "dramatically improve the federal government's relationships" with the nation's 551 federally recognized tribes of 1.8 million Native Americans. But if he grants clemency to Peltier, Clinton risks angering other forces, both in administration and on Capitol Hill. The FBI is bitterly opposed to the clemency application. Last summer, an open letter by two groups representing 16,000 active and former FBI agents warned the president that Peltier is "playing on sympathy. Don't let him get away with it." "Peltier is simply a vicious thug and murderer with no respect or regard for human life," the letter said. "He deserves no clemency ... (or) compassion." The letter contends Peltier's supporters are seeking to transform a convicted killer into a victim by hiding behind legitimate Native American issues. "Leonard Peltier was never a leader in the Native American community," it says. Ellen Williams, mother of one of the slain, told People magazine in 1992 that she resents how the Peltier movement had skewed perceptions of the case. "It is upsetting that everything is being turned around to make those two boys (her son Ronald A. Williams, 27 and Jack R. Coler, 28) the bad guys while Leonard Peltier is touted as a hero," she said. "It's like my son is being murdered over and over again." Still, Peltier's cause has attracted a surprisingly wide range of supporters-among those some 750,000 Americans who have signed petitions for his freedom over the past 18 months. His defense committee recently Continue on Pe. 4 ' �Native American Prevention Services October Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Hunter Genia TunleTalk: 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. Robert Sheahan Angie Pigeon Sharon Winters Mark Rueckert Shirley Chamberlain Anthony Emery Mary Smith Danielle Sheahan Jeanette Pierce A.N. Wesaw Tracy Doughorty David Yount Terri Leaureaux David Conrad Lorraine Pinero Suzanne Allman Ronnie Judson Gary Shomin Paul Terpenning . Leesa Sams ~ y James Bueschel Robert Williams Nancy Shenenah Hunter Genia Jonie Abella Dorthy Boda Marilyn Bueckert John King Chris Anderson Jeremy Anderson Matt Anderson Jesse Arizola Jennifer Lynn Cuellar Art Pigeon Eugene Chisholm Barbara Toothman Duane T. Wesaw June Bug Linda Bessey YWCA "WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE" October 15-21, 1995 . Join the fun at FAMILY NIGHT, Monday, October 16, 1995. Come for food, story-telling, music, games, videos, and more. There will be lots of information and hand-on activities to teach nonviolence. Learn new and creative ways to deal with stress and conflict and have fun! Bring the whole family! Also, there will be a time of open gym and open pool. Activities will be for parents and children ages 3 and up. Childcare will be provided for the very young. Monday, October 16, 1995 6:00 - 9:00 PM YWCA 25 Sheldon SE All activities are FREE. To register call 454-4673 2 • Native American Prevention Services �Native American Grave Protection Submitted by Grand River Ottawa Council We have to educate the public that the accepted attitude of the desecration of Native American burial sites for reasons of profit or curiosity violates the basic Human Rights of the Indigenous People. Native American burial sites are not filled with curios, collectibles, antiques and artifacts that are open to scientific or educational inquiry. These are funeral objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony which are part of religious and cultural ceremonies. We, as Indigenous peoples and governments, have the right and duty to protect and repatriate any human remains or sacred objects that are intentionally or inadvertently unearthed. Legislation needs to be introduced through the State Legislature to protect Sacred Sites on public and private lands providing an avenue by which such sites and sacred objects (that have been incidentally "discovered") may be received by us and rentered. IT JS OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS HUMAN BEINGS TO ENJOIN OUR SPIRITS WITH THAT OF THE SPIRIT WORLD AND DEMONSTRATE THE UNITY AND RESPECT FOR BOTH LIFE AND DEATH. ALL MY RELATIVES TO HEAR. Jtltl_ SENIOR DRUG EXPENSE REBATE AVER· AGES NEARLY $450 Submitted by Fran Compo, Indian Outreach Worker, Department of Social Services Senior citizens who need help paying for prescription drugs should apply for the 1995 rebate between Jan. 1 and June l, 1996. Over the next several days, qualifying seniors will receive $14 million in credit checks to help offset money spent on prescription drugs in 1994. The average refund this year is $449.58. Although it's too late to qualify for the 1994 rebates, it pays to be informed for the 1995 prescription credit programs, according to state and local program sp0nsors. The prescription Drug Credit program was created by the state Legislature in 1988 to assist low in-come residents older than 65. The maximum credit is $600 for a single person and $1200 for a married couple. WHO'S INVOLVED Eligibility for prescription drug credit rebates in 1995: *applicants must have reached his or her 65th birthday b Dec. 31, 1995. *If both husband and wife claim the credit, they both must meet the age requirement. *Household income is based on income of 150 percent o property or less. In 1994 the limit could not exceed $11,040 for single persons or $14,760 for married couples. *Applicant cannot have lived in a licensed health care facility for six consecutive months during 1995. This restriction does not apply to subsidized senior citizen apartments, adult foster care homes or licensed homes fo the aged. Call the Michigan Department of the Treasury at 800367-6263 to be placed on a list to receive the 1995 Senio Citizen Prescription Drug Credit Oaim form (MI1040CR-9). *The form must be submitted between Jan. 1 and June 1, 1996 to the Michigan Department of the Treasury, Lansing, MI 48958. *Help in filling out the form can be had by calling 800487-7000. Deaf hearing or speech impaired can call 517373-9419 (TDD). *Help and information about this and other drug credit programs for seniors also can be obtained by calling the Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan at 456-5664. Native American Prevention Services 3 �Continue From Pg. 1 hosted "Peltier Weekend 95" at Lafayette Square and American University to commemorate the 20th anniversary shootout. Last summer, three "Free Peltier" marches were held in Washington, the first notable Indian protests in the nation's capital in more than 20 years. "As long as the FBI misconduct issues in this case are left unresolved, it will be difficult for Native Americans to trust that the U.S. judicial system will accord them with the same justice it accords to other citizens," wrote Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), thenchairman of the State Indian Affairs Committee, and three other senators in a July 1993 letter to Attorney General Janet Reno. Inouye has since endorsed clemency or some other legal mechanism to gain Peltier's release, such as reducing his sentence to time already served. Peltier has long been a cause celebre for the nonIndian left in this country, the subject of a documentary film by Robert Redford and Peter Matthieson 's book "In the Spirit of Crazy Horse." The case has produced an estimated 25 million petition signatures worldwide, and in December the European Parliament passed a resolution supporting him. International support stems from the perception aboard that Peltier is imprisoned for political activities as a member of the militant American Indian Movement. AIM grabbed national attention in 1972 when it occupied the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington for a week and again in 1973 with a 71 day occupation of the Pine Ridge Reservation town of Wounded Knee, SD. Peltier's supporters contend that the 1975 gunfight that led to his conviction was part of an FBI plan to provoke AIM into violence. Many of Peltier's Native American supporters consider the shootout the last military confrontation between the United States and Indian tribes, and see little difference in motives or tactics between the 1975 gun battle and the U.S.-Indian battle of 100 years earlier. And they see Peltier's punishment as no different from the melted out Indian leaders in the past. Although he twice rejected appeals by Peltier, federal Judge Gerald Heaney urged "favorable action" on executive clemency in a 1991 letterto Inouye. Heaney wrote that he saw the shootout as an outgrowth of the Wounded Knee takeover. "The United States government overreacted at Wounded Knee," he said. Instead of carefully considering the legitimate grievances of the Native Americans, the response was essentially a military one which culminated in "the shootout." The government, he said, must thus "share the responsibility with the Native Americans," for the agents' death. "At some point," he concluded, "a healing process must begin." 4 • NativP. A mP.rican PrP.vP.ntion SP.rvicP." ~~ BOOZHOO: There is a new program in Grand Rapids for the Anishnabek called, "Indian Family Health and Resource Initiative." The staff provides assistance in locating adequate and/or professional mental health and substance abuse services. Individuals and families are offered contact with staff throughout the duration of requested services as well as aftercare planning. Please stop in to see the office and meet with the staff. We are located in the Lexington School building at 45 Lexington NW, Suite 6, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. The program staff is Lee Ann Campbell, M.S.W. - Program Director, Derek Bailey, B.S. Family Resource Specialist, Diane Ayers - Office Coordinator, and Char Hatfield - Office Assistant. Our phone number is 458-1641, and our fax number is 458-2096. We will keep you informed as the program grows. If you have any questions, please give us a call. FIT FACTS FROM THE AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE DO YOUR KIDS A BIG FAVOR: TURN THEM ON TO EXERCISE ARE YOUR CHILDREN AT RISK? They probably are. According to a variety of health-related statistics, America's youth is in trouble. And the trouble can be traced right back to a lack of exercise. There is a definite rise in the number of obese children these days. And there are also more children who show at least one heart disease risk factor-that's everything from high cholestrol to high blood pressure to being overweight. The scariest part of that news is the number of kids who exhibit at least one risk factor. As many as 40 percent of our kids today. And another frightening statistic is their ages: just five to eight years old. What's to be done? It's simple: Help kids get fit �THE FACT IS ••.•.• " Marijuana is the most widely used drug in the United States, and research has shown that it has many serious and harmful consequences. Some of the short term effects include impairments in learning and memory, perception, judgment and complex motor skills. "Thirty-one percent of high school seniors use marijuana today-this is an increase of forty percent over the past three years. In addition, marijuana use has doubled among eighth graders. "Active daily marijuana use is up as well, reaching 3.6 percent among high school seniors in 1994-up by 50 percent from the 1993 level. "The perceived risk of marijuana use among youngsters has declined. In fact, only 65 percent of kids think there is any danger associated with marijuana use, down from 79 percent in 1991. "Emergency room episodes related to marijuana or hashish rose by 48 percent between 1991 and 1992. "The number of teens arrested for marijuana use has increased sharply. The latest data collected in 12 major urban areas found that national median of arrested/ detained teens testing positive for marijuana jumped from 16.5 percent to 26 percent from 1992 to 1993. "Young people who use marijuana regularly, with or without other illicit drugs, have higher rates of skipping school, fighting, delinquency, arrests and health problems than their counterparts. THE SEARCH FOR SITTING BULL: LESSONS FROM GREAT INDIAN LEADERS Ronald McNeil's lecture. "The Search for Sitting Bull," is an inspiring, personal meditation on the lessons of a great Indian leader and the experience-historic and contemporaly- of Native Americans. Examining the clash of cultures that occurred when Native Americans encountered Europeans on the vast landscape of the American continent Mr. McNeil illustrates how the profound conflict evolved from differing belief systems. In particular, the European concept of land ownership and private property, rooted in English common law, is constrasted with the Native American sense of connection to the earth and their stewardship and custodial responsibility. In looking back on this collision of cultures and belief sytems, Mr. McNeil also returns to legacy of the Lakota Chief Sitting Bull and the traditional values that guided him as a great leader. He contends that Sitting Bull provides a role model for Indians and non-Indians alike, particularly in addressing some of the problems that beset American society. Mr.McNeil is a member of the Hunkpapa band of the Lakota Siox Nation and a great-great-great grandson of Sitting Bull. A graduate of the University of South Dakota Law School, he currently serves as the president of the American Indian College Fund, a non-profit organization raising funds from the private sector to support 29 Indian colleges in the U.S. Previously, he was president of Standing Rock College, a tribe controlled college, where he also taught federal Indian law and tribal government. DATE: PLACE: TIME: COST: November 10, 1995 Student Community Center GRCC, Multi Purpose Room. 7:00P.M. Reception following $5.00 General admission $3.00 Students "Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) who use marijuana are 85 times more likely to use cocaine than their counterparts who do not use marijuana. "Marijuana smoke contains some of the same carcinogens and toxic particulates as tobacco, sometimes in higher concentrations. Daily use of 1 to 3 joints a day appears to produce some of the same lung diseases (bronchitis, emphysema and bronchial asthma) and potential cancer risk as smoking five times as many cigarettes. Native American Prevention Services · 5 �Monticello, Illinois EAGLE FEATHER GIFT TO FIRST LADY GETS WOMAN IN TROUBLE News From The Nations Native Newspaper "Indian Country" Eagle feathers used on a gift of American Indian artwork to first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton won't fly with federal government because it's illegal to have possession of the feathers of the endangered species. Peg Bargon sent the "dream catcher" artwork-a collage of beads, stones, and feathers on a hoop-to the White House after Mrs. Clinton had visited nearby Champaign for a University of Illinois commencement address in May 1994. A thank you note from the president's wife arrived a few weeks later. The Champaign-Urbana newspaper, the New-Gazette, noted the gift and the article caught the attention of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, which raided Bargon's rural Monticello home. Bargon said she found the eagle feathers under a cage at a Peoria zoo, but possessions of eagle feathers without a permit violates federal law. Assistant U.S. Attorney Larry Beaumont said the crime is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $56,000. Bargon's attorney, J. Steven Beckett, said "he hopes an agreement can be worked out." Neal Lattimore, deputy press secretary to the first lady, said Mrs. Clinton has turned the gift over to the Fish & Wildlife Service. 1995 VETERAN'S POW WOW HONORING VETERANS OF CONFLICTS AND WARS Saturday, November 11, 1995 National Guard Armory Wyoming, Michigan Located on 44th Street between Clyde Park & Burlingame (One mile west of U.S. 131) GRAND ENTRY AT 1:00 & 7:00 PM Headstaff to be announced ADMISSION Veterans:Free 55 & over:Free Adults:$2.00 Children & Youth:$1.00 The mission of the Native American Veteran's Pow Wow is to honor veterans of all wars the Anishnabe way and to show our respect and gratitude for their ultimate commitment. Come join us for one of Michigan's largest indoor celebrations of Native American dancing and singing. Native American arts and crafts and concessions will also be present. This Pow Wow is sponsored by Grand Valley State University, GVSU Native American Club and Grand Rapids Community College in cooperation with the Vet's Center of Grand Rapids, Michigan. For more information, contact Hunter Genia at (616) 458-4078 For volunteer information, contact Derek Bailey at (616) 458-1641 For trader information (by invitation only), contact John Pigeon at (616) 681-2534 .. t' 6 · Native American Prevention Services • �GIRLS STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT DRINKING AND DRUGS It's not easy being a teenage girl. Everybody seems to either put you down or tries to protect you. You have to be so careful to try to stay in control. Everything stresses you out-boyfriends, parents, school. *Alcohol(including beer) does not improve breast milk. *Pills-like those for nerves or sleep-can be dangerous especially if you take them with alcohol. *Alcohol has a lot of calories-especially sweet drinks like coolers. When you 're high, even bad ideas seem good. You might think it's romantic to have sex with some guy-you get carried away, you forget about protection-and then you have to worry about being pregnant or getting a sexual disease, like syphilis, gonorrhea or HIV. Things seem really unfair. You may not even want to-but when you're high, when you're not in control, it's so much easier for a guy to force you to have sex. Lots of guys say it's a girl's fault if she gets raped while she's drunk. Some girls think so, too. Boys have more freedom. They're judged differently. "Girls get a bad reputation; boys get status." "Being a teenage girl isn't al/fun and games. Sometimes you get wild-get into alcohol to get back at people. You feel like you have no say in your life." "When you' re high, guys think you' re giving yourself up." "Girls are sensitive-when people say bad things about them, it hurts for a long time." "Some girls get into alcohol because everybody tries to run their lives." People think girls should take care of everybody and everything ... that's a lot ofresponsibility. Girls say these facts are important - so girls can take good care of themselves: *You can drink less alcohol than a boy-over less timeand get more serious damage to organs of your body, including your liver. *Girls feel the effort of alcohol differently from day to day, because of their menstrual cycle. *Alcohol may increase your chance of getting breast cancer. *Using cocaine or heroin can cause painf1:ll menstrual periods, or fewer than normal. *If you are pregnant, no amount of alcohol is safe. The best thing to do,for you and your baby,is not to drink or use other drugs during pregnancy. · "Your problems aren't going to go away if you get high. You think they do." "Just because you don't do good in school or people put you down, doesn't mean you' re not worth anything." When you 're a teen, you start making your own choices. Some can be tough enough to make-Why make it harder by drinking? DON'T LET DRUGS TAKE YOUR POWER AWAY! Native American Prevention Services · 7 �POW WOW EVENTS & CALENDAR October7-8 Wind, Rain, & Frre Traditional Powwow Monteray, Indiana For more info: 219-278-7021 October7-8 River Walk-Indian Festival Anderson, Ind For more info: Bud Ashton at 317-754-7725 October7-8 W apehani Valley Traditional Pow Wow Chesterfield, Ind. For more info: 616-873-2129 Octoberl4 2nd Annual Land of Falling Waters Traditional Pow Wow Jackson, Michigan For more info: Roger Heerspink at 517-787-9252 October 21-22 American Indian lnterTribal Association of Toledo Annual Traditional Pow Wow Toledo, Ohio For more info: Joyce Mahaney at 419-249-2601 · George says,"Don't forget the Veterans PowWow November 11th at the Armory on 44th St. 11 11 Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Migwech!" NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 Library Grand Valley State Univ. 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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/f7a74d503b927007c2d8eccc237bdd62.pdf 49d7e91f655a69fcce0580dced9260a2 PDF Text Text N E w s Turtle Talk Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 L E T T E R Gashkadino Giizis (lee-Flowing Moon) M:i11ihiksimh Ge~adohswsn November 1995 Highlights Floyd Red Crow Westennan . . . . 1 Annua/GhostSupper . . . .. .... . 2 Senior Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Native Humor... .. .. .......... 3 A lternatives to violent entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 November Birthdays .......... 4 State A ids cases level off, but deaths rising ............. 4 Domestic Violence Facts. . . . . . . 5 Centers, Programs offer a place to tum .... . .............. . 5 Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Editor Charlene Hatfield - Layout Turtle Ta/k's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest wl;iich may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention infonnation. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Phone 616-458-4078 FAX 616-458-2096 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 infonnation 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. Special Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Indian Community Potluck . . . . . . . . . . Congress Kicking Indians While They 're Down . . Welcome from Lora Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 6 7 Floyd Red Crow Westerman coming to Grand Rapids .... Red Crow is Indian actor, singer, songwriter and advocate. He made his big screen debut in the movie "Renegades" and is best remembered for his role as elder/leader "Ten Bears" in Dances With Wolves . His songs Custer Died for Your Sins and BIA Blues have helped spread the American Indian Movement's message throughout the world. He has had featured roles in Northern Exposure, LA Law, The X-Files, and many other television series and movies. He performs with countless musicians, including; Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, and Don Henley, in large benefit concerts for Indian self determination, human rights and environmental protection. He toured the world with Sting to publicize the plight of the Rain Forest People who are dying along with the rain forests, and, as caretakers, must be protected if the rainforests are to go on providing for all life on Earth. Red Crow has been an ambassador for good will representing the International Indian Treaty Council from the time of its inception. His concerts and lectures are characterized by sharp wit and humorous but solution-oriented critiques of Western Civilization. Red Crow will be at Grand Valley State University on November 18th. For more information, please call 261-4765 or 458-1641. Prayer by Yellow Hawk Sioux Chief••• Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds, and whose breath gives life to all the world ~ hear me ~ I come before you, one of your children. I am small and weak. I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things you have made, my ears sharp �• 2 November 1995 to year your voice. Make me wise, so that I may know the things you have taught my People, the lesson you have hidden in every leaf and rock. I seek strength not to be superior to my brothers, but to be able to fight my greatest enemy, myself Make me ever ready to come to you, with clean hands and straight eyes, so when life fades as a fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. Tips for Successful Fathering * Encourage achievements, but allow for failure. *When you're with your child, "be there" . * Don't threaten or intimidate your child. Make it clear that abusive behavior is not part of family life. * View discipline and limit setting as positive teaching rather than as punishment. * You interests, skills and experience are a major resource as a father. Share them. * Bring your child to work or at least discuss your employment. * Involve your child in your dayto-day problem solving and session making. Your child's level of understanding may surprise you. * Strive for self-understanding. Your own fathering may be linked to what you experienced as a child, but you are not doomed to repeat past mistakes. * Consider your child's point of view. Listen and learn and you will more likely to be respected as Turtle Talk a father. Don't feel you always have to have the last word. * Express your affection to the child in a positive way. *Don't feel your child has to see you as the perfect father. Remember, everyone has limitations and makes mistakes. Henry B Biller, Ph.D. Shouts In My Dreams I shut my eyes, at times, though I wear the same clothes as most do in the 20th century and I don't wear a crown of feathers, the drum beat rings deep and I am transferred almost as if I am back in time. The city streets then appear as a VlSlOn. In its place, there is the meandering river. In front of me are men, women, and children carrying on as if the city can't enclose them here. They are walking down a forested hill. I look at them, but alas, the cannot see me. I am still in the 20th century city and they begin to fade. Crying out to them, they cannot hear -Here I am! Here I am! They could not understand me even if they could hear me. I speak English and they do not. As I look around me I see the despair of the city. Why? Why? I cry out! Why did this have to happen? The struggle between the Creator's Red children and his White children? Can you change the past, I hear? Listening to voices in my vision, I shout No, I cannot change the past, nor could the Whites. It is gone and finished, time has left behind; it is never to happen · agam. Wait! I scream out to my relatives who long, long ago have walked on. I will not forget about you, my blood that runs through my veins is because you lived to bring me here to be alive today! I will tell you how you, like I, am tired of the anger that still stalks the earth because no one has cleared all this bad spirit that grips the earth. - RickSprague • Annual Ghost Supper There will be a Ghost Supper held on November 2nd at the Lexington School. The Anishinaabe community is invited to attend, especially the Elders. Invocation will be given by Mr. Joe John. The supper will start at 6:00 PM in the gym. Please bring a dish to pass. Meat dish and beverages will be provided. �• 3 November 1995 Senior Lunch Dear Elders Rev. Tim Miller and Pa Wa Ting Ma Ged Win U.M.C. welcomes you to join them every Tuesday and Thursday for a meal prepared for you. We begin the meal around 11 :30 AM, but you are very welcome to come early and enjoy the time sharing with other elders in the community. The staff who prepare the meal from week to week are Fabulous Cook Mary Shawa, Sweet Louella Collins-(Program Director) and Helper From Heaven Betty Anderson. We want to thank Kendra Simon and Lexington School for continuing to allow us space to meet at 45 Lexington. If you need a ride, please call 2465257, because transportation (although we have our limits), is available. ·We would be honored to have you join us for a great time together. We May Be Brothers After all ... Whatever befalls the Earth, befalls the people of the Earth. We humans did not weave the web of life, we are merely a strand in it. What we do to the web, we do to ourselves. Tribe follows tribe, nation follows nation like the waves of the sea. It ' is the order of nature and regret is useless. Your time of decay may be distant but it will surely come. For even the white man whose god Turtle Talk walked and talked among them as friend to friend, cannot be exempt from the common destiny. We may be family after all. We shall see. Seattle, Suquamish Nation 1855 Native Humor... About 1966 or so, a NASA team doing work for the Apollo moon mission took the astronauts near Tuba City where the terrain of the Navajo Reservation looks very much like the Lunar surface. With all the trucks and large vehicles, were two large figures that were dressed in full Lunar spacesuits. Nearby a Navajo sheep herder and his son were watching the strange creatures walk about, occasionally being tended to by personnel. The two Navajo people were noticed by NASA personnel. Since this man did not know English, his son asked for him what the strange creatures were, and the NASA people told them that they are just men that are getting ready to go to the moon. The man became very excited and asked if he could send a message to the moon with the astronauts. The NASA personnel thought this was a great idea so they rustled up a tape recorder. After the man gave them the message, they asked his son to translate. His son would not. Later, they tried a few more people on the reservation to translate and every person they asked would chuckle and then refuse to translate. Finally, with cash in hand, someone translated the message; "Watch out for these guys, they come to take your land." Braves Take Championship in Men's Fast Pitch Congratulations to the Bradley Braves for taking the league Championship. This is the braves 2nd championship in 5 years. They posted an overall 11-3 record! Why not quit for good? More than 43 million Americans have quit smoking. Many have quit because of the many benefits of being smoke-free-the health benefits, the financial benefits, not to mention the freedom of beating an addictive habit. Some wait until they have symptoms. Others wait until they are told they have cancer or a heart problem. Unfortunately, damage takes place before there are any systems. Make the choice to quit before it's to late! We know quitting for good won't be easy. But the session to quit is one of the best you can make. Many smokers need "practice" to quit. Some smokers quit several times before they quit for good. Others are successful the first time. We know you've thought about it. Ever tried before? Be assured you aren't alone! If you understand the reasons you smoke, understand the type of smoker you are, and develop your own personal quitting plan, you're more likely to stick with it. If you want to do it yourself or would like the help and support of �• 4 November 1995 others, we want to help you! For a list of programs and services available to you call the Kent County Health Department at 616336-3037 or 616-336-3864. Alternatives to violent entertainment A ttend a meeting Bicycle C all a friend Dance Eat out Fly a kite Games H ave a family listening night I nvite someone over Join a drum group K eep in touch-call your relatives L ibraries are limitless Meditate N eighborly visit 0 bserve nature P Ian a Pow Wow Quiet time Read Sew Take a walk U nleash your artistic talents V olunteer to help W rite a letter to a newspaper or TV station X erox your favorite recipe and share it Y outh group activities Zoo trips Turtle Talk November Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka .win" C.J. Robinson Erma Shriner A-Dawa-qua Pontiac Frosty Chandler JohnZakem Susan Ives Dennis Bush Phillip Chippewa Linda Wheeler Sally Rueckert Robin King Julie Shananaquet Larry King John Tadgerson George McDonald Jim Skinner Danielle Skinner Georgia Jacobson James M. Genia Toni Medawis Michelle Ferrere Don Bower Jr. Steve Pigeon Diane Leaureaux Jessica Smith Erica Smith John Pigeon Colby Genereaux Marie Medacco Kathy Bowen Pete Recollect Mary Sandoval James Brown Mary Pigeon Lily Bennett State Aids cases level off, but deaths rising DetroitActivists and government officials are warning against complacency in Michigan's battle against AIDS. An analysis issued last week by the State Department of Public Health predicted that the number of new AIDS cases statewide will level off in the next few years to between 680 and 1,150 annually. But the department's lowend estimate of new cases was matched in 1993 and 1994 by the number of AIDS death in Michigan681 and 682, respectively. And, the report said "we anticipate the 1995 total will be even higher." "There's no reason to feel we've beaten it," said Jeffrey Soellner, an epidemiologist in the health department's HIVI AIDS surveillance program. "It's a bigger problem today than it was a couple of years ago." More than 4,000 people in Michigan have died of AIDS since 1978, including 267 through the first six months of the year. It is the fastest growing cause of death among state residents age 24 to 44-ranking third for men, behind accidents and heart disease and fifth for women, behind cancer, heart disease, homicide and suicide. "A lot of folks just seem to look at it and say it's here, we'll live with it," said Graig Covey, executive director of the Ferndalebased Midwest AIDS Prevention Project. "It gets to be like deaths It's an from traffic accident. acceptable loss-as long as it's not your loss. We're not a point where we can say we've done all we can do to reduce the loss." Sex between men remains �• 5 November 1995 the most common way the AIDS virus is transmitted, accounting for more than half of all cases, the report said, Men still comprise more than 80 percent of AIDS victims, although cases among women have increased at a faster rate. Intravenous drug use is involved about 25 percent of the time. Between 8,500 to 11,500 Michigan residents are living with HIV, the virus that develops into AIDS, the health department estimated. About 3,000 of them already have the incurable disease, while 8 percent to 10 percent of the Michigan HIV cases will develop into AIDS each year. "The public has gotten apathetic, the media has moved on to other issues," said Harold Jefferson, a social worker for AIDS patients with Hospice of Southeast Michigan in Detroit. "We have to renew the grass roots efforts, the red ribbons. We have to reload and refocus. It's not going away .. .It's not just gay men anymore in these beds. It's people from traditional families ." Domestic Violence Facts *Battering is the most frequent reason women seek attention at the hospital emergency rooms and the major cause of injury to women. *Domestic abuse reported by Michigan law enforcement agencies increased by 54 percent from 1989 to 1992. *Sojourner House, the Domestic Crisis Center shelter at the Grand Turtle Talk Rapids YWCA, housed 800 women and children in 1994. During the year, 290 women were denied access because the shelter was full . They were placed in other safe havens. *In 1994, 3000 crisis calls were responded to with counseling, information and referrals at the YWCA Domestic Crisis Center. *In 1990 at least one third of all women murdered in this county died at the hands of their husbands or boyfriends. *Domestic violence accounts for 100,000 days of hospitalization, 30,000 emergency room visits and 40,000 physician visits each year. *Approximately 28 percent of dating teens experience violence in their dating relationship. *7 5 percent of domestic violence incidents reported to the police occur after the victim has left the abuser. *In 1993 there was a domestic homicide every five days in Michigan. Centers, Programs offer a place to turn Help is available in many places for victims of domestic violence-and for abusers who want to change: *The Grand Rapids YWCA Domestic Crisis Center offers a 24 hour help hotline and shelter information. Women and their children can stay for up to four weeks. The program offers financial, medical, legal, transportation and child care services. Call 451-2744. *The YWCA offers domestic violence counseling and support groups. Call 459-4652 *Men Choosing Alternatives to Violence is a YWCA group for abusive men. Call 459-4652. *The Center for Women m Transition serves Ottawa and Allegan counties, offering shelter, counseling and advocacy. Call 616396-4357, 24 hours. *Legal Aid of Western Michigan offers legal assistance to lowincome victims of domestic violence, typically aiding in divorce proceedings. Call 774-0672. *The Kent County Victim Witness Program assists victims who want help from the criminal justice system. They'll explain legal procedures and assist victims along the way. Call 336-2856. *"The Healing Path", a guide for survivors of domestic violence, is a comprehensive guide published by the Kent County Domestic Violence Coordinating Committee. It includes information on counseling, the judicial system and outlines a safety plan for victims of abuse. To request a free copy, call 247-6490. *The personal protection order department of Kent County Circuit Court helps victims of abuse file paperwork to legally keep their abuser away from them. Violators can be arrested. Call 336-2977 for a recorded message of who is eligible to file . You must file in person at the Hall of Justice, 4th floor, room 413. Walk-in hours are 9:00 to 11 :30 AM and 1:30 to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. There is a $20 filing fee . *Resources Against Violent �• 6 November 1995 Encounters to Women of West Michigan (RAVE) focuses on prevention of violence through education and awareness. The group is piloting a violence prevention program for middle school students. Call 940-1144. Special Places There is a place that is very dear to me; although I haven't told anyone about it. It has a calming effect on me, when life gets stressful; no matter the problem, it makes it bearable. This is how it goes. Listen, hear the drum, it calls to me softly; Do you remeinber me? In the silence of the night, I can feel its rhythm, always a sense of lost freedoms, contained by these four walls, a prisoner of conformity. As the tempo increases, I realize that I can be free, by choice, in my mind, for that alone is mine. I heard the drum ..... No I have not forgotten you, listen for it speaks very softly. Whoever reads this may not know the value of the drum, in the lives of Native Americans; I will try to explain. The drum is the Indian's heartbeat, it speaks in two voices, one that is high and clear, the other deep and reverberating; the drum is round like the Sacred Hoop of Life, which has no beginning and no end. Traditions Every fall between October 31st and November 2, we have a feast. It is called a "Ghost Supper". We cook massive quantities of food; and serve anyone that comes to our Turtle Talk door, from 5:30 till they stop coming; but before we serve, we bum food from each group, including "tobacco" (which is a ritual in itself) and whatever you may choose to include. This is done for the people who have left on their journey. After the last people have gone, we clean everything and once more set up the tables with place settings and more food (no one can touch this food or dished) this is for the spirits that come to the feast and eat. The object of this supper is to bring us all together to reunite ourselves with each other and to eat. Many, many things have been settled over a plate and a table; to share feelings and to remember how we came to be. Nes-wa-bin American Indian Community Potluck Special Guest.... Red Thunder Native Dance Theater from Alberta, Canada Saturday, October 28, 1995 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM St. Mary's Gymnasium 515 Turner NW Grand Rapids, MI Please bring a dish to pass. Com soup, fiy bread, beverages and condiments will be provided. Red Thunder will be performing at Grand Valley State University's Louis Armstrong Theater on Saturday, October 28th, at 7:00 PM. Tickets for the Saturday evening performance will be available through the North American Indian Center of Grand Rapids for $3. 00 (Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, October 26th). Tickets at the door will be $6 .00. For more information, please call the Center at (616) 4 518937. Congress Kicking Indians While They're Down WASHINGTON - In the early days of the Clinton Administration, few groups had greater cause to expect positive social change than American Indians. Ada Deer, a Menominee from Wisconsin with a solid background in social services, was appointed head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At the White House, plans were made for the first-ever conference on Indian issues, an event that came off in April 1994 at which President Clinton spoke with and listened to more than 300 tribal leaders. This was the first president to invite Indian leaders to the White House in such large numbers, and the first also to see tribes as governmental partners, not wards of the state. From Congress, Indians- the poorest of America's poor - also had expectations for progress. Their stout allies included Rep, George Miller, D-Calif, chairman of the House Interior Committee, and Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, chairman of the Senate Indian �• 1 November 1995 Affairs Committee. A shift for the worse came with the new Congress. Miller and Inouye were out as chairmen. Then came a Republican-led legislative assault against Indians equal in intensity to any of the US cavalry attacks of a century ago. The Senate and House recently passed appropriations bills that would assure a second trail of tears, this one a forced march to unprecedented poverty. The onslaught includes: A cut of 67 percent in federal housing programs for Indians. A 26 percent decrease in the Bureau of Indian Affairs Budget. The elimination of higher education scholarships for Indians. A 50 percent decrease in Indian Health Service programs for hospitals and clinics, alcoholism, dental health and immunization. These hits - now before a group of 1.8 million citizens, 33 percent of whom live below the poverty line. Twenty percent of Indians lack home toilets, 50 percent have no phones and 40 percent are jobless. That's not the worst of it. No ethnic group has a higher rate for diabetes and tuberculosis, no a higher rate of increase in AIDS cases. Indian teen-agers have four times the national suicide rate. If the suffering that those numbers represent is unimaginable, it is beyond reckoning, too, what further depths lie ahead. In Congress and elsewhere, it's been claimed that Indians aren't hurting as badly as they and their allies claim: look at the casino profits and the instant millionaires among the Turtle Talk tribes. The reality is different. Less than 5 percent of the tribes have successful casinos. Federal law requires that gaming profits be used for tribal schools, health and other social needs. The money is but a few drops in a dry well. Another argument heard in the House and Senate to justify the budgetary hacking is that Indians, along with others on welfare, need to acquire self-reliance. It's forgotten that social programs for Indians are matters of justice, not charity, largesse or the dole. Federal funds for those programs are owed to Indians as a matter of treaty obligations. In exchange for hundreds of millions of acres of land ceded to the federal government, legal commitments were made to provide for the education, housing and health care of tribal citizens. The obligations were to last "for as long as the grass grows and the mountains stand", not until some nasty politicians came along kicking the poor as a way to balance a budget. Last week, Ron Allen, chairman for the past 18 years of the Jamestown S'Klallam, a Pacific Northwest tribe with 230 members, met with both White House officials and Sen. Bob Dole. He reminded them that the current funding decreases "are the severest in the history of Indian Programs. What's more, these are successful programs." Allen was one of several hundred Indian leaders who came to Congress last week. They spoke of tribal poverty and federal treaties. For many in Congress, the one is out of sight, the other is out of mind. Colman McCarthy Washington Post Writers Group ********************************* Welcome from Lora Church ... Ya'at'eeh (to my Navajo friends and family); Boo-zhoo (to my Anishanabe friends and family); and Hello (to my friends and family): My name is Lora Church. I'm Navajo and of the To'Dich'ii'nii (Bitterwater) born for Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood) clans. After working five years as a Substance Abuse Assessor at the Kent County Health Department, I am very honored to accept the position as Coordinator for the Native American Prevention Services. I accept this position with enthusiasm and with a team spirit to help continue providing quality services. The Prevention Services will continue to offer services with the primary message of promoting healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. This is not a new message, because our ancestors set the example for us to follow. They wove together the four life demensions ( sprititual, physical, emotional and mentel) for balance which brought forth wholeness. This same message is what we want to promote through community and �• 8 November 1995 Turtle Talk school educational presentations, community events, drug-free programs/activities, youth groups, and through "Turtle Talk". I graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree (Major: Criminal Justice; Paralegal Emphasis, Minors: Business and Human Ecology) from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. I previously worked as a Social Worker for Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare and as a Bailiff/Clerk for the Cherokee County Associate District Judge in Tahlequah, OK. Casey (Pokagon Potawatomi) and I have been married for five years. Our parents are Curtis and Alberta Morgan of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Leonard and Mary Church of Dorr, MI. We have two daughters, Shandiin (Navajo for "Sunshine'', 3 years old) and Alilee Bah (Navajo for "Miracle", 9months old). We have been blessed in many ways andwe give thanks to Good, the Creator of all life. CALENDAR OF EVENTS October 28 American Indian Community Potluck 2:00-4:00 PM, St. Mary's Gym 515 Turner NW, Grand Rapids For more info call: 451-8937 November4 Third Annual Native American Festival and Mini Pow Wow, Southfield, MI For more info call: 810-352-0990 November 4 & 5 Northern Michigan University's 5th Annual "Leaming to Walk Together" Traditional Pow Wow, Marquette, MI For more info call: 906-227-1554 November 10 Ron McNeil "Search for Sitting Bull" Student Community Center, GRCC For more info call: 771-4163 November 11 Veteran's Pow Wow 44th Street National Guard Armory For more info call: 458-1641 November 18 Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman GVSU, Allendale, MI For more info call: 458-1641 or 261-4765 Grand Rapids Public Schools Lexington School 45 Lexingto NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, MI Permit no. 319 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. 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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/5029ad929de2d9f5ac6d666008ebdcf8.pdf 1ecc60db8e58df939e246d6ce2e13502 PDF Text Text .::__:_____ N _E _w_s Turtle Talk Manido Gizizons Giizis (Little Spirit Moon) Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 Mishikenh Geegadohawen L E T T E R December 1995 Highlights Veterans Pow Wow... . . . . . .. 1 Floyd ... .................... 1 Tuition Waiver...Game ofPolitics! .................. ..2 The Thanksgivings ........... 3 AIDS rising among young men in learn How to Separate the Myths.from the Facts . Anishinabe Community, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WINTER FESTIVAL COMING!! ............ Red Cliff Wellness Curriculum Training .. "Sad Note in History" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Cheer. . .. .. ...................... CALENDAR OF EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 U.S. . ..... . . . ........... 3 December Birthdays .......... 4 JON/TA HIGGINSJI . . .... 5 Veterans Pow Wow ... Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Editor Lora Church - Co-Editor Charlene Haifield - layout Turtle Ta/k'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, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Phone 616-458-4078 FAX 616-458-2096 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. Brrrrrrr ..... .It was cold outside with slippery roads and snow coming down. Inside it was nice and warm with the scent of sweet grass and sage. You could hear the bells and the drum keeping time with one another, it must have been indoor Pow Wow Time. This one was rather special because we spent the entire day, Saturday, November 11th, to honor Veterans of all color, and of all conflicts and war. Pictured: Frank Bush & George Martin as they bring in the Eagle Staff for the 1995 Veterans Pow Wow. The weather didn't keep the people from coming because the National Guard Armor in Wyoming, MI, was filled with spectators, veterans, drums and dancers. Even though the number of traders was cut in half due to the size of the building, there was plenty of arts and crafts to admire and buy. Hmm, I sure hope you didn't miss by staying home. Floyd .... For those of you who didn't see Floyd Red Crow Westerman, it may of very well been your last, that's if it takes another 20 years to get him back. He last came to Grand Rapids in the mid-to late 70's. On Saturday, November 18th, Floyd Red Crow Westerman addressed a crowd of over 250 people at the Cook-Dewitt Center, located on the campus of Grand Valley State University. The crowd arrived prior to 7:00 p.m, even though his performance started at 7:30 p.m. His presentation kept the crowd's attention to every word he spoke. He carries the message oflndigenous people's issues from around the world. In fact, within the last 20 years he has traveled to Europe 59 times to spread the message of our people. He has also traveled to South America speaking against the destruction of the rain forest. He has had opening performances with musical �• 2 November 1995 groups such as Sting, Bonnie Rait and Don Henley. Many of his songs are based upon his involvement with the American Indian Movement beginning in the early 70's. Many people who attended his evening performance spoke of how he brought another level of understanding to the Indian movement. Turtle Talk casinos and the profit from these enterprises ought to be used towards providing educational scholarships, purchasing land and providing assistance for our elders. In addition, he spoke about the potential dangers of the casinos. He says the casinos turns our communities, especially the young people, away from our culture, language and traditions while the use of alcohol and drugs continues to rise. The bottom line in his presentation, is that we need to find our spirituality and walk on the path that is good so our future generations will not be in danger. I have two requests: one, let's not wait another 20 years to bring Mr. Westerman back to Grand Rapids, and two; keep on singing. Floyd addressing his wisdom to the y oung and old at Lexington School. Earlier that afternoon from 3:00pm - 4:30pm, Floyd spoke and sang to a crowd of 55 people at the Lexington School. The group comprised of youth, parents, and grandparents from all races. He gave an excellent presentation, in that he spoke about issues affecting our Indian communities. He spoke about the need for Indian communities to begin to heal themselves and revitalize their spirituality. He addressed the need for our young people to experience their own cultural and traditional ways which of course, encourages the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse. He also spoke about the Hunter Tuition Waiver...Game of Politics! Most of you know that the Tuition Waiver has been funded for the Winter term of the 95-96 school year. What is going to happen after that is yet to be determined because schools aren't sure if they can fund the program without state dollar support. Governor Engler is still standing by his decision not to fund the program next school year. This is happening despite the fact that the Tuition Waiver was signed into law in the early 70's; despite the fact treaties in the 1800's specify the Government will provide education to American Indians; despite the fact when the Mt. Pleasant Industrial School closed, education for the American Indian transferred from Federal responsibility to State responsibility which the State gladly accepted; despite the fact the federal government refused to pitch in federal dollars for over 30 years reinforcing the fact the State has an obligation; despite the fact tribal gaming gives 20 million a year to Governor Engler' s pet fund called "Strategic Planning, and despite the fact the lost of the Tuition Waiver is 3 million." Governor Engler, as well as the Legislature state they want to reform the welfare system and put people to work. The tuition waiver puts our people to work by earning an education. Maybe that's the problem. The State of Michigan was court ordered to come to the table to sign gaming compact agreements with the tribes (which gives the impression the State never liked the idea of casinos in the first place.) Is this the real reason why the Governor doesn't want to fund the Tuition Waiver? I think the State can't accept the fact we' re finally gaining economic stability on reservation areas. People going to work, housing, youth & elder programs, is that all bad? Meanwhile, Gov. Engler has everyone and their uncle believing we're getting rich. When in fact, there are only two tribes who pay per capita checks to their tribal members. This covers about �• J NCMmber 1995 6,000 Michigan Anishinabe people! Uh, what happened to the other 70,000 plus Michigan Indians who don't receive a per capita check? I think you get the picture, its called "Politics!" GIWESININI The Thanksgivings We who are here present thank the Great Spirit that we are here to praise Him. We thank him that He has created men and women, and ordered that these beings shall always be living to multiply the earth. We thank Him for making the earth and giving these beings its products to live on. We thank Him for the water that comes out of the earth and runs for our lands. We thank Him for all the animals on the earth. We thank Him for certain timbers that grow and have fluids coming from them for us all . We thank Him for the branches of the trees that grow shadows for our shelter. We thank Him for the beings that come from the west the thunder and lighting that wat~r the earth. We thank Him for the light which we call our oldest brother the sun that works for our good. ' We thank Him for all the fruits that grow on the trees and vmes. We thank Him for his TurtleT.ak goodness in making the forests, and thank all its trees. We thank Him for the darkness that gives us rest, and for the kind being of the darkness that gives us light, the moon. We thank Him for the bright spots in the skies that give us signs, the stars. We give Him thanks for our supporters, who have charge of our harvests. We give thanks that the voice of the Great Spirit can still be heard through the words of his religion. We thank the Great Spirit that we have the privilege of this pleasant occasion. We give thanks for the persons who can sing the Great Spirit's music, and hope they will be privileged to continue in his faith. We thank the Great Spirit for all the persons who perform the ceremonies on this occasion. AIDS rising among young men in U.S. Associated Press- One of every 92 young American men (those ages 27 to 39) may be battling the AIDS virus, according to the most precise estimates yet of the epidemic's toll. The sobering numbers show minorities are especially hard hit, with one of every 33 young black men estimated to be infected in 1993, according to the report in this week's journal Science. The 1993 data is the latest available. If the trend continues, "the threat of AIDS may become a rite of passage" for young people, said study author Phillip Rosenberg of the National Cancer Institute. "That's a very disturbing future." The government already has warned that AIDS is threatening more and more young adults. In January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that AIDS in 1993 became the No. 1 killer of people ages 25 to 44. If AIDS was killing that many, how many others were alive with HIV virus, posing the potential for the disease's continued spread? And because HIV typically causes no symptoms for 10 years, just how young were these people when they caught it? Rosenberg's study is the most precise look at HIV prevalence to date, in an attempt to answer those questions. People ages 18 to 25 experienced a rapid rise in HIV infections between 1986 and 1992 ' during the same time when older Americans' risk of HIV infection leveled off, Rosenberg found . Those youthful infections meant people ages 27 to 39 were the most likely to be alive with HIV in January 1993, he reported. He calculated that one of every 139 young white men as living with HIV then, as was one in 33 young black men and one in 60 Hispanics. Women were over four times less continued on pg.4 �• 4 Novem.ber 1995 likely to be infected. One of every 1,667 white women ages 27 to 39 had HIV in January 1993, as did one in 98 black women and one in 222 Hispanics, Rosenberg calculated. The numbers probably have not changed much since 1993, mainly because it takes so long for HIV to kill an individual, said CDC AIDS expert John Ward. "And the numbers aren't a surprise-AIDS death toll indicates fairly accurately how widespread HIV affection is," said Cornelius Baker of the National Association of People with AIDS . "But the new study puts HIV in better terms to make the average American understand its growing threat," Baker said. "I don't think most people really get it, that (Infection) is a potential for them," Baker said. "We have to be clear: Right now .. .ifyou get HIV in your 20s, you will die by around 40 years old." ******** How Do I Find Out If I Am Infected? There are tests to determine if a person has been infected with HIV. When the virus enters the body, your immune system creates antibodies. Tests for HIV measures the presence of antibodies in the blood The test do not tell if a person has AIDS or if they will ever get AIDS. A positive test result means that the person most likely has the virus and will always have the virus. It ...... also means that they are able to infect other people. It means that they may develop AIDS. Should I Be Tested? Testing is an individual decision. The following questions may help you decide ifyou need to take the antibody test: *Have you ever shared injection drugs or "works" or had sexual partner who did? *Have you ever had another disease that is spread by sex, including herpes or syphilis? *Have you had unprotected anal, vaginal, or oral sex with someone who has had other sexual partners? *Did you have a blood transfusion between 1977 and March, 1985? *Have you had anal, vaginal, or oral sex with someone that you suspect has HIV or AIDS? How Can I Protect Myself? *Not having sex and not shooting drugs is sure protection. *Ifyou choose to have anal or vaginal sex, use latex condoms with nonoxynol-9. For added protection, use foams or jellies containing nonoxynol-9. *Use a latex barrier ifyou choose to have oral sex. Remember, the virus is spread through infected blood, semen, and vaginal secretions. A latex barrier ~· . Tur:tle ,Talk between the mouth and these fluids can help prevent infection. *Ifyou use injection drugs, make sure to use a clean needle each time and do not share "works". If you must share, clean the needle and "works" with bleach two times and then with water two times. *Ifyou are a health care worker, or work in a hospital or clinic, you need to know what protective measures are used where you work. Find out ifyou should be using gloves, gowns, or masks in your job. December Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Joseph Raphael Billy Schrubbe Tracy Wesaw Harvey Anderson Jeremyl\1erryweather Deb Pigeon Christina Shomin Lanelle F errere l\1elissa Daniels Robin High Kathleen Floyd Sarah Andrews Dave Russell Joshua Shomin Edmund Pigeon Richard Raphael Robin Rapheal Isabel Campos �11 5 November 1995 Matthew Boyer Carrie Martinez Jenny Ives Christopher Cuellar Comer John Bennett Trisha Genia James Mataxagay Jerry King CONGRATULATIONS JONITA HIGGINS!! She is the Coalition of Indian Programs and Services Logo Contest $100.00 grand prize winner. "Working for the benefit of the Indian community" was the logo contest theme. In her pencil drawing, the rainbow represents the community an~ the eagle represents the Amencan Indian. She writes, "This drawing with the eagle flying through the rainbow represents the Indian working with the community." JoNita is 15 years old and is of the Micmac tribe of New y ork. She and her family reside in Grand Rapids, MI. Turtle Talk Learn How to Separate the Myths from the Facts Misconceptions about alcohol and its effects on safe driving are widespread. Knowing the truth may mean the difference between life and death this holiday season and throughout the year. Myth: "Alcohol is a stimulant." Fact: Alcohol is a depressant. It acts on the central nervous system like an anesthetic to lower or depress the activity of your brain. Myth: "Drinking coffee sobers me up." Fact: Coffee cannot rid your system of alcohol. It just makes you a nervous, wide-awake drunk. Only time reverses impairment. Myth: "All I have to do is splash cold water on my face." Fact: Splash all you like. You can even take a cold shower. It may make you cleaner, but it won't sober you up or make you a safe driver. Myth: Once I roll down the car window, I'm okay." Fact: No amount of fresh, cold air can reverse impairment. You gain nothing by rolling down _a window or turning on the air conditioner. Also, congratulations to Mitch Totten, age 16, Sioux tribe, and of Rockford, MI. He receives $50.00 honorable-mentioned prize. ***** Take a stand against impaired driving this holiday season. Turn your "Lights on for Life" on Friday, December 15th, by driving with your car headlights on all day in a symbolic remembrance of impaired driving victims. Dear Anishinabe Community, Since our Unity affiliation 6 months ago, our youth Council has been involved in many activities. In June, the youth group/council coordinated an outdoor hike which took place at the Pigeon River Forest near Twelve youth Gaylord, MI. participated carrying full backpacks. The hike lasted 2 Yi days in which at least half the group hiked 23 miles in 98 degree weather. Part of the reason for doing this was to test our will, courage and strength as Nat~ve youth. We did well. In the Nat~ve youth Leadership Training which was held in Tustin, Ml, 3 5 MI Native American youth were selected; 4 from our youth group . The training emphasized wellness and mapping out a course for healthy lifestyles. Presenters fro'? Michigan came and shared their .experiences and experti~e with us. We also participated m outd~or challenges and cultural warnor games and activities. Another activity we attended was a Sobriety Pow Wow hosted by Keweenaw Bay Indian Youth Council held in Baraga, MI. Some of our group members, along with the Grand Rapids Singers drum, traveled 8 hours one way to participate and support our brothers and sisters' effort. �.. ,...., • 6 Nowmber 1995 Loonsfoot, John Al Big Joe, Angie Pigeon, Tasha Larue, Leroy Shomin. In the coming months the following projects will be discussed : Environmental, community service and cultural/heritage. If you have ideas you would like to share with us, please join us at our meeting. Pictured is some of the Youth group members with their stand at the Veterans Pow Wow On August 16th, the Youth Leadership Council hosted a Teen Alcohol/Drug Free dance. Forty Native American youth attended. A funny thing, hardly no one danced at all, but yet most stayed until the end! A comment heard from one of our community youth was he felt it was good to have this event and not to be discouraged because very few danced. It seems to him many would of danced if they've been drinking. This is why it was important to have this event, so people can see you don't have to engage in alcohol or other drug use in order to have fun. The youth group also put up a table to sell their arts and crafts at local pow wows. Funds are raised for future activities, as well as to raise money to travel to the National Unity Conference in June. The following are members of the Youth Council: Fawn Loonsfoot, Tim Loonsfoot Jr. , Autumn McDonald, Kristie Shananaquet, Wayne Loonsfoot Jr., Ernest For group meetings please contact the Native American Prevention Services office at (616) 458-4078. ***** Christmas Gifts ... The Vision Seekers (youth group, grades 7th - 12th) have several arts and crafts items for sale. They can be purchased at the Native American Prevention Office. Boozhoo, Urgent Action must be taken!!! To all peoples interested in Native American cultures, history, spirituality, and community support, we need your help and active support. The Grand Valley State University Native American Student Association, formerly the Native American Club, will soon be dissolved and no longer exist. Due to lack of interest and active participation in the Association, as of now, there arre not enough general and executive board members to keep the club recognized by the university. This means no financial funding will be available in the future for events such as Floyd Red · Crow Westerman, Rodney Grant, The Veteran's Pow Wow, etc., if action is not immediatley taken. The Native American Student Association (NASA) is an organization that has genuine interests in the Grand Rapids Native American Community, and provides each of you, because you have taken part in the events we create and sponsor, and this club is not looking out for its own interests, but for your interests as community members. What each of you can do is become actively involved in the Native American Student Association. Each one of you, whether you are: -enrolled on the tuition waiver here at Grand Valley. -attending at GVSU -a GVSU Alumni -a non-native concerned with our indigenous issues -members of community groups can help We need you if you would like our support in the future . We have general meetings every Tuesday at 7 pm located at Grand Valley State University's Allendale Campus, in the Commons Building, down in the lower Common's Food Court. We encourage all to come and participate, whether you can come every meeting, once in a while, or only to one meeting and some of our functions, please let us know. This coming Tuesday, December 5, NASA is holding our executive board elections and everyone of you, regardless if this is your first meeting or not, is invited to run for positions or become active members Gust leave us your name, address, �• 7 November 1995 Turtle Talk and phone number). Please contact me if you have questions or can't make the meetings but are interested. Scott Herron at (616) 892-9222 attending the 2- day curriculum training or has any questions can call our office and ask for Lora Church or Hunter Genia. -Migwetch "Sad Note in History" Red Cliff Wellness Curriculum Training The Red Cliff Wellness Curriculum Training is set! On Monday & Tuesday December 18th & 19th, members of the Native American community, teachers and staff from various schools and area prevention staff from various organizations are invited to attend. The Curriculum which was developed by the First American Prevention Center of Bayfield, Wisconsin, will provide training to an anticipated 45 participants. The Red Cliff Wellness Curriculum is an Alcohol & Drug Education Prevention Curriculum for grades K-12. The Native American Prevention Services has purchased the curriculum and will implement it in the Young Eagles/Vision Seekers group and work with area School officials. Trainees will have the opportunity to co-facilitate the lesson plans in the youth groups and school classrooms. Other trainees who may not be able to serve as co-facilitators serve as advocates for those who work with families and children. Anyone interested in Hi Everybody, This page is all about Lost Bird of Wounded Knee and the contentious topic of the adoption of American Indian children by other cultures. Just in case you didn't know, Lost Bird, or Zinkala Nuni, was a baby girl found underneath her dead mother four days after the Wounded Knee Massacre. There had been a horrible blizzard and that is why it was four days before she was found. She was placed into the arms of a grandmother since all of her family had been murdered. It is believed she was the daughter of Sitting Bull. In what could only be described as an act of espionage, she was taken from the grandmother by General Leonard Colby of the Nebraska National Guard. The only reason why he was interested in her was because he wanted to have a live curio of the massacre. This girl lived a very tragic life ... she was later raped by her adopted cousin and by General Colby. She was never accepted there either because of her brashness and rude behavior. She was forever lost, looking for the connection to something that she could not name or understand. She died at the young age of 29 on Valentines Day. After years of searching Marie Not Help Him and Renee Sansom-Flood located her remains and returned her to Wounded Knee where she is now buried next to Wounded Knee Memorial. This page includes stories about Zintka, Lost Bird, which I will be expanding upon here soon. These excerpts come from Renee's book about Zintka. I've also included information about her son whom we are currently looking for, her lost cap which is about to be returned to the Lakota people, and the story of Wounded Knee told by a woman who surviv~d named Alice Ghost Horse. I will also probably expand on the Wounded Knee information in the future. I've also included information about four court cases which are challenging the Indian Child Welfare Act. Three of these cases are headed to the Supreme Court. I'm hoping to have the Indian Child Welfare Act typed up and on the page by the end of Dec~mber I've also included information regarding Canadian Indian efforts to protect their children. Soon I will have pictures of Zintka on the page for all of you to se~. Please pass this information on to circles, or friends who may be interested in this. Thank you for your time, and I hope that this note finds you well. In Lak' ech Yelir, Marie Fouche (Information from the Internet) �• 8 November 1995 Turtle Talk Holiday Cheer CALENDAR OF EVENTS This year has traveled by so quickly. Just when we fully bundled ourselves last winter, it was time to unpack the boxes of shorts and t-shirts. Summer was here!! Then, as we adjusted to the heat and humidity, it was again time to find our sweaters, gloves and snow boots. Winter arrived (and much too early it seems). As Christmas approaches, many gifts are exchanged, as well as, words of blessings, good health and cheer. Our gift to you, from the Native American Prevention Services staff, is our continual commitment to providing our community with messages of promoting healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. So.... from our office, we wish you and your family a safe and HAPPY HOLIDAY!! December 18 & 19 Red Clift'Wellness Curriculum Training 8:00 - 4:00pm, Kent Intermediate School District Campus, Grand Rapids, MI. For more info call: (616) 458-4078. December 31 New Years Eve Pow Wow Sault Ste. 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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/dc9c7e958e3f34190670361d6722841c.pdf b9e16c3827f0018cc5ddd1fc6ecb6c7d PDF Text Text N E w Granl Valley St2te s JAN 19 1996 Turtle Talk Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 IWIDtt UbrtFY L. Gitchie M anido Giizis (Great Spirit Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen L E T T E R January 1996 Highlights RED CLIFF SUPPORTED .... I New Masterpieces on Display in Anishinabek Exhibit ....... 2 The American Indian is of the soil, ........ IF I HAD MY CHILD TO RAISE OVER AGAIN . NA. W.A. Walkers and Runners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Drum, Dance and Basketball? Yep! ........ CALENDAR OF EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 7 8 Each lesson teaches the importance of wellness, in addition to sharing the teachings from the Ojibwa Nation. . ... ........ 2 Young Eagles ..... . . ...... Bailey's Thoughts.... . . . ... . ... January Birthdays ... ......... ~HUGS~... . ........ Aging and Alcohol Abuse ..... Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Editor Lora Church - Co-Editor Charlene Hatfield - Layout Turtle Ta/k'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, 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. 3 4 5 5 5 RED CLIFF SUPPORTED BY MANY! On December 18th & 19th, 30 people attended the Red Cliff Wellness Curriculum Training. This was sponsored by the Native American Prevention Services, Kent Intermediate School District and the Grand Rapids School District. The training was held at the Kent Intermediate School District Campus. It was exciting to see those in attendance represented a very diverse group. There were representatives from the substance abuse prevention and treatment field· the ' human service field; educators and tutors; school district personnel from KISD and GRPS, as well as Native American community members. The curriculum trainers were from the First American Prevention Center located in Bayfield, Wisconsin. They were Ron DePerry, Maxine Babineau, Linda Eide, and Lee Lussier. On the afternoon of the first day, everyone separated into three curriculum groups (K-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-12th grade). The trainers demonstrated classroom activities. Pictured.Angie Yob, Jeanette St. Clair & Josie Walters deliver a lesson plan during the Red Cliff Wellness Curriculum Training. 27 other individuals comprised of community members, agencies and school professionals participated in the training. On the second day, each curriculum group presented a lesson. This included a story from the Blue Sky family (puppets); board games and group activities. The Native American Prevention Services has purchased the K-12 Red Cliff curriculum. The curriculum will be implemented through the Young Eagles and Vision Seekers youth groups. We have hopes of presenting the lessons to a couple of school classrooms, possibly in the fall. We are encouraged that several Native American community members whom went through the training have volunteered to help us by serving as co-faciliators when we present the �Turtle Talk • 2January 1996 lessons. This sends a message that many are willing to join efforts in promoting wellness within our Native community! Also, we would like to extend our appreciation to three of our elders, Jeanette St.Clair, Josie Walters, and Angie Yob, whom participated and provided us with their support throughout the training. We are greatly honored. Ahow, Chi-Migwech, Native American Prevention Staff New Masterpieces on Display in Anishinabek Exhibit Anishinabek: The People of This Place, the Public Museum's Native American exhibition, opened to the public in June, 1995. Exploring the culture and history of Michigan's Anishinabek (the Ottawa, Potawatomi and Chippewa Indians), . So, if you haven't been to Van Andel Museum Center, the exhibit offers visitors an extraordinary collection of objects and photographs, and a wealth of personal stories and perspective presented through a series of interactive video screens. Anishinabek is a permanent exhibit-it will remain essentially unchanged for many years. One area of the exhibit is very active, and should provide visitors with a constantly changing assortment of important historic objects to see and appreciate. We call this area of the exhibit "Masterpieces," and have dedicated it to presenting important objects from the Anishinabe culture that now reside outside of West Michigan. When Anishinabek opened this past June, we were very pleased to showcase three extraordinary objects from the Canadian Museum of Civilization. These objects included a small black hide bag with porcupine quill decoration and an important war club with a highly unusual silhouette cut-out of a "four legged" manitou. But without a doubt, the most significant object to premier in the Masterpiece case was Assiginak's Canoe. Created by Jean Baptist Assiginak, a renowned 18th century spiritual and political leader of the Anishinabe people, this four foot long model canoe was a perfect object to premier in the Anishinabek exhibition. Beginning last month, four new Masterpieces are on display in the Anishinabek exhibition. On loan from the Detroit Institute of Arts through Spring 1997 are a beechwood stirring paddle with a carved bird effigy, a small loom woven beadwork bag with unusual human figures, a basswood twine and wool pouch with an underwater panther motif, and an extraordinary elm burl bowl with human figures carved as handles. Committing a portion of a permanent exhibition to rotating loans is unusual. The museum staff, with much encouragement from our Native American Advisory Committee, has decided that this use of loaned objects will help keep the Anishinabek exhibit fresh and new. And the opportunity to "bring home" some of the magnificent creations of Michigan Native Americans more than justifies the cost and time involved, come on back. I think we have something new and exciting for you to see. -Bryan W. Kwapil, Curator of Collections, Van Andel Museum �• 3 January 1996 Turtle Talk Affairs Committee. A shift for the worse came with the new Congress. Miller and Inouye were out as chairmen. Then came a Republican led legislative assault Young Eagles For Native Youth: against Indians equal in intensity to any of the U.S. Cavalry attacks of a century ago. The Senate and House recently passed appropriations bills that would assure a second trail of .tears, this one a forced march to unprecedented property. Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Monday 6-7 P.M. Begins January 29, 1996 & 4th - 6th Grade Thursday 6-8 P.M . Begins February I , 1996 ***** Vision Seekers 7th - 12th Grade Wednesday 6-8 P.M . SPONSORED BY: Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Tele. (6 16) 458-4078 Notice to Community The Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs will convene a regular session on February 2, 1996, in Petoskey, Michigan. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Holiday Inn, 1444 S. US 131 South, Petoskey, Michigan 49770. (616) 347-6041. 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Mark your calendar. Community members are encouraged to attend. Another Trail of Tears Awaits In the early days of the Clinton administration, few groups had greater cause to expect positive social change than American Indians. Ada Deer, a Menominee from Wisconsin with a solid background in social services was appointed head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At the White House, plans were made for the first ever conference on Indian issues, an event that came off in April 1994 and at which President Clinton spoke with and listened to more than 300 tribal leaders. This was the first president to invite Indian leaders to the White House in such large numbers, and the first also to see tribes as government partners, not wards of the state. From Congress, Indians the poorest of America's poor also had expectations for progress. Their stout allies included Rep. George Miller (0-Calif.), chairman of what was then the House Interior Committee, and Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), then chairman of the Senate Indian The onslaught includes: -A cut of 67% in Federal housing programs for Indians. -A 26% decrease in the Bureau of Indian Affairs budget. -The elimination of higher education scholarships for Indians. -A 50% decrease for Indian education programs in the Department of Education. -Decrease in Indian Health Service programs for hospitals and clinics, alcoholism, dental health and immunization. These hits now before a House-Senate conference committee are directed at a group of 1.8 million citizens, 33% of whom live below the poverty line. Twenty percent of Indians lack home toilets, 50% have no phones and 40% (80% on some reservations) are jobless. This is not the worst of it. No ethnic groups has a higher rate for diabetes and tuberculosis, or a higher rate increase in AIDS cases. Indian teenagers have four times the national suicide rate. If the suffering that those numbers represent is unimaginable, it is beyond reckoning, too, what further depths lie ahead for a people already at the bottom. In Congress and elsewhere, it has been claimed that Indians are both hurting as badly as they and their allies claim. Look at the casino profits and �Turtle Talk • 4 January I 996 .claim Look at the casino profits and the instant millionaires among the tribes. Donald Trump, the noted social scientist, said that it is time rich Indians began helping poor Indians. The reality is different. Less that 5% of the tribes have successful casinos. Federal law requires that gaming profits be used for tribal schools, health and other social needs. The money is but a few drops in the driest of welk Another argument heard in the House and Senate to justify the budgetary hacking is that Indians, along with others on welfare, need to acquire selfreliance. It is forgotten that social programs for Indian are matters of justice, not charity, largess or the dole. Federal funds for those programs are owed to Indians as a matter of treaty obligations, or what Sen. Inouye called " the very first Contract with America." In exchange for hundreds of millions of acres of land ceded to the federal government, legal commitments were made by Washington to provide for the education, housing and health care of tribal citizens. The obligations were to last " for as long as the grass grows and the mountains stand," not until some nasty politicians came along kicking the poor as a way to balance a budget. Earlier this month, Ron Allen, chairman for the past 18 years of the Jamestown S ' Klallam, a Pacific Northwest tribe with 230 members ' met with Robert J. Dole (R-Kan). Allen reminded them that the proposed funding decreases " are the severest in history of Indian programs. What's more, these are successful programs just beginning to show results." Allen was one of several hundred Indian leaders who came to Congress this month. They spoke of tribal property and federal treaties. For many in Congress, the one is out of sight, the other is out of mind. DidYOUGetYour Turtle Talk? We transferred the mailing list from the Macintosh to the IBM computers. This may have caused us to lose one or more addresses in the transferring process. If you know someone who hasn't received ·an issue but had been prior, please call us at (616) 458-4078. Thank You. Bailey's Thoughts .... An unborn child can present many exciting questions, ideas and issues. What will the baby look like? What type of personality and characteristics will he/she have? Weight, size, and eye color are also examples of the multitude of questions that arise when an unborn child is in the mother's womb. Ptioper nourishment is stressed, pli.ysical•acfivi:t!Y' o{ tfre mother is also considered, and there are many more that target pregnant women in keeping the womb as a safe and healthy environment as can be. But what is not stressed is certain lifestyle habits can lead to birth abnormalities and lifelong complications. An issue that is really in my heart and one that I feel compelled to write about is when foreign substances are put into the womb . When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol (smokes marijuana, cigarettes, or uses cocaine), this goes directly into the womb-that safe and healthy havenand through the placenta it reaches the unborn child. That child subjects itself to the same physical and mental states that the mother goes through. The child falls under the same influences that both alcohol and other highs give and are attainable. Such a short time it lasts, but what a drastic impact it has on that delicate soul that is in the womb. Another hard concept to get through is that when the child intakes the alcohol, it is then passed through and out of his/her system, which then is circulated in the womb in the ambiotic fluid . If you have ever been drunk, the next morning typically is followed by what is termed a "hangover", which encompasses a headache and a state of nausea. This is also felt by a baby and is one predictor of fetal alcohol syndrome. Individuals that are hungover have no desire to eat, and this is why babies that are born by mothers who drank throughout their pregnancy have feeding difficulties_ I did not choose to write this about all the statistics and facts that are present with babies born with fetal alcohol symptoms. I am writing this for all pregnant women, and those that are planning to have children, to really consider what you put into your body when pregnant. Life is important to the child, yourself, family, and the community. I ask that we keep the womb a safe and secure environment for the success of our next generations. I urge individuals to obtain from trying to achieve that attained high, that lasts for a �Turtle Talk • 5 January 1996 small amount of time when compared to the lifelong effects it has on a child that is being carried. If there is a pregnant female, or an individual considering to have a child, just take time to think about that child's life and the many wonderful and successful accomplishments he/she can attain if given the proper beginning. I am more than willing to share what information and knowledge I have if there is someone who would like an in-depth look into fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol's effect on an unborn child. Please feel free to contact Derek Bailey at (616) 458-1641 , at Indian Family Health or the Native American Prevention Services staff Megwetch. Jesse Pigeon Bill Memberto Phil Memberto Same Comer Michael Pigeon Jr. Joe John Leslie Pigeon Rhonda Davis Sarah Shomin Carl Evans Julia Petoskey Ray Saboo Ron Barz Larry Romanelli Joseph Beebe Tenaya Medawis Munsun Medawis Mary Medawis January Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Alberta Popma Cherish Hillman Shayna Skinner Andrea Popma Derek Bailey Timothy Carl Hatfield Barbara McDonald Rosemary (lllldson) Johnson Emily Elizabeth Kahgegab Joe King Gary Sheahan Paula King Manuel Contreras Robert Parkey Vivian Foster George Shagonaby Patty Ives Virginia Herr Carmen Corby Alilee Bah Church Susan Smith Ruth Ann Chivis Felicity McSauby Carole Marble ****** "Sorry we forgot these December Birthdays" i' HUGS 'i' It's wondrous what a hug can do.... A hug can cheer you when you 're blue. A hug can say, "I love you so," Or, "gee, I hate to see you go. " A hug is, "welcome back again," And, "Great to see you! Where have you been?" A hug can soothe a small child's pam And bring a rainbow after rain. The hug! There's just no doubt about it- We scarcely could survive without it! A hug delights and warms and charms. It must be why God gave us arms. Hugs are great for fathers and mothers. Sweet for sisters; swell for brothers. And chances are your favorite aunts, Love them more than potted plants. Kittens crave them. Puppies love them. Heads of state are not above them. A hug can break the language barrier. And make your travels so much merner. No need to fret about your store of 'em. The more you give the more there's more of 'em. So stretch those arms without delay And give someone a hug today! I I -Dean Walley Aging and Alcohol Abuse Alcohol abuse among older men and women is a more serious problem than people realize. Until recently, older problem drinkers tended to be ignored by both health professionals and the general public. The neglect occurred for several reasons: few of · our older population were identified as alcoholics; chronic problem drinkers (those who abused alcohol off and on for most of their lives) often died before old age; and because they are often retired or �Turtle Talk • 6 January 1996 have fewer social contacts, older people are often able to hide drinking problems. More people are learning that alcohol problems can be successfully treated at any age, and more are willing to seek help to stop their drinking. ***** Physical Effects of Alcohol Alcohol slows down brain activity. It impairs mental alertness, judgement, physical coordination, and reaction time- increasing the risk of falls and accidents. Over time, heavy drinking can cause permanent damage to the brain and central nervous system, as well as to the liver, heart, kidneys, and stomach. Alcohol can affect the body in unusual ways, making some medical problems difficult to diagnose. For example, the effect of alcohol on the cardiovascular system (the heart and blood vessels) includes masking pain that might otherwise serve as a warning sign of heart attack. Alcoholism can also produce symptoms similar to those of dementia: forgetfulness, reduced attention, and confusion. ***** Who Becomes a Problem Drinker? In old age, problem drinkers seem to be one of two types. The first are chronic abuser, those who have used alcohol heavily for many years. Although most chronic abusers die by middle age, some survive into old age. Approximately two thirds of older alcoholics are in this group. The second type begins excessive drinking late in life, often in response to "situational" factors: retirement, lowered income, declining health, loneliness, or the death of friends and loved ones. In these cases, alcohol is first used for temporary relief but later becomes a problem. ***** Detecting Drinking Problems Not everyone who drinks regularly or heavily is an alcohol abuser, but the following actions indicate a problem: *Drinking to calm nerves, forget worries, or reduce depression *Losing interest in food *Gulping drinks and drinking too fast *Lying about drinking habits *Drinking alone with increased frequency *Injuring oneself, or someone else, while intoxicated *Getting drunk often (more than three or four times in the past year) *Needing to drink increasing amounts of alcohol to get the desired effect. *Frequently acting irritable, resentful, or unreasonable during non-drinking periods. *Experiencing medical, social, or financial problems that are caused by drinking. IF I HAD MY CHILD TO RAISE OVER AGAIN If I had my child to raise all over again, I'd finger paint more, and point the finger less. I'd do less correcting, and more connecting. I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes. I would care to know less, and know to care more. I'd take more hikes and fly more kites. I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play. I'd run through more fields, and gaze at more stars. I'd do more hugging, and less tugging. I would be firm less often, and affirm much more. I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later. I'd teach less about love and power, And more about the power of love. --Diane Loomans N.A.W.A. Walkers and Runners For most people, the hardest thing about an exercise program is first getting started, and second, sticking with it. At a recent meeting of the Native American Wellness Activities, (N.A.W.A.) the community members were asked for their ideas as to what types of activities they would like to see happen. From the collected ideas, the group said a walking and running group would be a nice place to start. The new year is already upon us and with the new year comes New Years Resolutions. It seems the most often heard resolution made is to lose weight and the get in shape. N.A.W.A. is going to offer a walking group for anyone who would like to begin a program toward wellness. Along with the N.A.W.A. Walkers there will be the N.A.W.A Runners. What we would like to do with the �Turtle Talk • 7 January 1996 N.A.W.A Runners is to ask the community to search out those Native American athletes and ask them if they would like to create the first ever team to complete in the annual Old Kent River Bank Run which is held on the second Saturday in May. Although the Old Kent Run is a 25 K (15.5 mile) road race, it also includes a 5 K (3.1 mile) run and a 5K (3.1 mile) walk. a This is the dream of N.A.W.A., to create a group of dedicated walkers and runners who will enter the Old Kent River Bank Run and Walk. As a result of creating this group, we will also be creating positive role models for our community, both young and old. Walking and running together as a group will lead to this kind of wellness N.A.W.A. is dedicated to promoting. And the benefits will come to us in many different ways, First, walkers and runners will lose weight, reduce stress, trim off inches, lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, tone your muscles, and increase your energy level. The N.A.W.A. walkers and runners will initially meet at the Lexington School and if possible move to the local malls and even to an area school to walk in the hallways. Weather permitting, the group will schedule walking at such places as Riverside Park and the Kent Trails along the Grand River. Anyone interested in joining the N.A. W .A. Walkers and Runners, you' re invited to an introductory meeting held at the Lexington School on Thursday, January 18, at 7:00 pm. For more information contact Casey Church at (616) 451-9066. The Drum, Dance and Basketball? Yep! The dance, drum, basketmaking, potluck and even a youth basketball tournament on December 27 & 28 proved to be a steppingstone for what could be ahead. Even though word of the activities got out late by the sponsors, many people still showed up to support. The first assignment was to dance, hmm! This wasn't pow wow style either, Patrick from the Grand Rapids Ballet came to teach some jazz and movement type dancing. For the youth and adults that participated it was fun and frustrating. Achy bones, can't stretch and I surely can't dance was what all was thinking, but we did it and even could laugh at ourselves during and afterwards. The second activity was the potluck! Always a treat to eat and unfortunately remind us that New Years is on the way and could use that as an excuse to say our resolutions after, eh! The meeting after could've proved to be even more valuable as suggestions for future activities were given. The next day we gathered for some cultural activities that proved to worthwhile even though there were a small amount of participants. The drum was there and some of the veteran dancers brought out those who were observing to teach and share. Cool! Then there was the youth basketball tournament. Six teams in all showed up for this event as the guys and gals were strutting their stuff. We broke these teams into two divisions due to the age difference. On the older side we had some very competitive games as players tried to take their skills to the next level and impress the NBA coaches who for some unknown reason didn't show, man they missed some good games. Even the gals on the team dunked it out with the best. On the younger side they played the first team to win three games. These guys were tough and knew how to stare at the refs when they got hammered. All in all everyone enjoyed themselves and had their fill. I don't think it will be to long before we lace them up again. (hint, hint) A special Migwech to those individuals who came out and volunteered their time to make this event happen. Too many names to mention, but you know who you are. Chi-Migwech ! Giwesinini • Grand Rapids Singers during Winterfest �• 8 January 1996 Turtle Talk Results from the Youth Basketball Tournament of the Winterfest held at Union High School on December 27 & 28, 1995. Teams received gifts from the N.A.W.A. Committee. Teams aren't listed in any specific order. Team #1: Panthers (James Genia, Naonquat Genereaux, Ottie Schrubbe, Marie Conry) Team #2: The Crew (Richard Shenoskey, Ben Walters, Andrew Schrubble, Autumn McDonald) Team #3: The Warriors (John Bayha, Issac Dillard, Becky Williams) Team #4: The Hit Squad (David Crampton, Misheka Floyd, Kristal Boda) Team #5: The No Names (Kim Lewis, Jaime Contreras, Mitch McBride) Team #6: Nishnob Squad (Nebin Floyd, Ryan Kahgekab, Danielle Sheahan) We want to thank each team for coming out and showing good sportsmanship. 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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/a7d3bc37adb3ca53677514a7b71e0f42.pdf 21e9a9c5af902b24ba72afb337d9521e PDF Text Text GUGU - -~_......,,VaDeJ~:._~s Turt1e -------':N FEB 1:l 1996 Um"vetsilJ UbratY Talk Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Gr'.,nd Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 Nam ebini Giizis (Sucker S awning Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen l. E T T E R February 1996 Highlights vou::vTEERS COJIE FORWARD ......... .. . 1 Dance . ... ............. 2 .-J11ishi11aabe Bowling Toumamenl .... 3 Role .\lode/ leads Buffalo Sabres ............ 3 Febnwry Birthdays ........... 4 f"1wt is a Warrior .. .. 4 In ,\,/emory. ... ... . .. 4 Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Editor Lora Ch11rch - Ca-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 011 prevention il!formation. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services. in cooperation with the Kem 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 s11bmitted can be used.i lfyo11 have a story or i1!fomwtion you wo11ld like Lo 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. Illiniwek battle frustrating faculty and st11dents .Ali1111esota bans sale of Crazy Horse .\.!alt Liquor 4 Navajo fight silence 011 AIDS . . . . . Soul's Certainty. . . . . . . . . . . . . The Conference . . . . . . .......... Senior drug expense rebate average nearly $-150 . CALENDAR OF EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 6 6 6 8 VOLUNTEERS COME FORWARD TO HELP On Monday, January 8th, I 0 interested community members attended our I st ever Native American Prevention Services Volunteers Workshop. It was facilitated by Hunter Genia, Lora Church and Patti Ziemba. The workshop included topics such as: What is Prevention; The importance of Confidentiality; The Structure of the N.AP.S .; and activities we plan to offer throughout the year. Activities include offering three youth groups (Vision Seekers and Young Eagles); participating on various community committees; providing education and training to youth, ·parents, student groups, educators and other professional staff regarding substance abuse prevention and/or culture presentations, etc. Roger Williams, a workshop participant/volunteer, says, "They gave me good information on what prevention is and the services involved. [It also] gave me an understanding of what confidentiality is in relation to the prevention program." The workshop gives us a resource for us to draw from when needed since we are only a staff of three. We see community members/volunteers as a very important part of our services and we appreciate your time and commitment!! Chi-Migwech to the following volunteers: Jeanette St.Clair, Angie Yob, Roger Williams, Barb Shenoskey, Casey Church, Debbie Gibbs, Michelle Unruh, Char Campbell, Derek Bailey, and Wassia Kiogima. A special thank you goes to Ms. Patti Ziemba, Project Rehab Prevention Manager, for her assistance with the workshop!! We plan to offer another Volunteers Workshop in the near future. If you are interested, please contact us at (616) 458-4078. Migwech, Native American Prevention Staff :r, �• 2 January 1996 Turtle Talk ; Hornell Brewing Co., Ferolito, Vultaggio & Sons 4501 Glenwood Road Brooklyn, NY 11203 Dear Hornell Brewing Co., I am writing to let you know that in my own opinion Crazy Horse Malt Liquor is a disgrace to our Indigenous people' s. It's a pity that you can 't understand that in our (Indigenous) cultures and traditions we honor those who have passed on and have fought so hard to maintain our cultural wellbeing with dignity, not with a bottle of alcohol. Crazy Horse was a man, a leader and was one of the last great warrior's to try and hold off the European and Western Civilizations movement to steal the land, language, culture and original way of life. It's sad to note that alcohol has had a tremendous negative impact upon our culture. Statistics will sadly point out the sad truth that alcohol has directly and indirectly ended many lives, many that were young. Concerned people are trying to reach out to those who may be greatly impacted by the "bottle" to know that there are better ways. Crazy Horse Malt Liquor is not honoring this man or our Indigenous people's. Crazy Horse tried to warn his people that this is not our way of life. Alcohol never was a part of our culture and traditional way of life. By naming a harmful bottle of poison after a man and warrior who was greatly respected does no favor for our people or culture. Obviously you do not understand. The only thing your people understand is dollar signs and if you can do it at our expense who really cares, right? Please correct me if I'm wrong. I realize this letter alone will not stop you from distributing your brew but if it will inspire others to write and make a statement of dissent against your methods, then so be it. Aho! Sincerely, Giwesinini Native American Wellness Activities: Body Movement Dance ClassF or ages 13 years through high school. Anishinaabe youth will have the chance to move to the beat in a cool way. Take a chance and find out what it's about, all you need is comfortable clothing (sweats/shorts, t-shirts and comfortable shoes to move around) . Express yourself, eh! Call Debbie Muller 451-8913 ***** Walkers & Runners- Now is your time to make some of those New Years Resolutions happen. As mentioned in January's issue of Turtle Talk were inviting Anishinaabe of all shapes & sizes to get in shape. One of the goals is to prepare a group of walkers & runners for the Old Kent River Bank Run & Walk, which is the 2nd Saturday of May. Information OJ _;r meeting set for.'fnursday;:Eep. 22nd at 7: 00 pm at the Lexington School. Together w~cap.d9it! Call Casey Church for more details at 451-9066. You have noticed everything an Indian does is in a circle, and that is because the Power of the World always works in circles, and everything tries to be round ... The sky is round, and I have heard that the earth is round like a ball, and so are all the stars. The wind, in its greatest power, whirls. Birds make their nests in circles, for theirs is the same religion as ours .. . Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, and always come back again where they were. The life of a man is a circle from childhood to childhood, and so it is in every thing where power moves. Black Elk (1863-1950) Oglala Sioux �• 3 January 1996 Anishinaabe Bowling Tournament What: Native American Bowling Tournament *Must be Native American or married to a Native American. *At least one member of the opposite sex must be on a team of 4 bowlers. *Cash only once with same team members. Change two team members to cash again. When: March 9, 1996 *2 shifts available 11 :OOam & 2 :00pm *Check in for each shift will be cut off at 10:30am & 1:30pm unless additional teams are needed . Please arrive early. Where: Lincoln Lanes 3485 Lake Michigan Dr. NW Grand Rapids, MI Cost: $25.00 per bowler ($100 per team of 4) *US Currency only (cash) . Awards: $1000 1st place based on entries *Immediately following at Grand Rapids Fire Fighters Union Hall, 1930 Fuller NE. *Food - Refreshments - Music Food: People wishing to bring a dish to pass are encouraged to do so. Turtle Talk If you would like to help with the *appreciating your human worth and importance *the how you think and feel about yourself *how you experience life internally-positive thoughts and feelings Aboriginal role model program, continues to serve as a role model for Native youth. He was introduced as the new head coach of the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres on July 18. Nolan replaces the man who hired him, John Muckier, who relinquished his coaching duties during the off-season so that he could focus on his general manger responsibilities with the club. 'Tm very proud of my background," said Nolan, an Ojibwa who was raised and still lives in Garden River, Ontario, a reserve located 15 kilometers east of Sault Ste. Marie. 'Tm so proud to say it. And hopefully I can be an inspiration for others to follow their dreams." People with high self-esteem: Challenges Youth banquet or tournament, please contact: Roderick Crampton at (616) 892-6267 or Amos "Junebug" Day at (616) 249-1858 Self-Esteem Self esteem is ... -likes who they are -see themselves as worthy -feels equal to others -can be creative -think its ok to make mistakes -recognize limitations -are unselfish -have a positive attitude -develop interdependent relationship -have a vision of themselves -aren't afraid of taking healthy risk -can receive love from others -can give love to others Billy Rogers Norman,OK Role Model leads Buffalo Sabres Buffalo, NY - Ted Nolan, prominently features on posters promoting the During the hockey off-season, Nolan frequently visits reserves across Canada and talks to youth not only about career but also about the importance of education, self-esteem and following dreams. Nolan, 37, is no stranger to the NHL. Last season he was an assistant coach with the Hartford Whalers. And, although he spent the majority of his eight-season professional playing career in the minors, Nolan toiled in the NHL for portions of three seasons during the l 980's. He suited up for a total of 60 games with the Detroit Red Wings during the 1981-82 and 1983-84 campaigns, and then appeared in 18 contests with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 198586 schedule. After his playing days ended, Nolan caught the coaching bug. He was the head coach of the Ontario Hockey League's Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds for six seasons, posting a 186-154-28 mark. During his final season (1992-93) with the Greyhounds, the club captured the �• 4 January 1996 Turtle Talk Memorial Cup, which is annually awarded to the Canadian Junior Hockey League champs. "We are very pleased to bring Ted Nolan into the Sabres' organization as our head coach," he said. "He will bring many great qualities to our club, including a strength in the areas of motivation and working with young players.'' Anthony Genia Camie Castanada Roberta Shriner Melissa Harris What is a Warrior A warrior is the protector of his family, clan and his tribe -Windspeaker A warrior is the guardian of the old ways so that they are not forgotten February Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Luis Abella Jr. Loma Mackey Wanda Raphael Richard Lewis Yusheka Raphael Rebecca McDonald Jamie Wilson Paul Rueckert Kristy Shananaquet Ben Shawa Wag Wheeler Julia Leaureaux Pine Shomin Percy Bird Sheena Sotelo Kaine Shomin Gertude Malguen Shirley Bennett Jeremy Sawmick Andy Pigeon Marcia Barber James Mashka Lucille McSauby Henry Medawis Mary Switzer Lyle Lett Tony Lett Mathew Whip Terry Rasterhouse Sally Robinson Marilyn Geels Roderick Crampton Linda Marshall AmyPopma A warrior is not motivated by greed, political ambition or fame A warrior will not put himself above others in need And above all a warrior is the living spirit of our grandfather Mike Baker In Memory ....... . Husband, Father, & Grandfather February 5, 1993 This poem is dedicated to the memory of Uncle Hank "Spanore" Sprague Jr., as was inspired by his nephew Ronald Dean Sprague Jr. Now I've passed and now I'm gone; to that place in the great beyond Don 't be sad and please don 't cry; because one day you 'II also die I'm just one step ahead ofyou And that same step you shall make too Then when we meet in that great place, once again we will embrace So please be glad, don 't cry for nothing, for now my body's no longer suffering I am at peace in my new home I send that message through this poem And with this rhyme I'm also stating that in that place I shall be waiting Submitted by: Loving Wife and Daughter, Daisy and Pam llliniwek battle frustrating faculty and students by Matt Kelley Olen Perkins, an art professor and a member of Arizona's Gila River Pima-Maricopa, says he plans to leave Illinois because he's sick of hearing racial taunts and seeing his students wear clothing emblazoned with Chief Illiniwek, the University of Illinois sports mascot he feels is racist. The U.S. Education Department on Nov. 30 ruled the mascot has not created a racially hostile environment at the university, dismissing a complaint from Indian students and faculty. "I can't tell you how demoralizing and dehumanizing it is to teach in this environment." Perkins said, · "It's disheartening because, of all the gifts that these students have, the one thing that's missing is compassion." �Turtle Talk • 5 January 1996 Minnesota bans sale of Crazy Horse Malt Liquor Minnesota has officially banned the sale of Crazy Horse Malt Liquor. Unofficially, the ban won't be enforced right away because G. Heileman Brewing Co. and the Hornell Brewing Co. indicated they will appeal. The malt liquor has already been banned in Washington and Nebraska. News fimn the Indian Country Navajo fight silence on AIDS Silence is the Navajo Nation' s worst enemy in the battle against AIDS, speakers told more than 250 people gathered here to observe World AIDS Day. Children and adults from as far as Window Rock and Tees Nos Pos, Ariz.,, marched, then released dozens of balloons above City Market in remembrance of those who have died of AIDS . " A lot of people say we shouldn't talk about it because it's against tradition," said Arlene Shorty, a Navajo Nation Health Coordinator. "But if we keep quiet, it's going to be an epidemic on our reservation." Already 59 Navajos have been diagnosed with AIDS or HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS, according to the Indian Health Service. Of those, 53 are men and six women. The figures do not include patients who have sought medical care outside the IHS . News from Indian Country Leader Development Series Have you ever wondered about the future of Native American Indian children? Have you seen the pressure and stresses Native American children have to endure these days? Do you wish there was a way to assist these children and help them be successful in today' s modern world? Do you want to see the Native American Indian children of tomorrow lead successful, purposeful, fulfilled lives? Do you want your children to have a head start on a better life? If you answered YE S to any of the above questions, we have some good news for you. An exciting program has been developed, called The Leadership Development Series, which will address these issues and much more. This series for adults is designed to create positive thinking, improve communication . skills, improve stress handling skills, and build self- confidence leading to strengthen leadership abilities. The goal of the series is to give our American Indians community an opportunity to help American Indian youth adapt to the changing world both outside and within their culture. This series is a precursor to the Leadership Development Series for American Indian youth, which 1s scheduled for the Fall of 1996. We will be working on developing a supportive council of individuals who will be available to youths going through the Leadership Development Series. The youth will draw on the expertise and knowledge of this advisory council to lead them. We believe everyone has something to share. If you are interested in attending the Leadership Development Series and sharing your unique talents and expertise in a mentoring role with these special youth, contact Sally Olsen Kee at (616) 956-9270. Remember our youth are our FUTURE!!! 11r.u.:;: .: .:.;~.:.: :,.: .:i·M:;. :,;·.,:;·:.l.;·:l;:". ;.: -; :· .~ ;i:$;:;: :~~-~~: : : : : ;: :·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·: : :rrr . ....:. :..':µ.;:.::.:.:.! .!.! .! .:!.:!.:i.! .! .i,.'.'·'.:.,!,:.,!,:.,;':.,•,: :=:.,:,:.:,:.':.,:,:,:,:,!·.!,!,!,!,! �Turtle Talk • 6 January 1996 Soul's Certainty I seek the memories of my soul, the validation of the external. Sweet is the breeze that streams my hair, returns me from the edges of doubt. I see the shadows for all they are. Forever changing. Everlasting. Strong are the trees that fill my eyes. Their expanse includes my being, helps me know my mind I will give myself completely, . and still this longing in my heart, quiet my unknowable loneliness. Safe and solid is the ground, keeper of creation. I am consoled by its vital, elemental necessity. Earth hold~ mortality, and I am glad. designed to give participants the opportunity to examine key issues that will impact the educational process of Indian students and communities. The planning committee invites all persons who are concerned about the educational outcomes for Michigan's American Indian students to attend this conference. Although Title IX and Johnson O'Mally programs continue to be our primary source of involvement in Michigan's public schools, given the current political climate we must become more involved in the overall school reform process. For more information call : 1-517-487-5409 Senior drug expense rebate average nearly $450 Senior citizens who need help paying for prescription drugs should apply for the 1995 rebate between Jan. 1 and June 1, 1996 . exceed $11,040 for single persons or $14,760 for married couples. *Applicant cannot have lived in a licensed health care facility for six consecutive months during 1995. This restriction does not apply to subsidized senior citizen apartments, adult foster care homes or licensed homes for the aged. *Call the Michigan Department of the Treasury at 800-367-6263 to be placed on a list to receive the 1995 Senior Citizen Prescription Drug Credit Claim form (MI1040CR-9) *The form must be submitted between Jan . 1 and June 1, 1996 to the Michigan Department of the Treasury, Lansing, Mich 48956. *Help in filling out the form can be had by calling: 800-487-7000, Deaf hearing or speech impaired can call: 517-373-9419 (TDD). *Help and information about this and other drug credit programs for seniors also can be obtained by calling the Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan at 456-5664. Submitted by Fran Compo WHO'S INVOLVED In my life I shall rejoice, for all I see is round, and destiny returns. -Nichole Shananaquat The Conference Native American Critical Issues Conference 1996, Holiday Inn Mt. Pleasant, March 7 - 9, 1996. The 1996 conference has been Eligibility for prescription drug credit rebates in 1995 : *Applicant must have reached his or her 65th birthday by Dec. 31, 1995. *If both husband and wife claim the credit, they both must meet the age requirement. *Household income is based on incomes of 150 percent of poverty or less. In 1994, the limit could not A message to all the youth at- risk for involvement in substance abuse or chemical dependency; to all the youth considering suicide; and to all the youth involved in violent life-styles through gangs or other �Turtle Talk • 7 January 1996 negative self-destructive behaviors. There are many reasons why youth like us become involved in dangerous and self-destructive behaviors and life-styles including; • low self-esteem • problems with the family • racism • feeling isolated and alone with no one to talk to, or believing that there is nowhere to turn for help . • wanting to be accepted by others • very few positive activities within our communities • not enough positive role models willing to put consistent effort, ideas and energy to work with the youth. When we, as youth, have a hard time dealing with our sadness and pain, we may become selfdestructive and act out in negative and dangerous ways. We may hold onto our resentments, are very often afraid to trust others and usually stuff our pain deep inside. As youth, we may be too afraid to trust others to help us or we may be too proud to ask for help . We can become too comfortable in the ways we've learned to deal with our problems, such as becoming increasingly violent, using drugs/alcohol or by becoming depressed and suicidal. Often our own pride does not allow us to see that we have become destructive to our own selves and our own futures. Those of us who have turned to these behaviors need help if we want to turn our lives around. We especially need dedicated, persistent, committed_and spiritually minded people in our lives that will not walk away or allow us to turn them away. These people need to be willing to help us to take the risk to change our lives in a more positive direction. The Youth of Traditional Elder and Youth Circle understand and acknowledge that the fear of trusting others often keeps us from taking that first step toward change. We have to try to trust. We need to reach out to someone who cares, like our elders, our grandmothers and grandfathers, and those adults who ARE THERE for us. We need to become willing to express our pain and sadness in more non-violent ways such as through poetry, painting, writing, sports, exercise or through other personal creative talents. We need to use our talents to help us to live. To help us in our efforts to change, we need the patience, understanding and support of our families and from our communities. We need to be respected, asked in a good way, not just ordered around. In turn, as young people, we need to respect our parents and our community. Again, we say that it is our responsibility as youth to accept the responsibility to honor the gift of life that we have been given and seek out those leaders who will help us to find the courage within ourselves to continue to decide to survive. The Youth of the Traditional Elder and Youth Circle realize that we are special and unique in our own separate ways. We would ask that you, as youth, believe in yourselves and not be afraid to reach out to others and begin to trust. To succeed in this change, we have to develop a partnership with those in our families and communities that are willing to take time with us and for us, the youth_ Can we count on you to be there to help support us and guide us on this perilous road we are traveling? "We were told that it is now the time for the young people to become the runners for the Elders, to become the legs of the Circle; to do the work for the Elders and with clear direction - to move in better concentration of effort and energy. Reprinted from Native Monthly Reader Join Me in Carrying on Our Culture - - -~--- J r~' . .. l .. ;_J ~;_. ~ -- .....~ ...... ~~\ CHOOSE TRADffION -~·\ NOT ADDICTION 1 Know Ille consequencts d ' • ~ ' ~) alcohol and druo abuse .=::.-::. �• 8 January 1996 Turtle Talk NOTI AWASEPPI HURON POTAWA TOMI NATION CELEBRATION AND POW WOW CALENDAR OF EVENTS When: Where: February 10 The Grand Rapids Kateri Circle cordially invites you to attend their prayer meeting and potluck from 3 to 6 p.m. every second Saturday of the month in the Bukowski Room of St. Joseph Center, 650 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids. For more information call Simon Fr.ands at (616) 459-6820. MEETING DATES: February 10, March 9, April 13. February 11 Valentine Party and Potluck from noon to 3 p.m. in the gym of St. Michael's Church, 1716 Sixth St., Muskegon. Bring your family and friends! There will be speakers, door prizes and lots of food. For more information call Deb Gutowski at (616) 755-3098. February 12 Three Fires Pow Wow Mtg. At Grand Rh'er Band of Ottawa office. 307 Michigan St. (Park in rear) February 17 Huron Potowatomi "Celebration of Federal Recognition" Pow Wow. (All drums, singers, and dancers are welcome) For more info please call the Huron Potowatomi office at (616) 729-5151 or the Northern Branch office at (616) 451-4925 February I 7, I 996 Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, Oosterhouse Activities Center, 1335 Lee Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 9:00 AM to 11 :00 PM Time: Agenda: 9:00 AM to I 0 :00 AM IO: 15 AM to 12:00 PM 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM 3:00 PM to 6 :00 PM 6 :00 PM 7:00 PM to 11 :00 PM Indian Breakfast General Membership Meeting Regular Agenda Eats, Social Time, Videos of official signing and photos of Washington, D.C. Trip Tribal Information packets with Indian Health Service application will be available. 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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/add1b52a14b9ba4193395cce81ae4188.pdf 9482b6f53823703be54aa5183dd7aa55 PDF Text Text N E w s hlnit \raltey State MAR 1 l ta> UnlvlRilj Library Turtle Talk Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 W abigoni Giizis (Budding Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen L E T T E R March 1996 Highlights Interview with Amos Day..............} Myth A bout Parenting. ........... ....... 2 March Birthdays........................... .3 Healthy Growing. ....................... ...3 NASA at GVSU. ...... ............. ... ....... 3 Identifying A ttitudes......... .. ...........4 NAPS Thanks ................ ...... ........... 4 Wh ich Parent?....... ........ .. ...... ........4 Rejlections... ... .. ... ........................... 5 Celebrating Parenting. .................. 5 Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Editor Lora Church - Co-Editor Turtle Ta/k '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, 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. Ottawa Recognition .................... ................................ 6 Odawa Roll Participation ............. ..................... ........6 Interview with Amos Day, Huron Potawatomi Member and Tribal Council Board of the Huron Member Nation Potawatomi Congratulations on your announcement of receiving your Federal Recognition Status. Day: Wa-wa-nah! How many years has it taken the Huron Potawato mi Tribe to receive the ir Federal Recognrtion? Can you describe for the people who don't know, what is the process for a tribe to be Federally Recognized? Day: The Nottawasippe Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians petitioned the US Government back in 1934, so it has been approximately sixty one years. There are two ways a tribe may become federally recognized. They may choose to go the congressional route where Congress decides your federal status. Or, they may choose to go through the Bureau of Acknowledgment and Resource where you Huron have to prove who you are. Potawatomi chose the BAR route. If you choose the BAR, you must meet three criteria: I) you must document your history. 2) you must have a land base. 3) you must prove your genealogy, a.k.a. family tree. This process takes about a year if everything goes smoothly. What does it mean to your personally and what will it mean for the members of your tribe? Day: Personally, it's like a heavy load lifted off your shoulders. I have to make one point very clear and give credit where credit is due. This process took a long time and there were many people involved from previous tribal council's to our present staff. A many thousand Wa-Wa-Nah's to our staff because they worked their butts off this past year. I think as far as the membership is concerned, they seem to be as excited as the tribal council. Knowing that as far as our status as a Nation we are ready to move forward with our plans to become a selfsufficient government. The word in the community is that the Huron Potawatomi Nation will build a casino. Is this true? Can you share what it will mean for your tribe and neighboring communities? Day: Yes, we do have plans for a casino, but where and when, I can't divulge that information, because, to be honest with you, we don't even know. Two things come to my mind as far as surrounding communities, employment and economic growth. As far as what it will mean to our tribe, it'll give us a big boost as far as revenue to start the different programs we intend for our people, such as housing, education and health, to name a few. What is the 1996 year going to look like for the Potawatomi people? What are the long range plans of your tribe? Day: By years end, we would like to have our senior housing in place and hopefully continued on page 2 �• 2 March 1996 Turtle Talk have some idea where our gaming sites will be located. Our long range goals would be to become self-sufficient and provide our membership with employment, housing, medical, educational assistance, cultural awareness, and create some tribal owned businesses. Again, congratulations and best wishes to the Nottawasippi Huron Band of Potawatomi Nation! Day: Again, Wa-wa-nah. pleasure. It was my Amos Day Jr. (Bug) Huron Potawatomi Nation Fact: Parents need support from people other than their children. Mothers and fathers need emotional rewards, challenges, and friendships in addition to their children. It can be hard to adjust to an infants schedule and shifting needs. There are ups and downs. HELPiine counselors provide not only immediate crisis int.erventicm and problem solving but information and referral regarding a wide range of community and statewide programs. * Myth: Parenting comes naturally. Fact: Parenting is learned; it takes time and practice. It is helpful to prepare to be a parent. * * * * * * Myth: A parent's love is tireless. Parents have unlimited patience and should sacrifice all their needs for their children. Fact: As you find your way as a parent, you need to meet your needs as well as your child's needs. Parenting is hard work and can be frustrating. Sometimes resentment or tension is taken out on the children. Be patient with yourself and ask for help as you need it. Myth: Women need babies to be happy and fulfilled. Babies are source.s of constant satisfaction. Showing kids love, concern, and respect at all times. Giving kids a safe place to live and play. Parent HELPiine can help you find some solutions to the problems you face throughout the parenting years. * * * Myth About Parenting GOOD PARENTING INCLUDES ..... · * Parenting Classes Parent Support Groups Resources for Single Parents Runaway Programs Counseling Domestic Violence Shelters Counseling regarding Sexual and Physical Abuse Child Abuse and Neglect Councils Offices for Young Children Protective Services Foster Care 1 Help your kids express all their feelings appropriately and listen to what your kids are saying. Give your kids appropriate choices whenever possible. Have responsible rules that are understood by all. Be responsible and teach your kids to be responsible. Spend time together with your kids. Set an example by what you say and do. Work with your schools and community to make them better for kids. Ask for help when you need it *************************** 24 HOURS A DAY TOLL FREE 1-800-942-HELP Confidential Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has -Margaret Mead It's amazing how much can be accomplished when it doesn't matter who gets the credit -anonymous wise person �• 3 March 1996 :11:111.:111m:=111r.1111 : :::::;:J: :::::= tvllfiDisH:,:: r.::: t:: :; ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:;:: :·:·:·:::::::::::::::::::;:;::.:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:;:;:::::;:;:·:·:·:·:·:···· :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::·:·:::::::::.:-f~~[~f~~~~~=~=~=~:::::::::::::;::::::::·:·:·:··· .. :-:-:.:;>.·.·.··· ::::::::::::::;::::::: =rrrrr~~=f= mrrrrrrrmrrtrrrr~~~(:}====================········ ··· ·· · Turtle Talk Wanda Wesaw Daisy Sprague Tawas Thomas Gary Shawa Darcy Emert Ed Gillis Al Recollet Paul Morrison Maryanne Fasburg Charles V. Allman George Shomin Taneasha Stevenson Richard Shenoskey Jr. Edna Shriner Grace Shriner young adults learn how to deal with conflict by watching how adults work out their problems (parents, elders, relatives, friends). When parents can express their feelings and reach a compromise, kids pick up on these methods of resolving conflicts. If adults turn to alcohol and drugs to handle strong feelings, kids are more likely to do so as well. If families physically punish or abuse their kids, the abused child is likely to become an abuser. What goes around, comes around! Reprinted from "Healthy Growing" March Birthdays Healthy Growing "Muna Di bish ka win" Amanda Abella Jonnie "Wa*s" Mackey JimmyWesaw Henry Mark (Muck Thomas) Norman Pigeon Tammy Leaureaux Linda Shomin Joe Shomin James Wesaw Julius Lewis Elsie Raphael Tina Sams Pat Pigeon Jennie P . Pigeon Steve Waukazoo Kyle McSauby Lance Shirley Lillian Garcia Joe John Destry Contreras Bret Shomin I Bret Shomin II Will Shananaquet Cherri Gibbs Every day, more kids hurt other kids with their words, their fists, or with weapons. One way to curb violence is through anger management. Once people can identify anger, they can learn how to express their feelings, calm themselves down, sort out what is wrong, and ask for direction. This problem - solving technique is taught in some schools. Step 1: Stop and Think! What happened? Step 2: What is the best possible ending? Step 3: What can we do to reach the best possible ending? Step 4: Think about the suggestions and choose a plan. Step 5: Act! Did your plan work? Remember, people, kids, youth and Native American Student Association at Grand Valley State This letter is to let you know that the Native American Student Association (NASA) at Grand Valley State University would like you to be involved with the activities and events scheduled in the near future. If there are any of your friends and family who have not received this letter and are interested in the Native American Community, please pass the letter on to them so they are also informed. Some of the events are not organized by NASA, but we will be attending them and would like you to do the same. NASA would like your help in organizing some of these events, because the events are scheduled, but all the details are not straightened out. We urge .all people, not just students and Native Americans to get involved and come to some of our weekly If you are around meetings. campus there are two places where continued page 4 �• 4 March I 996 Turtle Talk you can find more information. In the Kirkhof Center, on the first floor, across from the Student Life Office, NASA has a mailbox, which you can find out info or leave NASA a note. The address is Native American Association, 1 Campus Drive 115 Kirkhof Center Allendale, Ml 49401 616-892-9222 others who are interested in some capacity to volunteer to please call us or stop in. Chi-Migwech! afterwards they think it's stupid. b. The ones that don't drink look down on you. c. Every person who doesn't attend church has a substance abuse problem. d. Do as I say, not as I do. Identifying Attitudes/Values Towards Alcohol and Drug Use Describe an attitude/norm shared by people living in our community about alcohol and drug use. Student Also, NASA has a small office space at 100 Student Organizations Offices, in the Commons Building on the lower level. It is located next to the Lanthorn and Mini-Print offices, which is just beyond the doors adjacent to WCKS 1610 AM. There are more exciting events to come in the future, so if you would like to help make this happen , please get a hold of NASA. Thank you for your time and I hope to see you this semester. Migwetch, Scott Herron - President Native American Prevention Services would like to extend our Megwetch to the following individuals who have volunteered their time and input to our program(s). Josie Walters Jamie Mccann Michelle Unruh Derek Bailey Char Campbell Cindy Pigeon June Fletcher Kevin and Susan Ives Jeff and Betty Davis We would also like to invite Recently, the Vision Seekers/Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council of Grand Rapids worked on a particular activity from the Red Cliff Wellness Curriculum. The activity entitled, "Identifying Attitudes/Values towards Alcohol and Drug Use" took a look at what our youth's perception is of our community's values and beliefs are in reference to alcohol and other drug use. We will use the same format that was used in the particular activity. In respect to the youth circle, names are withheld, and not all felt the same on every question. 1. Describe an attitude/belief you have about alcohol and drug use. a. Drugs can be good and bad, but it depends on how you use them. (Prescription-vs-Illegal Drugs). b. People should know the consequences. You can go to jail or prison. c. It's kind of stale, stupid and dumb. d. You can have fun without it. e. Use it as a means to escape. 2. Describe an attitude/norm that families have about alcohol and drug use. a. It's alright at the time but a. Most people drink and use drugs and people tolerate it. b. They say they care but don't do anything about it. c. Don't pay attention to the ones who are using . d. Stay away from the ones that are using. e. Look down on the ones who are using. ········ ····.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.:·:·"" ·.·.·.·.·.·. ·.·.·.·.·.·.·.· ~=\f\~~i~f\:::{:r=== · · · · · · · · ·.·.·.·.··:·:·=·=-=·=·=·=·=·:··· :rr{\t Which Parent? "I got two A's", the small boy cried his voice filled with glee His father very bluntly asked, "Why didn't you get three?" "Mom, I've got the dishes done" The girl called out from the door Her mother very calmly said, "did you sweep the floor?" "I've mowed the grass," the tall boy said, "And put the mower away" continued page 5 �• 5 March I 996 His father asked him, with a shrug, "Did you clean off the clay?" The children in the house next door seem happy and content The same thing happened over there And this is how it went "I got two A's, the small boy cried, His voice filled with glee His father proudly said, "That's great! I'm glad you belong to me" "Mom I've got the dishes done" This girl called from the door Her mother smiled and softly said, "Each day I love you more" "I've mowed the grass", the tall boy said, "And put the mower away" His father answered with much joy, "You've made my happy day" Children deserve a little praise for tasks their asked to do If they're to lead a happy life SO MUCH DEPENDS ON YOU! Turtle Talk Sustaining life's love; compassion, the midst of a great gentleness ... honor, respect, the caring and sharing. ... The spirit of the star gazer... Peace* Obedient to the Creator, seeking its own level, its source and ********* destiny. The impact of an ancient soul, since the beginning of time. Life's natural mirror, the body fluid of Mother Earth, the body fluid of us all. Strong, yet in a weak way; sincere, and in the same moment rippling with humor. Holding, wanting, bringing together - a promoter of life giving. Healing Mother Earth, our tall brothers; trees and little brothers, our stone relatives and their many friends; the four leggeds and the two leggeds The sounds of love and life sing to the reflections of the Creator. Flowing, waving, changing allowance of the old to fall so that the new may blossom. Valued, yet wasted; misunderstood by many - misused and abused Fresh relief, a sweet taster on my REFLECTIONS As I gaze, the water reflects the Creator's morning sun. I see: The twinkle of a thousand stars, the reflection of the universe, the reflection of myself, the power it holds in a great gentleness. Cleansing Mother Earth, the cleansing of myself, the releasing of my spiritual rust. lips; a priority to the dryness of the spirit. The willingness to be used, exists will the all-encompassing will of the Creator. Nature's peace maker ~ As I gaze, the water reflects the Creator's morning sun. I see: The twinkle of a thousand stars, the reflection of the universe, the reflection of my spirit and the power it holds in Celebrating Parenting Come and participate in a "parents only" night of collaboration .... thoughts .... sharing ... . learning ... . Parents! Grandparents! Elders! Aunties! Uncles! March 27th 6:00 PM Sponsored by Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family Resources for more information call: 616-458-4078 �• 6 March 1996 Grand River Band of Ottawas Receive State Recognition February 9, 1996 Mr. Ron Yob, Chairperson Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians, Inc. 307 Michigan NE PO Box2937 Grand Rapids, Ml 49501-2937 Dear Mr. Yob; Your application for state recognition, dated January 8, 1996, was reviewed by the Commission on Indian Affairs at its official meeting on February 2, 1996. In view of the fact that your application was complete with all the needed documentation, the Commission by motion accepted your application and approved your request for state recognition. It is therefore my pleasurable duty to inform you that your band has been recognized. It is our sincere hope that state recognition will provide the necessary impetus to your future goals. Sincerely, William A. LeBlanc, Executive Director Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs reprinted letter from the State of Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs IN RECOGNITION OF THE GRAND RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS WHEREAS, the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians preexists the formation of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Grand River Turtle Talk Bands has been identified as American Indian from historical times until the present; and WHEREAS, the Grand River Bands inhabit specific areas in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Mason, Allegan, Barry, Clinton, Eaton, Ionia, Newaygo, Ingham and Oceana Counties of Michigan's lower peninsula and its members are descendants of a tribe that inhabited that same area; and WHEREAS, the membership of Grand River Bands is composed of persons who are not members of any other North American Indian tribe; and WHEREAS, the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs is vested with the authority to recognize the Indian tribes on behalf of the State of Michigan; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the State of Michigan recognizes the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians as a historic Indian tribe that continues to exist as a tribal entity. THEREFORE BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the State of Michigan fully supports the efforts of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians to reaffirm their status as a federally recognized tribal government. This resolution was considered and passed unanimously at a meeting of the Michgian Commission on Indian Affairs in Petosky, Michigan on February 2, 1996. 1900 Apply for Tribe Membership By Janeen Irene Froats News-Review Staff Writer Petosky News-Review The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is gathering its own. And so far, I ,900 Native Americans have found their place on the inaugural membership roll. Another I , I 00 applicants are expected to come into the Pertoskey office before the Thursday, May 2, dealine. "That's a lot of work between now and then," said tribal chair, Frank Ettawageshik. Julie Skippergosh is undertaking the task of enrollment officer. She is working with two clerks. By law, the tribe must sibmit a membership roll to the Bureau of Indian Affairs by May 2, part of an agreement made when the tribe was reaffirmed in 1994. The tribe has been gathering applications for the membership for some time. As the deadline approaches, concerns are rising regarding the number of people not yet listed on the roll. "One reason for the low numbers is that confusion and frustration with the number of times we as Native Americans have had to submit to documentation to prove who we are," Skippergosh said. Native Americans have historically been asked to prove blood quantum and affiliation before being eligible for continued on page 7 �• 7 March I 996 Turtle Talk .,, the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver Program and other grants issued by the federal government, and to become a member of the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association . Skippergosh said this is the last time members will have to gather documentation . The birth maririag,e licenses, certifi.cates, affadavits, death certificates and obituaries will be kept on file for future access. Ettawageshik is urging eligible members to act. The size of the roll will be used to determine funding for tribal programs. "The government has a way of getting a hold of a number and once it does, it's hard to change," he said, referring to the attitudes of the tribe's size based on the initial roll . "We have to build tlilis mlL. It's; a strong basis for programs, that will come along." Members will be accepted after May 2. To be eligible for the Odawa roll , a person must be one-quarter or more Indian blood quantum, with at least one-eighth of the quantum traceable to the Odawa band . And, they cannot be enrolled with any other federally recognized tribe or band. Each person 17 or older must fill out and sign an application. Names and records submitted are cross referenced with the Durant roll, which was derived from an area census record in 1910. administrator, Michelle Tribal Chingwa, said the present roll will be as important in I 00 years as the Durant roll is today for determining lineage. However, it could be more complete, since many Indians were leery of letting the government know who they were when the original census was taken. Families not listed are requiring additional research to prove eligibility. In some cases, where birth certificates were not baptismal records are made, am:pte.d. Of the 1,900 people already on the roll, the settlement in Emmet County is four times that of anywhere else. Other recognized members are living in Charlevoix and Cheboygan counties, and various urban areas. Skippergosh said those who haven't turned in their paperwork could be confused. Having certification by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for being a member of the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association ctc:ies not give them automatic membership. Applications must still be completed . When the May 2 deadline arrives, the roll will be sent to Indian affairs for review. Once it's approved, the tribe's next deadline - - as outlined by the reaffirmation agreement - - is to complete a revised constitution. \ CHOOSE TRADffION " NOT ADDICTION Know the consequences of alcohol and drug abuse \ -.J A ""'..age tOlll llHITY and fie _...,..,."" llRig AblM COUNSELOR/CASE MANAGER for Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Counci l of Michigan, Inc. Prefer Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from accredited SchOOI of Social Work. Favorable with an A.C.S.W .. or M.A. in related field, Social Services, Psychology acceptable . Minimum B.S.W. coupled with 5 years experience and advanced studv may apply. MUST be qualified to conduct Psy-1 SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST cho-social assessments, and treat- for Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Counment planning. Possess ability to en- cil of Michigan, Inc. Preference will gage clients in therapeutic proces.s, be given to individual with courses in encouraging.access and use of avail, 1secretarial Science. Must have mini.all le: s:eJ!Vifes:.. Prior experi.!11~ , mum Hlg)J SchOOI Diploma coupled 'working with families and famlliesofo ' with 2-3 years work experience in remulti-culturol background: send1re-- ICJled field', Knowledge of IBM comsume with (3) Letters of Reference to Piiiers.. basic mtllh, spelling, typing Anita McKerchie, 405 E. Eosterdav : and fil1119 skills necessary. Must Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, Ml 497S3. have abilfl'Y ta demonstrate verbal Closing dote March 1. 1996. EEO and written communication skills agency. Inquires (906) 635-4208, Chor with others. Ability to operate multiHewitt, Health Services Director. phone lines, fax. COPier, other business mochines. Able to handle multiple tasks. Good organizational skills with attention to detoi I. Must be team worker oriented. Send Resume with (3) Letters .of Reference to Anita McKerchie, 405 E. Easterday Av~ nue, Soult Ste. Marie, Ml 497S3. Closing dote March 1. 1996. EEO agency. Inquiries (906) 635-4208, Chor Hewitt, Health Services Director. -1 Please note: Although deadline is March 1, please call pending need for additional applications • 906-635-4208 The Native American Education Program, along with the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians, is having their annual Spring Celebration (duck race), on Saturday, May 4, 1996. There are many prizes given to the children at this event; bicycles, games and toys. Anyone who would care to donate for this event, please call: Native American Education Program Office (Pat) 771-3319 orGrand River Bands of Ottawa Indians 458-8759 Individuals, organizations, groups will be recognized at the duck race event. Chi-Migwech Ron Yob • �Turtle Talk • 8 March 1996 Native American Bowling Tournament March 9th - Lincoln Country Club Grand Rapids, Ml For more info: 616-892-6267 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Anishnaabemowin Waa-Nji Zhindjigaadek 2nd Annual Language Conference March 28, 29 & 30th Watertown Inn Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario For more info call: Howard Wedkamigad 705-949-2301 ext 215 Native American Critical Issues Conference March 7th, 8th & 9th Holiday Inn - Mt. Pleasant, Ml For more info: 517-487-5409 GVSU Ethnic F:estival March 21st ll:OOAM Kirkhof Center - GVSU For more info call: Scott Herron 616-892-9222 U of M Pow Wow March 30th & 31st Crysler Arena Ann Arbor, Ml Native American Education Program "Parent Committee Meetings" 2nd Wednesday of every month, 6:30 PM 615 Turner Street NW, Room 241 Tribal Voice Native American Music WCKS (1610 AM) EVERY WEDNESDAY 6 to8PM hosted by Greg Leon Native American Law Day Forum Friday, March 29th, 1:00 to 4:00 PM Hutchins Hall, University of Michigan Law School 625 S. State Street Ann Arbor, MI Grand Rapids Public Schools Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, Ml Permit no. 319 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. Allendale, MI 49401 l �JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS: CounselmfCase Manager and Secretary/Receptionist Deadline to submit Resume has been extended to March 8th. 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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/0dcd22ee81604140cc428e3740c14f9b.pdf 60796c6478ec6f164f48bdfe54b46846 PDF Text Text N E w s Turtle Talk Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 L lshki Gamizige Giizis (Sap Running Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen E T T E R April 1996 Highlights News From The Young Eagles Youth Groups .......... 1 necded! .......••....•.••• 2 April is Chilcl Abuse Prevention Month ........................ 3 The Wind and Me ..... ....... .3 George Bennett.... .. .......... .4 April Birthdays ................. 5 Anishinaabe Basketball Toumament....6 Powwow Program Advertising Contract... ... 7 Calendar ofEvents .......................... 8 News From The Young Eagles Youth Groups Anishinabemdaa! ....... ..... .4 Turtl.e Talk Hunter Genia - Editor Lora Church - Co-Editor Jane McNabb - Layout Turtle Ta/k'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 ofeach month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submiued 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. 4th - 6th grade Thursday, 6-8 pm Lexington School Our first session was Feb. 1st, with an average attendance of 7 youth and parents/volunteers. Within this group, we have been involved in learning lessons about self-awareness (respecting others, identify the traditional and contemporary roles of Indian elders, men, women and children, sharing with others, etc.). Kevin Ives, Sr. brought a long tobacco stalk to one of the classes and talked about how it is planted and grown. Casey Church showed the youth how "Say cheese!" Young Eagles take time out to pose for a picture. Kindergarten - 3rd grade Monday, 6-7 pm Lexington School Since our first session this year (Feb. 5th), we have had an average of 14 youth and parents/volunteers. Our largest attendance was 25 participants on Feb. 26th. We offer a variety of activities, such as, learning lessons from the Blue Sky family members (puppets) about sharing, kindness, and the teachings of the Ojibwa Nation; small reading groups; recreational games; making arts and crafts (book markers, key chains, posters, etc); and of course, eating snacks!! ~· ...... "-'· Casey Church contributes his knowledge to 4th-6th grade Young Eagles. �• 2 April I 996 Turtle Talk .·, to make teeth impressions on pieces of birch bark and talked about how this was used for making pattern designs. Arts and crafts were made, educational videos were shown and we also ate snacks!! Each time we meet I really enjoy myself and appreciate the energy and excitement the youth bring to our group. I especially want to thank the parents and volunteers that have assisted me in various ways. I welcome all other parents/volunteers to join us. If you have any craft ideas, group activities, and/or other suggestions for the youth groups, please feel free to call me at 458-4078. Thanks! Lora Church R WORD POR BOYS RnD men 1. U.ring power and control tactiCJ are violence, not loue. 2. HlckeYf and name tattoo/ are lign1 of "owner/hip", not caring and re1pect. 3. men don't /Care people they care aboul 4. You are rvponlible for your behavior; no one can force you to be ulolenl 5. lt'1 better to walk away than be ulolenl 6. men know that /ell without a clear "yv" 11 rape. 7. non-violent boYf/men can be role model/ for other bOYf/men. When violent ftfend1 talk about "tuning up" their partner, men tell them lt'1 wrong. 8. men don't laugh atjokv that put women down. 9. If there wa1 violence In your childhood, you can choo1e to be non-vlolenl 10. If you are a non-violent boy/men, be proud of It. much In 1oclety pulhe1 boYf/men to be violent and dl1re1pectful to glrll/women. 11. men and women are meant to be portner1, ropportfue and rcupectful of each other'1 waYf. not one "better" than the other. 12. Hnow that violence 11 not born Into people. lt'1 learned and can be unlearned. 13. Abu1e 11 not a way to re10lue conftlct or earn loue and re1pecl 14. If you believe 10methlng In your pa.It 11 cauling you to be violent, then you are re1ponlible for 1eeklng help to change. Blaming 11 a cop-oul 15. no one own1 another human being. People are not property to fight for. R WORD POR GIRLS RnD women 1. You are not rcuponlible for anyone' / Vision Seekers with actor, rapper, and motivational speaker, Litefoot! Picture taken at Native American Critical Issues Cqnference. behavior but your own. 2. no one ha1 the right to hit you, no matter what you do. They can walk away, talk It out, 1ee a coun1elor, pray or play••. noTHm 3. If you are abu1ed or raped, It 11 never your faull If we're drunk, crabby or anything elle, It d0e1 not glue anyone permil/lon to hurt U/. nobody ha/ to like u1 or our behavior, they can choo1e not be around. 4. TruJt your gut level fttling1, they are wually rlghl 5. nothing juJtifiel your partner'/ bad behavior. Re/pect him and your1elf by letting him take rcuponlibility for It. 6. Date rape happen1 more than any other kind of rape. Remember if you're alone with a guy, you may not be 10fe, even In your home. 7. Relationlhip1 lhould be baled on trult and re1pect, not fear and gulll You haue the right to leaue a relation/hip jult becau1e you want to. You don't need to acplaln. 8. The only approval you need 11 your own. 9. men and women are meant to be partner1, rupportfue and rcupectful of each other'1 waYf. not one "better" than the other. 10. Hnow that violence 11 not born Into people. It 11 learned and can be unlearned. 11. rlo one OWN another human being. People are not property you fight for. 12. Women/girl/ are /1Jter1. We don't need to compete again.It each other. 13. Uling power and control tactiCJ are violence, not loue. 14. Treat your1elf, and acpect to be treated like you do your belt friend. Prom native monthly Reader g:::::::~:::::~::::::::::::::·~~:::::::::::::::::::::::~:::::::::::::::::~:~:::::::i::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~:::: NEEDED! Youth craft ideas, leather, beads, yam, paint, material pieces, etc. For Young Eagles Youth Groups If you have extra craft materials you wish to clear out of your closet, let us know... If you have baked goodies, store-bought treats that you would like to share with others, let us know... If you have craft ideas you would like to share with youth, let us know... If you have tickets to community events (museum, plays, concerts, etc.) Let us know ... If you hear of community youth activities, let us know .. . Let us know by calling Hunter, Derek, or Lora at (616) 458-4078. �• 3 April 1996 Turtle Talk April is Child Abuse Prevention Month MY HANDS ARE SMALL ... I DON'T MEAN TO SPILL MY MILK . MY LEGS ARE SHORT ... PLEASE SLOW DOWN SO I CAN KEEP UP WITH YOU . DON ' T SLAP MY HANDS WHEN I TOUCH SOMETHING PRETTY AND BRIGHT . .. I DON'T UNDERSTAND. PLEASE LOOK AT ME WHEN I TALK TO YOU ... IT LETS ME KNOW YOU ARE REALLY LISTENING . MY FEELINGS ARE TENDER ... DON'T NAG ME ALL DAY ... LET ME MAKE MISTAKES WITHOUT FEELING STUPID . DON'T EXPECT THE BED I MAKE OR THE PICTURE I DRAW TO BE PERFECT .. . .JUST LOVE ME FOR TRYING. REMEMBER I AM A CHILD, NOT A SMALL ADULT .. . SOMETIMES I DON ' T UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING , BUT l'M NOT IGNORING YOU . FOR BEING ME, NOT .JUST FOR THE THINGS I DO. 8 Steps to Positive Parenting: ~ Show love and affection Take time to cool down when necessary Compliment your child Set basic rules and limits Teach values Read books Listen and talk to your child Be the kind of person you want your child to be ~ Please join the effort to protect children Sponsor a speaker or training session in April Call the Child and Family Resource Council: 454-4673 Topics available: *Prevention of Abuse and Neglect *Overview of Child Abuse and Neglect *Body Safety *Stress Management *Positive Parenting *Child Development *Physical Abuse and Neglect *Sexual Abuse *Emotional Maltreatment *Advocacy *Legal Issues *And More! • LIVE WITHOUT FEAR. • BE TREATED WITH • HAVE AND EXPRESS YOUR RESPECT. OWN FEELINGS AND OPINIONS . • BE LISTENED TO AND TAKEN SERIOUSLY. • SET YOUR OWN PRIORITIES. • SAY "NO" WITHOUT • ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT FEELING GUILTY. WITHOUT APOLOGIES OR FEAR. • ASK FOR INFORMATION FROM OTHERS. • MAKE MISTAKES LIKE EVERYONE ELSE . • HAVE YOUR NEEDS MET: • To PRIVACY. • TO SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP. • NOT BE PERFECT. • To BE ANGRY, SAD, CONFUSED OR WHATEVER ELSE YOU'RE FEELING. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ... PLEASE LOVE ME .JUST ~ YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO: Child and Family Resource Council 161 Ottawa, NW Suite 307 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 454-4673 YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF CHOICE. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO FREEDOM FROM ABUSE . g1u 70ind and JJh 6y Candice K. Raap, age 9 Where oh where! Wiff the Wind tafte me. Mi[es away through the river's path God onCy hows what's &est for me. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ But there is one thing I must do, Wish for the 6est in me and you. But where oh where wiff the Wind tafte us. Mi[es away Cifte I said. God on[y ltnows the 6est for you and me. But where oh where wiff the Wind tafte us. �• 4 April 1996 American Cancer Society, North American Indian Center, Native American Prevention Services, and Indian Family Resources welcome you to the "CIRCLE OF LIFE" Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Program for Native American Women Nurse Educators: Kathy Sathers, RN Wilma kelly, LPN Jennie Pigeon, LPN Betty McBride.LPN Amy Popma, nurses aide APRIL 20, 1996 11 :00 - 11 :30 am registration 11 :30 am program and lunch WESTSIDE HEALTH CENTER 669 Stocking Ave, NW Free Lunch Child care provided by the Vision Seekers Give-A-Way Raffle for Pendleton Blanket for reservations call North American Indian Center 451-8937 Native American Prevention Services 458-4078 A Word From the Wise ... The time of the year has finally arrived! It's time to get active and burn off some of that accumulated energy that gathers inside of us over the cold winter. With the spring air upon us, it's time to think about how to enjoy and take advantage of it. I know it is not time yet to head to the beach and show off those highly-maintained bodies of ours, but you can take a stroll, shoot some hoops, or play catch with the youngins, and these are just a few things that can be done. Even if the weather remains cold, there are still indoor pools, gymnasiums, and other examples among many that are not effected by the weather outside. It's Turtle Talk important to remember our health and respect our bodies by keeping fit, which can be done by doing simple exercises. Too many times it is easier to sit around and snack while watching television shows than to get the motivation to lace up our shoes and head outside. So when you wake up one morning and the beautiful rays from the sun hit you, put on your sneaks and head outside for some fun and exercise. Aho! -"Giiwayzii" Bailey ""x·· ·•· ,.. :: · · ·•· "" , nsr-· -z···.........-• .,. · -• ·m Grand Traverse Band Trihal Chairman Candidate IJeorge Bennell will be here on April 10, 1996 at Lexington School at 7 pm. George will be here to share his views and goals for Grand Traverse Band's prosperity into the 21st century. Meeting will be in room #4. .•..,. ..... . m····· -·· ..,.......,. THE LONGEST RUN Ill 1996 Co-Sponsored by All are invited to attend! SACRED RUN INTERNATIONAL and Anishinabemdaa! AVEDA CORPORATION March 28 START July II FINISH 2600 MILES Los Angeles to Atlanta "Language is an education in its own right." Sacred Run International is a multicultural running organization headed by Native people, organized to bring awareness to Native beliefs that All Life is Sacred. Aveda Comoration is a Minnesotabased, Earth conscious, skin and hair care firm. Both will co-sponsor a Cross-Country running event beginning March 28th, 1996, in Los Angeles and ending July 11th, 1996, in Atlanta on the eve of the beginning of the International Summer Olympics. Each runner must run every foot of the way, running four days and resting on the fifth. This 100-day run will be a timed event, and will require a runner's fee and a team vehicle. For more information. call (606) 431-2346 or send a SASE to: P.O. Box315 Newport, KY 41071 1 Recently, I returned back to school at Grand Valley State University to continue my education in the area of Social Work. I received a four year degree in August 1992 and I hope to receive my Master's Degree sometime before I reach the age of 30 (yikes!). All fine, but I've also been on a road to learning my own Anishinaabe language for a while now. I am fortunate that both my grandparents still speak it in their homes, but feel sad because something that's important to me was not passed down to my family. For the most part, my mom doesn't remember the language but will say a few words now and then that she learned just from listening to my grandparents. Perhaps boarding schools weren't bad in the sense that they gave us an education or a taught us a trade and inspired some of us to go for higher education, but what did we give up in return? Through no fault of our elders, many of our young people are paying the price for what the United �• 5 April 1996 States Government deemed as being a good education for our people back then. Thinking about language reminds me of a conversation I had with a local Anishinaabe shkinweh (young man) . In that conversation he talked about the battle of respect in the neighborhoods and how other cultures or races of people were able to speak their languages, but we as Anishi-naabe people couldn't speak ours. The disappointment was obvious in his eyes and I imagine our young people who are fighting for survival would have even higher selfesteem if they could grasp on to more of our culture, traditions, and language. There is strong belief that Anishinaabe youth who participate in their culture have higher self-esteem and self-awareness, a stronger cultural identity and wellness . A lot of these practices tie directly into language, because the language gives those special occasions even more meaning. The young could talk about all the things that are happening today with enthusiasm and pride instead of when it's just referenced to the things we did in the past. It's good to educate our young on the past, openly and honestly, but we also need to prepare a good, healthy path for the upcoming generations. This path should be a balance between education and our culture . Our cultural core values haven't changed from the past and in fact, they give us something to strive for and to teach our young as they are growing. The tide has changed somewhat in that there is no one telling us that we can't learn our language today. I keep wondering to myself at times, why our children must take a language in a public school that's not even our own. Friends of mine who are Anishi-naabe took Spanish and French in high school and didn't have the opportunity to learn our own. Nor was the opportunity ever available to Turtle Talk them in the traditional k-12 public school setting. The local public school districts have language immersion programs available for students who don't speak English . Yet, when approached for dollars to support our youth to relearn our own language, which was stripped by the public institutions, it's the same message, "sorry we can't help you." Visiting with students on the subject, most wish they could have taken the time they studied Spanish or French (some as many as four years in high school) and applied that same amount of time to our own language . Recently, some of us took the initiative to contact an Anishinaabemowin instructor from Lansing. The idea was to make language available to Anishinaabe persons who had started the process about three years back when Kenny Pheasant taught it at the Native American Education program site. The class, which is being taught by Helen Roy, is very exciting for many people. NMishomis made a visit and stayed the whole three hours just to see how she teaches it and I think to make Helen feel welcome. At least she had someone to talk to in the language while she was here and while NMishomis was awake. There was much in common and laughter shared for the experienced and inexperienced students. It was just a matter of minutes to be able to talk in sentences and make small (real small) conversation, but it was progress nonetheless. It was progress toward relearning something that should have never been threatened or taken away in the first place. Will we ever speak it to where it's comfortable and on an everyday level? Most will say probably not, but that's probably the same few who said going to college and getting a degree was impossible. I'm going to learn the most that I can and pass on as much as I can to my children, as will the other students in the classroom. We invite our elders to visit and support the efforts of what we are doing. It's where some of you are with the language that we aspire to get to. For some of us, this is an education of a lifetime, and with support from the community perhaps we will see our children speaking it again some day. We need a school that will speak our language on an everyday basis so that our children are hearing it and speaking it. Perhaps we will see that become a reality. When we talk about self-esteem and cultural identity we say ANISHINABEMDAA! Gniichkiiwisuk April Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Charlene J. Hatfield 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 W. Pigeon Michal Corby Micky Kiogirna Sandy Whiteman Dawn Bush Susan Wesaw Robin Ensley Levi Albert Crampton Roseanne Moore Pam Smith JoAnneFox Misty Bowen Edna Kenoshmeg Doug Bohjanen Patricia Silverthron Denise Kimble Judy Shriner Casey Church �• 6 April 1996 Turtle Talk Notice to Community tournament will be an alcohol and drug free event. The Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs will convene a regular session on April 12, 1996, in Dowagiac, Michigan. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Tribal Center, 53237 Town Hall Rd., Dowagiac, Ml 49047. (616) 782-8998. 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Mark your calendar. Community members are encouraged to attend! The basketball tournament is not just for the players participating, but for all of the community to come out and support our brothers and sisters traveling in to participate. It's also coming to support healthy lifestyles and wellness in our communities. You can be a part of all of this by offering to volunteer. On Saturday we will be having a potluck so that all the players and their families who have traveled can be fed. We also need some volunteers who would like to be more involved as timekeepers, scorekeepers, scoreflippers, floorwipers, and setup/takedown for food. If you want to bring a dish to pass you can contact: Gary Mandoka at 459-2125 or Mike Sprague at 458-8383. Other volunteer opportunities mentioned you can contact: Derek Bailey at 458-1641 or Hunter Genia at 458-4078. There will be a meeting of the Commission Executive Committee on April 11, 1996, at the Quality Inn, 2860 S. M-139 Benton Harbor, Ml from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. PLEASE NOTE: All meetings are smoke-free. ANISHINAABE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT On April 27 & 28 at Union High school, teams from various areas of the state and their respective tribes will be competing for bragging rights and trophies. Eight teams are expected to participate in what will be the first Grand Rapids Anishinaabe basketball tournament in several years. Teams expected to participate will be: Petoskey, Grand Traverse (possibly two teams), Twin Lake/Muskegon area, Bay Mills, Detroit, Grand Rapids (possibly two teams), and Mt. Pleasant. The first eight pre-registered teams will be in the tournament. The entry deadline date is April 13. The main purpose for the tournament is to bring Anishinaabe people together in an environment which will be exciting and fun, while promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles. Physical activity has always been a part of the native culture and daily lifestyle of our people. The physical side also is one of the four dimensions of the Medicine/Wellness Wheel. The There will be a table set up to support our Vision Seekers/ Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council of Grand Rapids who are raising money to attend the National Unity Conference in Oklahoma. This conference is going to be held June 21-25 in Oklahoma City. The youth will have a concession stand set up to sell hotdogs, pop, and others. There will be some cultural arts displayed for sale as well as t-shirts which promote our culture and environment. Donations will also be accepted. So there it is.... Come out and show your support, have fun watching a good competitive tournament, and enjoy a hotdog or two. If you have any questions or need registration information, please call us. Hunter Genia and Derek Bailey Sponsored in part by Native American Prevention Services and Native American Wellness Activities TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS: April 27 & 28 Union High School • First eight teams to pre-register will be in tournament. • 1st -- 3rd place trophies given • Team sportsmanship tro~hy awarded • Potluck for players and their families on Saturday only • T-shirts for all players • Registration deadline is April 13 • $225.00 Team Entry Fee Volunteers please call Hunter or Derek at 458-4078 or 458-1641. For dish-to-pass donations, please call Gary Mandoka at 459-2125 or Mike Sprague at 458-8383. Chi-Migwech! The Native American Education Program, along with the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians, is having their annual Spring Celebration (duck race), on Saturday, May 4, 1996. There are many prizes give to the children at this event: bicycles, games and toys. Anyone who would care to donate for this event, please call: Native American Education Program Office (Pat) 771-3319 or Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians 458-8759 Individuals, organizations, groups, will be recognized at the duck race event. Chi-Migwech Ron Yob �• 7 April 1996 Turtle Talk HOMECOMING OF THE THREE FIRES POWWOW June 15 & 16, 1996, Riverside Park, Grand Rapids POWWOW PROGRAM ADVERTISING CONTRACT INAME: IDATE: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: Client (undersigned) agrees to place a business card size advertisement in the 1996 Homecoming of the Three Fires Powwow Program. In return, you will receive a copy of the signed contract and program. All advertisers will be announced by the Master of Ceremonies throughout the weekend. Please include a photostat or clean black and white copy of your business card, with a check for $25.00 made payable to The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians, Inc. Don't delay ... deadline for the ad placement is April 15, 1996 Client's signature Homecoming of the Three Fires Powwow, Committee Member Megwech (thank you) The Three Fires Powwow Committee Clo The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians, Inc. 307 Michigan N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2937 This year's Three Fires Powwow coincides with Father's Day. In honor of Father's Day, if you wish to have your father recognized in the Homecoming of the Three Fires program, please complete this form and mail it with $5 .00 to : Homecoming of the Three Fires Powwow 307 Michigan N .E . Post Office Box 293 7 • Grand Rapids, MI 49502-2937 Attn: Program Committee This year's theme for the Three Fires Powwow is "Hand in Hand With Mother Nature." Please give us your personal interpretation of the theme. By signing your name and including your phone number, you give the Powwow Committee permission to use your interpretation in the program. Deadline is April 15, 1996 �• 8 April I 996 Turtle Talk CALENDAR OF EVENTS AJ!ril 12 AJ!ril 13-14 AJ!ril 22-24 Native American Womehis Circle A support group for women DAY: Fridays TIME: 6:00 pm . . . LOCATION: GraridRiverBand's Office (458.;8759) . 307 Michigan NE FACILITATOR: Charlotte Campbell Project Rehab Phone: 458-8521 AJ!ril 25-27 AJ!ril 27-28 Wednesda)'.s Grand Rapids Public Schools Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Michigan Commission on Indian Affain Commission Meeting Dowagiac,MI For more Info Call (517) 373-0654 8th Annual Mt. Pleasant,MI Traditional Finch Fieldhouse For more Central Michigan University Info Call Pow Wow (517) 774-3945 14th Annual "ProAlbuquerque, New Mexico tecting our Children" Albuquerque National Indian Hilton Conference on Child For info Call Abuse and Neglect Carolyn Holloway (405)325-4127 Albuquerque, Gathering of Nations New Mexico Pow Wow University of New Mexico Arena 1800-551-6291 1st Annual Anishinaabe Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids MI Basketball Tournament Union HigbSchool Teams interested Call (616)458-4078 (616)458-1641 Tribal Voice Native WCKS (1610AM) American Music 6 to8PM hosted by Greg Leon NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, Ml Permit no. 319 Library Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI49401 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American 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/fd26658f2c7e8aee80ff573942192007.pdf f7206257ef333d816ad46bad20834f86 PDF Text Text N E W s Grand Valley St~ MAY 2 1996 Turtle Talk Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 W abigoni Giizis {Budding Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen E T T E R May 1996 Highlights Walk to Promote Sobriety........... ......... I Circle of Life ........................................ 1 The Michigan Indian Youth Retreat... .. 2 Celebrating Parenting.. ........... ............... 2 May - Inhalant Awareness Month ......... 3 Attention Anishinabeg .......................... 3 Inhalants - Just Say No ......................... 3 May Birthdays...................................... 3 Top Issues and Concerns of Native American Youth...................... .4 Cleveland #1 in Racial Insults ............. .4 Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Editor Lora Church - Co-Editor Jane McNabb!Korena Ordway -Layout Turtle Ta/k's mission is to provide its readership with reports oflocal 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. Talking Leaves .................................................. .................... 5 Eagle Town Bowling Tournament... .................................... .5 Entrada................................................................................... 5 7 Ways to Deal with Anger Toward Your Kids .................... 6 Gathering of Native American Men ...................................... 6 Parenting Awareness Month Poster Contest..........................6 AMA Fact Sheet. ....................................................................6 Three Fires PowWow ................................... ......................... 7 Calendar ofEvents................................................................. 7 WALK TO PROMOTE SOBRIETY On Saturday, June 15, the Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow will not be the only activity happening in town. The "Sobriety Walk" will be held for the first time in our community. This event is to heighten the awareness that drugs and alcohol plays in our lives; support those who are recovering; support those who have chosen to live alcohol and drug free; support the wellness and healthy lifestyle concept; and to honor our people, culture and traditions. The event will congregate on the southside of Ah-nab-awen Park and proceed to Riverside Park which will be the site of the PowWow. Participants can begin registering from 9:001O:OOam, with a blessing and an honor drum song to follow. The walk will begin at I 0 :30am. The walk is approximately three miles and there will be 2 or 3 water break stations along the route and a van to pick up those who may not be able to finish the walk. The first 50 participants who tum in a fully completed pledge sheet and money by June l 0th will receive a T-shirt. The money turned in from the pledges will help support the Young Eagles and Vision Seekers youth groups, community wellness activities, and special events coordinated by the Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family Resources programs. For more information call Hunter, Derek, or Lora at (616)458-4078. CIRCLE OF LIFE American Cancer Society -by Lora Church- On Saturday, April 20, 1996, 55 women gathered together at the Westside Health Center (4th Street and Stocking, NW) to participate in the Breast Cancer Awareness educational program for Native American women. This was a great tum-out of women, being this was the first event of its kind to offer an educational program specifically for Native women in the Grand Rapids area. This program used a breast cancer awareness program designed, written and evaluated by Native American clinicians and medical personnel. Pledge sheets will be available to participants after May 6 at these locations: •Native American Prevention Services/Indian Family Resources 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI eNottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi 528 Bridge, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 2221 - 1 Yz Mile Road, Fulton, MI eNorth American Indian Center 96 Monroe Ctr., Ste. 105, Grand Rapids, MI eGrand River Band of Ottawa 307 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI Nurse educators sharing health messages. Jeanette St. Clair kindly opened the program with an invocation. Kathy Sather, RN., B.S.N.; Wilma Kelly, L.P.N.; Amy Popma, N.A.; Betty �• 2 May 1996 McBride, L.P.N.; and Genevieve Gibson, M.A., served as nurse educators. Three of our Grand Rapids area Native women gave their personal testimonials; two as survivors of breast cancer and one having had two breast surgeries. It was during this part of the program that the atmosphere changed into a strong presence of reverence. The three women humbly spoke about the pain and fears they each carried and it is through the comfort and prayers from their family and friends that they continue to persevere. Over 20 local businesses donated gift items that were raffled. Amy Popma was the Pendleton blanket raffie winner. Child care services to 25 children was provided by the Vision Seekers youth group, with the help of Casey Church and Hunter Genia. The Circle of Life program was presented by the coordinating efforts of the American Cancer Society, Native American Prevention Services, North American Indian Center of Grand Rapids, and Cherry Street Health Services/Westside Health Center. Everyone listens intent!)'. about Breast Cancer Awareness. Did you know: *6500 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996. *Breast cancer is the second major cause of cancer death in women. *Mammography is recognized as a valuable diagnostic technique for women. *The 5 year relative survival rate for localized breast cancer has increased from 78% in the l 940's to 96% today. *Native American women do not have a greater incidence of breast cancer, the 5 year survival rate of 46.2% is much lower than the survival rate of non-Indian women. Turtle Talk *Sixty-five percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer survive 10 years, and 56% survive 15 years. For more information about breast cancer or of the Circle of Life program, call the Kent County Community Service Center of the American Cancer Society at (616) 364-6121. Vision Seekers, Pattie Ives, Autumn McDonald and Leroy Shomin, and volunteer Whitney Davis provided child care for this event. The Michigan Indian Youth Retreat Michigan Indian Youth Retreat Michigan State University July 14 - 19, 1996 Applications are now available. The MIYR is designed to provide an opportunity for Native American young people to discover their potential as a person and a student. Participants will have an opportunity to acquire academic support skills while working with Native American college students and professionals. Students will be staying in university residence halls with balanced meals and close adult supervision. In addition to academic skill building workshops, cultural activities are planned to promote stronger self-identification for Native students with their Native American heritage. Due to popular demand, this program will be limited to 100 participants. Applications will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Send your application in today! For more information contact: Robin Menefee (517) 353-1660 until May 15 (517) 393-7236 evenings and after May 15 Celebrating Parenting -by Derek Bailey- On March 27, 1996 the staff of the Native American Prevention Services (NAPS) held a "Celebrating Parenting" night that focused on the parents of the youth that participate in the youth groups. Not only were parents invited to come and partake, but also uncles, aunties, and grandparents. Basically, anyone who happens to be a parent and wanted to come out and enjoy a time of celebrating just being a parent. For this first time a small gathering of individuals came and were involved in the activities that were planned. Lora opened the night by sharing what the youth groups have been involved with, what their future plans are, and what this night of celebrating is about. Hunter got everyone to relax and feel comfortable by having the parents engage in an "ice-breaker" session, and later on provided an informative message with engaging scenarios that allowed the parents to openly discuss their thoughts on what would be appropriate behavior and actions to take. I had the parents do an exercise developed from the Red Cliff Wellness curriculum, which was the "Niin Book". This was an excellent way for parents to see an example of what lesson plans are being implemented within the NAPS youth groups. The night ended with snacks and refreshments and an evaluation of the night's activities. Hunter leads discussion at the Celebrating Parenting Nite. In case you were unable to make this first one, on May 29, 1996 at 6:00pm, the staff of NAPS will be having "Celebrating Parenting II" night. This will also be held at Lexington School in Room 4. For more information, please call either Lora, Hunter or Derek at (616)458-4078. �• 3 May 1996 MRV - INHRLRNT RUJRRENESS MONTH -by Lora ChurchIn the prevention services, we work with a mission to discourage the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs by youth, adults and our elders. We know this is a community effort and that is why we invite your assistance in planning many of our prevention events; such as, Young Eagles youth group, Vision Seekers youth group, "Celebrating Parenting ''. volunteer workshops, community educational programs. cind submitting articles for "Turtle Talk''. This month we want to highlight the message that MAY IS INHALANT AWARENESS MONTH. More often than not, our Native communities are reflected as having a high rate of alcohol and drug use/abuse, especially the abuse of inhalants. Although alcohol and marijuana use are more common among Native youths, inhalant use is as great a concern because of the serious neuropsychological consequences cause by inhalant use. Inhalant use by Native youths is twice the national average among 12 to 17 year olds. Eleven percent ( 11 % ) of all Native youths from 12 to 19 years of age have used inhalants (Native American Task Force Report, 1990). We, as well as other Native community programs, are working to counteract these problems by providing drug-free, healthy and fun activities for our community. Because there are many, many Native community members that do not engage in the use/abuse of alcohol and other drugs, I feel we need to continue standing in the forefront and encourage others to join us!! ATTENTION ANISHINABEG!! We are seeking nine parents who have children attending the Grand Rapids Public Schools to sit on the Native American Turtle Talk Advisory Council. If you are interested in assisting in your child's education and would like more information about the Council, please contact Betty Davis (Native American Coordinator of the Action Plan) at (616)771-2016, Hunter Genia at (616)458-4078, or Jeanette St. Clair at (616)363-4622. We are also seeking two Native American high school students, who attend the Grand Rapids Public Schools, to participate on the Native American Advisory Council. If you know of any students who would be interested or if you are a high school student and would like to be a part of this Council, please contact Betty Davis at (616)771-2016, Hunter Genia at (616)458-4078, or Jeanette St. Clair at (616)363-4622. The Native American Implementation Team joined forces with the Grand Rapids Public Schools to help with the education of Native American students. We need you help to put together a Native American Advisory Council. This Council will be made up ofnine Native American parents, six Native American community representatives, two Grand Rapids Public Schools staff, and two Native American high school students. The Council's duties would include: 1. Creating a Native American cultural packet. 2. Creating a Cultural Learning Plan. 3. Developing a Native American curriculum. 4. Creating a Mentor Program. Representatives from the Implementation Tearn will help this Council follow through on these duties. Migwech Betty Davis, Coordinator Native American Implementation Plan. INHALANTS - JUST SAY NO What are Inhalants? Inhalants are breathable chemicals that produce psychoactive (mind-altering) vapors . People do not usually think of inhalants as drugs because most of them were never meant to be used that way. They include solvents, aerosols, some anesthetics and other chemicals. Examples are model airplane glue, nail polish remover, lighter and cleaning fluids, and "white-out". Aerosols include paints, cookware coating agents, hair sprays , and other spray products. Anesthetics include halothane and nitrous oxide (laughing gas). Who abuses inhalants? Young people, especially between the ages of 7 and 17, are more likely to abuse inhalants, in part because they are available and inexpensive. Sometimes children unintentionally misuse inhalant products that are often found around the house. Parents should see that these substances, are medicines, are kept away from young children. What are the most serious short-term effects of inhalants? Deep breathing of vapors or using a lot over a short period of time may result in losing touch with one's surroundings, a loss of self-control, violent behavior, unconsciousness or death. What are the long-term dangers? Long-term use can cause wight loss, fatigue, electrolyte (salt) imbalance, and muscle fatigue. Repeated sniffing of concentrated vapors over a number of years can cause permanent damage of the nervous system. In addition, long-term sniffing of certain inhalants can damage the liver, kidneys, blood and bone marrow. National Institute of Drug Abuse Dept. Of Health and Human Services May Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Charles Anderson Sue Barz Jim Braddock Shandiin Church John Crampton �Turtle Talk • 4 May 1996 Gus Day LeahDenhof Misheka Floyd Dave Fox Selina Gibbs Paul Hart Tashia Hillman Paul Jackson Dolores Laban Toni Leaureaux Roger Martel Jr. Thomas McDonald Isaac Mccann Dave Pierce Kitt Pigeon Dennis Resterhouse Rockey Russell Bille Jean Sams Larry Shananaquet Jr. Mary Shananaquet William Shananaquet Edward Sherman Jr. Chris Shomin Jordan Shomin Paul Shomin Denise Skorka Kari Sprague Ivanna Swainston Rita Wemigwanis Liz Wesaw Cleveland #1 in Racial Insults Excerpt from Thursday, April 4, 1996 edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer: article by Michael Mcintyre. Top Issues and Concerns of Native American Youth 1. Education 2. Alcohol and Other Drugs 3. Heritage 4. Teen Pregnancy 5. Prejudice 6. Gang Violence 7. Environment 8. Leadership 9. Federal Budget Cuts 10. Healthy Lifestyles Compiled by the National UNITY Council February 15, 1996 ***Years of pleading and protesting have not succeeded in persuading the Cleveland Indians to drop their name or their Chief Wahoo emblem. "The struggle is not about the mascot, it's not about the name. What it really is about is racism, racism right here in Cleveland, Ohio," said Bob Roche, executive director of the American Indian movement in Cleveland. "Wake up, people. Can't you see that this is racism? We don't look like that buck-toothed, beady-eyed, hook-nosed mascot that you tell us honors us," he said. "Change the name, change the logo. It offends a group of people. It offends a living culture." Roche addressed a group of about 30 people at the City Club yesterday. Roche said things will change only through dialogue. He used as an example Beachwood Middle School which encouraged students to dress up for the team's home opener Tuesday but strongly suggested they wear the Indians colors and not the Wahoo logo. But for every success such as that, there are Cleveland baseball fans who spit or scream at American Indian protesters outside that ballpark; there are people such as the kitchen workers at the City Club who were heard mock chanting as if they were American Indians before Roche spoke there; and people such as WWWEAM 1100 talk show host Rich Michaels, who resorted to calling Roche "Tanto" during an interview this week.*** The Rich Michaels incident occurred during an interview outside the stadium on opening day. WWWE had a booth set up there and had invited Bob Roche to be interviewed. On Friday, April 4th John Hart, General Manager of the Cleveland baseball club spoke at the City Club. He was questioned by an elderly local activist about the rationale for the continued use of the name and logo in light of criticism from the American Indian Movement and other national and local indigenous groups. Hart said he "would have to look into that." The man who asked the question suddenly collapsed and died from an apparent heart attack. The director and senior staff of the city's Community Relations Board attended the City Club speech by Bob Roche. He asked why the Board had not taken a public position concerning the use of the Cleveland baseball club name and logo when the department is supposedly dedicated to resolving racial strife in Cleveland. The director stood up and said something about being put on the spot. WWWE's telephone number is 216-696-4444. Its address is 1468 W. 9th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44113. The City Club's telephone number is 216621-0082. Its address is 850 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44115. The telephone number for the Community Relations Board is 216-664-3294. Its address is Room 11 City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44114. Let them know what you think. Philip Althouse Cleveland -obtained from the internet- • �Turtle Talk • 5 May 1996 ~Talking Leaves~ -Michelle A. Unruh- I learned your alphabet so now I can read I lea rned how to form your letters so now I can writ e I learned your language so now I can say to myself, in many ways, I don't know my own language I don't know my own words And I will use your words books and league standing sheet.) *Bowlers without verification of averages will use the following averages: Men 180 and Women 160. *Handicap based on 21 O: Men 80% and Women 90%. *Falsification of average will result in forfeiture of all entry fees and disqualification from tournament. *Prize Monies based on entries. *Tournament Director will settle all disputes and rulings. WILDWOOD LANES 17 05 S. Garfield Traverse City, Ml (616) 941-7400 2 SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 12:00PM & 3:00PM Sign-up Beginning at 11 :OOam (Lane assignments by random draw) t o always remind you of this. $25 .00 PER BOWLER($ 100 PER TEAMOF4) 1st ANNUAL EAGLE TOWN BOWLING TOURNAMENT MAY 18, 1996 TRAVERSE CITY, Ml $1000 +JACKETS TO lST PLACE (BASED ON ENTRIES) TOURNAMENT RULES * Must be North American Indian or Married to a North American Indian. *Must be 18 years old to participate. *At least 1 member of the opposite sex must be on a team of 4. *Cash only once with same team members. Change 2 team members to cash again. *Bowlers will use their 94-95 Book Average, unless 95-96 final average is 1O pins or higher. All bowlers must bring verification of 94-95 & 95-96 averages. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. (Bring your league Those of you wishing to pre-register may send check or money order payable to: DEE MONTROY 2674 N . BEEMS-KWA-MA. SUTTONS BAY, Ml 49682. In doing so, your name will be entered into a special drawing (pre-registers only) . DEADLINE: MAY 10, 1996 Immediately following downstairs in 'THE DEN# FOOD, REFRESHMENTS, MUSIC Karaoke contest 1st place - S50. 2nd place - $25 . ENTRADA 1996 A Summer Academic Achievement Program for Ethnic Minority High School Juniors and Seniors Calvin College June 12 - July 11 , 1996 ENTRADA means "gateway" or "entrance" in Spanish. This program is designed to prepare students for college learning and living while earning college credit. Participating in the Entrada Program will provide you with a true college experience. You will enroll and earn credit in a regular college course such as history, biology, political science, or sociology. Entrada students participate in classes with Calvin students and live the life of a college student beginning June 12 and ending July 11 . If you are an ethnic minority student, have completed your junior or senior year in high school, and are serious about pursuing a college education, Entrada may be for you! To be eligible for Entrada, you must have at least a B average (3 .0 on a 4.0 scale). Seniors must be planning to enroll at Calvin in the fall of ' 96 in order to be eligible for Entrada. As an Entrada student, you will earn full college credit for the course you complete. All students accepted to Entrada receive a full scholarship for the program valued at more than $2,500. This scholarship covers the cost of tuition, room and board, books and supplies, and activities. A fee of $50 confirms the student' s enrollment and is the only cost to the student. The remaining costs are covered by a scholarship provided through the gifts of generous donors and by Calvin College. Note: The application deadline for admission was April 1. However, late applicants will be considered based on the availability of remaining openings. For more information and an application, please contact: Mr. Harvey Scott Calvin Multicultural Admissions Counselor, 957-6106 or write Calvin College Admissions c/o Entrada 3201 Burton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49502-4632 �• 6 May 1996 Turtle Talk 7 Ways to Deal With Anger Toward Your Kids Exit or Wait Calm down before you say or do something you will regret later. 0 Use 1" Rather than °You" Statements State your own feelings. Stay in the Present Do not bring up past wrongs they might have done. Be Brief Stick to the point, be dear and straightforward Avoid Physical Force or Threats Clear limits and reasonable consequences work better. Focus on the Essentials Eating green beans and wearing matching clothes are not crucial. welcome them back in a traditional way. The Elders will be talking to us about our role as Indian men. The Elders will give us seven philosophies which will help us to rebuild our families and communities. Indian men will be asked to join in a commitment to live by these philosophies. The Elders will teach us how to be better fathers, brothers, husbands and sons. They will explain to ys our roles as Indian men and the importance of being spiritual men for the sake of our families and communities. This gathering is in the National Forest so you will need to come prepared to camp and cook out for three days. There will be parking areas for RVS, vans and cars. The nearest lodging facilities will be approximately 40 miles from the camp site. We are asking for a $10 donation from each person to offset the cost of the gathering. For More Infonnation Contact: White Bison, Inc. 6755 Earl Drive, Suite 108 Colorado Springs, CO 80928 (719)548-1000 Fax: (719)548-9407 Email: whtbison@usa.net Restore (jood Feelings Put away your feelings, offer a hug, apologize. Parenting Awareness Month Poster Contest GATHERING OF NATIVE AMERICAN MEN White Bison invites Indian men to attend a gathering of Native American men. The gathering will be held in the Pike National Forest in the Rocky Mountains, just 60 miles west of Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 31, June 1-2, 1996. Related women, children and families are invited. This gathering is about "Healing Indian Men and supporting them in their efforts to once again walk the Red Road." Elders from several nations will be performing ceremonies to honor our Veterans and March was Parenting Awareness Month and now YOU have an opportunity to present the winning poster idea for the statewide 1997 Parenting Awareness Month campaign. Grand Prize winner $100 Categories: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult $50 lst place $25 2nd place Deadline: October 4, 1996 Winners announced at Campaign Organizers' Kickoff Fall 1996. For a contest entry form, call 1-800-968-4968 or 1-800-626-4636. Past Winners: Slogan contest: Kristie Matelski, Gaylord High School, Gaylord 1995 Poster Contest: Erica Blue, Battle Creek 1996 Poster Contest: Aaron McCray, Martin Luther King High School, Detroit AMU<.ICAN ME!>ICAL ASSOCIArtON FACf SHEE'f! KIDS AND SMOKING Every day 3,000 children have their first cigarettes. +·rnree million Americans under the age of 18 smoke. +Smoking and smokeless tobacco use are almost always initiated and established in adolescence. +Adolescents with lower levels of school achievement, with friends who use tobacco, and with lower self-images are more likely than their peers to use tobacco. +Tobacco use in adolescence is associated with a range of health-compromising behaviors, including being involved in fights, carrying weapons, engaging in higher risk sexual behavior, and using alcohol and other drugs. +In 1993, the six American cigarette companies spent more than $5.2 billion for advertising. A 1992 national survey found that 870/o of adolescents surveyed could recall recently seeing one or more ads for tobacco products. +Vse of smokeless tobacco among young men 18-24 years old increased nearly 300 percent from 1970-1991. +540/o of high school males have used smokeless tobacco. +In a 1986-89 study of high school seniors, it was found that 900/o of smokeless tobacco users were also alcohol drinkers. +900/o of smokeless tobacco users in junior and senior high school reported that they purchased their own smokeless tobacco. +Smoking cigarettes is the leading cause of avoidable death in the Vnited States. +Cigarettes kill more Americans than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, murders, suicides, drugs, and fires combined. +This year, more than 450,000 Americans will die prematurely of diseases linked to smoking. �• 7 May 1996 Turtle Talk Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow June 15-16, 1996, Riverside Park, Grand Rapids, MI Pow Wow Program Advertising Contracts The deadline for placing advertising orders has been extended to May 15, 1996. Please mail a copy of your business card, a $25.00 check payable to the The Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians, Inc. To the Thre Three Fires PowWow Committee at the address below.. FATHER'S DAY RECOGNITION I -Shirt Orders T-shirts will be white with green/black artwork. Sizes and prices listed below. Tshirts will be available for distribution May 1, 1996. Childrens Medium - $8. 00 All Adult sizes - $12.00 AdultM - - - AdultL - - - AdultXL - - - AdultXXL - - - AdultXXXL - - - Total$ _ _ __ If you wish to have your father recognized in the Homecoming of the Three Fires program, please forward his name and $5 .00 to the Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow Committee. Make all checks payable to The Grand River Band of Ottawa, Inc. Homecoming of the Three Fires PowWow 307 Michigan, NE, P.O. Box 2937 Grand Rapids, MI 49502 ATTN: Program Committee CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 10-121 st Annual Youth Sobriety Pow WowMt. Pleasant, Ml - Saginaw Chippewa Campgrounds Info Call Linda (517)775-3425 May 18-19Toronto International Pow WowToronto, Ontario, CanadaSkyDome Stadium Info Call (519)751-0040 May 18-19Michigan Inter-Tribal Association Climax, Ml- Timberlake Campground PowWowinfoCall Sue (616)963-3166 May 25-26Morning Star Traditional Pow WowMuskegon, Ml - Muskegon County Fairgrounds Sponsored byNACOMlnfo Call (616) 861-6516 May 25-26 6th Annual Gissiwas Creek IndianPow WowMarion, Ml - Kogler's Property Info Call Rose or Bruce (616) 281-3640 June l-2Day of the Eagle Pow WowEast Jordan, Ml-The End of Mill Street Info Call (616) 536-7583 June 8-9Barrie Pow WowBarrie, Ontario, Canada Info Call (705) 721-7689 �• 8 May 1996 Turtle Talk NATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Native American Women's Circle > A support group openfo anyAnishinl1bequay. You are welcome to bring your .arts/crafts to work on. DAY: Fridays T.IME: 6:00p!ll <. < > .. . · < If you meet the following, then you are eligible to apply: • LOCATION: Grand Rivei: Band's Office(458;:.8759) ·.. ·•· . . 307.MichiganNE •·· •·• > >· FACILITATOR:ChadotteCampbeW .· .. •·.~.~que.t~ .L.:~.~)ri·.·:~lli~* 8 ·. ~LW&~ .• : .::/)/~;{((••. · · The Native Youth Leadership Conference is set for August 2730, 1996. The leadership training will focus on areas such as: culture, substance abuse prevention, healthy relationships, communicable diseases, and communication. The training is conducted over a four day period at the fine Kettunen Center, located 15 miles south of Cadillac, MI. The training will be facilitated and directed by knowledgeable Native American presenters from Michigan. As a youth participant, you will have the opportunity to interact with 35-40 other Native American youths from throughout the state of Michigan. •North American Indian •Will attend high school in the fall of '97 •Have leadership potential •Would like to make healthy changes in your community Please call or send for applications by contacting: Hunter Genia, Project Coordinator Native Youth Leadership Conference 45 Lexington, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 458-4078 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/. 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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/6a3c5383b87a360f85809eab70d290f7.pdf ba2474bf96ea8290c56ce276cf0bf452 PDF Text Text E N w s Turtle Talk Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 Ode'imin Giizis (Strawberry Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen L E T T E R June 1996 Highlights Anishinaabe Basketball Tournament ... ....................•••............ I Attention Anishinabeg..... ............. ....... 2 Please, Mom and Dad .................... ...... 2 Vista Volunteer ............. ............. ...... .... 2 June Birthdays...................................... 2 Important Facts About Secondhand Smoke .. ................. ... .... 3 Nask'ke sii giigii .......................... ........ 3 Entrada 1996 ............... .. .............. .. .......3 Alcohol Awareness Quiz ..................... .4 Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Editor Lora Church - Co-E ditor Karena Ordway - Layout Turtle Ta/k 's mission is to provide its readership with rep orts 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. Parenting Awareness Month Poster Contest.................................................................... 4 Sobriety Walk Update ............... ........................................... .4 How to Handle Temper Tantrums ....................................... .4 Graduation/Honor Rolls ................. .......................................4 Summertime Party Alternatives ............................................ 4 Vision Seeker Fundraiser...... .. ................................ .............. 5 Alcohol Awareness Quiz Answers ........................................5 Native Youth Leadership Conference ................. .. ................ 5 1st Annual Sobriety Walk .... ................................... .............. 6 Calendar of Events ................... ........................... ... ... ............ 7 success of the first tournament gives us something to build upon next year. Follow up evaluation with the team captains will seek input/suggestions to enable us to coordinate another tournament ext year. Anishinaabe Basketball Tournament The 1st Annual Grand Rapids Anishinaabe Basketball Tournament was a success for its first year. Several things were accomplished this year which included: representation of basketball teams from different areas of the state, establishing a framework for future tournaments, community support, promotion of healthy lifestyles and wellness, and volunteers assisting in many areas of the tournament. First Place Team - Gun Lake The teams traveled from Grand Traverse, Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Petoskey, Grand Rapids and Gun Lake. The community came out in numbers to help with the potluck, and volunteers helped with score keeping, set-up and take down. The fans came from their respective areas to cheer for their teams. The We would like to commend the volunteers for their hard work: James McCann, Roger Williams, Deb Muller, Josie Walters, Ruth Sprague, Wilma Kelly, Bruce George, Julie Bloch, Gary Mandoka, Mike Sprague, Char Campbell, Wassia Kiogima, Jake Pino, Gun Lake Band of Grand River Ottawa, Grand Rapids Education Association, Terry (T -Bone) Sare, Michelle Unruh, Wayne & Florence Loonsfoot, Kelly Loonsfoot, Vision Seekers & �• 2June 1996 Turtle Talk Parents, Dolores Laban, Betty Davis, Native American Prevention Services, Indian F arnily Resources, and all the people who donated the food for the potluck (the frybread was really good). We sincerely apologize if we left anyone off this list. six Native American community representatives, two Grand Rapids Public Schools staff, and two Native American high school students. The Council's duties would include: 1. Creating a Native American cultural packet. 2. Creating a Cultural Learning Plan. 3. Developing a Native American curriculum. 4. Creating a Mentor Program. Representatives from the Implementation Team will help this Council follow through on these duties. Migwech Betty Davis, Coordinator Native American Implementation Plan. Volunteers Dwelling Place is looking to fill a VISTA Volunteer position at the Dwelling Place Inn. The position is program coordinator and will work with a homeless male population. The coordinator will assist the building manager and case manager in scheduling regular activities for residents of this 87-unit subsidized housing complex. The activities would include social and recreational activities, as well as resident meetings and possibly some classes. The program coordinator will also encourage volunteerism from community participants in the implementation of the activity schedule. The position includes a monthly living stipend and full health-care insurance. If interested, please contact Lara Hof at Dwelling Place Inc. at 4540928. PLEASE, MOM IND DAD Migwech, and we'll look forward to everyone's help next year. Hunter and Derek A T T E N T I 0 ANISHINABEG Vista Volunteer N We are seeking nine parents who have children attending the Grand Rapids Public Schools to sit on the Native American Advisory Council. If you are interested in assisting in your child's education and would like more information about the Council, please contact Betty Davis (Native American Coordinator of the Action Plan) at (616)771-2016, Hunter Genia at (616)458-4078, or Jeanette St. Clair at (616)363-4622. We are also seeking two Native American high school students who attend the Grand Rapids Public Schools to participate on the Native American Advisory Council. If you know of any students who would be interested or if you are a high school student and would like to be a part of this Council, please contact Betty Davis at (616)771-2016, Hunter Genia at (616)458-4078, or Jeanette St. Clair at (616)363-4622. The Native American Implementation Team joined forces with the Grand Rapids Public Schools to help with the education of Native American students. We need you help put together a Native American Advisory Council. This Council will consist of nine Native American parents, MY HANDS ARE SMALL ... I DON'T MEAN TO SPILL MY MILK. MY LEGS ARE SHORT.. .PLEASE SLOW DOWN SO I CAN KEEP UP WITH YOU. DON'T SLAP MY HANDS WHEN I TOUCH SOMETHING PRETIY AND BRIGHT.. .I DON'T UNDERSTAND. PLEASE LOOK AT ME WHEN I TALK TO YOU ... IT LETS ME KNOW YOU ARE REALLY LISTENING. MY FEELINGS ARE TENDER ... DON'T NAG ME ALL DAY ... LET ME MAKE MISTAKES WITHOUT FEELING STUPID. DON'T EXPECT THE BED I MAKE OR THE PICTURE I DRAW TO BE PERFECT ...JUST LOVE ME FOR TRYING. REMEMBER I AM A CHILD, f\IOT A SMALL ADULT.. .SOMETIMES I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING, BUT l'M NOT IGNORING YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ... PLEASE LOVE ME JUST FOR BEING ME, NOT JUST FOR THE THINGS I DO. Child and FomilV Resource Council June Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" • Amy Anderson Fred Bell RitaBlumke Ronald A. Boda Lisa Brummitt Connie Cady Chaun Castaneda Loretta Castaneda Terry Chivis William Chivis Mari Comer Kayle Crampton Ashleigh Day Shawn Day NebinFloyd Elizabeth Gibbs Jeff Gibbs John Hart Melinda Hinman William Jones Virgil King Roseanne Martell Sue Maturkanich Joe Memberto Ollie Pierce Andrea Kaye Priest Mable Ramos Dennis J. Rickert Cathy Rotan Billie Jo Russell �• 3 June 1996 Turtle Talk Marcus Russell Anthony Sams David Sams Martine Sanchez Bill Schrubbe Kay Shagonaby Brandi Shomin Douglas Martin Shomin Paul Shomin Reese Shomin Phyllis Sprague Karen Taylor Vicki Upton Jessica Valdez Anna Ward Jamie Whitehead Nask'ke sii giigii -Miehe/le R. Unruh- One day the sun is going to blow up to a giant red ball and consume the earth so the end was inevitable unavoidable predetermined natural it was always the plan but gray hair nice and easy becomes dark or blonde and a new kidney is a new chance IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SECONDHAND SMOKE cows don't care ifwe cage and chop them up Each year secondhand smoke kills an estimated 3,000 adult nonsmokers from lung cancer. Each year, exposure to secondhand smoke causes 150,000 to 300,000 lower respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis, in U.S. infants and children younger than 18 months of age. These infections result in 7 ,500 to 15,000 hospitalizations yearly. Workers exposed to secondhand smoke on the job are 34% more likely to get lung cancer. About 85% of U .S. businesses have adopted some form of smoking policy. More than 90% of Americans favor restricting or banning smoking in public places. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services two patties and special sauce polysorbate 60 and strawberries are red #40 so the end was inevitable unavoidable predetermined natural only--you don't have to wait because you planned ahead. ******************* This poem has been selected from over 100 entries as the First Place winner in its division of the Literary Awards and will be published in the June issue of On-theTown. Michelle will be reading her poem at an A'.wards Presentation during Festival '96 on June 7 at 7:00 p.m. on the Calder Stage. She will also be reading in the "Literary Awards" Reading at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA, 88 Monroe, Grand Rapids) on June 8, 7:30 9:00 p.m. ENTRADA1996 A Summer Academic Achievement Program for Ethnic Minority High School Juniors and Seniors Calvin College June 12 - July 11, 1996 ENTRADA means "gateway" or "entrance" in Spanish. This program is designed to prepare students for college learning and living while earning college credit. Participating in the Entrada Program will provide you with a true college experience. You will enroll and earn credit in a regular college course such as history, biology, political science, or sociology. Entrada students participate in classes with Calvin students and live the life of a college student beginning June 12 and ending July 11. If you are an ethnic minority student, have completed your junior or senior year in high school, and are serious about pursuing a college education, Entrada may be for you! To be eligible for Entrada, you must have at least a B average (3 .0 on a 4.0 scale). Seniors must be planning to enroll at Calvin in the fall of '96 in order to be eligible for Entrada. As an Entrada student, you will earn full college credit for the course you complete. All students accepted to Entrada receive a full scholarship for the program valued at more than $2,500. This scholarship covers the cost of tuition, room and board, books and supplies, and activities. A fee of $50 confirms the student's enrollment and is the only cost to the student. The remaining costs are covered by a scholarship provided through the gifts of generous donors and by Calvin College. Note: The application deadline for admission was April 1. However, late applicants will be considered based on the availability of remaining openings. For more information and ail application, please contact: Mr. Harvey Scott, Calvin Multicultural Admissions Counselor, 957-6106 or write Calvin College Admissions c/o Entrada, 3201 Burton St SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49502-4632 �• 4 June 1996 Turtle Talk ALCOHOL AWARENESS QUIZ Take this quiz to find out how much you know ...and maybe some things that you don 't. Answer "true" or "false" to these questions. 1. Beer and wine don't have as much alcohol as liquors like vodka and whiskey. 2. A person can sober up by drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages. 3. Taking a cold shower or·getting some fresh air can wake you up but not sober you up. 4. Two people drinking the same thing will react in the same way. 5. A person could die of alcohol poisoning from " chugging" beer, wine or liquor. 6. It' s OK to drive after just one drink. Month campaign. Grand Prize winner $100 Categories: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult $50 1st place $25 2nd place Deadline: October 4, 1996 Winners announced at Campaign Organizers' KickoffFall 1996. For a contest entry form, call 1-800-968-4968 or 1-800-626-4636. with. problems that upset her/him. Help the child to learn good words and actions to use to express frustration. Child and Family Resource Council I ' · • lllllllillil!lll•• • SOBRIETY WALK UPDATE The Sobriety Walk scheduled for June 15, 1996 will begin at the Sixth Street Bridge Park on Monroe A venue, Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are in need of volunteers to serve as walk monitors and staff water break stations. If you are interested in helping out, please call 458-4078 . 7. You 're not an alcoholic unless you drink a pint of liquor every day. 8. Alcohol doesn' t have much effect on a person who is already under the influence of other drugs. 9. Alcoholism is an illness. 10. More drunk drivers are on the streets in the evening on Friday and Saturday nights than at other times of the day. 11 . Seat belts don't make much difference-and you might get trapped in your car if you're wearing a seat belt in a crash. (Check and see how you did. Answers on page 5.) Neon Drinking Simulator/MADD Sponsored by Chrysler Corporation Parenting Awareness Month Poster Contest M arch was Parenting Awareness Month and now YOU have an opportunity to present the winning poster idea for the statewide 1997 Parenting Awareness How to Handle Temper Tontrums Ignore the behavior_ Children either wont to let go of Frustrations or get attention . Either WOL,J , tantrums ore not good . IF vou poL,J attention, vou mov be rewording bod behavior. IF the child 's tantrum bothers others , move the child to a safe place where the child will not hurt himself or others . Tell the chi ld whv vou ore moving him or her. Help the child find wavs to keep in control. Music. books, ploving with water or sand mav help. When the child is calm, reassure the child, help her/him to deal SUMMERTIME PARTY ALTERNATIVES -by Derek Bailey- With the summer months upon us, this brings an increase in times of partying and celebrating. There are graduation parties, wedding receptions, and beach-bashes that can be a great time for hanging out with friends and family, but also are usually accompanied by a large availability of alcohol, and at times drugs. Celebrating can take many forms and provide us with many cherished memories, but the influence of alcohol and drugs can lead to harmful and embarrassing moments. Words spoken and actions taken while under the influence of such substances can have lasting effects for that person and others drastically taking away from the reason for the party or celebration. We need to remember the importance of keeping our minds and bodies healthy, because only positive and rewarding times will come from abstaining from the use of alcohol and drugs at such occasions. There are many alternative ways to celebrating without introducing alcohol or drugs. Some suggestions are: have a volleyball tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball I �• 5 June 1996 tournament, a swimming outing, a badminton contest, card and board games, canoeing trips, and any other type of activity. These can all help people abstain from having to use alcohol and/or drugs while celebrating a good cause, or just having a good time. Instead of just providing individuals with alcohol, take some time and brainstorm on ideas that can provide incentives to not drink. We all need to be aware of the consequences alcohol can have on us, and as we leave the celebration and head home. Let's try and keep everyone safe and healthy this summer. I hope you all have a great summer season, and I am sure I will see many of you at the Pow Wows. VISION SEEKER FUND RAISER The Pa-Wa-Ting Ma-Ged-Win United Methodist Church is holding a Sloppy Joe and Strawberry Shortcake dinner on Sunday, June 9th following evening services (7:30-8:00pm). The fund raiser is to assist the Vision Seekers in raising funds to attend an upcoming conference. The Vision Seekers are planning to attend the UNITY Conference m Oklahoma City, Oklahoma during the week of June 20th. The church is located at 441 Knapp, NE, Grand Rapids. A minimum donation of $2.50 would be appreciated. Please come and enjoy! If you have questions, contact Hunter at 616/458-4078. UNITY stands for United National Indian Tribal Youth. It is a national non-profit organization designed to develop leadership, promote self-sufficiency, and instill cultural pride among Native American youth ... in the spirit of unity. Turtle Talk ALCOHOL AWARENESS QUIZ ANSWERS I. FALSE. A glass of beer (12 oz.), a glass of wine (4 oz.), a wine cooler, and a mixed drink (containing I oz. of vodka, gin or whiskey) each contain equal doses of alcohol. 2. FALSE. Alcohol is a depressant. And although caffeinated beverages can wake you up, they have no effect on the amount of alcohol in the body or on the effects that alcohol produces in the body. 3. TRUE. Waking up the system does not sober you up. There is no way to speed up the process. 4. FALSE. Alcohol ' s effect is influenced by many physical and psychological factors : body weight, gender, amount and type of food/beverages consumed, other drugs or medications in the system, body chemistry, the amount of sleep you've had, the speed at which the alcohol is consumed, the situation you're in, your mood and your prior drinking experience. 5. TRUE. Alcohol is a drug. And gulping drinks can have instantaneous intoxicating effects. Alcohol consumed faster than the body can metabolize it can kill the user. 6. FALSE. One drink can affect a driver's ability to see clearly, his or her judgment and alertness, causing overconfidence and risk taking. The mission of UNITY is to foster the spiritual, mental, physical and social development of American Indians and Alaskan Native Youth. 7. FALSE. A person is considered an alcoholic when the drinker is unable to control his or her drinking, becoming dependent on alcohol over and above family, school and work. There is no specific amount of alcohol. UNITY works with Native youth through the development of effective youth councils, leadership conferences, and other activities promoting healthy lifestyles, heritage, environmental awareness and community service. 8. FALSE. The combination of alcohol with other drugs intensifies the effects of both substances, causing for example, severe depression, insomnia or overconfidence, as well as having an effect on driving skills. 9. TRUE. Most authorities believe that alcoholism is an illness in which the victim becomes physically and/or psychologically addicted to alcohol with habits like these: drinking large quantities and "gulping" ... drinking alone ... drinking early in the morning ... and "blacking out." But criminal behavior under the influence of alcohol must still be dealt with appropriately in addition to treatment for the illness. 10. TRUE. Studies show that most crashes caused by drunk driYers occur between 8 PM and 6 AM on weekends. 11. FALSE. Many more lives could be saved if drivers and passengers were buckled up. Teens are among the least likely to use seatbelts, particularly when they have been drinking. And people are four times more likely to be thrown out of a vehicle if they are not buckled up. NATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE The Native Youth Leadership Conference is set for August 27-30, 1996. The leadership training will focus on areas such as: culture, substance abuse prevention, healthy relationships, communicable diseases, and communication. The training is conducted over a four day period at the fine Kettunen Center, located 15 miles south of Cadillac, MI. The training will be facilitated and directed by knowledgeable Native American presenters from Michigan. As a youth participant, you will have the opportunity to interact with 35-40 other Native American youths from throughout the state of Michigan. If you meet the following, then you are eligible to apply: +North American Indian +Will attend high school in the fall of '96 +Have leadership potential +Would like to make healthy changes in your community Please call or send for applications by contacting: Hunter Genia, Project Coordinator Native Youth Leadership Conference 45 Lexington, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 458-4078 �• 6 lune 1996 Turtle Talk If .nnual Sa~riet 11r99 Come join us for the 1st Annual Sobriety Walk! June 15, 1996 We will be walking from the Sixth Street Bridge Park to the Three Fires Pow Wow at Riverside Park. This event is to heighten the awareness that drugs and alcohol play in our lives; support those who are recovering; support those who have chosen to live drug and alcohol free; support the wellness and healthy lifestyle concept; and to honor our people, culture and traditions. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Sixth Street Bridge Park, Monroe Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan. We will begin walking at 10:30 a.m. T-shirts are available for the first 50 participants to turn in a fully completed pledge sheet along with donations. Pledge sheets and money are due on June 10. The proceeds of this walk will benefit the Young Eagles and Vision Seekers youth groups, community wellness activities, and special events coordinated by the Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family Resources. Pledge sheets are available at these locations: Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family Resources 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi 528 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids, MI and 2221 - 11 /2 Mile Road, Fulton, MI North American Indian Center 96 Monroe Center, Suite 105 Grand Rapids, MI Grand River Band of Ottawa, Inc. 307 Michigan NE Grand Rapids, MI *458-8567 - May need to call prior to picking up forms. For more information please call (616) 458-4078 or (616) 458-1641. VOLUNTEERS N E E D E D �• 7 lune 1996 Turtle Talk CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 1-2 Day of the Eagle Pow Wow East Jordan, MI - The End of Mill Street Info Call (616) 536-7583 June 8-9 Barrie Pow Wow Barrie, Ontario, Canada Info Call (705) 721-7689 June 8-9 5th Annual "Honoring Our Veterans" Pow Wow - Sponsored by Bay Mills Community College Brimley, MI Info Call Sara (906) 248-3 717 or Angela (906) 248-3241 June 15-16 Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow Riverside Park, Grand Rapids, MI Info Call,(616) 243-7332 June 22-23 Two Worlds Intertribal Lodge 3rd Annual Pow Wow Parker's Landing, Stanwood, MI Info Call (616) 344-7111 June 28-30 19th Annual Great Lakes Area Pow Wow Hannahville Potawatomi Indian Community Reservation Wilson, MI Info Call (906) 466-2342 June 29-30 Chippewas of Sarnia First Nation 35th Annual Pow Wow Sarnia, Ontario Canada Community Centre Info Call Leota Williams (317) 348-1223 June 29-30 Third Annual Traditional Gathering London, Ontario, Canada Longwoods Conservation Area Info Call N' Amerind Friendship Center (519) 672-0131 July 4-7 Sault Ste. Marie Tribal Nation Assembly, 14th Annual Traditional Pow Wow and Spiritual Conference Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians' Reservation on Shunk Road July 6-7 Little River Band of Ottawa "Reuniting the Sacred Circle" Traditional Pow Wow Manistee County Fairgrounds, Onekama, MI Info Call (616) 723-8288 July 12-14 North American Indian Assn. First Summer Pow Wow "Family Strength Through Traditional Values" Armada Fair Grounds, Armada, MI Info Call (313) 256-3262 July 13-14 Annual Kettle & Stony Point First Nation's Pow Wow Kettle Point, Ontario, Canada Info Call (519) 786--6680 July20-21 4th Annual Weengushk Celebration Walpole Island, Ontario, Canada Info Call (519) 627-2737 July 20-21 3rd Annual Kaivia Traditional Native American Pow Wow Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI Info Call (616) 327-2468 July 20-21 12th Annual "Honoring Our Heritage" Pow Wow Firemen Park, Clio, MI Info Call (810) 239-6621 July 26-28 18th Annual Pow Wow Ojibway Campground, Baraga, MI Info Call (906) 353-6623 July 27-28 4th Annual "Honoring Our Elders" Pow Wow Bay County Fairgrounds, Bay City, MI Info Call (517) 846-6451 July 27-28 Grand Opening Native American Festival Port Sanilac, MI Info Call (810) 622-8112 �• 8 lune 1996 Turtle Talk LITTLE RIVER BAND Of OTT AWA INDIANS ,._,, M .. STf.I Of CQ(MO~IE.S GIA/'tOUtTlllE!I SAT\«:IA'I. 100 & JOO PM !M'IOA'I, 100 PM ............ MBIA C.:ECTOI ttU.O OMCW "'7==4;='" AOMlSSOH ACW.T5 UM PB DAY flliUil.t~_,. '"""""""' KOST OllMM ' Native American Women's Circle A support group open to any Anishinabequay. You are welcome to bring your arts/crafts to work on. on- .... ,... 8DeU HOO P9 OAY 11 &t.H>8t Riff TRADE.RS WEI.COME POW WOW IHFOllMA TION CALL (616) JB-naa R:illtfQS'TUTIOf1 CMJ. ....,. """""' (016)797·H79 .'NCH!U.fUACA!i (610) 797-570} n...ded ... pert l>:i tf.e TRAVERSE NI.EA NI.TS COVMCL 1st ANNV1AL DAY: Friday:; RE!ANITING THE SACRED CIRCLE TIME: 6:00 pm LOCATION: Grand River.Band's Office (458-8759) 307 Michigan NE FACILITATOR: Ch"rlotte Campbell Project Rehab Phone: 458-852 I (Please call if you have any questions:) Grand Rapids Public Schools Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 POW WOW JIALY 6 & 7, 1996 MAfllSTEE COIANTY FAIRGROIANOS OVI M-22. 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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/52c93ee127c1a522ef82cb527a4ece44.pdf 4046f437a1456102336cc16acce62ba8 PDF Text Text E N w s .Brand Valley State JUL O9 1996 University Library Turtle Talk Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 Ahibitanibin Giizis (Middle of the Summer Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen L E T T E R July 1996 Highlights !st Annual Native American Sobriety Walk ................................. ! Vision Seeker Fund Raiser ................ 1 Michigan Indian Child Welfare Act. .................................................. 2 Poem .................................................. 2 Parenting Awareness Month Poster Contest................................ .2 Native Youth Leadership Conference ...................................... 2 July Birthdays ................................... 2 Anishnabe Las Vegas ........................ 3 Turtle Talk A Friend Doesn't Let A Friend Face AIDS Alone ............ 3 Excerpt from SKYiine - Native Monthly Reader .............. 3 Attention Anishinabeg ....................................................... 3 Spring Duck Race ............................................................. .4 Center For Disease Control Information ........................... 4 1996 Graduates ................................................................. 4 What Do I Need To Know About HIV Infection and AIDS? ....................................................... 4 Diplomas Withheld Because of Ethnic Graduation Garb ............................................................. 5 GVSU King Chavez Park College Day Program ............. 5 What You Can Do To Help A Depressed Teenager........ 5 HIV/AIDS Quick Reference Guide .................................. 6 Calendar ofEvents ............................................................ 6 Their words touched many people, in that they shared the losses they encountered due to their substance use, as well as shared the gains they have received since choosing to walk the road of remaining alcohol and drug-free. In addition, 0-wash-ten-nong Chung-ga-rning (Grand River Singers) sang an honor song. Following the closure of the morning's program, many of us walked the 2.5 mile distance to the Three Fire's Pow-Wow grounds at Riverside Park. It was a beautiful morning! 1st Annual Native American Sobriety Walk by Lora Church Hunter Genia - Editor Lora Church - Co-Editor Karena Ordway - Layout Turtle Ta/k'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. On Saturday, June 19th, we had 57 people signup to participate in our 1st Annual Sobriety Walk. The purpose of the walk was not only a fundraising event for the Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family Resources, but more importantly, to heighten the awareness of the ill effects of alcohol and drug use; to support those whom are in recovery; to support those whom have chosen to live alcohol and drug-free; to support wellness and the healthy lifestyle concept; and to honor our people. In all, we received over $1,500.00 in pledges. The proceeds will benefit the Young Eagles and Vision Seekers youth groups, community wellness activities and other special events sponsored by our programs. We wish to thank our walkers and volunteers. This includes Rick Vandevom (van shuttle driver), Henry Bierling (cookies and rolls) and McDonalds of Fulton Street. We could not have done it without "you all!!" VISION SEEKER FUNDRAISER At 10:00 a.m., we gathered at the Sixth Street Bridge Park for our opening event. This included a blessing by Joe John and Casey Church along with words of thoughts shared by two of our Native community members whom are in recovery from alcohol and drug use. The Vision Seekers wish to say thank you to the Pawating Magedwin United Methodist Church and to those of you who attended the fundraiser held on Sunday, June 9th. A total of$105 was raised. Thank you!!!! �Turtle Talk • 2July 1996 Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency The Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency (MICWA) is in need offamilies who are willing to commit to providing foster care and/or adoptive homes for children ages 0-18. The Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency is a tribally controlled agency contracted to provide both adoptive and reunification services to families in the event of a breakdown. MICWA's goal is to maintain the cultural heritage and identity of the children we service. Therefore, your assistance is necessary in helping us meet this goal. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent, please contact 1-800-2089. Thank you. Cheryl Gandhi-MI CW A Token from Native Rmerlcon Wisdom We Were taught to believe that the Great Spirit sees and hears even,ithing, and that he never forgets; that hereafter he will give every man a spirit-home according to his deserts .... This I believe, and all my people believe the some. Joseph [ Hinmoton Yolotkit] ( 1830-1904) Nez Perce chief Parenting Awareness Month Poster Contest March was Parenting Awareness Month and now YOU have an opportunity to present the winning poster idea for the statewide 1997 Parenting Awareness Month campaign. Grand Prize winner $100 Categories: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult $50 1st place $25 2nd place Deadline: October 4, 1996 Winners announced at Campaign Organizers' KickoffFall 1996. For a contest entry form, call 1-800-9684968 or 1-800-626-4636. NATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE The Native Youth Leadership Conference is set for August 13-16, 1996. The leadership training will focus on areas such as: culture, substance abuse prevention, healthy relationships, communicable diseases, and communication. The training is conducted over a four day period at the fine Kettunen Center, located 15 miles south of Cadillac, MI. The training will be facilitated and directed by knowledgeable Native American presenters from Michigan. As a youth participant, you will have the opportunity to interact with 35-40 other Native American youths from throughout the state of Michigan. If you meet the following, then you are eligible to apply: +North American Indian +Will attend high school in the fall of'96 +Have leadership potential +Would like to make healthy changes in your community Please call or send for applications by contacting: Hunter Genia, Project Coordinator Native Youth Leadership Conference 45 Lexington, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 458-4078 July Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Christopher Abella Russell Alex Betty Anderson Erika Anderson Trina Atwood Marie Bailey Mark Bowen Carren Cady Syliva Contreras Linell Crampton Robert Cuellar, III Alice Gorney Melody Harris EvaHinmon Kevin Ives, Sr. Robert Ives Dakota Jacko Culver Judson Charlie Korn Don Leaureaux W akinyan Lewis Robin Mashka TimMedallo Mike McSauby Steve Medacco Steve Parson Adam Pigeon Amanda Pigeon Michelle Priest Deborah Raphael Freddy Raphael Peggy Raphael Mellena Sams Dorothy Sheahan Tayla Shomin Richard Sprague Marcia Sutherlan Jamie Taylor Dennis Two Crow Lulu Two Crow PamWesaw Jennie Whitepigeon Wicker Kim Yates Andrea Yount �Turtle Talk • 3 July 1996 ANISHNABE LAS VEGAS All along we knew it would work it involves money it is all about money If fifteen quarters are used to win eight it doesn't matter because they don't see what is in the past they only see that the single last quarter they put in seemed to magically multiply itself For this, we are lucky they have trouble remembering the past. Michelle R. Unruh A friend Doesn't Let a Friend Face AIDS Alone I have a friend. He used to have many friends. Then word got out that he had AIDS and most of his friends gave into fear, prejudice and misconceptions. I, too, walked away leaving my friend to face AIDS alone. We were both alone. You will not get AIDS by reaching out to an infected brother, sister or friend. Their personal journeys have given us the information necessary to live, not die from AIDS. AIDS is transmitted through the passing of bodily fluids. It is not passed by shaking hands. AIDS is transmitted by the sharing of infected blood. It is not passed by the giving of support and compassion. AIDS can be passed from infected mother to unborn child. It is not passed through the act of friendship. For accurate, confidential and culturally sensitive info.rmation, write or call the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center, 2100 Lake Shore Ave., Suite A, Oakland, CA 94606. Phone (510) 444-2051. Native Monthly Reader, Vol. 7, #8- Excerpt from SKYLine in the Native Monthly Reader Dear SKYLine: I'm fifteen and my boyfriend won't use a condom. He says he can't feel anything and they are just no good. I'm on the pill, but it kinda scares me taking these pills when I'm this young: How can I get him to wear a condom? My friends say they can 't imagine asking a guy to wear a condom. But one of our friend's uncle who is not very old got AIDS, and we 're afraid. What should we do? Wondering Dear Wondering: Whew. You know how to ask the hard questions, don't you?! A young woman needs to feel strong, and good about herself to ask for what she wants and needs. She needs to be reared understanding that she is a gift from the Creator, and that the strength of Native women is very important to the future of all Native people. You have made the first step in saying out loud this is what you want. Are there elder women in your community that you can talk to? Maybe you and your friends could ask her (or them) to talk to you about traditional views of women. Your body is the center of your strength; spiritual, physical, and mental. It is up to you to protect it. Not only for yourself, but for your future children and for your community. I am very proud that you are concerned about HIV. Transmission among youth is skyrocketing and the rates of AIDS diagnosis among women of color is higher than for white women. Your sexual choices are an important part of protecting your strength. The consequences of sexual activity are serious and potentially life changing. Some traditions teach that you are bonded for all time with anyone you choose to be physically intimate with. ALL TIME!! Are you ready to be connected to your boyfriend through eternity? Pregnancy rates are very high among Native youth. Protecting the strength of Native women also means making sure that we don't bring children into the world before we are ready. It may seem like I haven't answered your question, but I don't think your question is a simple one, and a simple answer would dishonor the meaning behind your thoughts. It is difficult to stand up to anyone opposing us. You must deepen your belief that YOUR body is YOURS to protect and enjoy. You have the right and the responsibility to protect yourself from pregnancy and disease. How about practicing with your friends. One of you pretend to be a guy pressuring you into having sex without a condom, while you try out different ways of handling the situation? Say to yourself every day, "This is MY body to enjoy and protect." Preventing HIV is up to everyone!!! Good luck!!! ***************** For accurate, culturally sensitive information on HIV, seek out your local community HIV/AIDS educators, or call the toll free Indian AIDS Info Line 1-800-283-2437. AITENTION ANISHINABEG!! We are seeking six parents who have children attending the Grand Rapids Public Schools to sit on the Native American Advisory Council. If you are interested in assisting in your child's education and would like more information about the Council, please contact Betty Davis (Native American Coordinator of the Action Plan) at (616)771-2016, Hunter Genia at (616)458-4078, or Jeanette St. Clair at (616)363-4622. The Native American Implementation Team joined forces with the Grand Rapids Public Schools to help with the education of Native American students. We need you help put together a Native American Advisory Council. This Council will consist of nine Native American parents, six Native American community representatives, two Grand Rapids Public Schools staff, and two Native American �• 4 July 1996 high school students. The Council's duties would include: 1. Creating a Native American cultural packet. 2. Creating a Cultural Leaming Plan. 3. Developing a Native American curriculum. 4. Creating a Mentor Program. Representatives from the Implementation Team will help this Council follow through on these duties. Migwech Betty Davis, Coordinator Native American Implementation Plan. SPRING CELEBRATION DUCK RACE Turtle Talk Pierce, Barb Shenoskey, Michelle Steward, Garry Vitales, Carl, Kelley & Carla Wesaw, Angie Yob, Debbie Gibbs & Pat DiPiazza. Megwetch, Ron Yob As of June 30, 1995, according to the Center for Disease Control, 19% of Native American AIDS cases were reported as Intravenous Drug Use (IVDU). In addition approximately 69% of AIDS cases for Native American women fall under the categories of IVDU or sex with a drug abuser. Yet there are few efforts which specifically address the needs of the Native community in relation to intravenous drug use. The National Native American AIDS Prevention Center On May 4th, the Grand River Band of Ottawas, Inc., along with several contributors, sponsored a Duck Race for the Anishnabe children. The Ducks raced down Bear Creek at Townsend Park. The children were divided into age groups and a total of eleven races were held. There was a total of ten bikes given away along with other prizes for all the children. After the races, there was a pot-luck picnic. There were over 200 children and their parents at the races. 1996 GRADUATES Congratulations to the following individuals who graduated from high school, GED programs or college this year. Sheila Arzola Casey Church Shawn Fourman Kenya Gilbreath Monica Grier Margaret Hallam Shemkia Headen Bethann Irwin Janet Jackson Charles Kemplin Fawn Loonsfoot Pamela Mailett Douglas Moorhead Joan Muniz Bernadece Norbeg Rick Ossenfort Adam Pigeon Bryan Pontiac Andrea Popma Duke Saboo Don Swackhammer Gary Wheeler What Do I Need To Know About HIV Infection And AIDS? AIDS stands for acquired immuno- Which one is my duck? We wish to thank the following people who volunteered at the Spring Celebration, without their generous help, this event would not have been the fantastic success that it was: Fran & Andrea Compo, Jim & Carol Gibner, Bev Jackson, Rosemary Johnson, Jerry & Mary Roberts, Jeanette AIDS is now the sixth leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds in the United States. Fortunately, the number of Native Americans in the age group is low. Yet, if one accounts for the period between infection and actual diagnosis, as well as the increasing number of HIV infected Native youth the picture is quite alarming. In the Wind, Vol. VJ, #6 deficiency syndrome. It is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)--the virus that causes AIDS . The AIDS virus (HIV) may live in the human body for years and can be spread to others before symptoms appear. It primarily affects you by making your body unable to fight diseases and infections. These diseases and infections can kill you. It is important to understand that people infected with the AIDS virus (HIV) usually look and feel healthy and may not even know for many years that they are infected. When symptoms do appear, the can be like those of many common illnesses, such as swollen glands, coughing, fever, or diarrhea. These symptoms vary from person to person. Only a doctor and a blood test can tell if someone is infected with the AIDS virus (HIV). �• 5 July 1996 Turtle Talk How is the AIDS virus (HIV) spread? -Unprotected sex-vaginal or anal intercourse and oral sex without a condom and spermicide-with someone who is infected with the AIDS virus (HlV). -Sharing drug needles or syringes with someone who is infected with the AIDS virus (HIV). - From infected mother to baby during pregnancy or childbirth and possibly by breast feeding. *Some people became infected with the AIDS virus (HlV) through infected blood and certain blood products (used for transfusion and to treat diseases like hemophilia). The chance of becoming infected with the AIDS virus (HIV) through transfusion in the United States is now extremely low. Donated blood and plasma have been tested for antibodies to the AIDS virus (HlV) since spring 1995. In addition, those who want to give blood have been screened out (not allow to give blood) if they indicate that they are at risk of being infected with certain germs, including the AIDS virus (HIV). Native Monthly Reader Vol. 7 #8 DIPLOMAS WITHHELD BECAUSE OF ETHNIC GRADUATION GARB MUSKOGEE, Oki. (AP) -- An American Indian who hung an eagle feather from her mortarboard and two blacks who wore a multicolored African tribal cloth with their graduation gowns were denied their high school diplomas. The school district said they violated a policy against wearing ethnic symbols at graduation. \ [ The district is withholding their Muskogee High School diplomas and transcripts until they complete 25 days in summer school as punishment. 'Tm not going to be defined by the white man anymore," Danaj Battese Trudell, an American Indian, said Wednesday. Battese Trudell and the two others, Garrica Johnson and Sydney Watts, are seeking the American Civil Liberties Union's help. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP A . DEPRESSED TEENAGER "We do feel these young ladies have had their rights violated," said ACLU lawyer C.S. Thornton, who plans to meet with the students and the district. Thornton said he was told other students had been allowed to wear crosses. The combination of depression and drinking or other drug use is particularly lethal for young people. A study of teenage suicides found that nearly 70 percent of teens were diagnosed with a depressive illness prior to their deaths, and nearly half were abusing alcohol at the time of their deaths. The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter offers these suggestions for ways relatives and friends can help an at-risk teen: Muskogee Schools spokeswoman Derry! Venters said the school board approved the dress code May 14 to restore dignity to a ceremony that had taken on "a carnival quality." Students participating in Saturday's ceremony were required to sign a statements saying they understood the dress code. T.C. Record Eagle GVSU KING CHAVEZ PARK COLLEGE DAY PROGRAM Grand Valley State University will be hosting an overnight King Chavez Park College Day Program on August 7 -8, 1996. This event is an opportunity for Native American youth to experience campus life while reinforcing their cultural identity. The presenters are all interested in seeing that Native American students continue their education. During the two days at Grand Valley State University, students will be staying in the dorms, eating in the cafeteria, enjoying a mini Pow Wow, and learning from Native American people who believe education is the key to our future. There will also be an emphasis on wellness and healthy life styles by prevention specialists. The youth will be well chaperoned by caring adults and college staff. If you have any questions about this program or the facilities, please contact any of the following individuals: Derek, Hunter or Lora at 616/458-4078; June Fletcher at 616/336-711 O; or Betty Davis at 616/7712189. Look for symptoms of depression and/or drug use. They may include problems sleeping, fatigue, changes in appetite, restlessness, mood swings and feelings of hopelessness. Be alert to hints that a teen may be thinking about suicide. These may include comments (It's no use ....! 'd be better off dead), giving away favorite possessions, sudden cheerfulness after a period of depression (because they think they have found a solution). Take any mention of suicide very seriously. Most depressed teens don' t want to talk about their feelings. They feel alone and may fear your criticism or even ridicule. If your child brings up the subject of suicide, take some time to talk about it. Reassure a teenager that he or she has someone to turn to. Remind your child of all the people who care about him or her -but don 't lecture. Emphasize that depression and suicidal tendencies can be treated. Get help before symptoms worsen. Don't try to solve the problem alone. Ask the American Psychiatric Association (1400 K Street, Washington, DC 20005) to send you its publication "Let's Talk Facts About Teen Suicide." Another source: the National Committee of Youth Suicide Prevention, 666 Fifth Avenue, 13th floor, New York, NY 10103, (212)957-9292. Or call your local suicide prevention agency. �• 6July 1996 Turtle Talk QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE OF HIV/AIDS SERVICES HOTLINES: Kent Co. Health Department AIDS Information ............................................. (616)336-3602 Michigan AIDS Hotline .. ... ..... .. .. .. ................. ..... .. ... ......... ........... ..... ........... . 1-800-872-AIDS Michigan Teen Hotline (from 4-7pm weekdays) ............................ .. ... .... ..... 1-800-7 50-TEEN AIDS Hotline (Spanish) ..... .. ...... ........ ........ .... .. ... ..... ............ .... ................. ... . 1-800-344-SIDA U.S. AIDS Hotline ....................................................................................... 1-800-342-AIDS HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Services ........... .... ......... ... .............. .... ...... 1-800-448-0440 National AIDS Information Clearinghouse ... ........... ...... ....... ....... ........ ... .... .... 1-800-458-5231 TESTING: Kent Co. Health Department. .......... .............. ....... ..... .... .. .. ..... ... ....... .............. (616) 336-3602 (Free testing. Anonymous/confidential available.) Planned Parenthood Centers of West Michigan ............................................... (616) 774-7005 (Sliding fee scale. Teens free. Anonymous/confidential available.) McAuley Clinic .... ...... ....... ....... ....... .. .................. ... .. ........... ...... ................. .... (616) 774-2255 (Free testing. Anonymous/confidential available.) East Paris Medical Lab ................................................................................... (616) 957-3965 (Fee for service. Confidential available.) Clinic Santa Maria .......................................................................................... (616) 452-9092 (Private health care providers may also do testing. Anonymous testing may not be available. Fees vary.) OTHER SERVICES: Grand Rapids AIDS Resource Center ............................................................. (616) 4 59-9177 -food bank, referral to professional services, housing assistance, transportation, emergency financial assistance, buddy system, education, condom distribution. McAuley Clinic .. ............. ..... ............... ................................ ..... ............. .... ... .. (616) 774-2255 -medical care and/or consultation, case management, treatment information, support groups, education Kent Co. Health Dept. ............. .... ........... .. .. ......... ....... ............... .. .................. (616) 336-3602 -general education, resources (videos and pamphlets) Planned Parenthood Centers ofWest Michigan .............................................. (616) 774-7005 -peer education, general education G.R.A.C.E. AIDS Pastoral Care Network. ........................... .. ..... ....... ..... ... ... (616) 774-2042 -pastoral care, emotional support, trainings for congregations Kent County Red Cross .............. ................... .. ... ... ... .. ... ....... ..... ........... .... ... .(616) 456-8661 -education, resources (videos and pamphlets) Windfire ....................................................................................................... (616) 949-4078 -education of lesbian and gay youth, on-site anonymous testing and counseling Home ofHope ..... .. .... ... ........... ..... ...... ..... ..... ........... ........ .. .... ...... ....... ......... (616) 940-7386 -hospice housing for persons with AIDS CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 4-7 Sault Ste. Marie Tribal Nation Assembly, 14th Annual Traditional Pow Wow and Spiritual Conference Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians' Reservation on Shunk Road July 6-7 Little River Band of Ottawa "Reuniting the Sacred Circle" Traditional Pow Wow Manistee County Fairgrounds, Onekama, MI Info Call (616) 723-8288 �• 7 July 1996 Turtle Talk Celebrating Parenting Topic: Stress Reduction John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI Info Call (616) 458-4078 · Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs - Annual Commission Meeting Community Members Welcome Bay Mills Resort, Brimley, MI For Info Call 1-800-386-4959 or (517)373-0654 July 12-14 North American Indian Assn. First Summer Pow Wow "Family Strength Through Traditional Values" Armada Fair Grounds, Armada, MI Info Call (313) 256-3262 July 13-14 Annual Kettle & Stony Point First Nation's Pow Wow Kettle Point, Ontario, Canada Info Call (519) 786--6680 July 13-14 Third Annual Kalamazoo Valley Traditional Pow Wow Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI Info Call (616) 327-2468 July 20-21 4th Annual Weengushk Celebration Walpole Island, Ontario, Canada - Info Call (519) 627-2737 July 20-21 3rd Annual Kaivia Traditional Native American Pow Wow Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI Info Call (616) 327-2468 July 20-21 12th Annual "Honoring Our Heritage" Pow Wow Firemen Park, Clio, MI Info Call (810) 239-6621 July 26-28 18th Annual Pow Wow CANCELLED Baraga, MI Info Call (906) 353-6623 July 26-28 Traditional Pow Wow Ball Field, Baraga, MI Info Call (906) 353-7099 July 27-28 4th Annual "Honoring Our Elders" Pow Wow Bay County Fairgrounds, Bay City, MI Info Call (517) 846-6451 July 27-28 Grand Opening Native American Festival Port Sanilac, MI Info Call (810) 622-8112 July 31 Celebrating Parenting John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI Info Call (616) 458-4078 4th Annual Odawa Homecoming Pow Wow Ottawa Stadium on M-119, Harbor Springs, MI Info Call (616)348-3410 or (616)526-6939 Little Elk's Retreat Traditional Pow Wow Saginaw Chippewa Campground, Tomah Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI - Friday Night Ground Blessing Info Call (517)772-5700 ext. 362 36th Annual Wikwemiking Indian Day Pow Wow Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada Thunderbird Park - Info Call (705)859-2385 2nd Annual Blue Water Indian Celebration Pow Wow Port Huron, MI Info Call 800-852-4242 20th Annual Traditional Leonard J. Pamp Pow Wow Burlington, MI Info Call (616)729-9434 Au2ust 17-18 Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians Peshawbestown Traditional Pow Wow Suttons Bay, MI Info Call (616)271-3538 Au2ust 23-25 Seventh Annual Traditional Anishnabeg Mom-Weh Indian Center Pow Wow Hiawatha National Forest, Rapid River, MI Info Call (906)786-0556 Aui:ust 24-25 Rocky River Rendezvous and Two Worlds Lodge Pow Wow Memory Isle Park, Three Rivers, MI Info Call (616)344-7111 Aui:ust 24-25 Michigan Inter-Tribal Association Pow Wow Timberland Campground, Climax, MI Info Call (616)963-3166 or (313)434-0773 Aui:ust 31-Sept. 1 4th Annual "Honoring Our Elders" Traditional Pow Wow Oceana County Fairgrounds, Hart, MI Info Call (616)873-2129, (616)869-4362, (616)873-7141 • �• 8July 1996 Turtle Talk Native American Women's Circle A support group open to any Anishinabequay. You are welcome to bring your arts/crafts to work on. 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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/e6f34be94db5c1c681c52f0e72759766.pdf 9a699f595fcf2a41cc9c5743525a7f52 PDF Text Text N E w s Turtle Talk Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 L Manominike Giizis (Rice Making Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen E T T E R August 1996 Highlights Anishinaabek Public Forum................ I Celebrating Parenting.......................... 1 When Smokers Quit... ......................... 2 Lights, Camera, Action!! !. .................. 3 Suggestions to Help Dad Feel More Comfortable on the Parenting Team ............................... 4 Elders Health Screening..................... 4 Parenting Awareness Month Poster Contest................................................................................. 4 Semma - Contract for Myself... ........................................... 4 Overview of the Problem.................................................... 5 Native Youth Leadership Conference................................ 5 What Tracks Will You Lay? .............................................. 5 August Birthdays.....................................................•.......... 6 Don't Shake A Baby........................................................... 6 Native American Youth in Grades 7th-9th, Don't Miss Out ................................................................. 6 T-Shirts, T-Shirts, T-Shirts ............... ~ ................................. 6 The Ultimate Camp Out.. ................................................... 6 Excerpt from Native American Wisdom ......................... ,.. 7 Grand Traverse Band Tribal School Job Postings............. 7 101 Ways to Praise A Child ............................................... 7 Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Editor Lora Church - Co-Editor Derek Bailey - Contributing Writer Korena Ordway - Layout Turtle Ta/k'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 ndme in Turtle Talk ifyour article is used. ANISHINAABEK PUBLIC FORUM On July 10, 1996, representatives from the Coalition of Indian Programs and Services of Kent County shared with community members the services that they offer. The public forum allowed for the Kent County Native American community to see what type of health and human services are being offered to them. Also, participants were asked to answer a Health Needs Survey, that will allow the coalition to better identify, improve, and expand existing services. The forum took place at the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians' office on 307 Michigan Avenue, Grand Rapids from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Individuals that presented were Lora Church, Director of Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family Resources; Levi Rickert, Executive Director of the North American Indian Center; Fran Compo, Indian Outreach Worker for the Family Independence Agency; June Mamagoma Fletcher, Advisor at Grand Valley State University; and Karen Kay, Director of Michigan Indian Employment and Training Services. Each presenter gave a brief overview of their services and future events of their programs, and also allowed time for the community members to ask questions. The evening concluded with refreshments and snacks, and further time for the Coalition to meet individually with community members and answer any questions. A second forum is scheduled for July 31, 1996, from 10:00 am to Noon, and is also being held at the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians' office. Presenters will follow the same format and will include the above-mentioned Coalition names, as well as those members that were not able to make it to the first forum. Please feel free to come and join us for the second forum. We really need community input, and want to know what the Coalition can do to better service the community. Hope to see you there! Derek Bailey Celebrating Parenting Can you pass the ketchup and mustard? Gulp, gulp, gulp, this lemonade is delicious!!! Mmmmm this watermelon is gooooood! Ha, ha, ha, .... ooooh ..... is it my turn? What is happening, you may ask, well .... keep reading and I bet you didn't know prevention could be so fun!!.. ..... I " .~-· Mmmmm, these burgers sure are good. �Turtle Talk • 2 August I 996 On Wednesday, June 19th and on Thursday, July 11th, we held our Celebrating Parenting event at John Ball Park. This is an event where Hunter, Derek and myself present an educational session regarding topics that focuses upon parenting. We open the session by first serving a meal (hot dogs or sloppy joes, chips, beverage, etc.) along with fun ice-breaker activities and then present our educational program. Each time we have had new parents/friends attend. Child care is provided by our community volunteers. On June 19th, we presented information about Peer Pressure. Several people shared a time when they felt peer pressure and a time when they may have provided peer pressure. Everyone shared techniques we could use to help our children respond to negative peer pressure. This includes: let them (youth) know about the consequences; have a youth leadership training; effectively communicate with our children; ask them for their feelings; let them know they are special; show them honesty and respect and let them know you love them. focus, finances, family, lack of love, too much or not enough physical activity. Warning signs includes: nervousness, irritability, illness, forgetfulness, too much or lack of sleep, denial, high blood pressure, depression, drinking, blaming, etc. The group shared stress reduction techniques such as : stretching, have the kids take a nap, deep breathing exercises, listen to music, craft work, sing, call a friend, play sports, humor, etc. Parenting Wellness Day - Tuesday, September 24th, Lexington School Building, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. 8p.m. WHEN SMOKERS QUIT 20MINUTES *Blood pressure drops to normal. *Pulse rate drops to normal. *Body temperature of hands and feet increases to normal. Upcoming events: 8HOURS Wednesday, July 31st - John Ball Park, 6-8 p.m. Topic: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/ Fetal Alcohol Effects Wednesday, August 21st - John Ball Park, 6-8 p.m. Topic: Culture and Traditions Coming soon .... fun and educational attractions with door prizes : On July 11th, we presented information about Stress Reduction. We talked about the causes of stress, took a test to see how susceptible we are to stress and shared techniques of how we could reduce stress. The group thought causes of stress come from change, feeling helplessness, busywork, deadlines, losing your Family Day - Tuesday, August 27th Lexington School Building, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. -Lora Church- Our overall goals are to build upon the parenting knowledge-base from our Native community and to strengthen positive parenting skills. We invite you to join us at our next Celebrating Parenting. By the way, please call us at 458-4078 if you're corning, that way we'll know how much food to provide. Thanks!! Wednesday, September 11th - John Ball Park, 6-8 p.m. Topic: Effective Communication with Youth Community members do skit on peer pressure Baby Day - Tuesday, August 13th LeXington School Building, 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Women's Day - Tuesday, July 30th Lexington School Building 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Indian Male Day - Saturday, August 17th To Be Announced, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Elders Day - Wednesday, August 28th Lexington School Building, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. *Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal. *Oxygen level in blood increases to normal. 24HOURS *Chance of heart attack decreases. 48HOURS *Nerve endings start regrowing. *Ability to smell and taste is enhanced. 2 WEEKS to 3 MONTHS *Circulation improves. *Walking becomes easier. *Lung function increases up to 30%. 1to9 MONTHS *Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath decreases. �• 3 August 1996 *Cilia regrows in lungs. (Cilia helps to filter the air entering the lungs.) 1 YEAR *Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker. 5YEARS *Lung cancer death rate for average former smoker (one pack a day) decreases by one half. *Stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker. *Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, and esophagus is half that ofa smoker. lOYEARS *Lung cancer death rate similar to that of nonsmokers. *Precancerous cells are replaced. *Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas decreases. 15YEARS *Risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker. Lac Vieux Desert Mental Health Department LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!!! -Derek BaileyIf by chance you happened to be flipping through the TV channels and crune across WKTV-23 or GRTV-23, you just might have seen some recognizable faces in the community. On the morning of June 27, 1996, the fourth through sixth grade Young Eagles went "on:air" to promote the youth programs offered by Native Turtle Talk American Prevention Services. The hour long interview was conducted by Evelyn Stewart who asked questions that pertained to the history of the activities, the lesson plans, and the format of the youth programs. The Young Eagles that attended were Neegon Fox, Wakinyan Lewis, Travis Shepherd, Leiha McCann, Valerie Foster and Jessica Emery. Hunter Genia also went with us and provided the historical background of the youth groups, which started six years ago. The staff at WKTV-23 gave the Young Eagles a tour of the station and allowed them to operate the equipment. This was a great opportunity for the youth to get an understanding of the processes involved in television broadcasting, experience being on television, and share with the community the activities associated with Young Eagles. The Young Eagles 4th - 6th grade meet every Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Lexington School, located at 45 Lexington, NW. Please feel free to call me at (616) 458-1641 if you have any further questions. Once again, the Young Eagles would like to thank Evelyn Stewart, the staff at WKTV-23, Hunter, and Dorothy McCann (for the use of her "pony"). SUGGESTIONS TO HELP DAD FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE ON THE PARENTING TEAM For some men, involvement in child rearing comes easily. For others, it initially may seem somewhat strange and uncomfortable. Although the following suggestions are directed primarily to new or "expectant" fathers, the principles involved hold true and have application in nearly all stages of parenthood. Notes /<Jr Dad DSet aside some time to learn about the pattern ofgrowth that your child will follow. Review books and magazines which discuss children and their development. Take time to observe and actually be with children to further add to this understanding. Both will help you enjoy your child more by building an appreciation of what to expect, and when and why. DStart early! If possible, join your wife for prenatal or childbirth preparation classes. Lend help and support in making arrangements for your baby's homecoming. The earlier you begin your involvement, the easier it will be to enjoy your child and feel comfortable as a parent. DFirst things first! Begin your participation with your child in areas where you feel comfortable and at ease. One father might begin by heating a bottle of milk . . . another by reading to his child . . . a third by assuming full child care for an hour or two. Branch out from there! DShare your child's milestones with your spouse. This will help you both better understand your child's development and foster a very satisfying form of communication between you and your wife. Notes for Mom DCollect an assortment of child development information to keep at home. Numerous popular books (see list below) are available in libraries or book stores. They are good general resources for improving parenting skills and offer suggestions for times of stress. DEncouraging your husband to feel involved from the beginning. During your pregnancy, share with him �• 4 August I 996 progress reports from the doctor. Work together in making preparations for the baby. Take time to discuss your attitudes about raising children. DEncourage your husband to take over some of the actual care ofyour child. Close physical contact allows time for special father-child communication and helps your husband experience your child's reactions firsthand. DShare your child's milestones with your husband ... the first smile ... the first tooth ... the first day of school. A full exchange of experiences helps you both more completely enjoy and understand your child. References and Recommended Readings: Father Power, Biller, Henry and Dennis Meredith, New York, NY: David McKay Co., Inc., 1974. How to Father, Dodson, Fitzhugh, New York, NY: New American Library, 197 4. The Father's Almanac, Sullivan, S. Adams, Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co., 1980. Parents' Magazine and Better Homemaking, published monthly by Parents' Magazine Enterprises, Inc., Bergenfield, NJ. ELDERS HEAL TH SCREENING For: Any person 60 years and older who is a Kent County resident. Date: Wednesday, August 28th Location: Lexington School Building, 45 Lexington NW Turtle Talk Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: FREE Screening Includes: Pulse Temperature Blood pressure Height and weight Total and HDL cholesterol Immunization review Indpendence Risk Appraisal Screening provided by the Kent County Health Department's Health Improvement program staff Please call Korena, Indian Family Resources, at 458-1641 to set an appointment and let her know if you will need transportation. Parenting Awareness Month Poster Contest March was Parenting Awareness Month and now YOU have an opportunity to present the winning poster idea for the statewide 1997 Parenting Awareness Month campaign. Grand Prize winner $100 Categories: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult $50 1st place $25 2nd place Deadline: October 4, 1996 Winners announced at Campaign Organizers' Kickoff Fall 1996. For a contest entry form, call 1-800968-4968 or 1-800-626-4636. \._,' Tobacco is a gift from mother earth to be respected. It is used to give thanks to mother earth and carries our prayers to the other side (spirit world) when smoked in a spiritual way. CONTRACT FOR MYSELF 1. I will quit smoking as a habit. 2. Ifl can't quit yet, I will keep trying. 3. I will treat tobacco as a sacred gift to provide spiritual strength, guidance, discipline, and protection. 4. I will offer tobacco as a sign of respect. 5. I will NOT smoke in the house if there is a child or non-smoking adult. 6. If I must have a cigarette, I will do it outside. 7. Our most precious gift is our children and I will protect them by not smoking when I am pregnant, in front of them, or in the same building as them. 8. I will be respectful in the presence of a non-smoker. �• 5 August I 996 OVERVIEW OF THE PROBLEM Many teens who have used alcohol have paid the consequences; arrests, highway crashes, DWis, health problems, and poor school work performance. You probably know friends and other students who have had such problems. This happens because alcohol blocks the messages going to your brain and alters your perceptions, emotions, vision, hearing, and coordination. To make matters worse, recent Federal studies found that two out of three students could not distinguish alcoholic beverages from nonalcoholic beverages based on their labeling and packaging. Many youth do not know much about the beer, wine, and distilled spirits they consume. Your friends may be among those who do not know. But they need to know. Even if you do not feel comfortable telling them what to do, you will want them to know the consequences of drinking. Alcohol use can lead to the following: Being victimized or arrested--Crime is a major result of underage drinking. Nearly 40 percent of the young people m adult correctional facilities reported drinking before committing the crime that landed them there. Among college students, 55 percent of those committing crimes and 53 percent of crime victims were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. Losing that license--In many States, youth under age 21 caught drinking or possessing alcohol have their driver's license delayed, suspended, or even revoked. Turtle Talk Suffering injuries or death--The mix of alcohol and sporting or recreational activities can be deadly. Studies have found alcohol was involved in 69 percent of boat-related drownings. Youth drinking also often leads to teen pregnancy, other drug use, and school failure. Many teenagers report using alcohol to handle stress or lighten their load. In reality, alcohol use can lead to consequences that would burden any young person's shoulders. Make the choice to abstain from alcohol and other drug use. NATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE The Native Youth Leadership Conference is set for August 13-16, 1996. The leadership training will focus on areas such as : culture, substance abuse prevention, healthy relationships, communicable diseases and communication. The training is ' conducted over a four day period at the fine Kettunen Center, located 15 miles south of Cadillac, MI. The training will be facilitated and directed by knowledgeable Native American presenters from Michigan. As a youth participant, you will have the opportunity to interact with 35-40 other Native American youths from throughout the state of Michigan. If you meet the following, then you are eligible to apply: +North American Indian +Will attend high school in the fall of'96 +Have leadership potential +Would like to make healthy changes in your community Pleas~ ~all or send for applications by contactmg: Hunter Genia, Project Coordinator Native Youth Leadership Conference · 45 Lexington, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 458-4078 WHAT TRACKS WILL YOU LAY? -Hunter Ge~ia- This article is not to down those who choose a different path, but to share some insight with those who wish to read from my own thoughts and perspectives. In general, my work is involved in trying to provide awareness and education in the areas of alcohol tobacco, and other drug use/abuse. I~ is also to try to faailitate the movement towards building an alcohol and drug free message in the Native American community. It is not an easy position to be in, but can be fun in that it allows for creativity with ideas which enables people to come in and enjoy themselves in a safe and healthy ~nvironment. It can also be frustrating m that sometimes we see a huge hill to climb and overcome with families and individuals who are having a rough time with .alcohol and other drugs, but going up that hill provides many lessons and teachings. I titled this article "What Tracks Will '!ou Lay" mainly to ask for your help, mput, and ideas on how we as a community can prevent alcohol and other drug abuse, AIDS/HIV, inhalant use, school dropout (which may be directly or indirectly caused by unhealthy risk behaviors), risky sexual behaviors and more. It is also written to try and encourage you to be an example to our young people and children by setting the example yourself. I am sure you have heard the phrase "walk your talk", and it �• 6 August I 996 couldn't be more needed than in our Anishinaabe community. As adults and parents, we need to set the example; otherwise, we will keep attending or hearing of our relatives young and old who have gone on into the spirit world prematurely due to alcohol and drug abuse. We can do this by taking steps to retain our own core cultural values which lend to the teachings of a holistic life. Alcohol and other drug use/ abuse is preventable, but are you willing to make that commitment? Can and will the community support efforts and initiatives that support healthy lifestyles and wellness? Will the community join the efforts of the organizations that are implementing programs that promote wellness and healthy lifestyles, cultural preservation, . and much more? Our young people need to see young and old who are willing to be a positive example and serve as mentors. Turtle Talk Jenna Pigeon Michael Pigeon, Jr. Nikki Schoen Sally Schoen Earl Schoenborn Kelly Skinner Jeanette St. Clair Bob Stone Martin Wesaw DON'T SHAKE A BABY Shaking a baby can cause severe injury or even death! DON'T ... + shake a baby + toss small children into the air + bounce a baby on your knee or swing him or her from your foot + spin a child + let a child learning to walk fall repeatedly on wellness and healthy life-styles by prevention specialists. The youth will be well-chaperoned by caring adults and college staff. If you have any questions about this program or the facilities, please contact any of the following individuals: Derek, Hunter or Lora at 616/458-4078; June Fletcher at 616/3 3 6-7110; or Betty Davis at 616/771-2189. T-SHIRTS...•T-SHIRTS ....T-SHIRTS We have Sobriety Walk t-shirts left. They can be purchased for $10.00. If you would like one, stop by our offices at 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids or call (616) 458-4078 for more information. Chi-Migwech! August Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Doris Allerding Clifford Bailey Corvin Emery Johnny Day -Annie Detz Jim Foster NeegonFox Jim Genia Toni Genia Kozar Debra Gibbs Taylor A Hatfield Rose Hunt Wayne Loonsfoot, Sr. Sherri Mamagona Elizabeth Marshall James McCann Maudeline McDonald Francis Peters · Brendan R. Pierce Michael J. Pierce Eddie Pigeon NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH IN GRADES 7TH-9TH, DON'T MISS OUT!!! Grand Valley State University will be hosting an overnight King Chavez Park College Day Program on August 7-8, 1996. This event is an opportunity for Native American youth to experience campus life while reinforcing their cultural identity. The presenters are all interested in seeing that Native American students continue their education. During the two days at Grand Valley State University, students will be staying in the dorms, eating in the cafeteria, enjoying a mini Pow Wow, and learning from Native American people who believe education is the key to our future. There will also be an emphasis THE ULTIMATE CAMP OUT Michigan Trails Girl Scout Council in collaboration with Native American Prevention Services present the "Ultimate Camp Out" from August 20-23 at Camp Anna Behrens in Greenville, Michigan. This event is open to all interested boys and girls who will be entering 1st through 6th grade in the Fall. �• 7 August I 996 The Ultimate Camp Out includes Native American Learning Circles, campfires, swimming, archery, star gazing, canoeing and cookouts. Come join us for a week of fun and learning. There is a $20.00 fee for each camper (financial assistance is available). The fee includes at-shirt, all food and lodging, all program supplies, transportation and GSUSA Girl Scout membership for all non-registered girls. Please contact Sonya Hughes at (616)784-3341 or Hunter Genia at (616) 458-4078 if you have questions. Applications can be picked up at Native American Prevention Services, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Return completed applications to Hunter Genia by August 9, 1996. fxc11rpl from Natlv. Rm11r/can Ul/sdom .... everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission. Th. is is the Indian theory of . existence. .. ·_ ~ ~ ~ Mourning Dove (Christine ()uintasket) (1888-7936) Salish Grand Traverse Band Tribal School Job Postings Administrative Assistant: To assist with the preparation of budget and financial management of the new GTB Tribal School operations. Associates degree in business administration and/or two years experience in related field. Excellent communication skills. Strong PC skills and knowledge of Turtle Talk AS400. Bookkeeping and accounting skills required. Must be familiar with grants and contracts management. Native American preference will apply. Salary $28,000.00. Submit cover letter, resume, certificates of achievement, and references to: GTB Tribal School, 2605 NW Bayshore Drive, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, Attn: Phyllis W anageshik. Closing date 8-696. School Administrator: Oversee the operations and development of the new GTB Tribal School. Masters degree plus additional graduate credits in school law, management, supervision, curriculum business and educational exceptionality required. Doctorate degree in educational administration is preferred. Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience at the elementary and/or high school level preferably with Native American students. Native American preference will apply. Salary: $60,000.00. Submit cover letter, resume, teaching certificates, and references to: GTB Tribal School, 2605 NW Bayshore Drive, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, Attn: Phyllis Wanageshik. Closing date 8-6-96. Executive Secretary to the New GTB Tribal School Administrative Staff: High school diploma required. Minimum of two (2) years experience in administrative secretarial work, plus experience in the administration of federal programs. Good communications skills and the ability to work with Native Americans, especially children. Typing speed of 45 wpm. Good computer skills (PC and AS400). Native American preference will apply. Salary: $19,817.00. Submit coverletter, resume, and references to: GTB Tribal School, 2605 NW Bayshore Drive, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, Attn: Phyllis Wanageshik. Closing date 8-6-96. 101 WAYS TO PRAISE A CHILD ... from the Adam Walsh Child Advocacy Center Wow ... Way to go ... Super ... You're special...Outstanding... Well done ... Remarkable ...! knew you could do it. ..I'm proud of you ...Fantastic ... Superstar...Nice work ... Looking good... You're on top of it ... Beautiful...Now you're flying ... You're catching on...Now you've got it... You 're incredible ... Bravo ... You're fantastic ... Hooray for you ... You're on target... You 're on your way ... How nice ...How smart ... Goodjob ...That's incredible ... Hot dog! ... Dynarnite ...You're beautiful... You're unique ... Nothing can stop you now ... Good for you ...I like you ... You' re a winner. .. Remarkable job ...I like you ...Spectacular ...You're darling ... You 've discovered the secret... You figured It out...Fantastic job ... Hip hip Hooray ...Bingo ... Magnificent. .. Marvelous ... Terrific ... You ' re important ... Phenomenal... You 're sensational... Super work. .. Creative job ... Super job ... Fantastic job ... Exceptional performance ... You're a real trooper.. .You are responsible ... You learned it right. .. You are exciting ... What an imagination ... What a good listener. .. You are fun .. . You 're growing up ...You tried hard... You care ... Beautiful sharing ... Outstanding performance ...You 're a good friend .. .! trust you ... You're important. .. You mean a lot to me .. .You make me happy ... You belong ... You' ve got a friend ... You make me laugh ... You brighten my day .. .I respect you ... You mean the world to me ... That's correct... You 're a joy ...You're a treasure ... You're wonderful... You 're perfect...Awesome ... A+ job ... You're AOK. .. My buddy ... You made my day ... That's the best...A big hug ... A big kiss ... Say I love you!. .. P.S. Remember, a smile is worth a thousand words! © • © • © �• 8 August I 996 Turtle Talk CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 2-4 4th Annual Odawa Homecoming Ottawa Pow Wow Stadium on M-119, Harbor Springs, MI Info Call (616)348-3410 or (616)326-6939 August 3-4 Little Elk's Retreat Traditional Pow Wow Sagi!iaw Chippewa Campground Tomah Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI - Friday Night Ground Blessing Info Call (517)772-5700 ext. 362 August 3-5 36th Annual Wikwemiking Indian Day Pow Wow Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada - Thunderbird Park - Info Call (705)859-2385 August 10-11 2nd Annual Blue Water Indian Celebration Pow Wow Port Huron, MI Info Call 800-852-4242 August 10-11 20th Annual Traditional Leonard J. Pamp Pow Wow Burlington, MI Info Call (616)729-9434 August 16 Veterans' Stand-Down for Homeless And Those At-Risk VA Facility, Grand Rapids, MI 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Info Call Dan Southwell at (616)364-9904 August 17-18 Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians Peshawbestown Trarutional Pow Wow Suttons Bay, MI Info Call (616)271-3538 August 23-25 Seventh Annual Traditional Anishnabeg Mom-Weh Indian Center Pow Wow Hiawatha National Forest, Rapid River, MI - Info Call (906)786-0556 August 24-25 Rocky River Rendezvous and Two Worlos Lodge Pow Wow Memory Isle Park, Three Rivers, MI Info Call (616)344-7111 August 24-25 Michigan Inter-Tribal Association Pow Wow Timberland Campground, Climax, MI Info Call (616)963-3166 or (313)434-0773 August 31-Sept. 1 4th Annual "Honoring Our Elders" Traditional Pow Wow Oceana County Fairgrounds, Hart, MI - Info (616)873-2129, (616)869-4362, (616)873-7141 Grand Rapids Public Schools Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 l Library Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI 4940 I l i- NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, Ml Permit no. 319 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Prevention Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/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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