993 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e91527be0989bcc8cae5a72bb429f734.pdf b28619fe0c5c393c6bdb2cbc9dd863fb PDF Text Text Executive Director .................................................. J. W. Wheeler Assistant Director .................................................. Joseph Raphael BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pat Rawlings ........................................................ President Simon Francis ....................................................... Vice President Kathy Stinger ....................................................... Secretary Jeanette St. Clair .................................................. Treasurer Mary Church ......................................................... Sgt. at Arms Paul Jae ks on Jr ..................................................... Member George Ma rt in ....................................................... Member Barbara Arzo 1a ................·...................................... Member Jo hn Ha rt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mem be r A very special HAPPY BIRTHDAY to everyone who has a birthday in April. HOPE YOUR BIRTHDAY WAS HAPPY to Les King who had a birthday in March. And a big Last month we mailed 1 ,400 copies of Turtle Talk. If you can use your imagination for a moment, I would like you to think about what a project it would be to fold 1 ,400 ten page copies, staple them, label them and sort them by zip code. Then they must be bound and counted. After this is done, they must be taken in person to the post office. As you've probably guessed, this project takes much team work. So this month I would like to thank the following people for making it happen. Kareen Lewis, Marti Ramseyer, Kimothy Anderson, Jumbo Anderson, Sandy Whiteman, Florence Babcock, Carl Hamilton, Charlie Korn, Bob Parkey and Tina McCall. Thanks again for your help!!!! If you have something you would like printed in the Turtle Talk, please call Rae at 456-3744 or 774-8331 . �IMPORTANT- MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL . MEETING Thursda.~ i Ma.~ 2% 1 199 I Lexina-Lon Sc.hool, 45 Lexinalon N.W. Gra.ndJ ~a.pidS a 1_: IO OO MichiganJ · p•m. PollvcK - You bri ns dish to pn.ss "" -l:.a..ble. service. G-RITC p~ovides - frN b~ea.d , me.a.l dri n Ks. 1- [LEcTi"on.. JUne JI DAy 1q~/ 8~00a.rn..- a:OOp·'"-· Lexi rt.j-l:otL SchooL 1 ) 45 Lex.in...9-lon N. W: GR.ITC will prov1.de refreshmenis (.-~. /) IJ(JJ.J._L . / Grartd Ro.rids Int.er- Tri ba.L Counc..i L - 77 4- 8331 �THE ORIGIN OF THE GRAND RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS cont. After 1776, British agents attempted to secure Indian allies in their battle with the rebellious colonists. When Arendt Schuyler de Peyster, Commander at Fort Mackinack, approached chiefs Short Ears and Ganteaux of the Grand River, they refused to leave their families, further suggesting the permanance of their settlements.8 It should be noted that since about 1750 the fur trader and adventurer Charles Langalde had operated a fur post at the mouth of the Grand River. This may explain the establishment of permanent Ottawa villages in the region--they no longer found it necessary to go to the Straits to market their furs. Other British reports offer additional proof that a large number of Ottawa now regarded the Grand River as their permanent home base. In 1779, the sloop Felicity under the command of Samuel Robertson was sent to the Grand River to seize or destroy "all the grain grease & provision in that country" so that Americans led by George Rogers Clark could not get them. Robertson sent an interpreter to a village 10 miles from the mouth of the Grand, and in his report mentioned the presence of a Black trader known as Black Peter as well as a Frenchman, Hippolite Chaboly and a Mr. Legons. He did not find the cache of grain that he sought.9 However, the existence of this grain is further proof that the Ottawa were dwelling in the area during the summer growing season as well as in the winter. Three years later, John Coates, a clerk for the Indian Department, filed an enumeration of the Indians who came to Michilimackinac to trade. According to his estimate there were as many as 500 families or 1200 to 1500 people living on the "Grand River and Banks of Lake Michigan. 11 10 A 1786 document describes the Ottawa as living "along the south and east side of Lake Michigan, beginning at the distance of eight leagues (20 miles) from Michi1 imackinac and extending nearly to the River St. Joseph." The document goes on to say that these Ottawa are "the small remains of a numerous people" who can no longer hunt because "no more animals remain to call us out to the woods. 11 After 1783, the area was officially controlled by the new government of the victorious American revolutionaries. However, it was not until 1820 that Americans began to exercise actual control. In the intervening years, the accounts of traders in the area make it clear that the Ottawa occupied several villages along the river, although they still made regular journeys to the north. In 1790, Hugh Heward of the American Fur Company, kept a journal of a trip he made down the Grand River on his way from Detroit to the Illinois country. He arrived at the rapids of the Grand late in April and found a village at the head of the rapids, where a trader named Alexander McKenzie resided. An hour further down the river (probably in the area of present Grandville), he found a second village. The next day, at the mouth of the ri~er, he arrived at another village and the fur trading post of Charles Langlade.l Two later reports bear further testimony to the separation of the Grand River Ottawa from their bretre n to the north. An 1805 message from the "Ottawa of the South" to L'Arbre Croche states "We were originally of one fire, and we wish to come back again to you, that we may all derive heat from the same fire." The response suggests that the separation had become full and complete. 11 8collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. 125. 9Ibid, pp. 203, 207-208. Vol. 11, pp. 121, 124- 10Historical Collections of the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society. p. 635. Vol. 10. 11 Ibid., Vol. 11, pp. 485, 493-496. 12 Quaife, Milo M. (ed.), The John Askin Papers (Detroit, 1934) Vol. 1, p. 352 �cont. "You took a coa 1 ... " responded the people at L'Arbre Croche, "now remain by your own coal. 13 Seven years later John Hays prepared a report for Ninian Edwards, Governor of the Illinois territory on the Indian villages of the region. Although he did not give their locations, he reported four villages with a total of 200 men on the Grand River.14 When one considers that each of these men represented a family, the total Ottawa population of the area may have been three or fou.r times larger. Given the vagaries of these early efforts to estimate population, it is reasonable to conclude that there were at least 750 to 1000 Ottawa living along the lower Grand River when Joseph La Framboise and his wife Marie, and later Rix Robinson and Louis Campau, along with missionaries like Issac McCoy, Leonare Slater and Fr. Frederic Baraga arrived in the vangaard of permanent white settlers. With their arrival, Indian occupation of the area entered a new stage. That unhappy story is all too well known. Treaties in 1821 and 1836 extinguished Indian title to the land, and the "removal" pol icy of the United States government attempted to place woodland dwellers on the high--and--dry--plains of Kansas and Oklahoma. The Ottawa resisted with any means available to them. The result was a dispersal that today finds some of their number living in Kansas, others living in northern Michigan, and still others remaining near the Grand River. The final irony is that over 140 years later, American courts are still attempting to define the language of the treaties and determine just compensation to the Ottawa for their land. 11 13 Schoolcraft, Henry R., Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes of the American Frontiers (Philadelphia, 1851) p. 483 14 Edwards, Ninian, History of Illinois from 1778-1833 (Springfield, 1870) pp. 315-318. N0 T I C E FAITH GOSPEL CHURCH 7300 S. DIVISION GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Pastor-D.J. Elk SUNDAYS 10:00 Sunday School 11 :00 Morning Worship 6:00 Evening Service (p.m.) WEDNESDAY 7:00 Bible Study (p.m.) N0 T I C E There will be an Easter Sunrise Service held at 6:00 a.m., Easter Sunday, April 19, 1981, at Faith Gospel (Indian) Church, 7300 S. Division. The regular Sunday services which are held at 11 :00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. have been cancelled for Easter Sunday so that our people may attend the special Easter services, morning and afternoon, at the American Indian Gospel Church out in Dunningville, and the evening revival service at the Salem Methodist Indian Mission. �WE ARE PLANNING A DINNER FOR OUR INDIAN GRADUATES ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1981, AT 6:30 P,M, tl-;c n 0 ) :s(1) IT IS AN EVENING OF RECOGNITION FOR ALL Tl-OSE STUDENTS ) WHO HAVE WORKED SO HARD TO COMPLETE THEIR SCHOOLING AND EARN THEIR SHEEP SKINS! A IF YOU HAVEN'T GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCl-OOL, PLEASE ~ STOP IN TO TALK TO US (ROOM 6, ROOM "S" UPSTAIRS), >< :s CD c-4-0 ~ n 0 3 3 s= -::::> CALL 456-3720 - YouR FRIENDS AT LEXINGTON STEVE, SUE, MA.RYAN I • . Gd UJ (J ~ 0 0 �PERSONALS/NOTES Recently Eva McDonald, one of our favorite staff people, had major surgery. We've been told she now is resting at home. All the Lexington Community Education and Inter-Tribal staff wish you well. We hope to see you back to work real soon. We miss your smiling face!!! A letter we received from Mr. & Mrs. Jasper Shebonga, dated March 10, 1981, says: Mr. Nicholas Bailey, Route 1, Box 259, Brethren, Michigan, is now recuperating at home after spending about two months in Onekema Memorial Hospital this winter. He had to have his left leg amputated above the knee, when a bypass operation he had did not take care of a blockage in the left knee. Some infection still remains. He would love to hear from his friends. How about sending a card or a note to cheer him and Elizabeth? Fellowship &Singing Meetings scheduled Saturday, March 28, 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 25, 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be held at Lexington School, 45 Lexington N.W ., Grand Rapids, Michigan. Persons calling the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council for rides to go to the doctor, Welfare Office, dentist, to pick up food stamps, etc., should ask for the Outreach Department. The Outreach staff will be happy to help you. NOTE: Our Homemaker's Club i~ in need of scissors and crochet hooks. If you were a member of the Homemaker's Club and you forgot to turn in your scissors and crochet hooks, please do so as soon as possible. Thanks. NOTICE: Authentic Indian food for sale April 9 and April 23, 11 :00-1 :30 p.m. Lunches will be served in the Senior's room at Lexington School, 45 Lexington N.W. Public Welcome!!! Sponsored by Indian members of Faith Gospel Church, 7300 Division, South. Megwetch, Bea Bailey, Secretary. Senior's lunches every Monday & Wednesday at Lexington. Lunches are FREE to seniors and there is a $2.00 charge for everyone else. The lunches are delicious. Please plan to stop by to visit. The Community Education graduation, to be held at the Civic Center, will be on Thursday, May 28, 1981. If you think you are close to gradua t ing and your records are at Lexington School, please call Steve at 456-3720. WHY NOT BE A 1981 GRADUATE? "Day of the Three Fires", Indian Awareness Day, Saturday, June 6, 1981, Ironwood Township Community Building, Lake Road, Ironwood, Michigan. 9:00 a.m. - Flag Raising. Everyone Welcome. FREE ADMISSION. Parenting classes every Friday at 8:30 a.m. at Lexington School. some of your experiences with the others. Come and share �INDIAN MASS A group of Indian Catholics are making preparations for a Mass to be celebrated on the second Friday evening following Easter. All are invited to gather together to celebrate this Mass with Fr. John Haskell, a Chippewa priest from Baraga, Michigan. The outdoor Mass will be offered in the tradition of local Indian tribes at Ah-nab-awen Park - weather permitting. It will be followed by a gathering of all who are interested in offering their ideas for the establishment of an Indian Ministry locally. More information will soon be available. If you are interested in hearing more, call: 458-3569 Joe John 363-4622 Jeanette St. Clair 459-6820 Simon Francis 451-3446 Mary Swanson Someday My Children I see them running running fast Hoping they won't fall down but children must play so if they fall I'll pick them up from the ground Their faces shining happily Like stars in the sky But one day They will leave And, tears I'll start to cry Though they'll be gone And have family too I wish they wouldn't go But again one day I will smile When they make their children's Hearts glow. 10/79 Kareen Lewis Changes We've been together four yea rs I took your name and beared your child No other love could be the same Together we have endured pain Suffered in unfaithfulness Cried tears of alcohol Yet, still we love no less Trying to find a new lifestyle You signed a paper and went away And 'though I know you'll be ~8~~ I miss you more each day. Sometimes I'm scared of how you've changed And I wonder if you are too If it's so much that you can't return Remember I've always loved you 2/5/80 Kareen Lewis May your every path be lead by wisdom And followed with strength. 1/1/81 Kareen Lewis �ABIG FAREWELL AND GOJD LUCK A BIG FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK TO A VERY VALUABLE GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL EMPLOYEE. RECENTLY; MICHAEL CONNOLLY; ACCEPTED A POSITION AS TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS. MIKE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED WITH THE INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS AS A "JACK-QFAll-TRADES11 PERSON. MIKE HAS BEEN THE DIRECTOR OF THE PART C PROGRAM AND HAS BEEN DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN WRITING PROPOSALS FOR THE COUNCIL, MICHAEL HAS SPENT MUCH OF HIS TIME WITH STUDENTS; MOTIVATING THEM; HELPING THEM WITH THEIR STUDIES; ENCOURAGING (THEN DRIVING THEM) TO TAKE THEIR G.E.D. TESTS; AND MUCH MUCH MORE. EVERYONE ON THE lExINGTON CofvVvlUNITY EDucATION AND GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL STAFF WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH; BUT KNOW THAT HE WILL SUCCEED IN HIS NEW POSITION. so} GOJD LUCK MIKE! EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE: SALEM INDIAN MISSION, 134th St. April 12-19 at 7:00 p.m. SPEAKER: Ford Sony (Evangelist) PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND. EXERCISE CLASS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. BRING YOUR MOST COMFORTABLE CLOTHES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL RAE AT 456-3744 or 774-8331 . �THE VISION (I am indebted to my friends at the Puyallup Bull's vision) Tatanka Yotanka, or Sitting Bull, the Sioux which was not translated until after his death. out from pi pe-1 i ke things which made .:......-...........-.... paths between the structures were Ma Man, had a vision On the other res which went straight uctures that blew smoke Rushing about on Some of them Around the shore any of his people oung ones and even the to help the drowning was overwhelming. Tatanka Yotanka saw agony and suffering. all, Tatanka Yotanka ttred and weak. Some returned to the water stroke. who were still sufferin and the dirty water whi The translation: smaller and odd shaped brothers structures structures huge were airplanes. The objects were The dirty water was pollution. And the great e body of water in which Tatnaka Yotanka witnessed many of his It was alcohol. This man we call Bull was a man of power because of his visions-they were seldom wrong. Survival is possible. Leaving alcohol behind is possible. Remaining Indian is possible. The Inter-Tribal Council is here to aid you. If you need help in leaving drugs or alcohol behind call 774-8331, ask for Kim. Some exciting things are beginning to happen to help you cross the water. �HERBS FOR MEDICINE Herbs can be loaded with vitamins, minerals, potent medical drugs, or poisons, depending, of course, on how they are used or for what. American Indians became very knowledgeable in using herbs for medicine. For instance, the Ojibwa used wintergreen tea or chewed the berries for headaches without knowing that it contained acetylsalicylic acid - aspirin. Unless you know what you are doing and collect your own, herbs and tinctures can be purchased at a good price at Harvest Health, an herb store on the corner of Eastern and Burton in Grand Rapids. The following are four herbs that are used for the problem of alcohol abuse: Angelica A decoction* of the root, or several grains of the powdered root, is an old remedy for developing disgust for liquor. Cayenne - (A hot pepper) To wean away from liquor, combine a few drops of tincture of cayenne (tincture of capsicum) and a few drops of tincture of orange peel and water. A few grains of the pepper may be added to hot herbal drinks for restorative and stimulative action. Chamomile -Chamomile tea is said to help offset some reactions to alcohol drinking. Watercress-Counteract postparty fatigue and alcoholic fumes by eating lots of watercress. Watercress is also useful to offset the smell and taste of smoking. The pure, pressed juice of watercress is imported from Germany. *To make a decoction simmer herb in almost boiling water for 30 minutes and strain while hot. Never use cast iron, aluminum, or cracked enameled cast iron. �\ ) ToN A r\T �SECTION 504 WORKSHOP After all (39) of our participants were transported to the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, a chartered North Star bus was boarded for a trip to Chicago, Illinois for a workshop conducted by the Minority Enterprise Services Associates (MESC). MESC Corporation is an Indian owned company which was awarded a contract by the office for Civil Rights and Administration for Native Americans to train Native Americans (handicapped persons, advocates, tribal leaders and service providers) in the rights of handicapped persons under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 prohibits discrimination and guarantees accessibility to programs which receive federal financial assistance. The MESC staff conducted the training and technical assistance workshops in areas legal and civil rights under Section 504. Meals, transportation and lodging for disabled participants were paid for by the MESC Corporation. Certificates of training were presented to all participants upon completion of the training. Respectfully submitted, Jean Warren ******************************************************************************* ******************************************************************************* ******************************************************************************* YOU ARE INVITED THE LEXINGTON WEAVING CLASS WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO VISIT THEIR CLASS ON TUESDAY} APRIL 7J 1981} AT 6:30 P.M, THEY WILL HAVE THEIR COMPLETED WEAVING PROJECTS ON DISPLAY. COFFEE WILL BE SERVED, THIS WAS TO BE THEIR FINAL WEEK OF CLASS} BUT BECAUSE OF THE POPULARITY OF THE CLASS} IT WILL BE EXTENDED ANOTHER 8 WEEKS, ANYONE INTERESTED IN REGISTERING FOR THIS CLASS SHOULD SEE STEVE IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE OR CALL 456-3720. ******************************************************************* ******************************************************************* ******************************************************************* Anyone who still has scissors and crochet hooks from the Homemaker's Class at Lexington, should return them to the school as soon as possible. Your cooperation will be very much appreciated. �A PR s H ---- Iq81 w ITh l s~ or l u..n.c.-k.. T F 3 2.. s q I JeSSe. t. · Bodo.. s loir+~Aj b 5' se.n;or luhck '1 wea.\li~ " .. io Drll-n\~ "':9 b: 30 ~Se.t\.i " or I u..."-C. L 1 Rob;n Kott\ ~ bil"''t~O.~ J"e.FFKi.~ b• dA.~ !2. q 2.0 seiU01 lo~ v.. 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':~~ ..i.. ~~. ;-.. ~ ~·~ .,,f' 4 ""? ·;j>~ fl~"'~' ?~~~~ ~~ ~ " Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ;:)QC Ml( MIC Ml( MIC MIC Mtc MK MM MIC: NON l'ROFI; I :'::lt'/dT N!,·. <!J?O 1 GP.Al,IP RAPIDS, /,".iCii 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Betty Jones: Library Grand Valley State Colleges Allendalei MI 49401 - ----- t t ~~~.- ·1 U.S. POSTAGE P A : :.\ 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Santigo, Rae (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/dcf1120bc6115382c616466ddd8bd901.pdf 31c778b69b271161bf4e52d02ce911fb PDF Text Text Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council NON l"llOF!T OflG. 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 PERMIT NO . 690 U. S. POSTAGE PAID G~AMD . F~-' s·u!T~ C~;L:.::-~ r; i.:SRPd< ; !"'f"P"':Etr.~ • .,.... ~:\"'" ..··.,~· ~"""'<r•"n1·~,.:)' (f'N · '[fR .,.,' I !_. , .. ,,.,1• ; r~. , ,,q•'· ! If' R""v•V• •'~"- ~·''r.~.,...J h ..... vV• .... . GRAND "· J 1 •• Betty Jones: Library Grand Valley State Colleges Allendalei MI 49401 RAPiDS, MI CH �T URT L E TALK Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council J. W. Wheeler Executive Director Joseph Raphael Assistant Director BOARD OF DIRECTORS minimum time available for training but who are interested in attaining the academic and technical skills necessary for employment. Native Americans who are considered economically disadvantage, or unemployed or receiving any kind of general assistance qualify for CETA III •• - Simon Francis President - - - - - George Martin Vice President- - Barbara Arzola Secretary- - - - - Treasurer- - Jeaatte St. Clair Sgt.- At- Arms- John Hart Member - - - - - - - - - - -Mary Roberts Member - - - - - - - -Mary Church Member -Paul Jackson, Jr. -Dora Harris Member - THE CETA III PROGRAM IS PLEASED AND PROUD TO LIST THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE FINISHED THEIR GED/HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA DURING THE PAST YEAR. To the people who helped with Turtle Talk, "THANK YOU" very much •• CETA II-B - Peter Pete I Community Ed. - Mike Hudson Mp OR TA NT "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO WERE BORN IN APRIL. Please keep us informed if your address has changed. We will need to know both your old and new address including both zip codes. If you have friends or family who would like to receive our news letter call; 774-8331 or write to 45 Lexington N. W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49504. If you have not received your Turtle Talk please be patient. We are in the process of up- dating our mailing list. The Ceta III Staff would like to see or hear from Native Americans who are interested in completing their G.E.D./High School, or increase their basic skills in math and reading. We know it has beeh very hard for some students to return to school for many reasons. Get an early start and inquire now for the fall term. Call 774-8331, or write to us, we will be glad to help in any way we can. All participants enrolled do receive supportive services, employment seeking skills and job placements assistance. The program is designed for individuals with Mark Rueckert Barb Stalzer Ivan Wasageshik Howard Chippeway Liz St. Clair Rick Cash Teresa Johnson Peggy Raphael OTHERS THAT HAVE ALSO FINISHED THEIR GED/ HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA DURING THE PAST YEAR. �FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE - March 17, 1982 Gov. William G. Milliken Wednesday announced a series of workshops in April to help minority and women contractors learn more about technical requirements for construction of Michigan highways and roads. The workshops are being sponsored by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as part of the program to assist minority and femaleowned construction firms. The Workshops will instruct participants on how to read MDOT construction plans and on requirements and processes used in construction with bituminous (asphalt) materials. Workshops on construction plan reading will be held each morning Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Workshops on bituminous construction will be held two afternoons, Tuesday and Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will be in the following locations; The Outreach staff were busy this month with distributing cheese to the Native American Community. The Seniors held a raffle to raise money for a new step for the van. TONI FOSTER won the raffle, a beautiful hand quilted blanket and pillow. CONGRATULATIONS!! CONGRATULATIONS TO Greg Bailey for winning the 50-50 raffle. 3-22-82 A SHORT RUN DOWN ON OUR 1836 CLAIMS DOCKETS 18-E and 58. BY: June A. (Gardner) Dart, member of descendants committee. Throughout the past year I have been asked many times, "When are we going to get our Indian money?" Well all I could answer is, Monday, March 29, through Friday, April, " I haven't heard a thing". "Well we heard Holiday Inn, 1801 S. Telegraph. so and so Indian got paid and thought we might be left out". This idea may have been on all SOUTHFIELD: Monday, April 12, through Friday, our minds since it has taken so long and we April 16, Michigan Inn, 16400 J.L. Hudson Dr. still don't have it. So I started writing to GRAND RAPIDS: Monday, April 19, through Friday, our Congressmen and B.I.A. Of all my correspondence the best was the announcement of April 23, Marriott Inn, 15700 S. 28th St. receiving a plan for distribution which we (descendants committee) got together on "These workshops are part of our commitment to Jan. 31st in Mount Pleasant to accept, change, provide opportunities for minority and female or reject. We made our changes and will send entrepreneurs to compete in business with exon to be processed through Congress. It seems pertise and equality," Milliken said. that our plan for distribution still has to pass through both houses of Congress before Milliken said MDOT's and Business Enterprise program, established in 1980, awarded contracts the applications on these claims can be sent to us. This should be done after the Heartotaling $11,972,880 to minority-owned enterings with the Department of Interior. prises and $7,954,000 to women-owned businesses in Fiscal Year 1981. To sum it all up - there is still a lot of work to be done on these claims, our money is BASEBALL SEASON IS HERE: There are (3) basecontinuing to grow and has reached over the ball teams this year. (1) for the girls and eighteem million mark, when our plan passes (2) for the men, slow and fast pitch. through Congress and our forms are ready to be filled out I will be sure something is subLets all help by being there and giving support. mitted to the "Turtle Talk" to inform all concerned. I look forward to receiving the We should know soon when and where they will "Turtle Talk" as I'm sure many of you do also play. and read it through page after page, as this is my communication with my people. However I am sure other newspapers will also carry the JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING story of our claim distribution, when it comes. FROM 9 - 10:00 AM SPONSORS ARE THE FAITH GOSPEL GROUP. I hope I have clarified some questions. I've tried inform those who I knew their addTHREE FIRES WILL HOLD THEIR POW WOW JUNE 26 - 27 resses,to but so many of you have changed your IN AH-NAB-AWEN PARK ON FRONT STREET N.W. NEAR addresses since I was active in our unit four. THE RIVER. BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Oakland County: �A Short Run Down on Our 1836 Claims cont'd Also at our meeting in Mount Pleasant, Dave Dominic was nominated to replace his mother as our chairman of the descendants committee. Anyone (descendant on 1836 claim) wishing to work on this committee contact Dave at R#2, Uox 157; Bark River, Mi 49807. Also anyone wishing to write for verification or certification of Indian Ancestory should write to our Vice President of Northern Michigan Ottawa Association, Steve Shomin, 8470 Baytes; Brighton, Michigan 48116. Since Waunetta Dominic's illness started the mail has been piling up and creating quite a problem since we did not have anyone designated to care for such a bulk of mail under these circumstances. I appreciated the "Tribute to Waunetta Dominic" by Joe John in the March 1982 Turtle Talk very much as I'm sure many of you did. It was well stated, Thank-You Joe. And as Joe stated, "she never lost hope that our claims would ultimately be honored", we should do likewise. June A Dart SPRING BREAK APRIL 5 - 9, 1982. Hope all students have a nice vacation, Teachers too. See you on the 12th of April. AN ANSWER TO INDIAN AND CHRISTIAN: IS IT POSSIBLE (November issue of Turtle Talk) I'd like to quote from Sa-go-ye-wat-te Red Jacket, Seneca, to Missionary Cran: "Brother, continue to listen. You say that you are sent to instruct us how to worship the Great Spirit agreeable to His mind; and if we do not take hold of the religion which you white people teach, we shall be unhappy hereafter. You say that you are right, and we are lost. How do you know this to be true? We understand that your religion is written in a book. If it was intended for us as well as you, why has not the Great Spirit given to us and not only to us, but to our forefathers - the knowledge of that book, with the means of understanding it rightly? We only know what you tell us about it. How shall we know when to believe, being so often deceived by the white people? Brother, we do not wish to destroy your religion or take it from you; we only want to enjoy our own. Brother, we have told that you have been preaching to the white people in this place. These people are our neighbors: We are acquainted with then. We will wait a little while and see what effect your preaching has upon them. If we find it does them good, makes then honest and less disposed to cheat Indians, we will consider again of what you have said. End of quote. We feel as Traditional "Nishenabig, that the words of Sa-go-ye-wat-ha, have the selfsame impact on the Native vs White mind it had on that long ago day. No evidence can be produced todayby converted Apples and Uncle Tomahawks to show christianity and the millions buried by the christian churches, as christian, has improved our "Nishenabig one iota". It is silly to equate material and scientific improvements with christianity, for most materialists and scientist are and al~ays have been opposed by the leadership of christianity. Nishenabig who attended the Tekawitha Conference, have every right to do so, but the conclusion that one can mix traditionalism ~nd christianity into a workable a religion is at best a cop-out and at it's worst an o~tright lie. Bob Ingersall said: "If you mix four gallons of good oil into one gallon of bad oil, you do not have five gallons of good oil; you have five gallons of bad oil." So simply one can not weld iron to mud! More-over, if one refuses to learn from history, then he is forced to re-live it's lessons. To see the true character of christianity, look about you, in this christianized USA there is more crime, rape, murder, drunkeness, child abuse, suicide, insanity, and broken home, than in all Asia, with it's teaming millions of non-christians! A deep look into Ireland (from which more priests are exported, than any other country) christians are murdering each other with bombs, bullets and other wonderful inventions. Personally I do not want this viewpoint of socalled religion, imported into any Nishenabig community! There are Indian con-artists, educated into christian value systems, some for a bast buck, or on some ego trip, do join forces with the church. In the Fur-Slave raiders - Removal wars, some Indians were involved in raping of the fur-bearing animals, and some caught other tribes citizens, and sold them into slavery to the French, some led European Armies to attach other Indian tribes. Every race has this type of people who justify their filthy actions for some earthly gain, ego trips or whatever. However, let us not equate this attitude as a good one for todays Indians to follow. �Unlike Sa..go-y_a..wat-te's people, Nishenabig did and to have a book the Walam Olum, and a religion the Meday. It isn't destroyed yet! It simply was forced into hiding because of muder, death threats and other means of force. The self-same KITANITOWIT still rules both heaven and earth. In ancient prayerful attitude one may still receive His blessings, TRADITIONAL MANNER! Not one bit of alcohol, nor drugs, nor altar wine is Tradional in any way. PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING: EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. APRIL MEETING at 7:00 PM MAY MEETING TO BE HELD at 12:00 NOON. 34th ANNUAL NMOA COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD IN PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN. DATE JUNE 19, 1982, TIME 9 AM - 12 NOON FOR REGISTRATION. 1:00 PM FOR THE BUSINESS MEETING. ANY QUESTIONS CALL JOE JOHN - UNIT # 4 SUPPER Supplies Balance for Feb. Balance for Feb. Toast Sale Lunches Paid GRITC check Balance for March Saginaw Chippewa Tribal and Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Co-Sponsor. 38.09 67.10 50.05 $125.00 $280.24 - 252.39 $ 27.85 TOTAL OF (212) People received a meal from the Senior Lunch. Supplies BINGO 7070 East Broadway Ave., Mt. Pleasant, Time: 2:00 PM - June 6, 1982 Balance from Jan Toast Sale Lunches Paid Check from GRITC 27.85 51.54 63.90 50.00 $193.29 - 164.11 $ 29.18 TOTAL OF (209) People received a meal from the Senior Lunch. Mich. $50.00 Entry Fee Entitles Player to play games Advance Registration will be taken, but not necessary. Players May purchase additional cards for some special games Including Jackpot!. For more information call: Josephine Jackson (517) 772-5700 Upper Michigan - Carl D. Cameron or Irma Par.ish ( 906) 632- 6896 Lower Michigan $15,000 in PRIZES! SENIOR NEWS: We have changed weekly meals from Monday and Wednesdays to Tuesday and Thursdays, so we COULD BETTER PREPARE AND JUST FOR A TEST RUN. Monthly budget for the Senior meals and the the Emergency Food Shelf as follows: The Substance Abuse Program is working on several projects and has provided training on alcoholism for GRITC and Lexington Staff. We encourage you to call us if there is anyway we can be of help to you, or come and see us. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/fa26c0acc22dab751c6a16cc610ff172.pdf 318e6dcf23e6297ba2c78f552575f5a3 PDF Text Text T U R T L E T A L K Executive Director - J.Wagner Wheeler Assistant Director - Joseph Raphael GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President- - - - - - - - - -George Martin Vice President- - - - - - - -Robert Biggs Secretary- - - - - - Barbara Arzola Treasurer- - - - - -Jennie Pigeon Sgt.-At-Arms- - - - John Hart MemberMary Roberts Member- -Sidney Martin Member- - - - - - Mary Schrubbe Member- - - - William Memberto -- April 1983 FIVE (5) PEOPLE!> TERMS WILL EXPIRE IN JUNE 1983. THEY ARI:: GEORGE MARTIN, BARBARA ARZOLA, BILL MEMBERTO, JENNIE PIGEON AND MARY ROBEKTS. IF ANYONE IS NOT REGISTERED PLEASE DO SO AT THE COUNCIL, 45 LEXINGTON FROM 8 to 5, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY. Any person who is not less than onequarter American Indian descent and who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and who resides in Kent County, Allegan HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A County, Montcalm County, Ottawa County or BIRTHDAY IN APRIL, TO NAME A FEW: Ionia County shall be eligible for memberRobin Ensley, Robin Korn, Jesse L. Boda, Jeff King, Bill Smith, Mary Mashka, Rosann ship. The spouse of any person elibible Moore, Lester Dashner, Mary Meangiwie, Edna Kenoshmeg, George Lawrence, Ida Shawa for membership shall also be eligible for Micky Kiogima, Sandy Whiteman, Dawn membership regardless whether such spouse Anderson, Susan Wesaw is of American Indian descent as defined. IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!!!!!!!!!!! GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTOFC' WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP, MAY 12, 1983. "PUBLIC ACT 116 of 1980, WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 10, 1980, CHANGED THE MICHIGAN ADOPTION LAW ALLOWING GREATER ACCESS TO ADOPTION RECORDS ... ELECTION IN JUNE NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairperson - Sidney Martin Anyone interested in becoming a board member please let Sidney Martin know. GRITC Board would like a brief description of themselves, tribe goals and objectives. THE LAW MAKES IT SOMEWHAT EASIER TO RELEASE INFORMATION TO ADULT ADOPTEES THAN TO BIOLOGICAL PARENTS." For more information call 774-8331, Jean Warren. Page 1 �OUTREACH REPORTS: Dawn Anderson The committee of the Grand Rapids Bowling Tourmament donated $237.50 to the Senior Program. I then split the donation between the two catagories: $130.00to the Senior Fund and; 107.50 for the Meals Senior Meals January Balance Feb Donations Supplies February Balance Senior Fund December Balance Donations Balance $ 10.58 214.50 225.08 -176.24 $ 48.84 or casseroles. The broth, too, can be frozen in portion sizes. MORE OUTREACH NEWS ••.•....•• TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SURPLUS COMMODI1IES, A HOUSEHOLD MUST HAVE AN INCOME EQUAL TO, OR BELOW, 125% OF THE POVERTY INCOME LEVEL: INCOME SIZE OF LEVEL FAMILY 1 2 3 4 5 91. 70 130.00 $221.70 6 We received an additional $1,464.00 from Area Agency on Aging. $732.00 for Outreach and $732.00 for Information and Referral . HOMEMAKER TIPS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 1. Fresh bean sprouts that you aren't going to use can be frozen or stored in refrigerator for a week or two in closed container with just enough water to cover. Change the water every day or two. 2. Stretch mea~oney as far as it will go use even the bones. Save left over and cooked beef bones from steaks and roasts in the freezer and use them in making soup base. 3. Stockpile chicken necks, backs, wings andgibletsor any parts you aren't going to use to make chicken broth for soups $ 5,850 7, 775 9,700 11,625 13,550 15,475 HOUSEHOLDS INTERESTlD IN RECEIVING COMMODITIES ARE ASKED TO PRE-REGISTER AND BE DETERMINED ELIGIBLE PRIOR TO THE DISTRIBUTION DATES. PERSONS DETERMINED ELIGIBLE WILL BE CERTIFIED FOR THREE (3) CONSECUTIVE DISTRIBUTIONS, AND ASSIGNED THE DIS1RIBUTION SITE OF THEIR CHOICE. THE FOLLOWING IS A LISTING OF THE LOCATIONS AT WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL MAY PREREGISTER .•• AS OTHER COMMODITIES BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE ADDED. INDIVIDUALS REGISTERING FOR COMMODITIES MUST PRESENT DOCUMENTATION OF INCOME AND PRESENT THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, ALONG WITH PROOF OF RESIDcNCY. ALSO NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE CERTIFYING ELIGIBILITY OF TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS, NOT INDIVIDUALS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE TWO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE SAME Page 2 �HOUSEHOLD TO RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL COMMODITY FOR SALE ALLOTMENTS. Zenith Beta Max Video Recorder --------------Westside Complex Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Functions are: fast forward reverse From l - 4 P. M. stop action Records off T. V. Tapes while your gone with building timer Free movie "The Jerk", with purchase Paid $1,100 dollars will SELL FOR $300.00 Contact Robert L. Olivarri Dawn and Lou will be there OUTREACH -- INFORMATION -- REFERRAL TELEPHONE 454-1726 GRAND RAPIDS NISH NA BE BOWLING TOURNAMENT MAY 21, 1983, LOCATION WESTGATE BOWL, 4486 Alpine N. W. MENS TEAM Men: 75% of 200 LADIES TEAM Women: 80% of 200 MIXED FOURSOMES 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. ENTRY FEE MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY BLANK PRIZE MONEY WILL BE BASED ON ENTRIES. The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Councils' Indian Child Welfare Program is in need of Indian families to become Foster Parents. If you are a person that can open your heart and your home to these special children, please contact Jean Warren - Indian Child Welfare Coordinator at 774-8331, for more information. TEAM LINE UP ----$12.00 per bowler MIXED FOURSOMlS LINE UP $10.00 per bowler The last person who quit or was fired will be held responsible for everything that goes wrong -- until the next person quits or is fired. ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 19, 1983 FOR MORE INFORMATION; (send money orders) ------------------LEXINGTON SCHOOL or call: NO SCHOOL April 1, 1983 (Good Friday) SPRING BREAK April 4, thru April 8, 1983 Tia Schoonmaker 2118 Oregon HEALTH SCREENING FAIR - MAY 24 - TUESDAY 11 - 6:30 WITH POTLUCK - 45 LEXINGTON Page 3 �R " ry L. L rvi ne :~ ,/ 1 r,..l·nitiv£.: Oirt1_to r { . ; I A1101 r1~ys: • ,. (\;~(, Greyory W. Blanche N.rncy Ann Kida ~ l'>., I I \._{) Michi<T~n IndfiFil Legal Services Old City Hall N, 160 East State Street Traverse City, Michigan 49684 Phone (616) 947-0122 ME M0 R A N D U M TO: Members of the Press FROM: Nancy Kida DATE: March 10, 1983 RE: Michigan Civil Rights Commission Report on Backlash Against Indians ·1,1 /(. The Michigan Civil Rights Cor..mission initiated a fact-finding mission in February regarding incidents of backlash and racial discrimination against Indians in northern Michigan. The report and recommendations of the fact-finding team will be presented to the Commission at its public meeting which begins at 3:00 'P.M. on March 14, 1983 in the Mi~higan and Huron rooms of the Grand Rapids State Office Building, 350 Ottawa, N. W., Gra..."1d Rapids, Michigan. The fact-finding team will not be present to discuss its report, according to Michigan Civil Rights Department Public Relations Director James Horn. However, Bill LeBlanc, director of the .M ichigan Commission on Indian Affairs, Ruth Bussey, Chairperson of the Title IV-A Parent Committee for Suttons Bay Schools and Nancy Kida, attorney for Michigan Indian Leqal Services, will be present to comment upon the report. The enclosed statement on "Indians, Fishing and the Economy" provides information related to this issue. For further information, contact Nancy Kida or Barry Levine at (616) 947-0122. Page 4 �INDIANS, FISHING AND THE ECONOMY "I've always been a hard worker. Like to pay my own way. Jobs're hard to find up here, real hard sometimes. There've been times I'd look and look and couldn't find work--nothing ... I started fishin' with a 12 foot boat and a three horse motor. I had one box of raggedy nets. I've built myself up from that ... "This fishing for the Indian people, it's fantastic what it's done for them. For lots of 'em, it's the first real chance they've ever had, and they're going with it. I see guys that were nothing--drunks, on food stamps and welfare... (Now) they're straightened out, working. They're looking after their wives and kids." --Ron Paquin, Chippewa fisherman The emotional issues of the highly charged Indian treaty fishing controversy are now all too familiar. _ By removing this baggage, it is possible to examine the economic impacts at the heart of the issue~ For Indian people, the economic argument stems from two unmoving bases: 1) In signing treaties with Indian tribes and bands, the U.S. government struck a deal (~igned a contract) in which Indian lands were given up in return for certain rights and considerations.. . The same arrangement between two organizations could not be put aside in a modern court of law because the conditions and obligations have become inconvenient. 2) Indian people continue to be the poorest of the poor, and to many in the northern areas, fishing represents the only chance they have to participate in the American free enterprise system. The treaty tribes are located in some of the hardest hit are~s of a depressed state. Within those areas, Indian people are the most disad~antaged of the entire population. Unemployment currently approaches 75 percent on the reservations. Families living at or below federal poverty thresholds number 45 percent of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe, 56 percent of the Grand Traverse Band and 61 percent of the Bay Mills Community. This compares to 10 percent of the rest of the nation's population. Studies also show that working Indians earn substantially less than their non-Indian counterparts, regardless of the level of education attained. At the same time, the Indian communities are growing. While three countjes of the Upper Peninsula lost population between 1970 and 1980, the BaY'Mills Community doubled because, as one resident explains, "It's better to starve at home than in the city." Page 5 �Mc~11while, a budget-conscious federal government has slashed job t.raining programs and trimmed education programs , many of which had helped Indian people. As the federa l government has encouraged states to take over many programs , it has also cncouragr'd Indian tribes to pursue self-determination and economic deveJop ment and underscored its intent by cutting $200 mi l lion from tri_bal budgets. President Ronald Reagan has said , " Economic sel fsufficiency will be the goal of my Administration , both in Indian affairs and in the nation at large. It would work to make avai lable financial, technological and management assistance which will enable tribal enterprises to develop their own projects fo r self-sufficiency. This will result in the reduction of income dependency and an increase in productive employmen t --which are the desires of Indian people . " President Reagan has also stated , "I support the fulfillment of Indian treaty rights. Where the tribes by the terms of a treaty have reserved their fishing rights , I feel those rights should be protected. This is consistent with current federal Indian law as the U.S. Supreme Court has interprete d it . " Around the country~ Indian tribes are moving toward economic independence by developing their resources . In some cases this has meant joint ventures for mineral development , severance taxes for coal extraction, and profitable resorts and bingo parlors that take· advantage of the unique tax status of reser vation lands. Other tribes have no resources but their people and have entered into industrial recruiting in an attempt t o attract industries to their areas. For Michigan's treaty tribes, a 146-year-old contract, the Treaty of 1836, and its assurance of the continued right t o fish holds out the possibility of economic self-determination for tribes an d a foothold in the American economy for individuals. At the same time, the means to that end--fishing--is ideally suited to thei r cultural tradition and allows them to make a living withou t leavinq the arPas they consider home. Most unfortunately, Indian fishing has been played off against the state's tourist economy in a series of political maneuvers on the part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources , resulting in policy which is economically unfounded , one-sided an d short-sighted. A closer look at the bases of the state's policy reveals some flawed arguments: The state of Michigan assumes incorrectly that sport fishing and commercial fishing are mutually exclusive , despite ample evidence that the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota and neighboring Canadian provinc es have successfully encouraged both sport and commercial fishing--including p~rmission to use gillnets . Tribal leadership has maintained all along that there is room , within a properly managed fishery, for both sport and commerica l fishing, including gillnet fishing. In 1971, the state of Michigan apparently agreed. Even after the efforts to build a sportfishery were inaugurated , the state of Michigan maintained a conciliatory position l.oward Indian fishing. In 1971, a Special ~ask Force on Indian Fishin g Rights recommended to the Governor that the Commission on Indian Page 6 �Affairs work with the DNR to formulate guidelines for Indian fishing, that the DNR hire Indian people, and that the "Department of Natural Resources along with all other enforcement agencies should be called upon to recognize Indian fishing rights as prescribed by treaty and their responsibility to enforce all laws insuring these rights." This report was signed by task force chairman Richard Helmbrecht, Commission on Indian Affairs Chairman Samuel Mackety and DNR Director Ralph MacMullan, considered one of the more effective directors the DNR has had. This position was also consistent with that taken by the state of Wisconsirr; a stand which has proven workable and saved incalculable legal efforts. It appears that Michigan's subsequent abandonments of MacMullen's conciliation stance had more to do with a change of leadership within the DNR than with any shift in the legal situation. The state bases its actions on the preservation of a reported $450 million sport fishery. This figure is extracted from a study by Michigan State University economist Daniel Talhelm, who says the state has been using his figures incorrectly. Talhelm's 1979 study sought to measure the worth of the sport fishery to fishers given a choice of Great Lakes fishing or no fishing at all. In other words, if the Great Lakes were suddenly kidnapped, what "ransom" would fishing enthusiasts be willing to pay? . The resulting numbers are a measure of the sportsman's willingness to travel, buy fishing equipment, Soats and so forth. Other calculations of worth have been extrapolated from these values. These calculations of the value placed on the fishery by sportsmen are not the same as-the actual worth of the fishery. While this is an acceptable and commonly used method of determining values in the world of economists, it assumes other meanings in the outside world. The DNR has for years removed numbers from their academic contexts and used them for their own purposes. Writing in Water Spectrum after the publication of his report, Talhelm cautions that certain figures "as used here refer to values that differ considerably from the usual market values that we observe in everyday life ... " Talhelm also notes that determining the value of the sportfishery is "incredibly complicated ... Finding the value of a day's angling in the Great Lakes is much like finding the value of an acre of land: each one is a little rlifferent, and an average value is only misleading." For years, the DNR had insisted that an angler day was worth $41. Recently, during a formal hearing before a DNR hearing officer, Consumers Power maintained that an angler day was worth just $7.21 as Dne of the major points in a fish-kill case. The hearing officer determined that Consumers Power was correct, and the company paid $50,000 for the loss of fish, compared to millions of dollars the DNR claimed on the basis of its $41 figu-r e. Page 7 �Talhelm adds yet another caveat to the study in pointing out that his studies were carried out AFTER the DNR had changed its policy. "rl'he Michigan Department of Natural Resources has deliberately induced many of the recent changes. Commercial fishing has declined, while sport fishermen enjoy top quality fishing, largely because the DNR feels (emphasis added) this is the wisest allocation of the resource now and is managing accordingly. This is a value judgment: the management agency feels (emphasis added) that the value of sport fishing greatly outweighs the value of commercial fishing. The problem is that these relative values have not, until now, been documented, leaving much disagreement about the accuracy of decisions based on them." In the body of the study where the respective values of sport and commercial fisheries are being weighed, Talhelm asks, " ... is the change in societal benefits resulting from a proposed management strategy greater than the the change in societal costs?" He then answers his own question, "The values used to answer this question will almost never be by the allor-none values estimated here.". Besides Talhelm's own qualifying remarks, other researchers have additional reservations. Dr. Richard Bishop, a natural resource economist at the University of Wisconsin, is familiar with the Talhelm studies. He observes that Talhelm is utilizing complex techniques that are "somewhat experimental" and while Talhelm's - tools are sophisticated, they are not necessarily accurate. Bishop notes that "in such experimental techniques; any two economists can get different answers" using the same figures and that it would be difficult to tell which answer would be correct. "The true answer exists," he. explains, "but the techniques are imprecise.'.' Professor Robert Doherty of the University of Pittsburgh history 1 department has studied the fishing controversy . for several years. "Overall," he maintains, costs have been underestimated and ben·ef its overestimated, Lrns exaggerating the economic pay-off - of the sport fishery." At the same time, he says, "the Michigan DNR has consistently undervalued the commercial fishery." Doherty questions expenses included in the Talhelm report, arguing that some costs of the sportfishery, such as municipal expenses, have been overlooked. (The published report available to the public does not list costs used in- the study.) The DNR's use of numbers have been questioned, but so have the numbers themselves. DNR spokesmen have been widely quoted on the subject of the alleged $450 million Michigan sport fishery-a number which this paper points out was intended for academic discussions and not as a market value. Interestinolv, a study carried out by Doctors Talhelm, Bishop and others peqs the vaiue of the entire Great Lakes sport fishery, includinq Canadian waters, at $525 million, using the same all-or-none methodology. Tt doesn't take an economist to perceive an unreasonable difference between the two V?-lues. Page 8 �The DNR has also argued that the state receives handsome returns on each dollar invested in the sport fishery. As early as i970, the department stated that for $1.6 million in costs to the state, a benefit of $30 million was realized anhually from the sport fishery. Prof. Doherty, who examined the 20-volume Great Lakes Basin Framework Study for that same year, found that federal and state expenditures subsidized sport fishermen at the rate of $16 per angler. When local expenditures are added, he notes, the subsidy to anglers grows. While this paper attempts to correct the record regarding the relative costs and benefits of sport and commercial fishing, the comparison of total values becomes more meaningless in light of the fact that the sport and commercial fishery can and should exist together. Talhelm has written, "Despite the fact that sport fishing values greatly outweigh commercial fishing val~es, the greatest aggregate values can still be realized only by having both. Some important species, such as chubs and whitefish, are seldom sought by anglers. Since these species do not appear to be detrimental to the sport fish stocks, efficiently utilizing them can only add to the aggregate value of the fisheries." He adds that sport fishing pressure is extremely light in much of Lake Superior and other areas which can · be· fished commercially. What the DNR and its economists should be measuring is the incremental, or marginal, value of each lake trout made av8ilable to a sport fisherman by eliminating gillnets. Instead of trotting out the much abused $450 million figure, as if the entire sport fishery is threatened by gillnetting, why doesn't the DNR instead calculate the pressure on lake trout, since this is the only game species affected? Such data do not exist, but what is known about the state of lake trout populations is revealing. First, the impact of Indian gillnetting upon lake trout stocks has been grossly exaggerated by the DNR. Records of federal and tribal biologists reveal that incidental catch of lake trout amounted to just 16 percent last year. Second, if gillnetting has prevented the natural resurgence of lake trout stocks, then what explanation does the DNR offer for the failure of lake trout stocks in areas where there is no Indian fishing? A federal biologist recently offered an answer; the DNR has for ten years planted stocks in areas more convenient to the D~R than to the fish. As a result, fish have been returning to spawn in unsuitable areas. Third, and possibly most important, what is the "value", as economists see it, of the lake trout to sport fishermen? If the fishing public were studied in t~e same way they have been for Great Lakes sport fishing to determine what value they place on fishing for lake trout compared to other species, what would be the result? Existing polls suggest the possibilities. Page9 �The Michigan United Conservation Clubs recently published the results of a poll which sought to measure the satisfaction of its members with the state's fishing opr_:ortuni ties. While some 83 percent of the respondents wanted the DNR to stop planting lake trout in Indian treaty waters of tt_e Great Lakes, the same respondents revealed that the lake trout is hardly their favorite fish. The favorite, by a wide margin, Ls the walleye, followed by panfish, brook and brown trout, bass,, steelhead, northern pike and salmon. The lake trout con~s in a r•oor ninth--ahcad of only the lowly catfish and carp. Asked what fish they would like to have more opportunities to catch, they c....gain chose the walleye. A mere three percent wanted more opportLTiities to catch lake trout. Similar sentiments turned up in a quest i onnaire prepared by outdoor writer Gordon Charles of the Traverse City Record-Eaqle. Walleyes were the favorite again by a substantial margin, followed by yellow perch, steelhead and lake trout. A study of Wisconsin fishermen for the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute revealed that only R4 percent of anglers con• sider the lake trout their favorite fisb. The report states that "the anglers' ratings of the different trout and salmon follow fairly closely the percentages of those fish stocked in Wisconsin waters. Only lake trout seems to be stc,cked at a rate far exceedjnq its popularity with sport fishermen." This indicates either a planting of greater numbers than popularity warrants in order to re-establish the lake trout, or a bias Dn the part of DNR officers. In fact, the lake trout is not ideal as a game species. Schooling farther out and deeper than the other g2~e species, the lake trout is more difficult to catch, and iittle effort is directed toward the lake trout. According to Doherty, c:pproximately two percent of Michigan's angler days are taken up in fishing for lake trout. DNR predictions that In0ian gillnet fishing would be the ruination of the lake trout fishery have simply not. come to pass. Outdoor writer·s and anglers alike recentl~ report good -catches, this despiLe continued Indian gillnet fishing. At the Clubs, former future 45th annual convention of the Mic.higan United Conservation it was reported by that organization's publication that DNR Director Howard Tanner "minim.ized the threat to the of sport fishing from commercial netting by Indians ... " Armies of Indian fishermen did NOT take to the lakes. Fishinq is a difficult and dangerous way to make a living and for most, the financial rewards are modest. To date, the three tribes license some 168 conunercial fishers, about half of whom fish part time. These people employ an additional 99 helpers, usually on a parttimc ba~is. Most of these fishers are CDncentrated in the Upper Peninsula. Page 10 �In 1981 these tribal fishers harvested 3.4 million pounds of fish, which represents less than one-thrid of the total commercial catch by Indian and non- Indian fishers. Of the Indian portion, incidental catch of lake trout totaled just 16 percent of the treaty harvest. Tribal studies show that the typical full-time fisherman makes between $8,000 and $9,000 a year for his efforts, although there are a few large-scale operations making more money. Studies also show that Indian operations sustain higher costs of operation because of vandalism ·and the age of their equipment. Obviously, there is not a "get rich" motive in Indian fishing, as the DNR has alleged. The old saw about teachirrg a man to fish so that he can feed himself for a lifetime instead of giving him a fish so that he can eat for a day was never more appropriate than in this situation. Ron Paquin is a self-made man, Indian style, who has not forgotten what it's like to be poor: "It's hard bein .' · poor. It's a depressing way to be. My wife an I been through that. We had a lot of them days, of them years. No more of that." Fishing has been Paquin's entrance to the economic system. Responding to criticism of Indian fishing, he says, "What do they want us to do? Do they wan~ us all to be resort owners? Should I quit my fishing and go ' to the bank and say, 'Give me some money for a motel'?" While fishing has been a livelihood for individual tribal members, it is becoming a tribal enterprise as well. In 1981, the Grand Traverse Band launched a tribal trap net operation which is now being used to employ Band members and to train them in the use of trap nets. Two of these men are currently in training at the Maritime Academy of Northwestern Michigan College to become captains. The Band, in a further effort toward economic self-sufficiency has also constructed a fish processing plant. While the state and federal government have approved of these actions, local officials have been opposed, even though Indian economic self sufficiency means a reduction of the welfare burden. As one tribal attorney commented, "You know, it's strange. Whites around here have complained for years about Indians--drink too much, lazy, on welfare--but let Indians show initiative as fishermen and those same whites bemoan Indian aggressiveness." Page 11 �Arthur Duhamel, an Ottawa fisherman and vice chairman of the Grand Traverse Band describes his vision of what a well run fishery can mean to Peshawbestown: "This ]Jody of water here is all that this village needs. If it were treated as a garden, with proper management, with proper plantation of fishes ... If we could participate in the replantation of this bay on a regular basis, that would take care of the lake trout problem. And this wouJd have a fallout for the white sport fisherman. Same thing the Northwest Indians do ... Aquaculture, farming the coastal waters--we could do that here ... There's room for everybody ... " Page 12 �Nominations !or the Board of Directors for the Grand Rapids Inter Tribal Ceun.cil (iGRITC) <>...re being acce·pted by contacting a member of the Nominatinp Committee and obtaining, signing, and returning a Nomination Form to a member of the Nomination Corr:rLi ttE;e. The people eerving on the Nomination Corm1i ttee are: Jeanette St. Clair 1700 Benjamin N.E. Grand Rapids, Mi. 49505 Telephone: 456-4227 (Office) Ardis Badger Sydney Martin 1656 Belden S.W. R. H. # i Grand Rapids, Mi. 49504 Hopkins, Mi !+9328 Telephone: 245-0743 (Eves) Phone II 793-4067 This year, five (5) seats are up for el<~ction at GHITG and all five seats are for two (2) year terms on the Board of Direc-cors. These r:3eats are currently occupied by George ~1!artin, Mary Rol·e:'-7.:s, Barb Arzola, Bill Merr.berto, and Jennie ligeon. Nominations will also be ta.ken from the floor r~.t tr. . e Vay 12, 1983 GRITC General Membership Meeting to be held at the Council. No~inations will not be accepted after that time. This year, the nominee must obtain, Bign, 2.nd return to a member of the Nomination Committee, a Nomination Form attesting to their elegibility, willingness to serve and their accountabi11ty to their obligations and the people which they will represent. Also, ~ brief biography about the candidate and a statenent of his/her individual goals for GRITC must be made available fer publication in the June GRITC newsletter. Hepeful1y, this will aid the membership in determining their chGices for whom they wish to vote in the upcoming June elections. The Nomination Forms are available from the GRITC,also 9 but all completed forms must be returned to a member of the lfo <::.i. nating Committee b~fcre May 12,1983. The Nomination Committee encourages elders to be nomiz12.ted as they have wie!dom; the Committee encourages young people to lie Page 13 �nom1nated :i.s they have: strength a.nd idealism; the Committee encourages anyone else to be nominated who feels they have something to o.ffer 1 be it opinions, ideas, energy, backbone or a strong commitaent and a sense of responsibility to be an ef:fecti V(! board member. 'I'he l\ornination Comn:i ttee Page 14 �' APRIL SUNDAY I MONDAY I TUESDAY 1983 I WEDNESDAY I I THURSDAY I I SATURDAY FRIDAY ~d f'!i;dfttj l 1 2 Council Close Mo School .. 3 4 ~A.s+a'("' :)enior Lunch NO SCHOOL 10 ' 1, 111 18 _1.2._ I NO SCHOOL 4 20 Senior Lunch 24 _LL, -2£ Senior Lunch _9_ Senior Lunch NO SCHOOL I NO SCHOOL GrR1 T~ C2d ~-t-8 Senior Lunch 17 ~ 7 INO SCHOOL --1:'1 - 15 I 16 ,1 Senior Lunch 21 221 llU3tfh Sho rn~ 2 Senior Lunch 27 28 Senior Lunch 29 30 �HON HOFIT ~o. U. S. POST:A.GE PA I D Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council PERMIT NO . 690 OU.l'lD 11..A.P IDS. MIC '< 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 • .- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/7f08315e8cef1ee84c8eaa254ee353b1.pdf ed6ddc8ae9464b34c91597096c170434 PDF Text Text T A L K T U R T L E Executive )irector - J. Wagner Wheeler April 1984 WE GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS NE E D Y 0 U R President- - - - - - - - - - vacant Vice-President- -Robert Biggs Secretary - - - -Mary Roberts lreasurer - - - - George Martin Sgt. At-Arms - - - John Hart Member - - - -Jennie Pigeon Member - - -Sydney Martin Memner - -Mary Schrubbe Member - -Ron Yob HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN APRIL TO NAME A FEW: Robin Ensley, Robin Korn, Jesse Boda, Jeff King, Maryan Mashka, Rosann Moore Lester Dashner, Mary Meangwie, Edna Kenoshmeg, Gerorge Lawrence, lda Shawa, Micky Kiogima, Sandy Whiteman, Dawn Anderson, Susan Wesaw, Pam Smith, Misty Bowen, Don Bowen,Sr. HELP!!! The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors is asking tor Community to Support our efforts to ~ the 756 Bridge Street Building. M! FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN TO RAISE ($5,000.00) BEFORE APRIL _!2, 1984 "BUY $1.00 A BRICK" WILL BUY ONE BRICK. YOU CAN BUY AS MANY BRICKS AS YOU WANT. Many thanks to the people who helped with Turtle Talk. WE NEED Please inform us if your address has changed -- We need to know the old address, the new address and both zip TO SAVE THE codes. BUILDING 11 ! ! WHENEVER YOU FIND YOURSELF IN AN ANGRY MOOD, STOP AND FIND OUT WHY. THEN FIGURE OUT SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE TO DO ABOUT IT. NEVER STAY ANGRY -- PEOPLE WHO DO ARE DIGGIMG THEIR OWN GRAVES. GRAND HAVEN SESQUIFEST 150 years POW WOW - MULLIGAN'S HOLLOW JULY 7 & 8, 1984 PUBLIC WELCOME WE NEED YOUR DOLLARS!! Tax deductible BILL MILLER FROM THE "WIND SPIRIT GROUP" AT JC. STUDENT LOUNGE - 3RD FLOOR FROM 11 AM to 1:00 PM - APRIL 25, 1984 EVERY ONE IS WELCOME. �P 0 I N T 0 I F N T E R E S T Rapids lr:t.er-Tri.ba1 Cc;unci:l 3ridfe StruEt 3u.i.lc!i : ?und, 'vran~l 1i5 Lex:: :--.gton :::: • :-. , :~. l·: . • -..iran6 I·1 .apidst ~~ich~ l-t~; 504 I read acou t- tJ,e :possible demoli ti.on of Old First Evangelical Churct l:Jui.lding and it has stirred some stro:ig er•:otions in n~y wife and I for we SE:! ved u,akCr.urcL af: Pastor from 19JO to 19J6 durinE: the hare. depre::;s ion y,ears and also celebrated it 1 s ::Iolden Annivers.o:.ry in 19J4o Last sprinf: wLile visiting in S. h.. we drove cut .3ridge st., just to see the old Church once rwre, arr.:. it. wou::.d certainly be sad to us to see it Z.:err.oli shed. Therefore := ar:: senC.ing you Eis c .ntribu- t::.or: <:.o'vt2.rd savi:i[ it. :: wo.il.C. like tc hear from you in r.:te :uture. as t.c, D:e dispositio:-1 o-r t.he :::-,atter. ::opirit. t.!.a:. yC>u c~-·' ..L r2.ise e:!"1o:i.i;h to save it, ar your sincerely ._ ,":·~- {!' I' I _. < - - - - ..-5. ,.~·..1 - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN "BUY A BRICK" The following is a list of people who have so kindly donated money: Katherine Ulock Bill Shananaquet, Jr. Robert Magnum Greg Bailey Ruth Terry Hagen Edna Kenoshmeg William Smith (deceased) Billi Jo Shananquet Robert & Mary Treat David & Carolyn Schuurman Rev. Arthur Devries William Sandy Whiteman Eloise Montpetit - Seeley &Phyllis Swanwick (Dorothy & Harold Swenson Jeanette Anderson) TOTAL AMOUtlT DONATED, AS OF MARCH 1984 $239.00 - - - - - �DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES INDIAN OUTREACH WORKER Va.v.{d Fox., SJr. • Roseanna Martell - 247-6118 a.nd Ve.a.Jc. FJr..{e.nd Roseanna will be available at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council as Follows: LoJr..{ SpJr.a.gue. a.nd he.Lt {15) mo~. old Ba.by g.{)[£ a.nd L.{~a. Ja.ek~on. TUESDAYS 10:00 to 4:00 PM She will be working with Health Nurse Senior Citizens will be having a special POTLUCK DINNER, for the following follow-up Diabetics April 19, 1984. TB X-ray We are planning a fund raising event. We will raffle off a beautiful Red-Black- services: appointments ll:OO to 4: PM Thursdays Gray Handcrafted Blanket - 1st Prize Each month, people that are receiving and a quilt donated by Marcelene Big Joe assistance from DSS are required to sub- in "Memory of Elizabeth Mark - 2 nd Prize. mit and income reporting form . This form has to be COMPLETED, We plan to raffle these lovely prizes SJ.AMPED and RECEIVED by the 7th of off at the General Membership meeting. each month. More details to follow • They can be brought to DSS - placed in the mail boxes in either lobby at GRITC Substance Abouse Program DSS. There have been some staff changes in the program with Geri Conway now doing other work here at the Council. If help is needed PLEASE contact me. Bobbie Rosencrans and Julie Shananaquet now Roseanna Martell - 247-6118 working with the pro gr a n"l. We look forward to cohtinue to build in this area. Welcome! Bill Memberto, he is the new Health and Social Service Director of GRITC. The AA meetings are doing well and meet on Thursdays at 7:00 with usually a potluck after the meetings on the last Thursday. �...t:Jlfil! NA BE BOWLING TOURNAMENT MAY 19, 1984 - l WESTGATE 4 oz. can of taco sauce. Combine beef, salt and pepper: (5) MAN TEAM Brown over medium heat. Combine vegetables, and corn chips: add meat. ( 5) WOMEN TEAN Toss with taco sauce. Yield: 12 servings MIXED FOURSOME FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT: Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Dawn Anderson or Lou Collins 774-8331 follow to DAMCE the Bowling Tournament. Where 919 Bridge From 7:30 - 12:00 $4.00 per person $7.00 per couple Includes: Mary 19, 1984 Dance/Music/Snacks and Refreshments. 2 c sifted cake flour l c sugar 2 tsp soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 c cocoa l c mayonnaise l c water 2 tsp vanilla Mix dry ingredients. Add remaining ones. Bake in moderate oven 35 minutes. APRIL (6) 1860 First Pony Express arrives at Fort Laramie. First Overland Stage run between St. Joseph, Missouri and San Francisco, California. (9) 1743 The Verendrye brothers first meet the Teton Sioux about fifty miles north of Pierr, S. D. (1 0 ) 1883 Sun Dance and other Sioux customs and religious practices are forbidden by Secretary of Interior. (29) 1868 Iron Shell signs treaty with U.S. Government agreeing to end hostilities. Many Brule and Oglala Sioux agree to live on reservations. (30) 1806 Tribes of the Louisianna Purchase territory officially come under U. S. Jurisdiction. ~oft_W~ TACO SALAD: Mexico l lb ground beef Salt and pepper l Med. head lettuce, chopped 2 to 3 tomatoes, diced l sm. bunch green onions, diced l Med gr·een pepper, diced l avocado (opt) l large bag corn chips �-------i Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and Lexington Community [ducation Center wish to SALUTE AND CONGRATULATE each and everyone at the following who worked so hard to finish so far either GED/HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR BOTH. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - 1984 l. Dennis Bush 8. Dorothy Sheahan 2. Catherine Wesaw 9. Vi Cummings 3. Fred Raphael 10. 4. Steve Sells 11. Leona Thomas Tonya Genereaux 5. Pat Chi vis 6. Don Ensley 7. Jean Ogemaw HIGH SCHOOL/GED 12. Frank Wanageshik 16. Susie Schrubbe 13. Teresa Genia 17. Jon Medawis 14. Mary Kelly 18. Melvin Wilson 15. Marion Genia CED 19. Joyce Ridolfi 23. Beverly Wilson 20. Joyce Hart 24. Sam Smith 21. Frank Galle goes 25. Bernice Hendrickson 22. Michael Fetterhoff CONGRATULATIONS to those students who have finished (1) component of the program. Jylanda Duran Ernie Duarte Ella High Cindy Sprague Lcondrd Rittcnousc L3arbdra Lnsley rrank Comp Tanya Wabanimkee Evelyn Florum Kari Sprague James Mataxagay Josephone Arnold Deanna Bailey Paula Hart Nancy Sheneman Debb.ic Collins Debbie Norman Barb Stalzer Joseph Wilson Georgianna Martell Sandy Jackson Hoger High Carol Vance �- ---·------------------------- - -- -- -- - -- -------.1 GRADUATION DINNER FOR NATIVE AMERICANS You a.n.d me.mbeA-6 06 IJOU!t 6a.mily Me. c.okdiaity invite.d to a.tte.nd ke.c.og~tion c.eAe.mo~e.-6 6ok :the. Nwve. AmVLic.a.n.. gka.dua.te.-6 • SPONSORED BY: Gka.nd Ra.pid-6 InteA-Tkibai Counc.il Titie. IV, PMt A Pkogka.m And Ca.p-<.toR. Lunc.h VATE; May 17, 1984 PLACE: We.-6t-6ide. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/672f7ea82ac1310ad5424bd710e0a90e.pdf cb12763ad00d7cb926e57c1aa6f236eb PDF Text Text TURTLE Executive Director - J. Wagner Whe~ler Loretta Yount Editor GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President----------------George Martin Vice-President---------------John Hart Secretary----------------Mary Roberts Treasurer------------Fred Chivis, Jr. Sgt.-At-Arm-------------------Ron Yob Member------------------Jennie Pigeon Member------------------Sydney Martin Member-----------------Roger Williams Member--------------------Debra Gibbs TALK APRIL 1985 DATES TO REMEMBER: ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP WITH POTLUCK May 16, 1985 NATIVE AMERICAN DINNER May 23,1985 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADULT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION WEDNESDAY MAY 29, 1985 THREE FIRES POW-WOW JUNE 15 and 16, 1985 AH-NAB-AWEN PARK HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN APRIL: Robin Ensley, Robin Korn, Jesse L. Boda, Jeff King, Maryan Mashka, Rosann Moore, Lester Dashner, Mary Meangwie, Edna Kenoshmeg, George Lawrence, Ida Shawa, Mickey Kiogima, Sandy Whiteman, Dawn Anderson, Susan Wesaw, Pam Smith, Misty Bowen, Don Bowen, Sr., John Hart, April Marie Leaureaux and April Wesaw SATURDAY Please inform us if your address has changed. We need to know the old and the new address and both zip codes. Henry Bush and Charles Anderson Went to Flint, Mi.' for a Bowling Tournament. What a nice trip for them! They won $140.00 each. CONGRATULATIONS ON THEIR WINNINGS. A special thanks to Chris Fleming, Sue Maturkanich and the students who help with Turtle Talk. Emergency Food Hours: 8:00 to 12 noon thru Monday Friday Just ask for Margaret Nelson 774-8331 INSTRUCTORS FOR THE TRADITIONAL DANCING CLASS: GEORGE AND SYDNEY MARTIN. GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S ELECTION JUNE 15, 1985 FROM 8:00 AM 8:00 PM On Friday night Dawn and Charles Anderson both bowl in a Native American league at Wengers. If you have never stopped b~ you should. There are a lot of familiar faces bowling in the Native American League and those who come to watch. Traditional Dancing Class (1) day onlyMay 4 -(12 - 5 PM)(Lunch provided) ll-17yrs. 5th - 12th grade Sponsored by Title IV Kalamazoo, Hart and Grand Rapids . �The sun rose bright in the morning- The occasion ls WAG WHEELER'S the day would be beautiful. SOth year. In Wag and Linda fact it was a perfect day for a Wheeler wanted to do something "feast". special for the Native American Several people waited in cars and community. out side the doors of Lexington to have a "Feast'. School. organizing, planning and going, It was 7:30 am and Saturday morning. up in the air. Something was The doors were un- What a wonderful ldeaWith Linda crazy, she finally pulled every- locked and soon the smell of eggs, thing together. The food was simply excellent, bacon and coffee filled the as well as plentiful! kitchen. The cakes were beautifully decorated. All the "volunteers" were fed and ready to begin. The spirit of the volunteers was Under the watchful eye of Gordon felt throughout the entire event. Chippewa and Diane Leaureaux, an Evelyn Castenada photographed the The community really came event. assembly line was formed. Barb Krajewski, Teresa Shannanaquet, Tanya Wabinimkee were at hand. out. There were so many friends that Ma stopped by and wished Wag the F o s_t e r , Ta -_n a - ya a n d Br a n d i assisted, too. Of Saboo supervised. ~ourse, Mr. John Zakem kept Best. The entertainment was a "ROAST". up the spirits but his work was to John Zakem, a skilled joke teller, come later! hosted the Roast. Soon, over 200 pieces of fantasic Lou Collins, Henry "Ticky" fry bread were made, Gordon re- Ann Cooper were among the people vealed some cooking tips on his who told a tale about Wag. delicious corn soup. what a tale! He shouted Joe John, Bush,~ And Wag did have the orders and told jokes - to boot! last word. (Dave, a friend of Linda, The kitchen was buzzing with video-taped the Roast.) activity,the food prepared with What a wonderful afternoon. care. Wag and Linda, I'm sure would Noon time quickly passes and at want me to "thank all the 1 o'clock, the doors to the West- volunteers" who spent their time complex are opened. preparing, setting-up and doing Mr. Saboo expertly prepares the coffee. whatever was needed to be done Margaret Nelson oversees the hall "Thanks-you volunteers for doing decorating job. an excellent job". �Thanks to the many many people who made this "Feast" a success. Note from the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to wish Wag the very best this year and the years to come. I have worked for him the last 10 years and you couldn't ask for a better "boss". Its election time for the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors. Election will be held on Saturday, June 15, 1985, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, one of the days the Three Fires Pow- Wow is bing held. Their Annual Membership Meeting will held May 16, 1985 at 6:30 PM with Potluck. At this time the Board will be taking nominations from the floor. The present board members who will be running again are; Mary Roberts, Jennie Pigeon, Ron Yob, Sydney Martin and Debbie Gibbs. Their termsexpire in June. have served on various other Native American Board$, Councils and Committees over the years. Also have served on several non-Native American Boards for area community resources. Goals: To improve quality of services provided by GRITC. To develop programs which promote financial stability and continuity of services. To ensure the preservation of traditional values and beliefs. To increase credibility of GRITC to Native American communtiy and area resources. To increase Native American participation on non-Native American Boards and Committees to promote cooperative efforts in providing quality services for Native Americans. HONORING THE VIETNAM VETERAN Sunday, April 28, 1985, at 2:00 PM, "THE PARADE THAT NEVER WAS" is being held in Kalamazoo, Mi., a belated welcome home to the area's Vietnam Veterans. A Native American color guard is being organized with local Native American Veterans carrying over Indian Flag and the US Flag. All people who are interested in honoring the Vietnam Veteran invited to attend. All Native American Veterans are also invited to march with our Native American color guard. Please attend this parage to welcome home our Biography - Mary Roberts Born and raised in Peshawbestown, Mi. o.ttawa tribe - Grand Traverse Band. Presently employed at Kent County Juvenile Court in the Crisis Intervention Program. GRITC Board member since. 1981 _ Native American Vietnam Veteran. present term expires June 1985. Previous- FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ly on GRITC Board in 1974 - 75 and 197677. GRITC employee from 1978 - 80. I Jerry Pigeon 451-3511 Ex. 206 �OUTREACH DEPARTMENT NEWS MARCH/SENIOR PROGRAM - 1985 MAGIC MIX Two of our senior ladies were unable to enjoy part of their winMAGfC MIX ter on vacations in other areas of 4 cups instant nonf act dry milk our country. Grace Mulholland went 1 cup flour l cup (2 sticks) margarine on a trip to Alaska and had a most Put into a large bowl and mix unenjoyable visit with her son. til it looks like cornmeal. Keep mix lightly covered in the refrigerator. (Makes (5) cups of Edna Kenoshmeg spent her vacation Magix Mix) in the lanJ of ~unshine and blue USE MAGIC MIX FOR THE FOLLOWING water, "Hawaii" Both had a fun RECIPES time, but are glad to be home. MY OWN PUDDING 1/2 cup sugar Winter flu is still keeping some 2 cups Magic Mix of the Elders at home. 2 cups water l teaspoon vanilla Jennie Bruner and Sylvia Swanson Stir over medium heat until you are in the hospital now, if you see a bubble in the pudding. Rehave time send a card; (Sylvia - move from heat. Add (1) teaspoon Butterworth and Jennie _ St. Mary~ vanilla and beat cover and cool. FOR CHOCOLATE PUDDING: Mix (3) Tablespoons cocoa with sugar. Then add mix and water. We send a SPECIAL MEGWETCH to Phil Memberto, because of his MAGIC SAUCE efforts, the Seniors have received 2/3 cup Magic Mix a new (15) ft. cubic freezer. l cup water Stir over medium heat until it starts The Nutrition Class meets every to bubble. Add cooked meat, cheese Wednesday at l:OOPM. Please stop or vegetables to the hot sauce. Makes (1) cup. by and pick-up good food information. CREAM SOUPS l teaspoon .salt 4 cups water 2 cups Magic Mix Stir over medium heat until slightly thick. Add one of these: 3 cooked carrots, mashed l package chopped spinach, cooked 3 potatoes, cooked and l can cream-style corn and (1) chopped~ & l TBSP. cho~ped tablespoon chopped onion onion. �LOOKING BACK!! (75) YEARS AGO SUBMITTED BY JOE JOHN FOR OUR READERS. LETTER RECEIVED JULY JULY 11, 1910. UNCLE SAM PAYS 5:600 OTTAWAS AND CHIEPPAWAS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN $115,000. Traverse City, Michigan July 11th, 1910 $800.000 will be allowed by the Court of Claims. 1983 - April 10th-Sun Dance and other Sioux customs and religious practices are for bidden by Secretary of Interior. 1868 - April 29th-The long-looked for "Pot of money" Iron Shell signs treaty with US which the Indians of Michigan have Government agreeing to end hostilitie& been expecting Uncle Sam to give Many Brule and Oglala Sioux agree them, has at last materialized, and to live on reservations. and to-night in Traverse City hundreds of Indians received their 1860 - April 6-share of the $115,000, allowed by First Pony Express arrives at the Court of Claims. As there are Fort Laramie. First Overland 5,600 Ottawas and Chippawas in the Stage run between St. Joseph, money, the fortune. divided down Missouri, and San Francisco, Calif. to $21.00 for each adult and $1.25 for each child of three years or 1743 - April 9th-under. The payments are l>ei.ng made The Verendry brothers first meet by Charles M. Dickon, who has just the Teton Sioux about fifty miles come from Scottsville where he north of Pierre, S. D. paid the Indians in that vacinity. He will spend 10 days here in 1803 - April 30th-order to give all a chance to come Tribes of the Louisiana Purchase in. No notice of the Government Territory officially come under Agent's coming was published, but U. S. Jurisdiction. that was not necessary, the news being wireless among the Indians of the North with remarkable WYOMING - The work was taken from Wyoming rapidity. For two days they have Valley, Pa., which was the site of an Indian Massacre and became widely known be en com i n g , o l d, mi d d le aged , a n d by Campbell's peem, Gertrude of Wyoming. In Algonquin it means "large prairie place." young, down to papooses. It is now expected that a claim of �THE NATURE OF HEADACHE - What are the different types of headache and what do they mean? Headache is ci"1e most common physical complaint of our time. In most cases, headaches are caused by tension or muscle spasm. Severe tension headaches often are confused with what most people think is migraine. There are some very definite differences. CLASSIFICATION OF HEADACHE- Headache may be d~scribed in many ways, but the following is a useful classification, both for diagnosis and treatment. the skull. Here the headache is secondary to a disease, usually a dangerous disease. SINUS - When the sinuses or air cavities of head become infected or inflamed, ·localized headache may result. This is associated with nasal stuffiness or allergy. Normally, when the affected sinus .is grained, the headache is relieved. TEMPORAL ARTERITIS - This is a onesided headache. It commonly occurs in order people, and is associated with a TENSION - The most common form of headlow grade fever and weight loss. The ache is that produced by muscle contractio~ temporal artery is tender to the touch the common tension headache. It is often as a result of inflammation. In absence band-like or located at the base of the of proper diagnosis and treatment, skull. It is related to muscle contraction serious complications may develop. The and fatigue. condition usually responds to appropriate therapy. VASCULAR - Vascular headaches involve the arteries inside and outside . the skull. THE NATURE OF MIGRAINE - Migraine headAll migraine headaches are vascular. The ache usually starts on one side of the headache is produced by distension and head, and, as a rule, remains one-sided; dilation of the blood vessels of the it may, however, change sides from one scalp. It is often limited to one side attack to another. The pain of a of the head. The pain may be throbbing and migraine can be identified as throbbing, simultaneous with the pulse beat. and the intensity of this throbbing along with nausea and perhaps vomiting, MIGRAINE - Migraine or "sick headache" is can debilitate the sufferer to the sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomit- point atwhich he/she can no longer ing. The pain of migraine, which varies in function. The typical reaction is to severity, usually affects the head and lie down and avoid light. The frequency only occasionally involves other parts of attacks varies from almost daily to of the body. Attac~s are intermittent and yearly, or even less often There are may last for a few hours, although they two major types of migraine headache. often last for a full day or even longer. COMMON AND CLASSIC MIGRAINE - "Common" CLUSTER - The pain of this type of headache and "Classic" migraine are differentiated by the presence or absence of symptoms is usually severe. It generally occurs prior to the onset of the headache. in men, and is a brief, one-sided intense boring pain, often with tearing of the eye The most prevalent type of migraine is a common migraine. Common migraine does and blockage of the nose on the same side as the headache. It usually occurs at not have an obvious dramatic period benight and awakens the person from a sound fore the headache starts. However, many sleep. It frequently appears in "clusters" people to have a vague, uneasy or irritable feeling. or groups, and may disappear for months Classic migraine is characterized by a or years, only to recur. 10 to 30 minute warning period, which signals the ' oncoming headache. The TRACTION - Traction - These are the most victim may see flashing lights, zigzaggserious headaches; they may be related ing lines, or areas of total darkness. to brain tumors, aneurysms, strokes, and other diseases. They are related to , . There may be tingling of the lips, face, or hand; weakness of an arm or leg; loss traction or inflammation of the painof appetite; slight speech abnormality; sensi ti ve structure inside and outside �confusion; restlessness; watery eyes; nasal stuffiness and sweating; Soon after this "aura," the headache begins, and the pattern for common and classic migraine is similar. THE NATURE OF THE VICTIM - Migraine headache appears to run in families. Seventy percent of patients with migraine report positive family histories. Although the millions of people with migraine comprise a very diverse group, it is commonly agreed that they share certain characteristics. Many physicians feel that migraine sufferers are frequently highly energetic, ambitious, orderly people who strive for perfection. Some people respond to tension, anxiety, hostility or anger by developing a headache. However, it is not uncommon for a migraine to manifest during a period of relaxation, such as facations or weekends. Vascular changes set off by an alteration in hormone levels can induce a migraine. For instance, during menstruation and ovulation, hormonal changes can provoke an attack. What and when you eat may affect migraine. Ripened cheese, chicken livers, citrus fruits, chocolate, red wines, and caffeine-containing drinks, such as cola and coffee, can trigger an attack. Foods preserved with nitrates and nitrites, such as bacon and hot dogs, can trigger a migraine, such as food additives often used in Chinese cuisine. Alcoholic beverages should be avoided. Sometimes a period of fasting will prompt a headache. Just the smell of perfume, flowers, natural gas, or normal cooking ardors can lead to an attack. Weather changes and high altitudes are responsible for causing migraines in some people. THE NATURE OF CONTROL - Initially, your physician should rule out temporal arteritis, tumor, or any other possible underlying disease. The goal of migraine treatment today is prevention. Ideally, avoidance of a migraine attack is preferable to treat-. ment of symptoms once migraine has occurred. Avoid the factors that prompt migraine. Make an effort to avoid stressful situations. If your headache occurs during the weekend, it may be related to late hours, overindulgence, or sleeping late! If so, you should maintain a more conservative and even-paced schedule all week. Eating regularly and avoiding the foods mentioned also will aid in prevention. Keep a detailed record of your attacks; note times, diet, odors, emotions, onset,duration, prevalence. Some headache remedies are prophylactic, and are used to prevent migraine headaches. Other medication is used to abort the attack once it has began. Always follow your physician'.s instructions and take your medication to prevent further attacks. If severity or frequency does not warrant a prophylactic regimen, then pain relievers may be prescribed to abort the attack. DON'T FORGET TO LISTEN!! WE H B 89.9 FM COMMUNITY RADIO - ANISHABE "VOICE OF THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE" 4:00 PM TUESDAY to 5:00PM AND THURSDAY SPRING BREAK FOR LEXINGTON STUDENTS APRIL 1 THRU 5, 1985 TITLE IV, PART A, NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 18, 1985 MAY i6, 1875 June 20, 1985 6:00 PM WITH POTLUCK 7:00 PM 6:00 PM WITH POTLUCK �~\ Don't be surpnse.d if people put you down when you refuse a drin~. 1'"ry ~ comeback&, or ma~ up your own. Saby?l 'fov're ~ oee.d tile or11e.. .s.eem!> t:O +Ii e .bottle/ Party? 11,16 pf.ace looks •ike. a fun~l par It>". �~\lit l~llll~ NI) Nl~l~I) J\ Ctll'\ \ doi\ e. fne.,,d f> r re 111.-li \'e 1'£Efl$ HflP . 7 IN Local NCA councils are the place to go for reliatile information about alcohol problems and how to treat them . YmJ C.J.l.f,/ OFFEP.. Families of alcoholics often need help 1n dealing with the effects of alcoholism, too . They can turn to these two groups !or help and encouragement. (The White Pages list phone numbers of local groups.) StJGGE.Sf\O"'~ If your friend or relative needs help, suggest that he or she contact one, of these .sources: ~ /VJOtlfl'tf)\)5 AA is a worldwide self-help organization . This means that recovering alcoholics help each other to stay sober. · Atc.Df-fOUS.W ~ These professionals are ready. willing and abie to provide the kind of guidance that people with alcohol problems need. For in!7tance1 if you received ttie. letter below from a friend, how wou Id you answer it? �1Cf gs Ar~.-, ' l\'<\on ~e~ we.d Su Y'\ ~ I - -J3\w=J: -F~i Is~-t~ ...3 7 I ----l I C..lose.d ou"l'_j \ 'iJ \se'l_i_.,.., r.:.9~-------1Df~~-"" L,,~ 19,,.... +.. ,d-1:: _s P ~ \ ~C\ I '.} f\<!.A \j ion I ~RITe. ~ .s- 1-3 l 1 l i i ~ A{>f°\ I ! 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/45fac9270142023e42d86b9c673b7af9.pdf 771f746c59332ad0604abfd64d1046e9 PDF Text Text .t~ lffc1o'f/1llty lff"&J!f/1rt ~ts~~~ TURTLE TALK - Apr1· l Ex ecutive Director Edi tor lieve th a t active community in vol vemfl~~s J. Wagner Wheeler the basis of this new growth. We look Loretta Yount forwar d to active, fruitful participation GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS in the Grand Rapids community. President-----------------George Martin Vice-President----------------John Hart Secretary------------------Mary Roberts Treasurer---- - -----------Roqer Williams Sqt.-At-Arms-----------------Ronald Yob Member----------------David Shananaquet Member--------------------Sydney Martin Member----------------------Debra Gibbs Member-----------------David Wonegeshik Since its inception in 1972, the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has been the focal point of an enduring and proud people striving to improve their social a nd economic well-being, yet maintaining the uniq ue ~ ,wV/J.l~trr ,..,///JA~bi~ l 986 culture and heritage which i s their ancestral legacy. The Gra nd Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, a non-profit corporation, is dedicated to delivering services of human development to its American Indian constituency, as well as providing a vital link between the Indian population and the community. Through the very able guidance of its Board of Directors, GRITC has sponsored programs in education, employment, nutrition, culture, substance abuse, health, and economic development; programs "hich have resulted in an enh anced quality of life and self sufficiency within the Native American community. GRITC seeks to maintain this momentum by developing new areas of growth. We be- GRITC SPONSORS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: Education: ------ Native American Skills Program GRITC enjoys a close, professional working relationship with the Grand Rapids Public Schools through the Community Education Program, which offers High School Diploma/G.E.D. Health and Human Services: Substance Abuse-Referral; Prevention, Screening, Assessment and Referral; A.A. Program-Monday and Thursday, 7:00 Pl,I to 8:00 PM. Community Health Service; Outreach, Crisis Intervention, Public Health Nursing, Health Resource Coordinator. Mental Health Services: Counseling and Referral. Outreach; Emergency food, Government Surplus Distribution, Outreach. Seniors Program; Outreach, Information and Referral, Transportation, Senior meals-Tuesday and Thursday noon. Indian Child Welfare; Counseling and Referrals, Foster Care/Adoption Assistance Services. Employment; J.T.P.A.(Job Training Partnership Act), Job Development and Referral Economic Development; Small Business Course, Technical Assistance for Small Businesses. Culture and Heritage; Traditional Dancing and Singing, Elder Speakers Bureau, Native Arts and Crafts, Annual �Pow-Pow. is free. Other Community Services; Reliqious Activities, Native Conferences and Workshops, Turtle Talk Newsletter, Community Transportation. J. Wagner Wheeler, Executive Director -------------------------------------DATELINE: Saturday, March 8, 1986 Subject: Flint Indian Bowling Tournament. Classes are 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday and Thursday at Lexington School, 45 Lexington NW. If you are planning to take advantage of these inexpensive classes now forming, please call the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington NW at 774-8331 or The team of Tony Clingman, Vicki Jackson, Terry Gravelin at 243-5362. Judy Tacket, and Henry "Tic" Bush rolled a 2492, good for 1st Place and $600.00. Tic rolled a solid 264 game, good for High Actual Game, $25.00, and a new Bowling bag. The team of Charles "Jumbo" Anderson, Tic Bush, Tony and PLEASE INFORM US IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. WE NEED TO KNOW THE OLD AND NEW ADDRESS AND BOTH ZIP CODES. Jean Chingman rolled 2482, good for 4th GRITC Board of Directors' Election place and $200.00. coming up June 14, 1986. The tournament was attended by Indian bowlers from all over Michigan and Canada and everyone ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP - May 29, 1986 had a good time. LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH (evening) Good work John Kenny and Blanche Huff. THREE FIRES POW-WOW ---KARATE-----KARATE---KARATE---- JUNE 14 and 15, 1986 (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) AH-NAB-AWEN PARK The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council will be offering Karate Indian Golf League classes for only $15.00 per month. Area golfers are encouraged to join the Indian Golf League at Meadowlanes Golf Course. First Tee off is slated for Wednesday, April 23, 1986 at 5:30 PM. after a short business meeting. Expert instruction will be provided by Terry Gravelin, 3rd Dan Black Belt in the Shorin-Ryu system of Karate-Do. Supervisor will be Bill Mattix, 5th Dan Master Instructor of Karate and Weaponry. Contact John Chivis at 243-2195 for more information. Tic Bush will be signing up, how about you!'! You must be at least 7 years of Teamwork is essential. age to participate. you to blame someone else. are required. Loose clothes Your first class It allows �The tlative American Anishnawbe /\.A. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THOSE SPECIAL PEOPLE BORN IN APRIL TO NAME A FEW: meetings are held: 11onday night 7:00 - 9:00 PM Thuisday night 7:00 - 9:00 PM Alanon meetings MONDAY NIGHT ONLY 7:00 - 8:00 PM The last Thursday of each month the Anishnawbe group A.A. sponsors a Pot- Robin Ensley, Robin Korn, Jesse L. Boda, Jeff King, Maryan Mashka, Rosann Moore, Lester Dashn er, Mary Meangivie, Edna Kenoshmeg, Geroge Lawrence, Ida Shawa, Micky Kiogima, Sandy Whiteman, Dawn Anderson, Susan Wesaw, Pam Smith, Misty Bowen, Don Bowen, Jr., John Hart, April Wesaw, April Marie Leaureaux, Levi Albert Crappt. luck Dinner and a speaker; meetings are held in the basement of Lexington. Everyone is welcome, the time is CONGRATULATIONS to Tanya and Paul, they have a new baby girl. 6:30 - 9:00 PM. For the month of March, Chairperson was JoAnn 0. and the guest speaker was Henry "Tic" Bush gave a presentation on Alaska after lunch on March 13th. The Heron Brinks from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Seniors enjoyed his talk and all of the For the last two months the N.A. A.A. heldphotos he brought with him. a sobriety Dance with "The Country The Kent County Health Dept. Community Memories Band", at the Westside Complex. Nursing Div., Jean Valas, R.N.C., B.S.N., There was a very good turn out. Public Health Nurse is downstairs on Let us know if you would like more of this TUESDAYS to check blood pressures and kind of get together without the drug and discuss any other health related problems. alcohol. Robert Morris College, Carthage, Ill. Courses of study: Allied Health Business Administration Secretarial Science This college specializes in concentrated learning and very high placement after graduation. The college has offered 4 grants for $2,500 each for Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council students. If you have any questions or are interested in this please contact Kayleen Powloski --------------------------------------- Rosanna Martell, our D.S.S., caseworker will be on leave from April 16 - June 1, 1986. Ike Peters is ill and hospitalized in California. The Seniors sent him a card that was signed by all of them during lunch. Anyone wishing to send him a card, can get his address from our office. Plans are underway for Senior Power Day in Lansing, if you are interested in attending, please call Lou or Margaret. 774-8331. Submitted by Carol Downs and Lou Collins Bob Stone, is also available to check blood pressures. He is the HRC at GRITC �t, ALCOHOLISM Alcoholism is a rough word to deal with. 3. Do you often prefer to drink alone rather than with others? Yet nobody is too young or too old to have trouble with booze. 4. Are your grades starting to slip? Are you goofing off on the job? 5. Do you ever try to stop drinking or drink less--and fail? 6. Have you begun to drink in the morning, before school or work? 7. Do you gulp your drinks as if to satisfy a great thirst? 8. Do you ever have loss of memory due to your drinking? That's because alcoholism is an illness. It can hit anyone. Young, old. Rich, poor. Black, White, or Indian. And it doesn't matter how long you've been drinking or what you've been drinking. It's what drinking does to you that counts. To help you decide whether you might have a problem with your own drinking, we've prepared these 12 questions. The answers are nobody's business but your own. 9. If you can answer yes to any ONE of these questions, maybe it's time you took a serious look at what your drinking might be 10. doing to you. Do you avoid leveling with others about your drinking? And, if you do need help or if you'd just like to talk to someone about your drinking, call us. We're in the phone book under Alcoholics Anonymous. 11. Do you often get drunk when you drink, even when you do not mean to? 12. Do you think it's cool to be able to hold your liquor? The G.R.I.T.C. also has an Anishnawbe A.A. - Monday and Thursday 7:00 PM If you don't want to talk with anyone, there is pamphlets for the possible alcoholic located in room 3. If you know of anyone who has a drinking problem, there are pamphlets for you too. Do you ever get into trouble when you are drinking? If you answered yes to any ~ of these questions, maybe it's time you took a serious look at what your drinking might be doing to you. **********************''<****************** A MESSAGE TO TEENAGERS ... liow to tell when drinking is becoming a problem. A simple 12-question quiz designed to help you decide. 1. 2. Do you drink because you have problems?To face up to stressful situations? Do you drink when you get mad at other people, your friends or parents? cont. If you would like more information, or are "just curious", please feel free to call the 9ubstance Abuse program at the Inter-Tribal Council. Call: 774-8331 ext.6, and ask for Bill Memberto. Also, you don't even have to say who you are!!! That's the best part next to finding out that you CAN help yourself. �JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Grand Rapids Police Department has open ed up entry level positions for Police recruits to encourage more minorities to apply and increase their workforc e . These positions do not require college credits and the starting rate of pay is more then $21,305.00. The basi c requirements for both positions of Police Re.cruit apd Po.l,j.~e Of~ are: Citizen of U. S. Minimum Age - 18 Proof of H.S. Grad. or GED Certificate No Felony Convictions Possesion of Valid State of Michigan Operator or Chauffeur License Civil Service Examination This program plans to offer training and work e~p e rience up to eight (8) hours per day, five ( 5) days a week, depending on your age . If you think your income qualified or know of some one who may be, please let us know. We will start our recruitment of Native American Youth beginning the 1st. of May. Call the JTPA office for more information. DISLOCATED WORKERS PROGRAM The GRITC will soon be starting a Dislocated Workers Program for Native Americans, who are interested in some type of training and job placement. The unique part of this program is that to qualify, it is not based on your family We are still looking for people to fill income, but by any of the following who: the following positions: 1. have been terminated or laid-off or who have received a notice of terConcession Stand Attendant ..... ... mination or layoff from employment, are eligible for or have exhausted Single - Male their entitlement to unemployment Part-time to begin, working into a full compensation, and are unlikely to time posi ton, work ending in Oct. "86. return to their previous industry This person will be traveling the fair occupation; circuit and special events in Western Michigan. 2. have been terminated, or who have received a notice of termination of Beginning salary - $225.00 per week employment, as a result of any perwith possible bonus payment(s). manent closure of a plant or facility; or ~ - ....,....-·-~··-·-'"·-- ~ ,_..~--- -- Experienced Able to adjust to a high pace work load. Starting wage negotiable with an excellent fringe package. 3. are long-term unemployed and have limited opportunties for employment or re-employment in the same or a similar occupation in the area in which such individuals reside, including any older individuals who may have substantial barriers to employment by reason of age. 4. Interim employed. For further information call or come i· n, see Margaret or Kaylene. SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR NATIVE AMERICANS, AGES 14 - 21. a. Working less than a permanent full-time job, or If you qualify, you can earn up to the following total wages for the summer: b. Working full or part time in an occupation that has limited or no growth opportunities, such as: Ages " " 14 & 15 16 - 18 18 - 21 $1,000 $1'325 $1 ,.500 *Gas Station Attendant �A BELATED "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to Henry "Tic" Bush. such a good time. We had a rather unusual request from one of Rev. Hinmon is no longer with us. of the Elders; a "Kitten", so we put The Native American Ministry one of the Elves to work and low and is back at Westside Complex • behold, a kitten was delivered. For more information contact: The Elders also took part in GRITC's Rev. Ronald Fassett Open House, the evening was enjoyed by all who attended the gala event. Home 451-4005 Ardis Badger - 245-0743 We wish to extend our sincere "THANKS" Henry Sprague - 456-1489 to Karen and Roger Williams for their generous ments. LOVE donation of the floral arrangeThe arrangements were the ones that beautifully decorated the halls on opening night of the Open House. I had a dream, A special dream Of those of which I love I care for them and share with them all my special love Fantastic job, Karen!!! The floral arrangements will be used for There love for me is special cause all I need is them a raffle, which is coming up soon. With my special love Love could never end ONE THESE BEAUTIFUL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. BE SURE AND BUY A TICKET, YOU MAY WIN WATCH FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS. And if I ever had no love My world would have to have to end Proceeds will go into the Elders fund. I know I have a heart of mine But if you share yours I'll always share mine. Again, we want to THANK all the volunteers and staff for their help and support. We did not up-date all the 'news. Medody Harris (13 years old) so be sure to read next months Turtle Talk. HAPPY SPRING Senior Program Boo-shoo With winters passing and the arrival of spring, we are again seeing more Elders par-taking in our lunch program. Mever make a decision you can get someone else to make. No one keeps a record of decisions you "Welcome Back". Many activities have happened over the winter months, the Christmas party and dinner, which filled the gym. From Native American Elders Program It was very heart warming to see everyone having could have made but didn't. a record of your bad ones. Everyone keeps �7 • l •; ? ~·.·_ I ~-r /~ :. .,J ; ,-;l ~.,_, ,..' .......• .;..J fr:~. ,,.1 -.__)' Phone: 774-83:-:i"l REQUES T FOR DO~l :\ T IONS The Seni c)r Program work :.i ma inly with the Native American Elders of the G:c.<;;. nci Rapids and Kent County ar e as, with the majority of our Elders h~ i~g economically disad vantaged. Our "' ource of funding comes from the Area Agency on Aging of Western Mi chi gan, which provides: Outreach; Information and Referral; and Tran1.1 portation. Un~et needi:i are prevalent with our Elders. by providi ng special aervices. We try to fill the gaps To do this, we must s e ek don a tions of money, supplies, food item5, to name a few. Some of the spe~ial services we provide are: noon meals twice a week, f re e to Elders; gift certificates and Outings when money is available; Education class for Elders; Holiday dinners and gifts. We c u~rently hold ra f fles to help support o~r Senior Program. We are seeking: TYPE OF DONATION REQUESTED: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Senior Program Contact Persons: Luella Collins, Senior Program Director ~~~~~~~~~~~ ·~~~~~~~ Margaret Nelson, Community Service Representative �'· r_.i '..'EJ.8f:l.I'.'.....Qfi~.N.JJQJll?.~ ... AI G-8.AN!!... .BA!:'.J. P.~3.._.J.NI.f.f.t::T.B. t:(;<.Ab ___r.~9-WN!;;;J!:::-. Our report could be quite easily and dramatically expressed in just three words -- But then that wouldn't really be fair to the many people who contributed endless hours and meetings that really insured our two words could become an historical fact and stand as a record of pride and determination by our Native American Community. success in this instance can be measured in ''interested n:sponse. " And if you v-.1et--e not among the estimated 1 , 200 to 1,500 people who virtually jammed the Tribal Council's complexes first floor, basement Pow-Wow area and second floor demo areas, then you missed a beautiful community i:e;-q::n-e·:;si cm of INTEF~ESTED RESPONSE! Too~ 11 11 Yes, our Non-Native and Native Community is much more informed and the wiser for it. And perhaps equally important is that our image selling and telling did not exclude our pride of heritage as evidenced by the Mini Pow-Wow. Featured here were the All Nation's Drum with Ben Bearskin Jr., lead singer; dancers Jerry Pigeon, Anita Smith, Phil Memberto, James Shalifoe, Bobby Hart, Becky Shal1foe, Lorraine Shananaquet, Shannon Martin, Angie Memberto, Julie WhitePigeon, Virginia Pigeon, and Butch Fi·~Jeon Jt--.; ..Jer·r·y also dc:.1ing the ''M.C. '' honor.. s a.nd F'hil on the Drum; Little Elk doing the welcoming and of course the Traders and Craft workers rounded out the Pow-Wow activities which gave our visitors a chance for relaxed excitement in just v-iatch i nq. Our beautiful evening had many memorable facets indeed, not least of which was the NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS ART SHOW. In addition to gi.vinq our Council building a "het-itage complexion'' that produced a whole new welcoming atmosphere. Complementing the art-show decor were a number of unusually well planned, almost Native American appearing floral and dried plant arrangements. Their esthetically beautiful appearance won many compliments and certainly brightened seve ral otherwise dull areas. {4not~·,,o::r·· ''Ct--own:inq--,Jev-..1el '' of out- open···-house event v-ia.s probably one of the finest spreads of sumptuous Hors D' Oeuvres we have ever seen. The impeccable job of catering in itself, must have won the Council many new respecting ft·- i er1 d ·::;. �As wi th all events of this sort, openinq ceremonies started ,,, i t h i. n tod uc: ·i .i on s ,::i.nd si·ior-.. t ~5p•::·?E·?cht~<::; b v· Counc: i l , E::< .::cut :i. VF~ Director, W a~ Wheeler and followed by dignitaries including; John Hutchin s on, George Martin, Douglas Dougan, and U.S. Congressman Paul Henry. ' btT1c;,_ ·::; hi r·1q :3ucce-:~<,:;s 1 ' «:.<.nd Beau.tiful F~\1 ening;;:_;'' ju€.;t don't happen by themselves. Bobbi Muncey, project co ordinator was assisted by Kendra Simon, representing the Grand Rapids Board of Educ ati on, Wag Wheeler, George and Sy dnev Mar t in, John Hart, Roger and Karen Williams, Anne LaFansee, Loretta Yount, Margaret Nelson, Don Anderson, Elaine Dalcher, Sue Maturkanich, Kyle Crampton, Jeff Martin, Duane Raphael and Ed Gillis. Added to all of those were ma.ny fflCif"E~ 'un-:::;unq hE·t-·o;:.:; l-'Jhc; a.s:;;:.:;i steel in Ci. hund1·-·ed di+ f er·E!nt ways -- tc; all of them a huge MEGWETCH' ! f~ina.Jly· , 1 1 11 As a commemoration of this first Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Open House, a large number of coffee mugs were commissioned bearing the official Inter-Tribal seal; the date, and including many that were personalized with the name of the recipient. In conclusion we would reiterate our point that the op10-'n . ·-housc;,~ was basically, ' IMAEiE::: SEL.l.... INC-:i ?~ND Tt~~l._L.Il\IG,'' and whatever the expense, the success of the event was a direct investment into a stronger Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council t hro ugh being better understood in its overall service to the Native American and Non-Native Community. 1 • �Dear Parents, We are planning a special evening of activities in order to share some tips for helping your child(ren) (and you) write at home. Children who learn to enjoy writing will find their school work easier and YOU CAN help! Come to our workshop and go home with some exciting ideas and projects you can do with your All children child( ren). ages 4-8 are welcome; they will be doing fun activities at the same time! learn together! It's FREE! Sign up today! Tear off this portion and return to the school office by March 24, 1986 Name: Address: Phone No.: . .- - - Name and Age(s) of Child(ren) Who Will Attend: �LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL 45 Lexington, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 456-3720 Ma re h 11, 1986 Lexington Community School and the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, ( Title IV, Part C ) are having a Career Day on Tuesday, April 22, 1986 from 12:30 to 3:00 P.M. Lexington is one of the largest daytime adult education centers in the Grand Rapids area. It is housed in the same building as the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, a social agency serving Native Americans. Consequently, Lexington serves a significant number of Native Americans. Representatives from various colleges, technical and vocational programs, as well as the anned services, will be in attendance. \~e would like to request your participation in the form of a sponsor(s) to give out verbal information, printed materials and/or various displays. Last year's Career Day resulted in a noticeable increase in student applications to post-secondary programs. Please join us in this effort to present the many opportunities open to students and make this year's Career Day even more successful. We would appreciate a reply by March 27,1986. 456-3720 if you need any further information. to seeing you. Sincerely, Chris Fleming Academic Advisor Lexington Community Erjucation Kayleen Pawloski Coordinator: Title IV, Part C Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Please call (616) We will look forward • �I j_ Edition REVIEW ON OPEN HOUSE The Native American OPEN HOUSE turned out to be a huge success. We all have to thank the committee that worked so hard to put this together. There was a mini pow-wow that took place downstairs in the gym (boy, those dancers were jamming). There were caterers that cooked a feast that made your mouth water'. Also, the building was full of professional art work that made the school look sensational. There was a slide show that was very impressive. The committee expected about 500 guests and approximately 1,500 guests showed up. The Native American people were brought together. They learned about the different programs that the Inter-Tribal has to offer. They saw some of the activities in which the students participate at Lexington. The NonNative Americans took a look and became aware of the powerful force that exists in the Native American Corrununity. By Merry Ann Hi nmon. ~J •+c ,. WHO'S - WHO FEATURING KAYLEEN PAWLOSKI BY PEANUT HALL She has taught school for 8 years at all levels. Kayleen also taught at Villa Maria School for 3 years. Some of Kayleen's hobbies are swimming, bowling, water color and jewelry. Before she came to work at Lexington, Kayleen worked at Pine Rest Hospital for 5 months. There she was an active therapist. Kayleen got her job here when she saw the ad in the newspaper. She visited and received information on the different jobs that were open. From there she sent in her resume and applied for the Director, Teacher and Counselor positions. Her job title is "Native American Program Coordinator". She works in the Resource Room. There you can find infonnation on many different kinds of jobs and the skills needed for them. She also teaches in some classes and sets up field trips for classes. She is on the Advisory Community and makes sure that things go as planned. When asked how she liked her job here, Kayleen replied, "I 1ave it." It's the most fun thing she has done since she left Villa Maria. We think she's doing a great job'. .,. . Kayleen was born and raised in Bay City. She has been married for 18 wonderful years. Kayleen is a mother of two children--five and eight years old. She attended Delta College where she received an Associates Degree. Kayleen also went to Central Michigan where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and her Master Art Degree. (cont.) �" ~ihat was your most embarrasing moment'." Wag Wheeler: The staff invited him to lunch, on his birthday, and there was a singing telegram for him. (He's lucky it wasn't a belly gram.) ROUND UP'. Kayle en : Kendra: Roxie: Sue: Elaine: Said she makes many mistakes when anyone watches her type. She cried at her own wedding. MOVIES TO REVIEW Came to work without her desk keys. Went to pay for a meal and didn't . have money or checks . ( Poor Czech'. \ Was an exchange student in Chile. She was with a new exchange family and meant to say that she was "embarrassed" in Spanish; but, instead, she said that she was pregnant'. She was 15 years old at the time.( A real slip of the tongue.) Bob Demaagd: Drove up his driveway and the gas pedal got stuck. He drove in his garage and straight through the back.( At least we were safe on the roads'.) Debbie: Annie: Was at a friends house and as she was going to sit down, she missed the chair. (Whoops'. ) Went to a bar and accidentally went into the mens bathroom. When she came out everybody in the bar was clapping. ( What a way to go! ) Dawn Anderson: When she thought she had a meeting and forgot that the meeting was cancelled. (Lucky Dawn.I Vikki Upton: Was with a guy and was calling • by anot her mans name-(G i 1· ·1'/~'- ) him I • r \ Henry Bush: Was at a conference and an elderly lady gave him a perreant. After she gave it to him, he was eating soup an~ the pendant ~ent into the soup .(000 Pt=' S ,1 ' Annetta Ribbens: Was roller skating and fell down in front of a lot of pPople. (They call her Hell-on ·\>Jheels now.) r------...--~- • '- , , ,., . ' Rock-a-bye premiered on January 12, 1986. It was about a child who was kidnapped from his mother and sold to the black market which was operated by a phony adoption agency. No one was really trying to help her find her little boy. The police were acting like they were trying to help the mother but they had a lot of other things to do. This lady reporter decided to help her. First the mother thought the reporter was just trying to get a story; soon she realized that the reporter was trying to help her. Although the reporter helped her, she ended up getting killed. The mother ran to the lady and was hugging her and then took the lady's g1_in but the 1ady had been kil 1ed by then. She found the man who kidnapped her son. She asked him where her little boy was. He told her that he tried to take the gun from her. She shot him. The mother ran outside to a telephone and tried to call the police but they put her on hold'. She slaITTTied the phone down and ran to catch a cab to the airport where her son was. He had been sold to this couple. The mother still had the gun and went to the front counter and asked the authorities to stop the plane but they wouldn't. She pulled out the gun and the manager arrived. He asked her to give him the gun . She wouldn't give up the gun and told him to stop the plane. He picked up the phone and said to hold the plane. The mother gave the manager the gun and the police were trying to arrest her. This lady doctor, who was in on the kidnapping, said the mother was her patient. The mother claimed that the lady doctor was in on the kidnapping. At first, the police didn't believe the mother until she got away, ran to a newstand and bought a paper with her face on it. The mother showed the police the paper and told her story. The police tricked the lady doctor who ended up telling on herself. As she took off running, the police caught her'. �{cont. ) The plane was ordered to remain. The police and the little boy's mother went running for the plane's qateway. She spotted her little boy and ran towards him, screaming "Sonnie". The little boy yelled for his mother. I thought the movie was really great. On a scale from one to ten, I would rate it a ten. Rock-A-Bye shows a lot of emotions'. The viewer feels the pain that the lady goes through when her son is gone. The best part is when she finds the little boy at the airport. As they start hugging the little boy keeps saying, "Mommy, mommy". By Terri Dougherty GOSSIP COLUMN Guess who's pregnant?'. Debbie Gibbs is due in A~gust; also, Peanut Hall is due in May. By the way, Toni Leaureaux is expecting a1so. Guess what I heard?'.'. Sue Maturkanich hangs out at the Beltline Bar on her free time. You know that I hear Sandy Jackson is engaged to three different men, and on her way to prison for becoming a potenti a1 bigamist. Guess what I hear about the Hinmon Girls?! They come to school every Thursday hungover (it never fails and all the students} as we well as the teachers know). Do you want to know what I heard about Pete? He is goi ng to have a hair transplant! He is goin g to have a heart transplant because he found out that he did'nt have one. (Poor guy . ) By Laurie Hinman BE A WINNER! Go to Lexington School. Want to know what learning is all about? Well, come and check it out at Lexington School!! Lexington School is a Jewel! Don't be a fool, come to School! If you want opportunities! You got "em" at Lexington School. �II CLASS IF I ED ADS II WANTED Job Skills. Ten students needed. 2nd semester. WANTED Wanna learn about computers? Take a computer literacy class. Openings 2nd semester, Lexington Community Ed. WANTED Weekly contest for designs for the newspaper. Send repl ies to Sue Maturkanich. FOR SALE! - 600 Autowasher (G.E.). $90.00 or best offer. - 40 Channel CB. $40.00 or best offer. - 1979 Camera. Real sharp. $900.00 or best offer. Contact Celia Osawabine, 270 Straight, N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504. WANT TO B0'{: Crib, $25.00. Contact Eva Hinmon, Lexington School. �March 24, 1986 All Ottawa & Chippewa Descendants Group of Non Reservation Indians as referred to in docket t58 5 18E, Ottawa & Chippewa Claims in the Indian Claims Commission. 1836 Treaty Claim. RE: Claims Distribution We have approximately $30,000,000.00 to distribute to all who qualify. Qualifications: Must be at least 1/4 Ottawa/Chippewa blood degree. Must be able to show a number of an ancestor on the durant roll or any available census rolls or other records acceptable to the Sec. of the Interior. Must be a citizen of the United States of America. Must be born on or prior to and living on the date of the Act. {That being the date the distribution plan passes through Congress.) Attention: We have three (3) plans of distribution: (a) the Minneapolis Plan. (which ~s a 100% per capita share to each who qualify) (b) the Joe Genia Investment Plan. {which is a 100% per capita share to each who qualify plus 6% interest for waiting longer- 1st year, no one gets paid, the interest just builds up, next year the over 65 yr olds get paid from the interest accrued after the trust committee gets paid. the appointed or elected trust committee will set up to decide who & how much is to be paid each year. After 21 yrs. all should be paid their share, leaving the principal untouched and ready for investing.} (c) the Rejection Plan. {which is to reject the $30,000,000.00 completely.) This plan initiated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands who contends that the 1855 treaty was fraudulent in that no fire council was held for 4 days. and that the concensus for any action to be recognized and legal everyone must vote in agreement or any decision is null & void. (meaning our majority vote is illegal) A P R I L 26, 1986 - S AT U RD A Y 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM *** VERY IMPORTANT MEETING *** West Side Comptez-2tS Strainht N.W. Agenda: ~ 10:00 - 12:00 Registering to vote on important issues. Helping those who need help in finding ancestors t. Distributing copies of meetings and information to bring you up to date on activities. 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch - Corn Soup & Fry Bread etc. 1:00 ..... M • c:o '-'01110 ... \Q .,, al \0 .,... ~ '°I C.. M • c:: - .... \Q I< al "' ~ • 0 c:i:: <~ u c:: :I 0 .,, '° al ..... ..,s:1..c.:>- Grand Raoids, Mich. (a date change from ApPil 5th) - 5:00 Meeting: Topics Election of Officers of the Ott/Chip descendants group. Vote on distribution plan. Vote on Resolutions, Constitution & By-Laws Election of Review Committee (Committee to review the actions of the N.M.O.A. for the past 3 years regarding contracts, finances etc. etc.) New Business. June A. Dart, Chairman, Pro tern (formerlv Gardnpr) �- 2 t1arch 24, 1986 June A. Dart In June of 1985, I WJ S made aware of the happenings of our claims. I didn't like what I saw or thought I saw and when asking questions, became more aware of what I call underhandedness. The more I checked and the more facts I accumulated I can only believe that someone or so are out to defraud the Indian people. I cannot, even though on medical leav e , sit back and do nothing & therefore I step forward once again to help, n ot to tell the Indian how to vote or what I think ia best for them, but to let the~know the facts and let their voice be heard, as the VOICE OF THE PEOPLE is the majority heard from. I have been working with Henry L. Negake towards getting the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians to become federally recognized, whereas; when our claims are paid we will have no aore reason for the NMOA or descendant group to exist, and therefore we will need our own tribal entity, to service and care for our Grand River Band people. Likewise to those Ottawa Indians who neither fall into our group or the Grand Traverse etc. service areas or any other tribal entity group, I am looking into the possibility for their federal recognition (if they wish) so they may not be left out. We feel that to exercise our treaty rights, it would be best to be federally recognized and to be federally recognized a group must be a tribal entity, not an association or corporation. 1 am working with Henry L. Negake to start an Indian center here in Grand Rapids on the northwest side, whereas the children can have a center to learn, work, get paid for their work, learn a trade & get help with their present education (after school tutoring) and for parents, elderly and/or those without work to find work in helping out (with pay of course). We expect to become a non-profit corp at first, financed with whatever grants, assistance, and/or donations we can get, until we can become profitable & stand on our own feet. Meetings on the Ottawa & Chippe~a descendants group's claim on the l836 treaty, docket SB & l8E are being held as follo~s: Oct. 26, l985 Grand Rapids - 9Z9 Bridge St. N.W. Aug. 24, Z985 Grand Rapids - Museum Z:OO PM Sept. Z7, 85 Hart, Mich. - Soc. Serv. Office Nov. 7, 85 Muskegon, Mi. - Roosevelt School Nov. 23, 85 E. Lansing, Mi.- MSU Z:OO PM Nov. 23, 85 Mt. PZeasant - Tribal Bldg. 6:30 PM Dec. 7, 8 S Muskegon, Mi - Roosevelt School Dec. 20, BS Grand Rapids - Museum 4PM - ZO:OO PM Feb. Z3, 86 Muskegon, - 540 BackZey 7:00 PM Feb. 20, 86 Grand Rapids - West side CompZez Feb. 22, 86 E. Lansing - McDonaZd School - Hagado1'n March l, 86 Petoskey - Emmett Co. Fairgrounds 4-H Ctr. Bldg. Ma1'ch ZS, 86 Sagina~ - St. Josaphat's on Shattuck Rd. March 22, 86 E. Lansing - MSU Z:OO PM March 29, 86 Manistee Wellston Town Hall Z:OO PM April S & l9th Detroit - to be announced April l2, 86 Newberry - to be announced Other areas to be announced prior to April 26th meeting. �I June A. Dart (Mra.) (616) 453-6083 92 Woodcrest Dr. N.W.; Grand Rapids, Mi. <t, 49504 I am June Dart, foraerly June Gardner, maiden name Rittenhouae,aka Thurmond. I am the daughter of LJ & Kotne Negake Rittenhouse: The granddaughter of Henry A. & Mary Bailey Negake: The great granddaughter of Jake & Nancy Carey Bailey & the great granddaughter of Rodney & Margaret Paboai Negake. I am 1/2 Ottawa Indian. (3/8 Grand River Band & 1/8 Grand Traverse Band). I was born & raised in Hart, Michigan, Oceana County. (June 7, 1934). I left Hart in Sept. of 1951 to work & attend~Muakegon Senior High School in the 11th grade. I moved on & graduated froa Manila High School in Ark. in 53 I married & lost my lat husband in 1954 of which I have a Hart 3 mo. after his death from that marriage. ~aughter born in I remarried to A. Gardner in 1955, had 4 boys froa that marriage. I came to Grand Rapids in Dec. of 1954 to find work to support myself & child . I got a full time job at Addresaograph-Multigraph Corp., worked there for 8 year• at which time I went to the City of Grand Rapids employ and worked there for 23 years and all along I had various jobs in the evenings & week ends. In 1956 I started working with Bob & Waunetta Dominic with the help of my cousins, the Stone girls. We went froa one end of Grand Rapids to the other to find Indians. We had box socials, meetings, picnics, musical skits, etc. anything to raise aoney, find Indians & keep our Grand Rapids unit together. For 10 or 12 years I wa1 the chairman of Grand Rapids Unit 4, N.M.O.A. At one of our annual aeetinga Mr. Robert Dominic acknowledged ae aa being our first "lady chief". I kept involved and kept the Indians notified as to what was going on with our claiaa, as Bob & Waunetta gave thia inforaation to me. During this tiae I vas 1 of 4 who got the Inter Tribal Council named & atarte1 I have attended every annual meeting of the NMOA, with the exception of maybe one or tvo. A• a descendant group committeeaeaber, I have attended every committee meeting that I have been made aware of and that was within •Y power to do so. Regardless of weather or distance traveled. Even though I had to step down fro• the chairmanship in 1971 due to a terribl1 auto accident, a traumatic divorce & still retaining my full & part time jobs I still worked with our Indian people in the background. For year• I have personally financed keeping our Unit 4 together; keeping Indians informed of what has been happening, to the best of my ability; keeping abreast of Indian matters & doing something about them; aeeing a need & working towards building a future for our Indian children, yes, personally costly but doing what I want most to do, help my people, the Indian, as I recall ay childhood, the poverty, indignities, & hardships suffered. In 1983 ay auto was hit almost head-on by a semi truck, my Lord was certainly watching over me as I received only bump• & bruises, a broken right hand, a few pulled tendons & an injured back. I am presently on a medical leave from my jobs. I am enrolled in Grand Rapids Junior College taking only one or two courses a year, aa ti•e will allow. I am working toward• a masters degree in mechanical engineering. If I live to be 90. March 12, 1986 �POW WOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE 1986 MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS 61 I W. Ottawa - 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 DATE PLACE I NFORHATI ON APRIL 11, 1986 Ann Arbor, MI "Law Day" 10 am to 5 pm Room #150 Hutchins Hall, Law Quad, Univ. of MI Tribal & State Relations Contact person: Mike Dashner at (313) 763 9044 APRIL 12 & 13 Ann Arbor, MI 14th Annual Pow Wow at the Coliseum, corner of Hill St. & 5th Ave. Contact person: Mike Dashner at (313) 763 9044 APRIL 26 Algonac, MI American Indian Festival sponsored by Blue Water A. I. Cooperative, dance, arts & crafts demonstration 1215 Washington, parade begins at 11 am (Henry at M 29) All Nation Singers Free Admission, traders welcome, no fee Contact Robert Holloway at (313) 794 9364 MAY 3 Taylor, MI Taylor Pow Wow, Sheridan Community Center, 1211 Pardee rand Entry 1:00 pm Free admission, traders welcome• $15., table & 2 chairs, also includes 2 meal tickets. Contact: Debbie Klein (315) 382 7728 or Angie Honeycutt at (313) 295 0193 �POW WOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE 198G MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS 611 W. Ottawa - 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 DATE PLACE INFORMATION MAY 17 & 18 Niagara Falls, N.Y. 5th Annual Turtle Pow Wow (Native American Center for the Living Arts) 25 Rainbow Mall Grand Entry 12 noon, both days Contact: Duffy Wilson at (716) 284 2427 MAY 24 & 25 Ottawa, Ontario Native Citizens Pow Wow Ottawa Nepean Tent & Trailer Park, 411 Corkstown Rd. Contact: (613) 238 8591 JUNE 1 & 2 Detroit JUNE 7 & 8 East Jordan 5th Annual "Day of the Eagle" Pow Wow • East Jordan Tourist Park (end of Mill St.) Grand Entry: Sat. lpm & 7 pm Sun. lpm Contact: Gigi Antoine at (616) 536 2162 JUNE 14 & 15 Grand Rapids "Homecoming of the Three Fires" Pow Wow • AH NAB AWEN Park on Front St & Pearl St. Camping available Contact: J UN E 21 & 22 Lansing Lansing PGw Wow, Sleepy Hollow State Park, primitive campgrounds, no electricity Contact: Linda VanLake at ( 517) 487 5409 "Honor Dur Children" Pow Wow Historical Fort Wayne Contact: (313) 494 2442 �~I ~I �" Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council HON MOFIT o.tO. U. S. POSl:A.GE PAID PERMIT NO. 690 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 r.~·~ f~·::; ~ ;~:J A Un~f~:! V/:J.y i~.':f..'l':~-,, BETTY JONES- LIBARY VALLEY STATE COLLEGE ALLENDALE, MI 49401 G~~ND lI -z -- O!V.t-10 RAPID S. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f9206ea21c019d461e6d0dfe1cb0f72f.pdf 04d645ab190fc6654db72944b8f8a280 PDF Text Text ;2 1 (,, I A Monthly Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council April 1991 SENIORS FEAST EARTH DAV 1991 SPONSORED BY THE STAFF OF GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL By J. Wagner Wheeler, Executive Director "CARING FOR OUR FUTURE" by Hunter Genia A Senior's Feast, sponsored with the staff of the Grand Rapids InterTribal Council was held on February 20th. The event was attended by nearly 100 members of theNative American Community, primarily Seniors. The Feast was organized through GRITC staff discussing the need to recognize our elders as one of our most valuable resources, as well as to explore ways to support the needs of our Senior Community members. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is dedicated to utilizing the knowledge of our Elders to educate our youth. The year 1992 will be dedicated, Nationwide, to Native American Youth and we would like to see our Elders involved in these efforts. We would like to encourage Elders to share their knowledge and understanding, as well as to provide advice to GRITC on subjects ranging from books and publications (Michigan Indian Press), through suggestions on establishing activities for Seniors. Of those attending the feast, there was a consensus to continue to ineet approximately every three months to share information and to receive updates on GRITC services. A special thank you to all of the staff, volunteers and Elders who contributed to our feast, whether through their assistance, presence or blessings. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council provides Case Management for Seniors who are in need of this supportive service. GRITC welcomes your suggestions. Please feel free to contact Loretta Yount for any information on our Senior's Program at (616) 774-8331. Cultural Gathering Attracts 500 The Honoring Our Youth Cultural Gathering/Mini Pow-wow which was held on March 9th at the West Side Complex was a "very busy affair" with over 500 in attendance, reports Judy Dodge, Cultural Gathering Chairperson. The next event is scheduled in Honor of our Veterans and will be held in November. __ ··, The Turtle Talk Newsletter will have messages or facts about the environment in each publication. As first Americans we are the first environmentalists and therefore we feel as Native Americans we should do what we can to make people aware of issues effecting us today involving the environment. Earth Day will take place nationally on the 22nd of April. STOP JUNK MAIL Facts: 1. The junk mail Americans receive in one day could produce enough energy to heat 250,000 homes. 2. Americans receive enough junk mail each year to destroy 100 million trees every year. 3. Americans receive almost 2 million tons of junk mail every year and almost 44% of that mail is never opened or read. 4. If only 100 ,000 people stopped their junk mail, we could save about 150,000 trees each year. If a million people did, we could save some 1.5 million trees. What to do: 1. Write to: Mail Preference Service, Direct Marketing Association, 11 West 42nd St. PO Box 3861, New York, NY 10163-3861. By writing they'll stop your name from being sold to most large mailing list companies. This will reduce your junk mail up to 75%. 2. Recycle the junk mail you already get: If it's printed on newsprint, toss it in with the newspapers. If it's quality paper, make a separate pile for itmany recycling centers accept both white and colored paper. Envelopes are recyclable, too-as long as they don't have plastic windows in them. �GRITC Staff Roster Administration Wag Wheeler .................................. Executive Director Loretta Yount ................................... Executive Secretary Dennis Black ................................... Business Manager eff Justin ........................................ Accountant Chris Shomin ................................... Accounting Clerk Ann Lafontsee ................................. Program Developer Substance Abuse Prevention Program Vicki Upton ...................................... Coordinator Leonard O'Bannon .......................... Counselor Hunter Genia ................................... Prevention PIT Robert Stone ................................... CHR Lisa Sams ........................................ Support Staff PIT Mental Health Services Kathy Polise .................................... Coordinator udy Dodge ..................................... Case Manager Denise Skorka ................................. Receptionist Ruth Pitcher .................................... Intern Kristi Pagel ...................................... Volunteer Employment Program Faye Baker ...................................... Coordinator ~~~r~ ~~~~~;'.~~.~.~~~~··················· Coordinator Mary Stitt ......................................... Marketing/Sales 1 Kayle Crampton ............................... Illustrator GRITC developed a regional concept in 1984 practicing a holistic concept of health care. The holistic method respects the interconnectedness of the person's body, mind, and spirit with his environment- stressing the interrelationship of all things in the universe. The foundation of these efforts are based within Indian culture and traditional process, in conjunction with mainstream health and human services methodology. Art Reception and Dance The Indian Summer Annual Art Reception and dance will be held Friday, April 5, 1991, from 7:00 p.m. till midnight, at Milwaukee's War Memorial, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. The event is held to select a work of art to be used for the 1991 Indian Summer Festival poster. All entries are submitted by American Indian artists, with the winning artist receiving $500 in prize money. Included in the event will be dancing and live music provided by the Faders, formerly the Greg Menominee Band, 8:00 p.m. - midnight. A cash bar and snacks will also be available. Ticketpricesare: 15.00percoupleor$8.00 per person. For more information or tickets call: (414) 383-7425. Diabetes and You submitted by Roben Stone, CHR Most doctors go to Medical School because they want to help make people who are iii get well. Treating diabetes turns this arrangement on its head. There is no cure for diabetes. Also, more than 95% of the daily treatment of diabetes is provided by the patient. When you have diabetes, you may be asked to do blood tests, take pills or inject insulin, examine your feet, treat low blood sugar reactions, follow sick day guidelines, and do other diabetes care practices. The kind of diabetes care you have to provide for yourself is what doctors went to medical school to learn to provide for their patients. This situation sometimes makes patients and their doctors uncomfortable. In order for diabetes care to be successful, both you and the doctor must recognize that this disease demands new roles for both of you. Because diabetes is cared for largely by the patient, your role is more like the role of the doctor. The doctor's role is more like that of a consulting specialist. Patients who are unwilling to accept responsibility for treating their own diabetes or doctors who are unwilling to allow their patients to accept this responsibility will find diabetes care frustrating. Doctors may be frustrated that they cannot cure diabetes or even provide the majority of the daily diabetes treatment. Diabetes can be equally frustrating for patients because you may not want the responsibility for treating diabetes. As you carry out the many steps involved in diabetes care you may think, "If I wanted to be a doctor I would have gone to medical school. I never bargained for this." You're right, no one bargains to get diabetes. It may be very useful to discuss with your doctor the fact that your roles are very different than the traditional doctor/patient roles. If you feel anxious or even resentful of the fact that the responsibility of daily diabetes care falls on your shoulders, you should share these feelings with your doctor. Diabetes care can be a satisfying experience for you and your doctor. However, it requires both of you to change your ideas about the usual doctor and patient relationship. In this new relationship, patients should be thought of as their own doctors. Your doctor can be viewed as your "diabetes coach" who helps you carry out your daily self-care plan. Diabetes care can be a rewarding experience for both the patient and the doctor when they both accept the fact that the patient is responsible for the daily treatment. More than most other diseases, diabetes care requires good communication and a great deal of trust between you and your doctor. Ask your doctor to refer you to a diabetes education program to help prepare you to be your own "diabetes doctor." If you would like to be on the mailing list for diabetes newsletters contact: American Diabetes Association Western Region 950 28th Street, S.E. Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 (616) 243-3475 Taken'trom Grand Rapids Diabetes Advisory Council's Diabetes Newsletter �The Pow-Wow Trail e :J{appy '13irtfu£ay! ~ .9Lpri{ ate Event Location/Contact 4/6 - 4/7 CMU Pow-Wow Mt. Pleasant, Ml Dave Staddon (517) 774-3773 4/14 U of Notre Dame 3rd Annual Pow-Wow Monica Tsethilkai (219) 283-4283 4/19 - 4/20 Gathering of Nations Albuquerque, NM (505) 836-2810 Pow-Wow 5/25 - 4/26 GISS I WAS CREEK Indian Pow-Wow Marion, Ml Bruce or Rose (616) 281-3640 or (616) 878-9443 6/1 -6/2 10th Annual Day of the Eagle Pow-Wow East Jordon, Ml (6160536-7583 617 - 619 Red Earth '91 Contest Oklahoma City (405) 943-2784 Pow-Wow 6/15 - 6/16 Grand Rapids InterTribal Pow-Wow Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 774-8331 Beads, Supplies and Custom Made Native American Articles. Contact Julie Palma at 538-1636 The Native American Scholarship Fund, Inc. provides scholarships for college students majoring in math, engineering, business, science, education and computers. For more information or for an application, write to : Dr. Dean Chavers, Native American Scholarship Fund, Inc., 3620 Wyoming Blvd., N.E., Suite 206, Albuquerque, NM 87111, or call (515) 2759788. Looking for Native American from Michigan who went to broadcasting school In Sarasota, Florida In the fall of 1971. Had a common interest in yoga. Please contact Mr. Lapinski at (616) 454-4718 in Grand Rapids or 949-8151 (answering machine). 'R.g6in 'Ensfey 'R.g6in 1({Jrn Jesse L. 'Boaa 9vfaryan 9vfasfil(a 'R.gsann 9vfoore 9vfary 9vfeangwie 'Eana 'l(gnosfimeg 9vficl(y 'l(gogima Sanay 'Wfiiteman 'Dawn 'Busfi Cfiarfene (Jl6e{{a) J--[atfieU Susan 'Wesaw PamSmitfi 9vfisty 'Bowen 'Don 'Bowen, Sr. Jolin J--{art Ylprif 9vfarie Leaureau~ Jlprif 'Wesaw Levi Jl[6ert Crampton Josie Sams Joanne :To~ 9vficfiae[ Cor6y D'Arcy McNickle Memorial Fellowships are available to tribal Indians who are working on some aspect of Indian history. The money awards are available to librarians, archivists of tribal cultural centers, tribal historians, graduate students, and adults who can only spare a short length of time from community commitments. Length of stipends and tenure vary; cost of one round-trip to Chicago is included. For more information, contact: Committee on Awards, The Newberry Library, 60 West Walton St., Chicago, IL 60610 Senior Meals are provided by The Native American Methodist Church at Grand Rapids InterTribal Council on Tuesday and Thursday at 11 :30 (except holidays). �What: is the M..:me 11·· ~ 1gan Indian Tuition Wai:ver Pro. . g· ra· m?.. ..... : .~. Q. What Is the most expensive part of a college education? Q. What are the steps for certification? A. Tuition. In college, the tuition cost is based on the number of credit hours for each course you take. The cost of tuition is waived for North American Indians who qualify for this state-sponsored program. A. Your tribal organization or the Bureau of Indian Affairs can certify your blood quantum by checking tribal or federal records. ········· Public Act 194 of 1976, as amended, reads as follows: Q. Do all North American Indians qualify for this program? A. The program is for all North Ameri- can Indians who: An Act to provide free tuition for North American Indians in public state community or public junior colleges, public colleges or public universities. • are Michigan residents for 12 consecutive months • are not less than 1/4 blood quantum as certified by the person's tribal association and verfied by the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs. Section 1: A public state community or public junior college, public college or public university shall waive tuition for any North American Indian who qualifies for admission as a full-time, part-time or summer school student and is a legal resident of the state for not less than 12 consecutive months. Be prepared to answer questions about your relatives such as: Did they live on or near a reservation? If yes, for how long? Are they still alive? Did they have any contact with the federal government? After you have answered these questions to the best or your ability, contact: U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Michigan Agency P.O. Box #884 Sault Ste. Marie, Ml 49783 Q. What are the steps for certification? Section 2: For the purposes of this act, "North American Indian" means a person who is not less than 1/4quantum blood Indian as certified by a person's tribal association and verified by the Michigan commission on Indian Affairs. If you are not a registered member of a tribe and you want to trace your ancestry to certify your blood quantum, you will need background information such as names of parents, grandparents and other relatives believed to have an American Indian bloodline. A. Your tribal organization or the Bureau of Indian Affairs can certify your blood quantum by checking tribal or federal records. U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Tribal Enrollment Washington, DC 20240 Phone: (202) 343-3592 or If you are not a registered member of a tribe an you want to trace your ancestry to certify your blood quantum, you will need background information such as names of parents, grandparents and other relatives believed to have an American Indian bloodline. Section 2a: The Michigan commission on Indian Affairs shall annually, upon application therefore, reimburse each institution Q. Are there programs which cover for the total amount of tuition other college costs (room and board, waived during the prior fiscal year books, fees, etc.? under section 1 of this act. The A. Yes. There are federal, state and commission shall report to the private grant and loan programs to apply legislature annually the number for in addition to the tuition waiver proof American Indians for whom gram. For more information or an extuition has been waived at each planation of the financial aid pr.ocess for institution and the total amounts these programs make an appointment with a financial services advisor at a to be paid under this act. college or university. National Archives and Records Administration National Resources Branch Archivist Bureau of Indian Affairs 8th at Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20408 Phone: (202) 523-3238 If you have any further questions or concerns, contact: Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs 611 West Ottawa Street P.O. Box 30026 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Phone: (517) 373-0654 �A way to understand the negative effects to unbalanced living is communicated through the story of Peach Tree. Taken From Alternative Pathways To Healing - The Recovery Medicine Wheel /:Jy Kip Coggins, MSW (Ojibwa and Ottawa). The Story Of Peach Tree There existed at one time, long ago, a big beautiful peach tree. This peach tree lives in a wide grassy canyon near a deep clear river. One day a young boy discovered Peach Tree and picked and ate one of the peaches. The young boy exclaimed out loud, "What a delicious peach and what a beautiful tree!" Soon everyone in the village was making trips to pick peaches. Peach Tree was very happy. All summer she gave her peaches away to the people. When fall arrived, however, all the peaches were gone. The people of the village stopped coming to see Peach Tree and this made Peach Tree very sad. All summer, She had heard people talk beneath her, picking and eating her peaches and saying how much they loved her, but now no one came around. The people were busy with other things. They were hunting elk, gathering wood and drying squash for the winter ahead. All fall and winter Peach Tree stood alone with no more than an occasional visitor. Finally spring arrived and Peach Tree burst into beautiful dark pink blossoms. Her perfume filled the air and young girls from the village came to smell her flowers and share secrets beneath her shady branches. It was then that Peach Tree decided she would not stop giving way, not even when fall and winter arrived. As summer came and went, Peach Tree kept producing peaches. She was happy to be giving away to the people. Every day, the villagers would visit her and go home with many peaches. As Peach Tree wanted all the people to love her and be near her, she spent all her time making peaches. She did nothing but make peaches. Peach Tree never wanted the people to leave her alone again, so she worked night and day to make and give away as many peaches as she possibly could. One day in late summer, River said, "Peach Tree, you must take water or you will die." Peach Tree replied, "I need no water. I am fine. If I stop to take water, I will have to quit making and giving away peaches. If I do that, the people will leave. Maybe later I will take water." After River spoke, Mother Earth talked to Peach Tree. "Peach Tree, you have taken no food from the soil. If you take no food, you will die." Again Peach Tree replied, "I am fine. I am too busy making peaches to stop and take food from the soil. If I do that, I will have to stop making peaches and if that happens, the people will leave." Peach Tree went on through the fall making peaches. Every day, people would visit her and they would be amazed at all the peaches she was producing. - As winter approached, Wind came to speak to Peach Tree. "Peach Tree, you need to sleep now. If you try to stay awake all winter, you will freeze to death. Only if you sleep like the river, frogs and bears will you make it through the cold season. Look, you have not even made new buds for the spring."Peach Tree replied, "I am fine. I have to make peaches. If I don't make peaches, the people will leave me alone again. I have to keep giving away." Finally Winterman came to the canyon. The air became very cold. Soon all the peaches froze and fell to the ground. Peach Tree's leaves turned brown and dropped. When the people from the village saw what had happened, they stopped visiting the tree. Soon the dead peaches turned brown and even the birds did not come. Now Peach Tree was all alone. She had many dead and frost-blistered branches. Winter was well underway and Peach Tree was freezing to death. One day in early spring, a small bird landed on Peach Tree. The bird could hear Peach Tree singing her death song. Immediately the bird flew away to the village. The bird told the people that Peach Tree was singing her death song. Since the people loved Peach Tree, they came out once more to the river where she lived. The people made a circle around Peach Tree and began to sing a song. As they sang the healing song, Peach Tree could feel life slowing back into her branches. Soon all the branches had tight little buds on them. Peach Tree could feel the water entering into her roots. She could feel the food pouring into her from Mother Earth. It was then that Peach Tree understood that the people loved her, not just when she was giving away peaches, but also when she was blooming or sleeping or turning red in the fall. With the love of the people, Peach Tree had returned from sickness to health. Through the love of River, Mother Earth, Wind and the people, Peach Tree learned that she must allow herself to take water, food and rest. She discovered that only through taking good care of herself would she be able to give away to others. The bottom line is to maintain balance in all areas of life. This balance will create fertile ground tor growth in a positive direction. �Is Your Life Out Of Balance? Watch for these key warning signs that indicate your life is out of balance: 1. Has your diet become very limited for reasons, other than shortage of food or money to purchase food? 2. Are you eating more sugar? 3. Has your coffee-drinking or cigarette-smoking increased? 4. Are you overworking (arriving at work early, staying late, skipping lunch or dinner)? 1. Recognition of your current unbalanced state is the first and most important step. 5. Have you placed exercise or relaxation last on your list of priorities? 2. 6. Have you begun to assume more responsibilities at work or home because you feel no one else will do them or they won't do them correctly? Seek out people (your recovery group) or a person (a counselor or friend) who can help you see where and how you are being overly negative in assessing yourself. 3. Making and carrying out plans to nurture your own spirit, be it through meditation, praying, chanting or simply being alone in a place where you have traditionally felt happy or content. The place you choose to be alone can be by a lake, an ocean, out in the desert, near a stream, in the mountains, in the forest, beside a river or even in your own garden. The act of taking time to be alone with the earth and your own thoughts in a healing place will allow you to let go of some of the negativity that has you out of balance. 4. Plan healthy, constructive and enjoyable activities for yourself. Some examples of healthy, constructive activities are going to a good movie, attending a stage play, cooking a gourmet meal, horseback riding, swimming, dancing, skiing, fishing, painting or even something as simple as chopping wood. The important thing to remember is that the activity be healthy, constructive and enjoyable. 5. To balance yourself in the Recovery Medicine Wheel way, read each step carefully. Think about how each step applies to your life and your current situation. Discuss the Recovery Medicine Wheel with supportive people to gain a greater understanding of the steps and in bringing yourself back into a state of balance. Work the steps of the Recovery Medicine Wheel on a regular basis (usually daily). 6. Stick with your commitments made as a result of going through this rebalancing process. Remember that regaining balance will not happen instantly. As the Recovery medicine Wheel states, "Change is a process." After all, you didn't get out of balance instantly. You will not regain balance instantly either. 7. Has yourthinking become very negative regarding yourself and life in general? a. Do you feel defeated, tired, uncreative, incompetent, etc.? 9. Have you given up on your physical and mental health resolutions one by one? 10. Do you feel the need to make sweeping, total, drastic life changes immediately? For example, do you think you should quit your job, pack your bags, load up the car and move across the country tomorrow? 11. Do you see learning, growing and working at maintaining balance in your life as too hard and not worth the trouble? 12.. Do you see yourself looking for the quick fix, the short-cut to solving the problem or attaining your goals? 13. Are you thinking you should give up on trying to live a healthy positive life because you feel, "It was a stupid idea to believe I could change or be happy anyway"? 14. Do you find yourself engaging in obsessive thinking (primarily negative) that leaves you feeling out of control or scared? (For example, are you constantly afraid that you might return to drinking or drugging? Are you perhaps concerned with finding a safe place, getting control of yourself and making the right life choices now? Do you find yourself feeling fearful, wanting to run and not being able to identify where these frightening feelings are coming from? Most importantly, are these thoughts going through your mind day and night with very little relief? If so, you are caught in obsessive thinking.) 6 Helpful Steps To Bring Back Balance Taker. From Alternative Pathways To Healing by Kip Coggins, MSW Ojibwa/Ottawa), Health Communications, Inc. �8. TJiE SPI'FJTU!lLL 'DI'J.f'E'J{SIO'J{ O'.F 9-{'LJ:M!ll'J..l 'D'E'VELOP'M'E'J{'T 1f.9IS '.FO'U'l('R:J:,L!lLPE'D C!lLP!lLCI'Tl'FS: PWELVE 'P'JU'J.{CIP£'ES O:f . I9{'1J IY'8{P!J{J£0S OP!J{'Y • the capacity to have and to respond to dreams. visions. ideas. spiritual teachings. goals and theories • the capacity to accept these as a reflection of our unknown or unrealized potential • the capacity to express these using symbols in speech. art or mathematics • the capacity to use this symbolic expression towards action directed at making the possible a reality. 9. P'EO'PL'E 'J.f'US'T!lLCTI'VEL'Y P!ll'l('TICIP!lLPE I'J{ TJ{'E 'D'E'VELOP'M'E'J{'T 0'.F 'I'Jf'EI'l( O'W'J{POI'E'J{'TI!!LL. 10. !lL P'E1?,SO'l{:M'l1S'T 'D'ECI'D'E 'TO 'D'E'VELO'P TJ{'EI'l( O'W'J{POI'E'l{'TI!lLL: The path will always be there for those who decide to travel it. ---···- .. _:_ ._. ~ ~_,J .. ~ pt ~~ . - --~ ,__~·-, -~ ... . 7 ef . .....a 1. 'WJ{OL'E'1{'ESS: All things are interrelated. Everything in the universe is part of a single whole. Everything is connected in some way to everything else. It is only possible to understand something if we understand how it is connected to everything else. 2. CJ{!JJ.~fj'E: Everything is in a state of constant change. One season falls upon the other. People are born. live. and die. All things change. There are two kinds of change. The coming together of things and the coming apart of things. Both kinds of change are necessary and are always connected to each other. 3. CJ{M{{j'E OCC'U1?,S I'J{cYCL'ES O'l(P!ll'ITE'l('J{S: They are not random or accidental. If we cannot see how a particular change is connected. it usually means that our standpoint is affecting our perception. 4. 'I'Jf'E 'P'J-fYS IC!lLL 'WO'l\_L'D IS 'l('E!lLL. 'I'Jf'E SPI'FJTU!lLL 'WO'l\_L'D IS 'l('E!lLL. They are two aspects of one reality. There are separate laws which govern each. Breaking of a spiritual principle will affect the physical world and visa versa. A balanced life is one that honors both. 11. f1V.{f P'E1?,SO'l{'WJ{O S'E'IS O'U'TO'l{!ll JO'U'l('J{'E'Y 0'.F S'EL'.F-'D'E'VELOP'M'E'J{'T 'WILL 'l3'E !lLI'D'E'D. Guides. teachers. and protectors will assist the traveller. 12. TJ{'E O'J{L'YSO'U~ 0'.F '.F!lLIL'U'l('E IS !lL P'E1?,SO'l{:S O'W'J{'.F!lllL'U'l('E 'TO '.FOLLO'WTJ{'E PE!JLCJ{I'l{(jS. Taken from Native American Cultural Aspects of Eliminating Alcohol/Drug Abuse - ADAPT - Fort Berthold Indian Reservation - April 7990 .-G-=--r_a_n_d_R_a_p_i.,-d_s___l_n_t_e_r_-T-r-ib_a_l_C., . .,--o_u_n_c_i,,__l__, Health and Human Services Mental Health Seniors Program • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASSESSMENT OUTPATIENT 1REATMENT CASEMANAGEMENT PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES GROUP 1REATMENT CONSULTATION REFERRAL Indian Health 5. P'EO'PL'E !ll'l('E 'PHYS I C!lLL !ll'J{'D SPI'FJTU!lLL 'l3'EI'l{(jS. 6. P'EO'PL'E C!ll'l{!lLCQ'UI'l('E 'J{'E'W (jI'.F'IS, 'l3'U'T'I'Jf'E'Y 'J.f'llS'TSTJ('U(j(jL'E'TO'DOSO. The process of developing new personal qualities may be called "true learning·. 7. 'I'Jf'E'l('E !ll'l('E '.FO'U'l( 'DI'J.f'E'l{SIO'l{,s 0'.F "Tl('U'E L'E!ll'l('J{/'l{(j n. A person learns in a whole and balanced manner when the mental. spiritual. physical anGl emotional dimensions are involved in the process. Substance Abuse • SCREENING • CHR SERVICES • NU1RITIONAL • VISITING NURSE • REFERRAL • TRANSPORTATION • • • • • • Employment • • JOB PLACEMENT • RECRUITMENT • 1RAINING • EVALUATION •FOLLOW-UP ASSESSMENT REFERRAL 1RANSPORTATION RE-ASSESSMENTS SOCIALIZATION 1 ELDER S ADVISORY COUNCii ASSESSMENT REFERRAL FOLLOW-UP CASEMANAGEMENT OUTPATIENT COUNSELING AFTERCARE PREVENTION SERVICES Cultural Awareness • CONSULTATION • EDUCATION • GUIDANCE • ACTIVITIES �Gran Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Serving tfie 9{,ative .9lmerican Community since 1972 GRITC Board of Directors Executive Dlrector.. J. Wag Wheeler Editor.......................Victoria Upton GRITC Board of Directors: Presldent.. ........... Mary Roberts Vice Presldent.. ... Loretta Ant9ine Treasurer............. Roger Williams Secreta,Y ........... ;.John Hutchin~pn Your donation will help to us to be able to send young people to workshops, conferences and trainings! Me~ber............ ~; ..William Mem~rto Member ................ Maurice Ninhain . · Member.............. ~.Lew Burrows / · . ~!~=~:::::;.:::;.::::::~~~~a~~r:,,,bers Meijer D&W Bring your cash register tapes into our office. mail them in or we'll be glad to pick them up. Youth Fund Raising Project Care of: Chris Shomin Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 NON PROFIT ORG. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council U.S. POSTAGE 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 PAID PERMIT NO. 690 GRAND RAPIDS, MICH . • Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 Services at (jrantf 'lqipitfs Inter-'Iri6a{ Council are supportea 6y %e 'Unitea 'Way � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Upton, Victoria (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c0f65e2b8366946463e8d678615a260d.pdf d19f72c956ae4a175e4fd765176df344 PDF Text Text • Ada Deer Challenges Youth to be Leaders; Learn About their Culture The kids used to tease her and call her a bookworm. But that never stopped Ada Deer. She was determined to read and learn about the history of her tribe and Indian people. She was determined to do well in school. Today, with her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and master's degree from Columbia University, Deer uses every bit of knowledge she's gained over the years in her position of Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs in the Department of the Interior. As Assistant Secretary, Deer holds a very high level position within the federal government. She serves only under President Clinton and Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt. Deer has an impressive list of credentials to add to her current position. She's been a lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has spoken at the United Nations, she is the only Native American woman to run for Congress and has traveled all over the world. She also enjoys working with young people. A member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Deer attended the recent National Congress of American Indian (NCAI) convention and spoke to more than 50 participants at the NCAl/UNITY Youth Symposium. "Each of you is a special person on this planet and you need to develop your talents and abilities," she said. "You need to go to school and do your best, don't skim by with C's. You need to go beyond high school and take additional training. Deer encouraged the youth to also take part in tribal, local, city or county political campaigns to find out what the system is like and to learn about the issues. "It's important to take care of tribal affairs," she said. "If you don't know history, culture or issues, you won't be able to help." Deer knows this all too well. In 1954 her tribe was terminated. This meant that the federal government no longer recognized the Menominees as an Indian tribe, and they were no longer eligible for scholarships. Because the tribe had previously granted her a college scholarship, she felt an obligation to help the tribe and started the restoration movement. She went to Washington to lobby this legislation and got the restoration act through Congress. "This was quite an undertaking considering at that time a small group of Indian people were making a policy change in Washington," Deer said. "I tell this story because there will be times that your tribe may need strong leadership." We need good, strong leaders at every level. It is very important to take a stand. By being informed and working hard you can make a difference." Article reprinted with permission from Unity �I r Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council April Birthdays "Muna-di-bish-ka-win" Board of Directors: Chris Shomin - President Simone Jonaitas - Vice President Vacant - Treasurer Francis Davis - Member Debbie Gibbs - Member Frank Lewis - Member Nalhan Little - Member Wayne LoonsfooL - Member Dorolhy McCann - Member Debbie Muller - Member Kelly Wesaw - Member Native American Prevention Services Hunter Genia Cindy Pigeon Turtle Talk: Hunter Genia - Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Tunic Talk 's mission is Lo provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may cffccl and impact our Native American community . Spe_cial emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Tunic Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504, in coop::ralion with the Kent County Health DepanmenL Phone (616) 774-8331 or 771-2733. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turlle Talk information: For our reasonable advertising rates, call the office al 774-8331. Tunic Talk due dales: Submissions Lo Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first week of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Nol all material submillcd can be used in Tunic Talk). II' you have a story or inl'onnation you want Lo share in Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if article is used. 2 • Native American Prevention Services April Marie Leaureaux April Bush April Wesaw April Blumke Josie Sams John Hart Jesse L. Boda Don Bowen Sr. Mary Ann Mashka Robin Korn Cindy S. Pigeon Michael Corby Micky Kiogima Sandy Whiteman Dawn Bush Susan Wesaw Robin Ensley Levi Albert Crciiil'.Jton Roseanne Moore Pam Smith Jo Anne Fox Misty Bowen Edna Kenoshmeg Doug Bohjanen Patricia Silverthorn Denise Kimble Charlene Hatfield Three Fires Pow Wow looking for Volunteers .. The Three Fires Pow Wow which is being held June 11 & 12 needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please call 774-8331 or 771-2733 and ask for Debbie, Hunter or Cindy. You are also welcome to attend one of our meetings, held every other Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Lexington School. �Prevention APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH "There is no room for alcohol abuse." These young people are featured in the "Choose :rradition, Not Addiction" public seivice announcements. They shared their stories about how they have no room for alcohol abuse in their lives. Nathan is a popular Native American actor who got his big break as "Smiles A Lot" in "Dances with Wolves." He enjoys playing basketball and sharing his culture. He hopes to be a director of youth programs someday. "Alcohol abuse is the main problem we have among teenagers. It's killing our people. Teenagers should learn how to handle peer pressure. They need to learn their limits and learn to say no. I deal with peer pressure by thinking of my people and my culture. I'm totally against alcohol abuse. I pray about the pressure and let others say whatever they want to. I hope people will really think twice before drinking." Nathan Chasing His Horse 17 Rapids City South Dakota, Lakota Junior at Rapids City Central Lewis is also pursing an acting career. He has appeared in "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," "Last of the Mohicans," "Broken Chain" and TNT's "Geronimo." Lewis also hopes to sing back up on a new album by the Temptations. I've done the drinking bit and drugs, and it's a dead-end road. Now that I'm in a position where youth are looking at me as a person to help them along the way, I feel it's my responsibility to uphold that .duty and be a positive role model. I realize there's more to life. Alcoholism kills. It's killed a lot of our people. I think alcohol affects people in different ways. It will slow you down. By being sober you can achieve more things, be more clear minded and be more stable whether it's emotionally, spiritually or physically." Lewis Tallbear, 30, Los Angeles, California, Southern Cheyenne Harding University in Arkansas. Native American Prevention Services · 3 �Prevention Young Eagles & Me What has Young Eagles done? They helped us make Baskets. They helped us out with games. They helped us learn more about our Culture, and we will know more about our Culture. We learned how to make Medicine Wheels and the story that goes with it, and we play games that have challenges with them. We went to the Indian mounds. And sprinkled Tobacco on their graves. We did birch bark canoes and dreamcatchers, and learned what a Native American is. So when someone asks us what something is we·can tell them the right way. Not the wrong way and our ancestors will be proud of us and our work. When I get older I want to teach people about their Culture and the Indians. So they can be smart. SARA KRUPP We have learned many Cultures of the Indian Tribes. We now know why we are suppose to respect Mother Earth. We now know why tobacco was smoked. It's to bring the living spirits. We also learned why we have respected elders, because they are the ones who taught us about Cultures. We made Thanksgiving baskets of food to people who didn't have much food. We sold food at booths to earn money so that we could go out and buy stuff to make shawls and arrowheads. To not put people down if they do start something with you first. It's o.k. to be called chicken or some other name, but you have to respect your Indian tribe. You can be taught the right decision. You can be the best if you just try. About how our food is special because some junk food is bad for us. People didn't have junk food. They ate food and killed buffalos for food. They planted crops for food, too. And about how the Three Fires many people now dance because it's a tradition. We dance so people know. We don't just make funny noises and run around like crazy animals. And how to put smudge around to keep the bad spirits away. GRACE SHRINER We have learned about how to behave, and do not run. Young Eagles helped us make cookies. We went to Michigan Adventure. We have been working hard. We went to the woods. We have learned about how not to smoke. We have learn how to behave ourselves. We have learned to clean up ourselves. We have learned how to throw our things away. We have learned how not to play the piano. We learned not to talk back to the teacher. I like to come to eagles because I learn. We do not smoke in eagles. To behave and learn, do not swear, do not be loud and do not scream. EDNA SHRINER During Young Eagles, we made Cookies for the Elders. They help us make Canoes. They help us do Arts and Crafts. They have taught us not to run in the hall, not to fight, respect each other, not to leave a mess, and not to talk back. Not just that, but also, not to throw things, not to mess with things. Don't use drugs and to behave. REBA In Young Eagles, we learn about Indians, not to trust strangers, not to fight, to help people. We learn manners and to clean up after ourselves, what Indians eat, how to make crafts. We listen to stories. We take walks. They let us play in the gym. They let us eat food. They take us places that are fun. They teach us a lot of stuff, and if we get hurt, they help us. SHANA 4 • Native American Prevention Services �Prevention FROM HERE to MATERNITY In many ways, prenatal health caretoday is more complicated than it was was only a few years ago. It involves a lot more than simply visiting a doctor and getting eight hours sleep at night lthough that's still important. Mothering an unborn baby today involves attending to the total needs of mother and child-'emotional and psychological needs, as well as physical and nutritional. Taking care of all those needs often requires changes in a mother's habits and lifestyle, from exercising regularly and eating sensibly, to just plain learning how to relax. Probably the most important single thing an expectant woman can do to protect her future baby's health is to adopt a drug-and alcohol-free lifestyle. For some women, that may require the biggest change of all ( or at least the most uncomfortable change of all). There's no better time to start than now. During the past dozen years or so, we've learned a lot of disturbing facts about the effects of drugs and alcohol during pregnancy. We've learned that many popular drugs like alcohol and tobacco can pose serious risks to unborn babies. We've discovered that nearly every drug a pregnant woman uses- whether commonplace chemicals like caffeine or exotic ones like cocaine- ends up in her child's body, too, and often in higher-- and more harmfuldoses than in the mother. At this point, there's still one more bit of good/bad news to consider. The good news is that most problems related to drug use in early pregancy are probably preventable as long as a woman discontinues use as soon as she discovers that she's pregnant. The bad news is that most experts fear that if she postpones that decision for even a short time, the decisionwhen it does come, may not be soon enough. Help our Young EaglesNlsion Seekers group. How? Buy a "Value Check" book for $7.00. These books have many coupons to be used at restaurants and for recreation activities. The money raised will be used for camps and other extra-curriculum activities. Help support our youth. Migwech Health Services within Kent County are exploring changes and need your input,,especially from the Native Community. Your input will be taken at a Focus Group. A focus group is made of 8-12 individuals and will meet one time for about 2 hours. The Focus Groups are set to meet in April & May. If interested in being involved please contact Lori Stegrnier, KCHD Chief Health Educator at 336-3841/3363804. You must register in advance. April 19, 2:30 p.m. April 27, 6:30 p.m. May 5, 2:30 p:m. Westside Complex BIRTH - REBIRTH We become stronger with each new birth just look around and you'll see The little boys singing hard at the drum and wearing their braids proudly. When the heart beat of the drum is pounding do you feel it as your own And can you hear the voices singing Calling out to you, come home. Where all Nations join together and our elders faces glow To your native ways, your language where the peaceful waters flow. And do you feel the war's end is near in the "Battle of Alcohol" where many have died, and still some yet to fall. The spirit is so strong you can feel the strength arising from all directions of the earth. Even those adopted into Non-Indian families are coming home to join us in our spiritual rebirth. reprinted from 1980 issue of Turtle Talk a poem written by Karen Lewis. Native American Prevention Services · 5 �Prevention APRIL IS: ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH Alcohol abuse is the number one drug problem among our youth today. Alcohol is the most widely available drug, and the pressures to drink are numerous, powerful and complex. An estimated 4.6 million teenagers aged 14 to 17 experience serious alcohol related problems. In Michigan. alone, an estimated 160,000 adolescents aged 12-17 are in need of alcohol and/or drug abuse treatment Alcohol-related traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for young Americans. MARK YOUR CALENDAR ..... Protect Your Unborn Baby: Know the Facts Presented By: Cindy Pigeon When: April 28, 1994 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Place: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, For more Information call: 616-771-2733 lnhalants ... lnformation You Don't Know Could Kill You Presented By: Hunter Genia When: May 12, 1994 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Place: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council For more information call: 616-771-2733 Native American Womens Group Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Facilitator: Cheryl Bosonic The Michigan Indian Legal Services Board of Trustees will meet at 1 :00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 1994 at 160 East State Street, Traverse City, Ml in the lower level. The Public is encouraged and invited to attend. Hunter and I, at a recent Vision Seekers Meeting facilitated an activity that centered around building a community and what the ..word community means to us. I shared a personal story of how it was growing up in a very small community and how we had to rely and count on one another. We all agreed that for a community to be strong you must include people from the youth all the way up to your elders. The activity we conducted with the youth was breaking them into three groups and asked them to brainstorm ideas on programs they would offer to community if they were a director of an agency. The groups then came back together and shared their thoughts and ideas with the whole group. Here are their ideas and I think you '11 find them quite interesting: A.A. group* SAD group* Suicide Hotline Shelter for theHomeless* Counseling* Teen-Parent Counseling Elders Activity group* Weekly health check ups for elders Cultural art room Cultural Awareness Group* Casino Store SchooVJob information Youth activity group Youth center Fundraisers Recreation Center (Native team sports)* Drop-in Center Holiday Care Programs Homeless assistance (more than a shelter) 24 hr. Hotline - teen and adult* Shelter for runaways (youth)* (*) asterisk notes those that were common among the three different youth brainstorming teams. II 6501 South Division I ~::e~~~~~): :1:~~ lt I *Indian Jewelry *Indian Moccasins* I 6 · Native American Prevention Services ---1 15%DISCOUNTWITHTHISAD~!~ r(~ ITT ~(r~ml- *Custom Jewelry* Silver Repairs* ~---------- II I I .J �APRIL: MONTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD 16 & 17: 26: 30: Grand Rapids Parent Magazine "International Kids Fest", 1994 , Grand Center, call 459-4545 for details. Positive Child Management, Kent Regional 4C, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., $5 prepayment with registration - required, call 451-8281. Immunization Clinic, Kent County Health Department, 9 a.m. - 1p.m. 700 Fuller NE. and the Wyoming Clinic at 173 54th St. S.W. All immunizations are FREE. "Pepsi Promo" John Ball Park Zoo June 14 - July 26 For each Pepsi product brought in, visitors will receive $1.00 off admission. One product per person. For more information call Toni Genia At 336-4301. We are looking for landscape maintenance and construction laborers. They must be dependable and clean cut. Please apply at Gootjes Associates, Inc. 5700 Kraft Ave. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m . to 4:00 p.m. Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. Congratulations to: Honor Roll Student Fawn Cass - Comswck Park H.S. Jennie "Pearl" Pigeon - Hopkins H.S. Angie Pigeon - Hopkins H.S. Adam Pigeon - Hopkins H.S. Annual Grand Rapids Anish-Nah-Be Bowling Tournament When: Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 Where: Holiday Lanes, 609 28th St. SW, Wyoming, MI 49509, (616) 532-5077 For more information contact: Dave Martell, (616) 454-2597 or Mary Jo Wert, (616) 456-1601. HOW THE RAINBOW CAME TO BE One bright summer day when all the flower were out, nodding their heads in the breeze and proudly showing their many beautiful colors, the Mighty Spirit overheard one of the older flowers saying to another: "I wonder where we will go when winter comes and we all must die? It doesn't seem fair. We do our share to make the earth a beautiful place to live in. Should we not also go to a happy hunting ground of our own?" The Mighty Spirit thought about this and decided that they should not die when winter came. So now after a refreshing shower, we may look up in the sky and see all the pretty, colored flowers of the past year making a beautiful rainbow across the heavens. The Institute for Global Education thinks there is no better way to celebrate Earth Day, April 22, than with Larry Plamondon, Native-American story teller at the Kava House, 1445 Lake Drive S.E., Grand Rapids. Larry's stories take us to the mythic heart of our struggle to live in harmony with nature and give graphic meaning to the concept of planetary health. We'll start at 7p.m. Bring lthe whole family. For more information call 454-1642. Student of the Month: Jennie "Pearl" Pigeon - Hopkins H.S. Native American Prevention Services · 7 �EVENTS CALENDAR ·. April 22 & 23 Gathering Of Nations Pow Wow Albuquerque, N.M. For more info: Melonie Matthews 1-800-551-6291. Fax: 1-515-839-0475 April 28, 6:30-8:00p.m. Protect Your Unborn Baby: Know the Facts Lexington School For more information: Cindy Pigeon (616) 771-2733 or (616) 774-8331. April 30 & Maylst American Indian Council, Inc. Traditional Pow Wow Lebanon, Indiana Community Building 4-H grounds. For more info: (317) 482-3315 May 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Inhalants, Information You Don't know, Could Kill You Lexington School For more information: Hunter Genia (616) 771-2733 or (616) 774-8331 May 16 thru 18 12th Annual "Protecting Our Children" National Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. Spokane, WA For more information: American Indian Institute (405) 325-4127. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. Allendale Ml 49401 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Native American Prevention Services Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/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. The phone number for MIETS is 451-1920. The phone number forthe CENTER is 4518937. submitted by Mary Roberts 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/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Prevention Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/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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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. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! ..... .. ............ Bowling with Young Eagles ....... . ......... Full Circle Program Update . ....... ........ Good Turnout for Mentor Tutor Training . . . . . . . Native American Elders in Grand Rapids Tell Grand Rapids Public Schools "We Want To Stay"! . . . . . . . . . . .... ...... ... 5 5 6 7 coach of the Lansing Capitals. 7 Ojibwe Language Calendars ............ 7 Relaxation and Stress Reduction Circle . . . . 8 Graduating Seniors! The Multi-Cultural Office, the Native American Advisory Council, and GVSU would like to acknowledge our Native American Seniors for their achievements. To show our support, we will be featuring our Seniors in Turtle Talk: Peter Mamagona, the son of Dave and Sherri Mamagona, attends Creston High School. He is pleased to be involved in debate and as an avid sports enthusiast, he enjoys baseball and hockey. He particularly finds teaching hockey very satisfying. He will attend Grand Valley seeking a career in teaching. He wishes to express thanks to Jeff Laing-- head Joshua Q. Ahsoak the son of Diane Baum and Carl Taalak Ahsoak attends Ottawa Hills high School. Joshua has received "Super Junior" awarded by Grand Rapids Foundation, and Order of the Arrow (Boy Scouts). Joshua was also involved in Varsity Tennis. In his leisure time, he likes to ride his Ninja (motorcycle). Joshua would like to thank his Grandfather and his family for all their support. He has hopes of continuing his education at the University of Michigan to study law. He's been known to say, "There are two rules: 1. Don't sweat the small stuff. 2. Its all small stuff." Reader Responds to Article! Aanii my grandmothers and grandfathers and brothers and sisters the Anishinabeg. I would like to say Chi-Migwech to Renee Dillard for sharing her story of addiction with us in the February issue of Turtle Talk. As I read that story, I thought how honorable it was for this Anishinabequay �2 April 1997 to share this part of her past with us. Why? I thought and knew it was because she loves her people so much that she doesn't want our young ones and others to chase that bad medicine. It has inspired me to share a little of my story. I started using marijuana at about age 12 and drank alcohol soon afterwards. I believe I was an alcoholic from that first drink on. I could never get enough and had to drink until I passed out every time. This led to a complete disinterest in school or any authority. I soon found myself in a whole lot of trouble. The next fourteen years of my life was one of confusion and turmoil. I spent some eight years incarcerated starting with foster homes, then juvenile lock ups, in jail and ultimately prison. I've been in most of the prisons in the state and seen a lot of what you only see in the prison movies. But in my case it was no movie it was real. Along that road, I came across many Anishinabe men and always our stories were the same: booze, drugs, and prison. We spoke of our ancestors; of how special a people we are and how hard life is. We also spoke of how we'd like to be as strong, proud, and free as those grandfathers were. I received my spiritual or real name while in prison from an old pipe carrier who came in to pray with us. Nimkeeka Ah Shew (Thundering Mountain) was the name given to me and at that point I began to know who I was but not quite yet. Some years and another prison later, I found my family and Fran He Ila of New Day Treatment Center. It worked and they let me go to this program. Turtle Talk I was hard headed as always and thought I knew it all but they believed in me even when I didn't and while at the center I was able to spend time involved in pipe and sweat lodge ceremonies. This changed my life forever and the Midewiwin people showed me how the creator could and would heal me. How when we sweat it is not for us but for the people and community. This is the old way and the people are first and you are last. In this way, you can find healing, strength and peace. The songs we sang spoke to my heart and they said Mishomis (grandfather rocks) have waited many years to be here with me to heal me and my life. I say Chi-Migwech for the medicine people at Baraga for helping me onto the red road. I have met many strong people over the past four years of my recovery and have been blessed to help others and their families to come and know our ways. If you need help, don't be afraid to ask our people because we are always ready to help our red brothers and sisters. Our family lives in the Newaygo area and we hold ceremonies and meetings regularly. If you would like to join us, we'd be more than grateful to have you. Remember the red road is a hard one. but it is also a very good one. Migwetch, Jonathon Ogemaw Kegedo (Grand Traverse Band) Indian Outreach Worker Gets Assistant! Submitted by Fran Compo On January 6, 1997, Chris Hakeem joined the Indian Outreach Program in Kent County through the AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a national service movement that engages thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds in a domestic Peace Corps - getting things done across America by meeting our education, public safety, environmental and human needs. In exchange for a year of service, AmeriCorps Members earn educational awards to help pay back student loans, finance college, graduate school, or vocational training. Chris will share health care information with the Native American community in Kent County. She will promote healthy lifestyles by providing information/education on immunizations, WIC, health screenings, Medicaid programs and managed care. Chris will also assist individuals to overcome barriers to treatment by making referrals or transporting and providing follow-up regarding care received. On a more personal note, Chris has shared the following information about herself. Chris is of Michigan Indian ancestry. She has a five year old son, Brandon. Chris graduated from East Kentwood High School, attended Ferris State University for three years taking health related classes and completed EMTParamedic training at Davenport College. She enjoys volunteer work with Hospice, AIDS Resource Center, Humane Society and PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). �3 April 1997 Individuals desiring more information about services provided by the Indian Outreach Program may call me at 616-247-6038. If you would like more information or need assistance regarding health issues, feel free to call Chris direct at 616247-6112. Chris will be assisting for a one year period ending in early January of 1998. * Program requirement: Must be a resident of Kent County. (Note: It is not necessary that individuals receive other FIA assistance such as FIP formerly ADC, Food Stamps, or Medicaid, to receive Indian Outreach Services.) WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER Services focused on career planning, employment, training, and personal development for women. For almost 24 years, the Women's Resource Center (WRC) located at 25 Sheldon SE has been helping women move toward economic selfsufficiency through offering a variety of programs and services. If you are interested in learning more about our overall services, call 458-5443. During the past three years there has been a special focus on educating women about higher-wage nontraditional occupations such as · electrician, plumber, carpenter, tool & diemaker, heavy equipment operator, and welder, to name just a few. Many women are attracted to these occupations because income potential is higher and typically there Turtle Talk is a path for education and advancement. Each month a free Non-traditional Occupations for Women Orientation is offered at WRC. This is an informal, enjoyable way to get more information and resources about job options. The next offering is Tuesday, April 8th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register or for more information, call 458-5443 . April Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" April Blumke Jesse L. Boda Doug Bohjanen Misty Bowen Don Bowen Sr. Dawn Bush Casey Church Michael Corby Levi Albert Crampton Robin Ensley JoAnne Fox John Hart Charlene Hatfield Edna Kenoshmeg Denise Kimble Micky Kiogima Robin Korn April Marie Leaureaux Mary Ann Mashka Roseanne Moore Madelyn Nadowegesa Isabela Nadowegesa-Benavides Cindy Pigeon Sam W. Pigeon Josie Sams Judy Shriner Patricia Silverthorn Pam Smith April Wesaw Susan Wesaw Sandy Whiteman Peer Leadership Training for Native American Youth Wanted: Native American Youth between 7th -12th grade. What: *A Peer Leadership Training designed for Native American youth who are interested in obtaining information and skills in the learning of: *NONVIOLENCE PREVENTION *HEALTHY SELF IMAGE *PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO and OTHER DRUGS *CUL TUREIREGALIA LEARNING and EDUCATION *Youth completing the total training will have an opportunity to share positive healthy values with friends and present cultural and educational programs to youth, schools, and community. Why: *Primary source of information for youth is youth. *Gain Self-Confidence *Build Character *Learn invaluable information about health and culture. For more information: Contact the Prevention Office at 4584078 for more information, application packet and questions you may have. *Our young people are our greatest natural resource* �4 April 1997 Turtle Talk FAMILY TIME THE DOOR WITHOUT A LOCK Many years ago when we were children, when our family went away from home to visit friends or relatives or to work, my father would always put a stick against our door to let the other people in the village know we were not home. Everyone in the village did this when their whole family was going away. When a stick was laid against a door, we all knew that people were not home and we did not stop to see them. ·· ·-- ·- -------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - · -----~H \\\\ \~\. II \/; \\ l' I - -- - - - - - -- - - 1 I~ I I / I I \ I ; ./ I // I I/ \ .I " I ' I ----- ---/ /·~-~ ~ .-/\\1 '/ I \ / / · -1 No one' s house had a lock on the door. Everyone knew that you should not go into someone's house when they are not home. We never had to worry about someone stealing things while we were gone. It just didn't happen. Even if someone in the village tried to steal, they would have been caught right away because someone would have seen them. People in the village helped each other and looked after each other. Today we live in a big city rather than the village we grew up in. We lock our doors when we are away from home and when we are home. We even have an extra lock on the door. Sometimes I feel sad that people cannot trust one another anymore. Maybe if we all try to live the way our elders did, we will all be happier and safer. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. In this story what was placed on the door and why? What were the young people in the village taught about honesty and why? In your neighborhood or town, do people lock their doors? Why or why not? Do you think it would be possible for people to live without locks on their doors today? Why or why not? "This story provides a good example of how we all benefit when everyone is honest and we can trust others." �Turtle Talk 5 April 1997 ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! A Call to Action • The rate of alcoholism among Native Americans is six times greater than that of the general population of the United States. • Native American infants are 20 times more likely to be born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome than other U.S. infants. • An estimated one in six Native American teens has attempted suicide. The death rate from suicide for Native American adolescents is 2.6 times that of adolescents of other racial and ethnic backgrounds. It is estimated that 80% of suicides among Native Americans are alcoholrelated. Even though statistics paint a devastating picture, they in no wc:ry measure the true destruction caused by alcohol abuse -- broken homes, grief guilt, shame, lowered self-respect, sexual abuse, depression, automobile accidents, violence, hungry children. . . . As Native Americans, we 've all been affected by this destructive force. Enough is enough! American Indian and Alaska Native youth face tremendous pressures to drink alcoholic products. The pressure is made worse by the alcohol beverage industry which spends billions of dollars for advertising and marketing to promote the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The message is very clear -- to be "in" or "cool" and to have fun with your friends, you must drink their alcoholic products. We can't just blame the problems on outsiders. Internal forces are also at work. Social activities at some of our favorite events contribute to alcohol abuse. Unfortunately, consumption of alcohol is expected and accepted at basketball and softball tournaments, rodeos and 49s. If any army from another country wiped out thousands of our people, would we just stand by and watch the slaughter? Of course not! We would attack the enemy to stop the killing. Then why do we let alcohol abuse continue to destroy us? We must decide . .. Is alcohol going to conquer us, or are we going to conquer alcohol? The Alkali Lake tribal community in British Columbia conquered alcohol. Seven year old Ivy Chelsea influenced her parents to stop drinking and they, in turn, led their tribe from being 100% alcoholic to 95% sober. If they could do it, then so can the rest of us. Our youth offer the best hope for positive change. They have continually identified alcohol abuse as their number one concern In response to their outcry, United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc., has declared war against alcohol abuse. We are calling for a united, national effort to help our youth combat this destructive enemy. Our youth can't win this war alone .. For their sake and that of future generations, we must use all the resources the Creator has given us and work in a spirit of unity. Together, we will win the war against alcohol abuse. For information to fight the war against alcohol abuse please contact the UNITY office at 405-424-3010 or the Native American Prevention Services office at 616-458-4078. Bowling with Young Eagles Once again the Young Eagles went on another field trip. This should catch them up for a while. We had a good time learning about sharing, and keeping our tempers in check . . I am very pleased to have such a well-mannered group of young people. Everyone was on their best behavior, and I'm sure it helped to have another parent help guide the youth. Thanks to Dorothy McCann for helping our event go smoothly and successfully. Without parent involvement, we would not be able to do half the activities planned out. It is very important that the kids �Turtle Talk 6 April 1997 understand that the parents are interested and supportive of what they are doing. Our youth have been learning about how to control themselves when it comes to difficult emotions. We've been learning that it is harder to take back some hurtful words then it is to say them. So we must think about what we say before we say it. We also have been reviewing some traditional uses for saymaa (tobacco). They understand it is a very powerful drug that effects our mind when it is abused, and that saymaa is a very powerful tool that also effects the spirit. With this teaching, the youth will be armed with the knowledge they need to say "No" to smoking and chewing tobacco when it is offered. We also have been learning our numbers in the Native Language up to ten. Just ask any of your children and I'm sure they would like to show you what they have learned so far. Also we have been reviewing our body parts in the Language as well. Its lots offun and rewarding as well. I would like to invite you to Parents Night. Come and see what your kids have been doing. I have been video taping some of their activities, and will be showing that video on Parents Night, March 26th. The youth would like you to experience their evening with Young Eagles. Please consider coming and encourage your young person to continue to fight drugs and alcohol abuse with education. Any time that parents or community members would like to stop in and see what we are doing or want to help, just stop in or leave me a message at 4584078. I look forward to hearing from you. Wasson Full Circle Program Update By Renee Dillard The Full Circle Program is still in operation and gaining more students right along. For those of you who haven't heard, we have an exciting new program sponsored by the Grand Rapids Public Schools Multi-cultural services This new program is hosted at Sibley Elementary and has been implemented to help Native American students regarding their academics and self-esteem. I am very proud of the positive attitude the students are showing as we are learning about our culture and building some traditional items for dance regalia. Currently, we have been working with 4th, 5th and 6th grade students, and are now expanding to 2nd and 3rd grade students. We are putting into action the second phase of the program which is the academic tutoring. This important portion of the program is possible through the guidance and direction provided by Ms. Betty Davis, G.R.P.S. Multi-cultural Services, Native American Action Plan Coordinator. Many of our Native students are in need of tutoring and we can still use more volunteers to assist. We must help our young people become more successful academically so the Fult Circle can continue and expand to other schools. The volunteers at the Monday Night Sewing Circle are still meeting at the Lexington School in Room 4. These people are learning how to make shawls and other regalia items for family members and/or helping with the "Full Circle" sewing that can't be done at the Sibley School. It has been refreshing to have so many volunteers come and spend time working toward the same goal of helping our young people gain more self-confidence. This last week we invited the elders to come and see some of the projects they have made so far. John Pigeon came and showed the children how to make a black ashe basket which they took home. The Owashtinong Chung A Ming Singers (Grand River Drum) came and shared knowledge about the drum, it's meaning and purpose, plus some hands on inter-tribal dancing. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed refreshments compliments of Multi-Cultural Services. �7 April 1997 There is nothing more rewarding than helping our future generation become the very best they can be. On behalf of all the children, I would like to extend a "chimegwetch" to all who have helped and continue to help this program prosper. Good Turnout for Mentor Tutor Training The Multi-Cultural Services would like to thank all the people who attended the Mentor/Tutor training with Cathy Ross, Consultant for Learning Styles of Native American Students. According to our evaluations, the training was a success and twenty people participated in the training. For these people who attended and would like to practice your skills, you are more than welcome to attend our "Full Circle" after school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Sibley Elementary. The Multicultural Services office will be mailing out certificates to all who attended the training. If you should have any questions or concerns, please call Betty Davis/Coor, Native American Action Plan. 771-2189 Native American Elders in Grand Rapids Tell Grand Rapids Public Schools "We Want To Stay"! Mr. Kevin O'Neill Superintendent of GRPS 1331 Franklin St SE Turtle Talk Grand Rapids, MI 49507 March 13, 1997 Dear Mr. O'Neill: The news of the Native American elders losing their gathering site (Lexington School) for elders lunches was a great surprise to us. We received this information three weeks ago through the grape vine. No one contacted the Reverend Miller nor did anyone come to explain what was in the planning to the elders. We have occupied this building for nineteen years coming together twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) to have a meal and socialize. Some of us are transported to this sight by the church van and some of us drive, while several of us are within walking distance. The Lexington building has been a gathering spot for the Native American community for the past twenty years. Two Native American programs still lease offices out of this building. What consideration was given to the Native Americans when this decision was being made? When Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council had to close their doors, Kendra Simon continued to allow the elders to meet twice a week. With th.e church not being handicap accessible, there is no chance at this time to transfer to the church. Also, for those elders that are within walking distance, the church would have to put on extra miles on an already old van. We have had as many as fifty elders at one time. On the day we heard of the plan there were twenty-six elders at the luncheon. At that time, a vote was taken of who wanted to stay in Lexington School and the vote was twentysix vote to zero to remain in the old familiar site. Mr. O'Neill we are asking that other options for the Spanish Immersion Language Program be looked at to allow our elder program to continue. Thank you for your time, if you have any questions please feel free to contact Reverend Tim Miller at the Pa-Wa-Ting Ma-Ged-Win Methodist Church, 364-6445, or stop and talk to our elders at Lexington on Tuesday or Thursday at 11:30 a.m.! Sincerely, The Native American Elders Ojibwe Language Calendars You can own an Ojibwe language calendar developed and written by Helen Roy. The cost is $8.00 and they are available for purchase at Native American Prevention Services. A Great Gift Idea! �Turtle Talk 8 April 1997 .... ....u "'oO .... "' co c.:> ~ Q) - Ol c c u 0 Ol 0 ·u; .~ Q) .... ::3 Cl) Cl) c: Q) 0 0 Q 5 .., D:: E ~ ""1::1' <.:> C'IJ c "' Q) E Ol 0 o_ .E :£:Ol 0 ·c: u. I]) c: c '6 ..!: 0 0 c 0 E Q) .... c c ::J "' u Cl) 0 c "ai :t:: :s ""1::1' Qi! 'l :;; c 0 e"':l .... "'0 :f 30 .s en en w D:: .,., I- Ol c "() ::J u ~ "'°'°' .,.., '20.. «'. .. = ..c: ~ ~ ' ::::: zc s ""c ";;! 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Rm. 32-B Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5246 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 L Nimebine Giizis (Sucker Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen R April 1998 A Path Leads to a Journey of Lessons.. .. .. . . ........... 1 Sovereignty amendment reintroduced in Congress .................... .... 2 VOICES .............. . ..... 2 "Restoring the Pride " ......... 3 Become a community partner ... 3 Peer Educators "Native Thang " is rolling along! .. . . . ....... 4 Sewing Circle . ............... 4 Young Eagles Summer Activities ...... . . . 5 Turtle Talk Contributors: Hunter Genia Renee Dillard Jennifer Jones 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 A merican Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtk 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.) Ify ou 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. Volunteer Training To Be Offered ............ . 5 Young Eagles Say Migwech to Community for Pancake Supper Support! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Native American Parenting Series To Be Rescheduled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 April Birthdays "Muna di bish ka win " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Calendar ofEvents ..... _....... . ... . . ... . . _ 7 AHAANA ... . .... .... _............. . .. . . . _ 7 A Quick Glance about our Prevention Programs Serving Youth and Adults ...... ............. . . . . .... .... 8 BE PROUD LIKE THE EAGLE, STRONG LIKE THE BEAR, WISE AS THE OWL, COURAGEOUS AS THE WOLF. . . . . . . . . . . 9 "An Evening with Native American Legends and More .... " .. ___ ..... . . ... . . . ..... __ . . . . 10 Graduating Seniors! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Calling all Graduates!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Grand Rapids Anishinabe Basketball Tournament .. . ......... . ..................... .. . 12 A Path Leads to a Journey of Lessons .... Our ancestors ' journey of life was surrounded by the teachings that promoted oneness with the Creator, oneness with all living creatures, as well as promoted the importance of family unity, caring for one another in a manner of respect that recognized each other' s uniqueness. It is these teachings that help us in providing programs and services that will reinforce the strengths of our community. The use and abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and other drugs have presented many damaging effects upon our community, family, relatives and friends . Our little children are innocently caught in its net when the substance use surrounds the home. The effects have spread across generations and across geographic locations - urban, rural and reservations. The disheartening effects touch all of us in a way where we have opportunities to choose to meet the challenges by becoming a "doer" that will help to bring about positive change and healing for our community. I feel this occurs when we honestly admit that we are willing to let down our defenses and the thoughts of being "in control" and look upon a strength greater than ourselves. I also believe the Creator allows us to walk a journey that carries us through pain, anguish, hurts, joys, and laughter, where one day we will fully understand and when this happens, it's a lesson learned. Journeys that take our people to encounter the effects of substance abuse, violence, child abuse and neglect, parent-child power struggles, criticism, illnesses, death, etc. seem to be a long road. But I'm confident to say when we look upon the enriched power of our community to help us, the journey seems less burdensome. Our programs and services wish to help promote the strengths of our community. The Native American Prevention Service-s (NAPS) promotes the awareness, education and programming that will reinforce healthy (See Journey pg. 6, second column) �Grand Valley State • 2 April 1998 APR o7 1998 Native Am~rican Prevention Services Staff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist/Educator Renee Dillard Prevention Specialist/Educator Jennifer Jones Prevention Specialist/Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator The goal ofNative American Prevention Services is to deliver services and info nnation that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided 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. Sovereignty amendment reintroduced in Congress On February 27, Senator Slade Gorton (R-Wash.) introduced legislation that would remove American Indian tribal sovereignty immunity and make tribal governments subject to law suits in federal and state courts. The bill (S. 1691), similar to a budget rider offered last year, was referred to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, which will begin holding hearings on this issue on March 11, 1998. educate the non-Indian people about what it means for Indians to be sovereign nations. The U.S. Government has to deal with us as Nations rather than as tribes or individuals who can be pushed around constantly and dictated to." VOICES You have read the article pertaining to the proposed legislation to remove sovereignty rights from Tribal Nations here in America, what are your thoughts and feelings on this? No Photo Available Renee Dillard - " This is another example of how our people can define who our opponents really are. It is not the non-Indian community but rather the Government and the policies that are trying to inflict cultural genocide." Jeff Davis - "It's the most recent affront on tribal sovereignty. Tribes need to take this seriously, not because it will succeed, but rather because other less intrusive infringements on tribal sovereignty may find an audience in Congress." No Photo Available Loretta Antoine - " Historically, Indian Sovereignty has been acknowledged or threatened as it befits the United States Government's needs. Land, money, or treaty rights being the primary reasons. The Senator should know that we were sovereign nations at the time of the invasion and we will continue to be living nations of people 1f we stand together. We have got to June Fletcher - This lawsuit seems to be perceived by the U.S. Gov ' t as a chance to break down the sovereignty status of the tribes. When we didn 't have anything (money, power, status, etc.) we could be ignored. As we gain more independence we become a threat to the established power structure. We must do what we can to support the continuance of our tribal sovereignty by writing letters to our senators and congress people." �• 3 April 1998 "Restoring the Pride" one of many projects coming up for youth leadership council. The Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council comprised of Native American youth from the 7th grade on up are working hard on upcoming activities and events that they will be involved in or sponsormg. One of the projects that they are working hard on is a youth conference for middle school Native American youth in the Kent County area. With the Kent Intermediate School District office commg on as a co-sponsor we have identified a conference site and have narrowed the dates down significantly to the month of September of 1998. As more information is known, it will be distributed out to the community through events and mailings. If you are interested in being involved in helping with the conference please call and let us know. A community youth lock-in is also being planned. This will also let them know more about how they can be involved in the youth leadership activities and be a part of planning future events in the community. Besides these two main projects, other activities, events, projects have become yearly traditions. Service projects like volunteering at pow wows, at community functions and being asked to participate as a Native youth voice on different issues have become more available to our group. An example of this was having a youth council member, Kristy Dayson, provide testimony about youth issues at the KidSpeak forum in front of dignitaries, program directors, and legislators. The National UNITY Conference being held this year in Washington, D.C. will be the third year in a row that our youth council has taken part in. The first two years were in Oklahoma City, OK and Phoenix, AZ. This is only done through the hard work of youth who have made a commitment to being abstinent from alcohol and other drugs and are considered in "good standing" at school. Outings which promote fun and teamwork are sprinkled in to reward the youth for their efforts. The purpose of this article is to let you know that there are good things happening in our community for youth. There is still more that can be done because there are many other Native American youth who are putting themselves in risk by indulging at risky health behaviors all too common throughout society. Until we can raise every child with the values that they deserve, our work is never done. I share this to encourage you as a parent, relative, or extended family member to get your youth involved in something positive. Whether it's a program offered through a Native American program or sports, at least you have involved them in something positive. Become a community partner because your help is needed! I propose to everyone that is reading this to get involved in some way that will help the life of our people by volunteering your time. I ask you one question, "Do we want the future of our communities to be healthy?" If you answered yes, then I encourage you to contact one of the centers, programs, or an individual you know. Let them know you are interested in being involved and want to volunteer your time. Programs like the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council, Sewing Circle, Young Eagles, or Peer Educators could use your assistance. Other American Indian programs in the community could use volunteers as noted in a previous issue of Turtle Talk. So I encourage you to become a community partner in the mobilization of the Anishinabek community toward healthy lifestyles. �• 4 April 1998 Peer Educators "Native Thang" is rolling along! This new project as of August 1997, has been pretty successful to date. By all evaluations they have reached about 2,500 people, which are mostly youth. Presentations have become more effective and creative due to the input from the peer educators and from evaluations. (Autumn and Becky of Native Thang showing how large a smoking addiction can get.) So far the skits have been created to address issues such as: alcohol and driving, smoking, and parental role modeling to our youth. All of the presentations to date have incorporated cultural values from the music and dance of our people. The most exciting project to date will be the training for, ''Franklin Squandam's Death Dream", which is a play written by an Ojibway author. This is also broadening their skills into the theater world and delivers a message of dealing with confusion, misunderstanding, and relationships with other cultures. Since this is our first year and Renee and I not having any prior skit development or theater skills to lend, it has proven to be a learning experience for us all. As we move along however, our ability to deliver creative messages while staying focused on our goals has increased. So it is an exciting time and those with an artistic and creative mind are asked to come on board to lend your knowledge. The most pressing need is to have someone volunteer to assist in the writing of skits to fall in line with the abstinence message of the program. If you are that person( s) please call us. Migwech! Sewing Circle Update Jackie Pratt's presentation which moved to March 16th due to the school closing on March 8th, very well attended. Jackie kind enough to show us her technique in bead work. She brought with her beautiful examples of some contemporary artwork that she has created. Some of the work had ancient designs incorporated and included porcupine quills to add to the authenticity. It also explained that trading artwork for artwork is one of the best ways to acquire a wide range of beautiful pieces. Jackie explained how she sells some of her pieces and needs to be compensated for her efforts. We are proud and honored that Jackie came and shared with us. (Betty, Trisha, and Jackie working on their Anishinabe dress design.) If you would like to come and learn about how to make regalia for the upcoming pow-wow season or if you have talent in: sewing, weaving, beadwork, or leather, we would like to invite you to come and share your expertise with us. Many people are coming to learn about dancing and how designs are made and why. We meet every Monday night with a featured guest speaker every other meeting. There is something for everyone on Monday nights at Native American Prevention Services, the Sewing Circle and Drumming Circle both meet on the same night at the same time at West Middle school at 615 Turner N.W. Call us if you have any question or want to know what is coming up next, 458-4078. �• s April 1998 Young Eagles Summer Activities The Young Eagles will have a new summer schedule different from prior years. With so many youth who were gone due to family obligations in prior years, we have decided to change the schedule for the summer only. Jennifer Jones who facilitates the K-3 Little Young Eagles and Renee Dillard for the 4-6 grade Young Eagles, have decided to combine their programs for the summer months and have one big activity each month. We are still working on the schedule and it looks exciting. The tentative schedule looks like this: June 24 .. ... ...... ..... ........ Family picnic at Gun Lake (all day activity) July 29,30,31.. ... ........ ... Day camp at Townsend park (9:00 am to 4:00pm) August 12 ........... ......... .Horse-nAround, a horseback riding activity. Each activity will be fun and educational, while incorporating activities within each that promote our program' s goals and objectives in a fun way. We would like to invite you to come and help us with each of these activities, call either Jennifer or Renee at 4584078 . If you know of a young person from the grades k-6 and would like to come and join us please call the office and we can tell you more about the program and how we approach alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention.(A.T.O.D.) Volunteer Training To Be Offered Purpose: To make known volunteer opportunities at Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family Resources. When: May 14, 1998 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: Native American Prevention Services, 615 Turner N.W. Suite 32B, Ground level 6:30 Multipurpose Room. The Peer educators are doing more and more skits and need help with the props, and other various activities. The Sobriety Walk could use some volunteers to help with refreshments offered throughout the walk. The summer activities are coming closer and we have in the planning some fun and informative activities. Other opportunities such as: assistance in driving, food preparation and chaperoning are also opportunities. As always if you have any questions or would like to sign up for the Volunteer Training please call the office before May 7th. We need to know how many people would be involved to acquire adequate space for the training. Send us your name and address or leave a message at the office 4584078 . The prevention program has been in a growth spurt for some time now and been offering some exciting programs and services. If you have time in the evening or anytime during the day and would like a rewarding activity, perhaps you should consider volunteering at some of our events. Helping us create and continue more quality programs for our community is also an opportunity. We need help with child care during our Sewing Circle. The youth groups are getting larger and staff could use assistance with some of the hands-on activities. Don't miss Oren Lyons (JO-AGQUIS-HO) at the American Indian Symposium on April 9th. Mr. Lyons, the keynote luncheon speaker, will be addressing American Indian health needs. �• 6 April 1998 Young Eagles Say Migwech to Community for Pancake Supper Support! Funds will support Young Eagles trip to Chicago. The weather great and the kids were excited and if you came you were full of pancakes at the "A fl You Can Eat Pancake Supper". The banner at the front of the room said it all, and so did the Young Eagles in their opening remarks ''We support an Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug free community." The youth worked on that banner for quite some time and their efforts paid off The community members that attended made very generous donations for the Young Eagles' Cultural Enrichment trip to Chicago. Megwetch. We will have pictures and stories about our Chicago trip to share with everyone when we come back. So watch for the article in Turtle Talk. The plan is to leave April 8 and stay over night at the Chicago Field Museum and meet other urban Native American youth in the Chicago area. Our own Young Eagles will be demonstrating some activities and Language that they have learned during Young Eagles' meetings to the youth group from the Chicago area. the youth will be encouraged to get addresses and write letters to stay in touch as pen pals. The next day the group will attend the aquarium before corning home. This trip isn't only special because of the activities but these youth earned their way there by working on fund raising events like the Pancake Supper. Way to go Young Eagles!!! (Journey continued from page. 1) lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Indian Family Resources (IFR) promotes wellness by giving support and linking individuals and families to agencies and organizations for daily assistance needs (housing, medical services, employment, etc.) and providing a "listening ear" and a "helping hand" when it feels like the pressures oflife heat up. IFR has a master's-degree counselor on staff to provide confidential services to youth and adults. These programs are your programs and we certainly welcome your comments, suggestions, ideas and volunteered time. Please contact our office if you are interested in helping in any upcoming events. Together we can journey a road toward health and wellness. Lora Church Native American Parenting Series To Be Rescheduled in May of 1998! Due to unusual circumstances the Native American Parenting Series will be rescheduled for May of this year. The dates will be May 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. The time will be 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. for all sessions at the Native American Prevention Services office. The weather wasn't on our side for the first week of the parenting series which scheduled to have Jack Chambers as our first presenter. Unfortunately the weather caused the G.R.P.S. school closing and we were forced to start the series with Valerie Gibbs the following week. Then the second week, a large portion of the west side community had a power outage and we were forced to cancel once again. The presenters are disappointed that we couldn't get started as planned but we are excited about the new scheduled dates in May starting with Jack Chambers again on Tuesday presenting from 6:00 to 8:30 at our office. The Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family resources are providing child care to eliminate any barriers to attending. We hope to see those who are interested in coming to the May series. Any questions please call us at 458-4078 or 4581641. Thanks for your patience. �• 7 April 1998 Jesse L. Boda Doug Bohjanen Don Bowen Sr. Misty Bowen Dawn Bush Isabela Nadowegesa-Benavides Casey Church Michael Corby Levi Albert Crampton Whitney Davis Robin Ensley JoAnne Fox John Hart Charlene J. Hatfield Monica Kelly Edna Kenoshmeg Denise Kimble Mickey Kiogima Robin Korn April Marie Leaureaux Corey Loonsfoot Mary Ann Mashka Roseanne Moore Madelyn Nadowegesa Cindy Pigeon Sam W. Pigeon Josie Sams Judy Shriner Patricia Silverthorn Pam Smith Sandy Whiteman Susan Wesaw Calendar of Events April 9: Symposium "Promoting a Healthy Circle," at GVSU Eberhard Center, 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. For more info call: Levi Rickert at (616) 336-4194. April 14: Title IX Native American Parent Meeting. Open to all parents of Native American students in Kent County. West Middle School in Rm #241at6:30 p.m. For more info call: 771-3318. April 24-26: 10th Annual CMU PowWow. Mt. Pleasant, MI. For more information call (517) 774-2508. April 25-26: American Indian Council, 7th Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Lebanon, Indiana. For more info call: (317) 5455057, or (765) 482-3315. May 2 & 3: 3rd Annual Grand Rapids Anishinabe Basketball Tournament. 5 on 5 basketball tournament at Union High School. For registration info call: Hunter at (616) 458-4078 or Derek at (616) 336-3919. May 9 & 10: Free the Children 5th Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Climax, MI. For more info call: (313) 763-8631. May 14: Coalition Meeting at Grand Rapids Public School Native American Education Program, 615 Turner NW, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. For more info call: Wanda Blanco at (616) 458-4078. May 23 & 24: Gissiwas Creek Pow Wow. Marion, MI. For more info call: (616) 281-3640. AHAANA (Asian, Hispanic, African American, Native American) Teacher Education Program (A TEP) Grand Rapids Public Schools, in partnership with Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University, is accepting applications for its AHAA.i""JA Teacher Education Program. This program is designed for minority students, in high school (GRPS) and college (GRCC and GVSU), who are interested in teaching as a career choice. GRCC and GVSU offer scholarships to qualified applicants. For additional information regarding this program, please contact Ollie Browley at 771-2039 or fax her at 771-2172. • �• 8 April 1998 A Quick Glance about our Prevention Programs Serving Youth and Adults Myth Fact Young Eagles and Youth Council is for Native American youth who have problems with substances. ~!4!1•-:-•lli~<::.~ 1 -:- 1 0:!1'l ··-:-•iii~ The youth programs teach about culture, healthy lifestyles, social skills, and leadership to participants of all experiences who just want to learn in a fun and healthy way. You have to be Ottawa, Potawatomi, and Ojibwa to be a part of the groups. ~iu-:-• !!J~t;: "'-:-·a~l'l•11 -:-"',;~ The groups are open to all Native Americans. Each group targets a certain age or grade level. I have to have prior knowledge about culture and traditions in order to "fit in" the groups and programs. ~ ·,·-:-r ~i: •-:-rr rr~,, 1 -:-mirr In order to teach about the harms of chemicals like drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, we enhance the activities by learning about how culture and traditions can assist us in the resistance to them. So we all learn together and come in at different levels which we respect. Our programs only serve people who are "high risk" for alcohol and other drugs. ~1:a-:-•lll~<::m-:-li%~1'l1n-:-1 ;;i~ Our programs do help with those that need the support. "Support" to abstain from prior use is good, but our programs put an equal emphasis to serve those that want to just have fun and learn and may have never used. A commitment is needed in order to participate. ~~1-:-•is;~t;:.:;•-:- 1 • ~~ · •-:- 1 s~ Some programs have goals they want to reach and in order to reach them need a level of commitment. For other programs you can come at your leisure. Information about all of our programs and services can be mailed to your address by contacting Wanda Blanco at 458-4078 or 458-1641 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. �• 9 April 1998 BE PROUD LIKE THE EAGLE, STRONG LIKE THE BEAR, WISE AS THE OWL, COURAGEOUS AS THE WOLF In 1996, the Sobriety Walk originated from a suggestion and vision by one of our community members, Betty Davis, about the possibility of having a walk similar to the Sobriety Ride in North Dakota. An event which promotes sobriety and support for those individuals on the recovery road. From that point, we at Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family Resources wanted to include the support for: • Those individuals whom have decided to be alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free Heightening the • awareness of how alcohol and drugs impact our lives • The wellness and healthy lifestyle concept • Honoring our people, culture, and traditions We then decided to present this walk as a fundraising event for our two programs (Native American Prevention and Indian Family Resources) as a way to increase financial support for prevention and wellness programming. And so, two years ago, an annual Sobriety Walk put into action here in Grand Rapids. Many people shared words and emotions that touched many others. Sobriety walkers and supporters shared the losses they encountered due to their substance use as well as the substance use of friends and family members close to them. They also shared the gains, growth, and healing they have received since choosing to walk the road to remaining alcohol and drug-free. Supporters were walking as well, encouraging and honoring those in recovery and those who have walked on due to substance involvement. The First Annual Sobriety Walk held on June 9, 1996. The registration tables were set up at the Sixth Street Bridge Park. Following the opening ceremony, the walk began with the destination point at the Three Fires Pow-Wow grounds at Riverside Park (about 2.5 miles). We thought this event would also provide support for the PowWow, as we wanted the community to know that we acknowledge the efforts of the Pow-Wow committee. The Second Annual Sobriety Walk held on June 8, 1997. Again, the beginning point set at the Sixth Street Bridge Park with the designation point at the Three Fires Pow-Wow grounds at Riverside Park. Lorna Mackie designed the Sobriety Walk logo that used on T-shirts for walkers and supporters. Proceeds benefitted the youth groups, community wellness activities, and other special events sponsored by our programs. It is already time to plan for The Third Annual Sobriety Walk. The walk is set to be held on June 13, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. at, of course, the Sixth Street Bridge Park and heading toward Riverside Park to join with the Three Fires Pow-Wow. The planning committee has been meeting and plans are coming together. We are still looking for volunteers to help during the day of the walk. If you are interested in helping support this event as a volunteer or as a walker, give Jennifer a call at 458-4078 for information and pledge sheets. Come and join us in our walk down the red road! (Sobriety Walk participants from 1997.) �•IOApril 1998 COMING SOON!! Youth ages 5-18 "An Evening with Native American Legends and More.... " for you, your family, relatives and friends!! This is a fundraising event where fun, excitement, laughter, music will surround the auditorium! ! "According to Coyote,'' is a vibrant and wonderfully entertaining anthology of tales featuring the legendary hero of American Indian mythology. This will be presented by The Mixed Blood Theater Company of Minneapolis, MN. The "Native Thang" is a Native American Peer Educators group of NAPS, and they will present ''Franklin Squandum' s Death Dream". A play written by Ojibway Author: Gordon Henry, Jr. Date: Tuesday, April 14, 1998 Time: 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m). Location: $ 2.00 FREE - Children under age 4 **SEATS ARE LIMITED ** Purchase tickets at the office of NAPS/IFR, 615 Turner, NW, Room 32-B, (West Middle School), Grand Rapids, MI (use the Broadway Ave. entrance). Make checks payable to: Native American Prevention Services. This is a fundraising event for the Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family Resources working in partnership with the VanAndel Museum Center. For more information, please call Lora Church at (616) 458-4078. Interested persons are asked to submit information which will be reviewed by a Native American committee for appropriateness before approval. The deadline for submission is May 29! ,\ Adults $ 3.50 Couples $ 6.00 Attention Native American Artists, Lecturers, and Presenters The Grand Rapids Public Schools, Multicultural Services and Parent Advisory Council is putting together a Native American presenters resource handbook for distribution to area schools. VanAndel Museum Center Meijer Auditorium 272 Pearl, NW, Grand Rapids, MI Admission: Native Thang will present the play, "Franklin Squandum 's Death Dream" for the opening performance at 7:00 p.m. Mixed Blood Theater presents, "According to Coyote. " This performance will follow the opening. For more information and application please contact Renee Dillard at (616) 4584078. �• 11 April 1998 Graduating Seniors! The Multi-Cultural Office, the Native American Advisory Council, and GVSU would like to acknowledge our Native American Seniors for their achievements. To show our support, we will be featuring our Seniors in Turtle Talk. To all our Native American Seniors we wish you "good luck" and hope that your future is successful. Micmac tribe, is the daughter of Howard R. And Marie D. Higgins and attends Central High School. While attending Central, JoNita has received the Purple Heart, Superior Cadet, Varsity letter in cheerleading, and also received the Veterans of Foreign Wars Award. JoNita's career choices are Psychology and Business. She would like to attend GRCC in the Fall. Psychology and she will be attending Western Michigan University this fall. If you know of a Native American student (young or older) who will be graduating this year and would like to have his or her accomplishment announced in Turtle Talk please do the following: Elizabeth L. Rickert, Randina Owens, is the daughter of Phyllis Owens, and attends Ottawa Hills High School. While at Ottawa, Randina has received awards in R.I .F. and the Grand Valley Blood Program. She has also been active in T.S. Dance Comp. and the Show Choir. Randina is pursuing a Business degree thru GVSU. 1. Send a little Bio, can be similar to the ones you read here. These can include interests, future goals, accomplishments. Due to space, please limit to two paragraphs. Potawatomi, is the daughter of Dennis J. Rickert and attends Ottawa High School. Elizabeth's favorite sport is golf She will be attending a nursing program at GVSU in the Fall. Rebecca Lett, 2. Send a photo, this can be a color photo or black/white. Please make sure the background is not to dark for picture quality in Turtle Talk. future 3. For announcements be sure to include tribal background. * Photos will not be available to be picked up until after the printer is done printing newsletter. JoNita Higgins, is the daughter of Dianna Lett and attends Central High School. Rebecca has received 2nd place medals in band for solo and ensemble. Her career choice is �•12April 1998 Calling all Graduates!! Are you going to graduate at the end of this school year? Have you graduated? The Three Fires Pow Wow committee wants to Honor all our Anishinabe graduates. In recognizing the importance of education for our People, the committee is gathering names of individuals who have received certification or graduated with a GED, diploma, or degree. The committee has been honoring graduates the past two years by recognizing them over the Pow Wow weekend. We hope that you can become part of this tradition by notifying Derek Bailey at 458-8759. If no answer, please leave a message that includes a contact name and phone number. Migwech! Grand Rapids Anishinabe Basketball Tournament Scheduled for May 2 & 3rd. 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Conn. s Mi· Child 7 Dance Gathering 8 Healthy Heart Prog. 9 Sobriety Walk '99 N amebine-Giizis 11 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wanda Blanco Contributors: IFR/NAPS Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. ••••• ••••• Spirit Wind Recovery Mni-doo Noodin ••• Two years ago, Susan Ives and Gene Salgat met at a twelve step recovery meeting on the West Side. Salgat and Ives both had the idea to start a twelve step support group meeting for Native Americans. Salgat started a small group at the West Side Complex and Ives formed a group on Fulton Street. They decided to merge the two groups. lves's Saturday meeting grew fast and Salgat approached Lora Church/ Hunter Genia at Indian Family Resources. From there started the Second Native American Recovery Group for substance abuse. Our people started to gather for these meetings. Roger High of the west side started a Tuesday night meeting with the help of Barney Halfaday. They organized a meeting with traditional teachings by video. This meeting is based on twelve step teachings from the Medicine Wheel. Recently, a leisure night to work on crafts has started for those in recovery and their family. Sue Ives speaks of the movement going on for the Indian people recovering from drugs and alcohol. She has been sober for twenty-two years and seen the pain inflicted on the Indian race. Gene Salgat and Barney Halfaday both Vietnam combat veterans know the suffering of war and substance abuse. It's not unusual to see four or five veterans around our circle. We welcome all people to join our circle. The disease of alcoholism and drug addiction does not discriminate race, color, or religion. We want a place where Indian people feel welcomed. Through learned behavior and oppression we have been victims of a disease unknown to our early ancestors. Enough can't be said about the pains our people have suffered through the bottle. Loretta Castaneda talks about family destruction caused by alcohol. She grew up in an environment surrounded by bars and street life. Loretta has been sober over two years. She has learned about balance in her life and the importance of spirituality. Richard John shares how his life has changed since the three years he has been sober. His faith as a Native American has improved. He has a good relationship with his family. Roger High has learned about being Indian through a sober mind. He grew up not knowing culture or tradition. Barney Halfaday shares his past and the pain alcohol has brought him. Eighteen year old Patty Ives ••• ••••• ••••• (Continued on page 2) ••• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Pa~e Native American Prevention Services Staff: Lora Church 2 New Parent Committee For Title IX Program Seeks ..Parent Participation By Jeff Davis Program Director Hunter Genia Caseworker /Wellness Educator Renee Dillard Prevention Specialist/Educator VACANT Prevention Specialist/Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator The Parent Committee for the Title IX Indian Education Program is looking for parents of Native American children that attend the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) or the Kent Intermediate Schools (KISD) to get actively involved in the education of their children. The following officers for the Title IX program were elected in October 1998: Jeff Davis, Chairperson; Trisha T rasky, Vice-chairperson. The committee meets the second Wednesday of t--------------------- every month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the West Middle School The goal of Native American Prevention Services is to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. t--'--------------------Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistance and referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issue~ related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. Campus, 615 Turner N.W., Grand Rapids, Room 241. The Parent Committee is reviewing the present Title IX program and is seeking to make necessary changes to ensure that we are providing our children the best possible opportunity to succeed. We are looking at providing additional tutorial services to those children most in need, and we are also working toward providing cultural enrichment programs, primarily accessing those activities that are currently being provided by the GRPS' Multi-Cultural Office. In addition, the Parent Committee and the Title IX Program have invited the Superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools, Ms. Patricia Newby, to a meeting to discuss issues of concern for our children and to encourage an open and continuing dia logue on all aspects of Native American education within GRPS. The meeting will take place on May 4, 1999, at 7 p.m. at the West Middle School campus. The Title IX program is a supplemental program to those provided by GRPS and KISD. We look forward to working cooperatively with these school districts to improve the educational op portunities for our children. To that end, the Parent Committee has begun to restructure the program, refocusing Title IX re- ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •. . sources to provide services to those children within the school sys We have worked closely in the past Spirit Wind Continued with Dr. Cathy Large, the LEA from GRPS, and will continue to do has joined the Circle. She contributed to the so in the future to ensure that all available GRPS services are being youth by following the sober path her parents accessed by our children. r--------------------- tern that are m most need. walked. Scott Saboo and Tim Loonsfoot of the Grand River Singers have been supportive of the Circle. The door is always open. Anyone with the desire to stop drinking or using drugs is welcomed. We need your support in the comrr.unity and one meeting could save a life. Mni-Doo Noodin Miigwetch, Spirit Wind Recovery *See page 4 for the schedule. Title IX, GRPS and KISD are combining their efforts to better prepare our children to meet the challenges of the next millenium. Working together we can ensure that our children are afforded every opportunity to become successful, contributing citizens to our Tribal Communities and the Grand Rapids community. Migwetch, to all of those that have given so much time and effort in the past and continue to provide their support to this very worthwhile program. Chi Migwetch to Dr. Cathy Large, we thank you for your hard work and devotion to ensuring that our children are provided with the tools needed in today's world. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 Native American Prevention Services & Indian Family Resources 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 32-8, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Phone: (616) 458-1641/458-4078, Fax: (61~) ·458-2096 . Festival '99 Food Booth June 4-6, 1999 VOLUNTEER Male_ _ Telephone Number: In case of an emergeng,zplease-<fK>Tify: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J lated. l1h • • L•1m1tat1ons re to nea : - - - - - - ' - - ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The volunteer team choices ore: 1. Booth, on-site locations, and 5. Glean up. '. ~ ~ My second volunteer team chOice w<>Uld 'be:,_ ___,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.,.....;._.__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Please check which Friday Saturday Sunday ~ifts\you ~re ~n~ble to ·v~t~," -.1~~· . 0 7 AM-10 AM; 0~1~ AM - 2..PM; Q. 2 P.M-6 P:M; Q-·6 PM- 10 PM; 0 ·8 PM·--10:30 PM 0 7 AM:-10 AM; 0 10 AM- 2 PM; 'O 2 PM-6 PM; 0 6 PM- 10 PM; Q 8 PM' -10:30 PM o z~~Y- 1o AM; o 1o AM - 2PM; o 2"'1M.- 6 PM; o 6 PM - 1o PM; 0 a RM·- 1o:3o PM Contact the co-project leaJers-lor"'4nlormation, De&ra Muller -1-3; Renee Dillard'- ~ 4 & 5. . . I state that I am physiccilty fit for the event and I waive my rights that I may have against the N'i'tive American Prevention Services,. Indian Family Resources, and Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., Ws employees, volunteers, or sponsors for· damage or injury occasioned by my participation in this event. I also authorize the use . of any photographs, ·personal narrative, interviews and video recording of my ,participation in this event for any and all purposes. Participant's Signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ If under 18, parent or guardian's sign.ature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The above mentioned organizations are not obligated to provide a Festival '99 Food Booth assignment, nor are you obligated to accept the position offered. Volunteer opportunities are provided without regard to religion, creed, race, national origin, age, or sex. �Page 4 Turtle Talk Newsletter Native American AA Meetings and Activities Agenda Monday * Leisure time and crafts @ First step House, Bridge street, Grand Rapids at 7:00 - 9:00 PM Tuesday * Visual rwelve step Teachings on culture and Tradition, discussion after the video. @ second Chance Alano, Fulton Street, Grand Rapids at 8:30 - 9:30 PM Thursday * Native American closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous @ west Middle School, corner of Broadway and Turner, Grand Rapids at 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Saturday * Native American open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous * Friends and Family Invited * second Chance Alano, Fulton street, Grand Rapids at 12:00 - 1:OO PM Mni-doo Noodin Participants (Pictured) Sue Ives, Patty Ives, and Loretta Castaneda (Pictured) Richard John, Barney Halfaday, Roger High and Qene Salgat. Not pictured Scott Saboo, and Tim Loonsfoot �Turtle Talk Newsletter Pa e 5 GVSU EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS the Educational Connections Off ice to set up an appointment with an advisor or: have the person call our office directly. • 25 Commerce Avenue SW Lower Level Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4100 Please urge prospective clients to make an appointment before they come to our office to ensure that there will be an advisor to meet with them .. Phone: 616-336-7110/Fax: 616-336-7115 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Follow-Up: At your request, we will provide you with periodic updates as to the status of persons you have referred to our off ice. June Mamagona Fletcher, Director Aura E. Ortiz, Advisor Cassonya Carter, Advisor Santiago Zapata, J'r., Advisor/Teacher Diane Alexander, Program Coordinator ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••: : GOD'S KITCHEN MOBILE FOOD PANTRY • : Al PA WA TING MA GED WIN : : UMC'S PARKING LOT : : : : For Native Americans • • • Starting April 17th 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Continu- • • . dS ' d f h h • : mg every 3 r atur ay o eac mont same : •time. For shut-ins or people with no transporta- • Eligibility: Educational Connections can serve persons : tion, please call 364-6445 by the Friday before: who meet the following criteria: • the scheduled PANTRY DAY for home : 1. Low income. : deliveries. • 2. First generation college students •. y o Iun teers are neede d, pIease ca II Rev. M.11 .• 1 er • (custodial parent(s) d!d no! graduate from : or Deb Miller at 364-6445. • a 4 year college or umvers1ty.) • • 3. Not yet graduates of a 4-year college or ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ·• university. 'l'lleater of the 'l'llree Fires Services: Project services include: The Theater of the Three Fires is holding 1. Career and academic advising. open auditions to develop additional talent pool for 2. Assistance with admissions and financial plays to be performed by the theater group. The aid applications to schools both in and out-ofnext production will be in the middle of June 1999 state. with dates and name ofplays to be announced at 3. Application fee waivers/deferments to auditions. Ifyou want more information please schools and ACT tests (MUST be income call Roger Williams at (616) 245-4316. Auditions eligible). will be held on the evenings of Tuesday, April 13 4. Administration and evaluation of career and Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. at the interest inventories. West Middle School Building in collaboration with Native American Prevention Services. The theater 5. Arranging for school visits and campus group is also looking for additional volunteers to tours. _ assist with and become involved with theatrical pro6. Referral to other agencies/programs. Description: Educational Connections is a career and educational resource center funded by the U.S. Department of Education administered by Grand Valley State University. The program provides information . . . . . and services to people interested m continuing or resuming their education. Referral Pl'ocedure: If you identify a person whom you feel is interested in and would benefit from our program, either call 441 KNAPP N.E. GRAND RAPIDS, Ml : : •. ductions as a community. Sign-ups for volunteers will also be taken on those nights, as well as, ongo. mg. ~ . .1111.................................. ~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Pase 6 Matthew Whip: Jessica Lewis.· Matt's parents are Steve and Michelle Whip. Matt is a senior at City High. In addition to hockey, he also plays soccer and baseball. He is in the National Honors Society and was a student representative to Rotary in his junior year. Last spring he was awarded an Excellence in Education award from the Grand Rapids Foundation. Matt has been accepted to the University of Michigan and plans to study premed. Matt's favorite subjects are math and science. In his spare time, Matt enjoys snowboarding and playing sports. His coach comments, "Speed and determination have been the hallmarks of Matt's game." He also is a fine young man. Matt should go very far in life." My name is Jessica Lewis and I am a member of the Grand River and Little River Bands of Ottawa Indians. This year I am a senior at East Kentwood High School. During high school I have been a member of the National Honor Society, Class of 1999 Secretary, and Chairperson of the Student Council Volunteer Committee. I have participated as a member of the Dance Team, Youth Service Organization, and as a Teen Institute Teen Leader. I encourage other students to become involved. Academics are important, but the other activities are what really expand a person's character. This past summer I was selected to participate in the Macy's Minorities in Medicine Program at University of Michigan. This program not only offered me the · opportunity to explore my interest in medicine, but to meet other students with similar goals. It also gave me a first-hand view of university life. I highly recommend this program to any others who may have the opportunity. I have recently been accepted to the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. I have been awarded a four-year, full tuition scholarship by the University, and a first year board scholarship from the Steelcase Foundation for my academic achievement. My goal is to go into medidne, specializing in pediatrics or neonatology. My two sisters and I were all born prematurely. I have always had a great respect and appreciation for the special people who cared for us. I would like to be able to provide help for the children of our community in the future. Ifyou have a Native American student graduating, send a photo, information to share, example: interests, hobbies, and academic achievements to "Turtle Talk". �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 7 ~ a:: • Ml-Child (pronounced "My Child"), is Michigan's new children's health plan, that will provide public funds to help insure children of working low or moderate income families that do not qualify for Medicaid. An additional 156,000 children are eligible for the Ml-Child plan. With this new program 97% of all children will have access to health insurance. What is Healthy Kids? Healthy Kids is a part of the Mich-Care Medicaid Program. It provides health coverage for low income children and pregnant women. Who is eligible? To meet eligibility requirements, children must: • Be citizens of the U.S. (some legal immigrants qualify as well). • Be residents of Michigan, even if for a short time. • Be under 19 years old. • Have no health insurance. • Have a Social Security number. • Live in a family with a monthly income under: $1,809 for 2 $2,275 for 3 $2,742 for 4 $3,209 for 5 $3,675 for 6 $4, 142 for 7 $4,609 for 8 $5,075 for 9 $5,542 for 10 What is covered? • • Regular checkups Shots • • • • • • • • Inpatient hospitalization Lab and diagnostic imaging Prescription medications Medical care Dental care Emergency care Prenatal care and delivery Limited mental health services Limited substance abuse services How do I apply? Ask the staff and providers at Cherry Street Health Services or one of its satellite sites: Cherry Street Health Center 550 Cherry SE (616) 235-7272 Burton Health Center 21 35 Buchanan SW (616) 247-3638 Salvation Army Booth Family Services 1215 E. Fulton Street (616) 459-9468 Westside Health Center 669 Stocking NW (616) 235-1480 Belknap Commons Health Center 751 Lafayette NE (616) 7 42-9945 For assistance with applications or if you have questions, please contact Cristina Aguilar at Cherry Street - 616-235-7272. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 8 Women's Traditi~nal Dance Gatherinn , Spnng 1999 ··~ vided us with a wonderful warm meal, as well as, hot chocolate to warm our insides. Many people are thinking we need to start working on our snow snakes for next year at Winter Camp. Maybe even a state tournament! Friday, May 14th Saturday, May 1 5th Location: Dominican Center at Marywood 2025 East Fulton Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-3895 (616) 454-1241 Bring your friends and relatives and join us as we learn the difference between social & spiritual dances. This gathering has been designed for: * * * * * Anishinabek Women (Native American) Anishinabek young ladies Pow-Wow participants Dancers Non-dancers Our focus this year will be the CORN GRINDING DANCE/ FISH DANCE/ SW AN DANCE. There will be women available to give their opinions on regalia at our contemporary gatherings. A Young Eagle gets cheered on by others during a Snowsnake Toss! When the Young Eagles came back together it was St. Patrick's day. Our activity was all about how we believe we are lucky. Making four leaf clovers, the Young Eagles decorated them with pictures of family and homes. Many of the youth believe we are lucky because we have made the decision to not smoke and get addicted. Young Eagles found out they make their own luck by making good choices. "This is an open invitation to others who may remember these older dances. Please come and share your knowledge with your Native American sisters from the Michigan community." Hosted by: - Native American Prevention Services - Indian Family Resources. * For more information please contact Renee Dillard at The Young Eagles hold up their display from the St Patrick's activity! (616) 458-4078 or Debra K. Muller at (616) 458-1641. AND THERE IS MORE! lfl For the month of April we have a exciting new project for the entire community to enjoy. The Young Eagles have been working on the idea of a mural with the theme of NATIVE PRIDE. The Anishnabek Youth Leadership Council has been invited to help us, and they are just as anxious to get started. The mural will be painted on the Last month the East Jordan Title IX Indian Education pro- retaining wall supporting up 1-196 on the south end of our parking gram invited the Young Eagles to come and play snow snake with lot here at our office. Many ideas have been given to our lead them. What great fun we had! Many of us never played snow artist Candi Wesaw who has been generous with her talents for snake before. But even so, we came away with two first place this worthwhile project. If you would like to get involved with us or plaques. Our Grand Rapids group did very well overall, everyone have the time to help chaperone the event, please call the office came home with a prize. Our Title IX hosts were gracious and pro- 458-4078 and ask for Hunter or Renee. Young Eagles are Working Again! ~ �Page 9 Turtle Talk N cw sletter HEALTHY HEART PROGRAM INITIATES IN GRAND RAPIDS BY JEAN JOHNS AND JOHN ALDRED~ Diabetes and heart disease are so common that many Native Americans accept them as a fact of life. However, with more and more Native Americans dying from their long-term complications, this attitude has to change. The purpose of the Mmin-nuh-gah-dah Healthy Heart Program is to establish early screening for diabetes and heart disease. My name is JEAN JOHNS and I am the new Health Educator for the Mmim-nuh-gah-dah-Healthy Heart Program. I am an enrolled member of the Keweenaw Bay Tribe of Michigan. I received my health education degree from Northern Michigan University in 1993 and have worked as a Health Educator in a variety of community health settings. Most recent position was as a coordinator for the Wisconsin Women's Cancer Control Program. I have two daughters, Amy and Susan. The oldest daughter, Susan, lives in Prior Lake, MN and the youngest daughter, Amy, lives in Marquette, Ml. I also have two grandchildren, Ashley, who is six years old and Michael, who is two years old. As the Health Educator for the Healthy Heart Program, my goal is to reduce cardiovascular disease and diabetes by providing early screening and treatment for Native Americans in the counties of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa. Early screening and treatment are an important aspect of preventing and treating both of these diseases. Both diabetes and heart disease are very prevalent in the Native American population. Aanii, JOHN ALDRED n'dish-nikaaz, the new Health Promotion Disease Prevention Specialist for the InterTribal Council of Ml, Inc. I am part of the Healthy Heart Program designed to screen Native Americans and their families for diabetes and heart disease, and to refer them to health care services that are sensitive to the cultural traditions of Native Americans, thus making these services user friendly. As a main focus, I intend to teach people about ways to prevent any disease state from happening. It's not just a program about heart disease and diabetes, but about how we, individually, view our surroundings. In future articles, I will address this topic. I am a representative of the Loonsfoot Clan, residing on the land reserve called Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. I received my formal education and experience from Central Michigan University, majoring in Health & Rtness: Prevention and Rehabilitation. For four years, Mt. Pleasant was my home, as well as the home for CMU and the Saginaw Indian Chippewa Tribe. During my school years, I had the opportunity to meet a variety of interesting and intelligent anishnabeg. From their teachings, I gained a better perception of reality. I have them to thank for expanding my understanding and vision of the Creator's plan for the universe. So here I am, with you, in this community, waiting to share my ideals and visions, as well as, to learn from you, and to expand my understanding of life. Chi-migwetch, ahead of time for the teachings you have to offer me. Together, we will learn, we will teach, and we will grow. Baamaa-pii! If you are interested in learning more about the Mmin-nuh-gah-dah-Healthy Heart Program, please call the Indian Family Resources and Native American Prevention Services at (616) 458-1641. Our office is located at 615 Turner Street, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504. • E AMERICAN SERVICE JOHN ALDRED JEAN JOHNS �Turtle Talk Newsletter CALENDAR OF EVENTS Pa e 10 MllNWA MU NA DI BISH KAWI N ! ~,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,~ April 18: GVSU Mini Pow Wow. Sponsored by the Native American Student Organization of GVSU. Allendale Campus of GVSU in Allendale, Ml. For more information contact Amy Vega at 774-3083. i April 22-24: Gathering of Nations Pow WoVI· Albuquerque, New Mexico. For more info. call (505) 836-2810. ~ April 24-25: American Indian Council 8th Annual Spring Traditional Pow Wow. Lebanon, Indiana. Boone County 4-H Grounds - Community Building. For more info call: (765) 482-3315. ,~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ May 1: 8th Annual Social Pow Wow. Munising, Ml. i For more information call (906) 387-3861. May 8-9: °Free the Children" Spring International i ~ ~ Traditional Pow Wow. Climax, Ml For more info call (734) 763-8631. May 29-30: 8th Annual Morning Star Traditional Pow Wow. "Honoring Turtle Island" at Muskegon County Fairgrounds. For more info call (616)2716026. Saturday/Sunday afternoon and evening sessions both days. ' '~~ ~ ' '~~ ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ ..___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ______. ~ Pa Wa Ting Ma Ged _Win UMC 441 Knapp N.E. Grand Rapids, Ml CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1999 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. ADULTS: $5.00 5YRS TO 12 YRS: $3.00 0 TO 3 YRS: FREE FUNDS TO GO TOWARD APPORTIONMENTS COME AND ENJOY GOOD FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP! ll!l!!l!ll!Z!ll!ll!l!ll!Z!ll!ll!l!ll!Z!ll!ll!!l!ll!Z!ll!ll!!l!ll!Z!ll!ll!!l!ll!Z!ll!ll!l!ll!l!!ll!l!l!ll!l!l/9 ~ , ~ i ' ' ~ ~ i ~ ' ~ '~ '~ '~ Birthdays Rachel Albrecht lsabela Nadowegesa-Benavides April Blumke Jesse L. Boda Doug Bohjanen Misty Bowen Dawn Bush Casey Church Michael Corby Levi Albert Crampton Whitney Davis Robin Ensley JoAnne Fox John Hart Charlene J. Hatfield Monica Kelly Denise Kimble Mickey Kiogima Edna Kenoshmeg ~~n~m April Marie Leaureaux · Corey Loonsfoot Mary Ann Mashka Roseanne Moore Madelyn Nadowegesa Cindy Pigeon Sam W. Pigeon Josie Sams Judy Shriner Patricia Silverthorn Pam Smith April Wesaw Susan Wesaw . Sandy Whiteman · i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~· ,~. .,~ ~ i i ~ ~ ~ ' ~~· i ~ ' ,~ i ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ ~~ ' i ~ '~ ' i i ~ ' ''~ ~ '~ ~''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 11 PREVENTION SPECIALIST/EDUCATOR (Full-Time) . . for Native American Prevention Services, Grand Rapids, Ml. B.A. or B.S. in Education, School/Health Education, Human Services or equivalent related experience. The prevention specialist needs an understanding of prevention theory practices, exhibit a willingness to learn about the Native American culture and community. Skills in planning, promoting and delivering community-based substance abuse prevention programs, with public speaking and/or teaching experience. Will facilitate a youth group. Good organizational skills with attention to detail. Send resume with three (3) Letters of References to: Renee Daniels, InterTribal Council of Ml, Inc., 405 E. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Ml 49783. Closing date is Friday, April 30, 1999. EEO agency. Inquiries call Lora Church at (616) 458-4078. Get Readyll The 4th Annual Sobriety Walk is cominglll llA'lllEd.lll Date: ~FOR S08RFi'f 0 ¥ ~ ~ ffWJ.OllEl\EeG.f Location: 0 "' lii ~ Begins at the Sixth Street Bridge Park Grand Rapids, Ml Time: llA'lllE~ Saturday, June 12th * * * Registration at 8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. Destination: Three Fires Pow-Wow grounds (Riverside Park, approx. 2.5 miles) IUFHBPfTj 0 f fWJ.Ol)(l\E~ 0 ~~~ ~ ~--~ohSTAY AWAY ~ M.COHCX. """""uGS This is a fundraising event with everyone invited to join as a participant. Yet, the higher purpose to having the Sobriety Walk is to support those on the red road (recovery road); to support those who have chosen to live alcohol and drug-free; to heighten the awareness of how alcohol and drugs impact our lives; to support the healthy lifestyle concept; and to support our people, culture and traditions. Come by the NAPS/I FR office after Wednesday, April 21st to pick up your pledge sheets and T-shirts Honored Name forms. You're also invited to help us organize another successful Walk by attending our next Sobriety Walk planning meeting set for Tuesday, April 13th at 6:30 p.m. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Lora. Individual Grand Prize: One Pendleton blanket Tearn Grand Prize (up to 6 people on a team): One Pendleton backpack for each team member (2nd & 3rd Individual and Team prizes and door prizes will also be awarded). T-shirt Honored Names Section: Honor a family member, friend or loved one (living or in memory of) by having their name printed on the 4th Annual Sobriety Walk T-shirt. This year we will introduce a category entitled, l name=$ 25.00 donation "In Memory of:" Each additional name thereafter = $ l 0.00 donation per additional name �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 A dream I once had... By Jennifer R. Williams Dreams of passion, Wings ofgold, This is from what I have been told. Cool refuge is where I belong, Without the doubt of once a blue's song, Sharing to me a jealousy, I've heard before, But chose to ignore. But descends under a mask, Still, alive, waiting for a task. Surrender now to your darkest day, For you shall soon see no sky's ofgray. You shall sing a lullaby, Or at least unfailingly try. The melody of life, Street music, listening, playing, dreaming, Of the colors all streaminig, Lost in the dark of that thrill called life, Streams of gray but mauled by blue, So sit in the fields lit by the moon, And fear no creatures featured in the lagoon. Take a moment for yourself, Take a moment for yourself, Or store your memories on a shelf. Take your dre!ms hold them close, Visions given to you Treasures ofgold, Keep them in your mind and heart, For you shall never part, Write songs and stories That this beholds, And write what the future holds, Across the sky, Running beastly without a care, Streams of light beat down on me, For what I've shown sweet jealousy, They take me now without a message, The shadow of fall of the new passage, Silently seeping, Rowing, grasping, Though I find it all too fascinating, The closing the best, /'I/ leave the rest, Determine the ending, For I have heard nothing but minds rattling, Good bye sweet fields of green and lavendar, For they had once only heard her. Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615 Turner NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, MI Permit No. 319 Grand Valley State University Library Allendale Ml 49401 • , 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Prevention Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/a6452915681d9a4ba1c246bb05116cc8.pdf 1e6b555ce73c83e822da6fcffb04725f PDF Text Text Volume 2 Number 2 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Adolescence - April/May 1992 A Tough Time for Indian Youth from the Native American Deveopment Corporation Publication Adolescence (teenage years) for any youngster is a time of change and a time of personal and interpersonal conflict. For Indian youth, it is all this plus a time in which the world of their being Indian collides head-on with the world around them. In elementary school, many Indian children lag one to two years behind scholastically. By high school, the gap has increased and many fall two to four years behind. In urban areas, 80% of Indian youth drop out of school with most leaving between the 8th and 9th grades. The drop out rate for high school students on reservations and in boarding schools is high also (50%) but clearly lower than in urban areas. Ten to 25% of Indian youth display symptoms of psychological problems. Many Indian children have undiagnosed and untreated neurosensory disorders and developmental disabilities such as fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol effect. Fifty percent of Indian children have otitis media, an inner ear infection that often contributes to auditory and verbal difficulties. Many Indian youngsters live in environments where the rate of alcoholism is high and where alcohol and drugs are widely used as a means of coping with depression, anxiety, hostility, and feel- ings of powerlessness. Death by motor vehicle accidents, in most cases involving alcohol, is 5.5 times greater for Indians than for the general population. The chances for death by homicide are 2.8 times greater than for the general population. Therefore, by the time an Indian child reaches adolescence, chances are high that he/she will have experienced a traumatic loss within his/her immediate circle. Indian youth use alcohol at a rate three times that of adolescents in the general population and marijuana and amphetamines at twice the rate. They also have a suicide rate three times the national average. Why do Indian Youth have more problems? First, the recent oppressive history of tribes and their present economic and social situation creates terrific stress for all Indians, adolescent included. The Indian adolescent finds all the challenges of adolescence overlaid and complicated by the disruption and dysfunction being experienced by his culture as a whole. Secondly, some of the basic values of tribal society run counter to the tasks of adolescence of developing independence and individualism. continued on page 3 -Adolescents A Peek Inside Sterotyping .......................... 2 Adolescents continued ......... 3 Human Services .................. .4,5 Health .................................. 6 Feature ................................. 7 BOARD ELECTIONS ................ 8, 9 Profile .......................................... 10 Classifieds ................................... 11 Announcements ........................... 12-15 Pow Wow Events ........................ 16 �Stereotyping-H's Too Easy Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council from the AA. Group In this world we live everything is in many ways planned ahead for us. We call the so called plan another name-that name is "stereotype" A lot of our stereotype comes from our family and friend our race and back ground. Here we are as Native American seldom seen less for our diversity than for our stereotype as a Noble Savage or drunken Indian. What this simplistic convention misses is history. Many Indians refuse to drink. Now here is something that has made me wonder. If you have a Black man, a White man, a Hispanic and a Native American, why is it that you never hear anyone say there's a drunken Black or White or Hispanic walking down the street, but let a Indian come by a bar or come out of a bar is stereotype as a "drunken Indian". Here are some facts. Germans are the world champion beer drinkers with a per capita of 11 billion liters a year. Hear is another fact in Finland they don't drink and drive and they don't drink and work. You ask why, this is the reason "Work and driving interferes with drunkenness!! Fact, the French remain the world's heaviest drinkers. This is why you can not stereotype people. In A.A. we have no stereotype. We are all Alcoholics. We are not rich, poor, black, white, red or brown. We are Alcoholics. I am proud to say I am in a select group. Some of the people who are and were Alcoholics are the first 6 Americans to win Noble Prize in Literature, five were Alcoholics, Sinclair Lewis, William Faulkner, Earnest Hemingway, John Steinbeck and Eugene O'Neill. So this is why you should not look at people as stereotype, look at them as people. Do not forget that Anishnabe meet on Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 45 Lexington NW, Room 2. Everyone is welcome. April is Also Alcohol Awareness Month. 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors Mary Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President William Memberto - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Levi Rickert - Member Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Andra Robinson - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Mary Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Supervisor Anne LaFontsee Dennis Black Judy Dodge Darcy Emert Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Bruce Trobridge Loretta Yount Ruth Pitcher - Intern Lee Ann Bridenfield - Intern Amy Groenvelt - Intern Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Support Rita Blumke - Data Entry Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan Ives - Intake Facilitatr Diane Leaureaux - Michigan Indian Press Mary Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production Diane Leaureaux- Circulation Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views ofthe writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th ofevery month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 616/774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. �Adolescents (continued from page 1) Traditionally, Indian children became more ward risk-taking-increases the dangers of alcohol important to the economic and social functioning and substance abuse. What can help? of their families and culture as they matured. In The role of alcohol and substance abuse within their teens, responsibilities and obligations to their families greatly increased. Youth were rewanied families must be acknowledged. Indian youngwith the recognition that they were an important and sters need help to see that alcohol and drugs create certain patterns within any valuable part of their families and tribal family. These patterns must unit: they belonged and were needed Indian.adolescents needtoknow be identified and recognized This integration into the family tha.t even tlwugh substance for what they are. Indian unit, while in many ways was posiabuse is high among their youngsters, if in an alcoholic tive, conflicts with the adolescent task people, the majority ofIndians family, must learn to place of developing independence. This are NOI' ALCOHOI.JCS. responsibility where it becultural characteristic is also out of sync with the tendency of the domilongs and must see that there nant society to encourage young people to leave the is nothing wrong with them. They must also family unit and "stand on their own." Many Indian recognize that abusive family patterns continue adolescents, as a result, feel selfish and disloyal to their from generation to generation and that they have families as they snuggle with issues of independence. the ability to break these patterns. Although Indian culture places high value on Indian adolescents need to know that even self direction and responsibility, it strongly pro- though substance abuse is high among their people, motes the good of the group over that of the the majority of Indians are NOT ALCOHOLICS. individual. Indian children are respected as indi- They must be informed that drinking alcohol is viduals in that they are given the option of self contrary to traditional Indian values. They need to direction very early. Child rearing techniques are know they have a choice about alcohol and drugs based on modeling and support. Children are not and that abstinence is an acceptable option. They told how to behave. They are taught by example. need to know they will not be left isolated and Indian adolescents must not only deal with the lonely or seen as less Indian for saying, "NO" to normal tasks of adolescence, they must also struggle alcohol and drugs. with and define their Indianness. Because of the transitions presently going on within Indian culture, positive, clearly defined role models are often not readily available. Many Indian adolescents, therefore, wind up putting together a patchwork self. They take a little from the non-Indian culture, a little from the Indian culture, a little from their schools. Because these sources are in conflict, the values of a patchwork self do not jell. Often times, negative coping patterns-especially reliance on alcohol and drugs---develop. This can be extremely dangerous because of adolescents' feelings of invulnerability-with their tendency to- 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICES The Senior Room will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Loretta Yount, our senior casemanager, will be available during those hours to assist you. Alcohol's Amazing Feats • submitted by Jennifer and Kelly Alcohol is a product of amazing versatility. -I n -I d a. n It will remove stains from designer clothes. music • updates • happenings • issues • It will also remove the clothes off your back. news • information If by chance it is used in sufficient quantity Alcohol will remove furniture from the home, Rugs from the floor, food from the table, Lining from the stomach, vision from the eyes, And judgment from the mind. listen to wbyw 89.9 fm from 4-6 pm every monday with h•u•n•t•e•r g•e•n•i•a Alcohol will also remove good reputations, Good jobs, good friends, happiness form the children's hearts. Sanity, freedom, spouses, relationships, Mans ability to adjust and live with his fellow man, And even life itself. As a remover of things, alcohol has no equal. Native American Women's Group meets Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem ::-: J I >I 1 GRITC Senior/Activity Luncheon (SAL) 1992 Schedule Please join~£¥~:f!f~o healing. May 13, 1992-Wednesday June 10, 1992-Wednesday Accepting Food Donations and Volunteer Help. Contact n4-8331 ! i 0 i .,, ,, <:,A &<:kw«...:.Kcb;k:•.,.)&J:<:.:...a.;,.,.,:;,. .,..,.X<.,.,:•.,.,.,:•.,m:;••,,.x..N.,..:.: .:•..• •,:.).•,..,...).,..:.,.,.,...,.,.,.,.,.):/ :/ 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Message from the Sacred Tree submitted by Judy Dodge Within the new season upon •No person should be made us we are encouraged by tradi- to feel "put down" by you; avoid tion to reflect upon life and create hurting other hearts as you would fresh outlooks that will enrich a deadly poison. our lives in the next. We are •Touch nothing that belongs reminded that we are in charge of to someone else (especially sachanging the course of our path if cred objects) without permission, we wish to do so. The problem is or an understanding between you. that sometimes we forget where •Respect the privacy of evwe are going! For those of you ery person. Never intrude on a who fit into this category I would person's quiet moments or perlike to share with you an insert sonal space. taken from a book carried by the •Speak in a soft voice, espeMichigan Indian Press. cially when you are in the pres1. Each morning upon ris- ence of elders, strangers or others ing, and each evening before to whom special respect is due. sleeping, give thanks for the life • Never speak about others within you and for all life, for the in a negative way, whether they good things the Creator has given are present or not. you and others and for the oppor•Treat the earth and all of tunity to grow a little more each her aspects as your mother. Show day. Consider your thoughts and deep respect for the mineral actions of the past day and seek world, the plant world, and the for the courage and strength to be animal world. Do nothing to a better person. Seek for the pollute the air or soil. If others things that will benefit everyone. would destroy our mother, rise 2. Respect. Respect means up with wisdom to defend her. "to feel or show honor or esteem •Show deep respect for the for someone or something; to beliefs and religions of others. consider the well-being of, or to •Listen with courtesy to treat someone or something with what others say, even if you feel deference or courtesy". Show- that what they are saying is worthing respect is a basic law of life. less. Listen with your heart. •Treat every person, from 3. Respect the wisdom of the tiniest child to the oldest elder the people in council. Once you with respect at all times. give an idea to a council or a •Special respect should be meeting it no longer belongs to given to elders, parents, teacher you. It belongs to the people. and community leaders. Respect demands that you listen intently to the ideas of others in council and that you do not insist that your idea prevail. Indeed you should freely support the ideas of others if they are true and good, even if those ideas are quite different from the ones you have contributed. The clash of ideas brings forth the spark of truth. 4. Be truthful at all times, and under all conditions. 5. Always treat your quest with honor and consideration. give of your best food, your best blankets, the best part of your house, and your best service to your guest. 6. The hurt of one is the hurt of all, the honor of one is the honor of all. 7. Receive strangers and outsiders with a loving heart and as members of the human family. 8. All the races and tribes in the world are like the different colored flowers of one meadow. All are beautiful. As children of the Oeator they must be respected. 9. To serve others, to be of some use to family, community, nation or the world is one of the main purposes for which human beings have been created. Do not fill yourself with your own affairs and forget your most important task. True happiness comes only to those who dedicate their lives to the service of others. 10. Observe moderation and balance in all things. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. ' HEALTH ·Babies Born to Mothers On Crack Taken from the Messenger They are called "a biological underclass" and "a lost generation." Those are just two of the milder name tags attached to the children we have come to believe were permanently damaged by their mothers; use of cocaine. The posters in maternity clinics conjure up the same image of the prenatally doomed: "Some people who smoke crack never get over it." The schools, too, have been put on alert: "The crack babies are coming!" Indeed, the phrase "crack babies" and now "crack kids" is shorthand for monster-children who are born addicted. These are the kids destined to grow up without the ability to pay attention, learn or love. But just when the name has stuck, it turns out that the crack baby may be a creature of the imagination as much as of medicine, a syndrome seen in the media more often than in medicine. Three years after the epidemic of stores about these children began, six years after hospitals began to see newborns in deep trouble, researchers are casting doubt on the popular demon of the war on drugs. The very phrase "crack baby" is in any literal sense, a misnomer. Cocaine is rarely taken by itself. It's part of stew of substances taken in a variety of doses and circumstances. No direct line, no universal cause and effect, has been drawn from the mother's use of cocaine to fetal damage. Alcohol and tobacco may do as much harm to the fetus as cocaine. So may poor nutrition, sexually transmitted diseases and the lack of medical care. Most important, it appears that the children born to cocaine-using mothers are not hopeless cases, permanently assigned to the monster track. This is not, he cautions, a green light for taking drugs during pregnancy. Drugs remain a serious health problem, and cocaine specifically 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council contributes to premature birth and small head size. While the children in Dr. Ira Chasnoff studychildren who have been offered some help now functions normally as a group, they are at risk individually. But, says Chasnoff, "As I study the problem more and more, I think the placenta does a better job of protecting the child than we do as society." The need now is to widen the lens from nature to nurture, and from the environment of the unborn to that of the born. Another researcher who has taken a responsible second look at the syndrome is Oaire Coles of Emory University. She believes that these children are in fact "often victims of gross neglect, not brain damage." We are interested in genes these "Ifa child comes to kinderdays and more intergarten with that label ested in assessing they'redead. Theyarevery moral blame. In a likely to fidfill the worst time of pitifully few prophecies." drug treatment centers of pregnant women, the crack-baby panic resulted in a wave of arrests of these women. One of them, Jennifer Johnson, is still awaiting trail in Florida on drug charges. But perhaps the worst effect of this distortion is the sense of hopelessness dispensed with the title, "crack kid." Helplessness on the part of mothers, teachers and even the children. As Coles warns, "If a child comes to kindergarten with that label they're dead. They are very likely to fulfill the worst prophecies." So, no more convenient and empty names. The children whose mothers used cocaine are neither universally nor permanently nor uniquely damaged. The so called crack kids are just a portion of our growing population of children in deep trouble. They are only children, like so many others, growing up with a treacherous mix of nature's woes. If you need a label, call them "kids who need help." �FEATURE Origin of the Odawa A • submitted by Bill Dunlop ~ The creator made a great feast everything good that mother earth produced was included in that feast. All the food and drink that man and woman could possibly want was there and prepared to it's finest. Then at a very large clearing in the forest, a bit field, The Creator commanded "Stand Up!" and a whole tribe of Indians sprang up from the Mother Earth. Then the invitation "Come, eat of this feast and live!" That was how the Odawa tribe came into being. All the good food and drink from that feast is still with us to this day. I was a boy of ten when that legend was told to us by a wise old Indian named Frank Michigan. If he were still alive he would be about 140 years old. I often think back to that day when someone tells the many different theories of how we Indians came to be here on this continent. Some say we are a "lost tribe oflsrael". Trace this to the Mormons. Others say we came across the Bering straits when it was an Isthmus, a land bridge connecting Asia and North America. The different tribes of Israel were named after the brothers of Joseph. These tribes were the slaves who built the pyramids. Then Moses came and led them out of Egypt. After he persuaded Pharaoh to let them go. The pyramids are carbon dated at 4,500 years to 5000 years. We have Indian relics that carbon date to 47000 years that would be 42,000 years before the pyramids were ever thought of, and Israeldidn'texist! So much for us being a lost tribe of Israel. Now about us walking across the land bridge called Bering Straits. Why didn't we bring the wheel with us? The wheel was in full use at that time all over Europe and Asia. It makes no sense that we would drag our goods behind us on a travois, when we could have been using the wheel for transportation, and no evidence of the wheel has ever been found in all the Archeological excavations on this continent. I am forced to, ask this question----couldn 't that road over the Bering Isthmus have been a "two way" highway? After many years of thinking it over-Frank Michigan's theory is as good as any. As is his answer to all questions of rebuttal "The Creator can do things any way he wants to." Native Americans Suffer from Lactose Intolerance Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, which is the predominant sugar of milk. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD), as many as 75 percent of all Native American adults are lactose intolerant. The condition is least common among persons of northern European descent. Lactose intolerance results form a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down milk sugar into simpler forms that are absorbed into the bloodstream. Common symptoms include nausea, cramps, bloating, gas and diarrhea, which begin about 30 minutes to 2 hours after eating or drinking lactose containing foods. Many people are unaware that milk products may be the cause of these distressing symptoms. 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �' BOARD ELECTIONS Recruiting Members Wanting to Serve on the Board from GRITC Board of Directors Nominating Committee The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has a nine (9) member Board of Directors. The term of office for four (4) members will expire in June 1992. The Board Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for the vacancies which will be created by these expired terms. It is of the utmost importance for anyone who is willing to be a Board Candidate and run for election to understand the commitment required of elected Board members. Please review the Board Job Description and Board Nominee form. If you believe you meet the qualifications, are willing to fulfill the job responsibilities, and are ready to make a two (2) year commitment, please complete the Board Nominee form. If you do not have a current membership application on file at the Inter-Tribal Council, please complete the Membership Application and include it with the Board Nominee form. The closing date for submitting nominations is May 26 , 1992. Completed Nominee forms must reach the Inter-Tribal Council Business Office by 5:00 PM on May 26. Elections will be held at the Annual Membership Meeting. This meeting will be at the Inter-Tribal Council on May 28, 1991 at 6:00 PM. Voting will begin at 6:00 PM and end at 8:00 PM. Thank you for your time and interest, The Board of Directors Nominating Committee Membership Application DA1EAPPLICATIONCOMPLETED: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ NAME: ADDRESS: OTY: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ COUNIT: _ _ _ _ _ ZIP: _ __ 1ELEPHONE: HOME: _ _ _ _ __ WORK: lRIBAL AFFILIATION: The By-laws of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council state that membership shall be open to any person of the age of 18 years who: (1 )resides in the counties ofAllegan, Kent, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Oceana, or Ottawa; (2) is of American Indian descent; (3) supports the aims (mission) of the Council. Persons who meet these requirements may become members by completing an application form. Application forms must be completed annually to maintain membership. The mission ofthe Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is to aid and promote the general welfare ofthe American Indian population in Westem Michigan (Allegan, Kent, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa Counties) by providing culturally sensitive seivices in the areas ofeducation, employment and training, health care, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment and by promoting Indian cultural events/activities. A person must be a member to vote in the Annual General Membership Meeting and to be a Board of Directors Nominee. 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �BOARD ELECTIONS CONT'D Annual General Membership Meeting and Election of Board of Directors PLACE: GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1992 TIME: 6:00 PM VOTING: METHOD: 6:00 - 8:00 PM SECRET BALLOT Board Nominee Form DA1EFORMCOMPLE1ED: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ NAME: ADDRESS: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ OTY: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ COUN1Y: _ _ _ _ _ ZIP: _ __ 1EIEPHONE: HOME: _ _ _ _ _ _ WORK: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 'IRIBALAFFILIATION: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION: AGE: _ _ _ 18-21 _ _ _ Business _ _ _ 21-30 _ _ _ Education _ _ _ Finance - - - 31-45 _ _ _ 46-(i) _ _ _ Health _ _ _ 61+ _ _ _ Law _ _ _ Management _ _ _ Retired - - - Skilled Trade - - - Social Seivices _ _ _ unemployed Please list present or past community service participation, offices held, etc.: EDUCATION: _ _ _ No High School _ _ _ Some High School _ _ _ High School Grad _ _ _ Some College _ _ _ Associate Degree _ _ _ Bachelor Degree _ _ _ Master Degree _ _ _ Doctorate 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �PROFILE Hunter Genia ... Role Model for Youth Hunter Genia is considered by his colleagues to be one of Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council's best role models for Native American youth. At Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, he is involved in the Young Eagles Project as a group facilitator actively involved and dedicated to youth. The Young Eagles Project is a Substance Abuse Prevention group providing services to Native American youth ages 8 to 13. The Project has reached out to 43 individuals in its short two year duration. The youth participate in activities focusing on problem-solving, communication skills, self-confidence, and cultural issues. Anyone interested in becoming a member of Young Eagles can contact Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (616)774-8331. Along with his duties as a facilitator, Hunter servers on Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council's Human Service team as a representative for youth services. He also conducts Native American educational workshops within the community, primarily to the educational institutions addressing misconceptions about Native Americans and emphasizing cultural customs and values. On a national level, Hunter is the Vice-Chair of the Earth Ambassador steering committee. In its second year, the program is designed to train American Indian youth to become spokespersons in promoting a healthy environment at the local, state, and national levels. The primary purpose of the Earth Ambassador program is to promote a healthy environment for Mother Earth and increase people's awareness about the importance of taking care of the environment. Native youth, ages 15-24 interested in being part of the nation's premiere youth environmental group is encouraged to apply to the United National Tribal Youth (UNITY) Earth Ambassador program. Applications are currently being accepted to fill the 48 Earth Ambassador slots. Youth selected as Earth Ambassadors will be expected to complete a three day environment training session before the 1992 UNITY Conference, as well as attend environmental workshops at the conference. Application guidelines are provided by Hunter Genia at (616) 774-8331. Candy 'joke' Offends l n d i a n ~ - - - - - - - - - Takenfrom The Associated Press A candy called Laffy Taffy tries to live up to its name by printing riddles on each piece's wrapper. But some Navajo eighth-graders aren't amused. They called for a boycott of the candy maker's parent company, Nestle USA, after discovering a riddle that says: 'Why were the Indians the first in North America? Because they had reservations." Linda Minas, a teacher at Leupp Boarding School, about 45 miles east of Flagstaff, said a couple of her students bought the candy a week ago. ''They said, Hey, they're making fun of us,"' Minas said "They viewed it as a personal attack. JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council "Its'srude. It's not a funny joke. Native Ammcans did not ask to be put on reservations." The students are demanding a written apology totheirschool,aswellasoneprintedonfuturecandy wrappers and in several prominent newspapers, including The New YOlk Times and USA Tcxlay. Nestle USA, theparentcornpanyofSunMark. which makes LaffyTaffy, hasn'tdecidedhowitwill respond to the students' request, said Dick Curd, a spokesman in Glendale, Calif. 'We sincerely regret offending the students and the Navajo Nation," Cunl said Hesaidthejokewas written by an outside firm ~dis no longer being printed. �l '~ - 'Turtlt!'·Tdlk md<eievery,attempNd /istonJythose_ifobs·that:arei()pen\b}iff<iui:)1 0,~~ng.iuld mailing time, jobs listed may have already been.filled. For further information on.all'listings 'and additional job \·:.i openings not listed, please call Bruce Or Dennis at the GRIIC office at 616/714-8331. Customer Service Rep/Bank Teller H.S. Grad/ GED Good Math skills Good Communication Skills Order Processor H. S. Grad 1 yr. Data Entry Experience P.C. Knowledge Draftsperson/Detailer Furniture Hardware H.S. Graduate Technical Training 2-5 Yrs. Experience Credit Administrator Knowledge of credit procedures and computerized accounting system work under pressure Local Auto needs: Experienced Mechanics Experienced Body Shop Technician New Car Sales Person General Laborers Accounting and Clerical Experienced Sheet Metal Installer 5 Yrs. Experience in HV AC Duct & Piping insulation Need Transportation May have to travel Construction Technician Class A CDL drivers license Basic AC/DC Theory Clerical Typing, Basic Computer Skills Including Lotus and Multimate Telephone Operator (Alma, Mi only) Typing, good communication skills Construction Co. Needs: Equipment Operator Truck Driver Pipe Layer General Constriction Previous Experience in sewer or watermain Construction will be given priority Social Worker-Mental Health Advocate Bachelors degree in social work or human service field Accountant- 27-30 hrs. per week Degree preferred but will accept experience Sales Representative (Holland area) Minolta copiers and Fax Systems Outside sales experience Registered Nurse Care for terminally ill patients and their families; Need transportation Telephone Company General Laborer Valid Drivers License Ability to lift 50 pounds 11 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANNOUNCEMENTS An Appeal to Native People Nineteen Ninety-Two and all of the noise and celebration surrounding the Quincentennary of Christopher Columbus is upon us. The impact of his "discovery" is being felt all over the world. While we as Native people realize our ancestors discovered him and his crews on our shores lost, hungry and frightened, the rest of the world is being taught he discovered us. During the week of June 21 through June 28, 1992, my daughter, Rosebud, and I have been invited to present a "Cultural Counterpoint" telling the facts of Christopher Columbus, his discovery and the impact he had on Native people then and leading up to today. This invitation has been made by a teacher in the school system in Salzburg, Austria. We have been offered to fly Rosebud and myself to Salzburg to make a factual presentation of Native history, music, dance, dress, food, lifestyle-the whole cultural spectrum of Native people in the Americas today. Rosebud and I feel so very honored to accept this invitation and all the responsibilities that go with it. The sheer volume of this teacher's expectations are practically overwhelming. Through contact by phone and by letter, it is apparent that these Austrian people are starving for information by and about Native Americans. I feel that no matter how I explain to them that I am just one man and one family sharing opinion or one viewpoint that the Austrian people will feel that I representandspeakforallNativeAmericanpeople. In view of this, I am making an open appeal to all Native people of all tribes, bands, councils and communities to share with me any specific information they want given to the people of Austria. 12•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Please send me information about your history, your community, your educational material, teaching aids, pictures, tapes and/or slides, brochures on tribal enterprises (tourism and other industries) so we may give them to the Austrian people from you. Our local community in and around Detroit is coming together in support of this trip. Some of the children are working on small handmade items to be given to the Austrian children as gifts. Other things we would like to take would be sweet grass and small gifts to be shared with the grandparents, the elders. Because of, as mentioned before, the sheer volume of things that she expects us to do, I am hoping to include my wife and two boys on this trip. Because they are only providing transportation for Rosebud and myself, we are attempting to do some fundraising to pay for the three extra tickets. A Pendleton blanket has been donated to this effort. We will raffle off this blanket prior to our departure day. By the time you read this, we will have received some donations of cash that friends of ours have pledged towards the tickets. May we please send you some raffle tickets for you to sell for us? We are asking for a little help from all our fiends; and in some cases receiving a lot of help from a few of our friends. Whatever you can do to make this a positive experience for the Austrian people would be greatly and truly appreciated. As you need or require further information about this, please feel free to contact me at (313) 841-6314. Any correspondence may be sent to 1263 Ferdinand, Detroit, MI 48209. Thank you in advance for your support. Thurman, Rose, Rosebud, Bluejacket and Joaquin Bear. �My Brian HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO Iremember when Iwas a mother to be, in the Springtime of my life a babe was born to me. Icried tears of joy, Brian was my baby boy. We grew close together under the summer's sun, mother and child, we would play and run. ALL THE MOMS, GRANDMAS, GREAT GRANDMAS AND GREAT GREAT GRANDMAS. Quickly summer was over and we didn't know, when September came my tears turned to snow. Winter was here to stay.. my Brian was called away, Those precious seasons he spent with me, now he's with God for eternity. Someday, under a heavenly sun, Brian and Iwill play and run... tur.u ~Uil~ JUM APRIL TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS We couldn't do it without YOU! Victor Yob Johanna Postma Ruth Sprague Dorothy Boda Robert Hilliker Thelma Trostle Steve Fancett Fred Gibbings Mr. & Mrs. Marshall W. Muskovin Mr. John Hutchinson Mr. John W. Hutchinson 5126 Tom Leaureaux 5/21 Dave Pierce 5/26 Kari Sprague 5/21 Selina Gibbs 5122 Charlie Anderson 5/29 Paul. Shomin (Jumbo) 5/31 Dave Fox 5/22 Liz Wesaw 5/28 Leah Denhof 5122 Paul. Jackson 5115 Mike Denhof 5/3 Rita Wemigwans 511 Isaac McCann 5/6 linda Holt 5/24 Denise Skorka 5121 Misheka Floyd 5!16Paul.Han 5124 Chris Shomin 5112 Billie Jean Sams 5/9 Dave Shananaquet 5!16JordanShormn 5114 Roger Mane/, Jr. 5!4William 5/28 Edward Sherman, Jr. Shananaquet 5!16JimmyBushSr. Mary Shananaquet 5117 Rocky Russell Larry Shanaquet Jr. 5!17GusDay Terry Chivis JHappy Birthday from GRITC" l 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS WANTED REPORTING FIRES Rim Development Company Currently being Created Spring is the time of year when most wildfires occur because dead gross and leaves from the previous year burn readily, requiring extra caution when enjoying the out-of-doors and doing annual yard cleaning. Looking For: :.~ NATIVE AMERICAN SCRIIPTS WRIITTN BY NATIVE AMERICAN SCRIPlWRITERS Please send synopses or scripts to: Kimberly Guidone 28 Dogwood Drive Chester, N.J. 07930 I(~ wildfires Lost year, stole fire agencies responded to more than 8,000 that burned over 5,000 acres in Michigan, resulting in } the loss of valuable cropland, wildlife hobitol, vehicles and ~ l timber. I In addition to occidental incidents, arson was another major t $ .,.,...,.,.,.............,...,.,.......,.,.,. .........,.........,.. ....,..,.,.,.,.,.,.,. ·,:,·· ··:-::·:··;::: ·;,.:.;:.:.:.:,,:.:.:.:.:,:,:..:.;:,,:c,:c·,,n.:.:.;:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:."'')l~: cause of Michigan wildfires in 1991. To report someone who hos intentionally set owildfire, Michigan hos otoll-free arson hotline: 1-800-44-ARSON. ~ OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY VOLUNTEERS WANTED Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is looking for individuals who con assist the Native American community through donation of time. We ore looking for persons to answer phones, type, and transport clients. Please contact Susan Ives of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council if you feel you would make ogood, reliable volunteer. ~ - Poster FREE! by M.T. Bussey The 19 x 25" sepia prints commemorate the three Michigan Indian tribes the Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi. Each tribe is represented in two prints; one is a single portrait of an important tribal figure, while the other includes several tribal members along with a Michigan map showing the area the tribe occupied around the turn of the century. April 9 -25 Jerry Sterner's comedy dromo won the Outer Critics' circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Ploy in 1989. The ploy outlines the Woll street takeover of osmall New England familyowned company. This Main Street vs. Woll Street tole is serious but funny, suspenseful and compelling. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre • 30 N. Division Ave. • Grand Rapids, Ml 49 503 • (616) 456-9301. ~ Get Poster FREE! published by Michigan Indian Press with your $10 Turtle Talk Subscription only for the month ofMay When you donate $10 you will receive Turtle Talk for the next year - and also receive a free Portrait. Don't forget to include you name and address so that you don't miss out. Send your donation to: TT, 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Special Price FREE with $IO donation and also receive future Tunle Talk Newsletters. 14•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Bear Hunting Regulations The Commission approved the following dates for Michigan's 1992 bear hunting season: Sept. 10 to Oct. 21 in the Upper Peninsula's Carney, Bergland, Baraga, Amasa, Gwinn and Newberry bear management units; Sept. 10 to Sept. 16 on Drummond Island; and Sept. 18 to Sept. 24 in the northern Lower Peninsula;s Red Oak bear management unit. Hunters may take bear in the Red Oak management unit, only using bow and arrow, from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8. In other 1992 regulation changes, Wexford County and the southern one-third of Grand Traverse County were removed from the Red Oak Unit. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is developing the quota of licenses to be issued this year to meet bear population objectives. Bear hunting application guides and forms are expected to be available in mid-May at license dealers throughout the state. June 15 is the deadline for applying for this falls bear hunting season licenses. ~ - Valley View Apartments 716 North State Road Ionia, Ml 48846 (616) 527-8929 Live Well and Prosper Visualized Yourself Living in Luxury at Valley View Rental Community Ionia' s Finest Invite friends for a movie or sports event playing on your Free Cable or relax and watch the snowfall on your wooded lot. We feature lots of Light and Open Space -Afeeling of Freedom and Security all wrapped up in Quality. KEEP UPlHE GOOD WORK BY lURNING IN YOUR REGISIIR TAPES Keep donating your Cash Register tapes to GRITC. Send, bring, ship these valuable sales tapes in! Your "tapes" have helped send our youth to functions and other valuable activities.We take any receipts from Eberhards, Meijers, and D&W. Contact: Chris Shomin, GRIT(, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504, 616/774-8331 ~ 3Posili>n Ooonioo at Grml RapKls lnter-Tnool Couoo1 The Human Services at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is looking for 3 additional staff persons. Each of these positions is seeking individuals who demonstrate the ability to relate well with youths. These 3 positions are temporary (during the summer) and part-time. Apply at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504. Ask for Susan Ives. Field Trip Planner - Individual to plan and organize frequent field trips. Person needs to be self-directed, able to organize. This position requires that the individual has the ability to obtain a chauffeurs license. Teacher - Individual to implement an individualized reading and math curriculum for Native American Youth. Person needs to have experience as a teacher or teacher assistant. Casemanager -Individual will be responsible for psychosocial assessments and treatment plans for youth. This position requires that the individual has experience as a casemanager and/or counselor.~ A.A. News Joe M. will share meetings every Wednesday night from 6:007:00 p.m. 15•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Pow Wow & Events DATE EVENT LOCATION May 10 - 14 RESERVATION ECONOMIC SUMMIT & NATIONAL INDIAN TRADE FAIR Seattle, Washington Red Lion Hotel - Seatac. Contact: 1/800/423-0452. May 14th thru 17th INDIAN NATIONS RENDEVOUS & TRADE FAIR Denver, Colorado Hyatt Regency Hotel/downtown. Contact# 303/556-2860. May 22 thru 24 2ND ANNUAL GISS I WAS CREEK INDIAN POWWOW Marion, Michigan Kogler's Property Contact #616/281-3640 June 5th MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION MEETING Peshawbestown, Michigan Contact Betty Kienitz at 517/373-0654. HOMECOMING OF THE THREE FIRES POWWOW Grand Rapids, Michigan Riverside Park Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contact #616/77 4-8331 11TH ANNUAL DAY OF THE EAGLE POWWOW East Jordan, Michigan Anishinabe Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. Contact #616/536-7583. June 6 & 7th Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Edward V. Gillis 2512 Union NE Grand Rapids Ml. Non Profit Org . U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 This newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health , and p rivate donations. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Toni A. Foster ASSISTANT EDITOR .......•.............. .' ....... Virginia Medacco Herr CIRCULATION DIRECTOR ......................... . ...... . ... Dennis Bush PRINTER ....................... .. ... . ................. Toni A. Foster REPORTER ...................................... Virginia Medacco Herr OFFICE ASSISTANT (Pf\RT TIME) ....•.•.•........•...•.....• Ross Morgan TYPISTS ...........•......•............•..•.•......... Ton·i J,. Foster Virginia Medacco Herr ARTISTS ...........................••.....•....••.... Donna M. Dunlop Toni fL Foster ****The TURTLE TALK Staff wou1d like to thank thf: fo"llowing people who helped us with the assembling, stapling and labeling of last monthis issue: Car1 Wesaw Sherri Medawis Brenda Kuieck Sonny Raphae 1 • �AUGUST B IR'l'IIDAY S Happy birthdt.W to: . • l Cheryl Fox August August August Dom1a Dunlop August Jeanette St. Clair August Dawn Loons foot August Linda Petoskey August Rick Irey August Ma.ry Ferrere August •.Tean Warren August Yvonne Harris August Inese Liepins August _Roxy Day August John Fox August 1 Barbara Raphael Jim Foster 1 2 11 r.:· ) 7 15 !1-6 17 rr J.8 19 22 26 And a belated happy b:i.rthday· to la.st month's ove.tsites. Pat St. C1a5.r Duane Raphael· July 26 July 27 David W()n('.'!geshik ,Tu1Y. 2'7 Boo-shoo! We here at the Council don't ha~re the luxury of air-conditioned offices, so have been sweltering through our on-again off'again lie.at "t·.ta.ires. In view of this !I \.Te b.c:pe that y-ou w:i.11 plea.se bear with us i:f your summer issues of TURTLE 'l'AJJK a:re a teensy~ weensy bit late. Al so, our .B~di tor Toni Foster, spent some time at a convention in Arizona last mont.11 and currently~ am sorry to say, she i'.; in the hospital. Don't know the nature of her By Virginia Medacco Herr ~TEAJ§ i~A.RREN Itt a1ways enjoy beinv_-, in ttH"" homn,., of' -- - \,.,.. l .t•C.i,., ... 1')y 1v'}s C'n,_·t~hirie'H I \ . , · • ._;,_. ·-• -·· · 1.my ovm personal label ,..e••·1 •·J~r~ .,n' ,,uecause ).~ . i • S always fun t(. rO..Lt!l) a-,..o·;•nd ~er· 'I'l' "' · ' <... c h.eeked ladv 1 ~ · u.. ,, • . ,e c..imp.t.ec U,.:;.,l, 1 illness as of yet, but certai.nly hope i.t' :;; the always sm:Ll:ing f'a.ce :i.s ou:r Homem~kE nothing serious. Goodinator here, axH1 has been here sine ,_,Tanuary. PLEASE HURRY BACK WI'.I'H US 'J:ONI ! ! ! WE RKi\LLY NEJ!.;D YOU!!! ~he is an Ottawa Indian and is orip:i.nal rr. om Dt'l.Y u 0~ ·. 3 cHlOre' Michigan, a little cornrr lllli ty ·between Petoskev and Ch·1 ... 1 evo-r x c• wi.th some help from Donna Dunlop, we wi.11 a.t tended school f'0 .,.. efp-}it ye·:i.~~.r. •~5 .... 1· 1, B_,c1.y• u d.o our best to get this issue of TUHTLE: ~ (" for another lovely cover. talented artist. .... ..... - .. .!(. J .l ... -:-. ohore a.net then went three ye::.rs TALK out to you on time·. And while I'm at it} I wouJ.. d also like to thank Donna. j t~ [r~.,.h school in Petoske·,r. Her r.~ ,,.:~- ~choucJ,-.J.:d , • -' I :ras f.tnished recently ctt the Ind 2.an. F.du.Lt Education Lea.:rn1· nr..Y '1·,<>r t> C··~~,.1-~,,, l1C.J.. \..,; ~I --~l..QJ,... Y .~ ....L. t•:;; ~at,i~n She sure is a .. · .J. t:::~.1.~. ~ c• .,,. ··'·]' • + t ,,T,,,,~, ,,0.. 1 ~-'' 1:<0 (, .lel vO ··hree teen-aP:ers' Eug. :Do l1ope ever:y·on.e enJoys tl1is issu.e, l~,ncl 'fv'f-i Qsv- a·nd T .,. ~ -d ·b -·· ,_, ony. 11.:n ef ore working her• 'I'on:i., again please get ·well soon and hurry ', ·_~'"'. ~he Cmmeil, she worked at a factory he: baek! ! ! :rn town for 20 years. She was also the T:i.t1e IV chairperson here for awbiJ.e. --VIRGINIA MEDACCO HE:Hl~ 1 �""' Jea.11.' s hobbies include sports 'of all kinds, among them, vollyball and baseball. "I'm more of a spectator than a :participant nowadays though," she told me. She al.so loves going to her little :retreat in Peshawbetown on week-ends for peace and quiet, where she has a trailer. Says Jean, "Up there I can forget all about this :place down here.'' (;nea.>J.ing of course, this big old city.) In closing our interview, I asked Jean if there was anything more she wanted to add , and she said tilt usually takes me time to make friends, but once I do, they are real friends. Also I always try to be honest and fair. Honesty means a lot to me." Jl..nd tht:re we have Jean Warren. Warm, frir: :1 dly, and honest. Jean reaJJ:y IS a ve:ry zLicere lady, and I 1:ike her a lot. Keep smH:i.ng Ms. Sunshing 1 ! By \llill:iam Dunlo.1> The year was 191'.?. rrhe football te&"D.S on the gridiron that day were mighty Army pitted against a tiny Indian school named Carlisle. It was imperative that Army de· feat the Indian team and do so decisively, 'I'he reason'? Carlisle had been beating al= the big i'V'J league teruns that yea.r .· l~ea.t-­ ing them humiliatingly. Unbeaten Penn., with it's All American HoJ lenbeck, Miller and Scarlett had gone dowr. before tpis Indian team the pervious week. Syracuse, lehigh~ Lafayette, Harvard, Did irrnon and Villanova had all felt the pa.'1.gs of defeat at t:he hands of these Indians. 'l'his must not happen to Army. 'rhe big brass ha-:i decreed. this not to be s.nd an Army order we..s an Army order. Mil.RYAN MA.SHKA -------- Army ha.d aJ.. l it's great players on the fieid that day, inc.1.uding tackles Devore Mary~1.n ax1cl Weyand, Meril1at at end, quarter backe by Prichard; every one an aJ.l American. Only one was being held. in reserve on the bench.. He had been given a speeial a.ssign ment fo.r that game ::i.n 1912. His na.rae was Eisenhower. 'l'h:is man was to be given many Mashka is the Adult, Education Cood:inator for the Cou.'lcil, but due to the sum- mer season is working temporarily as a.n Out-reach Worker here. I haven't had the chance to eet to know Maryan well, yet, as she has been ensco~sed at Lexingt,on School these :past months and not here at the Council, long at a11. However, I have it from a very reliable source who EAS worked with her that she is a VlmY nice J.ady. .And from what I J:r_,_"l.ow about her, I a.rn inclined to agree! special assignments in hi::: lifetime. He woul\l f'ulfull all these task;;; assigned to him, and fulfill them gloriously. All :in the world's history was to a.gree that thj_s man was one of tlle greatest ever to Jive. Ma:ryaJl. started working for tn.e Council in Dwtght David Eisenhower, known and be.loved October 1977, but prior to that -worked as a.n Urban Agent for lrnNTCAP for five yea.rs. by all his soldiers as a Ike." Married and mother to s:Lx children, she is formerly Marya.n Moore and :i.s a Mono India.n from Cr:ilifornia. Sbe has been ou:r territory since 1960. She says she does like it here, but is getting kind of' tired of' the winters. Se1>:in~, crocheting, knitting, beadwork, and anything sbe can get her hands :i.nto is wbat she likes to do for relaxation. And her philosophy for liYtng'?? '? nTake it one day at a time." Good adviee, Maryan. l hope you're with us many lo!lg years. He was to tH come the first five star General of the United States of Arn.erica. He was to be chosen the f;upreme Commander of all the allied fighting forces. 'I'his wo.s the man whc would one day lead millions of men and macnines a.cross the English Channel in Wo:rld War 'l'wo and beat the unbeatable p<;....'lzers of Hitler~3 armies into unconditional surrende:i: This man 1 s name -was to be placed in his-cor;y along w:i.th William the Conque1~or, Hann:ibal ~ Gengis Khan, Ati11a., Sitting Bull, all thE Cs.esa:rs' , Hiehard the Lionhearted and the list goes on and on. Finally "Ike" Eisenhower would' be elected the thirty-fou.rth �c~ t 'T•'1e ~.1or•-1 pres ident of ~he TJn1• t -ea" 0Gaces. -1 n l:~l~ had very little meariing t o t h is man. Ee woul.d, however, ta.~;te the bitterness of defeat before this contest was over. 'l'he Arrnv assistant ·ooach put his lips c1.o se . • yelled above t.e h ro~r to his ""'.head coach and of' the crowd, "Our humiliation has begun. The Arm,y head coach waited not an instant · P turned to the cadet being held in reserve .<!e " l ecl , "N on the Army bench a.n d ye_L • ow.1 " Cadet Ike sat on the bench oblivious to the blare of the great Army marching baad or the roar c•f tl.'. e crowd. He had no eyes for the :pretty cheerleaders or the blazing col·- Ike, tabbed. by a host of eastern sports writers as all American, leaped eagerly to ."' ..c-L"'e·t "'rabbed his helmet and hurried bl le>-'-·~)F.> oat on the gridiron. He tapped the man who's place he was taking, on the shoul.der on one Indian. "Wa-tho~·lrnck" was the IndJropped down on one k..ri.ee in the huddle, ian's name. In the Sac-Fox dialect it means l ooked up int.o the faces of tackle Devore 0 "Bright Path." His path in the world of and "Red" O'·Hare and said) 0ur plans about 11 sports wou.ld indeed be bright. 1 that Indiari 1 start now. IKe Eisenhower, · wi10 didn 1 t know the meaning o f the word I ke 1 s eyes didn 1 s miss one twist, turn, pivot "failure" was to go up against a man named l eap . He marked them well in his mind. He Wa.-tho-huck who d5.. dn 1 t know the meaning of would need ver;1 wit of information for his the worii "lose." The spectators were boi.md fast appros.chl.ng assignment on this man Wato get the1.r moneys worth. lege colors. tho-huck. His eyes and mind were glued It was early in the first quarter. Carlisle's coach "Pop" Warner and his quarterback Welch, had. been using an Indian named Arca s a to run the ball, probing back and f'orth along the mip;ht.v Army line. trying to find a Weak spot. There wasn't any. '.Ph e Indian quarterback lool:ed at the Carlisle bench for a sign from e:oach Warner. Warner pumped his fist up and down twice. Welch knew t hen what must be done. He brought the eleven I ndians out of the huddle to the line of scrimage. "Eighty-f:ive ... twenty-nine ... sixty-two .. ;i Tl1e ba.11 snapped back into the hands of Wa- His hea.d weut deep into his shor..1ders and he was off and r tmning, swerving, twisting) sprinting. Wa-boo-soo, the rabb:l.t ~;ho-huck. wouJd have been proud of him! A tackle hit him and. bounced off. A guard knifed at his hips, but there were no h:ips there and tbe guard s prawled out on tbe grass. On d.own the f ield went Wa-tho-huck. Duc:king~ sidestepping past the sec:ondary, Jeaving would be ta~klers clutching at air where a ball carrier should have been. Fleet as a deer, past the last two sa:t'et y men went this Indian, so swift the eye could barely follow. In the open he turned and bade the entire Army team farewell and flew across the last chalk line. biter's hand shot straight up. The arTouchdown!!! 3 �\~ 1.faen a man becomes a threat to the outcome of' the game, there are several plays in football us~d to remove the threat of that man. The men assigned to get this job done are called 11 hatchet men." They must take that.man out of tha game; break a. leg or an arm, knock him u_~concious; ar1ything short of Jill=i,iming him for 1ife; but ~~him. And this is an accepred part of the ga."lle. However cruel and inhumane it might seem, it is honorable. The plan that tackle Devore and. back;> Ei;:;enhower and 0' Ha.re were to use is called the "hi-lo." Devore was to hit "that Indian 11 low about the knees or lower. Red O'H.a.re and Ike were to hj_t him from the opposite direction; high near on his feet and staggered back to the Carl isle huddle. They couldn't believe their eyes. No man could possibly get up after thr:i.t terrible collision! 'l'hey were sure how-· 11 ever} that the Indian 11 wouldn't be carrying the ball again, and they couldn't have been more wrong! Carlisle quarter back Welch stalled in the huddle as long as he cou1d, giving his team mate as much time.as he could to recover. Suddenly, "that Indian" stuck his head up from the huddle and shouted. across to the 11 Army tea:n, Coming right back trhough tackle. De·1o:re' s tackle!" To his quarter back he demru1dea::-"Gi ve me that ball again. 11 Carlisle's the shoulders. If this :play is timed prop- Welch e.gain began to call the mm1bers, "Fortyerly, it can almost break e. man Jn two. two ... eighty-sc::ven .•. twenty-··three ... " The ball snapped back and the backfield went into 1 These football players from West Point action. ' 'J'hat Indian" had the pigskin a.gain . .., ' n,.:; h a t .Lnui-,. ~· '."'I 11 b t ' -'-" didn't want to -kLLL 1 u. •.. ney. and right through the Army line he went. 'l'hey were fierce competitors with a will to win. m.ight as well not have been there. · 'l'hey were 'l'hey fully intended to fill their assignknoc.ked out of the way like 3oldiers made of ment. The Indian school had the ball. tin. On :into the secondary he plunged! 'rhere 1'hese ·spec ially assigned Arnry men waited was no stopping him now. Mighty as a bullfor their opponent to try to come throuf~h dozer went this mart made of' granite. He the tackle slot. Devore's tackle. They passed the secondaries and. the safety men were were tensed and pr:i.med when their chance he t ween him and the goa1 posts. ;J'hese he .just caJne . ran a.round, but the referee 1 s whistle was blowing! No touchdown! Ca:r·1iEi1e ha.d been The Indian quarter back bawl.ed off the s:ig- celled off side. na1s, "Eight;r-four ... nint.r-six ... th:irtythrce •..•. 11 'I'he ball shot back. Line hit line. "That In0 ia~-," t«d the -bF~ll and he was goj_ng !"ight through th<:; very ;,~pot they war~ted him to. The Army men struck. It was the "hi-le" and it was e:xe(~uted pe:rfec tl:y" ~:11e cadets got ·up from t11e grot.n1d ~ "'The Ir~d.:i.r-w."'.l" didn't. Hed O 'Harf.' had gotten up but he was running around in ci:rcl.es, senseless, 'r11e impact h e was 1-·"' '" 11 0·1t· ""' b.ad beer1 so gre-:::1·~l '-· _. J. ~""erC:J..' l' ___J_:/ t.... 11 '""'·.d his feet. His own men had to catch him and lead him off tte field. That was the 1ast of the all American tackl".: O'Hare for that day. 'rhe cad.ets stood there <:!.nd looked dcwn at "the Indian" s-i;retched cut on the ground . He J.id.' t mmre at all. 'l'hey couldn't see him breath. Spittle dr:i.bb1ed from the side of h;i.s mouth. They wa:tched for the stretcher be1irers to start out on the :fjeld.. rrhen the Indian blinked hi~3 eyes, pul1 ed. himself ·.rp 4 �., 1 EJ h:ese a.ttritnrtes w6t1ld be passed along ·by· this ancestor, to Wa-tho-huck. Thh: name is in English. ~JIM 'rHORPE. Jim 'rho:rne \.1as destiried to become l!The ~eatest atl1- 1et"" ever to LL ve." He was to win every honor that can be bet.>towed on a.."1 athlete. 'r11ey had to run the play over. Again) the same aroused. lndian had the "ball. rte Jim Thorpe excelled in every sport he took started one ·vray then quickly reversecl part in, and he tried them all. The only his fi.eld. Fiv-e powerful strides and he sport he didn't like was boxing. He tried was going at top speed. Around the end it :-:.tnd beat every man that faced hi:Rj.. His he swept. 'rhree meu in the secondary reasoning went like th:is. In every.sport were blasted out of' the way. He outran goal. or mark must be attained" 'rhe athlet his own interference. He ran broken field until only one safety man was in hin must :run faster, jump higher, svim faster, path of f.light. Wa.-tho-huck di.dri 't bother throw harder or longer. Even in contact to side step this man. He just stuck one sports J5ke football or hockey, the main c stiff a:rm out in front of him like a. bat- ject is to render the opponent unconcious; to hurt,· ma:i.m or even kill the opponent. tering ram and for that safety m&"l, the 'l'horpe didn 1 t care much for this kind :Jf s lights went out. Up went the referee's arms. Touchdmm this timer 11 That India.rlH Be a:.:isur(~d he could do it, however. ran one hundred and. eighty--five ya.1·ds for this one touchdown. While they were car- ,Jim 'I'hopre loved physical combat on the pJ :tng field. Very seldom did he ever use pt rayine; the unconcious safety man off the sica1 violence as the primary intention of field, another man was being helped_ off. contaet sport. Consider this Jncident in It was Ike. His le-,'? was c-rnte"'y_"''l""1'r life of Jim Thorpe: He was coming doT,mf:i.E twisted! This was to be the end of the fast, tbe ball tucked. under one arm, when football career of this man. No need to nGallcping Ghost n Red Grange, bH.nged him t s.g,y, there would be much more we wo1iJ.d the grou.."ld hard . Very ha.rd! ,J i.m got up, hear of this :fell.ow named Dwight Da:'.rid __J l:J .... ~ ..__, ............. ..} Eisenhower. looked at the terror of the Chica.go Bears lfaen the final whistle blew to end the game, only Deyo:.re and "that Indian!! Watho--huck had played the errl::ire sixty min_'l'he score: 2'{-6. Carlisle. 9!That 1:te~. 1 _._ n('t·' "'n'' Il8,._ ' d . .t..-...... -. · "' a ..... 11 f1COreu ~ .1 'D1TG' f- J..Ve · · I>Ol.l1tS :for his temn. 7;evore told the press after the gat'tte, 'I'here never ·wa,,3 or ever will be again, Ettl atl1lete the l.ikes of tJ:1c1.t India.YJ.,. tt .rhe 11 ent.ire world of sports said, "Jl..men. Wa1 tho-hu.ck, 11 Bright Path~" Ws.B the great- a..'ld said, ''No need to hit the old eheif tt hard, Hed.. r• ft few plays later it happened again. Thorpe was hit by Grange so hard 1~ helmet was torn from his head. ,Jim was hE to say, "It 1 s only a game, Hed boy. Ta:k.e a little easier on oJ..d Jim.':' 'I'he th'.:cd ti it b.a:ppened., tt1ere i:-;as no need for ~·tords ~ Gra.nge and 'I'horpe col.l:i.ded so hard it sour: like an explosion! Only ,J:lm got up e.nd tx tecl away. The "Gallopi.ng Ghost" of '=tll.inc was out cold. In the 1912 Olympics, Jim won both the Dec great·-g.ra.ndson of Black Hawk, cheif of' lon. a11(i the f'er1tnth1on the Sac-Fox. scored the unbelievatle low score of $ Tt1 tl1e .Decathlor1, S'?.;Ver In t.he i:-enc.athlon, h .i s score was 8,41.2.96 of a. possible 10,000. For this supe:clati At the age of tifteen years, Black Hawk atheletic ache:i. vement, the King of Swede,n had won the respeet and admiration ot' his summoned. him and p:resented him with a bror: people. He was the best runner, junrpeT, vt~cestler, and sw'imn1e1"" of th.e tribe. It t4'R. s bust of' the Monarch and said, "You sir, ar in this foray that he gained the stat.us cf' the most wonderful athlete in the world. l' ·\·ras et1ei f.. }le covered b_imself 1.ritl1 glo1~:;/ Every per.son in that tremendous r::rowd thur 1; by using the great strength, the prowess, the traits of the fight:Lng heart, ered tl1ei.r apJ:>ro\raJ_. �1 A laurel ..rreath was placed on his head and a Bruce, That's them. 'I'hey're a11 I need.' membered. There were 1)ara.des and presentations in New York~ Philadelphia and Boston. Jim's team-mates stood proudly beside him. five Indians against all these?' Pou Warner calmly replied, ''I'hey are more th.an enough. ' Coach Harold Anson a l1n.ost :r:assed out. 11 Brl~CR, exasperated by then, said, 'Look silver ship studded with 50,000 dollars worth Wa.:rner, this is no time for jokes. I of jewels was place in his hands. This was have fifty six of the finest. atrJletes in from the Czar of' all of Russia. The entire the country. The stadium seats are all world of ·sportsmen thundered approval, again. sold out for our field and track me:et tomorrow. Do you. mean to put just those His return to this country will long be re- One of them was Ta.wamina, J·im 1 s great run- ning :partner at Carlisle. Anotr.er was a man 1ater to gain world fa:rue as "old blood and guts," General of the third Army, whose merciless tank drive would. c:h1sh the last breath out of the Nazi superma,n in Wor1d War II, George Patton, who was proud to be called teammate by Jim Thorpe. You can believe Cheif Black Hawk looked upon his deeenda:nt ±':com the spirit world and smHed his approval. Gl,m 11 Po1)" Warner, tbe man who coached the great Indian to :fame and later started him on his w-ay to both a professional footbaJ.l player with the Can.ton Ohio Bulldogs and a baseball caree1~ with the New York Giants, was there aJ.so. When Pop Warner was asked his fav-orite memory of ~Jjm, he recalled. this: 11 The next morning was a bright sunny day. The sellout crowd was in that stadium. The fifty-six athletes o:f' Layfayette, dressed in warm up togs, were a1l over the fjeld doing exercises, lmsh ups, wind sprints, getting ready to drub those poor five Ind.ians. Even Coach Bruce felt sorry for them. They could never last against his fifty-six superl) athletes. 'I'he Indians? '.l'hey just stood there in a small group with Pop Warner a.d.miring the colorful track suits, the beautiful turf and the well kept track and field pits." "The meet began: The half mile f:i.rst . It was the Indi&"ls .Arqu.et a:rid ~L'avru.11.ina. 'l'hey won it - in two. Coac:h Bruce smiled in releif. At least :i.t wouldn 1 t be a corrrpJ.ete farce. He wou_ldn ' t be the laughing stoek of a11 faifayette for bringing these five Indians l1ere. Next the two mile. This time it was 'I'ho:r.:pe and Ghenandoah. They took it easily and in that order. Coach Harold. Anson 13rnce's benign smile turned into a question ma.rk." "'I'he train puffed. into the stat :i.on and stopped amid the cacophony o:f the huge band an.d the turnout of the entire Lay- fayet te College. Coaeh Harold Anson I'-ruce stood. waiting with his fifty-sj_x ma.n track <'tnd field team; stancUng in l:ine at attention. A couple people got off the train z,t one end, and a brakemari at the ether. Coach Bruce was dl.l.r.i."bfound.ed.. He bad expected a hoard. of howling, wild Indians to leap off the train. Finally Pop Wa.:rner walked do'h7Il the steps off the train followed by five Indians, each carrying a small over.night bag. No war-whooping, painted savages. ~rust five well r:;roo;ried. nicel~·- c1r.::ssed, c] ean cut young gentlemen. In near hysteria, Bruce rushed up to Coach Warner and said, 'Where is your Ind.itm team'! 1 Warner pointed at the f:i.ve young Indians end told the unbelieving 6 "The hundred yard dash wa.s ta.ken easily by Arcasa. 'l'he other four Indians rested while Thorpe took the poJ.e v-ault, the high jump an.d the shot put all 2.....1.one. Coach Bruce began to get sick. Thorpe needed a breather so in .the :mile /'.\.reasa f)henandoa.h and Arquet ran, (which was the exact order they finished ih) he rested. Then he took the shot put, hammer ,and lot hurdles. Haro1d Armon Bruce had turned into a wet rag. B;>r this time, those Indians had finished off the re::.>t of the meet • . The crowd was roaring approYaJ to Coach Bruce f'or inviting those In<iians there. Ee was not the scapegoat he thought he would be. He was instead, the local mr.-ill of the hour. When the train pulled out with those Indians, he still said a �prayer of re1ief. Coa.eh Bruce was 1':tte1· Five ;;romE:n out of the h8 del~ates from to say that he Wt1.S proud to have been p:ri- Mi.chigan were Native J\Juericans. They were: viligeci to compe1;e against .Jim. 'Thorpe. ir 'Jicki Barner, Lorna Kahgegab Call, Viola Peters~ Carleen Pedrot,ti and. ou1•,very own Carl.isle, the now def1z1ct Ind.ia:n School Mar;y· l"errere. These women a~long with other is remembered to this d.ay as the star·tminority women, took part in writing the ing place of "THE WORLD' GREA'I1ESCJ:1 ATHMino~rity Women's Resolution. 'l'hey also LETE." helped write the American IndLan a...'1d Alaska.n Native Women's section of this resolution. The associated press e,x1d the sports-'The following is the first section of the casters ar1,,l writers throughout the M1nor.:.ty Women's Hesolution and the Native nation voted. 'l'hey cast three hunAmer·ican Won:en' s c;ection. dred ninty three ballots. No one of any :importance in the world. of sports MINORITY WOMEN was left out. Jim Thorpe was named MinorJ.ty women share with a11 women the exthe greatest athlete of the first perience of' sexism as a barrier to their half of the twentith century. He refull rights of' citizenshi~o. Every recom..-rn-· ceived two hundred s.nd. fifty two votes. endation in this plan of action shG.11 be The only one to come anywhere near was lmderstood as ti.p:plying eq_mt.lly and fully to Babe Ruth with eighty six. 11 Ha.lf:m.ino:ri ty women. ·breed" Jack Dempsey whose fists pounded out the first million dollar gates But institut:i.ontlized ·bias based. on race~ was next with neneteen. Ty Cobb, el.-· language, culture and/ or ethn:i.c origin or even. 'I:he great Brown Bomber Joe governance of territories or localities Lot1is) fi 're.. 1011 Gehrig~ the J3abe 1 s have led to the additional oppresnion and sidekick, four. Red Grange, tb:i'.'ee. exclusion of minority 1.-omen and. to the con-d.itions of poverty from wr1:Lcb they d:i.sprop-· Jackie Robinson, who broke the color 11ortiontely suffer. line in 11aseba11 ~ two. Bobby ,Jones 'I'he:refore every leYel of gov-ermn0mt action the immortal of' gol.f, two . Bronke shou.1d 1""ecoguize and rernedy- tbJ_f3 dcnibleNagurski, "Big •rrain" Walter cTohnson and CorneJ.ius Warmerdam, the b:d.ll,discrin1ination and er1su.rE t1~1e rigt1t of· ia11t pole vaulter each one vote . each individual to self'-determintaion. .Jim Thorpe stood J..ike a gisnt above the world of sports greats. 'ro this clay when the ques1;ion. "Who is the world 1 s greatest athlete'?n is raised., the answer has to be, "WA-'I'HO-HUCK 1: • • "BRIGHT I:'A'I'H~" ••• JIM TiiOHPE_, ft.Lf!__;~'1ERICJ1.N-­ NATIVE AMERICA.Ii!"! Legi.slatio:n, the enfo:recment of existing laws c. ..nd all levels 0 r government should. be dj :cected e::::'.peciaJ.ly toward. such vrob.:'...em areas as i.nvol11ntary sterilization.., rnon.olingual e:ducation aT!d. senrice:~; h:igh infant and maternal mortality ra-tes; bias townrd m:inori ty wrn:ien' s c:hi1 dren; confinement to low :level jobs; confinement. to poor, ghetto- * YA-B-T 398 iz~~d h<Jltsing; e:ttltura1ljr b'ia~sed edu_cational :J -psycho1ogica1 a.nd employment tes t;ing (for instance, ci--;lil ser·. ·v·ice): fa,il11T·e to enforee affirmative acti.on and sp<-:cial ad.mission Grand. Rapids Public Libra.ry programs; combined sex and race bias in inOn November 18-21. 1977, national W'.)men' s conference was held in Houston, Texas. E:.:,ch state elf.::cted and sent Euranee; and f':~-~1ure to gat'.her statistical data based on both sex a;1d. race so that. the needs and con1it:i.ons of minori.t~y wo1nen fftay delegr-ttes to this conference cal1ecl be accurately understood. 2. THE INTEHNA'l'J:ONJ\L WOMEN'S YEAR CON- FEREHGE. Each state bad a different nurriber of delega;tes, depending u:pon the popu.lc;.tion. Michigan had 48 delegates and six aJ.terno.tes. �Minority women also suffer from government failure to recognize and remedy prciblems of our racial and cultural groups . instance: ror AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKAN NATIVE WOMEN - -American Indian/Alaska Native women have a relationship to Earth Mother and the Great Spirit as well as a heritage based on the sovereignty of Indian peoples. The federal government should guarantee tribal rights, tribal sovereignty, honor existing treat:Les COOKING HIN'I'S &~d. co.ngressi.ona.l acts, protect l1unting, __. _________,..., fishing, and whaling rights~ protect trust I f you double a recipe , do not double the status, and. permanently remove thE:o threat of a.mount of seasonings until you have tasted termination. it . Congress should extend the Indtan Education Act of 19'72, maintain base f:inding of 'J'oo much soda in a recipe can be corrected with a little vinegar. education instead of replacing it with supplemental funding, provide adequate care !'fielted marshn:iallows make j_d.eal top:p:i.ngs through the Indian Hea,lth Serv-ice, forb:i.d for cupcakes. '.:'en minutes before they are tr1e systematic. removal of' children from their families and communities a.i'J.d assure full pEtrticipation in all. federally-funded progra,lls. finished ba.kir1g, place a ms.rsh:mallow on top of each cupcake. Maker:; delicious top- ping. Help keep g:ravey from becoming bmrrpy by mixing a :pince of ~~alt to tbe flour before adding the water. Ii' you overs alt soup , put. in one or tcm raw potatoes . They ·will absorb the excess salt. Use the potatoe , or cliscard . }"r;ying meat v.rill not splash near as nmdJ if you sprinkle a ltttle salt ia the bottom of the pan. Four tablespoons of mixed milk with a pound of hairiburger meat will make a delicious stea.k. harnburge.r Co:::n on the col) er if you first boi.:U.ng point. tainer for onJ y will taste better and fre::;h-bring the wafer to a high 'I':hen cook corn j_n open conthree or four minute;1. Add a teaspoon of sugar to each quart of water when boiling corn on the cob . This improves the fla-\ror. �r--·... -------·---A;-•·~~~--~.~·-~-.---~-----~·------~---- ~~~·~;-~"~-·-~!lil~ilij~~ i i . . 1s Pow- 4 1 Pov~-wm'1 1 f p 16 I l i}t;;;:. WW! 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AFFAIRS . ..lEGfS tlBRARY SOURCES CENTfR �TURTLE TALK AUGUST 1 9 7 ·9 - Also want to thank Richard Hiatt\ for t j ..."'°'....."""'" ....... ,.._ _ _ _ _ _, ~:~-~~::: R~~~~: I!:~.~~~~.._couNCIL i jEXE.CUTIVE DIRECTOR •••••••••• J. Wagner Wheeler month 1 s cover and thanks also. to Buddy Medawis for contributing our back cover many drawings for this issue. Hope you a. enjoy our mini version th.i.s month.:. See ya soon! iASSISTANT DIRECTOR ••••• Joseph 11 Buddy" Raphael Virginia Medacco Herr I EDITOR - TURTLE TALK IPRESIDENT ••••••••••••••••••••••• George Martin 0 RESDI'-uT ii \ilCE . •. i:.1'i•. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pat Raw.lings I ~;~_;_;:;_E·._·r_·A_L_K~_s_r_A_F_F__.....-_...~_·_·_·-_-_-_-_~~--~---:j AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Happ.y birthday to: E:DITOR •••••••••••••••••• Virginia Medacco Herrj ; Char Lewis i Cheryl Fox Jim Foster Donna Marie Colter (Dunloo) . Jeanette St. Clair Rachel L. Thomas Dawn Loonsf oot Dorothy Klogima Billy Petoskay !ASSISTANT EDITOR ................... Ross Morgan\ .. l . Buddy Medawis Rkhard Hiatt THIS MONTWS ARTISTS *****************'**** Joe Ferrere t\nd a. special thanks to the following people who helped with the assembling, labeling and stapling of last month's .issue-: Rick Irey Mary Roberts Kathy Bowen Kay Compos iootsie Petoskey Yvonne Harris J~an Inese Bennett (Uepins) Glenda Petoskey ***'l(•*•*'**•************-ll- Roxy Day ·1 he next couple issues of TUHTLE TALK will probably be pretty short editions as your <';:ditor will be lald up for awhile underoing so hope Kerry Jo H1llman Petrina HHlman Robyn Mashka Hosemary Taylor The big news for this month is the election of The Inter-Tribal CouncU Board members and subsequent electlon of officers. Congratuldtions to those re-elected to the board and dlso to newly elected member Simon Francis. The newly elected officers are as 'follows: i1 ;:e.sident Vice President Ireasurer Secretary Sgt . at Arms "' l August August August August August August August August August August August Ausust August August August l August August August August August August 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 15 16 17 17 19 18 18 21 22 26 27 28 29 And a belated happy birthday to last month 1 oversights. Hope to be back :1.n foll swing by September though, you 1 11 bear with us, until U ien • -·~-·-'·, John Fox Elaine Mashka Sandy Lewis l<areen Lewis Boo-shoo! and recovering from surgery. Warren August George Marti.n Pat Rawlings Jeanetts St. Clair Barb.::tra Arzola Paul. Jackson Jr. i ..... July 15 July 18 July 27 July 28 �··-:.,. ~ - Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 756 Bridge N.W. 49504 Phone: 774-8331 1. Results of Election - (5) Positions Open - (5) highest votes · Votes George Martin 50 2. Barbara Arzola 49 3. Paul Jackson Jr. 46 4. l<athy Stinger 39 s. Simon Francis 30 Uora Harris 27 John Hart 20 Cindy (Fisher) Floyd 27 Bill Shananaquet 17 Barbara Sulainis 16 I certify tne Grand Rapids Inter - Tribal Council Board of Directors election held on June 26, 1979 (Tuesday> from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. be true and valid. • OFFICIAL COUNTERS: Jeanette St. Clair Mary Church Barbara Arzola Kathy Stinger �THE FOLLOWI NG IS THE PROLOGUE FROM A BOOK THAT t ha t thi s one in his e stimation, WILL BE FORTHCOMING SOON. IT WILL BE PUBLISHED as himself. was a s , BY THE POLK PUBLISHING COMPANY, AND WAS WRITTEN FROM PETOSKEV:-MICrUGAN:--n IS THE FIRST IN A Weapons. This upright had them and used ti\ exceedingly we11. There was the arrow, ,.;HUES OF EXCERPTS WHICH WILL SE RUNNING IN launched by a bow. FOR THEM BY WILLIA.M DUNLOP, AN OTT MIA INDIAN Ghee-bos--gah thought thh TUHTLE TALK. very clever. The bow twanged and the arrow whistled through the air so fast the eye coul barely follow. Even the fleet footed deer could not escape this missle. Then there was the sharp tool which took the skin off the Bv WILLIAM DuNLOP deer and dismembered it as fast as the teeth Ghee--bos-gah, the wolverine stood in a clearing and powerful claws of Ghee-bos-gah himself. How Ghee-bos-gah envi.ed this upright's abilit ' atop the tallest of tall wooded hills on this day. The air was sweet and the golden rays of to fashion such things. the sun spread their. warmth upon the landscape Confidently, Ghee-bos-gah had done battle wit as hi"'' keen eyesight traveled to the far hor' zon of a gHstening lake so vast, he could not this other smart one, and would have beaten S(~e the opposite shore. Twice he turned a comhim too, had not another upright joined in. The club! That was the thing tha t defeated P~'~; te circle. Thick lush forest on the other three sides completed the c:i.rcles. him. Ghee-bos-gah had taken many blows ; .. '-'"' it. It was when the uprights had gotten on either side of him that he had to give ground Ghee-bos-gah k11ew every tree 1 every swale, When he faced one, he was struck from behind rock:r every crystal clear stream where by the other. He whlpped around to get at he might quench his thirst. Ghee-bos-gah felt oo<>. The craftiest creatm:.e in all the wood- that enerJy and was then clubbed by the other. Ghee-bos-gah growled 'thinking about it, but h land, he easily out-thought the others. Even ''huV.sha the fox t known throughout the animal salved his feelings. At least his honor went idnqdom for his cunning was no match for him. w:ith him in retreat. Two, against one, aftet battle not one could stand up to him. all- wielding those deadly clubs. And still CrPatures four and five times his size fled in he Ind bloodied them; one badly. He was sure cer:ct•r at the slightest sign of ht:E, presen~~e. this one would die of his wounds. But he was wrong. This upri~ht did not die. He had fought Ma-qua the be.::a· many t;lmes and bca ten him~ Now all he had to do ''as wait L'.n~::: l Ma-qua caught a fish~ threaten himt and Ma-.qua gave up his catch, with only a token growl of protest. 0n1 ~1 one creature came close to the pr·owess of This one only d.1 ct he give any respect. (Respect, given grudgingly.) fhis credtu:re did not go on all fours. He walked Chef:-bos-aah. ~:rr.,9ht 1 had no fur - exc·cpt '-'Pun his head w1·i.c:h grew long and black, and was a. killer, Ghee-bos-ga'.·1. SilW him many times after their flg~t and never ~penly attacked him again as tne we.cqx1ns were alwi,ys there* But Ghee-bosgah conte0ted himself by looking at the long scar on the face of his c id advers?1rv ,,.r,, · harrassed this clothed one as ur~en as he could. He s.prung the snares in the trapline~ anc. broke open the nr:ts and ate the fish him.:.,eJ f. Stealthy as a shadow he got into the food c"::\ohes and fouled them by defecation. Then laughed from a distance at the constern;: hunter, like himself. (Indeed, at times they ti on of h1s hur. ted each other. ) l'hi s upright adorned h1 s o-,:,, ·1 naked brown skin with the skins of the an- Ghee-bos-gah stood there atop the tall hill ; 'hliS :.. i~hc r he 'lad killed and e::r:..en. Like himself, advet~sary. and smiled in :rememberance of his deeds ag·- ani.mals fled before th is creature. Unhimself, so;1:e animals W(;re Ms servants. ainst his old foe. Me had gotten so he loo k~ forward to begu:Ui ng the uprights. It bec,1mf a game to him. He didn't adm.it it, but he ',. one al so knew hOYI to make fir::; and use it. wou1d have missed tf·1e long haired one had I c i . i": for warmth and fire to make his meat gone away for good" L;:;te better. Chee-bos-gah could not do this. Yes, he was content there in his forest hcnw.c" ' He h<">d to wait for a fire started by lighten1. · 1<··; ; '!q and then only could he eat the cooked meat of arimals. -~,Jpe (Animals not fast ~iough to es- the conflagration.) . Yes, he had to admit He was free. Getting what he wdnted when he wanted it. He was feared and respected. It would always be that way. Nothing could �TO MARVIN ----There's an empty space, In your old place~ A bit of sunshine 1 s gone, We long to see, Your smiling face, Wi. thout you it set-'tl'1s wrong. You brought us warmth, You brought us cheer, Ghee'."'bos-gah ran do\1•n the northeast side of the Then left a memory, hill to investigate this strange action of na-ture. Other members of the forest family fol- So heres to you, lowed. Scampering through the woods, they Dear Marvin dear, were all blissfully ignorant, that from this We drink your health, day on, their lives and the lives of the upWith tea? rights would be horribly transformed. P.S. ( We miss you.) They would soon behold the pale skin, the blue eyes, the blond hairy face and head of an altogether different breed of upright. lhe f.irst white man had arrived. TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTH. Congratulations to _t1o~~~ arid Kathl'.-oP.a~,e on trw birth of a new baby boy born July 5th. Congratulatlons also, to Leona Thomas on reA i~EMINDER FOR NEXT YEAR'S ELECTION It has been suggested by several readers of TUR·TLE TALK, as well as people who have just dcopped into the Co_uncil, that the candidates ceivi.ng her nursing certifTcate. She is now employed at Kent Community Hospital. Hope ~e Me::iawls :.s 'feeling better after h her recent hospital ;;,tay. running for the Board of Directors, submit small biographical sketches or some such information regarding the background, qualifications etc, to the voters who wHl be voting for them, so that they will know something about them. Several people have called or came in to say that the names of some of the people running for the Board are totally unfamiliar to them, that it would be easier to vote for some-· one i f they knew mor.e about them. This gives u~ some food for thought for next year as .it 1 s already too late for this year. aPd ~. f you want to be eligible to vote in next year's elect.ion come on in and register any:.'oe. Your membership never exp.ires. You rnu ~t be at least t Indian or married to somec-nc with at least k Indlan blood. And you ma~•t live in one of the following five count1 u!>. KENT, ALLEGAN, OTTAWA, MONTCALM or .!._ONIA. i d.s is YOUR community. The Inter-Tribal rouncH is for YOU. Have your. say in ho\\' it's :~·:.m ! Sorry to hear that Florence Lewis is in tne hospital. \1e send our very best-to Flo:n:)r;~e. Do hope that Charlotte Wayashe is feeling muci better too. ---- �POETRY THE TRAIL OF NO RETURN (Incarnation of Yellow Hawk.) Wh.Ue walking through the woods one day, A strange sight I did see I came upon a well worn path, Which wasn't meant for me Should I pursue this hidden trail? Just where would it lead? My heart beat faster at the thought, Of mystery and intrigue. The thought became enticing, Had I a lesson to be learned? And step by step I started, Down the trail of no return. I followed it a When much to my I saw a picture Right before my tong long way, · surprise, so unique, eyes,- Br.ight fires burned by tall tee pees, Childre·n laughed·\ in glee, Woman dressed in buckskin dresses, 1 fringed around the knees They had a quiet dignity, Like I had never seen, Who were the people living here? I asked what can this mean? I felt I was intruding in a pdvate family here, I tried to turn, Retrace my steps, But some force held me here. These people and this village, Seemed more like home to me, Are those my parents sitting there? I watched so silently. In thl.s life I lived before, I came to earth again, I felt so peaceful and content, Something held me then. The Great Chief came from out the darkness, Which had fallen now; A sadness settled on the village, The drum beat soft and low He spoke " Hark! People hear me, My heart is sad and torn, My son was ta:..:en from our. village Never to return. 11 1r1-1e left our village, food to seek The elk and deer to stalk: He cared not for the danger, He was mig!1ty Yellow Hawk. ri He found his prey and aimed his arrow, Then a rifle cracked, The valiant Yellow Hawk went down, 11 A bullet in his back," 11 The. white man laughed~. and tauntedJ 'That 1 s another one for me, · We got the gallant Yellow Hawk, Ota· Captain will be pleased.'·" And as his blood spilled on the ground. l'iis spirit to rebirth, A voice was softly heard to say, "I shall return to earth.n 1 felt h.is cour,;xge, hurt and pai.n, And knew his brave~y, It was a mystery no ··more; I knew, that I was he, Return again I have, 1hat 1 s the force impelled me home, I!ve come back to my people On the trail of no return. Do:rothy l~cdacco Sunshine, beautiful sunshine, On a day suet\ as this, Why do J feel so desolate? And in myself imposed prison, Thes~ four. rooms; how can that be'? It is I, that arn mistress of .. this Little world · of mine, sometimes, I think not. Day in day out the sameness pervade$, In my little realm. Have I lost tne competiveness to live In the world that exists beyond These two doors? - Nes-Wa·-Bin �CLASSES AT LEXINGTON! ! ! POW WOW ---· -- SCHEDULE -~- - - AUG. 11-12 Mendon , Mh~h • J ngton school soon. AUG. 18-19 Peshawbestown, Mich. POTTCRY AUG. 2S-26 Brimley, Mich. Grand Rapids' '. Inter-Tribal Council will ie o"'fering, beginning art classes at Lex- course offers free form.stoneware, handti-! ilding. Stoneware ls considered strong, v~ rsitile, with unlimited decor possibil.it ies. Such variety has for centuries pro•' i. c!ed man with i terns ranging from cooking and water storage to weapons of self defense. So why not fire up your imaginat ion . with an experience a.imed to better INTRODUCING ••••••• un:ierstanding of the freedom within ourselves while working with the element of SHIRLEY LARK .Jur very substance. (The Earth.) .BY Virginia Medacco Herr Th ~ f.. •.: . tiK classes will also be offered·, work.tr.g wl th bees wax and dyes. The Batik tec hnique is amazingly simple, but reh1u1ds us of the artristry of impression• _.t.:.0 art and detailed pattens like Indian .or~,n cs. You can design many things,.like •.'ur co1ns, pillow cases, towels, shirts, • resses, hand bags, wall hangings, framed ~rt and even formal wear. Why not try? ·~· t~!.JLE-5 ,\~ :-idle s create atmosphere and are great for Dickenst old Scrooge had the good fortune to have devoted Bob Cratchet slaving away for him at the bookst and we at the Council have Mr~ Cratchet's feminine counter-part - Shirely La:rk. fo the nearly two years that I've worked here I •nas almost certain that Shirley had taken root in that office. And another suspicion was that perhaps she was a mechanized robot, so engrossed in its work that it never peeps its nose out of the office. And should the door be open while you 1 re passing by, you're sure to see her crouched over those fi.gures nev er looking up. ' ·· ..:rqy conservation. They also make great <Xr v.1rsation pieces. Free form candle makJ ng sand cast candles, should offer a fun Seriously, She does stick pretty close to ~ ,r,·dence and . great for the ecology minded. that of flee doing her daily work as Assis- ·, ,. v zre also very practical for creating .1 1 i'e::·ent atmospheres. tant Book keeper here, which she has done · · since May of 1977. Born in Petoskey, she is of Ottawa descent, divorced and the mother of three boys,Gary, . , teative macre.rnae class offers freedom of Terry and Dean. In her spare time, she loves :.: 1.00 to enhance your flowers and plants or to play cribbage (at which she sdys she's ,J ·1 cl·eatures to add to that special not very good, winning only l out of 180 gam~ s). She also likes to crochet. '?urther information, please call the · ·, 1 a.t 774-8331. :· s'tare and , i. ng. enjoy1 Please join us. This is only the .ne lnoki - Instructor I've only just recently gotten to know Shirely ( it's difficult to get acquainted with somebody who sticks . that close to their desk!),. and find her t o be a very nice lady with that great sense of humor that everyone has who worK s here. (I believe :'i. t' s contagious and it is a good thing too, because that's what keeps us qolng someUmes.) . And Shirley, I leave you wlth one question. Do you smoke? Oh! �( '\-\\LOREN'S CD\.OR lA<l_E > ' f / / .' I ' ,, >' { .,,, / ~· / / I ; / I . 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TURTLETALK - Atlgust 1980 . t£MBER •••••.••••••••••••••••• ,,·. • • • IGRANO RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL ' PAUL JACK~ ME:tillEll ............ : • :••• • • • • • • • • • • • GEORGE MARTlttt:MSER •••••••••••••••••••••••••• BARBARA ARZOLA . . EXECUTIVE OIRECT9R ••.••••••••••• :J .. Wagner Wheeler ftEMBER ••••••••••••••••••••••••• ~ ••••• ~ JO~tl HART .. Congratulations to those re-elected to the board ASSI STANT DIRECTOR~ ••• ~ ••• Joseph "Buddy":. ·R1o:tpbael and also to newly elected member John ~art. PRESIDENT ••••• ·~ • ; •••••••••••••• ~ -• • • • Pat Rawlings May the Great Spirit watcb and guide you and your family. VICE PRESIDENT ...................... Slmon Francis **************** TURTLE TALK STAFF AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to: '· Grdnd.Rapidstltlter-Tribal Council Staff Barb Bush (Raphael) Char Lewis Toni A. Foster Cheryl Fox :'.f.HIS·'-MONTH 'S ARTISTS Jim Foster Donna Marie .Colter (Dunlop) **************** Jeanette $t. Clair And a ·special Thanks to the following people who Rachel L. Thomas · helped with the assembling, labeling and stapDawn Loonsfoot . ling of last !lion th' s issue: · Dorothy IUogima Billy Petoskey -Dora Har-ris Charlotte Bush Fran Bos .Joe Ferrere :->ercy St~ Clair Rick. Irey -Mary Roberts i·lf.E .. GWETCH t Inese ·Bennett (Liepins) Tootsie Petoskey Yvonne Harris **''.·MII ll*lt******** Clenda Petoskey BOO-SHOO I Roxy Day Robbie Wonegeshik · fhe next couple issues .o f TURTLE TALK will pro ... Margaret Neyome bably be pretty short editions and we hope to John fox be back in full swing soc:l, so we hope you'll Elaine Mashka bear with us until then. Charlene John Sandy lewis fo June of 1980 the: GRITC held its Annual EleeMaudeline Mcl>onald tion. The results of the Board Member Electi~ns Kareen lewis arc as followings: And a belated happy birthday to Jeanette St. rtair oversights: Pat Rawlings Mary Ct::...:rch JULY BIRTHDAYS August I August 1 August August August !\ugust August 1 :\ugust 2 4 5 6 7 August August August August August August August 8 10 12 15 16 17 19 18 - August 18 ~gust August 21 August 22 ~gust 22 August 24 August 26 August 2.1 August 28 August 28 Au~ust 29 August ~ast 29 mcinths · :John t!art The new board memht:r! and positions are as foll<:mt;! . . . PRESIDENT ....... .. .... . ..... .- •••••• Pat Rawlings VICE PRESi i)[NT. ~ ••••••• ~. • • • •.• • • .. • Simon f rancis TREASURER •••••••••••••••••••• Jeanette 5t. Clair Kathy Stinger S~CRETAHY ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 Happy birthday to: Allen John Barbara Anderson Celia Oswabine i · Hark Bowen Brenda Labonte Peggy Raphael July · 5 July July July July '6 July . 6 �Davis e Pelletier ~ry Shananaquet .ietty Anderson Kim Cash Cindy Drake Charlotte .Sheahara Gl en Petoskey Steve Medacco Debbie Raphael Steve Parsons Andrea Yount Matt 81Umke Shirley Rodreguez Kerry Jo Hillman Melody Wilson Petrina Hillman Jtitilly . I Ruth Towers Bernard Brown Bob Johnson Buddy Medawis helen .· 'Kiogima · Robert Marks Cloris Lovette Anna Marie Medawis .· Rob:yn· Mashka Rosemary Taylor Eagle. Middlet<?n 6 working .tn our Outreach Department, taking care 9 pointments, .and generally helping to assist area Indians in many types of social services • .7 of the .files .and ,records, transportation ap- July July July July July July July July July July July July July 10 10 12 13 13 14 14 16 16 17 17 July July July July July July July July July July July July July 17 18 19 20 22 22 23 24 24 26 27 28 20 Eloise's.many talants will be missed by ·all of us . and our only hope now is that while $he's .l living in California she don't burn very easily . Good luck Eloise and may the Great Spirit· be with you and guide you always. Take Care. **************** July i5 A LETTER FROM .AN INDIAN MOTtER TO NON-INDIAN **************** y~O A SPEC!AL .MEE·CWETCH to those people (and you know who you are). wtio helped, make the 3 Fires Homecomdmg PoWW9W.. a success. · The . powwow was · held on the weekend of July 13th · and 14th. To Ed~ie Benton Banal, his family, and the Red Schoolhouse Orum, .mee::.gwetch for traveling many miles ~ to be with us. · **************** .SlAFF MEMBt:H JOURNEYS ON ••• The CRITC staff would like to take this opport unity to 5ay good-bye to ELOISE MONTPETIT and t o thank hur for her contribution in making t he OUtreach Department very up-to-date. Eloise· f'\as moved on to Berkelpy, California, which. ls very near to San Francisco. Eloise 's primary responsibility while employed by the GRITC for .the :past 4 years has .been 2 T~ACftils Editor's note: The following letter was written by an Indian mother to a Non-Indian teacher .of Indian children. It isa sensitive and eloquent statement we feel sure will be of interest to our readers. The letter was first printed .in the Powell River News of British Columbia, Canada. · Oear Teacher: Before you take charge of the classroom that contains my child, please ask yourself why you are going to teach Indian children. What are your expectations - what r~ards do you anticipate - what ego-needs will .our children have to meet? · · Write down and examine all' the tnformation and opinions you .posses$ about Indians • . What are the stereotyf>es and interested assumptions that you br!ng with. you .into the classro~? How many negative attitudes towards Indians w.111 you put before my chil_d? · · · What values, class prejudices and moral ~ principle~ do you take for granted· as.· an!vers~l? Please remember that "dlfferent from" is .not the same as "worse than" or "better than", and the yardstick you use to measure your.oWf\ life satisfactori l y may not be appropriate for their · lives. The term 'culturally-deprived' was not invented by well~meaning middle-class whites to describe something they could not understand . Too ma(ly t eachers, :unfortunately, sefflll to see their ·role .. as. fescuer. My child dues not need to be rescued; he does not consider being Indian a misfortune. He has a culture, probably older than .yours; he has meaningful valuc;s ~nd a rich and.varied experimental background. However strange or incomprehensible it may seem ·tQ you, you .have no right to do or say ·a nything that implies to him that it ·is less than satlsfac~ory. �Our ehlldren•s experiences have· ;been different frooi those of the 'typical' · white. middle-class _ child for whom most schoo1-·curricula seem to ;: ;v have been designed. (I suspect that this 'typiQ ,: cal' child' does not exist except in the minds of curriculum writers) •. Nonetheless, my child's experiences have,. been as intense a~d meaningf ul to him as any .child's. like m0st Indian chi ldren his age, he is competent. He can dress himself, prepare .a meal for himself and clean up afterwards, care for a. younger ch.i ld. ~ knows his reseJ;"ves ·like the ~ack of his hand. Will you help my child to learn to read;. o. will you teach him that" he has a read' .~g pr<. blE.~m? Will .you help him develop problem-solvlng skills, or will· you teach him tha~ school is .where you try to guess what answer the teachers . wa~t? Will he .learn that his' sense of his own value and dignity is valid, or will he learn that he must forever to apologetic and try harder because .his isn't whit.e? Can you help him acquire the intellectual skills he needs without at the same time imposing your values on top of those he already ha_s? He is not accustomed to having-to ask permission t o do the ordinary things that are part of normal living. He is seldom forbidden to do any ... thing, more usually the consequences of an action are explained to him, and he.is allowed· to deside .for himself whether or not to act. He has a His entire. existence since he has been old enough to see and hear has been an . expe:dm~ntal learn- ing situation,· arranQ,ed to provide,.him with the opportunity to develop his skills and confidence in his own capacities. Didactic teaching will be an alien experience for him. AO UNIVERSITY Of MICHIGAN STUDENT SERVICE~ ASSOC. He ls not self-conscious in.the way many white children are.. Nobody has ever told him his ef- Counseling and developing cultural programs, p~rticularly for Native Americans; . serylng a.s forts toward independence are cute. He isa consultant to minority student groups.; . liaison young human being energetically doing his job, with Native American community in Michigan. whi ch is to get on with the ·process of learnWork with minority students in resolving firian·· i ng to function as an·adult human being. He cl al aid problems. · will respect you to do likewise to him. He has been taught, by percept, that cour.tesy is Bachelors degree or equivalent combina.tion of an essential part of human conduct and rudeness education and expe~ience necessary. Master' s i s any action that makes .another person feel . degree in Guidance & Counseling desirai?,'le. stupid, or foolish. Oo not mistake ~ hls . patlent Program development and inplementation skills. cour tesy for indifference or.passivity. Knowledge of Native American and Minority cul· He doesn' t speak standard English, but he · is in ture and experience; financial aid program$. no w~y 'Linguistically handicapped'- . If you Liberal benefit package includes five weeks wi l l take .the. time and courtesy to listen and vacation, excellent major medical and dental observe carefully, you will see · that he and assistance .plans, and an outstanding retirethe other Indian children communicate very well, ment program. Respond with resume to: both: among themselves . and with bther Indians~ They; speak functional English, very effectively UNIVERSITY Of MICHIGAN.EMPLOYMENT OFFICE augm~nted by their fluency in the .silent lang .. 2031 11 GR 11 Administrative Services - uage, _the subtle, unspoken oornmunication of fa• Ann · Arbor,_ Mlchigan 48109 cial:expressions, gestures, body movements and the use of ·personal space. A Non-.Discriminatory, Affirmative. Action £mploye1 Yoo will be we11 · advised to remember that our **************** children are skillful i~terpreters of the silent 11---------~~~~~~-------,_J language~ They will know your feelings and at~ t itudesiwlth unerring ·prec.i slons. no matter how careful y you arrange your smile er m0dulate JlfHfff , IS LIFE? -lt is the flash: Cf a. firefly i n your voice. They wUliearn.ln .:yQur classroom, because children learn· involuntarily. What they the night. . It is the Breath of a Buffalo in ~he · Wintertime. It is the Little Shadow which run5 learn will depend on you. aoro~s the grass and loses itself in the Sunset. -, 3 �s Cl,.Y 0 /(//) ~y ·Tv£r'/I. ·- MdNI/J. JI' ' ··· fll-T WIKf>EI- ~ l KOt«;, . ONTARIO POWWOW CONTACT: Ross Manitowabi (705)8593788 ' •::> !SENIOR LUNCH IL .:J r~.2:00 @ lexing...,' ton School POWWOW EVERYONE :INVITED 1! C'osts .· every . MOn • & GR1rc BOARD . . r MEETINC @ CENT&lt 7:30 .. ton School 0 !SENIOR 'L~H I I ' PIOOC . 12:00 @Lexingf:on LAGE &DANCE, Con- School tact Joe John gust 8,9,10 NOON, MI .. ;wwow 'BEGINS MENDEN, 0 cf' MI. POW-/ WOW@F1.mc- tlon .June- . tlon Contao Leonard Pam 553 Albert Rd. Bronson PARENT COMMITTEE 11:30 @ Lincoln Park/lunch in the park Wed •. is '$2.00 Adul and $1.00 Children SO COME ON DOWN!!! 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/992823764903b1344140420ef7936503.pdf 40296dd2bba3ad892623a185e346fe7a PDF Text Text GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL TURTLE TALK AUGUST 1981 Executive Di rector ........................................................ J. W. Whee 1er Assistant Director ........................................................ Joseph Raphael Editor .................................................................... Rae Santigo BOARD OF DIRECTORS Simon Francis ............................................................. President George Martin ............................................................. Vice President Barbara Arzola ............................................................ Secretary Jeanette St. Clair ........................................................ Treasurer John Hart ................................................................. Sgt. at Arms Mary Roberts .............................................................. Member Patricia Rawlings ......................................................... Member Mary Church ............................................................... Member Paul Jackson Jr ........................................................... Member Happy birthday to everyone who has a birthday in August. birthday this year and many many more to come. We wish you a very happy Thank you, thank you, thank you to the following people who made it possible to mail the July Turtle Talk out on time. Thanks to Chris Shomin, Maryan Mashka, Sandy Whiteman and Jumbo Anderson. I had to be out of the office that day, but these people made it possible for you to get the newsletter in your homes on time. If you have information regarding the community, poems, drawings, etc., you would like printed in the Turtle Talk, please contact Rae Santigo (774-8331) or write to her at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49504. Thanks to everyone who was a part of writing such a nice story about me in the last issue of Turtle Talk. Believe me, it's a very good feeling to be appreciated and to have such good friends. Thanks again, Jumbo Anderson. �}- ANNOUNCEMENT TO: FROM: SUBJECT: All members of Unit Four, Northern Michigan Ottawa Association Joe John, Executive Board member 33rd Annual Council Meeting The 33rd Annual Council Meeting of the Northern Michigan Ottawa Assn., will be held on Saturday, September 19, 1981, at the 4-H Center on the Fairgrounds in Petosky, Michigan. Registration for the meeting will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The business meeting will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. Among the agenda items will be the following: 1. Roll call of units. 2. Acknowledge representatives of various organizations. 3. Recognition of "Over 80" Club. 4. Secretary's and Treasurer's reports. 5. Report on status of claims by W. Dominic. 6. Discussion of investments. 7. Election of officers. 8. Current status of Indian programs called for in treaties. 9. Indian Treaty Council Meeting at United Nations. 10. Hunting and fishing rights. 11. Joe John suggestion that NMOA request an appropriate memorial in Petosky for Bob Dominic. Don't let the high cost of gas keep you away. Call a friend and form a car pool. ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************** FROM: ONTARIO INDIAN Vol. 3, No. 4 April 1980 "Our prophecies say a time of struggle is coming, people who know how to live on the land will survive." "People are always talking about being rational, but if you look at the whole situation of the world today, it's not very rational. So we're the mystics and the dreamers and the idiots because we listen to our elders, because we respect our children, because we hold the earth sacred, because we keep wanting to share everything and can't quite get the hang of this materialistic society because we don't worship Progress, with a capital P." "But I believe that in the end, it will be the people who love this land, who know how to live on it in a loving and reverential way and spiritual way, who will survive on it. If we survive at all." Mouz Pamp �JACKET TOURNAMENT WHEN? Augu.6-t 29, 1981 WHERE? John Ball Pa4k G4and Rapid.6, MI TIME? 10:00 a.m. SHARP! The G4and Rapid.6 Skin.6 Men'.6 Son-tball -team and -the Indian Eduea-tion P4og4am a4e .6pon.6o4ing a men'.6 and women'.6 jaeket -tou4ney. ENTRY FEE: $30.00 in advanee .60 you4 -team ean be .6eheduled no4 a playing time. by Augu.6t 28, 1981. Fee.6 MUST be in Send nee.6 -to Wally Hall, G4and Rapid.6 Inte4-T4ibal Couneil, 45 Lexington N.W., G4and Rapid.6, MI 49504. FOOV & BEVERAGES WILL BE SOLV. LIMIT: 8 MEN'S ANV 8 WOMEN'S TEAMS. 50/50 VRAWING. 1.6-t plaee - Ten Tou4ney Jaeke-t.6. 2nd plaee - T4ophy SENV FEES NOW SO YOUR TEAM CAN GET IN! FOR MORE INFO CALL 774-8331. G.R. SKINS INVIAN EVUCATION TOURNEY SOFTBALL 81 CHAMPS �I~ SPORTS Our Grand Rapids Skin's softball team was invited to St. Paul Minnesota to participate in the Red School House Tourney. The Red School House team donated $200.00 for gas so the team could make the trip. The Skins took 2nd place and received a nice trophy for their playing. On August 29, 1981, the Grand Rapids Skins and Title IV Indian Education Program will be hosting a men's and women's softball tournament. The first place teams will receive jackets for their team members. We hope to see you all there. Food and beverages will be on sale. The entry fee will be $30.00 in advance. For more information contact Wally Hall or Phil Memberto at the InterTribal Council at 774-8331. Remember, entry fees will have to be in advance. More information will follow later. SENIOR CITIZEN'S PROGRAM On Monday, June 29, 1981, the seniors went on a shopping trip to the Flea Market and strawberry picking. Nine people attended that day. Senior meals. There were eight meals served for the month of June. 160 people were provided with meals. The following is money generated for the senior meals for the month of June. May balance ................... $ 32.74 Bake Sale ..................... $ 26.18 Senior Lunches Paid ........... $ 45.00 GRITC ......................... $ 25.00 TOTAL: $128.92 Groceries & Supplies .......... $117.39 BALANCE JUNE 30, 1981 $ 11 .53 Update on the Senior funds for the upcoming holidays is $94.50. The Senior Citizens will have a picnic on July 29, 1981, at Riverside Park. Mt. Pleasant and Lansing are invited as guests on that day. There will be live entertainment, games and food. Also on that day a drawing for the 50/50 raffle will take place. Money from the 50/50 will be set aside in the Senior Fund. �A Voice of the Three Fires Sixty-seven years ago, Pe-nay-se (Little Brother of the Eagle) was sent away to Wisconsin to learn and study in the ways of his people. He became a peace chief, a holder and teacher of the spiritual beliefs of the Three Fires people. But it would be a long time before he could pub1 icly teach those beliefs. Indian religion was outlawed in 1921. It was not until President Carter signed the Freedom of Religion Act in 1978 that Pe-nay-se (English name, Erving Romans) was able to spread his knowledge. Today, Erving Romans is 71 years old and the youngest of the three remaining peace chiefs (the eldest passed away last fall). But Erving's years do not show on him and his voice is as strong as his spiritual beliefs. On July 15 and 16 at 10:30 in the morning, he spoke at the InterTribal Council concerning the Peace Shield, the Spiritual Lodge, and the Seven Fires Prophecies. He was invited to come by the Substance Abuse Program, but his message was a voice from the past: The basic spirituality of Indian people. The word "basic" should be emphasized. The spiritual base of the Three Fires people goes beyond tribe or nation or even Christianity, for it is the same for all--yet it is Indian. Erving does not teach the old way~ as much as he teaches the spirituality that made the Indian strong, and he does so in accordance to Christian spirituality. The following was written by Pe-nay-se and contains a little of the message he brought to the Council on the 15th and 16th, but it is still only a small part of the teachings he has to spread. If you missed Pe-nay-se this time, he will be coming back in September and again, hopefully, in the winter. We will try to keep you posted through the "Turtle Talk" but he may be coming on short notice. If you do not wish to miss him, call 774-8331. Kim, Bobbie or Phil will take your name, number and address so they will be able to let you know. �I) As we gather here to search for the truth, we can hear the anguished cry of the Ancient Ones. You can argue with the data and conclusions, if you like, but first look into the past. Those who do may see many truths and look at their own lives with a new feeling of the Ancient Ones and their heritage. The Indian, before the coming of the White Man, did not have to ask himself, "who he was", because he knew for eons of time. His Mother was the earth and the Great Spirit was his Father, and all things had the same Mother and Father. But Man was different than the rest of the creation on earth in the fact that he had a determining spirit, which through the illumination of the Morning Star (the reflection of the Great Spirit) gave him the power to overcome his failures, for his Spirit came from1he Great Spirit. All things knew how to live in harmony with the universe, except man, because all creation except man knew how to give away. The trees were given to the animals and man for their protection, etc. The grasses furnished food for man, animals, birds, etc. He also knew that there were two men in each man. The Spiritual man had to conquer the physical man. Each man was born with a gift of one of the four directions. Not all men had the same gift. By learning to give this gift to his brother he began to travel on the circle of life, which is to become a whole person. For all people were the same in only one way. That was their loneliness. Loneliness is the cause of our wars, greed, hate, love, compassion, etc. So to become in harmony with the universe, he had to learn to give. Not just materially, which comes from the physical man, but to give of himself from the Spiritual man. When all people did this the circle of life became the flowering tree. A universal harmony of all people and the Great Spirit's Creation. And this all came about because the Great Spirit is the presence of the total and the breath of wisdom and love. Some people try to accomplish this through other ways. Some through Wisdom, which is one way of learning. But the nature of man's wisdom is to steal the Star Water. Others through innocence. But man's nature of innocence is to trick, to obtain the Star Water. Looking within or researching is another way. But men frustrate their own introspection and come to the Star Water by force. The fourth way was walked by the people who looked to the east, the true way. The Star Water is understanding, mercy, kindness, love, truth, joy, etc. �May 11 , 1981 To The Editor, Re: an article, "Indian Youth Cry for Unity", written by Keith Gave that ran on May 8, I am deeply disappointed. Mr. Gave focused attention away from the point of the "teach-in", demonstrating support for PA174, to a questionable abstract in the first six paragraphs. The point was, ironically, clearly visible in the accompanying photograph, in which placards proclaimed, "We Need PA174". PA174 is the tuition waiver. Youth's impetuosity is often inspired by a deep passion to change the "world". Changing things outside oneself may appear easier at times than changing what lies inside. Enthusiasm toward this end may sometimes lead to comments about older generations. The intentions of the young men quoted were honorable. It is unfortunate that your newspaper choose to use their naivete to make it appear otherwise. Your actions in this matter were at the least irresponsible, at the worst manipulative. Mr. Gave cannot defend his reporting as being sincere, unbiased, or accurate. He wrote with obvious sarcasm about the wisdom the young men "claim" to have. He did not believe them. His article did nothing, but perpetuate the sterotypic image that the majority see as "Indian". He made no mention of the main speaker for the event, Phillip Deere, who is an internationally recognized spiritual leader. His travels have won him respect from Washington D.C. to Geneva, Switzerland. The headline "Indian Youth Cry for Unity" was misleading. The people were united in pursuit of approval by the legislature of PA174, the tuition waiver. Reading further, the article does explain about federal educational funding cuts and that the tuition waiver may preserve educational opportunities for Indian students that would otherwise be lost. It even explained how the state government enacted the tuition waiver, but neglected to appropriate funds for it. However, Mr. Gave, through the first six paragraphs assured that most white readers would not continue beyond that first impression. Having their sterotypes reenforced, they would stop reading assuring themselves that what they had believed was true after all. You did not have to bend over backwards to slant the story in favor of the Indians, you had only to report it with a discerning, responsible attitude. You choose not to. I wonder if local issues, such as a charge filed with the Civil Rights Commission concerning whether the annual Lansing Pow Wow will be held in Grand Woods Park or not, had anything to do with it? Lansing is the seat of government in this state. If Native Americans cannot get responsible and accurate press coverage from the sole newspaper for Lansing, how can they get fair treatment from the government officials your paper speaks to. You have an even higher responsibility to the Cannons of Journalism, because you represent the capitol, and the press has an extreme amount of power to influence public opinion. Whether this interpretation of the "teach-in" was a deliberate attempt to manipulate public opinion or whether it was simply a mistake made through insensitivity, does not matter at this point. What you have done has harmed an honorable people. The Nishnawbe have become used to this kind of treatment. If your intentions were not deliberate, than I call upon you as Journalists endowed with a public trust to correct it, and actively seek not to make this kind of mistake again. Fair treatment in your newspaper is not so much to ask, is it? Respectfully, �Man and Woman by Sarah Pigeon Fill up my days, embrace my nights. Sweet love flows like nectar for the bees. You quench my thirst, I overflow. We wash away as sand and water. The sky's height can't contain our depth As dandelion fluff on wind's passionate breath. The Bum by Sarah Pigeon He sits on the curb, brown bag in hand, Tattered and used by his fellow man. A bum, some say, a wino, a drunk. He's wasted his life, he's only junk. Useless, worthless, how can this be? When he 1 s such a good lesson for you and me? As he lifts .the brown bag with the bottle inside, He pays for our lesson and the price is quite high. Would you take his place so that others might learn? Or is this an "honor" that most would spurn? His life has a meaning, a purpose, a truth, He's a marker of paths for the blindness of youth. Being By Sarah Pigeon Lifetimes are crystal moments strung upon the thread of time. Fragile, glassy beads of being, the Rosary of His mind. Each bead a gem as pure as light, this substance we call life. The whole immeasurable work of art, precious beyond price, Appearances by Sarah Pigeon See me, I am but an image in your mind. For what I am , you can not see and what you see does not exist. I do not reside here on the outside, but buried deep within. You must work to know me as I would work to know you. Funny isn't it? That what appears to be, is not; and what is, appears not. Therefore, we must not trust our eyes. We must know each other as though we are without sight. Truly in the dark, searching for the light in each other. �June 19, 1981 Contact: Telephone: Richard Donley For Immediate Release 791~9306 News Release I want to take this opportunity to announce that I am a candtdate for the office of First Ward Commissioner of the City of Grand Raptds, and will be immediately circulating nomination petitions to formally confirm my candidacy. The First Ward needs a Commissioner who has a strong feel tng for this Ward's diverse population. My history of Community involvement for the past fifteen (15) years, has provided me invaluable experience in know,ing first hand the feelings, needs, and concerns not only of First Ward Restdents, but also of residents of the total City of Grand Rapids, The City of Grand Rapids now faces the hard real ityl of declining local revenues, further aggrevated by the reality of decreasing Federal and State Funds. These realities have forced, and will continue to force, our City Government to adopt austerity budgets with potentially substantial reductions in muni'cipal services. Very difficult decisions related to our city~s government lay ahead and the First Ward, and the city of Grand Rapids, need someone who is in touch with the people, encouraging their input as to the maintenance of Essential Services vital to the quality of urban life and the economtc and residential neighborhood vitality. As a city Commissioner, I will strongly support closer cooperation and mutual support of other local governmental units of those services of this city which are used by residents throughout our county. I will also devote my attention to improving relations between City Government and it's uniformed and nonuniformed workforces. As the campaign progresses, I will be issuing position papers elaborating on these and other issues. I am a life-long resident of the West Side of Grand Rapids, graduating from Union High School in 1967. I attended Grand Rapids Junior College for two (2) years and have taken couse work at Grand Valley State Colleges and Western Michigan University. I also hold a Social Work License from the State of Michigan. My involvement in Community Organizations includes: Past President, West Side Youth Council; Member, West Side Complex Butlding Committee; Past Member, Neighborhood Health Services Board; Member, Mayor '·s Citizen's Participation Task Force; Past Member, John Ball Target Area Council; Member, West Michigan Gleamers; Member, Mayor's Housing Task Force: Member and Extraordinary Minister, St. James Roman Catholic Church, I have been employed as Director of the West Side Com pl ex since 1973. I am married, and have a son, and reside with my wife Christine at 1540 McDonald, N.W, ********************************************************************************* PERSONALS/NOTES Julia Winchester was appointed one of the final 16 delegates to the 1981 White House Conference on Aging. Jacket Tournament - August 29, 1981, ·John Ball Park, 10:00 a.m. sharp! information contact Wally or Phil at 774-8331. For more Welcome back to Robynn Maskha and Mark Reuckert who just returned to Grand Rapids from Florida!! �FROM TUSCARORA INDIAN TRIBE DROWING CREEK RESERVATION Route 2 - Box 108 Maxton, North Carolina, 28364 Dear Editor, I would like published in your newspaper that any Native American Indian could drop by Drowning Creek Tuscarora Indian Reservation at any time while passing through the state of North Carolina and camp here for free. They could also go fishing and swimming. We are just one and one-third mile north east of Maxton, North Carolina off of Highway 74. Please send us a complimentary copy of Indian Talk. Sincerely yours, Leon Locklear, Chief YXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/X/ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx LEXINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER It is that time of year again! That time to sign up for school, set new goals and meet those goals. Many exciting things are happening at Lexington. Become part of them! Stop in if you are interested in your diploma, GED, Driver's Training, Drumming, Singing, Homemaker's Club, Senior's Club, Indian Crafts, Job Seeking Skills, Typing, Reading or Math. Again, there are a limited number of openings for the 20 hour per week CETA III Program. The first people to sign up will be given those positions. DON'T WAIT! "He or she who hesitates is lost! 11 Call now 774-8331. Sue, Loretta, Maryan. ********************************************************************************* +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THANK YOU I would like to take a minute to thank Steve Medawis for sending some of his drawings to us for the Turtle Talk. Steve, your artwork is beautiful and very much appreciated. Your pictures help to make the Turtle Talk even more special to our friends on the Turtle Talk mailing list. You will be happy to know we mail 1500 newsletters each month so your drawings wil 1 be seen across country. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS, THANKS. THANKS. THANKS, THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. �SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM The staff of the G.R.I.T.C. Substance Abuse program was really glad about the big turn out for the potluck we held in July. We had nearly 75 people in attendance and saw a film on alcoholism in an Indian family. It was a positive evening with lots of happy faces. We hope to do this again soon. Also in July we had a visit from Erving Romans an elder from the upper peninsula who taught some of the basics of traditional beliefs. Erving will pass through Grand Rapids again this fall and we will ask him to teach again. The following is a schedule of the Speaker's series we have starting in July. Everyone is invited to come and hear what these good people have to share with us. July 23, 1981, Bob Stone from Muskegon 7:00 p.m. "Does Alcoholics Anonymous work for Native Americans?" July 30, 1981, Mary Swanson, Ottawa, head nurse at the Care Unit "The path to healing an alcoholic" August 6, 1981, Robin Johanson, Mt. Pleasant Indian Commission, 7:00 p.m. "What can families do to deal with alcohol and drug problems" AND Ed Whitepigeon speaking on "Indian Identity and Traditional Christian Values" August 13, 1981 7:00 p.m. Jane Jawahir, medical doctor "Can your baby be born an alcoholic?" (This will also be a rap session for women on how to take care of their bodies, especially during pregnancy. It will be a good chance to just talk informally with a doctor.) August 20, 1981 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith, Project Rehab Counselor "What everyone should know about street drugs" We hope we'll have a good turn out for these programs and would like to hear from people about the speakers they'd like to hear. Also watch the Turtle Talk for the date of our next potluck dinner and for a film series we have planned. GROUPS STARTING ... JOIN A CIRCLE OF CONCERN Beginning the second week in August, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council will offer the chance for Native people to get together in small groups to give and receivP help and knowledge in our struggle against alcohol and other drugs. In these groups there will be an agreement that what is said is confidential and who is there is private. You do not have to have a drug problem to attend. We only ask that those who come are honest in their desire for help or to help. And, we will do all we can to see to it that everyone feels welcome and accepted and knows they are not alone as they face this problem in our community. SCHEDULE IS FOUND ON REVERSE PAGE �SUBSTANCE ABUSE QOn;t. Monday noon to 1 :00 p.m. Starting August 10 a Circle of Concern group for all who wish to come. Perhaps we'll make it a sack lunch group or what ever people would like. In this group you will find others who will offer their support in your search. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to noon Starting August 12 there will be a Circle of Concern group for women where a wide variety of topics will be discussed relating to the needs of Native women today. This will also be a place where women can gain support for their own search and struggles. {We can provide child care if needed. Please call the Substance Abuse office if needed.) Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Starting August 5 we'll offer some fun activities for young people to get together and learn some things about the fundamentals of sports. There will be some teaching and playing of basketball, weight lifting and other sports. Just the thing to get in shape for the fall sport's schedule. The activities will change every few weeks so watch Turtle Talk for coming events. We'll try to round up some tickets for some sport's events also so youngsters can see first hand what they're learning. Along the way there will be some learning about what is healthy for young bodies. COME ON AND JOIN IN! Not just everything we develop from this department of G.R.I.T.C. will focus just on substance abuse but we will be a place where you can deal with those problems. WE PLAN TO HAVE FUN WHILE WE'RE AT ALL THIS AND WE THINK YOU WILL TOO. NOTICE 3rd ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN NATIVE AA CONFERENCE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 21, 22 & 23, 1981 REGISTRATION: $7.50 per person TO BE HELD AT: Chippewa Tribal Center, Shunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan MAIL REGISTRATION TO: Harriet Shedawin, P.O. Box 854, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Harriet Shedawin - 1-906-635-0492 (bffice) Al Mattson - 1-906-495-5090 {home) 1-906-632-6314 (home) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO LEVI &MICKY KIOGIMA WHO JUST CELEBRATED THEIR 38TH ANNIVERSARY. CONGRATULATIONS FROM ALL YOUR FRIENDS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL. �l '1 FAITH GOSPEL CHURCH Meeting Place .................. 7300 S. Division Pastor ......................... B. J. Elk Phone .......................... 531-6104 SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: Sunday 10:00 a.m. Sunday School &Morning Worship Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Bible Study EVERYONE WELCOME! Watch coming ad of Dunningville camp meeting in September. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Happy Birthday to Andrea Yount who celebrated her birthday on July 16, 1981. All your friends at the Inter-Tribal Council hope you had a very wonderful birthday. ) ~ _t} .t:J xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx LEXINGTON FALL FESTIVAL SPONSORED BY: LEXINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION & GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 45 Lexington N.W. September 17, 1981 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. It's time for the annual Lexington Community Education Fall Festival. There will be plenty of displays> food, sales booths, entertainment for the children and FREE door prizes. We would love to see you all there. Bring the kids. If you would like to set up a booth, contact Rae Santigo at the Inter-Tribal Council at 774-8331. There will be lots of surprises. If anyone is interested in donating a door prize, please contact Rae Santigo. 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He be N ...ld :S Ib.rtnd~j ��\ ' \ " \ r• Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ~p -- ... -- Mp -- Mp 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 •k )Cpi NON l'llOr1t 01~. U. S. POSTAGE •te= PAID PERMIT NO. 690 Phone: 774-8331 j.. ~&Al'W l RAP'IDS, Ml~l , - Betty Jones: Library Grand Valley State Colleges Allendale, MI 49401 l. •' ' I\ I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Santigo, Rae (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/415f0d4916ea07210e0839320feb4a30.pdf 4b43bfe6da94353cdfce3401a0bdd186 PDF Text Text Volume 1 Number 7 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council August 1991 DAYDREAMS ... BY John Trudell-Native Nations I would guess that there was a period of time when all of us daydreamed. And I would guess that all of us were told that it wasn't good, that we shouldn't do it, that we should do something else. But my experience with daydreaming is that, as a child, when I daydreamed, I would daydream to escape, to get away from what I didn't want to be around. I never made unhappy daydreams. I only made daydreams that would make me feel better. It was an energy-we all have it-that I had. Instinctively, as children, since as children we are still closer to the universe and haven't been attacked as long, we know to use that energy in a healing way, in a good way. But then as we grow up, our spirit is attacked, our identity and our sense of worth is attacked. As we go through like, that energy changes. We then use it for our paranoias and our insecurities. It is the same energy, but we no longer use it to make dreams that help us to find our way through life. We use this energy to create _ nightmares that destroy our way through life. And none of this is an accident. It's all very deliberate. They tell us about the illusions of power, and at the same time these illusions are respectable, acceptable, and normal. They attack us every day, and for the TV generation they have attacked us every day of our lives through things like advertising. Every commercial that goes on television is telling us that we are worth less. We would be worth more by consuming the product they are putting in front of us. Other children will like us better if we have these toys; men will like us better if we wear these clothes; women will like us better if we wear this perfume or this cologne. But everything is put into our minds and every day it is a constant barrage, telling us we are worth less. At the same time, we are having these illusions defined for us as to what power is really all about, because the reality is that if we had a clear mind, if we understood our purpose, had a sense of balance, and understood our wholeness with the Earth and universe, then there would be no way, in any way, shape, or form, that humans would tolerate what is happening to them and to the planet, because it is against the better interest of 99 percent of the people on this planet. Once the concept of death sinks in, then we become afraid of ourselves, we no longer accept ourselves, and we start to deny the inevitability of our continuing on, our leaving this world. Death puts fear. It is like imposing a form of death to the spirit, death to the mind, as soon as that concept sinks in, because we become afraid to really live. Once we become afraid to really live, then we will A Look Inside Director's Report ................. 2 Update ................................. 3 Environment ........................ 4 Health .................................. 4 Human Services ................... 6 Poem .................................... 7 Feedback .............................. 8 Classifieds ........................... 9 Announcements ................... 10, 11 Pow Wow ............................ 12 �The Success of Our Agency Depends on YOU . As theGrand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council continues to improve the services to the Native American Community, we constantly need information and suggestions from you of the community. Therefore, either in August or September, we will be asking you to help identify needs for our people. One of those issues will involve asking you to fill out a survey and then mailing it back to us. This survey will help us further develop and improve services to our community. The success of any Human Service Agency is to have the people it serves to give feedback and suggestions for improving the services. Hopefully, you will help us to identify those ways and areas that need improving. We are counting on you, please don't let us down. I can't say enough about the success of the Three Fires Pow Wow. Loretta Antoine, Vice President of the Board of Directors and her Pow Wow committee did an outstanding job of raising money, organizing the activities and contacting the participants, to make the Pow Wow the best ever. It is also the first time in many years the Pow Wow committee had sufficient funds to sponsor this event. I talked to many people, to include those from the City of Grand Rapids Parks, a co-sponsor of the Pow Wow, to people in attendance. There was resounding agreement that this was the best Pow Wow we have ever had. Congratulations to Loretta, the Pow Wow Committee and all the other volunteers and participants. We are still going through our internal reorganization and if you haven't been in to get acquainted with the staff or our new structure we encourage you to do so. Things are going very well and we believe the quality of services are improving, please tell us what you think. Again, look for the survey in the August or September issue. J. Wagner Wheeler Executive Director 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors Mary Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President William Memberto - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Lew Burrows - Member Levi Rickert - Member Roger Williams - Member l,'aul Walters - Member Jim Petoskey - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Mary Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Assistant Director Anne LaFontsee - Clinical Director Judy Dodge - Intake Worker Darcy Emmert - Counselor Hunter Genia - Counselor Kristie Pagel - Counselor Dennis Black - Counselor Loretta Yount - Casemanager Ruth Pitcher - Intern Lee Ann Bridenfield - Intern Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Kim Yates - Ml Indian Press/Summer Youth Clerk Mary Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th of every month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 616/774-8331, FAX 6I6n74-2810. �UPDATE < GRITC's Facelift by KathyPolise Since our reorganization, we felt it would be helpful to keep you updated on the services we presently offer. If you've walked into our agency lately, you will notice a number of new changes- not only physically, with desks and chairs appearing where they weren't before, but also with regards to staffing. Our staff is now trained to be alerted to the unique needs of each individual. The changes that have occurred in our agency over the past year are positive changes and are structured to better serve the needs of our clients and community. Several treatment and counseling services have been restructured and consolidated. And strangely enough, by consolidating our services, we are now able to more efficiently meet the needs of our clients whether that client has one problem, or problems that may require the involvement of a spectrum of services. We provide a full range of services with a continuum of services for children, youth, and adults. These include: intervention, assessments, outpatient group, family, and individual treatment, intensive family intervention, treatment team, dual diagnosis team, team counseling, casemanagement, aftercare, substance abuse prevention group, Native American women's group, and cultural training. Our services stress the individual needs of the client but we also recognize and include the family when necessary in working with an individual to empower himself. Physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the individual are also included in the treatment plan. We are striving to continually improve our programming to meet the needs of our clients. If you have any questions regarding our programs, please call Kathy Polise at 77 4-83 31. "Just the Beginning for Our Youth" by Hunter Genia Meeting of July 16,1991 OnJuly 16,1991 theGrandRapidslnter-Tribal hosted a youth directed action symposium. At this _ meeting, we met very important people who were ready to share their own resources and skills with us. Some of the people who participated were: Everett Vermeer, Kent County Direction of DSS; Val Johnson, Family & Children Service DSS for Lansing; Paul Johnson, MEA consultant-Lansing; Clinton Pelcher, Substance Abuse-Prevention, Isabella Reservation; Betty Shelby, Kent County 4-H; Sylvia Evans, DSS-Lansing; Judith Pomp-OSAS, Indian Review Board-Lansing; Linda Shirkey, Director of the Office of Legal Affairs, DSS-Lansing; Rick Havekate-Health Education Consultant from InterTribal Council of Michigan, Inc., Sault Ste. Marie; Rosie Holmberg, Indian Education, Muskegon;Kat~ Polise, Heath Human Services Coordinator, Grand Rapids; and Chris Nelson, Education & Health Development, East Lansing. These were only some of the people who attended. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough room to list them all. The purpose of this gathering was to get acquainted with people and brainstorm ideas on what avenue we want to take in paving the way for our future. The next meeting, on the same note, is scheduled for July 26th in Baraga, Michigan on the Keewanaw Bay Reservation. Previous to the meeting mentioned above, a Unity Conference was held in Spokane, WA. This conference took place on June 28th through July 2nd. The intention of this conference was not only to have continued as "Youth" on page 5 column 2 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �.- HEALTH Secondhand Smoke Can Kill You Even if you've never smoked tobacco, the habit can kill you. Secondhand, or passive smoke, causes an estimated 53,000 deaths each year in the United States. The American Association for Respiratory Care offers the following suggestions for avoiding secondhand smoke: 1. Ask family members or visitors to smoke only outside your home. .. · "' I am ,:youir worst enemy; I am alcohol. :':-,,--:··· designate nonsmoking areas or have a "NO Smoking" policy. 3.When you're in public and someone's smoke is affecting you, politely ask the smoker to extinguish it. 4. Join or create a nonsmoker's club in your community. 5. Support family and friends' attempts to stop smoking. 6. At work orin your car, post signs asking smokers not to smoke when around you. ~ ENVIRONMENT DOING OUR PART! by Hunter Genia Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is doing its part in helping the environment. How about you? simple. It's not like you' 11 be tripping over boxes. So do your Can you take an extra ten to fifteen minutes a day part and recycle! Here is what to sort out your recyclable materials? How impor- Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has done the tant is Mother Earth to you? I once heard someone · past couple of months. say it is not Mother Earth who is sick, we are From April to June 1991-recycled 1,300.00 because we're the ones polluting her. Before you . pounds of office paper. throw away newspaper, regular paper, plastic, alu- •Saved 11.5 trees minum, etc. think about where it's going. When •Prevented39.00lbsofpollutionfromenteringthe we throw or dump contamination in the ground it atmosphere only pollutes the ground. If you set up boxes to _ •Save 3.90 months worth of electricity consumed separate different material, recycling would be 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council by the average home. �"Dreams" continued from page 1 "Youth" continued from page 3 accept anything, any illusion, any injustice, any lie, if it will help us hide from our fear. They know that. There are people that know that and have created civilizations based upon that. They have convinced us that power is in money. Whoever has the money, the economic ability, the economic resource, is powerful, and we believe that. We give our power away, we no longer believe in ourselves. Whoever controls the money just has a lot of money, usually through exploitation and greed. That is no power. They tell us that whoever controls the politi- fun but to bring back valuable ideas, concepts etc. to use or adopt for our Anishnabe youth here in Michlgan. Michigan represented who attended, felt there was a need for reservation and non-reservation youth to have access to a youth action group here in Michl· cal systems has power. But it's not power, its manipulation. Competitiveness and manipulation and distortion is all that it is. They tell us that the military industrial complex and its systems is power, but it is only violence and brutality-it has nothing to do with power. If we believe all of these things are power, then we give our power away. If we believe the illusion, we become the illusion. I hear about primitive peoples and how they fed their gods and I think about the crusades and all those religious wars that have gone on through history and to me it is the same as taking people to the altar and just cutting out their hearts and tossing them to the gods. The blood has been spilled. The blood continues to be shed under these ideologies, and I know it is the wrong way to go. The planet · does not live by being fed blood. The system is built on a weird process. The art of refinement here is to cloud the human mind and human consciousness-not to sift it out and sort it out, but to cloud it so that people can no longer have clarity, and end up using their energy to selfdestruct. As long as we have to hide, as long as we have to project an image, as long as we can't really be who we are, if we have to play a role, if we have to ear the mask for whatever the reasons, as long as they have us in a situation where we have to do these things, then we never really will get in touch with our own sense of worth. gan. If any of this interests you, let us know. We could always use help and resources, especially now' because we are at the ground breaking stage. Any questions please feel free to write me atG.R.I.T.C. c/ oHunterGeniaMe-gwetch.It'sJusttheBeginning". Disabled Childrend in Kent County May be Due Retroactive SSI Benefits Because of a recent US Supreme Court ruling, disabled children in Kent County may be eligible for as much as $40,000 each in retroactive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Grand Rapids Social Security Administration office will be contacting hundreds of children in this area who have been denied Supplemental Security Income benefits since 1980. , These reviews are the result of a 1990 Supreme Court ruling that said the agency had unfairly limited SSI benefits for poor, disabled children. The new standards require the agency to consider not only the children's medical problems, but also the effects those conditions have on their ability to walk, eat, and take part in other activities of daily living. · The potential amount of retroactive benefits which average $387 per month back to 1980, is significant for each of these children and their families. The notices were sent out about July 15, and advises the children that they have 120 days to request that Social Security reevaluate their past claims for SSL You can inquire about these benefits by calling toll free 1-800-234-5772 or by contacting the Grand Rapids office at 1 Monroe Center N.W., Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI. 49503. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. Employment Support Group by Dennis Black GrandRapidslnter-TribalCouncilwill ~ be starting an Employment Support Group / :i · ~ on September 10th, Tuesday evenings, 6:00 ( , >:/ p.m. at Lexington School, 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids. If you are unhappy with your current job or frustrated by your unsuccessful attempts to find a job, then you may want to join us. Benefit from the shared experiences of a group, contact Dennis Black at 774-8331. If you can't call, just show up on the 10th. . HUMAN SERVICES Native American Women's Group ' Monday Evenings } 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women who are: anadultchildofanalcoholic codependent or chemically dependent Please join us in our path to healing. Contact Judy Dodge for more iriformation at 774-8331. The Senior Room will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Loretta Yount, our senior casemanager, will be available during those hours to assist you. Job Skills Bank The GRITC Employment & Training Department would like to announce that we are starting to establish a Job Skills Bank. The Jobs Skills Bank is a computerized file of people who are looking for employment or who may be looking for employment at some point in the future. We encourage you to register with the Job Skills Bank as we may be of assistance to you in obtaining employment and valuable training. If you are interested, please fill in the following data sheet and mail or deliver to GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504: Name_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Social Security#: DOB: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Telephone# (include area code): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Message Telephone#: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you currently looking for work? Yes_ _ _ _ _No _ _ _ _ __ Date available for work: --------''------------Do you have a Driver's License? Yes_ _ _ _ _No _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you have reliable transportation? Yes No _ _ _ _ __ Are you a member? Yes_ _ _ _ _ No_ _ _ __ What types of jobs are you interested in: 1. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Are you currently employed?_ _ _ _ _ _Yes --'-_ _ _ _No If yes, where? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �, Pequamo's Last Vision POEM Giving wisdom and loving peace These and more am I. by Lew Burrows He sees men of rainbow colors Dancing and singing about him As the sky clears and the blue day begins. Suddenly As they sing The powers of Creation Descend in the form of fire. A man stands before them With the heavens glow in his eyes. His words ring as bells In the domes of their heads. "I am here to speak of the Father The Master of All. All powerful and All giving. In the past world I, too Became vain And proud of my lofty position And my special powers. In my haste To bring him the knowledge Of the sacred path I brought man to the back door And untied disastrous secrets Loosing upon him The seven deadly sins For which he was unprepared. For our misuse of power Man's world was destroyed And my position was lowered. You know his names, The secret and sacred names. Yet his name is but a single breath Uttered countless times around the earth Each precious instant By all living things, Each breath a prayer In concert with all life. To destroy any life Is to profane the prayers of creation. I became guardian of the underworld. My name villified, I was now called Fallen Angel Prince of Darkness Trickster Ugly Face, Fat Belly, Dirty Boy And Coyote, whose symbol is the Dog Star. You know me, brothers. I have been sent here before To remind you of the path The way of the Creator, our Father. My names and signs are familiar: I am the Feathered Serpent The Two-Horned God The Bright and Morning Star The Anointed One, Protector of Men Deliverer, Law Giver, Fire Bringer Medicine Bestower Pipe Bearer Seed Provider Flute Player The one who comes from the east Those of you who keep the sacred path And remember the laws of creation Now the lessons of this fourth world have been learned. Will be the life blood 0 the new world. Come and be as the branches Of the sacred Tree. Wake, Wake, Wake The dawn star breaks The earth is born anew. Wake, Wake, Wake We come forth again We have a new day. 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. FEEDBACK An Honest Look at Native Americans by Colman McCarthy- Washington Post Writers Group Thank you Shirley Francis for sharing this artic(e wi~_h us. She writes "Here is how the majority ofEuropeanAmerzcans feel about "Dances with Wolves." Editor Eighthundred the.atersareshowing"Dances With Wolves," a film ofrare genuinenes.s. It has a story line ofiron authenticity that says who we know we trust, who we trust we know. Lit John Dunbar, played by Kevin Costner, is a Union Army o(ficer who chooses service in the mid-1860's on a Western outpost that has an abandoned shack for headquarters and initially suspicious tribal people for neighbors. As a soldier in the Civil War, Dunbar had the bravery to risk his like in battle. On the Great plains, he has a higher courage: to risk his live in seeking friendship with the Lakotas. The film ends with a manhunt. Union soldiers, in customary hyperbolic military violence, are out to kill the lieutenant for the high an traitorous crime of accepting a tribal way of life. He consorted with the enemy and discovered it wasn't the enemy. When the movie opened in mid-November, critics predicted it would reap major awards. It had in face already won the only prize that matter: unqualified approval by the Lakota tribe, whose Sioux ancestors were the focus of the film. In ceremony outside the U.S. Capitol in late October, tribal leadersadoptedCostnerasamemberoftheLakotas. Itwasn'tany empty gesture. Costner, who starred and directed, earned it Actors who played tribal members in "Dances With Wolves" belong to tribes themselves. Tantoo Cardinal, who plays Black Shawl, is a Creek. Rodney Grant, who is Wind in His Hair, is an Omaha. Floyd Red Crow Westerman, A Sioux, plays Chief Ten Bears. The 150 extras were Sioux from the Rosebud reservation. In a break from Hollywood tradition in which the Tontos, Chief Sitting bulls and Pocahontases always speak flawless English, the Lakotas speak in their tribal dialect. Subtitles are used. The lieutenant learns the native language, syllable by guttural syllable, with his linguistic conversion an early sign that he is the rare openminded white visitor who appreciates the local culture. No scene in the film-not the running of 3,500 buffalo, not the dance around the bonfire, not Costner's romps with the wolf named Two Socks-rings truer than the lieutenant sitting with the tribal elders determined to communicate in their tongue. 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council "Dances With Wolves," the name the Lakotas give to Dunbar, is a film of reparations, a small payback to native tribes for the damage they have suffered in American movies form "Robby and the Redskins" to John Wayne's "Big Trail." Hollywood reflected a white racism against red people that predated white racism against blacks. Before slave ships discharged their ebony bounties of West African tribes people on the East Coast of North America, Pilgrims were raiding the villages of the Wampanoags in Massachusetts. The Great Swamp War of the 1650sintheNarragansetts' part of what is now south central Rhode Island was an early display of the white European's slaughterous ways that would endure into the 20th century. With only a few exceptions-Costner's movie is onefilmmakers have kept to the line that politicians have consistently articulated. Gov. William Bradford of the Massachusetts Bay Colony saw natives as "Savage and brutish men, which range up and down little otherwise than wild beasts." From his observations of the bestiary beyond Monticello, Thomas Jefferson stated that members of Virginia Tribes were "savages" with "no vivacity, no activity of the mind." They were "cowardly and timid." A century later, another president Theodore Roosevelt, would say: "It is nonsense to talk about our having driven most of these Indians out of their lands. they did not own the land at all, in the white sense." Praising the U.S. Army's invasion of the West, Roosevelt said: "The great continent could not have been kept as nothing but a game preserve for squalid savages." The decimation began with violence to language. Christopher Columbus and his armed mercenaries, stupidly believing they had arrived in India, called the natives Indians. The word stuck, never to be corrected, no more than corrections have been run on other errors and crimes of the colonizers. Lakotas, Seminoles, Hopis, Passamaquoddies and all other tribes are demeaned when called Indians. Call them by the names they gave themselves, not what an Italian invader. who couldn't navigate, laid on them. It would help, too, to remember that the military attacks on the peaceful Lakotas portrayed in the movie contirme today in the economic brutaliz.ation suffered by the people on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations in South Dakota. The movie was filmed in those ~red parts, no on a Burbank back lot �, CLASSlFIEDS Turtle Talk mpkes every attempt to list only those jobs that are open but due to printing and mailing time, jobs listed may have already been filled. For further information on all listings and additional job openings not listed.please call Dennis at the GRITC office at 616/774-8331. Michigan Bulb Co., 1950 Waldorf NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, (616)453-5401. Second and third shift position packing products for shipment, loading and unloading mail trucks, opening and verifying customer orders and keypunching orders to generate a shipping label. Openings for September through November and February through May. Work with live and growing things. Contact Penny Vargo, Personnel Director or call Dennis Black at GRITC 774-8331. Sysco Frost-Pack Food Services, Inc. Human Resources Department, 3700 Sysco Court SE, Grand ~apids, MI 49508. Night Verification Clerk-Immediate opening in Customer Service Department. Position involves work with a CRT, verification and correction of orders, answering phones, dealing with customers and a variety of duties. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Applications accepted Monday through Fridays, 8-4 PM. 98 WGRD, 38 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616)459-4111. Part-time position open for music research. Previous telemarketing experience helpful but not necessary. Must be friendly, articulate, and organized. 15 hours per week, weekday, evenings. Apply in person. No phone calls. St. Mary's Health Services, 200 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Nursing/Registered Nurses, Current Michigan licensure or permit, patient care. Call Dennis Black at 774-8331. Sysco Frost-Pack Food Services Inc.,3700 Sysco Ct., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. Yardman. Full time position, $260/week. Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift. Work includes washing and fueling tractor trailer trucks. Must have a good driving record; mechanical aptitude important. SyscoFrost-PackFoodServicesinc.,3700Sysco Ct., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. Delivery Driver. Provisional Part-time with no benefits. Tractor/trailer combinations; not over the road. Must have or be able to obtain a class A C.D.L. license with an Air Brake and Hazardous Materials endorsements. Job involves close customer contact as well as repetitive manual lifting and unloading of product. Starting rate of $6.80/hr. Kent Community Hospital Complex, Personnel Office, 750Fuller Ave.,GrandRapids,MI49503. Food Service Worker I. $5.92hr./Part-time (32hrs/ wk). Perform a variety of simple food service tasks, serve, portion foods. Clean areas and equipment and do dishes. Kent Community Hospital Complex, Personnel Office, 750Fuller Ave.,GrandRapids,MI49503. Nurse Aides/Hospital Aides. $6.15 hr./Plus diffs./ Full and Part-time. Provide direct patient nursing care. Taking and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration. Assists patients with daily needs such as baths, ambulation, and making beds. Must be Michigan State Certified as a Nurse Aide. Jet Electronics & Technology, Inc., 5353 52nd St., SE, 949-6600 Ext. 204 or 212. As for Hazel Waits or Dawn Reigler. General Clerk, ASAP. $285-$355/week to start, 8-4:30 PM. General clerical support for the department. Data entry, filing, operation of NBI and personal computing equipment, operation of duplicating and binding equipment, manual sales and document mailings. JetElectroni~&Technology,Inc.,535352ndSt.,SE, 949-6600 Ext. 204 or 212. As for Hazel Waits or Dawn Reigler. Machinist "B" ASAP. $9.02-$10.56 hr. to start. Operates a variety of light machine tools, wire and sheet metal fonning equipment to produce repetitive production parts to specifications. Make simplermachine setups independently. 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. August - ANNOUNCEMENTS Birthdays "Happy Birthday from GRITC" AUGUST TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS Earl Schoenborn Martin Wesaw Jeanette St. Clair Clifford Bailey Rose Hunt Maudeline McDonald Francis Peters Mark Wabanimkee Teresa Shananaquet Toni Genia Tim Genia Jamie McCann Bob Stone Johnny Day Ann LaFontsee Thanking you for your support! Golden Givers Bob Bohjanen Eric and Shirley Neitzel Richard and Rebecca Scott Bronze Givers St. Jude's Church Washington University Offers Indian Studies On Your Mark .. GetSet .. GO .. Back to School!! Enroll Today and you can receive credits in 8 short weeks! Registration starts August 19, 1991 TECHNOLOGYAilGH SCHOOL COMPLETION •Accounting/Recordkeeping •Home Economics •Art •Intro. to Macintosh •Nurse's Aide I •Cashiering •Nurse's Aide II •Computer Literacy •Photography •Employability •Typing •GED Need help with basic skills? •Everyday Writing •Learn to Read •Math Lexington Community Education 45 Lexington N.W. QUESTIONS?? WANTTOSIGNUP?? CALLUS TODAY AT 771-2733 JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Washington University in St. Louis has established the Center for American Indian Studies in Social Services. The Center is designed to promote the high education of Native Americans and to prepare future education leaders to serve American Indian communities. The center is also designed to offer a variety of programs, colloquia and lectures on the issues of current and historical importance to Native Americans. Native American students who intend to teach or practice social work with Indian people may apply for scholarships. The scholarships cover the cost of tuition for two years of full-time study, books and living expenses. Other financial assistance is available for students who do not receive scholarships. If interested contact Dana Wilson Kar ' M.S.W., J.D., Director, Center for American Indian Studies, Washington University, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130. Call (314) 889-6288. �TURN YOUR REGISTER TURTLE TALK TAPES INTO $$$ We'd like to hear from Continue to donate your you. Our mailing list is growCash Register tapes to GRITC. ing past 900 households. This Keep sending, bringing, shipping means more paper and more postage. PLEASE these in! Your "tapes" will help send our youth to HELP by giving what you can. Every little bit functions and other valuable activities. We take any counts, even a couple of dollars will help take us receipts from Eberhards, Meijers, and D & W. out of the red. Please send your $$$ (in any Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Lexington amount) to help keep Turtle Talk alive. You are NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 616/774-8331. able to deduct your gift to the full extent of the law. ~-, And as a thank you from us, we will print your name in our next issue (unless you request to stay NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS COMPETITION FOR LOGO/SIGNATURE anonymous), and you'll be assured of receiving DESIGN ANNOUNCED BY THE HEARD future issues of Turtle Talk. MUSEUM & THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Golden Giver ...$15/yr. Silver Giver ...$10/yr. ORCHESTRA Bronze Giver... $5/yr. NativeAmericanartistsfrom throughoutthe United Please send your contribution to: GRITC, 45 States are invited to enter the competition for a logo/ Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Ml49504. signature design for Native Mosaic, a new and exciting ~ collaborative project by two of Phoenix's Symphony Orchestra. Thejointproject, whichhasreceiveda$174,000 NO MONEY FOR UTILITIES? grant from the Flinn Foundation, Phoenix, will offer a STRETCHING YOUR BUDGET? unique blending of traditional Native American music Weatherizing your home can keep the heat with concerts, lectures, an exhibition, and educational out and cut down on utility bills. Services are free outreach programming beginning in 1992 through the of charge and include: spring of 1993. •Insulating •Caulking The competition is limited to Native American •Weather Stripping •Minor home repairs artists and includes a $1,500 prize for the winning enny. •Venting •Plus much more ... In addition, the winning logo/signature will appear on all As a renter or homeowner, you qualify for Native Mosaic collateral materials, including, but not free weatherization. Call today at 393-5644 (Hollimited to, a brochure, poster, educational materials, land), 846-5110 (Grand Haven), or 1/800/752stationruy, banners and billboards. 8814 (Toll Free). From the Ottawa County ComSubmitted artwork should be viable in black and munity Action Agency. white, two/color, and four/color. Samples of the recommended PMS colors should be included. No artwork will be returned. Winning artwork becomes the property of The Heard Musewn and The Phoenix Symphony Or- CELEBRATING OUR TRADITION chestra. Entries will be judged by a panel consisting of 19-91 Peshawbestown Traditional Pow Wow, experts in the visual arts from The Heard Musewn and Saturday and Sunday, August 24th and 25th 1991. The Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. GTB Grand Health Pow Wow will be held Friday, Materials are due no later than December 15, 1991. August 23rd, on the new Pow Wow grounds. Free No extensions. Send all materials to: Marketing, The health screenings for Native Americans-food, Heard Museum, 22 East Monte Vista Road, Phoenix, entertainment, health education, and door prizes. Arizona 85004-1480. For more information,call the Marketing Department, TheHeardMuseum, (ffi2) '.?52-884Q. 11 •The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �· , THE Pow W <>w TRAIL The Moon's Prayer Questing Rules to Live an Honorable Life 1. Mental Harmony: I shall think only good of myself. This shall lead me toward harmony within my mind; 2. Physical Harmony: I shall keep my body clean and strong inside and outside. This shall lead me to physical harmony; 3. Social Harmony: I shall think only good of all my brothers and sisters of society. This shall lead.toward harmony with all of humankind; 4. Environmental Harmony: I shall strive to protect Father Sky and Mother Earth from harm. This shall lead to harmony with the natural world and environment; 5. Spiritual Harmony: I shall make sure all my prayers are humble and only seek to fulfill the above to provide spiritual harmony. August 17-18 9th Annual Traditional Pow Wow Honoring All Veterans Sept. 6-8 1991 Indian Summer Festival Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Pow Wow 414/383-7425 October 5-6 3rd Annual Western Michigan Kalamazoo, MI University Pow Wow 616/349-5387 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Edward V. Gillis 2512 Union NE Grand Rapids Ml. 12•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Lebanon, MI 317/482-3315 PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stitt, Mary (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/2e0a89ffe8036a2c9391a335d094cbf4.pdf 994a947ffe783ce05524b7e372ca8e37 PDF Text Text Components of Self-Esteem and False Beliefs That Derail Us by Vito Lentini Research indicates that a significant portion of our personality develops in the first three years oflife through interaction with family, children and, most importantly, our parents. In these early stages, children learn autonomy or shame/doubt. If an individual is raised in an environment that is authoritarian and their needs/feelings are shamed, they will struggle developing as autonomous individuals. As children grow from age 3 to age 7, their identity and conscience develop. During this stage, there is struggle between initiative and guilt Children can develop a sense of guilt even if they have done nothing wrong. The shame and guilt they feel drive them to inadequate behaviors to ease the pain. To prove themselves, they become perfectionists, avoiding criticism at all costs, seeking to control others to feel safe, and becoming overachievers or underachievers. Often they deal with their struggles through compulsive-addictive behaviors. Without help, the end result can be a cycle of pain. First, the cycle begins with a conflict in life that they are often ill-equipped to handle. Second, their response to the conflict is avoidance. If they equate their self-worth with the opinions of others and their ability to perform, this leads them to experience rejection, failure, fear of punishment, and shame. Third, this avoidance of pain leads to four false beliefs: 1) I must meet certain standards to feel good about myself. 2) I must be approved by certain others to feel good about myself. 3) Those who fail are unworthy of love and deserve to be punished. 4) I am what I am. I cannot change. I am hopeless. The fourth step is the state of rebellion and the use of unhealthy coping techniques to "kill the pain." Finally, these unhealthy coping strategies lead to additional guilt and shame and the cycle perpetuates itself. According to Robert Reasoner, there are five components essential for building self-esteem, including: 1) security: a safe, loving environment that fosters trust and a willingness to take risks. 2) identity: a strong sense of self; knowing personal strengths and weaknesses. It is difficult for an individual to accept others until each of us accepts ourselves. In other words, "lover your neighbor as yourself." 3) belonging: a sense of being valued for who you are; connectedness; the ability to develop intimate relationships. 4) purpose: a 8ense ofvision, a mission/direction in life; a belief in a high power. 5) competence: being able to take action without a fear of failure; a sense of accomplishment or being productive. To promote the development of a healthy self-esteem, it is important for a person to be able to develop a sense of trust with others. This can only happen with unconditional love from a least one other person. In addition, a person needs to be able to express his/her feelings to have a better understanding of who he/she is or their identity is lost To develop a sense of belonging, a person must be valued for who they are, not for what they accomplish. For example, I have a friend who has a Down Syndrome child and another friend has a child with cerebral palsy. Neither of these children will make "significant" contributions to society as we generally define significant. However, the delightful personalities and living spirit of these children bring joy to many. Our sense of purpose comes from realizing that there is something or someone greater than ourselves. For centuries, man has acknowledged a higher power. Furthermore, our willingness to serve others also creates a sense of purpose or importance in our lives. A sense of purpose often provides hope when the "chips are down." Finally, as simple as a task may be, we derive a sense of satisfaction as we contribute to the betterment of society. For many of us, our contributions may not change the world, but we can have an impact on the people in our community. �' Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors: Roger Williams - President Joe John - Vice President Debbie Gibbs - Treasurer Hunter Genia - Secretary Wayne Loonsfoot - Member John Pigeon - Member Native American Prevention Services Hunter Genia Cindy Pigeon Turtle Talk: Hunter Genia - Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Phone (616) 774-8331 or 771-2733. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turtle Talk information: For our reasonable advertising rates, call the office at 774-8331. Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first week of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used in Turtle Talk). If you have a story or information you want to share in Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if article is used. 2 • Native American Prevention Services August Birthdays ''Muna Di bish ka win" James McCann Bob Stone Elizabeth Marshall Jim Foster Eddie Pigeon Martin Wesaw Jeanette St Clair Clifford Bailey Corvin Emery Francis Peters Earl Schoenborn Jenna Pigeon Rose Hunt Michael Pigeon Sr. Maudeline McDonald Johnny Day Toni Genia Jim Genia Sherri Mamagona Doris Allerding Nikki Schoen Sally Schoen Dorothy Jiminez This is a newsletter for the Indian community. It would be fantastic if you would write an article for us to share with the community. I know in the past you have sent articles in and they may not have been used, but we are in the present and are asking for your help. If you can't write an article to share with the people maybe you could write in and tell us what you would like to see in our monthly issue or how we are doing and what we can do to improve. We generally publish eight pages monthly. Half is on prevention, but that leaves four pages for you to have a voice. The articles can be opinions, poems, community events, Indian School (this I would love to hear), stories that have been told to you, education, conferences, how to make something and help pass it on, Drugs, A.A., Pow Wows, Health, Nutrition, self esteem. I ask for your help so that this is not only the Native American Prevention Services newsletter, but our community newsletter. Articles or information used will have name of person in Turtle Talk. �Boozho, I thought everyone might like to know where the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is standing today. First we had the elections on June 11, 1994, at the pow wow grounds of the "Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow". The seven people elected to the Board of Directors are: Wayne Loonsfoot, Dorothy Mccann, Hunter Genia, Joe John, Roger Williams and Chris Shomin. At the first Board of Directors meeting on June 14, 1994 the following officers were elected to carry on the business of the agency. Roger WilliamsPresident, Joe John-Vice President, Hunter GeniaSecretary and Debbie Gibbs-Treasurer. Since that time Dorothy McCannhas resigned forpersonal reasons and has been replaced by John Pigeon. Chris Shomin resignated to be placed in the position of Executive Director for G.R.l.T.C.. One of the first things we have done is meet with an attorney to explore the different options that our agency could take in order for its survival. The board has also begun working on the revision of the bylaws in order to make it more readable, understandable and up to date with today's needs. The by-laws, when completed, will go before the membership for approval. We as a board also encourage all who haven't renewed their membership to do so at the Inter-tribal office. Also, by the time you read this newsletter, the board will have met with the funding sources to discuss future programming monies and how services will be provided to our community. We appreciate all those who have continually supported us. Monday, June 27, Vision Seekers (7-12) and Young Eagles (3-6) went to Mount Pleasant for the Michigan Indian Family Olympics. There was a total of 21 of us who rode up in 3 cars. We'want to thank Florence and Kelly Loonsfoot for their time, energy and generosity. There were many competitions such as softball throw, long jump, relays, and many different races. They had a fantastic lunch at noon supplied by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. We were thankful that the weather was good. We all had a good time. We came back with our share of medals: lst and 2nd place in the 100 yd. dash by Tim and Fawn Cass (Loonsfoot), 1st place in his age category for 100 yd. dash was Scott Loonsfoot, 1st and 2nd place in the softball throw by Angie and Jennie P. Pigeon. Representing the group were: Grandpa Ernest, Wayne, Corey, Ernie, Joshua Loonsfoot, Danielle Sheehan, Tawas Mccann, Kaine Shomin, Autumn McDonald, Mindee, Allison (John) Cabral, Sarah and Shana Krupp. Oh yeah, Cindy Pigeon and Hunter Genia. The Lord's Prayer (Translated by the Late Chief Pokagon into the Potawatomi language.) Nowwimaw wawkwing, Kitchwa Kiaia anosowin. Ki ogimawwin ondass, Ki inendam aia apine ogid Aki binish pindg Wawking. Migiwe kinawing aw gigig nind pakwegigan, dash bonendam kinawind nind matchi binidh ki bonendam igiwtchi matchii gige kinawind; dash wanishima kinawind ka-awaia tchi jobigewinmaka ikonaw kinawind tchi matchi, sakin aia ogimawiwin dash gashkiewis. dash kitchtwawin, sa apine dash apine MEGEING. / Our apologies to those of you who really wanted to attend the Vision Seekers fundraiser. We know there are a lot of supporters of our program, who, due to the lateness of our newsletter, weren't able to attend. We will be having another one soon and we'll promise to let you know a lot earlier. Migwech! The Lord's Prayer in Ottawa Ninidjanssidog! Kid-iji-angwaminininim acseni tchi anamiaieg endasso kigijeb gooskimoiegon, Endasso-onagosh gale wisgawishimoiegon Kishpin naningot inong, Osam wedamitaiegon pangi ganage anamiag; Kishpin dash wendanmitassiwegon, Kakina mandan ekossing anamiewin iktog. Native American Prevention Services · 3 �Judge Approves Banishment for Alaskan Teens Two Cultures joined hands when a judge allowed two Alaskan Indian youths to be banished by their tribe to separate uninhabited islands for a year instead of sending them to prison for a brutal armed robbery. Adrian J. Guthrie and Simon P. Roberts, both 17, will be given some hand tools and enough food for two weeks. After that, they will have to fend for themselves. The punishment will be meted out by leaders of the Thiawaa Thinglit Nation and the Kuy' Di Kuiu K waan Tribal Court of Southeast Alaska. Tribal leaders also promised restitution to the pizza delivery driver who was beaten by the boys during their $40 robbery. Snohomish County Superior Court Judge James Allenderfer agreed to the arrangement at the request to tribal leaders, who initially hoped to have the boys tried in tribal court. The judge's ruling, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation, defers the boys' sentencing for 18 months so tribal leaders can impose their own justice . system, which dates back thousands of years. Although the banishment might sound harsh, tnbal spokesman Rudy James defended the practice as being part of the Indian custom. He also noted that the boys will be monitored to ensure that nothing happens to them. Under tribal laws, James said, "victims are the most important part of the scenario." He said restitution must be made to the victim to "balance the books" and remove the shame from the offenders, their family and clan. In 18 months, the boys will be required to return to Allendoefer's courtroom to demonstrate whether they have been rehabilitated and made restitution, conditions that would have to be met before the judge could release them. The Tribal Council is scheduled to post a $25,000 bond on Aug. 1 to take responsibility for the boys, who pleaded guilty to beating Tim Whittlesey with a baseball bat and robbing him in Everett last Aug. 31. Whittlesey, who suffered multiple skull fractures, permanent loss of hearing in one ear, half of his hearing in the other and impaired vision, said he was somewhat surprised by the judge's decision. "I was worried that the kids would up and take off and never(be) seen again," he said, "But the judge said that if they didn't learn anything, then they will face the same sentence." During yesterday's sentencing hearing, Whittlesey told the judge that his injuries have prevented him from going to medical school as he had planned. He also said he had to use a cane for months and still walks with a limp. 4 • Native American Prevention Services Guthrie apologi~ed to his victim in court yesterday, and Whittlesey later said he would accept the apology, despite having held a grudge for along time. "But I didn'thearone (apology) from Roberts," he said. Roberts and Guthrie, who have spent most of their lives in Southeast Alaska, were visiting in Everett when they robbed Whittlesey. They were 16 at the time but were charged as adults because of the seriousness of the crime. Guthrie faced a sentence of 2 1(2 to 3 1(2 years, and Roberts faced more than five years because he was armed with a deadly weapon during the robbery. Michael Magee, assistant Snohomish County chief criminal deputy prosecutor, called it a "unique case" that is "on the cutting edge of trying something new" in the justice system. Defense attorney Al Kitching said he was very encouraged by the judge's decision. "I am tired of seeing my clients going to prison and once they get out it's either sink or swim," he said. Kitching said the tribal community will now be able to worlc with the youths to rehabilitate them. Defense attorney Tom Cox said that as far as he knows, allowing banishment hasn't been done in this country. He said the practice exists in Canada. Tribal leaders plan to pay Whittlesey's unpaid medical bills and other expenses. They also plan to build a duplex for him and his wife, Tonya. After spending some time on the island and if it is apparent Guthrie and Roberts are making progress, they will be put to worlc in a sawmill, James said. Printed Courtesy of Seattle Post-Intelligencer 'I -I �Orginal Man Walks The Earth._. After Original Man was placed on the Earth, he was given instructions by the Creator. He was told to walk this Earth and name all the o-way-se-ug' (animals), the plants, the hills, and the valleys of the Creator's gi-ti-ti-gan' (garden). Original Man had no name of his own yet. People would refer to him as Anishnabe and, still later, Way-na-boo' -zhoo. But at this early time, he who had no name would name all the Creation. As Original Man walked the Earth, he named all of the ni-bi' (water). He identified all the rivers, streams, ponds, lakes and oceans. He learned that there were rivers that ran underground. These are the veins of Mother Earth. Water is her life blood. It purifies her and brings food to her. kee-ki' (medicine). Some roots could be used to make dyes of different colors and·flavorings for food. Other roots could be used as a strong thread in sewing and in making tools. As he walked, Original Man talked with the animals. He named them as he went. He noted that some animals were good for we-sin' ni-win' (food) and medicine. He noticed that each type of animal had its own individual kind of wisdom. He did not know that all of these plants and animals would play an important part for all the people that would be coming to live on the Earth at a later time. Original Man traveled everywhere. There was not one plant, animal. or place that was not touched by him. Original Man also named all the parts of the body. He even named the 0-kun-nug' (bones) and organs inside the body. In his travels, Original Man began to notice that all the animals came in pairs and they reproduced. And yet, he as alone. While Original Man was carrying out the instructions given to him by the Creator, he noticed that the Earth had four seasons. All life was part of a neverending cycle. He spoke to his Grandfather, the Creator, and asked, "Why am I alone? Whyaretherenootheroneslike me?" The plants were given new life in the spring. With the coming of summer, they blossomed and bore the seeds for the next generation. Some of the plants produced fruits. In the fall season, the leaves of many of the plants turned from green to many spectacular colors. The leaves gradually fell to the ground as the gee-zhigad-doon (days) got shorter and the dee-bee-kad-doon' (nights) got colder. In winter, the cold winds of the Gee-way-din' (North) brought the purifying snows that cleansed Mother Earth. Some of the plants died and returned their bodies to their Mother. Other plants fell into a deep sleep and awoke only when Grandfater Sun and the warm winds of the Zha-wa-noong' (South) announced the coming of spring. As Original Man traveled the Earth, he identified what fruits were good to eat and what was not to be eaten. As he went, he found that some o-gee' -hie-coon' (roots) were good for food. Others were good for mush- Gitchie Manito answered, "I will send someone to walk, talk and play with you." He sent Ma-en'-gun (the wolt). With Ma-en-gun' by his side, Original Man again spoke to Gitchie Manito, "I have finished what you asked me to do. I have visited and named all the plants, animals, and places of this Earth. What would you now have me to do?" Gitchie Manito answered Original Man and Maen-gun, "Each of you are to be a brother to the other. Now, both of you are to walk the Earth and all its places." So, Original Man and Ma-en'-gun walked the Earth and came to know all of her. In this journey they became very close to each other. They became like brothers. In their closeness they realized that they are brothers to all of the Creation. continued in September issue Mishomis Book (Michigan Indian Press) Voice of the Ojibway Edward Benton-Banai Native American Prevention Services • 5 �Net dispute rises again Alpena-An agreement signed by sport fishing groups,stateandfederalgovernmentsandlndian commercial fisherman was to end 15 years of tension. Nine years later, however, issues with floating gill nets are causing concern in the Department of Natural Resources. The court-ordered agreement set up a 15 year period of cooperation in which selected areas could be fished with all gill nets, while the Indians were encouraged and assisted in changing over to trap nets. The trap nets allow fishermen to release unwanted species alive. Gill nets kill 75 percent of the fish they catch. John Robertson, director of the DNR 's fisheries division, said recently that an understanding must be reached with Indians on the type of suspended gill nets used. That's part of the 1985 consent order. He said it was his understanding that the gill nets in the agreement were those suspended 10 feet below the water. Some Indian tribes are debating that gill nets include any type of net suspended from the surface to the bottom of the lake. These nets are not selective and are very efficient in catching fish. But the DNR is concerned they'll take protected and stocked fish besides salmon, and will interfere with the propeller of suspecting boats. In order to provide safe boating within a tribal fishing area, Robertson said he wanted the regulation of gill nets to include buoys every 30 feet. Indians are objecting because they fear their nets will be tampered with or destroyed. Some Indian tribes countered with a proposal to mark nets every 300 feet. "We reasonably expect to protect people fishing in those areas. We've got the attorney general visiting that issue. There is debate over the definition of suspended nets. And that is a very debatable issue. Certainly what we had in mind were floating nets. We had nothing like this in mind or we would have detailed it quite differently," Robertson said. 6 ·Native American Prevention Services The intent wasn't a strictly floating net at the surface of the water. The DNR 's ideas was a net that was selective for salmon fishing, "and when we said suspended gill nets, that's what we had in mind. These new suspended nets are ones with the top line at the surface and the bottom line on the bottom (of the lake)," he said. Suspended nets are supposed to be in a onemile radius within an approved fishing site and was directed at one type of net, he said. "We said suspended nets," he said. "And what we were talking about were nets suspended from the surface, suspended by their surface line. We said those only in that two-mile radius. Now you have a hybrid gear out there. It does have floats on the surface, but the lead is on the bottom." Bay Mills fishermen said during 1990, they were railroaded into the agreement and intend to return to off-limits waters when the .agreement period expires in 2000. Many of them want the 1836 treaty rights back and they aren't willing to convert to trap nets. Gill nets are easily handled by one man in a small boat, while trap net require a larger boat and more hands. On the other hand, the DNR said the consent order has had a positive impact on commercial fish stock, with the exception of lake trout, in treaty ceded waters. The status report by the fisheries division states in part: 'The abundance of whitefish stocks is at historical high level, and the value of the tribal commercial fishery now exceeds the value of the entire state-licensed commercial fishery. About 17 million pounds of commercial fish species, with a dockside value of over $5 million, is taken each year by tribal fishers." Sport fishing groups remain vocal, however, on the issue of defining "suspended nets" and say the court should poll those who signed the agreement to get a consensus of their intent. Associated Press �• ANNOUNCEMENTS Meeting College Head-On Young Eagles/Vision Seekers Groups: K-2 Tuesday afternoon from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. 3-6 Monday afternoon from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. 7-12 Wednesday afternoon from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. New members welcome!!! Native American College Student Retention Conference. August 19-21, 1994 at Grand Valley State University. Contact June Fletcher at 3367110. Anishnabe A.A. Group Meets every Monday and Wednesday 12:00 noon Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal, room 2. Job Information Board In the hallway at Lexington School. Jobs updated weekly for your convenience. Parent Committee Group of Title V Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Native American Education Office, Rm# 241, at West Middle. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. For more infonnation call 771-3318. Seniors Meals Potluck Thursday, August 18, 1994 at John Ball Parle at 11:30 a.m. For more infonnation call Rev. Dave Knapp at 241-1361. Vets Pow Wow Committee Meeting The Meeting will be held on August 23 at 6:30 p.m at the G.V.S.U. Eberhard Center in room 415. For further infonnation feel free to contact Casey Church at 4519066. Any interested party are welcome to attend and share their input. Community Potluck When: Saturday, August 20, 1994 Where: John Ball Parle (Rose Garden) Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring your ball gloves, a dish to pass, your family! Sponsored by Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Please call 774-8331 (RSVP)for planning purposes •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• •• • • • •• •• •• • • • •• • ••• • • Anishnabemowin Ten Easy Words: Eye Nose Hair Ear Tooth Tongue Foot Finger Stomach Head -Shkezhick -Jahnsh -Meenjis -Toag -Weebit -Da-nue -Azid -Nihng -Mah-sut •• •• • • • •• •• .. ............•,• ............ Softball, Softball, Softball.•••••••••••.•.•. Bradley Braves: The Bradley Braves finished the 1st half of the season at 4wins and 3 losses. The 2nd half of the season kicked off with the team winning 10-0 in a mercy win. The Bradley team has been receiving record number of fan support, and people were even coming out of the bushes in Hopkins (joking). Come watch the Bradley Braves every Wednesday. For the time of games call D.K. Sprague at 531-0686 or Amos "Junebug" Day at 2491858. Nishnobs: This group of Anishnabeg called the "nishnobs" played co-ed softball to a perfect record. In reality, they had a lot of fun with a few injuries, none too serious. The coed team played every Wednesday night at the Fairview Refonned Church. Starting time was at 7:00 p.m .. They had some of the best spectators who kept their spirits up while the games left much to be desired. Salem Indian Co-Ed Softball: The co-ed softball team representing Salem Indian United Methodist Church participated in the Grand Rapids United Methodist Players (G.R.U.M.P.) summerco-ed softball league. They had a undefeated season of eight games. The team included Carl Perry (coach), Casey Church, Conrad Church, Bobbi Feaster, Lynne Feaster, Kevin Hall, Denise Knapp, Kim Lewis, Liz McBride, Rick Perry, Joe Serba, Liz Serba, Jim Skinner, Sarah Stad. Mary Church served as manager, owner, concession stand cleric and head cheerleader. Congratulations Salem! -Dip Native American Prevention Services · 7 �Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. Allendale Ml 49401 NON-PROAT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Native American Prevention Services Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/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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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/ef7786dc68f915ec01b06163cc8965ee.pdf 4b889a619d7b63d9c7f5ec3366919c58 PDF Text Text TURTlE TALK N.EWSLETTER ' NATIVE AMERICAN PREVENTION SERVICES - - - - - - - - Mishikenh Geegadohaw-en. (; AUGUST 1998 Grani INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Odawa Youngster 1 Indian Movies 2 Women in Action 3 Sewing Circle 4 UNITY Experience 7 Youth Conference 10 Golf Tournament 12 Turtle Talk Contributors: Hunter Genia Renee Dillard Jennifer Jones Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. Va1ley 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 328 Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Statt Phone: (616} 458-4078 Fax: (616) 458-2096 .4/;1 Library ·: ..... Odawa Youngster Lifting His Way To New Heights . ... John Kelsey of the Little River Band of Ottawas and son of former Grand Rapids resident Norbert Kelsey, helped his Olympic Health Club of Cleveland, Ohio win the team championship at the Michigan State Weightlifting Championships on May 17 in Mount Clemens, Michigan. John took third place in the junior division and was the youngest, at age 13, to be entered . His totals were good enough to qualify John to enter the United States AAU Nationals, August 8-10 in Virginia. John will enter high school at national football power house Saint Ignatius in Cleveland this fall. He loves history, anthropology, and weightlifting. He talks of being a physician one day. John is acutely aware, no American Indian has made the olympic team and he thinks that he would like to be the first. His coach John Schubert has'-='=~~~'--'-------------_, John Kelsey with his father Norbert Kelsey. trained dozens of National & PanAmerican games champions. One student won gold at the Olympics and others have made various U.S. Olympic teams, so when Schubert says, "John has the ability and good attitude, he could go far", it is no understatement. Meanwhile John studies computers in summer school and looks forward to the Ohio games where he would like to break the record for fourteen year old juniors. John has lifted only since October 1997, and he holds the state record for thirteen year olds in Ohio. John is also a brown belt in GOSEI Karate which he loves but now weightlifting is so uplifting. Way to go John! �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 2 Alexie sends clear 'Signals' for Indian movies Rewritten from USA TODAY by Claudia Puig Los Angeles- "Bad art comes from assimilation," says Sherman Alexie, one of the most sue- ) i; cessful Native American artists. !J ~1 1 The novelist, poet and filmmaker- whose first film, Smoke Signals, is now in thea- r1. ~ ters- is committed to casting only American Indians in the Indian roles and wants to make movies with as many "brown skinned" people as possible. "Obviously," he says "white people do great in the movies, and black people do all right. It's the people in between that don't. I want to bring in the neglected brown people of all Q.ues." The 31 year old writer had done that already in such critically acclaimed novels as Indian Killer and the Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. Smoke Signals, which Alexie adapted from the book Lone Ranger, chronicles a young Indian man's coming of age after his estranged father's death. Alexie participated in every phase of the film's production, even co-writing five songs. For Alexie, in Los Angles briefly to promote Smoke Signals, the transition to writing screenplays was a smooth one. "Script writing is like a form of poetry," he says. "It's like a sonnet. There's meter and rhythm and repetition of phrasing." Alexie, a Coeur D'Alene Indian who grew up on the Spokane Indian Reservation, got a jump-start in his film career at the Sundance Institute Filmmakers Lab, which he calls a "crash course in film school." The month long program in Utah at the scenic Sundance resort, owned by Robert Redford, provides promising filmmakers hands-on assistance from Hollywood veterans. Alexie started Smoke Signals there last summer, and this summer he began translating Indian Killer to the big screen; he'll write, pro- i•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•:&•i duce and direct. ~ ~ . For Alexie, the lab experience has been a key career builder. "I don't have the luxury of four years of film school," he says. "I have so many things going on in my ~ "white people do ~ life- my career, my family, my friends- that directing seemed like a huge burden. But ~ great in the ~ in 10 days (at Sundance), I learned a lot" >~ ~ Among the lessons: "To be surprised and to welcome that-instead of being the :~ movies, and black ~ control freak I am. I'm the Fidel Castro of my books, but when it comes to movies, I ~ people do alright. :~ end up being the senator from Wyoming." ~ ~ He may feel a bit ineffectual on the set. But he's starting to be recognized as a ~ It's the people in ;~ powerful talent in Hollywood, making it onto the "100 most creative people in enterbetween that tainment" list compiled by Entertainment Weekly magazine. :~ ~ Still, his attitude remains distinctly un-Hollywood. His personal mandate is ~ don't. I want to ;~ to make Indian projects, despite all the offers that have come his way since January, bring in the when Smoke Signals won the audience and the awards at the Sundance Film Festival. ~ ~ >' neglected brown ":~ "Like any other successful Sundance filmmaker, I've received all sorts of ob- :•: scene offers," Alexie says. "I have a chance now to tell stories about Indians by Indi-1 people ofall hues." ans, and that's a revolutionary thing. I'm not going to throw it away to take the ~ ~ money to do an action-adventure movie. I make a great living writing books; I don't ~ ~ ........-......-...-..-...-...-...-..-................-........-.........~ need the money. I'm proud to be a Spokane-Coeur D'Alene Indian. I would live to 'I>..-. ...................................... .. make an action-adventure movie with Indians. Or a romantic comedy with Indians. Or a science fiction movie with Indians. I can see making a movie with, say, Italians and Indians. But I'm not interested selling out." n Ji I " I " " e: I I I " I �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 Matthew Whip - Making The Grade Matthew Whip will be a senior at City High School and is the son of Michelle and Steven Whip and the grandson of Lyle and Elaine Lett. Matthew is a Grand River Band Ottawa who has done quite well in school and plans on attending the University of Michigan where he will pursue a degree in the health care field. In school he has been awarded the Outstanding Junior Award, Macy's Scholar Award, and has been accepted to the Minorities in Medicine Program at U of M. His hobbies include hockey and soccer. A recent article was written in the Exchange newsletter about Matthew and his recent internship at Butterworth Hospital. Profile: Matt Whip, Intern, Echo Cardiology Technology Matt Whip's internship was not his first time in the Echo Cardiogram Lab at Butterworth Hospital. "I was in that waiting room when my dad had a heart scare,'' said the City High School junior. "That's what got me interested in cardiology." Matt completed his four month internship with Joe Lehman, Chief Echo Cardiogram Technician at Spectrum Health - Downtown Campus in January as part of required coursework at City High School. "Matt called me on the phone and told me he was interested in being a cardiologist. The Echo Lab is a good place to start," said Lehman. For his internship, Matt spent five hours a week observing ultrasounds, stress tests and heart exercises and working with doctors and patients. "One of the things we try to teach students is what life is like in the work environment,'' said Lehman. "Matt has seen some of that." AMERICAN IND/AN WOMEN IN ACTION CONFERENCE By Dolores Laban Sometimes being laid off from work has its advantages. You can sleep in, stay up . as late as you want, visit friends, relatives, look for work if the layoff is serious. For my. ' self, this time off gave me time to take in the "Michigan Indian Women in Action" workshop in July, right here in Grand Rapids. This was my first, and I can't express enough what a great feeling I got from this workshop. From meeting Native women who are involved with programs that deal directly with health and wellness, but also the extent of the programs that are available to the native person. We all are aware of alcohol and drug programs, child welfare and teen programs, health services to mention just a very few of the many. At this workshop we had the opportunity to experience a short exercise for people who have desk jobs (we all enjoyed this), Char Campbell gave a talk on acupuncture for an alternative to stress and emotional illness reduction. Char asked me to be her victim(!!) which I agreed to do, showing how little pain there is in getting seven needles in your ear! We also had a "hands on" program, the Healing Power of Touch Massage Therapy, by Brenda Eagle from Sault Ste. Marie. This was done in two's by those of us in attendance. Candi Wesaw gave us the teachings on the Medicine Wheel, then showed us how to make one. Did you know not all beads are made equal? After many sore fingers trying to string the leather times with the beads we were given (Renee, thanks) we all had a good laugh when we discovered how small the openings were on some of the beads. (continued on page 9) �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 4 FAMILY FUN DAY My children and I attended the Family day at Gun Lake County Park in June. We had a very nice time and the Lord blessed us with a beautiful day of warm weather. We enjoyed the picnic followed by a relaxing pontoon boat ride featuring stories about Chief Noonday (Nowequakgezhig). The children were acquainted with other children when playing the games presented by Conrad Church, followed by a water balloon fight to cool off. To end the day we were able to have a leisurely game of miniature golf before a nice shower came up to send us on our way. Thank you for all those involved in putting together the family day. It's nice to get together and do things as a family. By: Jennie Brown SEWING CIRCLE Sewing Circle Schedule of Special Events The purpose of the sewing circle is to create an atmosphere where the imagination can have room to develop new concepts using the older traditional woodland designs. Already we have many different regalia born from many hours of hard work. Here the participants will be encouraged to challenge themselves by trying a new area of artistic creativity. The teachers consist of others from the community as well as some elders and artisans from the Grand Rapids area. Sewing machines are available for every one to use while working on their project. But our creativity does not end there as we also have worked with quills and beads, leather, and different natural fiber. This is an exciting time to be involved with the Sewing Circle. We have much to offer one another while we heal our spirit from years of submission. We also have regular discussions on the medicine wheel teaching of Balance in our lives. In order for (Continued on page 5) �Turtle Talk Newsletter Native American Prevention Services Staff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist /Educator Renee Dillard Prevention Specialist /Educator Jennifer Jones Prevention Specialist /Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator The goal of Native American Prevention Services is to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. Our program strives to ensure that the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistance ancl referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues 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 ancl Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs ancl Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. us to learn these beautiful life ways, we must be teachable. The only requirement to be a participant with the Sewing Circle is to strive for sobriety. Once you come to understand the traditional life values of the ancient culture you will understand yourself better and why we are all spiritual sacred beings. The following is a schedule so far: Page 5 Black Ash Baskets August 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st (Limited to first 15 applicants) - atANAHBAWEN PARK This Special event will be taught by John Pigeon, all supplies will be provided. John would like you to know that he will teach you not only how to construct a basket, but you will also prepare the splints. To help with costs and to reserve your spot a $10.00 donation is asked for. This donation will be forwarded to Anishnabek Youth Leadership Council for future activities. John will share some of his experiences with black ash and how this ancient art form has helped him understand himself and the Creator's creations. Don't miss this opportunity! Quill Night September 7th - For those of you who started a quill project and need to finish or perhaps learn a new technique with porcupine quills, this is your night. Quills will be provided; if you have a medicine wheel that needs a little touch to it, now is the time to bring it. If you need a medicine wheel bring in a small piece of rawhide and we will show you how to make one. You will understand what color has specific meaning, and how balance is so helpful in our everyday activities. September 14th - Come and finish up on your projects or continue with your regalia. There are many teachers in the room to ask for help. This is a good time to get to know your community members as well as get some real satisfying projects started. September 21st - Enjoy the company of others with projects to finish or get going on that new regalia you always wanted. Sweet Grass Basket September 28th - You must bnng your own braid of sweet grass and a bowl to get it wet in. Other than determination, all you need to learn is how to make a great project. This lesson will include teaching on how to use sweetgrass in a spiritual way. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Pa e 6 AMERICAN INDIAN WOMEN IN ACTION BY : ANDREA L. II BRELAND (LITTLE RIVER BAND OTTAWA) If ever there was a place for brilliant Native American women to meet, that this was it. This conference is a meeting of Michigan Tribal women, women who work for Tribal organizations and national committees. Here we met to celebrate one another's accomplishments, be stupefied by each other's enthusiasm and overwhelmed by our dedication to the health of our sisters. The outcome of this conference was to develop a network of women in the state who are advocates for women's health. Women from all over the state presented information on clinic. Many times during the course of two days I was moved to tears. When I had the opportunity to see all these women and what they are doing, it made all my work make sense. When I shared the pipe with all those women and prayed with them all, I felt connected to them. These women are all working as hard as-they possibly can to improve the mental, spiritual, physical and emotional health of all women so that our children and we as older people may reap the benefits of the good life. This meeting also gave us a chance to get ideas, to see what we can offer one another and to work collaboratively on improving the health status of Native American Women. "W'hen I shared the pipe with all those women and prayed with them all, I felt connected to them. " What: Hour & a half horse trail ride & lesson What Else: Lunch and swim at the park (Gun Lake) When: Wednesday, August 19th, 1998 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (We will leave NAPS office at 9:00 a.m.; return to office at 3:00 p.m.) Where: Flying Horseshoe Ranch Yankee Springs Road Middleville, MI (9:45 a.m. - 11 :30 a.m.) Where Else: Gun Lake County Park (12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Who: Young Eagles, K-6 grade For further information, please contact Jennifer Jones or Renee Dillard at (616) 458-4078 Who Else: Adult chaperones interesting in helping How: Pre-register with attached form & $3.00 per child fee Sponsored by: Native American Prevention Services �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 7 THE UNITY EXPERIENCE BY RENEE DILLARD AND AUTUMN McDONALD Renee - The UNITY Conference was exciting and truly an experience that I believe every parent should be a part of. This was unlike any conference that I have ever attended. I am proud of each one of the group that earned their way to our Nation's Capital. In my opinion Michigan was very well represented by the young peoples' behavior and attitude. C-span did cover different parts of the conference lived, so some of you saw Autumn McDonald as she was chosen to escort Colin Powell on the stage to address issues and encourage the youth to continue to make positive change in their communities. Autumn was one of four young ladies and four gentlemen to be representative of the four corners of Turtle Island to have the honor and privilege to meet the most decorated general of our time. We did have time to take in some sights and many monuments in D.C. We looked like typical tourists with our cameras flashing and mouths gapping as we witnessed so many historical sights. If you have the opportunity to speak to one of the youth that was in attendance of this wonderful opportunity ask them what they thought of the events that had happened. Once again I would like to say to all of the Grand Rapids area Native American community that it was a privilege and honor to escort our well represented future to this most memorable event. Autumn - Ahnii, my name is Autumn McDonald and I am the secretary of the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council of Grand Rapids. While at the UNITY conference, everybody was excited about General Colin Powell coming to speak to the youth. Well, I didn't think too much about it, since I wasn't really sure who he was or what he did. And I was expecting Monday morning's general session to be very boring because there were a bunch of speakers scheduled, boy was I wrong. On Sunday evening, during the not so exciting variety show, Renee Dillard, our female chaperone, pulled me aside to talk to me. At first I thought she was going to yell at me, until I saw how excited she was. Apparently, some of the big wigs at the conference heard that our youth council had brought our traditional regalias, so they asked if one of us would like to help escort General Colin Powell to and from the speaker stage. Of course I wanted to do it. And the people who asked us preferred a traditional style dancer. So it came down to who was going to do it between Amanda and I. Finally, after some heavy duty discussion, it was decided that I should do it. Everybody was wishing me luck and Amanda helped me get ready. I was glad that I had a really nice outfit to show off. I felt like I was famous when I went through the lobby because everyone was looking my way and smiling. Then, I met the eight other youth that were asked to escort Genera1 Powell. There were three guys from Arizona, one guy from California, a girl from Oklahoma, a girl from Alaska, and one girl from Arizona. We all got along great and sat together while we listened to the first few speakers. I didn't get nervous until I actually met General Powell and shook his hand. I recognized him immediately and finally realized who he was. Then I felt really proud to be standing on that stage, representing Michigan, the youth council, and my parents. The only time I freaked out was when I had to walk back down the stairs. But what really put the frosting on the cake was when I called my parents, and found out that they were watching on the C-SP AN channel. Everything that happened motivated me to do a better job at everything I do. I'm going to try and set a better example for others to follow. Too many cool things are happening to me!! (Pictures available Oil page 8) �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 8 Youth Council UNITY Conference 1998 in Washington, D.C. WOMEN'S TRADITIONAL DANCE CIRCLE We have a'. excellent opportunity here in the Grand Rapids area for a unique teaching circle. We are developing the eventto take place perhaps in October of this year. Some parents have Ir""''""'"'"-~"··•-•"""""'-"'!!; w expressed concerns about how the young ladies may be sending a mixed message to IiI others through their dress, language and attitude. These topics were brought up to a ; Anyone who used to ! I ~ respected teacher in the Petoskey area through conversation about how the Pow-Wow l participate in the ii culture has changetl. The discussion continued and it was thought that perhaps if these !1 !.I i earlier pow wows ·i l young people had the chance t~ better understand the tr~d.itional dan~es and values of li•i can remember Pow-Wows from yesterday, this would help make a positive change m the way our fudances and a ture generations view themselves. l;i '.! : Anyone who used to participant in the earlier Pow-Wows can remember dances 111 different kind of !ii and a different kind of etiquette that some believe can be taught to help our young la- '·I etique_tte that some Ii! dies to better understand themselves. I believe can be 1: This is the 0pportunity that is coming to Grand Rapids very soon. So far we 1 taught to help our ·: have two women who remember the dances and are willing to come and teach. Every II l d. · wi' l•.•.I young a zes zn grandmother, mother and auntie should bring their female family members with them l 1 to come and learn together what only a few generations ago was a common day prac- 11 understanding ·I tice of leadership and humility in the Native American community. lj themselves. ljl Ii 1 ii i 1 1 1 1 I 1 l__.~~=-. ,. _ 1 ~ -~ Just recently on the UNITY Washington D.C. trip, the music for these old ..... ..... .., dances was found. Through research that was many months in the making these older style songs have finally come home to be once again part of our active culture today. The written words and cassette tapes have been passed over to Owashtinong Chung a Ming, and are being relearned, so once again these traditional dances can be a active part of our young people's memory when they are blessed with the responsibilities of being parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. If you would like to become involved with helping this project unfold, please call the Native American Prevention office to become part of the planning committee for this wonderful event. We are very excited about the onset of this project and look forward to meeting new people and getting actively involved with our precious future. For more information please contact Renee Dillard at 616 458-4078. 1 �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 9 AMERICAN INDIAN WOMEN IN ACTION CONFERENCE - CoN'T. Two of the speakers that left an impression on me were Andrea Breland from the Little River Band of Odawa, and Regina St. James, Program & Patricia Ecker (Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota) - "Resources where a cohesive group can provide all aspects - medical, physical, and spiritual." Staff Development Coordinator, and also the Grand Traverse Band Program Director for Jr. Tribal Council. Andrea spoke from the heart on Native Women who live with abuse, and left all of us sharing the feeling of closeness and tears, knowing of a loved one or a friend who walks in these shoes. Regina spoke of "How Can Successful, Healthy, Happy Indian Women Nurture and Mentor Indian Girls and Young Adolescent Women." She is a wonderful speaker, funny and gets a great message across. I would love to see her speak to our community, she is blunt, relates to young people and cuts to the core of parent-children situations. VOICES Tina Horne (Huron Potowatomi) - "Empowerrment is important. Be aggressive when taking care of yourself. We take care of everybody else and forget about ourselves. Have enough respect and love for yourself and remember the positive effects of our spiritual beliefs." This month "VOICES" is centered around health and wellness concerning women. The question is: What do you feel is important for Native women to know regarding their health and wellness? Paula Hill (Little Traverse Bay Band) - "They're in total control. To listen to their bodies and to take care of it .. Becky Gann (Grand Traverse Band) - "That it's imporDo what it's telling you to do." tant and it's worth putting your effort for yourself and every aspect of your life. To make sure you're healthy in every way, emotionally, physically and spiritually." �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 j For American Indian Middle School Youth in zKent County ' l Pride Native "United Youth Today for Tomorrow" Special Presentations: • ·• Project Respect Yourself "Native Pride" "Respect Yourself, Respect Your Partner" ~ For further information & registration forms, please contact: Hunter Genia (616) 458-4078 "The Uncool Gang Banger" Special Guests: Jack Chambers Cultural Facilitator Brad "Ace Meikal" Smith Youth Facilitator, Rapper, Motivator This conference is in cooperation with: Native American Prevention Services G.R.P.S. - Multicultural Services Kent Intermediate School District Center �Turtle Talk Ne w sletter Page 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 14- 16: "Strengthening the Circle, Honoring the Youth" Peshawbestown Annual Pow Wow. Suttons Bay, Ml. For more information call: 616-271-7277 or 616-2714966. August 15-16: The 7th Annual MSU American Indian Heritage Pow Wow. East Lansing, Ml. For more info call 517. 353-9757. August 15-16: 16th Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Lebanon, Indiana. Boone County Fairgrounds. For more info call 317-545-5057. MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! ''''''''~'''''''''' ' '' ~ l\, ti\. l\, ti\, {\, August 21-23: 9th Anual Traditional Pow Wow. Rapid River, Ml. For more info call 906-786-0556. ' August 22: 2nd Annual Traditional Pow Wow. New Boston, Ml. Call 734-753-0522. ~, August 22-23: Summer Pow Wow. Climax, Ml. For more info call 313-763-8631. August 22-23: Three Fires Homecoming Pow Wow. New Credit Reserve, ONTARIO. For more info call (905) 7685147. September 3-6: Six Nations Anuual Fall Fair & Pow Wow. Oshweken, ONT ARIO. For more info call: 51 9-445-0732. September 4-7: Tecumseh Lodge Labor Day Pow Wow. Tipton, Indiana. Call 317-773-4233. September 5-6: 6th Annual "Honor Our Elders" Traditional Pow Wow. Hart, Ml. Oceana County Fairgrounds. For more info call 616-873-2129, 616-894-8361, or 616861-5352. September 5-6: Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Traditional Pow Wow. South Bend, Indiana. For more info call 616-7828998. September 5-6: Michinenmackinong Traditional Pow Wow. St. Ignace, Ml. For more info call 906-863-9831. ~ September 1 2- 1 3: 37th Annual Grand %< Valley American Indian Lodge Pow Wow \ "Honoring Each Other, in Friendship". Grand J Rapids, Ml. For more info call: 616-459-6820. Muna Dibishkawin Birthdays ' fl\, fl\, ~\- ft\, l\, ti\, ' l\, l\, ft\, =~ ~ l\\, I\: l\. Doris Allerding Clifford Bailey Nizh6ni Moon Church Jacob Davis Johnny Day l~aac Dillard nnie Detz Corvin Emery Jim Foster NeegonquetFox Joseph James Genia Debra Gibbs Taylor A. Hatfield Rose Hunt Jim Kelly Toni Kozar Mary Loonsfoot Wayne Loonsfoot Sr. Sherri Mamagona ~ Elizabeth Marshall James Mccann Maudeline McDonald Francis Peters Eddie Pigeon Jenna Pigeon Michael Pigeon Jr. Brendan Pierce Michael J. Pierce Earl Schoenboer Nikki Schoen Sally Schoen ' .., Kelly Skinner Bob Stone ,, 'l\' Martin Wesaw I\_ fi\ ft\, ~\, ' ~ I\ ft\, ~ "'-'\- l\ ~ l\ ~-----------' l\' ' '' 'fl\: ~· ~. • \, • \. • ,. l\, ~ l\, I\ ' • \- I\, •, • \, l\, l\, I\, ~: • • \, • • • • • • :: \, \ \, , \, I\ •\ I\. •\. • \. : \ ·~: ' fi\. ~\, ~' ll\.ll\.,,t\,~\.l\,ft\.l\ ft\ ti\.l\.l\.l\.~,. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 cording to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, CITY KlDS GOLF WHO: NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AGES 9 TO 15 Grand Rapids Anishinawbe Golf Tournament YEARS WHAT: GOLFING September 26, 1998@ 11 :00 A.M. Briarwood Golf Course 2900 92nd Street SE Caledonia, Ml Phone: (616) 698-8720 WHEN:AUGUST1~1998 TIME: 8:30 A.M. -1:2:30 P.M. WHERE: GRACEWIL GOLF COURSE CONTACT: HUNTER GENIA, NATIVE A.MERICAN PREERVATIONS. (LIMITED TO FIRST 20 NA- 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 TIVE AMERICAN YOUTH WHO REGISTER) Entry Deadlfne: September 11, 1998 All Participants Must Be Reg,i;stered By Deadline!!~ No Walk Ons Accepted NO COST! CLUBS, FOOD, AND TRANSPORTATION Entry Form can be received by contacting Ron Chivis at 616-878-1957 PROVIDED! Grand Valley State University Library Allendale Ml 49401 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource 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/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/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American Publication Collection (RHC-14)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-02-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Gi-gikinomaage-min Project (Kutsche Office of Local History) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1958-2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection, RHC-14</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_turtle-talk_1999-08 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, August 1999 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-08 Description An account of the resource August 1999 issue of Turtle Talk by the Native American Community Services collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. 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>